CLAIRE MCLAUGHLIN IS NAMED MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE WOMEN;S GOLFER OF THE WEEK

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride) was named the Mid-South Conference Women's Golfer of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.

McLaughlin captured her first individual title last week at the Georgetown Gulf Shores Invitational.

The Ayrshire, Scotland native posted a pair of 2-over 74's to tie William Carey's (Miss.) Papatsara Niamrungrueang for the title. McLaughlin carded a team-high seven birdies for the tournament.

This is the second weekly honour of her career.

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ELAINE MOFFAT FINISHES IN TOP 10 IN SPAIN

A Scottish Selfie by Sheena Wood at the end of a long week !!
Courtesy of Donna Jackson

Overnight leader Xonia Wünsch started last round three strokes ahead of her nearest rivals. 

With a final round of 73 and a cumulative of 12 over par, the German Britta Schneider, was in second place 9 shots behind

Sylvie Van Molle (Belgium) and Ann Lewis (Wales) shared third place, nine strokes behind the new champion. 

The new Champion sports career includes many triumphs in the amateur circuit - champion of Spain Doubles in 1983 and 1985.
She then turned Professional and won the  – Italian Open 1989, the Benson & Hedges 1989 Mixed Tournament, and the 2008 Spanish Women's Professional Championship.
She then returned to  amateur status  and won : The 2018 Senior Spanish Double Championship; Spain International Doubles Senior 2019 and 2020; International Individual Senior Spain 2020

The defending Spaniard Macarena Campomanes, finished  on +24,  and María Castillo, on +26, to finish in seventh and eighth position, respectively, forming part of the Top 10.

Scots Elaine Moffat and Karen Marshall finished  well to be tied in 10th and 15th position out of the field of 90.
In the handicap section - Kate Evans (Ireland) was the winner. Karen finish tied 10th and Donna Jackson Tied 20th
In the over 60's group - Ann Lewis (Wales) was the overall winner with Scot Maureen Richmond in 6th place

SCOTTISH FINAL SCORES

T10: Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) 83, 82, 78 (243)
T14: Karen Marshall (Baberton) 82, 84, 82 (248)
T21: Maureen Richmond (Liverpool) 87, 84, 81 (252) 
T40: Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies), 87, 85. 84 (256)
T40:Lesley Lloyd (Hayston)  All players -  87, 84, 85 (256)
56th: Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 87, 84, 90 (261)
62nd: Wendy Nicholson (Baberton) 91, 83, 94 (268)

FINAL RESULTS
HANDICAP RESULTS
OVER 60'S RESULTS

The Scots ready to come home from the sun
Courtesy of Gillian McGinlay

From Scottish Vets Captain Karen Ballantyne -- Congratulations to all our players who played in the third round of the Spanish Seniors today. 

A strong finish meant Scottish Seniors Champion, Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) finished joint 10th position with Karen Marshall (Baberton) finishing joint 15th, a very creditable performance in her first seniors event. Well done everyone. 

Your webmaster Carol apologises for some of the English translation from the Spanish Website and hope she got the gist of it !! - SPANISH WEBSITE 

All reports from this week --- CLICK HERE

Jane Turner finishes 4th in the SA Jabra Ladies Classic

Jane Turner - Click to Enlarge

Jane Turner finished in  4th place yesterday (Friday 6th March) in the Sunshine Ladies Tour Jabra Ladies Classic over Glendower Golf  Club in South Africa. 

She did not get the best start to her final round but was 4 under par for her closing 7 holes to finish on 5 under par. 

This also keeps her in 4th place in the investec Order of Merit, edging her closer to the others

This also gives her a place in the Ladies European Tour Jabra Ladies Open in France in May.

FULL SCOREBOARD

ELAINE MOFFAT -- LEADING SCOT IN SPAIN AFTER 2ND ROUND

In the 2nd Round of the Singles in the Senior Championship at Parador El Saler Golf Club in Spain -- the strong wind - as your webmaster believes was a "hurricane" yet again caused havoc with many of the scores  

Xonia Wunsch (Spain) however, had an excellent round of 77 to be in the lead on 5 over par -  155 

Amy Ellertson (USA) after two very solid rounds of 79 strokes,  is  lying 3 shots behind while Aileen Greenfield ( England) is five strokes behind after improving her  81 strokes of the first day with a second of 79 strokes.  Ann Lewis (Wales)  with two rounds of 79 and 81 strokes is also placed on 160 (+16.)

