JENNIFER LYNAGH WINS THE 2021 WEST GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP

 

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

In a great final, despite the wind, Jennifer beat Neve Marshall (Cathkin Braes) 2/1.

Ella McGrath also from Caldwell was the winner of the Bronze Championship.- Both winners are members of Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association

Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies Captain ) presented the Trophies

Jennifer and Ella McGrath
Photo - courtesy of Allison Bell

Championship Results 

Semi Finals:

Jennifer Lynagh  (Caldwell) beat Louise Milligan (Irvine Bogside)

Neve Marshall ( Cathkin Braes) beat Lindsay Main ( Strathaven)

Final:

Jennifer Lynagh beat Neve Marshall 

The Bronze Championship Final 

Ella McGrath (Caldwell) beat Rebekah Sherry (Clober)

MEGAN BRIGGS WINS THE WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 6TH TIME

Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) successfully defended the West Championship with a score of 72 at Sandyhills Golf Club today.

Megan Briggs

Results:

1st Scratch (Champion) Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72

2nd Scratch Fiona Norris (Hamilton)  75

3rd Scratch Julie Wilson (Williamwood) 77 BIH

Handicap Winner Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell Golf Club) 65

Senior Team Winners :

Renfrewshire Team: Megan Briggs ( Kilmacolm ) 72, Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) 79, Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) 78

Junior Team Winners 

Renfrewshire Junior Team : (best 2 handicap) Orla Rooney (Cowglen) 78, Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) 65, Aaliyah Sandu (Haggs Castle) 70

Fiona Norris, Megan Briggs and Julie Wilson

Winning Renfrewshire Team - Donna, Alyson and Megan

Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell)  -- Winning Junior 

Aaliyah Sandu - Haggs Castle

Orla Rooney - Cowglen 

Many thanks go to Jean MacIntyre for the results and photographs from the Lanarkshire Website  -- Also some photos of all the competitors 

CLICK HERE - photos courtesy of Jean MacIntyre

Competition Result West Of Scotland Championship (19/05/2019) 
(CSS: 72 PAR: 74) -- Strokeplay Sandyhills (Red Tee) 

LEADING SCRATCH SCORES :

Megan Briggs	72
Fiona Norris	75
Julie Wilson	77
Eva O'Connor	77
Susan McGrenaghan	77
Liz Stewart	78
Alyson McGinnigle	78
Donna Jackson	79
Katie Graham	79
Alyson Hendry	80
Luisa Gibson (jnr)	81
Carol Whyte	81
Janice Paterson	81

LEADING HANDICAP SCORES:

1 Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) 85 (20) 65 
2 Aaliyah Sandhu (Haggs Castle) 84 (14) 70 
3 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)  72 (1) 71 
4 Leah Bryce (Sandyhills) 82 (10) 72 
5 Eva O'Connor  (Bothwell Castle) 77 (5) 72 
6 Julie Wilson  (Williamwood) 77 (4) 73 
7 Susan McGrenaghan (Hayston) 77 (4) 73 
8 Fiona Norris (Hamilton) 75 (2) 73 

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE SCORES

Jennifer Lynagh from Caldwell shoots a 15 under par round in the West Girls Medal

A fantastic nett 58 by Jennifer Lynagh from Caldwell was  top of many great nett scores in yesterdays West Girls Medal played over Paisley Golf Club 

1st Silver : Orla Rooney (Cowglen) (18) 71

2nd Silver: Sophie Murphy(Clydebank) (19)73

1st Bronze:  Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) (35) 58

2nd Bronze: Cristina McCracken (Troon) (29) 69

Scratch: Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) 85

SSS 74  CSS 73

Thank you to Paisley GC for their hospitality to girls and parents and courtesy of their beautiful course 

Thanks go to Allison Bell for the report. 

Jennifer Lynagh is first girl to win the Caldwell Junior Championship.

Jennifer Lynagh

RLCGA Junior Jennifer Lynagh had a great day at Caldwell yesterday to round off a great week of superb golf golf by becoming the first girl to win the Junior Club Championship in the clubs history.

RENFREWSHIRE'S JENNIFER LYNAGH FROM CALDWELL SIGNS UP TO JOIN TEAMPRODREAM USA

A great way to start off the week with the announcement of TeamProDream latest signing as they welcome Scottish golfer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Jennifer Lynagh to their class of 2023 roster!

A member Caldwell Golf Club, Jennifer became the first junior to win her Ladies Club Championship last year in an impressive season which saw her handicap come down from 15 to 8. 

