SCOTS WHA HAE - MADILL GOLF

By Maureen Madill

What a joy it is to welcome top-class women's golf back to these shores.  There are a couple of huge events coming up for the women's game starting this week with the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies' Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club near North Berwick.  After that, the (hopefully) securely bubbled tour will head westwards to Royal Troon .... READ MORE

West of Scotland - MyGolfRanking Week 32 - 2020

AYRSHIRE LADIES

1 Aileen Anderson (Loudoun Gowf) 1082 points

2 Janet Harkness (Skelmorlie) 1041

3 Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 1035

4 Luisa Gibson (Irvine) 1019

5 Susan Dumigan (Prestwick St Nicholas) 1001

6 Pauline Patrick (Irvine) 999

7 Lorna Spencer (Largs) 980

8 Sheena Hope (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 975

9 Alison Powell (Largs) 968

10 Arlene Sinclair (Irvine) 962

11 Rona Walker (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 901

12 Jean Capes (Largs) 896

13 Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 884

14 Anne Burns (Loudoun Gowf) 869

15 Jane Gillen (West Kilbride) 863

AYRSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Largs 884

2 Irvine 841

3 West Kilbride 828

T4 Loudoun Gowf & Prestwick St Nicholas 807 

DUNBARTONSHIRE/ARGYLL LADIES

1 Shaeen Ahmad (Balmore) 1254 points

2 Heidi Mullen (Clober) 1067

3 Morag McFarlane (Balmore) 1042

4 Carol Maclarty (Taynuilt) 1029

5 Gemma Canham (Helensburgh) 982

6 Jackie Lightfoot (Helensburgh) 974

7 Ailie MacBrayne (Dunaverty) 947

8 Andrea Torrie (Bearsden) 934

9 Alicia Wilson (Clober) 905

10 Marcia Stirling (Dullatur) 894

11 Gillian Ross (Bearsden) 877

12 Susan Ferguson (Clober) 874

13 Margaret Mackinnon (Lochgilphead) 871

T14 Deirdre Anderson (Dullatur)  &

Carol Bell (Helensburgh) 858

DUNBARTONSHIRE/ARGYLL LADIES CLUBS

1 Clober 890

2 Dullatur 842

3 Balmore 823 &

4 Bearsden 820

5 Dunaverty 813

LANARKSHIRE LADIES

1 Nichola Craig (Lanark) 1181 points

2 Catrina Pickard (Wishaw) 1135

3 Jackie Carty (Hollandbush) 1095

4 Sharon McPeake (Cawder) 1008

5 Anne-Marie Livingstone (Cawder) 1007

6 Jennifer Weir (Cawder) 988

7 Marjorie Seymour (Cathkin Braes) 969

8 Margaret Wright (Carluke) 957

9 Jane Clark (Airdrie) 943

10 Karen Charnley (Wishaw) 922

T11 Katie Graham (Hamilton) 916 &

Jackie Ross (Airdrie) 916

13 Lesley Watson (Cathkin Braes) 908

T14 Madeleine Macgregor (Hamilton)  &

Moray Meechan (East Kilbride) 905

LANARKSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Wishaw 907

2 Airdrie 863

3 Colville Park 839

4 Cawder 837

5 Carluke 823

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES

1 Ann McKenzie (Old Course Ranfurly) 1079 points

2 Charmaine Morton (Old Course Ranfurly) 1013

3 Fiona McPhee (Old Course Ranfurly) 909

T4 Sandra Bell (Old Course Ranfurly) 891 &

Stephanie Watson (Old Course Ranfurly) 891

6 Linda Anderson (Old Course Ranfurly) 867

7 Birgit Clark (Old Course Ranfurly) 865

8 Jennie Scott (Old Course Ranfurly) 864

9 Marion Downie (Old Course Ranfurly) 856

10 Elizabeth Russell (Ralston) 838

11 Suzanne Smith (Old Course Ranfurly) 814

12 Susan Ramsay (Haggs Castle) 802

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Old Course Ranfurly 905

2 Ralston 698

3 Haggs Castle 592

4 Bonnyton 576

5 Cowglen 552

Gemma Dryburgh opens with a good opening round in the Ladies Scottish Open

Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh leads the home hopes of victory and currently sits in T7 after an opening round of 69 (-2) on day one of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open at Renaissance Golf Club.

Read more on the  Ladies European Tour Website

LIVE SCORING 

Caldwell Open Day Waltz Tri Am is going ahead

Caldwell’s  Open Day Waltz Triam is going ahead  on Monday 14 th September.  Spaces available. Cost is £10 per head . 

