MAUREEN MITCHELL OF OLD RANFURLY IS THE NEW GREENLEES SECRETARY

The 2017 Greenlees Trophy matches are now underway -- You will find a link to the results on the RHS of this Website and in case you do not have the email address of  the new Greenlees Secretary Maureen Mitchell who has taken over from Anne Dunn the you can find it by also clicking on their as well.
You will also find a West of Scotland Link on the Kirkwood Golf Website where the results are available 

2016 GREENLEES TROPHY PRESENTATION AND LUNCH

Trophy Winners
L to R Valerie MacKinnon (Division 2 - Old Ranfurly), Karen Maxwell Milngavie ( Greenlees Trophy Winners),
Anne Wallace (Division 3 Prestwick St Nicholas ) and Sarah Eckford (Ranfurly Castle - Greenlees Trophy Runners Up)

68 ladies representing 25 of the 28 Golf Clubs in the West of Scotland Greenlees teams attended the  2016 Greenlees Trophy presentation and lunch at Cathkin Braes Golf Club today.

Cathkin Braes Lady Captain Joyce Mullin ---- and Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn presided over the event at which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Results coordinator on the Web Carol Fell and Cathkin Braes Greenlees Secretary Pauline Wardlaw were also at the top table.

After an excellent lunch and lots of chat Anne Dunn said a few words --

"Once again it is my privilege to welcome you to the Greenlees Presentation Lunch.
The Weather this year, until near the end, was kind to us and the matches were finished on time. It is lovely to see new, and old, names on the trophies and the leagues for next year look interesting I say this as a spectator."

"Going up to the First Division for the first time is always difficult, as Cathcart Castle will tell you but, as I am sure they will also tell you, it was enjoyable. "

"I wish Old Ranfurly and Largs all the very best for next year. I also wish to welcome Prestwick St Nicholas and Cardross back into the Second Division – all the best to you. "
"I wish to thank all the Secretaries for all their hard work and for sending in their results in so quickly. Also to Carol Fell for putting all the details on the web, which allows everybody to keep up to date."

She then asked Cathkin Braes Lady Captain Joyce Mullin to present the trophies.

Pauline Wardlow finally thanked  all who had helped make the event such a success. 

Milngavie Golf Club

Ranfurly Castle

Old Ranfurly

Prestwick St. Nicholas 

To see some more photos --- CLICK HERE

TO HEAR KAREN MAXWELL (MILNGAVIE) SAY A FEW WORDS - CLICK HERE 

Greenlees Trophy Divisional Totals CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE 

Division 1: 
Winner Milngavie
Runner up Ranfurly Castle
Demoted Ayr Belleisle and Cathcart Castle

Division 2:   
Winner Old Ranfurly
Runner Up Largs
Demoted Erskine and Lenzie

Division 3:   
Winner Prestwick St Nicholas
Runner Up Cardross

CLICK HERE FOR ALL  FIXTURE RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOTALS 

LOST ONE WHITE JACKET -- BELONGS TO MILNGAVIE'S MOIRA MCLEOD -- Please contact your webmaster Carol Fell   -   CLICK HERE if you think you can help 

WEST OF SCOTLAND GREENLEES TROPHY -- FINAL RESULTS

Greenlees Trophy Divisional Totals CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE 

The 2016 Greenlees matches have now been completed. -- although in Division 3 - some matches were unable to be completed due to weather bit they did not affect the outcome.

The results are as follows:

Division 1: 
Winner Milngavie
Runner up Ranfurly Castle
Demoted Ayr Belleisle and Cathcart Castle

Division 2:   
Winner Old Ranfurly
Runner Up Largs
Demoted Erskine and Lenzie

Division 3:   
Winner Prestwick St Nicholas
Runner Up Cardross

CLICK HERE FOR ALL  FIXTURE RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOTALS 

The presentation lunch of all divisional clubs takes place on Tuesday 18th October at Cathkin Braes Golf Club

MILNGAVIE GOLF CLUB ARE THE 2016 WEST OF SCOTLAND GREENLEES TEAM CHAMPIONS

Milngavie team jump for joy with their victory
From L to R - Jillian Farrell, Anna Telfer, Lorna McClymont, Katy McCauley
Davina McLavery, Marion Mason Sheena McDonald,
Carol Whyte and  Lois Connell

The 1st Division Title decider of the West of Scotland 2016 Greenlees Trophy was played yesterday (Thursday 22nd September) in the rearranged match between Ranfurly Castle and Milngavie 
Milngavie who produced an exceedingly formidable team -- with Scottish Girls Internationalist Jillian Farrell, Lorna McClymont (D&A County Champion) and Renfrewshire County Team Carol Whyte leading the field and five of the remaining six team players having a handicap of 8 and under  came up trumps with a 6.5 - 2.5 win.
The result meant that Milngavie won the division with 50.5 points and Ranfurly Castle and Kilmarnock Barassie were equal with 44 points.
On count back with Home and Away wins --  2 points for a home win and 3 points for an Away win Ranfurly Castle just won the runners up slot by 1 point

Division 1 Results

Milngavie 50.5 - Winners
Ranfurly Castle 44 Runner Up (after count back on Home and Away wins)
Kilmarnock Barassie 44
Cathkin Braes 40.5
Troon Ladies 37.5
Loudoun Gowf 35.5
West Kilbride 30
Ayr Bellisle 25
Cathcart Castle 17

After the match Milngavie Team Captain Sheena McDonald presented Lorna McClymont (whose 16th birthday had been the day before) with Team player of the year award -- Played in 8 matches and won 7

Lorna and Team Captain Sheena

The other highlight of the day was Ranfurly Castle's Carol Fell who had a HOLE IN ONE at the 5th Hole.

Carol picks the ball out the hole !

GREENLEES TROPHIES PRESENTATION AND LUNCH

Greenlees Divisional Winners
L to R Haggs Castle  - Carol Smith (Div 3) Kilmarnock Barassie - Debbie Peberdy (Greenlees Trophy Winners) and Cathcart Castle Jane Alexander (Division 2 Winners)

Over 60 ladies representing the 28 Golf Clubs in the  West of Scotland Greenlees teams attended the  2015 Greenlees Trophy presentation and lunch at Cathcart Castle Golf Club today.
Cathcart Castle Lady Captain Pat Lavelle and Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn presided over the event at which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
Longest serving member of the Greenlees matches Aileen Wilson (Haggs Castle) was at the top table. She has played in the Greenlees matches since 1954 !!
Past Greenlees Secretary Wileen McCallum, Results coordinator on the Web Carol Fell and Cathcart Castle's Greenlees Secretary Sheila Orr also were present.
After an excellent lunch and lots of chat Captain Pat Lavelle presented the trophies to the divisional winners and also to the winners and runners up of the 75th Anniversary tri - am Trophy that took place last month.
Floral displays were given by Cathcart Castle to a lucky winner at each table and also Cathcart Castle's  Sheila Orr and to Anne Dunn.
Your webmaster Carol also gives thanks to Anne for the beautiful orchid that she received from her at the end of the lunch.

Tri Am Winners

Kilmarnock Barassie

Cathcart Castle

Haggs Castle

Captain Pat presents Anne with a floral display

To see some more photos --- CLICK HERE
To see  video of the presentations CLICK HERE


Speech given by Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn

Lady Captain, Pat, Guests, Ladies what a wonderful year we have had in this Celebration Year. I personally find it hard to believe that 85 years ago somebody had the vision to think of starting, what has now become known as the Greenlees League and that it has been played for 75years.
It is still achieving its aim which is to prepare Ladies for playing for their country.

Before we go on to presenting the trophies to the League winners I would like to reiterate my sincere thanks to Cathcart Castle for running  such a successful Celebration Triam. Everybody who played in it seemed to enjoy themselves and even those who were assisting had a wonderful day. Special thanks has to go to Jean Smith and her husband who produced the leaflet about Ysobel Greenlees, and was given to every club. What a triumph of organisation for the entire day.

I would like to ask Cathcart Castle Lady Captain Pat Lavelle to present the prizes to those who one won on the day:
First were Gill Hendry, Douglas Park, Sharon Edgar, Lenzie and Linda McDougall, Greenock with 59 (B-I-H)
Second were Aileen Donaldson, West Kilbride, Margaret Gray, Old Ranfurly and Alice Brown Bothwell Castle
Third were Jill Foggo, Milngavie, Eleanor Inglis Largs and Linda Hay Eastwood with 61 (B-I-H)

On to the Presentation of Trophies. We have a new name going on the Division 1 trophy – Kilmarnock Barassie. This is the first time they have won this division and I am sure they will do their very best to retain it.
We also have a new name going on to the Division 2 trophy – Cathcart Castle. What a wonderful achievement after just coming up to Division 2 last year,
Division 3 was won by Haggs Castle who are no strangers to winning Greenlees Trophies.- CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Unfortunately the Runners Up Trophy was missing from the presentations to which Milngavie should have been presented with.

Thank you Pat for graciously presenting all the prizes.
In conclusion I would like to thank Cathcart Castle Ladies for their wonderful hospitality both at the Triam and today. What a busy year they have had while still managing to play great golf. Thanks also to the kitchen staff and to the greens staff for their part in making these two days memorable.

May I wish you all a safe journey home, a great golfing season next year and look foward to seeing some of you at the Fixture Meeting which will be held here on Tuesday, 17th November

KILMARNOCK BARASSIE WIN THE GREENLEES TROPHY FOR THE 1ST TIME

Greenlees Trophy Division 1 Results

Greenlees Trophy Division 2 Results

Greenlees Trophy Division 3 Results

Many congratulations go to Kilmarnock Barassie winners of the 2015 Greenlees Trophy. The presentation of Trophies will take place at a lunch on Tuesday 20th October at Cathcart Castle Golf Club. Report and Photographs will follow.

GREENLEES 75th CELEBRATION TRI AM SUCCESS

Winners: Gill Hendry, Linda McDougall and Sharon Edge

Runners Up: Margaret Gray, Alice Brown and Aileen Donaldson

The Greenlees 75th Celebration Triam was played in excellent weather today and was enjoyed by all the participants - it is a pity that something like this only happens once. Grateful thanks must be given to Sheila Orr and the ladies from Cathcart Castle for their organisation and their decoration of the Dining Room. Special thanks to Jean Smith and her husband for producing such and interesting brochure - I think we all learned from it. Special thanks to our guests, Fiona Butler, Willeen McCallum and not least Carol Fell. I would like to thank all the players who took part in our celebration and made it such a successful day..

Only the second prize winners were there and Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn is going to ask the others if they can come to the lunch on Greenlees Lunch on the 20th October.  

Winners: - Gill Hendry ( Douglas Park) Sharon Edge (Lenzie)  and Linda McDougall, (Greenock).

2nd: Aileen Donaldson (West Kilbride),  Margaret Gray (Old Ranfurly) and Alice Brown, (Bothwell Castle). 

3rd: Jill Foggo (Milngavie), Eleanor Inglis (Largs) and Linda Hay (Eastwood).

For all the results -- CLICK HERE

To see some Photos --- CLICK HERE --  Courtesy of Anne Dunn's daughter Nikki and Carol Fell

GREENLEES TRI AM PLUS SOME PAST WINNING TEAMS

Many thanks go to Cathcart Castle's Graeme and Jean Smith for advertising the Greenlees Trophy Celebration next Saturday - 19th September in the Ayrshire Post -- CLICK HERE 


SOME PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES OVER THE PAST 12 YEARS 

2003 WINNERS - COCHRANE CASTLE

2004 WINNERS -- RANFURLY CASTLE

2005 WINNERS - COCHRANE CASTLE

2006 WINNERS - COCHRANE CASTLE

2007 WINNERS - COCHRANE CASTLE

2008 WINNERS - TROON LADIES

2009 WINNERS - MILNGAVIE

2010 WINNERS - MILNGAVIE

2011 WINNERS - MILNGAVIE

2012 WINNERS - MILNGAVIE

2013 WINNERS - MILNGAVIE

2014 WINNERS - CATHKIN  BRAES

SOME VIDEOS OF WINNING TEAMS WITH GREENLEES SECRETARIES

2007 LUNCH AT PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS WINNING TEAM COCHRANE CASTLE -- SECRETARY WILLEEN MCCALLUM
The Presentation Speeches of the Greenlees Trophy to  Rosemary Donaldson Troon, Rosa Maxwell Prestwick St Nicholas and Pearl Orr Cochrane Castle . Plus Willeen McCallum (Greenlees Secretary)

2010 LUNCH AT WEST KILBRIDE  WINNING TEAM MILNGAVIE - SECRETARY FIONA ROGER
The 2010 West of Scotland Greenlees Trophy Presentations. Fiona Roger the Greenlees Secretary announces the winners and West Kilbride's Ladies Captain Phyllis Howie presents the Trophies to Milngavie (Greenlees Champions), Cathkin Braes (Runners Up), Prestwick St Nicholas (Division 2 Winners) and Largs (Division 3 Winners)

2011 GREENLEES LUNCH AT WHITECRAIGS GOLF CLUB - WINNING TEAM MILNGAVIE  - SECRETARY FIONA ROGER
The 2011 West of Scotland Greenlees Trophy lunch and Presentation of Trophies took place at Whitecraigs Golf Club. Sheila Adams of Loudoun Gowf was presented with the Division 3 Trophy, Aileen Donaldson of West Kilbride the 2nd Division Trophy and Anna Telfer from Milngavie the Greenlees Trophy which they won for the 3rd year in a row. Fiona Roger the Greenlees Secretary for the West of Scotland  chaired the lunch and presentation.

2012 GREENLEES LUNCH AT WILLIAMWOOD GOLF CLUB - WINNING TEAM MILNGAVIE -- SECRETARY ANNE DUNN
The 2012 Greenlees Lunch and Presentation of Trophies. Milngavie win the Greenlees Trophy for the 4th year in a row and Anna Telfer (Team Captain) gives her vote of thanks. Loudoun Gowf win Division 2 and Liz Keohone gives her vote of thanks. Anne Dunn the Greenlees Secretary reads out the winners and Williamwood's Jinty Roger presents the trophies

CATHKIN BRAES WIN THE GREENLEES TROPHY

Cathkin Braes Pauline Warlow with the winning Greenlees Trophy

Cathkin Braes -- 2014 Greenlees Trophy Champions --
Selfie Photo courtesy of Jenny Potter

Williamwood -- Division 3 Winners  Top picture
West Kilbride Division 2 Middle and Milngavie Table Bottom
(Photos courtesy of Liz Keohone)

Greenlees Trophy Divisional Results

Report by Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn

We had a very nice lunch at Cardross on Tuesday 21st October with about 50 people attending. The Lady Captain made a lovely welcoming speech saying that the Greenlees League came third after Scotland's other two outstanding sporting events - The Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup!!!

We had a delicious meal and finished with the Presentation of Prizes. All the winners spoke after they received their cups and all were very proud of their achievement, particularly Cathkin Braes. I think their celebrations at their club will go on into 2015!!

Despite this being my third lunch as Greenlees Secretary I do not find it gets any easier.

Here is Anne's Speech

Firstly I would like to welcome Senga, the Lady Captain of Cardross and thank her for her very kind words of welcome and for finding the time to join us for lunch.

Secondly I would like to thank the Club Captain and committee for allowing us to hold this function here and for their very kind donation of wine both on arrival and during the lunch.

Thirdly, and most importantly I would like to thank Margaret Stirling for all her hard work in organizing this lunch today. I am sure she is relieved to think that it will only be another 27 years till she has to do it all over again!!
I would like to pass on Carol Fell’s apologies for being unable to attend the lunch today but I am afraid family circumstances make it impossible. If anybody has photographs of today could you please send them to her.
Now to the Presentation of Prizes.

Division Three
Williamwood had a spectacular season gaining 61 points and a very well deserved move up to Division 2.
Ayr Belleisle is moving up with them – well done the new comers.

Division Two
This was a closer fought division but West Kilbride came out the very worthy winners with 45 points.
The will be moving up to Division 1 in the company of Whitecraigs.

Division 1
What a surprise after having the same winner for five years we have new winner this year – Cathkin Braes. They have been knocking on the door for a few years and this year finally made it. Congratulations.
Finally the runners up, Milngavie but I am sure there will be a fight back next year.

Final Results : 
Division 1 : Cathkin Braes Greenlees Trophy Winners, Milngavie (Runners Up)
Relegated: Largs and Prestwick St Nicholas
Division 2: Winners West Kilbride,  Runners Up -  Whitecraigs
Relegated: Kilmacolm and Haggs Castle.
Division 3: Winners Williamwood,  Runners Up Ayr Bellisle

GREENLEES TROPHY FINAL DIVISIONAL TOTALS

CATHKIN BRAES ARE THE 2014 GREENLEES TROPHY CHAMPIONS

Final points - Division 1

Many congratulations go to Cathkin Braes who beat Troon Ladies today at Troon to lift the Greenlees Trophy  -- Thanks go to Jenny Potter for the "Selfie Photo"
Full reports of all divisions will follow when matches are completed.

NANCY IS HONOURED FOR PLAYING IN THE RANFURLY CASTLE GREENLEES TEAM FOR 6 DECADES !!

Fiona Roger, Nancy MacGadie and Carol Fell with some of the Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team

The West of Scotland Scratch League Trophy Greenlees Trophy was introduced in 1931. Ten teams played in one division - Troon, Prestwick St. Nicholas, Douglas Park, Paisley, Drumpellier, Sandyhills, Kilmacolm, Ranfurly Castle, Cathkin Braes and Cardross. At the end of the season Troon and Prestwick St. Nicholas both had 62 points, they had a play off over Western Gailes and Prestwick St Nicholas won by one match. Mrs Greenlees, on behalf of her husband who donated the trophy, presented it to Prestwick. --- In 2014 there are now 3 divisions with 9 teams with 9 players in each team.
Ranfurly Castle has only ever won this prestigious Trophy once and that was in 2004 but have managed to stay in the 1st Division since the late 1970's which is put down to the strength and depth of the whole team. --

Nancy MacGadie was presented with a beautiful bracelet at their Ladies AGM on 16th January 2014 in recognition of her dedication and loyalty to Ranfurly Golf Club. She first played for Ranfurly Castle's Greenlees Team in 1964 and is still playing in the team and winning -- a fantastic achievement to have played in 6 decades. 

Fiona Roger and Carol Fell were also given a mention as to both having played in 5 decades with Carol being the only player out of all the Greenlees Teams to have always played in the 1st division since that time.

GREENLEES TROPHY LUNCH AND PRESENTATION

Milngavie -- Greenlees Trophy Winners

Loudoun Gowf , Milngavie, Lenzie and Douglas Park
Divisional Trophy Winners

The Greenlees Trophy Lunch and Presentation of Trophies was held today at Bothwell Castle Golf Club. Most Clubs were represented and were treated to a beautiful lunch.
Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn chaired the lunch and thanks go to Lynda Smith (Douglas Park) and Sheena McDonald (Milngavie) who in the absence of your webmaster and controller of the Greenlees Result Grid took some photographs. Click on the small thumbnail below to see more. (Then slideshow)

2013 Greenlees Lunch and Presentation

After the lunch Anne Dunn this is what she said ---

"It seem a shame to spoil such a lovely lunch by my having to speak but there are some things which must be said. I would like to thank Bothwell Castle, on your behalf, for a lovely lunch and a very welcome glass of wine on arrival. One of the nice things about the Greenlees Lunch is that you get to visit other clubs – even if it is only one every 27years!!
Before I get on to the main item on the Agenda may I remind everyone about the Fixture Meeting which will be held here on Tuesday 19th November at 10:00 for 10:30. At that meeting we will be welcoming a new team to our competition – namely Ayr Bellisle. It is exciting to have another club joining us. It is against the trend of many competitions which are struggling to get competitors that teams want to join the Greenlees. It says a lot for the reputation of the competition and the friendliness of the participating members.
Now to the main part of the afternoon – the Presentation of prizes. I would like to invite the Lady Captain of Bothwell to do the honours.
The winner of Division 1 is, for the fifth time in succession, Milngavie.
This year they won with 52 points – not however a record as Haggs Castle won with 52 ½ in 2008 albeit Division Three . Congratulations girls I think we will have to find a way of handicapping you to give the rest a chance.
The runners-up were Loudoun. Congratulations – your third year in the competition and after winning the 3rd Division then the 2nd Division you are now the runners-up on the 1st. Perhaps you will knock Milngavie off their perch next year.
Division 2 has a return winner in Douglas Park. Welcome back to Division 1 next year.
Prestwick St Nicholas were the runners-up in Division 2 – much to the relief of Kilmacolm!!

The Third Division winners were Lenzie. Congratulations to them. The runners-up being Hilton Park.
We have had a wonderful season this year and the competition has gone very smoothly. I wish you all well next year both those who will remain in the same Divisions and those who will have new opponents.
I hope you all have a safe journey home and look forward to seeing you at the meeting in November"

FINAL RESULTS

Division 1: Milngavie --- Greenlees Trophy Winners
Loudoun Gowf -- Runners Up

Relegated ; Whitecraigs and Haggs Castle






Division 2 Winners : Douglas Park
Runners Up : Prestwick St Nicholas

Relegated Bothwell Castle and Cardross







Division 3 Winners : Lenzie
Runners Up Hilton Park

GREENLEES LUNCH AND PRESENTATION

Greenlees Lunch and Presentation of Trophies -- Note sent to all Greenlees Club Captains

Congratulations to everybody who took part this year particularly the :

Winners of Division 1 - Milngavie

Runners-up                   Loudoun

Winners of Division 2 - Douglas Park

Runners-up                   Prestwick St Nicholas

Winners of Division 3 - Lenzie

Runners-up                   Hilton Park

The lunch will be held this year at Bothwell Castle Golf Club on Tuesday, 22 October at 1230 for 1300.   The cost of the lunch will be £15 payable on the day either by cash or cheque made out to Bothwell Castle Golf Club.  
Bothwell Castle have kindly donated a glass of wine prior to the lunch.

Could you please reply to me as to whether your club will be represented, at the moment only two members from each club, and whether you have any special dietary requirements
.

 Subscriptions for next season are due, £15 with cheques made payable to Greenlees Trophy.

Anne Dunn (Greenlees Secretary)

GREENLEES TROPHY 2013 - DIVISIONAL FINAL TOTALS

Division 1: Milngavie --- Greenlees Trophy Winners
Loudoun Gowf -- Runners Up

Relegated ; Whitecraigs and Haggs Castle






Division 2 Winners : Douglas Park
Runners Up : Prestwick St Nicholas

Relegated Bothwell Castle and Cardross







Division 3 Winners : Lenzie
Runners Up Hilton Park

JILL FOGGO HAS A HOLE IN ONE AT TROON IN GREENLEES MATCH

Jill Foggo (Milngavie) had a Hole in One at the 14th Hole in their Greenlees Match against Troon today.

Milngavie won the match 6.5 - 2.5 to increase their total points to 48 points with one match to play.

They are now unable to be caught and will win the title now for the fifth year in a row.

Click on this link for all the results and totals.

FIXTURES AND DATES FOR THE 2013 GREENLEES TROPHY

The West of Scotland Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn has now got all the arranged fixtures for the 2013 Greenlees Matches.
You will find all the fixtures and results -- when available by clicking on the links on the RHS of this webpage.
FIXTURES AND RESULTS  and TOTALS GRIDS WHEN AVAILABLE

Enjoy the season and may the best teams win ---- Good Luck to all .

GREEENLEES LUNCH AND TROPHY PRESENTATION

Milngavie, Cathkin Braes, Loudoun Gowf and Cathcart Castle with the Trophies

The 72nd Greenlees Lunch and Presentation of Trophies was held at Williamwood Golf Club today.

Gill Unick  (Williamwood Greenlees Secretary) organised the event and was helped on the day by next years Williamwood Greenlees Secretary Christine Leitch

Most of the clubs from the 3 divisions within the Greenlees Trophy (55 ladies) were represented and what a great celebration they all had.
They were welcomed warmly by Williamwood's Jinty Roger who was standing in for the Lady Captain Lesley Forsyth. On arrival everyone received a complementary glass of wine and after an excellent grace by Anne Dunn a beautiful lunch was had by all.

Anne Dunn the West of Scotland Greenlees Secretary then stood up after the meal and said ----

It is a great pleasure to have been invited to Williamwood for our annual lunch and Presentation of prizes.   This day takes more organizing than I thought with a lot of people behind the scenes doing the hard work.  There are a number of people to thank for making this event happen.

FIRSTLY: I wish to thank Jinty Roger, for taking the time to join us for lunch today and for her very kind words of welcome

SECONDLY: I would like to thank the Club Captain and the committee for allowing us to hold the function here and for their generous gift of wine on our arrival.

THIRDLY: Gill and her assistant Christine and without them this lunch would have never taken place and I owe a great debt to Gill for her advice and organizational skills.
The beautiful floral arrangements on the tables are also due to Gill.   May I ask her to pass on to the chef and his staff our thanks for a beautiful meal.

FOURTHLY: I would like to pass on your thanks to Carol Fell for taking the photographs today.   I am always amazed that Carol has the time to be at all the functions she attends and all the jobs she manages to do.   I intend to ask her how she manages to get more than twenty-four hours into her day.   If I get an answer I will let you know – I think we could all make use of the advice.

NOW TO the real business of the day

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

She then asked Jinty to present the winning teams in each division with their trophies.

Sheila Mitchell (RHS) and Cathcart Castle Representatives - Division 3 Winners

DIVISION 3

Cathcart Castle had a very good season with a score of 47 points this moves them up to the 2^nd Division for the first time since 1985

Bothwell Castle were second in the league with 46.9 points and I am sure they are looking forward to playing the 2^nd Division next year

Good luck to you both in Division 2 next year

Sharon Mitchell  from Cathcart Castle was then awarded the Sheild.

Liz and Kelly - Loudon Gowf - Division 2 Winners

DIVISION 2

It was only last year that Fiona commented on the spectacular achievement of Loudoun Gowf winning the third division with an amazing score and now I have to do the same.   Well done Loudon for winning the second Division with a score of 58.5 points

Also well done to Haggs Castle who were runners up with a score of 45.5.

What a division 1 we will have next year.

Liz Keohone from Loudon was awarded the trophy

Milngavie -- Nikki, Anna, Sheena and Katy -- 2012 Greenlees Trophy Winners

DIVISION 1

Another hard fought division.   Milngavie came out the winners with 49 points with the runners up Cathkin Braes on 45.

Joanna Scott from Cathkin Braes was presented with Runners up Urn

There is no further accolade which can be given to Milngavie – winners for the fourth year in succession.   I await with interest to see next year’s results but in the meantime very well done Anna and her team what a great win

Anna Telfer was then presented with the Greenlees trophy

Thank you Jinty for presenting the trophies to the winners.

I would like to thank you all for coming to the lunch and for your help and support throughout the season…May the weather next season be  more conducive to the playing of golf and I hope that you continue to enjoy playing in the Greenlees League.

CLICK ON THE SMALL THUMBNAIL BELOW TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT AND THEN SLIDESHOW TO SEE LARGER PHOTOGRAPHS .

2012 Greenlees Trophy Presentation

FOR FINAL DIVISION TOTALS --- CLICK HERE

MILNGAVIE WINS THE GREENLEES TROPHY FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW AND ALL FINAL DIVISIONAL RESULTS

Milngavie -- 2012 Greenlees Trophy Winners

Milngavie beat Kilmacolm 9 -0 at the end of September to clinch the Division 1 Greenlees Trophy (for the FOURTH year running!!!!!!!)
Team Captain Anna Telfer is  absolutely delighted, naturally. She said "It's been a superb team effort and we have had to fight to the very last match yet again."
The above photo is of the Milngavie  and as Anna said  "We are all looking extremely happy and proud of ourselves after our victory"
Looking forward to the lunch now on October 30th.

Many congratulations go to Milngavie who yet again have won the top award.

Division 1
Milngavie 49 -- Greenlees Trophy Winners
Cathkin Braes 45  --- Runners Up.
Ranfurly Castle 42.5
Largs 40
Troon Ladies 35.5
Kilmarnock Barassie 35
Whitecraigs 33.5
West Kilbride 30 -- Relegated
Kilmacolm 13.5 -- Relegated

In Division 2 all the matches have been completed and Loudoun Gowf  who have a very strong team have come out top and will be promoted to Division 1 next season and will be joined by Haggs Castle Golf Club


Division 2
Loudoun Gowf   58.5 ---- Division 2 Winners
Haggs Castle 45.5 --- Division 2 Runners Up.
Douglas Park 39
Prestwick St Nicholas 38
Old Ranfurly 35.5
Erskine 31.5
Cardross 25.5
Hilton Park 25.5 -- Relegated (Rule 19) acb
Eastwood       25 -- Relegated

Division 3 
After consulting various knowledgeable members of the Greenlees it was agreed that the Trophy should not be won on default matches.   It was decided that, as there was no formal rule in place at this time, the average score of the clubs played matches should be used as the result for the unplayed match.
Cathcart Castle are therefore the Division 3 Winners and Bothwell Castle will join them in being promoted to Division 2

Cathcart Castle 47 -- Division 3 Winners
Bothwell Castle 46.9 --- Division 3 Runners Up
Lenzie 44.5
Williamwood 44
Lanark 41.1
East Renfrewshire 24
Greenock 23.5
Cowglen 23.5
Cawder 14

 CLICK HERE for all the 2012 results