She has played for the Renfrewshire Ladies County Junior team and is a former winner of the West of Scotland Championship handicap trophy, as well as being the first girl to win the Newton Shield Junior League with the Caldwell GC Junior Team.

Jennifer is a pupil at Saint Luke’s High School and would like to major in Aerospace Engineering. 

Her inspiration is Anne van Dam having watched her in action at the 2019 Solheim Cup

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT JENNIFER

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 

LANARKSHIRE WIN THE KENNEDY SALVER

Lanarkshire Winning Junior Team

The West of Scotland Junior Inter County Matches for the Kennedy Salver took place today at Hamilton Golf Club.

Lanarkshire retained the trophy 

Morning Foursomes: 
Sophie Murphy &Zoe Kemp (D&A) beat Taylor White and Heather Bryce (Lanarkshire) 5/4
Aaliya Sandi & Orla Rooney (Renfrewshire) lost to Luisa Gibson & Freya Russell (Ayrshire) 3/1
Eilidh Dunbar & Jennifer Reilly (D&A) lost to Claire McLaughlan & Sarah Mason (Ayrshire) 1 hole
Romy Erskine & Hannah Carson (Renfrewshire) lost to Katie Graham & Jodie Graham (Lanarkshire) 2/1
Emily Crusher & Jennifer Lynagh (Renfrewshire) W/O (D&A)
Samantha McKay & Cristina McCracken (Ayrshire) lost to  Megan Doherty & Madeleine MacGregor ( Lanarkshire) 7/6

Foursomes Points:
Lanarkshire 2
Ayrshire 2
Renfrewshire 1 
D&A 1

Afternoon Singles:

Sophie Murphy (D&A)  beat  Sophie Kyle (Renfrewshire) 5/4
Claire McLaughlan (Ayrshire) beat Taylor White (Lanarkshire) 2up
Zoe Kemp (D&A) lost to  Louisa Gibson (Ayrshire) 1 dn
Romy Erskine (Renfrewshire) lost to  Megan Docherty (Lanarkshire) 2/1
Eilidh Dunbar ( D&A)  lost to Katie Graham (Lanarkshire)
Emily Crusher (Renfrewshire) lost to Freya Russell (Ayrshire) 1dn
Madeleine MacGregor (Lanarkshire) lost to Aaliyh Sandi (Renfrewshire) 1dn
Samantha McKay (Ayrshire) lost to  Leah Bryce (Lanarkshire ) 1 dn
D&A number 5 n/a v Christina McCracken (Ayrshire) w/o
Orla Rooney (Renfrewshire) halved Jennifer  Reilly (Lanarkshire)
D&A number 5 n/a v Jodie Graham (Lanarkshire) w/o
Jennifer Lynagh (Renfrewshire) beat  Zara Mason (Ayrshire) 2/1

Final Points 
Lanarkshire - Singles 4.5 Foursomes 2 - 6.5 points
Ayrshire - Singles 4 Foursomes 2 - 6 points
Renfrewshire - Singles 2.5  Foursomes 1  - 3.5 points
D&A - Singles 1 Foursomes 1  - 2 points

All the Team players

Thanks go to  Allison Bell for the photographs

Julie Wilson wins the West of Scotland Championship over Cochrane Castle

Julie Wilson - 2021 West of Scotland Champion
(photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre)

The 2021 West of Scotland Championship took place over Cochrane Castle Golf Club yesterday (Sunday, 9th May.)

With a field of over 40 participants and the weather better than predicted, it turned out, for some, a very close competition.

Megan and Julie - Photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre

Renfrewshire’s Julie Wilson (Williamwood) was the winner of the West of Scotland Championship Trophy with a gross 75 (bih) over Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm).  

D&A'S Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) was a close third with a gross 76.

Jodie Graham - Photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre

Lanarkshire’s Jodie Graham (Hamilton) had a very successful day finishing her round with an eagle 2 at the 18th hole !

She won the  Handicap Trophy and  Prize with her net 73 with a better inward half from Renfrewshire's June Lockhart (Douglas Park) Julie Wilson (Williamwood) and Rosie Maguire ( Pollok Golf Club) and also was a member of the winning Lanarkshire Junior team.

Eilidh Briggs, Megan Briggs and Jennifer Rankin
Winning Team - Renfrewshire
Photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre

The Senior Team Trophy  was won by Renfrewshire’s Eilidh Briggs, Megan Briggs (both Kilmacolm) and Jennifer Rankin (Haggs Castle) with a gross score of 154 - over Lanarkshire’s Lesley Lloyd (Ladies Golf Club Troon) Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride) and Susan McGrenaghan (Hayston) (156).  The trophy is decided by the two best gross scores from three.

