Reset your Mouse for 2009

You should actually do this every year. Even more often is recommended by Carol Fell (the website computer guru) if you spend a lot of time on the computer.

I was shocked to see how well this works, and how far off mine was!
To re-calibrate your mouse, click and hold on the H below, then drag the H toward the d.
If it doesn't work immediately, you might want to clean your mouse, as the calibration is off.

Have a good New year --- and don't believe every word you read

Thanks for this one from D&A's Jean Campbell with a little modification from Carol

Play Golf in Lapland and Egypt if you have been unable to play at home !!

Here's a blinding little Christmas game that you're gonna love and be infuriated with. Play with Santa in Lapland with nine holes of crazy golf. How low can you score? Go to http://www.speedygolf.co.uk to play.

Alternatively have a go at LumixWorldGolf and you will really be baffled and fustrated !!

Christmas Carol sends her Season's Greetings to all her Readers

Your Webmaster "Christmas Carol" sends her best wishes to all readers of her West of Scotland Ladies Golf Website. To see your Christmas Card click on the Picture of Carol on the front of her Christmas Card above

The Ladies Scottish Open will not take place in 2009

Lynn Mitchell who organised caddies for last years Ladies Scottish Open has sent in this message:
I can only apologise for the delay in getting this information out to you but I have only recently received an email from Harry confirming that the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year 2009.
……“Unfortunately the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year. The majority of our sponsors were keen to sign up again (Aberdeen and EventScotland were committed) but due to the current economic climate we were not able to make up the shortfall left by one of the partners which is a great shame. We will however see how we can maybe resurrect it for 2010 so I will keep in contact with you should the situation change.”

I would appreciate if you could circulate this information as I do not have an email address for everyone.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and Good New Year and very much hope to be back in contact with you all in the not too distant future.

Many thanks

Kind regards
Lynn Mitchell

Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team have a Christmas Party

Anne Robinson (Ranfurly Castle's Greenlees Team Captain) very kindly held a party in her home for her Greenlees Team Players in recognition of their Runners Up trophy award in the West of Scotland 1st Division this year.
12 players (pictured above) plus Anne were at the party. Sarah Kirby, Natasha Qayum, Helen Craig and Alison Mitchell were unable to attend.
Thanks go to Anne and husband Jim for their marvellous hospitality --- a great evening was had by all.
To see some photos from the evening click on the small thumbnail of Anne below

Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team Party -- 2008

Lanarkshire County have a new Website

Jean MacIntyre has been redesigning the Lanarkshire County Website. The new site can be found by CLICKING HERE

You will also find the links to the Lanarkshire site on the RHS of this website and you will also note that the County now have a new Cententary Logo

Ayrshire Club Earns Fairway Saver Reward

The ladies section of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club became only the second in Scotland to earn a £500 reward from Dunfermline Building Society’s Fairway Savers initiative – then generously donated the money to a local charity.
To read all about it go to the THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION WEBSITE

Buy a Kevin Craggs DVD for Christmas

Get you swing into shape over the winter by buying a Kevin Craggs Training DVD for Christmas.

Kevin Craggs is renowned within the profession as one of Britain's most accomplished and well respected PGA professionals whose excellent golfing attributes have led to him becoming coach to many of the country's most talented golfers, from beginners to European Tour players.
The normal price is £9.99 but with this special deal for Christmas you can buy one at half the price ie £4.99.
Telephone 08451 30 3433 or email Kevin at kevincraggs@btinternet.com to order
Buy a DVD for yourself or for a friend --- Click on the picture of him to read all about it

To go to his website for more details on Kevin Craggs Click Here .
Please say you saw this advert on the West of Scotland Ladies Golf Website

Christmas Lunch at Ranfurly Castle

Approximately 35 ladies enjoyed a glass of mulled wine and a light lunch today at the clubhouse. The lunch was meant to take place after the 9 hole Christmas Stableford. The golf, was unfortunately cancelled due to closure of the course caused by ice. However everyone enjoyed the chat and warmth of the clubhouse.

To see some photos from this social event click on the small photograph below

Ranfurly Castle 2008 Christmas Lunch Get Together

Central Database for Handicaps (CDH).

The SGU and SLGA have committed to producing a Central Database of Handicaps for golf clubs and their members in Scotland.

Click here to find out more information on this new development

To find answers to your questions about the CDH click here
To see the benefits for players and handicap administrators click here

Kylie Walker ranked in top 20 for 2008 by European GA

Scotland's two players - Roseanne Niven and West of Scotland's Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) - are in the top 20 of the final 2008 European Golf Association female amateur rankings for the year.

TO READ THE FULL DETAILS GO TO THE Gillian Kirkwood Website

Sorry -- No Golf News at the moment - So how about "Come Dancing for Doggies" -- With Gin the Border Collie!!

Thanks go to Sheila Greenshields (Whitecraigs Golf Club) for the link to this video

SGU Golf Central Update

SGUpdate Magazine
The latest copy of the SGUpdate magazine is now available to download from our website or pick up from your golf club. The new look edition features a review of the 2008 season including Scotland's fantastic win at the World Amateur Team Championships, an interview with national junior coach Spencer Henderson on the progress of the Scottish Golf Academy and all the latest news on our range of services for clubs and members.
Click here to download your copy

Order your 2009 Scottish Golf Calendar
With the festive season just around the corner, the Scottish Golf Union have the ideal stocking filler for all golfers with our 2009 desktop calendar now on sale for just £5.00, including P&P. To order your copy, click on the order form below or call us on 01334 466477 to pay by credit or debit card.

Click here for Calendar Order Form

Play at the Home of Golf for just £99 per four-ball

We have teamed up with the Fairmont St Andrews to offer a fantastic four-ball deal at the recently opened Kittocks Course to play between November and March for just £99.

Click here for further details

Plan Your 2009 Golf Season with SGU Golf Central

With SGU Golf Central now fully integrated into scottishgolf.org, clubs across Scotland have been busy updating their visitor golf packages, membership vacancies and open competitions for the 2009 season. There are now hundreds of open competitions listed and with many of these great days out filling up quickly, now is the time to download your entry forms and get your playing schedule planned.

We have also added a great new feature of 'Open Competitions of the Week' so you can easily pick out some of the best events on offer in Scotland.

Click here for more

Scotland's Top Amateur Turns Professional

Congratulations to Tulliallan golfer Callum Macaulay who has successfully qualified for the 2009 European Tour and the lucrative 'Race to Dubai'. After a glittering amateur career, we wish Callum every success among the paid ranks and all Scottish golf fans will be watching his progress.

Click here to read about Callum's Tour School achievement

Thank your for continued support of the Scottish Golf Union.

The SGU Golf Central Team

November Stableford -- Troon

November Stableford (SSS 73, CSS 76)
Silver:
Marcia Falconer (13) 35
Sheilagh Osborne (17) 30 [acb]
Rosemary Reedie (17)30
Bronze: Angela Fergusson (21)33
Julie Will (22)30
Margaret Camrass (28) 28

Pink Socks raise lots of cash

You may have helped Emma Wilson from Kirkcaldy raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. To read all about it go to West Vets Website

November Strokeplay -- Kilmarnock Barassie

November Strokeplay (SSS 72, CSS 72)
Silver: Helen Love (10)70
Chris Auld (15) 73
Alex Glennie (6) 75
Bronze: Lynn Gray (28) 76
Judith Pettigrew (23)79
Scrtach: Alex Glennie 81

LGU EVENTS - Irvine (Bogside) in 2009 championship switch

Irvine (Bogside) who were scheduled to host the British ladies Strokeplay Championship from 19 - 21 August 2008 have agreed to a venue switch with Royal Aberdeen.
Royal Aberdeen were due to host the Ladies Home Internationals from 9 - 11 September 2009 but a clash with a major oil industry conference has led to little or no accommodation being available that week in the northern city.
With the agreement of both clubs, Royal Aberdeen will now host the British Strokeplay event whilst The Home Internationals will no be played at Irvine (Bogside) from 9 - 11 September next year

2008 Lanarkshire County AGM Prizegiving

The front row, left to right, are: Margaret Allan (Bronze Division champion), May Hughes (County Captain), Susan Wood (County champion), Angela Devine (leading qualifier in County Championship), Lesley Lloyd (County Championship Runner-up).

Lanarkshire Ladies County Golf Association prizewinners (pictured above) at the Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving AGM was held at Cambuslang Golf Club yesterday

Mrs Margo Bauer, was installed as Honorary President of Lanarkshire Ladies County Golf Association. Lanarkshire LCGA celebrate their Centenary Year in 2009.

Some Douglas Park Trophy Winners

From Left to Right: Jinty Hally (Myra Craig Trophy Winner), Helen Robertson (Silver Cup) , Carol Fell (Championship Runner Up), Lynda Smith (Club Championship) , Gladys Speedie (Senior Championship) Aileen MacIntyre (Elizabeth Weale Rosebowl)

The Douglas Park annual Club Prizegiving took place this afternoon. Pictured above are some of the main trophy winners.

Vice Captain Gladys Speedie was one of the biggest winners with a load of cups -- The Senior Championship, the Jubilee Cup and the Mixed Foursomes Winner.

Click on the photos to see an enlargement

November Medal -- Troon Ladies

November Medal Played 7th November 2008 (SSS 73, CSS 74)
Silver:
I Crawford (10) 73
I C Robertson (1) 74
A McTear (10) 75
Bronze:
F Abbott (21) [acb] 78
J Mutter (22) 78
A Fergusson (21) 82
Scratch : Belle Robertson 75