The Warren Golf Club's Ladies Championship was played on Wednesday over 36 holes and was won for the third time by Fiona Smith (handicap 5) with an excellent gross 160 for the two rounds.

The runner-up was Margaret Collier (handicap 15) with 181 gross.

The best net prize was taken by Linda Townsend (handicap 25) with a score of 137, followed by Liz Davidson (handicap 28) with 145. Sue Pestell was third one shot back.

Ann Lisamer won the Best Bronze Division prize and the afternoon 18 hole competition was won by Sandra Holmes (handicap 26) with a creditable net 64.

The Ladies Silver team of Fiona Smith, Margaret Collier, Pennie Lipscomb, Gill Gordon, Val Nicholson, Liz Wager and Ditte Galbraith continued their winning ways with a closely fought 4-3 victory over visitors Stapleford Abbotts.

The Open Medal competition played on Saturday was won by David Swann 81-13-68, with Steve Wren 82-12-70 level with Vic Mullins also with 82-12-70.

In Division Two, Daniel Farrow led with a 95-25-70, followed by Roy Pledger on 88-17-71 and third was David Monnickendam with 88-16-72.

On Monday, in the final of the Munro Foursomes, played over 36 holes at Boyce Hill, Fiona Smith (handicap 5) and Pennie Lipscomb (handicap17) faced the strong partnership of Trish Wilson (handicap 3) and Alison Evans (handicap 7) from Chelmsford GC.

At the halfway stage, The Warren pair were 5 down and an excellent pin high drive by Fiona on the fourth ensured that the deficit was reduced to 4.

From then on, Trish and Alison were not to be caught, but nonetheless a good effort by Fiona and Pennie to reach the final.

Chelmsford Ladies Day

Chelmsford Golf Club Ladies Section held their invitation day on Ladies Day, in which 21 clubs were represented with 88 players taking part.

Played as a morning round four ball better ball competition with a nine hole event in the afternoon.

The results were: Francis Holloway and Barbara Barnett (Stock Brook Manor) (47 points); Pat Vincent and Jackie Metcalfe (Cannons Brook) (46 points); Annette Haustrap and Dittie Galbraith (Warren) (45 points) on countback from Janet Everitt and Frances Thomas (Channels).

Holes 1-9: Sheila Foxton and Helga Palmer (Warren) (24 points); Lynn Beer and Brenda Moore (Woburn) (22 points) on countback from Jan Pearce and Sue Hilton (Burstead).

Holes 10-18: Iris Fountain and Marjorie Davidson (Warren) (24 points); Ann Simpson and Judy Beardall (Warren) (23 points).

The Nearest the Pin prize was won by Carol Bradford (Thorndon Park), with her effort of 34.5 inches.

The men have played the Veterans, Vintage and Seniors Cups as their weekend competition.

The winners were: (Veterans Cup) Nett 67, Keith Cadge, 68 Colin Bembrick, on countback from Alan Connell; (Vintage Cup) Nett 62 David Marshall, 63 Cliff Salter on countback from John Wade; (Seniors Cup) (Bob Gozzett Cup) 67 John Mahoney on countback from Tony Fairhead, 71 Dennis Clark on countback from Archie Crook.

Teddybears the inspiration

Benton Hall Golf Club's Eileen Mackay's fondness for teddybears inspired the theme for her Captain's Day on Thursday.

Eileen was greeted by the Ladies of Benton Hall all sporting their own, or borrowed, bears.

Her buggy for the day was decorated by her Vice Captain, Liz Edwards, with teddy bear curtains and a hamper containing marmalade sandwiches and honey.

Keeping Eileen company for her day was a life sized bear and, as a special surprise, her son, James and his wife who drove her about the course.

Strawberries and wine were also on board so that she, as well as the bears, had refreshment.

Strangers to the course would have been surprised to see the teddy bears picnic taking place on the lawn outside the entrance to the Golf Club.

Carole Keil won the Lady Captain's Trophy, on countback from second placed Pearl Franklin with Jan Nicholson taking third place.

NSPCC comp qualifying

Tuesday saw the Forrester Park Ladies Section play their NSPCC qualifying competition.

The winners were Jennifer Wall/Helen Bray with 41 points, folowed by Marylon Wood/Jane Collier, also with 41 points. In third place, with 40 points, were third Carol Plato/Marion Brunt.

The ladies also played the July Medal. The Division One winner was Maggie Laws net 68, on countback from Jennifer Wal.

Division Two was won by Zara Patel (net 73) followed by lady captain, Diana Ketley on net 75, and the mini-medal winner was Josie Stevens with a net 83.

On Sunday, the Ray Bridge 7/8 stableford competition was played with the winner being Simon Collins 43 points, Russ Stevens (39 points) was second, with Robert Goodwin third on 38 points.

The Club Anniversary Plate 7/8ths stableford competition was played, with the winner being Eric Hoffman, followed by second Robin Angland and Richard Gatward, all three players finishing with 42 points.

Pep up for Channels

Wednesday saw an invited field of Channels Gentlemen Golfers take part in the Pep Trophy which is held each year to commemorate the golfing life of the popular Pepperell who held the post of Club Treasurer for many years and who brightened up all the AGM's with his "tongue in cheek" annual reports.

This year's winner was a first-timer, Paul Cooper who came in with 45 points. Tony Stubbings, the Club President, got nearest the pin on the 8th and Ian Grant, one of Pep's closest friends, was nearest the pin on the 12th.

The other winner was the Farleigh Hospice who collected £200.

The Channels Ladies July Medals resulted in Sandra Bramley winning the Silver Division with a net 74 and Lesley Thomas taking first spot in the Bronze Division with her net 71.

The Ladies also competed in their Handicap Goblet and Trophy Competitions, Sue Mitchell won the Goblet (Handicaps 0-29) with a net 68 on countback from Ann Malyon, Pam Pamphilon was third with a net 71.

The Trophy (Handicaps 30-40) was won by Pam Howard with a net 70, this being on countback from Lisa Mabey who scored the same net 70. Jo Hanneman's net 75 was good enough to earn her third place.

The Channels Gentlemen played their July Monthly Medal on Saturday. Division One was won by Mike Mould with a gross 77, handicap 10, net 67. Richard Seabright was second on 75,6,69.

The Division Two winner was Peadar Hegarty who returned a gross 84 playing off 20 and giving him a net 64. Fred Homer was second with 87,16,67.

James Davey won the scratch prize for the third time with 72.

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