The Junior Team Trophy was won with a score of 148 (and a better inward half) by Lanarkshire’s Jodie Graham, Lindsay Main and Neve Marshall over Renfrewshire’s Jennifer Lynagh, Rosie Maguire and Ava Graham.  The trophy is decided by the best two net scores from three.

Cochrane Castle - Par 72 / CR 71.6 / Slope Rating 126

Gross Leaderboard

75 Julie Wilson (Williamwood), Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)

76 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie)

77 Alyson McGinnigle (Williamwood)

78 Lesley Lloyd (Hayston), Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbide)

79 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Eva O'Connor (Bothwell Castle)

Leaderboard Net Scores 

 73 - Jodie Graham [8] (Hamilton) , June Lockhart [16]  (Douglas Park), Julie Wilson [2] Williamwood , Rosie Maguire (Pollok GC) [10] 

 74 - Justine Fulton [8] (Hayston)

 75 - Jennifer Lynagh [8] (Caldwell), Alyson McGinnigle [2] (Williamwood) , Neve Marshall [16] (Cathkin Braes)

 76 - Lesley Lloyd [2] (Ladies Golf Club Troon) , Eva O'Connor [3] (Bothwell Castle)

Team Award

Senior Team Award - Renfrewshire 154

Junior Team Award - Lanarkshire 148 (bih)

Jean MacIntyre (West of Scotland Secretary) thanked  Renfrewshire’s Fiona Armour and Carol Fell for all their hard work to ensure our first attempt at running a West of Scotland Event through Scottish Golf’s Venue Management System (VMS) went according to plan

PHOTOGRAPHS  FROM JEAN MACINTYRE -- CLICK HERE 

RENFREWSHIRE WIN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND KENNEDY SALVER

Renfrewshire County Juniors - Win the 2019 Kennedy Salver

The Junior West of Scotland Kennedy Salver was  played today at East Renfrewshire Golf Club

The Renfrewshire team listed below were the winners with a clean sweep in both the foursomes and singles.  --
Lanarkshire the 2017 and 2018 winners were the runners up.

Morning Foursomes Results:

As they stand after the morning foursomes - Click to enlarge

Kennedy Salver Single Results:

Sophie Kyle (Renfrewshire) bt Luisa Gibson(Ayrshire) 5&4

Emily Crusher (Renfrewshire) bt Taylor White (Lanarkshire) 4&3

Claire McLaughlin (Ayrshire) A/S Madeleine MacGregor (Lanarkshire)

Aaliyah Sandburg (Renfrewshire) bt Leah Bryce (Lanarkshire) 3&2

Freya Russell (Ayrshire) bt  Jennifer Reilly (Lanarkshire) 3&2

Orla Rooney (Renfrewshire) bt Katy Hill (Ayrshire) 2&1

Hannah  Carson (Renfrewshire) bt Jodie Graham(Lanarkshire) 7&6

Jennifer Lynagh (Renfrewshire) bt Cristina McCracken(Ayrshire ) 7&6

Abigail McCartney (Lanarkshire)  bt Louise Milligan(Ayrshire) 4&3

Full result: 

Winners; Renfrewshire 9points

2nd Lanarkshire 3:5

3rd. Ayrshire 2.5

Renfrewshire Team 
Aaliyah Sandhu (Haggs Castle)

Emily Crusher (Eastwood)

Hannah Carson (East Renfrewshire)

Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell)

Ella McGrath (Caldwell)

Orla Rooney (Cowglen)

Sophie Kyle (East Renfrewshire)

Morning Foursomes - Courtesy of Allison Bell

Thanks go to Allison Bell for photos and results

CARMEN GRIFFITHS WINS THE GIRLS PRO DREAM USA POLLOK JUNIOR MASTERS

Carmen Griffiths and Daniel Bullen 

Daniel Bullen from AuchterarderGC  won the Pollok Junior Masters in association with ProDreamUSA

He fired a final round 69 to finish on 7-under and one shot clear of Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) in a thrilling finish. - - CLICK HERE FOR FINAL RESULT

West of Scotland Girls featured well with  Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) and Leah Bryce (Sandyhills)  being 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Under 18's net scores after today's final round -- UNDER 18'S NET LEADERBOARD -- CLICK HERE

In the Girls section Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne)  had the best scratch with Freya Russell (Royal Troon) being 4th and Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) 5th-- LEADERBOARD UNDER 18'S --  CLICK HERE .