Madrid's María de Orueta, who was the first round leader  with a 75, unfortunately took 95 in the second round to blow away any chance of taking the title

Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) improved on her first round by 2 shots to be the leading Scot with Karen Marshall (Baberton) 1 shot behind.
Wendy Nicholson (Baberton) improved by 8 shots to make the cut

The Cut was made for the final round with those in 60th position and tied. -- 177

SCOTTISH SCORES

T14: Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) 83, 82 (165)
T16: Karen Marshall (Baberton) 82, 84 (166)
T35: Maureen Richmond (Liverpool), Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston)  All players -  87, 84 (171)
T40: Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies), 87, 85 (172)
T47: Wendy Nicholson (Baberton) 91, 83 (174)

Missed Cut :
Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) 89, 90 (179)
Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia) 91, 90 (181) 
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 94, 90 (184) 

Day 1 Singles in Spanish Seniors -- In difficult conditions

In the first round of the Spanish Seniors (Singles) over Parador El Saler Golf Club  in very difficult conditions -- María de Orueta (Spain) finished the day with a 3 over par 75 which included  five birdies, six bogeys, and a double bogey to lead the field of 90 players.

The Northern Ireland player Laura Webb, is in second place with a 76  

Defending Champion  Macarena Campomanes, and Xonia Wünsch  both had rounds of 78 strokes (+6) to be equal 3rd.

Leading Scot is Karen Marshall (Baberton) in 12th place with an 82 followed closely behind by the 2019 Scottish Seniors Champion Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) on 83

The Singles tournament is three 18-hole of stroke play, with a cut at the end of the second round, this Friday, for those  60th position and tied.

SCOTTISH SCORES
82 Karen Marshall (Baberton) T12
83 Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) T16
87 Maureen Richmond (Liverpool), Liz Stewart (Greenburn) , Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies), Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) T42
89 Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) T55
91 Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia), Wendy Nicholson (Baberton) T69
96 Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 85th

JOIN THE PROS AT IRVINE BOGSIDE WHERE THE HOME INTERNATIONALS WERE HELD IN 2009

Scottish Team 2009 at Irvine Bogside for the Home Internationals
Back row - Claire Hargan,(Team Manager) Kylie Walker, Pamela Pretswell,
Louise Kenney, Laura McLardy, Kevin Craggs (Coach)
Front Row - Kelsey MacDonald, Carly Booth, Lesley Nicholson (Team Captain)
Megan Briggs, and Jane Turner - All maiden surnames 

You webmaster has been contacted today by Julie Walker whose friend , Debbie Richards, is playing in the Spanish open this week and mentioned to Gillian Kyle(East Renfrewshire)  that she is running a ladies Pro-Am https://ladiesproam.com/ at Irvine (Bogside) golf club on Tuesday the 6th October this year.

This was the venue for the 2009 Home Internationals and 6 out of the 8 team members have turned pro since then   -- See the course spectators and players by clicking on the following links
DAY 1 PHOTOS 
DAY 2 PHOTOS 
DAY 3 PHOTOS 

JULIE WALKER MESSAGE 
In 2018, the idea of setting up a female only Pro-Am came about after chatting to a few golfing friends, who liked the idea but found most pro-ams expensive and hard to get in to, so I approached my golf club, Burhill, to find out if they would support this idea and they introduced me to the PGA, both were very supportive as there was no other female only pro-am at the time and there is very few opportunities for the female PGA’s pros to play against each other. 

With limited sponsorship, the ladies entry fee of £255.00 per team of 3, pays for the teams food, the pro’s prize fund, PGA levy and PGA admin fee for running the day.  I look to get prizes from partners as we get closer to the event, currently www.arran.com have agreed to provide some prizes and am currently working on other ideas.

The format is a stableford, for both Pro’s and amateurs, everyone play off the red tees, both of which the pros find fun and a change from their normal stroke play events, best 2 scores on each hole apart from par 3’s were all 4 scores count.  The pro’s play their own stableford and the top 10 players, get prize money from £550 to £100  https://ladiesproam.com/meet-the-pros/ 

Following the success of the 2018, Pro-Am at Burhill, in 2019, we played at Cuddington, both in Surrey, I decided to bring the event to Irvine in 2020, to give the surrey ladies a new experience and to support my fathers golf club, I  also played there for a couple of years as a teenager, before a golf gap of 25 years.

