LLGA v Aldeburgh 2023

The Legals match against the ladies of Aldeburgh GC took place this year over two glorious sunny days at the beginning of June.

Following a light lunch with the host team the ladies went out to play eight singles matches. Having lost all the singles matches last year the Legals were keen to redress the balance and were delighted that the margin of defeat this year was reduced to 3 - 5. Congratulations to Ellie Evans, Sara Reston and Sarah Brownlee who all won their matches.

Standing Left to Right: Susie Rougier, Lotti Edmunds(AGC), Sara Reston, Jane Pettit, Hilary Wynter, Carol Wild, Tessa Summers (AGC), Sandra Ball (AGC), Diana Reese, Sarah Brownlee, Philly Collett, Judy Houlden, Rachel Trotman (AGC) and Gillie Galloway. Kneeling: Ellie Evans

There was a very convivial and delicious dinner in the clubhouse in the evening following which those Legals who were not staying with friends retired to the Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel. The hotel proved to be very comfortable and provided a good breakfast in the morning by way of preparation for the morning's golf.

The foursomes match started at 9.00 a.m. and was very hard fought. With the Legals 2 -1 up after three matches excitement mounted in the clubhouse with hopes of an overall half. Sadly the last match went to the home team at the bitter end. Congratulations to the pairings of Carol Wild with Ellie Evans and Diana Reese with Judy Houlden who won their matches - always tricky playing foursomes!

With the overall result 7 - 5 to the Aldeburgh ladies the fixture was rounded off with another light lunch. After lunch most of the Legals departed but a few stayed on to play Thorpeness the following morning.

Many thanks to Aldeburgh GC and the ladies for all their hospitality and the warmth of their welcome. Thanks too to Susie Rougier and Gillie Galloway for organising the event and to all the Legals who played for the team.

Final of 2022 Legal Eagle

The final of the 2022 Legal Eagle knockout was played on 10th May at Wildernesse Golf Club between Lady Captain Di Kyle and Belinda Rattray. Belinda, playing with home advantage, took an early lead by parring the first three holes. Although Belinda maintained the lead throughout the match it was closely fought but Belinda was driving well and her consistently good approach shots ultimately won the day. Congratulations Belinda!

The players were glad to have finished the match before the torrential storm which swept through Wilderness just after they came in. Belinda (right) is pictured just after the storm had gone through.

The draw for this year's Legal Eagle has now been made and competitors should have received details of their first round matches. Good luck to all.

Bar Triumph at Woking

The Abady Cup, Saturday 1st October 2022

The annual mixed match between the Solicitors and the Bar took place as usual at Woking Golf Club on a calm Saturday at the beginning of October. It had once again been a struggle to get players for this event which is a shame as it always played in good spirits and Woking always provide a very good welcome.

There were six matches on the day. The format is mixed foursomes with six pairs representing the Solicitors and six representing the Bar. The course was in fine condition and the weather was kind.

The morning round was evenly matched with the score 3-3 at lunchtime. The teams then adjourned to the dining room for an excellent carvery lunch. Whether one team consumed more wine than the other is not reported but the afternoon matches provided a definite result with the Bar winning the afternoon session to regain the trophy from the Solicitors. The overall result was the Bar 7.5 - the Solicitors 4.5. The Solicitors will doubtless be hoping to reverse the result next year!

With thanks to Woking Golf Club for the warm welcome and to the team organisers; Christopher and Sue Symons for the Bar and William Begley and Claire Gearing for the Solicitors.