It’s been a wonderful week for the Ladies Section at Burgham, with sunshine, camaraderie, and great golf all coming together. The week teed off with the Ann Hogg Fun Trophy on Thursday—a waltz format competition played in breezy conditions that tested even the most seasoned golfers. The winning trio of June Dawson (pictured), Val Corner, and Dawn Falcus triumphed with an impressive 40 points. The three great friends, who often play together, now proudly have their names engraved on the trophy played in memory of Ann.

Saturday brought round two of the Finlay Trophy, with players undeterred by a dire forecast of thunder and heavy rain. Fortunately, the storms stayed away, allowing for another fantastic day on the course. Christine Hall claimed victory by the narrowest of margins with a net 73, just edging out Lindsey Bruce (also net 73) on countback, with Lynn Elves finishing strong in third place.

The week wrapped up with warm wishes for Sam Allen, who heads off to represent Northumberland at County Week. Sam’s selection marks a historic moment as she becomes the first lady from Burgham to represent the county. The Ladies Section is immensely proud of her achievement. Best of luck, Sam—we’re all behind you!

The Junior Golf Open at Burgham was played in cool but pleasant late spring conditions, with a host of promising young players showcasing their talent on the Championship course. There was some exceptional scoring throughout the day, none more so than from Burgham’s own George Ovenden, who produced a standout gross 76. In the net competition, Harry Ruffle impressed with a superb net 69, highlighting the quality and depth in the junior ranks. Another name to note was Harry Ovenden, who delivered a fabulous gross 80 and a net 70, finishing two under par and further underlining the skill on display.

Club Director David Armstrong praised the event, saying it was "great to see the juniors out there playing our Championship course and playing it so well." He noted the impressive level of course management and maturity shown by the young competitors, with “a lot of wise heads on young shoulders.” The day was a celebration of junior golf, and Armstrong extended his congratulations to all who took part. The club is already looking ahead to the next Junior Open later in the year and expressed hopes of seeing a few more junior girls in the field. Well done to all involved!

Results

Gross Competition
1st George Ovenden - 76
2nd Taylor David Tollervey - 77
3rd Harry Ovenden - 80

Net Competition
1st Harry Ruffle - 69
2nd Harry Ovenden - 70
3rd Taylor David Tollervey - 70

We love hearing great golf stories from our members, and this one is something special!

Gary Temperley was playing with the NEAS Ambulance Golf Society on Friday 16th May when something unforgettable happened on the 10th hole. Facing a slight headwind, he watched as his three playing partners all came up short. With a bit of local knowledge he'd already gleaned in his short time as a member (and a smart club choice), he pulled out a 6 iron, knowing how much the breeze can affect the shot on that hole.

“I hit it so sweet,” he said, “it bounced on the front edge and disappeared. I joked to the others, ‘I hope it’s not in the hole!’”

As the group walked up to the green, there was no sign of his ball. Expecting it to have run through the back, he was shocked when one of his partners peered into the hole and confirmed what they all hoped—a hole-in-one!

“It was such a shock. I’ve had one before at Longhirst in March 2020, but this one was special,” he added. “The lads all took their hats off and congratulated me—and yes, they gave me a bit of stick too!”

Gary addied “ I've not long been a member at Burgham, but I've had a great welcome, it’s like a family club—so friendly and welcoming. I’m so pleased I joined and this hole-in-one is the icing on the cake' .

We’re delighted to hear how welcome you've felt Gary, here’s to many more memorable moments out on the course for you and well done again.