Saturday 7 March 2009
SLGA Counties Centenary Lunch
SLGA extend inter-club foursomes deadline
Thursday 5 March 2009
SLGA Matchplay Survey
SLGA Subscription Reminder
Improve your Putting --- Mearns Castle Golf Academy
Visiting from the United States Frank Thomas, inventor of the graphite shaft and
Valerie Melvin, Sports Psychologist will deliver this seminar along with PGA Professional Karyn Burns.
Admission is £5 (50% donated to West of Scotland Girls) - SIGN UP by calling 07720442492.
or e -mailing karynburns@yahoo.com
Learn more about us by visiting http://www.franklygolf.com/
Why not come along to Mearns Castle Golf Academy on Thursday 12th March. To read all about it Click Here
Tuesday 3 March 2009
Sunday 1 March 2009
Renfrewshire County Centenary Dinner
Renfrewshire County held their Centenary Dinner at The Glynhill Hotel on Thursday 26th February. 114 members attended the Centenary Celebration evening including 11 Past Champions.
Christeen Finlayson (County Captain of Renfrewshire)welcomed everyone to the evening with a champagne reception and was in sparkling form as the host. Dr Nan Blair (nee Menzies)- Ranfurly Castle cut the cake. Heather Anderson(Caldwell) proposed the toast to the County. Vice Captain Trish Brown (Kilmacolm) said grace before the dinner and Ruth Henderson(Williamwood)narrated a very humourous historical ditty.
The guest speaker was Linda Ormiston OBE .
Also at the top table were the County Captains Nora McCrossan (Ayrshire), May Hughes(Lanarkshire) and Kay McCall (D&A)
Want to see an enlarged picture slideshow then Click here
A terrific evening was had by all
Thursday 26 February 2009
A bit late but ---- A few words from Captain Gladys !
Missed the photos then go to Gladys Social Evening
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Fixture Dates 2009 --- D&A
Thursday 9th April: (Cardross) Inter County Foursomes Qual.
Tues-Thurs. 14-16 April: (Hayston) April Medal and Championship
Sunday 3rd May: (Prestwick) West of Scotland Close Championship
Thursday 7th May: (The Carrick) Centenary Comp / May Medal
Wednesday 13th May (Pollok) Inter County Foursomes Finals
Wednesday 20th May: (HP Allander) Spring Meeting
Tuesday 9th June: (Cowal) Colonel Brock
Wednesday 17th June: (Clober) Kennedy Salver
Mon-Wed 22-24 June: (Strathaven) Inter County Matches (Jamboree)
Friday 3rd July: (Dullatur) July Medal
Thursday 16th July: (Helensburgh) Jubilee Cups
Thursday 6th August: (Douglas Park) August Medal
Tuesday 18th August: (Dullatur) County Golf Open Meeting
Tuesday 25th August (Kirkintilloch) Autumn Meeting/Moira Alexander Trophy.
Wednesday 9th September: (Milngavie) September Medal/Miss Henry’s Quaich
Fri-Sun 18-20 September: (Baberton) County Finals
Thursday 24th September: (Longniddry) Commonwealth Spoons Finals
Tuesday 29th September: (Bearsden) Finals Day, Coronation Medals
Ranfurly Castle 15 hole February Stableford
Silver Winner Lilias Snodgrass (19) 24 pts
Runner Up Carol Fell (10) 23 pts (bih)
Bronze Winner Mary Irving (22) 29 pts
Runner Up Vicky Rennie (32) 25 pts
Tuesday 24 February 2009
Ayrshire County Fixtures for 2009
Sunday 3rd May - West Of Scotland Championship (Prestwick)
Tuesday 5th May - Inter County Foursomes & Commonwealth Spoons (Largs)
Tuesday 9th June - Quaich & qualifier for McCall salver (Irvine Ravenspark)
Wednesday 17th June - Junior Inter County Matches – Kenndey Salver (Clober)
Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th June – West Inter County Matches (Strathaven)
Tuesday 14th July - Summer Meeting – Centenary Quaich (Loudoun)
Tuesday 11th August- Coronation Medals (Skelmorlie)
Sunday 16th August - Ladies St. Nicholas Trophy (Juniors) (Annanhill)
Tuesday 8th September - Thistle Brooches (Kilbirnie Place)
Tuesday 13th October – Quaich (Ayr Seafield)
Tuesday 17th November - Annual General Meeting -1430 hrs (West Kilbride)
Enter The St Rule Trophy On Line
Current holder: Kylie Walker ~ Buchanan Castle
St Rule Trophy 2009
This year's event will take place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May over the New and Old Courses, St Andrews. Entries will be limited to 60 and the handicap limit is 4.4.
