Dale Hill Ladies become county champions

Posted on 18/09/08. By Henry Alliss

A team of eight lady golfers from East Sussex have been crowned third division county champions after defeating West Sussex in the championships final at Dyke Golf Club.

The ladies, from Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club, defeated West Sussex Golf Club 4-3, at the Dyke to capture the title for the first time in the clubs history.

The final of the competition was played over 18-holes in a matchplay format on September 12.

To reach the knockout stages, the ladies first had to qualify from their group of five teams, which consisted of Seaford, Mid Sussex, Cuckfield and the Dyke.

After the group games they finished at the top of the table and set up a quarter final against Worthing Golf Club.

The Dale Hill ladies then came face-to-face with Nevill Golf Club in the semi finals, which they beat to take them to the final where they would face West Sussex.

Chris Gibbons, team captain, said: "To get through group qualifying was really tough, and we were all really pleased with our achievement.

"To get to the final was just terrific, and to come home with the trophy is amazing, it just shows that all the hard work that the girls put in has paid off."

David Colyer, general manager at Dale Hill, said: "Everyone at Dale Hill was enormously proud when we heard that Chris and her team had won the county championships.

"After the knockout stages we really hoped they would bring the silverware home, and now that it is here, long may it remain in the Dale Hill trophy cabinet."

For more information on Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club please contact Kelly on 01580 202 105 or email kellyl@dalehill.co.uk