We had some good fortune today with the rain holding off until we were all able to complete the 9-hole competition; So, whoever managed to get their elves to perform a successful anti-rain dance… thank you! 

The staff at The Essex were amazing from Amy in the Golf Bar keeping the tea’s & coffee’s flowing, to Simon - putting a smile on everyone’s face flogging arm bands before we went out!

JonJo and the greens-keeping staff worked their magic in squeegeeing the casual water off the greens, saving our putts! When the course has received that much rain the night before, but everyone still comes in beaming, you know it’s a proper club! We heard a chorus of “I can’t believe how well the course held up” … so thank you guys!

We were then treated to a fabulous lunch prepared by Mark and Bev. The ladies’ massive round of applause said it all – a well-deserved show of appreciation for a wonderful meal.

Today's Golf Results:

The Molly Holly, our final trophy of the calendar year, really was the perfect starter to our Christmas lunch. Your committee's elves worked very hard to make sure that fun was the order of the day, and the pictures tell a story that fun was had indeed.

Debbie Burnett and Debbie Baker were presented with a festive bouquet as a thank you for making the raffle prizes shine a bright as Rudolph's nose - everyone agreed the prize table looked amazing.

Also thank you to Martine who whipped up some delicious chocolate treats for everyone to enjoy before she headed out to enjoy some well-deserved festive time away.

There were so many winners today but here's a few honourable mentions:

Nearest the Pin 5th Hole:

0-22 Hcap Index: Sue Ballard & 22.1 and above: Jane Kirk

Nearest the Candy Canes 8th Hole: Yes - TWO candy cane challenges - you're welcome!

A): Sue Bardell & B): Verity Rosewarne

Molly Holly Competition:

• 3rd Place: 15 pts - Christine Curtis (on countback)
• 2nd Place: 16 pts - Sue Bardell
• 1st Place: 18 pts - Sue Ballard

Sincerest apologies to Kellie Spencer-Witcomb who also had an amazing round today, scoring 18 pts too, but unfortunately was not given the correct information regarding the use of a buggy in a Ladies section Trophy competition.

Check out the results and the front page on the website for photos of winners, giggles and festive fun.

Thank you, Ladies, and huge congratulations to everyone who played this week. Here’s to more winter magic, more festive fun, and more reasons to wear Debbie's hand-made bobble hats with pride.