NUGC Annual Ladies Dinner

NCLGA President Maureen Clarke hosted the NUGC Annual Ladies' Dinner on behalf of the NU President Bob Ward, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, on Friday 11th January.

The England Golf President Desmond Duffy and Presidents and Past Presidents from many Counties attended the very popular NU Dinner. The Presidents’ wives were welcomed to the NU Ladies’ Dinner by Maureen, and after an excellent meal Maureen introduced the guest speaker Jan Palmer who gave an interesting talk about the History of Soap and the aromatics she uses in making natural soaps. Bob provided a beautifully wrapped gift of natural soaps for each lady, and a bouquet of flowers for Maureen. A vote of thanks was given by Mavis Peplow, Midland Golf Union President’s Lady.

New Girls Squad Coach Appointed

We are delighted to announce that, as of February 2019, Norwood's PGA Head Coach Richard Strange will be the new NCLGA County Girls Squad 'Training & Development Leader' and Norwood Park will be the home for the County Girls Squad Training.

Sue Taylor, County Girls Co-Ordinator said, “We are really delighted that Richard has taken this role, with very exciting times ahead for the County Girls - Norwood has welcomed us so many times over the years and we are delighted to have a new home. The New Development Training Programme will enhance all the ongoing work that so many PGA Pros do throughout the county."

PGA Award Winning Coach Richard is highly regarded both regionally and nationally by The PGA, The Golf Foundation and England Golf Active Notts for his outstanding work and efforts in growing the game.

Tasker's Trophy Presentation 2018

The Tasker's Trophy is an inter-club golf competition for the over 50s which supports Junior Golf in your County. The 2018 Final was played at Beeston Fields Golf Club on Sunday 21 October. It was a beautiful, warm Autumn day. The final of the ladies’ Ian Burtoft Trophy was Branston vs Lees Hall. Branston won 4/3. Branston won for the second year in a row – the first time this has happened in the history of the event. The men’s Taskers Final and Plate were also played and the Uttoxeter C Team beat Lutterworth B in the Final 4/3; the deciding match going to the 20th hole. Uttoxeter A beat Mapperley C 6/1 in the Plate. The Taskers Plate is for all men’s teams that get knocked out in the first round. If a few more ladies’ teams enter, the ladies will be able to have a ladies’ Plate competition as well.

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County President's Day 2018

County President’s Day 2018 was played at Beeston Fields Golf Club on Monday 8 October to raise funds for the NCLGA County Teams. It was a lovely, warm and sunny Autumnal day and the full field of 100 players enjoyed playing the course which was in excellent condition. The format was a four-ball Stableford Am-Am with 2 scores to count, 90% handicap. There were prizes for the first four teams, nearest the pin on all four short holes, and a putting competition.
A marquee was provided by the local Rotary Club, alongside the 11th Tee, where the players enjoyed a little break to eat delicious cakes and drink soft drinks, and tea, or coffee from china cups. After play, a buffet meal and sweet were enjoyed in the dining-room and raffle tickets were checked. The raffle table was well-laden with prizes provided by competitors and officials. Players were also able to enter a prize draw for a free four-balls at various Golf Clubs around the County.

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