Louise Duncan is Ayrshire Ladies Champion 2019

Audrey Thomson and Louise Duncan - Photo courtesy of the Ayrshire County Website

A beautiful day at Turnberry today for the semi final and final of the Ayrshire Ladies's County Championship.

This morning Louise Duncan booked a place in her first final by winning her match against Sharon Lambie and Audrey Thompson reached her second final winning on the 18th green against Jenny Linklater.

Great golf was played by both players in the afternoon, a good match to watch for the 20 ladies who came to support.  
Louise won the match on the 15th hole with her 4th birdie of the round.
Read more on the Ayrshire County Website and more photos 

AYRSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS - DAY 1

From The Ayrshire Ladies' County Golf Website

The Ayrshire County Championship took place today over King Robert the Bruce, Turnberry Golf Course

First Round
Louise Duncan beat Barbara Beckett
Jane Finnie beat Katy Hill
Sharon Lambie beat Helen Craig
Gillian Gowers beat Arlene Sinclair
Jenny Linklater beat Sara Ann Bottomley
Liz Wilson beat Liz Keohone
Audrey Thompson beat Jocelyn Faris
Pauline Patrick beat Lorna Ronnie

Quarter Finals:
Louise Duncan beat Jane Finnie 2&1
Sharon Lambie beat Gillian Gowers 1 up
Jenny Linklater beat Liz Wilson 3&1
Audrey Thompson beat Pauline Patrick 3&2

Yesterday's results from the Qualifying round 
SSS 74, CSS 77 Reduction Only
The CSS for today is 77 and it is Reduction Only
Scratch
1st Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 78
2nd Jenny Linklater (Largs) 85 bih

Silver
1st Sharon Lambie (Barassie) 86-10=76
2nd Margaret White (St Nicholas) 97-20=77 bih

Bronze
1st Sandra Carruthers (St Nicholas) 102-23=79
2nd Dee Kippen (Ardeer) 103-22=81

Sky Sport focus on Douglas Park Golf Club as part of R&A Golf and Health week

A dedicated campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of golf for people of all ages and abilities is underway.

The first ever Golf and Health Week is taking  place from 15-19 April and aims to encourage golfers, non-golfers and lapsed golfers into taking part in the sport and today on Sky Sports.  

Douglas Park Golf Club and particular Vivien Hamilton supported by Lady Captain Denise Macnaughton and Club Pro Robert Irvine

GOLF

It's @RandA "Golf & Health" week which aims to raise awareness of the health benefits of golf for people of all ages.@charlesp_sky went to Douglas Park GC to speak to those who thank golf for their recoveries from illness. https://t.co/hc3nhEXcG6

— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) April 16, 2019

HAYSTON OPEN DAYS - BOOK ONLINE

To view and to book all Open Days being held at Hayston Golf Club this year please click on the link below -- Ladies Tri Am - Tuesday 16th July.

 Click Here to Enter Online

Fancy a day trip to Edinburgh for a great round of golf at Mortonhall

Mortonhall Golf Club

Mortonhall have two Ladies’ Opens this year. 

The Greensomes on Friday 24th May and the Triam on Friday 23rd August. 

Click this link for entry forms open-competitions

RLCGA Caddies/Team Outing at Cochrane Castle

RLCGA Caddies Match

5 RLCGA County players and 10 Caddies combined to have a fun afternoon at Cochrane Castle GC on Sunday. 

The competition was a ‘Waltz Triam Stableford’, the course was in very good condition and the weather was calmer than forecast.

Sandra Littlejohn, Donna Jackson and Marilyn Muir

Soup and sandwiches were enjoyed by all after the games, and the course was ‘Mastered’ by the team of Donna Jackson, Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) and Marilyn Muir (Old Ranfurly) 

However all players were ‘winners’ as a lovely afternoon was enjoyed by all.

Thanks go to all at Cochrane Castle for making us most welcome, to Marilyn Muir for organising the Caddies and to the Team players for taking part.  

