ELAINE MOFFAT SPEAKS TO SCOTTISH GOLF AFTER HER VICTORY

Elaine Moffat - Scottish Seniors Matchplay Champion (Photo Courtesy of Scottish Golf)

Elaine Moffat from St Regulus Ladies Golf Club today capped a dominant week in Edzell by defending her Scottish Senior Women’s Open title.

Elaine and Donna with the Matchplay Trophy - Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf

Following her victory in the strokeplay earlier in the week, Moffat continued her good form right through the matchplay, eventually being crowned Champion with a 2&1 victory over Donna Jackson of Troon Ladies in this afternoon’s Final.

It was a tough final for Moffat who had to work hard for her victory against Jackson, finding herself 2 down after 8 before a birdie at the 9th helped close the gap to 1.  A solid back 9 then saw her take the title on the 17thgreen.

Speaking to Scottish Golf after her victory, Moffat said, “I’m quite elated and on a bit of a high.  I think it will sink in over the weekend, it’s unbelievable.

“The final was a lot harder than I would have liked, I made it very difficult for myself.  I played some nice golf but also some uncharacteristic golf.  I think that was just the pressure and Donna is such a tough opponent.  That was one of the hardest matches I’ve ever played.”

Moffat had earlier beaten Jennifer Bryans of Harburn Golf Club in the semi-finals 5&3 in glorious conditions in Angus while runner-up Jackson reached the final with a 4&3 win over Aileen Baker of Crail.

On the week’s host venue Edzell, Moffat added, “The course has been out of this world.  The greens are immaculate, the fairways are in tip-top shape, everything is so well thought out and for it to stand up to the rain yesterday is testament to how good it was.” 

Sandra Littlejohn and Donna Jackson

In the net matchplay, Sandra Littlejohn of Erskine triumphed with a 3&2 victory over Bothwell’s Fiona Scott. 

Sandra Littlejohn is presented with her award --
Photo courtesy of Gillian McGinlay

Fiona Scott - Photo courtesy of Jean Macintyre

ELAINE MOFFAT RETAINS THE SENIORS MATCHPLAY TITLE BY BEATING DONNA JACKSON IN THE FINAL

Photos courtesy of Scottish Golf

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY 

Semi: Finals 
Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) beat Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 5&3
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) beat Aileen Baker (Crail) 4&3

Final:
Elaine Moffat beat Donna Jackson 2&1

HANDICAP MATCHPLAY


Semi: Finals 
Fiona Scott (Bothwell Castle) beat Louise Graham (Carnoustie) 4&3
Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan) lost Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) 2 holes

Final:
Fiona Scott lost to Sandra Littlejohn 3&2

Renfrewshire's Carol McNally and Alyson McGinnigle win the 2019 Inter County Foursomes Finals at Cardross

Valerie Crawford Linda Ellery (Handicap Winners)
and Alyson McGinnigle and Carol McNally (Scratch Winners)

The West of Scotland  Inter County Foursomes Finals was played today over Cardross Golf Club

The Renfrewshire paring of Carol McNally (Williamwood) and Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) won the top scratch award with a gross 85

In the handicap section Renfrewshire took the top spot with the East Renfrewshire pairing of Valerie Crawford and Linda Ellery having a net 75.5

SCRATCH 
Winners : Carol McNally and Alyson McGinnigle 85 (Renfrewshire) 
2nd: Jo Chung and Lisa Chan 89 ( Lanarkshire) 89

HANDICAP 
Winners: Valerie Crawford and Linda Ellery (Renfrewshire) 75..
2nd:Margaret Jefferies and Margaret Grant Dunbarton and Argyll  79 (BIH) 
3rd:Lois Connell and Lana Macdonald Dunbarton and Argyll  79 
4th: Fay Chalmers and Alice Brown (Lanarkshire) 80.5 

Report when available 

ELAINE MOFFAT STILL ON COURSE FOR THE DOUBLE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

From Scottish Golf Website

After today’s two rounds of matchplay at Edzell, the line-up for this year’s Semi Finals of the Scottish Senior Women’s Open are now confirmed.

