Sunday 16 January 2022
Troon Rookie Hazel MacGarvie set for DIY approach on the Ladies European Tour
Friday 14 January 2022
LOUISE DUNCAN AND HANNAH DARLING ARE INVITED TO AUGUSTA
Louise Duncan |
Hannah Darling's official invitation for the Augusta National Women's Amateur in late March/early April, when she will be flying the Saltire with Louise Duncan (West Kilbride)
Monday 10 January 2022
Death of Past SLGA Chairman Margaret Rodgers
Margaret on her retirement in 2007 from being SLGA Chairman Photo courtesy of Carol Fell |
From the Midlothian County Ladies Golf Association Website
It is with great sadness I tell you of the death of Margaret Rodgers.
Margaret was an Honorary Member, Captain (1997-98) and President (2008-10) of Midlothian County Ladies Golf Association and one of the County’s greatest supporters. Many of you will know she was also the creator of Michaela, the much loved mascot of the County Squad.
Captain, and a member for most of her life, of Turnhouse, Margaret was a talented player, selector and administrator, and has made a huge contribution to Scottish golf over the years.
I am sure many of you will have a connection, and fond memories, of Margaret. She will be deeply missed.
The funeral is private.
She had also held various SLGA posts in the past, including chairman from 2005-07, and was made an honorary member of the MCLGA in recognition of her work.
In 2006 she led the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association and Scottish Golf Union joint working group to look after the best interests of the amateur game in Scotland. CLICK HERE
A Forever Tribute has been set up by her daughter Jane dedicated to her memory CLICK HERE
Margaret - County Finals 2009 |
Margaret with County Team in 2009 |
SLGA Counties Centenary 2009 |
Midlothian Mascot Michaela created by Margaret |
2006 Scottish Senior Matchplay Finalist Fiona De Vries and Helen Faulds with Margaret Rodgers and Nancy Chisholm |
Claire Hargan with Midlothian Mascot Photo courtesy of Carol Fell |
Six-time Midlothian champion Claire Hargan, who is now the Assistant Director - Rules at the R&A, also paid a warm tribute to Rodgers. “Margaret truly was a great ambassador for Scottish women’s golf and for women’s county golf,” said Hargan. “In the 10 or so years I was involved with Midlothian Ladies County she was always there supporting the team. She was great fun to be around but, behind the scenes, she clearly put in a power of work for the women’s game in Scotland.”
Thursday 23 December 2021
A BIG THANKYOU FROM LESLEY THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE HEATHER ANDERSON (CALDWELL)
Carol -- It was lovely to finally meet you at the service.
Wednesday 22 December 2021
HAZEL MACGARVIE SECURES HER LET CARD FOR 2022
Many congratulations go to Hazel MacGarvie (Royal Troon) who has secured her LET card at her first attempt at Q School at La Manga after turning Professional only 2 months earlier.
The other Scot to gain her card was Laura Beveridge (nee Murray)
Read the full report from Martin Dempster (The Scotsman)
Thursday 16 December 2021
Jane Turner tames La Manga wind in solid start to LET Q-School final
Monday 13 December 2021
Jane Turner leads six Scots into LET Q-School final at La Manga
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Funeral Arrangements for Heather Anderson - Amendment to previous details
Tuesday 9 November 2021
RENFREWSHIRE'S HEATHER ANDERSON FROM CALDWELL GOLF CLUB AND TROON LADIES HAS DIED
Heather was Scottish Champion in 1969 and in the Vagliano Team in that year. She was also the Renfrewshire County Champion 9 times, and a Scottish Ladies Internationalist in 1964, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971.
Her life story featured in 2009 the RLCGA County Centenary Book -- courtesy of Colin Farquharson (pages 36 - 38) - or CLICK HERE TO READ and at the end of this obituary -- at the RLCGA Centenary Dinner in 2009 -- a toast by Heather to the County. - YOU TUBE VIDEO
Her good friend -- Renfrewshire Counties' Liz Hale from Caldwell Golf Club wrote
Heather took up golf at the age of 17. Her passion, up until this point had been horse riding however, after a serious horse riding accident at the Royal Highland Show, her parents managed to persuade her to sell her horses. She was then left with a choice on whether to take up badminton or golf. Golf won.
Heather joined Caldwell Golf Club, aged 17 and in the same year, competed and won the Paisley Grammar School Championship. By 1948, Heather had a handicap and started playing in the Medals at Caldwell GC which were played on Saturday afternoons after the gents. It was during this time that Heather met Ian, her future husband.
Heather partnered a number of accomplished golfers during her career including Findlay Black (who holds the record scorecard at Caldwell GC) - playing in the final of the Daily Mail Medal Foursomes at Gleneagles and Margaret Sharp at Troon Portland and at Caldwell GC with many successes. Heather also performed with style, most notably at the Highland Open Championship, Pitlochrie, where she donned trousers, shirt, cap and glove – all in the Anderson tartan. A competitor was overheard saying; ‘My God, it’s a bag of pipes she should be playing!’.
