WEST VETS WIN AGAINST EAST VETS

The West Vets team beat the East Vets at Longniddry yesterday by 6.5 - 3.5
To read the full report go to the West Vets Website

SCOTTISH UNDER-18 GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, JUNE 17

FROM THE SCOTTISH LADIES GOLFING ASSOCIATION

Are you Under 18 @ 1st January 2013, with a handicap of 34.4 or below and of Scottish Nationality? If so then your National Championship needs you! The Scottish Girls' (Close) Amateur Championship entry closes at 12 noon Monday 17th June 2013. This year’s Championship is being played at Ranfurly Castle from 16-20 July and should be a great week, so what are you waiting for, to download your entry form click here. (Link to slga website)

GLEDDOCH CHARITY MIXED FOURSOMES

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ENTRY FORM

CLICK HERE FOR POSTER DETAILS

GLEDDOCH OPEN DAY TRI AM RESULT

Wildlife at Gleddoch -- Baby Pheasants 

Good Views of the Clyde -- Dumbarton Rock 

 Guess who they are the 17th Tee

Gleddoch Open Day Tri Am was held on Sunday 9th June in glorious conditions as can be seen by the photos above.

Results

1st:  Mhairi Bryce (Gleddoch) with Sandra Reid & Ann McPhee from Renfrew. (net 60)
2nd: Christine Morrison (Gleddoch) with Denise McNaughton & Anne Terry (both Douglas Park) - net 62 (BIH)
3rd was an all Gleddoch team of Roisin Black, Margaret Adams & Sheila MacLeod. (net 62)

DANNY AND ALISON ARE WINNERS AT DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB

Alison and Danny Miller --- Click to enlarge

In glorious weather conditions Danny and Alison Miller won the Sheila Connacher Memorial Trophy at Douglas Park Ladies Day yesterday. After playing in the event for over 30 years Danny and Alison were at last delighted to win the coveted trophy.

MILNGAVIE OPEN DAY -- GET YOUR ENTRY FORM - STILL SOME PLACES AVILABLE

There are still some times available for Milngavie's Open Day on WEDNESDAY, JULY 1Oth from 8:00 am till 2:30pm.
This is a TRI AM so it is a fun day out.
There are prizes at most holes so it will suit all handicaps.

Please enter in teams of 3 at a cost of £30 per team (to include 2s and a sweep)
There are sponsored prizes at most holes so come and enjoy a day out at one of the prettiest courses in the West.
Enter directly online at www.milngaviegolfclub.co.uk
OR phone the Secretary on 0141 956 1619
OR contact Anna Telfer on 0141 339 1967  or email telferanna@hotmail.com

COUNTY TEAMS FOR THE WEST OF SCOTLAND JAMBOREE

The Ayrshire team to play at Bothwell Castle on June 17th, 18th, & 19th, in the West Inter-County match week is:
Alex Glennie Kilmarnock Barassie
Emma Hale Troon Ladies
Connie Jaffrey Troon Ladies
Jenny Linklater Largs
Katie McGarva Troon Ladies
Mhairi McKay West Kilbride
Roz Purdom Prestwick St Nicholas
Audrey Thompson Loudon
Reserve. Linzi Allan West Kilbride

The Team, in alphabetical order, to represent D&A at the West Division Inter County Matches [The Jamboree] at Bothwell Castle Golf Club on 17th, 18th and 19th June is as follows:
Aileen Baker (Hilton Park)
Lorraine Campbell ( Cardross)
Nichola Ferguson (Clober)
Anne Laing (Vale of Leven)
Sheena McDonald ( Buchanan Castle)
Laura McGeachy
Jill Meldrum
Catherine Skinner
Reserve: Lynn McColl

The following team has been selected to represent Lanarkshire
Emma Caddow, Strathaven
Rachel Cassidy, Bothwell Castle
Lesley Lloyd, Hayston
Susan McGrenaghan, Mount Ellen
Fiona Norris, Hamilton
Jenny Potter, Cathkin Braes
Ruth Rankin, Lanark
Susan Wood, Drumpellier

The team has been selected to represent Renfrewshire
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle)
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle)
Carol Whyte (Milngavie)
Reserve – Liz Stewart (Greenburn)

DRUMPELLIER OPEN DAY --- GREENSOMES

Attention Lady Golfers!!!!!
 Drumpellier Golf Club Ladies' Open Greensomes!
Tuesday 9th July! £15 per couple! Great course, great prizes!!!
Maximum actual handicap 35!!
 All proceeds to ST ANDREWS HOSPICE- this charity is close to all our hearts!
Drop Ladies Captain Susan Wood a note if you want to enter by clicking on the following link --- EMAIL SUSAN
CLICK HERE to read more

Great chance for a practice for SLGA Counties Open Meeting to be held at Drumpellier in August.

AMALGAMATION UPDATE

The Amalgamation Group wants to receive constructive feedback from everyone with the SLGA and SGU, inlcuding Directors, County committees, golf clubs and golf club members.  --- Click on the following link ----- Minutes 12 March
Please send your feedback to secretary@slga.co.uk or by post to the SLGA Office in Perth.

SCOTTISH LADIES GOLFING ASSOCIATION TEAM SELECTIONS

By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Colin@scottishgolfview.com
St Rule Trophy winner Ailsa Summers, a student at St Andrews University, and Carnoustie Ladies clubmate Jessica Meek and Aberdeen-born Gemma Dryburgh are new full Scotland caps in the squad of six named by the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association to compete in the European women's team golf championship at Fulford Golf Club, Yorkshire from July 9 to 13.
Dryburgh, who plays on the US women's college circuit as a student at Tulane University, New Orleans and whose father is an Aberdeen-based oil executive, is the No2 Scot in the world amateur rankings next to Sally Watson who is turning professional later this month.
Meek leads the professionals on the Paul Lawrie Ladies Tour Order of Merit after four events during which she has not finished out of the top five. She was the leading qualifier for the match-play stages of the recent Scottish women's amateur championship at Longniddry.
The team is completed by Stirling physical education student Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), new Scottish champion Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) and Rachel Watton (Mortonhall), a student at Denver University.

EUROPEAN WOMEN'S TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Fulford Golf Club, Yorkshire: July 9 to 13
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield)
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies)
Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies)
Rachael Watton (Mortonhall)


EUROPEAN GIRLS' TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Linkopings Golf Club, Sweden: July 9 to 13

Lesley Atkins (Gullane Ladies)
Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies)
Fiona Liddell (Schloss Vornholz, Germany)
Heather Munro (Monifieth)
Lauren Whyte (St Regulus)
Clara Young (North Berwick)


EUROPEAN YOUNG MASTERS (Under-16s)
Hamburger Golf Club, Germany: July 25-27

Emma Hale (Troon Ladies)
Fiona Liddell (Schloss Vornholz, Germany)


HENRY COOPER JUNIOR MASTERS (Under-18s)
Nizels Golf Club, Kent, June 20-23

Tegan Seivwright (Deeside)
Tara MacTaggart (Minto)

MEGAN BRIGGS IS THE TOP WEST OF SCOTLAND PLAYER

COMPLETED FINAL TOTALS
Par 227 (75 New Course; 76 x 2 Old Course)
211 Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) 67 72 72.
213 Celine Boutier (France) 73 69 71.
216 Manon De Roey (Belgium) 72 71 73.
217 Alexandra Bonetti (France) 74 71 72.
220 Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw) 73 76 71, Laure Castelain (France) 72 74 74
222 Manon Gidali (France) 72 75 75.
225 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 75 74 76
226 Bethany Garton (Royal Lytham) 74 73 79, Sarah-Jane Boyd (Truro) 75 72 79.
227 Lianna Bailey (Notts) 80 76 71, Emma Taylor (Saunton) 75 75 77, Emma Goddard (Royal Liverpool) 75 73 79.
228 Samantha Fuller (Roehampton) 76 75 77, Clara Young (North Berwick) 75 78 75, Emilee Taylor (Holme Hall) 74 79 75, Ami Storey (Close House) 74 79 75.
229 Lauren Whyte (St Regulus) 76 75 78, Sinead Sexton (Lainch) 75 74 80, Marion Duvernay (France) 77 77 75, Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 71 85 73
230 Brogan Townend (Pleasington) 76 77 77, Joelle Van Baarle (Belgium) 78 76 76, Charlotte Thompson (Channels) 78 80 72
231 Nicola Haynes (Gosforth Park) 76 74 81, Gemma Bradbury (Cottrell Park) 76 82 73
232 Alison Knowles (Hickleton) 77 77 78, Ariane Provot (France) 77 77 78, Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) 78 78 76
233 Samantha Birks (Llandrindod Wells) 77 80 76, India Clyburn (Woodhall Spa) 73 80 80, Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 76 78 79, Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 84 75 74.
234 Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) 74 83 77, Gemma Clews (Delamere Forest) 76 79 79, Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 81 76 77
235 Amy Farrell (Moate 76 81 78, Katie Reid (Monifieth) 77 81 77, Jess Wilcox (Blankney) 78 79 78, Bethany Lou Buchner (US) 79 76 80
236 Gemma Batty (St Annes Old Links) 78 81 77
237 Cara Thompson (Royal Dornoch) 81 79 77, Bronwyn Davies (Trentham) 78 83 76
239 Rachel Woodcock (Woodhall Spa) 82 75 82, Clara Teixeira (Brazil) 80 78 81
240 Paula Grant (Lisburn) 78 82 80
241 Rozalyn Adams (Addington Court) 81 78 82, Heather Munro (Monifieth) 75 84 82
242 Lisa Ball (Matfen Hall) 81 80 81, Susan Jackson (Ladybank) 83 75 84.
243 Kimberley Beveridge (Aboyne) 77 85 81
245 Aedin Murphy (Carlow) 78 81 86, Ivane Helias (France) 87 84 74.
252 Lisa Warrilow (Lilleshall Hall) 83 83 86, Eilidh Watson (Muckhart) 81 84 87.
256 Nathalie Rodrigues da Silva (Brazil) 86 88 82.
258 Kathleen Griffith (Australia) 91 79 88.217
270 Ann Colligan (US) 96 88 86.
UNDER-18s TROPHY
216 Emma Harris (Peel, Isle of Man).
217 Lianna Bailey (Notts).
218 Clara Young (North Berwick), Samantha Fuller (Roehampton).
INTERNATIONAL TEAM EVENT
428 France.
447 Scotland, Belgium.
456 England.
464 Ireland, Wales.
495 Brazil.
504 United States.
- Carol -- Posted using her iPad

HAMILTON OPEN DAY AND RICCARTON ROSEBOWL ENTRY FORMS

The new date for the postponed Hamilton Open Day is Tuesday 18th June. There are some times available. For more information click on the link below.

Hamilton Ladies Open Day

You will also find the entry forms for the Riccarton Rosebowl and Riccarton Salver (Over 50's) in September

MOUNT ELLEN LADIES GREENSOMES ON JUNE 24

Mount Ellon Ladies Greensome takes place on Monday 24th June at a cost of £12 per couple.

There are still times available and great prizes to be won.

 Contact  Susan McGrenaghan on 07731341516 or email megcladies@hotmail.com

STRATHAVEN OPEN DAY

Strathaven Golf Club Ladies Open Day is being held on Thursday 20 June. 

The format is an individual Stableford competition. Cost: £10. Times are available from 8.00am to 5.30pm.

To download an entry form please click on the link below.

Strathaven Open Day Entry Form

WEST GIRLS DEFEATED TWICE AT GLENISLA

GOLF BRIEF
CREDIT
CAL CARSON GOLF AGENCY
QUERIES TO COLIN FARQUHARSON
TEL 01224 869782
 NORTH VERSUS SOUTH GIRLS WILL
BE TITLE DECIDER AT GLENISLA
 North will meet South in the title decider on Sunday (tomorrow) at
the SLGA girls' inter-division foursomes match-play competition at
Glenisla Golf Club, Alyth.
Saturday's Results:
Morning
North 2, East 1
South 3, West 0
Afternoon
North 2, West 1
South 2 1/2, East 1/2

ST RULE TROPHY - Day 1

By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Colin@scottishgolfview.com
Ailsa Summers, 19-year-old student from Carnoustie, shaved a stroke off the women's record for the St Andrews' New Course today (Saturday) as she forged clear of the star-studded cosmopolitan field at the end of the first round of the 54-hole St Rule Trophy.


Ailsa Summers --- Angus girls and women's county champion and a Scotland girl international, shot an eight-under-par 67, one under the previous mark set in 2003.
Ailsa had two eagle 3s, seven birdies and, astonishing in a round this low - a double bogey 5 at her second last hole, a par-3.
She reached the turn in three-under 34 with birdies at the first, second, fifth and sixtth, dropping a short at the par-4 fourth.
Coming home, she birdied the 10th, got the first of her eagles at the 12th, birdied the 14th, got eagle No 2 at the 16th, then double bogeyed the short 17th but finished in champion style with a birdie 4 at par-5 18th.
The CSS for the day was 75 which underlines the merit of Summers' round.
She will start Sunday's second and third rounds - both to be played over the Old Course, St Andrews, with a useful lead of four shots from two other students, fellow Scot Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Geordie Ami Storey (Close House), both on 71.
The French, who have sent over one of their strongest squads ever, are poised to make a charge on the second day, possibily spearheaded by the the World No 22 female amateur, Celine Boutier.
But, after an opening 73, she has six shots to make up on Ailsa.
Scottish champion Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), bidding to join the handful of players who have won the "Scottish" and the St Rule in the same year, has a mountain to climb after a first-round 76.

FIRST ROUND SCORES
Par 75. CSS 75.
67 A Summers (Carnoustie).
71 E Briggs (Kilmacolm), A Story (Close House).
72 M De Roey (Belgium), L Castelain (France), M Gidali (France).
73 I Clyburn (Woodhall Spa), G Macdonald (Craigielaw), C Boutier (France), Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle), A Bonetti (France), B Garton (Royal Lytham), E Taylor (Holme Hall).
75 L Goddard (Mid-Herts), S-J Boyd (Truro), E Taylor (Saunton), E Goddard (Royal Liverpool), M Briggs (Kilmacolm). H Munro (Monifieth), S Sexton (Lahinch), C Young (North Berwick).
76 L Whyte (St Regulus), G Bradbury (Cottrell Park), N Haynes (Gosforth Park), S Fuller (Roehampton), A Farrell (Moate), G Clews (Delamere Forest), B Townend (Pleasington), A McKechin (Elderslie).
77 K Beveridge (Aboyne), S Birks (Llandrindod Wells), K Reid (Monifieth), A Knowles (Hickleton), A Provot (France), M Duvernay (France).
78 C Thompson (Channels), L Kenney (Pitreavie), J Van Baarle (Belgium), B Davies (Trentham), A Murphy (Carlow). E Harris (Peel), P Grant (Lisburn), G Batty (St Annes Old Links), J Wilcox (Blankney).
79 B L Buchner (US).
80 C Teixeira (Brazil), L Bailey (Notts).
81 R Adams (Addington Court), J Turner (Craigielaw), C Thompson (Royal Dornoch), L Ball (Matfen Hall), E Watson (Muckhart).
82 R Woodcock (Woodhall Spa)
83 S Jackson (Ladybank), L Warrilow (Lilleshall Hall).
84 J Meek (Carnoustie)
86 N Silva (Brazil)
87 I Helias (France).
91 K Griffiths (Australia)
96 A Colligan (US).

Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report

ALEX GLENNIE IS THE 2013 WEST VETS CHAMPION

West Vets captain presents Alex Glennie with the West Vets Championship Trophy -
Photo Courtesy of Lorraine Campbell

Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock) won the West Vets Championship today at Renfrew Golf Club by beating West Vets Captain Anna Telfer (Milngavie) in the final .
To read the full report go to the WEST VETS WEBSITE

WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP AT RENFREW GC

The West Vets Championship matchplay started at Renfrew Golf club today. To read all about the ties go to the West Vets Website

WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP AT RENFREW GOLF CLUB

The West Vets Championship will be played at Renfrew Golf Club this week – on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st May. Spectators will be VERY WELCOME! The first round will be played on the morning of the 30th, followed by the second round in the afternoon. The semi-final is on the morning of Friday 31st May followed by the Final in the afternoon.

CLICK HERE for the Championship Draw.

DOUGLAS PARK EAGLE MIXED FOURSOMES

Douglas Park Golf Club

The 41st Douglas Park "Eagle" Open Mixed Foursomes is on Sunday 7th July.
The unique and impressive bronze eagle trophy, designed by Mr F. Malcolm Robertson of Glasgow School of Art in reference to the Roman Eagle emblem of the Club,  was commissioned by and presented to the Club by Past Captain John and Past Ladies' Captain Jean Watson in 1972. One of the pioneering events of its kind, the tournament continues to attract competitors from far and wide.
Why not get an entry form now by clicking on the following link
EAGLE ENTRY FORM

PAMELA PRETSWELL FINISHES IN TOP TEN IN AMSTERDAM

West of Scotland's Pamela Pretswell finished in joint 7th place in the Ladies European Tour's Deloitte Women's Open championship yesterday at The International Golf Club, Amsterdam. 

An even par 73 gave her a 2 under par total of 217, 6 shots behind the winner, England's Holly Clyburn. 

Charlie Hull, England, was in second place. -- All 3 players were part of the 2012 Winning Curtis Cup Team at Nairn,
To read the full report go to the  --- KIRKWOOD GOLF WEBSITE

TROON'S EMMA HALE IS RUNNER UP IN THE MUNROSS TROPHY

Emma Hale (Troon Ladies) was runner up in the prestigious Munross Trophy competition over the Montrose Links on Sunday 26th May.
Hale, who was a semi finalist in the Ayrshire Ladies County Championship last month, had rounds of 76 & 72 for a 148 total, which left her just two shots adrift of the winning score, posted by Jane Turner (Craigielaw).
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) finished on 154 after a disappointing second round and Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies), finished on 167 with rounds of 86 & 81.
Leading scores :-
146 - Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 74/72
148 - Emma Hale (Troon Ladies) 76/72
150 - Lauren Whyte (St Regulus) 73/77
154 - Heather Munro (Monifieth) 79/75, Clara Young (North Berwick) 75/79, Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 73/81

LADIES OPEN DAY AT DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB

Douglas Park Golf Club

The Ladies Open day at Douglas Park Golf Club is on Friday 28th June 2013,
Tee Off Times 8am - 4pm
Entry Fee per Couple £10.00 per Couple -- Scratch and Handicap prizes

 CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ENTRY FORM

ELDERSLIE' S ALYSON MCKECHAN WINS THE 2013 SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

Alyson McKechin 2013 Scottish Champion -- Photo courtesy of Maureen Woodhead

FROM THE SLGA WEBSITE
REPORT BY ELSPETH BURNSIDE

Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) fulfilled a childhood dream when she defeated Clara Young (North Berwick) 3 and 2 to win the Scottish Ladies’ Amateur Championship at Longniddry.

 “Winning the Scottish Championship is something I have thought about ever since I started playing golf,” said the 19-year-old, who had her Dad, Ian, as her caddie. “I am proud to be the first winner from Elderslie and hope it inspires other girls at the club.” With torrential rain making conditions far from easy,
Alyson birdied two of the first three holes and moved three up at the short sixth where Clara found trouble from the tee. Aiming to become the youngest ever winner, the 16 year-old East Lothian girl struggled to find the fairway in the atrocious conditions and was five down at the turn. But she then made a great, late comeback, winning three holes in a row from the 13th and was just two down with three to play.

 However, Alyson held her nerve and a winning par three at the short 16th prompted the shake of hands.

 “I started out very well but the mistakes started to creep in as the weather deteriorated,” said the new champion. “That let her in and she took her chance and it was beginning to become very close. “It’s great to win and it was good to have Dad on the bag. He kept me calm and made sure I didn’t get too far ahead of myself.
 “I started playing golf when I was 12 and have come through all the Scottish squads from development upwards.
This just feels so special.” Clara admitted that Alyson had played the better golf. “She put me under a lot of pressure at the start,” she said. “But I can take a lot of positives from week. I would certainly have taken a place in the final at the start of the Championship.”

 Catriona Matthew, who lives in North Berwick and is a Vice-President of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association, was one of the brave spectators that watched all 16 holes.
 “They are both great players and good to see two youngsters in the final,” said the three-time former champion and the only Scot to win a major title at the 2009 Ricoh Women’s British Open Champion. 

Alyson , joint runner-up at the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship last month, has now extended her lead on the SLGA’s Order of Merit.

 “It certainly has been a great start to the season,” said the girl who works part-time at the Glasgow Indoor Golf Centre. “And I’ll be back to defend at Prestwick next year.”

Photos -- courtesy of RLCGA Captain Maureen Woodhead

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WEST OF SCOTLAND WEBSITE IS CURRENTLY HAVING A REST

Due to some difficulties encountered by your Webmaster Carol Fell at the moment, trying to keep up with all golfing news has been rather on the back burner.
This West of Scotland Golfing Website will be temporarily not kept up to date and therefore for all news the following links should keep all our readers up to date on the golfing front.
The Greenlees Matches are now underway and  the links to all the results are on the RHS of this website.


WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS FROM WEST KILBRIDE GOLF CLUB

Kilmacolm's Megan Briggs is the 2013 West of Scotland Champion -- Photo Courtesy of Jean McIntyre

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DONNA JACKSON WINS THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 11TH TIME

Donna Jackson and Gillian McGinlay

Renfrewshire County Player Donna Jackson notched up her record 11th championship win at Kilmacolm yesterday by winning 4/2 against Gillian McGinlay. To read the full report go to the Renfrewshire County Website

CAN DONNA JACKSON WIN HER 11TH RENFREWSHIRE TITLE

Today's Renfrewshire County Final  is between Donna Jackson and Gillian McGinlay both from Cochrane Castle.
To read yesterday's report on all the matches go to the Renfrewshire County Website

ALYSON MCKECHIN IS LEADING AMATEUR AT RATHO WITH JESS MEEK

Alford's Laura Murray won the £750 first prize at Ratho Park Golf Club, Edinburgh today in the second event on the new Paul Lawrie Scottish Ladies Open Tour.
Four players tied for second place, a shot behind on 73, including amateurs Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), 37-36, and Jess Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 35-38.
Alyson who the 2012 Renfrewshire County Champion who decided to try her hand in competing with the Pros has won a voucher to the value of £325.
To read the full report go to Kirkwood Golf

FIONA NORRIS WINS THE LANARKSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 5TH TIME

All the Lanarkshire county championship winners at Lanark Golf Club today. Images by courtesy of Jean Macintyre

Hamilton's Fiona Norris came back from four down after only five holes to win the Lanarkshire women's county golf championship for a fifth time since 1988 at Lanark Golf Club today. The sixth qualifier, Fiona holed a birdie putt on the 19th green in the final to beat the No 1 seed, Susan Wood (Drumpellier). Susan Wood was three up after 13 holes but then Fiona won the 13th with a birdie and the 14th with a par. Norris squared the match for the first time by winning the 17th. The Bronze championship was won by Lesley Neill who beat Hamilton clubmate Roxy Brown 4 and 2 in the final. RESULTS LANARKSHIRE WOMEN'S COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Lanark GC. First round - S Wood (Drumpellier) bt M Stirling (Dullatur) 7 and 6, J Paterson (Drumpellier) bt L D'Ambrosia (Carluke) 3 and 2, R Cassidy (Bothwell Castle) bt T McPherson (Langlands) 5 and 3, E Caddow (Strathaven) bt J McPherson (East Kilbride) 7 and 5, M Hughes (Lanark) bt E Morris (Hamilton) 6 and 4, F Norris (Hamilton) bt P Hutton (Lan ark) 5 and 4, R Rankin (Lanark) bt S Sergenson (East Kilbride) 3 and 1, L Loyd (Hayston) bt M Flynn (Hamilton) 8 and 7.Quarter-finals - Wood bt Paterson 7 and 6, Cassidy bt Caddow4 and 3, Norris bt Hughes 4 and 3, Rankin bt Lloyd at 20th.Semi-finals - Wood bt Cassidy 6 and 5, Norris bt Rankin 3 and 2.Final - Norris bt Wood at 19th. BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP Final - L Neill (Hamilton) bt R Brown (Hamilton) 4 and 2.

IONA STEPHEN FROM RANFURLY CASTLE IS THE LEADING QUALIFIER IN THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Qualifying Round finally got under way to-day with a very depleted number on entrants.
 Former Champions, Megan and Eilidh Briggs, along with defending Champion Alyson McKechin, were unable to play due to other commitments.
 However the 27 ladies who participated found it very hard going with at times gale force winds and intermittant heavy showers to contend with.

The top qualifier was IONA STEPHEN (Ranfurly Castle) with a gross 81. Winner of the Peggy Clark Trophy was TRACY MASTERTON (Windyhill) with a net 75 off 13. -

 2nd top qualifier was 10 times champion and 6 times runner-up Donna Jackson trying again to make it 11! The CSS was 75; SSS 72 and the competition was Reductions Only.
The top 8 qualifiers are:
1. Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) 81
2. Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) 85
3.  Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 86 bih
4. Carol Whyte (Windyhill) 86 bih
5. Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 86
6. Tracy Masterton (Windyhill) 88
7. Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 90
8. Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle) 91
The Match Play draw is as follows:
9.30 Iona Stephen v Gillian McGillay
9.40 Tracy Masterton v Denise Cowan
9.50 Carol Whyte v Gillian Kyle
10.00 Liz Stewart v Donna Jackson
The semi-finals will be played at 2.00 and 2.10.