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)

WEST GIRLS WIN THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

The winning team :

Amelia Cochran (Kilmacolm)

Lindsay Main (Strathaven)

Neve Marshall  (Cathkin Braes)

Ella McGrath (Caldwell)

Sophie Murphy (Glasgow Golf Club)

Rebekah Sherry (Clober)

The1st team team representing the West Girls :

Caitlyn Bilham (Irvine Bogside)

Katie Dunne (Paisley)

Jennifer Lynagh(Caldwell)

Rosie Maguire (Pollok)

Louise Milligan (Irvine Bogside)

Katie Ronnie (Barassie)

Thanks go to Allison Bell for team names and photograph

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

WEST OF SCOTLAND GIRLS MEDAL RESULTS OVER CAWDER

RESULTS OF CAWDER MEDAL:

The West of Scotland Girls medal was held this week over Cawder Golf Club on Monday 19th July

 14 girls participated on a very warm and sunny day with some fabulous scores.

Scratch winner - Neve Marshall (Lanarkshire ) 80bih ,  Jennifer Lynagh (Renfrewshire) 80

Silver nett winner ; Neve Marshall [Lanarkshire] 80-11=69

Ava Graham (Renfrewhire) 90-18=72

Bronze Net winner:  Millie Lauchlan (Lanarkshire) 95-29=66

Rebekah Sherry (D&A) 91-23=68 L6H

Katie Graham Seals Last Grasp Win Against Top Seed

From the SG Website 

Katie Graham from Hamilton Golf Club

Katie Graham from Hamilton booked her place in the last four after beating top seed Robyn Fowlie in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Girls’ Amateur Championship at Strathaven.

Graham secured a convincing 4 & 3 victory over Royal Troon’s Freya Russell in the morning but then had to come from behind to claim a last gasp victory over Forfar’s Fowlie on the 19th hole.

Graham’s opponent in the last four is Isla McDonald-O’Brien from Shrewsbury who also had to go to the 19th hole in the morning before beating Hazlehead’s Rachel Mathieson and then defeated Ruby Watt from the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre 4 & 2 in the last eight.

In the other semi-final Aboyne’s Carmen Griffiths will face Alice Webb who plays out of Parkstone in Dorset who won against Jennifer Lynagh from Caldwell Golf Club by 2&1

Griffiths had a straightforward 8 & 7 victory over Strathmore’s Kirsten Miller in the first round but then had a much tougher test against Rachel Foster from Prestwick St Nicholas after lunch. 

Foster reached the quarter finals of the recent Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship at Gullane where she lost to eventual champion Chloe Goadby and against Griffiths she led all the way until her opponent drew level on the 15th and then went ahead for the first time in the match on the 18th hole. 

The semi-finals of the concurrent net match play competition will see Elderslie’s Ava Graham face Strathaven member Lindsay Main and Paisley’s Katie Dunne goes up against Lucie Barclay from Kilmacolm.

RESULTS : 

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY 

HANDICAP MATCHPLAY RESULTS

QUALIFIERS FOR THE SCOTTISH U18 MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

From the SG Website 

Yesterday marked the start of this year’s Scottish Girls’ Amateur Championship at Strathaven where Forfar Ladies Club champion Robyn Fowlie headed the 16 qualifiers with rounds of 71 and 73.

Fowlie’s level par total of 144 saw her finish a single shot ahead of Aboyne’s Carmen Griffiths who carded rounds of 73 and 72.

Megan Docherty from Bishopbriggs and Shrewsbury’s Isla McDonald-obrien both returned scores of 73 and 74 to claim a share of third place on three over par 147 while Ailsa Brannock from Southerness was fifth with two rounds of 75. 

FINAL SCORES

QUALIFIERS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY 

1 Carmen Griffiths Aboyne Golf Club 

2 Rachel Foster Prestwick - St Nicholas Golf Clu

3 Grace Crawford - West Links Junior Golf Club

4 Isla McDonald-obrien - Shrewsbury Golf Club

5 Katie Graham - Hamilton Golf Club

6 Robyn Fowlie  - Forfar Golf Club

7 Megan Docherty - Bishopbriggs Golf Club

8 Freya Russell  - Royal Troon Golf Club

9 Alice Webb  - Parkstone Golf Club

10 Ailsa Brannock  - Southerness Golf Club

11 Freya Constable  - Prestonfield Golf Club Limited

12 Ruby Watt -  Paul Lawrie Golf Centre

13 Rachel Mathieson  - Hazlehead Golf Club

14 Jennifer Lynagh  - Caldwell Golf Club

15 Kirsten Miller  - Strathmore Golf Club

LIVE SCORING MATCHPLAY -- 17TH JULY

QUALIFIERS HANDICAP MATCHPLAY 

1 Katrina Tan  - Nairn Golf Club

2 Summer Elliott  - Nairn Golf Club

3 Orla Rooney  - Cowglen Golf Club

4 Rio Everitt  - The Suffolk Golf Club

5 Sofia McGhie  - Lancaster

6 Lucy Morrison  - Gullane Golf Club

7 Emily Tan  - Nairn Golf Club 

8 Caitlyn Bilham  - Irvine Golf Club

9 Kirsten Murison  - Craigmillar Park Golf Club

10 Neve Marshall  - Cathkin Braes Golf Club

11 Lindsay Main  - Strathaven Golf Club

12 Lara Douglas  - Falkirk Golf Club

13 Katie Dunne  - Paisley Golf Club

14 Ava Graham  - Elderslie Golf Club

15 Lucie Barclay  -Kilmacolm Golf Club

LIVE SCORING HANDICAP MATCHPLAY

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.

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

Ayrshire and Renfrewshire share the Kennedy Salver Trophy

Ayrshire and Renfrewshire are the joint winners of the Kennedy Salver at the West Junior Inter County Matches on Sunday at a very warm and sunny Irvine Golf Club.

D&A were 3rd and Lanarkshire 4th 

Ayrshire and Renfrewshire - Joint Winners
Photo courtesy of Gillian Kyle

Renfrewshire Kennedy Salver Team
Photo courtesy of Gillian Kyle

RLCGA report by Gillian Kyle 

The Renfrewshire's Team of Orla Rooney (Cowglen), Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell), Aaliyah Sanhu (Haggs), Rosie Maguire (Pollok), Katie Dunn (Paisley) & Sophia Docherty (Ralston) represented Renfrewshire. 

Morning Foursomes saw 1 win from Rosie & Aaliyah.

Singles saw wins from Jennifer, Rosie & Katie giving Renfrewshire a 4 points total. 

This matched Ayrshire & during these strange times, it was decided that a draw was the best result. 

Renfrewshire have a very strong squad of girls with handicaps at the moment whereas other counties were struggling for teams of 6.

Ava  (Elderslie), Melissa (Ralston), Lucie, Amelia,  Ruby & Mia. (All Kilmacolm) all helped by playing for D&A & Lanarkshire. This gave the girls a great experience which will help them all in the future. 

A massive thanks to Clair Barclay for organising the team & to Sandra, Donna & Pearl for supporting the girls on the day. Thanks also to the parents for transporting them to Irvine Bogside & cheering them on during the day.

Photos -- Courtesy of Gillian Kyle 

Further report on the Lanarkshire Website 

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 

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.

 

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

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)