Jennifer Lynagh said on twitter -- Day 2 of the Pollok Junior Masters. Left a few out there but still really pleased with my performance for the tournament Really enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about my game. Round 3 - 81 (+8) T7 girls gross & just missed out on best overall net by 1

JENNIFER LYNAGH TAKES TOP PRIZE IN THE AUGUST WEST OF SCOTLAND GIRLS MEDAL

The West Girls Medal was played yesterday (Monday 2nd August) at The Ladies Golf Club Troon

Scratch:

Jennifer Lynagh (Renfrewshire) - Caldwell

Silver Handicap: 

Lauren Agnew (Renfrewshire) 93-(20) 73 - Williamwood

Rebekah Sherry (D&A) 95-(20) 75 -Clober

Bronze Handicap: 

Ella McGrath (Renfrewshire) 96 - (29) 67 - Caldwell

Amy Hopkins (Ayrshire)101 - (31) 71 Royal Golf Club Troon

Megan Docherty is the 2019 West Girls Champion

🏆🏆🏆WEST GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP DAY🏆🏆🏆

Lto R - Megan Docherty, Luisa Gibson, 
Helen Convery (Captain of the Ladies Golf Club Troon)
Neve Marshall and Jennifer Lynagh

The West Girls Championship was played today over Troon Portland. 
Prize winners were presented their trophies by the Ladies Golf Club Captain Helen Convery.

The Championship Semi Final results : 
 Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) beat Sophie Murphy (Clydebank and District) 3&2 
 Luisa Gibson (Irvine) beat Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) 3&1 


Championship Final- Megan Docherty  (Bishopbriggs) beat  Luisa Gibson  (Irvine) - 2&1

Bronze Championship: 
Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) beat Neve Marshall (Cathkin Braes) 4/2 

Many thanks go to Allison Bell for the results and photograph

Sophie Murphy and Jennifer Lynagh take top spots in the West of Scotland Girls Medal

Results for the West Girls Milngavie Medal today. 

Par = 71, SSS = 71, CSS = 72

Scratch winner = Sophie Murphy (Clydebank and District) 79

1st Silver = Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell)  (nett 69)

2nd Silver = Sophie Murphy 79 - 8 (71)

1st Bronze = Cristina McCracken (Troon Ladies) (nett 82)

CLACKMANNAN AND COUNTY WIN THE INAUGURAL KINGSBARNS GIRLS CLASSIC

Eva Woodward and Natalia Fowler

Stirling & Clackmannan County’s Eva Woodward and Natalie Fowler, won the inaugural Kingsbarns Girls Classic yesterday. 

 It was a great day with girls across all Scotland’s counties playing one of the best courses in the country.

Professional Heather McCrae (Stirling Golf Club) held a fantastic coaching clinic for the girls.

Final Positions:
1st: Stirling and Clackmannan
T2: Dumfriesshire and Galloway
T4: Dunbartonshire/Aberdeenshire and Midlothian
T6: East Lothian and Renfrewshire
8th: Ayrshire
9th: Lanarkshire
10th: Northern
11th: Perth and Kinross
12th: Fife
NS : Borders

Many thanks go to the Renfrewshire Girls - Orla Rooney and Jennifer Lynagh who sent me some photos from their very enjoyable day. #girlsgolf !!

Orla and Jennifer

#GirlsGolf

Jennifer and Orla

Thanks also go to Gaynor Russell for the lovely photos of Ayrshire's Freya Russell and Cristina McCracken  enjoying the event at Kingsbarns on Saturday.  

Freya Russell and Cristina McCracken

Out on the course

JENNIFER RANKINE WINS WEST GIRLS MEDAL AT GLASGOW GAILES

The 19th Hole

17 girls played in tough conditions yesterday (Monday  2nd April)  at a very cold and windy Glasgow Gailes. Fortunately it stayed dry and all the girls seemed to enjoy the experience. The lounge was noisy with chatter afterwards which was a good sign! Our thanks go to Glasgow Gailes for their warm welcome and courtesy of the course.

Scores - SSS and CSS still to be confirmed

Scratch winner - Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle)-72 (even with going out of bounds with her opening tee shot!)

Silver winner-Sophie Murphy (Clydebank)  90-18=72

Silver runner up-Kittie Maslanka (Kirkhill)  89-16=73

Bronze winner-Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell)  105-35=70

Bronze runner up-Orla Rooney (Cowglen)  99-24=75

Thanks go to Allison Bell for the report and photograph

Orla Rooney wins the Renfrewshire County Junior Championship

The Renfrewshire Junior County Championship Final between Orla Rooney [Cowglen] and Jennifer Lynagh [Caldwell] arranged with courtesy at Erskine Golf Club had a late rescheduling due to heavy rain overnight and the closure of Erskine today.  