For the first time this year you will be able to enter online via the St Andrews Links website, alternatively you may download and post or email your entry.
Entry forms and tournament conditions will be available online from Monday 23 February, 2009 and please note we will not request any entry fee until after the closing date when you will be notified as to whether or not you have been successful in gaining a place in the tournament.
Please enter using one of the following options
(a) Click on the St Andrews Links Website and complete the online entry form.
(b) Click on the St Andrews Links website above, download the entry form and post / fax /email it to: The St Rule Club 12 The Links St Andrews KY16 9JB Fax : 01334 472988
Email: struleclub@fsmail.net
(c) Telephone or email The St Rule Club to ask for an entry form by post:
01334 472988 / struleclub@fsmail.net
The Closing Date for Entries is Saturday 9 May
We look forward to another successful tournament.
Yours sincerely
Alison White
St Rule Trophy Organising Committee
The St Rule Club
12 The Links
St Andrews
Monday 23 February 2009
Lanarkshire County - 2009 Fixture Diary
3rd May West of Scotland Prestwick
4th May Intercounty Fours Cawder Keir
10th May Spoon Airdrie
13th May Intercounty Fours Final Pollok
24th May LLCGA v MLCGA Strathaven
8th June Spoon Wishaw
22-24th June Intercounty Matches Strathaven
7th July Morison/Black Jack Colville Park
20th July Spoon Lenzie
7th Aug Tri-am Cambuslang
10th Aug Centenary Texas Scramble Bothwell Castle
26th Aug Autumn Outing Carnwath
13th Sept Spoon Lanark
Sunday 22 February 2009
SLGA's New Matchplay Foursomes Event
added to SLGA calendar
The Scottish foursomes tournament has not been well supported over the last few years, and was cancelled last summer due to lack of entries.
Dr Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay), the SLGA treasurer, came up with a suggestion for an inter-club match-play foursomes handicap tournament which could be run over the summer with semi-finals and final on the same day as the Scottish stroke-play foursomes tournament (August 30 at Forfar Golf Club) with scratch and handicap prizes.
Each club can enter a team of two or three players to represent it during the season. The total combined handicaps of the team must not exceed 60. Any two of the team can represent the club in each round.
Each match will be played on the basis of full difference of half the combined handicaps (on the day) of the two players representing the club.
The SLGA will make the draw for each round. The rounds will be based on geographical locations of the clubs to minimise travel as far as possible.
The 18-hole stroke-play tournament on the finals day will prioritise the 16 lowest combined handicaps, along with additional entries from the clubs involved in the semi-finals and the clubs that entered the match play.
If the event is not fully subscribed then clubs who did not enter the match play can enter, and if it is over-subscribed then higher handicap teams will be eliminated first.
Entry forms went out to the clubs with last week's mailing from the SLGA.
The annual mailing to Ladies' Handicap Secretaries was sent to clubs on 18 February. Included are:
Entry form for the NEW Foursomes Match Play Competition - please note the closing date for entries is 9th March so enter your club now to avoid disappointment
Annual Handicap Pack - the list of qualifying competitions for 2009 may also be downloaded here
Information on the Central Database of Handicaps
Match & Handicap Convenor booklet
Order forms for the CONGU Manual and Pocket Concertina Guides on Rules, Etiquette and Handicaps
Sunday 15 February 2009
Clare Queen has a top 10 finish in the Australian Open
Davies, who last won the title in 2004 at Concorde Golf Club, finished with a five-under-par 68, which was the best round of the day. She closed on a four-round total of seven-under-par, one stroke ahead of Spain’s Tania Elosegui.