Renfrewshire is very lucky to call on such a large group of loyal Caddies, and the Squad are very appreciative.  Special thanks go to Gillian McGinlay for stepping in after Jennifer Rankine had to withdraw, due to qualifying for University Finals

 CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME MORE PHOTOGRAPHS

Thanks go to RLCGA Captain  June Lockhart for the report and photographs.

Carmen Griffiths and Ella McGrath are the Scottish Golf Academy Season Opener Winners

Ella McGrath and Carmen Griffiths 
Photo courtesy of David McGrath

Girls Scratch (Played over Montrose 1562 Medal course)
1 Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne ) 74 (bl6)
2 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 74
3 Grace Crawford Gullane Golf Club 78

Click here for all scores

Ella McGrath - Photo courtesy of David McGrath

Stableford (Played over the Montrose Broomfield course)
1 Ella McGrath (Caldwell)  37 41 
2 Maisie Witt (Bathgate) 34  41 
3 Ruby Watt ( Paul Lawrie) Golf Centre 20 40

Click Here for all the scores

Report when available 

WEST GIRLS APRIL MEDAL RESULTS

Troon Medal Results: CSS 74

Scratch : Luisa Gibson Irvine, 83

1st Silver Nett: Lauren Agnew, Eastwood (20) 72
2nd Silver Nett: Luisa Gibson,  Irvine GC (6) 77bih

1st Bronze Nett : Cristina McCracken, Troon Ladies  (25)75
2nd Bronze Nett : Lindsay Main, Strathaven (23) 77bih

HANNAH DARLING SECURES HOME VICTORY AT THE SCOTTISH GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP

From the Scottish Golf Website

Scotland’s Hannah Darling led from start to finish at the 2019 Scottish Girls’ Open Championship to claim the title at The Home of Golf on Friday afternoon.

Taking a three-shot lead into the final round, the 15-year-old from Broomieknowe Golf Club carded her second even-par round of the week to finish on four-under-par for a final total of 209.

England’s Ellie Gower was two-under-par through 12 but an eight on the penultimate hole put an end to her chase. Darling, who had spoken about maintaining a level-head throughout the week did just that, finishing with a birdie on 18 to secure a six-shot advantage and the Scottish Girls’ Championship.

Speaking to Scottish Golf following the trophy presentation, Darling said:

“I was really steady out there today and went on a bit of a par-run, but I think that was worth it. Ellie was holing quite a few putts and had me worried at some points but I stuck to my game pan and just really happy to come away with the win.”

Darling now turns her attention to next week’s Helen Holm Women’s Open at Troon. With next week’s event counting towards qualification for The PING Junior Solheim Cup, the Scots teenager is hoping she can take advantage of her recent run of form, adding:

“Next week’s event is a women’s event so obviously it will step up another level but I am definitely happy with where my game is at the moment and ready to take on the challenge of next week and hopefully I will come away with another good performance.” 

For a full list of results from this year’s Scottish Girls’ Open, please click HERE

HANNAH DARLING HAS A THREE SHOT LEAD AFTER ROUND 2 OF SCOTTISH GIRLS ‘ OPEN

Hannah Darling continued to lead the way at this year’s Scottish Girls’ Open. An even par round of 71 gave the Scots teenager a 3-shot lead going into tomorrow’s final round on the Eden Course at St Andrews.

Looking ahead to tomorrow’s final round, Darling said: “Tomorrow is another fresh day and I will be looking to play it as I have over the last two days, not getting ahead of myself and keeping a level head. I’ve not been in a final group often, so I am just looking forward to learning from it and hoping it goes my way.”

Darling, who is currently studying for her National 5 exams, has had to use her down time at this year’s event to keep on top of her revision adding:

“I am doing pretty well at the moment; I’m trying to do it little and often as that’s the only way I can do it at the moment, but I think that my parents will be happy to hear that I am trying to study.”

