Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), the No 2 seed, was beaten at the 20th by Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) in this morning's quarter-finals of the Scottish Girls (close) Championship at Lanark Golf Club.
No 1 seed Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) progressed to the last four with a 2 and 1 win over Lesley Atkins (Minto). She was then beaten by Ailsa Bain (Peebles) who as a Borders representative had progressed to the afternoon's semi-finals with a one-hole win over Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach).
Sammy Vass (Tain), the North standard-bearer, beat the surprise packet of the championship, 30th qualifier Jessica Meek (Carnoustie) by 2 and 1 in the morning and then won by 1 hole against Rachael Hanlon in the afternoon.
To read the full report from todays play go to the ---- GILLIAN KIRKWOOD WEBSITE
Quarter-finals
Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) beat Lesley Atkins (Minto) 2 and 1.
Ailsa Bain (Peebles) beat Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach) 1 hole.
Sammy Vass (Tain) beat Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 2 and 1.
Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) beat Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) at 20th.
Semi-finals
Bain beat Watton 1 hole.
Vass beat Hanlon 1 hole.
To see the all the results -- Click Here
To print out the results for the Scottish Under 18 matchplay results --- Click Here
Ladies Golf News in Scotland, the West of Scotland and Renfrewshire
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Scottish Girls Quarter Finals at Lanark Golf Club
To see the quarter final and semi final results -- Click Here
To print out the results and start times for the Scottish Under 18 Matchplay quarter finals for today --- Click Here
To print out the results and start times for the Scottish Under 18 Matchplay quarter finals for today --- Click Here
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
All Women Pro Am Organised by Karyn Burns
READ MORE ---Gillian Kirkwood Website
The date and venue is now confirmed for my ALL-Women Pro-am! The event will be held at Archerfield Links Golf Club over the Fidra course on 21st August 2009.
I am delighted to have the co-operation of Archerfield Links, this fantastic and exclusive venue will be the perfect setting for what will prove to be an excellent and enlightening fun filled day for all involved! I am also excited at the prospect of having the Top Scottish Lady Professionals of the Ladies European Tour and the PGA all together for the event to make your day most entertaining!
Availibility for teams is Limited....I have space for ONLY 10 teams of 3 amateur players! Cost of entry for Each Team will be £495.
This will include:
Tea/Coffee & Bacon Roll on Arrival
Short Teaching Clinic/Q&A session.
18 holes (Format TBC)
Prizegiving
3 Course Dinner inc wine.
Also, I have specifically chosen this date as it coincides with day one of the 2009 Solheim Cup which is being played in the USA. Following dinner, coverage of the Solheim Cup will be screened for us in the clubhouse should you so wish to make an evening of it!
I have also agreed a very special rate of £150/twin room in the Pavillion rooms within Archerfield, however there is limited availability on the number of rooms available.
I can provide further information on alternative accommodation on entry should you so require.
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact me. If you wish to get your team signed up for what I'm sure will be one of your most memorable golf days EVER then please email or call me as soon as possible to confirm your place. Entries are opened to all players with an LGU Handicap!
Happy Golfing Always!
Best Regards,
Karyn Burns
PGA (AA) Professional
Sports Massage Therapist
Email: karynburns@yahoo.com
Mobile: +447720442492
Eilidh Briggs reaches the Quarter Finals of the Scottish Girls
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) is the only West of Scotland player to reach the quarter finals of the Scottish Under 18 Matchplay Championships at Lanark Golf Club today. To read the full report on todays play go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
FIRST ROUND
Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) beat Louise Smith (Monifieth) 6 and 4.
Jill Meldrum (Dullatur) beat Jennifer Hide (Royal Norwich) 1 hole.
Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride) beat Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) 4 and 3.
Lesley Atkins (Minto) beat Gillian Simpson (Murrayfield) 3 and 2.
Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield) beat Jordana Graham (Southerness) at 19th.
Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach) beat Jemma Chalmers (Monifieth) 4 and 2.
Ailsa Bain (Peebles) beat Sophie Alexander (Deeside) 1 hole.
Linsey Stevenson (Elie & Earlsferry + Whitecraigs) beat Samantha Leslie (Westhill) 2 and 1.
Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) beat Hannah McCook (Abernethy) 3 and 2.
Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) beat Alison Goodwin (Glenbervie) at 20th.
Sammy Vass (Tain) beat Mhairi McKay (West Kilbride) 4 and 3.
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) beat Eleanor Tunn (Reay) 6 and 5.
Rachael Hanlon (St Regulus) beat Tara MacTaggart (Minto) 4 and 3.
Kirstin Scott (Milngavie) beat Lauren Duncan (Aboyne) 3 and 2.
Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) beat Rachel Polson (Peterculter) 2 and 1.
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Julie Vass (Tain) 6 and 5.
SECOND ROUND
Watton beat Meldrum 3 and 2.
Atkins beat Jaffrey 9 and 7.
Taylor beat Dryburegh 3 and 2.
Bain beat Stevenson 5 and 4.
Meek beat Qayum 2 and 1.
Vass beat McKechin 1 hole.
Hanlon beat Scott 5 and 4.
Briggs beat MacDonald 1 hole.
2009 Scottish Vets Team is announced
The West Vets Captain Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) has been selected for the Scottish Vets team to play in the 2009 Vets Jamboree at Bath Golf Club -- Tuesday 4th August -Thursday 6th August . To read the full team selection go to the West Vets Website
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Would you like to play in the County Centenary Greensome over Troon Portland
Ayrshire County Golf Association are holding a County Centenary Greensomes on the 5th August 2009 over Troon Portland .
