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Friday 23 January 2009
Thursday 22 January 2009
Ayrshire Ladies County Centenary Fixtures for 2009
The Ayrshire ladies County Golf Association have published their fixture list for the 2009 season, during which the Association celebrates its Centenary.
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION
CENTENARY FIXTURES – 2009
To Read all the Fixtures go to The Ayrshire Golf News Website
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION
CENTENARY FIXTURES – 2009
To Read all the Fixtures go to The Ayrshire Golf News Website
Wednesday 21 January 2009
LGU Press Release
LGU announces new President, Chairman and Vice Presidents at 2009 AGM
Maureen Lockett –President
Mrs. Lockett will be the 23rd President since the position was instigated in 1908 and will commence her three years in office in succession to Mrs. Joan Neville.
Having served as Chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2002, Maureen will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of President. A keen golfer since taking up the game as a junior at Thonock Golf Club, now The Gainsborough Golf Club, she played to a high standard, representing Yorkshire in the early seventies and achieving a handicap of 2.
Always one to put something back into the game she loves, Maureen became involved in golf administration in the late seventies and served as Club Captain and Centenary Lady President at Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield, where she is now an Honorary Member, and as Yorkshire County Captain. More recently, she served as President of the Yorkshire Ladies’ County Golf Association.
Maureen’s skills as an administrator soon got her noticed at national level, and she was Chairman of the English Ladies’ Golf Association in 1995, before taking on the role of English Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union between 1999 and 2002. One of her main interests is junior golf, and, as an original member of the English Junior Golf Partnership, she remains committed to encouraging junior participation in the sport.
Husband Brian, grown up children Julia and Christopher, grandsons Alan, Tony and Marcus, and her sprightly 95 year old mother are delighted at Maureen’s nomination as President of the Ladies’ Golf Union and offer their full support in her term of office.
Maureen says “I still find it hard to believe that I have been invited to take on this prestigious position but I will do my best to uphold the long traditions of the LGU.
These are exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf but I firmly believe that the Ladies’ Golf Union has an important role to play. The changing needs of our younger golfers must be catered for while we should also endeavour to maintain the legacies of the past upon which our modern game is based.
I look forward to supporting the ongoing modernisation initiatives and also to meeting many of you in the coming months and years”.
Brigid McCaw –Chairman
Brigid is a member and past Captain of Royal County Down Ladies’ Golf Club and has been involved in golf administration for a number of years at both club and National level. As a Trustee and Honorary Secretary of the club she has experience in various aspects of club administration while in a playing capacity she has represented the club on a number of occasions in District Inter-Club Teams.
A stint as the club’s Junior Convenor saw her bring home the Smurfit title on 3 occasions, an association with Junior Golf which she continued through District and National Level. Brigid has served as a junior selector at both District and National Levels while also captaining various successful girls’ national teams over the years.
Brigid has passed the R&A referee’s examination on two occasions and has officiated at many major championships and international tournaments including the Curtis Cup, the Vagliano Trophy and the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
Brigid served full terms on the executive committees of both District and ILGU Councils before joining the Executive of the LGU in 2006 where she has served on the LGU Rules and Regulations Committee for the last three years.
Brigid worked for many years as a production assistant for Ulster Television but since she retired has been kept fully occupied in golf administration. In anticipation of her year in office she said:
“I feel honoured to be elected Chairman of the Ladies Golf Union. I know that a great deal of work lies in the year ahead but I look forward to working closely with Council and our Management Team on progressing the implementation of the Business Plan and most importantly to be amongst the Players and Officials at our Championships.”
Brigid lives in Newcastle, Northern Ireland with her husband Harry, a past Captain of both the Royal & Ancient and Royal County Down Golf Club. They have three children, Gordon, Anita and Kenneth and five grandchildren.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), Nancy Chisholm (Scotland), Joan Neville (Wales) and Sue Johnson (England) – Vice Presidents
The Executive Council has also invited four former office bearers to become Honorary Vice Presidents of the Ladies’ Golf Union in recognition of the work they have done for ladies’ golf and their continued loyalty to, and support of, the LGU
Outgoing President Joan Neville (Wales) will remain actively involved in supporting the LGU on her appointment as a Vice President. Joan, LGU President from 2007-09, has been unstinting in her work for the LGU. Her vast knowledge of golf, hard work and great sense of humour with which she has fulfilled her role has been greatly appreciated by players and officials alike. Joan says “the best years of my life have been spent with the LGU and the invitation to become a Vice President is the pinnacle of my association. I can assure you that I will continue to support this wonderful organisation and look forward to following the changes due to come in the next few years”.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), President of the LGU from 2004-2007, first became involved in golf administration in the late 1970s and served on both the ILGU Central Council and the LGU Executive Council. She was Chairman of the Curtis Cup Committee played in Killarney in 1996, when Great Britain & Ireland last won the matches. Catherine is “delighted to be nominated as a Vice President of the LGU at an exciting time in women’s golf, when the LGU and Home Countries are addressing issues for the long term good of the game”.
After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007. A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!” Nancy is “thrilled to be invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU, which I hold in high esteem”.
The fourth new Vice President is Sue Johnson (England). A well known character in Yorkshire golfing circles, Sue was LGU Chairman in 1994 and President from 2001-04. Sue responded with delight to her invitation to become a vice President and stated “I am mindful of the privilege bestowed on me and pleased to be given the opportunity to continue to support the LGU. Over the years of my involvement in ladies’ golf, I have made many friends and had such happy times. I feel very fortunate to be awarded this honour.”
The LGU is in the process of implementing its Business Plan which was approved at last year’s AGM, and the Executive Council is pleased to confirm that Shona Malcolm will continue in the post of Chief Executive Officer to drive the ongoing modernisation initiatives.
Further information:
Shona Malcolm
CEO
Ladies’ Golf Union
Tel: 0044 (0) 789 469 8222
Maureen Lockett –President
Mrs. Lockett will be the 23rd President since the position was instigated in 1908 and will commence her three years in office in succession to Mrs. Joan Neville.
Having served as Chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2002, Maureen will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of President. A keen golfer since taking up the game as a junior at Thonock Golf Club, now The Gainsborough Golf Club, she played to a high standard, representing Yorkshire in the early seventies and achieving a handicap of 2.
Always one to put something back into the game she loves, Maureen became involved in golf administration in the late seventies and served as Club Captain and Centenary Lady President at Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield, where she is now an Honorary Member, and as Yorkshire County Captain. More recently, she served as President of the Yorkshire Ladies’ County Golf Association.
Maureen’s skills as an administrator soon got her noticed at national level, and she was Chairman of the English Ladies’ Golf Association in 1995, before taking on the role of English Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union between 1999 and 2002. One of her main interests is junior golf, and, as an original member of the English Junior Golf Partnership, she remains committed to encouraging junior participation in the sport.
Husband Brian, grown up children Julia and Christopher, grandsons Alan, Tony and Marcus, and her sprightly 95 year old mother are delighted at Maureen’s nomination as President of the Ladies’ Golf Union and offer their full support in her term of office.
Maureen says “I still find it hard to believe that I have been invited to take on this prestigious position but I will do my best to uphold the long traditions of the LGU.
These are exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf but I firmly believe that the Ladies’ Golf Union has an important role to play. The changing needs of our younger golfers must be catered for while we should also endeavour to maintain the legacies of the past upon which our modern game is based.
I look forward to supporting the ongoing modernisation initiatives and also to meeting many of you in the coming months and years”.
Brigid McCaw –Chairman
Brigid is a member and past Captain of Royal County Down Ladies’ Golf Club and has been involved in golf administration for a number of years at both club and National level. As a Trustee and Honorary Secretary of the club she has experience in various aspects of club administration while in a playing capacity she has represented the club on a number of occasions in District Inter-Club Teams.
A stint as the club’s Junior Convenor saw her bring home the Smurfit title on 3 occasions, an association with Junior Golf which she continued through District and National Level. Brigid has served as a junior selector at both District and National Levels while also captaining various successful girls’ national teams over the years.
Brigid has passed the R&A referee’s examination on two occasions and has officiated at many major championships and international tournaments including the Curtis Cup, the Vagliano Trophy and the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
Brigid served full terms on the executive committees of both District and ILGU Councils before joining the Executive of the LGU in 2006 where she has served on the LGU Rules and Regulations Committee for the last three years.
Brigid worked for many years as a production assistant for Ulster Television but since she retired has been kept fully occupied in golf administration. In anticipation of her year in office she said:
“I feel honoured to be elected Chairman of the Ladies Golf Union. I know that a great deal of work lies in the year ahead but I look forward to working closely with Council and our Management Team on progressing the implementation of the Business Plan and most importantly to be amongst the Players and Officials at our Championships.”
Brigid lives in Newcastle, Northern Ireland with her husband Harry, a past Captain of both the Royal & Ancient and Royal County Down Golf Club. They have three children, Gordon, Anita and Kenneth and five grandchildren.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), Nancy Chisholm (Scotland), Joan Neville (Wales) and Sue Johnson (England) – Vice Presidents
The Executive Council has also invited four former office bearers to become Honorary Vice Presidents of the Ladies’ Golf Union in recognition of the work they have done for ladies’ golf and their continued loyalty to, and support of, the LGU
Outgoing President Joan Neville (Wales) will remain actively involved in supporting the LGU on her appointment as a Vice President. Joan, LGU President from 2007-09, has been unstinting in her work for the LGU. Her vast knowledge of golf, hard work and great sense of humour with which she has fulfilled her role has been greatly appreciated by players and officials alike. Joan says “the best years of my life have been spent with the LGU and the invitation to become a Vice President is the pinnacle of my association. I can assure you that I will continue to support this wonderful organisation and look forward to following the changes due to come in the next few years”.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), President of the LGU from 2004-2007, first became involved in golf administration in the late 1970s and served on both the ILGU Central Council and the LGU Executive Council. She was Chairman of the Curtis Cup Committee played in Killarney in 1996, when Great Britain & Ireland last won the matches. Catherine is “delighted to be nominated as a Vice President of the LGU at an exciting time in women’s golf, when the LGU and Home Countries are addressing issues for the long term good of the game”.
After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007. A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!” Nancy is “thrilled to be invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU, which I hold in high esteem”.
The fourth new Vice President is Sue Johnson (England). A well known character in Yorkshire golfing circles, Sue was LGU Chairman in 1994 and President from 2001-04. Sue responded with delight to her invitation to become a vice President and stated “I am mindful of the privilege bestowed on me and pleased to be given the opportunity to continue to support the LGU. Over the years of my involvement in ladies’ golf, I have made many friends and had such happy times. I feel very fortunate to be awarded this honour.”
The LGU is in the process of implementing its Business Plan which was approved at last year’s AGM, and the Executive Council is pleased to confirm that Shona Malcolm will continue in the post of Chief Executive Officer to drive the ongoing modernisation initiatives.
Further information:
Shona Malcolm
CEO
Ladies’ Golf Union
Tel: 0044 (0) 789 469 8222
Monday 19 January 2009
Some Video Links
At the SLGA AGM someone was asking about videos that I had taken. Here is a link to a few over the last couple of years. Not all about golf but different occasions. You will find older videos if you also click on the LHS of Carol's Video Webpage and these are Google Videos. When you click on the link and are on the google channel then click on more from user for them to come up. Some are too long , some will be of no interest but some may be of interest to you. Also some of the newer utube videos ,you can click on watch in better quality , then the video is clearer. Also depends on your broadband connection --- give time to load. Will play better the 2nd time you run it if your connection is a bit slow
Sunday 18 January 2009
Shona Malcolm is the new SLGA Chairman and Fiona Cowan is the New West of Scotland SLGA Representative
West of Scotland Golfers were in the fore front of the SLGA appointments when the SLGA AGM was held yesterday at Dewars Centre in Perth yesterday morning
Prestwick St Nicholas' Shona Malcolm (pictured at the top) was elected the new Chairman and Past Captain of D&A Fiona Cowan (pictured above) was elected as the West Division Representative on the Board of Directors to replace Pamela MacKenzie(Renfrewshire)whose term of office has now expired.
Ayrshire's Isabel Crawford (Troon Ladies) was appointed as the Scottish Representative on the International Selection Committee of the LGU and D&A's Jenny McGahan (Douglas Park) was appointed as a Scottish Representative on the Executive Council of the LGU following the resignation of Shona Malcolm
Finally Past President of the SLGA Nancy Chisholm (Prestwick St Nicholas) was elected as Honarary Vice President of the SLGA
To see an enlargement of each photo click on the photograph
The Other West of Scotland Representatives are Beth Paterson (Eastwood Golf Club) who was appointed as Chairman of the Performance Committee and Sheila Pickles (Troon Ladies) was elected to chair the development panel of the performance committee.
For those Golf Club members who do not know who everyone is on the SLGA here is a photo of them --- CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO ENLARGE
HERE ARE THE SLGA BOARD MEMBERS
The new SLGA Board: Back row (left to right): Gillian Kirkwood, Beth Paterson, Helen Cuthbertson. 2nd back row: Fiona Cowan, Liz Miskimmin, Sheila Pickles. 2nd front row: Lynne Terry, Winifred McCallum. front row: Janet Wake (executive director), Shona Malcolm (chairman), Ethel Jack (president). Missing from the picture is: Jenny McGahan (SLGA representative on LGU).
To read the full AGM report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Saturday 17 January 2009
Hacienda del Alamo Women's Winter Festival
The entry deadline for the six events that make up the Hacienda del Alamo Women's Winter Festival has been extended to January 22nd 2009
The events, open to lady professionals and amateurs up to a maximum handicap of 20, are:
February 12-13: Murcia Ladies Open (36 holes) & Murcia Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
February 14: St Valentine's Day pro-am (18 holes).
February 15: Costa Calida Pairs (18 holes).
February 16-17: Hacienda del Alamo Ladies Open (36 holes) & Hacienda del Alamo Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
If you would like to enter or want more information email Colin Farquharson
The events, open to lady professionals and amateurs up to a maximum handicap of 20, are:
February 12-13: Murcia Ladies Open (36 holes) & Murcia Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
February 14: St Valentine's Day pro-am (18 holes).
February 15: Costa Calida Pairs (18 holes).
February 16-17: Hacienda del Alamo Ladies Open (36 holes) & Hacienda del Alamo Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
If you would like to enter or want more information email Colin Farquharson
D&A Centenary Dinner
D & A Centenary Dinner is in Milngavie Town Hall on the 23rd March 2009.
Tickets are £25 each and all Members of D & A - present and past are very welcome - particularly former Team Members. Guest Speaker is John Beattie, Rugby Internationalist and BBC Sports Commentator.
Tickets from any Committee member or from Captain Kay McColl 0141 956 2134 or Secretary Anne Byiers 0141 943 0281
Tickets are £25 each and all Members of D & A - present and past are very welcome - particularly former Team Members. Guest Speaker is John Beattie, Rugby Internationalist and BBC Sports Commentator.
Tickets from any Committee member or from Captain Kay McColl 0141 956 2134 or Secretary Anne Byiers 0141 943 0281
Friday 16 January 2009
A County Joke !!
A message from the Lanarkshire County Captain May Hughes
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team --- See why by clicking on this Link
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team --- See why by clicking on this Link
Thursday 15 January 2009
Pamela Feggans earns full playing rights on the European Tour
Lynn Kenny, Krystle Caithness, Vicki Laing and Ayrshire's Pamela Feggans are all celebrating tonight that they can play on every event on the LET if they wish.
Lynn Kenny finished third behind Sweden's Anna Nordqvist (279)
The Curtis Cup player Krystle Caithness finished joint seventh on 289 with a 73 for three-under-par 289
Vikki Laing from Musselburgh, signed off with a 71, the best score by a Scot on the last day, for one-over-par 293.
Pamela Feggans from Patna, Ayrshire had a final round of 76 for three-over 295.
Curtis Cup player and Scottish women's amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon bogeyed the very last hole for a 78 and unfortunately missed out by one shot from finishing among the top 30 who earned full playing rights on the 2009 Ladies European Tour at the Final Qualifying School at La Manga Golf Resort, Murcia in south-east Spain.
Michele, 20, finished on seven-over-par 299 over the par-73 South Course, her closing round being her worst of the tournament in which she had played the first three days very steadily. She will get to play in some LET events on the 2009 schedule.
Lynn Kenny finished third behind Sweden's Anna Nordqvist (279)
The Curtis Cup player Krystle Caithness finished joint seventh on 289 with a 73 for three-under-par 289
Vikki Laing from Musselburgh, signed off with a 71, the best score by a Scot on the last day, for one-over-par 293.
Pamela Feggans from Patna, Ayrshire had a final round of 76 for three-over 295.
Curtis Cup player and Scottish women's amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon bogeyed the very last hole for a 78 and unfortunately missed out by one shot from finishing among the top 30 who earned full playing rights on the 2009 Ladies European Tour at the Final Qualifying School at La Manga Golf Resort, Murcia in south-east Spain.
Michele, 20, finished on seven-over-par 299 over the par-73 South Course, her closing round being her worst of the tournament in which she had played the first three days very steadily. She will get to play in some LET events on the 2009 schedule.
Wednesday 14 January 2009
Pamela Feggans makes the Ladies European Tour
A total of 55 players, including 15 amateurs, have earned the chance to play on the Ladies European Tour this year after surviving the 54-hole cut at Final Qualifying School at Murcia, Spain today.
They include FIVE Scots - Lynn Kenny, Krystle Caithness, Pamela Feggans, Michele Thomson and Vikki Laing. Caithness and Thomson, Curtis Cup team-mates at St Andrews last May, have been playing as amateurs but they will be turning professionals now!
All 55 players who made the cut mark of 226, seven-over-par, have secured playing rights for the 2009 season and will progress to the last day.
At the end of Thursday's final round the top 30 players will achieve a higher ranking, which will guarantee their entry into most events.
Sadly two Scots did not make it - Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) and Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle). Kylie is still an amateur but Jenna played her rookie pro year on the LET last year.
To read the full report go to Gillian Kirkwood Website
They include FIVE Scots - Lynn Kenny, Krystle Caithness, Pamela Feggans, Michele Thomson and Vikki Laing. Caithness and Thomson, Curtis Cup team-mates at St Andrews last May, have been playing as amateurs but they will be turning professionals now!
All 55 players who made the cut mark of 226, seven-over-par, have secured playing rights for the 2009 season and will progress to the last day.
At the end of Thursday's final round the top 30 players will achieve a higher ranking, which will guarantee their entry into most events.
Sadly two Scots did not make it - Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) and Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle). Kylie is still an amateur but Jenna played her rookie pro year on the LET last year.
To read the full report go to Gillian Kirkwood Website
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Pamela Feggans still doing well after Round 2 in Eropean Tour Qualifier
SECOND ROUND TOTALS
La Manga South Course par 73
Par 146 (2 x 73)
141 Beth Allen (United States) 70 71.
142 Elisa Serramia (Spain) 73 69, Jenni Kuosa (Finland) 72 70.
144 Lynn Kenny (Archerfield Links/Orion Group) 75 69, Frances Bondad (Australia) 75 69, Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 75 69, Smriti Mehra (India) 74 70, Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire) 72 72, Lara Tadiotto (Belgium) 70 74.
Other Scots:
147 Krystle Caithness (St Reulus) (amateur) 73 74,
149 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon) (amateur) 75 74,
151 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh) 76 75,
151 ===PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT FOR LEADING 50 + TIES AFTER ROUND 3 ====
156 Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) (amateur) 80 76.
158 Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) 79 79,
After 72 holes, the top 50 and ties out of 95 players will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
After Wednesday’s third round, a cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties. Players will be ranked according to scores on Thursday evening.
La Manga South Course par 73
Par 146 (2 x 73)
141 Beth Allen (United States) 70 71.
142 Elisa Serramia (Spain) 73 69, Jenni Kuosa (Finland) 72 70.
144 Lynn Kenny (Archerfield Links/Orion Group) 75 69, Frances Bondad (Australia) 75 69, Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 75 69, Smriti Mehra (India) 74 70, Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire) 72 72, Lara Tadiotto (Belgium) 70 74.
Other Scots:
147 Krystle Caithness (St Reulus) (amateur) 73 74,
149 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon) (amateur) 75 74,
151 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh) 76 75,
151 ===PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT FOR LEADING 50 + TIES AFTER ROUND 3 ====
156 Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) (amateur) 80 76.
158 Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) 79 79,
After 72 holes, the top 50 and ties out of 95 players will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
After Wednesday’s third round, a cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties. Players will be ranked according to scores on Thursday evening.
Nancy Chisholm to become an Honorary Vice President of the LGU
Nancy Chisholm - SLGA Past President 2003 - 2007 with her caricature print after the SLGA AGM in 2007After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) who served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007 has been invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU
A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!”
Many Congratulations Nancy for your latest appointment
Monday 12 January 2009
Get into training for 2009
With all this horrible rain yesterday your Webmaster has been getting into training for all the West of Scotland Counties Centenary Year Events (Ayrshire, D&A, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire) --- Instead of Golf she has been training at the Swimming Pool --- I do hope you are all getting geared up for what is going to be a GREAT YEAR of events.
Not bad for someone with bad knees !!!
Comments sent in from Website users :
Helen Faulds (Captain) -- West Vets
I can’t believe what I have just seen. What a dive—such style, such poise and what an entry into the water. You certainly keep your talents well hidden. Brilliant!!
May Hughes (Captain) -- Lanarkshire County
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team
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Not bad for someone with bad knees !!!
