Introducing Sue Timberlake, your new County President – We thought we would ask Sue for a short interview, to introduce her to those who don’t know of the life and times of a lady who has had an interesting golfing past (more of that anon) ..… we ended up talking for nearly an hour.

Golf is being given a renewed focus in England by the nation’s three major governing bodies, which aim to increase the number of individuals playing golf by 10% from 4.2m to 4.6m by 2009. Under the umbrella of the England Golf Partnership, The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA), English Golf Union (EGU) and English Ladies Golf Association (ELGA) have created a Vision for English Golf.

In a springtime message full of good news Pat begins by giving a gentle reminder to those of us who haven't yet managed to enter the County Championships - this needs to be done now! Pat goes on to give readers an update on county meetings, club feedback, team news and her hopes for County Week. This is a 'must read' for all those interested in county activities!

In a fascinating article that clarifies many of the questions being asked by our members around the county Warwickshire Handicap Adviser Teresa Marklew explains the rules, regulations and responsibilities involved in managing your handicap from February 2004.

A quick thank-you to all those ladies who attended the annual County Liaison Officers meeting on 5 February at Coventry GC. We are now in the process of collating the ideas and comments that were put forward and will circulate them along with the minutes just as soon as possible. In the meantime don t hesitate to contact me with any further ideas you may have for promoting this vitally important link between club and county. Thanks once again from us all!