GET IN TO GOLF SUMMER AT ABOYNE GOLF CLUB

Back by popular demand. 
We will be repeating the 'Get in to Golf' sessions for both males and females every Thursday night in July. 
Come join in the fun with our resident PGA pro Fraser Dunlop. 

This programme is designed for those who have never played or those with limited golf experience. 

The four sessions include 6 hours of coaching and will cover the basics of putting, chipping, pitching and full swing and we will even play a few holes on week 4. 

 At a cost of only £45 this is a fun, relaxed introduction to the game. Contact the pro shop team for further details or bookings. Tel: 013398 86328 (Option 1). Email pro@fraserdunlopgolf.co.uk

McWilliam and MacGarvie shine on Day 1 of the Vagliano Trophy

The Continent of Europe claimed a slender 7-5 lead over Great Britain and Ireland after day one of The Vagliano Trophy at Royal St George’s.

Chasing a seventh straight win in the biennial contest, the visitors secured a 3-1 lead after the morning foursomes matches over the renowned Kent links.

In the blustery and warm conditions, Great Britain and Ireland quickly sparked an afternoon fightback with an impressive 7&6 singles victory for Scotland’s Hazel MacGarvie against Girls Amateur champion Emma Spitz.

However, the Continent of Europe managed to half the session 4-4 and go into tomorrow’s final day with the two-point lead as they seek to retain the trophy they last won in Italy in 2017.

At the venue for next year’s 149th Open, there were convincing singles victories for the Continent of Europe pair Leonie Harm and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, defeating Isobel Wardle and Shannon McWilliam in respective 6&5 triumphs.

Great Britain and Ireland, who last lifted The Vagliano Trophy in 2005, fought back as Alice Hewson defeated Alessia Nobilio 3&1. Ireland’s Julie McCarthy then secured a notable 3&1 success against the top-ranked player in the match, Swede Frida Kinhult, who sits 3rdon the World Amateur Golf Ranking™.

Scots shine

The Scottish duo McWilliam and MacGarvie refused to be denied in the bottom match, putting the first point on the board for the home side with a one-hole win over Valenzuela and Roussin-Bouchard.

In the Junior Vagliano Trophy, the Under-16’s version of the competition, Great Britain and Ireland hold a 5-4 lead – helped by two wins from Ireland’s Beth Coulter.

After the Continent of Europe won the foursomes 2-1 in the six-a-side match, the hosts hit back in the singles, with victories from Coulter, Hannah Darling and Darcey Harry. 

Entry is free of charge at Royal St George’s while live scoring, news and video can be followed on The R&A’s website and social media platforms.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT FROM THE R&A WEBSITE

Three Scots among GB&I teams for Vagliano Trophy -- 2 from Aboyne Golf Club

From the Scottish Golf Website -- News Release 

Two teams have been selected to represent Great Britain and Ireland against the Continent of Europe in the Vagliano Trophy and the Junior Vagliano Trophy matches being played at Royal St George’s from 28-29 June.

Elaine Ratcliffe will captain GB&I in the Vagliano Trophy match with the hosts seeking a first win in the biennial encounter since 2005 when they defeated the Continent of Europe 13-11 at Golf de Chantilly.

Shazz McWilliam

Six players have been initially selected for GB&I including Scotland’s Shannon McWilliam with two more players to be added to the team following the completion of The Women’s Amateur Championship later this month.

Elaine Ratcliffe, GB&I captain, said, “We have selected a great group of players who have already this season played some wonderful golf and it will be an exciting contest against the Continent of Europe in Kent.

“We will be keeping a close eye on events during The Women’s Amateur Championship next week to determine the two players who will complete our team and it will provide an added incentive to those players from Great Britain and Ireland who are competing at Royal County Down.”

GB&I are bidding to win the Junior Vagliano Trophy for the first time since the international match for girls was inaugurated in 2011 and Maria Dunne will captain the side for the first time in the match.

The former GB&I international has selected Scots duo Hannah Darling and Carmen Griffiths alongside Beth Coulter, Darcey Harry, Patience Rhodes and Ffion Tynan to play against their counterparts from the Continent of Europe.

