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GGG NEWS & RESULTS 2011 (Reports for GGG news and results; Eve Clements)
Gloucestershire Girls Golf Inaugural Fund Raiser
This was organised by Olive French and held at Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club on Sunday 23rd October. It was a Texas Scramble with two adults and one junior in each team and held
in four divisions for silver, bronze juniors with 37-54 handicaps and prehandicappers so involving juniors of all ages and at all stages.
Families enjoyed the chance to play together and club members also enjoyed playing with a junior from their clubs.
We were very generously supported by Ladies Sections, Senior Sections and friends and parents of GGG so raised over £1200 to support our coaching programme and the Junior Team’s trip in 2012 to Launceston to defend their inter county junior championship.
There was a great atmosphere and we thank everyone who contributed to the success of the day both on and off the course.
Gloucestershire Girls versus Gloucestershire Boys Under 16 Team
This end of year fixture is always popular! The fourth annual match took place at Thornbury Golf Centre on 26th October when twelve Gloucestershire girls and the twelve boys from the Gloucestershire under 16 team played a Greensomes match.
Our girls showed their usual team spirit and determination to play some excellent golf and this year beat the boys
by five matches to one to be presented with the Jack Denley Cup for the first time.
The team was Emma Barter Captain, Jemima Gregson, Victoria Wakeley Jones, Victoria Powell Hannah Evill, Rachel Evill,
Claudia Ovens, Anna Russell, Caley McGinty, Laura Whittard, Charlotte Pirie, Milly Davies. Congratulations to them all.
Jenny May Day 2011
On a warm sunny October day over fifty girls aged between 6 and 17 and with handicaps from scratch to prehandicap gathered at Thornbury Golf Centre for the annual
Jenny May Day end of season gathering for the Gloucestershire girls. Over forty girls took part in the Texas .
The girls with handicaps from scratch to 54 made up teams for a Texas Scramble. The captains adopted a number of strategies to bring out the best in their teams.
Spectators were impressed by the girls’ swings and their general play. Team spirit was high and this was reflected in some excellent scores.
The winners were Chloe Wedlake, Ebonie Lewis, Karla Roe with Claudia Ovens, Carys Parker, Lauren Whitestone as runners up.
After the meal the teams then entered the putting competition and a Sue Rawles Rules Quiz.
The putting was won by Kayla Charles, Alexandra Giles, and Rachel Evill and the quiz by Shelby Smart, Madeline Gloyne and Isabel Ovens.
Meanwhile the prehandicap girls received coaching in the morning on putting piching and the long game and after lunch played on the par there course.
Results
1st Isabel Payne, Lorna Evans
2nd. Charlotte Hill Nicole Turner
3rd Lily Whitaker Ella Whitaker
Putting Paige Walton Charlotte Randall
Chipping Scarlet Walton , Esme Harper Coles
At the AGM prizes were presented by Marion Jackson and the representation of trophies won in 2011 included
Jemima Gregson Gloucestershire Girls Championship
Caley McGinty best nett Gloucestershire Girls Championship
Carys Parker Buchannon Trophy, U15 Best Nett SW Girls
Bethan Popel and Shelby Smart SW Team Championship, SW Ladies, Gloucestershire County Championship
South West Girls inter Counties Tournament Emma Barter Rachel Evill Jemima Gregson Anna Russell Victoria Wakeley Jones absent Courteney Stone & Charlotte Stanford and
captained by Alexandra Saunders.
The day concluded with the annual GGG awards being awarded to
Most Improved Golfer Division 2 1st from no handicap to 29 Lindsey Hunt of Brickhampton
Most Improved Golfer in 2011 in Division 1st Charlotte Heeps of Thornbury
In the pre handicap Div order of merit in 2011 the runner up was Jessica Baber of Knowle with 15.5 The Jenny May Cup was awarded to Lily Whitaker of Minchinhampton Old Course
with 16 points
Runner up in division 2 handicaps 37-54 was Megan Bartlett of Knowle with 18 points and the Winner of Stableford Division 2 order of merit was Martha Evans of Minchinhampton Old Course
with 20 points
Runner up Division 1 order of merit was Anna Russell of Cotswold Hills with 17points and the
Sprott Salver for the winner of Division 1 was awarded to Victoria Powell of Knowle with 19 points.
Sincere thanks go to all the helpers and everyone who supported the event. It was a very successful day. 
