THE MARY MCKENNA PERPETUAL TROPHY MATCH IS POSTPONED

Annual SVLGA team v Irish Senior Ladies team for the Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy:

I suspect that it will come as no surprise that the decision has been made to postpone the above match which was due to take place on 28 and 29 March in Dublin. We are currently in discussions with our Irish friends to decide when the next match will be played.

This is such a disappointment for all concerned but it is clear the current situation will not improve  in the next two weeks and this is the only course of action which could be taken. 

In the meantime, we do hope that all our members stay fit and well and manage to get out on the golf course to reap the benefits of playing this great game. 

Stay fit and well everyone ⛳️🏌️‍♀️

Karen Ballantyne

SVLGA Captain

SVLGA TEAM SELECTED FOR THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

The SVLGA and Captain Karen Ballantyne are delighted to announce the team who will be travelling to Dublin to play against the Irish Seniors at the Roganstown Course on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th March.  

We will be taking the Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy back to Ireland and we do hope it will be making the return journey with us on the Monday.

The team is:

Alison Davidson Midland

Karen Ferguson-Sneddon East

Donna Jackson West

Gillian Kyle West

Lesley Lloyd West

Lorna Mckinlay Midland

Elaine Moffat Midland

Sheena Wood Northern

Reserve:

Jennifer Bryans East

Particular congratulations to 'baby vet' Karen Ferguson-Sneddon (pictured above) who turned 50 at the end of 2019 and will be making her debut in the event.  Karen is pictured here after her impressive win at the East of Scotland Championship last year.

SCOTTISH VETS WIN THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

Scottish Vets Winning Team 

It was a thrilling day at Troon Portland today when the Scottish Vets team set out in freezing conditions to try to ensure they continued the previous day’s winning ways. 

They were well aware that a 2 point lead was a very narrow margin when there were 8 points at stake for the Mary McKenna Trophy. Even in the testing conditions there were strong performances on both sides. Click Here for the four ball report

Full results:
Lesley Lloyd halved with Carol Wickham 
Elaine Moffat lost to Catherine Reilly - 1 down
Gillian Kyle beat Pat Dorian 2&1
Donna Jackson beat Mary McLaren 4 &3
Alison Davidson beat Margaret McAuliffe 3&2
Lorna McKinlay lost to Suzanne Corcoran 4&3
Sheena Wood lost to Gertie McMullen 1 down
Frances Millar lost to Alison Taylor 4&3

Final result: Scotland 6 1/2 Ireland 5 1/2

Scottish and Irish Vets Teams

Over the two days, everyone played a vital part in this win but it would be remiss of us not to mention that Lesley Lloyd halved her match after being 2 down with 2 to play, against Carol Wickham , who is considered one of the strongest Irish players. 

So if you spend your time trying to hit the ball further - stop now and practise your short game. Lesley’s accuracy around the greens was key. 

Many thanks to Troon Ladies who worked hard to help make this event a success. 

SLVGA President Maureen McKerrow handing the trophy over to Team Captain Ellie Whyte.

Thanks go to Vice Captain Karen Ballantyne for report and photographs.  -- CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS

SCOTLAND VETS WIN ON DAY 1 OF THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

Ellie Whyte (SVLGA Captain), Elaine Moffat, Donna Jackson, Lorna McKinlay,
Gillian Kyle, Sheena Wood, Alison Davidson, Frances Millar and Lesley Lloyd

Irish Vets Team

On a spectacular day at Troon Portland, the Scottish Vets team were on great form. 
First couple out were always in control with a better ball of around 5 under par. The remaining three matches were all down at some point but stuck to their game plan producing some great birdies, resulting in no losses for the team. 

Results : Fourball match -- Scottish names first

Elaine Moffat and Lorna McKinlay beat  v Gertie McMullen and Catherine Reilly 4 & 3

Gillian Kyle and Frances Millar beat  Suzanne Corcoran and Alison Taylor 2 holes.

Sheena Wood and Donna Jackson  halved  Pat Doran and Margaret McCauliffe

Alison Davidson and Lesley Lloyd halved  Carol Wickham and Mary MacLaren 

Overall scores Scotland 3 Ireland 1 

Singles draw for tomorrow 

Many thanks to those who came out to support us and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow. 

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Thanks go to SVLGA Vice Captain Karen Ballantyne for the report and photos.

SCOTTISH VETS TEAM PREPARE FOR THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY MATCH

Scottish Vets Captain Ellie Whyte and her team are at Troon Portland Course today in preparation for their match against the Irish Senior Ladies for The Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy. 

The team is :

Alison Davidson MIDLAND

Donna Jackson WEST

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Lorna McKinlay MIDLAND

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserve Liz Stewart WEST

The format on Sunday 31st March, 10am - 10.30 am will be Fourball Better Ball.

On Monday 1st April, teeing off 9am - 10 am there will be 8 Singles matches.

With so many quality golfers in both teams, the golf will be of the highest standard. 

We would encourage supporters to attend especially as the Scottish team includes three Troon Lady members. 

Wear something purple if you can !

SCOTTISH VETS TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

Top :Donna Jackson and Lesley Lloyd
Bottom : Gillian Kyle and Liz Stewart
Photos courtesy of Karen Ballantyne

From the SVLGA WEBSITE

The SVLGA and Captain Ellie Whyte are pleased to announce the following team to play against the Irish Senior Ladies for The Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy.

Three West Vets are in the team Donna Jackson, Gillian Kyle and Lesley Lloyd. Liz Stewart is a reserve. -- To see photos of other team members go to the  SVLGA WEBSITE

Scottish Vets Team
Alison Davidson MIDLAND

Donna Jackson WEST

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Lorna McKinlay MIDLAND

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserve Liz Stewart WEST

The match will be played on the Troon Portland course. 

The format on Sunday 31st March, 10am - 10.30 am will be Fourball Better Ball.

On Monday 1st April, teeing off 9am - 10 am there will be 8 Singles matches.

With so many quality golfers in both teams, the golf will be of the highest standard. 

We would encourage supporters to attend especially as the scottish team includes three Troon Lady members. 

Wear something purple if you can !

IRELAND WIN THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY IN STYLE

The Irish and the Scots

Ireland senior women's team scored a 10-2 victory over their Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association in the annual Mary McKenna Trophy match yesterday Sunday 9th April at Royal Belfast Golf Club. 
The Irish went 3points ahead by taking the four-ball foursomes 3.5-0.5 and emphasised their superiority by taking the singles 6.5-1.5

Lorna McKinley (Midland) scored the Scots only victory, beating Laura Webb 4 and 2. 
One other Scot had a day to remember - Frances Millar (Northern), who had a hole in one in halving her singles match against Helen Jones. 

The Winning Irish Team with Valerie Hassett (Ennis) Captain and The Mary McKenna Trophy

MARY McKENNA TROPHY MATCH Royal Belfast Golf Club. 

IRISH SENIOR WOMEN 10, SCOTTISH VETS 2 

Results: 

Four-ball foursomes (3.5-0-5) Irish names first 
Sheena McIlroy and Laura Webb bt Sheena Wood (Northern) and Elaine Moffat (Midland) 2 and 1 Suzanne Corcoran and Gertie McMullen bt Gillian Kyle (West) and Lorna McKinley (Midland) 1 hole. 
Catherine Reilly and Mary MacLaren halved with Fiona De Vries (Midland) and Lesley Lloyd (West). 
Helen Jones and Margaret McAuliffe bt Frances Millar (Northern) and Jennifer Bryan (Midland) 2 and 1. 

Singles (6.5-1.5) 
McMullen bt Lloyd 3 and 2. 
Jones halved with Millar 
McLaren bt Kyle 3 and 2 
McAuliffe bt De Vries 2 holes. 
McIlroy bt Wood 5 and 4. 
Corcoran bt Moffat 1 hole. 
Reilly bt Bryan 4 and 2 
Webb lost to McKinley 4 and 2.

SCOTTISH VETS TEAM SELECTED FOR THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY IN IRELAND

Team for the SVLGA match v Ireland at Royal Belfast 7th - 9th April 2018 

Jennifer Bryans EAST

Fiona De Vries MIDLAND

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Lorna Mckinlay MIDLAND

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserves: Donna Jackson WEST

                  Linda Allan MIDLAND

Captain : Ellie Whyte