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Miss Macbeth playing a shot out of a bunker at the Ashdown Forest Club Ladies Meeting. Date: 1909
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Miss Macbeth playing a shot out of a bunker at the Ashdown Forest Club Ladies Meeting. Date: 1909
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Ashdown Bunker Forest Golf Golfing Macbeth Meeting Shot
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Amidst the picturesque landscape of Ashdown Forest, the annual Ladies Meeting of the prestigious golf club was in full swing in the year 1909. Amongst the talented and graceful players, Miss Macbeth stood out, her determination and skill evident in every move she made on the green. In this moment, Miss Macbeth is seen taking a shot from a challenging position - a deep bunker. Her posture is impeccable, her focus unwavering as she addresses the ball with a confident stance. The sandy terrain beneath her feet, the lush green grass around her, and the clear blue sky overhead create a serene and idyllic setting for this intense moment of competition. Golfing was a popular sport amongst the upper classes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the Ashdown Forest Club was one of the most esteemed golfing institutions in England. The Ladies Meeting was an annual event that attracted some of the most skilled and stylish women golfers of the time. Miss Macbeth's elegant attire - a long-sleeved blouse, a fitted skirt, and a stylish hat - reflects the fashionable trends of the era. Her expression, a perfect blend of concentration and confidence, speaks volumes about her dedication to the game and her determination to emerge victorious. As she takes her swing, the sand flies up around her, and the ball soars high into the sky, poised to land on the green. The crowd watches with bated breath, anticipating the outcome of this thrilling moment in the Ladies Meeting at Ashdown Forest Club. This photograph captures the essence of the sport, the spirit of competition, and the timeless allure of golf in the early 20th century.
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