By 1958, Heather was a scratch golfer and was chosen to play for the Renfrewshire Team which she continued to do over a span of 32 years.
In 1964, Heather’s international career took off.
Heather played for Scotland in the Home Internationals in Sweden and France. She led the team in the European Championship and then two months later, Scotland won the Home International at Western Gailes. This was when Heather defeated the National Champion of England, of Ireland and of Wales, finishing the series with 100% success and earning the honour of being asked to play for Great Britain and Ireland.
Heather’s most memorable win, of course, was at West Kilbride when she won the
Scottish Ladies’ Championship in 1969. There was a gold Medal but no prize money at that time and her daughter Lesley was seen to be building sand castles in the bunker to celebrate her victory !!
However, history was made when Heather was presented with a replica owned by the late Jean McCulloch of West Kilbride. Jean had, in her earlier years, won the Scottish title on three occasions between 1913 and 1928 and it was this last replica that Heather regraded as one of her most treasured possessions.
In 1980, Heather turned professional, only the second lady professional in Scotland, at that time and then reinstated in 1985 to the amateur ranks.
In the same year, Heather received an Honourable Membership at Caldwell GC.
Heather was Ladies Caldwell GC Champion (19 times) as well as winning many other trophies. She was our current Ladies President. -- She was truly an inspiration to us all!
Since her 80th birthday in 2010 Heather still managed to play golf up until about 2016 and featured throughout the last decade with various achievements --
In 2013 She entered a competition through 'How Did I do' . It was to tell a story about a memory of the 'Open'.
Heather's memory told about the time when her young daughter, Lesley, had approached Gary Player and asked for his autograph for her Mum. He was delighted to give this. At which point Lesley asked 'Would you like me to get my Mum's autograph now to give to you ?
This story made Heather one of the prize winners -- and to top it all she was informed she could bring a friend - and her friend invited was Liz Hale
A round of golf at Muirfield (with Caddy) on Thursday 20th June, just before the closing of the course to perpare for the Open.
2 nights stay at the McDonald Marine Hotel in North Berwick . (Taxi to the Course included)
Golf Clinic With Darren Clark followed by Buffet Lunch.
Dinner on Thursday Evening with 'Q and A session' with Darren Clark.
They both had a marvellous day -- the Marine was comfortable, friendly and good food. The clinic with Darren Clark was really informative and interesting - driving and short game- always something relevant you remember to take away with you.
This was followed by a wonderful buffet lunch in the Clubhouse before going out for our round of golf.
We were put into ten teams of four. As Heather and Liz were the only two ladies it was funny to see the expressions on the faces of the two Irish gentlemen who had been landed with us. They were great to play with.
The weather was good, sunshine and they each had a caddy. Heather played well which made the game enjoyable for her and Darren Clark played 2 holes with their team.
It was a great experience to play the course and made watching The Open itself more interesting.
After the game they returned to the Hotel where there was a prizegiving dinner with Darren Clark hosting a question and answer session. The men were given ties with the Claret Jug embroidered on it while Heather and Liz were each given a lovely silver brooch of the Claret Jug -- Nice keepsake.
A really enjoyable experience - a well deserved experience for Heather to add to all her very many golfing achievements. She was quite sad to come away from Muirfield.
In 2014 she was first Commonwealth Games baton bearer in her home town of Uplawmoor in East Renfrewshire. The BBC reported that -- Heather has long been an active member of the community and has been involved with the local council, the church board and the church choir. She is also an accomplished golfer, and won the Scottish Ladies Championship in 1969
It was an early start for Heather as she had to be there for 6.15am!! The carrying of the torch was at 7.30am and the rain held off. All TV cameras and eyes on Heather in her blue and white uniform as she carried the torch about 400 yards before handing it on. Quite an honour and a day to remember for Heather. Half the village turned out to see her and we were all given a lovely breakfast in the local hall afterwards. Heather had her hair done the day before and the first thing she asked her daughter on the the morning of the event was -'Is my hair alright?' She did well!!
Heather played in the West Vets Summer Meeting in 2016 over her Home course Caldwell with your webmaster Carol Fell who was so impressed with her still wonderful swing -- SO EASY!!
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Heather, Wendy and Aileen |
Later that year she was then awarded Honorary Membership of the West Vets at the 2016 AGM alongside Aileen Wilson to join Wendy Cameron as the 3 Honorary Members. --
Sunday 7 November 2021
DONNA JACKSON IS THE NEW RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CAPTAIN
The RLCGA AGM and prizegiving was held was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club on the Wednesday 3rd November.
Despite travel restrictions due to COP26 in Glasgow there was a very good turnout.
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) is the new County Captain taking over from Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) and Liz Stewart (Greenburn) the new Vice Captain.
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Present and Past Captains with Pearl Orr (Honorary President) |
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Liz Stewart (Vice Captain) and Donna Jackson (Captain) |
PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE CAPTAINS OF THE WEST VETS
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Past, Present and Future Captains Chris, May and Lesley |
The West Vet's AGM and prizegiving took place on Thursday 4th November at Cowglen Golf Club.
May Hughes (Lanark) took over the roll of Captain from Chris Fowler (Cowglen) with her Vice Captain Lesley Lloyd (Troon Ladies).
Janette McCartney (Erskine) takes over from Sandra MacDougall (Kilmacolm) as Secretary and Jan Macnab (Ranfurly Castle) as Treasurer taking over from Mo Neilson (Greenock)
Committee members are Gillian McGinlay (Troon Ladies) and Fiona Cameron (Cowglen)
To read more and see photographs - Courtesy of Fiona Armour (Whitecraigs) -- Go to the West Vets Website
Thursday 28 October 2021
WILLIAMWOOD ARE THE 2021 GREENLEES CHAMPIONS -- LUNCH AND PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES AT EAST RENFREWSHIRE GOLF CLUB
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Trophy Winners Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle), Julie Wilson (Williamwood) Barbara Aird (Cathkin Braes) and Chris Pender (Lenzie) |
The Annual Greenlees Lunch and prize giving took place on Tuesday 26th October, at East Renfrewshire Golf Club. -- Click here for photographs and VideoThis was attended by 50 ladies representing the 20 Clubs from the 26 Clubs that that are in the 3 Greenlees Divisions.
East Renfrewshire's Greenlees Secretary Val Crawford and The Ladies Captain Carole Spy welcomed the visitors to the clubhouse with a lovely glass of Prosecco.
The tables were named after some of the East Renfrewshire Course Holes.
DOBSON VIEW: Val Crawford, Maureen Mitchell, Carol Fell and Carole Spy (Top Table)
BRITHER BURN: Williamwood
PILMAIR : Ranfurly Castle
GUID SKELP: Lenzie, Cathkin Braes, Bothwell Castle
OOT O'SICHT: Haggs Castle, Cathcart Castle and Cardross
BRAE SHOUTHER: Troon Ladies, Douglas Park, Cowglen
BUSKIT KNOWE: West Kilbride, Hilton Park, East Renfrewshire
HAME'S BEST: Kilmacolm, Caldwell, Lanark
She then introduced the top table guests - Carole Spy , the Lady Captain of East Renfrewshire , who welcomed everyone on behalf of the Club and said
It is lovely to see so many familiar faces from matches or from the 80th Anniversary celebration which we hosted just a couple of months ago.
Today’s weather is certainly better for a lunch than playing golf.
East Ren will be celebrating our centenary next year and you will have noticed that preparations are well underway to freshen up the clubhouse. Apologies if you can detect the aroma of fresh paint, although on the upside it probably means you don’t have COVID!
Congratulation to the winning teams and I hope that everyone enjoys their lunch and catching up with friends old and new."She then introduced Carol Fell and said "Carol - well known to us all who keeps her website up to date which includes the Greenlees Results which are available for all to see."
Next introduction was that of the hard working East Renfrewshire's Greenlees Secretary Val Crawford who has had 2 lunches to organise for the Greenlees Trophy this year with the other one being the very successful Anniversary TRI AM ---> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE IN THE WOMEN AND GOLF MAGAZINE --
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Gillian, Julie, Lorraine and Carol |
Williamwood are the winners of the Greenlees Trophy for the first time in the history of their club and Julie Wilson collected the Trophy and team mates Lorraine Morris, Gillian Crossley and Carol McNally joined in on the celebrations (pictured above)
Sunday 24 October 2021
RENFREWSHIRE LADIES ' COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION AGM NOTICE
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Haggs Castle Golf Club |
The 111th. Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association AGM and Prize-Giving will take place on Wednesday 3rd November at 7.30pm at Haggs Castle Golf Club
Monday 18 October 2021
ISLA MONCRIEFF WINS P&K CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
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Isla Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) & Caroline Henderson (P&KLCGA Match Secretary) |
Huge congratulations to Isla Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) who won the Perth & Kinross Ladies' Champion of Champions at Pitlochry Golf Club, yesterday (Sunday 17 October).
Clober's May Myers receives a presention Trophy Gift for long sevices and Championship Titles won
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May Myers receives her Presentation Gift |
A Presentation Day took place at at Clober Golf Club yesterday (Sunday 17th October ) for all medal winners and trophies for the season which included a presentation gift to May Myers,.
Sunday 10 October 2021
WILLIAMWOOD WIN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND GREENLEES TROPHY
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Greenlees Trophy 2021 Divisional Results |
Many congratulations go to Williamwood Golf Club who have won the 2021 Greenlees Trophy.
