A week of sunshine welcomed players to the Championships at Ilkley GC. Best gross was won by Emma Brown (Malton & Norton) on countback from Ruth Skaife-Clarke (Pannal). Ruth went on to win the Championship for her first time with her last putt from defending champion Emma Brown. Camilla Dyson (Ilkley) won the Elliott Trophy for the best nett score.
Emma had a successful YLCGA at Moortown, winning the Ethel Hartley trophy for the lowest score of 71, the Elliott Trophy for the lowest score of 148 and the Seniors Championship.
The Northern Championships were held at Headingley with Yorkshire retaining the team gross and net prizes. Emma Brown went on to win the Championship on the 18th hole in an exciting match against Helen Robson.
The first team was proud to bring the Richardson Trophy home after a gap of 11 years. Despite a loss to Lancashire, they recorded convincing victories in the other matches to emerge as winners. Ruth Skaife-Clarke was awarded a small memento for 100 Yorkshire caps – from junior through to senior representation. She remains unbeaten after 2 years. Cath Lake (Fulford) was awarded her colours having represented the team 3 times.
The Jamboree was held in the South at Worthing GC with Yorkshire players Karen Jobling, Lynn Wass and Ruth Skaife Clarke being selected to represent the North, captained by Yorkshire’s Julie Wheeldon. Unfortunately Ruth had to withdraw due to illness. The South enjoyed home advantage, winning in extremely hot, dry and testing conditions.
Emma Brown was selected for the England Women’s Senior Team Championship at but sadly had to withdraw due to injury.
Following discussion with the YLCGA, it was agreed that the winner of the YSLGA Championship would go forward to represent Yorkshire in the England Golf Senior Champion of Champions event.
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