The Women’s A Grade Foursomes was won by Raegan Denton and Bekky Stutley, defeating Laura Birchmore and Eliza Bartlett. Raegan and Bekky jumped out to a 3 up lead after three holes, Laura and Eliza closed the gap to 2 up but that was as close as they would get, a birdie on 15th saw Raegan and Bekky 3 up with three to play and they clinched the match on the 16th hole.
Congratulations also to Deb Wallman and Sue Minson on winning the Foursomes Veterans Trophy and also the A Grade Best Nett Qualifier.
The Women’s Foursomes Championships Semi Finals were played on Sunday. In the first semi final it was a case of David v Goliath as Raegan Denton and Bekky Stutley played Sue Minson and Deb Wallman, there was no fairy tale to be had as despite trying their best Raegan and Bekky were too strong winning 8&7.
In the second semi final it was a had fought match with Laura Birchmore and Eliza Bartlett prevailing over Pauline and Fiona Morrison 3&2.
The A Grade Women’s Foursomes Championships were completed in drizzly conditions with the 2023 Women’s A Grade Championship, Raegan Denton, and Women’s A Grade Championship Runner Up, Bekky Stutley, joining forces to take out the best qualifier in A Grade with a 76 Gross, 5 shots clear from second qualifiers, Eliza Bartlett and Laura Birchmore on 81. The mother daughter combination of Pauline and Fiona Morrison qualified in third and surprise packet of A Grade was Deb Wallman and Sue Minson who combined very well to take out the best net with 73 and also the Veteran’s Trophy.
The A Grade Semi finals will take place on Sunday 18th August at approximately 8.00am with the final to follow commencing at approximately 11.30am – midday. Presentations will take place at the conclusion of the final match.
A Grade:
Click here for A Grade Foursomes Leaderboard
Click here for A Grade match play draw
Best Gross – Raegan Denton & Bekky Stutley 76
Best Nett – Deb Wallman & Sue Minson 73
Veteran’s Trophy – Deb Wallman & Sue Minson 73
Veteran’s Trophy:
Click here for Veteran’s Trophy Leaderboard
Veteran’s Trophy – Deb Wallman & Sue Minson 73
The Women’s B Grade Foursomes Championships saw Jenny Menz and Denise Le Messurier playing Vicki Thwaites and Trish Davies.
In a hard fought match Jenny and Denise emerged victorious with a 3&2 win over Vicki and Trish.
The Women’s C Grade Foursomes finalists were Heather Jenkins and Marg Wilkinson coming up against number one qualifiers Sue Kent and Angela Stuart.
The number one qualifiers looked good in the early holes but Heather and Marg quickly reigned them and once in front they didn’t relinquish the lead winning the C Grade Foursomes Championship 5&3.
In the Foursomes Higher Handicap Plate Sarah Ayres and Tracy Leaney played Sue Harvey and Toni Chaplin.
Sarah and Tracy played some fantastic golf to take out the Foursomes Higher Handicap Plate final 7&5. Which brings us to a very important side note, Tracy now has her name on more silverware at RAGC than husband Stephen.
WOMEN’S CLUB FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 RESULTS
B GRADE
Winners: Jenny Menz & Denise Le Messurier 3&2
Runners Up: Vicki Thwaites & Trish Davies
Best Gross Qualifying: Jane Bartlett & Leonie Hall 101
Best Nett Qualifying: Jane Bartlett & Leonie Hall 75
C GRADE
Winners: Heather Jenkins & Marg Wilkinson 5&3
Runners Up: Angela Stuart & Sue Kent
Best Gross Qualifying: Sue Kent & Angela Stuart 106
Best Nett Qualifying: Sue Kent & Angela Stuart 75.5
HIGHER HANDICAP PLATE
Winners: Sarah Ayres & Tracy Leaney 7&5
Runners Up: Sue Harvey & Toni Chaplin
The Women’s B Grade and C Grade Foursomes Championships Semi Finals took place on Thursday.
In B Grade number one qualifiers Jane Bartlett and Leonie Hall squared off against number four seeds Vicki Thwaites and Trish Davies. There was some fabulous golf played with Vicki and Trish combining well to win through to the final with a 5/3 victory.
