Important - New Club Championship Date

Important notice - The Club Championship has been altered to the 6TH JUNE 2004  from 13TH JUNE 2004. ENTRIES CLOSE ON 1ST JUNE.

(18/05/04)

Ladies County Cranworth Trophy
Thursday 27th May 2004

Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club Ladies lost away to Fynn Valley 36½ to 8½ points in the County Cranworth Trophy on Thursday 27 May.

The team of six, Penny Adams, Christine Ashe, Jan Hammett, Lillie Hood, Sue Strutt-Holmes and Anne Smith, played a morning round of foursomes followed by an afternoon round of singles.

The keenly contested matches were a lot closer than the final score-line suggests.

(04/06/04)

Ladies Club Championship 2004

Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club Ladies held their Club Championship on Tuesday 25 May 2004. Over 36 holes the winner of the Club Championship Salver (Scratch) was Diane Oliver and Chris Mills took the Club Championship Cup (Handicap).

Sue Blackham won the 18 Hole Mary Rowan Rose Bowl. The Lady Captain, Ann Cunningham congratulated the winners and thanked all the Ladies who had entered the competition and took the opportunity to thank all those who had helped with the organisation of the event.

The Ladies Club Championship 2004.

(30/05/04)

Ladies Charity Day

On Friday 21st May Bungay and Wavney Valley Golf Club hosted the Lady Captain's Charity Day, raising money for ARC (Arthritis Research Campaign). Albeit that the weather was cold, showery but with a little sunshine, 128 ladies entered and were represented by 29 different clubs. The format was a team event off stableford points.

The event raised £1,500 and prizes for the tombola were given by many local business in Bungay, Harleston and Halesworth. The Lady Captain would like to thank all those that gave so generously to the worthy cause. Mr. Simon Jamieson accepted the cheque on behalf of ARC and also assisted with the starting.

Winning Team was from Mundsley with 101 points: Mrs J Smith, M Baxter, P Butcher and P. Jackman; 2nd with 100 points: Mrs M Pacy (Bungay) J Edmonds (Bungay) E Brooke (Stowmarket) and C Harrison; 3rd with 98 points: Mrs Y Dye, A Smith (Bungay), L Miller and J Goodwin (Woodbridge).

The Mundsley ladies with Lady Captain Mrs A Cunningham
and Mr S Jamieson (ARC).

(25/05/04)

Ladies - The Weston Trophy

The ladies of Bungay had another victory against Rushmere at home. On a beautiful day the Bungay ladies gained a 4 and 1 victory with the last match going to the 20th hole.

Played off scratch in handicap order Di Oliver beat Mary Pendle 5 and 4; Sally Mattocks beat Margaret Scales 5 and 3; Mary Pacy beat Alison Hemming 3 and 2; Jane Cadge beat Jeanett Mills 7 and 6 and finally Bridget Collings who was called in as reserve at the last minute took her match against Alyson Smith to the 20th hole with victory going to Alyson.

Left to right: Sally Mattocks, Di Oliver, Jane Cadge,
Bridget Collings and Mary Pacy.

(18/05/04)

Mens - Spring Invitation

On Sunday 16th May Bungay and Wavney Valley GC hosted thier Men's Spring Invitation.

92 players took part with 26 clubs being represented, the furtherest was Rugby. The 9 hole competition was played as a Guilford Greensome Stableford and the afternoon 18 holes was a Better Ball Stableford. In glorious sunshine and the course in good condition the players finished the day with a well deserved carvery and presentation of prizes.

Left to right: Mr T Webster, Mr R Thomas (Club Captain)
and Mr L Garrett.

(18/05/04)

Ladies - Daily Mail National Foursome Knockout

On 26th April 2004 Mrs J Wharton and Mrs J Cadge (Bungay) played at Gorleston against Vickie Peake and Jan Buxton. The match went to the 18th hole with a victory to the Bungay pair winning 1 up. This win takes them into the 3rd round where they will meet the ladies from Mundsley.

(12/05/04)

Ladies - The Weston Trophy

Bungay Ladies went to Stoke by Neyland on the 7th May 2004 to play in the County Scratch competition.

Playing the Gainsborough Course they beat Stoke by Neyland 3 to 2. Heather Wright playing against Catriona Chaplin was 4 down after 9 but fought back to win 2up with 1 to play. Sally Mattocks played Laura Lowe and lost on the 17th 2 and 1. Mary Pacy played Di Hitchcock and lost 3 and 2. Jane Cadge played Sandra Hodge and won her match 4 and 3.

Everything hung on the last match of Jane Wharton playing Mel West and as she teed up on the 18th was 1 up. This match was won on the last putt, and is Bungay's 2nd win. They play Rushmere on Friday 14th May and are hoping to keep up their good record.

Left to Right:
Mary Pacy, Jane Wharton, Jane Cadge, Sally Mattocks and Heather Wright.

(12/05/04)

Ladies - Mail on Sunday Foursomes Knockout

On the 10th May 2004 Bungay Ladies played Norfolk Golf and Country Club in the Mail on Sunday Foursomes Knockout at Bungay in a strongly contested match.

