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 

WEST OF SCOTLAND KENNEDY SALVER TEAMS START TO BE ANNOUNCED

LANARKSHIRE - THE 2017 AND 2018 KENNEDY SALVER CHAMPIONS

The Renfrewshire team for the above event on June 20^that East Renfrewshire Golf Club will be:

Aaliyah Sandhu (Haggs Castle)

Emily Crusher (Eastwood)

Hannah Carson (East Renfrewshire)

Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell)

Lauren Agnew (Eastwood)

Orla Rooney (Cowglen)

Sophie Kyle (East Renfrewshire)

Reserve Ella McGrath (Caldwell)

The team to represent Lanarkshire in the Junior Inter County Match for the Kennedy Salver is as follows;
Taylor White, Cathkin Braes (Capt)
Leah Bryce, Sandyhills
Jodie Graham, Hamilton
Madeleine MacGregor, Hamilton
Lindsay Main, Strathaven
Abigail McCafferty, Airdrie

Jennifer Reilly, Hamilton

To be announced:
Ayrshire Team
D&A Team 

The Foursome matches begin at 9.30 and Singles matches at 2pm.

All supporters welcome.

JUNIOR KENNEDY SALVER - COME ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAM

A reminder that the 2018 Kennedy Salver will take place at Hamilton Golf Club all day on Monday June 25th. 

Please come along and support your County Team whether it be Ayrshire, D&A , Lanarkshire or Renfrewshire.

Lanarkshire were the 2017 winners

Lanarkshire Team : 

Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs )

Taylor White (Cathkin Braes)

Katie Graham (Hamilton)

Jodie Graham (Hamilton), 

Leah Bryce (Sandyhills)

Jennifer Riley (Hamilton)

Madeleine McGregor (Hamilton)

Ayrshire Team:
Luisa Gibson (Ardeer) 
Zara Mason (Kirkcudbright) 
Christina McCracken (Troon Ladies) 
Samantha McKay (Loudoun Gowf) 
Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride) 
Freya Russell (Troon Ladies)

Renfrewshire Team: 
Hannah Carson-East Renfrewshire
Emily Crusher-Eastwood
Romy Erskine-Kilmacolm
Sophie Kyle-East Renfrewshire
Jennifer Lynagh-Caldwell
Orla Rooney-Cowglen
Aaliyah Sandhu-Haggs Castle

D&A will announce tomorrow.

Thanks go to Allison Bell for the photo of last years winner

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

THE MICHAEL PHELPS PUTTING CHALLENGE - COUNTY JUNIORS DO WELL

We all remember Olympian Michael Phelps' monster 153-foot putt at Kingsbarns Golf Links in the 2012 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, incredible scenes! The competitors at our inaugural Kingsbarns Girls Classic tried their luck, let's see how they got on!

WELL THE COUNTY GIRLS WERE FANTASTIC WITH LANARKSHIRE'S MEGAN DOCHERTY BEING THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN  --

Great putting by all the girls --  Jennifer Lynagh (Renfrewshire),  Lisa MacPherson (Midlothian), Amy Mitchell (Perth and Kinross), Tessa Ho (Galloway), and Megan Docherty (Lanarkshire)

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE GIRLS DOING THE CHALLENGE

WEST GIRLS MEDAL AT GLASGOW GAILES - RACHAEL FOSTER HAS LEADING SCRATCH

The West Girls’ Medal was held today at Glasgow Gailes in the cold and rain. 

Results: CSS 71

Scratch : Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) 75 

1st Silver Nett : Katy Hill (Prestwick St. Cuthberts) (10) 70 
2nd Silver Nett: Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) (6) 71 

1st Bronze Nett: Jennifer Lynagh ( Caldwell) (23) 70 
2nd Bronze Nett : Neve Marshall (Cathkin Braes) (28) 80

RENFREWSHIRE COACHING SESSION AT COWGLEN GOLF CLUB

Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell), Hannah Carson  (East Renfrewshire), 
Sophie Kyle (East Renfrewshire) , Lauren Agnew (Eastwood), 
Orla Rooney (Cowglen), Rachel Laidlaw (Eastwood)

18 Renfrewshire girls braved the cold morning to practise their golf at Cowglen Golf Club yesterday. 
They were divided into 3 groups and rotated between pitching into an inflatable fish!! and long game drills in the covered bays. 

Claudia Walker (Old Ranfurly), Abbie Hannah, Zoe Sayers, Natalie Sayers (all Kilmacolm)
Louise Clarke (Cowglen). Chloe Ham (Old Ranfurly)

The Covered Bays at Cowglen GC

Then putting challenges indoors with a rules quiz to follow. 

New friends were made considering the level of chatter and everyone seemed to enjoy the session. 
Grateful thanks go to Cowglen Golf Club for giving us the courtesy of their fabulous facilities and our volunteer coaching team of Clair, Lynda and Liz. 