Maria Dunne, GB&I captain, said, “I am looking forward to working with these young golfers with the aim of winning the Junior Vagliano Trophy match against the Continent of Europe for the first time. It will be an exciting encounter and the players are very much looking forward to the challenge of playing at Royal St George’s.”

The initial GB&I team for the Vagliano Trophy match is:

Alice Hewson, 21, Berkhamsted	Shannon McWilliam, 19, Aboyne
Lily May Humphreys, 17, Stoke-by-Nayland	Olivia Mehaffey, 21, Royal County Down Ladies
Julie McCarthy, 19, Forrest Little	Isobel Wardle, 19, Prestbury

The GB&I team for the Junior Vagliano Trophy match is:

Beth Coulter, 15, Kirkistown Castle	Darcey Harry, 15, The Vale Resort
Hannah Darling,15, Broomieknowe	Patience Rhodes, 15, Burnham & Berrow
Carmen Griffiths, 15, Aboyne	Ffion Tynan, 16, Minchinhampton

CARMEN GRIFFITHS WINS THE INAUGURAL BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS

Aboyne’s Carmen Griffiths, was the title winners in the Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters at Strathmore yesterday

Griffiths set up her victory in the girls’ event, which was being held for the first time, with opening rounds of 72 and 70 at the Perthshire venue.

She then closed with an 81 to finish with a four-over-par total, winning by a single shot from host club player Megan Ashley Strathmore (79-69-76).

Rachael Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) finished in 3rd place (76, 74, 78)

CLICK HERE FOR THE FINAL RESULTS 

EILIDH BRIGGS AND SHANNON MCWILLIAM ARE TOP SCOTS IN WALES

England’s Lily May Humphreys added another top title to her collection today with a four shot victory in the Welsh women’s open stroke play championship at Royal St David’s.

The 17-year-old international was 10-under for the 54-hole event, finishing four shots clear of her England team-mate, Bel Wardle

Top Scot was Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) who finished on 1 under par and in 6th place followed by Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) on level par in joint 7th place.

SCOTS PLACINGS
218 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 73 71 74 (6th)
219 Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) 73 73 73 (T7)
226 Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) 73 75 78 (T18)
230 Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) 75 80 75 (T30)
234 Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 74 73 77.

MISSED THE CUT (159 and better qualified)
160 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 80 80

161 Alison Muirhead (Jumeirah Golf Estates) 79 82

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS

KILMACOLM'S EILIDH BRIGGS IS IN 2ND PLACE IN THE WELSH OPEN AFTER 2 ROUNDS

The Welsh Ladies Open Amateur Championship is being played at Royal St. David’s Golf Club at present. 2 rounds have been played with the final round tomorrow (Sunday 5th May)

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)  is currently in 2nd place at 2 under par -- 4 shots behind England's Lily May Humphreys.
Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) is on level par  and Connie Jaffrey (Troon ladies) on 2 over Par

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORING 

CARMEN GRIFFITHS IS RUNNER UP IN THE UNDER 16’s GIRLS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Carmen Griffiths (Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf)

A bogey-free round of 70 (6 under par) for Carmen Griffiths sees the Aboyne Golf Club youngster finish this year’s The R&A U16 Girls’ Amateur Championship at Fulford in second place on - 3 under par 222

Grace Crawford (Gullane) finished in a very creditable 14th place and 3rd in the Under 14 age group on 2 over par 228

From the R&A website

Italy’s Francesca Fiorellini secured a notable double on English soil after securing a wire-to-wire victory in the R&A Girls U16 Amateur Championship at Fulford. 

Eight months after winning the English U14 Girls Open Championship, Fiorellini eased to another title after a comfortable three-shot victory over an international field in York. The 13-year-old, who plays out of the Olgiata Club in Rome, was a model of consistency in the final round as she closed with a three-under-par 72 to lift The Angela Uzielli Trophy on a winning total of six-under-par 219. 

After Hannah Darling won last year’s inaugural event at the venue, Carmen Griffiths made a strong final day move in pursuit of more Scottish success, posting a superb bogey-free round of 70 to secure the runner-up spot on a three-under-par total of 222

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT.
FINAL SCORES

CARMEN AND GRACE IN TOP 10 AFTER ROUND 2 OF U16 GIRLS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Click to enlarge 

England’s Maggie Whitehead produced the best round of her young life to move into contention at the Girls U16 Amateur Championship at Fulford, with overnight leader Francesca Fiorellini still ahead.