Ayrshire County Captain Nora McCrossan still has 18 places left for "foreigners"
No need for form - just e-mail her your name, address and handicap and pay on day by clicking on the following link --- Email --- Nora McCrossin
Ayrshire County Captain Nora McCrossan still has 18 places left for "foreigners"
No need for form - just e-mail her your name, address and handicap and pay on day by clicking on the following link --- Email --- Nora McCrossin
Scottish Girls Championship Eilidh Briggs is 2nd Qualifier
Rachael Watton, 17-year-old Mortonhall member, earned the top seed status in the match-play stages of the Scottish Girls (close) Amateur Championship with a five-over-par total of 153 in the 36-hole qualifying test at Lanark Golf Club today.
Rachael had rounds of 77 and 76 with playing the last eight holes in two under par to finish three shots clear of Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmalcolm),
Eilidh had a roller-coaster first round of 77 which included an eagle 3 at the long 11th and a birdie at the long 14th as well as a double bogey sixth at the fifth. She had nothing better than par in her second round.
Renfrewshire's Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) who led the 1st round with a one over par 75 did not do so well in the 2nd round but ended up being the 6th best qualifier for the matchplay stages tomorrow.
LEADER BOARD: CSS 2 x 74
1 WATTON, Rachael Mortonhall 77 76 153
2 BRIGGS, Eilidh Kilmacolm 77 79 156
3 MCCOOK, Hannah Abernethy 77 79 156
4 LESLIE, Samantha Westhill 78 81 F 159
5 DRYBURGH, Gemma Beaconsfield 82 78 160
6 MCKECHIN, Alyson Elderslie 75 85 160
7 HANLON, Rachel St Regulus 83 78 161
8 ATKINS, Lesley Minto 82 79 161
9 SUMMERS, Ailsa Carnoustie Ladies 81 80 161
10 DUNCAN, Lauren Aboyne 87 75 162
11 VASS, Sammy Tain 79 83 162
12 TAYLOR, Rachael Bad Griesbach 85 78 163
13 ALEXANDER, Sophie Deeside 80 83 163
14 GOODWIN, Alison Glenbervie 84 81 165
15 MACDONALD, Gabrielle Craigielaw 82 84 166
16 HIDE, Jennifer Royal Norwich 83 84 167
17 MELDRUM, Jill Dullatur 76 91 167
18 POLSON, Rachel Peterculter 88 80 168
19 QAYUM, Natasha Ranfurly Castle 85 83 168
20 BAIN, Ailsa Peebles 84 84 168
21 CHALMERS, Jemma Monifieth 88 81 169
22 MCKAY, Mhairi West Kilbride 85 84 169
23 SCOTT, Kirstin Milngavie 84 85 169
24 JAFFREY, Connie West Kilbride 86 84 170
25 SIMPSON, Gillian Murrayfield 89 82 171
26 MACTAGGART, Tara Minto 80 91 171
27 TUNN, Eleanor Reay 89 83 172
28 GRAHAM, Jordana Southerness 89 83 172
29 STEVENSON, Linsey Elie & Earlsferry 87 85 172
30 MEEK, Jessica Carnoustie Ladies 87 85 172
31 VASS, Julie Tain 87 86 173
32 SMITH, Louise Monifieth 88 86 174
33 BEVERIDGE, Kimberley Aboyne 85 89 174
34 REID, Katie Monifieth 93 82 175
35 MUNRO, Samantha Aberdour 90 85 175
36 MUNRO, Heather Monifieth 86 89 175
37 AIRD, Megan Strathmore 87 89 176
38 TAYLOR, Nicola Dunnikier Park 93 84 177
39 WILSON, Gail Monifieth 90 87 177
40 MCGUIRE, Shannen Canmore 89 88 177
41 CLYNE, Megan Deeside 82 95 177
42 FULLERTON, Fiona Meldrum House 93 85 178
43 YOUNG, Clara North Berwick 91 87 178
44 PROUSE, Claire Hazlehead 92 87 179
45 HUTTON, Alexis Falkirk Tryst 90 89 179
46 MCCRACKEN, Katie Powfoot 88 91 179
47 WARD, Keren Glen 90 90 180
48 KENNEDY, Katlyn Inverrary Country Club 92 89 181
49 MCINTOSH, Kate Broomieknowe 92 89 181
50 WATSON, Eilidh Muckhart 88 93 181
51 MCGARVA, Katie Troon Ladies 88 93 181
52 AIRD, Emily Strathmore 93 89 182
53 SCOTT, Hannah Broomieknowe 91 91 182
54 MACCALLUM, Kirsten Newburgh-on-Ythan 87 95 182
55 MCGILLIVRAY, Louise Banchory 87 95 182
56 COSH, Lesley Cowglen 91 93 184
57 ALSTON, Ashley Ann Royal Montrose 89 98 187
58 HALE, Emma Troon Bentinck 90 98 188
59 NIVEN, Annabel Crieff 95 94 189
60 GOODWIN, Helen Glenbervie 104 88 192
61 ANDERSON, Seren Deeside 101 93 194
62 MILLAR, Erin Pitlochry 95 99 194
63 SIMPSON, Kirsty Murrayfield 105 91 196
64 SMALL, Catherine Craigielaw 109 89 198
65 GLIKSTEN, Abigail Strathaven 104 95 199
66 TAYLOR, Amy Kirriemuir 95 104 199
67 D'AMBROSIO, Lauren Carluke 99 101 200
68 IRVINE, Rachel Largs 104 97 201
69 MCWILLIAM, Shannon Aboyne 110 106 216
70 QAYUM, Alexandra Ranfurly Castle 113 108 221
71 GOODWIN, Catherine Glenbervie 156 131 287
RTD VANNET, Kristina Peterculter 86 +6 4 RTD
MATCH-PLAY DRAW
UPPER HALF
1 Rachel Watton v 32 Louise Smith.
17 Jill Meldrum v 16 Jennifer Hide.
9 Ailsa Summers v 24 Connie Jaffrey.25 Gillian Simpson v 8 Lesley Atkins.
5 Gemma Dryburgh v 28 Jordana Graham.
21 Jemma Chalmers v 12 Rachael Taylor.
13 Sophie Alexander v 20 Ailsa Bain.
29 Linsey Stevenson v 4 Sammy Leslie.
LOWER HALF
3 Hanna McCook v 30 Jessica Meek.
19 Natasha Qayum v 14 Alison Goodwin.
11 Sammy Vass v 22 Mhairi McKay.
27 Eleanor Tunn v 6 Alyson McKechin.
7 Rachel Hanlon v 26 Tara McTaggart.
23 Kirstin Scott v 10 Lauren Duncan.
15 Gabrielle MacDonald v 18 Rachel Polson.
31 Julie Vass v 2 Eilidh Briggs.
Rachael had rounds of 77 and 76 with playing the last eight holes in two under par to finish three shots clear of Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmalcolm),
Eilidh had a roller-coaster first round of 77 which included an eagle 3 at the long 11th and a birdie at the long 14th as well as a double bogey sixth at the fifth. She had nothing better than par in her second round.
Renfrewshire's Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) who led the 1st round with a one over par 75 did not do so well in the 2nd round but ended up being the 6th best qualifier for the matchplay stages tomorrow.