Applications to  lady Captain,

Mrs E McPherson at Caldwell GC,

Lochlibo Road, 
Uplawmoor,  

Glasgow. G78 4 AU

PLAY 100 HOLES OF GOLF ! -- ARRAN PODCAST

3rd Hole at Shiskine

Thinking of  Liz Keohone and Sally Hamilton from Loudoun Gowf Club and the fantastic amount of money they raised this year for charity  and also the many ladies that play in the Arran Challenge I thought you might enjoy this podcast --- CLICK HERE

Dougie Donnelly plays 100 holes in a day THU, 30 JUL 2020 

In the second episode of The Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland, Kim McAllister interviews sports broadcaster Dougie Donnelly. 

He discusses the time he played 100 holes of golf on the island in one day and tries to sum up that relaxing feeling of standing on the deck of the ferry with Arran on the horizon. 

He has always mentioned a certain Arran golf course when he's asked his favourite courses in the world - can you guess which one? 

Scottish pianist and regular island visitor Mhairi Hall plays us out with a gorgeous track from her album Airs: Lullaby for Eilidh. 

For more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page: facebook.com/visitarran 

PODCAST  --- CLICK HERE

Scottish golf clubs get the green light to restart Opens

By Martin Dempster (The Scotsman) 

Scottish golf clubs have been given the green light to restart Open competitions but are being encouraged “not to drop guards” in the ongoing fight with Covid-19.

The welcome news for clubs was delivered by Karin Sharp, Scottish Golf ’s chief operating officer, in an update on guidelines yesterday.

“As stated last week, we lobbied Government in the strongest possible way to resolve the contradictory guidelines in relation to Open competitions,” she said.

“As has been the case throughout the last few months, through positive dialogue, the Government has taken on board our representation and we are extremely pleased to advise that our affiliated clubs are now able to host qualifying Open competitions.

“Whilst this is good news for sport, this is still a public health emergency and the following key points have been highlighted by government in relation to this guidance change:

● Organised and sanctioned open competitions must take place behind closed doors with only competitors and essential competition staff in attendance.

● No spectators.

● No family members (except for parents or guardians of children or vulnerable adults).

● A register of all attendees should be maintained.

● Travel to and from competition must not mix households, ie no car sharing.”

Sharp sounded a warning by adding:“there is no shortage of evidence that the virus is still prevalent, and as a sport we must not drop our guard and ensure that we do everything we can to keep our golfers and golf clubs safe.

“We urge all of our clubs and their members to comply with all Government guidelines, both locally and nationally.

“It has been a long journey back to this point for golfers and clubs and I would like to thank everyone who has played their part in adhering to the guidelines.”

SEVEN SCOTS IN FIELD FOR THE LADIES SCOTTISH OPEN

Seven Scottish players are in the field for the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open taking place later next week, Aug 13 – 16 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, as professional women’s golf returns to Scotland for the first time since Europe’s remarkable triumph in the 2019 Solheim Cup last September.

The seven home-hopefuls for the 2020 Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open are Carly Booth, Gemma Dryburgh, Kylie Henry, Kelsey MacDonald, Catriona Matthew, Alison Muirhead and Michele Thomson. They will take on a world-class international field which includes over thirty nationalities and three of the world’s top ten ranked players on the Rolex World Rankings.

Fans will be able to watch the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open on Sky Sports and the Golf Channel, with enhanced content on its digital channels,

To read more Click Here

West of Scotland My Golf Ranking -- Week 30 -- 2020

AYRSHIRE LADIES

1 Aileen Anderson (Loudoun Gowf) 1082 points

2 Janet Harkness (Skelmorlie) 1041

3 Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 1035

4 Lorna Spencer (Largs) 1021

5 Susan Dumigan (Prestwick St Nicholas) 1001

6 Alison Powell (Largs) 968

7 Pauline Patrick (Irvine) 958

8 Sheena Hope (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 952

9 Rona Walker (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 901

10 Jean Capes (Largs) 896

11 Anne Burns (Loudoun Gowf) 869

12 Jane Gillen (West Kilbride) 852

T13 Aileen Donaldson (West Kilbride) 839 &

Margaret White (Prestwick St Nicholas) 839

15 Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 836

AYRSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Largs 898

T2 Loudoun Gowf 807 &

Prestwick St Nicholas 807

4 West Kilbride 797

5 Irvine 787

DUNBARTONSHIRE/ARGYLL LADIES

1 Shaeen Ahmad (Balmore) 1254 points

2 Heidi Mullen (Clober) 1067

3 Morag McFarlane (Balmore) 1042

4 Carol Maclarty (Taynuilt) 1015

5 Jackie Lightfoot (Helensburgh) 972

6 Ailie MacBrayne (Dunaverty) 947

7 Carol Bell (Helensburgh) 940

8 Andrea Torrie (Bearsden) 934

9 Alicia Wilson (Clober) 905

10 Marcia Stirling (Dullatur) 894

11 Gemma Canham (Helensburgh) 892

12 Gillian Ross (Bearsden) 877

13 Margaret Mackinnon (Lochgilphead) 871

14 Deirdre Anderson (Dullatur) 858

15 Ina Cameron (Bearsden) 854

DUNBARTONSHIRE/ARGYLL LADIES CLUBS

1 Clober 900

2 Dullatur 842

T3 Balmore 823 & Dunaverty 823

5 Bearsden 820

LANARKSHIRE LADIES

1 Nichola Craig (Lanark) 1181 points

2 Catrina Pickard (Wishaw) 1104

3 Marjorie Seymour (Cathkin Braes) 1091

4 Sharon McPeake (Cawder) 1008

5 Anne-Marie Livingstone (Cawder) 1007

6 Jennifer Weir (Cawder) 988

7 Anna Turner (Carluke) 966

8 Karen Charnley (Wishaw) 948

9 Jane Clark (Airdrie) 943

10 Jackie Carty (Hollandbush) 918

T11 Katie Graham (Hamilton) 916 &

Jackie Ross (Airdrie) 916

T13 Madeleine Macgregor (Hamilton) 905 &

Moray Meechan (East Kilbride) 905

15 Karen Conachan (Colville Park) 890

LANARKSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Wishaw 918

2 Carluke 859

3 Airdrie 852

4 Cawder 837

5 Colville Park 801

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES

1 Ann McKenzie (Old Course Ranfurly) 1113 points

2 Stephanie Watson (Old Course Ranfurly) 930

3 Sandra Bell (Old Course Ranfurly) 915

4 Birgit Clark (Old Course Ranfurly) 902

5 Fiona McPhee (Old Course Ranfurly) 892

6 Susan Ramsay (Haggs Castle) 889

7 Suzanne Smith (Old Course Ranfurly) 871

8 Jennie Scott (Old Course Ranfurly) 867

9 Sandra Reid (Renfrew) 855

10 Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle) 854

11 Margo Maxwell (Old Course Ranfurly) 846

12 Charmaine Morton (Old Course Ranfurly) 793

13 Elizabeth Russell (Ralston) 776

14 Valerie Mackinnon (Old Course Ranfurly) 725

15 Marion Downie (Old Course Ranfurly) 713

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Old Course Ranfurly 885

2 Haggs Castle 637

3 Ralston 595

4 Bonnyton 584

5 Renfrew 565

ORLA ROONEY IS THE FIRST GIRL TO WIN THE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP AT COWGLEN

Orla Rooney - Cowglen Junior Champion

Orla Rooney won the 2020 Cowglen Junior Championship yesterday. The final was  played over 36 holes and she was 7 up after 18 holes and went on the win 10 & 8  against Sean Smith to become the first Girl to win the Junior Title.

She said "I am absolutely thrilled to be the first Girl in the Club's history to win the juniors title" - in fact she added "I'm buzzing !!"

Orla won the 2019 Renfrewshire Ladies' Junior County Champion and now has handicap of 7

Gemma Dryburgh records first career-best display on LPGA Tour

By Martin Dempster

Gemma Dryburgh finished joint-sixth in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio 

Scottish No 1 Gemma Dryburgh vindicated her pre-event confidence by recording a career-best performance on the LPGA Tour in the US circuit's restart after its coronavirus shutdown. 

The 27-year-old finished joint-sixth behind American Danielle Kang in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio, to pick up a cheque for just over $25,000.

JENNIFER LYNAGH IS THE FIRST JUNIOR TO WIN THE CALDWELL LADIES CHAMPION

The Caldwell Club Championship was played yesterday (1st August) after the best 2 qualifying scores were taken from 3 medals played over the last three Wednesday's in July 

Up and coming Renfrewshire County Junior Jennifer Lynagh  the 2019 West of Scotland Bronze Champion and West of Scotland 2019 Handicap Trophy Winner reached the final with her best 2 gross scores which included a Gross 78 - 12 net 66 (6 under PAR!) -- Fantastic score.

