The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Teenage talent Tilly Garfoot was crowned ladies’ champion at Spalding Golf Club last week.
The 15-year-old, who plays off an eight handicap, got the better of a strong field on Ladies’ Championship Day at the Surfleet course.
A total of 38 Spalding ladies entered for the various competitions played on the day, with a host of winners crowned.
The Barbara Watson Salver – a 36-hole competition for those with handicaps from 0 to 20 – saw 15 ladies enter, with 12 playing both rounds in very hot conditions.
The winner with a best gross score of 159 was new ladies’ champion Garfoot, while the best net trophy was won by Jackie Bailey Scott with 143.
The best morning net was won by Jenny Van Gemeren (68), with the best afternoon net shot by Angela Roper (74).
Meanwhile, the Jean Farrow Plate – for those with handicaps 21 to 28 – attracted 12 entrants.
The winner of the best net in this event was Margaret Filby with a score of 70, pushing Jennifer Pipe (72) into second spot.
Also on winning form was Kay Green, who got the better of the 11 ladies who entered The Myers Shield (for handicaps 29-54).
Green’s score of 69 knocked Lynda Double (71) down to second position.
Meanwhile, The Double Trophy – run alongside the 18-hole competitions for the best gross scores in handicaps 21 to 54 category – was won by Gill Dewhurst with 91. Sue Dewar’s 95 saw her take second spot.
- Ten brave lady members faced the very strong winds and heavy rain head on as they contested Spalding’s Summer Salver on Sunday.
This is a Stableford competition and the weather conditions affected the scores compared the recent competitions – where many handicaps tumbled.
The winner was Chris Leggett with 34, with Tilly Garfoot (32) and Margaret Barkway (31) second and third respectively.
