The Ladies’ section at Orchardleigh Golf Club saw a surprise victory last month, as 92-year-old Mary Lock claimed the prestigious Sally Lock Trophy.
Mary stormed the course, winning the two round Stableford competition, played on consecutive Thursdays.
“The competition took place when the course was still very dry and the weather reasonably settled, which reflected in some very high scoring,” said Sarah Doble from the club.
“Christine Arnold brought in the best score of round one with 42 points and Mary was close behind with 41. Carol Marquiss, Marion Underhill and Anne Regler all scored 39 points.
“In the second round the weather was not quite so hot and sunny which reflected in slightly lower scoring but Diana Bullock managed the best at 39 followed by Rachel Priddle with 38.
“However, our nonagenarian, Mary, had a 33-point score in the second round and Christine Arnold 32, so the pair of them had an aggregate of 74, but on count back the Sally Lock Trophy went to Mary Lock.
“Well done Mary who has proved playing golf can keep you fit and young at heart!
“The Orchardleigh Ladies have not done so well in their league matches this year and although they drew their Bristol & District Alliance match against Wells at home 7/7 they are hovering at the bottom of Division 4, so are almost certainly going back down into Division 5 for next season.
“The Somerset Interclub Orchardleigh team have also been struggling a little this year with a recent loss against Mendip at home 1.5/5.5.”