In the final she played Liz Hale and won 4&3 and became the first Junior to ever win the Ladies' Championship

Jennifer said " I was up against her and it was a great match" --"Liz has supported me a lot since I joined the club and I am so grateful for everything she’s done for me"

A name for the future to follow -- Jennifer had a handicap of 35 in 2018  and his now down to 11 -- Well done Jennifer 

KYLIE HENRY TIES IN 2ND PLACE IN THE JUSTIN ROSE SERIES - GEORGIA HALL WINS AGAIN

Georgia Hall showed her class at the Shire to win her second straight Rose Ladies Series event.

Hall rolled in seven birdies and two bogeys for a 5-under 67 and a three-shot win over Liz Young and Kylie Henry(Scotland)

Her record in the series now reads 2nd-2nd-2nd-1st-1st.

	Pos.	Player	To Par Gross	Total Gross
	1	Georgia Hall	-5	67
	T2	Elizabeth Young	-2	70
	T2	Kylie Henry	-2	70
	T4	Becky Morgan	-1	71
	T4	Charley Hull	-1	71
	T4	Hannah Burke	-1	71

CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCORES

SKELMORLIE'S JANET HARKNESS HAS A HOLE IN ONE

Janet Harkness - Hole in One Certificate

Many congratulations go to Janet Harkness seen in the above photo after  receiving her Certificate for scoring a lovely Hole in One on the 16th at Skelmorlie Golf Club during a Stableford Competition on Wednesday 29th July.

Well done Janet and thanks go to Fiona Agnew for the news and photograph.

Scottish Golf says Phase 3 guidance ‘remains unchanged’

Scottish Golf have issued a statement regarding the position of Open Competitions which are still not permitted in the traditional manner. 
The statement does however seem to indicate that, by definition, if the format is a non qualifying round, and complies with all other COVID-19 regulations, then other formats of play involving visitors is permitted. 
 This seems to leave a loophole open to clubs and societies to generally hold events provided they are not qualifying events for handicap purposes. 

 The full Scottish Golf statement reads:- Following the First Minister’s update today, we wish to inform all clubs that there are no further easing of restrictions directly relevant to golf clubs or their operations and as a result, our Phase 3 guidance remains unchanged at this time. 
 However, following an increased volume of enquiries and growing confusion across the membership, we wish to take this opportunity to clarify Scottish Golf’s position on Open Competitions. 

 The definition of an Open Competition concerning the current route map out of lockdown is “a qualifying round of golf played at a venue away from a player’s home club.” 

Any other format of play that takes place by visitors to golf clubs is permitted provided that all related COVID-19 regulations including travel restrictions, sanitation protocols and physical distancing protocols are met, along with industry-specific guidance being adhered to both on and off the course.

 We continue to respect and follow the guidance issued by the Scottish Government and will continue to work with them to contain the spread of the virus to save lives. 

 We urge all our member clubs to continue with the current guidance but can assure our members that we will continue to make representations on behalf of our clubs to Government in the strongest possible way to bring about change.

We will continue to keep all member clubs appraised of any changes to guidance and as always clubs should note that restrictions may be re-introduced if anything changes on a local or national basis. 

 To keep up to date with all of the latest COVID-19 guidance for golf in Scotland, people should visit Scottish Golf's dedicated web page. 

Kind regards, The Scottish Golf Team

READ MORE IN THE SCOTSMAN NEWSPAPER

MYGOLFRANKING - WEEK 30 - 2020

AYRSHIRE LADIES

1 Aileen Anderson (Loudoun Gowf) 1088 points 

2 Janet Harkness (Skelmorlie) 1041

3 Lorna Spencer (Largs) 1028

4 Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 1021 

5 Pauline Patrick (Irvine) 968

6 Sheena Hope (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 957

7 Alison Powell (Largs) 952

T8 Susan Dumigan (Prestwick St Nicholas) 926 & Margaret White (Prestwick St Nicholas) 926 

