Opening Ceremony from the Vets Jamboree at Northamptonshire County GC

The Scottish Vets Team

The 2019 Jamboree is taking place at Northamptonshire County GC from Tuesday 6th -Thursday 8th August 2019 

From Scottish Vets Captain Ellie Whyte and Vice Captain Karen Ballantyne "Excellent opening ceremony yesterday, with thanks to Midland Veteran Ladies for welcoming us and hosting the reception." 

"The Scottish Vets enjoyed a very good practice round and are excited about the match tomorrow against the North today."

The various Vets Teams

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MEGAN ROBB OF BANCHORY IS MYGOLFRANKING NUMBER ONE IN SCOTLAND IN WEEK 30 / 2019

mygolfranking.net SCOTLAND LADIES GOLFER of Week 19/30 is MEGAN ROBB of Banchory Ladies who ascends to NUMBER ONE on SCOTLAND Ladies MGRanking and remains in the TOP 50 of the OVERALL MGRanking at No 34. 

SCOTLAND LADIES CLUB of the Week is LOCKERBIE LADIES who move into the Top10 of Scotland Ladies Club MGRanking at No 6.

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The Smiling Cinderella wins the Women’s British Open

Photo courtesy of the R&A

Hinako Shibuno, the player known as the ‘Smiling Cinderella’, provided a fairytale finish to the 2019 AIG Women’s British Open to claim her maiden Major title in her first tournament outside her native Japan.

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Home player George Burns wins Men’s Scottish Amateur Championship

Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf

🏆 | 2019 Scottish Men's Amateur Championship 

Hear from the new Champion, George Burns (Crail Golf Club) following yesterday afternoon's enthralling finale at his home club

Also of note George was a past member of Williamwood Golf Club 

Report 👉 Go to Scottish Golf Website

RENFREWSHIRE CAMPBELL CLOCK AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - SPREAD THE WORD

The  Renfrewshire Ladies County Golf Association Junior Campbell Clock  is to be played on August 25th at Whitecraigs GC. 
There are competitions for all abilities so please spread the word around your clubs in Renfrewshire to encourage girls to enter. 

 Entry by email to Clair Barclay  
Read morebout the Juniors on the RLCGA WEBSITE

Donna Jackson has a Hole in One at Williamwood

Photo courtesy of Diane Docherty

Congratulations go to Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) who had a Hole in One at Williamwood GC this week

SVLGA TEAM UPDATE

Team update: The SVLGA team travelling South on Sunday will now be: -- Alison Davidson (Midland) no longer available 

Aileen Baker MIDLAND

Donna Jackson WEST

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Liz Stewart WEST

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserve: Caroline Steedman EAST

The Jamboree which is played against North, Midlands and South of England will be held at Northhamptonshire County Golf Club, on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, and Thursday 8th August. 

West of Scotland Greenlees Trophy Update -- All to play for

Divisional Totals 31st July 2019

In the contest for the 2019 West of Scotland Greenlees Trophy the 1st Division results could not be any closer.

At the end of July -- Milngavie are top on 28 points having played 6 matches out of 8. Cathkin Braes (Winners 2017) and Troon Ladies  (Winners 2018)are close behind and both still have 3 matches to play - as do Ranfurly Castle, Prestwick St Nicholas, and West Kilbride.

It looks as if it will be an exciting finish with Kilmarnock Barassie (Winners 2016)  Douglas Park and Williamwood still with 4 games to play.

In Division 2 Haggs Castle are currently top with 37 points with only one match to play  - with a close fight for promotion by the remaining teams.

In Division 3 after the withdrawal of Eastwood Golf Club (Closure of Club) Cardross is top in Division 3 but only have one more match to play while most of the teams have 3 or 4 games to go.



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Aboyne Golf Club continues to make waves on the International Front

Top - Kimberley Beveridge
Bottom - L to R  Shannon McWilliam and Carmen Griffiths

Aboyne Golf Club continues to make waves on the international stage, with three of its female members being called up by Scotland. - 

From the Deeside and Piper Herald

Shannon McWilliam, Carmen Griffiths and Kimberley Beveridge will represent their country in the Home Internationals at Downfield, Dundee between August 5-7.

Shannon, 19, and Kimberley, 24, are in the ladies team whilst 15-year-old Carmen is in the girls squad. Both teams comprise seven players.