Ranfurly Castle are Division 2 Winners and Lenzie Division 3 winners.
The Annual Lunch and Presentation of Prizes this year will be held at East Renfrewshire Golf Club on Tuesday, 26th October at 12:30 pm for 1pm.
Monday 4 October 2021
JENNIFER LYNAGH WINS THE 2021 WEST GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
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Jane Finnie presents the Trophy to Jennifer Lynagh Photo Courtesy of Allison Bell |
Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) won the 2021 West Girls Championship yesterday over The Ladies Golf Club Troon
Tuesday 28 September 2021
Death of Counties Stalwart Margaret Duncanson
It is with much sadness that Lanarkshire County have announced the death of Margaret Duncanson who died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday at the age of 97.
Margaret Duncanson in 2009 at the SLGA Counties Centenary Lunch PHOTO ALBUM 2009 |
Read more from the Lanarkshire County Website
WEST GIRLS WIN THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Photo courtesy of Allison Bell |
The West Girls’ 2nd Team won the Girls Section at the Scottish Junior Team Championship on Sunday at Crail (Craigend) GC
Sunday 26 September 2021
West of Scotland’s Kylie Henry is Runner up in the Lacoste Ladies Open in France
CLICK HERE
Thursday 23 September 2021
Gemma Dryburgh becomes Women & Golf Tour Ambassador
Gemma Dryburgh - Photo Courtesy of the LET
Today Women and Golf are excited to announce that Scotland’s highest-ranked female golfer, Gemma Dryburgh has become a Women & Golf Tour Ambassador.
Our mission at Women & Golf is to promote all levels of women’s golf and we are keen to have a stable of Ambassadors who reflect the diverse nature of our sport from grassroots to the elite end of the game. The aim is to follow their life in golf and hear first-hand from them what it is like to be part of a sport that we all love.
We will be following Gemma’s progress over the rest of the season and into 2022 as she heads back onto the LPGA Tour. This is her fourth season on the LPGA and she has had a strong return to the States, after events in Europe over the summer, finishing tied eighth at the Portland Classic. She is now heading to Arkansas and the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G.
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK AND ----->>> READ MORE
Tuesday 21 September 2021
Elaine Moffat is the 2021 Scottish Vets Champion
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Karen Marshall and Elaine Moffat |
Congratulations to Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) on winning the Scottish Veterans' Ladies Golf Association Championship over the Lansdowne Course at Blairgowrie yesterday
Saturday 18 September 2021
FREYA RUSSELL IS THE 2021 AYRSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPION
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Photo courtesy of Gaynor Russell |
15 year old Freya Russell ( Royal Troon ) is the 2021 Ayrshire County Champion - She beat Jennifer Linklater (Largs)
Wednesday 15 September 2021
RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY TRI AM STABLEFORD
Marilyn Muir, Rena Simpson and Margaret Adams
Courtesy of RLCGA
Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association held their Tri Am Stableford Competition yesterday over Gleddoch Golf Course in rather miserable conditions.
13 teams competed with two scores counting at each hole and the winners with a best inward half of 71 points.
1st: Marilyn Muir (Old Ranfurly) Rena Simpson (Kilmacolm) Margaret Adams (Gleddoch) - 71 points bih
2nd: Chris Fowler (Cowglen), Sandra Macdougall Kilmcolm) and June Irons (Caldwell) 71 points
3rd: Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm), Alison Macnab (Lochwinnoch) and Vicky Rennie (Ranfurly Castle) 69 points
For the full results CLICK HERE
To read the full report Click Here
Tuesday 7 September 2021
DOWN MEMORY LANE -- LEONA MAGUIRE - SOLHEIM CUP STAR
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Leona and Lisa Macguire 2011 The McGuire twins win the team award for Ireland -- Troon Ladies Captain Gilly McRae presents the Trophy |
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Leona McGuire - Helen Holm winner 2009 |
In 2009 -- Teen sensation Leona Maguire made history when she became the youngest winner of the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Amateur Open strokeplay title at Royal Troon in 2009
The Cavan prodigy, 14, finished two shots clear of Scottish Under-21 champion Kelsey MacDonald for a wire-to-wire win on six-under par.
Twin sister Lisa finished tied for third on three under par thanks a third successive round of 74. She birdied four holes coming home but a bogey six at the 16th cost her a share of second place with runner up MacDonald --- CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
With Leona Macguire being the GB&I star performer (4.5 points out of 5) in the 2021 Solheim Cup, it reminded your webmaster of being at the 2010 and 2011 Helen Holm Trophy at Royal Troon where she was playing and taking some photos with many of our Scottish players taking part and many supporters there
HERE IS A REMINDER -- DOWN MEMORY LANE PHOTOS (plus the 2012 Curtis Cup that she was in)