Jean McCulloch Trophy

Jean McCulloch Trophy
West Kilbride GC, Sunday 4/6/17

Silver Nett:
1st Taylor White ,Cathkin Braes 87(16)71 bih
2nd Susan Woodhouse, East Kilbride 77(6)71
Bronze Nett:
1st Sophie Murphy, Clydebank &Dist (27)74
2nd Abigail McCafferty, Airdrie (32)76
CSS 72

(Many thanks to West Kilbride GC for their wonderful support and allowing us to continue to play this competition in honour of the amazing Miss Jean McCulloch)

Thanks go to Allison Bell for results.

TEE OFF TIMES FOR THE 2017 SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

2016 Scottish Champion - Ailsa Summers

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB, JUNE 6 TO 10.

AILSA SUMMERS DEFENDS SCOTTISH TITLE AT BALGOWNIE NEXT WEEK

There is a field of 102 players for the 103rd Scottish women's amateur golf championship at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club from Tuesday to Saturday, June 6 to 10.
Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) is defending the title she won at West Kilbride 12 months ago when she beat Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) in the final.
There are two stroke-play qualifying rounds on the Tuesday and Wednesday with the 32 lowest scratch scores qualifying for the championship match-play with the next 16 playing match-play for the Clark Rosebowl.
The draw for the second qualifying round will be based on the first round scores with the leaders going out last.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6
FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
08:30 - C Taylor  (Nairn), S Robertson (Fraserburgh).

08:40 - L Duncan (West Kilbride), J Linklater (Largs), S Leslie (Aberdeen Ladies).

08:50 - H McCook (Grantown-on-Spey), K Blackwood (Glencorse), D Young (North Berwick).

09:00 - E Watson (Muckhart), S Stichbury (Gullane), C Goadby (St Regulus Ladies).

09:10 - J MacKintosh (Hazlehead), J Farrell (Cardross), C Young (North Berwick).

09:20 - F Seedhouse (Aberdeen Ladies), Megan Robb (Peterculter), A Ford (Ullapool).

09:30 - S Wood (Drumpellier), A McKay (Crail GS), R Polson (Kemnay).

09:40 - E Kennedy (Paisley), C Macdonald (Aberdeen Ladies), J Grubb (Montrose Mercantile).

09:50 - J Saxton (Muckhart), A Summers (Carnoustie Ladies), S McWilliam (Aboyne).

10:00 - E Docherty (Moray), K Marshall (Baberton), E Moffat (St Regulus Ladies).

10:10 - M McInnes (Bearsden), E Logie (Buckpool), P Wilson (Burntisland).

10:20 - S Wood (Aberdeen Ladies), L Fraser (Kingsknowe), J Cameron (Blairgowrie).

10:30 - L McClymont (Milngavie), L Watson (Deeside), J Taylor (Downfield)

11:00 - R Hunter (Lanark), A Joss (Alford), G McGinlay (Troon Ladies).

11:10 - C Wilson (Murcar Links), C Johnstone (Murrayfield), L Terry (Cruden Bay).

11:20 - L Anderson (Duff House Royal), K Wright (Stranraer), C Jaffrey (Troon Ladies).

11:30 - M Sievwright (Maverston), T Mactaggart (Minto), G Paton (Royal Montrose).
11:40 - M Richmond (Strathaven), E Hale (Troon Ladies), G MacDonald (Craigielaw).

11:50 - H Bycroft (Alford), M Finnie (Aberdeen Ladies), M Adam (Hazlehead).

12:00 - J Brown (Monifieth), L Wilson (Kelso), M Gardner (Linlithgow).

12:10 - M Stewart (Murcar Links), A Bartlett (Royal Dornoch), H Scott (Broomieknowe).

12:20 - C Thompson (Royal Dornoch), W Nicholson (Baberton), H Munro (Monifieth).

12.30 - C M Boa (Royal Dornoch), K Beveridge (Aboyne), S Cameron (Gullane).

12:40 - F De Vries (St Rule), K Brodie (Strathmore), K Ferguson-Snedden (Duddingston).

12:50 - D Brown (Renaissance Club), J Rankine (Haggs Castle), H MacGarvie (Troon Ladies).

Note: There are no tee times between 10.30 and 11.00.

