2026 Championship Report and Results

by | 17 / 05 / 26 | Championship

Following on from last Sundays Gross and Nett 36 Championship yesterday also at Bungay was the quarter-final of the gross matchplay.   We thought the weather was going to play a part in the proceedings but thankfully the golfing gods looked kindly on us.  Some superb golf was witnessed around the course and commented on by local golfers (men).  Alice Barlow (Bury) beat Emily Evans (Newton Green) 5&4.  Shannon Noble (Ipswich) beat Mandy Williamson (Haverhill) 2&1, Mia Barningham (Brett Vale) beat Tina Jeary (Flempton) 3&2 and Josie Knights (Ipswich) beat Zoe Schofield (Rookery Park) 6&4.

Today Sunday the 17th both the Semi and Finals were played – another display of how golf should be played.  Awesome to watch.  In the morning the Gross Matchplay Semi Alice Barlow met Shannon Noble with Alice going through to the final 5&3. And Mia Barningham met Josie Knights with Mia going through to the final 3&2.

In the Nett Matchplay Semi Jo Miller (Hintlesham) met Trudy Read (Ipswich Purdis) with Jo going through to the final 3&2.  And Carole Bostock (Rookery Park) met Karen Larbey (Ipswich) with Carole going through to the final 1 up.

The two finals were played in lovely weather and were closely contended with Alice Barlow retaining the Matchplay Championship Winner Gross Trophy.  Congratulations to Alice on some fabulous golf and also well done to Mia Barningham on giving Alice a great match and for winning to Lady Eddis Silver Box.

Congratulations to Jo Miller on winning her match against Carole Bostock and for winning the Presidents Plate in what was a closely fought match.

Here are the full Trophy winners over the two weekends – congratulations to all the winners.

Matchplay Championship Winner (Gross) – The Churchman Challenge Cup – Alice Barlow (Bury)

Matchplay Runner Up (Gross) – Lady Eddis Silver Box – Mia Barningham (Brett Vale)

36 Hole Strokeplay Championship (Gross) – Woodbridge Challenge Cup – Alice Barlow (Bury)

36 Hole Runner Up (Gross) – Maggie Ivor-Jones Plate – Josie Knights (Ipswich)

Matchplay Champion (Nett) – President Plate – Jo Miller (Hintlesham)

Matchplay Runner Up (Nett) – Carole Bostock (Rookery Park)

Strokeplay Champion (Nett) – Berendt Handicap Jug – Mia Barningham (Brett Vale)

Strokeplay Runner Up (Nett) – Josie Knights (Ipswich)

These competitions don’t just run themselves so many thanks to all the refs: Sue, Jeff & Jenny.  Bridget and LC Hilary Mason from Bungay.  All the staff at Bungay in the kitchen and bar staff especially Sue. Bungay pro-shop and green staff, especially Chris and Lil’s.  All the caddies and supporters. Thanks also to Carol our lady president, Mary & Barbara and not forgetting Sheila our County Secretary for being the glue that holds us all together.  And thanks also to Emily for presenting the trophies.

Barbara Dennis (Event organiser)