Seniors Women Team 2025
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Introduction
The Women’s Senior League Team represents the Middlesex women in inter-county league matches (the Mulligan Larsen League) and the Inter County Team Championship. All matches and the championship are played off scratch and the team is jointly led by Corrine Moy and Ines Hellmayr. Eligible team members are women aged 50 and over with WHI ranging from plus to approximately 11. Being member of the squad is a fantastic chance to represent Middlesex, play competitive scratch golf, meet new people, enjoy top-notch courses, receive high-level coaching and be part of a welcoming yet competitive team environment.
Corrine Moy (corrine.moy@gmail.com) and Ines Hellmayr (ines.hellmayr@gmail.com)
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2025 Middlesex senior women team fixtures
22nd/23rd March Training weekend at Princes
12th May Suffolk Friendly at Felixstowe Ferry
29th May Match against Surrey at Wyke Green
12th June Match against Essex at Chigwell
26th June Match against Hampshire at Hartley Wintney
17th July Match against Sussex at Highgate
22nd September 10 Inter County Team Competition at Sittingbourne & Milton Regis GC
25th September Match against Kent at West Kent
2nd October End of season Jamboree at Drift GC
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Result of the Mulligan Larsen 2025 – Winner: Sussex (again)
Middx results:
- Surrey: 1 – 5
- Essex: 2 – 4
- Hampshire: 1 – 5
- Sussex: ½ – 5½
- Kent: 2 – 4
Overall 6.5 points
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Match reports 2025
Monday 12th May Friendly match against Suffolk at Felixstowe Ferries
We had a wonderful day in Suffolk. The weather was super as you can see and hardly any wind. Suffolk had a strong team. We lost 2:4. Lulu and Vanessa secured the wins. All the other matches were close. Next year we invite them to Middlesex! They are a super nice bunch.
Individual results:
Lulu Housman won v Jo Miller 2&1 Ines Hellmayr lost v Sharon Luckman 2&1 Corrine Moy lost v Vicki Hunt 2&1 Altynay Davletova lost v Pippa Neal 4&2 Vanessa Moulton won v Gillian Smith 2up Anne Koychev lost v Ann Fosker 4&3
Individual results:
Lulu Housman won v Jo Miller 2&1 Ines Hellmayr lost v Sharon Luckman 2&1 Corrine Moy lost v Vicki Hunt 2&1 Altynay Davletova lost v Pippa Neal 4&2 Vanessa Moulton won v Gillian Smith 2up Anne Koychev lost v Ann Fosker 4&3
Thursday 29th May Mulligan Larsen match against Surrey at Wyke Green
The Middlesex Senior Team played it’s first Mulligan Larsen match of the 2025 season against a strong Surrey at Wyke Green. It proved to be a challenging start, with Surrey fielding a team whose highest handicap was still lower than our lowest. Despite a valiant effort from our players, we lost the match 1:5.
A huge congratulations goes to Tsuruko, who made an outstanding debut, securing our only win of the day against a +0.9 handicapper. An impressive achievement!. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Altynay, who showed great resilience by playing her first match for Middlesex under difficult circumstances— her clubs were stolen over the weekend, and she had to compete with a partly
borrowed set. That couldn’t have been easy. Our “Wyke Green force” – Lorely, Elaine, and Alice – gave it everything, pushing their matches to holes 15, 16, and 17 respectively. While they didn’t come out on top, their determination and fighting spirit were commendable.
Individual results:
Tsuruko Kawabata won v Tana Churchill 2 up
Ines Hellmayr lost v Maggie Lowe 5/3
Lorely Paine lost v Katie Sheperd 3/2
Elaine Cole lost v Maria Diegan 2/1
Alice Arnold lost v Belinda Pope 5/3
Altynay Davletova lost v Karen Francis 8/7
Middlesex Women’s Senior Team vs Essex
Our second match of the season was played against Essex at Chigwell Golf Club on 12th June
Unfortunately, a closely fought match ended with a 2:4 defeat to a strong Essex team. 2 of our lost matches went to the 18th green, but unfortunately did not go our way.
There were outstanding performances from Tsuruko Kawabata and Ines Hellmayr who brought home comprehensive wins against lower handicap players. Tsuruko is new to the team this season and is proving to be a wonderful addition with a 2-0 win/loss record. Lulu and Elaine put up great performances, losing narrowly on the 18th.
Individual results:
Lulu Housman lost v Julie Finegan 1 down Tsuruko Kawabata won v Gill Haysham 6/5
Ines Hellmayr won v Sara Dunn 3/2
Lorely Paine lost v Tiff Wade 6/5
Elaine Cole lost v Joan Smith 1 down
Corrine Moy lost v Paula Wendleken 6/5
Middlesex Senior Women’s Team vs Hampshire
Thursday 26th June Mulligan Larsen match against Hampshire at Hartley Wintney
The Middlesex Senior Team enjoyed a warm welcome and a beautifully hosted day at Hartley Wintney for their third match of the season against a strong Hampshire side. Despite the tricky course and tough competition, there were some standout performances. Lorely delivered a
confident and composed win over Ailsa Fraser, clearly at ease on the course. Tsuruko put up a valiant fight, taking reigning English Senior Amateur champion Kerry Smith all the way to the 17th hole.
While the overall result didn’t go our way, we lost 1:5, the team showed great spirit and sportsmanship throughout the day.
Individual results were:
Tsuruko Kawabata lost against Kerry Smith 3/1
Mandy Miller lost against Alison Baker 3/2
Ines Hellmayr lost against Fiona Horrocks 5/4
Lorely Paine won against Ailsa Fraser 3/2
Corrine Moy lost against Diane Oram 6/5
Elaine Cole lost against Julie Cole 6/5
Match report by Ines Hellmayr
Thursday 17th July Mulligan Larsen match against Sussex at Highgate
We lost 0.5: 5.5 with Lulu managing to half the first match out.
Individual results:
Lulu Housman halved with Karen Sykes
Ines Hellmayr lost v Paula Carver
Lorely Paine lost v Clarissa Bushell
Tsuruko Kawabata lost v Katherine Russell
Elaine Cole lost v Jacqueline Marlio
Liz Kynoch lost v Rachelle Black
Monday 22nd September Ten Intercounty Senior Championship at Sittingbourne and Regis
We were absolutely thrilled to end up overall 5th out of the ten counties.
Inter-County Table
We were absolutely thrilled to end up overall 5th out of the ten counties.
The team was Ines Hellmayr, Mandy Miller, Lulu Housman and Tsuruko Kawabata
Thursday 25th September Mulligan Larsen match against Kent at West Kent
West Kent is a beautiful golf course and very long and challenging. The match was the story of our year. A couple of us were actually up through the match and didn’t manage to follow through. We lost 2:4.
Individual results:
- Lulu Housman lost v Kim Morris 2/1
- Ines Hellmayr halved with Jen Rutherford
- Lorely Paine halved with Sue Trasler
- Tsuruko Kawabata won Adele Young 4/3
- Elaine Cole lost v Angela Jones 1 down
- Mandy Miller lost v Debbie Cox 3/2
We have to work on our will to win next year with Emily/Martin, but we are all looking forward to Winter training.
Middlesex Senior women's friendly team
Middx ladies Senior Friendly Team played against Buckinghamshire on 18th June. Chiltern Forest is in a spectacular setting in the Chiltern Hills, overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury. The sky was very blue and the temperature very high, so it was quite a challenge to work our way around all the hills and slopes. We had a good match, with some excellent golf played. Our team players were Marie Bowen, Heather Graydon, Clare Brown, Claire Kent, Caroline Brookes, Cheryl Smyth, Lilly Lian and Carolyn Matthews. The score ended up 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 to Buckinghamshire.
MIDDLESEX WOMEN’S SENIORS vs BERKSHIRE, (away)
Match report 15th July, 2025
Our team for the friendly match against Berkshire, which was held at Royal Ascot Golf Club, was comprised of Angela Spelman, Shreya Divani, Claire Kent, Vivian Gray, Arlene Bailey, Liz Kynoch, Lucy Bidmead and Carolyn Matthews. The skies were quite threatening, but we only had a few minutes of rain. The fairways were noticeably lacking irrigation, but this did lead to the ball running and running! We had an enjoyable afternoon, but sadly we were defeated 2 1/2 to 1 1/2.
MIDDLESEX WOMEN’S SENIOR vs HERTFORDSHIRE (Home)
The seniors held their final friendly match of the year which took place on one of the windier days of the Summer so far at Sudbury Golf Club. The course was in remarkably good condition and was greatly enjoyed by both Middx and Herts. The conclusion of the season brought Middx success with a 3-1 win over Herts. Our team today had one newcomer, Jinny Lee Kim, in addition to Heather Graydon, Angela Spelman, Vivian Gray, Cheryl Smith, Lucy Bidmead and Carolyn Matthews.
Womens Senior Fixtures Diary
Womens Senior Team Results
2024
Team Contacts
Women's Senior Team
Women's Senior Team
Women's Senior Friendlies Team
The Women’s Senior League Team represents Middlesex women in inter-county league matches (Mulligan Larsen League) and the Inter County Team Championship. All matches are played off scratch, and the team is co-captained by Corrine Moy and Ines Hellmayr. Eligible for the team are women aged 50 or above in the plus to 11 handicap category. This is a wonderful opportunity to represent Middlesex, playing scratch golf whilst meeting new people, playing golf on great courses and being part of a friendly yet competitive team.
The inter-county seniors league matches are played against Essex, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Six players are selected to play for the team in match play format.
The Inter County Seniors Competition involves ten counties and is hosted this year by Highwoods Golf Club in Sussex. This is a one day event where four senior players represent Middlesex in a Strokeplay format. The best three individual scores are added together to decide the overall winning team. This event takes place on Monday 18th September 2023.
The Ladies’ Senior Friendly team plays a very important part in Middlesex Ladies’ Golf.
Summer Squad & Inter-County Golf
The Women’s Senior Friendlies Team will be selected before the playing season begins. Generally, the criteria for selection are:
- Players’ commitment to and performance in previous matches
- Performance in Middlesex Women’s Meets
Additionally, at the manager’s discretion, a player may be considered for selection to the squad if they possess the following abilities:
- A Competitive match player
- Enjoys being part of a team
- A player who has a Handicap Index of 13, 14, and even 15 handicaps but who are improving and on the way down in their handicap.
Teams that play matches will be selected on the basis of the Manager’s knowledge of who the strongest players available are for the event.
Team Info
The inter-county league matches are played against Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Each match involves selecting six players to compete individually, and despite playing off scratch, the order of play is based on handicap.
Responsibility for collecting the results and running the end of season jamboree and trophy presentation rotates around the counties and it is Middlesex’s turn in 2024. The jamboree is scheduled to take place at Highgate on Tuesday 1st October 2024.
Additionally, we are taking part in the Inter County Team Competition which involves ten counties and will be hosted in 2024 by Mill Ride Golf Club in Berkshire. This is a one day event where four players represent Middlesex in a Strokeplay format off scratch. The best three individual scores are added together to decide the overall winning team. This event takes place on Monday 16th September 2024.
2024 Middlesex senior women team fixtures:
3rd March training day at the Shire
10th May match against Hampshire at Wyke Green
24th May match against Kent at Muswell Hill
28th June match against Essex at Hendon
19th July match against Sussex at Royal Ashdown Forest
9th August match against Surrey at Puttenham Golf Course
16th September Inter County Team Competition at Mill Ride GC
1st October end of season Jamboree at Highgate
Mulligan Larsen Trophy Result 2024 – Winner Sussex !!!
Match reports 2024 – it would be super if we could have some links here
Friday 10th May Mulligan Larsen match against Hampshire at Wyke Green
The Middlesex women’s senior team started their season with a match against the newly joined Hampshire team. Held at Wyke Green, most of our players home ground, the match ended in an exciting 3-3 draw. We are delighted with this strong start to the season against such a formidable opponent.
Individual results:
Lulu Housman won against Diane Oram 3/2
Ines Hellmayr won against Amanda Green 1 up
Corrine Moy lost against Fiona Horrocks 5/4
Alice Arnold won against Catherine Anderson 3/2
Christine Tyler lost against Sarah Farthing 5/4
Lorely Paine lost against Ailsa Fraser 7/6
Friday 24th May Mulligan Larsen match against Kent at Muswell Hill
The second match of the season took place at Muswell Hill against the reigning champions, Kent. Kent were very well prepared, having played a practice round the day before and we unfortunately lost ½ – 5½ against this very strong team. Louise Tulip secured our half-point by making an impressive comeback from being three down to halve her match. Despite the loss, it was a beautiful day, and Kent had high praise for the excellent condition of the course. We’re looking forward to improving from here.
Individual results:
Ines Hellmayr lost against Kim Morris 3/2
Corrine Moy lost against Angela Jones 8/6
Christine Tyler lost against Sue Trasler 5/3
Alice Arnold lost against Pat Morecroft 6/5
Elaine Cole lost against Jen Rutherford 3/2
Louise Tulip halved with Fiona Cameron
Friday 28th June Mulligan Larsen match against Essex at Hendon
Third match. Overall result 4½ – 1½ for Essex
Our 3rd match of the season against Essex was held at Hendon on a glorious summer’s day. We had high hopes of win, given that we had narrowly lost at Chigwell GC last year and had home advantage. But despite some strong Middlesex performances and close matches, we were defeated 1½ to 4½ . 4 matches went to the 18th.
