Rank
|
MGR
|
Move
|
Player
|
Club
|
Points
|
1
|
47
|
5
|
Caroline King
|
Clober Ladies
|
1220
|
2
|
61
|
2
|
Jane Clark
|
Airdrie Ladies
|
1207
|
3
|
135
|
674
|
Audrey Thompson
|
Loudoun Gowf Ladies
|
1144
|
4
|
168
|
-9
|
Ashley Duffy
|
Clober Ladies
|
1129
|
5
|
341
|
114
|
Susan Rattray
|
Douglas Park Ladies
|
1083
|
6
|
458
|
-152
|
Jan Macnab
|
Ranfurly Castle GC Ladies
|
1064
|
7
|
468
|
-8
|
Katharine Hardman
|
Dunaverty Ladies
|
1063
|
8
|
503
|
2473
|
Liz Keohone
|
Loudoun Gowf Ladies
|
1057
|
9
|
530
|
996
|
Josephine Monaghan
|
Dumbarton Ladies
|
1053
|
10
|
544
|
243
|
Gillian Kennedy
|
Troon Welbeck Ladies
|
1051
|
11
|
596
|
2
|
Lorna Spencer
|
Largs Ladies
|
1043
|
12
|
627
|
7
|
Paula Galloway
|
Douglas Park Ladies
|
1038
|
13
|
629
|
2
|
Pauline Patrick
|
Irvine Ladies
|
1038
|
14
|
743
|
1152
|
Robina Gilbertson
|
Prestwick St Nicholas Ladies
|
1026
|
15
|
823
|
400
|
Jill Burgess
|
Hilton Park Ladies
|
1016
|
16
|
1042
|
-9
|
Amy Mcdonald
|
Bothwell Castle Ladies
|
998
|
17
|
1050
|
-11
|
Allison A Bell
|
Strathaven GC Ladies
|
998
|
18
|
1106
|
-13
|
Sarah Kemp
|
Helensburgh Ladies
|
992
|
19
|
1113
|
4
|
Heather Climson
|
East Renfrewshire Ladies
|
992
|
20
|
1226
|
1477
|
Joanne Sharp
|
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Ladies
|
984
|
Thursday 30 April 2020
WEST OF SCOTLAND RANKINGS WEEK 17 - 2020
Tuesday 28 April 2020
FIRST NEWSLETTER FROM KARIN SHARP AT SCOTTISH GOLF
In my first newsletter since taking the lead at Scottish Golf, I wanted to offer a more detailed outline to our membership on decisions that have been made recently, and the strategy and rationale behind them. Making key decisions in such uncertain times is a challenge all businesses are facing and at Scottish Golf we have a responsibility to protect the organisation and all the clubs we represent. In such difficult circumstances, it was important that action was taken to deliver tangible offerings to all golf clubs. If ever the “one size fits all” theory is not ideal, it is now, but to act swiftly this is the model that has to be used. From a financial planning perspective, there were many uncertainties where robust information was required to ensure that responsible business decisions were made.
Decisions recently made:
Events – Cancel all events for 2020
- When would courses be open for Championship play?
- Would it be fair to close a member’s course for up to a week and deny that membership their facility when they have been starved of golf for many weeks/months at a key time of the year?
- Would it be safe for our staff and volunteers to run events?
- Where would the participants stay (would hotels, guest houses be open)? Once at the event, would clubhouses and restaurants be open for them to eat at?
- When will normal playing conditions be achieved? We could be playing with upturned cups, no rakes for bunkers etc for some time post restrictions being lifted and we question whether National Championships should be contested under potentially restricted playing conditions?
Performance – Cancel the performance programme for the remainder of 2020 playing season
Golf Club Financial Survey – To issue a short survey to all clubs
Return to Golf – A topic that many have been asking about and one which we are actively engaging with many key partners to move forward. We have had positive discussion in the last few days with government (through key contacts in Active Scotland and sportscotland) and have their support in what is a planning phase. We are also collaborating with key industry partners to ensure that across GB&I we are developing a consistent approach that can be adopted when the time is right. It is highly likely that any return will be in phases, with single golfers or household groups in the first instance to ensure that the golf industry continues to adhere to government guidelines – within our clubs, we will have a mix of front line & key workers, along with vulnerable groups who have been shielding or self-isolating for lengthy periods and we must continue to ensure we can keep everyone safe. To be clear, we are very much in the planning phase to ensure that when the time is right, we are well placed and have the support of key partners to be able to move quickly to update clubs with detailed information as to what a phased return to golf will look like. In the meantime, whilst we remain in lockdown with the restrictions in place we must continue to stay home and save lives.
Affiliation Fees – As you know our financial year runs from 1st October to 30th September, so the Coronavirus Pandemic impact on Golf Course closure happened just a few days short of 6 months into the current year. The Regulations of Scottish Golf state that all affiliation fees are in fact due by the end of January, but in recent years Scottish Golf moved this to the end of March to try and assist clubs with cash flow based on when a large portion of club membership fees fall due. For various reason as of today almost 40% of affiliation fees due to Scottish Golf remain unpaid. The payment due by date was informally extended to allow time for further internal discussion and we have made no representation to clubs chasing the outstanding balances at this time. On a more positive note, as of last week our membership reported an average of 75% of 2020 membership has already been renewed, 64% of Clubs have already applied for/received their Government Support Fund, and 76% have made use of Government Furlough. For clarity this is based on 135 clubs that responded.
