BRITISH LADIES AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS TODAY AT KILMARNOCK BARASSIE

Scotland’s Hannah Darling leads the field at The 118th Women’s Amateur Championship after the first round of qualifying at Kilmarnock Barassie today

Darling recorded an opening round of five-under-par 68 at Kilmarnock (Barassie) to lead by three shots from 2019 Women’s Amateur Champion Emily Toy of England. 

England’s Lottie Woad, Amy Taylor and Ellie Gower as well as Hulda Clara Gestsdóttir of Iceland recorded rounds of one-under-par 72 to be tied third with a group of five players recording even-par rounds.  

The top 64 players after two rounds of qualifying will advance to the match play stage of the Championship.  

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LEADERBOARD 

Hazel Macgarvie from Troon on the Course at Kilmarnock Barassie

EAST OF SCOTLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

 The first mixed staging of the East of Scotland Open Championship is to take place next month - a year later than originally planned due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 48th edition of the tournament on 26-27 June at Lundin will feature men and women playing for the same prize, won in the past by some famous names in Scottish golf, including George Macgregor, Sandy Stephen and Richie Ramsay.

The change, which has the support of the R&A and Scottish Golf, comes just over six years after Lundin, founded in 1868, became a mixed membership club.

“It is an exciting change,” said David Moir, a long-serving East of Scotland Open committee member and past president of the Scottish Golf Union. 

“We’ve actually been thinking about this for a while as we have club competitions among members that are mixed events, which is great.

“The organising committee remains very passionate about the East of Scotland Amateur Stroke Play Championship and we are delighted to be incorporating women into the event for the first time.”

A maximum of 18 women will feature in a 72-strong field on the Fife coast this summer in a move that mirrors the Berkhamsted Trophy in England being opened up to women for the first time. 

In the professional game, a mixed event is being hosted by Henrik Stenson and Annika Sorenstam in June.

The East of Scotland Open Championship committee is working on a flexible teeing system with the R&A and Scottish Golf which will ensure that both sexes compete on an equal footing.

Ramsay, the winner in 2004, has welcomed the change, saying: “It is good that they are trying new ways to open up this event. 

“Being proactive like this is essential for the future of many events. It’s a lovely course and the design lends itself to this format.”

With World Amateur Golf Ranking points on offer, the Lundin event will be open to players with handicap of 0.4 or better. While competing for the main prize, the Denholm Trophy, women competitors will also be playing for a separate piece of silverware.

If no women qualify for the final 36 holes, the leading four after two rounds will progress to the Sunday to compete for that trophy as opposed to it being awarded to the top woman following Saturday’s play.

Clare Queen, performance director at Scottish Golf, said: “We are always looking at ways we can strengthen the female game in Scotland. The opportunity to compete on a great course like Lundin in a high-quality field is a great one for females who compete in Scotland, especially during the quieter summer months.

“I believe that the increased level of competition could help to raise the bar for female golf in Scotland and give those players with ambitions of competing internationally or at professional level the perfect chance to develop their games.

“This type of event is becoming more popular on the professional tours, so it’s been great to see that Lundin have been so forward thinking and we are excited to see how the event develops.”

Completed entry forms must be posted to East of Scotland, Lundin Golf Club, Lundin Links, Fife KY8 6BA or emailed to secretary@lundingolfclub.co.uk to arrive no later than 14 June 2021.

No doubt due to the revised dates of the Helen Holm, Clare Queen has intimated that we will probably get a lower entry from women than expected which is a great shame.