The next session will be held at Caldwell Golf Club on February 24th. Details will be sent out nearer the time. 
If any other girl in Renfrewshire would like to come along, please email Gillian Kyle.

Thanks go to Gillian Kyle for the report and photos

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

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

Jean McCulloch Trophy - West Kilbride 

The Girls at West Kilbride

The Jean McCulloch Trophy was held on Sunday 3rd June at West Kilbride Golf Course - This year it was competed for as a Texas Scramble competition. 

 The winning team of  Orla Rooney, Lauren Agnew and Lorna McClymont

Results:
Gross 65  Nett   60

Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) (2)

Orla Rooney (Cowglen) (17)

Lauren Agnew (Eastwood) (31)         

Gross 67   Nett  61.5
Katie Graham (Hamilton) (11)

Kittie Maslanka (Kirkhill) (16)

Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) (28)     

Gross 68 Nett  62.6
Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) (8)

Leah Bryce (Sandyhills) (17)

Lindsay Main (Strathaven) (29)          

Gross  75  Nett  70
Freya Russell (Royal Troon) (13)

Sophie Murphy (Clydebank and District) (19)

Jodie Graham (Hamilton) (18) 

Thanks go to Allison Bell, June Kerr and Gaynor for photos and report     

ROMY ERSKINE KILMACOLM DEFENDS THE RENFREWSHIRE CAMPBELL CLOCK AT WHITECRAIGS

The Campbell Clock, Eilidh Briggs (The 2003 Winner with Aileen Wilson),
Bottom - Romy Erskine (The 2017 Winner with Gillian Kyle) 

The  RLCGA Junior Campbell Clock and other Junior competitions (8 holes and Par 3) , takes place at Whitecraigs Golf Club on Sunday 26th August 2018 from 2 pm.

Romy Erskine (Kilmacolm) the 2018 Scottish U18 Handicap winner who has cut her handicap from 11 to 6 this season will be defending her 2017 title.

Campbell Clock Stableford Start Times

14:00 Emily J Crusher (12) Romy Erskine (6)
14:10 Sophie Kyle (11) Jennifer Lynagh (23)
14:20 Orla Rooney (14) Hannah Carson (17) Lauren Agnew (21)

CLARE MARIE MACAULEY COACHING PRACTICE FOR JUNIOR RENFREWSHIRE GIRLS AT PAISLEY GOLF CLUB

Hannah Carson, Lauren Agnew, Emily Crusher, Sophie Kyle, Orla Rooney, Katie Dunne,  and Clare - Marie Carlton  

Mia Thyne, Ella McGrath, Zara Thomson, Jazlyn Sandhu, Jennifer Lynagh and Aaliyah Sandhu (Order may not be correct - will sort)

Junior RLCGA Secretary Gillian Kyle took 12 Renfrewshire Junior girls to have coaching with Clare-Marie Macaulay at Paisley Golf Club yesterday. Preparing for the season ahead!

They all had a good time & Clare Marie had put in a lot of preparation

Clare-Marie  said "I had fantastic afternoon coaching the Renfrewshire County Girls. Great to see so much talent coming through & the amount of fun they have practising together."

Thanks go to Gillian and Clare- Marie for the photos and report

WEST GIRLS PAISLEY MAY MEDAL

Paisley GC Medal Results CSS 74 

Scratch - Luisa Gibson 84 
Silver Nett 
1st Sophie Murphy (Clydebank and District) 75 
2nd Katy Hill (78)

Bronze Nett 
1st Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) 66
2nd Neve Marshall (78) 

Well done girls and many thanks to Paisley Golf Club for their continued support of the West of Scotland Girls

Thanks go to Fiona Scott for the results

West Girls win the Portland Cup against Troon Ladies

The following girls played in the Annual Portland Cup against Troon Ladies today - Sunday 8th September

West Girls Team

Leah Bryce   (Sandyhills)

Neve Ferguson  (Cathkin Braes)

Jodie Graham  (Hamilton)

Katie Graham  (Hamilton )

Jennifer Lynagh  (Caldwell)

Kittie Maslanka  (Kirkhill)

Sophie Murphy  (Clydebank & District)

Freya Russell  (Royal Troon)

The girls won 3-1.

Big thank you to Troon Ladies for organising and the courtesy of their fabulous course and clubhouse 

Thanks go to Allison Bell for the photograph and report

Orla Rooney wins the 2019 Renfrewshire Junior Championship and the Campbell Clock Stableford

Campbell Clock winner Orla Rooney [Cowglen]
with Whitecraigs Lady Captain Helen Daye

Nine girls participated for the Renfrewshire County Junior Campbell Clock Stableford competition over 18 holes, at Whitecraigs Golf Club yesterday afternoon (25th August). 

This was won by Orla Rooney (Cowglen) with a fabulous 41 points. 

Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) with 37 points won 2nd prize winning in the BIH over 3rd prize winner Ava Graham (Paisley). 