Congratulations to Clare Queen (The Carrick Loch Lomond) who finished in 8th position on 2 under par.
Friday 13 February 2009
Janice Paterson and Barbara Biggart are 15th in Spain
Tuesday 10 February 2009
The Spanish Seniors kicks off the rain and har in Spain
Past Captain of Lanarkshire --- Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) is playing in the 2009 Spanish Seniors at the Arcos Gardens Golf Club which is located on the outskirts of Arcos de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz Spain.
To read the report for Day 1 then go to the West Vets Website
Saturday 7 February 2009
Fun and Glamour is the key word at Douglas Park
Gladys Speedie -- is the new Ladies Captain of Douglas Park Golf Club.
She opened her year of Captaincy last night with a marvellous social evening of Horse Racing at Ascot and entertainment based on the theme of My Fair Lady. Click on the photo below to see some pictures from the evening --- please give time to load.
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Friday 6 February 2009
Clare Queen misses cut in Australia
Wednesday 4 February 2009
News from HowDidIDo
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Monday 2 February 2009
Fife County Celebrate their Centenary Celebrations with a lunch in Kirkcaldy
Fife County Ladies Golf Association started its Centenary celebrations with a lunch at the Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy on Sunday 1st Feb 2009. The event was attended by 134 past & present members of FCLGA, the Provost of Fife and representatives from SLGA, Midlothian, East Lothian and Stirling & Clackmannanshire.
To read all about the event go to The Fife County Ladies Golf Association Website
Sunday 1 February 2009
Kylie finishes 13th in the Portugal Open Amateur
Six bogeys in the last round killed Kylie Walker's hopes of at least matching last year's seventh place finish in the Portuguese women's open amateur golf championship. The Buchanan Castle player signed off the rain-abbreviated tournament at Quinta do Peru Golf Club, near Lisbon - the second day's play was washed out - with a 76 after earlier rounds of 76 and 77.
Her 13-over-par total for the 54-hole tournament put her in 13th place behind French winner Rosanna Crepiat who had scores of 74, 72 and 71 for one-over-par 217.
Kylie did birdie the fourth and short 17th on the last day but bogeyed the first, third, sixth, eighth, 13th and 14th.
In a prestigious overseas championship, once won by the late Marjory (Fowler) Ferguson, Kylie was the only Scot in the field of 70, a disappointing representation given that the GB&I selectors said that any players making a show in the early-season tournaments would have a chance of breaking into the Vagliano Trophy squad which has been depleted by players such as Scottish champion Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon), Krystle Caithness (St Regulus) and their 2008 Curtis Cup team-mates, Florentyna Parker (Royal Birkdale), Elizabeth Bennett (Brokenhurst Manor), Breanne Loucks (Wrexham) as well as 2006 Curtis Cup player Tara Delaney (Carlow), turning professinal.
Wales and Ireland entered five players apiece and the Welsh did provide the leading non-Continental player, Rhian Wyn Thomas from Vale of Glamorgan, joint 10th overall on 228. Also on the 228 mark was Mandy Goyos, whose mother is Lancashire-born and her father Spanish.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 216 (3 x 72)
217 Rosanna Crepiat (Fra) 74 72 71 (35-36).
218 Lucie Andre (Fra) 72 72 74 (38-36).
222 Lara Katzy (Ger) 71 76 75.
224 Ines Diaz-Negrete (Spa) 74 75 75.
225 Marion Duvernay (Fra) 78 71 76, Anna Arrese (Spa) 76 74 75.
226 Adriana Zwanck (Spa) 78 76 72, Marion Ricordeau (Fra) 76 77 73.
227 Laura Stempfl (Ger) 77 77 73.
228 Rocio Sanchez (Spa) 78 74 76, Mandy Goyos (Spa) 77 77 74, Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wal) 77 75 76 (jt 10th).
229 Kylie Walker (Sco) 76 77 76 (39-37) (13th).
230 Laura Chemarin (Fra) 79 76 75.
232 Antonia Scherer (Ger) 72 82 73.
233 Jana Niedballa (Ger) 78 76 79.
234 Cristina Turegano Mate (Spa) 76 77 81.
235 Vicki Troeltach (Ger) 82 77 77, Katherine O'Connor (Wal) 80 76 79 (jt 19th).
236 Hannah Jenkins (Wal) 83 76 77 (23rd).
237 Karolin Lampert (Ger) 82 78 77, Sara Vanzonhoven (Bel) 78 82 77, Nina Holleder (Ger) 78 81 78, Nicola Roessler (Ger) 75 84 78.
