CLUB NEWS
Catch up on all the latest updates from PANNAL GOLF CLUB
23rd, October 2025
The Junior section competed for the Junior Poyser Trophy on Sunday 12 October. Lincoln Brailsford came first with an impressive 38 points, beating Zach Marsh by 1 point. Alexander Dall came third with 32 points.
16th, October 2025
Tuesday 7th October was a Ladies Florida Scramble draw, the format proving a popular fun competition with the ladies’ section. 38 ladies played, the ladies who are newer to golf being skilfully guided by more experienced ladies on the tactics of a Scramble format! 16 holes were played, the winners, with nett 62, were Susan Taylor, Sandra Dewey and Susan Jackson, coming second, nett 63, were Jackie Smart, Heather Memmott and Rebecca Booth. In third place on countback, were Annie Burke, Steph Turner and Alison Matthews.
9th, October 2025
On Tuesday 30th September 38 Ladies played in the Stableford competition, which was over 16 holes. The results were as follows:
2nd, October 2025
The Ladies Autumn Greensome’s was played over 14 holes on Tuesday 23rd September with a field of 21 pairs. First placed pair were Zoe Laver and Sally Jenkins with 34 points. There were three pairs with 31 points, Debbie Bruce and Ann Clarke taking second place from Bernie Ruffell and Steph Turner on countback.
25th, September 2025
Tuesday 16th September was the Ladies Stableford competition, this was reduced to 14 holes due to course construction work commencing. Division 1 was led by Sandra Taylor, continuing her consistent season, with a score of 28 points, her round included five pars and two birdies, both of which were on par 5’s, the 6th hole and 16th hole. Second and third places respectively were Hilary Ingram, 27 points, and Sue White 24 points. Division 2 winner was Susan Taylor with 28 points, clearly all her putting practice before she played paid off! Jackie Smart also had 28 points, coming second on countback. Martine Phipps, with 27 points was in third place. In Division 3, Sandra Dewey had a super round with a score of 30 points. Second and third places both had 26 points, Jo Walker coming second on countback from Stephanie Turner.
18th, September 2025
51 Ladies played in the Medal and Annual Medal competition. Sue White won division 1 going out in 48 and coming back in 42, with 5 pars. Beating Rachel Memmott by 4 shots. Amanda Finney won division 2, going out in 50 and coming back in 46, with 4 pars beating Joanne McCormack by 2 shots. Ann Clarke won division 3 going out in 57 and coming back in 48, with one par beating Heather Memmott by 3 shots.
11th, September 2025
On Tuesday 2nd September 47 Ladies competed in the 18 hole Stableford and Annual Stableford competition. Division 1 was led by Carole Whiles, 38 points, her round included two birdies and five pars. Both second and third scored 35 points, Lucy Hindmarsh placed second on countback from Claire Hutchinson. Division 2 winner was Amanda Allen 36 points, beating Rebecca Booth, 35 points and Gail Wilson, 34 points. Sally Jenkins won division 3 on a card play off from Carol Clayton, both having 35 points. Third place in this division was Val Jackson, 34 points.
4th, September 2025
38 ladies played in the Medal and Marjorie Whitehead Memorial trophy competition on Tuesday 26th August. Division 1 was won by Ann McDonough, nett 72, with five pars and one birdie. Gail Witcomb came second, nett 74, followed by Carole Whiles, nett 76. Division 2 had some excellent scores, four ladies having a nett score below their handicap. This division was won by Margaret McNeill, nett 69. Margaret had seven pars and one birdie. Vanda McKenzie was in second place, nett 71, Natalie Boyle third, nett 72. Division 3 was won by Amanda Allen, nett 69, Stephanie Turner, nett 70 came second. Amanda Allen was the Marjorie Whitehead memorial winner on countback.
28th, August 2025
On Saturday 23rd August the Pannal Trophy was held, a medal over 36 holes. Jonathan Honeysett won with an impressive 143, beating Lincoln Brailsford on countback. Tim Matthews was 3rd with a nett score of 144.
21st, August 2025
Tuesday 12th August was the Ladies Exchange Day, 43 ladies travelled to Brancepeth Castle Golf Club for a wonderful day of golf followed by a meal. The competition was an AMAM, with a ‘nearest the pin’ on the 15th Par 3. The 15th was a tough uphill hole with lots of debate about what club to take to reach the green, needless to say most ladies found themselves at the bottom of a steep incline pitching up for their second shot! Only 2 ladies managed to hit the green all day, Rebecca Booth and Sally Jenkins. The AMAM was tightly contested the result as follows: 1st place: Pam Dodds, Lynn Sheldrake, Susie Stuart-Brown and Helen Mountford, 82 points. 2nd place: Sandra Dewey, Jo Walker, Clare Davies and Sandra Taylor, 80 points. 3rd place: Gail Witcomb, Lynne Roberts, Sophie Jacob and Hilary Ingram, 79 points.
14th, August 2025
The Ladies 18 hole Stableford competition on Tuesday 5th August had 42 entries. Division 1 was topped by Ann Whiteley, achieving her lowest ever score at Pannal and amassing 43 points. Ann had 6 pars and 4 birdies, including a 2 on the par three 10th and 17th holes. Bella Mountain came second, 37 points, Lynne Roberts third, 34 points. Susie Stuart-Brown pipped Betsy Haldon to first place in division 2 on countback, both ladies scored 39 points. Third place went to Vanda McKenzie, 37 points. Not to be outdone, division 3 also had some high scores, Val Jackson 40 points, Bernie Ruffell 37 points, Vicki Nee 35 points.
7th, August 2025
39 Ladies played in a 3-ball Florida Scramble Medal on Tuesday 29 July. To celebrate Yorkshire Day and also 125 years of Yorkshire Ladies County Golf Association ladies were encouraged to dress in ‘Yorkshire Attire’, there was a range of interesting and innovative outfits and bag decorations, including Yorkshire puddings, rhubarb, flat caps and lots of blue and white on display! First placed team were Sophie Jacob, Debbie Bruce and Alison Stratford, with an impressive nett 63, followed by Annie Burke, Clare Davies and Steph Turner, nett 64. Margaret McNeill, Gail Witcomb and Lisa O'Reilly coming third with a nett 66.
31st, July 2025
42 Ladies played in the 18-hole Stableford competition on Tuesday 22nd July. Ladies could choose to play from the red or yellow tees. Division one winner, Sophie Jacob had another super round of golf, scoring 41 points, her round included 11 pars and 2 birdies, from the longer yellow tees too! Hilary Ingram came second with 36 points, Hilary had a super back 9, scoring 23 points, to recover her less good score on the front nine. Pam Dodds came third with 35 points. Susie Stuart-Brown led division two with 39 points, closely followed by Rebecca Booth, 38 points, Helen Mountford in third place, 36 points. Carol Clayton won division 3, 38 points. Second and third places both had 34 points, Val Jackson taking second place from Helen Pettit on countback.
24th, July 2025
24 ladies braved the wet and windy weather on Tuesday 15th July to play the 18 hole medal competition, which was also the annual Centenary Comport trophy competition. The top three ladies in division 1 all scored nett 77. On countback Anne Padgett was first, Sophie Jacob second, Gail Witcomb third. Anne’s round included 5 pars. Vanda McKenzie was top of division 2 with nett 69, including 1 birdie and 3 pars. Val Smith-Jackman, nett 72, was second, followed by Alison Stratford, nett 75. Division 3 had another nett 69, Dee Miller, who had 4 pars. Second and third places in division 3 were Zoe Laver and Lydia Scott respectively. The winner of the Centenary Comport trophy, on countback, was Vanda McKenzie.
17th, July 2025
47 ladies competed in the 18 hole Stableford and Grannies Cup competition on Tuesday 8th July. It was another glorious day for golf. Sophie Jacob topped division 1 with 38 points, including 11 pars and 2 birdies. Second and third places both scored 37 points, Pam Dodds taking second spot, on countback, from Tara Phipps. Division 2 winner was Alison Stratford, 37 points. Another countback was required, Betsy Haldon taking second, Carol Wakelin third, both with 35 points. Division 3 was won by Carol Clayton, 40 points. 38 points secured Anne Burke in second place, Rebecca Ellacott third with 35 points. In line with the terms of competition Pam Dodds was the winner of the 18 hole Grannies Cup.
10th, July 2025
On Tuesday 1st July 42 ladies took part in the Ladies 18 hole Medal competition, which was also the Jubilee Bowl trophy competition. There were some great scores on the day. Division 1 was won by Dawn Fabbroni, nett 71. Dawn’s round included 7 pars. In second place was Anne Padgett, nett 73. Sophie Jacob came in third with nett 73. Joanne McCormack was division 2 winner and also the Jubilee Bowl trophy winner, with nett 69. Val Smith-Jackman, nett 71, was in second place, Vanda McKenzie taking third place with nett 72. Division 3 was topped by Rebecca Ellacott, nett 71, followed by Lydia Scott, nett 74, third placed was Jo Walker, nett 75. Two ladies took part in the 9 hole Stableford competition, Ann Chippindale the winner with 16 points.
3rd, July 2025
On Tuesday 24 June the blustery showers did not deter 64 ladies taking part in Ladies’ Captain’s Day 18-hole Stableford competition, with 15 ladies clearly enjoying the conditions enough to score 36 points or higher!
26th, June 2025
ns to Tim Rhodes who won the Centenary Porringer, on a countback, on Saturday 14 June.
19th, June 2025
Tuesday 10 June was Ladies Invitation Day, 17 teams of four took part in the AMAM competition (two scores to count, with all four to count on the 18th). The winning team, with a score of 88 points, was Katie Burke and Rachel Laycock with their guests, K Appleton and Joanne Clark. In second place, with 84 points, was Joy Bowler and Rebecca Booth with their guests, Sue Severn and C Lewis. Lady Captain Vicky Eyre and Helen Mountford, with their guests, S Huddy and K Sutton came third, 82 points. All players enjoyed complimentary refreshments at the halfway house. Following the golf there was a delicious meal and presentation of prizes.
12th, June 2025
On Tuesday 3 June 44 ladies took part in the Ladies 18 hole Stableford competition. Division 1 was won by Carole Whiles, with a score of 39 points, Carole played a very tidy round of golf which included 6 pars. In second place was Pam Dodds with 36 points, followed by Gerry Callander, also with 36 points, third on countback. Division 2 was won by Mary Duffield with 40 points, Mary played the par 3’s particularly well and picked up lots of points on these holes. Susan Taylor came second with 38 points, beating Helen Mountford who scored 36 points. Two ladies took part in the 9 hole Stableford competition, Donna Fenn taking first place with 17 points.