Both players coped well with the last minute change and the match was played at a very windy Kilmacolm Golf Club. 

Out on the Course

In difficult conditions the match saw some impressive golf,Jennifer was 1 up after 6 and after battling the wind over the remaining holes in the front nine, Orla was 2 up and the match concluded at the 15th with Orla winning 4 & 3.

Thanks to RLCGA  Captain Sandra Littlejohn for referring the match and to all the girls who participated in the knockout stages.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PRIZEGIVING

 Report and Photographs courtesy of Clair Barclay (Junior Convenor)

West of Scotland Championship Draw

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW (HAS BEEN AMENDED)

SUNDAY 9th May 2021

COCHRANE CASTLE GOLF CLUB 

Time	Name	Club	County
9.33	Eilidh Briggs	Kilmacolm	Renfrewshire
	Susan Woodhouse	East Kilbride	Lanarkshire
	Lorna McClymont	Milngavie	D&A
9.42	Megan Briggs	Kilmacolm	Renfrewshire
	Emma Ritchie	Ladies Golf Club Troon	Ayrshire
	Gillian Kyle	East Renfrewshire	Renfrewshire
9.51	Lesley Lloyd	Ladies Golf Club Troon	Lanarkshire
	Alyson Mc Ginnigle	Williamwood	Renfrewshire
	Susan Mcgrenaghan	Hayston	Lanarkshire
10.00	Julie Wilson	Williamwood	Renfrewshire
	Eva o’Connor	Bothwell Castle	Lanarkshire
	Liz Stewart	Greenburn	Renfrewshire
10.09	Donna Jackson	Ladies Golf Club Troon	Renfrewshire
	Alyson Hendry	Hamilton	Lanarkshire
	Sophie Murphy	Glasgow GC	D&A
10.18	Jennifer Rankine	Haggs Castle	Renfrewshire
	Freya Russell	Royal Troon	Ayrshire
	Fiona Norris	Hamilton	Lanarkshire
10.27	Jennifer Lynagh	Caldwell	Renfrewshire
	Ruth Hunter	Lanark	Lanarkshire
	Lorna Ronnie	Barassie	Ayrshire
10.36	Justine Fulton	Hayston	Lanarkshire
	Rosie Maguire	Pollok	Renfrewshire
	Denise Cowan	Ranfurly Castle	Renfrewsire
10.45	Allison Bell	Strathaven	Lanarkshire
	Shirley Back	Douglas Park	Renfrewshire
	Angela Devine	Hamilton	Lanarkshire
10.54	Jodie Graham	Hamilton	Lanarkshire
	Margaret Kinvig	The Carrick	D&A
	Abigail McCafferty	Airdrie	Lanarkshire
11.03	Lindsay Main	Strathaven	Lanarkshire
	Katie Ronnie	Royal Troon	Ayrshire
	Kelly Morton	Old Course Ranfurly	Renfrewshire
11.12	Jocelyn Faris	West Kilbride	Ayrshire
	Roisin Black	Gleddoch	Renfrewshire
	Ronalda Agnew	Dumbarton	D&A
11.21	Louise Milligan	The Irvine Golf Club	Ayrshire
	Neve Marshall	Cathkin Braes	Lanarkshire
	Ava Graham	Elderslie	Renfrewshire
11.30	June Lockhart	Douglas Park	Renfrewshire
	Alison Jarvie	Prestwick St Nicholas	Ayrshire
	Shaeen Ahmad	Balmore	D&A

 CLICK HERE FOR ALL FURTHER  UPDATES TO DRAW

Also please read the following information for COVID restrictions at the Cochrane Castle 

Arrangements for COVID safety Golf 

•  Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before tee off time. 
•  Check in in Foyer of clubhouse · 
•  Arrive at 1st tee 5 minutes before tee time 
•  Pins are not to be removed 
•  Preferred lies in bunkers are permitted. 
• Place within 6 inches, not nearer the hole.

Club House

•  Locker Room will be open (face cover to be worn) for access to toilets but please change at car unless you do not have one
• Showers are not to be used  
•  Tables will be set for 4 but there should be no more than two households at each table. 
• Face coverings to be worn when moving around. 
• Catering will be available from 11am but a coffee machine is available before then.