September Stableford at Minchinhampton Old Course September 25th 2011
The last Stableford of 2011 began in wet conditions but the weather changed to a warm sunny afternoon if a little blustery at times. As always the girls were well supported
by parents who marked cards and members at the Old Course who marshalled alongside the Meningitis Trust walkers. The Old Course hospitality was enjoyed by all.
Thirty six girls played in the three divisions recording some excellent scores with a third of the girls breaking par.
The results reflected the excellent progress made by girls during the season and a number of new girls were welcomed.
Results:
Handicaps upto 36
1st Victoria Powell 45 points Knowle Golf Club
2nd Anna Russell 43 points Cotswold Hills GC (Best Gross)
3rd Molly Yeomans 41 points Minchinhampton Old Course
Handicap 37-54
1st Kayla Charles 50 points Cotswold Edge GC
2nd Macy Edwards 46 points Knowle Golf Club
3rd Sophie Price 45 points Ross on Wye Golf Club
Pre handicap
1st Lily Whitaker Minchinhampton Old Course
2nd Scarlet Walton
3rd Jessica Brown Cirencester Golf Club
Gloucestershire Girls win the South West Girls Inter County Match Week
 The Gloucestershire Junior Team of captain, Alexandra Saunders (Bristol and Clifton)
Emma Barter (Thornbury), Rachel Evill (Minchinhampton Old), Jemima Gregson (Knowle),
Anna Russell (Cotswold Hills), Charlotte Stanford (Lilley Brook), Courtney Stone (Knowle),
and Victoria Wakeley-Jones (Minchinhampton New) went to Honiton to defend their title against
five other south west counties. As Shelby and Bethan were selected for both the Girls and Ladies
British Opens they were not available so Gloucestershire fielded a younger and less experienced
team with five newcomers to this tournament. From the moment they met the team was united
and relaxed offering each other encouragement and support throughout.
The girls met on the day before the tournament for a practice round ably supported by their parents.
On the first day the girls beat Wiltshire 4-2 and on the second day beat Dorset 3½ -2½
and Somerset 4-2. On the final morning Gloucestershire beat Cornwall 4-2 so ensuring that they
would retain the trophy. Devon won 4-2 on the final afternoon! All the girls demonstrated their golfing
skills and showed determination in all their matches. The girls were well supported by Di Valentine Team
Manager, their parents, Di Honey, Marion Jackson Karen Rix and Eve Clements who all helped in
the smooth running of Team Gloucestershire.
Congratulations go to Alexandra for her excellent captaincy and all the girls for their
team spirit and outstanding golf. L to R back row : Eve Clements, Charlotte Stanford, Courtney Stone, Jemima Gregson, Di Valentine
L to R front row: Victoria Wakeley-Jones, Emma Barter, Alexandra Saunders, Rachel Evill, Anna Russell
July Stableford at South Herefordshire GC July 24th 2011
Margaret Edwin and the Ladies at South Herefordshire made us most welcome on our first visit to this beautiful but demanding course. The Junior Captain Niall and his friend helped by ball spotting which is probably another first for GGG. Four girls competed on the par 3 course and had great fun and followed this by putting challenges where the putting improved with each task. Some girls had been given GGG club handicaps so joined the 37-54 competition tackling fifteen holes on the main course with confidence and a smile. The girls up to 36 handicap enthusiastically took on the main course. Sincere thanks go to the parents who card marked and encouraged the girls. Food from the bar menu proved popular and an enjoyable day ended with Margaret Edwin presenting the prizes.
Stableford up to 36 handicap
1st Rachel Evill (Minchinhampton Old)
2nd Shannon Millichap (Cotswold Edge)
3rd Hannah Evill (Minchinhampton Old)
Best Gross Ebonie Lewis (Knowle)
37-54 Handicaps
1st Sophie Price (Ross on Wye)
2nd Martha Evans (Minchinhampton Old)
Pre handicap
1st Kimberley Parker (The Kendleshire)
June Stableford Rodway Hills 17th June
Thirty six girls attended the June Stableford and once more we welcomed some new girls who represented clubs new to GGG.
There was marked progress from a number of girls and good scores in each division. Thanks go to the parents who helped by marking cards.
