Preparations for the 2009 season began back in February when potential squad members experienced a day's seminar with Dr Paul Hurrion on putting. Paul is very well known for his expertise on both the amateur and professional circuits and amongst others advises Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington. We were delighted he was able to spend a day with our girls.

The day itself was very demanding mentally as we took on board a very different approach to ultimately sinking those putts. Understanding the biomechanics of the skill took some of us back to our school days - others of the squad are still there of course!! We are hopeful that this individually tailored session will prove beneficial later in the season.

Three sessions on core strength have been undertaken in the gym at the Belfry under the watchful eye of physiotherapist Ben Langdown. Ben had carefully planned a progressive set of exercises for the team which were tailored specifically for golf, which the team can now do in their own time.

Practice matches have taken place against Moor Hall and Copt Heath Men, Leicestershire and the Warwickshire men (results below.Following the County Championships last week,the 1st team squad to represent Warwickshire at Ladbrook Park in June has been selected (details to follow later).

Information regarding County Week, including the draw and start times will be appearing on the website shortly and we look forward to seeing many ladies and men supporting us during the week.

Match Results

v Moor Hall Men 15.03.09

FOURBALL

Lauren Taylor & Hannah McLoughlin beat Dave Benson & Andy Hazeldine - 3/2

Lisa Barton & Rachel Rusted lost Andy Saul & Martin Parfitt - 1 down

Charlotte Dalton & Hannah Crump beat Tosh Compton & Martin Preece - 1 up

Claire Howells & Bev Belcher v Dale Weston & Rob Willetts - All Square

MATCH RESULT Win for Warks Ladies: 21/2 -11/2

v Copt Heath Men 29.03.09

FOURBALL

Abbey Gittings & Hannah Crump v Tom Sheils & Henry Lcoker-Smith - All Square

Claire Howells & Rachel Rusted beat Robin Reader & Steve Evans - 2/1

Charlotte Dalton & Ashley Cramond beat Dave Walker & Mark Graham - 2/1

Lisa Barton & Elizabeth Mallett lost Don Smith & Stan Cook - 3/2

MATCH RESULT win for Warks Ladies: 21/2 - 11/2

v Leicestershire 19.04.09 @ Lutterworth

FOURSOMES

Kym Larrett & Helen Lowe beat Claire Howells & Elizabeth Mallett - 1 up

Jo Morris & Chloe Dexter lost Ashley Cramond & Hannah McLoughlin - 2/1

Jenny Cooper & Sarah Haslum lost Elizabeth Haycock & Rachel Rusted - 1up

SINGLES

Kym Larrett beat Elizabeth Mallett - 1up

Helen Lowe lost Ashley Cramond - 1up

Jo Morris lost Elizabeth Haycock - 4/3

Chloe Dexter beat Rachel Rusted - 1up

Sarah Haslum lost Hannah McLoughlin - 3/2

Jenny Cooper lost Claire Howells - 5/4

MATCH RESULT Win for Warwickshire: 6 - 3

v Warwickshire Men 03.05.09 @ Ladbrook Park

Abbey Gittings & Hannah McLoughlin v Ian Stranks & Dave Westwood - All square

Liz Galland & Hannah Crump lost Louis Meryon & Richard Oddy - 4/3

Claire Howells & Liz Haycock lost Sean Young & Nev Gardner - 1 up

MATCH RESULT Warks Ladies Lost: 1/2 - 21/2

Strangely enough our overall practice match results mirror exactly those of 2008.

Let us hope our results later in the year do the same!!!

Bev Belcher 16.05.09