Scottish Golf Support – With all of the above taken into consideration, we are now in a position to announce our plans to assist golf clubs from a financial perspective over the remaining 6 months of this financial year, and into our 2020/21 financial year. We are making an immediate commitment to our clubs that offers in excess of £575,000 of support by way of refund or rebate on affiliation fees. This equates to 50% reduction of the remaining 6 months of the financial year. We are also committing to interest free payment plans for any club that needs it for the 2019/20 financial year and the 2020/21 financial year.
Summary of our commitment:
- All clubs can apply for a 25% refund on their total 2019/20 affiliation fee invoice. Clubs that have already paid can apply for a refund or carry over a credit to the 2020/21 invoice year.
- All clubs can apply for an interest free payment plan for both the 2019/20 period and the 2020/21 financial year.
- Any club that elects not to take the 25% refund/discount, we will commit that value to a club support fund which will be used for clubs under considerable financial strain. The value of this fund will become clear once all refund applications have been processed and the outcome will be published.
- Scottish Golf will communicate the application process to all clubs within the next 14 days (noting it will be different for clubs who have paid, those who are adhering to committed payment plans and those clubs who have not communicated their intent).
As a member organisation it is imperative that we all are considerate of each other and work as a collective. Here at Scottish Golf we have colleagues, with families, who work hard on behalf of the game in Scotland and whom we have looked to treat with fairness and respect. Some of those colleagues we have had to furlough – others continue to work supporting the membership through these challenging times. Like our member clubs, we have other fixed business expenses that we must pay, however we are in a fortunate position where the combination of reserves and reallocation of budget from events and performance activity have allowed us to take the financial decision to refund part of the affiliation fee. We recognise that some clubs will be struggling more than others in these challenging times, particularly those who don’t have reserves on which they can rely.
If we commit to working together and supporting each other, golf can come out of this crisis in a stronger more unified way. I will do all that I can to support every club with the resources I have, but I also ask that clubs recognise that my limited team (13 since furlough) are working flat out to adapt to an ever-changing world. Following on from today, I will be in dialogue with the Areas and Counties to gain a clearer understanding of the challenges they are hearing of at a local level (many of these calls were scheduled at the end of last week), and I will also make myself available to assist our wider membership in any way that I can.
Thank you and stay safe.
Karin Sharp
Chief Operating Officer
Thursday 23 April 2020
An Open Letter to the Scotsman Newspaper
An open letter to The Scotsman
SCOTTISH GOLF ZOOM MEETING - EPISODE 1
SCOTTISH GOLF were delighted to welcome over 150 golf club officials from across Scotland to their first in a series of Zoom Panel Webinars.
Also to see the recording of the Webinar --
Scottish Golf Zoom Panel Webinar - Episode 1 from Scottish Golf on Vimeo.
For all members of the Zoom Meeting - CLICK HERE
WHERE DOES SCOTTISH GOLF GO NOW - BY MARTIN DEMPSTER
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Wednesday 22 April 2020
Scottish Golf Announces Leadership Change and Continuing Club Focus and Support
This month the governing body significantly reduced staffing numbers through utilisation of the Government furlough scheme. In addition, and in response to the global health crisis, they felt it sensible to take early decisive action and cancel all events and performance programmes for the remainder of the 2020 season enabling available resources to be reprioritised towards golf club support.
Eleanor Cannon, Chair of Scottish Golf said: “The Board and Executive Team have had to make very tough decisions in order to focus on ensuring we are in a sustainable position going forward when courses reopen. With many clubs feeling the financial strain, which in turn has had a knock-on effect on our income, we have prioritised expenditure accordingly. Now more than ever we need strong leadership backed up by robust actionable plans. I am very pleased to announce that The Board has invited Karin Sharp to lead the organisation with immediate effect, from her current role as Chief Operating Officer.
Karin has outstanding operational pedigree gained through various leadership roles within RBS where her career spanned 23 years, predominately in their Corporate & Commercial Banking Division. She joined Scottish Ladies Golfing Association in November 2013 as Chief Operating Officer and, following the amalgamation in 2015, has ultimately continued in the same role for Scottish Golf.”
Karin said: “In response to these unprecedented circumstances we have issued a short financial health check survey to our member clubs which seeks to gather key information, specifically around the impact of COVID-19 to golf club operations. This detail will directly contribute to, and significantly inform, our ongoing dialogue with Scottish Government in relation to the struggles faced by golf in Scotland. This information is crucial. To enable us to represent the situation accurately and effectively, I urge all clubs to complete the survey at the earliest opportunity.
In addition, this Thursday we will host the first of our weekly support webinars, open to all member golf clubs. We have brought together experts from golf club management, finance, marketing and commercial disciplines that are on hand to offer advice on the significant challenges our clubs are currently facing.”
Karin will continue to be supported by Iain Forsyth the Scottish Golf Chief Commercial Officer. Iain has more than 30 years’ commercial leadership experience working in the golf industry. Both Karin and Iain have voluntarily decided to take a 20% pay cut for the foreseeable future.
Scottish Golf continues to be in active dialogue with Scottish Government, sportscotland and the R&A on the up to date guidance and advice relative to the current health and economic crisis
Karin Sharp takes over Scottish Golf reins with support from Iain Forsyth
Karin Sharp |
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 !! |
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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