238 Sophia Popov (Ger) 85 76 77, Natilia Escuriola Martinez (Spa) 80 80 78, Mireia Prat (Spa) 80 78 79, Ariane Provot (Fra) 76 82 80, Ana Santos Melo (Por) 76 80 82, Tara Davies (Wal) 80 80 78 (42-36) (jt 28th).
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report and the photograph -- click onthe photo above for an enlargement
Saturday 31 January 2009
Kylie ninth as Portuguese championship is cut to 3 rounds
Leading British or Irish player after Saturday's second round is Rhian Wyn Thomas (Vale of Glamorgan) whose last competitive event was the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School at La Manga.
Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle), the only Scot in the field dropped down to a share of ninth place with scores of 76 and 77.
SECOND-ROUND LEADERBOARD
Par 144 (2 x 72)
144 Lucie Andre (Fra) 72 72 (36-36).
146 Rosanne Crepiat (Fra) 74 72 (38-34).
147 Lara Katzy (Ger) 71 76 (41-34).
149 Marion Duvernay (Fra) 78 71 (38-33), Irene Diaz-Negete (Spa) 74 75 (38-37).
150 Anna Arese (Spa) 76 74 (36-39).
152 Rocio Sanchez (Spa) 78 74 (38-36), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wal) 77 75 (36-39) (jt 7th).
153 Kylie Walker (Sco) 76 77 (40-37), Mariona Ricordeau (Fra) 76 77, Cristina Turegano Mate (Spa) 76 77.
154 Adriana Zwanck (Spa) 78 76, Jane Niebralla (Ger) 78 76, Laura Stempfl (Ger) 77 77, Mandy Goyos (Spa) 77 77.
Friday 30 January 2009
PLAY WASHED OUT IN PORTUGAL
Thursday 29 January 2009
Kylie joint seventh after the 1st round in Portugal
Kylie, who finished seventh in the event last year, had a round of four-over-par 76 -five shots behind leader Lara Katzy (Germany).
The long-hitting Scot had no birdies but strayed over par only three times with bogeys at the long ninth and short 16th and a double bogey 6 at the 18th.
First round Leader Board
Par 72
71 Lara Katzy (Ger) 35-36.
72 Lucie Andre (Fra) 37-35.
74 Marion Bernard (Fra) 36-38, Rosanna Crepiat (Fra) 38-36, Ines Diaz-Negrete (Spa) 38-36.
75 Nicola Roessler (Ger) 36-39.
76 Kylie Walker (Sco) 37-39, Anna Kellerman (Ger) 39-37, Ana Santos Melo (Por) 39-37, Lourdes Lopez Caballo (Spa) 38-38, Anna Arrese (Spa) 38-38, Marion Ricordeau (Fra) 40-36, Cristina Mate (Spa) 37-39, Joana Yanez (Spa) 38-38, Ariane Provot (Fra) 41-35.
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report
Wednesday 28 January 2009
Kylie Walker only Scot in field for Portuguese championship
Kylie winner of the St Rule Trophy in 2008 when she also won the SLGA Order of Merit and lost to fellow-Scot Roseanne Niven in a play-off for the British women's amateur stroke-play title, has remained an amateur after failing to gain pass marks at the recent Ladies European Tour Qualifying School at La Manga, Spain.
The 22-year-old Dunbartonshire & Argyll champion, coached by Bob Collinson, has a handicap of +3.2, bettered only by France's Marion Ricordeau with +4in the Portuguese field
Thanks go Colin Farquharson for the report
Sunday 25 January 2009
Midlothian's Centenary Lunch goes off with a bang
Midlothian County held their Centenary lunch yesterday in Edinburgh and the toast to the Game of Golf was given by Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) West Vets Captain and a Past Captain and Past President of Dunbartonshire and Argyll County LGA. Her humourous and witty speech was interrupted by a fire alarm, which only added to the occasion as doors to George Street were opened and 177 lightly dressed people trooped out onto the street on a bitterly cold Edinburgh afternoon. Spirits were high and everyone remained cheerful... it gave some another chance to have a chin-wag with long-lost friends. After about 15 minutes the all-clear was given and the company resumed their seats... Helen carried on as if nothing had happened and, at its conclusion, her scintillating speech received a standing ovation.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
To see some photos of the event Click Here
Friday 23 January 2009
West of Scotland Championship Entry Form
Looking for other Scottish Fixtures this year Click Here
Thursday 22 January 2009
Ayrshire Ladies County Centenary Fixtures for 2009
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION
CENTENARY FIXTURES – 2009
To Read all the Fixtures go to The Ayrshire Golf News Website
Wednesday 21 January 2009
LGU Press Release
Maureen Lockett –President
Mrs. Lockett will be the 23rd President since the position was instigated in 1908 and will commence her three years in office in succession to Mrs. Joan Neville.
Having served as Chairman of the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2002, Maureen will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of President. A keen golfer since taking up the game as a junior at Thonock Golf Club, now The Gainsborough Golf Club, she played to a high standard, representing Yorkshire in the early seventies and achieving a handicap of 2.
Always one to put something back into the game she loves, Maureen became involved in golf administration in the late seventies and served as Club Captain and Centenary Lady President at Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield, where she is now an Honorary Member, and as Yorkshire County Captain. More recently, she served as President of the Yorkshire Ladies’ County Golf Association.
Maureen’s skills as an administrator soon got her noticed at national level, and she was Chairman of the English Ladies’ Golf Association in 1995, before taking on the role of English Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union between 1999 and 2002. One of her main interests is junior golf, and, as an original member of the English Junior Golf Partnership, she remains committed to encouraging junior participation in the sport.
Husband Brian, grown up children Julia and Christopher, grandsons Alan, Tony and Marcus, and her sprightly 95 year old mother are delighted at Maureen’s nomination as President of the Ladies’ Golf Union and offer their full support in her term of office.
Maureen says “I still find it hard to believe that I have been invited to take on this prestigious position but I will do my best to uphold the long traditions of the LGU.
These are exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf but I firmly believe that the Ladies’ Golf Union has an important role to play. The changing needs of our younger golfers must be catered for while we should also endeavour to maintain the legacies of the past upon which our modern game is based.
I look forward to supporting the ongoing modernisation initiatives and also to meeting many of you in the coming months and years”.
Brigid McCaw –Chairman
Brigid is a member and past Captain of Royal County Down Ladies’ Golf Club and has been involved in golf administration for a number of years at both club and National level. As a Trustee and Honorary Secretary of the club she has experience in various aspects of club administration while in a playing capacity she has represented the club on a number of occasions in District Inter-Club Teams.
A stint as the club’s Junior Convenor saw her bring home the Smurfit title on 3 occasions, an association with Junior Golf which she continued through District and National Level. Brigid has served as a junior selector at both District and National Levels while also captaining various successful girls’ national teams over the years.
Brigid has passed the R&A referee’s examination on two occasions and has officiated at many major championships and international tournaments including the Curtis Cup, the Vagliano Trophy and the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
Brigid served full terms on the executive committees of both District and ILGU Councils before joining the Executive of the LGU in 2006 where she has served on the LGU Rules and Regulations Committee for the last three years.
Brigid worked for many years as a production assistant for Ulster Television but since she retired has been kept fully occupied in golf administration. In anticipation of her year in office she said:
“I feel honoured to be elected Chairman of the Ladies Golf Union. I know that a great deal of work lies in the year ahead but I look forward to working closely with Council and our Management Team on progressing the implementation of the Business Plan and most importantly to be amongst the Players and Officials at our Championships.”
Brigid lives in Newcastle, Northern Ireland with her husband Harry, a past Captain of both the Royal & Ancient and Royal County Down Golf Club. They have three children, Gordon, Anita and Kenneth and five grandchildren.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), Nancy Chisholm (Scotland), Joan Neville (Wales) and Sue Johnson (England) – Vice Presidents
The Executive Council has also invited four former office bearers to become Honorary Vice Presidents of the Ladies’ Golf Union in recognition of the work they have done for ladies’ golf and their continued loyalty to, and support of, the LGU
Outgoing President Joan Neville (Wales) will remain actively involved in supporting the LGU on her appointment as a Vice President. Joan, LGU President from 2007-09, has been unstinting in her work for the LGU. Her vast knowledge of golf, hard work and great sense of humour with which she has fulfilled her role has been greatly appreciated by players and officials alike. Joan says “the best years of my life have been spent with the LGU and the invitation to become a Vice President is the pinnacle of my association. I can assure you that I will continue to support this wonderful organisation and look forward to following the changes due to come in the next few years”.
Catherine Booth (Ireland), President of the LGU from 2004-2007, first became involved in golf administration in the late 1970s and served on both the ILGU Central Council and the LGU Executive Council. She was Chairman of the Curtis Cup Committee played in Killarney in 1996, when Great Britain & Ireland last won the matches. Catherine is “delighted to be nominated as a Vice President of the LGU at an exciting time in women’s golf, when the LGU and Home Countries are addressing issues for the long term good of the game”.
After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007. A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!” Nancy is “thrilled to be invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU, which I hold in high esteem”.
The fourth new Vice President is Sue Johnson (England). A well known character in Yorkshire golfing circles, Sue was LGU Chairman in 1994 and President from 2001-04. Sue responded with delight to her invitation to become a vice President and stated “I am mindful of the privilege bestowed on me and pleased to be given the opportunity to continue to support the LGU. Over the years of my involvement in ladies’ golf, I have made many friends and had such happy times. I feel very fortunate to be awarded this honour.”
The LGU is in the process of implementing its Business Plan which was approved at last year’s AGM, and the Executive Council is pleased to confirm that Shona Malcolm will continue in the post of Chief Executive Officer to drive the ongoing modernisation initiatives.
Further information:
Shona Malcolm
CEO
Ladies’ Golf Union
Tel: 0044 (0) 789 469 8222
Monday 19 January 2009
Some Video Links
Sunday 18 January 2009
Shona Malcolm is the new SLGA Chairman and Fiona Cowan is the New West of Scotland SLGA Representative
West of Scotland Golfers were in the fore front of the SLGA appointments when the SLGA AGM was held yesterday at Dewars Centre in Perth yesterday morning
Prestwick St Nicholas' Shona Malcolm (pictured at the top) was elected the new Chairman and Past Captain of D&A Fiona Cowan (pictured above) was elected as the West Division Representative on the Board of Directors to replace Pamela MacKenzie(Renfrewshire)whose term of office has now expired.
Ayrshire's Isabel Crawford (Troon Ladies) was appointed as the Scottish Representative on the International Selection Committee of the LGU and D&A's Jenny McGahan (Douglas Park) was appointed as a Scottish Representative on the Executive Council of the LGU following the resignation of Shona Malcolm
Finally Past President of the SLGA Nancy Chisholm (Prestwick St Nicholas) was elected as Honarary Vice President of the SLGA
To see an enlargement of each photo click on the photograph
For those Golf Club members who do not know who everyone is on the SLGA here is a photo of them --- CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO ENLARGE
HERE ARE THE SLGA BOARD MEMBERS
The new SLGA Board: Back row (left to right): Gillian Kirkwood, Beth Paterson, Helen Cuthbertson. 2nd back row: Fiona Cowan, Liz Miskimmin, Sheila Pickles. 2nd front row: Lynne Terry, Winifred McCallum. front row: Janet Wake (executive director), Shona Malcolm (chairman), Ethel Jack (president). Missing from the picture is: Jenny McGahan (SLGA representative on LGU).
To read the full AGM report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
Saturday 17 January 2009
Hacienda del Alamo Women's Winter Festival
The events, open to lady professionals and amateurs up to a maximum handicap of 20, are:
February 12-13: Murcia Ladies Open (36 holes) & Murcia Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
February 14: St Valentine's Day pro-am (18 holes).
February 15: Costa Calida Pairs (18 holes).