LORNA MCCLYMONT LEADS THE SIX QUALIFIERS AT LARGS FOR WOMEN'S GRAND FINAL AT CRIEFF

Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) - Leading Score

Six players, the top three in both the Silver and Bronze Division, qualified from today's (FRI) Revive Active Scottish women's regional medal final (West) at Largs Golf Club for the Grand Final at Crieff Golf Club on Sunday, July 26.
They were:
Silver - Lorna McClymont (Milngavie), Cecilia Kenny (Dunblane New) (5) and Sarah-Jane Shovlin (Hayston).
Bronze - Sue Fordyce (Cowglen), Lesley Anderson (Caldwell), Mandy Allen (Milngavie).

LEADING NET SCORES
SILVER DIVISION
par 73 CSS 76 (reduction only)
69 L McClymont (Milngavie) (6).
75 C Kenny (Dunblane New) (5), S-J Shovlin (Hayston) (17)
76 C Barclay (Kilmacolm) (9).
77 M Gardner (Linlithgow) (4).
78 A McGinnigle (Cowglen) (5).
79 P Morris (Dunbracken Ladies) (12), M Withycombe (Prestwick St Nicholas) (1(0.
80 A Thompson (Loudoun Gowf) (4), L Garrett (Dunaverty) (12).
81 R Muir (Callander) (20) H Stewart (Hamilton) (20).
82 P Patrick (Irvine) (4), M Downie (Old Ranfurly) (13), L McDougall (Greenock) (8), Elizaberth Russell (Ralston) (12).
83 G H Pollock (Skelmorlie) (11), Elizabeth McMillan (Rothesay) (11).
84 S Milven (Wigtown and Bladnoch) (14).
85 M Nicolson (Dumbarton) (14), K Beattie (Cathcart Castle) (20), E Forrest (Bonnyton) (18), M Seymour (Cathkin Braes) (10), K Scott (Strathaven) (5).
86 H Craig (West Kilbride) (10).
87 A Howie (Troon Ladies) (19), S Reid (Renfrew) (11), R Black (Gleddoch) (1`1`), V Hendren (Cardross) (10), S Wilson (Buchanan Casle) (15), M Watson (Troon Bentinck Ladies) (19)k, Elizabeth Hale (Caldwell) (11).

BRONZE DIVISION
75 S Fordyce (Cowglen) (20).
76 L Anderson (Caldwell) (22).
77 M Allan (Milngavie) (19).
78 S Halley (Strathaven) (21).
79 M MacNamee (Loudoun Gowf) (12), D Aitchison (Ayr Belleisle) (19).
81 L Smith (Ralston) (20).
82 S Wallace (Gleddoch) (27), A Armstrong (Mount Ellen) (21), D Tait (Kilmarnock Barassie) (21), M Still (Cardross) (28), A Gilmour (Dumbarton (23), J S Leitch (Vale of Leven) (26).
83 H Grierson (Hamilton) (26), L Gordon (Bonnyton) (31), E Thom (Port Bannatyne) (23).
84 M Burns (Kilmacolm) (29).
85 P Robertson (East Kilbride) (27), S Bell (Old Ranfurly) (20), J Gillan (Kilbirnie Place) (24).
86 F Agnew (Skelmorlie) (23), Elizabeth Hughes (Clydebank and Dist) (33).
87 J Drummond (Ayr Seafield) (21).
88 M Park (Langlands) (25), B Kerr (West Kilbride) (23), A Glenesk (Bishopbriggs) (24).
89 S Goold (Buchanan Castle) (27).


TO VIEW ALL THE SCORES

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Liz Stewart wins the West Vets Championship at Renfrew Golf Club

Liz Keohone and Championship winner Liz Stewart

For once we were treated to some wonderful weather, which showed Renfrew Golf Club at its best. The fairways were in very good condition, but all players found the greens very difficult due to dressings which had been sprayed beforehand.

The semi-final  matches were keenly contested with some great golf, and it took a birdie by Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) to see off Nicky Henderson (Haggs Castle) by 2 & 1 and reach the final. In the other semi-final, Liz Stewart (Greenburn) found Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) a difficult opponent to beat, especially as both played the front 9 in 39. It took 2 long putts by Liz to secure victory on the 16^th green.

In the Championship Final, Liz Stewart got off to a good start and was quickly 2 up. Several holes thereafter were halved until Liz Stewart pulled away to be 4 up. However as expected, Liz Keohone pegged 2 holes back but was unable to force the game down the 18^th, so Liz Stewart became the Champion for the first time.

Carole Hill - Stewart Cup Winner and Morag Key

The Stewart Trophy Final proved another tough effort between new Vet Carole Hill and the ‘evergreen’ Morag Key. Considering that both ladies are not used to playing 2 rounds in a day, especially in those warm conditions, they played consistently good golf. However the ‘youngster’ Carole eventually prevailed on the 16^th green, winning 3 & 2.

Click here for some Photos of the day -- - courtesy of June Lockhart and Carol Fell

Report by June Lockhart (West Vets Captain) 

Championship Semi-Finals

Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) beat Nicky Henderson (Haggs Castle) 2&1
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) 3&2

Stewart Cup Semi-Finals

Carole Hill (Hilton Park) beat Glynis Rintoul (Old Ranfurly ) 5&4
Morag Key (Erskine) beat Helen Burnet ( (2up)

Final 
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 2&1

Stewart Cup Handicap Final 

Carole Hill (Hilton Park) beat Morag Key (Erskine) 3&2

West Vets Championship Semi-Finals

Championship Semi-Finals

Liz Keohone beat Nicky Henderson (2&1)
Liz Stewart beat Anabel Kane (3&2)

Stewart Cup Semi-Finals

Carole Hill beat Glynis Rintoul (5&4)
Morag Key beat Helen Burnet (2up)


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DRAW FOR INTER COUNTY FOURSOMES FINALS AT COCHRANE CASTLE

TIME SHEET - CLICK TO ENLARGE 

The West of Scotland Inter County Foursomes finals are on Wednesday 7th June at Cochrane Castle 

Colour Codes:  Green - Ayrshire,  Blue - D&A, Pink - Renfrewshire and Red -  Lanarkshire 
Please Note Handicaps will be adjusted on the Day of Play 

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D&A COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The D&A team for the 2017 County Jamboree to be played at Hamilton Golf Club 12th -14th June is : 

Anne Laing (Troon Ladies)  
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross)
Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle)
Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park)
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie)
Lori McDonald (Cardross)
Sheena McDonald (Milngavie)
Caroline King (Clober)

LANARKSHIRE COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Lanarkshire team for the Inter County Matches at Hamilton GC from 12th to 14th June is as follows: 

Alyson Hendry, Hamilton 
Lesley Lloyd, Hayston 
Susan McGrenaghan, Mount Ellen 
Fiona Norris, Hamilton 
Eva O’Connor, Bothwell Castle 
Molly Richmond, Strathaven 
Katie Scott, Strathaven 
Susan Wood, Drumpellier 

Reserve: Ruth Hunter, Lanark

EILIDH BRIGGS WINS THE MUNROSS TROPHY AT MONTROSE

Eilidh Briggs 

Renfrewshire County Champion Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) shot a brilliant second round of five-under-par 68 over the Montrose Medal links course today (SUNDAY) to clinch a two-stroke victory in the 36-hole Munross Trophy open women's tournament.
Briggs had led the field at the end of the first round with a 71, finishing with birdies at the 14th and 15th, an eagle 3 at the 17th and a birdie at the 18th after running up a double bogey 6 at the 11.
With young Jillian Farrell (Cardross) and former Scottish champion Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) shooting 69s in the afternoon, Briggs needed to be at her very best to hold the twin challenge at bay and she did so with her 68 (36-32).
Her second round, in fact, started inauspiciously with bogeys at the first and second but Eilidh slipped into top gear with birdies at the fifth and sixth and came storming home with birdies at the 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th.
Farrell finished second on 141 with MacDonald third on 144 and Hannah McCook (Grantown on Spey) third on 145 (74-71).
New Aberdeenshire champion Molly Stewart (Murcar Links) tied for fifth place with the Angus title winner Gillian Paton on 146.

MUNROSS TROPHY WOMEN'S OPEN TOURNAMENT
Montrose Medal course.
Par 146 (2x73) SSS 73 CSS 73 73
LEADING SCORES
139 E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 71 68
141 J Farrell (Cardross) 72 69.
144 G MacDonald (Craigielaw) 75 69.
145 H McCook (Grantown on Spey) 74 71
146 M Stewart (Murcar Links) 73 73, G Paton (Royal Montrose) 73 73.
147 L Duncan (West Kilbride) 72 75, R Foster (Turnberry) 72 75
149 K Brown (Strathaven) 76 73, A McKay (Crail GS) 75 74. M Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72 77
150 R McIntyre (Carlisle) 72 78
151 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 75 76, E Hale (Troon Ladies) 74 77, E Henderson (Loretto School) 73 78.
153 C Taylor (Nairn) 78 75.
154 M Richmond (Strathaven) 76 78.
155 C Queen (Drumpellier) 77 78, P Wilson (Burntisland) 77 78, S Stichbury Gullane) 75 80.

Donna Jackson in excellent form in the Renfrewshire County Spring Meeting

Donna Jackson

Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) pictured above was in excellent form yesterday to win the scratch prize at the Renfrewshire County Spring Meeting at Ranfurly Castle.

She had a gross 74 which included birdies at the 8th, 11th and 17th. SSS 73, CSS 75

 To read the full report go to the RLCGA Website

Scottish Golf PING Mixed Championship Qualifier at Douglas Park Golf Club

Callum Cooper and Janice Collins are presented with the Isobel Currie Trophy by
Ladies captain Christina Graham

26 couples took part in the Douglas Park Golf Club qualifier yesterday (Sunday) for the newly introduced Scottish Golf PING Mixed Championship, playing for their home club mixed Isobel Currie Trophy.

In dry, bright and breezy conditions, scoring was difficult for most of the field, but after all was done, the pair who managed to top the leader board were Janice Cullens and Callum Cooper (combined h’cap 19) with an impressive 41 stableford points!

The top three places were as follows:

• Winners:       Janice Cullens & Callum Cooper: 41 pts

• Runners-up: Carol & Lindsay Stuart: 36 pts

• Third:             Christina Graham & Alistair Forrest:  35 pts

 Janice and Callum are now put forward as Douglas Park’s representatives, hopefully in the top 40 scoring qualifiers, for the National Final over the Queen’s Course at Gleneagles in September.

Thanks go to Alastair Forrest (DP Club Captain) for the report and photograph

AYRSHIRE COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Ayrshire County Team for the County Jamboree at Hamilton Golf Club on 12th - 14th June is :

Audrey Thompson ( Loudoun Gowf Club )
Catherine Malcolm ( St. Cuthberts )
Emma Hale ( Troon Ladies )
Lorna Ronnie ( Kilmarnock Barassie )
Liz Wilson ( Kilmarnock Barassie )
Liz Keohone ( Loudoun Gowf Club)
Louise Duncan ( West Kilbride )
Jenny Linklater ( Largs)

DOUGLAS PARK - GETINTOGOLF LADIES OPEN EVENING SUCCESS

Following major publicity on social media and the delivery of 5000 flyers and 120 posters by 57 Douglas Park Ladies locally and further afield, 57 Ladies (yes honestly!) turned up at our Ladies Open Evening on Wednesday 10th May .

 Our guests spent a happy evening testing their golf skills on various fun activities set up by Professional Robert Irvine, had guided tours of the Golf Club, an information session followed by an excellent buffet by our Catering Manager - Lisa Cuthbert.
 The highlight, however was definitely the Safari Tour of the course by Drew McKechnie (Course Manager), suitably attired in his Safari hat and accompanied by assorted jungle beasts.

Sixteen Ladies so far have taken out Get into Golf Membership and lots of application forms have been requested.
Final uptake will be updated

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE EVENING

A Slideshow of past photographs from the Ladies Section was shown to the visitors on the evening -- CLICK HERE

 Christina Graham (Douglas Park Ladies Captain)

DRAW FOR MUNROSS TROPHY

Draw for Munross Trophy - Sunday 21st May 2017

09.00/14.00 R McIntyre (C); G Paton (RML); C Queen (D)
09.10/14.10 E Henderson (Lgs); (J Grubb (MML); J Brown (Mon)
09.20/14.20 S Jackson (L); L Duncan (WK); J Farrell (Car)
09.30/14.30 H McCook (GR); E Briggs (K); C Robertson (Cl)
09.40/14.40 M Richmond (Stra); M Briggs (K); R Hunter (Lan)
09.50/14.50 C Wilson (StR); R Mathieson (H); K Brown (Stra)
10.00/15.00 P Wilson (B); O Veerasaksri (A); E Hynd (BP)
10.10/15.10 R Gallon (DHR); C McLaughlin (WK); H Braidwood (L)
10.20/15.20 L McClymont (M); J Mackintosh (H); Z Morton (AC)
10.30/15.30 E Hale (TL); C Taylor (N); E Docherty (Mo)
10.40/15.40 S Cameron (G); M Diamond (RP); C Griffiths (A)
10.50/15.50 H Scott (Br); M Stewart (ML); S McWilliam (A)
11.00/16.00 M Ashley (S); R Foster (T); V Thom (Kem)
11.10/16.10 M Gardner (LI); S Stitchbury (G); A McKay (Cr)
11.20/16.20 G Macdonald (Crl)
11.30/16.30

Abbreviation

A – Aboyne; AC – Auchterarder; B – Burntisland; BP – Balbirne Park; Br – Broomieknowe:
C – Carlisle; Car – Cardross; CL – Carnoustie Ladies; Cr – Crail; Crl – Craigielaw; D – Drumpellier;
DHR – Duff House Royal; G – Gullane; GR – Grantown on Spey; H – Hazlehead; K – Kilmacolm;
Kem – Kemnay; L – Ladybank; Lan – Lanark; Lgs – Loretto Golf School; LI – Linlithgow;
M – Milngavie; ML – Murcar Links; Mo – Moray; Mon – Monfieth; MML – Mercantile Ladies; N – Nairn;
RML – Royal Montrose Ladies; RP – Royal Portrush; S – Strathmore; StR – St Regulus; Stra – Strathaven;
T – Turnberry; TL – Troon Ladies; WK – West Kilbride

Renfrewshire County Team is announced

The Renfrewshire Team to play in the 2017 Inter-County Jamboree at Hamilton GC from 12th-14th June will be-
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen)
Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
Carol Whyte (Milngavie)
Res Julie Wilson (Williamwood)

The Renfrewshire Girls' Team to play in the Kennedy Salver at Clober GC on June 19th will be-
Hannah Carson (East Renfrewshire)
Caitlin Caulfield (Whitecraigs)
Emily Crusher (Eastwood)
Romy Erskine (Kilmacolm)
Niamh Kinney (Erskine)
Alison Macnab (Ranfurly Castle)
Heather Mushet (Elderslie)

EILIDH BRIGGS FROM KILMACOLM IS TOP SCOT IN IRELAND

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) finished as the leading Scot, in 12th place behind winner Maria Dunne (Skerries), in the Irish women's open amateur stroke play golf championship at Co Louth Golf Club today.

Eilidh  had rounds of 75, 76 and 76 for a total of eight-over-par 219.

IRISH WOMEN'S OPEN AMATEUR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

Co Louth Golf Club.

LEADING FINAL TOTALS

Par 219 (3x73) SSS 77 CSS 76 77

216 M Dunne (Skerries) 66 76 74

218 S Lamb (Clitheroe) 71 76 71, G Clews (Delamere Forest) 67 75 76

221 K O'Connor (Wales) 72 74 75, C Kauffmann (Germany) 69 76 76, L Bailey (Kirby Muxloe) 71 73 77

SCOTS' TOTALS

227 E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 75 76 76 (T12)

229 C Goadby (St Regulus) 76 76 77 (T16)

232 H McCook (Grantown on Spey) 78 79 75 (T22)

236 G MacDonald (Craigielaw) 77 78 81 (35th).

To read the full report go to KIRKWOOD GOLF WEBSITE

RANFURLY CASTLE MIXED GREENSOMES

The Ranfurly Castle Mixed Greensomes is on Sunday 18th June 2017 . 

£15 A COUPLE - HALF THE COMBINED HANDICAP 
SGU VOUCHERS AND THE CHANCE TO WIN THE DAVID REID MEMORIAL TROPHY

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Loudoun Gowf Club Ladies Senior Open Day Tri- Am and Individual Open Days

LADIES SENIOR OPEN TRI AM  --- TUESDAY 20TH JUNE  2017
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LADIES OPEN DAY - MONDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2017
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LESLEY LLOYD LEADS THE WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS AT RALSTON GOLF CLUB

78 ladies played in the Summer Meeting on Thursday 11th May in lovely weather and enjoyed the ‘apres golf’ alfresco !
The course looked splendid, although the ground conditions made it difficult to approach and hold the greens.