In the top half of the draw, defending champion Elaine Moffat will take on Jennifer Bryans of Harburn Golf Club.

Bryans followed up a 4&3 morning victory over Sandra Jackson with another fantastic victory over second seed Allison Davidson by the same score line in the afternoon.  Despite entering the matchplay as 13thseed after rounds of 82 and 79, Bryan is now one match away from a shot at the title.

Speaking to Scottish Golf after reaching the semi-finals, Bryans said, “I’m delighted with today’s results and the way I played.  I’m feeling good about my game and there’s no pressure on me tomorrow.  

“I played Elaine at Blairgowrie last year, so I know how good she is.  I just want to go out and enjoy it.  I’ll have a nice quiet night tonight and look forward to getting going again tomorrow.” 

Bryans now faces the formidable task of trying to knock out defending champion, and this year’s strokeplay winner, Elaine Moffat.

Moffat cruised through her last-16 tie against Edzell member Ann Hay with a 7&6 victory, before progressing to the final with a 2&1 win over Iona McKean of Cottesmore Golf and Country Club.

Moffat told Scottish Golf, “I’m very happy to get through both games. I made a few mistakes but there was a lot of decent golf in there.  

“I’m looking forward to tomorrow a lot. It’s a great feeling to get into Friday.  I just need to regroup and reset for a new game of golf in the morning now.”  

In the bottom half of the draw, Donna Jackson of Troon will face Aileen Baker of Crail for a place in the final.

Donna Jackson (Photo Courtesy of Scottish Golf) 

Jackson reached the semi-finals with a 2&1 victory over Caroline Steedman of Murrayfield in the morning, before an impressive 4&3 victory over third seed Mary Smith of Tain.

Her opponent, Baker, who finished as runner-up in the strokeplay, narrowly reached the last-8 with a 1up victory over Ellie Whyte, before another narrow victory by the same score line over Liz Stewart in the afternoon.

Tomorrow’s Semi Finals will get underway at 8.30am, with Moffat and Bryans leading the way, followed by Jackson and Stewart at 8.45am. The final will then take place in the afternoon with a 13.20 tee off.

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY

1st Round
Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) beat Ann Hay (Edzell) 7&6
Iona McKean (Cottesmore Golf and Country Club) beat Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) 3&2
Sandra Jackson (Royal Dornoch) lost to Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 4&3
Alison Davidson (Stirling) beat Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia) 4&3
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) beat Caroline Steedman (Murrayfield) 2&1
Mary Smith (Tain) beat Kay Knight (Pitlochry) 2&1
Liz Stewart (Harburn) beat Lorna McKinlay (Dunniker) 2 holes
Aileen Baker (Crail) beat Ellie Whyte (Aberdeen Ladies ) 1 hole

Quarter Finals:
Elaine Moffat beat Iona McKean 3&1
Jennifer Bryans beat Alison Davidson 4&3
Donna Jackson beat Mary Smith 4&3
Liz Stewart lost to Aileen Baker 1 hole

Semi: Finals (Friday 7th June am) - Tee times 08:30 and 08:45
Elaine Moffat v Jennifer Bryans
Donna Jackson v Aileen Baker

The Handicap Matchplay first round had 6 of the games going to the 18th hole and beyond with Renfrewshire's Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) and Lanarkshire's Fiona Scott (Bothwell Castle) again winning in the afternoon against Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan ) and Louise Graham (Carnoustie) respectively to reach tomorrow morning's semifinals

HANDICAP MATCHPLAY

1st Round
May Hughes (Lanark) beat Fiona Thorburn (Baberton) 1 hole
Caroline King (Clober)lost to Fiona Scott (Bothwell Castle) 3&2
Liz Fertacz (Blairgowrie) lost to Anne Ryan (Tain) 1 hole
Fiona Hay (Grange and Broughty) lost to Louise Graham (Carnoustie ) 4&3
Barbara Biggart (North Berwick) lost to Fiona Cameron (Cowglen) 22nd hole
Fiona Ross (Glenbervie) lost to Claire Cappocci (Bridge of Allan) 19th hole
Shiona Chillas (Panmure) lost to Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) 19th hole  
Morag Wardrop (Turnhouse) lost to Isla McCrone ( Turnhouse) 19th hole