Comments sent in from Website users :
Helen Faulds (Captain) -- West Vets
I can’t believe what I have just seen. What a dive—such style, such poise and what an entry into the water. You certainly keep your talents well hidden. Brilliant!!
May Hughes (Captain) -- Lanarkshire County
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team
West of Scotland's Pamela Feggans is the Top Scot in La Manga
FROM THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR WEBSITE
South Korea’s Jessica Ji shot a four-under 69 to take the first-round lead at Ladies European Tour Final Qualifying School in Spain today.
The top 50 and ties out of 95 players after four rounds will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
A cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties following Wednesday’s third round and there will be a play-off on Thursday in the event of a tie for 30th place.
SCOTS' STATISTICS
SOUTH COURSE Par 73 (Out 37. In 36)
PAMELA FEGGANS 72
KRYSTLE CAITHNESS 73
LYNN KENNY 75.
MICHELE THOMSON 75
VIKKI LAING 76
JENNA WILSON 79
KYLIE WALKER 80
FIRST-ROUND SCOREBOARD
SOUTH COURSE (Par 73)
69 Jessica Ki (SKo).
70 Isabelle Maconi (Ita), Lara Tadiotto (Bel), Beth Allen (US), Anna Highgate (Wales).
71 Rachel Bell (Eng).
72 Margherita Rigon (Ita), Jenni Kuosa (Fin), Kate Combes (Australia), Christel Boeljon (Netherlands) (am), Julieta Granada (Paraguay), Tara Delaney (Ireland) (am), Pamela Feggans (Sco).
73 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am), Hazel Kavanah (Ire), Eleanor Pilgrim (Wal), Elisa Serramia (Spa)
74 Laure Sibille (Fra) (am), Claire Aitken (Eng) (am), Morgana Robbertze (SAf), Smriti Mehra (India), Tandi Cuningham (SAf), Marousa Polias (Australia), Melena Jorgensen (Den) (am), Claire Coughlan-Ryan (Ireland).
75 Anna-Karin Salmen (Fin), Ana Larraneta (Spa), Julie Berton (Fra), Lynn Kenny (Sco), Michele Thomson (Sco) (am), Elizabeth Bennett (Eng), Viva Schlasberg (Swe), Tilly Holder (Eng) (am), Camille Fallay (Fra) Anna Nordqvist (Swe), Breanne Loucks (Wal) (am), Frances Bondad (Australia), Caroline Rominger (Swi) (am), Danielle Masters (Eng), Miriam Nagl (Ger), Stephanie An (Australia) (am).
76 Vikki Laing (Sco), Sahra Hassan (Wales) (am), Holly Aitchison (Eng) (am), Natasha Fink (Austria), Sarah Heather (Eng), Melanie Holmes-Smith (Australia), Florence Luscher (Swi), Florentyna Parker (Eng) (am), Jutta Degerman (Fin), Nicola Eaton (SAf), Hanna-Leena Salaonen (Fin), Sohvi Harkonen (Fin), Bing Lim (Malaysia), Lena Tornevall (Swe).
77 Lien Willems (Bel), Emma Weeks (Eng), Jo Pritchard (Wales), Elena Giraud (Fra), Marian Riordan (Ire), Karin Borjeskog (Swe), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wales) (am), Celine Herbin (France) (am), Jo Clingan (Eng), Barbara Genuini (Fra) (am), Caroline Grady (Eng), Kym Larratt (Eng) (am), Kyra Van Leeuwen (Netherlands) (am).
78 Henrietta Zuel (Eng), Anne Norman Hansen (Den), Stephanie Evans (Wales) (am), Sanna Johansson (Swe), Josefin Leijon (Swe), Mette Buus (Den), Wendy Berger (Australia), Matyia Maffiuletti (Ita), Kaisa Ruuttila (Fin).
79 Linda Henriksson (Fin) (am), Zuzana Kamasova (Slovakia), Frederique Seeholzer (Swi), Jenna Wilson (Sco), Linnea Torsson (Swe), Eva Mjarvall (Swe), Vittoria Valvassori (Ita).
80 Elin Emanuelsson (Swe), Maria Ringdahl (Swe), Bronwyn Mullins-Lane (Aus), Kylie Walker (Sco) (am), Laura Eastwood (Eng), Antonella Cvitan (Swe), Patricia Beliard (Fra), Anna Rossi (Ita).
82 Monica Christiansen (Den) (am), Ayaka Hayashi (Japan)
83 Frederique Dorbes (Fra).
South Korea’s Jessica Ji shot a four-under 69 to take the first-round lead at Ladies European Tour Final Qualifying School in Spain today.
The top 50 and ties out of 95 players after four rounds will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
A cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties following Wednesday’s third round and there will be a play-off on Thursday in the event of a tie for 30th place.
SCOTS' STATISTICS
SOUTH COURSE Par 73 (Out 37. In 36)
PAMELA FEGGANS 72
KRYSTLE CAITHNESS 73
LYNN KENNY 75.
MICHELE THOMSON 75
VIKKI LAING 76
JENNA WILSON 79
KYLIE WALKER 80
FIRST-ROUND SCOREBOARD
SOUTH COURSE (Par 73)
69 Jessica Ki (SKo).
70 Isabelle Maconi (Ita), Lara Tadiotto (Bel), Beth Allen (US), Anna Highgate (Wales).
71 Rachel Bell (Eng).
72 Margherita Rigon (Ita), Jenni Kuosa (Fin), Kate Combes (Australia), Christel Boeljon (Netherlands) (am), Julieta Granada (Paraguay), Tara Delaney (Ireland) (am), Pamela Feggans (Sco).
73 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am), Hazel Kavanah (Ire), Eleanor Pilgrim (Wal), Elisa Serramia (Spa)
74 Laure Sibille (Fra) (am), Claire Aitken (Eng) (am), Morgana Robbertze (SAf), Smriti Mehra (India), Tandi Cuningham (SAf), Marousa Polias (Australia), Melena Jorgensen (Den) (am), Claire Coughlan-Ryan (Ireland).
75 Anna-Karin Salmen (Fin), Ana Larraneta (Spa), Julie Berton (Fra), Lynn Kenny (Sco), Michele Thomson (Sco) (am), Elizabeth Bennett (Eng), Viva Schlasberg (Swe), Tilly Holder (Eng) (am), Camille Fallay (Fra) Anna Nordqvist (Swe), Breanne Loucks (Wal) (am), Frances Bondad (Australia), Caroline Rominger (Swi) (am), Danielle Masters (Eng), Miriam Nagl (Ger), Stephanie An (Australia) (am).
76 Vikki Laing (Sco), Sahra Hassan (Wales) (am), Holly Aitchison (Eng) (am), Natasha Fink (Austria), Sarah Heather (Eng), Melanie Holmes-Smith (Australia), Florence Luscher (Swi), Florentyna Parker (Eng) (am), Jutta Degerman (Fin), Nicola Eaton (SAf), Hanna-Leena Salaonen (Fin), Sohvi Harkonen (Fin), Bing Lim (Malaysia), Lena Tornevall (Swe).
77 Lien Willems (Bel), Emma Weeks (Eng), Jo Pritchard (Wales), Elena Giraud (Fra), Marian Riordan (Ire), Karin Borjeskog (Swe), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wales) (am), Celine Herbin (France) (am), Jo Clingan (Eng), Barbara Genuini (Fra) (am), Caroline Grady (Eng), Kym Larratt (Eng) (am), Kyra Van Leeuwen (Netherlands) (am).
78 Henrietta Zuel (Eng), Anne Norman Hansen (Den), Stephanie Evans (Wales) (am), Sanna Johansson (Swe), Josefin Leijon (Swe), Mette Buus (Den), Wendy Berger (Australia), Matyia Maffiuletti (Ita), Kaisa Ruuttila (Fin).
79 Linda Henriksson (Fin) (am), Zuzana Kamasova (Slovakia), Frederique Seeholzer (Swi), Jenna Wilson (Sco), Linnea Torsson (Swe), Eva Mjarvall (Swe), Vittoria Valvassori (Ita).
80 Elin Emanuelsson (Swe), Maria Ringdahl (Swe), Bronwyn Mullins-Lane (Aus), Kylie Walker (Sco) (am), Laura Eastwood (Eng), Antonella Cvitan (Swe), Patricia Beliard (Fra), Anna Rossi (Ita).
82 Monica Christiansen (Den) (am), Ayaka Hayashi (Japan)
83 Frederique Dorbes (Fra).
Sunday 11 January 2009
SLGA --- Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 17 January 2009 at 11.00 am in the Dewars Centre, Perth. The papers for the meeting have been sent to all clubs and counties today (18 December 2008).
Saturday 10 January 2009
Kylie and Pamela make the cut at La Manga
A total of 68 players (63 and ties) from a field of 104 progress to the final stages of the LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL - four rounds over the South Course - which begins on Monday and ends on Thursday. The 68 qualifiers join 27 others who are already exempt.Five Scots - Vikki Laing (291), Pamela Feggans (296) , Kylie Walker (298) -- pictured above, Krystle Caithness (299) and Michele Thomson (304) - all made it through. Feggans and Walker played particularly well on the final day of low temperatures and rain. Pamela had a 68, seven shots better than anything she had achieved in the first three rounds, and Kylie shot a 67, which was also her best by eight shots, Unfortunately Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle) did not make the cut
LOOKING FOR ALL THE SCORES THEN GO TO THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR WEBSITE
Friday 9 January 2009
Kyle Walker and Pamela Feggans still on Course
Ladies European Tour School Pre-Qualifier
LA MANGA NORTH & SOUTH COURSES
THIRD ROUND TOTALS
+The leading 62 players after the fourth round will qualify for next week's Final Q School.
Par 215
208 Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74 65.
210 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72 67.
212 Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71 69.
Other Scots:
224 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70 76.
228 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77 76,
231 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78 75,
=============PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT AFTER FOUR ROUNDS =====
233 Michele Thomson (Sco) (am) 79 74 80.
237 Emily Ogilvy (Sco) (am) 78 82 77.
246 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83 79,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) 90 - -,
LA MANGA NORTH & SOUTH COURSES
THIRD ROUND TOTALS
+The leading 62 players after the fourth round will qualify for next week's Final Q School.
Par 215
208 Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74 65.
210 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72 67.
212 Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71 69.
Other Scots:
224 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70 76.
228 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77 76,
231 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78 75,
=============PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT AFTER FOUR ROUNDS =====
233 Michele Thomson (Sco) (am) 79 74 80.
237 Emily Ogilvy (Sco) (am) 78 82 77.
246 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83 79,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) 90 - -,
Thursday 8 January 2009
Pamela Feggans is the best West of Scotland Player at La Manga
Pamela Feggans from Patna, Ayrshire, like Vikki Laing, has played all her pro golf in the United States. She had a 77 today for 152.
Scottish amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon is finding birdies hard to come by but a three-over-par 74 at the North Course gave her a two-round tally of nine-over-par 153. Ten over par is the forecast cut-off figure after Saturday's fourth round.
Michele birdied the first and then bogeyed the second, 11th, 12th and 17th.
All the other Scots are on the wrong side of the forecast cut-off figure of 10 over par. Kylie Walker from Buchanan Castle is on 12-over-156 after a pair of 78s; Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is on 15-over 159 after an 82 in the second round; Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle Golf Academy), obviously short of tournament play after years of coaching, is on 23-over 167. She had an 83 today.
Ladybank's Jocelyn Carthew retired after an opening round of 90.
LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Stage 1 Scoreboard
La Manga North & South Courses.
SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
(Par 144: 71 & 73).
Leading 62 players after four rounds qualify for next week's Final Q School
143 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72, Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71, Maria Ringdahl (Swe) 72 71, Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74.
Others Scots:
148 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70,
149 Vikki Laing (Sco) 75 74,
152 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77,
153 Michele Thomson Sco) (am) 79 74, 77.
======= PROJECTED CUT-OFF AFTER FOUR ROUNDS ===== 154
156 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78,
160 Emily Ogilvy (Sco)( (am) 78 82,
167 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) (am) 90 -.
Scottish amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon is finding birdies hard to come by but a three-over-par 74 at the North Course gave her a two-round tally of nine-over-par 153. Ten over par is the forecast cut-off figure after Saturday's fourth round.
Michele birdied the first and then bogeyed the second, 11th, 12th and 17th.
All the other Scots are on the wrong side of the forecast cut-off figure of 10 over par. Kylie Walker from Buchanan Castle is on 12-over-156 after a pair of 78s; Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is on 15-over 159 after an 82 in the second round; Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle Golf Academy), obviously short of tournament play after years of coaching, is on 23-over 167. She had an 83 today.
Ladybank's Jocelyn Carthew retired after an opening round of 90.
LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Stage 1 Scoreboard
La Manga North & South Courses.
SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
(Par 144: 71 & 73).
Leading 62 players after four rounds qualify for next week's Final Q School
143 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72, Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71, Maria Ringdahl (Swe) 72 71, Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74.
Others Scots:
148 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70,
149 Vikki Laing (Sco) 75 74,
152 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77,
153 Michele Thomson Sco) (am) 79 74, 77.
======= PROJECTED CUT-OFF AFTER FOUR ROUNDS ===== 154
156 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78,
160 Emily Ogilvy (Sco)( (am) 78 82,
167 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) (am) 90 -.
Wednesday 7 January 2009
Pamela, Kylie and Karyn are playing in La Manga
The first round of the Ladies European Tour Pre-qualifying 72-hole event over the North and South Courses took plave at La Manga, Spain today.
There are 104 players competing - there is no cut and the fourth and final round is on Saturday - with the leading 62 players going forward to next week's Final Q School where they will join 28 exempt players, including Scots Lynn Kenny and Jenna Wilson.
TODAY'S SCOREBOARD
69 Christel Boeljon (Netherlands).
70 Sahra Hassan (Wales).
71 Julieta Granada (Paraguay).
72 Jo Pritchard (Wales), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden).
Selected scores:
75 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh), Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire).
78 Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle).79 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon), Krystle Caithness (St Regulus).
84 Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle).
87 Naomi Edwards (Ganton).
90 Jo Carthew (Ladybank).
There are 104 players competing - there is no cut and the fourth and final round is on Saturday - with the leading 62 players going forward to next week's Final Q School where they will join 28 exempt players, including Scots Lynn Kenny and Jenna Wilson.
TODAY'S SCOREBOARD
69 Christel Boeljon (Netherlands).
70 Sahra Hassan (Wales).
71 Julieta Granada (Paraguay).
72 Jo Pritchard (Wales), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden).
Selected scores:
75 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh), Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire).
78 Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle).79 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon), Krystle Caithness (St Regulus).
84 Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle).
87 Naomi Edwards (Ganton).
90 Jo Carthew (Ladybank).
Thursday 1 January 2009
Wednesday 31 December 2008
Reset your Mouse for 2009
You should actually do this every year. Even more often is recommended by Carol Fell (the website computer guru) if you spend a lot of time on the computer.
I was shocked to see how well this works, and how far off mine was!
To re-calibrate your mouse, click and hold on the H below, then drag the H toward the d.
If it doesn't work immediately, you might want to clean your mouse, as the calibration is off.
Have a good New year --- and don't believe every word you read
Thanks for this one from D&A's Jean Campbell with a little modification from Carol
Friday 26 December 2008
Play Golf in Lapland and Egypt if you have been unable to play at home !!
Here's a blinding little Christmas game that you're gonna love and be infuriated with. Play with Santa in Lapland with nine holes of crazy golf. How low can you score? Go to http://www.speedygolf.co.uk to play.
Alternatively have a go at LumixWorldGolf and you will really be baffled and fustrated !!
Alternatively have a go at LumixWorldGolf and you will really be baffled and fustrated !!
Sunday 21 December 2008
Christmas Carol sends her Season's Greetings to all her Readers
Your Webmaster "Christmas Carol" sends her best wishes to all readers of her West of Scotland Ladies Golf Website. To see your Christmas Card click on the Picture of Carol on the front of her Christmas Card above
The Ladies Scottish Open will not take place in 2009
Lynn Mitchell who organised caddies for last years Ladies Scottish Open has sent in this message:
I can only apologise for the delay in getting this information out to you but I have only recently received an email from Harry confirming that the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year 2009.
……“Unfortunately the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year. The majority of our sponsors were keen to sign up again (Aberdeen and EventScotland were committed) but due to the current economic climate we were not able to make up the shortfall left by one of the partners which is a great shame. We will however see how we can maybe resurrect it for 2010 so I will keep in contact with you should the situation change.”
I would appreciate if you could circulate this information as I do not have an email address for everyone.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and Good New Year and very much hope to be back in contact with you all in the not too distant future.
Many thanks
Kind regards
Lynn Mitchell
I can only apologise for the delay in getting this information out to you but I have only recently received an email from Harry confirming that the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year 2009.
……“Unfortunately the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year. The majority of our sponsors were keen to sign up again (Aberdeen and EventScotland were committed) but due to the current economic climate we were not able to make up the shortfall left by one of the partners which is a great shame. We will however see how we can maybe resurrect it for 2010 so I will keep in contact with you should the situation change.”
I would appreciate if you could circulate this information as I do not have an email address for everyone.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and Good New Year and very much hope to be back in contact with you all in the not too distant future.
Many thanks
Kind regards
Lynn Mitchell
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team have a Christmas Party
Anne Robinson (Ranfurly Castle's Greenlees Team Captain) very kindly held a party in her home for her Greenlees Team Players in recognition of their Runners Up trophy award in the West of Scotland 1st Division this year.
12 players (pictured above) plus Anne were at the party. Sarah Kirby, Natasha Qayum, Helen Craig and Alison Mitchell were unable to attend.
Thanks go to Anne and husband Jim for their marvellous hospitality --- a great evening was had by all.
To see some photos from the evening click on the small thumbnail of Anne below
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| Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team Party -- 2008 |
Lanarkshire County have a new Website
Jean MacIntyre has been redesigning the Lanarkshire County Website. The new site can be found by CLICKING HERE
You will also find the links to the Lanarkshire site on the RHS of this website and you will also note that the County now have a new Cententary Logo
Monday 15 December 2008
Ayrshire Club Earns Fairway Saver Reward
The ladies section of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club became only the second in Scotland to earn a £500 reward from Dunfermline Building Society’s Fairway Savers initiative – then generously donated the money to a local charity.
To read all about it go to the THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION WEBSITE
To read all about it go to the THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION WEBSITE
Sunday 14 December 2008
Buy a Kevin Craggs DVD for Christmas
Get you swing into shape over the winter by buying a Kevin Craggs Training DVD for Christmas.
Kevin Craggs is renowned within the profession as one of Britain's most accomplished and well respected PGA professionals whose excellent golfing attributes have led to him becoming coach to many of the country's most talented golfers, from beginners to European Tour players.
The normal price is £9.99 but with this special deal for Christmas you can buy one at half the price ie £4.99.
Telephone 08451 30 3433 or email Kevin at kevincraggs@btinternet.com to order
Buy a DVD for yourself or for a friend --- Click on the picture of him to read all about it
To go to his website for more details on Kevin Craggs Click Here .
Please say you saw this advert on the West of Scotland Ladies Golf Website
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Christmas Lunch at Ranfurly Castle
Approximately 35 ladies enjoyed a glass of mulled wine and a light lunch today at the clubhouse. The lunch was meant to take place after the 9 hole Christmas Stableford. The golf, was unfortunately cancelled due to closure of the course caused by ice. However everyone enjoyed the chat and warmth of the clubhouse.
To see some photos from this social event click on the small photograph below
To see some photos from this social event click on the small photograph below
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| Ranfurly Castle 2008 Christmas Lunch Get Together |
Sunday 7 December 2008
Central Database for Handicaps (CDH).
The SGU and SLGA have committed to producing a Central Database of Handicaps for golf clubs and their members in Scotland.
Click here to find out more information on this new development
To find answers to your questions about the CDH click here
To see the benefits for players and handicap administrators click here
Monday 1 December 2008
Kylie Walker ranked in top 20 for 2008 by European GA
Scotland's two players - Roseanne Niven and West of Scotland's Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) - are in the top 20 of the final 2008 European Golf Association female amateur rankings for the year.
TO READ THE FULL DETAILS GO TO THE Gillian Kirkwood Website
TO READ THE FULL DETAILS GO TO THE Gillian Kirkwood Website
Sunday 30 November 2008
Sorry -- No Golf News at the moment - So how about "Come Dancing for Doggies" -- With Gin the Border Collie!!
Thanks go to Sheila Greenshields (Whitecraigs Golf Club) for the link to this video
Saturday 29 November 2008
SGU Golf Central Update
SGUpdate Magazine
The latest copy of the SGUpdate magazine is now available to download from our website or pick up from your golf club. The new look edition features a review of the 2008 season including Scotland's fantastic win at the World Amateur Team Championships, an interview with national junior coach Spencer Henderson on the progress of the Scottish Golf Academy and all the latest news on our range of services for clubs and members.
Click here to download your copy
Order your 2009 Scottish Golf Calendar
With the festive season just around the corner, the Scottish Golf Union have the ideal stocking filler for all golfers with our 2009 desktop calendar now on sale for just £5.00, including P&P. To order your copy, click on the order form below or call us on 01334 466477 to pay by credit or debit card.
Click here for Calendar Order Form
Play at the Home of Golf for just £99 per four-ball
We have teamed up with the Fairmont St Andrews to offer a fantastic four-ball deal at the recently opened Kittocks Course to play between November and March for just £99.
Click here for further details
Plan Your 2009 Golf Season with SGU Golf Central
With SGU Golf Central now fully integrated into scottishgolf.org, clubs across Scotland have been busy updating their visitor golf packages, membership vacancies and open competitions for the 2009 season. There are now hundreds of open competitions listed and with many of these great days out filling up quickly, now is the time to download your entry forms and get your playing schedule planned.
We have also added a great new feature of 'Open Competitions of the Week' so you can easily pick out some of the best events on offer in Scotland.
Scotland's Top Amateur Turns Professional
Congratulations to Tulliallan golfer Callum Macaulay who has successfully qualified for the 2009 European Tour and the lucrative 'Race to Dubai'. After a glittering amateur career, we wish Callum every success among the paid ranks and all Scottish golf fans will be watching his progress.
Click here to read about Callum's Tour School achievement
Thank your for continued support of the Scottish Golf Union.
The SGU Golf Central Team
Monday 24 November 2008
November Stableford -- Troon
November Stableford (SSS 73, CSS 76)
Silver:
Marcia Falconer (13) 35
Sheilagh Osborne (17) 30 [acb]
Rosemary Reedie (17)30
Bronze: Angela Fergusson (21)33
Julie Will (22)30
Margaret Camrass (28) 28
Silver:
Marcia Falconer (13) 35
Sheilagh Osborne (17) 30 [acb]
Rosemary Reedie (17)30
Bronze: Angela Fergusson (21)33
Julie Will (22)30
Margaret Camrass (28) 28
Sunday 23 November 2008
Pink Socks raise lots of cash
You may have helped Emma Wilson from Kirkcaldy raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. To read all about it go to West Vets Website
November Strokeplay -- Kilmarnock Barassie
November Strokeplay (SSS 72, CSS 72)
Silver: Helen Love (10)70
Chris Auld (15) 73
Alex Glennie (6) 75
Bronze: Lynn Gray (28) 76
Judith Pettigrew (23)79
Scrtach: Alex Glennie 81
Silver: Helen Love (10)70
Chris Auld (15) 73
Alex Glennie (6) 75
Bronze: Lynn Gray (28) 76
Judith Pettigrew (23)79
Scrtach: Alex Glennie 81
Tuesday 18 November 2008
LGU EVENTS - Irvine (Bogside) in 2009 championship switch
Irvine (Bogside) who were scheduled to host the British ladies Strokeplay Championship from 19 - 21 August 2008 have agreed to a venue switch with Royal Aberdeen.
Royal Aberdeen were due to host the Ladies Home Internationals from 9 - 11 September 2009 but a clash with a major oil industry conference has led to little or no accommodation being available that week in the northern city.
With the agreement of both clubs, Royal Aberdeen will now host the British Strokeplay event whilst The Home Internationals will no be played at Irvine (Bogside) from 9 - 11 September next year
Royal Aberdeen were due to host the Ladies Home Internationals from 9 - 11 September 2009 but a clash with a major oil industry conference has led to little or no accommodation being available that week in the northern city.
With the agreement of both clubs, Royal Aberdeen will now host the British Strokeplay event whilst The Home Internationals will no be played at Irvine (Bogside) from 9 - 11 September next year
2008 Lanarkshire County AGM Prizegiving
The front row, left to right, are: Margaret Allan (Bronze Division champion), May Hughes (County Captain), Susan Wood (County champion), Angela Devine (leading qualifier in County Championship), Lesley Lloyd (County Championship Runner-up).Lanarkshire Ladies County Golf Association prizewinners (pictured above) at the Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving AGM was held at Cambuslang Golf Club yesterday
Mrs Margo Bauer, was installed as Honorary President of Lanarkshire Ladies County Golf Association. Lanarkshire LCGA celebrate their Centenary Year in 2009.
Sunday 16 November 2008
Some Douglas Park Trophy Winners
From Left to Right: Jinty Hally (Myra Craig Trophy Winner), Helen Robertson (Silver Cup) , Carol Fell (Championship Runner Up), Lynda Smith (Club Championship) , Gladys Speedie (Senior Championship) Aileen MacIntyre (Elizabeth Weale Rosebowl)
The Douglas Park annual Club Prizegiving took place this afternoon. Pictured above are some of the main trophy winners.Vice Captain Gladys Speedie was one of the biggest winners with a load of cups -- The Senior Championship, the Jubilee Cup and the Mixed Foursomes Winner.
Click on the photos to see an enlargement
Friday 14 November 2008
November Medal -- Troon Ladies
November Medal Played 7th November 2008 (SSS 73, CSS 74)
Silver:
I Crawford (10) 73
I C Robertson (1) 74
A McTear (10) 75
Bronze:
F Abbott (21) [acb] 78
J Mutter (22) 78
A Fergusson (21) 82
Scratch : Belle Robertson 75
Silver:
I Crawford (10) 73
I C Robertson (1) 74
A McTear (10) 75
Bronze:
F Abbott (21) [acb] 78
J Mutter (22) 78
A Fergusson (21) 82
Scratch : Belle Robertson 75
Thursday 13 November 2008
Searching on Kirkwood Golf is now OK
You might have noticed that the search box in the title bar has not been working for a while... well... GILLIAN KIRKWOOD has finally fixed it.... so you should be able to search Kirkwoodgolf for that elusive pieces of news in the archives.
There is also a new search box on Scottish Golf View
There is also a new search box on Scottish Golf View
Get some Titleist Balls for Christmas
As the Festive season approaches I thought you might be interested in the attached logo ball offer that Titleist are running for a short period.
You can order 1 doz of any of the attached Titleist balls and have any message printed on them, up to the 3 lines with 17 characters in each line, for no additional cost.
A neat idea for Christmas for any golfer!
Of course we also have our new range of winter clothing in stock now and I look forward to seeing you in the shop over the winter months. (Click on the Picture to see more)
Regards
John Greaves
PGA Professional
Glasgow Golf Club
0141 942 8507
Sunday 9 November 2008
November Medal - Kilmacolm
Played 6th November 2008, 8 entries SSS 72, CSS 73
Silver:
1. M Turner (11) 77
2 A Kane (12) 78
Bronze:
1 D MacFarlane (24) 74
2 N Adams (21) 77
Best Scratch Score: M Turner 88
Silver:
1. M Turner (11) 77
2 A Kane (12) 78
Bronze:
1 D MacFarlane (24) 74
2 N Adams (21) 77
Best Scratch Score: M Turner 88
Saturday 8 November 2008
LGU endorses Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort February Festival
The 2nd Hacienda del Alamo February Festival is being endorsed by the Ladies Golf Union.The entry form for the four events over six days programme - Thursday, February 12 to Tuesday, February 17 - are being highlighted on the LGU website.
Fraser Munro, the LGU's Championship Manager, who visited the resort earlier this year and was highly impressed with the resort's facilities, says: "I was really impressed by the course and the quality of the practice facilities. For me there would be no better way to prepare for the new season than by spending a week or two at Hacienda de Alamo."
One important change for the 2009 Festival is that we have opened up the Saturday-Sunday events to allow MALES to enter the St Valentine's Day pro-am and the Costa Calida Pairs.
This is to encourage competitors to be accompanied by their husbands, partners or boyfriends, who will be able to share in the weekend action.
The two main events - the 36-hole Murcia Ladies Open (Thursday-Friday) and the 36-hole Hacienda Ladies Open (Monday-Tuesday) remain ladies/girls only.
Every competitor, whether they are playing in all four events or just one, is entitled to a free practice round over the Dave Thomas-designed championship course, which this week is hosting the Scottish Senior Golfing Society's Spanish Festival (switch over to http://www.scottishgolfview.com/ to see daily reports).
There is NO minimum or maximum age limit. All we ask is that the players have a handicap of 20 or less when they are competing in the Festival.
Any queries or you want an entry form E-mailed direct to you? E-mail Tournament Controller Colin Farquharson at Colin@scottishgolfview.com
Friday 7 November 2008
The West Vets AGM at Cowglen Golf Club
The 2008 West Vets Champion May Hughes (Lanark) (pictured above)received her Trophy at the AGM and Prizegiving held at Cowglen Golf Club yesterday afternoon. Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) is the new Captain of the West Vets and Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle) is the new Vice Captain.
To read all about the AGM and see more photographs go to West Vets Website
Thursday 6 November 2008
Renfrewshire County AGM
The Renfrewshire Ladies County AGM and prizegiving was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club yesterday. To read all about it and see some photographs go to Renfrewshire County Website
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Ranfurly Castle November Stableford
15 holes Played 2/11/08 & 5/11/08
21 Entries
Silver Winner Mary Hardie (19) 29 pts (bih)
Runner Up Carol Fell (10) 29 pts
Bronze Winner Vicky Rennie (32) 30 pts
Runner Up Dorothy Simpson (28) 27 pts (bih)
21 Entries
Silver Winner Mary Hardie (19) 29 pts (bih)
Runner Up Carol Fell (10) 29 pts
Bronze Winner Vicky Rennie (32) 30 pts
Runner Up Dorothy Simpson (28) 27 pts (bih)
Tuesday 4 November 2008
Ayrshire’s Shona Malcolm nominated as SLGA Chairman
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY SCOTTISH LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Board of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association is pleased to nominate Miss Shona Malcolm C.A. as Chairman of the Association for the three years from January 2009. The term of office of the current Chairman, Mrs Pat Wilson, expires at the Annual General Meeting in January 2009.
Currently Chairman of the SLGA’s Business Development Group and the “One Plan for Golf” steering group, and a Board member of clubgolf, the national junior golf initiative in Scotland, Shona will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of Chairman.
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Shona is currently working with the Ladies’ Golf Union to deliver the LGU’s Business Plan.
A native of Prestwick, the venue of the first Open Championship in 1860, Shona became involved in golf administration in the early eighties and served as Treasurer of the SLGA from 1996-2001, before taking on the role of Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2007. She is a member of both Prestwick St. Nicholas and Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Clubs, and was Lady Captain of the latter in its Centenary Year, 1999.
The appointment of a Chairman for three years marks an important stage in the SLGA’s development which has, in recent years, seen the Association take on responsibility for handicapping, course rating and the running in Scotland of the former LGU medals, as well as the implementation of a change in business model from being an unincorporated association to a company limited by guarantee.
Pat Wilson, the present Chairman, says
“I am delighted that Shona is to become our new three year Chairman bringing continuity to the role. Shona brings, not only tremendous experience of golfing administration having been Treasurer of the SLGA and an LGU Councillor, but also vast business knowledge from her professional role as a C.A.”
Shona says
“I am very pleased to have been nominated as Chairman of the SLGA at these exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf. The SLGA has a responsibility to protect and promote the interests of ladies’ golf in Scotland, celebrating the golfing legacies and traditions while encouraging more people to take up the sport.
I genuinely believe that golf should be accessible to anyone, of either gender, who wants to play, and look forward to working in partnership under “One Plan for Golf” with our colleagues at the Scottish Golf Union and the PGA to achieve this goal.
I look forward to contributing to the ongoing modernisation initiatives, and to meeting and consulting with many of the SLGA’s members in the coming months and years.”
The Board of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association is pleased to nominate Miss Shona Malcolm C.A. as Chairman of the Association for the three years from January 2009. The term of office of the current Chairman, Mrs Pat Wilson, expires at the Annual General Meeting in January 2009.
Currently Chairman of the SLGA’s Business Development Group and the “One Plan for Golf” steering group, and a Board member of clubgolf, the national junior golf initiative in Scotland, Shona will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of Chairman.
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Shona is currently working with the Ladies’ Golf Union to deliver the LGU’s Business Plan.
A native of Prestwick, the venue of the first Open Championship in 1860, Shona became involved in golf administration in the early eighties and served as Treasurer of the SLGA from 1996-2001, before taking on the role of Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2007. She is a member of both Prestwick St. Nicholas and Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Clubs, and was Lady Captain of the latter in its Centenary Year, 1999.The appointment of a Chairman for three years marks an important stage in the SLGA’s development which has, in recent years, seen the Association take on responsibility for handicapping, course rating and the running in Scotland of the former LGU medals, as well as the implementation of a change in business model from being an unincorporated association to a company limited by guarantee.
Pat Wilson, the present Chairman, says
“I am delighted that Shona is to become our new three year Chairman bringing continuity to the role. Shona brings, not only tremendous experience of golfing administration having been Treasurer of the SLGA and an LGU Councillor, but also vast business knowledge from her professional role as a C.A.”
Shona says
“I am very pleased to have been nominated as Chairman of the SLGA at these exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf. The SLGA has a responsibility to protect and promote the interests of ladies’ golf in Scotland, celebrating the golfing legacies and traditions while encouraging more people to take up the sport.
I genuinely believe that golf should be accessible to anyone, of either gender, who wants to play, and look forward to working in partnership under “One Plan for Golf” with our colleagues at the Scottish Golf Union and the PGA to achieve this goal.
I look forward to contributing to the ongoing modernisation initiatives, and to meeting and consulting with many of the SLGA’s members in the coming months and years.”
Monday 3 November 2008
Credit crunch forces Lyle Anderson to put Loch Lomond Course up for sale
Golf is not escaping the Credit Crunch ... Lyle Anderson has had to put Loch Lomond Golf Club and course on the market. See the full story by going to the Scottish Golf View Website
The 2009 West of Scotland Championship will return to Prestwick
The 2009 West Of Scotland Ladies' Strokeplay Championship is scheduled to be held at Prestwick Golf Club on Sunday 3rd May.
This will be the third occasion in recent years that the championship has been contested over the Prestwick links, the last occasion being in 1997 when former Ayrshire ladies Champion and Prestwick resident Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) took the title
This will be the third occasion in recent years that the championship has been contested over the Prestwick links, the last occasion being in 1997 when former Ayrshire ladies Champion and Prestwick resident Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) took the title
Sunday 2 November 2008
£723 raised for MS at Douglas Park
Douglas Park Ladies section held a coffee morning yesterday and raised £723 for REVIVE MS
Saturday 1 November 2008
Golf Central -- Link to their New Website
It contains a wealth of information regarding Golf Clubs, Driving Ranges and nearby accomodation should you be moving to a new area to live or planning a golfing holiday.Golf Central is a web site/facility sponsored by the Scottish Golf Union.
It also gives valuable information concerning which Clubs are offering Open Competitions - in many cases you can apply online.
Click Here to be taken to the web site - refine your search criteria ie radius from Glasgow for example, type of Golf Club, Open Competition etc and you will receive comprehensive up-to-date data.
Friday 31 October 2008
Eilidh Briggs is the 2008 West of Scotland Girls Champion
The Finals of the 2008 West Girls Championships took place Sunday 26th October in the most horrendous conditions. The finals had been postponed due to heavy rain on the 4th. The Championship match was very tight between Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs and Ayrshire's Rachael McQueen (Troon Ladies) with Eilidh winning at the 17th
To read more go to West of Scotland Girls Website
To read more go to West of Scotland Girls Website
D&A County AGM and their Website is changing
The D&A County AGM was held at Douglas Park on Wednesday Evening . To see some photos from the AGM CLICK HERE
There website adress is changing to www.dalcga.wordpress.com
The link on the RHS of this webpage has now been changed to the new address where you will find the County Winter Foursomes Results
There website adress is changing to www.dalcga.wordpress.com
The link on the RHS of this webpage has now been changed to the new address where you will find the County Winter Foursomes Results
Happy Halloween to all our Readers
Thursday 30 October 2008
2009 Medal Competitions - Added New format - Dual Day Medal
From the SLGA Website
The LGU has advised the National Organisations that LGU Medals will cease to exist from 1st February 2009 and they will be replaced by SLGA Medals. To see a summary of the changes click Click Here.
The SLGA Medal Competitions may be run in the following formats :
1 Single Day Medal
2 Alternative Day Medal
3 Dual Day Medal
To read and print out the full conditions Click Here.
The LGU has advised the National Organisations that LGU Medals will cease to exist from 1st February 2009 and they will be replaced by SLGA Medals. To see a summary of the changes click Click Here.
The SLGA Medal Competitions may be run in the following formats :
1 Single Day Medal
2 Alternative Day Medal
3 Dual Day Medal
To read and print out the full conditions Click Here.
Tuesday 28 October 2008
Daily Mail Foursomes Finals at Dalmahoy
Sally Hamilton (Loudoun Gowf) reports:
Due to the terrible weather over the weekend of the finals the format was changed on the first day to one Stableford round with the top four teams from 16 progressing to the semi-finals.
Loudoun Gowf (Sally Hamilton and Gale Macpherson) were lucky enough to be in the top four.
Again, due to the weather on day two, the format was changed from match-play to Stableford stroke-play and, unfortunately, we played the last four holes poorly.
To see a photo of Sally Hamilton and Gale Macpherson go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
All in the West congratulate you both on a great achievement in getting so far in the tournament
Due to the terrible weather over the weekend of the finals the format was changed on the first day to one Stableford round with the top four teams from 16 progressing to the semi-finals.
Loudoun Gowf (Sally Hamilton and Gale Macpherson) were lucky enough to be in the top four.
Again, due to the weather on day two, the format was changed from match-play to Stableford stroke-play and, unfortunately, we played the last four holes poorly.
To see a photo of Sally Hamilton and Gale Macpherson go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
All in the West congratulate you both on a great achievement in getting so far in the tournament
Sunday 26 October 2008
The Douglas Park All Stars Entertain
The Douglas Park All Stars were entertaining at Douglas Park last night. Derek Galloway the Catering Manager was holding his last function before departing to Australia. He has been with the club for 8 years. A good evening was had by all --you may recognise some famous West of Scotland Lady Golfers enjoying the evening !! Past Captain Janet Dow is pictured with Derek at the end of the film --- Apologies for the video being a bit dark
To See a better picture Click Here and then click on watch in high quality if your broadband will allow it.
If you find the video starts and stops let it work its way through and then play it again -- Sorry out of my control-- depends on your broadband connection
Some Scottish Humour
Here is a short Audio File sent in by Carol Whyte of Windyhill to make you laugh on a horrible day --- Click on the Play button and make sure your sound is turned on.
Thanks Carol for the light entertainment
Thanks Carol for the light entertainment
Saturday 25 October 2008
SLGA Girls Order of Merit Award
Scottish Under-21 girls champion Kelsey MacDonald has won the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association girls’ order of Merit title for 2008 by just about as big a margin as Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) won the women’s merit table.
SLGA GIRLS’ ORDER OF MERIT LEADING FINAL POINTS TOTALS:
1 K MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) 2725
2 R Watton (Mortonhall) 1500
3 L Atkins (Minto) 1475
4 J Meldrum (Dullatur) 1410
5 E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 1325
6 G Scanlan (Hamilton) 1260
7 S Vass (Tain) 1080
8 S Leslie (Murcar Links) 1030
9 R McQueen (Troon Ladies) 970
9 C Booth (Comrie) 970
11 J Graham (Southerness) 930
12 R Wilson (Monifieth) 900
13 E Muirhead (Pitlochry) 780
14 A Niven (Crieff) 755
15 A McKechin (Elderslie) 550
SLGA GIRLS’ ORDER OF MERIT LEADING FINAL POINTS TOTALS:
1 K MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) 2725
2 R Watton (Mortonhall) 1500
3 L Atkins (Minto) 1475
4 J Meldrum (Dullatur) 1410
5 E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 1325
6 G Scanlan (Hamilton) 1260
7 S Vass (Tain) 1080
8 S Leslie (Murcar Links) 1030
9 R McQueen (Troon Ladies) 970
9 C Booth (Comrie) 970
11 J Graham (Southerness) 930
12 R Wilson (Monifieth) 900
13 E Muirhead (Pitlochry) 780
14 A Niven (Crieff) 755
15 A McKechin (Elderslie) 550
LGU Medal will be a thing of the past
FROM THE LADIES GOLF UNION WEBSITE
For more than 100 years, the LGU Medal has been a fundamental part of every ladies' golf club fixture list, but, with effect from February 1, 2009, responsiblity for the running of medal competitions will be passed to the National Organisations.
The LGU medal will essentially cease to exist, to be replaced by medals organised and named, as appropriate, by the English Women’s Golf Association, the Irish Ladies’ Golf Union, the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association or the Golf Union of Wales.
The individual National Organisations will advise clubs of their medal arrangements and rules in due course but should you have any queries please direct these to the relevant National Orgnaisation.
For more than 100 years, the LGU Medal has been a fundamental part of every ladies' golf club fixture list, but, with effect from February 1, 2009, responsiblity for the running of medal competitions will be passed to the National Organisations.
The LGU medal will essentially cease to exist, to be replaced by medals organised and named, as appropriate, by the English Women’s Golf Association, the Irish Ladies’ Golf Union, the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association or the Golf Union of Wales.
The individual National Organisations will advise clubs of their medal arrangements and rules in due course but should you have any queries please direct these to the relevant National Orgnaisation.
Friday 24 October 2008
Kylie Walker wins the 2008 SLGA Order of Merit
Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) has won the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association's Order of Merit for the 2008 season.
Kylie finished with 3250 points, more than 1,000 ahead of her "British" conqueror, Roseanne Niven (Crieff).
LEADING TOTALS:
1 K Walker (Buchanan Castle) 3250
2 R Niven 2187
3 L Murray 2030
4 L Kenney 1905
5 M Briggs (Kilmacolm)1477
6 M Thomson 1460
7 P Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) 1269
8 J Turner 1203
9 K MacDonald 1155
10 L Hendry (Routenburn) 1107
11 C-M Carlton (Fereneze) 1075
Kylie finished with 3250 points, more than 1,000 ahead of her "British" conqueror, Roseanne Niven (Crieff).
LEADING TOTALS:
1 K Walker (Buchanan Castle) 3250
2 R Niven 2187
3 L Murray 2030
4 L Kenney 1905
5 M Briggs (Kilmacolm)1477
6 M Thomson 1460
7 P Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) 1269
8 J Turner 1203
9 K MacDonald 1155
10 L Hendry (Routenburn) 1107
11 C-M Carlton (Fereneze) 1075
GRI and Associate Hospitals Golf Club hold their AGM and prizegiving
The AGM of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Associate Hospitals held their AGM, dinner and prizegiving at Douglas Park Golf Club this evening.Members from Airdrie, Bathgate, Cawder, Douglas Park, Esporta, Hilton Park, Kirkintilloch and Ranfurly Castle attended.
Captain of the GRI club Marion Stevenson (Douglas Park) hosted the evening and presented the prizes. Elsie Brodie (Bathgate) was elected Captain for 2009 and Frances Ireland (Hilton Park) is the new Vice Captain.
Betty Bradford (Hilton Park)-- the "wee one" in the middle with a trophy is unfortunately not available for Curtis Cup selection due to her appointment at the Geriatrician Clinic !!!
Click on the photo above to see an enlargement
Wednesday 22 October 2008
The 2008 Greenlees Lunch and Presentation
The Greenlees Trophy Winners (From L to R) Anne Robinson (Ranfurly Castle ) - Runners Up Division 1, Marion Mason (Milngavie - Winners Division 2) , Rosemary Donaldson (Troon - Division 1 Winners) and Jinty Roger (Williamwood - Winners Division 3) - Click to enlargeThe 2008 Greenlees Lunch and presentation took place yesterday and Mary Hardie (Captain) welcomed everyone to this years lunch at Ranfurly Castle
The new Greenlees Secretary Fiona Roger hosted the lunch and in her opening remarks she said that for one reason or another some clubs had been unable to be with us, and they had sent their apologies. Ranfurly Castle had to restrict numbers to a maximum of 60 and she hoped that this had not caused any problem.
Fiona gave a special thank you to Carol Fell. She told everyone that Carol had worked with her since last autumn to set up the availability for her to record all the fixtures dates, results and ongoing totals for all the seasons matches. She said she could not have done it without her. Always at the end of the phone when he make a mistake and needed her to sort it out!! We both hope that everyone in the clubs has benefited from what we have done and we will continue to try and make it as simple for everyone as possible. She then presented Carol with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for all her help.
Fiona went on to say that she has been involved as a player for Ranfurly since 1975 and in that year Milngavie… with team handicaps ranging from 2 to 14 headed up by Vicki Mcallister won the Greenlees trophy with 43½ points. Troon with handicaps ranging from 1 to 8 and headed up by Miss T.M. Walker and Mrs Belle Robertson both off handicaps of 1 were 2nd with 40½ points. Ranfurly Castle were relegated… records fortunately do not record how many points she contributed to the team in her first year. She also hoped that no one would record her first years effort as Greenlees Secretary
Fiona then went on to tell us all about Willeen McCallum our retired Greenlees Secretary
In all the papers and files which Willeen had given her, Fiona had come across the following: a hand written letter dated January 8th 1988 the year Willeen became Greenlees Secretary …………which she read out to everyone.
She went on to say "You ran the Greenlees league, single handed for 19 years. A fate worse than death! " "Your organisational skills, friendly manner and sense of humour stood you in good stead and we all owe you a great debt of gratitude."
" I think if I am still in charge after 19 years someone will have to shoot me and bury me at the bottom of my garden!"
She also went on to say "To be serious for a moment I don’t think anyone realises how much time and effort Willeen spent making sure that the league ran smoothly through the summers and then followed this up with the presentation lunches and December fixture meetings."
" As well as the general day to day running of the league, proposals from clubs had to be dealt with as well as any complaints from clubs - on the whole the latter were not numerous."
"But it all adds up to responsibility of running the league."
"In your time of office the 50th anniversary took place and you organised a Greenlees Jamboree over Troon Portland. A highly successful day. 3 ball best ball competition with 60 competitors. Lunch provided for some 100 people. --No mean feat of organisation "
On behalf of all the clubs Fiona thanked her for all her untiring efforts. She then presented Willeen with 2 beautifully engraved picture frames plus a voucher on behalf of all the clubs.
Willeen thanked everyone for her gift and said that the highlight of her 20 years in office was the meeting of Mrs Greenlees in 1990 at the 50th Anniversary at Troon. Mrs Greenlees got married at aged 17 , had 2 children by the age of 20 and started her golfing career at Prestwick St.Nicholas and died in 1994 aged 94 --- She also said that Rosa Maxwell of Prestwick St Nicholas --- has the full history of Mrs Greenlees (We may put the story on this website)
Willeen on the other hand started her golfing career at Ranfurly Castle . However, she now just manages to squeeze in at no 9 in the Whitecraigs team.
She also said that the rules had basically not changed over the years.
She said she had enjoyed her years as Greenlees Secretary and wished everyone the best for the future.
Ranfurly Captain Mary Hardie then presented the Trophies to all the Winners
Fiona then thanked Anne Robinson (Ranfurly Castle's Greenlees Secretary) for coordinating todays lunch and presented her with a small gift.
She then rounded off the lunch with a poem written by Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) which was very relevant to the Greenlees Trophy League and a fitting tribute to Willeen for all she did on our behalf.
CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOGRAPHS
To see more photographs from previous Greenlees Lunches Click Here
The 2008 Greenlees Final Results
1st Division:
Troon 47.5
Ranfurly Castle 42.5
Cathkin Braes 40.5
Kilmacolm 40
Hilton Park 36.5
Prestwick St Nicholas 36
Kilmarnock Barassie 29.5
Douglas Park 27.5
Cochrane Castle 24
Douglas Park and Cochrane Castle are relegated to Division 2
2nd Division:
Milngavie 46.5
West Kilbride 45
Whitecraigs 42.5
Bothwell Castle 36.5
Cardross 35
Erskine 33.5
Old Ranfurly 33
Lanark 28
Cowglen 24
Milngavie and West Kilbride are promoted to Division 1 and Lanark and Cowglen are relegated to Division 3
Division 3:
Williamwood 52.5 --- 1st
Eastwood 52.5 ---- 2nd
Largs 46.5
Haggs Castle 45
Greenock 39.5
Cawder 37.5
East Renfrewshire 36.5
Lenzie 35
Turnberry 32
Cathcart Castle 28
Williamwood and Eastwood are promoted to Division 2
For all the season's results click on the following link:2008 Greenlees Results
Sunday 19 October 2008
Scotland's Men's Team are the World Champions in Australia
Everyone in the West of Scotland congratulate the Scottish Men's Team who soared to victory at the World Amateur Team Championships in Australia today (19 October) .
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Thursday 16 October 2008
Draft of the 2009 SLGA Fixture List
Want to keep a check for all the 2009 fixtures so that they do not coincide with your Club Competitions then print out a draft 2009 SLGA Fixture List CLICK HERE
When I receive the 2009 County Fixture Lists and West Vets Fixtures I will put them on this website
When I receive the 2009 County Fixture Lists and West Vets Fixtures I will put them on this website
Monday 13 October 2008
October Medal and McCartney Quaich - Milngavie
Played 5th October (SSS 71, CSS 72)
Silver: Anna Telfer (5) [acb] 74, Davina Lavery (10) 74
Bronze: Lesley Wilkie (26) 73 Moira McCartney (24) 78
Scratch : Anna Telfer 79
McCartney Quaiche :
Final: Lois Connell + Moira MacLeod beat Gerry Cragg + Brenda Sharp 6&5
Silver: Anna Telfer (5) [acb] 74, Davina Lavery (10) 74
Bronze: Lesley Wilkie (26) 73 Moira McCartney (24) 78
Scratch : Anna Telfer 79
McCartney Quaiche :
Final: Lois Connell + Moira MacLeod beat Gerry Cragg + Brenda Sharp 6&5
The Rutherford Practice --Restore your energy levels after a round of golf !
Maggie Rutherford is a member of Douglas Park Golf Club and she is an excellent person to visit if you are feeling in need of recharging your batteries.
Click on the advert above to read all about it
Sunday 12 October 2008
Susan Woods of Lanarkshire is the best in the West in the Champion of Champions
Played over the Glasgow Gailes links in Ayrshire this afternoon.
Final results:
76 Alexandra Bushby (North of Scotland), Carly Booth (Scottish Girls) [Bushby won after a playoff]
78 Rachael Livingstone (Midlothian) bih, Cara Gruber (Northern Counties)
79 Mary Smith (Senior Strokeplay)
80 Susan Wood (Drumpellier -- Lanarkshire)
82 Fiona de Vries (Veterans)
83 Laura Walker (Perth and Kinross)
86 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm -- Renfrewshire)
87 Rebecca Wilson (Angus), Lorna Bennett (Senior Matchplay)
88 Ruth Carroll (East Lothian), Lindsay Kirkwood (Dumfriesshire)
To read the full report go to Gillian Kirkwood Website
Final results:
76 Alexandra Bushby (North of Scotland), Carly Booth (Scottish Girls) [Bushby won after a playoff]
78 Rachael Livingstone (Midlothian) bih, Cara Gruber (Northern Counties)
79 Mary Smith (Senior Strokeplay)
80 Susan Wood (Drumpellier -- Lanarkshire)
82 Fiona de Vries (Veterans)
83 Laura Walker (Perth and Kinross)
86 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm -- Renfrewshire)
87 Rebecca Wilson (Angus), Lorna Bennett (Senior Matchplay)
88 Ruth Carroll (East Lothian), Lindsay Kirkwood (Dumfriesshire)
To read the full report go to Gillian Kirkwood Website
Cochrane Castle's Gillian McGinlay is in the Where Eagles Dare Final
Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle) is playing in the Final of the Mail on Sunday "Where Eagles Dare" to be played over the Fairmont St Andrews resort tomorrow
To read what the final is all about CLICK HERE
Good Luck Gillian --- To read the initial Newspaper Report then click on the following link Sunday Mail Report
To read what the final is all about CLICK HERE
Good Luck Gillian --- To read the initial Newspaper Report then click on the following link Sunday Mail Report
Saturday 11 October 2008
Scotland finish 11th in the World Amateur Championships
Scotland just failed to make their target of a top-10 finish in the women's world amateur team championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy at Grange Golf Club, Adelaide in Australia.
They had their best team effort on the fourth and final day - a 72 from Roseanne Niven, a 73 from Kylie Walker and a 75 from Krystle Caithness - but came joint 11th in the final standings, which is not a bad effort at all in a field of 48 teams.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
They had their best team effort on the fourth and final day - a 72 from Roseanne Niven, a 73 from Kylie Walker and a 75 from Krystle Caithness - but came joint 11th in the final standings, which is not a bad effort at all in a field of 48 teams.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Friday 10 October 2008
Daily Mail Foursomes - Loudoun reach the finals
Programme for Daily Mail Foursomes Finals at Marriott Dalmahoy
The Daily Mail Foursomes closing stages will be played at the Marriott Dalmahoy on Monday and Tuesday, October 20 and 21.
SCOTTISH QUALIFIERS
All of whom have come through seven match-play rounds to get to Marriott Dalmahoy.
WOMEN: Anstruther, Carnoustie, Caledonia, Loudoun Gowf
Strathmore
MEN: Cawder, Dunwhinny, (Gleneagles)Muckhart
The Daily Mail Foursomes closing stages will be played at the Marriott Dalmahoy on Monday and Tuesday, October 20 and 21.
SCOTTISH QUALIFIERS
All of whom have come through seven match-play rounds to get to Marriott Dalmahoy.
WOMEN: Anstruther, Carnoustie, Caledonia, Loudoun Gowf
Strathmore
MEN: Cawder, Dunwhinny, (Gleneagles)Muckhart
October Medal - Whitecraigs
Silver Winner: Margaret Kyle 72
Silver R/Up : Jennifer Chuwen 76
Bronze Winner : Kirsty Davidson 76
Bronze R/Up: Anne Fisher 81
Scratch: Margaret Kyle 82
Silver R/Up : Jennifer Chuwen 76
Bronze Winner : Kirsty Davidson 76
Bronze R/Up: Anne Fisher 81
Scratch: Margaret Kyle 82
October Competition Results - Kilmacolm
9 Hole Stableford -- Played 5/10/08, 9 entries SSS 71, CSS 71
1. Sharen Wilson (35) 39 points
2. Alison Adams (20) 38
October Medal, SSS 72, CSS 73, 9 entries, 1 class
1. Val Lawrence (18) 74
2. Elspeth Hamilton (20) 75
Scratch Rena Simpson (11) Gross 87
1. Sharen Wilson (35) 39 points
2. Alison Adams (20) 38
October Medal, SSS 72, CSS 73, 9 entries, 1 class
1. Val Lawrence (18) 74
2. Elspeth Hamilton (20) 75
Scratch Rena Simpson (11) Gross 87
Scotland climb to 12th Position in Australiia
Krystle Caithness had another great day at the women's world amateur team championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy at the Grange Golf Club, Adelaide in Australia.
After matching her opening round of two-under-par 71, Krystle is lying joint third in the individual standings.
With Kylie Walker contributing a 75, it was a better day for Scotland with a Day 3 team score of 146. They have climbed to joint 12th position - one behind England - but 25 shots behind the runaway leaders, Sweden, who are 11 shots ahead of next-best Spain with one round to go.
A top-10 finish is now the realistic target for Scotland, which would still be a creditable effort on the world amateur stage
After matching her opening round of two-under-par 71, Krystle is lying joint third in the individual standings.
With Kylie Walker contributing a 75, it was a better day for Scotland with a Day 3 team score of 146. They have climbed to joint 12th position - one behind England - but 25 shots behind the runaway leaders, Sweden, who are 11 shots ahead of next-best Spain with one round to go.
A top-10 finish is now the realistic target for Scotland, which would still be a creditable effort on the world amateur stage
October Medal - Greenock Golf Club
Played 2nd October 2008, (SSS 71, CSS 71)
Silver: Kerri McGill (20) 69, Linda McDougall (8) 71
Bronze: Ann Sweeney (22) 75, Helen Armstrong (22) 76
Scratch: Linda McDougall Score: 79
Silver: Kerri McGill (20) 69, Linda McDougall (8) 71
Bronze: Ann Sweeney (22) 75, Helen Armstrong (22) 76
Scratch: Linda McDougall Score: 79
Thursday 9 October 2008
Scotland slip back on second day in Australia
Scotland have tumbled down the leaderboard after the second day in the women's world amateur team championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy at the Grange Golf Clb, Adelaide in Australia.
Krystle Caithness 71, Rosanne Niven 81, Kylie Walker 81
Krystle Caithness 71, Rosanne Niven 81, Kylie Walker 81
To read the full report then go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Wednesday 8 October 2008
Champion of Champions Draw
Sunday's draw (12th October) at Glasgow Gailes is (Championship won in brackets):
11.30 Ruth Carroll (East Lothian), Lindsey Kirkwood (Dumfries-shire).
11.40 Rachael Livingstone (Midlothian), Alexandra Bushby (North of Scotland).
11.50 Louise Kenney (East of Scotland, Rebecca Wilson (Angus).
12.00 Lorna Bennett (Senior match-play), Susan Wood (Lanarkshire), Morag MacPherson (Ayrshire).
12.10 Laura Walker (Perth & Kinross), Fona De Vries (Veterans), Cara Gruber (Northern Counties).
12.20 Carly Booth (Scottish girls), Megan Briggs (Renfrewshire), Mary Smith (Senior stroke-play).
Kylie Walker (D&A) is in Australia
11.30 Ruth Carroll (East Lothian), Lindsey Kirkwood (Dumfries-shire).
11.40 Rachael Livingstone (Midlothian), Alexandra Bushby (North of Scotland).
11.50 Louise Kenney (East of Scotland, Rebecca Wilson (Angus).
12.00 Lorna Bennett (Senior match-play), Susan Wood (Lanarkshire), Morag MacPherson (Ayrshire).
12.10 Laura Walker (Perth & Kinross), Fona De Vries (Veterans), Cara Gruber (Northern Counties).
12.20 Carly Booth (Scottish girls), Megan Briggs (Renfrewshire), Mary Smith (Senior stroke-play).
Kylie Walker (D&A) is in Australia
Ranfurly Castle Stableford/Gran's Trophy
Played 8/10/08 21 Entries
SSS 73 CSS 76 R/O
Silver Winner A Judge 32 pts (7) bih
Runner Up M Munro 32 pts (12)
Bronze Winner M Reid 30 pts (25) bih
Runner Up M Mitchell 30 pts (25)
Gran's Trophy A Judge 32 pts (7)
SSS 73 CSS 76 R/O
Silver Winner A Judge 32 pts (7) bih
Runner Up M Munro 32 pts (12)
Bronze Winner M Reid 30 pts (25) bih
Runner Up M Mitchell 30 pts (25)
Gran's Trophy A Judge 32 pts (7)
Scotland make a good start in Australia
Scotland have made a good start to the Espirito Santo Trophy at Adelaide, Australia.
They are lying joint fourth on 147 behind Sweden (137), Spain (145) and Japan (146).
Krystle Caithness, led the way for the Scots with a 71.
West of Scotland's Kylie Walker had a 76 and Roseanne Niven a 78. Best two from three scores count daily.
If you want to check out all the teams' and individual scores, then go to the
Gillian Kirkwood Website e to read the full report
They are lying joint fourth on 147 behind Sweden (137), Spain (145) and Japan (146).
Krystle Caithness, led the way for the Scots with a 71.
West of Scotland's Kylie Walker had a 76 and Roseanne Niven a 78. Best two from three scores count daily.
If you want to check out all the teams' and individual scores, then go to the
Gillian Kirkwood Website e to read the full report
Sunday 5 October 2008
Megan Briggs is the 2008 West of Scotland Champion
Congratulations and well done to Megan who beat last year's holder, Lesley Hendry, on a better inward half. Both went round in 76, Megan came back in 36 and Lesley in 37. Anne Laing was a close third on 77. ---- (Click on the picture above to see an enlargement of the photo of Lesley, Megan and Anne)
The Handicap Section was won by Gillian Arnott from Kilbirnie Place who pipped Alyson McKechin by one shot. Alyson was in the lead for most of the day until Gillian returned her winning score of 70 in the third last game. Alison McGinnigle from Cochrane Castle was 3rd
It was a successful day for Renfrewshire as they won the West of Scotland Team Trophy. The Team was Megan Briggs, Clare-Marie Carlton and Alyson McKechin with an aggregate 230. (pictured above)
Dunbartonshire & Argyll were second with 236.
It was very lucky that they were able to play on a glorious autumnal day - the day after the course was closed!
Thanks go to The Old Course Ranfurly for allowing us courtesy of their course and to the staff who looked after everyone so willingly. Many thanks to Captain Derek MacDougall who came along to present the prizes.
Renfrewshire's Results Secretary, Freda Tuck, Secretary, Morag Turner, Kay Black and Maureen Mitchell ensured the day ran without any hitches .
Also many thanks to West of Scotland Secretary, Isabel Crawford, for all her organisation.
Scratch: 1st Megan Briggs, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire 76 bih
2nd Lesley Hendry, Routenburn, Ayrshire 76
3rd Anne Laing, Vale of Leven, D & A 77
H'cap 1st Gillian Arnott, Kilbirnie Place, Ayrshire 78 - 8 - 70
2nd Alyson McKechin, Eldersie, Renfrewshire 77 - 6 - 71
3rd Alyson McGinnigle, Cochrane Castle, Renfrewshie 78 - 6 - 72Click Here
for the photos above for an enlargement
Saturday 4 October 2008
October Greensomes - Douglas Park
Played 3rd October 2008: 21 couples played
Winners:Maggie Rutherford & Janice Palmer (18.4) 70.6
Runners Up:Sally MacFarlane & Irene Berry (15.6) 76.4
Winners:Maggie Rutherford & Janice Palmer (18.4) 70.6
Runners Up:Sally MacFarlane & Irene Berry (15.6) 76.4
Friday 3 October 2008
Autumn Meeting - East Renfrewshire
Played 1st October 2008 (SSS 71, CSS 73)
Silver : Dale Reid (18) 72, Ann Harvie (18) 76 , Eva Thomson (6) 78
Bronze: Ros Little (21) 74, Audrey Clements (24) 75, Margaret Emery (27) 80
Silver : Dale Reid (18) 72, Ann Harvie (18) 76 , Eva Thomson (6) 78
Bronze: Ros Little (21) 74, Audrey Clements (24) 75, Margaret Emery (27) 80
Scratch : Eva Thomson Score: 84
Thursday 2 October 2008
West of Scotland Championship Draw
As the West of Scotland Ladies' Close Championship was cancelled in May it is now being held on Sunday, 5th October, 2008. Play will take place at The Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club and is now over 18 holes instead of 36 holes
Here is the drawsheet for this Sunday
Here is the drawsheet for this Sunday
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Ranfurly Castle Autumn Meeting/Mitchell Trophy
Played 28/9/09 CSS 73 & 1/10/08 CSS 76
31 entries SSS 73
Silver Winner Helen Craig 75 (16) bih
Runner Up Rosemary Ogilvie 75 (17)
Bronze Winner Cynthia Keanie 78 (30) bih
Runner Up Marilyn Mirner 78 (31)
Scratch Winner Carol Fell 87
31 entries SSS 73
Silver Winner Helen Craig 75 (16) bih
Runner Up Rosemary Ogilvie 75 (17)
Bronze Winner Cynthia Keanie 78 (30) bih
Runner Up Marilyn Mirner 78 (31)
Scratch Winner Carol Fell 87
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