Hinckley Golf Club

Women's Committee 2026/27

Lady Captain	Melissa Albray Lady Captain Melissa has always been passionate for golf, and on occasions could be found hacking around municipal courses with like-minded friends. Not wanting to take her hobby too seriously, she didn't join a club until she joined Hinckley Golf Club in 2021. Now an active member of the Women's section, she also shares her love of golf with her husband and both have become an active part of the mixed section. Melissa retired from National Grid in 2019, leaving her post of Editor of the Summer and Winter Outlook Report publications, for the energy industry.
Lady Vice Captain	Kelly Roberts Kelly joined Hinckley Golf Club in 2021. She loves to be out on the course in the fresh air with friends. She also enjoys playing golf with her husband, Wayne who is Club Captain this year. She plays regular golf within the mixed section. Kelly feels honoured to be Lady Vice Captain and is looking forward to the year ahead. She is a busy wife and mum to 3 but intends to give as much time as she possibly can in between mum's taxi and other family commitments.
Lady President	Helen Adams-Brown At HGC Helen really enjoys being part of a community where everyone supports one another. She has a husband and two children that are also very passionate about the sport, such a lovely way to come together. Helen is an easy going always smiling person, who loves spending time outdoors and believes life’s better when you don’t take it too seriously. If she's not on the golf course chasing a ball into places it definitely wasn’t meant to go, she will be skiing or wandering off on long dog walks, but mostly at the park chasing after her grandson and always off trying to find new ways to enjoy the outdoors. Helen loves a good laugh, good company, and she the first to jump in and help usually with enthusiasm, occasionally with a little bit of mischief. Basically, Helen is here for a good time and to make sure everyone else is too, life’s too short not to enjoy it, if anyone wants her help please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Honorary Secretary	Denise Ibbetson Following early retirement after 35 years of teaching Secondary School PE, Denise became involved in Golf through Amy’s ‘Women into Golf’ group sessions in the Summer of 2022. After a tentative couple of years, building her confidence, she has embraced all that the Women’s section at Hinckley Golf Club can offer. She is excited at the prospect of being involved in the Women’s Committee as Secretary and also continuing to develop great friendships and a lower handicap!
Honorary Treasurer	Sandra Baum (Past Captain) Sandra has been at Hinckley Golf Club for over 20 years, and has devoted her time as a committee member of the Club for over eight! She was Lady Captain in 2017 and 2018 and continues to be an active member of both the Women's and Mixed Sections.
Competitions Secretary	Claire Ashley Claire became a member at Hinckley Golf Course after completing Amy's women new to golf scheme. She has a lways been a very sporty person and decided to try something new but never imagined how much she would love it. Not only has she met some wonderful people but gained an added career move with working part time in a Golf shop.
Acting Handicap Secretary	Paul Gerrard Paul has been a member of Hinckley Golf Club for 5 years and was an ex-Conference Football League referee. Emanates from Stoke-on-Trent and moved to Leicestershire with work in 2007. Paul has just retired from the Cadent Gas company after 42 years of continuous service. Paul is married to wife Carolyne and between them have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Likes: Standing on any golf tee and thinking, hell this is better than work! Hates: Broken tee pegs littering our tees and divots not replaced. Aim: To help move HGC forward and encourage more youngsters to engage with our sport.
Club Welfare Officer	Sandra Baum In this role, the continued development and promotion of a safe and inclusive Club environment for all, is a key priority. This includes safeguarding and securing a protective culture for all children, young people and vulnerable adults within the club. The Club welfare Officer is the first point of contact for any issues concerning child welfare, adults at risk, poor practice and potential or alleged abuse.
Women New to Golf Champion & Past Captain	Becky Ginns Past Lady Captain Becky joined Hinckley Golf Club, through the 'Women New to Golf' scheme, after spending 15 years of waving her husband off to golf every Saturday morning, she decided to give it a try herself-and hasn't looked back since. She thrives on the challenge of improving each shot and finds something positive in every round. Becky's dedication to the sport led her to impressive achievements, including being a regional finalist in the Race to Woodhall Spa, winning the Committee Cup for two consecutive years, and claiming victory in the Centenary Cup in 2023. Becky passionately believes that "you can do anything if you put your mind to it" and encourages everyone, regardless of their sporting background or ability, to give golf a go.
General Member/Club Trophies	Mandy Clarke Mandy was introduced to golf in 2018, after joining Amy's course, which proved to be addictive - she is still here! Mandy became a member through the 'Ladies New to Golf' Scheme in 2019. She really enjoys the friendly and welcoming environment of Hinckley Golf Club and has made some good friends. Each year Mandy aims to improve her handicap - it doesn't happen but that's golf - frustrating at times and rewarding at other times!
General Member	Jackie Davies Jackie joined Hinckley Golf Club in 2021 following tuition through the 'Women New to Golf' program and became quite addicted. As a family she attends many golf tournaments. She is a keen runner and manages a local women's running group, has completed the London Marathon and although semi-retired, she still enjoys her nursing role specialising in diabetes management and cancer care. Jackie has taken on the responsibility of arranging the Friendly Matches with other clubs for the Women's Section in 2025 and is looking forward to making these a great success.
General Member	Zoey Haines Zoey officially joined the Golf Club through the Women New to Golf Scheme in 2024, however has been very present since her son Freddie joined in 2021. Zoey is active in all sections of the club especially the junior section where she also serves on the junior committee. Although a stay at home mum of four, she has a history of sales and marketing in newspapers and television. She wishes her new found passion for the Club and the sport matched her skill set, however she would like to think she is always seen to have a smile on her face on and off the course.
Bridge Rep	Judith Cooke I joined Hinckley golf club in 2000, after thirty years of riding and competing, the time was right for a change of sport. My late husband was a keen golfer and encouraged me to give it a go. We had many happy years of playing mixed golf, and I became involved in the ladies' section, I have been proud to do various roles on the committee, including Ladies Captain and President. I am now the representative for The Bridge Club.