First out for Bungay was Jackie Moore (13) playing Jane Hoskin (24) giving 8 shots lost 6 and 5, second out was Sally Mattocks (12) playing Sharon Spooner (23) giving 8 shots winning 4 and 3, third out was Heather Wright (13) playing Angela Savory-Moll (20) giving 5 shots winning 3 and 1 and last out was Di Oliver (9) playing Helen Gill (17) giving 6 shots loosing 2 and 1.

With 2 games each, a sudden death play off of the 4th pairing took place. The first hole was halved and the second hole won by Helen Gill. It was a well fought battle and Bungay Ladies wish every success to the Norfolk Ladies in the next round.

(12/05/04)

Ladies Hold on to the Rolling Pin

On Friday 30th April the annual match for the prestigious Rolling Pin was played. The Ladies being the holders were determined to defend their honour and the Vets were even more determined to regain the Rolling Pin.

The weather forecast was not good but all ladies prayed for good weather and the sun shone. The vets fielded a strong team, but at the last minute one of the ladies withdrew due to an injury. Ann Cunningham only made one call and that was to Mrs Joan Chilvers, who at the age of 80+, has been a member for well over 30 years, was Lady Captain in 1976 and Lady President in 1984 was delighted to help the ladies section out once again.

Joan partnered Mrs Val Hindle and beat their opponents Pat Linehan and Barry Pardue, helping the ladies to a victory of 6½ wins to 4½. 44 players then sat down to a hearty steak pie and the Vets are now planning their tactics to win back this most treasured of trophies!

Club Captain Roger Thomas and Lady Captain Ann Cunningham.

(06/05/04)

Ladies County Weston Trophy

On Friday 23rd April 2004 Rookery Park played Bungay WV at Bungay in the Weston Trophy. All matches are played off scratch and players go out in handicap order.

The conditions for the day were beautiful, no wind and plenty of sunshine. One match went to the 19th after Heather Wright holes a 20' putt for birdie on the 18th green; she unfortunately lost on the 19th hole to Rachel Goldsmith.

All other matches finished before with a win to Liz Nichols against Marie Yapp 5 and 4. The next match to finish was a win to Rookery Rachel Goldsmith, beating Jackie Moore 5 and 4. Di Oliver beat Judy Taylor on the 17th 2 and 1, and Mary Pacy beat Jackie Hardiman 6 and 4.

This gave Bungay a 3 and 2 win which augers well for the rematch at Rookery on June 17th.

Players left to right:
Mary Pacy, Jackie Moore, Heather Wright, Liz Nichols and Di Oliver.

(29/04/04)

Junior News -  Spring Skills Spectacular

On Wednesday the 7 April the new Junior Organiser Miles James ran a Spring Skills Spectacular for all the Junior Players and their friends.

The whole section was joined through the day by Andrew Collison who helped with tuition, guidance and coaching.

Prizes were awarded in three age groups for differing skills - driving, chipping and putting followed by a ten hole Stableford points challenge.

After a sausage and chips banquet the Junior AGM voted Chris Niblock and Tim Tipple joint Junior Captain.

(13/04/04)

BUNGAY LADIES THROUGH TO THIRD ROUND OF
"MAIL ON SUNDAY"

Congratulations to the ladies who represented Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Club in this prestigious national knock-out competition.

Fortunate to have a bye in the first round they were drawn away to Dereham in Round Two. The match was played last Sunday (14 March) in extremely difficult conditions. Not only was there a strong blustery wind but halfway through the afternoon there was a period of really heavy rain.

Special congratulations are due because Bungay were giving a total of 18 shots to Dereham over the four matches, not easy on an 'Away' course. Bungay will now hope for a 'Home' draw in Round 3. The match was won by 2 ½ - 1 ½.

Bungay names first:

(17/03/04)

DADS' ARMY STAGE AN ANNIVERSARY BATTLE
3rd March 2004

VETERANS of Bungay and Diss Golf Clubs met for the 18th year to decide who would hold a trophy in the shape of a wartime soldier's helmet.

The annual competition, staged each year on a home and away basis, was initiated after former Diss green keeper and Bungay club member Tony Skipper felt the veterans who regularly battled their way around the Diss course should have an incentive - thus the Tin Hat "war" against Bungay was born.

Holders Diss took the trophy to Bungay on Wednesday along with the Parks Trophy they won last year. But the tin hat - painted gold and mounted on a wooden stand - was won back by the Bungay side which handed out at 6 and a-half to 1 and-a half trouncing. Diss Seniors' captain Colin Wyer said it was usual to "lose" the Tin Hat at Bungay but reclaim it at the return fixture later in the year at Diss.

Golf historian John Barson said the Tin Hat Trophy was the forerunner of a successful series of inter-club seniors' and veterans' matches held throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

Pictured below are the 16 men from each club before teeing off at Bungay.

(09/03/04)

Group Lessons for Junior Golfers

Group Lessons for Junior Golfers at Bungay & Waveney Golf Club, with the new Professional, Andrew Collison.

Saturdays at 11.00am, beginning Saturday 1st March 2003.
Balls Provided.

Cost - £20.00 for 10 lessons. Suitable for boys and girls.

Details from the Professional - Tel: 01986 892337.

(11/02/03)