Orla also won the Junior County Championship trophy --  this was awarded to the best 18-hole gross score, 

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS 

To read the full report go to the RLCGA Website

The Kennedy Salver is on the 20th June - Some juniors have a practice round

Left to Right: Orla Rooney, Jennifer Lynagh, Lauren Agnew,
Aaliyah Sandhu and Ella McGrath.

The Renfrewshire Juniors had a practice round over East Renfrewshire Golf Club yesterday. -- "Thanks to East Renfrewshire Golf Club for courtesy yesterday afternoon for the girls to see the course ahead of the Kennedy Salver on Thursday 20th June. "
-- LANARKSHIRE won in 2018 - CLICK HERE

On the 1st tee

The course was in lovely condition and we were lucky to have a sunny afternoon with light winds. The girls took part in a tri-am format for the first 12 and then a greensomes to finish over the last 6 holes. Some lovely golf on display and it was worthwhile for those girls that were available to help with locating some of the hazards and club selections.

Everyone is looking forward to the the Junior West of Scotland Kennedy Salver and hope as many supporters can make it along on the day.

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

Thanks go to Clair Barclay for the report and photos. 

Renfrewshire Girls play D&A Girls at Caldwell Golf Club

Despite depleted numbers due to exam pressures, the Renfrewshire and D&A girls had a very enjoyable afternoon together at Caldwell GC.
The sun shone for most of the afternoon which was a pleasant change.

 Match 1: Orla Rooney (Cowglen) and Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell) played 9 holes each against Sophie Murphy (Clydebank).

 Match 2: Lauren Agnew (Eastwood) and Zara Thomson (Williamwood) played 9 holes each against Eilidh (Clydebank). 

It was pleasing to see that the winter coaching had been worthwhile with some lovely golf being played. 

Liz Hale from Caldwell kindly organised a Greensomes over 9 holes for the younger girls who have yet to gain a handicap. 

Lucie Barclay (Kilmacolm) and Ella McGrath (Caldwell) played against Mia Thyne (Caldwell), and Lily (Clydebank). 

The girls played very well and enjoyed the different format. 

 All the girls enjoyed drinks and a snack after their game and we thank Liz very much indeed for arranging courtesy of Caldwell for them. 

Renfrewshire look forward to a return match with D&A in the autumn.

  Report and photos from RLCGA Junior Convenor Gillian Kyle

DRAW FOR THE WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP AT SANDYHILLS

The draw for the West Championship at Sandyhills Golf Club on Sunday 19th May is shown below. 
Please arrive early in case of changes to times.
Should you be unable to play please contact Jean McIntyre on 07706421244.

Time	Name	Hcp	Club	County
1.00	Megan Briggs Fiona Norris	1 2	Kilmacolm Hamilton	Renfrewshire Lanarkshire
1.07	Susan McGrenaghan Donna Jackson	4 3	Hayston Troon Ladies	Lanarkshire Renfrewshire
1.15	Alyson McGinnigle Julie Wilson Eva O’Connor	4 4 5	Cowglen Williamwood Bothwell Castle	Renfrewshire Renfrewshire Lanarkshire
1.22	Liz Stewart Carol Whyte Claire McLaughlin	4 5 5	Glenburn Milngavie West Kilbride	Renfrewshire Renfrewshire Ayrshire
1.30	Emma Kennedy Luisa Gibson Alyson Hendry	5 5 6	Paisley Irvine Hamilton	Renfrewshire Ayrshire Lanarkshire
1.37	Janice Paterson Shirley Back Arlene Sinclair	6 7 7	Drumpellier Douglas Park Irvine	Lanarkshire Renfrewshire Ayrshire
1.45	Taylor White Gill McLeod Sophie Murphy	7 8 11	Cathkin Braes Williamwood Clydebank & District	Lanarkshire Renfrewshire D&A
1.52	Leah Bryce Orla Rooney Victoria Maslanka	10 14 15	Sandyhills Cowglen Kirkhill	Lanarkshire Renfrewshire Lanarkshire
2.00	Jodie Graham Angela Hughes Abigail McCafferty	15 20 19	Hamilton Irvine Airdrie	Lanarkshire Ayrshire Lanarkshire
2.07	Lesley Neill Katie Graham Jennifer Lynagh	16 5 20	Hamilton Hamilton Caldwell	Lanarkshire Lanarkshire Renfrewshire

KINGSBARNS GIRLS CLASSIC WITH HEATHER MACCRAE

A few girls you may be able to spot from your county  -- your Webmaster has spotted from the photos sent in -- CLICK HERE

Ayrshire's Freya Russell and Cristina McCracken (2 minutes 18 seconds) and Renfrewshire's Orla Rooney and Jennifer Lynagh (at about 5 minutes) - and more

 D&A's Sophie Murphy  (Thanks Jenny Gough and Karyn Burns ) - at 1.48, 2.46, and 3.48

Can you spot your own County girls  - A great day was had by all.