We have 22 team slots and I currently have 11 teams from Surrey signed up, they will also play, Glasgow Gailes on Monday the 5^th and Kilmarnock Barassie on Wednesday the 7^th, which are also options for any team or individual playing in the event.  At the moment, I have 2 scottish teams interested, one is led by Pauline Patrick of Irvine and Susan Wood (Drumpellier) from the Scottish women’s amateur team.  I have written to 70 women via their golf clubs over the last couple of weeks, dropped off posters at Troon Ladies, Irvine, Kilmarnock Barassie, Prestwick St Nicholas, St Cuthbert’s and Irvine.

It would be great if you could add this event to your website and help me encourage some Scottish teams to join in, it is a fun event.

The event website is https://ladiesproam.com/

The PGA website is   https://pgagbi.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/pgagbi20/event/pgagbi20822/index.htm   the logos and more info will go on here in the next couple of weeks,

Julie Walker

Tel: 07887 644 799

CLAIRE MCLAUGHLIN WINS HER FIRST USA COLLEGE TITLE

From the Blue Raiders Website 

Ayrshire's Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride) captured her first career individual tournament title today, sharing the Georgetown Gulf Shores Invitational at The Peninsula Golf Club. 

McLaughlin posted a second-round 2-over par 74 to tie William Carey's (Miss.) Papatsara Niamrungrueang for the title with a 148. McLaughlin also posted a 74 during Monday's first round. 

Many congrats Claire

Day 2 - Foursomes Results at the Spanish Seniors

In the 2nd round of the “Doubles” in the Spanish Seniors Championships at Parador El Saler Golf Club the two Madrid players María de Orueta and Xonia Wünsch won with a  2nd round 75 in the foursomes to take the title from Belgian-Canadian  partnership of Kyrinis and Van Molle (80) .

 FINAL RESULTS

 1.- María de Orueta (ESP) / Xonia Wünsch (ESP) 147 (72 + 75)

 2.- Judith Kyrines (CAN) / Sylvie van Molle (BEL) 149 (69 + 80)

 3.- Stephanie Kiefer (GER) / Susanne Lichtenberg (GER) 153 (75 + 78)

 + .- Macarena Campomanes (ESP) / Maria Liberg (SWE) 153 (71 + 82)

SCOTTISH FINAL SCORES

Maureen Richmond (Scotland/England ) & Sara Spencer (England) 160 (81+ 79)

Gillian Kyle and Elaine Moffat 165 (80 + 85)

Donna Jackson  & Liz Stewart  166 (81+85)
Karen Marshall &  Wendy Nicholson 170 (81+89)
Lesley Lloyd & Gillian McGinlay  172 (81+ 91)

Louise Graham &  Frances Millar 174 (85+89)

Ellie Whyte & Sheena Wood 174 (82+ 92)

FINAL SCORES
HANDICAP SCORES

Day 1 Fourball Results in Spanish Seniors.

Elaine Moffat and Gillian Kyle with their partners on the tee

On the  first day of the The Senior Spanish Fourball and Single Championships  in Parador El Saler Golf Club in Spain the best Score of the day was by the Belgium and Canada partnership of   Van Molle Sylvieand and Judith Kyrinis with a 3 under par 69.

SCOTTISH SCORES
Gillian Kyle and Elaine Moffat 80

Lesley Lloyd & Gillian McGinlay 81
Donna Jackson  & Liz Stewart  81
Karen Marshall &  Wendy Nicholson 81

Louise Graham &  Frances Millar 85

Foursomes will be played tomorrow

SPANISH SENIORS IN SPAIN - SCOTLAND WELL REPRESENTED

The Senior Spanish Fourball and Single Championships begin in Parador El Saler Golf Club in Spain tomorrow with the four ball 

Scotland is well represented :
Donna Jackson, Liz Stewart, Lesley Lloyd, Gillian McGinlay, Elaine Moffat, Gillian Kyle, Wendy Nicholson, Karen Marshall, Frances Millar, Louise Graham, Sheena Wood, Ellie Whyte, Maureen Richmond

Lesley Lloyd, Liz Stewart, Donna Jackson and Gillian McGinlay
Enjoying the sun !

DOUGLAS PARK LADIES SOCIAL EVENING HOOTENANNY

86 Douglas Park Ladies attended their  annual Lady Captain's Social event on Friday 18th February -- Much hilarity.

The 2020 Captain Ann Fisher organised a very entertaining action packed evening with a ceilidh,
You can see all the  PHOTOGRAPHS HERE.