Quarter Finals:
May Hughes lost to Fiona Scott 1 hole
Anne Ryan lost to Louise Graham 21st hole
Fiona Cameron lost to Claire Capocci 3&2
Sandra Littlejohn beat Isla McCrone 3&2

Semi: Finals (Friday 7th June am) Tee Time 08.00 and 08:15
Fiona Scott v Louise Graham
Claire Capocci v Sandra Littlejohn

Elaine Moffat takes Scottish Senior Women’s strokeplay title at Edzell

Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf

From the Scottish Golf Website

Defending champion Elaine Moffat picked up where she left off on day 1 as she secured the strokeplay title at this year’s Scottish Senior Women’s Open Championship.

A solid round of 76 in reasonable conditions saw her finish +2 overall and record a two-shot victory over Aileen Baker of Crail.

Baker posted the best round of the day, 75, to finish on +4 overall. Despite finishing strongly, playing her last 7 holes in -1, she couldn’t quite close the gap on Moffat and had to settle for a runner-up finish.

Speaking to Scottish Golf about her strokeplay victory, Moffat said, “It’s amazing, it’s still sinking in but it’s a really nice feeling.  

“It was a hard game of golf and I was really aware that I needed to stay focussed.  There was definitely added pressure starting the day with the lead, but in a good way; it made me stay on my toes.  I didn’t play my best, but I made good decisions and I’m pleased to have got through it.

It’s something I’ve not won before so it’s lovely to have that under my belt. I’m going to enjoy the moment. I have to thank my coach Mike Rae who has been key in helping me to achieve this.”

On regrouping for the start of the matchplay tomorrow, Moffat continued, “I’ll go home, get all the gear sorted out and once I’ve done that I’ll just try and rest up and get my brain back in the right mode for another day on the golf course.” 

Moffat’s nearest challengers at the start of the day, Sandra Jackson of Royal Dornoch and Alison Davidson of Stirling, fell away on day 2, both shooting +8. Both players will now look to regroup going into the knockout stages.

Last year’s beaten finalist, Sheena Wood, recovered from an opening round of 84 to make the matchplay with a solid second round of 78, keeping her hopes of going one better than last year alive.

The biggest leaderboard climb of the day belonged to Murrayfield’s Caroline Steedman, who bounced back from a first round 85 to shoot 76 today and finish in the top 16, having started the day in a tie for 34th.

The tournament will now move to the knockout stages where the top 16 scratch scores will progress to the matchplay, starting tomorrow morning with the cut falling at +14 after the strokeplay with 3 players missing out on their second round scores.

 The top 16 net scores from the rest of the field will also now compete in the net matchplay.

LEADING SCOREBOARD
par 148 (2x74) SSS 72 CSS 74 75
150 E Moffat (St Regulus) 74 76
152 A Baker (Crail GS) 77 75
156 M Smith (Tain) 79 77
157 S Jackson (Royal Dornoch) 75 82, A Davidson (Stirling) 75 82.
158 D Jackson (Troon Ladies) 82 76, E Stewart (Greenburn) 80 78, I McKean (Cottesmore) 80 78.
160 S Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) 82 78, L McKinlay (Dunnikier Park) 81 79
161 C W Steedman (Murrayfield) 85 76, F Miller (Carnoustie Caledonia) 84 77. J Bryans (Harburn) 82 79 K Knight (Pitlochry) 80 81, E Whyte (Aberdeen Ladies) 79 82.
162 A Hay (Edzell) 85 77, G Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 81 81, L Lloyd (Hayston) 80 82, F Hay (Grange and Broughty) 78 84
163 M Hughes (Lanark) 86 77
164 M Wardrop (Turnhouse) 86 78, H Anderson (Blairgowrie) 85 79, A Ryan (Tain) 83 81, S MacLeod (Deeside) 83 81.
165 B S Biggart (North Berwick) 86 79, W Nicholson (Baberton) 84 81, J Brown (Monifieth) 83 82
166 C Capocci (Bridge of Allan) 74 72, D Watson (Leven GS) 83 83, F Scott (Bothwell Castle) 82 84, K Sutherland (Royal Montrose) 80 86
168 A Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 87 81, L Graham (Carnoustie Ladies) 85 83
170 K Ballantyne (Craigmillar Park) 90 80, L Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 88 82, Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 82,88