The low round of the day came from Isabelle Simpson who carded a one-under-par 70 to sit in second place ahead of tomorrow’s final round. She will join Darling and England’s Ellie Gower in the final group tomorrow. 

View Scottish Girls’ Open leaderboard

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM

 An entry form for the West Championship at Sandyhills GC on 19th May from 1.00 to 2.30pm can be obtained by clicking on the links below. 

Please read the printable form to read the rules. If you choose to enter online you can either send a cheque or pay by BACS transfer. 

I will send you the details once you have entered.

Please note the handicap limit has been raised to 20 this year.

Printable Entry Form plus Rules

Link to Online Entry Form

Jean Macintyre

HANNAH DARLING LEADS AFTER ROUND 1 OF THE SCOTTISH GIRLS

From the Scottish Golf Website (Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf)

Hannah Darling soared to the top of the Scottish Girls’ Open leaderboard on Wednesday afternoon after posting an impressive four-under-par 67 on St Andrews’ Eden Course. 

Darling fired six birdies in her opening nine holes and a steady closing stretch gave the Broomieknowe teenager a one-shot lead over the rest of the field. 

Speaking to Scottish Golf after her round, Darling said: “I stuck to my processes well today, I had a few bogeys out there but I didn’t let that get me down. Everyone is going to have bad holes out there because it is that sort of golf course but I stayed patient and let the birdies come to me and I was pretty chuffed overall.” 

 Looking ahead to the next two rounds, Darling added: “It’s a marathon and not a sprint so I am just taking each day as it comes. I will re-assess tomorrow when I wake up, but I am just happy with what has happened.” Germany’s Olivia Bergner sits in second place, one stroke behind Darling after round one while four players, including top seed Ani Eisenhut, are tied for third on -1.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCORES (Including the Boys Results from West Kilbride)

LORNA MCCLYMONT RETAINS THE D&A COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Ann Colthart (Captain), Lorna McClymont,
Laura McGeachy and Fiona Cowan (President) - (Photo courtesy of Sheena McDonald)

Lorna McClymont continued her successful start to the season by winning the D & A County Championship. 

In a final played in glorious weather she defeated Laura McGeachy 3 and 2.

Ann Colthart (Captain), Mandy Allen
Ann Shanks and Fiona Cowan (President) 

Handicap Championship was won by Mandy Allan 
The Bronze Championship was won by Kath Brown and the 
Sophie Murphy won the Helen McGregor Quaich.

D&A CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:

CHAMPIONSHIP 
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) beat  Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle)

HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP 
Mandy Allan (Milngavie) beat Ann Shanks 

BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP 
Kath Brown beat Shaeen Ahmad 

To see some photos go to the D&A Website

CLAIRE MCLAUGHLIN FROM WEST KILBRIDE WINS THE FIRST 2019 JUNIOR TOUR EVENT

Claire Mclaughlin (West Kilbride) finished in first place in the Junior Tour event over Southerness on Saturday 6th April after the two rounds with a total score of 159. 
Carys Irvine (Craigielaw) was 2nd on 160
Luisa Gibson (Irvine) finished 3rd (161) 

 Full results can be found here

The R&A and USGA release rules clarification

The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule, allowing players to replace a broken or significantly damaged club, except in cases of abuse.

Under the Local Rule, a club is “broken or significantly damaged” if it meets the following conditions: 

• the shaft breaks into pieces, splinters or is bent (but not when the shaft is only dented)
• the club face impact area is visibly deformed (but not when the club face is only scratched) 
• the clubhead is visibly and significantly deformed
• the clubhead is detached or loose from the shaft or
• the grip is loose

However, a player is not allowed to replace his or her club solely because there is a crack in the club face or clubhead.  

Committees can begin using this Local Rule immediately. 

The complete language of this new Local Rule and other clarifications can be found on the R&A Website

 Clarifications will normally be updated on a quarterly basis in January, April, July and October. The next quarterly update will be in July 2019.

D&A COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

First Round: 

 Lorna McClymont bt Lynn McColl 
 Fiona Rattray bt Sophie Murphy 
 Lorraine Campbell bt Anna Telfer 
 Laura McGeachy bt Caroline King 

SEMI FINALS : 
Lorna McClymont bt Fiona Rattray 6/5
Laura McGeachie bt Lorraine Campbell 2up

SEMI FINALS: HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP 
Mandy Allan bt Janet Buchanan at the 19th
Ann Shanks bt Joyce Tait at the 19th

FINALS DRAWS FOR WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2019 SPECTATORS WELCOME

BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP 
0900 Kath Brown v Shaeen Ahmad 
HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP 
0915 Mandy Allan v Ann Shanks 
CHAMPIONSHIP 
1300 Lorna McClymont v Laura McGeachy

D&A COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER AT BALMORE GOLF CLUB - ANNE LAING WINS THE PRESIDENTS PRIZE

The D&A COUNTY Championship Qualifier and April Medal was played today over Balmore Golf Club.

Anne Laing (Troon) had the best Gross Score of 73 and Sophie Murphy (Clydebank) playing of a handicap of 12 had the leading net score of 70.

RESULTS

SCRATCH:  Anne Laing 73

SILVER: HANDICAP
Sophie Murphy 82 – 12 – 70 
Anne Laing 73 -1 – 72 
Lorraine Campbell 78 – 6 – 72

BRONZE HANDICAP 
Fiona Leitch 95 – 22 – 73 
Joyce McGregor 100 – 25 – 75 
Shaeen Ahmad 99 – 21 – 78 

WINNER OF PRESIDENTS PRIZE – ANNE LAING 
WINNER OF THE CAPTAINS PRIZE – SOPHIE MURPHY

Leading Handicap Results;
Par 70, SSS 70, CSS 73 (53 Entrants) 

1 Sophie Murphy (Clydebank)  82 - 12 = 70 
2 Anne Laing (Troon) 73 - 1 = 72 
3 Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) 78 - 6 = 72 
4 Caroline King (Clober) 84 - 11 = 73 
5 Mandy Allan (Milngavie) 92 - 19 = 73 
6 Aileen Baker (Crail) 80 - 6 = 74 
7 Carol Sim (Balmore) 88 - 14 = 74 
8 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie)  75 - 0 = 75 
9 Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle) 80 - 5 = 75 
10 Lois Connell (Milngavie)  86 - 10 = 76 
11 Anna Telfer (Milngavie)  85 - 9 = 76 
12 Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park) 81 - 4 = 77 
13 Katy MacAulay (Milngavie)  86 - 9 = 77 
14 Rona Agnew (Dumbarton) 93 - 16 = 77 
15 Moira Macleod (Milngavie) 88 - 10 = 78

DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
TUESDAY 9 APRIL 2019 
0906 Lorna McClymont v Lynn McColl 
0915 Fiona Rattray v Sophie Murphy 
0924 Lorraine Campbell v Anna Telfer 
0933 Laura McGeachy v Caroline King 

DRAW FOR BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP
0942 Shaeen Ahmed v Eleanor Starling 
0951 Kath Brown v Rae Strang 

DRAW FOR HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP 
1000 Mandy Allan v Lori MacDonald 
1009 Janet Buchanan v Sheena Niven 
1018 Ann Shanks v Karen Haggarty 
1027 Joyce Tait v Margo Ree

BRODICK GOLF CLUB OPEN DAY EVENTS - LADIES MIXED AND SENIORS

Join us to compete in a brand new event for the over 60s! 

Ladies play 18 holes at Brodick anytime between 14th and 16th May inclusive. 

Gents play 18 holes at Lamlash anytime between 14th and 16th May inclusive. 

Ladies and Gents play a mixed foursomes at Brodick on Friday 17th May. 
To enter, or for further information, email: enquiries@brodickgolf.com, or ‘phone 01770 302349

The 2019 Brodick Ladies Open will be held between Sunday August 4th – Sunday 11th. 
 The competition will be run over 18 holes as a stableford, please enter in pairs. 
 For an entry form, please click here

RACHAEL TAYLOR IS BEST SCOT IN THE LET ACCESS TERRE BLANCHE OPEN

Austria’s Sarah Schober is delighted the waiting is finally over to record her first win on the LET Access Series. Although the 26-year-old topped the 2016 LETAS ranking, she was winless throughout the year, finishing as a runner-up five times.   

Schober (3 under) had to endure a play-off against overnight leader England’s Hayley Davis in order to claim that illusive title in the Terre Blanche Ladies Open at the spectacular Terre Blanche Resort in Tourrettes, France.

Scottish  totals;

+6 Rachael Taylor (T25)

+7 Gabrielle Macdonald (T29)

+9 Hannah McCook, Jane Turner. (T36)

Laura Murray (missed cut). 

CLICK HERE FOR FINAL SCORES

CALLING ALL WEST OF SCOTLAND GIRLS

West of Scotland Girls' Golfing Association Development Competition - Sunday 14th April 2019  - Troon Portland Par 3 Course 

Open to all U18 girls in the West of Scotland who are working towards holding a CONGU handicap.

Play is over the par3 course and there will be prizes for different age groups. 

Enter via the West Girls Website or through this Entry Form

CAMERON NEILSON AND CARMEN GRIFFITHS DO WELL IN IRISH GIRLS OPEN STROKEPLAY

Ingrid Lindblad in 2017, Kajsa Arwefjall in 2018 and now Lovisa Gunnar in 2019 has secured three Swedish victories in a row at the Irish Girls’ Open Stroke Play played at Roganstown Hotel and Country Club.  

Gunnar, who was supposed to be on a flight home with her mother at 4pm today but changed to a later flight home following her second round 68, fired a final round 69 to secure a 3 shot victory over Ffion Tynan (Wales). 

Scots Cameron Neilson (Nairn) and Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne ) tied 3rd and 6th respectively and Grace Crawford (Gullane) finished in 49th position.

Carmen said on Twitter —. "Delighted with a T6 finish after a great few days competing at the Irish Girls U18’s Championship 

Big thanks to Scottish Golf for another fantastic opportunity"  ⛳

 CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCORES

WEST KILBRIDE'S LINZI ALLEN IS NOW A QUALIFIED PGA PROFESSIONAL

Linzi Allen at Birmingham University Graduation

News from West Kilbride Golf Club. — Linzi Allen has Graduated ✅ 🥂

Linzi says --  " A massive thank you to the boss West Kilbride Pro Shop for all his help, support and guidance throughout my training and now beyond.  Throughout all the self doubt, meltdowns and late night studying, I’ve had the best support from the best people around me which I’m so grateful for" 💜

 "Excited for the next part of the journey as a fully qualified PGA Professional" 😁🏌🏼‍♀️ ⛳️ 

Many Congrats Linzi from all in the West of Scotland

SCOTTISH GOLF APRIL NEWSLETTER

West Kilbride GC Ladies

West Kilbride Golf Club has become the first affiliated club in Scotland to sign The R&A Women in Golf Charter. 

Unveiled by The R&A in May 2018, the Women in Golf Charter has been introduced to create a more inclusive culture across the golf industry and to ensure that women are given equal opportunities to maximise their potential, both on the course and within the game of golf. 

From making the switch to ability-based tees to staging male and female events on the same day, there are a range of options that clubs can commit to as part of the Charter. 

All affiliated clubs can receive support from Scottish Golf’s Development Team to ensure commitments within their Charter action plan are achieved. 

 If your club is interested in signing up to the Women in Golf Charter, please click the link on the following link CLICK HERE TO READ MORE  to find out more and to make your commitment to the Women in Golf Charter.

ALSO : 
UPDATE ON THE RULES (STROKE AND DISTANCE) AND GOLF HEALTH WEEK

ONLY 2 PEOPLE BREAK 90 AT A WET AND WINDY WEST VETS SPRING MEETING AT GLASGOW GAILES !!

Marion Hamilton (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Overall Winner of the West Vets Spring Meeting

From the West Vets Website 

Glasgow Gailes was the venue yesterday for the much anticipated 2019 Spring Meeting of the West Vets. 

A total of 113 ladies entered the competition, looking forward to the opportunity to play over this fabulous links, which has been host to 32 international championships since 1927. 

However, the Scottish weather had different ideas. 

Spring was not evident over the Ayrshire links and the vets had conscious decisions to make on whether or not to brave the elements.

A total of 59 ladies ventured out - and to be honest, they should all be congratulated. 

Liz Stewart ( after 18 holes)  Liz Wilson, Anna Telfer and Gillian Kyle (after 18 holes)

Carol Fell and Evy MacGregor 
could only manage 1 hole but did enjoy the catering and chat

Others stayed inside and enjoyed a selection of teas, coffees, scones, soup and bacon rolls. The jury is still out on who made the right call!

Only 2 people broke 90 - Gillian Kyle and Liz Stewart (Reserve) who were part of the Scottish Vets winning team against the Irish earlier this week !

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) recorded the best scratch of the day with an 83. 
Best net of the day was Marion Hamilton (Kilmarnock Barassie) with 92 - 14 =78. 
Supervet and runner up was Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) with 91 - 11 = 80.

SSS 77, CSS 80 Reduction Only
GROSS SCORES
NET SCORES

Thanks go to May Hughes (SVLGA West Vice Captain) for the report and Sandra Macdougall SVLGA West Secretary for the photographs

GOLF AND HEALTH WEEK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GOLF

A dedicated campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of golf for people of all ages and abilities is to tee off this  month. The first ever Golf and Health Week will take place from 15-19 April and will aim to encourage golfers, non-golfers and lapsed golfers into taking part in the sport. 

A number of health-related themes will be promoted during the week of the campaign, including: 

• Monday 15 April: Fitness – professionals and amateurs 
• Tuesday 16 April: Mental health (including dementia) 
• Wednesday 17 April: Disability golf 
• Thursday 18 April: Golf for everyone – featuring various health projects (e.g. Parkinson’s, loneliness, stroke and other programmes that can benefit health) 
• Friday 19 April: Club level – focus at golf clubs (e.g. fitness, food, drink, gym classes) 

The collaborative campaign will run across digital and social media channels using the hashtag #GolfHealthWeek and include content focused on highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of playing golf and projects being delivered by golf bodies and clubs.

Read more on the R&A Website

LORNA MCCLYMONT WINS THE R&A FOUNDATION SCHOLARS TOURNAMENT AT ST ANDREWS

Aled Greville and Lorna McClymont - Photo courtesy of the R&A

Scotland’s Lorna McClymont and Welshman Aled Greville produced impressive final round displays to claim success in The R&A Foundation Scholars Tournament in St Andrews. 

While McClymont held her nerve to defeat countrywoman Chloe Goadby at the second extra hole of a play-off and win the women’s event, Greville surged through the men’s field with a closing 65 on his first ever round on the Old Course. 

McClymont (Milngavie) representing nearby SRUC Elmwood, and University of Birmingham student Greville came out on top in the two-day World Amateur Golf Ranking™ counting event, featuring 60 men and women students representing 24 universities from across the world. 

By virtue of their respective victories, both players achieved automatic spots in the International Team to face the United States of America in the 2019 Arnold Palmer Cup match being played at Alotian, Arkansas from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June. 

Biggest ever win McClymont shared the overnight lead with Goadby (University of Stirling and a local member at St Regulus Ladies) after the opening 36 holes over the Eden Course and they couldn’t be separated after three-under-par rounds of 73 on the Old Course to post eight-under-par totals. 

It was McClymont, 18, who went on to achieve the biggest win of her career to date, making an up and down from the Valley of Sin at the 18th, the second hole of overtime, while Goadby bogeyed. 

She said, “It feels amazing, I’m struggling for words. I knew it would be tight the whole way around, with Nicola (Slater) as well, as she had a good front nine. 
 “I just tried to enjoy the play-off and thankfully managed to get up and down on the last. I’m in the Scottish Golf Academy and hope to keep progressing.” 

 Sparkling golf Jasmine MacKintosh (Robert Gordon University) and Nicola Slater (University of Stirling) shared third place on six-under-par.

WOMEN
Par 222 (Eden Course x 2, Old Course x 1)
214 L McClymont (Milngavie) 72 69 73, C Goadby (St Regulus Ladies) 70 71 73 (play-off)
216 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 74 68 74, N Slater (Lindrick) 71 71 74
219 P Brown (Worthing) 73 71 75, EM Laws (Norway) 69 73 77
220 C Casey (Hermitage) 73 74 73
221 H MacGarvie (Royal Troon) 75 70 76
225 E Toy (Carlyon Bay) 75 74 75
226 L Van Veggel (Maastricht) 78 70 78
227 R Thompson (Cork) 81 72 74, K Napoleaova (Pysely) 73 76 78
230 B-J Smith(Woodhall Spa) 74 76 80, M Dowling (Lucan) 73 76 81
231 F Clark (S Staffs) 78 75 78.

SELECTED TOTALS
238 J Rankine (Haggs Castle) 82 82 74
250 M M Richmond (Strathaven) 82 76 92

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS

READ MORE ON THE R&A WEBSITE

D&A INTER COUNTY FOURSOMES AND COMMONWEALTH SPOONS QUALIFIER OVER VALE OF LEVEN

The D&A Inter County Foursomes and Commonwealth Spoons Qualifier was played yesterday over Vale of Leven  

INTERCOUNTY FOURSOMES QUALIFIERS 

SCRATCH  
1st: Sheila Steele &Margaret Stewart (Hilton Park)   83 
2nd: Gemma Canham & Katy Rodgers (Helensburgh)   85 
3rd: Caroline King & Carol Gibbons (Clober)  87

HANDICAP:
1st: Margaret Jefferies & Margaret Grant (Milngavie) 95 (19) 76 bih 
2nd: Fiona Cowan & Morag McFarlane (Balmore)  96 (20) 76 
3rd: Lois Connell & Lana MacDonald (Milngavie & Hilton Park)     91 (14.5) 76.5 

COMMON WEALTH SPOONS QUALIFIERS 

1st: Sheila Steel & Margaret Stewart Hilton Park 83 (10) 73 
2nd: Caroline King & Carol Gibbons Clober 87 (13.5) 73.5 
3rd: Margaret Jefferies & Margaret Grant (Milngavie) 95 (19) 76 bih 
4th: Fiona Cowan & Morag McFarlane (Balmore) 96 (20) 76

For reserves -- GO TO THE D&A WEBSITE 

CHLOE AND LORNA SHARE WOMEN'S LEAD AFTER 36 HOLES IN R&A FOUNDATION SCHOLARS TOURNAMENT

By Colin Farqharson

Chloe Goadby (St Regulus Ladies), a student at Stirling University, and Lorna McClymont (SRUC Elmwood) share the 36-hole lead in the R and A Foundation Scholars' women's tournament.

Chloe posted the clubhouse target of 141 with rounds of 70 and 71 over the Eden course. The final round will be over the Old Course at St Andrews.

Goadby's  efforts were highlighted by an eagle 3 at the second hole in her opening 18 holes.
In the final group of the day, Milngavie's McClymont  joined Goadby at the summit after a superb four-under-par 69 in the afternoon.

Hope for biggest career win
“I gave up a few chances out there, but there were some tough pin positions, so I couldn’t get too greedy,” Goadby, 21, said. “I played steadily, just didn’t hole many putts so I felt as though I could have been a few shots better, but I’ll certainly take five under for the day.
“It’s nice to be in my home town. I don’t get to play the Eden Course much these days, as obviously I’m at university. I like it, I grew up on it. It’s now good to get the chance to play the Old Course tomorrow. I’m excited for that as I’ve not played it in a while. Hopefully the putts will drop.”

McClymont, 18, making her debut in the event, added, “It’s great to be sharing the lead, especially as my second round included a double bogey at the 14^th.
“I won the Scottish School Girls last year, but winning tomorrow would be the biggest win of my career so far, definitely.”

The pair sits one-stroke clear of a trio of players, Aberdeen's Jasmine MacKintosh (Robert Gordon University), Nicola Slater (University of Stirling) and Norway’s Emily Michelle Laws (University of Stirling).
Mackintosh had scores of 74 and 68 - her second round being the lowest of the day in the women's tournament. She had five birdies in halves of 35-33.

WOMEN'S LEADING SECOND ROUND TOTALS
141 C Goadby (St Regulus Ladies) 70 71, L McClymont (Milngavie) 72 69.
142 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 74 68, N Slater (Lindrick) 71 71
144 P Brown (Worthing) 73 71
145 H MacGarvie (Royal Troon) 75 70
147 C Casey (Hermitage) 73 74
148 L Van Veggel (Maastricht) 78 70
149 E Toy (Carlyon Bay) 75 74, M Dowling (Lucan) 73 76, K Napoleaova (Loreta Pysely) 73 76
150 B-J Smith (Woodhall Spa) 74 76
153 F Clark (South Staffs) 78 75
158 M Richmond (Strathaven)
164 J Rankine (Haggs Castle) 82 82

WEST GIRLS MEDAL AT GLASGOW GAILES - RACHAEL FOSTER HAS LEADING SCRATCH

The West Girls’ Medal was held today at Glasgow Gailes in the cold and rain. 

Results: CSS 71

Scratch : Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) 75 

1st Silver Nett : Katy Hill (Prestwick St. Cuthberts) (10) 70 
2nd Silver Nett: Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) (6) 71 

1st Bronze Nett: Jennifer Lynagh ( Caldwell) (23) 70 
2nd Bronze Nett : Neve Marshall (Cathkin Braes) (28) 80

SCOTTISH VETS WIN THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

Scottish Vets Winning Team 

It was a thrilling day at Troon Portland today when the Scottish Vets team set out in freezing conditions to try to ensure they continued the previous day’s winning ways. 

They were well aware that a 2 point lead was a very narrow margin when there were 8 points at stake for the Mary McKenna Trophy. Even in the testing conditions there were strong performances on both sides. Click Here for the four ball report

Full results:
Lesley Lloyd halved with Carol Wickham 
Elaine Moffat lost to Catherine Reilly - 1 down
Gillian Kyle beat Pat Dorian 2&1
Donna Jackson beat Mary McLaren 4 &3
Alison Davidson beat Margaret McAuliffe 3&2
Lorna McKinlay lost to Suzanne Corcoran 4&3
Sheena Wood lost to Gertie McMullen 1 down
Frances Millar lost to Alison Taylor 4&3

Final result: Scotland 6 1/2 Ireland 5 1/2

Scottish and Irish Vets Teams

Over the two days, everyone played a vital part in this win but it would be remiss of us not to mention that Lesley Lloyd halved her match after being 2 down with 2 to play, against Carol Wickham , who is considered one of the strongest Irish players. 

So if you spend your time trying to hit the ball further - stop now and practise your short game. Lesley’s accuracy around the greens was key. 

Many thanks to Troon Ladies who worked hard to help make this event a success. 

SLVGA President Maureen McKerrow handing the trophy over to Team Captain Ellie Whyte.

Thanks go to Vice Captain Karen Ballantyne for report and photographs.  -- CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS