HANNAH, LOUISE AND ELAINE WIN THE 2018 SCOTTISH ORDER OF MERIT TITLES

From the Scottish Golf Website

The female trio of Hannah McCook, Louise Duncan and Elaine Moffat are celebrating after winning their respective domestic 2018 Order of Merit titles.

Winner of the women’s title for the third year-in-a-row, Hannah McCook’s impressive season included phenomenal back-to-back victories at both the Irish and Welsh Women’s Open Stroke Play Championship, a semi-final finish in the Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship at Elie and a top-5 finish at the St Rule Trophy.

Grantown-on-Spey’s McCook also enjoyed success on the team front, playing a pivotal role in Scotland’s first Women’s Home Internationals victory since 2010 at Ballybunnion, Ireland.

Following her victories, McCook said “I’ve won a couple of University events, but this is the first time I have found some form in an International sense. At the beginning of the year my goal was to win but to have done so twice in a row was just amazing.”

Louise Duncan

At the girls’ level, West Kilbride’s Louise Duncan topped the rankings after a fantastic season which included victory in the Fairhaven Trophy, runner-up in the Xact Scottish Girls Amateur Championship and a total of seven top-10 finishes.

Elaine Moffat

In the seniors, Elaine Moffat (St Regulus Ladies) came out on top after a fine season which included three victories in six events. Moffat’s wins included the Scottish Senior Women’s Match-play Championship, the Midlands Regional Vets Championship and the SVLGA Championship.

Moffat also made her international debut, representing Scotland in both the European Team Championships and the Senior Ladies Home Internationals.

• Women’s Order of Merit Winner – Hannah McCook (Grantown-on-Spey)
• Girls’ Order of Merit Winner – Louise Duncan (West Kilbride)
• Senior Women’s Order of Merit Winner – Elaine Moffat (St Regulus Ladies
• Men’s Order of Merit Winner – Euan McIntosh (Turnhouse)
• Senior Men’s Order of Merit Winner – Ronnie Clarke (Erskine)
• Boys’ Order of Merit Winner – Greg Dalziel (Airdrie)

FINAL WOMEN'S RANKINGS
FINAL GIRLS RANKINGS
FINAL SENIOR WOMEN'S RANKINGS

LOUISE FRASER IS THE NEW CAPTAIN OF MIDLOTHIAN AND FIONA DE VRIES RECEIVES HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Louise Fraser

The 99th MCLGA AGM and presentation of prizes took place last week at Liberton GC. 


A few changes with the MCLGA committee as Louise Fraser takes over from Jacky Burnett as Captain, Gail Joughin elected as Vice Captain, Angela Hughes elected as Secretary and Caroline Steedman elected as Junior Secretary

Fiona De Vries

Fiona De Vries, Baberton GC, was presented with Honorary membership of Midlothian County after an enormous contribution to ladies golf with her playing career expanding over 5 decades. An achievement only by a dedicated golfer!

To read more go to the MIDLOTHIAN WEBSITE

AYRSHIRE, D&A, LANARKSHIRE AND RENFREWSHIRE - MY GOLFRANKING - WEEK 46 - 2018

mygolfranking.net AYRSHIRE LADIES GOLFER of Week 18/46 is CHRISTINE WHITELAW (LargsLadies) who rises to No 4 on Ayrshire Ladies MGRanking.

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AYRSHIRE LADIES 

1 KELLY MCNEE (Loudoun Gowf) 1056 points 

2 Emma Thomson (Loudoun Gowf) 1032

3 Sheena Murchie (Lamlash) 1021 

4 Christine Whitelaw (Largs) 1016 

5 Audrey Thompson (Loudoun Gowf) 1014

6 Catherine Garrett (West Kilbride) 1001​

7 Jean Capes (Largs) 972

8 Aileen Anderson (Loudoun Gowf) 970 

T9 Maureen Paterson (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Pauline Patrick (Irvine) 953

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AYRSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 LOUDOUN GOWF 907 points 

2 Largs 891

3 Skelmorlie 843 

4 Prestwick St Cuthbert 834

5 Lamlash 814 

mygolfranking.net DUNBARTONSHIRE & ARGYLL GOLFERS of Week 18/46 are SANDRA DONNELLY (Bearsden Ladies) and SUSAN RATTRAY (Douglas Park Ladies) who enter the Top 10 ofDunbartonshire & Argyll Ladies MGRanking tied at No 10.

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DUNBARTONSHIRE & ARGYLL LADIES

1 ELIZABETH DONALDSON (Kirkintilloch) 1281 points 

2 Carol Fell (Douglas Park) 1149

3 Shaeen Ahmad (Balmore) 1048 

4 Belinda Goldsmith (Hilton Park) 1027

5 Ashley Duffy (Clober) 1015 

6 Susan McGrenaghan (Hayston) 1014

7 Elaine McEwan (Douglas Park) 1008

T8 Karen Haggarty (Dumbarton), Elaine Provan(Palacerigg) 1003

T10 Sandra Donnelly (Bearsden), Susan Rattray(Douglas Park) 991

DUNBARTONSHIRE & ARGYLL LADIES CLUBS

1 PALACERIGG 929 points 

2 Clober 913 

3 Balmore 907

4 Bearsden 860

5 DouglasPark 853

mygolfranking.net LANARKSHIRE LADIES GOLFER of Week 18/46 is AMANDA BRYCE (Carnwath Ladies) who re-enters the Top 10 ofLanarkshire Ladies MGRanking at No 5.

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LANARKSHIRE LADIES

1 ANNA TURNER (Carluke) 1339 points

2 Fiona Norris (Hamilton) 1180

3 Jane Clark (Airdrie) 1125

4 Jacqueline Moon (Bothwell Castle) 1004

5 Amanda Bryce (Carnwath) 994

6 Dee Docherty (Playsport) 993 

7 Nichola Craig (Lanark) 989 

8 Ruth Hunter (Lanark) 984

9 Dorrien Malcolm (Hollandbush) 977

10 Helen Todd (Biggar) 969​

 

LANARKSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 CARLUKE 968 points

2 Colville Park 884

3 Playsport GC 869 Hollandbush 858

4 Carnwath 854 

5 East Kilbride 850

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mygolfranking.net RENFREWSHIRE LADIES GOLFER of Week 18/46 is JANE ROSS (ElderslieLadies) who enters the Top 10 of Renfrewshire Ladies MGRanking once again at No 10.

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RENFREWSHIRE LADIES

1 ALLISON MURRAY (Ranfurly Castle) 1074 points

2 Margo Maxwell (Old Course Ranfurly) 1015 

3 Jan Macnab (Ranfurly Castle) 1009

4 Brenda Conway (Renfrew) 983 

5 Catherine Goldinger (Bonnyton) 981 

6 Shirley Bell (Old Course Ranfurly) 976 

7 Vivien Howe (Ranfurly Castle) 961

8 Sheila Biggart (Ranfurly Castle) 959

9 Beth Paterson (Eastwood) 941​

10 Jane Ross (Elderslie) 940

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RENFREWSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 RENFREW LADIES 868 points 

2 Old Course Ranfurly 844 

3 Ranfurly Castle 842 

4 Erskine 829

5 Bonnyton 825

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THE RULES OF GOLF 2019 FROM THE R&A

The R&A and the USGA have announced the final changes to the Rules of Golf for 2019. 

These changes result from our Rules Modernisation Initiative that began in 2012 to bring the Rules up to date to fit the needs of the game today globally.

The background to the initiative and the major changes are provided on this website, along with extensive resource materials.

Introducing the Rules of Golf for 2019
The videos shown on the link below highlight some of the main changes to the Rules of Golf for 2019.

CLICK HERE

THE MICHAEL PHELPS PUTTING CHALLENGE - COUNTY JUNIORS DO WELL

We all remember Olympian Michael Phelps' monster 153-foot putt at Kingsbarns Golf Links in the 2012 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, incredible scenes! The competitors at our inaugural Kingsbarns Girls Classic tried their luck, let's see how they got on!

WELL THE COUNTY GIRLS WERE FANTASTIC WITH LANARKSHIRE'S MEGAN DOCHERTY BEING THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN  --

Great putting by all the girls --  Jennifer Lynagh (Renfrewshire),  Lisa MacPherson (Midlothian), Amy Mitchell (Perth and Kinross), Tessa Ho (Galloway), and Megan Docherty (Lanarkshire)

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE GIRLS DOING THE CHALLENGE

AYRSHIRE GIRLS NEWS -- LOUISE DUNCAN AND RACHAEL FOSTER ARE BOTH OFF TO FINALS

Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) has qualified to play in the Telegraph Vitality Junior Golf Final on the 19th-24th of November being held at the PGA Catalunya Resort in Barcelona.

 Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) is off to Dubai after qualifying for the Faldo Series Grand Final on the 26th-28th of November being played at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club.

We wish them both good luck and success.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNTY PRIZEGIVING

Some of the major prizewinners

ABERDEENSHIRE juniors had a great season this year.

 Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) - Aberdeenshire County Champion , Rachel Mathieson (Hazlehead) and Robyn Fowlie (Edzell) are pictured in the centre of this Aberdeen Ladies County prizewinners presentation with their array of trophies.

Aberdeenshire has a great future with these girls.

Prizewinners -- Click to enlarge

SCOTTISH GOLF NATIONAL HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR 2019

As part of their commitment to adding value to being a golf club member, Scottish Golf are delighted to confirm details of  their portfolio of National Club Championships for golfers of all ages and abilities for the 2019 season. They encourage your club to get involved by entering and your members could experience the thrill of playing on the biggest stage at some of the country’s best courses.  Full details of the -- Scottish Golf R&A 9-Hole Championship  Revive Active Scottish Women’s Regional Medal Finals  PING Scottish Mixed Championship  ---- and more CLICK HERE for more

NEW RULES OF GOLF SEMINARS

Club Seminar |It’s not long now until the new Rules of Golf come into play on 1 January 2019. 

Scottish Golf are inviting clubs to attend one of our upcoming Regional Seminars (Nov-Dec) to find out how the changes will impact you & your members.

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

POLLOK GOLF CLUB CHRISTMAS FAYRE

POLLOK GOLF CLUB CHRISTMAS FAYRE TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER, 2018 7PM-9.30PM

Mulled wine, gin fizz cocktails and mince pies to start your evening, whilst listening to Renfrew Burgh Band play festive music.

Fabulous shopping:

Handmade chocs; shortbreads and Christmas puddings; candles and scents; jewellery; hampers;

flowers and wreaths to order; Christmas homewares;

ladies fashion accessories. Funds to Erskine.

TICKETS £5 FROM POLLOK CLUBHOUSE, OR CONTACT CAROL McNALLY 07919 104744.

POLLOK MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU

JESSIE DONALDSON 1923 - 2018 (WILL BE MISSED BY MANY)

Jessie Donaldson (right) with her good friend Nancy Chisholm
at the 2014 County Jamboree at Haggs Castle

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Ayrshire's Jessie Donaldson who was 95 years of age.

Her funeral is a Holmsford Bridge Crematorium next Friday the 16th November at 12:30 pm - GLASGOW HERALD NOTICE

JESSIE DONALDSON

1923 - 2018 ( by daughter in law - Aileen Donaldson) 

Jessie whose Home club was West Kilbride was also a member of Ayr Belleisle for a time and an active member of Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association.

She was the Ladies’ Captain of West Kilbride in 1963.

She captained the West Kilbride Greenlees Team with a rod of iron throughout the 70’s. Her motto always was the team came first – no excuse not to play was ever good enough. And to come in after a match to report a lost match was just unthinkable.

Captain of Ayrshire LCGA then President in the late 80’s early 90’s she travelled throughout the West of Scotland flying the flag of encouragement for ‘her team’

She also attended and played in several Scottish Championships as far afield as Machrihanish, Southerness and Dornoch where she entertained and encouraged the ‘new girls on the block’. She will be remembered by many for leading the traditional party night singing with versions of songs, concocted by husband Tommy and herself, to traditional ballad tunes. 

Until her stroke in 2007 she was still playing and enjoying competitive golf and would never miss her annual trip to the Banff Week where she met so many of her old friends and made many new friends.

SOME MORE PHOTOS

Jessie at the County Jamboree at Prestwick St Nicholas 2007

SLGA Centenary Dinner March 2009 with Isabel Crawford (left) 
and her daughter Nanette Pearson (right)

Nancy and Jessie - Home Internationals 2009 Irvine Bogside 

Nancy and Jessie at Prestwick St Nicholas -  2007 County Jamboree