10 Anne Burns (Loudoun Gowf) 906

11 Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock(Barassie)) 879 

12 Jean Capes (Largs) 865

13 Jane Gillen (West Kilbride) 852

14 Aileen Donaldson (West Kilbride) 839

15 Mhairi Macnamee (Loudoun Gowf) 835

AYRSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Largs 872

2 Loudoun Gowf 818

3 Prestwick St Nicholas 817 

4 West Kilbride 717

5 Irvine 747

DUNBARTONSHIRE/ARGYLL LADIES

1 Heidi Mullen (Clober) 1093 points

2 Shaeen Ahmad (Balmore) 1070

3 Carol Maclarty (Taynuilt) 1023

4 Jackie Lightfoot (Helensburgh) 974

5 Carol Bell (Helensburgh) 940

6 Andrea Torrie (Bearsden) 934

7 Gemma Canham (Helensburgh) 892

8 Karen McIlvaney (Hilton Park) 876

9 Ailie MacBrayne (Dunaverty) 868

10 Gillian Ross (Bearsden) 865

11 Ina Cameron (Bearsden) 854

12 Olive Spicer (Bearsden) 850

13 Margaret Mackinnon (Lochgilphead) 845

14 Deirdre Anderson (Dullatur) 844

15 Katharine Hardman (Dunaverty) 831

DUNBARTONSHIRE/ARGYLL LADIES CLUBS

1 Clober 880

2 Bearsden 822

3 Dunaverty 805

4 Helensburgh 801

5 Taynuilt 79

LANARKSHIRE LADIES

1 Nichola Craig (Lanark) 1183 points

2 Catrina Pickard (Wishaw) 1104

3 Marjorie Seymour (Cathkin Braes) 1047

4 Sharon McPeake (Cawder) 1033

5 Karen Charnley (Wishaw) 978

6 Joyce Chalmers (East Kilbride) 970

7 Anna Turner (Carluke) 966

8 Anne-Marie Livingstone (Cawder) 945

9 Madeleine Macgregor (Hamilton) 943

10 Edel Doherty (Cawder) 937

T11 Jackie Carty (Hollandbush) 918 &

Elizabeth Holmes (Carnwath) 918

13 Katie Graham (Hamilton) 916

14 Jennifer Weir (Cawder) 913

15 Karen Conachan (Colville Park) 890

LANARKSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Wishaw 931

2 Carluke 859

3 Cawder 845

4 East Kilbride 807

5 Colville Park 801

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES

1 Ann McKenzie (Old Course Ranfurly) 1113 points

2 Stephanie Watson (Old Course Ranfurly) 930

3 Sandra Bell (Old Course Ranfurly) 915

4 Birgit Clark (Old Course Ranfurly) 902

5 Fiona McPhee (Old Course Ranfurly) 892

6 Susan Ramsay (Haggs Castle) 889

7 Suzanne Smith (Old Course Ranfurly) 871

8 Jennie Scott (Old Course Ranfurly) 867

9 Sandra Reid (Renfrew) 855

10 Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle) 854

11 Margo Maxwell (Old Course Ranfurly) 846

12 Charmaine Morton (Old Course Ranfurly) 793

13 Elizabeth Russell (Ralston) 776

14 Valerie Mackinnon (Old Course Ranfurly) 725

15 Marion Downie (Old Course Ranfurly) 713

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES CLUBS

1 Old Course Ranfurly 885

2 Haggs Castle 637

3 Ralston 595

4 Bonnyton 584

5 Renfrew 565

Big thank you from Aberdeenshire’s Ann Smart

A big thank you to all the lovely messages and cards I have received on the honorary membership at Banchory Golf Club. 

Golf has been a great part of my life. Offices held at club leading to national and county selection, junior county golf seeing a young Laura Murray and Michele Thomson progress through all the ranks and now really successful Professional golfers. 
Convincing Michele to give up the footie !  -- 

Then of course Aberdeenshire County Captain and that great Scottish Win with a great bunch of girls and not forgetting my back up team. 

To get honorary membership is the icing on the cake. 

There are a lot of famous names on that list and I’m very proud to be on it even though not for the same talent ! 

Banchory is a great club and the members make it. 

Thank you. 
Ann Smart

In case you missed the news -- READ FURTHER DOWN 

Gemma Dryburgh secures one of the final invitations to the Ladies Scottish Open

By Martin Dempster (The Scotsman)  

Scottish No 1 Gemma Dryburgh has secured one of the final invitations for next month’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open along with the first Nigerian player to hold a card on the Ladies European Tour

 Dryburgh, a recent back-to-back winner on the Rose Ladies Series, is delighted to be playing in the event, which takes place at The Renaissance Club on 13-16 August. 

 At the same venue last year, the Aberdonian produced a brilliant second-round effort in appalling conditions only to miss the cut by a shot after the weather improved dramatically for the afternoon starters. 

 “Huge thanks to Aberdeen Standard Investments and VisitScotland for giving me this opportunity,” said Dryburgh, who joins Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew in securing an invitation for the LPGA/LET co-sanctioned event. 
 “I would have hated not being able to play in what is one of my favourite events of the year, especially when I have been playing so well lately. “I know that Aberdeen Standard Investments, Visit Scotland and IMG have had to work really hard to put all the health and safety protocols in place to ensure the tournament can go ahead and we are all very grateful and excited to get back to The Renaissance Club.” 

 Dryburgh’s inclusion takes the home contingent to seven, joining Matthew, Carly Booth, Kelsey Macdonald, Kylie Henry, Michele Thomson and Alison Muirhead. 

READ MORE IN THE SCOTSMAN

ANN SMART IS AWARDED HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP BY BANCHORY GOLF CLUB

Ann Smart with her winning Aberdeenshire Team in 2018 at Kilmacolm
Click to enlarge

Banchory Golf Club is delighted to report that the Management Committee have recently recognised the significant contributions of  by Ann Smart and has awarded her Honorary Life Membership of the club. 

Ann retired from her role of Secretary at the end of the 2019 playing season and not only served the club loyally in her employment, but represented the club in numerous capacities including roles at county and national levels. 

Ann was also a past Management Committee member, a multiple Ladies Champion and Ladies Captain 2006 - 2007. As those that know Ann will attest it was not what she did for the club that is to her credit but the manner in which she did so, showing a love and enthusiasm for the game at all times.

Many congratulations Ann -- so very very well deserved 

As many will know from a previous post reported in  June - Click Here ---  Ann has been battling against lymphoma and is starting her second round of treatment tomorrow (27th July) -- Banchory's Morag Clapperton,  RLCGA Past captain June Lockhart and myself chat on zoom every Friday  and what an inspiration she is fighting this horrible disease. We all do have have great laughs with past stories on the golf course,  quizzes  and much more -- Good Luck Ann and hope to be back on the chat at the end of this week and get that game of golf eventually.  

Grace Crawford is 3rd in Under 16 Faldo series

This week Grace Crawford (North Berwick) played in the Faldo Series at Slaley Hall which was her first big tournament of the year. She came third in the U16 girls and fifth overall. She said “I am a bit  competition rusty but I got better each round and I’m really looking forward to the next tournament “

Under 16's 
1 218 -7 Zara Naughton (ENG) (a) Ponteland G.C. 74 70 74  
2 223 -2 Rachel Gourley (ENG) (a) Arcot Hall G.C. 73 73 77  
3 232 +7 Grace Crawford (SCO) (a) North Berwick G.C. 80 77 75  
Other Scots 
7 238 +13 Katie Graham (SCO) (a) Royal Troon G.C. 78 83 77  
10 247 +22 Freya Russell (SCO) (a) Royal Troon G.C. 81 81 85 
19 273 +48 Jodie Graham (SCO) (a) Royal Troon G.C. 89 90 94 

Rachael Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) was the leading Scot in the Under 21's section 

UNDER 21's 
1 215 -10 Rosie Belsham (ENG) (a) Whitley Bay G.C. 70 72 73  
2 235 +10 Julia Kerrigan (ENG) (a) Hendon G.C. 76 78 81 
3 236 +11 Ella Mason (ENG) (a) Ely City G.C. 76 77 83 
4 237 +12 Anna Wills (ENG) (a) West Sussex G.C. 83 73 81  
5 238 +13 Mia Eales Smith (ENG) (a) Lindrick G.C. 84 77 77  
6= 239 +14  Rachel Foster (SCO) (a) Prestwick St Nicholas G.C. 79 79 81 

Other Scots
11= 249 +24 Eilidh Henderson (SCO) (a) Loretto School G.C. 77 89 83
14 261 +36 Orla O Leary (SCO) (a) Torwoodlee G.C. 86 89 86  
15 270 +45 Natalie Fowler (SCO) (a) Bathgate G.C. 89 91 90  

See Full results - CLICK HERE 

Georgia Hall wins the 5th Event of the Justin Rose Series

After a couple of runner-up spots Georgia Hall is finally off the mark in the Rose Ladies Series.

It was a rollercoaster round at Bearwood Lakes for the former Women’s British Open champion, who holed four birdies and three bogeys in the opening 13, before parring her way home for a 1-under 71 that proved to be enough.

Meghan MacLaren, who won the second event at Moor Park, was in a six-strong group tied-2nd at level par.

Scot Heather MacRae finished tied in 34th place

LEADERBOARD

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