Leatherhead win ends mixed friendly season

A 3-2 win for Leatherhead at Guildford on October 29th was a good way to end this season's mixed friendlies. There was such heavy rain for part of the round that even Guildford's greens got flooded, so well done to the team for battling through the weather. It was also a fitting result for the final match organised by Sylvia Kempsell and Mervyn Wynyard, who have run the mixed friendlies for more than 20 years.

Pearson ladies start their campaign with a win

Leatherhead's Pearson ladies started this season's Pearson campaign with a 4 v 3 win home win against Coombe Hill on October 23rd. Pictured before the match are Sylvia Kempsell, Lorna Dolinska, Sue Choularton, Lorraine Boydell and Jenny Tracey. The seven-strong team also included Sue Wakerley and Jane van Egmond, who were playing/practising at the time of the pre-match photocall. 

This year the Pearson team has home and away ties against Coombe Hill, Banstead and last season's Pearson Surrey Cup winners - Worplesdon. Next up is Worplesdon at home on November 7th.

England retain the World Cup!

England retained the World Cup trophy in the annual ladies' team competition, when they beat their Rest of the World opponents in an aggregate Stableford competition on October 21st. The team of seven English ladies scored a total of 191 points on a day of tricky conditions.

Well done to Sylvia Kempsell, Jenny Tracey, Gulay Mehmet, Sue Choularton, Sue Wakerley, Kathy Bellwood and Jane Northeast who are pictured with the trophy.

Bunker shot wins it for Jane

Jane Northeast was the winner of this year's Ladies' Flag competition when she planted the historic LGC flag in the 18th right-hand fairway bunker on October 14th. This was the spot where Jane had 'run out of shots' in the annual medal-based competition.

Cranleigh mixed match defeat

Leatherhead lost 5 v 3 in a home mixed match against a challenging Cranleigh side on September 30th. This annual fixture has been running for more than 20 years - thanks to Sylvia Kempsell and Mervyn Wynyard for organising this year's event, as well as many others.

Race night helps Captains' Charities reach the winning post

Members and guests enjoyed an enjoyable race night on October 6th, which helped raise £651 for the Captains' Charities. Thanks to Ken Bridgeman for organising the event, as well as to Sylvia and Mervyn for being the on-course bookmakers for the evening.

Thompson Cup triumph for Camilla and Jane

An impressive 4BBB Stableford score of 44pts was more than enough to ensure Camilla Mott and Jane van Egmond won the ladies' Thompson Cups pairs competition on October 7th. In runner-up spot were Kinga Nemes and Sue Choularton with 41pts. The winning trophies date back to 1913 and must be amongst the club's oldest.

Mizuno knockout victory for Team Northeast

Steve and Jane Northeast continued in their winning ways, with a win in the regional section of this year's Mizuno pairs knockout competition. Following a first round away win at Guildford and a home win against Banstead Downs, they faced a tough semi-final away at Blackmoor. But they won on the 19th hole, with a birdie! Their unbeaten run continued with a 3&2 home win in the final against a pair from London Scottish. Well done to them!

As if that wasn't enough, they faced each other in the final of the Surrey Fire and Rescue Services Golf Society knockout on October 8th. It was a close match, but it was Jane who secured the family 'bragging rights' after winning 2-up.

Double success at Kingswood

Congratulations to all involved as the Leatherhead men won two trophies at Kingswood GC on Friday. Ben Klinger and Ben Roberts scored 45pts to win the Warren League Plate, while Steve Northeast and Ray Irwin scored 41pts to win the Hilliard League Plate.