In the second B Grade Semi Final it was the number two seeds Ali Coventry and Di Tallis playing against Jenny Menz and Denise Le Messurier. Jenny Menz sealed the victory with a birdie putt from off the green on the 17th for a 3/1 triumph.
In C Grade Heather Jenkins and Marg Wilkinson went head to head with Debbie James and Jayne McLaren to see who would win through to the final against Angela Stuart and Sue Kent. Debbie and Jayne fought their best however Heather and Marg were too strong emerging victorious with a 3/1 result.
FINALS SCHEDULE
Friday 16 August
B GRADE: 8.30am
Vicki Thwaites and Trish Davies v Jenny Menz and Denise Le Messurier
C GRADE: 8.40am
Angela Stuart and Sue Kent v Heather Jenkins and Marg Wilkinson
HIGHER HANDICAP: 8.50am
Sarah Ayres and Tracy Leaney v Sue Harvey and Toni Chaplin
The new look Women’s Foursomes Championships qualifying took place on Tuesday.
In A Grade Sue Minson and Deb Wallman had the best round for Tuesday qualifying followed by Mirrie Waters and Jane Searle.
Qualifying for A Grade will be finalised after Saturday entrants complete their qualifying on Saturday 5 August.
In B Grade consistent play saw Jane Bartlett and Leonie Hall take out the best qualifier and number one seed for the match play rounds with a round of 101, three shots clear of Ali Coventry and Diana Tallis. The best net qualifying was won by the gross qualifiers in Jane Bartlett and Leonie Hall with a score of 75 nett.
C Grade qualifying saw Sue Kent and Angela Stuart blitz the field with 106 to qualify number one, eighteen shots clear of Heather Jenkins and Marg Wilkinson. The best Nett was won again by our leading qualifiers Sue Kent and Angela Stuart with a score of 75.5.
The Higher Handicap Foursomes Stableford event saw the best top two scores qualify straight to the final on Friday with Sarah Ayres and Tracy Leaney in number one position with 35 points, three shots in front of Sue Harvey and Toni Chaplin on 32.
The Veterans Foursomes will also be finalised after the Saturday qualifying event with trophies to be presented on Sunday at the completion of the last match. Sue Minson and Deb Wallman are leading after the Tuesday qualifying round with 73 nett.
A Grade:
Click here for A Grade Leaderboard
Click here for A Grade match play draw (link will be available upon the completion of Saturdays rounds)
Best Gross –
Best Nett –
B Grade:
Click here for B Grade Leaderboard
Click here for B Grade match play draw
Best Gross – Jane Bartlett and Leonie Hall 101
Best Nett – Jane Bartlett and Leonie Hall 75
C Grade:
Click here for C Grade Leaderboard
Click here for C Grade match play draw
Best Gross – Sue Kent and Angela Stuart 106
Best Nett – Sue Kent and Angela Stuart 75.5
Veteran’s:
Click here for Leaderboard
MATCHPLAY SCHEDULE
Thursday 15 August – Semi Finals
B GRADE: 7.45am – 7.52am
C GRADE: 7.59am – 8.06am
Friday 16 August – Finals
B GRADE: 8.30am
C GRADE: 8.40am
HIGHER HANDICAP: 8.50am
Sunday 18 August – Semi Finals
A GRADE: 8.03am – 8.11am
Sunday 18 August – Final
A GRADE: Approx. 11.30am – midday
Presentations – Friday 16 August
Presentations for B and C Grade and Higher Handicap Plate will be held at the conclusion of the final match on Friday 16 August. Please note there is not set lunch this year, players and spectators may order lunch from the bar as they please.
Presentations – Sunday 18 August
Presentations for A Grade and Veteran’s will take place at the conclusion of the final match on Sunday 18 August in the Members Bar.
Click here for the draw for the Tuesday qualifying round.
Entries are now open to Women’s Club Foursomes Championships.
Entries will close Tuesday 6 August at 3.00pm.
Foursomes Championships: Stroke Play – Stroke Play – 1 qualifying round with the top four gross scores to qualify for A, B & C Grade Foursomes Club Championships. All Grades to play from Red Tees.
Veterans Foursomes Trophy: Best net score in Foursomes Championship qualifying. To qualify for Veterans both players must be 60 years or older.
Higher Handicap Plate: One round of Foursomes Stableford for players with GA handicaps of 33.0 and above. Top two scores to qualify for the Match Play Final. Higher Handicap Plate played from the Green Tees.
Terms of Competition:
Click here for Terms of Competition
GA Handicaps for Grades:
A: Maximum GA 17.6
B: 17.7 -24.8
C: 24.9 – 54.0
Higher Handicap: 33.0 – 54.0
*Please note a daily handicap maximum of 45 applies to each event.
**Players with GA Handicaps of 33.0 and above may elect to play in the C Grade Championship or the Higher Handicap Plate.
QUALIFYING ROUNDS:
Women’s A Grade
Tuesday 13th August or Saturday 17th August
For players wishing to play in Tuesday qualifying entries will close on Tuesday 6th August at 3.00pm.
A draw for Tuesday play will be compiled after entries have closed.
Tuesday qualifying will commence from 7.45am.
For players wishing to play in Saturday qualifying the Saturday timesheet will be open 8 days in advance at 3.00pm. Normal booking rules apply. Please note players may only play in times they have playing rights in.
Women’s B and C Grade and Higher Handicap Plate:
Tuesday 13th August
*If you are only a single player you are welcome to book in and we will try and find you a partner.
** Match Play draw for Thursday 15th August will be available shortly after completion of qualifying on Tuesday 13th August.
Women’s Club Foursomes Veterans Trophy
Trophy awarded for best nett score in Women’s Foursomes Championship qualifying on either Tuesday 13th August or Saturday 17th August.
MATCH PLAY:
Semi Finals:
Women’s B & C Grade Semi Finals
Thursday 15th August
Matches from 7.45am
A Grade Semi Finals
Sunday 18th August
Matches from 8.00am
Finals:
Women’s B & C Grade and Higher Handicap Plate Finals
Friday 16th August
Matches commence from 8.30am
Women’s A Grade Finals
Sunday 18th August
Sunday afternoon. From approximately 11.30am-midday.
PRESENTATIONS
Women’s B & C Grade Foursomes and Higher Handicap Plate – Friday 16th August
Presentations will take place on Friday 16th August at the completion of the last match. Please note there is no set lunch for the event this year. Players and spectators may attend presentations and order lunch from the bar.
Women’s A Grade Foursomes & Veteran’s Trophy – Sunday 18th August
Presentations to take place in the clubhouse at the conclusion of the last match.
ENTRIES OPEN
Players entering must be available for Match Play dates.
Entries for Women’s Foursomes Championships Tuesday Qualifying close Tuesday 6th August at 3.00pm. Draws will be provided shortly after.
Tee times for qualifying will commence from 7.45am.
Click here for A Grade Club Foursomes Entry Sheet Tuesday Qualifying (GA maximum handicap 17.6)
Saturday qualifying to book through normal Saturday timesheet procedures (GA maximum handicap 17.6)
Click here for B Grade Club Foursomes Entry Sheet (GA Handicap 17.7 – 24.8)
Click here for C Grade Foursomes Entry Sheet (GA Handicap 24.9 – 54.0)
Click here for Higher Handicap Plate Entry Sheet (GA Handicap 33.0-54.0)
2023 Winners:
A Grade – Sophie Hilditch & Sarah Chia
B Grade – Denise Le Messurier & Wendy Hogarth
C Grade – Jane Lane & Jayne McLaren
Veterans – Annabel Blanch & Pauline Morrison
Higher Handicap Foursomes – Not Played
EVENT HISTORY:
Royal Adelaide A Grade Foursomes Trophy
R.A.G.C.A. CHAMPIONSHIP FOURSOMES
Trophy Donated by Mrs L H (Queenie) Haslam.
Captain and President from 1952 to 1954.
Bronze Champion 1957.
| Year | Winner | Year | Winner |
| 1950 | E. I. Prest & S. R. Fisher | 1988 | J. Gallery & J. Sowton |
| 1951 | M. C. Gilfillan & A. Hall | 1989 | C. Twopeny & P. Pellew |
| 1952 | A. Hall & E. I. Prest | 1990 | C. Twopeny & P. Pellew |
| 1953 | Q. Haslam & L. Monfries | 1991 | J. Gallery & J. Sowton |
| 1954 | G. B. Field & H. McMichael | 1992 | C. Twopeny & P. Pellew |
| 1955 | I. Holden & B. Plummer | 1993 | R. Gerlach & P. Stuart |
| 1956 | G. B. Field & J. Cherry | 1994 | R. Gerlach & P. Stuart |
| 1957 | H. P. McMichael & J.P. Angove | 1995 | J. Sowton & J. Tilly |
| 1958 | G. B. Field & K. Thomas | 1996 | J. Sowton & J. Tilly |
| 1959 | G. B. Field & K. Thomas | 1997 | J. Sowton & J. Tilly |
| 1960 | E .Rymill & M.S. Douglas | 1998 | J. Sowton & J. Tilly |
| 1961 | I. Holden & A. Hall | 1999 | J .Sowton & C. McAuliffe |
| 1962 | G. B. Field & K. Thomas | 2000 | J. Sowton & C. McAuliffe |
| 1963 | J. Cherry & N. Steele | 2001 | J. Tilly & R. Green |
| 1964 | J. Angove & J. McLachlan | 2002 | P. Duffield & R. Rivaz |
| 1965 | G. B. Field & J. Angove | 2003 | J. McEwin & J. Hugo |
| 1966 | G .B. Field & J. Angove | 2004 | A. Blanch & R. Green |
| 1967 | G. B. Field & I. Holden | 2005 | J. Hugo & J. McEwin |
| 1968 | G. B. Field & D. Evans | 2006 | C. McAuliffe & J. Messenger |
| 1969 | M. L. Taylor & S. B. O’Grady | 2007 | J. Hugo & J. Messenger |
| 1970 | N. M. Drew & N. E. N. Linn | 2008 | J. Bozanic & L. Egan |
| 1971 | J. P. Dawes & V. Maine | 2009 | J. Messenger & J. Hugo |
| 1972 | G. B. Field & S. B. O’Grady | 2010 | J. Hugo & C. McAuliffe |
| 1973 | J. McLachlan & M. Rymill | 2011 | E. Grant & J. Michelmore |
| 1974 | N. M. Drew & N. E. N. Linn | 2012 | C. Roberts & P. Morrison |
| 1975 | S. B. O’Grady & G. B. Field | 2013 | P. Hamilton & D. Moore |
| 1976 | S. B O’Grady & G. B. Field | 2014 | J Timbs & J McEwin |
| 1977 | M. Hardy & N. Greenslade | 2015 | S Yelland & J Sowton |
| 1978 | D. M. Evans & J. E. Dawes | 2016 | J McEwin & V Jordan |
| 1979 | C.Twopeny & J. Gallery | 2017 | S Chia & S Hilditch |
| 1980 | D. M. Evans & J. P. Dawes | 2018 | J Hugo & J Michelmore |
| 1981 | C. Twopeny & J. Gallery | 2019 | J. Hugo & J. Michelmore |
| 1982 | C .Twopeny & J. Gallery | 2020 | C. Peirce & D. Moore |
| 1983 | D. M. Evans & J. P. Dawes | 2021 | C. Peirce & D. Moore |
| 1984 | D. M. Evans & J. P. Dawes | 2022 | S. Hilditch & S. Chia |
| 1985 | P. Pellew & J. Tilly | 2023 | S. Hilditch & S. Chia |
| 1986 | S. McMichael & C. Twopeny | ||
| 1987 | J. Lyons & C. McAuliffe |
Royal Adelaide B Grade (Bronze) Foursomes Trophy
Presented by Mrs G D Harris and Mrs N R Lang
Mrs G B (Jessie) Harris:
Lived in Renmark. Most golf played in the country.
Country Champion 1932, 33, 34. Committee Member.
Mrs N R (Joan) Lang:
Lived in Renmark. Most golf played in the country.
Committee Member
| Year | Winner | Year | Winner |
| 1952 | B. Plummer & G. Moorhouse | 1988 | R. Searcy & R. Gerlach |
| 1953 | B. A. Brummitt & G. Hogarth | 1989 | R .Gerlach & G. Cornell |
| 1954 | J. Harris & J. Lang | 1990 | B. Abbott & M. Thomas |
| 1955 | V. Simpson & N. Steele | 1991 | B.Abbott & M. Thomas |
| 1956 | E. V. Harry & J. Magarey | 1992 | M. Watson & S. Butterworth |
| 1957 | E. J. Haselworth & Y. C. Freeman | 1993 | J. Douglas & F. Gunner |
| 1958 | E. J. Haselgrove & Y. C. Freeman | 1994 | P. Paull & J. Forbes |
| 1959 | N. Begg & J. Lawton | 1995 | R. Rivaz & J. McLachlan |
| 1960 | J. Lang & R. Winser | 1996 | M. Lee & K. Dall |
| 1961 | N. Begg & J. Lawton | 1997 | A. Hall & S. Hesketh |
| 1962 | J. R. Swift & E. Jolley | 1998 | J. Gray & A. Young |
| 1963 | E. Webster & B. G. Plummer | 1999 | S. Minson & D. Moore |
| 1964 | G. R. Winser & C. M. West | 2000 | S. Minson & D. Moore |
| 1965 | E. E. B. Rymill & K. A. O’Dea | 2001 | S. Minson & D. Moore |
| 1966 | N. J. Magarey & C.M. West | 2002 | H. Greenslade & J. Wilson |
| 1967 | N. J. Magarey & B. G. Plummer | 2003 | S. Evans & D. Weir |
| 1968 | J. Lawton & N. Begg | 2004 | S. Evans & D. Tallis |
| 1969 | C. Twopeny & P. J. McGregor | 2005 | D. Weir & D. Moore |
| 1970 | J. P. Dawes & Y. C. Freeman | 2006 | S. H. Hunt & A. Stuart |
| 1971 | H.Greenslade & J. McGregor | 2007 | L. Singh & J. Jordan |
| 1972 | J. E. Lipman & S. Butterworth | 2008 | R. Plummer & D. Weir |
| 1973 | Y. C. Freeman & A. M. Douglas | 2009 | S. Osborne & V. Jordan |
| 1974 | Y. C. Freeman & C. Rosman | 2010 | D. Weir & R. Brebner |
| 1975 | E.Lipman & S. Humphrey | 2011 | D. Weir & D. Faull |
| 1976 | M. Hayward & E. Maddern | 2012 | S. Rasmussen & M. MacGillivray |
| 1977 | A. Forbes & N. J. Magarey | 2013 | M Davidson & J Dawes |
| 1978 | E. Lipman & E. Simpson | 2014 | S Sweeney & P Botten |
| 1979 | S. Douglas & P. Brebner | 2015 | A Coventry & V Thwaites |
| 1980 | S. Humphrey & P. Burton | 2016 | S Humphries & J Gallery |
| 1981 | J. Lloyd & J. Douglas | 2017 | A Tolley & V Angove |
| 1982 | S. Humphrey & P. Burton | 2018 | J Tummel & J Sowton |
| 1983 | R. Bower & M. Lee | 2019 | H. Motteram & J. Webster |
| 1984 | R. Gerlach & B. Maddern | 2020 | W. Hogarth & C. Hamilton |
| 1985 | A. Hall & K. Dall | 2021 | D. Le Messurier & J. Menz |
| 1986 | J. McLachlan & M. Lee | 2022 | A. Johnson & T. Perkins |
| 1987 | B. Maddern & M. Hayward | 2023 | D. Le Messurier & W. Hogarth |
Royal Adelaide C Grade Foursomes Trophy
Presented by Mrs D C R (Nan) Drew.
Committee, Handicap manager, Honorary Secretary, Pennant player,
Club Champion 1969, President S.A.L.G.U. 1993-1995.
Royal Adelaide Veterans Foursomes Trophy
| Year | Winner | Year | Winner |
| 1973 | M. Pank & P. Stevens | 1998 | J. Seppelt & J. Jordan |
| 1974 | A .M. Russell & P. Stevens | 1999 | R. Henry & J. Jordan |
| 1975 | P. Burton & R. Waterman | 2000 | K. Kain & J. Wilson |
| 1976 | E. J. Hughes & R. Casanova | 2001 | K. Kain & J. Morgan |
| 1977 | E. J. Hughes & R. Casanova | 2002 | I. Esau & S. Sweeney |
| 1978 | J. Lyons & K. Fennell | 2003 | I. Esau & S. Sweeney |
| 1979 | S. Riggs & A. Badger | 2004 | I. Esau & N. Corones |
| 1980 | A. Taylor & J. Montgomery | 2005 | M. Osti & A. Waterman |
| 1981 | A. Hall & M. Lee | 2006 | M. Osti & A. Waterman |
| 1982 | V. Sangster & M. Lee | 2007 | J. Low & C. Hamilton |
| 1983 | M. Lyall & M. Watson | 2008 | M. Scammell & A. Day |
| 1984 | J. Gray & A. Young | 2009 | M. Scammell & M. MacGillivray |
| 1985 | S. Wallman & J. M. Gray | 2010 | M. Richards & M. Lavender |
| 1986 | L. McMichael & C. Willcox | 2011 | M. Everett & G. Steele-Scott |
| 1987 | F. Gunner & J. Hugo | 2012 | J. Goode & J. Willoughby |
| 1988 | C. Solomon & S. Steele | 2013 | J. Smith & S. Newman |
| 1989 | M. Rymill & J. Lawton | 2014 | J Willoughby & M Stacy |
| 1990 | D. Weir & F. Scott | 2015 | J Hogarth & J Tolley |
| 1991 | D. Gibson & J. Stewart | 2016 | J Hogarth & H Jenkins |
| 1992 | V. Butterworth & A. Irving | 2017 | J Hogarth & H Jenkins |
| 1993 | S. Wallman & M. Goldsworthy | 2018 | L Walters & S Bessell |
| 1994 | B. Brummitt & J. Abbott | 2019 | S. Clarke & P Winter |
| 1995 | J. Brown & D. Thwaites | 2020 | A. Day & M. Scammell |
| 1996 | J. Brown & J. M. Gray | 2021 | S. Clarke & P. Winter |
| 1997 | J. Seppelt & S. H. Hunt | 2022 | J. Bartlett & J. Lane |
| 1998 | J. Seppelt & J. Jordan | 2023 | J. Lane & J. McLaren |
Royal Adelaide Foursomes Veterans Trophy
Trophy presented by Mrs H (Helen) Greenslade & Mrs J (Jane) McGregor
Mrs Greenslade (Helen)
Pennant player. Committee member. Club champion, 1985
Mrs McGregor (Jane)
Interested club member
| Year | Winner |
| 1995 | Lady M. Paterson & Mrs J. Tallis |
| 1996 | Mrs N. Linn & Mrs D. Michelmore |
| 1997 | Mrs M. Thomas & Mrs B. Abbott |
| 1998 | Mrs J. Sangster & Mrs A. Taylor |
| 1999 | Mrs E. Stentiford & Mrs N. Linn |
| 2000 | Mrs C. Cleland & Mrs D. Ramsay |
| 2001 | Mrs B. Marrett & Mrs G. Wells |
| 2002 | Mrs J. Sangster & Mrs R. Henry |
| 2003 | Mrs J. Sowton & Mrs A. Young |
| 2004 | Mrs J. Ramsay & Mrs J. Hogarth |
| 2005 | Mrs P. Stuart & Mrs J. Tummel |
| 2006 | Mrs R. Henry & Mrs J. Sangster |
| 2007 | Mrs P. Stuart & Mrs A. Ellis |
| 2008 | Mrs H. Mohaupt & Mrs L. Owen |
| 2009 | Mrs K. Atkins & Mrs R. Kennett |
| 2010 | Mrs B. Lewis & Mrs T. Detmold |
| 2011 | Mrs M. Everett & Mrs G. Steele Scott |
| 2012 | Mrs H. Jenkins & Mrs J. Jordan |
| 2013 | Mrs J. Downer & Mrs D. Le Messurier |
| 2014 | Mrs P. Wagner & Mrs H. Motteram |
| 2015 | Mrs J. Sowton & Mrs S. Yelland |
| 2016 | Mrs J. Hogarth & Mrs H. Jenkins |
| 2017 | Mrs P. Stewart & Mrs D. Moore |
| 2018 | Mrs J. Tummel & Mrs J. Sowton |
| 2019 | Mrs A. (Sandy) Hayes & Mrs A. (Boo) Lange |
| 2020 | Mrs A. Blanch & Mrs P. Morrison |
| 2021 | Mrs A. Ellis & Mrs J. McEwin |
| 2022 | D. Wallman & J. Willoughby |
| 2023 | A. Blanch & P. Morrison |
