FOUR WEST OF SCOTLAND PLAYERS IN SCOTTISH SCHOOLS TEAM

Jillian Farrell (captain)

The Scottish Schools Golf Association Girls team to play English schools at Fairhaven Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire on Monday, September 12 is:


GIRLS
Kirsty Brodie (Webster's HS, Kirriemuir)
Louise Duncan (Largs Academy)
Jillian Farrell (Dumbarton Academy) captain.
Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead Academy)
Jennifer Rankine (Govan HS, Glasgow).
Molly Richmond (Strathaven Academy).

LORNA MCCLYMONT IS A DOUBLE CHAMPION

Lorna McClymont 

D&A County Champion Lorna McClymont won the Junior Club Championship and the Ladies Club Championship yesterday at Dumbarton Golf Club.

Thanks go to Gail McClymont for photo and report

COUNTY JUNIOR FRIENDLY MATCH

Junior Girls' County Friendly
Pictured above are the girls who took part in a Friendly Match between Dumbartonshire & Argyll and Ayrshire.
 Played at Milngavie on a beautiful sunny afternoon, the girls all enjoyed their games and the opportunity to meet new friends.
 Julia Thomson (D & A) beat Rebecca Hale (Ayrshire) 5/4,
Freya Russell (Ayrshire) beat Sophie Murphy (D & A) 4/3,
Zara Mason (Ayrshire) halved with Cristina McCracken (Ayrshire on loan to D & A!) so a very friendly halved match.
Thanks go to Milngavie for their hospitality.


Report and Photo by June Kerr (Ayrshire)

CAROL FELL IS NOW AN EDITOR FOR KIRKWOOD GOLF

LOOKING FOR MORE GOLF NEWS -- CLICK on the following link --   KIRKWOOD GOLF where Carol Fell editor of this West of Scotland Golf Website will start posting most of the up to date news.
Over the next few month she will decide whether this site will close down or not. 

IRELAND WIN THE EUROPEAN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP -- SCOTLAND LOSE TO AUSTRIA

The holders, Ireland,  came through a tough match against Belgium to win the European Seniors Team Championship at Sierra Golf Club, Poland today.
New team member, Mary Sheehy,  had to go to the 21st to secure her match and Ireland's win.
England took bronze medal position with a 3.5 to 1.5 win against Sweden.
Scotland lost to Austria by 3 matches to 2 in Flight B,  and finished the series in 12th position.

Results

Flight A
Ireland 3 Belgium 2
England 3.5 Sweden 1.5
France 4 Netherlands 1
Spain 4 Switzerland 1

Flight B
Italy 3 Germany 2
Austria 3 Scotland 2
Czech Republic 3.5 Iceland 1.5
Denmark 3.5 Poland 1.5

Selected Detailed Results

Ireland 3 Belgium 2
Sheena McElroy and Carol Wickham beat Marie-Anne Toussaint and Anne Joris 3&2
Suzanne Corcoran beat Marianne Trussart 9&7
Mary Sheehy beat Annick Riff at the 21st
Laura Webb lost to Laurette Vanderlinden 3&2
Gertie McMullen lost to Sylvie van Molle 1 hole

Scotland 2  Austria 3
Alex Glennie and Mary Smith lost to Angelika Zeiser and Elisabeth Jenull 1 hole
Fiona deVries lost to Ruth Gruber 6&5
Gillian Kyle lost to Karin Kocher 2&1
Lesley Lloyd beat Alexandra Hardegg 3&2
Lorna McKinlay beat Margit Schautzer 5&3

SHIRLEY BACK WINS GLEDDOCH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 11TH TIME

Ladies Captain Jackie Gray with Championship Winner Shirley Back

Shirley Back, handicap 7 became the Gleddoch Ladies Champion for the 
11th time last weekend. 
She played June Lockhart, handicap 11, also a previous champion, in a very balanced and friendly match. 
Shirley gained the lead after the first few holes, and her putting accuracy was certainly a factor in her win. June was successful in stopping her lead, notably at the 13th hole, and the match went all the way to the 18th green. 
Standing on the 18th tee June was one down, and both girls hit excellent drives on to the fairway. However, Shirley sealed the win with a perfect putt on the 18th green, and was delighted to get her hands on the trophy for the 11th time. 
It was another skilled display of golf from two experienced golfers, and the supporters were very impressed!

Thanks go to Jackie Gray for the report

SENIOR SCOTS WOMEN LOSE TO ITALY IN FLIGHT B

From Colin Farquharson

Scotland failed to qualify for the top flight of the European senior women's amateur team championship at Sierra Golf Club, Poland and today lost 3.5-1.5 to Italy in a Flight B match.

Details (Scots names first)
Alex Glennie and Mary Smith lost to E R Tirante and C Borini at 19th.
Fiona De Vries lost to S Valli 1 hole.
Gillian Kyle bt E Gumirato 3 and 1.
Lesley Lloyd halved with G P Moavero
Lorna McKinlay lost to F Christillin 8 and 7.

In the championship flight, the semi-final results were:
Belgium 3, England 2
Ireland 3.5, Sweden 1.5

OLD RANFURLY MAKE IT TO ROUND 8 OF THE MAIL ON SUNDAY BUT ARE FINALLY DEFEATED

Round 8 
Bude &North Cornwall Golf Club beat Newport (Gwent) Golf Club 3-2 
Burhill Golf Club beat Langley Park Golf Club 3.5-1.5 
Burntisland Golf House Club beat Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club 3.5-1.5 
Duddingston Golf Club beat Hartlepool Golf Club 3-2 
Horsley Lodge Golf Club beat Charnwood Forest Golf Club 4-1 
Howley Hall Golf Club beat Rochdale Golf Club 3-2 
Leigh Golf Club beat Llanymynech Golf Club 3-2

SCOTS BEAT THE CZECHS IN POLAND

Full Results - Scotland v Czech Republic

Scotland beat the Czech Republic 4-1 in their opening match-play tie of the European senior women's amateur team championship Flight B competition at Sierra Golf Club in Poland.

Alex Glennie and Mary Smith won the foursomes tie 2 and 1.
Fiona De Vries (2 and 1) and Gillian Kyle (3 and 1) won in the singles and there were halves for Lesley Lloyd and Lorna McKinlay.

Other results in Flight B:
Germany 4, Poland 1.
Austria 3, Iceland 2.
Italy 4, Denmark 1.

In the Championship flight, the quarter-final results were:
England 4, Netherlands 1
Belgium 3, Spain 2
France 2, Sweden 3
Ireland 3.5, Switzerland.

SEMI-FINALS
England v Belgium
Sweden v Ireland

FIONA RATTRAY WINS THE D&A JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The D&A 2016 Junior Championship, was played on Sunday 28th August at Clydebank and District Golf Club.


Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park) retained the Claret Jug with a scratch 77 while the handicap trophy- The Cowan Cup- was won by Lori MacDonald (Cardross).

SCOTLAND SENIORS QUALIFY FOR FLIGHT B OF THE EUROPEAN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS IN POLAND

Report by Colin Farquarson

The Scottish Seniors team stepped up the level of their individual performances in the second qualifying round today but still did not make the eight-strong championship match-play flight along with England (775), France (778), Ireland (781), Spain (781), Belgium (789), Switzerland (797), Sweden (798) and Netherlands (801).
The Scots are in Flight B with
Germany (804), Scotland (812), Italy (821), Austria (821), Iceland (843), Denmark (851), Czech Rep (861) and Poland (905).
The Scots play the Czech Republic on Thursday.
SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND
145 S Van Molle (Belgium) 74 71
150 C Petit Martin (France) 75 75
SELECTED SCORES
153 J Brown (Eng) 76 77 (T3)
154 K Russell (Eng) 76 78, L Webb (Ire) 80 74 (T8)
155 J Foster (Eng) 80 75, M Sheehy (I) 76 79, S McElroy (Ire) 74 81 (T12) 
157 H Lowe (Eng) 81 76 
158 K Jobling (Eng) 82 76, S Corcoran (Ire) 77 81 (T23)
159 G McMullen (Ire) 79 80 (T29)
161 L Lloyd (Sco) 85 76, F DeVries (Sco) 82 79 (T38)
163 G Kyle (Sco) 81 82 (T45)
165 L McKinlay (Sco) 81 84 (T53)
168 M Smith (Sco) 83 85 (T63)
171 A Glennie 92 79 

Aberdeen Ladies' Sheena Wood has been explaining why she is at home in the Granite City instead of playing, as selected, for Scotland in the European Senior Women's Amateur Team Championship at Sierra Golf Club, Petkowice in Poland this week.
"I had an accidental fall, injuring my left elbow and it has put me out of action for a few weeks. I am very disappointed to be missing the European team championship in Poland. However, I am already back working on short game and should be ready for British, Scottish Vets title and Senior Home Internationals," said Sheena who would have been one of the top Scots in Poland.

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SCOTTISH SENIORS TEAM UNDER PRESSURE

Lorna Bennet (Captain) Fiona De Vries, Alex Glennie, Gillian Kyle
Lesley Lloyd, Lorna McKinlay and Mary Smith

None of the Scotland team in the European Senior Women's Amateur Team Championship was able to break 80 in the first qualifying round at Sierra Golf Club, Petkowice, Poland today.
Lorna McKinlay and West of Scotland's Gillian Kyle were the top Scots, tied for 38th place, on the 81 mark.
Fiona de Vries had an 82 for a share of 49th place.
Mary Smith's 83 put in joint 58th position.
Lesley Loyd (Hayston) is tied for 72nd place after an 85 while Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) is joint last in a field of 92 with a score of 92. 
The best individual rounds in the first qualifying round were 74s
by Sheena McElroy (Ireland), Sylvie Van Molle (Belgium) and Nathalie Lamboult (France).
Scotland (412) are lying 10th after the first Q round. Only the top eight go into the championship flight match-play.

EUROPEAN SENIOR WOMEN'S AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Sierra GC, Petkowice, Poland
FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
par 72
74 S McElroy (Ire), S Van Molle (Bel), N Lamboult (Fra)

SELECTED SCORES
76 M Sheehy (Ire), J Brown (Eng), K Russell (Eng) (T7)
77 S Corcoran (Ire) (T11)
79 G McMullen (Ire) (T21)
80 L Webb (Ire), J Foster (Eng), C Rawthore (Eng) (T28)
81 L McKinlay (Sco), H Lowe (Eng), C Wickham (Ire), G Kyle (Sco) (T38)
82 K Jobling (Eng), F De Vries (Sco) (T49)
83 M Smith (Sco) (T58)
85 L Lloyd (Sco) (T72)
92 A Glennie (Sco) (T92) 

TEAM SCORES
385 France
386 Ireland
389 Spain
393 England
398 Switzerland
400 Germany
402 Belgium
404 Netherlands
407 Sweden
412 Scotland
416 Italy
417 Austria
420 Denmark
432 Czech Rep
449 Poland

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Scots toil in European senior women's team championship in Poland

None of the Scotland team in the European senior women's amateur team championship was able to break 80 in the first qualifying round at Sierra Golf Club, Petkowice, Poland today.

Lorna McKinlay and Gillian Kyle were the top Scots, tied for 38th place, on the 81 mark.
Fiona de Vries had an 82 for a share of 49th place.
Mary Smith's 83 put in joint 58th position.
Lesley Loyd is tied for 72nd place after an 85 while Alex Glennie is joint last in a field of 92 with a score of 92.
The best individual rounds in the first qualifying round were 74s
by Sheena McElroy (Ireland), Sylvie Van Molle (Belgium) and Nathalie Lamboult (France).
Scotland (412) are lying 10th after the first Q round. Only the top eight go into the championship flight match-play.

EUROPEAN SENIOR WOMEN'S AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Sierra GC, Petkowice, Poland
FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
par 72
74 S McElroy (Ire), S Van Molle (Bel), N Lamboult (Fra)

SELECTED SCORES
76 M Sheehy (Ire), J Brown (Eng), K Russell (Eng) (T7)
77 S Corcoran (Ire) (T11)
79 G McMullen (Ire) (T21)
80 L Webb (Ire), J Foster (Eng), C Rawthore (Eng) (T28)
81 L McKinlay (Sco), H Lowe (Eng), C Wickham (Ire), G Kyle (Sco) (T38)
82 K Jobling (Eng), F De Vries (Sco) (T49)
83 M Smith (Sco) (T58)
85 L Lloyd (Sco) (T72)
92 A Glennie (Sco) (T92)

TEAM SCORES
385 France
386 Ireland
389 Spain
393 England
398 Switzerland
400 Germany
402 Belgium
404 Netherlands
407 Sweden
412 Scotland
416 Italy
417 Austria
420 Denmark
432 Czech Rep
449 Poland

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BELLE ROBERTSON AND KYLIE WALKER PLAY IN THE JW INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL DAY

The John Watson International Invitation Day that has been running since the 1980's was played yesterday at Douglas Park Golf Club 
Belle Robertson was the main guest with Professional Kylie Walker who played with every group in the competition. The overall winner was past Walker Cup Player David Carrick. Click Here to see photos from the day

STRATHAVEN OPEN DAY - ENTRY FORM

You can book  a time and pay for  your entry online by clicking on the following link:

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JENNIFER RANKINE -- HAGGS CASTLE WINS THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The Renfrewshire Junior Championship Final was played at Eastwood Golf Club this afternoon in lovely sunny conditions. It was a repeat of last year's final between Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle ) and Anna Mackenzie (East Renfrewshire) which Jennifer had won comfortably. 

Jennifer and Anna

Today's match, however, was much closer-with Anna winning the 1st hole with a birdie! Jennifer responded winning the next 2 holes, also with birdies! A couple of poor holes by Anna gave Jennifer a comfortable lead of 3up after the 6th but she fought back to be 1 down after 8. Another birdie at the 9th, let Jennifer be 2 up at the turn, with a front 9 of 37. (1 over par). 
A lovely birdie putt from just off the green at the short 11th saw her lead extend to 3 again. But Anna won the 12th with a good up and down for par and the 13th was halved in birdie 4's. A loose 2nd shot by Anna at the 14th let Jennifer win the hole with a par. Jennifer overshot the green at the par 3 15th but recovered with a lovely chip  and sunk her putt for her par. Anna had played a lovely tee shot but just missed the birdie putt so now Jennifer was 3 up with 3 to play. 2 good drives at the 16th but adrenaline kicked in for Anna and she put her 2nd shot into the back left bunker. Jennifer played safely on to the green and 2 putts was enough to give her the Championship for the 3rd time.
Both girls were a credit to their clubs and their families. It was a lovely game to referee and watch. 

Congratulations Jennifer and hard luck Anna. You both played some lovely golf.

Jennifer

Anna

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish the Mackenzie family good luck with their move to Amsterdam next week! Audrey has been a fantastic Junior Convenor for the last 2 years and will be greatly missed.
Gillian Kyle (RLCGA Captain)

WEST KILBRIDE'S LOUISE DUNCAN IS LEADING SCOT IN THE UNDER 16'S SCOTLAND OPEN TOURNAMENT

England 1-2-3 finish in Scotland U16 girls' open tournament at Aberdour

Louise Duncan

English players filled the first three places in the Loretto School Scottish Under-16 girls' open tournament at Aberdour Golf Club in Fife.
Hannah Screen (Berkhamsted) led the way with rounds of 68 and 74 for a total of 142, eight over par for 36 holes over the par 67 lay-out which has a standard scratch score of 72. The CSS for both days was 72.
Runner-up, four shots behind Hannah, were Natasha Slater (Furness) and Annabel Fuller (Rosehampton). Both had two rounds of 73.

Leading Scot, in a tie for eighth place was Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) who had scores of 80 and 73 for 153. Her second round contained three birdie 2s.

LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 134 (2x67). SSS 72. CSS 72 72
142 H Screen (Berkhamsted) 68 74
146 N Slater (Furness) 73 73, A Fuller (Roehampton) 73 73
149 G Carr (Milltown) 75 74, B Bayles (Bishop Auckland) 74 75.
150 B Jay (North Weald) 76 74, R Becht (Bel) 71 79
153 L Duncan (West Kilbride) 80 73, S Johnson (Telford Links) 75 78, F Evans (Newport Links) 78 75
154 C Screene (Hermitage) 78 76

OTHER SCOTS' TOTALS

155 J Rankine ( Haggs Castle)
158 K Brodie (Strathmore) 77 81 (T22)
159 Anna McKay (Crail GS) 78 81, A Mackenzie (East Renfrewshire) 75 84.
161 L McClymont (Milngavie) 79 82 (T31).
162 H Darling (Broomieknowe) 85 77 (T34).
163 E Hynd (Balbirnie Park) 82 81 (T36)
164 C Irvine (Craigielaw) 78 76 (T38)
165 C Griffiths (Aboyne) 85 80 (T40)
166 A Mitchell (Strathmore) 84 82 (T42)
169 S Ramsay (West Kilbride) 85 84, E Henderson (Loretto) 79 90 (T46)
171 C Wilson (St Regulus) 86 85 (T50)
172 R Foster (Turnberry) 83 89 (52nd)
173 J Taylor (Downfield) 84 89 (T53).

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KILMACOLM OPEN DAY -- CATHERINE GARRETT HAS A HOLE IN ONE !!

Catherine Garret with Kilmacolm Ladies Captain Susan Reid

Despite the persistent rain all day, over 100 ladies braved the weather yesterday 11th August and played on the course which was in great condition. 

Many thanks to Liz Crichton and her team of helpers for all the excellent  organisation and hard work  before and during the day.

The prize winners are listed below and a special congratulations to Catherine Garrett of West Kilbride who had a Hole-In-One on the 2^nd (her first hole in one!).  Just like Justin Rose at the Olympics yesterday !

Photos -- courtesy of Susan Reid - Click to enlarge

PRIZE WINNERS

1^ST PRIZE:    Luisella Mosley (Balfron) and June Gordon (Douglas Park)  37 points (BIH)

2^nd PRIZE:    Alyson  McGinnigle (Cowglen) and Carol McNally (Williamwood)   37 points

3^rd PRIZE:     Liz McKendry (Dullatur) and Jenny Davidson (Kilmacolm)   36 points

4^TH PRIZE :  Anne Judge and Sally Smyth (Ranfurly Castle)    32 points (BIH)

Nearest the Pin:

Silver:      Catherine Garrett with a Hole in One and partner Helen Craig (West Kilbride)

Bronze:   Irene MacSporran and Mary Erskine (Erskine)

Longest Drive:  

Silver :    Susan Tyne and Doreen Ferguson (Blairmore & Strone)

Bronze : Luisella Mosley (Balfron) and June Gordon (Douglas Park)

Thanks go to Ladies Captain Susan Reid for photos and report

JUNIOR OPEN COMPETITION AT KILMACOLM GOLF CLUB FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

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DOUGLAS PARK ARE THE 2016 PATRICK TROPHY WINNERS

Some of the 2015  and 2016 Winning team

Douglas Park  have won the Patrick Trophy  with an overall league total of 43.5 points, with nearest rivals Lenzie managing second place with 39.5 points. They won 5 out of 6 matches convincingly and drew one match against Hilton Park at home. 
Having not won the trophy for the last 20 plus years, they have now won it twice in the last 3 years. 

Recognition and thanks go to the team players: Gill Hendry (captain), Claire Mackelvie, Sandra Goldie, Fiona Rattray, Alex Mennie, Ann O’Connell,  Evy McGregor, Lindsay Maclean, Maggie Rutherford, Lynda Smith, Norma Cook and Paula Galloway. Thanks also to both Christina Graham and Janet Dow for playing courtesy matches. Well done, ladies!

Thanks go to Gillian Hendry for the report