The  evening was a great success with good food, good company and great entertainment.  Check out the video below - or go to YouTube 

Both photos and video are available here on this page for non facebook users - If you are a face book user you will see them also on the Douglas Park Facebook Page 

KYLE AND MICHELE FINISH IN TOP TEN IN NEW SOUTH WALES OPEN

Julia Engström saved her best for last as she made a fantastic birdie two to win her first Ladies European Tour title at the Women’s New South Wales Open at Dubbo Golf Club. -- READ MORE

Kyle Henry saved her best to the last round with a four under par 68  to finish in joint 9th position with other Scot Michele Thomson. 
Gemma Dryburgh also finished in under par to finish in 16th position.

Scottish Scores: 

-4 : Kyle Walker T9

-4: Michele Thomson T9

-1: Gemma Dryburgh 16th
+4 Kelsey Macdonald T31
+10 Laura Murray T45
+14 Alison Muirhead T58

FULL SCOREBOARD

ENTRIES NOW BEING TAKEN FOR THE SCOTTISH SCHOOLGIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP

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Entries for the 2020 Schoolgirls Golf Championship are now open 

The tournament will be played over 54 holes between August 1st -2nd over the Strathtyrum Course, Eden Course and Jubilee Course  -- at just £75 per person, 

It is a great opportunity to meet girls from all over the world whilst participating for the Carol Kauffman Shield and the Renee Powell Cup.

 To find out more information about the competition  CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTRY FORM 

From Charlotte McCluskey  - President of the University of St Andrews Golf Club and former member of the Renfrewshire Ladies’ County Golf

Royal Troon will host The Open Golf in 2023

The 152nd Open will be played at Royal Troon from 16-23 July 2023. 

A century after hosting golf’s original major for the first time, the battle for the Claret Jug will return to Royal Troon in 2023 for The 152nd Open.

The famed links course in South Ayrshire will play host to its 10th Open, celebrating 100 years since the Championship first came to Troon in 1923.

IRISH VETS TEAM IS ANNOUNCED FOR THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

The 2018 Mary McKenna Trophy in Ireland - Scottish and Irish Teams

Irish Seniors v Scottish Seniors

The following is the Irish Senior Womens Team  to play the Scottish Vets at Roganstown Country Club on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th March. 

Tee Times 
Sunday fourball matches:  12.00 noon start
Monday Singles:            9.00 am start

IRISH TEAM
Pat Doran (Donabate)

Kate Evans (RCD Ladies)

Margaret McAuliffe (Ballybunion)

Gertie McMullen (Island)

Maria O'Reilly (Headfort)

Alison Taylor (Malahide)

Deirdre Walsh (Milltown)

Laura Webb (East Berkshire)

Captain  Marilyn Henderson (Royal Belfast)

SCOTTISH TEAM (CLICK HERE FOR MORE)

Alison Davidson Midland

Karen Ferguson-Sneddon East

Donna Jackson West

Gillian Kyle West

Lesley Lloyd West

Lorna Mckinlay Midland

Elaine Moffat Midland

Sheena Wood Northern

Reserve:

Jennifer Bryans East

ALL support welcome

SCOTTISH GOLF UPDATE ON EVENTS FROM CLARE QUEEN - SCOTTISH GOLF PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

Entries are now open for the Scottish Golf National Championships in 2020. Players can enter via the Scottish Golf website Scottish Golf Events  

 The 2020 Scottish Golf Order of Merit documents and National Team Selection Policies are also finalised and available to view online Team Selection Policies 

 Competition opportunities for players of all levels 

 We are often asked by parents for advice on the types of competitions which are available to players who wish to begin playing outside of their home club. 
With this in mind we have created the linked document ‘Competition opportunities for players’ which lists some of the regional, national and international events which are available, this is purely a guide based on events which may be appropriate for players with various handicaps.

 I have also attached a linked document ‘Order of Merit Event Handicap ballots’ which shows the 2019 handicap cut offs for various national championships which appear on the Scottish Golf Boys and Girls Order of Merits, the exact cut off is always hard to predict but this should act as a guide for parents. 

 We would appreciate it if you could share this information with parents/players in your county who may be interested. 

If anyone has any questions please encourage them to contact us by emailing performance@scottishgolf.org Kingsbarns Girls Classic – 

Save The Date

Kingsbarns have confirmed that they will once again host the Kingsbarns Girls Classic. This year the event will take place on Sunday 8th November. It is likely that each county will again be able to nominate two girls to play. 

We had some really good feedback following the 2019 event from county officials, parents and players and hope this years’ event will also be popular. 

More information and details on expected format will be available later in the summer but please add this date to your diary. 

