ESSEX LADIES

County Championship

In the final match Bella won 6&5 to become the 2016 Ladies Champion.

Bella Jay, 2016 County Champion,
and Harriet Lynch, Runner Up,
with Ashley Powell of Higgins Group PLC.

Seniors County Championship

Jo went on to retain the Seniors’ title for the fourth consecutive year winning 2up against Louella in the final match.

Jo Rumsey, 2016 Senior Champion with Runner Up Louella Hitchcock and Ashley Powell of Higgins Group PLC.

Silver Shield

The Silver Shield Final was played on 25^th September at Warley Park. At the half-way stage, it was very close with Thorndon up in 2 matches, and Chelmsford leading in 3 matches. At the turn, the Chelmsford Silver Shield Captain, Kelly Martin, was 3 down to Harriet Lynch, but then fought back levelling the match on the 17^th, and winning the match on the 20^th. This match secured the 3 wins needed by Chelmsford with the other two matches still on the course standing at all-square. Many congratulations to Chelmsford, and commiserations to Thorndon Park. Thanks go to Warley Park for all their hospitality (and to all their ball-spotters), and to our referees.

Chelmsford’s winning team, Kelly Martin, Amanda Hartman, Alice Hiluta, Trish Wilson, and Brenda Skudder, their caddies, and Lady Captain Anne Coventry.

Thorndon Park’s team, Harriet Lynch, Emily Irons (Captain), Ashley Chalmers, Chelsea Laundon, Sue Lines-Poulton and their Lady Captain Diana Crapnell.

Bronze Shield

The Bronze Shield Final was played at Romford Golf Club on a very warm 25th August. The Burstead won 5 matches to 2.

Munro Foursomes

The Munro Foursomes final was held on Monday 22nd August at Chelmsford GC, between Thorndon Park and West Essex. The players representing Thorndon Park were Emily Irons and Ashley Chalmers and for West Essex Megan Jenkins and Lizzie Taylor, all four players were low handicaps so an exciting final was on the cards and the players did not disappoint with some excellent golf played by both teams. After the morning 18 holes Thorndon Park held a slender lead 1up. The afternoon round continued to produce excellent golf and Thorndon Park steadily increased their lead, Emily Irons birdied the 13th hole by sinking a long putt to secure the win 6&5. Well played to all the players during the final.

Winners - Ashley Chalmers and Emily Irons from Thorndon Park

Runners-up - Lizzie Taylor, (Kate O'Callagan, Ladies Captain) and Megan Jenkins from West Essex

Silver Trophy

The Silver Trophy Final was played on 4^th September at Thorndon Park It was a fantastically close match, played in wonderful spirit. At the half-way stage 3 matches were all-square, and Chelmsford were 1 up in the other two – very tight. Chelmsford won the first two ties, Orsett the third and fourth…. Then Orsett’s Lady Captain & Trophy Captain (Sue Mason) secured a 2 & 1 win to secure the match. Every match went at least to the 17^th hole – Many congratulations to Orsett, and commiserations to Chelmsford, who were very gracious in defeat. Thanks must go to Thorndon Park and their Lady Captain Diana Crapnell for being very generous hosts.

Orsett’s winning Silver Trophy team of Katie Grant, Kay Dalton, Tina Arnold, Karen Batch, their captain Sue Mason, and their caddies

Harris Bowl

The Harris Bowl Final was held at Gosfield Lake Golf Club on Wednesday 5^th October, 2016 and the victorious winners were Crondon Park they played against Abridge. The match was played in brilliant sun shine although very windy in the true spirit of friendship, Crondon Park won 3 to 2 and the Team Captain, Catherine Grief praised the sportsmanship of the whole game with Abridge. It was a fantastic day.

The Hunter Foursomes

The final of the Hunter Foursomes Trophy was played at Romford Golf Club. Bridget Cooper and Harriet Lynch (Thorndon Park) beat Cassandra Cunningham and Louisa Storey (Colchester) 5 and 4.

Winners Bridget Cooper and Harriet Lynch
with Philippa Deman, County President

The Logan Trophy

The final of the Logan Trophy played at Bentley Golf Club resulted in Holly Haslam from Stock Brook Manor GC beating Harriet Lynch from Thorndon Park GC 4 & 3.

Holly Haslam receiving the Logan Trophy from Philippa Deman, County President

The Hitchcock Trophy

The final of the Hitchcock Trophy played at Orsett Golf Club resulted in Lucy Henshall from Harwich & Dovercourt GC beating Beth Haslehurst from West Essex GC 1up.

< Lucy Henshall receiving the Hitchcock Trophy from Philippa Deman, County President

Windfall Trophy

The Windfall Trophy was held at Brentwood GC on a mild but sunny day early in October. All the participants were very impressed with the course and how well it was presented. Praise should also go to Brentwood GC for their hospitality and the welcoming and helpful attitude of their staff and management.

The results were:

1^st	Marina Dulwich	Upminster	41pts
2^nd	Nicky Iles	Crondon Park	39pts

Seniors Team

2016 Senior Ladies Results

Results 2016