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Matchplay Draw 1st Round:

Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) v Ann Hay (Edzell) 
Iona McKean (Cottesmore Golf and Country Club) v Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies)
Sandra Jackson (Royal Dornoch) v Jennifer Bryans (Harburn)
Alison Davidson (Stirling) v Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia) 
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) v Caroline Steedman (Murrayfield) 
Mary Smith (Tain) v Kay Knight (Pitlochry) 1
Liz Stewart (Harburn) v Lorna McKinlay (Dunniker) 
Aileen Baker (Crail) v Ellie Whyte (Aberdeen Ladies ) 

Handicap Matchplay 1st round :

May Hughes (Lanark) v Fiona Thorburn (Baberton) 
Caroline King (Clober) v Fiona Scott (Bothwell Castle)
Liz Fertacz (Blairgowrie) v Anne Ryan (Tain) 
Fiona Hay (Grange and Broughty) v Louise Graham (Carnoustie ) 
Barbara Biggart (North Berwick) v Fiona Cameron (Cowglen) 
Fiona Ross (Glenbervie) v Claire Cappocci (Bridge of Allan) 
Shiona Chillas (Panmure) v Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine)   
Morag Wardrop (Turnhouse) v Isla McCrone ( Turnhouse)

Live Scoring from Edzell

The Scottish Senior Women's Open Championship from Edzell Golf Club. 

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Hannah Darling: Sixteen-year-old Scot believes she can be world's best golfer

Sixteen-year-old Scot Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) "definitely" believes she can be the world's best golfer as she bids to compete in the Junior Solheim Cup on home soil later this year. 

 Darling could be the only Scot named in Team Europe's squad for the junior event in Gleneagles during September. The teen has won six Scottish titles and even had compatriot and major winner Catriona Matthew caddy for her. 

 "I definitely think I can be [the best in the world]," she told BBC Scotland. "There would be no point in getting out of bed and doing what I'm doing if I didn't have that belief. It's something I can achieve if I put in the effort, play well enough and work hard enough."

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE BBC SCOTLAND TO READ MORE

Solheim Cup 2019: Catriona Matthew Talks Scotland

Catriona Matthew MBE is one Scotland’s best known golfers, who plays mostly on the LPGA Tour and is also connected with the Ladies European Tour. She won the Ricoh Women’s British Open in 2009, has represented Europe in six previous Solheim Cup tournaments and was the vice-captain in 2017. Catriona will captain the European Team in the 2019 Solheim Cup, taking place on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles between 9– 15 September.

Visit Scotland caught up with her recently and asked her to share some thoughts on just what is so special about Scotland and to tell us about some of her favourite places.

Read on for some ideas that could inspire your plans if you want to extend your stay before or after the Solheim Cup, or are thinking about a break in the Home of Golf

To read more  CLICK HERE

County Teams for the Northern Division Jamboree

COUNTY TEAMS for the Northern Division women's golf jamboree at Ballater Golf Club from June 15 to 17 are:

ABERDEENSHIRE

Kim Beveridge (Aboyne)

Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne)

Sammy Leslie (Murcar Links)

Jasmine MacKintosh (Hazlehead)

Donna Pocock (Murcar Links)

Megan Robb (Banchory)

Carol Wilson (Murcar Lnks)

Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies)

Reserves:  

Rachel Polson (Murcar Links), Gillian MacKenzie (Banchory)

ANGUS 

Ailsa Summers

Claire Penman

Fiona GIlbert

Frances Millar

Jackie Brown

Jacqueline Cameron

Jane Grubb

Jess Meek

Reserves: Doreen Leask and Sarah Chapman

NORTHERN 

Ellie Docherty

Caitlin Boa

Claire Bannerman

Sandy Jackson

Mollie O’Brien

Steph Coverley

Cara Thompson

Meg SIevwright

Elaine Moffat leads the field at Edzell despite a double bogey at the last

Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf

From the Scottish Golf Website

The 2018 Scottish Senior Women’s Open Championship title-holder Elaine Moffat made a strong start as she aims to defend her Scottish Senior Women’s Open title, posting a par round of 74 in excellent conditions at Edzell. 

 Moffat, the highest ranked player going into the week, carded four birdies and two bogies, before a double bogey 7 on the last saw her end Day 1 at the top of the leaderboard on level par. 

 Speaking to Scottish Golf after her round, Moffat said, “It was pretty good, I’ve enjoyed getting going. It was mostly a good round with a few wee blemishes, but we won’t dwell on them. There was enough good stuff in there to take home, enjoy and regroup for tomorrow.” 
 On being overnight leader and looking ahead to the rest of the week, Moffat continued, “It’s a good feeling. I would take it any day of the week, it’s a nice place to be. “It would be an absolute dream come true to make it to the final and have another shot at the trophy, but I know they are all coming for it, so you’ve just got to do one job at a time and not get ahead of yourself.” 

 Going into the second round of stroke-play tomorrow, Moffat (St Regulus) will start one shot clear of playing partner Alison Davidson from Stirling Golf Club, and Sandra Jackson of Royal Dornoch. Aileen Baker on +3, and Fiona Hay on +4 will also be looking for a good second round as they look to chase down Moffat at the top of the leaderboard. Last year’s defeated finalist, Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies), will be looking to bounce back from a +8 round of 82 which leaves her in tied-16th and battling to make Thursday and Friday’s knock-out stages. 

The 80-strong field will play another round of stroke-play tomorrow to crown the stroke-play champion, with the top-16 scratch scorers progressing to the knock-out stages, and the next 16 best net scores qualifying for the net match-play.

Leading Scores : SSS 72 CSS 74

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THE WEST OF SCOTLAND COUNTY TEAMS FOR THE JAMBOREE AT PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB

Prestwick Golf Club

The following teams have been announced  for the 2019 West Division Jamboree to be played at Prestwick Golf Club on 17th -19th June: 

AYRSHIRE (Go to Website for Team photo)

Louise Duncan  (West Kilbride)

Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies)

Rachael Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas)

Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie)

Connie Jaffrey  (Troon Ladies)

Jenny Linklater (Largs)

Hazel McGarvie (Royal Troon)

Audrey Thompson (Loudoun)

D&A  

Lorna McClymont (Milngavie)
Jillian Farrell (Cardross)
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross)
Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle)
Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park)
Lori MacDonald (Cardross)
Caroline King (Clober)
Vicky Hendren (Cardross)

LANARKSHIRE

Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs)
Katie Graham (Hamilton)
Susan McGrenaghan (Hayston)
Fiona Norris (Hamilton)
Eva O'Connor (Bothwell Castle)
Katie Scott (Strathaven)
Susan Wood (Drumpellier)
Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride)

RENFREWSHIRE

Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Gill McGinlay (Troon Ladies)
Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen)
Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle)  
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)  
Carol Whyte (Milngavie) 
Julie Wilson (Williamwood) 

Reserve : Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)

Three Scots among GB&I teams for Vagliano Trophy -- 2 from Aboyne Golf Club

From the Scottish Golf Website -- News Release 

Two teams have been selected to represent Great Britain and Ireland against the Continent of Europe in the Vagliano Trophy and the Junior Vagliano Trophy matches being played at Royal St George’s from 28-29 June.

Elaine Ratcliffe will captain GB&I in the Vagliano Trophy match with the hosts seeking a first win in the biennial encounter since 2005 when they defeated the Continent of Europe 13-11 at Golf de Chantilly.

Shazz McWilliam

Six players have been initially selected for GB&I including Scotland’s Shannon McWilliam with two more players to be added to the team following the completion of The Women’s Amateur Championship later this month.

Elaine Ratcliffe, GB&I captain, said, “We have selected a great group of players who have already this season played some wonderful golf and it will be an exciting contest against the Continent of Europe in Kent.

“We will be keeping a close eye on events during The Women’s Amateur Championship next week to determine the two players who will complete our team and it will provide an added incentive to those players from Great Britain and Ireland who are competing at Royal County Down.”