 

WEST KILBRIDE OPEN DAY - LADIES STABLEFORD - TIMES ARE STILL AVAILABLE

West Kilbride has a Ladies Open Day Stableford on Thursday 1st  July -- STILL TIMES AVAILABLE 

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For other various Open Days at West Kilbride -- CLICK HERE

CHLOE GOADBY WINS THE 2021 SCOTTISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Chloe Goadby - 2021 Scottish Amateur Champion
Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf

Chloe Goadby gave a huge thumbs up to former British Women’s Open Champion Catriona Matthew after beating Tara Mactaggart 4 & 3 in the final of the Scottish Women’s Match Play Championship at Gullane

Goadby had played a couple of practice rounds at Gullane with Honorary member Matthew in the lead up to the championship and she admitted the advice she received helped her to beat great friend and rival and claim her women’s national match play title for the first time.

Goadby began the championship by finishing 14th behind Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) in the 36-hole stroke play and was taken to the fifth extra hole in her first round match against Penelope Brown (Auchterarder) before starting to find the sort of form that saw her earn a place in GB & I’s provisional Curtis Cup squad late last year.

She claimed a one hole victory over Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) in the second round and then beat St Rule Trophy winner Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) 5 & 4 in the semi-final before maintaining her momentum with a fast start Mactaggart in the final.

Goadby began the final by winning the second and third holes. The reigning Lothians champion from Minto briefly got back to all square with wins on the fourth and the eighth but Goadby raced into a three hole lead by winning the ninth, 10th and 11th before sealing her success with another win on the 466-yard par five 15th hole.

The final of the second flight Clark Rosebowl competition turned about to be an all Blairgowrie Golf Club affair with both Katy Alexander and Megan Ashley winning their semi-final matches against Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) and Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Shrewsbury) respectively.

In the final Ashley was one up at the turn before Alexander pulled away to win 3&2.

Go to the Scottish Golf Website for the full report 

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE MATCHPLAY RESULTS

TARA MACTAGGART v CHLOE GOADBY SCOTTISH MATCHPLAY FINAL

LIVE SCORING OF FINAL

Hannah Darling keeps her hopes of claiming her first national title

From the Scottish Golf Website

Hannah Darling’s hopes of claiming her first national women’s title remain very much alive after reaching the semi-finals of the 2021 Scottish Women’s Match Play Championship at Gullane.

Just six days after victory in the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews the 17-year-old Broomieknowe and Gullane member beat Ellen Caton (St Regulus) 5 & 4 in the first round and followed that up with a 4 & 3 victory over fellow GB & I Curtis Cup squad member Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) in the afternoon.

Darling will now face 2019 runner-up Chloe Goadby in the semi-finals after the St Regulus player beat Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) by one hole in their quarter final match. Earlier in the day she had needed to go all the way to the 23rd hole before getting the better of Auchterarder’s Penelope Brown so not unnaturally she was feeling a few aches and pains after her two games.

In the other half of the draw, 2015 champion East Lothian champion Tara Mactaggart (Minto) will face 2015 Scottish Women’s champion Clara Young (North Berwick) in the last four.  

Mactaggart (Minto) reached the semi-final of the 2019 championship at Kilmarnock (Barassie) and now has a chance of going one better after a two year interlude caused by Covid-19. She beat Aboyne’s Carmen Griffiths by one hole in a tight match in the morning and then dispatched Luisa Gibson by 4 & 3 in the afternoon.

In the second flight competition for the Clark Rosebowl there is a chance that two Blairgowrie players will contest the final. Megan Ashley beat East Kilbride’s Susan Woodhouse 2 & 1 in their quarter final and will now come up against Isla McDonald-Obrien (Shrewsbury). Meanwhile Ashley’s Blairgowrie club-mate Katy Alexander will play Bishopbriggs’ Megan Docherty in the semi-finals after a 19th hole victory over Royal Troon’s Freya Russell.   

FOR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS — CLICK HERE

Louise Duncan is top qualifier in the 2021 Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship at Gullane

Louise Duncan (Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf)

From the Scottish Golf Website 

FINAL SCOREBOARD

Louise Duncan from West Kilbride carded a superb second round 65 to top the leaderboard at the end of the 36-hole qualifier for the 2021 Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship at Gullane.

