QUARTER AND SEMI FINALS WOMENS BRITISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP -- LOUISE DUNCAN REACHES FINAL

 

Quarter Final Matches - Click to enlarge

QUARTER FINAL RESULTS 

SEMI FINAL RESULTS 

Scotland’s Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) and Jóhanna Lea Lúđvíksdóttir of Iceland will go head-to-head tomorrow in the 36-hole Final of The 118th Women’s Amateur Championship at Kilmarnock (Barassie).

Duncan, who lives locally in North Ayrshire, progressed to tomorrow’s showpiece by winning a tough match which went to the 19th hole against fellow Scot Hannah Darling having defeated Jessica Baker in the quarter-final by one hole. 

For the full Report go to the R&A Website

West of Scotland's Louise Duncan reaches the Quarterfinals of the Women's British Championship

Louise Duncan

Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) and Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) have all qualified for the quarterfinals tomorrow at Kilmarnock Barassie in the Women’s British Amateur Championship 

Hannah Darling won in the morning against Rachael Foster ( Prestwick St Nicholas) by 1 hole and then had to go to the 22nd Hole this afternoon with a wonderful finish.   One  down after 17 she birdie the 18th to go to sudden death - Both had birdies at the 19th and par’d the 20th and 21st. Hannah then birdied the 21st Hole to progress to the quarterfinals  

West Kilbride’s Louise Duncan  had an easier day defeating Sara Byrne 6&4 this afternoon after finishing her morning match against Lottie Woad on the 16th hole in a 3&2 win.

Tomorrow she has set up a match with Jessica Baker who earned her place in the Quarter Final by winning the final three holes of her tie against Emma Allen for a 2 hole victory. 

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

CLICK HERE FOR ROUND 2 MATCHPLAY RESULTS

CLICK HERE FOR ROUND 3 MATCHPLAY RESULTS

12 Scots make it through to Matchplay stages of the British Amateur Championship

Leading Scoreboard

Iceland’s Ragnhildur Kristinsdóttir recorded the lowest round of the week to finish as the leading qualifier for the match play stage of The 118th Women’s Amateur Championship at Kilmarnock (Barassie)

FINAL SCOREBOARD

To read the full report CLICK HERE

12 Scots have made it through to the Matchplay Stages which begins tomorrow -- including West of Scotland's Louise Duncan (West Kilbride), Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) Hazel Macgarvie (Royal Troon), Rachael Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas), Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) and Luisa Gibson (Irvine Bogside)

Matchplay stages Women’s Amateur Championship

BRITISH LADIES AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS TODAY AT KILMARNOCK BARASSIE

Scotland’s Hannah Darling leads the field at The 118th Women’s Amateur Championship after the first round of qualifying at Kilmarnock Barassie today

Darling recorded an opening round of five-under-par 68 at Kilmarnock (Barassie) to lead by three shots from 2019 Women’s Amateur Champion Emily Toy of England. 

England’s Lottie Woad, Amy Taylor and Ellie Gower as well as Hulda Clara Gestsdóttir of Iceland recorded rounds of one-under-par 72 to be tied third with a group of five players recording even-par rounds.  

The top 64 players after two rounds of qualifying will advance to the match play stage of the Championship.  

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT

LEADERBOARD 

Lesley Lloyd is the 2021 West Vets Championship and wins her 4th Title

  

Joanne Sharp and Champion Lesley Lloyd
Photo courtesy of Chris Fowler

The semi finals and finals of the West Vets Championship took place at Renfrew Golf Club yesterday.

Ayrshire County Captain -  Joanne Sharp (Kimarnock Brassie) made her way into the final with some great play -- She beat Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) at the 18th in Tuesday's quarter final and in an exciting semi final won at the 20th hole against Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) to meet previous 3 times holder of the title Lesley Lloyd (Troon Ladies) in the final.

Lesley had a close encounter with Liz Stewart in the other Semi final and kept up her good form to beat Joanne 4&3 in the final.

New member Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton)was the winter of the Stewart Handicap trophy 

Results

Championship Semifinal: 

Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie) bt Donna Jackson (Troon) 2nd extra hole

Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) bt Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 3 & 2

 

Championship Final:

Lesley Lloyd bt Joanne Sharp 4 & 3

 

Stewart Trophy (Handicap) Semifinal:

Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton) bt Ann Shanks (Dumbarton) 2 & 1

Anita McMillan (Erskine) by Lyn Black (East Renfrewshire) 3 & 2

 

Stewart Trophy Final:

Josephine Monaghan bt Anita McMillan 7 & 6

To read the full report go to the West Vets Website 

West Vets Championship -- Day 1

The West Vets 1st and 2nd rounds of the Championship were played yesterday over Renfrew Golf Course with some new faces in the mix.

The Semi Finals and Final will take place tomorrow Thursday 20th May

Semi Final 

Joanne Sharpe (Kilmarnock Barassie) v Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies)

Lesley Lloyd (Troon Ladies) v Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 

All results can be viewed on the West Vets Website 

Scottish Golf Annual Review 2020

Douglas Park GC (See Video below)
Lynn Hain and  Morag Thomson

A year unlike any other! The Story of 2020 for Scottish Golf. - 

The Review, available download below, reports a 6.1% rise in club membership and also showcases the extensive work carried out by Scottish Golf during the COVID-19 pandemic to support our clubs in Scotland.

Karin Sharp, Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Golf, said, "2020 was an incredibly tough year, but one in which we delivered significant improvements in our focused services to our members. 2021 will be about continuing to build on these improvements and to support our affiliated clubs no matter what happens."

Download their annual review at Scottish Golf -- good to see a few faces we know - Orla Rooney (Cowglen), Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie)

Video -- Karen Ballantyne (Scottish Vets), Joanne Sharp (Captain Ayrshire LCGA) and other Lady Senior Golfers

2020 AMATEUR EVENTS UPDATE - WOMEN'S AMATEUR AT KILMARNOCK BARASSIE 25TH - 29TH AUGUST 2020

The R&A has announced plans to stage both the Women's Amateur Championship and the Amateur Championship in new slots later in the year.

The two prestigious events had already been postponed in their original dates in June due to the ongoing threat posed by the coronavirus.

But hopes they can still be played have been boosted by the R&A confirming an updated 2020 schedule for amateur events and international matches.

The Women’s Amateur Championship has been rescheduled to 25-29 August at Kilmarnock (Barassie) while the Amateur Championship has been slotted in for 25-30 August at Royal Birkdale and West Lancashire.

"These plans are dependent on the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and we will continue to follow the guidance from the UK Government, health authorities and our own medical consultants," said the R&A in a press release.

GIRLS AND WOMEN EVENTS TAKING PLACE

• The R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship will be played from 11-15 August at Southport & Ainsdale as scheduled
• The R&A Women’s Senior Amateur Championship will be played from 19-21 August at Ashridge as scheduled 
• The Women’s Amateur Championship has been rescheduled from 23-27 June to 25-29 August at Kilmarnock (Barassie)

Read more details on the R&A WEBSITE

Fife golf tournament to make history as women are invited to take on men in battle of sexes

Hannah Darling 
Photo courtesy of : Jamie Squire

By Martin Dempster from the Scotsman THE SCOTSMAN

The East of Scotland Open Championship is to become the first battle of the sexes in a leading Scottish amateur golf tournament after a decision to open up the 48th staging of the event at Lundin to women.

The tournament on 27-28 June will feature men and women playing for the same prize, won in the past by some famous names in Scottish golf, including George Macgregor, Sandy Stephen and Richie Ramsay.

The change, which has the support of the R&A and Scottish Golf, comes just over five years after Lundin, founded in 1868, became a mixed membership club.

“It is an exciting change,” said David Moir, a long-serving East of Scotland Open committee member and past president of the Scottish Golf Union. “We’ve actually been thinking about this for a while as we have club competitions among members that are mixed events, which is great.

“The organising committee remain very passionate about the East of Scotland Amateur Stroke Play Championship and we are delighted to be incorporating women into the event for the first time.

“The Women’s Amateur Championship is taking place at the same time but, with that down to the semi-final and final stage by the weekend, we are hoping to get some of the players coming over from Kilmarnock (Barassie).”

A maximum of 18 women will feature in a 72-strong field on the Fife coast this summer in a move that mirrors the Berkhamsted Trophy in England being opened up to women for the first time. In the professional game, a mixed event is being hosted by Henrik Stenson and Annika Sorenstam in June.

Ramsay, the winner in 2004, has welcomed the change, saying: “It is good that they are trying new ways to open up this event. Being proactive like this is essential for the future of many events. It’s a lovely course and the design lends itself to this format.”

Hannah Darling, the top Scot in the Women’s Amateur Golf Ranking, also backed the decision, though she will be unable to play at Lundin due to the aforementioned Women’s Amateur Championship coming to a conclusion on the Ayrshire coast at the same time.

“This is a great opportunity for women to be introduced to this event,” said the two-time Scottish Girls’ champion from Broomieknowe. “Hopefully, it’s the first of many opportunities we will be given. Unfortunately, I can’t play, but it will be interesting to see how it turns out.”

With World Amateur Golf Ranking points on offer, the Lundin event will be open to players with handicap of 0.4 or better. While competing for the main prize, the Denholm Trophy, women competitors will also be playing for a separate piece of silverware.

If no women qualify for the final 36 holes, the leading four after two rounds will progress to the Sunday to compete for that trophy as opposed to it being awarded to the top woman following Saturday’s play.

Clare Queen, performance director at Scottish Golf, said: “We are always looking at ways we can strengthen the female game in Scotland. The opportunity to compete on a great course like Lundin in a high-quality field is a great one for females who compete in Scotland, especially during the quieter summer months."

Cathkin Braes Greenlees Team on course to take the Title

Totals before the final tie 

Cathkin Braes beat Kilmarnock Barassie AWAY at Kilmarnock  yesterday 5.5 - 3.5
They now have their final match at home next week against Douglas Park.  3.5 points is required to win the title from Troon Ladies

Remaining matches 

Division 1:

Wed 25th September: Cathkin Braes v Douglas Park 

Division 2:
Thursday 19th September: Lenzie v Old Ranfurly 

Tues 24th September:  Whitecraigs  v Old Ranfurly 

Fri 27th September : Haggs Castle v Lenzie

Tara Mactaggart defeats top seed Jessica Meek in Scottish Quarter Finals

To read the full report go to the Scottish Golf Website

Tara Mactaggart caused the biggest upset on Day 2 defeating top seed Jessica Meek as she secured her place in tomorrow’s Semi Final on the 18thhole at Kilmarnock Barassie. After a dominant display in the first round of matchplay, Meek was unable to overcome Minto’s Mactaggart in difficult conditions which saw play delayed for over two hours due to lightning. 

Chloe Goadby was also unaffected by the lengthy break in play, backing up a 3&2 morning victory over Clara Young with a convincing victory over Kate McIntosh in the Quarter Final. 

Aboyne Golf Club’s Kimberley Beveridge booked her place in tomorrow’s Semi Final with a 3&2 win over Penelope Brown. 

Completing tomorrow’s Semi Final line-up is West Kilbride’s Louise Duncan who beat Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) 4&2 to set up a battle with Chloe Goadby. 

Tomorrow’s Semi Finals will get underway at 8.30am, with Mactaggart and Beveridge leading the way, followed by Goadby and Duncan at 8.45am. The Final will then take place in the afternoon with a 13.20 tee off.

CHAMPIONSHIP
First Round 
Jessica Meek (Carnoustie) beat Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart) 5&4
Tara Mactaggart (Minto) beat Katie Wright (Stranraer) 7&5
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) lost to Kimberley Beveridge (Aboyne) 5&4
Penelope Brown (Worthing) beat Katy Alexander ( Blairgowrie) 3&2
Alison Muirhead (Jumeirah Golf Estates) lost to Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) at the 22nd
Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) beat Clara Young (North Berwick) 3&2
Jasmine McIntosh lost to Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) 1 Hole
Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) beat Fraser Mirren (Dumfries and County) 6&5

Quarter Finals
Meek lost to  Mactaggart 1 Hole
Beveridge bear Brown 3&2
McIntosh lost to Goadby 4&3
Foster lost lost to Duncan 4&2

Semi Finals (Sunday)

Mactaggart v Beveridge 

Goadby v Duncan


In the Clark Rosebowl Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) beat the 2018 Scottish Champion Gemma Batty in the quarter finals by 1 hole and now meets Megan Robb (Banchory) in the semi finals.  Megan had beaten Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) by the same margin.
In the other half of the draw Ellie Docherty (Moray) is through to the semi finals and now meets Carinne Taylor ( Nairn) winner over Milngavie's Lorna McClymont at the 20th hole

CLARK ROSEBOWL
First Round
Luisa Gibson (Irvine) lost to Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) 3&2
Gemma Batty (West Linton) beat Jillian Farrell (Cardross) 1 Hole
Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride) lost to Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) 2&1
Cameron Nelson (Alvaneu Bad) lost to Megan Robb (Banchory) 19th
Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) lost to Ellie Docherty (Moray) 2 Holes
Porscha Wilson (Burntisland) lost to Megan Ashley (Strathmore) 7&5
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) beat Gillian Paton (Ladybank) 4&3
Carinne Taylor (Nairn) beat Clair McLaughlin (West Kilbride) 1 Hole

Quarter Finals
Rankine beat  Batty 1 Hole
Jaffrey lost to Robb 1 Hole
Docherty beat Ashley 1 Hole
McClymont lost to Taylor at the 20th

Semi Finals (Sunday)

Rankine v Robb

Docherty v Taylor

JESS MEEK LEADS THE QUALIFIERS AT THE WOMENS SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

From the Scottish Golf Website

Carnoustie’s Jessica Meek set the early pace at Kilmarnock Barassie on Friday as play got underway in the 2019 Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship.

Meek, a former student at the University of Missouri, entered this week’s competition as the highest ranked player with a handicap of +4.9 and quickly made her mark on the field opening with a six-under par round of 69.

There was no letting up from Meek in the afternoon as she went on to go one better with a second-round score of 68 to take the top spot in tomorrow’s matchplay.

Speaking to Scottish Golf after a scorching day on the links, Meek said, “The course is in great condition and it was nice to have a little bit of a breeze today but other than that it was super toasty. I like playing in this weather, I would prefer to play in this than our usual Scottish weather.”

Qualifying as the top seed for tomorrow’s matchplay, Meek admitted she is looking forward to the challenge, adding, “Matchplay is a little bit different, so you just have to keep playing your own game. At the end of the day, I am just looking to have some really good matches out there. Hopefully it is good golf from everybody, and we will see how it pans out for me.”

Meek’s playing partner Chloe Goadby battled back from an opening round of 78 to go ten shots better in round two. The St Regulus member carded a bogey-free second-round of 68 to secure her place in the weekend’s matchplay.

Summarising her opening day, Goadby said, “This morning I just got into a bit of trouble off the tee, had a couple of penalty shots and dropped shots. In the afternoon, I chose to be a bit clearer and committed with my shots and it paid off so we will try and continue that into the rest of the weekend.” 

Looking ahead to the weekend, Goadby added, “This course is an interesting one, I think on holes nine and ten you can be a bit more aggressive and be rewarded with it, whereas today you had to play a bit more conservatively. The wind can change things massively here so depending on that tomorrow, we will assess the strategy and see how aggressive we want to be.” 

Defending Champion Gemma Batty missed out on a place in the top 16 but was able to secure a place in the Clark Rosebowl matchplay which will also take place over the weekend.

• View the latest scores from the Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship HERE

1st Round of Matchplay

LIVE SCORING FROM THE SCOTTISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

The Women’s Scottish Amateur Championship begins today at Kilmarnock Barassie. 

2 rounds of Strokeplay —- 

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORING

Preview: Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship

From the SCOTTISH GOLF WEBSITE

A strong field will descend on Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club this week for the 2019 Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship.  The event will take place from Friday 28thto Sunday 30thJune.

The format of the event will be 36 holes of strokeplay on Friday, with the top-16 scratch scores qualifying for the weekend’s matchplay. The next 16 best scratch scores will also qualify for the Clark Rosebowl matchplay.

The last-16 and Quarter Final ties will take place on Saturday, before the Semi Finals and Final on Sunday.  All matchplay rounds will be contested over 18 holes.

Kilmarnock Barassie will be hosting the Championship for the third time in its history with the venue previously playing host to the event in 2007 and 1985.

2018 winner, Gemma Batty of West Linton Golf Club, will be looking to defend the title she won at Elie 12 months ago. Batty came out on top of a closely-fought final last year, edging out Gabrielle MacDonald of Craigelaw by one hole.

Speaking to Scottish Golf, last year’s winner said; “I am very excited to compete and try and defend my title. I have never played at Kilmarnock Barassie before, so I am looking forward to a new challenge. Fingers crossed the weather gods are kind for a great week of golf!”

The highest ranked player in this week’s field is Carnoustie’s Jess Meek, who holds a handicap of +4.9. Meek will be joined at Barassie by 2017 winner Connie Jaffrey of Troon who will be looking to add her name to the Scottish Women’s Amateur trophy for a second time.

A full list of tee times for Friday’s strokeplay rounds can be found here. Scoring from the 2019 Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship will be available here.

ONLY 2 PEOPLE BREAK 90 AT A WET AND WINDY WEST VETS SPRING MEETING AT GLASGOW GAILES !!

Marion Hamilton (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Overall Winner of the West Vets Spring Meeting

From the West Vets Website 

Glasgow Gailes was the venue yesterday for the much anticipated 2019 Spring Meeting of the West Vets. 

A total of 113 ladies entered the competition, looking forward to the opportunity to play over this fabulous links, which has been host to 32 international championships since 1927. 

However, the Scottish weather had different ideas. 

Spring was not evident over the Ayrshire links and the vets had conscious decisions to make on whether or not to brave the elements.

A total of 59 ladies ventured out - and to be honest, they should all be congratulated. 

Liz Stewart ( after 18 holes)  Liz Wilson, Anna Telfer and Gillian Kyle (after 18 holes)

Carol Fell and Evy MacGregor 
could only manage 1 hole but did enjoy the catering and chat

Others stayed inside and enjoyed a selection of teas, coffees, scones, soup and bacon rolls. The jury is still out on who made the right call!

Only 2 people broke 90 - Gillian Kyle and Liz Stewart (Reserve) who were part of the Scottish Vets winning team against the Irish earlier this week !

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) recorded the best scratch of the day with an 83. 
Best net of the day was Marion Hamilton (Kilmarnock Barassie) with 92 - 14 =78. 
Supervet and runner up was Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) with 91 - 11 = 80.

SSS 77, CSS 80 Reduction Only
GROSS SCORES
NET SCORES

Thanks go to May Hughes (SVLGA West Vice Captain) for the report and Sandra Macdougall SVLGA West Secretary for the photographs

Ayrshire County Gin Tasting Night and Musical Talent

Certainly there is some talent in Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association and its nothing to do with Golf -

Apart from Gin tasting there was also a raffle, and a game of bingo to keep everyone entertained in their social evening while they waited for the star attraction “The Barassie Lassies and The Loudoun Lady” which was a 7 piece ukulele band. 

- Read More on the ALCGA Website 

WHO WILL WIN THE 2018 GREENLEES TROPHY ?????

1st Division totals - 20th August 2018

Troon Ladies beat Loudoun Gowf today 9-0 to leap to the top of Division 1 of the 2018 Greenlees Trophy

West Kilbride, Prestwick St Nicholas, Troon, Cathkin Braes, Loudoun Gowf, and Kilmarnock Barassie all have one match each still to play.  -- This must be the tightest the divisional matches have ever been 

Remaining 1st Division Fixtures 

August 22: Cathkin Braes v West Kilbride
August 27: Pres St Nicholas v Troon
August 27:  Kilmarnock Barassie v  Loudoun Gowf

Williamwood have already won Division 2 and still have one match to play -- For the other divisional results click on the links below 

FOR ALL RESULTS -- CLICK HERE
FOR ALL THE TOTALS -- CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PREVIOUS GREENLEES NEWS

IT IS A FAMILY AFFAIR AT PRESTWICK ST CUTHBERTS AND JOANNE WINS AT KILMARNOCK BARASSIE

Mother and Daughter -- Catherine and Allison Malcom have won the St Cuthberts Club Championship and Junior championship at the weekend. This is  Catherine's 22nd Championship win. --

Allison followed her fathers footsteps -- Alasdair Malcolm who won the Junior Boys Trophy 36 years ago. 

At Kilmarnock Barassie  Joanne Sharp won the 2018 Ladies Championship

INTERVIEW OF ALEX GLENNIE AFTER WINNING THE SCOTTISH STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

⛳️ | Day three at @PrestwickStNich underway with the top 16 players competing in match play 🏌️‍♀️ We spoke to @Barassie_KBGC's Alex Gennie, who led day two with the competition's best round so far of -2. Live score updates here ▶️ https://t.co/NQU2DgQ2zM pic.twitter.com/jXpMLMBMft

— Scottish Golf (@ScottishGolf) June 28, 2018

MAUREEN PATERSON OF PRESTWICK ST CUTHBERT ENTERS THE TOP 10 IN AYRSHIRE'S MYGOLFRANKING

The mygolfranking.net AYRSHIRE GOLFERS of WEEK18/24 is MAUREEN PATERSON of Prestwick St Cuthbert Ladies, who enters the Top 10 of the MGR Ayrshire Ladies Ranking at No 3.

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AYRSHIRE LADIES

1 Kelly McNee (Loudoun Gowf) 1148 points

2 Sheena Murchie (Lamlash) 1064

3 Maureen Paterson (Prestwick St Cuthbert) 991 

4 Sarah Ramsay (West Kilbride) 980 

5 Christine Whitelaw (Largs) 973 

6 Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock (Barassie) 933​

7 Aileen Anderson (Loudoun Gowf) 928 

8 Anne Gilbert (Kilbirnie Place) 917

9 Karen Millar (Loudoun Gowf) 913 

10 Katherine Currie (Prestwick St Cuthbert) 902 

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AYRSHIRE CLUBS – LADIES

1 Loudoun Gowf 905 points

2 Largs 822

3 Lamlash 786 

4 Kilmarnock (Barassie) 786

5 Shiskine 781

For up-to-date ranking lists of Clubs, the full Regional, National and International Rankings, How It Works, and free Registration for golfers and Clubs, visit mygolfranking.net