GB&I are bidding to win the Junior Vagliano Trophy for the first time since the international match for girls was inaugurated in 2011 and Maria Dunne will captain the side for the first time in the match.

The former GB&I international has selected Scots duo Hannah Darling and Carmen Griffiths alongside Beth Coulter, Darcey Harry, Patience Rhodes and Ffion Tynan to play against their counterparts from the Continent of Europe.

Maria Dunne, GB&I captain, said, “I am looking forward to working with these young golfers with the aim of winning the Junior Vagliano Trophy match against the Continent of Europe for the first time. It will be an exciting encounter and the players are very much looking forward to the challenge of playing at Royal St George’s.”

The initial GB&I team for the Vagliano Trophy match is:

Alice Hewson, 21, Berkhamsted	Shannon McWilliam, 19, Aboyne
Lily May Humphreys, 17, Stoke-by-Nayland	Olivia Mehaffey, 21, Royal County Down Ladies
Julie McCarthy, 19, Forrest Little	Isobel Wardle, 19, Prestbury

The GB&I team for the Junior Vagliano Trophy match is:

Beth Coulter, 15, Kirkistown Castle	Darcey Harry, 15, The Vale Resort
Hannah Darling,15, Broomieknowe	Patience Rhodes, 15, Burnham & Berrow
Carmen Griffiths, 15, Aboyne	Ffion Tynan, 16, Minchinhampton

CARMEN GRIFFITHS WINS THE INAUGURAL BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS

Aboyne’s Carmen Griffiths, was the title winners in the Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters at Strathmore yesterday

Griffiths set up her victory in the girls’ event, which was being held for the first time, with opening rounds of 72 and 70 at the Perthshire venue.

She then closed with an 81 to finish with a four-over-par total, winning by a single shot from host club player Megan Ashley Strathmore (79-69-76).

Rachael Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) finished in 3rd place (76, 74, 78)

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HAZEL MACGARVIE WINS THE ST RULE TROPHY

 by Colin Farquharson  - Scottish Golf View

Hazel MacGarvie (Royal Troon), pictured below, scored arguably her best win todate when she won the prestigious St Rule Trophy 54-hole tournament at St Andrews by four strokes with an 18-under-par total of 208 today.

Hazel, Scottish U18girls champion in 2016, and Scottish Universities women's title-winner in 2018, was runner-up in the St Rule Trophy tournament last year. She had rounds of 68, 70 and 70 over the weekend
England's Lianna Bailey (Kirby Muxloe) finished second on 212.

LEADING TOTALS
Par 226
208 H MacGarvie (Royal Troon) 68 70 70
212 L Bailey (Kirby Muxloe) 71 67 74
213 A Muirhead (United Arab Emirates) 70 74 69, A Fowler (Germany) 72 70 71, C Goadby (St Regulus) 72 70 71, I Wardle (Prestbury) 72 67 74
214 B Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) 75 69 71
216 C Ryan (Castletroy) 73 71 72
217 A Laisne (France) 73 74 7, J Baker (Gosforth Park) 72 72 73, L McClymont (Milngavie) 73 70 74, I Kim (USA) 66 74 77
218 B-J Smith (Woodhall Spa) 72 73 73, P Brown (Worthing) 74  70 74, H Screen (Berkhamsted) 72 73 73, C McGinty (Knowle) 76 72 70.
219 G Blackman (Brocket Hall) 75 73 71, C Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) 72 76 71, P Grant (Lisburn) 75 73 71,  A J Williamson (Royal Cromer) 73 75 71, S Dutrieux (Wrotham Heath) 74 71 74
220 F Liddell (Germany) 68 76 76, L Downs (Romanby) 73 73 74, L Duncan (West Kilbride) 78 72 70, S Burke (Ballinrobe) 72 75 73, T Mactaggart (Minto) 73 73 74, E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72 74 74, L Downs (Romanby) 73 73 74, B Garton (Royal Lytham) 74 76 70
221 J Ryan (Newport, Gwent) 74 77 70, J Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 75 73 73, J Saxton (Muckhart) 77 70 74, N Slater (Lindrick) 75 71 75
222 E Brennan (Trentham) 74 77 71, E Hamilton (Notts Ladies) 77 73 82
223 H Muse (West Lancs) 75 72 76, J Ross (Clandeboy) 762 75 76, S McWilliam (Aboyne) 77 70 76
224 M Stasi (USA) 76 76 72, A Bailey (Kirby Muxloe) 75 73 75, G Paton (Ladybank) 73 76 75, J Hall (Bishop Auckland) 74 73 77
225 J Bailey (Kirby Muxloe) 76 80 69, G Carr (Ireland) 77 76 72, E Toy (Carlyon Bay) 77 75 73
226 S Sexton (Lahinch) 75 77 74, E Lewis (Long Ashton) 74 76 76, T Bettle (Germany) 75 73 78
227 L Brunt (Royal Birkdale) 77 72 78, J Goh (Singapore) 75 74 78.
228 C Gainer (Castle Royle) 82 71 75, K Beveridge (Aboyne) 76 76 76, K Warren (Wrag Barn) 77 75 76, I Clyburn (Woodhall Spa
 77 74 77
230 E Caton (St Regulus) 83 74 73, G Batty (West Linton) 75 77 78
232 S O'Dwyer (Wynyard) 74 79 79
234 A Storey (Bedlingtonshire) 79 79 76
237 E Berlin (Sweden) 81 82 74, E Ofstedahl (Woburn) 83 77 77
238 J Collett (USA) 79  82 77, M Giles (St Mellion) 81 78 79
241 K Mitchell (Canada) 83 80 78
241 G Mitchell (Canada) 81 81 81

RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY SPRING MEETING AT COCHRANE CASTLE IN THE RAIN

The RLCGA Spring Meeting was played at Cochrane Castle on Friday 31st May with only 8 of the original field of 48 braving the elements in what can only be described 'wet and dreich'

Jan Macnab (Ranfurly Castle) won 'Scratch' with a gross 90 and Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) was second with a 91 gross. 

Jan (pictured left) also won Division 1 with a nett 80 with her partner in puddles Liz Hale (Caldwell) coming second with an 82 nett.

To read the full report go to the RLCGA Website and CLICK HERE for the results

LANARKSHIRE COUNTY MAY SPOON RESULTS

From The Lanarkshire County Website

Results of May Spoon and 2018 Spoon Final 
The leading scores in the spoon held at Carnwath GC last week were as follows. 
Par 72 CSS 73

Scratch:  Fiona Norris (Hamilton) 81  
Division 1 
Aileen Woodland (Strathaven) 91(18). 73 
Jo Chung (Cawder) 84 (9). 75 
Anne Sinclair. 96 (20). 76 

Division 2 Scratch Winnie Lee 100 BL3 
Division 2 
Sheena Boyd. (Lenzie) 100 (23) 77 
Winnie Lee. (Cawder) 100 (21) 79 
Ray Wilson. 103 (22). 81 

2018 Spoon Final Winner -- Margaret Marshall. 83

Heather MacRae wins PGA title as she fights cancer

Heather MacRae

By Martin Dempster (The Scotsman)

Heather MacRae vindicated her brave decision to continue playing competitive golf as she fights cancer by winning the Women’s PGA Professional Championship for the second time in four years.

The 35-year-old, who is going in for an operation on 14 June after being diagnosed with cervical cancer following a routine screening, overcame feeling tired in the final few holes of the 36-hole event to claim her victory at Trentham Golf Club in Stoke-on-Trent.

MacRae, who comes from Dunblane and is attached to Stirling, carded two 72s for a two-under total, winning by two shots from English duo Suzanne Dickens and Ali Gray in a field that also included former Solheim Cup player and captain Alison Nicholas.

“I am absolutely delighted and amazed, I can’t quite believe it,” admitted MacRae of her success, which, in addition to a top prize worth £1,000, secured a spot in the first women’s PGA Cup in Texas in October.

MacRae, a former British Women’s Stroke-Play champion who regularly plays against her male PGA professionals on the Tartan Tour, was two shots off the lead after an opening effort that included five birdies

She then made three birdies in the opening six holes in the afternoon to storm into the lead before running up a double-bogey 6 at the ninth but came home in one-under, a birdie at the 14th coming in the middle of eight pars.

The success came a day after MacRae had teamed up with Lee, a former European Tour player, to qualify for the PGA Fourball Championship..

RACHAEL TAYLOR TIES 2nd IN SWITZERLAND

Rachael Taylor

In the Lavaux Ladies Championship in Switzerland Spain’s Maria Beautell secured her maiden victory on the LET Access Series with a one shot victory over Finland's Sanna Nuutinen and Scotland’s Rachael Taylor.

The Spaniard shot a brilliant four-under 68 to end the tournament at -6, and was overjoyed to take the title at the Swiss course:

In the 54 holes of play Rachel had 43 pars, 9 birdies, 1 bogey & 1 triple bogey for a total of -5 and T2nd which was her best finish on the LET Access Series so far

Hannah McCook finished tied in 36th position

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INTER COUNTY FOURSOMES FINALS DRAW

INTER-COUNTY FOURSOMES FINALS - DRAW SHEET CARDROSS GOLF CLUB - Thursday 6 June 2019

SCRATCH

09:00 : Gemma Canham & Katy Rodgers (Dumbarton &Argyll) and Carol McNally & Alyson McGinnigle (Renfrewshire)

09:10 Sheila Steele & Margaret Stewar (Dumbarton & Argyll)  Jean Sloan & Jane Alexander (Renfrewshire)

09:20  Lisa Chan & Jo Chung (Lanarkshire)  Helen McGibbon & Fiona Browley (Ayrshire)

09:30 Jane Lees & Gail Campbell (Lanarkshire) Liz Wilson & Linda McDonald (Ayrshire)

HANDICAP

09:40 Margaret Jefferies & Margaret Grant (Dumbarton & Argyll)  Elizabeth Hale & Lesley Anderson (Renfrewshire)

09:50 Fiona Cowan & Morag McFarlane (Dumbarton & Argyll)  Shirley Back & Mhairi Bryce (Renfrewshire)

10:00 Lois Connell & Lana Macdonald (Dumbarton & Argyll) Valerie Crawford & Linda Ellery (Renfrewshire)

10:10 Susan Rattray & Edith Monachan (Dumbarton & Argyll) Audrey Barclay & Carole Spy (Renfrewshire)

10:20 Kay Cherrie & Jean Maddock (Lanarkshire) Sandra Inglis & Regina Milaszkiewing (Ayrshire)

10:30 Fay Chalmers & Alice Brown (Lanarkshire) Katie Hodge and June Dempster (Ayrshire)

10:40 Anne Lloyd & Pat Casey (Lanarkshire) Julie Mackie & Shirley Morran (Ayrshire)

10:50 Susan Greenshields & Jennifer Wiles (Lanarkshire) Margaret Miller & Jill West (Ayrshire)

                    

GET INTO GOLF AT ERSKINE GOLF CLUB

GET INTO GOLF DAY AT ERSKINE GOLF CLUB. On Sunday 2nd June 2019

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THE WEST GIRLS WIN THE MHAIRI MCKAY TROPHY

West Girls Team with Jenny Gough and Jo Clark
West Girls captain Sophie Kyle and Katy Hill with Trophy
Photos -- Courtesy of Allison Bell

The Mhairi McKay Trophy was played on Sunday 26th May at Pollok Golf Club. 

The West Girls who  played and against the East Girls and won all 8 matches. 

Sophie Kyle (Captain) - East Renfrewshire 

Katy Hill (Vice Captain) - Prestwick St Cuthberts

Clare McLaughlin - East Renfrewshire ?

Katie Graham - Hamilton GC

Megan Docherty - Bishopbriggs

Luisa Gibson - Irvine 

Freya Russell - Royal Troon

Leah Bryce - Sandyhills

East Girls

Katie Liddle, Freya Constable, Mollaidh Nicholson, Lisa Macpherson, Abby Steedman, Alijca Gorka, Lucy Fraser, and Ellie Ferguson.