The Northumberland Ladies County Golf Association (NLCGA) has a new executive committee in place ahead of another exciting year of golf across the county in 2023.
Captain Anne Moyle will be supported by incoming vice-captain Jane Henderson, while Ashley Kent and Sian Porteous – whose son Garrick is a member of the DP World Tour – will oversee the girls’ team and coaching as county junior organisers.
Having become one of the first county associations to sign up to The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter earlier this year, NLCGA – which oversees golf for some 2,500 women and girls in Northumberland – is looking to support all clubs in the county in also signing up with Kathryn Archibald leading a new programme to identify mentors and support clubs through the process.
Gosforth’s Fiona Thoburn (treasurer) and Foxton’s Gemma Duxfield (handicap advisor) have also taken up key roles, while Bedlingtonshire Julie Sampson; and City of Newcastle’s Louise Lewis and Candi Gunson have joined Prudhoe’s Myra Robinson (competition secretary), Whitley Bay’s Jane Cubbins, Gosforth’s Bernie Legg (secretary) and Newbiggin’s Eileen Bushby on the executive committee.
Anne, a member of Hexham Golf Club, said: “2023 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for Northumberland as we look to build on the success of so many of our girls – four of whom are in the England squads with a couple more hoping to follow in their footsteps very soon.
“Our new executive committee brings together a huge amount of experience, with views from small and large clubs right across the county, we have individuals with lots of different skills and perspectives.
“While the elite girls have shone a spotlight on Northumberland, it’s vital we support golf at all levels and ages – from identifying and nurturing new golfers who take part in programmes like Girls Golf Rocks and women’s taster sessions, through to hosting competitions and events for all golfers – including our nine-hole county event and the increasingly popular evening league through to our traditional inter-club league and the County Championship.
“County Match Week will once again be a major highlight for so many players and supporters. We’re delighted to have JJ Vallely on-board to coach the team, and we’re hoping to support them further by bringing in a sponsor ahead of the event at Eden Golf Club Cumbria, June 19-21.”
For more information, including a full calendar of events and details on contacting NLCGA, visit www.nlcga.co.uk