February 16-17: Hacienda del Alamo Ladies Open (36 holes) & Hacienda del Alamo Under-16 Girls' Open (36 holes).
If you would like to enter or want more information email Colin Farquharson
D&A Centenary Dinner
Tickets are £25 each and all Members of D & A - present and past are very welcome - particularly former Team Members. Guest Speaker is John Beattie, Rugby Internationalist and BBC Sports Commentator.
Tickets from any Committee member or from Captain Kay McColl 0141 956 2134 or Secretary Anne Byiers 0141 943 0281
Friday 16 January 2009
A County Joke !!
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Thursday 15 January 2009
Pamela Feggans earns full playing rights on the European Tour
Lynn Kenny finished third behind Sweden's Anna Nordqvist (279)
The Curtis Cup player Krystle Caithness finished joint seventh on 289 with a 73 for three-under-par 289
Vikki Laing from Musselburgh, signed off with a 71, the best score by a Scot on the last day, for one-over-par 293.
Pamela Feggans from Patna, Ayrshire had a final round of 76 for three-over 295.
Curtis Cup player and Scottish women's amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon bogeyed the very last hole for a 78 and unfortunately missed out by one shot from finishing among the top 30 who earned full playing rights on the 2009 Ladies European Tour at the Final Qualifying School at La Manga Golf Resort, Murcia in south-east Spain.
Michele, 20, finished on seven-over-par 299 over the par-73 South Course, her closing round being her worst of the tournament in which she had played the first three days very steadily. She will get to play in some LET events on the 2009 schedule.
Wednesday 14 January 2009
Pamela Feggans makes the Ladies European Tour
They include FIVE Scots - Lynn Kenny, Krystle Caithness, Pamela Feggans, Michele Thomson and Vikki Laing. Caithness and Thomson, Curtis Cup team-mates at St Andrews last May, have been playing as amateurs but they will be turning professionals now!
All 55 players who made the cut mark of 226, seven-over-par, have secured playing rights for the 2009 season and will progress to the last day.
At the end of Thursday's final round the top 30 players will achieve a higher ranking, which will guarantee their entry into most events.
Sadly two Scots did not make it - Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) and Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle). Kylie is still an amateur but Jenna played her rookie pro year on the LET last year.
To read the full report go to Gillian Kirkwood Website
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Pamela Feggans still doing well after Round 2 in Eropean Tour Qualifier
La Manga South Course par 73
Par 146 (2 x 73)
141 Beth Allen (United States) 70 71.
142 Elisa Serramia (Spain) 73 69, Jenni Kuosa (Finland) 72 70.
144 Lynn Kenny (Archerfield Links/Orion Group) 75 69, Frances Bondad (Australia) 75 69, Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 75 69, Smriti Mehra (India) 74 70, Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire) 72 72, Lara Tadiotto (Belgium) 70 74.
Other Scots:
147 Krystle Caithness (St Reulus) (amateur) 73 74,
149 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon) (amateur) 75 74,
151 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh) 76 75,
151 ===PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT FOR LEADING 50 + TIES AFTER ROUND 3 ====
156 Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) (amateur) 80 76.
158 Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) 79 79,
After 72 holes, the top 50 and ties out of 95 players will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
After Wednesday’s third round, a cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties. Players will be ranked according to scores on Thursday evening.
Nancy Chisholm to become an Honorary Vice President of the LGU
After contributing to the game of golf in many capacities at club, county and national level, Nancy Chisholm (Scotland) who served as LGU Chairman in 1997 and SLGA President from 2003-2007 has been invited to become an Honorary Vice President of LGU
A lifelong member of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club, Nancy continues to play golf to an enviable standard, and cites her favourite club and deadliest weapon as “Father’s antique hickory jigger!”
Many Congratulations Nancy for your latest appointment
Monday 12 January 2009
Get into training for 2009
Not bad for someone with bad knees !!!
Comments sent in from Website users :
Helen Faulds (Captain) -- West Vets
I can’t believe what I have just seen. What a dive—such style, such poise and what an entry into the water. You certainly keep your talents well hidden. Brilliant!!