Stableford up to 36 handicap
1st Victoria Powell (Knowle)
2nd Hannah Evill (Minchinhampton Old)
3rd Molly Yeomans (Minchinhampton Old)
Best Gross Anna Russell (Cotswold Hills)
37-54 Handicaps
1st Megan Bartlett (Knowle Golf Club)
2nd Jessica Gleed (Knowle)
3rd Martha Evans (Minchinhampton Old)
Pre handicap
1st Sophie Price (Ross on Wye)
2nd Jessica Baber (Knowle)
3rd Charlie Hiatt (The Kendleshire)
Match Reports
Gloucestershire Girls V Gloucestershire Vets at Bristol and Clifton on June 3rd
14 girls representing 9 clubs played the Gloucestershire South Vets at Bristol & Clifton. The course was in excellent condition. The Greensomes matches were close with the Juniors winning by 4 matches to 3 and some excellent golf was played. Thank you to the Vets Captain who became a junior for the day. Four Juniors playing in their first County matches gained good experience.
Alex Saunders as Captain thanked the Vets, her team and the Club for a great day and an excellent supper!
Alex & Hannah Evill won 2 up; Emma Barter & Ruby Cecil lost 1 down; Chloe Wedlake & Casey Chappell lost 5 down; Charlotte Pirie & Caley Mcginty won 4 up; Victoria Powell & Shannon Coles won 6up, Claudia Ovens & Hannah Williamson lost 3&1, Judy Barton Hill & Carys Parker won 3+2.
Gloucestershire Girls v Somerset Girls at Stinchcombe Hill on 26th June
As Somerset could only raise a team of seven some of our girls were disappointed not to play on a hot sunny day. The first five matches were evenly matched but we had to give 5 and 6 shots in the final matches. We were grateful to parents from both teams for helping to look for balls and for making sure all the girls had plenty to drink. The result was a 4-3 win for Gloucestershire. Emma Barter, Milly Davies, Ebonie Lewis and Charlotte Heeps won their matches with Caley McGinty, Hannah Evill and Courtney Stone also playing. The match was followed by a delicious meal and plenty of chatter and laughter. Emma Barter captained the team well.
Other News and Events
South West Schools Championship at Test Valley on 1st June
Shelby Smart successfully defended her title with a one under par gross. Her handicap is now 0.0 reduced this year from 1.7. Alexandra Saunders, Jemima Gregson, Anna Russell and Victoria wakeley Jones also played. Laura Whittard 20 scored 81 gross (61 nett) in the afternoon round so is now 16.
English Schools Championship Belton Park June 27th
Shelby Smart came 3rd on count back (71,72) She broke the course record with 71 but it was then broken with a 70 and 69. Shelby has been selected to represent English schools against Scotland. The South West team won the Inter-region shield by 7 shots from the North.
County 1st and 2nd Team
Shelby Smart and Bethan Popel play in the first team.
Alexandra Saunders , Jemima Gregson and Victoria Wakeley-Jones play in the second team.
Gloucestershire Ladies’ County Championship Chipping Sodbury 20-22nd May
Fifteen-year-old Bethan Popel (Long Ashton) defeated defending champion Shelby Smart (Knowle), just one year her senior, in an exciting final winning 1 up on the final hole.
The pair gave spectators a display of fine golf in extraordinarily windy conditions. Bethan had just 26 putts to Shelby’s 32.
Alexandra Saunders, Jemima Gregson and Victoria Wakeley Jones also played in the Championship with Alex and Jemima reaching the final sixteen knockout stage.
Bethan and Shelby were supported throughout by Jemima and Alexandra.
Qualifying Day Trophies in Division 1 included
Bramwell Cup for Best Gross 36 Holes : Shelby Smart
Best Gross AM Bethan Popel
Best Gross PM Jemima Gregson
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The squad included Shelby Smart and Bethan Popel with junior newcomers Alexandra Saunders and Jemima Gregson. It was a very exciting week with 36 holes being played on each of the five days. Our girls contributed much to the overall success of the winning team. Congratulations and Good Luck when you play in the County finals in Essex in September.
GLCGA Junior Championship
This was held on 3rd July on a hot sunny day at Knowle golf club. Twenty girls entered and there were some
very good scores. Jemima Gregson aged 14 and with a handicap of 4 scored a fantastic gross 70 to become Junior Champion.
Results
1st Gross Jemima Gregson Knowle GC 70 gross
2nd Gross Bethan Popel Long Ashton GC 77 gross
3rd Gross Victoria Wakeley-Jones Minchinhampton GC 78 gross (on count back)
1st Nett Caley McGinty Knowle GC 66 nett
2nd Nett Hannah Evill Minchinhampton Old 68 nett
1st Stableford Ebonie Lewis Knowle GC 37 points
2nd Stableford Charlotte Heeps Thornbury GC 36 points on countback
South West Ladies Championship
This was held between 12th and 14th July at Churston in Devon and Gloucestershire swept the board with our girls performing very well. Bethan Popel became South West Ladies Champion winning the final 5&4 as well as winning best gross and best nett on the first 2 rounds. Gloucestershire won the gross team trophy with Bethan, Shelby and Jo Hodge’s scores from the first two rounds. Jemima and Alexandra got through to the second flight. Alexandra lost the semi final on the 18th to a birdie. All the Gloucestershire girls won through to either to or 2nd flight.
