SENIOR LADIES TEAM

If any lady wishes to play for the Suffolk Senior team they need to be over 50 with a handicap index of 12 or less.  This season we have 5 East Region league matches against Essex, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Cambs & Hunts and Bedfordshire.  Selection for the team to play in the league matches is extremely competitive requiring a handicap index of the lower range but friendly matches allow for wider participation to include the higher handicap ladies. Overall the ladies enjoy both the competition and the friendliness of the matches played on a variety of excellent golf courses.
Any further details, please contact Gillian Smith, Senior Captain

Gillian Smith Senior Ladies Captain

Dates for 2026

8 April v Herts @ East Herts GC (friendly – 1300 4bbb)
19 April training session Aldeburgh GC (0900 & 1130)
27 April vs Winners of Senior Jubilee Shield @ Fynn Valley (1030 4bbb)
18 May vs Middx @ Muswell Hill (friendly 1120 8 x singles)
29 May vs Essex @ Chigwell GC – E Anglian League (1250)
8 June  vs Norfolk @ Aldeburgh GC – E Anglian League (1330)
22 June vs Norfolk Vets @ Rookery Park (friendly 1200 4bbb)
10 July vs Herts @ Woodbridge GC – E Anglian League (1240)
17 August vs Beds @ Halesworth – E Anglian League (1130)
28 September vs Cambs & Hunts @ Saffron Walden – E Anglian League (1300)

Other Dates for your Diary –
Supporting these events is very important to the County and wider region, helping to strengthen and enhance the profile of ladies golf.

29 April East Region Foursomes – Letchworth GC, Herts
10 May Suffolk County Championship – Bungay GC
24 June Coronation Foursomes – Aldeburgh GC
26 July Mixed Championships – Halesworth GC
27 July East Region Seniors Championship – Barnham Broom Golf and Country Club, Norfolk
31 July – 2 August Senior Championships – Bury St Edmunds GC
10 August East Region Ladies and Girls Championships – South Bedfordshire GC
20 September Division 1 – Felixstowe Ferry GC

Gillian Smith, Senior Captain
Gilly.smith@live.co.uk

Seniors vs Hertfordshire

Seniors vs Hertfordshire

The Seniors team played Hertfordshire at Woodbridge GC on Friday 10th July. We received a warm welcome by the Club and the catering team provided an excellent service and the food, as always, was delicious.
It was a hot day and most matches were tightly fought. The Suffolk player’s determination was additionally buoyed by the inclusion into the squad and going out first Julie Otto. Amongst her many accolades a 5 times Curtis Cup player.  All matches were played in good spirits and we came away with a 5-1 win.
Julie Otto win 1 up – Janet Proudfoot
Sharon Luckman win 6/5 – Suzanne Thrower
Tina Jeary win 2/1 – Charlie Doyle
Lynne Barrett loss 1 down – Elaine Meagher
Helen Bray win 6/5 – Holly Lovell
Tessa Summers win 3/2 – Lindsay Murray-Gray
The Team showed great tenacity during the match, especially given the hot weather and it was lovely to watch a high standard of golf.
Gilly Smith
Seniors Captain

Suffolk Seniors v Norfolk Vets

On Monday 22 June the Suffolk Seniors went to Rookery Park for a match against the Norfolk Vets.  It was a 4bbb off scratch with 4 games being played.
The weather was gorgeous and helped by a cooling breeze. The course was in great condition and a pleasure to play.  All the games were tightly fought and played in the true spirit of golf.
Suffolk were victorious with a 4-0 win.
Trudy Read/Alice Palmer 2-1
Rachael Goldsmith/Viv Leech 2-1
Gillian Smith/Penny Cleveley 3-2
Louise Morse/Mariette Robbertse 1 up.
Another good win for the Seniors.
Gilly Smith
Captain

Suffolk Seniors vs Norfolk Vets

Suffolk Seniors v Norfolk

The Suffolk Seniors played at Aldeburgh against Norfolk on Monday 8 June. We started at 1330 but it wasn’t long until the storm clouds burst and throughout the match it was either raining or raining profusely. Despite the conditions all the matches were played in good spirits and were closely battled.
Aldeburgh was in great condition and Norfolk were very complimentary about the course, especially the 4 new holes.
Suffolk came out on top 3.5 – 2.5 win.
Sharon Luckman vs Tracey Williamson Loss 1-3
Tina Jeary vs Sharon Black Win 3-2
Helen Bray vs Kay Bailey Win 4-3
Rachael Goldsmith vs Vanessa Mann Half
Kris Matthews vs Rebecca Shubrook Loss
Ann Fosker vs Gill Hodgson Win
Gillian Smith
Suffolk Senior Captain

Essex vs Suffolk

On Friday 29 May the Suffolk Seniors travelled to Chigwell Golf Club in Essex for their first East Anglian League match of the season.  We received a warm welcome by Julie and her team and as always there was good camaraderie between the two Counties.
Considering the hot weather during the previous week and barely any rain for a couple of months, the course was in excellent condition with the fairways lush and the greens running true.  Our starter for the day was Clyde, a charismatic member of the Club, who had a constant flow of great stories of meeting famous golfers to keep us entertained. There was some great golf played in good spirits with Rachel getting an eagle on a par 5 and Lynne finishing her match with 2 birdies.  We came away with a 1.5/4.5 win against a County that we normally lose to on their home territory.
We had a delicious Chicken Caesar Salad after the match which was ideal considering the hot humid conditions during the day.  Thanks go to Chigwell Golf Club for hosting us and to my team who fought hard and came away with a well deserved win.  A great start to the season.
Lynne Barrett             Vs   Gillian Hausham    Win 1 Up
Rachael Goldsmith    Vs  Julie Finegan          Win 3-1
Kris Matthews            Vs   Sophie Walters     Win 6-4
Jo Miller                      Vs   Paula Wendleken  Loss 1-2
Vicki Hunt                   Vs   Sue Boom              Half
Gillian Smith               Vs   Joan Smith            Win 3-1
Gillian Smith
Suffolk Senior Captain

Suffolk Ladies Senior Team 29th May 2026