May Hughes (Captain) -- Lanarkshire County
Red is definately your colour Carol. I may name you in my County Team
West of Scotland's Pamela Feggans is the Top Scot in La Manga
South Korea’s Jessica Ji shot a four-under 69 to take the first-round lead at Ladies European Tour Final Qualifying School in Spain today.
The top 50 and ties out of 95 players after four rounds will be given a place on the Ladies European Tour, with the leading 30 given a higher category of membership offering the opportunity to play in most of the events on the 2009 LET calendar.
A cut will be made to the leading 50 players and ties following Wednesday’s third round and there will be a play-off on Thursday in the event of a tie for 30th place.
SCOTS' STATISTICS
SOUTH COURSE Par 73 (Out 37. In 36)
PAMELA FEGGANS 72
KRYSTLE CAITHNESS 73
LYNN KENNY 75.
MICHELE THOMSON 75
VIKKI LAING 76
JENNA WILSON 79
KYLIE WALKER 80
FIRST-ROUND SCOREBOARD
SOUTH COURSE (Par 73)
69 Jessica Ki (SKo).
70 Isabelle Maconi (Ita), Lara Tadiotto (Bel), Beth Allen (US), Anna Highgate (Wales).
71 Rachel Bell (Eng).
72 Margherita Rigon (Ita), Jenni Kuosa (Fin), Kate Combes (Australia), Christel Boeljon (Netherlands) (am), Julieta Granada (Paraguay), Tara Delaney (Ireland) (am), Pamela Feggans (Sco).
73 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am), Hazel Kavanah (Ire), Eleanor Pilgrim (Wal), Elisa Serramia (Spa)
74 Laure Sibille (Fra) (am), Claire Aitken (Eng) (am), Morgana Robbertze (SAf), Smriti Mehra (India), Tandi Cuningham (SAf), Marousa Polias (Australia), Melena Jorgensen (Den) (am), Claire Coughlan-Ryan (Ireland).
75 Anna-Karin Salmen (Fin), Ana Larraneta (Spa), Julie Berton (Fra), Lynn Kenny (Sco), Michele Thomson (Sco) (am), Elizabeth Bennett (Eng), Viva Schlasberg (Swe), Tilly Holder (Eng) (am), Camille Fallay (Fra) Anna Nordqvist (Swe), Breanne Loucks (Wal) (am), Frances Bondad (Australia), Caroline Rominger (Swi) (am), Danielle Masters (Eng), Miriam Nagl (Ger), Stephanie An (Australia) (am).
76 Vikki Laing (Sco), Sahra Hassan (Wales) (am), Holly Aitchison (Eng) (am), Natasha Fink (Austria), Sarah Heather (Eng), Melanie Holmes-Smith (Australia), Florence Luscher (Swi), Florentyna Parker (Eng) (am), Jutta Degerman (Fin), Nicola Eaton (SAf), Hanna-Leena Salaonen (Fin), Sohvi Harkonen (Fin), Bing Lim (Malaysia), Lena Tornevall (Swe).
77 Lien Willems (Bel), Emma Weeks (Eng), Jo Pritchard (Wales), Elena Giraud (Fra), Marian Riordan (Ire), Karin Borjeskog (Swe), Rhian Wyn Thomas (Wales) (am), Celine Herbin (France) (am), Jo Clingan (Eng), Barbara Genuini (Fra) (am), Caroline Grady (Eng), Kym Larratt (Eng) (am), Kyra Van Leeuwen (Netherlands) (am).
78 Henrietta Zuel (Eng), Anne Norman Hansen (Den), Stephanie Evans (Wales) (am), Sanna Johansson (Swe), Josefin Leijon (Swe), Mette Buus (Den), Wendy Berger (Australia), Matyia Maffiuletti (Ita), Kaisa Ruuttila (Fin).
79 Linda Henriksson (Fin) (am), Zuzana Kamasova (Slovakia), Frederique Seeholzer (Swi), Jenna Wilson (Sco), Linnea Torsson (Swe), Eva Mjarvall (Swe), Vittoria Valvassori (Ita).
80 Elin Emanuelsson (Swe), Maria Ringdahl (Swe), Bronwyn Mullins-Lane (Aus), Kylie Walker (Sco) (am), Laura Eastwood (Eng), Antonella Cvitan (Swe), