Opening Ceremony from the Vets Jamboree at Northamptonshire County GC

The Scottish Vets Team

The 2019 Jamboree is taking place at Northamptonshire County GC from Tuesday 6th -Thursday 8th August 2019 

From Scottish Vets Captain Ellie Whyte and Vice Captain Karen Ballantyne "Excellent opening ceremony yesterday, with thanks to Midland Veteran Ladies for welcoming us and hosting the reception." 

"The Scottish Vets enjoyed a very good practice round and are excited about the match tomorrow against the North today."

The various Vets Teams

CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOS -- Courtesy of Alison Houston

SVLGA TEAM UPDATE

Team update: The SVLGA team travelling South on Sunday will now be: -- Alison Davidson (Midland) no longer available 

Aileen Baker MIDLAND

Donna Jackson WEST

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Liz Stewart WEST

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserve: Caroline Steedman EAST

The Jamboree which is played against North, Midlands and South of England will be held at Northhamptonshire County Golf Club, on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, and Thursday 8th August. 

SVLGA TEAM IS NAMED FOR THE ANNUAL JAMBOREE

The SVLGA and Captain Ellie Whyte are pleased to announce the team to represent the Scottish Veteran Ladies Golfing Association in the annual Jamboree against North, Midlands and South of England at Northhamptonshire County Golf Club, on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, and Thursday 8th August 2019.

Alison Davidson MIDLAND

Donna Jackson WEST

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Liz Stewart WEST

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserves: Aileen Baker MIDLAND

Caroline Steedman EAST

East Vets retain the Elise Duncan Trophy against the West Vets

Captain Chris Fowler presents East Captain Anne Rorrison
with the Elise Duncan Trophy

The West Vets Team turned up at Glencorse Golf Club hoping for a win for the first time since 2014.

It was much closer than last year, unfortunately we lost 5 ½ -  3 ½ 

However 5 games were very well contested, going all the way to the 18th.

Both teams thoroughly enjoyed Glencorse, finding it a tricky and interesting course. It was in great condition considering the weather the day before.

As usual the friendship was evident on the course and in the clubhouse during the meal, and we must thank Glencorse G.C. and East Vets Captain Anne Rorrison for hosting such an enjoyable day.

The Matches

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Results (West players named first)

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) halved with Ann Hanson (Turnhouse)

Donna Jackson (Troon) lost to Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 1 hole

Liz Stewart (Greenburn) lost to Caroline Steedman(Murrayfield) 2 & 1

Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) beat Sue Penman (Gullane) 4 & 2

Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas) lost to Hazel Saunders (Gullane) 2 & 1

Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) lost to Lesley Johnston (Gullane) 4 & 2

May Hughes (Lanark) halved with Sal Shepherd (CraigmillerPark)

Janice Paterson (Drumpelier) beat Caroline Johnston (Murrayfield) 1 hole

Carol McNally (Williamwood) halved with Morag Wardop (Turnhouse)

Thanks go to Chris Fowler for the report and photographs

Linda Dyball wins the 2019 Midland Vets Championship

Linda Dyball

From the Midland Vets Website

Linda Dyball (Pitreavie) won the Midland Vets Championship at Dunfermline (Pitfirrane) G.C. with a 4&3 victory against Alison Davidson (Stirling) and will now represent Midland Vets in the S.V.L.G.A Championship at Blairgowrie in September. 

 The mornings semi finals were played in cold, wet and windy conditions. Linda Dyball beat Linda MacDonald (Ladybank) 3&1 in a closely contested match.
In the second semi final Alison Davidson beat defending champion Elaine Moffat (St.Rule) by 6&5. Despite the conditions the standard of golf was very high.

The final in the afternoon was played in very tricky conditions, not wet, but very blustery. 
Although Alison took an early lead they were all square at the turn. Linda went 2 up winning the 10th and 11th holes. Despite Alison winning the 12th hole with a birdie, Linda stuck to her task winning the 13th, 14th and 15th holes and the match 4&3.

RESULTS
Semi Finals
Linda Dyball (Pitreavie) beat Linda MacDonald (Ladybank) 3&1
Elaine Moffat ( St. Rule) lost to Alison Davidson (Stirling) 6&5

FINAL
Linda Dyball beat Alison Davidson 4&3

MIDLOTHIAN COUNTY WIN AGAINST SCOTTISH VETS TEAM IN FRIENDLY MATCH

Midlothian and Scottish Vets

This is SVLGA Captain Ellie Whyte’s report of our recent match v Midlothian County Ladies at Bruntsfield Links with apologies on the delay in posting this: 

Ten ladies represented SVLGA to enjoy a friendly competitive match against Midlothian County Ladies. 

The venue was rather special, the Bruntsfield Links Golf Club which is the 4th oldest golf club In the world. The course has recently been remodelled and is now admitting lady members so we were all excited to be amongst the first ladies to have a competition on this historic course. 

Unfortunately there were a few last minute call offs from both teams so we ended up lending Midlothian back a couple of their players.

However this meant that others enjoyed the opportunity of taking part in the match. Well done to the ladies sporting the purple and representing SVLGA for the first time. Roz Purdom, Sue Penman, Sal Shepherd, Louise Graham and wait for it, Ellie Whyte! They were partnered by stalwarts, Frances Millar, Carol Whyte, Sheena Wood, Liz Stewart and Lesley Lloyd.

Congratulations to Midlothian County ladies who won the match 3-2, we look forward to playing again next year.

Thanks must go to Bruntsfield Links Golf Club for their wonderful hospitality and to Louise Fraser, Captain of MLCGA for organising such an enjoyable match.

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 !

ELAINE MOFFAT FINISHES IN 5th PLACE IN SPAIN BEHIND 4 SPANIARDS

Spaniard Macarena Campomanes won  the Spanish Seniors Championship today at La Manga Club , Spain. 

The Madrid golfer started the final round with three shot advantage over Maria de orueta, and added her second title in this tournament.

A relaxed Elaine Moffat - Photo Courtesy of Ellie Whyte

Scot Elaine Moffat was the top Scot finishing at the near top of the leaderboard in 5th Place behind 4 Spaniards.

Frances Millar had an excellent last round of 77 to climb up the leaderboard to 23rd place out of 90 competitors

LEADERBOARD

1st. Macarena Campomanes 226 (73, 74, 79)
2nd. Maria De Orueta  229 (76, 79, 74)
3rd. Xonia Wunsch Ruiz  230 (76, 76, 78)

The Scots in the sunshine in Spain - Photo courtesy of Ellie Whyte

SCOTS SCORES

5th =:  Elaine Moffat 235 (78, 83, 74)

23=: Frances Millar 247 (82, 88, 77)

30th:  Maureen  Richmond 249 (88, 77, 84)

35th=:  Sheena Wood 251 (82, 83, 86)

42nd=:  Gillian Kyle 254 (83, 89, 82)

58th : Liz Stewart 263 (85, 89, 89)

MISSED CUT

Sue Penman, Donna Jackson, Lesley Johnson,

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS

SPANISH SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND - ELAINE MOFFAT IN 10TH PLACE

Macarena Campomanes took a strong step toward what could be her second title in the International Women's Individual Spain, which is being held at the Real La Manga Club with a field of 90 golfers, 21 of them Spanish. 

LEADING SCORES
1st -Macarena Campomanes 147
2nd =. -Xonia Wunsch Ruiz 152
2nd = Maria Dolagaray Castillo  152

SCOTS:
10th - Elaine Moffat 161 (78, 83 )
20th Maureen Richmond 165 (88,77),   Sheena Wood 165 (82,83)
37th Frances Millar 170 (82,88)
50th = Gillian Kyle 172 (83,89)
57th = Liz Stewart 174 (85,89)

MISSED CUT
Sue Penman, Donna Jackson, Lesley Johnson,

FIRST ROUND SCORES AT THE SPANISH LADIES AMATEUR FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The first round of the Spanish Senior Ladies Amateur Fourball at Real La Manga Club was played today.
The leading score after Round 1 was by the Swedish pairing of Lotta Redin and Kristin Soderstrom with a 3 under par 70

Scots Results  
76 Gillian Kyle and Elaine Moffat, Ellie Whyte and Sheena Wood,
78 Donna Jackson and Liz Stewart
80 Lesley Johnson and Susan Penman
83 Louise Graham and Frances Millar 
87 Dulcie Brown and Anne Brownie

CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS 

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 !

SCOTTISH VETERAN'S PATRICK TROPHY AND BEDDOWS QUAICH WINNERS AT BLAIRGOWRIE

L to R: Caroline Kinnaird, Lindsay MacNiven, Sheila Ramsay Karen Ballantyne,
Denise Mitchell, Flora Kerr, Alex Glennie and Sheena Wood
(Photo courtesy of SVLGA)

In a field of 119  players Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) was the only player to break 80 in the SVLGA Patrick Rosebowl played over the Rosemount Course at Blairgowrie yesterday. 

Flora Kerr (Minto) playing off  20 was the overall winner of the Patrick Rosebowl with a net 73. 

Scratch:
1st: Alex  Glennie ( Kilmarnock Barassie ) 79
2nd: Karen Ballantyne (Craigmillar Park) 82
3rd: Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia) 83

Handicap:-PATRICK TROPHY
1st: Flora Kerr ( Minto) 93 (20) 73
2nd: Denise Mitchell Ladies (Murrayfield) 89 (15) 74 bih

4rd Sheila Ramsay (Inverness) 93 (19) 74  bih
4th: Caroline Kinnaird ( Glencorse) 88 ( 13)  75
5th: Karen Ballantyne (Craigmillar Park) 82 (6) 76

LYON TROPHY 
Division with best 3 net scores in Rosebowl  -- EAST 74, 75, 76  Denise Mitchell, Caroline Kinnaird and Karen Ballantyne.

WEE COURSE COMPETITION SMALL CUP -- Lindsay MacNiven (North)

Mary Miller and Janice Lang are presented with the Quaichs 
by the newly elected president Maureen McKerrow
(Photo courtesy of SVLGA)

In a  tricky scoring day for the Greensomes competition today. Landsdowne was in excellent condition and 66 couples played. 

Mary Miller and Janice Lang (Midland) - pictured above with the SVLGA's  newly elected President Maureen McKerrow - who won the Beddows Quaichs with a net 70.4 and to Frances Millar and Louise Graham (North) on winning the Toni Moffat Memorial Trophies with the best scratch score of 80. 

TONI MOFFAT SCRATCH GREENSOMES:
Frances Miller and Louise Graham (North) 80 bih

BEDDOWS QUAICHS GREEENSOMES LANSDOWNE COURSE

Winner: Mary Miller and Janice Lang (Midlands) 80 (9.6) 70.4

2nd:Margaret Parkison and Thelma Beattie (North) 90 (15.8) 74.2
3rd: Sara Scott and Enid Young (West) 92 (17.2) 74.8

FOR THE HANDICAP RESULTS -- CLICK HERE
FOR FULL LIST OF PRIZEWINNERS -- CLICK HERE
BEDDOWS QUAICH -  CLICK HERE
FOR GREENSOMES RESULTS -- CLICK HERE

Go to the  SVLGA WEBSITE FOR ALL FROM BLAIRGOWRIE and to see SOME PHOTOGRAPHS

ELAINE MOFFAT WINS THE SCOTTISH VETS CHAMPIONSHIP

Elaine Moffat and Jennifer Bryans - Photo courtesy of SVLGA

Title-holder Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) was beaten 4 and 3 by Scottish Senior Women's Amateur Champion Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) in this morning's first semi-final of the Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association championship over the Lansdowne course at Blairgowrie Golf Club.

East champion Jennifer Bryans (Harburn), beaten by Sheena in last year's final, won through to the final for the second year in a row. She won the other semi-final this morning, beating Carol Purves (Borders) by 4 and 3.

In this afternoon's final Elaine continued to show her class in a low scoring match. She has now ‘done the double’ holding both the Scottish Seniors and Scottish Veteran Ladies titles.

SCOTTISH VETERAN LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP
Lansdowne course, Blairgowrie GC
Semi-finals - 

E Moffat (Midland) bt S Wood (North) 4 and 3

J Bryans (East) bt C Purves (Borders) 4 and 3

Final

Elaine Moffat bt  Jennifer Bryans 6&5

SCOTTISH VETS TITLE HOLDER PLAYS ELAINE MOFFAT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS

Sheena Wood and Elaine Moffat Courtesy of SVLGA

Defending champion Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) will play former Scottish Senior women's Amateur title-holder Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) in the first semi-final of the Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association championship over the Lansdowne course, Blairgowrie on Monday morning (9.05). 
This semi final is a repeat of the Scottish Seniors Final in June at Prestwick St Nicholas which on that occasion Elaine was the victor.

The other semi-fnal (9.15) will feature Jennifer Bryans (East), beaten in last year's final, and Carol Purves (Borders). 

In this afternoon's quarter-finals, Moffat beat Alison Bartlett (Royal Dornoch) by 5 and 4 while Wood beat Liz Stewart 5 and 4 who replaced West Champion Lesley Lloyd who was injured. 

Bryans beat Sally Downs (Galloway) 7 and 6 and Purves bt Margaret McGregor (Dumfries) 1 hole. 

QUARTER-FINALS: - 
E Moffat (Midland) bt A Bartlett (Highland) 5 and 4
S Wood (North) bt L Stewart (West) 5 and 4, 
C Purves (Borders) bt M McGregor (Dumfries-shire) 1 hole; 
J Bryans (East) bt S Downs (Galloway) 7 and 6.

SCOTTISH VETS JAMBOREE 2018 -- FINAL REPORT

SVLGA  Ellie Whyte (Captain), Karen Ballantyne (Vice Captain),
President Emma Wilson and Vice President Maureen McKerrow

The SVLGA Team have returned home from Hexham with a very positive outlook for the future. This year’s team included 4 new players and like many before them, they quickly got to see what a high standard of golf is played at this event.

We got off to a slow start against the North on Tuesday but each day performance improved as the team got into their stride.
The Miller Stirling Trophy was won by the South. The Tony Moffat runner up trophy was won by the North. Scotland improved on last years placing by finishing third, pipping Midlands into fourth place.

On the first two days, we felt there were a few matches that got away from us with a number of matches going down the 18th. However, every member of the team played their part in the victory on the last day whether playing foursomes or singles.

In the morning foursomes, Alison Davidson, heroine of the winning Curtis Cup team of 1996, partnered by her county teammate Linda Allan set the scene with a terrific win against the Midlands second couple, Sue Spencer and Debbie Warren.

In the afternoon singles, Scottish Senior Champion Elaine Moffat got off to a hot start and secured an excellent victory over former professional golfer Julie Brown. Scottish Veteran Ladies Champion Sheena Wood cruised to a comfortable win against Mary McLaren.

There were many outstanding ‘shots of the day’ not least from Liz Stewart’s winning shot to the 18th against English Senior Amateur Stroke Play champion Helen Lowe.

Liz’s point was invaluable as it gave Alison Davidson the opportunity of clinching the last vital point in her match against Catrin Russell. Alison was 2 up playing the 17th. Catrin rolled in her putt for a birdie 3 but Alison coolly followed her in to give us the winning 5th point. What a performance!

Against tough opposition, Gillian Kyle, Frances Millar and Jennifer Bryans all had close games.

Captain Ellie Whyte and Vice-Captain Karen Ballantyne are already working on some new initiatives to help the squad with their winter training and we hope the team take at least one further step up the ladder next August when the jamboree will be hosted by Midlands Division at Northamptonshire County Golf Club.

Thanks must go to Hexham Golf Club and the committee of the North Vets Association for organising an excellent jamboree.

Thanks go to Karen Ballantyne for the report  SVLGA Website

SCOTLAND VETS WIN AGAINST MIDLANDS - DAY 3

Scotland v Midlands in the morning foursomes -- Photo Courtesy of Karen Ballantyne

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CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS ON DAY 3
SOUTH OF ENGLAND WIN THE MILLER STIRLING TROPHY

Final Result 
1 South 
2 North 
3 Scotland 
4 Midlands

SCOTLAND VETS LOSE TO SOUTH - DAY 2

The Scottish Vets v South England - Photo courtesy of Karen Ballantyne

FOURSOMES:Scotland 0 South 3

G. Kyle / F. Millar lost to  J. Foster / A. Greenfield 2/1
E. Moffat / S. Wood lost to  D. Richards / A. Mayne 4/3
A. Davidson / L. Allan lost to  K. Russell / J. Deeley 1 dn

SINGLES: Scotland 2.5 South 3.5 

L Stewart lost to  J Rees 5/4
J Bryans lost to J Shorrocks 2/1
F Millar lost to J Foster 3/2
E Moffat bt D Richards 2up
L Allan bt K Russell 2/1
A Davidson halved with J Deeley

Scotland 2.5 South 6.5
North 5.5 Midlands 3.5

 CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS COURTESY OF SCOTTISH VETS WEBSITE

SCOTLAND VETS LOSE TO ENGLAND NORTH ON DAY 1

HEXHAM GOLF COURSE is a good test for the Veteran matches between Scotland and England North which started today

Results:  North names first 
Foursomes 
Caroline Berry and Mo Richmond halved with Elaine Moffat and Sheena Wood
Cath Rawthore and Gill Mellor beat Jennifer Bryans and Liz Stewart 5/3
Julie Wheeldon and Janette McWhirter beat  Gillian Kyle and Frances Millar 2 up
Foursomes - North 2.5 Scotland 0.5

Singles (pm)
Karen Lee bt  Sheena Wood 5/4
Cath Rawthore bt Alison Davidson 1up
Caroline Berry bt Linda Allan 2/1
Karen Jobling lost to Elaine Moffat 6/4
Julie Wheeldon halved Gillian Kyle
Gill Mellor halved Frances Millar

Singles Result - North 4 Scotland 2

Final Results :
North 6.5 Scotland 2.5
South 5.5 Midlands 3.5

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE TODAY'S RESULTS - From the SVLGA Website