The Babe Zaharias Trophy - Friday 10th June 2011

"The Babe" has been hotly contested by Gullane Primary School pupils since 1964. I am delighted to report that this year on Friday 10th June it is no different and that 10 pupils have stepped up to pitch their golfing prowess to compete for the cup over 18 holes. Also, as in previous years a smaller scaled down fun version played over 6 holes with 20 pupils will also be taking part on the 10th.

I would like to extend an open invitation to all the pro's and other interested parties to come along and introduce themselves to the up and coming golfing talent in Gullane, and maybe offer a few words of encouragement.

Tee off for 18 holes starts at 2.32 last out at 2.56
Tee off for 6 holes starts at 4.08 last out at 4.40

Presentation is normally between 6.30 and 7 with sandwiches and loads of chips. I'll be on the tee at no 3 sending the kids off if you want to join me

Best Regards
Andy Walker
Clubgolf convenor

Note 

The Babe Zaharias Trophy is a strokeplay event which started in 1964 with the trophy being donated by George Zaharias after the death of his wife Mildred "Babe" Zaharias who was arguably the greatest female athlete of all time, being a double Olympic gold medalist and a professional baseball and basketball player. She was one of the founders of the LPGA and the first woman ever to play in a professional male golf tournament - long before Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie! In 1947 she played and won the British Ladies Amateur Championship in Gullane and was so taken by the village that she returned on many further occasions.

The 2009 Babe Zaharias Trophy  produced , we think, the youngest ever winner in William Ladbrooke  aged 8 who also won The Honor Bright Competition matchplay that year.William retained the "Babe " in 2010. Matthew Brady won the Honour Bright in 2010. Competition will be hot in 2011 as one or two others reckon they are also in with a shout !! 


Results and pictures will follow