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On 3rd October twelve intrepid Legal Ladies made their way to Dartmoor for three days of golf and fun. The group stayed at The Two Bridges Hotel near Princetown where they were warmly welcomed and enjoyed comparing the characterful rooms.


Following a morning trip into Tavistock the team were joined at Tavistock Golf Club by Vicki Salmon who, fortunately, had stopped for a coffee on her way down from London and picked up the text which told her to redirect the Satnav to Tavistock rather than Tiverton!


The team took on the ladies of Tavistock in a four ball better ball match played using stableford points off full handicap. Caroline Theyer made up the numbers for the Tavistock team


The course was in lovely condition and provided wonderful views of the moor and surrounding tors. Our hosts were excellent guides to both the course and the views.

Diana Reese at Tavistock GC


The weather was dry and the local rules made provision for the sheep and cows which wandered the course. Despite big open fairways some of the ladies found a few challenging lies in gorse bushes but the team were none-the-less victorious beating the home team 3-1. Following the match the team repaired to the The Annex restaurant in Tavistock for an early tapas supper which was much enjoyed by all.


The following morning saw early rain and some of the team decided a few hands of bridge would be a lovely way to spend the morning. However, the rain cleared up to enable some to go for a pre-match walk on the moor near Princetown before heading to Yelverton Golf Club.


The format for the afternoon was two Legal Ladies playing with one Yelverton member and the best two stableford scores on each hole to count for the team.


Di Kyle and Vicki Salmon at the lake by Foggintor Quarry



The team were very grateful for the members' (Caroline Theyer amongst them) help on the course as there were some very penal pits and dips on the course which it was good to know to (try to) avoid! The course was stunning and had plenty of ponies who were largely unbothered by the golfers although they always acknowledged a ball flying close by with a defiant shake of the head!


Caroline Theyer well used to playing amongst the ponies.



The winning team on the day was Pippa Lark, Pauline Burrow and Yelverton member Kate Wright with a score of 69 points.


That evening following some down time at the hotel the team headed to the pub in Princetown for a lovely home cooked meal. It was probably just as well the kitchen had closed before before desserts could be ordered!


The finale of the tour was a round at Bovey Castle Golf Club where the format was a four ball team stableford with the best two scores to count on Par 4s and 5s and best three on the Par 3s.


Bovey Castle is a beautiful parkland course on the edge of the National Park, very different from the moorland courses of the previous two days. With were several hills to climb and the added interest of the River Bovey winding its way through the course it was, like Yelverton, another testing course.

Caroline Theyer, Pauline Burrow, Vicki Salmon and Sara Reston made up the winning team posting a score of 82 points. Sara Reston also took the prize for Nearest the Pin with a beautiful shot to the Par 3 third hole.


The Captain, Di Kyle, provided lovely prizes for the two team events which were much appreciated by the winners.


The view to Bovey Castle from the third green.



L to R: Pauline Burrow, Diana Reese, Mohak Ogilvie, Pippa Lark, Aafke Oldridge, Belinda Rattray, Vicki Salmon, Di Kyle, Caroline Theyer, Meg Ashby, Claire Gearing, Gillie Galloway and Sara Reston


Following a light snack in the brasserie at Bovey Castle Di Kyle presented Caroline Theyer with a gift by way of thanks for all the work that went into organising the golf, accommodation and restaurants for what was another hugely enjoyable and successful tour. Compliments were also paid to Caroline for arranging such good weather as there was no rain during any of the golf rounds! Our thanks too to the ladies of Tavistock and Yelverton Golf Clubs for their hospitality at their beautiful courses. The team headed off in various directions full of memories of three very happy days. Watch this space for next year's tour!






Once again the Past Captains' match was hosted by Susie Rougier at Aldeburgh Golf Club at the end of September. Nine past captains met for a light lunch before heading out in a foursomes match against the ladies of Aldeburgh. The weather was dry and warm but recent rain had made the course play longer than usual. Despite best efforts by the team only Diana Reese and Sue Symons managed to score a half for the Legals with all other matches being ceded to the home team.


The team enjoyed a delicious dinner in the Clubhouse with some of the Aldeburgh ladies and following a good night's rest returned the following morning to play a Stableford competition for for the Past Captains Bowl.

Clockwise from left: Aafke Oldridge, Jo Turner, Diana Reese, Marina Penna, Tessa Begg, Frances Bodington, Susie Rudebeck, Susie Rougier, Gillie Galloway, Sue Symons


Congratulations to Sue Symons who won the Past Captains Bowl this year with a score of 33 points.


Grateful thanks go to Sue Rougier for all the organisation getting a home team together as well liaising with the Club on all the arrangements. Thanks too to the opposition team for hosting our team as well as to the Club for all the wonderful hospitality over the two days.


This year the Captain, Di Kyle, hosted the Saturday Stableford at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club. Eight competitors enjoyed good weather whilst playing on the Pam Barton Course. Three players - Vicki Salmon, Lucy Loizou and Di Kyle - all scored 34 points with 18 on the back nine.


Afterwards the players enjoyed tea in the Clubhouse and the prize was awarded to new member Lucy Loizou as she was the only non-member amongst the winning scores.














Left to Right: Vicki Salmon, Maggie Jackson, Lucy Loizou, Hui Ling McCarthy, Deborah Wilson, Nicola Johnson and Di Kyle

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