Helen Burnet -- Super Vet

Ann Shanks - Best Net Score 

The Heather Anderson Trophy was won by Lesley Lloyd with a gross 79, the Super Vet was Helen Burnet with a nett 73 but the biggest star was Ann Shanks with an amazing nett 68. The Division 2 winner was Gladys Rintoul ( nett 75 ) with runner-up Janette Stewart ( nett 76 ).

Go to the West vets Website to read more 

Lanarkshire Inter County Foursomes Qualifier

With very little sunshine but still in perfect weather for golf the qualifying round for the Inter County Foursomes was played at Crowwood Golf Club yesterday.
Results- Qualifiers for Finals at Cochrane Castle GC on Wednesday 7 June
Scratch Qualifiers
1 Marie Scott &amp & Allison Bell, Strathaven, 89
2 Shirley Dalrymple & Adelia McEwan, Hayston, 92
Reserves: Anne Lloyd, Hayston, & Pat Casey, Mount Ellen, 93 (bih)
Aileen Woodland, Strathaven, & Joan Anderson, Wishaw, 93
Lynne Williamson, Kirkhill & Gail Campbell, East Kilbride, 97 (bih)
Handicap Qualifiers
1 Joanne Holley & Marie Lowson, Strathaven 102 (28) 74
2 Margaret Allan, Hollandbush, & Susan Greenshields, Drumpellier, 97 (21) 76
3 Aileen Woodland, Strathaven, & Joan Anderson, Wishaw, 93 (16.5) 76.5 
4 Anne Lloyd, Hayston, & Pat Casey, Mount Ellen, 93 (15) 78
Reserves: Anne Sillars & Jan McMillan, Hayston, 100 (19.5) 80.5 BIH
Lesley Neill, Hamilton, & Dawn Warnock, Bothwell Castle, 107 (16.5) 80.5
Agnes McCall, Strathaven, &; Marion Craig, Strathaven, 101 (19.5) 81.5
Qualifiers for Commonwealth Spoons at Alyth GC on Monday 11th September. 
1 Joanne Holley & Marie Lowson, Strathaven, 74
2 Susan Greenshields & Margaret Allan 76 BIH
Reserves: Marie Scott & Allison Bell 76  
Aileen Woodland & Joan Anderson 76.5   

Renfrewshire County Foursomes Results

The 82 competitors (41 pairs) in today's County Foursomes at Williamwood continued to play in dry, sunny conditions even thought it was a bit chilly when the wind blew!!! The course was in excellent condition but many found it hard to control their approach shots into the green.

Alyson McGinningle (Cowglen) along with her partner Carol McNally (Williamwood) continued her winning streak from yesterday's West of Scotland Championship and they carded a gross score of 78 to win scratch.

Gill McLeod and Shona McVey (both Williamwood) finished 2nd with a gross score of 83.

Williamwood continued to dominate over the field with Gill Unick and Lorraine Morris taking 3rd place with a gross 83.

The handicap section was won by Gill Unick and Lorraine Morris (Williamwood) with a nett 69.5. 

Gill McLeod and Shona McVey were 2nd with a nett 71 and Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) and Carol McNally (Williamwood) finishing 3rd with a nett 72.5.

Well done to all the winners and competitors - judging from comments a good day was had by all. 

COUNTY FOURSOMES -- WILLIAMWOOD GOLF CLUB
MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017

ENTRANTS : 41 COUPLES

Scratch

1st​:  Alyson McGinnigle (5) – Cowglen​ / Carol McNally (6) – Williamwood - 78
2nd: ​Gill McLeod (12) – Williamwood​/ Shona McVey (12) – Williamwood  83(bih)
3rd​: Gill Unick (16) – Williamwood​ / Lorraine Morris (11) – Williamwood 83

Handicap

1st​:  Gill Unick (16) – Williamwood​ / Lorraine Morris (11) – Williamwood 69.5
2nd: ​Gill McLeod (12) – Williamwood​ / Shona McVey (12) – Williamwood 71
3rd: ​Alyson McGinnigle (5) – Cowglen​ / Carol McNally (6) – Williamwood 72.5

RENFREWSHIRE'S ALYSON MCGINNIGLE IS THE 2017 WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPION

Alyson McGinnigle - 2017 West of Scotland Champion  and Handicap Trophy Winner

Alyson McGinnigle 

Emma Hale, Alyson McGinnigle and Susan Wood

Lorna McClymont and Alyson

Niamh Kenney and Romy Erskine - Renfrewshire Junior Team Winners

Ayrshire Team Award - Emma Hale, Lorna Ronnie, 
Liz Keohone (Captain) and Audrey Thompson

The West of Scotland Championship was played today on a beautiful warm and sunny day at Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club. This is the first time in 4 years that it has not been postponed due to bad  weather.

The winner with a score of 76 was Renfrewshire's Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) with 76, BIH from, Ayrshire's Emma Hale,Troon Ladies, with Lanarkshire's Susan Wood Drumpellier in third place with 77. 

Alyson had a 2 under par inward half.

Alyson also won the Handicap Trophy. with a Net 71. D&A's Lorna McClymont, Milngavie, and Ayrshire's Elizabeth Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie) won handicap vouchers with a Net 75 .

The Ayrshire team of Emma Hale, Audrey Thompson and Lorna Ronnie won the Senior team trophy while the Junior Team Trophy was won by the Renfrewshire team of Niamh Kinney(Erskine)  and Romy Erskine (Kilmacolm)

Jennifer Linklater (Ayrshire), Liz Stewart (Renfrewshire) and Catherine Garrett (Ayrshire) had 2s. 

LEADING SCORES --  -- SSS 75, CSS 76 
76 Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen), Emma Hale (Troon)
77 Susan Wood (Drumpellier) 
79 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
80 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) Audrey Thomson (Loudoun Gowf)
81 Ruth Hunter (Lanark), Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 
82 Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie)

83 Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) Susan McGrenaghan (Mount Ellen), Lorna Ronnie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 

Thanks go to Jean Mcintyre for the report and photos

DOUGLAS PARK OPEN DAY GREENSOMES STABLEFORD

The Ladies’ Open  Greensomes  Stableford at Douglas Park Golf Club is on Friday 23rd June 2017

Tee Off Times 8am – 4pm

Entry Fee per Couple  £10

Event Details –  DPGC Ladies Open Notice

Entry Form  –Ladies Open Greensomes Entry Form

Gillian's Saltire Appeal and Maggie's have been announced as the official charities of the 2017 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open

For immediate release	Wednesday May 3, 2017
Official Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Charities Announced
Press Release Gillian's Saltire Appeal and Maggie's have been announced as the official charities of the 2017 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open. Past Ryder Cup Captain and Scottish golfing legend Sam Torrance is a Gillian's Saltire Appeal ambassador, and was on hand at one of the charity's facilities in Largs, North Ayrshire, to make the announcement. The Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open will be played at Dundonald Links, just a few miles down the Ayrshire coast, on July 13-16. The partnership with Gillian's Saltire Appeal and Maggie's means that the tournament will benefit two charities that make a real difference in the local area. The two charities work closely together to provide support to people with cancer and those who care for them. Gillian's Saltire Appeal is an Ayrshire-based charity, which provides and maintains respite accommodation for cancer sufferers, their families and carers in Ayrshire and other parts of Scotland. Maggie's provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends, following the ideas about cancer care originally laid out by Maggie Keswick Jencks.  The charity now runs a network of 20 cancer care centres helping people to live well with cancer, including eight in Scotland. Over the course of the tournament, both charities will have a presence on site at Dundonald, and will benefit from a wide range of fundraising opportunities. Peter Adams, Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Tournament Director said: "We're delighted to welcome both Gillian's Saltire Appeal and Maggie's as the tournament's official charities. "It's very important to us that the tournament leaves a legacy in the local area, and with these two charities on board we can help to deliver really meaningful benefits to the local community." Gillian's Saltire Appeal Co-founder, Les Ward, said: "The Gillian's Saltire Appeal is delighted to be partnering with Maggie's as official charities of this year's Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Dundonald. "The funds raised during the iconic Scottish event will go a long way to improving and enhancing our properties in Largs and Millport, which we provide free of charge for cancer suffers from Maggie's centres and their families to enjoy some well-deserved holiday respite." Maggie's Chief Executive, Laura Lee, said: "It is wonderful for Maggie's to have this opportunity to work with Gillian's Saltire Appeal and the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open. "The tournament provides a tremendous platform to drive awareness of how both charities help people live well with cancer, while also raising vital funds for Maggie's Glasgow. "Maggie's relies solely on voluntary donations to run its network of 20 support centres across the UK and beyond, including eight in Scotland, and being part of this year's Scottish Open will undoubtedly make a difference to people with cancer, as well as their family and friends, across the West Coast of Scotland." The Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open takes place at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire on July 13-16 2017. Fans can buy tickets to see some of the world's best golfers competing on the Ayrshire coast - including official Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open hospitality packages - at www.aamscottishopen.com/tickets

MAUREEN MITCHELL OF OLD RANFURLY IS THE NEW GREENLEES SECRETARY

The 2017 Greenlees Trophy matches are now underway -- You will find a link to the results on the RHS of this Website and in case you do not have the email address of  the new Greenlees Secretary Maureen Mitchell who has taken over from Anne Dunn the you can find it by also clicking on their as well.
You will also find a West of Scotland Link on the Kirkwood Golf Website where the results are available 

AYRSHIRE GIRLS WIN FRIENDLY MATCH AGAINST RENFREWSHIRE GIRLS

Ayrshire and  Renfrewshire Girls 

On Saturday 29th April, Ayrshire Girls played a friendly match against Renfrewshire Girls at  Skermorlie Golf Club 

Unfortunately the result was not so friendly as all Renfrewshire girls were beaten apart from Niamh Kenney (Erskine) who earned a well fought half! 
The Renfrewshire girls found the course tight and conditions tricky, but with some practice over the coming season, they shall look forward to a return match in the autumn.

Thanks go to June Kerr, Ayrshire Junior Convevor for organising the match and the tea in the Station Cafe afterwards.
Also thanks go to RLCGA Captain Gillian Kyle for the photo and report

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

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West of Spotland's Hazel MacGarvie and Eilidh Briggs have entered the Welsh Women's Open Stroke Play Championship

Six Scots have entered the Welsh women's open amateur stroke play championship at Ashburnham Golf Club over 54 holes from May 5 to 7.

They are:

Hazel MacGarvie (Troon Ladies)

Gemma Batty (Moffat)

Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw)

Hannah McCook (Grantown on Spey)

Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart)

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm).

There will be 11 Irish players in the field, including Curtis Cup and Vagliano Trophy team player Olivia Mehaffey who will be bidding to complete a hat-trick of Welsh victories, having won the title in 2015 and again in 2016.

JILLIAN FARRELL WINS THE D&A COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Jillian Farrell

Jillian Farrell ( Cardross ) won the 2017 D&A Championship today at Dumbarton Golf Club beating last years Champion Lorna McClymont at the 18th in a close game.

Earlier in the semi -finals Jillian beat Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle) 2/ 1, while in the other semi final Lorna beat Aileen Baker 2/ 1.

 The Marion Anderson Salver was won by Eleanor Starling who beat Janice Robertson on the 19th.

KIRSTEN BROWN WINS THE LANARKSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

 Champion Kirsten Brown

Kirsten Brown (Strathaven), won the Lanarkshire County Championship today by beating Fiona Norris ( Hamilton) by  6&4. 

Some excellent golf was played this afternoon.  Fiona, in spite of having birdies at the 6th, 10th & 12th holes, lost to Kirsten who had birdies at the 2nd, 4th, 8th, 11th and 12th holes.  Kirsten was 4 under after 13 holes.  Fiona conceded the match on the 14th after losing her ball

Kirsten and Fiona Norris

Some excellent golf was played this afternoon.  Fiona, in spite of having birdies at the 6th, 10th & 12th holes, lost to Kirsten who had birdies at the 2nd, 4th, 8th, 11th and 12th holes.  Kirsten was 4 under after 13 holes.  Fiona conceded the match on the 14th after losing her ball.

Semi Final :
Fiona Norris beat Alyson Hendry 2 and 1
Kirsten Brown beat Susan Wood 1 hole
Both games were close. Fiona was 2 up after three but Alyson squared the match after 9. Fiona won the 13th and 17th to win 2 and 1. In the other match there was never more than 1 hole in it.

 Final: Kirsten Brown beat Fiona Norris 6/4

Mel Watt won the Bronze Championship

To read more go to the Lanarkshire County Website

Many thanks go to Jean Macintyre for the report and photos