ALEX GLENNIE IS THE 2013 WEST VETS CHAMPION

West Vets captain presents Alex Glennie with the West Vets Championship Trophy -
Photo Courtesy of Lorraine Campbell

Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock) won the West Vets Championship today at Renfrew Golf Club by beating West Vets Captain Anna Telfer (Milngavie) in the final .
To read the full report go to the WEST VETS WEBSITE

WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP AT RENFREW GC

The West Vets Championship matchplay started at Renfrew Golf club today. To read all about the ties go to the West Vets Website

WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP AT RENFREW GOLF CLUB

The West Vets Championship will be played at Renfrew Golf Club this week – on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st May. Spectators will be VERY WELCOME! The first round will be played on the morning of the 30th, followed by the second round in the afternoon. The semi-final is on the morning of Friday 31st May followed by the Final in the afternoon.

CLICK HERE for the Championship Draw.

DOUGLAS PARK EAGLE MIXED FOURSOMES

Douglas Park Golf Club

The 41st Douglas Park "Eagle" Open Mixed Foursomes is on Sunday 7th July.
The unique and impressive bronze eagle trophy, designed by Mr F. Malcolm Robertson of Glasgow School of Art in reference to the Roman Eagle emblem of the Club,  was commissioned by and presented to the Club by Past Captain John and Past Ladies' Captain Jean Watson in 1972. One of the pioneering events of its kind, the tournament continues to attract competitors from far and wide.
Why not get an entry form now by clicking on the following link
EAGLE ENTRY FORM

PAMELA PRETSWELL FINISHES IN TOP TEN IN AMSTERDAM

West of Scotland's Pamela Pretswell finished in joint 7th place in the Ladies European Tour's Deloitte Women's Open championship yesterday at The International Golf Club, Amsterdam. 

An even par 73 gave her a 2 under par total of 217, 6 shots behind the winner, England's Holly Clyburn. 

Charlie Hull, England, was in second place. -- All 3 players were part of the 2012 Winning Curtis Cup Team at Nairn,
To read the full report go to the  --- KIRKWOOD GOLF WEBSITE

TROON'S EMMA HALE IS RUNNER UP IN THE MUNROSS TROPHY

Emma Hale (Troon Ladies) was runner up in the prestigious Munross Trophy competition over the Montrose Links on Sunday 26th May.
Hale, who was a semi finalist in the Ayrshire Ladies County Championship last month, had rounds of 76 & 72 for a 148 total, which left her just two shots adrift of the winning score, posted by Jane Turner (Craigielaw).
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) finished on 154 after a disappointing second round and Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies), finished on 167 with rounds of 86 & 81.
Leading scores :-
146 - Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 74/72
148 - Emma Hale (Troon Ladies) 76/72
150 - Lauren Whyte (St Regulus) 73/77
154 - Heather Munro (Monifieth) 79/75, Clara Young (North Berwick) 75/79, Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 73/81

LADIES OPEN DAY AT DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB

Douglas Park Golf Club

The Ladies Open day at Douglas Park Golf Club is on Friday 28th June 2013,
Tee Off Times 8am - 4pm
Entry Fee per Couple £10.00 per Couple -- Scratch and Handicap prizes

 CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ENTRY FORM

ELDERSLIE' S ALYSON MCKECHAN WINS THE 2013 SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

Alyson McKechin 2013 Scottish Champion -- Photo courtesy of Maureen Woodhead

FROM THE SLGA WEBSITE
REPORT BY ELSPETH BURNSIDE

Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) fulfilled a childhood dream when she defeated Clara Young (North Berwick) 3 and 2 to win the Scottish Ladies’ Amateur Championship at Longniddry.

 “Winning the Scottish Championship is something I have thought about ever since I started playing golf,” said the 19-year-old, who had her Dad, Ian, as her caddie. “I am proud to be the first winner from Elderslie and hope it inspires other girls at the club.” With torrential rain making conditions far from easy,
Alyson birdied two of the first three holes and moved three up at the short sixth where Clara found trouble from the tee. Aiming to become the youngest ever winner, the 16 year-old East Lothian girl struggled to find the fairway in the atrocious conditions and was five down at the turn. But she then made a great, late comeback, winning three holes in a row from the 13th and was just two down with three to play.

 However, Alyson held her nerve and a winning par three at the short 16th prompted the shake of hands.

 “I started out very well but the mistakes started to creep in as the weather deteriorated,” said the new champion. “That let her in and she took her chance and it was beginning to become very close. “It’s great to win and it was good to have Dad on the bag. He kept me calm and made sure I didn’t get too far ahead of myself.
 “I started playing golf when I was 12 and have come through all the Scottish squads from development upwards.
This just feels so special.” Clara admitted that Alyson had played the better golf. “She put me under a lot of pressure at the start,” she said. “But I can take a lot of positives from week. I would certainly have taken a place in the final at the start of the Championship.”

 Catriona Matthew, who lives in North Berwick and is a Vice-President of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association, was one of the brave spectators that watched all 16 holes.
 “They are both great players and good to see two youngsters in the final,” said the three-time former champion and the only Scot to win a major title at the 2009 Ricoh Women’s British Open Champion. 

Alyson , joint runner-up at the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship last month, has now extended her lead on the SLGA’s Order of Merit.

 “It certainly has been a great start to the season,” said the girl who works part-time at the Glasgow Indoor Golf Centre. “And I’ll be back to defend at Prestwick next year.”

Photos -- courtesy of RLCGA Captain Maureen Woodhead

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WEST OF SCOTLAND WEBSITE IS CURRENTLY HAVING A REST

Due to some difficulties encountered by your Webmaster Carol Fell at the moment, trying to keep up with all golfing news has been rather on the back burner.
This West of Scotland Golfing Website will be temporarily not kept up to date and therefore for all news the following links should keep all our readers up to date on the golfing front.
The Greenlees Matches are now underway and  the links to all the results are on the RHS of this website.


WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FROM WEST KILBRIDE GOLF CLUB

Kilmacolm's Megan Briggs is the 2013 West of Scotland Champion -- Photo Courtesy of Jean McIntyre

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