 Clare Queen 
 Performance Director

KILMACOLM GOLF CLUB HOST RENFREWSHIRE JUNIOR GIRLS FOR PUTTING COACHING

Some of the Junior Girls

Fantastic to see so many enthusiastic young Renfrewshire County girl golfers at Kilmacolm Golf Club yesterday. 
Due to the adverse weather they made the most of our facilities to hone their putting skills. 
A huge thank you to Kilmacolm's  Junior Convenor Lynda Bradley for guiding them through the importance of putting and inspiring the next generation of golfers.

Renfrewshire County Captain Sandra Littlejohn said "An excellent day for our junior girls organised by Lynda Bradley and ably assisted by Gillian Kyle, Clair Barclay, Liz Hale and Kilmacolm Ladies' Captain Jackie Sayers" - Thank you to all including Kilmacolm Golf Club

To see some photos go to the RLCGA Facebook Page 

GILLIAN GOWERS OF LOUDOUN GOWF RISES TO THE NUMBER ONE POSITION IN AYRSHIRE LADIES MYGOLFRANKINGS

MyGolfRanking.net LADIES AYRSHIRE GOLFERS of Week 2020/08 is GILLIAN GOWERS of LOUDOUN GOWF, who takes over the Nunmber One position on MGR AYRSHIRE Ladies Ranking

AYRSHIRE LADIES 
 1  Gillian Gowers (Loudoun Gowf) 1042 points 
 2  Audrey Thompson (Loudoun Gowf) 1017 
 3  Lorna Spencer (Largs) 968 
 4  Gillian Kennedy (Troon Welbeck) 959 
 5  Aileen Anderson (Loudoun Gowf) 953 
 6  Anne Burns (Loudoun Gowf) 951 
 7  Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas) 950 
 8  Christine Whitelaw (Largs) 919 
 9  Janet Harkness (Skelmorlie) 902 1
10  Jean Capes (Largs) 898 

AYRSHIRE LADIES CLUBS 
1  Loudoun Gowf Ladies 882 
2  Largs Ladies 864 
3  Troon Welbeck 830 
4  Skelmorlie Ladies 819 
5  Prestwick St Nicholas 788 
6  Girvan Ladies 722 
7  Brodick Ladies 447

Some clubs in AYRSHIRE have not returned the MyGolfRanking Permission Form required to feature on MGR. If you have not received a form and require one, please email davidmoir@mail.com

For up-to-date Club MGRanking lists, full Regional, National and International Rankings, and How It Works, visit  -- www.mygolfranking.net. 

The MGR service is free for clubs and members to register.

GEMMA DRYBURGH HAS HER BEST FINISH ON THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

Gemma Dryburgh

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh had her best finish on the Ladies European Tour with a 4th place this week at the Australian Ladies Classic yesterday at the Bonville Golf Resort.

Scottish Scores and positions after final round of the LET golf's Geoff King Motors Australian Ladies Classic:

-11 Gemma Dryburgh 4th

-6 Kylie Henry T11

-1 Kelsey MacDonald T32

+4 Michele Thomson T54

The Won by the Australian amateur Stephanie Kyriacou with -22 total -- READ FULL REPORT 

CLICK HERE FOR FINAL SCORES

Scotland's Jane Turner wins SA Women’s Masters on third playoff hole

It took three trips down the 18th in a playoff before Scotland’s Jane Turner (pictured above) emerged victorious over South Africa’s Cara Gorlei in the Standard Bank South Africa Women’s Masters at San Lameer Country Club on Friday. 

Starting the day with a three-shot lead, Jane struggled to a one-over 73 to finish on one-under alongside Gorlei, who carded a two-under 70. 
In the playoff, Jane had the measure of the par-four 18th and narrowly missed a birdie attempt – but the tap-in was enough to give her the win.

TO READ THE FULL REPORT CLICK HERE…

Many congrats Jane from all in Scotland

FALKIRK GOLF CLUB OPEN DAY IS ON SATURDAY 25th APRIL - ENTRIES NOW BEING TAKEN

CLICK HERE TO ENTER ONLINE -- OPEN COMPETITIONS 
or Contact : Margaret Tough by email: or Telephone --  Mobile: 07896756158 
Falkirk Golf Club : Tel: 01324 611061

BRITISH RED CROSS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT ROYAL DORNOCH

CLICK TO ENLARGE OR CLICK HERE FOR POSTER Teams of 4 will have the opportunity to start off the 2020 season playing Royal Dornoch. This beautiful championship course is in prime condition and supporting the work of the British Red Cross in its 150th Anniversary Year.   The programme for the day and entry price includes: Tea/coffee & bacon rolls before play, 18 holes of golf, halfway house and dinner, followed by a prize-giving and auction.   Entry is now open for booking and the event will be limited to 19 teams, so please reserve your team place soon!    If you prefer, you can submit your entry form with an ‘as yet undeclared’ team, names to be submitted later.   Please do take the opportunity to promote your business by sponsoring a hole and taking an advertisement in our event programme.  Full event and registration details are attached but feel free to get in touch if you need more information.’ CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS

Alison Munro-White Senior Community Fundraiser – Northern Scotland British Red Cross, Unit C3, Cradlehall Business Park, Caulfield Road, Inverness, IV2 5GH   Tel: 01463 796619   Mobile: 07786311325 AMunroWhite@redcross.org.uk www.redcross.org.uk Please note my normal working hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 am – 5 pm. For urgent fundraising enquiries outside of these hours, please contact Fran Smith

Frances Smith - Community Fundraising Manager Scotland, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man 
 * British Red Cross 4 Nasmyth Place, Hillington, Glasgow G52 4PR Desk: 0141 891 4017 
Mobile: 07841 959027
email: fransmith@redcross.org.uk

RANFURLY CASTLE OPEN DAY - TRI AM

Ranfurly Castle looks forward to seeing you at their Ladies Open Day on Thursday 16th July, 2020. 

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR ENTRY FORM

DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB LADIES TRI AM OPEN DAY

Douglas Park Golf Club

The Ladies Open day Tri Am is at Douglas Park Golf Club is on Friday 26th June 2020

CLICK HERE TO ENTER ON LINE

SCOTTISH GOLF ORDER OF MERIT AND SELECTION POLICIES 2020

From the Scottish Golf Website 

Scottish Golf Girls' National Team Selection Policy 2020
Scottish Girls Order of Merit 2020 

Scottish Golf Women's Selection Policy 2020
Scottish Golf Women's Order of Merit 2020

Scottish Golf Senior Women’s Selection Policy 2020

Scottish Golf Senior Women’s Order of Merit 2020 Conditions

PLEASE HELP SCOTTISH SQUAD MEMBER PENNY BROWN

Penny Brown

Scottish Women’s squad member, Penny Brown (Stirling University) has asked for some help with her dissertation project. 

Penny is looking for people to complete a survey which is titled ‘Motives and Points of Attachment of Golf Spectators in Great Britain’. 

She is looking to gain an understanding of why people attend professional golf events. 

Penny would be grateful if you could take the time to complete it.

The link is below and the survey is open until the 28th March 2020. 

ON LINE SURVEY -- CLICK HERE

Historic club captaincy for Elaine Farquharson-Black at Deeside

Winning Curtis Cup captain Elaine Farquharson-Black is the first woman
to be elected as Deeside Golf Club's captain

From the Scotsman Newspaper

Elaine Farquharson-Black's latest addition to an impressive golfing CV has earned the Aberdeen solicitor a place in the record books.

She has become the first female to be elected club captain in the 117-year history of Deeside Golf Club, where she has been a member since she was ten years old. 

At the age of 14, she won the Deeside Ladies' Championship for the first time, a feat she repeated for five consecutive years until national and international events began to take precedence.

She came out of 'retirement' to win the championship again in the club's centenary year, while six months pregnant with her second son. 

Farquharson-Black represented the club in junior, ladies and men's matches before becoming an honorary member in 1990, the same year she won the Scottish Ladies' Amateur Championship.

"I am honoured to be asked to be the captain of Deeside," said Farquharson-Black, a former Scottish and British internationalist, of her election.

"I see this as an opportunity for me to give something back to the club for the tremendous support which members have given me during my golfing career."

The winning Curtis Cup captain is an active supporter of junior golf within Deeside and was junior convener in 2016-2017 before being appointed vice-captain in 2018.

"As a progressive and vibrant club, we are delighted that Elaine has accepted the Captaincy at Deeside," said club manager Debbie Pern. "She has earned the respect of members both on and off the course. 

"During her time as vice captain, Elaine has been instrumental in the preparation of a Strategic Plan to secure the future success of the club and she will take the lead in its implementation as captain."

CATRIONA MATTHEW VISITS STIRLING UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

Hazel MacGarvie, Catriona Matthew Chloe Goadby and Dean Robertson

University of Stirling  was honoured to welcome former University of Stirling scholar athlete and Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew to campus yesterday where she spoke to their current athletes about her inspirational golfing journey

CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOGRAPHS