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In 1949, in an attempt to be able to play good competitive golf after working hours, two ladies, Miss Elizabeth Ogilvie from Kirkintilloch Golf Club and Miss Patrick from Bishopbriggs Golf Club began what is now known as The Patrick Trophy League solely for working women in and around the Dunbartonshire district.
The League consists of 7 teams: Bishopbriggs, Cawder, Douglas Park, Hayston, Hilton Park, Kirkintilloch and Lenzie.
60 years later, in keeping with tradition, all games are still played after work within a two month period to make best use of evening light.
To celebrate this occasion, we held a Diamond Celebration Dinner, hosted this year by Hilton Park Golf Club.
It was a very happy evening and making it even more special was the attendance of some the older ladies who were former players. One lady from Lenzie Golf Club, Mrs Rutherford, told our table she remembers playing in the very first match. She is now in her 90’s and unable to play but she still harbours a passion for the game.
After the death of Miss Ogilvie in 1999, (Miss Patrick had pre deceased her), it was decided that an Honorary President be appointed for a 2 year period.
Isabella Gardiner, from Douglas Park Golf Club, had the honour of becoming the first Honorary President.
Cheryl MacDonald, the current Honorary President from Lenzie Golf Club, is pictured in the slideshow cutting the cake before the meal was served.
While our tables were a mix of competitors, all rivalry was set aside with friendship and camaraderie the game plan for the evening.
Lindsay McLean
PTL Secretary
Thanks go to Anne Paton and Lindsay Mclean (Douglas Park) for the photographs and Lindsay for the report