The R&A Women’s Home Internationals were first played in 1902 whilst the girls competition was first played in 1935. Scotland were crowned ladies champions in 2018 after defeating Ireland on home turf in the deciding match at Ballybunion.

Teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales compete against each other in matches which consist of three foursomes and six singles, each over the same 18 holes, with the foursomes being played first.

The scores are calculated by team results, with each team scoring one point for a team win and half a point for a halved match.

If two or more countries score an equal number of team points and have each won the same number of individual games, the tie will be resolved by aggregating the number of holes played in individual games won and the team with the fewest number of holes played is the winner.

Aboyne ladies captain Janice Innes said: “It is a 
delight to have three of our 
female members chosen for the Home Internationals.

“Whilst we have been aware for a long time of their respective outstanding talent, it is great to see their hard work and ability recognised by others. We wish them all every success during the tournament.” 

Club president Justin Grant added: “Everyone at Aboyne Golf Club is so pleased and proud for all three of them. For Aboyne to have three representatives at international level, including the Scottish Amateur champion, is truly unique. 

“I doubt there is another club in the home nations – women or men – that can boast such an achievement. As well as reflecting on their individual hard work and dedication, it also shows what a fantastic golf course Aboyne is to hone your skills.”

Kimberley won the Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship at Barassie recently, and was crowned Aberdeenshire Ladies county champion a few weeks earlier at Murcar.

Shannon and Carmen represented GB & Ireland against Europe in the senior and junior Vagliano Trophies at Royal St George’s the same weekend as Kimberley’s triumph at the end of June.

Carmen battled her way into the last eight of the Scottish Girls’ Amateur Championship at Rosemount, Blairgowrie earlier this month while last year Shannon won the Border Championship at East London in South Africa.

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HAVE TOU GOT YOUR TICKETS FOR THE SOLHEIM CUP

It’s been a fantastic summer for British sport and it’s nearly time for golf to take the baton and deliver an epic Solheim Cup at Gleneagles. From 9-15th September, the famous Scottish resort will host a carnival of golf and entertainment as Catriona Matthew’s Team Europe take on Juli Inkster’s Team USA. 

Some ticket categories are sold out but there are still some available to watch the battle unfold on the PGA Centenary Course, host of the 2014 Ryder Cup.

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Lorna McClymont wins the Mackie Bowl and has a new course record.

Lorna McClymont - Mackie Bowl 2019

Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) had a glorious bag of two eagles, eleven birdies and only one bogey (the 36th hole) in compiling rounds of 65 and 69 for a brilliant 14-under-par total of 134 in winning the Mackie Bowl women's open 36-hole tournament at Gullane by five strokes.

Course Record Card -- Click to enlarge

Lorna had seven birdies in her first round and one eagle to have a new Course record of 65. 

Penny Brown and Tara MacTaggart (Photo courtesy of Tara) 

She won the competition by five strokes from a previous winner, Tara MacTaggart (Minto) (71-68 for 139). Tara's second round was 6 under Par - the best of her career. Penny Brown (Worthing) who has been selected for the Home Internationals was 3rd and (Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 4th

LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 148 (2x74) SSS 75
134 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 65 69.
139 Tara MacTaggtart (Minto) 71 68.
140 Penny Brown (Worthing) 70 70.
141 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 71 70.
144 Evanna Hynd (Lundin) 72 72, Jenny Saxton (Muckhart) 72 72
145 Megan Robb (Banchory) 75 70, Clara Young (North Berwick) 72 73.
146 Carinne Taylor (Nairn) 71 75.
147 Zoe Morton (Auchterarder) 71 76, Gillian Paton (Ladybank) 73 74.
150 Clare Queen (Drumpellier) 75 75, Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride) 77 73.
151 Porscha Wilson (Burntisland) 75 76.
152 Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie 78 74, Rachael Livingstone (Baberton) 72 80

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Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the results  and Lorna for the 2 first photos

Mollie O'Brien wins North girls' championship at Muir of Ord

L to R: Mikayla MacKay (Royal Dornoch), handicap winner;
Elizabeth Munro (North District ladies president,
Mollie O'Brien (Reay), scratch winner.

From the Scottish Golfview Website

Mollie O'Brien (Reay) won the Scottish Golf North girls championship at Muir of Ord on Friday.
Details:
Course length: 5,128yd. Par 70. SSS 70. CSS 71.

SCRATCH
71 Mollie O'Brien (Reay) 
81 Katrina Tan (Nairn) better last nine holes ; Summer Elliott (Nairn) (
HANDICAP
66 Mikayla MacKay (Royal Dornoch) 
69 Kaci Robertson (Nairn Dunbar) 
72 Rhianna MacKay (Royal Dornoch) 

European Junior Master Results

The European Junior Masters in the Czech Republic was reduced to two rounds due to adverse weather. All scores from round 3 were cancelled. Carmen Griffiths (T35) and Rachel Foster (T25) were in the team. - Susan Jackson was the team captain
Scotland finished in 14th place in the Team event with the boys Gregor Graham and Cameron Adam

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LADIES TEAM FOR HOME iNTERNATIONALS -- Come along and Support the Teams

The ladies Team for the Home internationals at Downfield - 7th - 9th August

• Kimberley Beveridge, Aboyne
• Penny Brown, Worthing
• Hannah Darling, Broomieknowe
• Louise Duncan, West Kilbride
• Chloe Goadby, St Regulus
• Hazel MacGarvie, Royal Troon
• Shannon McWilliam, Aboyne

This is the same venue and dates for the Girls Home internationals 

Scottish Teams for 2019

From Karyn Dallas 

If you have a free day or 3 why not come along to support our Girls and Ladies Teams representing Scotland at Home Internationals. This year we are on home soil at Downfield Golf Club and a passionate home crowd would be amazing for the Girls and Ladies! 

Free car parking and free entry! Let's get a good support for the teams....competition is over 3 days with 4somes and singles each day playing against Ireland, England and Wales! 

Should you wish further info just let me know....would love to see the fairways lined with Scotland flags!! #monscotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Scottish Under 18 Girls for the Home Internationals

Scotland U18 Girls in the Home Internationals is being held at Downfield Golf Club on the 7-9th of August 2019

The full team is:-

Katy Alexander, Blairgowrie

Megan Ashley, Strathmore

Grace Crawford, Gullane

Rachel Foster, Prestwick St Nicholas

Carmen Griffiths, Aboyne

Evanna Hynd, Lundin

Cameron Neilson, Alvaneu Bad

Captain - Megan Briggs. 

Hannah Darling finishes tied 5th in the European ladies Championships

Hannah Darling with Chloé Salort at the tee off -- Photo courtesy of EGA

England's Alice Hewson has won the 2019 European Ladies' Amateur Championship at Parkstone Golf Club play-off on the 5th extra hole.

Hannah Darling had a triple and double bogey in the inward half to finish her chances of picking up the title  and finished tied in 5th place. 

Shannon McWilliam finished 56th

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DARLING HOLDS LEAD HEADING INTO FINAL ROUND AT PARKSTONE

Hannah Darling -- Photo courtesy of the EGA

Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) has taken the lead at the European Ladies' Amateur Championship.

 The Scottish player, who celebrated her 16th birthday last week, fired a bogey-free 68 (-4) in round three at Parkstone Golf Club to top the leaderboard on eight-under-par.

"I enjoyed it out there a lot. I just stuck to my processes, I had no idea where I was on the leaderboad" said Darling. "Obviously it's a big tournament but it's still the same golf course. There's no pressure on me to be honest, I'm only 16, so I'm just going to enjoy it tomorrow and see what happens in the end."

Darling, the second youngest player in the 144-player field, will have a chance to become the first ever Scottish player to win the European Ladies' Amateur Championship on Saturday. Victory would also qualify her for the AIG Women's British Open to be held at Woburn next week.

France's Chloé Salort shot the lowest round of the day. The French player made four birdies and an eagle on her way to shooting a five-under-par 67. Two birdies in the last four holes earned Salort a place in the final pairing just three shots behind.

Shannon McWilliam finished on +3
Scots - Hazel Macgarvie, Chloe Goadby and Louise Duncan all missed the cut

The full leaderboard and the final round tee times can be found on the European Championship Webpage.