South West Girls Championship
This was held at Lyme Regis on 17th July. Three of the eight girls who played came straight from Devon. Carys Parker won the Buchannon trophy and U 15 18 hole Stableford with 41 points. Gloucestershire tied with Dorset for the South West team trophy as Bethan was 3rd and Shelby was 6th . Bethan won the prize for best gross in the morning round. Anna Russell was runner up for the nett salver and Laura Whittard was best nett in the afternoon round and 4th overall. Another successful event.
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| May Stableford at Stinchcombe Hill on 8th May
Thirty eight girls attended our may Stableford and we were particularly pleased to welcome some new girls. It was a very windy day and this was reflected in some
scores but all the girls had a good day and we witnessed some excellent progress.
Stableford up to 36 handicap
1st Charlotte Heeps (Thornbury GC)
2nd Carys Parker (The Kendleshire)
3rd Hannah Williamson (Minchinhampton Old GC)
Best Gross Anna Russell (Cotswold Hills GC)
37-54 Handicaps
1st Macy Edwards (Knowle Golf Club)
2nd Martha Evans (Minchinhampton Old GC)
3rd Kayla Charles (Cotswold Edge GC)
Pre handicap
1st Jessica Brown (Cirencester GC)
2nd Jessica Baber (Knowle GC)
3rd Charlotte Hill (The BristolGC)
The first Stableford of the year was held at Thornbury Golf Centre on 17th April on a warm summer like day.
It was well supported and there were some excellent scores.
Stableford up to 36 handicap
1st Victoria Powell (Knowle GC)
2nd Charlotte Heeps (Thornbury GC)
3rd Anna Russell (Cotswold Hills GC)
37-54 Handicaps
1st Lindsey Hunt (Brickhampton Court GC)
2nd Megan Bartlett (Knowle GC)
3rd Martha Evans (Minchinhampton Old GC)
Pre handicap
1st Jessica Baber (Knowle GC)
2nd Isabel Payne (The Kendleshire GC)
3rd Lily Whitaker (Minchinhampton Old GC)
Best Gross
Victoria Wakeley-Jones (Minchinhampton New GC)
Picture of pre-handicappers at the April Stableford Competition.
OTHER NEWS & EVENTS
The girls have also performed well at other competitions during April including:
Gloucestershire Schools Championship at Lilley Brook on April 3rd
1st Anna Russell Churchdown School nett 74, 2nd Rachel Evill Stroud Girls High School nett 74,
3rd Victoria Wakeley-Jones Cleeve School nett 74 4th Laura Whittard Archway School nett 75.
Anna, Victoria and Laura will now represent Gloucestershire Schools at Winchester in June for the South West Schools Championship.
Avon Schools Championship 3rd April at Bath Golf Club
Shelby Smart Filton College Gross winner 1st Gross Team
Alexandra Saunders Bristol Grammar School Gross Runner up
Jemima Gregson Chew Valley School U16 Nett winner 1st Nett Team
Gloucestershire Junior Team Championship held at Forest Hills on 22nd April
Laura Whittard Minchinhampton Old Course won best overall score for the day with 84 points.
Rachel Evil, Anna Russell, Claudia Ovens and Caley McGinty also represented their clubs.
Abraham Trophy
Rachel Evill, Minchinhampton Old Course, was 6th in South West region.
Welsh Junior Open Qualifier
Anna Russell from Cotswold Hills GC and Victoria Wakeley-Jones of Minchinhampton (New) GC have both qualified for the Welsh Junior Open final at Celtic Manor in August.
North Wilts Junior Open
Caley McGinty, Knowle, was 4th
Gloucestershire Girls v Worcestershire Girls Match at Boughton Park on April 10th
The girls performed well against tough opposition losing overall 4 ½ to 7 ½. Shelby Smart, Bethan Popel and Claudia Ovens won their matches
and Chloe Wedlake Caley Mc Ginty and Victoria Wakeley Jones halved.
Alexandra Saunders, Courtney Stone, Emma Barter, Laura Whittard, Milly Davies and Ebonie Lewis also played.
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