LEADER BOARD: CSS 2 x 74
1 WATTON, Rachael Mortonhall 77 76 153
2 BRIGGS, Eilidh Kilmacolm 77 79 156
3 MCCOOK, Hannah Abernethy 77 79 156
4 LESLIE, Samantha Westhill 78 81 F 159
5 DRYBURGH, Gemma Beaconsfield 82 78 160
6 MCKECHIN, Alyson Elderslie 75 85 160
7 HANLON, Rachel St Regulus 83 78 161
8 ATKINS, Lesley Minto 82 79 161
9 SUMMERS, Ailsa Carnoustie Ladies 81 80 161
10 DUNCAN, Lauren Aboyne 87 75 162
11 VASS, Sammy Tain 79 83 162
12 TAYLOR, Rachael Bad Griesbach 85 78 163
13 ALEXANDER, Sophie Deeside 80 83 163
14 GOODWIN, Alison Glenbervie 84 81 165
15 MACDONALD, Gabrielle Craigielaw 82 84 166
16 HIDE, Jennifer Royal Norwich 83 84 167
17 MELDRUM, Jill Dullatur 76 91 167
18 POLSON, Rachel Peterculter 88 80 168
19 QAYUM, Natasha Ranfurly Castle 85 83 168
20 BAIN, Ailsa Peebles 84 84 168
21 CHALMERS, Jemma Monifieth 88 81 169
22 MCKAY, Mhairi West Kilbride 85 84 169
23 SCOTT, Kirstin Milngavie 84 85 169
24 JAFFREY, Connie West Kilbride 86 84 170
25 SIMPSON, Gillian Murrayfield 89 82 171
26 MACTAGGART, Tara Minto 80 91 171
27 TUNN, Eleanor Reay 89 83 172
28 GRAHAM, Jordana Southerness 89 83 172
29 STEVENSON, Linsey Elie & Earlsferry 87 85 172
30 MEEK, Jessica Carnoustie Ladies 87 85 172
31 VASS, Julie Tain 87 86 173
32 SMITH, Louise Monifieth 88 86 174
33 BEVERIDGE, Kimberley Aboyne 85 89 174
34 REID, Katie Monifieth 93 82 175
35 MUNRO, Samantha Aberdour 90 85 175
36 MUNRO, Heather Monifieth 86 89 175
37 AIRD, Megan Strathmore 87 89 176
38 TAYLOR, Nicola Dunnikier Park 93 84 177
39 WILSON, Gail Monifieth 90 87 177
40 MCGUIRE, Shannen Canmore 89 88 177
41 CLYNE, Megan Deeside 82 95 177
42 FULLERTON, Fiona Meldrum House 93 85 178
43 YOUNG, Clara North Berwick 91 87 178
44 PROUSE, Claire Hazlehead 92 87 179
45 HUTTON, Alexis Falkirk Tryst 90 89 179
46 MCCRACKEN, Katie Powfoot 88 91 179
47 WARD, Keren Glen 90 90 180
48 KENNEDY, Katlyn Inverrary Country Club 92 89 181
49 MCINTOSH, Kate Broomieknowe 92 89 181
50 WATSON, Eilidh Muckhart 88 93 181
51 MCGARVA, Katie Troon Ladies 88 93 181
52 AIRD, Emily Strathmore 93 89 182
53 SCOTT, Hannah Broomieknowe 91 91 182
54 MACCALLUM, Kirsten Newburgh-on-Ythan 87 95 182
55 MCGILLIVRAY, Louise Banchory 87 95 182
56 COSH, Lesley Cowglen 91 93 184
57 ALSTON, Ashley Ann Royal Montrose 89 98 187
58 HALE, Emma Troon Bentinck 90 98 188
59 NIVEN, Annabel Crieff 95 94 189
60 GOODWIN, Helen Glenbervie 104 88 192
61 ANDERSON, Seren Deeside 101 93 194
62 MILLAR, Erin Pitlochry 95 99 194
63 SIMPSON, Kirsty Murrayfield 105 91 196
64 SMALL, Catherine Craigielaw 109 89 198
65 GLIKSTEN, Abigail Strathaven 104 95 199
66 TAYLOR, Amy Kirriemuir 95 104 199
67 D'AMBROSIO, Lauren Carluke 99 101 200
68 IRVINE, Rachel Largs 104 97 201
69 MCWILLIAM, Shannon Aboyne 110 106 216
70 QAYUM, Alexandra Ranfurly Castle 113 108 221
71 GOODWIN, Catherine Glenbervie 156 131 287
RTD VANNET, Kristina Peterculter 86 +6 4 RTD
MATCH-PLAY DRAW
UPPER HALF
1 Rachel Watton v 32 Louise Smith.
17 Jill Meldrum v 16 Jennifer Hide.
9 Ailsa Summers v 24 Connie Jaffrey.25 Gillian Simpson v 8 Lesley Atkins.
5 Gemma Dryburgh v 28 Jordana Graham.
21 Jemma Chalmers v 12 Rachael Taylor.
13 Sophie Alexander v 20 Ailsa Bain.
29 Linsey Stevenson v 4 Sammy Leslie.
LOWER HALF
3 Hanna McCook v 30 Jessica Meek.
19 Natasha Qayum v 14 Alison Goodwin.
11 Sammy Vass v 22 Mhairi McKay.
27 Eleanor Tunn v 6 Alyson McKechin.
7 Rachel Hanlon v 26 Tara McTaggart.
23 Kirstin Scott v 10 Lauren Duncan.
15 Gabrielle MacDonald v 18 Rachel Polson.
31 Julie Vass v 2 Eilidh Briggs.
Alyson McKechin is leading after Round 1 of the Scottish Girls
Alyson McKechin (75) sets the pace in
Scottish girls' qualifying at Lanark
Elderslie's Alyson McKechin set the clubhouse target of one-over-par 75 in the first qualifying round of the Scottish Under-18 girls (close) amateur championship at Lanark Golf Club today.
Alyson had birdies at the first, long 11th, 13th and 17th which almost offset a double bogey at the sixth and other shots dropped at the long fourth, ninth and short 18th in halves of 41 (three over par) and 34 (two under par).
Lying second among the early first-round returns is Jill Meldrum (Dullatur) with a 76. Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) come next with 77s.
The leading 32 players on the gross scoreboard at the end of 36 holes will go forward to the match-play stages.
EARLY CLUBHOUSE FIRST-ROUND SCORES
Par 74
75 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie).
76 Jill Meldrum (Dullatur).
77 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall), Hannah McCook (Abernethy).
78 Sammy Leslie (Westhill).
79 Sammy Vass (Tain).
80 So[phie Alexander (Deeside).
81 Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies).
82 Gemma Druburgh (Beaconsfield), Lesley Atkins (Minto), Gabriella MacDonald (Craigielaw).
83 Jennifer Hide (Royal Norwich), Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus).
84 Ailsa Bain (Peebles), Kirstin Scott (Milngavie).
85 Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach).
87 Louise McGillivray (Banchory),
89 Gillian Simson (Murrayfield), Jordana Graham (Sotherness).
90 Keren Ward (Glen).
92 Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Katlyn Kennedy (Inverrary).
93 Emily Aird (Strathmore).
Scottish girls' qualifying at Lanark
Elderslie's Alyson McKechin set the clubhouse target of one-over-par 75 in the first qualifying round of the Scottish Under-18 girls (close) amateur championship at Lanark Golf Club today.
Alyson had birdies at the first, long 11th, 13th and 17th which almost offset a double bogey at the sixth and other shots dropped at the long fourth, ninth and short 18th in halves of 41 (three over par) and 34 (two under par).
Lying second among the early first-round returns is Jill Meldrum (Dullatur) with a 76. Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) come next with 77s.
The leading 32 players on the gross scoreboard at the end of 36 holes will go forward to the match-play stages.
EARLY CLUBHOUSE FIRST-ROUND SCORES
Par 74
75 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie).
76 Jill Meldrum (Dullatur).
77 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall), Hannah McCook (Abernethy).
78 Sammy Leslie (Westhill).
79 Sammy Vass (Tain).
80 So[phie Alexander (Deeside).
81 Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies).
82 Gemma Druburgh (Beaconsfield), Lesley Atkins (Minto), Gabriella MacDonald (Craigielaw).
83 Jennifer Hide (Royal Norwich), Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus).
84 Ailsa Bain (Peebles), Kirstin Scott (Milngavie).
85 Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach).
87 Louise McGillivray (Banchory),
89 Gillian Simson (Murrayfield), Jordana Graham (Sotherness).
90 Keren Ward (Glen).
92 Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Katlyn Kennedy (Inverrary).
93 Emily Aird (Strathmore).
SCOTTISH GIRLS -- LIVE SCORING
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Monday, 13 July 2009
RACE FOR 2009 JUNIOR MASTERS TITLE STARTS THIS WEEK
NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY SCOTTISH GOLF UNION
The race for the 2009 Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters title, Scotland’s biggest participation junior golf event, gets underway with the first two of this summer’s four regional finals taking place this week.
Sixty four juniors will go west to Glasgow’s Bishopbriggs Golf Club which will tee off this year’s title race, the event then heads north to Boat of Garten with 69 young aspiring golfers hoping to be among those to secure a place in the prestigious grand final, which takes place on the Queen’s Course, Gleneagles, in October.
Qualifying competitions have been taking place up and down the country over the last three months, with the leading two boys and girls from each club making their way through to the regional finals. Following this week’s events, the Junior Masters regional finals moves to Alyth in Perthshire next week (21 July) and the following month to Lothianburn Golf Club, who will host the last qualifier on Wednesday 5 August.
Around 300 youngsters from clubs across the country will be participating in the four events, with the leading 80 players heading for Gleneagles, home of the 2014 Ryder Cup. Among the juniors taking part this year, over 50 competitors are girls, boosted by clubgolf’s ‘Girls in Golf’ programme.
SGU Marketing & Sponsorship Manager Ross Duncan said, “The Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters has been a huge success and we are very grateful to the sponsor’s contribution over the last three years.
“Their support of this event has boosted the grass roots game by promoting and supporting junior golf in communities across Scotland, as well as giving young players the chance to play in a national event at Gleneagles, the Ryder Cup venue for 2014. The calibre of the field at each event has improved year on year and demonstrates much of the hard work going into junior golf and our SGU Academys right now.”
The winner of last year’s Junior Masters girls section was Kirkintilloch’s Jorden Ferrie, whilst Renfrewshire’s Rory McKinnon from Ranfurly Castle won the boys section. Ferrie will be among the field teeing up tomorrow, however McKinnon is unable to take part and is replaced by Scott McAllister, son of two times European Tour winner Stephen McAllister.
This year’s players will need to be on the top of their game to top the Gleneagles leaderboard and take the respective titles at this year’s Grand Final which takes place on 11 October.
Please visit the website for tee times www.scottishgolf.org
The race for the 2009 Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters title, Scotland’s biggest participation junior golf event, gets underway with the first two of this summer’s four regional finals taking place this week.
Sixty four juniors will go west to Glasgow’s Bishopbriggs Golf Club which will tee off this year’s title race, the event then heads north to Boat of Garten with 69 young aspiring golfers hoping to be among those to secure a place in the prestigious grand final, which takes place on the Queen’s Course, Gleneagles, in October.
Qualifying competitions have been taking place up and down the country over the last three months, with the leading two boys and girls from each club making their way through to the regional finals. Following this week’s events, the Junior Masters regional finals moves to Alyth in Perthshire next week (21 July) and the following month to Lothianburn Golf Club, who will host the last qualifier on Wednesday 5 August.
Around 300 youngsters from clubs across the country will be participating in the four events, with the leading 80 players heading for Gleneagles, home of the 2014 Ryder Cup. Among the juniors taking part this year, over 50 competitors are girls, boosted by clubgolf’s ‘Girls in Golf’ programme.
SGU Marketing & Sponsorship Manager Ross Duncan said, “The Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters has been a huge success and we are very grateful to the sponsor’s contribution over the last three years.
“Their support of this event has boosted the grass roots game by promoting and supporting junior golf in communities across Scotland, as well as giving young players the chance to play in a national event at Gleneagles, the Ryder Cup venue for 2014. The calibre of the field at each event has improved year on year and demonstrates much of the hard work going into junior golf and our SGU Academys right now.”
The winner of last year’s Junior Masters girls section was Kirkintilloch’s Jorden Ferrie, whilst Renfrewshire’s Rory McKinnon from Ranfurly Castle won the boys section. Ferrie will be among the field teeing up tomorrow, however McKinnon is unable to take part and is replaced by Scott McAllister, son of two times European Tour winner Stephen McAllister.
This year’s players will need to be on the top of their game to top the Gleneagles leaderboard and take the respective titles at this year’s Grand Final which takes place on 11 October.
Please visit the website for tee times www.scottishgolf.org
Starting Times for the Scottish Girls
The Scottish Girls Championship begins at Lanark tomorrow.
Click on the following link to see all the Starting Times -- then Round 2 for the 2nd round
Click on the following link to see all the Starting Times -- then Round 2 for the 2nd round
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Scottish Girls Championship -- Traffic Delays
Will all competitors please note that there are major road works (gas main replacement) on the main road into Lanark town centre. There are temporary traffic lights in operation and the main road is reduced to one lane. This is causing delays to traffic entering the town centre from the A73 Carluke and A72 Hamilton directions. Please can competitors ensure that they allow adequate time to get to Lanark Golf Club
Come back to Ayrshire -- The Home of Golf
Come Back to Ayrshire - The Home of Open GolfComebacktoayrshire Newsletter 12 July 2009 It's a great year for golfers and anyone with an interest in golf to come back to Ayrshire. |
Barclays Scottish Open -- Final Results
The Barclay's Scottish Open ---- Click on the following link for all the final day's scores LIVE LEADER BOARD
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Highland Women's Open Scoreboard - PITLOCHRY GOLF CLUB - Robina is a Winner
Yesterdays Final results: Scratch: Semi- finals:
Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan) beat Kate Green (Bridge of Allan) 1 hole.
Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas) beat Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) 2 and 1
Final (Atholl Cup)
Robina Gilbertson beat Claire Capocci 4 and 3
Robina has now won the Atholl Cup four times. -- Many congratulations from all in the West of Scotland
Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan) beat Kate Green (Bridge of Allan) 1 hole.
Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas) beat Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) 2 and 1
Final (Atholl Cup)
Robina Gilbertson beat Claire Capocci 4 and 3
Robina has now won the Atholl Cup four times. -- Many congratulations from all in the West of Scotland
Scotland finish top of Flight B and Pamela and Kylie are winners
Scotland beat Wales 5-0 to earn ninth place ranking, Silver medals for England
Scotland defeated Switzerland 4 1/2 to 1/2 in the European Team Championships and then went on to beat Wales 5-0 in their final Flight B match to be officially ranked ninth of the 18 competing countries in the European women's amateur team golf championship at Bled, Slovenia.
Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) and Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) won the foursomes by 4 and 3 over Amy Boulden and Gemma Bradbury.
In the singles, the Scotland dominance continued. Sally Watson (Elie & Earlsferry) beat left-handed Stephanie Evans by 3 and 2. Carly Booth (Comrie) was a one-hole winner over Rhian Wyn Thomas. Stirling student Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) beat Tara Davies 4 and 3 while Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) also won by 4 and 3 over Lucy Gould.
Considering they were a little unlucky to lose out on eighth place in the Championship Flight, it was not a bad performance at all by the Scots. Ninth was the highest finish they could achieve after that - and they did it with a little bit of style.
The official rankings at the conclusion of the championship were:
1 Germany, 2 England, 3 France, 4 Spain, 5 Sweden, 6 Netherlands, 7 Denmark, 8 Norway.
9 Scotland, 10 Wales, 11 Austria, 12 Switzerland, 13 Italy, 14 Finland, 15 Belgium, 16 Iceland.17 Ireland, 18 Slovenia.
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report
Scotland defeated Switzerland 4 1/2 to 1/2 in the European Team Championships and then went on to beat Wales 5-0 in their final Flight B match to be officially ranked ninth of the 18 competing countries in the European women's amateur team golf championship at Bled, Slovenia.
Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) and Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) won the foursomes by 4 and 3 over Amy Boulden and Gemma Bradbury.
In the singles, the Scotland dominance continued. Sally Watson (Elie & Earlsferry) beat left-handed Stephanie Evans by 3 and 2. Carly Booth (Comrie) was a one-hole winner over Rhian Wyn Thomas. Stirling student Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) beat Tara Davies 4 and 3 while Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) also won by 4 and 3 over Lucy Gould.
Considering they were a little unlucky to lose out on eighth place in the Championship Flight, it was not a bad performance at all by the Scots. Ninth was the highest finish they could achieve after that - and they did it with a little bit of style.
The official rankings at the conclusion of the championship were:
1 Germany, 2 England, 3 France, 4 Spain, 5 Sweden, 6 Netherlands, 7 Denmark, 8 Norway.
9 Scotland, 10 Wales, 11 Austria, 12 Switzerland, 13 Italy, 14 Finland, 15 Belgium, 16 Iceland.17 Ireland, 18 Slovenia.
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report
Stableford Sweep - Douglas Park
Played 11/07/2009, SSS 72, CSS:72)
Silver:
Silver:
1st 35pts Norma Campbell
2nd 30pts Chris Dingwall
3rd 29pts Janice McIlwraith
Bronze:
1st 41pts Yvonne Currie
2nd 25pts Christina Curry
2nd 30pts Chris Dingwall
3rd 29pts Janice McIlwraith
Bronze:
1st 41pts Yvonne Currie
2nd 25pts Christina Curry
Myra Craig Stableford - Douglas Park
Myra Craig Stableford (10/07/2009 SSS 72 ,CSS:71)
Silver:
1st 37pts Janice McIlwraith
2nd 36pts Jinty Halley
3rd 36pts Sheila Forgie
Bronze:
1st 38pts Marie Bryce
2nd 36pts Norma Vallance
3rd 36pts Gina Rennie
Winner of the Myra Craig Trophy --- Marie Bryce
Silver:
1st 37pts Janice McIlwraith
2nd 36pts Jinty Halley
3rd 36pts Sheila Forgie
Bronze:
1st 38pts Marie Bryce
2nd 36pts Norma Vallance
3rd 36pts Gina Rennie
Winner of the Myra Craig Trophy --- Marie Bryce
Friday, 10 July 2009
Scottish Under 14's at Largs Golf Club
In the Loretto School Scottish U14s Girls Championship, the title went to Belgium’s Jennifer Remy today after she posted a six-over par 79 to edge out Selby’s Ellie Goodall on the better inward half.
Rick Valentine, Director of Golf at Loretto School Golf Academy, said:
“We’ve had another excellent event here at Largs on a fantastic golf course with great weather. It’s great to see so many good young players here, from Scotland, England and a strong overseas contingent, illustrating the strength of this championship.”
“Loretto School is very proud to continue our support of the SGU and SLGA and congratulate both Bradley and Jennifer on their victories.” he added.
The West of Scotland top Junior was Connie Jaffrey (pictured above) from West Kilbride .
LEADERBOARD:
1 REMY, Jennifer Belgium 79
2 GOODALL, Ellie Selby 79
T3 WATSON, Eilidh Muckhart 80
T3 HEALEY, Eloise (U12) Lee Park 80
5 VAN DIEVOET, Elodie Belgium 81
6 JAFFREY, Connie West Kilbride 83
Other Scottish Players:
13 AIRD, Emily Strathmore 88 F +15
T14 IRVINE, Rachel Largs 89 F +16
T16 HALE, Emma (U12) Troon Bentinck 90 F +17
18 WRIGHT, Katie Stranraer 91 F +18
19 BORWICK, Olivia Ellon 92 F +19
T20 MUNRO, Heather Monifieth 93 F +20
22 MCGARVA, Katie Troon Ladies 94 F +21
T23 MARR, Zoe Inverurie 97 F +24
25 MCWILLIAM, Shannon (U12) Aboyne 99 F +26
26 MACGARVIE, Hazel (U12) Troon Ladies 103 F +30
T27 QAYUM, Alexandra (U12) Ranfurly Castle 104 F +31
T27 EVERETT, Rosie Kilspindie 104 F +31
29 MACKIE, Grace Troon Ladies 106 F +33
30 DONOGHUE, Beth (U12) Brucefields 108 F +35
31 WOOD, Tiffiny Glenbervie 109 F +36
To see the full scoreboard -- click on the following link
Under 14 Scottish Girls at Largs
Thursday, 9 July 2009
RBS -- West of Scotland and Scottish Golf every day heroes
The Royal Bank of Scotland and the Scottish Daily Record joined forces to find 10 everyday heroes within Scottish Golf who make a huge, and often unseen, impact on the sport.
Congratulations go to Ayrshire's June Kerr nominated by Ayrshire's Junior Connie Jaffrey and Renfrewshire's Carol Fell nominated by D&A's Jean Campbell who now have all won 4 day tickets each to the British Open at Turnberry next week
To see who all the winners were go to the Royal Bank of Scotland -- Golfing Heroes Website
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Pamela and Kylie play well for Scotland but Scots miss out for the Top Flight by one
Scotland missed out by one in the Championship Flight of the European women's amateur team championship at Bled, Slovenia.
The Scots finished ninth in the 36-hole qualifying stroke-play which put them into the Second Flight - along with Wales and Ireland.
France are the top seeds with a three-over-par team total over two rounds, which represents some quality scoring in there.
England qualified in fourth place at 14 over par.
The Scots (29 over par) therefore join Wales (44 over par) and Ireland (46 over par) in the Second Flight Matches.
Top scorer for the Scots over the qualifying rounds was Swiss women's open amateur champion Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) with 77 and 71 for 148.
Louise Kenney (Pitreavie), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) and Sally Watson (Elie & Earlsferry) all totalled 152, Louise with a pair of 76s, Kyle with scores of 78 and 75 while Sally followed up a 79 with a 73.
Stirling University student Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) improved by five shots with a 75 for 155 but Carly Booth (Comrie) is still not at her best with scores of 79 and 77 for 156.
The Scots finished ninth in the 36-hole qualifying stroke-play which put them into the Second Flight - along with Wales and Ireland.
France are the top seeds with a three-over-par team total over two rounds, which represents some quality scoring in there.
England qualified in fourth place at 14 over par.
The Scots (29 over par) therefore join Wales (44 over par) and Ireland (46 over par) in the Second Flight Matches.
Top scorer for the Scots over the qualifying rounds was Swiss women's open amateur champion Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) with 77 and 71 for 148.
Louise Kenney (Pitreavie), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) and Sally Watson (Elie & Earlsferry) all totalled 152, Louise with a pair of 76s, Kyle with scores of 78 and 75 while Sally followed up a 79 with a 73.
Stirling University student Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) improved by five shots with a 75 for 155 but Carly Booth (Comrie) is still not at her best with scores of 79 and 77 for 156.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Susan Wood wins Morison Cup again - by 14 shots at Colville Park
Susan Wood (Click to enlarge) -- Photo Courtesy of Jean McIntyreThe winner, for the second year in a row, of the 36-hole Morison Cup, played over Colville Park today, was Susan Wood (Drumpellier) with a total of 152, made up of rounds of 78 and 74.
The runner-up was Ruth Rankin (Lanark) with scores of 86 and 80 for 166.
The SSS is 71 and the CSS for the day was 71 and 72.
Susan Wood also won the handicap prize with a net score of 146 (75 and 71).
The winner of the one-round Blackjack Cup was Sandy Williamson (Lanark) with a net 73.
In the junior championship, also played today over Colville Park, Alexandra Duffy (handicap 29) of Cathkin Braes won the championship salver with a net score of 65 while Nicole Benson (Cawder) won the scratch cup with a gross score of 84.
Renfrewshire County Medal -- over East Renfrewshire
The overall winner of the Renfrewshire County July medal over East Renfrewshire to-day was Lindsay Mathie (Windyhill) with a net 67 (13) - a better inward from half from Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle) 67 (21). The best scratch was won by Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) with an excellent 72.
SSS 71, CSS 71, 43 entrants.
Handicap 0 - 12
1st Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72 (3) 69
2nd Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 73 (3) 70
3rd Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) 81 (10) 71 a.c.b.
Handicaps 13 - 28
1st Lindsay Mathie (Windyhill) 80 (13) 67 a.c.b.
2nd Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle) 88(21) 67
3rd Moira Cameron (Troon Ladies) 92 (17) 75
SSS 71, CSS 71, 43 entrants.
Handicap 0 - 12
1st Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72 (3) 69
2nd Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 73 (3) 70
3rd Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) 81 (10) 71 a.c.b.
Handicaps 13 - 28
1st Lindsay Mathie (Windyhill) 80 (13) 67 a.c.b.
2nd Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle) 88(21) 67
3rd Moira Cameron (Troon Ladies) 92 (17) 75
Monday, 6 July 2009
Ayrshire County Centenary Dinner
Top Table at the Ayrshire Centenary Dinner by Marian WilsonThe Provosts of North and South Ayrshire held a Civic Reception to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ayrshire County Ladies on the evening of Friday 3rd July in the County Hall in Wellington Square. Captain Nora McCrossin - sporting mysterious dark glasses to hide the bruises from a [losing] encounter with a runaway caddy car - bravely wecolmed eighty Ayrshire members and invited guests to drinks followed by a superb meal and an evening of entertaining and informative speeches - including those from familiar faces from the SLGA, Chairman Shona Malcolm and Chief Selector Isobel Crawford.
Richard Cole-Hamilton, Past Captain of the R&A, outlined his love of Ayrshire and Ayrshire golf and encouraged the up and coming junior Ayrshire team [who have won the Kennedy Salver for the past 3 years] to emulate the achievements of former Ayrshire teams which still held pole position in Jamboree/County finals wins, but had struggled in more recent times. David Purdie, Professor of Obstetrics, with what might be described as an inside knowledge of women, kept everyone entertained with a speech filled with highly amusing anecdotes.
Ayrshire’s newest MBE, Nancy Chisolm was another, most welcome, special guest at the top table. The whole evening reflected the best of golf; we can compete ‘to the death’ on the fairways, but the friendships we make throughout the years, the bond between young and old, and the fellowship of the game we both love and hate at times, endures for ever.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
JULY MEDAL & BROWN CUP -- D&A
JULY MEDAL & BROWN CUP & JUNIOR QUALIFYING ROUND FOR DAILY TELEGRAPH
at Dullatur Golf Club on Friday 3rd July 2009 SSS 72, CSS 75, – 30 players
Scratch : S. Tryon (Gleddoch) 86
1st Silver : S.MacFarlane (Douglas Park) 87-12-75 (BIH)
2nd Silver : A. Shanks (Dumbarton) 95-20-75
1st Bronze : D.Harrow (Hilton Park) 101-23-78 (BIH)
2nd Bronze : L.McCubbin (Hilton Park) 100-22-78
BROWN CUP : Sally MacFarlane (Douglas Park)
No Junior entries for Daily Telegraph
at Dullatur Golf Club on Friday 3rd July 2009 SSS 72, CSS 75, – 30 players
Scratch : S. Tryon (Gleddoch) 86
1st Silver : S.MacFarlane (Douglas Park) 87-12-75 (BIH)
2nd Silver : A. Shanks (Dumbarton) 95-20-75
1st Bronze : D.Harrow (Hilton Park) 101-23-78 (BIH)
2nd Bronze : L.McCubbin (Hilton Park) 100-22-78
BROWN CUP : Sally MacFarlane (Douglas Park)
No Junior entries for Daily Telegraph
Medal 7 - Douglas Park
Played Saturday 4th July 2009: SSS 72, CSS 71, 21 Entrants
Silver:
Janice McIlwraith 86 (19) 67
Norma Campbell 89 (17)72
Alison Miller 88 (15)73
Bronze:
Gina Rennie 91 (24) 67
Sarah Dorward 99 (30) 69
Marie Bryce 94 (23) 71
Scratch: Janice McIlwraith 86
Silver:
Janice McIlwraith 86 (19) 67
Norma Campbell 89 (17)72
Alison Miller 88 (15)73
Bronze:
Gina Rennie 91 (24) 67
Sarah Dorward 99 (30) 69
Marie Bryce 94 (23) 71
Scratch: Janice McIlwraith 86
Seniors Supper -- A late contribition
The West of Scotland Seniors would like to apologise for the lack of preparation for the entertainment at the Senior's Supper on Tuesday evening at Kinross. As a late contribution your webmaster Carol Fell and Jennifer Mack would like to entertain you now !!
Go to the West Vets Website for some action
Go to the West Vets Website for some action
Friday, 3 July 2009
The Janice Moodie Trophy is Abandoned due to thunder and lightening
The Janice Moodie Trophy had to be abandoned today at Windyhill Golf Club due to the thunder and lightening. Play was suspended for an hour but there was no sign of any improvement and the competition was abandoned. We are trying to find another date for this - once we have sorted this out we will be informed of he new date.
Heather Anderson is the Scottish Strokeplay Champion
Heather Anderson 2009 Scottish Matchplay Champion -- Click to enlarge
Alyth's Heather Anderson, a former Downfield player, won the Scottish senior women's close amateur match-play golf championship over the Montgomery course, Kinross today (Friday).
16th Qualifier from the Strokeplay rounds Heather continued her good form by beating West of Scotland's Alex Glennie in this mornings 1st Semi Final and then beat former Scottish girls champion Moira Thomson (Gullane Ladies) by 5 and 3 in the final with approximately two over par figures.
Moira (pictured below) led only once in the match, with a par at the first hole, but Heather then won four of the next five holes to be two up after six. Heather took a grip on the outcome when she won four holes in a row from the ninth to improve from two up to five holes ahead.
Moira Thomson (Gullane) -- Click to enlarge
Semi Finals : Heather Anderson (Alyth) beat Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 6 and 4 Moira Thomson (Gullane) beat Noreen Fenton (Dunbar) 3 and 2
Final: Heather Anderson beat Moira Thomson 5 and 3
2nd Flight Semi Final:
Fiona de Vries (St Rule) beat Fiona Hunter (Baberton) 3 and 2
Kathleen Sutherland (Montrose) beat Anna Telfer (Milngavie) 1 hole
Final : Kathleen Sutherland beat Fiona de Vries at the 19th.
Click on this link for all the LIVE SCORING of the Semi Finals and Finals at Kinross
Click on the link that says the state of play to show hole by hole results
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