Ladies Noticeboard

Ladies Matches 2021

AEGC enters teams in 3 leagues and a knock- out competition with other clubs. In addition we have friendly matches against several clubs, and play two fixtures per year against the Seniors.

Things are obviously a bit different this year in the way we can meet up and socialise, which will impact, at the beginning of the season at least, on how we can organise teams and post- match hospitality

We have also missed a full season of inter-club golf matches, and understandably we are all bit rusty, to say the least! You may not feel you are prepared to play in any match at all, however every club’s teams will be in exactly the same position this season and I hope we can field teams and enjoy golf! The matches we play involve players of different handicaps and levels of experience, there should the opportunity for any lady who wishes to play in a match to take part,

B team

Team consist of 7 players maximum playing handicap index 30. Team chosen will be in order of exact competitive handicap index on the day of the match. Ladies can take part if their handicap index is over 30, however they will have to play off 30 for the match 

The matches are played on Monday mornings for a home and away leg. The format is singles match play.

Business ladies

Team consists of 3 players with handicap index of 30 or less. Any player having a handicap index over 30 shall play off 30. This competition is for any lady who is not available to play on a Monday, whether it be work related, caring, child-care or volunteering etc. (If numbers are short a B team player can play, but not in the same week as another match, the week starts on Monday)

The matches this year all fall on a Sunday bar one, which is an away match on a Saturday. The format is singles match play

9 Hole League

Teams consist of 3 pairs (6 players). Open to all handicaps but players must play to a maximum handicap index of 36. This league is a good opportunity to participate in matches for those less experienced in match play. The teams usually consist of an experienced player, with a less experienced player which helps newcomers become familiar with match play. The ladies who are club 9 hole members can play in these matches, which should bring very valuable experience to newer players.

Friendlies

Teams of 3 or 4 pairs (6 or 8 players) Greensomes. The friendlies are a great introduction to team matches and match play.  Open to any handicaps, playing off max 45. The format allows for experienced players to be paired with those new to team matches, and for those new to golf to enjoy visiting other clubs and showing the merits of AEGC to visiting teams.

Bell Cup

This is a knock out competition which will participate in until we are knocked out! Team of 7 player, maximum handicap of 26, although higher handicaps may enter if they play to 26. The format is singles match play. This years first round match was away at Lymm Golf Club and the ladies had a great win 6-1. In the next round Alderley play Manchester Hopwood at home on Sunday 20th June, all supporters welcome.

Teams

Sign up sheets for the matches are typically posted in the locker room on the match notice board in late January.  Obviously this year this will have to change. The full list of match dates for all teams is now available. This will be circulated by email and posted on the FB group documents section, and by WhatsApp. Please look at and save the dates as soon as you can. We might be rusty now and going nowhere, but that won’t, fingers-crossed, last for ever!!

Please do pm, text, email or phone the appropriate match secretary with your availability.

Fiona Anderson for B Team, BL and Bell Cup

Liz Gardner for 9HL and friendlies

Please do not message your availability and wish to play to the whole FB and WhatsApp group.

Match day

Aegc teams currently wear black and pale bluey green golf clothing.  Players are encouraged to wear the colours if they can; black trousers, shorts, skorts etc, blue polo, black jumper etc.  Charles stocks club branded team kit, but if you are new to the team and not sure if you will be a permanent fixture, don’t let the kit deter you, an approximation from whatever you have will be fine!

The B team and BL matches are followed by afternoon tea of sandwiches, cake and tea or coffee. At the start of the season, until social distancing allows the club house to return to usual catering, this will be served as a “takeaway”. The cost  is £6 per head for AEGC members at home and away matches. We don’t pay the hosts at away matches, the money collected pays for hosting the home matches.

9HL matches finish with tea and coffee and biscuits at £1:50 per AEGC team member home and away

The friendlies will be decided on an individual basis

Fiona, Match Sec

A/E beat Tytherington 3-1 in the friendly match held at Tytherington on Friday 14th May.

A strong team played lead by LC Karen. The other players were Mary O'Toole, LVC Janette Smith, Carol Wallace, LP Yvonne Grundy, Barbara Evans, Claire Roberts and Valerie Hornsby.

Weather conditions were perfect and the team enjoyed the match and the tea and scones afterwards.

Liz, Assistant Match Sec

The BL team finally got their season underway with a home fixture against High Legh Park on the 9th May.

Their first fixture was postponed in April because of snow and it was touch and go if this one would go ahead due to torrential rain and course flooding the previous day. Luckily the rain stopped in time for the course to reopen.

Despite last minute substitutuion, 3 intrepid players , with full waterproofs on hand, finally teed off. It was not an auspicious start golf wise, AEGC lost 2 matches and drew one- a win for High Legh Park.

Karen, Sue F and Fiona enjoyed the company of our opponents and we had a socially distanced, post-match tea ' take away style' on the patio. Many thanks to Sam and team for rising to the challenge of providing hospitality under such restrictive conditions.

BL team are lined up for the postponed match v Tytherington next. You may find them on the practice ground in preparation!

Fiona, Match Sec

After last seasons cancelled programme everyone has high hopes that matches will be back under way in 2021.

The first fixture to open the season is the Ladies v Seniors. Although usually held in March, this years match was fixed for the 9th April, less than 2 weeks after lockdown easing allowed the course to open. Despite protests of lack of practice and rusty technique, we fielded 12 ladies and Seniors, in pretty chilly conditions.

We could not have the post match socialising and prize giving due to Covid, but we did managed the expected pre match debate over the fairest format to allow a competitive edge fixture.

The Ladies organised the match and we played a Foursomes Stableford, ladies from the red tees and seniors from the yellow tees.

From the 6 games played, the result was a draw at 3 apiece. We all felt the format had been successful.

B Team.

The B team fixtures were home and away legs with Davenport. For the away section on the 12/04 our team consisited of Livvy, Gwyn, Celia, Lisa, Valerie, Julie and Olwen. Unfortunately Valerie injured her back and had to concedd her game. Of the remaining 5, 2 were halved and 3 lost, giving Davenport a win.

The home fixture was played on the 26/04, Valerie was still injured and Livvy unavailable. Marion and Liz played with the other 5. On a beautiful spring day the B team returned a fine result of 6 wins and 1 loss. A great victory for their home fixture.

Covid prevented any post match catering for either match.

Business Ladies.

On the 10/4, BL team prepared to play their first fixture away at Tytheringtonand were a bit perplexed to wake up to a blizzard. After several hasty phone calls to check the conditions in Macclesfield and difficult journeys to get there, it was decided to postpone the match, as by the first tee time the greens were covered with snow. Thanks to Livvy, Helen and Olwen for turning out despite the conditions.

Nine Hole League.

The opening 9HL fixture was home to Heaton Moor, 3 teams of 2 played, Fiona and Mary, Liz and Angela and Jean and Claire. Despite the great weather and a return to post match catering, albeit outside picnic style, unfortunately AEGC was roundly beaten! Well its early days!!!!

Bell Cup.

In the first round of the Bell Cup, AEGC was drawn away to Lymm. Livvy, gwyn, Celia, Lisa, Debbie ( new returning member) LC Karen, and Olwen made up the team and managed a great win of 6:1. We now proceed to round 2 and will play the winner of Manchester Hopwood or Bolton Old Links.

Well done everyone!

Fiona ( Match Sec )

Santa and elf hats and Christmas jumpers were donned for the annual Christmas 9 hole golf competition and the ladies enjoyed the rare opportunity to play in mild clear weather.

The 3 ball AmAm was won by the team of Sue Kendrick, Justine Jackson and Terry Broomhall with Janette Smith taking the prize for the best Christmas outfit.

Unfortunately due to being too busy enjoying the occassion, everyone forgot to take a photographic record of Janette's festive outfit.