OVERALL MATCH RESULT: BUCKS 5 OXON 4 Our first 2022 Second team league match was held at Burnham Beeches on a blustery, showery day of weather. The foursomes matches were all close but Buckinghamshire finished the morning with the advantage at 2-1. The singles matches were strongly contested and Oxfordshire won convincingly in 3 matches; congratulations to Vic, Tracy and Morag for their victories. A ...
On a very wet and windy day at North Oxford GC, Wendy Smith from Studley Wood GC returned a magnificent gross of 91 (nett 67) to take home the Bronze Championship Trophy and the Bronze Medal.Also in the prizes were Ruth Mackay from Drayton Park, Madeleine Deller from Studley Wood and Maureen Rhymes from North Oxford. Well done to everyone who played in such challenging weather condtions and our thanks to North Oxford Golf Club for looking after us so well.
Congratulations to Niki Sutton from Frilford Heath GC. After 36 holes at Burford GC, she posted a winning gross score of 164 and won on countback from Morag Broom (Henley) and Millie Anderson (Badgemore Park) to take her first County Championship.In the Mid-silver event, Melanie Mutch from Burford GC won the Scratch Trophy with a gross score of 90, winning on count back from Jane Hackett (Tadmarton Heath). Melanie was also awarded the Silver Medal Trophy for best nett morning score.Morag took...
Congratulations to Elizabeth Ball who won our first competition of the year, the Spring Meeting at North Oxford Golf Club, with a score of 38 points. Elizabeth was closely followed by Lara Murphy and Grace Beardsley both with 37 points.The 9 hole winner was Phoebe Simons with Rachael Moore and Scarlett Reeves sharing second place.Three girls played in the pre-handicap 9 hole event - well done to Charlotte Gosling-Evans, Emma Higgins and Sara Savenius. On the whole we were very lucky w...
It was a clear but cold day at Frilford Heath where Oxfordshire took on Hampshire in the first friendly match of the season. Lydia Avann (Tadmarton Heath) & Sarah Hillas (Henley) kick started the match in the foursomes however struggled to better their opponents. Superstars Megan Bishop (The Wychwood) & Freya Coughlan (Frilford Heath) had a great 3&2 victory to even out the overall match. Tracy Roberts (Frilford Heath) & Caroline Johnson (Tadmarton) played very steady but ...
Oxfordshire Junior Girls had a very successful day at Burford Golf Club competing for the three Nicola Sparks' Memorial Trophies. This event is held annually and is a highlight of the year. Amelia Seal from Shrivenham Park won the 18 hole stableford with 38 points. Three girls came in with 36 points and on countback 2nd place went to Sophia Sollis from The Cotswolds Club; 3rd place went to Elizabeth Ball from Drayton Park and 4th place went to Lara Murphy from Frilford Heath who also won the ...
Bamberger 2021Congratulations to Linda Dowzall (Hadden Hill) and Caroline Pearce (Frilford Heath) for reaching the final which was played at North Oxford GC on October 20th. Thankfully the forecast changed and we had a sunny, but windy day. Linda chipped in on the 2nd hole for a birdie and her short play continued to put pressure on Caroline who was giving 6 shots. Much as Caroline battled, Linda stayed strong and won on the 16th 3/2.Well played both, a great match to referee and many tha...
Ann Starkey TrophyOctober 14 saw the semi/finals of the Ann Starkey Trophy at The Springs. Luckily a bright, dry day welcomed us as did their captain and delegate.The morning saw Oxford Ladies play Drayton Park and North Oxford play Feldon Valley - well done to all for reaching this stage. The matches were played in great spirit and resulted in victories for North Oxford and Oxford Ladies.The afternoon saw North Oxford victorious in the first match and had the advantage in the next two, b...
Captains Trophy Friday 8th October at Kirtlington Golf ClubOn a grey Misty morning the semi finals of the 2021 Captains Trophy began with Feldon Valley taking on Henley and Frilford Heath playing Tadmarton Heath.There were lots of smiles and laughter on the first tee, the matches were played in a great spirit. Feldon Valley and Henley were level at 1-1 with the deciding match on the 18th Green. Henley needed to win the 18th hole but could only manage a half so Feldon advanced to the final...
Hadden Hill Golf Club hosted the Autumn 3 Ball Alliance on Monday 4th October. 33 ladies entered this county competition and 9 clubs were represented from Oxfordshire. The course was in great condition and a good time was had by all the ladies. The weather on the day was sunny and cloudy with a chilly wind, the rain came down in the afternoon, but most of the ladies came in dry. 1st ...