Kilmacolm Mixed Foursomes - Still some spaced available

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There are still a few spaces left for Kilmacolm's Mixed Open on Sunday 8th September 

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Susan Rattray of Douglas Park GC sits at No. 1 in the West of Scotland MyGolfRankling after Week 29 - 2019

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WEST OF SCOTLAND LADIES GOLFER of Week 19/29 is SUSAN RATTRAY of Douglas Park Ladies who sits on the NUMBER ONE throne of WEST OF SCOTLAND LADIES MGRanking and remains in the TOP 100 of the OVERALL MGRANKING at No 75. 

WEST OF SCOTLAND LADIES CLUB of the Week is CLOBER LADIES – back at NUMBER ONE on WEST OF SCOTLAND LADIES Club MGRanking.

Susan Wood gets new course record over Drumpellier

Many congratulations go to Susan Wood who had a 5 under par 67 over Drumpellier on Thursday (20th July) to shoot a new course record 

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From Susan --

GOLF has been good to me over the years but today it was VERY VERY GOOD to me!! Thanks to Joe (pictured left -- from Susan's Facebook page) for marking my score as I slotted my name beside his last night!!! It’s only taken me 22 years !!!!!!!!!!!! 

CHEEKY WEE COURSE RECORD 6️⃣7️⃣ !!!!

Ya wee beauty ! Inspired by my kids and amazing what happens when the putter behaves!!!!!!!!

Lenzie Junior Open & Cameron Penman Memorial Team Trophy

Lenzie Junior Open & The Cameron Penman Memorial Team Trophy will be held Sunday 18th August 2019.

Please contact ---

William McMeeking
Junior Convenor
Lenzie Golf Club
Mobile No. 07982 720617
Email.  wasmcmeeking@gmail.com


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Sophie Murphy and Jennifer Lynagh take top spots in the West of Scotland Girls Medal

Results for the West Girls Milngavie Medal today. 

Par = 71, SSS = 71, CSS = 72

Scratch winner = Sophie Murphy (Clydebank and District) 79

1st Silver = Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell)  (nett 69)

2nd Silver = Sophie Murphy 79 - 8 (71)

1st Bronze = Cristina McCracken (Troon Ladies) (nett 82)

Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open set for bumper weekend of entertainment

North Berwick, 22 July, 2019 – The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open has announced the introduction of two themed days for the weekend to add to the fun at The Renaissance Club from August 8 to 11.

The tournament, co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour, makes its debut at The Renaissance Club just three weeks after the men and is set to feature world-class talent including defending champion and major winner Ariya Jutanugarn, as well as Jeongeun Lee6, So Yeon Ryu, Georgia Hall, Charley Hull and Scotland’s very own Team Europe Solheim Cup captain, Catriona Matthew. 

Ladies Day, which will take place on Saturday 10^th August, is new for 2019 and gives all women that attend the chance to not only watch the golf but take part in a golf clinic with European Tour coach Gary Nicol and enjoy live music from former Westlife star Brian McFadden and upcoming Scottish artist Hugh Kelly.

No golfing experience is required and welcome drinks will be served to all attendees on arrival as well as a free shuttle service being in operation from North Berwick Train Station to the golf course. 

Participants will also be able to enjoy cocktail making masterclass sessions supported by Loch Lomond Distillery, relax with a complimentary neck and shoulder massage courtesy of The Macdonald Marine Hotel and witness a special guest Q&A in the public village hosted by TV personality, Emma Dodds with popstar Brian McFadden amongst other stars from the event. 

Speaking about the initiative, Martin Gilbert, Chairman of Aberdeen Standard Investments, said, “The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open is committed to showcasing this special event to as many new audiences as possible. It’s important for us to bring in new fans to golf and we hope that Ladies Day offers women, who might not have previous golfing experience, the opportunity to visit The Renaissance Club and have a fantastic day out.”

In addition to Ladies Day, Solheim Cup Sunday is also new to the 2019 tournament. In support of the Solheim Cup, which takes place at nearby Gleneagles from 9 – 15 September 2019, fans are encouraged to get behind the tournament by wearing Team Europe or Team USA colours to pledge their support of their favourite team in the biennial contest. 

The best-dressed fan will receive a special Solheim Cup pin flag signed by all the European Team and there will be on the spot prizes for those that have made the effort.

Another special guest Q&A will take place in the spectator village with a number of Solheim Cup stars, giving fans the opportunity to ask what it is like to be part of one of the world’s greatest golf events. 

