Karin Sharp |
Wednesday 22 April 2020
Karin Sharp takes over Scottish Golf reins with support from Iain Forsyth
Scottish Golf shock as chief executive Andrew McKinlay steps aside
By Martin Dempster -- The Scotsman Newspaper
Scottish Golf has announced that chief executive Andrew McKinlay (pictured) has stepped down from the governing body. His shock departure, which comes as some member clubs fight for their survival during the coronavirus crisis, was announced in a statement.
It read: "We are living in unprecedented times and, as we are all very well aware, sport has no immunity to the impact of COVID-19.
"Scottish Golf, like all businesses and indeed golf clubs across the country, is having to assess its business model. "The governing body has had to make some very difficult decisions regarding income and expenditure, to ensure sustainability in the current circumstances.
"To this end, our Chief Executive, Andrew McKinlay, has decided that he should step aside in order to help the organisation come through this situation.
"He leaves having worked with the team on a revised structure that will be fit for purpose when we emerge from the national lockdown." McKinlay, who previously worked for the SFA, was appointed as Blair Dodds' successor in February 2018 and took up the post three months later.
Eleanor Cannon, Scottish Golf Chair: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Andrew for his contribution to Scottish Golf over the past two years. He brought a wealth of experience to what can be a pressurised role. “He has helped take the organisation forward and has now taken a very difficult decision at this challenging time. I thank him for doing so and wish him the very best for the future.” McKinlay said: “It has been a privilege to lead this fantastic organisation and, I am grateful to Eleanor and the board for the opportunity. "Above all, I am indebted to the team at Scottish Golf for their commitment in implementing the objectives to take the game forward towards a sustainable and, indeed, prosperous future.”
Tuesday 21 April 2020
SCOTTISH GOLF ZOOM MEETING TO SUPPORT CLUBS
Scottish Golf is delighted to launch a series of new Zoom Panel calls aimed at supporting golf club managers, senior staff and officials across the country with the first session set to take place on Thursday 23rd April 2020 at 10.30am.
Facilitated by Scottish Golf’s Club Business Manager, Iain Evans, these calls will support all delegates by bringing together an expert panel from across the golf industry to deliver a range of advice, guidance and best practice during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The panel will answer pre-submitted questions from the audience to ensure that the most frequently asked questions for all of our golf clubs are covered. All affiliated golf clubs are invited to register for the session and those wishing to submit a question can do so on the registration form here.
Meet the Panel:
David Roy CCM – Club Manager – Crail Golfing Society
- David has worked at five clubs including proprietary, exclusive, urban and links. Previously a greenkeeper and immediate past President of CMAE. Presenter on the MDP programme, Board member of the Fife Golf Partnership.
Craig Boath – Links Superintendent – Carnoustie Golf Links
- Craig joined Carnoustie Golf Links straight from school working his way up through the ranks to Head Greenkeeper of the Championship Course where he oversaw The 147thOpen Championship in 2018. Craig has since been appointed Links Superintendent.
Susie Fraser – Managing Director – Adeo Group
- Susie is a marketing and communications expert working as Managing Director at the award-winning agency, Adeo Group.
Alistair MacGregor – Chief executive Officer – Fife Golf Trust
- Established in 2011, Fife Golf Trust manages 7 public golf courses on behalf of Fife Council.
Bob Gunning – retired General Manager – Longniddry Golf Club, Treasurer – Scotland’s Golf Coast
- After a long career in banking, Bob took on the role of General Manager at Longniddry in 2005 and served there until he retired in August 2019. Bob is still involved in the golf industry through his role as Treasurer of Scotland’s Golf Coast and member of its Steering Group.
A reminder that you can sign up for this webinar and submit your questions for our panel of experts here. Please note that registration for our online webinar will close at 12 noon on Wednesday 22 April 2020.
DEATH OF SHEILA GENDERS - FERENEZE, HAGGS CASTLE AND WEST KILBRIDE
Haggs Castle Greenlees Trophy Winners - 1998 Sheila 4th from left back row |
Sheila in 2010 |
Sheila whose home club was Fereneze was also a Greenlees Trophy Team member for Haggs Castle playing along side many good players in that team at that time -- Aileen Wilson, Dorothea Hastings, Jennifer Mack, Janice Gardner (Paterson), Brenda Livingstone, Irene Rose, Carol Smith, Audrey Sturgess, Jennifer Graham, Evi Park, Isobel Pearson - to name but a few.
She was also member of West Kilbride GC
Glasgow Herald
GENDERS - Sheila Peacefully at home, on Sunday 12th April 2020, Sheila Genders (Medical Social Worker &
Distinguished Member of Fereneze Golf Club). Loving daughter of the late Sydney and Mary (Moira), honorary aunt to Harvie and Hunter Milligan and their families.
Teasing times for Scottish golfers but too early for courses to reopen
Guilty as charged -- Your webmaster Carol out for a walk over Douglas Park GC !! |
By Martin Dempster - Subscribe to the Scotsman Newspaper
Today's Scotsman Newspaper - Click to enlarge |
Pictures flooding social media of courses looking resplendent are making this an even more frustrating period
Sunday 19 April 2020
DOWN MEMORY LANE -- THE HELEN HOLM TROPHY SOME OLD PHOTOS
The Prize Winners in 2010 : Louise Kenney, Hannah Barwood, Nikki Foster, Charlotte Ellis, Danielle McVeigh,Lauren Taylor, Leona Maguire & Rachel Jennings |
The Helen Holm Trophy should have been on this weekend over Royal Troon and Troon Portland -- unfortunately has not happened -- thought I might start looking down memory lane --
Here are the 2010 and 2011 Helen Holm Trophies photos albums
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2010 ALBUM
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 ALBUM
FOR SOME PAST REPORTS OVER THE LAST 13 YEARS -- CLICK HERE
- and the final day in 2011 when Eilidh Briggs and Pamela Pretswell were in contention -- Many players are now professionals
Saturday 18 April 2020
GOLF AT GULLANE WITH MAUREEN MADILL
Lesley Hope and Gillian Stewart (Photo courtesy of Maureen Madill) |
Sue Penman drives off (Photo courtesy of Maureen Madill) |
They had a game arranged with well-known, local golfing celebrity and current Gullane Ladies’ champion, Sue Penman and 1975 Scottish Ladies Champion Lesley Hope
To read the full story go to Maureen's Website ----> Madill Golf
Wednesday 15 April 2020
WEST OF SCOTLAND MYGOLFRANKING - WEEK 15 - 2020
Monday 13 April 2020
PAST LADY CAPTAIN MOIRA KERR OF COWGLEN SENDS YOU A MESSAGE
A song from singer/songwriter Moira Kerr in isolation on Easter Sunday during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Moira wrote and sang all the songs for the BBC Scotland television series "WHERE EAGLES FLY" and featured on Pebble Mill, Gloria Hunniford, Brian Mathew etc.
TO GO TO MOIRA'S YOUTUBE DIRECTLY CLICK HERE
Sunday 12 April 2020
Kelsey MacDonald remains positive in shutdown
Relieved Scot puts frustration aside as she looks forward to getting back on course
- The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
- STEVE SCOTT Twitter: @C_SScott
- Kelsey MacDonald seemed poised for her breakthrough in professional golf just as the sporting world ground to a halt with the coronavirus pandemic, but the young Scot is definitely taking the positive side.
Saturday 11 April 2020
WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY MATCHES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020
2019 -Scottish County Champions Ayrshire |
It is therefore with regret that the West Counties have decided to cancel this year's West Inter County Matches also.
Hope you are keeping safe and well and that it won't be too long before we are back on the fairways again.
Jean MacIntyre - West of Scotland Secretary
Friday 10 April 2020
WHITECRAIGS GOLF CLUB RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT NHS STAFF
MYGOLFRANKING WEEK 14 - 2020
Thursday 9 April 2020
CANCELLATION FOR ALL SCOTTISH GOLF EVENTS
Eleanor Cannon
Chair
HAZEL MACGARVIE SELECTED FOR THE ARNOLD PALMER CUP
WEST OF SCOTLAND COUNTIES CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
- West of Scotland Championship- 10th May
- Junior Inter County Matches for the Kennedy Salver- 1st June
- Inter County Foursomes Final- 2nd June
Wednesday 8 April 2020
DOWN MEMORY LANE - WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE
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It made me think that perhaps I could do a section on Down Memory Lane Posts going back in time and wondered if this would be of interest -- Have old videos, and photo albums going back a few years eg The 2003 SLGA Centenary Dinner at St Andrews in 2003
You may recognise some faces
Please fill in the form by clicking here so I can judge if this would be of interest -- Carol
Sunday 5 April 2020
GEMMA DRYBURGH RECEIVES USA COLLEGE AWARD
Gemma Dryburgh, Women's Golf, 2011-15
- A four-time all-conference performer and three-time All-Louisiana selection.
- A four-year letterwinner who played 126 rounds in 43 tournaments and posted a 74.33 (9,365 strokes) career scoring average, which ranks second in school history.
- Claimed two career individual titles: the 2012 Old Waverly Bulldog Invitational and the 2013 C-USA Championships.
- Finished par or better 35 times with 15 Top-20 performances.
- Posted nine career rounds in the 60's.
- Played in three NCAA Championships, including 2013 (Athens, Ga.), 2014 (Tulsa, Okla.) and 2015 (Bradenton, Fla.).
- Three-time member of the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and four-time selection to the Tulane 3.0 Club.
- Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee during her final three seasons.