West of Scotland Players do well in the 2nd round of the Helen Holm

Louise Kenney, Pitreavie and Nikki Foster, Pleasington, lead the way after round 1 of the 2010 Helen Holm Scottish Open Stroke Play at Troon. Both players shot opening rounds of 67, eight under the Troon Portland course par of 75. Last year's Champion Leona Maguire, Slieve Russell, lies in third with a 69.

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SECOND-ROUND TOTALS Both rounds at Troon Portland, Par 150 (2x75)
CSS 76 76

138 Nikki Foster (Pleasington) 67 71, Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) 67 71.
141 Danielle McVeigh (Royal Co Down Ladies) 70 71.
144 Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell) 69 75, Rachel Jennings (Izaak Walton) 72 72.
145 Lisa Maguire (Slieve Russell) 74 71, Hannah Barwood (Knowle) 74 71, Charlotte Ellis (Minchinhampton) 76 69, Kelly Tidy (Royal Birkdale) 72 73.
146 Lauren Taylor (Woburn) 75 71, Emma Brown (Malton & North) 71 75, Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 74 72.
147 Lucy Williams (Mid Herts) 70 77, Anjelika Hammar (Sweden) 76 71, Gillian O'Leary (Cork) 72 75.
148 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 78 70, Sian James (Bristol & Clifton) 75 73, Gemma Bradbury (Cottrell Park) 76 72.
149 Naomi Edwards (Ganton) 73 76, Laura Murray (Alford) 75 74, Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) 75 74
150 Charlotte Dalton (Ladbrook Park) 74 76, Aedin Murphy (Carlow) 77 73, Laura Collin (John O'Gaunt) 76 74, Lisa Ball (Matfen Hall) 75 75.
151 Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) 75 76, Kelly Brotherton (Troon Welbeck) 75 76, Tara Davies (Holyhead) 77 74, Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze) 81 70, Samantha Birks (Wolstanton) 79 72, Amy Boulden (Maesdu) 77 74, Jess Wilcox (Blankney) 77 74.
152 Rachael McQueen (Troon Ladies) 76 76, Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 75 77.
153 Holly Clyburn (Woodhall Spa) 79 74, Charlotte Wild (Mere) 74 79, Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) 73 80.
154 Karen O'Neill (Douglas) 81 73, Charlie Douglass (Brocket Hall) 78 76, Becky Harries (Haverfordwest) 78 76.
155 Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) 76 79, Stephanie McEvoy (Old Fold Manor) 76 79, Rachael Taylor (Hartl Golf Resort, Germany) 79 76, Rebecca Wilson (Grange) 77 78, Sarah Cunningham (Ennis) 81 74, Louise Mernagh (Woodenbridge) 79 76, Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 78 77, Maura Diamond (Royal Portrush) 77 78.
156 Emma Sheffield (Newark) 77 79, Lauren Taylor (Woburn) 75 71, Bethany Garton (Royal Lytham) 79 77, Victoria Bradshaw (Bangor) 76 80, Rebecca Gee (Wellingborough) 81 75, Gillian Monteith (Portpatrick Dunskey) 78 78, Susan Jackson (Ladybank) 77 79, Hannah Grant (Enmore Park) 80 76.
157 Charlene Reid (Royal Portrush) 81 76.
158 Josephine Janson (Sweden) 79 79, Sarah Garbutt (Ganton) 77 81.
159 Sarah Helly (Enniscrone) 82 77.
160 Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) 79 81, Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir) 80 80.
161 Lucy Simpson (Massereene) 80 81.
162 Anne Laing (Vale of Leven) 82 80, Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) 83 79.
164 Lesley Atkins (Minto) 82 82, Ciara Butler (Newlands) 84 80.
166 Bronwyn Davies (Trentham) 81 85.
167 Samantha Leslie (Westhill) 86 81.

TEAM EVENT

285 IRELAND (D McVeigh 70 71, Leona Maguire 69 75).
289 SCOTLAND (L Kenney 67 71, P Pretswell 75 76).
298 ENGLAND (H Barwood 74 71, H Clyburn 79 74).
302 WALES (T Davie 77 74, A Boulden 77 74).

Spring Meeting - Douglas Park

Ladies Spring Meeting Played 23/04/2010 SSS 72, CSS:71, 56 Entrants
Silver:
1st 80-14=66 Lindsay McLean
2nd 83-16=67 Hilary Macnaughton
3rd 84-16=68 Anne Paton
Bronze:
1st 85-23=62 Marie Bryce
2nd 92-23=69 Anne Reid
3rd 96-27=69 Ailsa Hill
Scratch: Lindsay McLean 80

Carol Fell had a Hole in One at the 12th

Eilidh and Pamela are the top 2 from the West

The field for the Helen Holm Scottish women's open amateur stroke-play championship at Troon has come tumbling down from 99 entries to only 68 - due mainly to Continental players being unable to get flights in time to reach Ayrshire for Wednesdsay/Thursday's practice rounds - by the time play started this morning in the first round at Troon Portland.
Because of that, the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association organisers have decided to scrap the normal cut after 36 holes to the leading 66 and ties.
On a cold, overcast day with a cool breeze blowing up every now and again, Renfrewshire County Champion for 2010 -- Eilidh Briggs(Kilmacolm) and the 2009 West of Scotland Champion Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) were the best from the WEST after today's first round

FIRST-ROUND SCORES from Troon Portland - Par 75
67 Nikki Foster (Pleasington), Louise Kenney (Pitreavie).
69 Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell).
70 Danielle McVeigh (Royal Co Down Ladies), Lucy Williams (Mid Herts).
71 Emma Brown (Malton & Norton).
72 Gillian O'Leary (Cork), Rachel Jennings (Izaak Walton), Hannah Barwood (Knowle), Kelly Tidy (Royal Birkdale).
73 Naomi Edwards (Ganton), Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar).74 Charlotte Wild (Mere), Lisa Maguire (Slieve Russell), Charlotte Dalton (Ladbrook Park), Jane Turner (Craigielaw).
75 Rachael Watton (Mortonhall), Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Lisa Ball (Matfen Hall), Kelly Brotherton (Troon Welbeck), Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle), Lauren Taylor (Woburn), Sian James (Bristol & Clifton), Laura Murray (Alford).
76 Victoria Bradshaw (Bangor), Gemma Bradbury (Cottrell Park), Laura Collin (John O'Gaunt), Anjelika Hammar (Sweden), Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw), Stephanie McEvoy (Old Fold Manor), Rachael McQueen (Troon Ladies), Charlotte Ellis (Minchinhampton).
77 Tara Davies (Holyhead), Amy Boulden (Maesdu), Aedin Murphy (Carlow), Sara Garbutt (Ganton), Jess Wilcox (Blankney), Susan Jackson (Ladybank), Maura Diamond (Royal Portrush), Emma Sheffield (Newark), Rebecca Wilson (Grange).
78 Becky Harries (Haverfordwest), Gillian Monteith (Portpatrick Dunskey), Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm), Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Charlie Douglass (Brocket Hall).
79 Louise Mernagh (Woodenbridge), Samantha Birks (Wolstanton), Holly Clyburn (Woodhall Spa), Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus), Rachael Taylor (Hartl Golf Resort, Germany), Bethany Garton (Royal Lytham), Josephine Jansson (Sweden).
80 Ann B Ramsay (Kirriemuir), Hannah Grant (Enmore Park), Lucy Simpson (Masserene).
81 Bronwyn Davies (Trentham), Claire-Marie Carlton (Fereneze), Rebecca Gee (Wellingborough), Sarah Cunningham (Ennis), Karen O'Neill (Douglas), Charlene Reid (Royal Portrush).
82 Anne Laing (Vale of Leven), Sarah Helly (Enniscrone), Lesley Atkins (Minto).
83 Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies).84 Ciara Butler (Newlands).
86 Samantha Leslie (Westhill).
TEAM EVENT STANDINGS
139 IRELAND (Leona Maguire 69, D McVeigh 70).
142 SCOTLAND (L Kenney 67, P Pretswell 75).
153 ENGLAND (H Barwood 74, H Clyburn 79).
154 WALES (A Boulden 77, T Davies 77).

HELEN HOLM REVISED DRAWS

The Helen Holm begins tomorrow at Troon Portland

PRINT OUT THE TIMESHEET DRAWS FOR SUPPORTING OUR WEST OF SCOTLAND AND SCOTTISH PLAYERS

REVISED DRAW FOR ROUND 1
REVISED DRAW FOR ROUND 2.

The 2010 Greenlees Trophy

This week saw the first of 2010 Greenlees matches taking place --- Lanark v Haggs Castle in Division 2 which resulted in a draw.

Below are all the 2010 Fixtures and by clicking the 'Greenlees Trophy' links on the RHS of this web page you will also find the 2010 fixture list for all 3 divisions plus match results and divisional totals.



It is essential that you send your results to me on the forms you have been given, but in order to record them on the web site, those match secretaries who are able to do so, should also send them to me by email, by clicking the link on the RHS of this webpage as soon after the match as possible.

Fiona Roger (West of Scotland Greenlees Secretary)

West Vets Spring Meeting at Lanark

The West Vets Spring Meeting was held today at Lanark Golf Club. Joanna Scott (Cathkin Braes) was the overall winner. To read the full report and all the results go to the West Vets Website

Some Fantastic Photos from Iceland

With players having difficuly in getting to Troon for the Helen Holm Trophy here are some fantastic PHOTOS FROM ICELAND

Ayrshire Girls' Spring Medal

Rachel Irvine (pictured above) playing over her home course, won the Ayrshire Girls' Spring Medal at Largs Golf Club on Sunday, but only on the better inward half from Grace Mackie of Troon. 9 girls competed in the 18 hole competition, while 13 pre-handicap girls played 10 holes from forward junior tees.

Handicap Competitors

Results are as follows:

Silver Division:
1st Rachel Irvine (Largs) 90 (15) 75 bih
2nd Grace Mackie (Troon Ladies) 92 (17) 75

Bronze Division:
1st Hope Lyden (Skelmorlie) 115 (35) 80
2nd Alexandra Brown (Turnberry) 115 (31) 84

Pre Handicap Competitors

Pre-Handicap:
10-11years
1st Lindsay Scott (Troon Bentinck)
2nd Rachael Blair (Largs)
3rd Bethan Muir (Troon Bentinck)
12-13 years:
Megan McCaig (Barassie)
Jemma Wylie (Barassie)
Emma Paterson (Loudoun)

Thanks go to Ayrshire's June Kerr for the report

Helen Holm Championship Will Go Ahead

The Helen Holm Scottish Open Stroke Play Championship 2010 will go ahead as planned despite the flight restrictions currently in place across much of Europe.

There are likely to be significant changes to the published draw for both Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April. A revised draw will be published on the SLGA web-site at 3pm on Thursday 22 April.

Alternatively, players who are unable to access SLGA web-site should call the SLGA mobile after 3pm on Thursday 22 April for their revised times.

Douglas Park Golf Club --- OPEN WEEKEND

Douglas Park Golf Club --- OPEN WEEKEND
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April 2010 ; Tee open to Visitors Saturday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Enjoy playing an established parkland golf course.
Courtesy Round of Golf and Complimentary Refreshments
To book a Tee Time phone 0141 942 1482
Booking is Advisable
Email: managingsecretary@douglasparkgolfclub.co.uk
website enquiries: www.douglasparkgolfclub.co.uk/

SPECIAL OPEN WEEKEND OFFER
Up to £400 of Membership Benefits for every new member joining during the Open Weekend including 2 Free Golf Lessons from our Professional - Robert Irvine

Eilidh Briggs continues her good form at the West of Scotland Girls Medal at Troon

Eilidh Briggs -- 2010 Renfrewshire County Champion

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) --- the 2010 RLCGA Champion pictured above continued her good run of form with the Scratch prize at our first West of Scotland medal yesterday at Troon Portland. Her score of 73 on a windy day was very pleasing. A few other girls managed to play under their handicaps too so the SSS remained at 75.

Scratch: Eilidh Briggs 73
1st Silver: Emma Caddow (9) 69
2nd Silver: Jorden Ferrie (12) 70

1st Bronze: Alexandra Duffy (27) 76
2nd Bronze: Alexandra Qayum (24) 73

Jorden also won both the silver and bronze medal finals as her handicap had reduced last year from bronze to silver and she had won medals in both sections.

Stableford prize for 29-36 handicaps Kirsten Brown with 45 points

Winner of 9 hole comp for pre-handicap girls Megan McCaig with 41 strokes.

In all 35 girls took part yesterday at Troon Portland and, despite windy conditions making things a little testing,everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event.

The next medal is at Kilmacolm on Sunday 9th May at 10.30am.

For anyone wishing to join the West of Scotland Girls' Golfing Association, please get in touch with Irene Stewart at irenestewart6@btinternet.com. All you need is a Congu handicap. Annual membership costs £15 and gives you a chance to play in medals and matches at a variety of excellent courses throughout the west of Scotland.

Thanks go to Irene Stewart for the report. To see more about the West Girls go to their West Girls Website

COME FLY WITH COLIN TO MOROCCO

Amelkis Golf Club, Marrakech - you will play this course twice on the Morocco Family Golf Festival programme (October 9 to 16). The majestic Atlas Mountains provide a breath-taking backdrop. By COLIN FARQUHARSON Tournament Director, Morocco Family Golf Festival Congratulations to Francis and Duillia Smalley for being the first entrants to the inaugural Morocco Family Golf Festival, to be played over four courses at Marrakech in Morocco from October 9 to 16. Francis, has a handicap of 16, and will be playing in the Senior Men's section. Duillia has a handicap of 23 and has put her name down for the Senior Ladies' section. They will almost certainly partner each other in the warm-up, better-ball pairs event on Sunday, October 10. Both are members of Preston Golf Club and will be flying direct to Marrakech from Manchester on October 9. Mohamed Fakir of Menara Travel Ltd, specialist golf tour operators to Morocco, has done all the bookings. After the getting-to-know-you better-ball pairs on the Sunday, there will be a four-round Stableford competition, the best three points totals to count for each individual. There will be 1-2-3 separate prize sections for: Senior men (over 55 on January 1). Senior ladies (over 50 on January 1). Men (from 18 to 55 ) Ladies Boys Under-16 (on January 1). Boys Under-18 (on January 1). Girls Under-16 (on January 1). Girls Under-18 (on January 1). All competitors should take their handicap certificates with them to Morocco. There will be a break from the golf programme on the Wednesday when Mohamed Fakir has arranged - no extra charge - a guided tour of the mystical city of Marrakech with its famous square. Accommodation is at the five-star Palm Plaza Hotel in Marrakech, pictured above. If you click on the appropriate wording at the top of the left hand column on the Home Page of http://www.kirkwoodgolf.co.uk/ or http://www.scottishgolfview.com/, you can find out all the details of the programme and an entry form which you can download. The price of £789 per golfer, sharing a twin or double room (£630 for a non-golfer), covers: *Return schedule flight with Royal Air Maroc from London Gatwick to Marrakech (Flights from other UK airports at a supplement) * Seven nights' accommodation in the PALM PLAZA HOTEL & SPA 5***** in Marrakech *Daily buffet breakfast *Five rounds of competitive golf and playing on the Royal, Amelkis (twice), Plameraie, Al Maaden. *Cocktail Party *Gala Prizegiving Dinner. *Five dinners at the hotel as per the programme *Half-day guided tour of Marrakech *Ground transfers & Transportation *Menara Travel's permanent assistance in Marrakech Any queries? E-mail Colin@scottishgolfview.com

The RLCGA Centenary Book is now available as a full preview

Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association by Carol Fell | BOOK INFO

If you go to full screen and then click on the 4 wee squares you will see all 200 pages -- then click on one that you may like to see

Volcanic Dust keeps Scots at home and KOs Portmarnock Seniors' Match

The Scotland Veterans v Ireland Seniors Ladies match fell victim to the Volcanic Dust at 25,000ft!
The annual match for the Mary McKenna Salver was due to be hosted by the Irish at Portmarnock, Dublin on Sunday and Monday, but, with all flights cancelled and the ferry full with last minute bookings, there was no way the Scots could get across the Irish Sea.
Skipper Pamela Williamson said "Our match is postponed till October, date to be confirmed. Sad, but we are all off for a game on The Duke's!"
West of Scotland players in the Scottish team were Helen Faulds (Douglas Park)-- Scottish Vets Vice Captain and Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie)

To keep up todate with news from the Vets --- Go to the West Vets Website for more details

Thanks go to Colin Farquarson for the details

Vote of thanks from the new RLCGA Champion

DAY 1 PHOTOGRAPHS Click link and the slideshow
FINAL DAY PHOTOGRAPHS - click link then slideshow

Douglas Park Medal 2

Ladies Medal 2 (inc Centenary Cup) (Played 16/04/2010 CSS:72)

Silver:
1st 90-17=73 Norma Campbell
2nd 89-16=73 Maggie Rutherford
3rd 83-10=73 Helen Robertson
Bronze:
1st 90-21=69 Mairi Telfer
2nd 95-25=70 Helen MacDowall
3rd 96-24=72 Janet Dow

Scratch : Helen Robertson 83

Eilidh Briggs is the 2010 Renfrewshire County Champion

Eilidh Briggs, was six under par for the 25 holes she had to play today and produced her best form on the big occasion!
It was Eilidh's second appearance in the final. As a 14-year-old, she lost to big sister Megan in the 2008 final.
Eilidh, the No 6 seed, was two under par for the holes played in the final. She was level par to the turn, compared to her Clare- Marie's three-over-par figures. The 10th was halved in birdies and then Eilidh produced an eagle to win the 11th and virtually clinch the championship.
In the semi-finals, Clare-Marie had played flawless golf to beat Carol Whyte 4 and 3 producing three birdies on the outward half.
Eilidh was four under par in winning her semi-final by 9 and 7 against young Lesley Cosh (Cowglen).
Today's results:
Semi-finals - Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze) beat Carol Whyte (Windyhill) 4 and 3, Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Lesley Cosh (Cowglen) 9 and 7.
Final - Eilidh Briggs beat Clare- Marie Carlton 5 and 4.

TO SEE ALL THE MATCHPLAY RESULTS --- CLICK HERE

Bookkeeper for SLGA

The Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association is the governing body for
ladies’ and girls’ amateur golf in Scotland.
Applications are invited for the following position which will be based in Perth.

BOOKKEEPER
(Part Time / Temporary)
Duties will include processing subscriptions / income received, banking, purchase ledger,
general reconciliations and report production, stock control and general financial administration.

The successful candidate will be IT literate, proficient in Excel, Word and Sage Line 50(or equivalent alternative) with proven bookkeeping skills and a track record of working on his/her own initiative.
They should be self motivated but able to work as part of a team and have strong communication and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines are imperative.
A knowledge of ladies’ golf would be advantageous.

The position is available from 1 July 2010 until 31 January 2011 to cover for maternity leave.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The SLGA is an equal opportunities employer committed to equity.

Applications, in writing, accompanied by a curriculum vitae should be sent to:
Dr S E Hartley, COO, Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association Limited,
The Den, 2 Dundee Road, Perth PH2 7DW
marking the envelope Ref: BK Private & Confidential.
Email: sheila@slga.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 14 May 2010

Scottish Women's Amateur Championship Entry

DEADLINE NOON MONDAY

FROM THE SLGA WEBSITE
There is only one week left to enter for the 2010 Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championship. Entries will close at 12 noon on Monday, April 19.
Entry forms can be downloaded here.
This year's Championship is being held at Craigielaw Golf Club in East Lothian from May 18 to 22.

Carol Whyte is the surprise package at the RLCGA Championships

Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze), runner-up in last year's championship played some great golf to progress to tomorrow morning's semi-finals of the Renfrewshire county championship at Ranfurly CastleGolf Club today.
She beat first Sara McCorkell (Williamwood) and then Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) to reach the last four.
Carol Whyte (Windyhill) was the surprise player today when she beat the holder and Scottish champion, Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm), in the morning and Liz Stewart (Greenburn).
On a beautiful sunny day, all the golf was of a very high standard with the putting the deciding factor in many of the games.
Jennifer Mack beat young Alyson McKechin in the morning at the 19th, then lost to another youngster, Lesley Cosh, at the 18th.
Eilidh Briggs progressed to the semi-finals by beating Donna Jackson in the morning and new county member Nichola Henderson in a very tight match that finished on the 18th.
Today's results:

FIRST ROUND
Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze) bt Sara McCorkell (Williamwood) 5 and 3.
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) bt Linsey Stevenson (Elie & Earlsferry) 3 and 2.
Carol Whyte (Windyhill) bt Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 3 and 1.
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) bt Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle) 1 hole.
Nichola Henderson (Haggs Castle) bt Patricia Davidson (Erskine) 6 and 5.
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) bt Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) 3 and 2.
Lesley Cosh (Cowglen) bt Sally Foster (Kilmacolm) 4 and 3.
Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) bt Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) at 19th

QUARTER-FINALS
Carlton bt Kyle 5 and 4.
Whyte bt Stewart 2 and 1.
Eilidh Briggs bt Henderson 1 hole.
Cosh bt Mack 1 hole.
SEMI-FINALS
Carlton v Whyte
Eilidh Briggs v Cosh

Lesley Hendry wins Ayrshire Title No 5

Lesley Hendry (Routenburn) today won the Ayrshire women's county championship at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club for the fifth time in the past six years.
Lesley, who qualified fourth, beat Rachel McQueen (Troon Ladies), the No 10 qualifier, by 6 and 5 in the final.
Hendry, took a grip on the outcome by surging three up after only four holes.
In the morning semi-finals Hendry, winner of the title in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009, beat 13-year-old Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride), also by 6 and 5.
McQueen squeezed through at the 21st in her semi-final against the 2004 champion, Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie).
Today's results:
Semi-finals
Lesley Hendry (Routenburn) bt Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride) 6 and 5.
Rachel McQueen (Troon Ladies) bt Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) at 21st.
Final
Hendry bt McQueen 6 and 5.

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Clare Marie is the top Qualifier In the RLCGA County Championship

Clare -Marie Carlton (pictured above) the 2009 RLCGA County Championship Runner up was the leading qualifier in the 2010 Championship played over Ranfurly Castle today. In a testing east wind Clare-Marie was round in 73 (37, 36). The next best round was by Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) who had a 75.
Leading Qualifiers: SSS 73 CSS 75
73 Clare- Marie Carlton (Fereneze)
75 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
76 Nichola Henderson (Haggs Castle) , Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
78 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
79 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
81 Lesley Cosh (Cowglen), Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Linsey Stevenson (Elie and Earlsferry)
82 Sally Foster (Kilmacolm)
83 Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle), Carol Whyte (Windyhill), Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle)
84 Patricia Davidson (Erskine)
85 Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle)
88 Sara McCorkell (Williamwood)

RLCGA Championships – Ranfurly Castle Match-play draw for 15th April 2010

9.15 C-M Carlton v S McCorkell
9.22 L Stevenson v G Kyle
9.30 M Briggs v C Whyte
9.37 G McGinlay v L Stewart
9.45 N Henderson v P Davidson
9.52 D Jackson v E Briggs
10.00 L Cosh v S Foster
10.07 J Mack v A McKechin

Helen Faulds wins the D&A County Championship for the first time

Veteran Douglas Park member Helen Faulds won the Dunbartonshire & Argyll women's county golf championship for the first time at Hilton Park Golf Club today.
Helen, ladies' champion at three clubs last season - Bearsden, Douglas Park and Elie - finally got her hands on her county championship trophy by beating Fiona McLean (Hilton Park), the No 6 qualifier, by 2 and 1 in the final.
Faulds, the No 5 seed, had ended the good run of Nichola Ferguson (Clober) by beating her 3 and 1 in the morning semi-finals in which McLean toppled the No 2 seed, Aileen Baker (Hilton Park) by 3 and 2.
McLean had the edge on the outward half but Faulds squared the contest at the 12th and used her greater experience to edge ahead over the closing holes.
The bronze championship was won by Lindsay McCubbin (Hilton Park) who beat Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton) by 5 and 3 in the final.

TODAY'S RESULTS
Semi-finals
Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) bt Nichola Ferguson (Clober) 3 and 1.
Fiona McLean (Hilton Park) bt Aileen Baker (Hilton Park) 3 and 2.
Final
Faulds bt McLean 2 and 1.
Bronze championship
Final
Lindsay McCubbin (Hilton Park) bt Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton) 5 and 3

Lesley Hendry is on course for 5th Ayrshire Title

Lesley Hendry a past Ayshire Champion -- Click to enlarge

Lesley Hendry, is on the trail of her fifth Ayrshire women's county golf championship in the past six years at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club tomorrow
The Routenburn player, who was the fourth qualifier, will play Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride) in this morning's semi-finals for a place in the afternoon final.
Jaffrey beat the No 1 seed Catherine Malcolm, playing over her home course, at the 20th hole in the quarter-finals.
The other semi-final will feature Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie), the 2004 title-winner, and Rachel McQueen (Troon Ladies).
Today's results:
FIRST ROUND
Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Nicholas) beat Pauline Patrick (Irvine) 5 and 4.
Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride) beat Jennifer Linklater (Largs at 20th).
Sheila Adams (Loudoun Gowf) beat Audrey Thompson (Loudoun Gowf) 2 and 1.
Lesley Hendry (Routenburn) beat Morag Macpherson (Troon Ladies) 4 and 3.
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) beat Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies) 2 and 1.
Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie) beat Emma Hale (Troon Bentinck) at 19th.
Rachel McQueen (Troon Ladies) beat Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 6 and 4.
Rosalind Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) beat Rachel Irvine (Largs) 6 and 5.

QUARTER-FINALS
Jaffrey beat Malcolm at 20th.
Hendry beat Adams 6 and 4.
Glennie beat Wilson 6 and 5.
McQueen beat Purdom 2 and 1.

CATHERINE MALCOLM IS TOP AYRSHIRE SEED

Catherine Malcolm

Routenburn's Lesley Hendry, bidding for her fifth Ayrshire women's county title in the past six years, had to settle for joint third place with a six-over-par 72 at the end of the qualifying round for the match-play stages at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club.
Top seed is Catherine Malcolm who won the title as Catherine Gibson in 1992 but, since getting married has been beaten finalist five times. She had a 74 today (Tuesday), against a CSS of 73, to finish three shots ahead of Rosalind Purdom, playing over her home course.
On the 78 mark were Lesley Hendry, Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) and Audrey Thompson (Loudoun).
Lesley Hendry, officially fourth seed, has a tough first-round opponent in Morag Macpherson (Troon Ladies) who had an 86 to qualify in 13th place but Morag was champion in 2008 and beaten finalist in 2007.

MATCH-PLAY QUALIFIERS
Par 72. CSS 73.
74 Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Nicholas).
77 Rosalind Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas).
78 Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie), Lesley Hendry (Routenburn), Audrey Thompson (Loudoun).
79 Emma Hale (Troon Bentinck).
80 Liz Keohone (Loudoun).
81 Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride), Jennifer Linklater (Largs).
82 Rachel McQueen (Troon Ladies), Jennifer Neilsen (West Kilbride).
84 Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie).
85 Sheila Adams (Loudoun).
86 Morag Macpherson (Troon Ladies).
87 Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies).
88 Rachel Irvine (Largs).
88 Pauline Patrick (Irvine).
MATCH-PLAY DRAW
9am - Malcolm v Patrick, Linklater v Jaffrey, Thompson v Adams, Macpherson v Hendry, Glennie v Finnie, Wilson v Hale, Keohone v McQueen, Irvine v Purdom.

Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report

D&A County Championship

Leading qualifier Anna Telfer (Milngavie) was beaten 6 and 4 by No 8 seed Nichola Ferguson (Clober) in today's quarter-finals of the Dunbartonshire & Argyll women's county golf championship at Hilton Park Golf Club.

Nichola now plays the No 5 seed, Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) for a place in the final. Helen won by 5 and 3 in the quarter-finals against Kirstin Scott (Milngavie), beaten in last year's final by Kylie Walker who has since turned professional.
In the other semi-final, Aileen Baker, playing over her home course, will meet the No 6 seed, Fiona McLean, also a Hilton Park member. Aileen was three up on the 16th tee in her quarter-final against the 10th seed Laura McGeachy (Windyhill) but lost the last three holes. Baker squeezed through to the last four by holing a 20ft birdie putt at the 19th.
Today's results:
Quarter-finals
Anna Telfer (Milngavie) bt Babs Robertson (Helensburgh) 4 and 2.
Nichola Ferguson (Clober) bt Sheila Steele (Hilton Park) 2 holes.
Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) bt Margaret Kinvig (The Carrick) 2 and 1.
Kirstin Scott (Milngavie) bt Lynn McCall (Bearsden) 1 hole.
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) bt Christina MacPherson (Hilton Park) 5 and 3.
Fiona McLean Hilton Park) bt Gayle Smith (Clober) 4 and 2.
Laura McGeachy (Windyhill) bt Jorden Ferrie (Kirkhill) 4 and 2.
Aileen Baker (Hilton Park) bt Kay McColl (Hilton Park) 8 and 7.
Semi-finals
Ferguson bt Telfer 6 and 4.
Faulds bt Scott 5 and 3.
McLean bt Campbell 4 and 3.
Baker bt McGeachy at 19th.
BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP
Semi-finals
Lyndsay McCubbin (Hilton Park) bt Denise Harrow (Hilton Park) 3 and 1.
Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton) bt Hellen Low (Hilton Park) 5 and 4.

Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report

West of Scotland Ladies Closed Championship

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The 2010 West of Scotland Championship (36 hole Strokeplay) is on Sunday 2nd May at Cardross Golf Club.
The Entry fee is £10 made out to WSLGA
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LADIES BEGINNER GROUP COACHING WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL, LESLEY MACKAY

LADIES BEGINNER GROUP COACHING WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL, LESLEY MACKAY

Course starting date Wednesday 21st April 7.00-8.00pm
Course cost £50.00

Numbers limited contact reception on 01355 575 980 to book your place

Week 1 - 21st April
Week 2 - 28th April
Week 3 - 19th May
Week 4 - 26th May
Week 5 - 2nd June

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£35 per month direct debit with initial payment of £60
Memberships are renewable in November of each year

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D&A County Championship - Anna Telfer is the leading qualifier

The No 1 seed this year is Anna Telfer (Milngavie), whose better inward half gave her the top ranking after home-course player Aileen Baker also had an 81 - six over the CSS.
Kirstin Scott (Milngavie), beaten by Kylie Walker (who has now turned pro) in last year's final at Hayston, qualfied in 13th position with a 92.
MATCH-PLAY QUALIFIERS
Par 72. CSS 75
81 Anna Telfer (Milngavie) better inward half, Aileen Baker (Hilton Park).
82 Lorraine Campbell (Cardross).
83 Lynne McColl (Bearsden).
84 Helen Faulds (Douglas Park).
85 Fiona McLean (Hilton Park).
87 Jorden Ferrie (Kirkintilloch), Nichola Ferguson (Clober), Sheila Steele (Hilton Park), Laura McGeachy (Windyhill).
91 Gayle Smith (Clober), Margarety Kinvig (The Carrick).
92 Kirstin Scott (Milngavie).
93 Christina MacPherson (Hilton Park).
95 Kay McColl (HIlton Park).
97 Babs Robertson (Helensburgh).

2010 CHAMPIONSHIP AND MARION ANDERSON SALVER (BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP)
DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIP :
9.00 Anna Telfer (M’Gavie) v Babs Robertson (H’burgh)
9.08 Sheila Steele (H.P.) v Nichola Ferguson (Clober)
9.16 Helen Faulds (D.P.) v Margaret Kinvig (Carrick)
9.24 Kirstin Scott (W’hill) v Lynn McColl (B’den)
9.32 Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) v Christina MacPherson
9.40 Gayle Smith(Clober)v Fiona McLean (H.P.)
9.48 Jordan Ferrie v Laura McGeachy (W’hill)
9.56 Kay McColl (H.P.) v Aileen Baker (H.P.)

DRAW FOR BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP
10.12 Lindsay McCubbin (H.P.) v Denise Harrow (H.P.)
10.20 Hellen Low (H.P.) v Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton )