INTRODUCTIONS

Joan Armstrong – County Veteran Lady Captain

I was surprised and delighted to be invited by Janette and her selection committee to be Cumbria Veteran Ladies Captain for 2023/24. Not only does it give me an opportunity to witness and be involved with what goes on behind the scenes at County level but importantly, affords me the chance to give something back to the game of golf which has given so much to me over the years. There is a  wonderful sense of fun, camaraderie and team spirit in the Vets, in addition to some exceptionally talented and skilful players.

After taking up golf relatively late, I played at Penrith Golf Club, and soon fell under the spell of the little white ball, and became involved in all aspects of club life which continues to this day. Having joined CVLGA once I reached that certain age,  I have previously served on the Committee and enjoyed playing in various Open Competitions the Association organises.  It was during my Vice Captaincy that I was fortunate enough to gain my County Colours, proving it is never too late to chase your dream.

A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes at CVLGA and I would like to thank everyone who gives their time to making it a successful Association. I must also thank Janette, our Past Captain, for her advice and continued  support, and to everyone on the Committee who works tirelessly on your behalf.  Thanks must also be given to every player who enters our Competitions or supports us in some way, because without you, we simply would not be able to function.

I am looking forward to working with my Vice Captain, Judy Davidson and to meeting as many of you as possible not only at our Silver and Bronze Championships at Penrith Golf Club but at other events throughout the coming year.

I wish everyone a healthy, successful and happy golfing season for 2024.

 

 

Sue Cotter  - County Veteran Lady President

I was introduced into the world of golf by my husband who was gifted an old set of golf clubs by his brother and decided he would like to try the game, of course I would also give it a go. Little did we realise how passionate I would become about the game, always striving to improve, always setting new goals to achieve. It soon became a family affair, encouraging my three children to play and now my six grandchildren join our family golfing trips. 

 My first golf club was Stoneyholme and I quickly had to learn the art of going over, under and around the many trees lining the narrow fairways, then moving on to Eden’s wider fairways and gaining further skills and more distance, until joining my final club Carlisle where I have played for over 20 years. I have been fortunate to represent my club, County, and the County Vets as a player, also serving as Captain of my club, County, County Vets, and North of England Vets. I have travelled the length and breadth of the country playing, watching, and encouraging others in the enjoyment of this wonderful sport.

I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to serve the CVLGA as President, a prestigious role which I will strive to fulfil, although my predecessor Helena will be a very difficult act to follow. I am full of fun (some would say mischief), always smiling – one of the major requirements of this role, and will strive to be a good ambassador for Cumbria. I am looking forward to supporting Ann Cousins and her team in her year as Northern Vets Captain.

 

Finally, I wish all the members of CVLGA a great year of golf and look forward to meeting and greeting you all at events throughout the year.   To Janette, Joan, the committee, and the teams representing Cumbria, I wish you a successful and enjoyable season and look forward to supporting you in the best way I can.

 

 

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