This year’s Ladies National Tournament at Abridge Golf & Country Club was special for two reasons.

First, the small Ladies Section at the Club succeeded in giving us an efficient and wonderfully organised event.  The usual warm Abridge welcome, delightful catering and a course that despite the dreadful weather was in pristine condition.

Congratulations and thanks to Lady Captains Oriol Phillips and Deborah Jacobs and to Lesley Allsuch, Chairman of Abridge National Committee and her dedicated hardworking team.

The  long and difficult course played particularly long yesterday as was reflected in all the scores, however, everyone appeared to enjoy the day and the company of their playing partners.

I have to say how much I enjoyed the dinner on Wednesday night. The atmosphere was great and the food exceptional. It is such a good occasion to renew friendships.

It was also a special occasion as after ten years, Evelyn Berman stepped down as chairman of the National Committee appropriately at her home club.  I would like to thank  “the Boss’” for her dedication and support for her committee and the Ladies National.  Happily, she will remain on the committee to help and advise Marilyn Levene (Vice Chairman) and myself  and ensure that we continue to maintain the standards she has set.

The complete scoreboard, the full trophy results, a 3 minute photo video of all competitors and supporters and photostream are all available now on our website www.ladiesnational.com

Finally ladies, I hope you enjoyed the Ladies National Tournament and we look forward to welcoming you to Moor Allerton Golf Club in May 2013.

Wendy Bentwood

Chairman

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Hole 1 – 384 Yards Par 4 SI 5

From the tee favour the right side of the fairway. Shots into the green need to be accurate as there is a large tree on the left hand side and bunkers that guard the green.

Hole 2 – 134 Yard Par 3 SI 15

Club selection is important on this hole! Always take one more club than you think as all the trouble is short of the green and out of bounds left.

Hole 3 – 382 Yard Par 4 SI 1

Large dog leg left. It is important to land ball in the large part of the fairway to give your self a clear uphill shot into the green. Very long hitters be aware there is a pond at the end of the fairway.

Hole 4 – 434 Yard Par 5 SI 9

Aim your tee shot to right edge of fairway bunker as the contours will take your ball onto the fairway. Favour right side of fairway and green for approach shots as it all slopes to the left bunker. There is out of bounds behind the green

Hole 5 – 406 Yard Par 5 SI 3

A very demanding dog leg right. Tee shot is vital as you need to be a certain yardage to be able to see the green. Hit second shot towards right side of the green as it slopes from right to left. This is a 2 tier green and most people end up short.

Hole 6 – 326 Yard Par 4 SI 11

Aim tee shot at pylon as the ball kicks left to right on this short dog leg. You will be left with a mid to short iron shot that you cannot miss to the right of the green. Again it all slopes left to right.

Hole 7 – 287 Yard Par 4 SI 13

A very picturesque par 4. Fairway slopes from right to left and it has a ditch running the full length along the left of the hole and swoops around the front of the green. Correct club selection for the second shot is very important you do not want to miss the green left.

Hole 8 – 338 Yard Par 4 SI 7

This is an easy tee shot as you have a big wide fairway to land on. Second shot is up hill to a blind green and always plays longer than you think. Take one more club to aim up towards the left hump by the green as the ball will kick down to the right hand side. It is beneficial to have your ball finishing on the right side of the green as you will have a much easier putt.

Hole 9 – 140 Yard Par 3 SI 17

This is a very pretty par 3 but do not be blinded by its looks, if you miss the green to the left you will sure to be out of bounds unless you get caught by 2 very deep bunkers. Favour the right side of the green as the ball will slope right to left towards the middle of the green.

Hole 10 – 351 Yard Par 4 SI 8

This tee shot is important as there is out of bounds all down the left hand side and a long row of trees down the right. Second shot requires good distance control and accuracy as it slopes away around the green. You want to land your ball on the left side of the green as it will roll around to the right.

Hole 11 – 358 Yard Par 4 SI 2

A very tough driving hole with out of bounds to the left. Tee shot will kick left to right. Second shot will be uphill so one more club will need to be taken. Knowing where the pin is located is important as it is a very fast green and you do not want to have a downhill putt.

Hole 12 – 342 Yard Par 4 SI 12

Out of bounds is down the left hand side and trees down the right. The fairway slopes from the left to right taking your ball into the trees. Aim your drive at the hump in the fairway and you should be safe. 2^nd shot does not want to be too long as this will leave you a blind chip back onto the green.

Hole 13 – 428 Yard Par 5 SI 10

An accurate tee shot is required as 2 bunkers cut into the fairway and you do not want to be caught out by them. If you play this hole as you see it you will not go far wrong. The green is 2 tiered so again knowing where the pin is placed will be beneficial as your putting with be put to the test.

Hole 14 – 418 Yard Par 5 – SI 4

The tee shot is not a problem, again fairway takes your ball left to right. Second shot needs to be accurate to lay up short of the pond leaving a clear, short iron to the green.

Hole 15 – 129 Yard Par 3 – SI 16

This is a long uphill par 3 where the club selection is very important, take one more club than you think. The green is guarded by bunkers at the front, trees and bushes surround the back. Missing the green left or right is a no no as you will be faced with a very tough chip.

Hole 16 – 420 Yard Par 5 SI 6

Aim tee shot to avoid fairway bunkers. Second shot needs to be aimed up the right side as the ball will be encouraged to bounce round to the left. This will leave you with an easy pitch into a flat green. If you miss the green to the left you may be faced with a tough blind chip or even a bunker shot.

Hole 17 – 109 Yard Par 3 SI 18

A short par 3, which is guarded by 3 bunkers. Aim your tee shot on the left half of the green as the ball will roll round to the right. You do not want to go long from the tee as you will be chipping out of the trees.

Hole 18 – 286 Yard Par 4 SI 14

A short par 4 where your tee shot is important as there is out of bounds down the left hand side and a row of trees on the right. Bunkers surround the green so distance control for your second shot is important. If you go long you will be faced with a tough chip back onto the green.

Catering arrangements

Dinner on Wednesday  7.00pm for 7.30pm

Breakfast on Thursday will be served between 7.00am and 10.00am.  Players and caddies will have pre-paid tickets.  Breakfast will also be available for supporters but we ask that players and caddies are given priority.

Half Way House refreshments will be for players and caddies only

Light refreshments can be purchased at the bar and will be available all day Wednesday and Thursday

The prize presentation and afternoon tea will be from approximately 4.00pm