I was absolutely delighted to have been asked by the Past Captains to be your Captain for the 2026 season.
Just as a bit of background, I come from a golfing family, but it was during my 10 years of teaching in the Dominican Republic that my golf improved dramatically and when I returned to the UK in 2003, I was a low single figure handicapper. Clearly, teaching in the Dominican Republic was not quite as challenging as in Manchester.
I have been a member at Ilkley for over 20 years and have been actively involved in all areas of the club, most recently as Club President. I joined the YSLGA committee in 2018 and have enjoyed meeting many of you either across the desk at events, through playing in the 2nd team or as a supporter/caddy for our County team.
I am looking forward to working with Karen (President), Mary Pat (Vice-Captain) and our experienced Committee to ensure the efficient running of the Association and our fixtures.
We have a full calendar of events in 2026, details of which can be found under ‘Membership’ on this website. The season begins with the Spring Am-Am at Brough and this is closely followed by the Championships at Ilkley where I am looking forward to welcoming many of you to my home club.
If you have any questions in relation to registration or competitions, then please contact:
Angela Driffill, Membership Registrar registrar.yslga@gmail.com
Or
Gina White, Competition Secretary gmwsix0@gmail.com
Thank you for your support
Best wishes
Fiona Wood
Captain 2026
I am absolutely delighted to have been asked by the Past Captains to be the YSLGA Captain for the 2025 season.
For those of you who don't know me I have been playing golf for over 40 years and currently am a member at Wakefield Golf Club.
I have represented YSLGA, NCVLGA and England at senior level.
The association offers so many excellent opportunities to play golf at different clubs throughout the season, a great way to meet so many new people.
I look forward to meeting as many members as I can at these events.
Visit the 'Whats On' calendar (Under the Membership Menu) and the competitions page for more details.
For the past two years I have been a member of the YSLGA committee.
I am really looking forward to working with Fiona Wood my Vice Captain and the First Team as we make a bid for the Richardson Trophy.
If you have the time please come along and support,the home matches will be at Wakefield Golf Club and we would love to see you there.
If you have any questions please contact:
Pat Sumner Membership Registrar for membership questions (patm.sumner@gmail.com)
Gina White, Competition Secretary for any questions about Compettitions (gmwsix0@gmail.com)
Alison Hughes Hon.Secretary for any other issues. (alihughes2020@icloud.com)
Thank you for your support
Julie Wheeldon
Captain 2025