Women in Golf Charter Social Scramble Brings Women Together at Lingdale
Sunday 6 September 2026
The Leicestershire & Rutland Ladies County Golf Association’s Women in Golf Charter continued to make a positive impact with a hugely successful Social Scramble at Lingdale Golf Club, bringing together 39 women from 10 clubs across the county.
The Texas Scramble format was designed to provide a relaxed and welcoming opportunity for women to enjoy golf, meet players from other clubs and build new connections. Teams were made up of golfers from different clubs, creating a fantastic atmosphere of friendship, support and friendly competition.
Women represented Willesley Park, Glen Gorse, Beedles Lake, Kirby Muxloe, Market Harborough, The Leicestershire, Lutterworth, Lingdale, Scraptoft and Cosby, alongside iGolfers.
A key reason for the event's success was the fantastic support of the Club Women in Golf Charter Champions, who promoted the event within their clubs and encouraged women to take part. Their enthusiasm and commitment continue to play an important role in creating more opportunities for women to engage with golf.
Congratulations to our winners
1st Place
Victoria Speed – Lutterworth
Ginnette Barnett – Scraptoft
Ellie Buckingham – iGolfer
2nd Place
Jan Wood – Willesley Park
Jo Measom – Scraptoft
Deborah Roe – Lingdale
3rd Place
Louise Adams – Willesley Park
Stephanie Smith – Glen Gorse
Michelle Burt – Market Harborough
4th Place
Leanne Pochin – Willesley Park
Sandra Mahoney – Glen Gorse
Julia Ashenden – Market Harborough
5th Place
Jenni Buddy – Willesley Park
Jannette Machin – Kirby Muxloe
Sarah Parker – Market Harborough
6th Place
Caroline Taylor – Lutterworth
Sam Kelly – Beedles Lake
Becky Shaw – iGolfer
Nearest the Pin: Rachel Harte (Willesley Park)
Putting Competition: Sarah Parker (Market Harborough)
A huge thank you goes to Lingdale Golf Club for welcoming the event and providing such fantastic support. Particular thanks go to Heather Barnes and Andy Mee for offering Lingdale as the host venue, and to everyone at the club who helped make the day run so smoothly.
Special thanks also go to Diana Miller, the Lingdale Lady Captain and Lady President, Tracey Bates, Peggy Remmington and the Lingdale Women in Golf Charter Champions Helen Perry, Jaqui Yeomans, Su Howarth, Gill Brook and Julie Dawson.
The success of the Social Scramble demonstrates the value of the Women in Golf Charter in creating inclusive, social and inspiring opportunities for women to participate in golf.
With clubs working together and Charter Champions leading the way, Leicestershire & Rutland continues to build a stronger and more connected future for women and girls in golf.
Events such as the Lingdale Social Scramble are exactly what the Women in Golf Charter is about. It is not simply about getting more women onto the golf course. It is about creating welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable opportunities where women can build confidence, meet other golfers, develop friendships and feel that they belong within the game.
If there are any clubs that would like to host an event in the future please contact Rachel East.