The First Team is managed by Harriet Teversham,  supported by the County Captain, and represents Dorset at the South West Region County Match Week.

If successful, the team then progresses to a the National County Finals.

Selection criteria includes WHS handicap, performance in County Championships, previous County experience, commitment, current form and being a supportive team member  Current WHS handicap index standard is from a plus handicap to 5.

There are 12 players in the Dorset First Team County Squad.

In preparation for County Match Week, the First Team play a series of warm up fixtures to provide match experience and are expected to attend pre-season training sessions.

For the second year running Dorset win the South West Iner-counties Match week. 

 Huge “Congratulations” to Dorset First team who retained the SW Trophy by winning the Championship at Perranporth.

The team have worked hard together over the winter and all that hard work paid off. The camaraderie and support within the team was amazing, the golf exceptional and the win, incredible.

It was a very proud moment for Claire and Harriet to be presented with the trophy amongst such prestigious people and a real honour to be crowned SW Champions.

As a result of the success, the team now go forward to represent the SW at the National Finals, September 20-22nd, at Stover GC.

Thanks go to all the players, a heroic captain, Harriet, who carried us over the line, Paul who was so inspirational throughout, Sue ( our stand in president) who undertook a number of roles that helped the week to run so smoothly, Claire, who managed the team and all the preparations, and to all the support team –Mick, parents, friends, and Stitch the dog!

See you at Stover - All support welcome.

English Women's County Finals 2024

Friday September 20th - Sunday 22nd September 2024

The first team, after their success at the Inter counties week went on to compete in the English Women’s County Finals, hosted at Stover GC, Devon. Despite battling hard in all matches, a victory against last year’s champions and rained delayed games they were unable to find the same form that got them there.

Congratulations to Harriet Teversham for leading the team and to Scarlett Phillips on her debut performance.

Claire Bird

Sunday 28th April - Dorset Ladies 1st and 2nd Team vs Ashley Wood Men's Scratch / 1st Team and Club Team at Ashley Wood Golf Club. 

Dorset Ladies 1st & 2nd Teams took on the Ashely Wood Men’s Scratch and Club Team today. 4BBB Sunningdale format for the 1st Team, 4BBB handicap for the 2nd Team. The sunshine was on our side for the most part of the day! Both sides played off mutual tees (green tees) . Some excellent golf played from both sides. 
Ladies 1st Team had a defeat against the Scratch Men 2 1/2 - 1 1/2. Ladies 2nd Team halved with Club Team 1 1/2 - 1 1/2.