Whitehead, aged only 12-years-old, came into the championship to simply further her experiences, but surged through the field into second place after a superb two-under-par 73 on day two.

The chasing pack includes Scotland’s Grace Crawford (Gullane) --  on one-over-par, another 12-year-old thriving this week. The Gullane player holed a 25 feet putt on the 18th for par and said, “I played well and I was playing with two of my friends in Maggie and Libby (Bell), which was really nice. I’ve moved up the leaderboard further than I thought, so it’s all to play for tomorrow.” -- Watch Video below to see Grace

Scotland’s Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) is one shot behind. 

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE SCORES

To read the full report go to the  R&A WEBSITE

CARMEN GRIFFITHS AND GRACE CRAWFORD ARE REPRESENTING SCOTLAND AT FULFORD

A trio of Italian players impressed on the opening day of the R&A Girls U16 Amateur Championship, with Francesca Fiorellini securing the slender early lead at Fulford.

The 13-year-old is competing alongside compatriots Charlotte Cattaneo and Matilde Innocenti Angelini as part of a 90-strong international field at the Yorkshire venue

The only 2 Scots in the field Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) and Grace Crawford (Gullane) who both finished well up the field on 2 over par 

TO READ THE FULL REPORT  GO TO THE R&A WEBSITE

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORING

Pia Babnik from Slovenia wins the Helen Holm in style and Shannon and Chloe win the team event

Pia Babnik wins  the 2019 Helen Holm Trophy - Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf

From Scottish Golf

Slovenia’s Pia Babnik led from start to finish at the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Championship as a bogey-free round of 66 helped the youngster claim a seven-shot victory over France’s Charlotte Bunel. 
 With a three-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round, Babnik continued to play outstanding golf on the links at Royal Troon Old Course, picking up four shots in as many holes on the front nine in Ayrshire.

Scotland’s Shannon McWilliam and Chloe Goadby were winners of the annual team event, taking home the Ladies’ Club Silver Salver by beating England by 15 shots 

Shannon also finished as the top Scot as this year’s event on six-under-par. 

Speaking to Scottish Golf, Shannon said: “It was another really good result for me today, I have finished in the top five at the Helen Holm quite a few times now and to win the team event with Chloe was really nice as well. 

It’s been a great week and one I will remember after making my fourth hole-in-one of my career at Royal Troon Portland on Friday.” 

 For a full list of results from this year’s Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open   PLEASE CLICK HERE: 

Chloe, Susan Wood (Photo Courtesy of Susan - Scotland Team Captain) 
and Shannon with the winning Team Trophy

Portland (Par 72)  SSS, 77 CSS Round 1 76, Round 2 76
Royal Troon Round 3 (Par 72) SSS77, CSS 76

Leading Scores

1st : -15 Pia Babnik (Slovenia) 66, 69, 66 - 201
2nd: -8 Charlotte Bunel (France) 70, 69, 69 - 208
3rd: -7 Shama Dutrieux (Wrothram Heath) 69, 71, 69 - 209
4th : -6 Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) 70, 70, 70 - 210

Other Leading Scottish Scores:

T6 : -3 Alison Muirhead (Jumereih Golf Estates) 73, 70, 70 - 213
T6 : -3 Hazel MacGarvie (Royal Troon) 70, 72, 71 - 213
T10: -1 Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) 69, 77, 69 - 215
T10: -1 Jasmine MacIntosh (Hazelhead) 72, 69,74 - 215
T10: -1 Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) 70, 71, 74 - 215
T17: +2 Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 76, 70, 72 - 218
T22: +3 Connie Jaffrey (The Ladies Golf Club Troon) 71, 76, 72 - 219
T24: +4 Megan Ashley (Strathmore) 70, 75, 75 - 220
T25: +5 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 73, 74, 74 - 221
T30: +7 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72, 73, 78 - 223
T30: Jess Meek (Carnoustie) 69, 73, 81 - 221

Final Scores from the 2019 Helen Holm 

JESS MEEK AND CHLOE GOADBY ARE LEADING SCOTS AFTER ROUND 1 OF THE HELEN HOLM

With temperatures soaring on the West Coast, it was Slovenian youngster Pia Babnik who hit the ground running on day one at the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open. A sensational opening round of 66 at Royal Troon gave the youngster a two-shot lead over the rest of the field.

Babnik, who is the highest ranked player in this week’s field, carded nine birdies in total on her way to finishing six-under-par ahead of round two tomorrow. 2018 Scottish Champion Jess Meek (Carnoustie) and Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) both carded 3 under par round of 69 to be the leading Scots 

Scotland’s Shannon McWilliam also enjoyed the “ace” conditions in Ayrshire. The youngster from Aboyne recorded a hole-in-one at the 142-yard Par 3, eighth on her way to carding a two-under-par 70.

McWilliam, is one of six Scots currently in the top 10 with last week’s Scottish Girls’ Open Champion, Hannah Darling, also two-under-par after day one.

Speaking to Scottish Golf following her opening round, McWilliam said:

“The pin was at 142-yards, playing uphill and slightly into the wind, I was trying to hit a 150-yard shot and hit a perfect eight-iron that bounced once and went in. I didn’t actually see it go in, I only knew because of my mum’s reaction.” 

Analysing the rest of her round, McWilliam admitted that there is still room for improvement, adding:

“It was a very mixed bag out there for me today, two double bogeys, one bogey, five birdies and a hole-in-one. I felt like I could have been a lot lower but I am looking forward to round two tomorrow.”

The 120-strong field will play another round over Royal Troon Portland on Saturday, before the cut is made for the final 18 holes over Royal Troon Old Course, on Sunday.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE SCORES

Go to Scottish Golf for the full report

Carmen Griffiths and Ella McGrath are the Scottish Golf Academy Season Opener Winners

Ella McGrath and Carmen Griffiths 
Photo courtesy of David McGrath

Girls Scratch (Played over Montrose 1562 Medal course)
1 Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne ) 74 (bl6)
2 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 74
3 Grace Crawford Gullane Golf Club 78

Click here for all scores

Ella McGrath - Photo courtesy of David McGrath

Stableford (Played over the Montrose Broomfield course)
1 Ella McGrath (Caldwell)  37 41 
2 Maisie Witt (Bathgate) 34  41 
3 Ruby Watt ( Paul Lawrie) Golf Centre 20 40

Click Here for all the scores

Report when available 

CAMERON NEILSON AND CARMEN GRIFFITHS DO WELL IN IRISH GIRLS OPEN STROKEPLAY

Ingrid Lindblad in 2017, Kajsa Arwefjall in 2018 and now Lovisa Gunnar in 2019 has secured three Swedish victories in a row at the Irish Girls’ Open Stroke Play played at Roganstown Hotel and Country Club.  

Gunnar, who was supposed to be on a flight home with her mother at 4pm today but changed to a later flight home following her second round 68, fired a final round 69 to secure a 3 shot victory over Ffion Tynan (Wales). 

Scots Cameron Neilson (Nairn) and Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne ) tied 3rd and 6th respectively and Grace Crawford (Gullane) finished in 49th position.

Carmen said on Twitter —. "Delighted with a T6 finish after a great few days competing at the Irish Girls U18’s Championship 

Big thanks to Scottish Golf for another fantastic opportunity"  ⛳

 CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCORES

WIN A WEEKEND SPRING BREAK ON BEAUTIFUL ROYAL DEESIDE

Aboyne Golf Club have teamed up with the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch Lodges to offer up to four golfers the chance to win a fabulous weekend spring golf break on beautiful Royal Deeside, Scotland over the period 24-26th May 2019.

The prize includes unlimited golf at Aboyne which is the oldest club on Royal Deeside: Home to the 2018 R&A Ladies Coronation Foursomes Area Finals together with hosting the Scottish Golf Men’s North-East Open last season.  www.aboynegolfclub.co.uk

The prize also includes complimentary entry to our Open Mixed Foursomes competition on Sunday 26th May should you wish to play. 

Enjoy a 3-night FREE stay in one of the fully furnished lodges on the fabulous Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch resort for the nights 24-26th May.

Craigendarroch Lodges offers the luxury and privacy of your own self-catering holiday home with resort amenities on your doorstep.  Make full use of the on-site Country Club offering extensive leisure facilities.  The lodges have all been designed for pure enjoyment — with room to relax, to soak up the panoramic splendour of Royal Deeside, and enjoy the seclusion and privacy of your own home from home.  www.higvc.co.uk

Terms & Conditions of the competition

Can be found on the Aboyne Golf Club website 

How to enter?

To enter the competition, click on this link  CLICK HERE

Shannon McWilliam loses in the Spanish Amateur semi final

Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam scored 3 and 2 wins over Isobel Holpfer (Austria) and Sophia Zeeb (Germany) on Friday in  the Spanish women's international amateur golf championship

She then beat England's Bel Wardle by two holes in the quarter-finals  but then lost by 3 and 2 to Mahe Candice (France) in the semi-finals at Zaudin Golf Club, Seville yesterday. 

Today's 36-hole final was between Candice and Italy's Alessia Nobilio, a 4 and 3 winner over compatriot Benedetta Moresco.

 **Mahe Candice (France)  won the final at the 3rd extra hole --- CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS

SHANNON MCWILLIAM - THE ONLY SCOT TO MAKE THE SPANISH AMATEUR GOLF MATCHPLAY STAGES

Shannon McWilliam pictured with Curtis Cup Captain Elaine Farquharson Black

Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam, pictured, improved on her first round by 10 strokes with a brilliant, seven-birdie round of 65 to be the only Scottish qualifier for the match-play stages of the Spanish women's international amateur golf championship at Zaudin Golf Club, Seville. Curtis Cup international. 

McWilliam, whose only bogey came at the ninth, birdied the fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth, 12th, 14th and 16th in halves of 33 and 32 to advance in joint ninth place with an aggregate of 140 of the 32 match-play qualifiers. 

Fellow Scots Connie Jaffrey (74-75 for 149), Hannah Darling (71-78 for 149) and Chloe Goadby (74-77 for 151) all failed to make the cut-off mark of 145. 

France's Pauline Roussin Bouchard was the leading qualifier with scores of 69 and 64 for 133.

SHANNON McWILLIAM FINISHES EIGHTH IN CHILE

Elaine Farqharson and Shannon McWilliam

Aboyne Golf Club member Shannon McWilliam, finished eighth in a field of 32 final-day qualifiers at the South American women's amateur golf championship at Santiago, Chile today (Sunday).

The Curtis Cup player had ever-improving scores of 74, 73, 72 and 71 for a two-over-par aggregate of 290.

Connie Jaffrey, winner of the Scottish women's amateur championship at Royal Aberdeen last year, finished joint 16th with scores of 75, 74, 74 and 72 for seven-over 295.

Paraguay players finished first and second with Maria Escauriza winning by eight strokes with a 12-under par total of 276 which was made up of four sub-par rounds.
A classy effort.

SOUTH AMERICAN WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
 Los Leones Golf Club, Santiago, Chile
Leading final totals
par 288 (4x72)
276 M F Escauriza (Paraguay) 69 71 68 68
284 S Garcia (Paraguay) 77 70 68 69
286 M J  Bottorquez (Argentina) 75 71 72 69.
SELECTED TOTALS
290  S McWilliam (Sco) 74 73 72 71 (8th)
295 C Jaffrey (Sco) 75 74 74 72 (T16)
297 G Blackman (Eng) 73 74 77 73 (T20)
308 B Morris (Wal) 74 81 73 80 (T

Shannon McWilliam is in 10th position with one round to go in Chile

By COLIN FARQUHARSON 

Liberton Golf Club member Kieran Cantley is in joint 12th position with Sunday's final round completing the South American men's amateur championship at Los Leones Golf Club, Santiago, Chile. 
 The Scot has had three par rounds of 72 for a running total of 21, seen shots behind the South American leader Luis Gagne who has scored 68, 72 and 69 for 209 to head the field by one stroke from Tom Plumb (England) 68, 74, 67 and South American Ivan Ramirez (69-72-68-69).  

In the women's championship Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam is in 10th spot with rounds of 74, 72 and 72 for 219 - 11 behind the leader by four, Paraguay's Maria F Escauriza with rounds of 69, 71 and 68. 

Former Scottish women's amateur champion Connie Jaffrey is 19th on 223. 

LEADING SCORES Par 216 (3x72) 
MEN 
209 L Gagne 68 72 69. 210 T Plumb (Eng) 68 75 67, I Ramirez 69 72 69. 

SELECTED SCORES 
216 K Cantley (Sco) 72 72 74 (T12) 
218 P O'Keefe (Ire) 74 72 72, B McKenzie (Eng) 71 75 72 (T22). 
220 T Froom (Wal) 73 76 71 (T28) 
222 M Roberts (Wal) 72 78 72, E Walker (Sco) 74 73 75 (T37). 

WOMEN 
208 M F Escauriza (Paraguay) 69 71 68. 
212 A Matte 71 71 70 
214 G Fernandez (Paraguay) 74 69 71 

SELECTED SCORES 
219 S McWilliam (Sco) 74 73 72 (10th) 220 E Brennan (Eng) 75 72 73 (T10) 
222 L A Bramwell (Wal) 74 76 72, A Wilson (Ire) 76 71 75 (T14) 
223 P Grant (Ire) 79 75 69, C Jaffrey (Sco) 75 74 74 (T19) 
224 G Blackman (Eng) 73 74 77 (T27) 
228 B Morris (Wal) 74 81 73 (36th)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNTY PRIZEGIVING

Some of the major prizewinners

ABERDEENSHIRE juniors had a great season this year.

 Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) - Aberdeenshire County Champion , Rachel Mathieson (Hazlehead) and Robyn Fowlie (Edzell) are pictured in the centre of this Aberdeen Ladies County prizewinners presentation with their array of trophies.

Aberdeenshire has a great future with these girls.

Prizewinners -- Click to enlarge

SHANNON MCWILLIAM IS AWARDED LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF ABOYNE GOLF CLUB.

Shannon McWilliam receiving her framed photos of the Curtis Cup 
from Club President Justin Grant

By Nigel  Bradburn 

At the season end prizegiving ceremony held at Aboyne Golf Club on Friday evening, the club bestowed on Shannon McWilliam the prestigious award of Honorary Life Membership in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the Amateur Game.

Making the award, Club President Justin Grant said “It is over 20 years since Aboyne Golf Club was able to make such an award, but Shannon has had an outstanding few years culminating in being selected to play for GB&I in the Curtis Cup this season. Amongst some of her many highlights (although there are too many to list) include: -

2014

• Aged 14, youngest ever Aberdeenshire County Champion, also winning the Under 18 title later that year

• Represented European Girls team in Slovakia 

2015

• 3rd in Helen Holm Scottish Open

• British Girls Team Trophy

• Nominated for the Scottish Golfer of the year

2016

• Scottish Ladies Order of Merit winner

• top 10 finish at the Alfred Dunhill Cup with Joakim Lagergren

• Broke the course record at Aboyne, 7 under par,

2017

• Runner up in the Helen Holm Scottish Open

• Won the Lady Heathcoat-Amory memorial medal for the lowest qualifying score for the

British Girls Championships 

2018

• Winner at Borders Ladies championship in South Africa

• 2nd in South African Woman’s Masters – winning the Sally Little Trophy for leading Amateur

• 4th in Helen Holm Scottish Open

• Team County Champions with Aberdeenshire ladies

Shannon made her First full international cap in the Home Internationals in 2015 aged 16, taking 3 points from 5 matches. Further caps followed in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

She went on to represent GB&I as the only Scot selected at the Curtis Cup in Quaker Ridge, New York. Although the overall result was a disappointing one for GB&I, against a very strong US team, 

Shannon picked up a half point for the team, and following her narrow defeat in her singles match against the World No 6 Lauren Stephenson, I can safely say that she did not look out of place mixing it with the world’s best.

For outstanding achievements in the Amateur Game, Aboyne Golf Club would like to present Shannon McWilliam with a lifetime Honorary Membership.“

Shannon, aged 18, is a former pupil at Aboyne Academy who still lives in Torphins. 

In her acceptance speech Shannon said "A huge thank you to Aboyne Golf for presenting me with Honorary Membership. I can’t thank the club and members enough for the support they gave me throughout the Curtis Cup and over the years.  I am very proud to be an Honorary Member."