 

Louise reached the semi-finals the last time the championship was played in 2019 and now she has the chance to go even further following an exceptional performance capped by a stunning eagle on her final hole.

The Scottish internationalist carded a one under par first round of 73 on Gullane’s No. 1 course before firing two eagles and four birdies in a bogey-free round on the host club’s No. 2 course to set a pace none of the other competitors could match. 

Duncan’s nine under par 138 aggregate saw her top the list of 16 qualifiers a single shot ahead of fellow international Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne), Penelope Brown (Auchterarder) and first round leader Luisa Gibson (Irvine) while Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) and Tara Mactaggart (Minto), another of the semi-finalists in 2019, also comfortably made it into the draw for the match play stage on seven under par 140. 

Ellen Caton (St Regulus Ladies) and Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) also made the weekend with a minimum of fuss in a share of seventh place on 141, as did Jennifer Saxton (Dunfermline) who was alone in ninth place on 142, but it was a different story for Broomieknowe and Gullane member, Hannah Darling, who came into the championship as favourite following her win on Sunday at the St Rule Trophy but needed all her resolve to make it through after carding a morning round of 74 on No. 1.

In the end the teenaged GB & I Curtis Cup squad member showed why she is regarded as one of Scotland’s brightest prospects by carding six birdies in a battling four under par 69 which saw her climb up into a share of tenth place alongside Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) and Hazel MacGarvie (Royal Troon) on four under par 143.

Chloe Goadby (St Regulus Ladies) reached the final two years ago at Kilmarnock (Barassie) and now has the chance to go one better after posting rounds of 72 and 73 to share 13th place with club-mate Gillian Paton and Katie Wright (Stranraer) on two under par 145.

It is the same for 2015 champion Clara Young (North Berwick) who posted rounds of 75 and 71 but then faced an anxious wait before claiming the sixteenth and last spot following a card countback on 146.

Carinne Taylor (Nairn) and Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) were the unfortunate players to miss out on countback but they had the consolation of qualfying for the second flite competition involving those players finishing in 17th to 36th place in the stroke play.

The match play starts today (Saturday) and ends with the two finals on Sunday afternoon.

All scores from the 2021 Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship will be registered by players on the course using the Scottish Golf App. This means that live scores from Gullane will be available for everyone to follow on the Scottish Golf Website.

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CLARK ROSEBOWL MATCHPLAY

Scottish Golf introduce Golf Open Play for Non- Member Golfers

At the 2018 Scottish Golf Conference, Scottish Golf announced their intention to launch an integrated software platform for golf clubs that would create inclusivity and a pathway into membership for all golfers. The principal aims and objectives of their strategy were: 

• To make golf Scotland’s Game for Everyone, ensuring the game is an inclusive and accessible sport for all 
   
• To finance the game in Scotland with the introduction of new revenue streams to reduce the reliance on external funding and member contributions and ensure that all who consume golf in Scotland make a financial contribution 
   
• To invest in technology to support member clubs in a way which allows them to embrace modern society through digital means 

Since that time they have been researching, developing and testing their approach and are now in a position to provide you with details of their new subscription service OpenPlay which launched today.  

OpenPlay is their independent golfer programme, where they have created a monthly digital subscription model for non-member golfers to obtain an official handicap in a way that their extensive research shows will more closely meet their needs and lifestyle. 

As you can hear from Martin Gilbert, Chair of Scottish Golf, Martin Slumbers, CEO of the R&A and Open Champions Paul Lawrie and Catriona Matthew, they all strongly believe that OpenPlay will reach out to the estimated 500,000 golfers in Scotland, who are not members of a club, to create inclusivity and a pathway into membership

READ THE FULL STORY ON THE SCOTTISH GOLF WEBSITE

Rosemary Ogilvie has a Hole in One at Ranfurly Castle

 

Very many congratulations go to Rosemary Ogilvie who had a Hole in One at the 7th hole at Ranfurly Castle on Wednesday 2nd June.

East Vets win against West Vets

L to R / Top row down -- Games 1- 8 (Order of results) 
Plus presentation at end
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Susan Penman (East Vets Captain) and her team met the West Vets Team at  Douglas Park Golf Club  on Tuesday 1st June.

With Covid restrictions in operation in Glasgow - Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire - who lives in Glasgow ) had to withdraw and Donna Jackson (The Ladies Golf Club Troon) suddenly had to withdraw that morning due to work commitments.

Also West Vets Captain Chris Fowler came out to support but unfortunately could not go into the clubhouse due to living in Glasgow. Vice Captain May Hughes who played was able to present the winning Trophy 

However, the match went ahead and was enjoyed by all on a lovely day  

 Results of the matches: West Vets 4 East Vets 5

 

Liz Stewart won 4 & 3 against Karen Ferguson-Sneddon

Lesley Lloyd won 2 & 1 against Anne Hanson 

Lorraine Campbell lost 4 & 3 against Caroline Steedman

Ruth Hunter lost 2 & 1 against Jennifer Bryan 

May Hughes won 3 & 2 against Ann Sewell

Gill McGinlay lost 2 & 1 against Dulcie Barnes

Linda McDougall won  3 & 2 against Morag Wardrop

Fiona Cameron lost 1 hole against Caroline Johnstone 

For full report and photographs ---GO TO THE WEST VETS WEBSITE

Lanarkshire's Susan Woodhouse and Taylor White win the Inter County Foursomes Finals

L to R Susan Woodhouse(Taylor White missing) and Jan and Alison Macnab
Photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre

The final of the inter  County Foursomes was played at East Kilbride Golf Club yesterday with the competitors enjoying the warm sunny weather and  a course that was in excellent condition.

The Lanarkshire pairing of Susan Woodhouse and Taylor White were the winners with a level par 73

Renfrewshire's Mother and Daughter partnerships Jan and Alison Macnab were runners up with a 79 

Lanarkshire also look the top award in the handicap section with Sarah Parker and Helen Wilson taking the top award with a net 67.5

L to R - Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire
Photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre

Results:

Scratch:

1 Susan Woodhouse & Taylor White , Lanarkshire , 73

2 Jan Macnab & Alison Macnab, Renfrewshire 79

Handicap:

 1 Sarah Parker & Helen Wilson, Lanarkshire, 67.5

2 Fiona Norris & Morag Macdonald, Lanarkshire, 70

3. Janet Harkness & Elspeth Howie, Ayrshire, 70.5

4. Roisin Black  & Margaret Adams, Renfrewshire, 71:

HANNAH DARLING WINS THE 2021 ST RULE TROPHY

L to R - Clara Young, Hannah Darling and Lorna McClymont
Photo courtesy of Sheena McDonald

Hannah Darling - St Rule Trophy Winner  

 Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe GC) won the St Rule Trophy today over the Old Course on the 3 round event. She won by three shots from Clara Young (North Berwick)  with Lorna Mclymont (Milngavie) in 3rd place.

West of Scotland's Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) finished  in 10th position on 6 under with Hazel McGarvie (Royal Troon) on 3 under in 21st place

Leading Scores

1	208	-18	Hannah Darling (SCO)	Broomieknowe Golf Club	71(N)	66(N)	71(O)	»»
2	211	-15	Clara Young (SCO)	North Berwick Golf Club	71(N)	69(N)	71(O)	»»
3	212	-14	Lorna Mcclymont (SCO)	Milngavie Golf Club	67(N)	72(N)	73(O)	»»

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MIDLANDS VETS WIN AGAINST WEST VETS AT TROON PORTLAND

June Lockhart and Dorothy Ford

 Midlands Vets won against West Vets this week 5-2 to win the Mid West Vets Trophy 

Due to Covid Restrictions in Glasgow -- Past Captain June Lockhart deputised for Captain  Chris Fowler who was not allowed to attend.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WESTS VETS WEBSITE  - FOR REPORT AND PHOTOS

REPORT ALSO THE THE MIDLANDS VETS WEBSITE 

Inter County Foursomes Finals at East Kilbride -- START TIMES

Tuesday 1st June 2021

 

SCRATCH

9.30: Susan Woodhouse & Taylor White (Lanarkshire) & Jan Macnab & Alison Macnab (Renfrewshire) 

9.40: Katie Graham & Jodie Graham (Lanarkshire) &  Carol McNally & Alison McGinnigle (Renfrewshire) 

9.50: Caroline King & Joyce Tait (D&A) & Liz Keohone & Audrey Thompson (Ayrshire) 

10.00: Margaret Kinvig & June Hegerty (D&A) & Arlene Sinclair & Angela Hughes (Aryshire)

HANDICAP

10.10: Anne Lloyd & Pat Casey (Lanarkshire) & Roisin Black & Margaret Adams (Renfrewshire) 

10.20: Lynn Williamson & Carol McKinnon (Lanarkshire) & Jennifer Graham & Carol Smith (Renfrewshire) 

10.30: Helen Wilson & Sarah Parker (Lanarkshire) & Elaine Munn & Joan Walker (Renfrewshire) 

10.40: Fiona Norris & Morag Macdonald (Lanarkshire)  Christine Fulton & Janet Livingstone (Renfrewshire) 

10.50: Anne Cumberland & Margaret Smillie (D&A) & Janet Harkness & Elspeth Howie (Ayrshire) 

11.00: Lynn McColl & Karen McIlvaney (D&A) & Mara Lindsay & Christine Macleod (Ayrshire) 

11.10: Helen Macdonald & Jean Leitch  (D&A) & Sandra Johnson & Nancy Shedden (Ayrshire)  

11.20: Pat Mills & Margaret Nicholson (D&A) & Gillian Pollock & Kath MacKellar (Ayrshire)

County Foursomes Qualifiers

Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association held their County Foursomes Qualifier over Kilbirnie earlier this month with 43 couples being able to participate.

Those with the two best scratch scores and 4 best net scores have qualified for the Inter County Finals at East Kilbride GC on 1st June. Those with the two best Net scores have qualified for the Commonwealth Spoons Finals at Dullatur GC on 30th August.

East Kilbride (Inter County Foursomes Finals)

1st Scratch: Liz Keohone and Audrey Thompson (Loudoun) 79 

2nd Scratch: Arlene Sinclair and Angela Hughes (Irvine) 85 

1st Handicap: Jennifer Mutter and Carolyn Christie (Troon Ladies) 96-24=72 

2nd Handicap: Janet Harkness and Elspeth Howie (Skelmorlie) 99-26=73 bih 

3rd Handicap: Mara Lindsay and Christine MacLeod (St Nicholas) 98-25=73 

4th Handicap: Sandra Johnson and Nancy Shedden (Kilbirnie) 101-27=74 bih 

Dullatur (Commonwealth Spoons)

 1st Arlene Sinclair and Angela Hughes 

2nd Jennifer Mutter and Carolyn Christie 

3rd Lesley Barker and Vicki Cameron (Barassie) 

4th Mara Lindsay and Christine MacLeod

D&A (Played over Vale of Leven) 

The players qualifying to play in the Intercounty Foursomes finals at East Kilbride are: 

1st Scratch Margaret Kinvig and June Hegarty 

2nd Scratch Caroline King and Joyce Tait 

1st Handicap: Anne Cumberland and Margaret Smillie 

2nd Handicap: Lynn McColl and Karen McIlvaney

3rd Handicap: Helen Macdonald and Jean Leitch

4th Handicap: Pat Mills and Margaret Nicholson

No list for Commonwealth Spoons qualifier at present.

Lanarkshire 

The following teams qualified at a very wet and very windy Lenzie GC on 24th May for the Inter County Foursomes Finals at East Kilbride GC on 1st June

Scratch:

 Susan Woodhouse  (East Kilbride) and Taylor White (Cathkin Braes)  

Abigail McCafferty and Taylor White (Airdrie)

Handicap

Anne Lloyd and Pat Casey ( Hayston)

Lynn Williamson (Kirkhill) and Carol McKinnon (Cathkin Braes)

Helen Wilson and Sarah Parker (Drumpellier) 

Fiona Norris (Hamilton) and Morag Macdonald (East Kilbride)

 Commonwealth Spoons Qualifiers for Dullatur GC 30^th August 2021

Abigail McCafferty and Taylor White (Airdrie)

Anne Lloyd and Pat Casey ( Hayston)

Renfrewshire ( 27th May over Bonnyton ) -- 

SCRATCH
1st Jan Macnab – (Ranfurly Castle)  & Alison Macnab - (Lochwinnoch) 81
2nd Carol McNally & Alyson McGinnigle  (Williamwood) 82
3rd Jennifer Graham & Carol Smith - (Haggs Castle) 90  

HANDICAP
1st Jan Macnab – (Ranfurly Castle)  & Alison Macnab - (Lochwinnoch) 69
2nd Susan Reid - (Kilmacolm) & Barbara Lyle - (Whitecraigs) 70

3rd Roisin Black & Margaret Adams (Gleddoch) 71

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Happy 90th Birthday -- Nancy Chisholm MBE

CLICK HERE TO OPEN YOUR BIRTHDAY CARD NANCY

Many congratulations go to Nancy Chisholm MBE who is celebrating her 90th birthday today (May 27th 2021) 

Nancy served as LGU chairman in 1997 and Scottish Ladies Golfing Association president from 2003-2007. 

In 2009 she then became Honorary Vice President of both the Ladies Golf Union and Scottish ladies' Golfing Association

She was also a R&A Rules official at events such as the Curtis Cup and was part of the introduction of the Congu Handicapping system in 2003

A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, which she joined as a junior member. 

A former Ladies Club Captain, and Club Champion of St. Nicholas ladies on no fewer than 10 occasions and Greenlees Captain.

She represented the Club in National events, with Betty Singleton and Louise Crooks

Was Captain of the Ayrshire Ladies' County Golf Association , then the President and is now the Honorary Life President of Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association.

Nancy held many senior positions in ladies golf at a national and international level, as well as having undertaken refereeing duties at many major international amateur event, and was awarded the MBE for services for the many years of voluntary work on behalf of ladies golf and golfers.

In 2004, Prestwick St. Nicholas conferred Honorary Membership on Nancy in recognition of her outstanding contribution to golf in Scotland and further afield. 

She is also a member and past captain of West Kilbride Ladies, a club which holds her in equally high esteem as St. Nicholas for her contribution to club and country over the year. Also the Junior Girls event was introduced in 2009 at West Kilbride where many West Girls played for the Nancy Chisholm Trophy

She was  honoured in the Queens Birthday Honours List in 2009 with the award of an M.B.E. for voluntary contribution to ladies golf 

Ayrshire Ladies' County Golf Association committee organised a gift of a "celebration" rose for her and took the opportunity to present it at Kilbirnie Place Golf Club earlier this month

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS FROM THE DAY 

SLIDE SHOW OF SOME PHOTOGRAPHS SINCE 2003

Go to DOWN MEMORY LANE NANCY CHISHOLM ALBUM  ------ (Click on text on photos to see details) - apologies if there any errors and I will sort 

A final  footnote to one of your webmaster's memories was :

In 2003 all clubs in Renfrewshire were represented at a meeting to hear more details of the CONGU system that is proposed to be introduced in February 2004. Nancy Chisholm from the SLGA with her "handicap hat on" as the West of Scotland no longer has a Handicap Advisor, reported exceedingly well on the many decisions that have been made. She also gave some advice for the handicap secretaries and their committees. However, the CONGU system is still to be ratified in Scotland at the SLGA AGM in Perth on Wednesday 26th November. -- CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Now in 2021 -- We are going through it all again with the new WHS handicap system  -- I AM SURE YOU ARE GLAD TO BE OUT OF THIS ONE !!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Cheers Carol Fell

Lorna McClymont is the 2021 D&A Champion

Aileen Baker and Lorna McClymont 

From the D&A Website 

Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) won the 2021 D&A County Championship, beating Aileen Baker (Crail Golfing Society) in yesterday's final

Barbara Cunningham (Hilton Park) won the Bronze Championship.

Shaeen Ahmad, Tricia Chillas and Shona Cunningham leading qualifiers at Murrayshall

Shaeen Ahmad produced a grandstand finish to clinch a narrow victory in the women’s event at the Scottish Medal Finals Central 1 event at a wet Murrayshall Country House Hotel & Golf Club in Perthshire on Sunday 23rd May 2021

The 18-handicapper from Balmore Golf Club was level par when she stepped onto the tee at the 127-yard par-3 18th hole but holed out in two for a net one and a two under par net round of 69. 

On a day marred by increasingly inclement weather that was enough to give Ahmad a single shot win over Tricia Chillas (Stirling) and Shona Cunningham (Mortonhall). 

All three players qualify for the Scottish Medal Finals Grand Final at The Duke’s, St Andrews, where they will be joined by Janette Bowman (Auchterarder), Carolyn Smith (Dunblane New) and Kathy McIlwaine who shared fourth place with two over par net rounds of 73.

To Read the Full Report at Scottish Golf -- CLICK HERE

LIVE SCORING FROM MEDAL FINALS (CENTRAL) OVER MURRAYSHALL

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PERTH & KINROSS LADIES' COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Team selected to represent P&KLCGA at the North Division Jamboree at Monifieth Golf Links, from Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June 2021, is:

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The 2021 Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team will be defending the North Division championship title that Perth & Kinross won at Ballater Golf Club in 2019. They will be up against fierce competition from the other three North Division teams. They are Aberdeenshire, Angus and Northern Counties. The winning team will go on to represent the North Division in the Scottish County Finals at Forres, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 August 2021.

Spectators will be very welcome at the Jamboree, assuming the current social distancing rules and the COVID-19 guidance provided by the Scottish Government and Scottish Golf remains unchanged, of course. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, there will be no caddies for the players this year.

Huge congratulations to all the players selected. Good Luck everyone!

Jane Yellowlees Hon. Secretary
Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Golf Association
https://pandklcga.blogspot.com

Joan Pattison has Hole in One at the 3rd Hole at Douglas Park Golf Club

 

Joan Pattison at the 3rd Hole at 
Douglas Park

In the ladies Douglas Park Medal this morning Joan Pattison had her 4th Hole in One at the Par 3 - 3rd.

With an exceedingly strong wind  against  - she holed her shot using a 4 rescue club.  

Well done Joan and many congratulations

Scottish Golf COVID update Friday 21st May

Following the First Minister’s latest COVID-19 briefing on Friday 21 May, the Government has given further detail on the local protection levels for various local authority areas. 
 
Moray Local Authority Area 
Moray will now move to Level 2 restrictions from 00.01 on Saturday 22 May. Golf clubs and golfers in this local authority area can access guidance for Level 2 here. 
 
Glasgow City Local Authority Area 
Glasgow will remain in Level 3 restrictions for at least a further week. The following guidance applies for Level 3: 

• Adults living in Level 3 areas may leave their local authority area (up to 5 miles) to take part in a casual game of golf. 
• Adults living in Level 3 areas should only travel locally to take part in a competitive or qualifying round.
• Children Under 17 may travel to and from Level 0, 1, 2 and 3 areas to take part in informal exercise and organised sport, training and competition.
• All travel to and from the venue must take place on the same day with no overnight stays permitted.

Full guidance for Level 3 can be accessed here.

You can keep up to date on all the latest COVID-19 Updates on our dedicated webpage here.
 
Kind Regards,
Karin Sharp, Chief Operating Officer Scottish Golf

Lesley Lloyd is the 2021 West Vets Championship and wins her 4th Title

  

Joanne Sharp and Champion Lesley Lloyd
Photo courtesy of Chris Fowler

The semi finals and finals of the West Vets Championship took place at Renfrew Golf Club yesterday.

Ayrshire County Captain -  Joanne Sharp (Kimarnock Brassie) made her way into the final with some great play -- She beat Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) at the 18th in Tuesday's quarter final and in an exciting semi final won at the 20th hole against Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) to meet previous 3 times holder of the title Lesley Lloyd (Troon Ladies) in the final.

Lesley had a close encounter with Liz Stewart in the other Semi final and kept up her good form to beat Joanne 4&3 in the final.

New member Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton)was the winter of the Stewart Handicap trophy 

Results

Championship Semifinal: 

Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie) bt Donna Jackson (Troon) 2nd extra hole

Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) bt Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 3 & 2

 

Championship Final:

Lesley Lloyd bt Joanne Sharp 4 & 3

 

Stewart Trophy (Handicap) Semifinal:

Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton) bt Ann Shanks (Dumbarton) 2 & 1

Anita McMillan (Erskine) by Lyn Black (East Renfrewshire) 3 & 2

 

Stewart Trophy Final:

Josephine Monaghan bt Anita McMillan 7 & 6

To read the full report go to the West Vets Website 

West Vets Championship -- Day 1

The West Vets 1st and 2nd rounds of the Championship were played yesterday over Renfrew Golf Course with some new faces in the mix.

The Semi Finals and Final will take place tomorrow Thursday 20th May

Semi Final 

Joanne Sharpe (Kilmarnock Barassie) v Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies)

Lesley Lloyd (Troon Ladies) v Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 

All results can be viewed on the West Vets Website 

2021 County Championships update

With numerous County Championships having been played over the last month -- here is the current update of 2021 County Champions

Rachel Polson -- Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE

Champion - Rachel Polson

Aberdeenshire Website

EAST LOTHIAN   

Champion -  Tara MacTaggart

East Lothian - Championship Report

FIFE 

Champion - Gillian Paton 

Fife County Website

LANARKSHIRE 

Champion - Susan Wood

Lanarkshire Website

MIDLOTHIAN 

Champion - Freya Constable 

Midlothian Website

PERTH AND KINROSS

Champion  - Megan Ashley  

Perth and Kinross Website

STIRLING AND CLACKMANNAN  

Champion - Linda Allan

Stirling and Clackmannan Website

CLARE QUEEN WINS THE LANARKSHIRE MAY SPOON COMPETITION OVER LANARK

Clare Queen

In her first Lanarkshire County competition for many years,  former Ladies European Tour player Clare Queen who is now responsible for all performance activity within the Scottish Golf strategy  was the the overall winner in the May Spoon Competition over Lanark golf course yesterday. 

She had the best scratch of the day with a 74 and net score of 72. 

Christine Main won the net and scratch in Division 2. 

She also won the 2019 Medal Final with a net 75. 

Results :

 Scratch: Claire Queen 74 

 Division 1 Net 

 1st: Claire Queen, Drumpellier, 72 

 2nd: Shirley Dalrymple, Hayston, 73 

 3rd: Jodie Graham, Hamilton, 75 

Division 2 Net 

Christine Main, Hayston, 75 

Christine Paterson, Strathaven, 76 BIH Marie Kirk, Drumpellier, 76 

 Scratch: Christine Main 100 BIH Christine Paterson

From the Lanarkshire Website