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open is the last qualifying event for Team Europe ahead of final selection announcement on Monday 12^th August as well being the penultimate qualifying event for Team USA. With plenty of last minute qualifying points on offer, it is all to play for. 

Paul Bush, Director of Events with VisitScotland, said, “The Solheim Cup is one of the world’s greatest golf events and with it taking place just one month after the Ladies Scottish Open, it only felt right to put on a day for the fans to show their support. Scotland’s Catriona Matthew will captain Team Europe for the first time and we hope that spectators and fans alike can get behind her and all the players at the Ladies Scottish Open who are looking to qualify for each of the prestigious teams.” 

This event will feature and promote East Lothian.  Scotland’s Food & Drink County marquee will showcase the diversity and quality of local produce that will be available for tasting and purchase and the Scotland’s Golf Coast on course activation zone will give visitors an opportunity to find out more about the golfing, accommodation and leisure offering in the area.

English Players confirmed:

Georgia Hall

Charley Hull

Bronte Law 

International players confirmed:

Beth Allen, (USA)

Cristie Kerr, (USA)

Jeongeun Lee6, (SKOR)

Anna Nordqvist, (SWE)

So Yeon Ryu, (SKOR)

Scottish players confirmed:

Kylie Henry

Gemma Dryburgh

Kelsey MacDonald 

Catriona Matthew 

Pamela Pretswell-Asher

Tickets for the 2019 Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open are FREE. 

For further championship and ticket information, please visit: https://ladiesscottishopen.com/

KATIE WRIGHT FROM STRANRAER GAINS THE NO 1 SLOT IN MYGOLFRANKING -- WEEK 28

mygolfranking.net SCOTLAND LADIES GOLFER of Week 19/28 is KATIE WRIGHT of Stranraer Ladies who regains the NUMBER ONE throne of SCOTLAND Ladies MGRanking and remains in the TOP 100 of the OVERALL MGRanking at No 55. 

SCOTLAND LADIES CLUB of the Week is DUNDAS PARKS LADIES – back in The Top10 of Scotland Ladies Club MGRanking at No 6.

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Katy Alexander wins the Scottish Girls Championship

photo courtesy of Scottish Golf 

Home-favourite Katy Alexander was crowned the winner of the 2019 Scottish Girls’ Amateur Championship today at the Blairgowrie Rosemount Course.

Alexander put in a flawless display in the final against Loretto’s Eilidh Henderson, making 14 pars and two birdies on her way to a 3&2 victory.

Henderson herself had four birdies during the round but five bogeys meant Alexander’s solid performance would see her lift the trophy.

Alexander moved to 3-up after a brilliant up and down at the 13thand followed that up with a birdie at 14, and then two pars at 15 and 16 to seal the victory.

Speaking to Scottish Golf after her win, a delighted Alexander said, “The final was a close game, it could have gone either way. 

“It feels really good to get the win and just makes it even better that it’s my home course. There was a lot of support from the members today which was really nice.”   

In the morning’s semi-finals, Alexander raced to a 5-up lead after seven holes, but an inspired fightback by Freya Russell saw the match level standing on the 14thtee. However, the eventual winner regrouped and edged her nose back in front before closing out the match with a par on 17 to win 2&1.

In the other semi-final, Henderson reached the final with a 6&5 victory over Prestwick’s Rachel Foster, largely thanks to four birdies in the space of five holes from the 9thonwards.

In the net matchplay, it was Craigmillar Park’s Lucy Morrison who came out on top with a 1-up victory over Royal Waterloo’s Grace Evans.

Morrison had earlier reached the final with an impressive 5&4 win over Strathmore’s Kirsten Miller while Evans defeated Taylor White of Cathkin Braes.

Semi - Finals 

Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) beat Freya Russell (Royal Troon) 2 and 1.

EIidh Henderson (Loretto School) beat Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) 6 and 5.

Final

Alexander beat Henderson 3&2

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY

HANDICAP MATCHPLAY

Photo Courtesy of Scottish Golf

In the Scottish Boys Championship  --- Ruben Lindsay of Ayr Belleisle was crowned Scottish Boys Amateur Champion in tense fashion with a 1-up win over Longniddry’s Cameron Gallagher on the Lansdowne Course at Blairgowrie today.  -- Read the full report on the Scottish Golf Website