Ladies from Lynn Golf Club have won the prestigious Gillieson Cup for the first time since 1992 after completing an impressive unbeaten run through the competition.
The team secured the coveted county title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Great Yarmouth and Caister in the final at Royal Cromer on Sunday.
Played in beautiful weather on an immaculate Royal Cromer course, the final provided a fitting setting for King’s Lynn to end a 34-year wait for the trophy.
Pictured are Helen Bensley, Rosie Russell, Sarah Sheldrick, Soon Letchford, Elaine Calvert and Karen Freezer.
The Gillieson Cup, a foursomes competition contested by teams of three pairs, is regarded as the most prized of the county competitions.
Lynn’s success was built on remarkable consistency, with the same six players representing the club throughout the competition.
Helen Bensley, Rosie Russell, Elaine Calvert, Karen Freezer, lady captain Sarah Sheldrick and Soon Letchford carried the side all the way from the opening rounds to the final.
Their cup run began with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Wensum Valley before a closely fought 2-1 success against Bawburgh.
Lynn then recorded another clean sweep, beating Royal Cromer 3-0, before overcoming Sprowston 2-1 to book their place in the final.
There was no stopping them in the showpiece match as the Lynn trio of pairings produced another commanding performance, defeating Great Yarmouth and Caister 3-0 to claim the trophy.
The triumph also earned the team a special place in the club’s history as the team which finally brought the Gillieson Cup back to Lynn after more than three decades.