Alex Glennie wins title at high-scoring Scottish senior women's championship
By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Despite having only one birdie over 36 holes, Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) won the Scottish senior women's amateur stroke-play championship at Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club today.
Her rounds of 77 and 78 for 13-over-par 155 gave her a two-stroke victory margin from Fiona de Vries (St Rule) (76-81) with Mary Smith (Tain) a further two shots back in third place with scores of 79 and 80.
Overnight leader Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) could manage only seven pars in a second-round 86, which included two triple bogey 7s, and her 11-stroke slump saw her slide down to a fourth place finish.
It was another day of nightmare scoring. One player took a 16 at the par-5 fourth and reached the turn in 66. There was one 11 and six 10s among the other returns.
Even the winner found the going tough. Glennie was out in 39 with a double bogey 6 at the second and another shot shed at the ninth. She then bogeyed four holes in a row from the 10th, dropped another sot at the 16th before notching a lone birdie at the 17th for halves of 39.
Runner-up De Vries had a quadruple bogey 8 at the 17th in an inward 41 for an 81.
An even local knowledge could not save Mary Smith (Tain) from running up two 7s on outward 43.
The leading 16 players qualified for the match-play championship over the next two days.
There was a five-way tie on 170 for the 16th place and, after a comparison of the second rounds, Lynne Fraser (Fortrose and Rosemarkie), who had an 80, was named the last match-play qualifier and, therefore, top seed Glennie's opponent in the first round.
Those who lost out in the countback were Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 85, Lynn Terry (Cruden Bay) 85, Louise Graham (Carnoustie Ladies) 88 and Christine McAndrew (Nairn Dunbar) 89.
SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMEN'S STROKE-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club
QUALIFIERS FOR MATCH-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
par 142 (2x71). SSS 72. CSS 72, 75 (r/o)
155 A Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 77 78
157 F de Vries (St Rule) 76 81
159 M Smith (Tain) 79 80
161 S Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) 75 86
163 A Hanson (Glencorse) 83 80
164 A Rose (Royal Dornoch) 82 82
165 K Sutherland (Royal Montrose) 83 82, E Whyte (Aberdeen Ladies) 80 85
166 L Dyball (Pitreavie) 82 84
167 A Ryan (Tain) 78 89, D Young (North Berwick) 77 90.
168 K Ballantyne (Craigmillar Park) 83 85
169 L McKinlay (Dunnikier Park) 82 87, S MacVicar (Nairn) 80 89, L Grieve (Musselburgh) 80 89.
170 (after countback) L Fraser (Fortrose and Rosemarkie) 90 80.
To view all the scores and check the scorecards
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Thursday, 30 June 2016
DOUGLAS PARK OPEN DAY RESULTS
LADIES’ OPEN GREENSOMES - FRIDAY 24th JUNE 2016
Scratch: Shirley Back (Gleddoch) & Liz Hale (Caldwell) 77
Handicap (Scr – 18.9)
1st: Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle ) & Morag Key (Ralston) 64.8
2nd: Lynda Smith & Gill Hendry (D/Park) 71.6
3rd: Roisin Black & Margaret Adams (Gleddoch) 72
Handicap (19 – 30)
1st Gina Coleman & Barbara Robertson (Dumbarton) 66.6
2nd Barbara Aitchison (D/Park) & Alison Bland (H/Park) 67
3rd Hazel Hamilton (D/Park) & Alison Chisholm (Cowglen) 70.2
To read the full report go to the Douglas Park Website
Carol Fell and Morag Key (Overall winners) |
Handicap (Scr – 18.9)
1st: Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle ) & Morag Key (Ralston) 64.8
2nd: Lynda Smith & Gill Hendry (D/Park) 71.6
3rd: Roisin Black & Margaret Adams (Gleddoch) 72
Handicap (19 – 30)
1st Gina Coleman & Barbara Robertson (Dumbarton) 66.6
2nd Barbara Aitchison (D/Park) & Alison Bland (H/Park) 67
3rd Hazel Hamilton (D/Park) & Alison Chisholm (Cowglen) 70.2
To read the full report go to the Douglas Park Website
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Renfrewshire Girls win Kennedy Salver The West of Scotland Junior Inter-County matches
Back - L to R - Anna MacKenzie, Heather Mushet, Emily Crusher
Front -- Sophie Kyle, Ellie Wilkie and Niamh Kennedy
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The heavy rain around the time of the girls going out in their singles matches didn't deter their spirits and once it passed over the remainder of the afternoon was fine.
Renfrewshire got off to a good start winning all of the morning foursomes matches giving them 3 points.
Holders Lanarkshire were next on 1.5 points, Ayrshire's point was a concession from D &A who unfortunately had late call-offs, then D & A who gained a half.
D & A won two of their singles matches, Ayrshire won 3 so the fight was on between Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.
Lanarkshire made up some ground from the morning deficit winning 3 matches plus the concession giving them a total of 5.5 points, but Renfrewshire's two afternoon wins along with the concession was enough to get them over the line with a total of 6 points.
Congratulations Renfrewshire on your win, but also very well done to all the girls selected to play for your county........the officials and spectators enjoyed it immensely.
We look forward to next year when Dumbartonshire & Argyll will be our hosts.
Click here for some photographs from the day -- Thanks go to June Kerr, Liz Keohone, Audrey MacKenzie and Gillian Kyle for all the photos
CLICK HERE for some photos from Lanarkshire's Jean MacIntyre
Many thanks go to Ayrshire's Junior Convenor June Kerr for the report
SIX QUALIFIERS AT KILMACOLM IN THE WOMEN'S REGIONAL WEST MEDAL
SSS 72, CSS 75 (Reduction only)
The six qualifiers for the Grand Final at Blairgowrie from today's Women's Regional Medal (West) Final at Kilmacolm were:
Silver Class -
Katie Scott (Strathaven) (6) 70; Margaret Locke (Kirkcudbright) (10) 73; Anne Gilbert (Kilbirnie Place) (16) (better last 6) 75
Bronze Class - Rona Sarafilovic (Muckhart) (29) 71; Zoe Kemp (Helensburgh) (21) 73; Barbara McCrory (Uphall) (32) 75.
The Grand Final will be held at Blairgowrie Golf Club on Sunday, September 11.
Other leading net scores:
Silver Class - Lindsay McCubbin (Hilton Park) (16), Kirsty Stewart (Clydebank and Dist) (15) 75; Anne Lloyd (Hayston) (14), Shona Morland (Ravelston) (9), Lorna Howie (Whitecraigs) (10), Lorna McClymont (Dumbarton) (5) 76.
Bronze Class - Susan Johnston (Lanark) (24) 76; Betty Johnson (Greenburn) (21), Claire Peebles (Alloa) (24) 77; Fiona MacFarlane (Kirkintilloch) (23), Alison Watt (Whitecraigs) (22)
The six qualifiers for the Grand Final at Blairgowrie from today's Women's Regional Medal (West) Final at Kilmacolm were:
Silver Class -
Katie Scott (Strathaven) (6) 70; Margaret Locke (Kirkcudbright) (10) 73; Anne Gilbert (Kilbirnie Place) (16) (better last 6) 75
Bronze Class - Rona Sarafilovic (Muckhart) (29) 71; Zoe Kemp (Helensburgh) (21) 73; Barbara McCrory (Uphall) (32) 75.
The Grand Final will be held at Blairgowrie Golf Club on Sunday, September 11.
Other leading net scores:
Silver Class - Lindsay McCubbin (Hilton Park) (16), Kirsty Stewart (Clydebank and Dist) (15) 75; Anne Lloyd (Hayston) (14), Shona Morland (Ravelston) (9), Lorna Howie (Whitecraigs) (10), Lorna McClymont (Dumbarton) (5) 76.
Bronze Class - Susan Johnston (Lanark) (24) 76; Betty Johnson (Greenburn) (21), Claire Peebles (Alloa) (24) 77; Fiona MacFarlane (Kirkintilloch) (23), Alison Watt (Whitecraigs) (22)
Sunday, 26 June 2016
WEST MEDAL FINALS KILMACOLM
The West Regional Medal finalist tee off on Tuesday 28th June at Kilmacolm
To see the Time Sheet CLICK HERE
To see the Time Sheet CLICK HERE
Friday, 24 June 2016
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS FROM THE WEST OF SCOTLAND JAMBOREE AT DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB
If any player, caddy or spectator would like to download a photo then you may find one here from the West of Scotland County Jamboree at Douglas Park Golf Club - 20th June - 22nd June 2016 --
Too many to put names against !!
DAY 1 PHOTOGRAPHS - CAROL FELL
DAY 1 PHOTOS FROM FIONA ARMOUR
DAY 2 PHOTOGRAPHS - CAROL FELL AND FIONA ARMOUR
DAY 3 PHOTOGRAPHS - CAROL FELL
JAMBOREE PHOTOS FROM LIZ KEOHONE AYRSHIRE
JAMBOREE PHOTOS BY LORRAINE CAMPBELL --D&A
COUNTY JAMBOREE DINNER - CAROL FELL
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
WEST OF SCOTLAND JAMBOREE DAY 3 - D&A WIN THE TITLE AT DOUGLAS PARK GC
The Winning D&A TEAM |
D&A lifted the 2016 County Team Championship at Douglas Park Golf Club for the first time today in 9 years. It was a day of eagles and birdies by many of the players to finish the day in an enthralling and exciting finish.
Renfrewshire who needed a halved match with Ayrshire to secure a win could only look on in despair as young Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) finished with 3 birdies to win on the 18th against Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) . This was followed on by Ayrshire's Debbie Watt having a birdie 2 at the long uphill par 3 15th and then another birdie at the 16th followed by a par 3 at the 17th to beat Renfrewshire Captain and player Gillian Kyle at the 17th.
It was a day of eagles and more birdies by many of the various teams with Renfrewshire's Megan Briggs having an eagle 3 at the long par 5 8th hole (into the wind), D&A's Lorna McClymont an eagle 3 at the 4th and a great birdie at the last to beat Lanarkshire's Alyson Hendry who had had an eagle 2 at the 11th --- The spectators were well entertained
D&A had 2 win and one defeat the same as Renfrewshire but won on a count back of match points gained.
Captain Karen Maxwell could not believe it --- CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOS
Many congratulations go to all the team and we wish them well at the County Finals in September in Aboyne.
The 2017 Jamboree will take place at Hamilton Golf Club, Lanarkshire.
RENFREWSHIRE v AYRSHIRE
FOURSOMES - Renfrewshire 2 Ayrshire 1
Megan Briggs & Carol Whyte bt Jenny Linklater & Lorna Ronnie 4/2
Donna Jackson & Liz Stewart lost to Catherine Malcolm & Debbie Watt 3/2
Jennifer Rankine & Gillian Kyle bt Audrey Thompson and Louise Duncan 1 hole
SINGLES - RENFREWSHIRE 1.5 AYRSHIRE 4.5
Megan Briggs bt Emma Hale 3/2
Jennifer Rankine lost to Louise Duncan 2 down
Gillian Kyle lost to Debbie Watt 2/1
Denise Cowan lost to Audrey Thomson 4/3
Carol Whyte lost Jennifer Linklater 2/1
Donna Jackson halved Catherine Malcolm
Total -- RENFREWSHIRE 3.5 AYRSHIRE 5.5
DUNBARTON AND ARGYLL v LANARKSHIRE
FOURSOMES - D&A 2 Lanarkshire 1
Claire Hargan & Jillian Farrell bt Katie Scott & Molly Richmond 5/5
Anne Laing & Lorna McClymont lost to Alyson Hendry and Lesley Lloyd 1 hole
Fiona Rattray & Lori McDonald bt Susan McGrenaghan and Susan Wood 1 hole.
SINGLES: D&A 4 Lanarkshire 2
Jillian Farrell bt Susan McGrenaghan 7/6
Anne Laing bt Katie Scott 6/5
Lori McDonald bt Kirsten Brown 4/2
Lorna McClymont bt Alyson Hendry 1 hole
Lorraine Campbell lost to Susan Wood 3/2
Claire Hargan lost Molly Richmond 2/1
Final Total
D&A 6 - LANARKSHIRE 3
Totals --
D&A 2 Wins 1 loss --- 16 points
Renfrewshire 2 wins 1 loss 14.5 points
Ayrshire 1 win and 2 losses -- 12points
Lanarkshire 1 win and 2 losses - 11points
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
RENFREWSHIRE and D&A are winners on Day 2 of Inter County Matches
Ayrshire County Team -- Back row - L to R - Liz Keohone (Captain), Roz Purdom, Emma Hale, Debbie Watt, Catherine Malcolm, Louise Duncan, Audrey Thompson, Front Row - Lorna Ronnie and Jenny Linklater |
D&A Team -L to R back - Karen Maxwell (Captain), Laura McGeachy, Lorna McClymont, Claire Hargan, Jillian Farrell, Lori MacDonald, Fiona Rattray Front Row - Anne Laing and Lorraine Campbell |
CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOS OF THE DAY
DUMBARTON AND ARGYLL v AYRSHIRE
FOURSOMES
D&A 3 - AYRSHIRE 0
Claire Hargan & Jillian Farrell beat Emma Hale & Jenny Linklater 3/2
Lorraine Campbell & Fiona Rattray beat Debbie Watt & Catherine Malcolm 5/4
Anne Laing & Lori McDonald beat Audrey Thomson and Louise Duncan 2/1
SINGLES -
D&A 3.5 AYRSHIRE 2.5
Jillian Farrell beat Emma Hale (conceded sore wist)
Claire Hargan beat Lorna Ronnie 6/4
Fiona Rattray lost to Debbie Watt 1 hole
Lorna McClymont beat Roz Purdom 5/4
Laura McGeachy lost to Audrey Thompson 2/1
Anne Laing halved with Jenny Linklater
FINAL SCORE --- D&A 6.5 AYRSHIRE 2.5
RENFREWSHIRE v LANARKSHIRE
FOURSOMES
RENFREWSHIRE 2 - LANARKSHIRE 1
Jennifer Rankine & Gillian Kyle beat Alyson Hendry & Lesley Lloyd 1 up
Denise Cowan and Gillian McGinlay lost to Fiona Norris and Molly Richmond 7/6
SINGLES
RENFREWSHIRE 3.5 LANARKSHIRE 2.5
Megan Briggs lost to Molly Richmond 2/1
Jennifer Rankine lost to Susan Wood 5/4
Liz Stewart beat Susan McGrenaghan 4/3
Gillian Kyle beat Lesley Lloyd 2/1
Carol Whyte halved with Fiona Norris
Donna Jackson beat Katie Scott 3/2
FINAL TOTAL
RENFREWSHIRE 5.5 LANARKSHIRE 3.5
After 2 days --
Renfrewshire 2 wins
Lanarkshire 1 win 1 loss
D&A 1 Win - 1 loss
Ayrshire 2 losses
Monday, 20 June 2016
LANARKSHIRE AND RENFREWSHIRE WIN ON DAY 1 OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY MATCHES
WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY MATCHES
Lanarkshire Team - From left to Right Fiona Norris, Susan McGrenaghan, Roxy Brown (Captain) Alyson Hendry Susan Wood, Katie Scott, Kirstin Brown, Lesley Lloyd and Molly Richmond |
Renfrewshire Team - From Left to Right Carol Whyte, Gillian Kyle (Captain and player) Denise Cowan, Jennifer Rankine Gillian McGinlay, Liz Stewart, Megan Briggs and Donna Jackson |
Ayrshire made a fight in the afternoon singles to nearly overturn a 3-0 whitewash in the foursomes but stalwart Fiona Norris had a good halve match against Catherine Malcolm to clinch the tie
In the other match a D&A v Renfrewshire another great campaigner Renfrewshire stalwart Donna Jackson had an excellent win in the last single of the day against D&A's Anne Laing to help the team to a 5.5 - 3.5 win
LANARKSHIRE 5 AYRSHIRE 4
FOURSOMES (3-0)
Lanarkshire v Ayrshire
Susan McGrenachan and Susan Wood beat Emma Hale and Jenny Linklater 3/1
Alyson Hendry and Lesley Lloyd beat Catherine Malcolm and Roz Purdom 2/1
Fiona Norris and Molly Richmond beat Audrey Thompson and Louise Duncan 3/2
Lanarkshire 3 points Ayrshire 0 points
Susan Wood lost to Emma Hale 1 hole
Katie Scott lost to Lorna Rennie 1 hole
Kirstin Brown lost to Jenny Linklater 8/7
Lesley Lloyd beat Debbie Watt 2/1
Molly Richmond halved Louise Duncan
Fiona Norris halved Catherine Malcolm
Lanarkshire 2 Ayrshire 4 points
TOTAL LANARKSHIRE 5 AYRSHIRE 4
Renfrewshire 5.5 Dunbartonshire and Argyll 3.5
FOURSOMES 2-1
Donna Jackson and Liz Stewart lost to Claire Hargan and Jillian Farrell 4/3
Carol Whyte and Megan Briggs beat Anne Laing and Lorna McClymont 4/3
Gillian Kyle and Jennifer Rankine beat Lorraine Campbell and Laura McGeachy 3/1
Megan Briggs beat Jillian Farrell 6/5
Jennifer Rankine beat Lorna McClymont 8/7
Denise Cowan lost to Fiona Rattray 3/2
Gillian McGinlay lost Claire Hargan 7/6
Carol Whyte halved with Lori McDonald
Donna Jackson beat Anne Laing 1 hole
RENFREWSHIRE 5.5 D&A 3.5
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS ON DAY 1
DAY 1 PHOTOS FROM FIONA ARMOUR
COUNTY JAMBOREE DINNER PHOTOS AT THE END OF DAY 1
Sunday, 19 June 2016
PLEASE SUBMIT ANY PHOTOS YOU TAKE AT THE COUNTY JAMBOREE AT DOUGLAS PARK GC
If you have take any good photos from your camera or mobile phone that you would like to share at the County Jamboree at Douglas Park Golf Club which begins tomorrow -- please can you drop them into my shared dropbox album as it will help me to create a better all over aspect of the matches and people over the 3 day event.
It will also cover any times that I am not there.
Here is the link which is private and I will only share any photo if suitable !! --- CLICK HERE
Many thanks and waiting in anticipation -- Carol Fell
It will also cover any times that I am not there.
Here is the link which is private and I will only share any photo if suitable !! --- CLICK HERE
Many thanks and waiting in anticipation -- Carol Fell
Past Lanarkshire President Anne Burden's husband has died
It is very sad to report the death last Tuesday of Andy Burden, husband of Lanarkshire's Past President Anne. He visited Anne (who had a stroke over 2 years ago) every day in Mearnskirk House until a week before his death.
He will be greatly missed by Anne and the rest of the family. We all send our sympathy to Anne, Bobbi, Katie and Mike and the grandchildren.
Andy's funeral will take place at 10.15am on 24th June at South Lanarkshire Crematorium.
Glasgow Herald Announcement
Glasgow Herald Announcement
Saturday, 18 June 2016
WEST GIRLS 60th ANNIVERSARY GREENSOMES AT WEST KILBRIDE
West Girls’ 60th Anniversary Greensomes at West Kilbride on 4th August
Uptake so far for the above event is a bit disappointing and Committee are concerned there won’t be sufficient entries to run the competition.
Maybe you’re planning to come but just haven’t yet sent in your entry? Can we encourage you to pop it in the post now, preferably by the end of June as this will help the organising committee.
A great day is planned with amazing prizes, fantastic raffle, good food and time to catch up with friends.
More details on the entry form which can be DOWNLOADED HERE or from the West Girls Website ........or 'phone 01505 683401, or e-mail june_kerr69@hotmail.com
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Calling all “old” and “current” West Girls to
The 60th Anniversary Greensomes at West Kilbride Golf Club
on Thursday, 4th August 2016
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Thursday, 16 June 2016
MARIE BELL HAS A HOLE IN ONE
Marie has her hole in one |
Using her driver the ball was struck beautifully and looked good all the way. This is Marie's first hole in one after playing golf for more years than she cares to remember.
Congratulations Marie.
Sunday, 12 June 2016
GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND WIN THE 39th CURTIS CUP IN DUBLIN
Captain Elaine Farquarson-Black and unbeaten Bronte Law |
The GB&I Winning Team |
RESULTS
GB and I names first
DAY ONE
Foursomes (2-1)
B Law and O Mehaffey bt H O'Sullivan and M Galdiano.
C Thomas and L Maguire bt A Lee and M Liu 4 and 2.
M MacLaren and M Dunne lost to B Tardy and M Vaughn 1 hole.
Four-balls (1-2)
Maguire and Law bt B Wu and S Brooks 4 and 3.
Mehaffey and Thomas lost to O'Sullivan and Galdiano 1 hole.
MacLaren and A Hewson lost to Tardy and Vaughn 2 and 1.
DAY TWO
Foursomes (2-1)
Maguire and Thomas lost to Wu and O'Sullivan 1 hole
MacLaren and Dunne bt Brooks and Lee 1 hole.
Mehaffey and Law bt Tardy and Vaughn 3 and 2.
Four-balls (3-0)
Mehaffey and Law bt Vaughn and Wu 3 and 2.
MacLaren and
Dunne bt Tardy and Galdiano 3 and 2.
Maguire and Thomas bt O'Sullivan and Liu 5 and 4.
DAY THREE
Singles (3.5-4.5)
Mehaffey halved with O'Sullivan
Thomas lost to Tardy 4 and 3.
Maguire bt Brooks 3 and 2.
R Morris lost to Vaughn 4 and 3.
Hewson lost to Lee 2 and 1.
Law bt Liu 2 holes.
MacLaren bt Wu 2 and 1.
Dunne lost to Galdiano 2 and 1.
LEADING INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
GB and I
B Law 5 wins out of 5
L Maguire 4 wins out of 5
O Mehaffey 3.5 pt out of 5
M MacLaren 3 wins out of 5
M Dunne 2 wins out of 4
C Thomas 2 wins out of 5
USA
B Tardy 3 wins out of 5
M Vaughn 3 wins out of 5
H O'Sullivan 2.5pt out of 5
M Galdiano 2 wins out of 4
A Lee 1 win out of 3
B Wu 1 win out of 4
CLICK HERE FROM KIRKWOOD GOLF FOR ALL THE CURTIS CUP REPORTS
Saturday, 11 June 2016
2016 CURTIS CUP UPDATES
Great Britain & Ireland v USA at the 39th Curtis Cup at Dun Laoghaire south of Dublin .
CLICK HERE FROM KIRKWOOD GOLF FOR ALL CURTIS CUP UPDATES
CLICK HERE FROM KIRKWOOD GOLF FOR ALL CURTIS CUP UPDATES
Thursday, 9 June 2016
WEST OF SCOTLAND'S RACHEL MCQUEEN AND CLARE- MARIE MACAULEY ON ALAN TAITS PODCAST
Tune into this week's bonanza of a show featuring World Champion curler Eve Muirhead, pro-golfer Rachel McQueen, Ratho Park ClubGolf Team, and we visit the first #ThisGirlGolfs coaching event at Paisley with PGA pro Clare-Marie Macaulay and LET star Kylie Walker!
Plus win a 4 ball at Ranfurly Castle
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN -- 7th June 2016 episode
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
KILMACOLM OPEN DAY
KILMACOLM GOLF CLUB |
Kilmacolm Open Day is on Thursday 11th August and is a Greensome Stableford with an entry fee of £18 per couple.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR ENTRY FORM
LOOKING FOR AN OPEN DAY
Are you looking for an Open Day this summer - Then here is a place to find a few and enter -OPEN DAY COMPETITIONS
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
WEST GIRLS 60TH ANNIVERSARY -- GET YOUR ENTRY FORM
HAGGS CASTLE'S JENNIFER RANKINE WINS THE PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION SCHOOLGIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Everything's coming up roses for 15-year-old Jennifer Rankine. Last week she won the Clark Rosebowl match-play competition at the Scottish women's champioship at West Kilbride and today (Tuesday), she won the Paul Lawrie Foundation Scottish schoolgirls championship with a one-under-par round of 70. The tournament at Murrayshall Hotel golf course near Perth was scheduled for 36 holes but was cut to one round when play was suspended for "imminent thunder and lightning."
Rankine had a mixed bag of figures - an eagle 3 at the par-5 ninth, birdies at the third, 11th, 15th and 18th plus a double bogey 6 at at the 13th and bogeys at the first, 12th and 17th in halves of 35. Local hope Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) finished second, two behind with a 72 (36-36) with Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) third with a 73 which included a double bogey 6 at the 10th in halves of 36-37.
Defending champion Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park) finished tied 23 with a 91.
Angus (Claire Robertson and Kirsty Brodie) won the team title with a 151 total.
Dumbarton West (Jillian Farrell and Lorna McClymont) were runners-up with 153.
South Lanark were third with 157.
PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION SCOTTISH SCHOOLGIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP Murrayshall Hotel golf course, near Perth. FINAL TOTALS Par 71 SSS 71 CSS 72
70 Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle)
72 Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore)
73 Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne)
74 Jillian Farrell (Cardross), Louise Duncan (West Kilbride)
75 Molly Richmond (Strathaven)
78 Megan Ashley (Strathmore), Evanna Hynd (Balbirnie Park), Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead)
79 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie), Claire Robertson (Carnoustie Ladies), Joanne Free (Gullane), Megan Linton (Craigmillar Park). 82 Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride)
85 Carys Irvine (Craigielaw), Maria Cowan (Wigtownshire)
86 Zoe Morton (Auchterarder), Charlene Wilson (St Regulus).
88 Anna McKay (Crail GS)
89 Eilidh Crawford (Kingsfield), Jodie Taylor (Downfield).
90 Anna Mackenzie (East Renfrewshire)
91 Porscha Wilson (Burntisland), Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park)
92 Emily Usner (unapt)
94 Shannon Pook (Auchterarden)
95 Claire McLoughlin (West Kilbride), Katriona Taylor (Crieff).
96 Karla Klostermann (unatt), Lucy Buckley (Huntly).
97 Hannah Braidwood (Huntly)
99 Lucy Morrison (Craigmillar Park)
106 Samantha McKay (Loudoun Gowf).
Withdrew: Mirren Fraser (Powfoot), KirstenWatson (Deeside) No show: Justine Fulton (Hayston)
REARRANGED WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
The West of Scotland Championship which was postponed at Bonnyton on May 1st, has been rearranged for July 24th
Handicaps of 15 and below are eligible to enter.
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM
You will also find the link for the entry form on the RHS of this website
Handicaps of 15 and below are eligible to enter.
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM
You will also find the link for the entry form on the RHS of this website
Monday, 6 June 2016
RENFREWSHIRE'S DONNA JACKSON AND LIZ STEWART WIN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY FINALS
Donna Jackson and Liz Stewart - Scratch Winners |
Ayrshire's Debbie Watt, Catherine Malcolm (Runners Up) with Donna and Liz |
Anne Lloyd and Pat Casey -(Lanarkshire) - Handicap winners |
All the handicap winners |
The West of Scotland Inter County Foursomes finals were played today at Hamilton Golf Club.
Renfrewshire's Donna Jackson and Liz Stewart took the top honours (yet again) by winning the Scratch award.
Winners were:
Scratch
1 Donna Jackson & Liz Stewart, Renfrewshire, 79
2 Catherine Malcolm & Debbie Watt 80
Handicap - Net Scores
1 Anne Lloyd & Pat Casey, Lanarkshire 72
2 Liz Wilson & Linda Macdonald, Ayrshire 72.5 BIH
3 Fiona Rattray & Edith Monachan, Dunbarton & Argyll 72.5
4 Sheena Niven & Carole Hill, Dunbarton & Argyll 73
Thanks go to Lanarkshire's Jean Macintyre for the photos and results
Saturday, 4 June 2016
WEST OF SCOTLAND WINNERS AT WEST KILBRIDE - CLARK ROSEBOWL AND GRAINGER CUP WINNERS
Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) - Winner of the Clark Rosebowl Photo courtesy of June Kerr |
Catherine Garett and Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) - winners of the Grainger Cup
Photo courtesy of June Kerr
All the winners - Photo courtesy of June Kerr - click to enlarge |
Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) was then presented with the Clark Rosebowl which she won yesterday by beating Wendy Nicholson (Barberton) 3&1
Catherine Garrett and Louise Duncan, (West Kilbride), won the Grainger Cup which is awarded to the team with the best nett aggregate in the qualifying rounds.
It was an older and younger team combination with Catherine who is 61 and Louise who is 16!!
To read the full report of the Championship final today -- go to Kirkwood Golf
To read the full report of the Championship final today -- go to Kirkwood Golf
JENNIFER RANKINE - WINS THE CLARK ROSEBOWL AT WEST KILBRIDE AND YOUNG RACHEL FOSTER IS A NAME FOR THE FUTURE
Jennifer Rankine and Rachel Foster (Photo Courtesy of June Kerr) |
She is off 9 and scored 83 on Tuesday and 78 on Wednesday (CSS 73 both days). With these scores she qualified comfortably for the Clarke Rosebowl.
In the first round she beat Lesley Atkins, a former Scottish Girls' Champion and winner of the Scottish Schoolgirls Championship, by 2 & 1, and in the afternoon won by the same margin over the more experienced Hannah Scott.
In this morning's semi-final against 15 year old Jennifer Rankin (Haggs Castle) , Rachel was not just as accurate as she had been all week but still played a very good game and holed some super putts. Jennifer's golf was excellent and included 5 birdies which helped her to win by 5 & 4.
Jennifer Rankine and Wendy Nicholson - Courtesy of June Ker |
West of Scotland certainly have a couple of up and coming stars
CLARK ROSEBOWL
SEMI-FINALS
J Rankine (Haggs Castle) beat R Foster (Turnberry) 5 and 4.
W Nicholson (Baberton) beat R Hunter (Lanark) 2 and 1.
FINAL
J Rankine beat W Nicholson 3 and 1
Thursday, 2 June 2016
DRUMPELLIER' S SUSAN WOOD WINS THROUGH TO QUARTER FINALS OF SCOTTISH MATCHPLAY AT WEST KILBRIDE
SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP
FIRST ROUND RESULTS
J Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) beat L Fraser (Kingsknowe) 2 and 1.
K Marshall (Baberton) beat K Brodie (Strathmore) 2 holes.
E Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat J Saxton (Muckhart) 3 and 2.
G Macdonald (Craigielaw) beat A McBride (Harburn) 1 hole.
S Wood (Drumpellier) beat L Whyte (St Regulus) 3 and 2.
R Walker (Dumfries and Co) beat L Duncan (West Kilbride) at 20th
C Young (North Berwick) beat E Watson (Muckhart) 3 and 2.
T Mactaggart (Minto) beat S Leslie (Kemnay) 1 hole.
K McIntosh (Broomieknowe) beat C Goadby (St Regulus) 4 and 3.
J Free (Gullane) beat K Beveridge (Aboyne) 1 hole.
R Polson (Kemnay) beat E Moffat (St Regulus) 5 and 4.
H McCook (Grantown on Spey) beat J Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 2 holes.
G Paton (Royal Montrose) beat R Taylor (Germany) 1 hole.
J Allan (Glenbervie) beat N Robertson (Stirling) 2 and 1.
A Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) beat E Hale (Troon Ladies) 4 and 3
C Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) beat L Ronnie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 6 and 5.
SECOND ROUND
J Meek beat K Marshall 5 and 3
G Macdonald beat E Briggs 4 and 3
S Wood beat R Walker 1 hole.
T Mactaggart beat C Young at 19th.
J Free beat K McIntosh at 19th
H McCook beat R Polson 2 holes
G Paton beat J Allan 3 and 2.
A Summers beat C Jaffrey 2&1
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
CLARK ROSEBOWL
FIRST ROUND
J Rankine (Haggs Castle) bt K Reid (Monifieth) 3 and 2.
M Gardner (Linlithgow) bt C Garrett (West Kilbride) 3 and 2.
R Foster (Turnberry) bt L Atkins (Minto) 2 and 1.
H Scott (Broomieknowe) bt A McDonald (Bothwell Castle) 4 and 2.
J Graham (Southerness) bt P Wilson (Burntisland) 3 and 2.
W Nicholson (Baberton) bt D Young (North Berwick) 2 and 1
M Sievwright (Buckpool) bt C Irvine (Craigielaw) 2 and 1.
R Hunter (Lanark) bt L Macdonald (Cardross) at 20th.
QUARTER-FINALS
J Rankine beat M Gardner 6&4
R Foster beat H Scott 2&1
W Nicholson beat J Graham 7 and 6
R Hunter beat M Sievwright 2 holes
CLARK ROSEBOWL - MATCHPLAY STAGES
FIRST ROUND RESULTS
J Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) beat L Fraser (Kingsknowe) 2 and 1.
K Marshall (Baberton) beat K Brodie (Strathmore) 2 holes.
E Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat J Saxton (Muckhart) 3 and 2.
G Macdonald (Craigielaw) beat A McBride (Harburn) 1 hole.
S Wood (Drumpellier) beat L Whyte (St Regulus) 3 and 2.
R Walker (Dumfries and Co) beat L Duncan (West Kilbride) at 20th
C Young (North Berwick) beat E Watson (Muckhart) 3 and 2.
T Mactaggart (Minto) beat S Leslie (Kemnay) 1 hole.
K McIntosh (Broomieknowe) beat C Goadby (St Regulus) 4 and 3.
J Free (Gullane) beat K Beveridge (Aboyne) 1 hole.
R Polson (Kemnay) beat E Moffat (St Regulus) 5 and 4.
H McCook (Grantown on Spey) beat J Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 2 holes.
G Paton (Royal Montrose) beat R Taylor (Germany) 1 hole.
J Allan (Glenbervie) beat N Robertson (Stirling) 2 and 1.
A Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) beat E Hale (Troon Ladies) 4 and 3
C Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) beat L Ronnie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 6 and 5.
SECOND ROUND
J Meek beat K Marshall 5 and 3
G Macdonald beat E Briggs 4 and 3
S Wood beat R Walker 1 hole.
T Mactaggart beat C Young at 19th.
J Free beat K McIntosh at 19th
H McCook beat R Polson 2 holes
G Paton beat J Allan 3 and 2.
A Summers beat C Jaffrey 2&1
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
CLARK ROSEBOWL
FIRST ROUND
J Rankine (Haggs Castle) bt K Reid (Monifieth) 3 and 2.
M Gardner (Linlithgow) bt C Garrett (West Kilbride) 3 and 2.
R Foster (Turnberry) bt L Atkins (Minto) 2 and 1.
H Scott (Broomieknowe) bt A McDonald (Bothwell Castle) 4 and 2.
J Graham (Southerness) bt P Wilson (Burntisland) 3 and 2.
W Nicholson (Baberton) bt D Young (North Berwick) 2 and 1
M Sievwright (Buckpool) bt C Irvine (Craigielaw) 2 and 1.
R Hunter (Lanark) bt L Macdonald (Cardross) at 20th.
QUARTER-FINALS
J Rankine beat M Gardner 6&4
R Foster beat H Scott 2&1
W Nicholson beat J Graham 7 and 6
R Hunter beat M Sievwright 2 holes