Individual results
Corrine Moy lost against Julie Finegan 6/5
Ines Hellmayr lost against Sara Dunn 1 down
Christine Tyler won against Sophie Walters 1 up
Alice Arnold halved against Tiff Wade
Lorely Paine lost against Sue Boom 3/2
Mandy Miller lost against Kate Gadsby 1 down
Friday 19th July Mulligan Larsen match against Sussex at Royal Ashdown Forest
Our fourth match of 2024 took us to the splendid Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. We arrived the Saturday before our game for a practice round and had a delightful day. The hospitality was outstanding. I discovered that Lulu’s grandfather, Rowand Harker, served as the club captain in 1924. Lulu’s mother, Pauline Harker, was introduced to golf at a young age at this golf club and later wrote a book titled “The Long and the Short of It” about her lessons with Archie Compston. Below is a picture of Pauline at age 15, and it’s clear where Lulu inherited her impressive swing.
We also had a fantastic match day against a formidable Sussex team and managed to secure two points. The company, golf, weather, and food were all exceptional. Days like this are exactly why we love the Mulligan Larsen League so much.
Individual results
Lulu Housman lost against Karen Sykes 5/4
Corrine Moy lost against Aileen Greenfield 7/6
Ines Hellmayr won against Paula Carver 1 up
Elaine Cole lost against Katherin Russell 4/2
Alice Arnold lost against Tracy Poulson 5/3
Liz Kynoch won against Sara Whittaker 3/2
Friday 9th August Mulligan Larsen match against Surrey at Puttenham Golf Course
The last of our 5 league matches brought us to the beautiful Puttenham golf course in Surrey. The overall result of the day was 3 ½ to 2 ½ for Surrey so quite a close call. This was the first match of Vanessa Moulton and she managed to secure a point for the team. What a great result for her and the team!
Lulu Housman won against Kate Powell 6/5
Corrine Moy lost against Maggie Lowe 7/6
Ines Hellmayr halved with Karen Francis
Christine Tyler lost against Maria Diegan 7/6
Alice Arnold lost against Jackie Kingswell 3/1
Vanessa Moulton won against Joanne Thesiger 1 up
Monday 16th September 10 Intercounty Senior Championship at Mill Ride
Mill Ride’s greens were too challenging for some of us on the day and we didn’t win the championship this year (to put it nicely). But we DID win the best turned out 😉
The team was Alice Arnold, Ines Hellmayr, Christine Tyler and Elaine Cole (from left to right).
Tuesday 1st October end of season Jamboree at Highgate
Report to follow
On 07/10/2024 we hosted the Ladies Senior friendly match v Buckinghamshire at Stanmore.
We were lucky that there was only one fairly short rain shower which resulted in a beautiful rainbow. Unfortunately, we lost 1-3, although the matches were well fought, with 2 matches finishing on the 18th hole and one on the 17th hole. Our winning team won by a decisive 4 and 3.
The team members were:
Angela Spelman, Magdalena Donovan, Lilly Lian, Clare Brown, Clare Kent, Vivian Gray, Jane Lees and Carolyn Matthews.
ENGLAND GOLF SENIOR SERIES 2025
There are 15 Qualifying events for 2025, leading to the Final in September
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Open to both Men and Women over the age of 50* with an active WHS™ handicap, and an active member of an EG affiliated golf club. *Members can still join at 49 but must be age 50 by the first event on 03/04/2025
FIXTURES
Registration for the England Senior Series tournaments opens on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 10AM for England Senior Series Members and Monday 3rd March 2025 at 10AM for non-members. Entry for the 2025 tournaments is priced at £70, £85, or £99, depending on the venue. All prices include a pre-round breakfast roll with tea or coffee, as well as a post-round meal.
Thursday 3 April 2025 – Saunton Golf Club
Tuesday 29 April 2025 – Silloth-on-Solway Golf Club
Tuesday 13 May 2025 – Coombe Hill Golf Club
Sunday 18 May 2025 – Hadley Wood Golf Club
Thursday 29 May 2025 – Wildernesse Golf Club
Friday 6 June 2025 – Moortown Golf Club
Tuesday 10 June 2025 – Minchinhampton (Old) 4BBB
Wednesday 11 June 2025 – Minchinhampton (Avening) Golf Club
Wednesday 18 June 2025 – Seacroft Golf Club
Tuesday 24 June 2025 – Clitheroe Golf Club
Monday 30 June 2025 – Kings Lynn Golf Club
Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Ipswich (Purdis Heath) Golf Club
Monday 14 July 2025 – West Essex Golf Club
Wednesday 30 July 2025 – Hayling Golf Club
Monday 4 August 2025 – Kedleston Park Golf Club
Thursday 14 August 2025 – Worksop Golf Club
Wednesday 3 September 2025 – Ellesborough Golf Club 4BBB
England Senior Series Final (TBC)
22-23 September 2025 – England Senior Series v England Captains