Fife CLGA – HICKORY CHALLENGE

Fife County Ladies Golf Association continued its centenary celebrations with a ‘Hickory Challenge’ at Kingarrock Golf Course, Hill of Tarvit on Saturday 9th May. Despite the atrocious conditions about thirty ladies turned up in period dress to participate in the event.

Prior to teeing off, the ladies were warmly greeted by David Anderson in the Forester Cottage and offered a wee glass of port to get into the spirit of the game. David explained a bit about the history of the course and the different golf balls used. Players were then armed with 5 original hickory clubs, 3 'wait for it' golf balls, some red 'reddy' tees and an old canvas and leather bag.

The skies began to brighten a little and the players set off for the course. Unfortunately the gap in the clouds did not last for long and the majority of players only managed a few holes. However, three keen individuals did manage to complete the 9 holes - Susan Jackson, Elaine Moffat and Jane Whiteford. Despite the cold and wet conditions, Susan Jackson managed to claim a new Ladies course record for the 1928 golf ball with her score of 45. Well Done Susan.

Afterwards, players were given a glass of ginger beer and a piece of delicious homemade cake (and, more importantly in the circumstances, a hot cup of coffee and a towel). Medals were awarded to Susan Jackson for the best Scratch score (45) and to Elaine Moffat for the best Handicap score (nett 45). The prize for the best dressed person, judged by Joan Lawrence, was won by Anne Wilson from Ladybank.

For more information about the course please visit www.golfandthistle.com.

Thanks to Dorothy Ford for the story and photographs. Click on an image to see a it bigger in its own window.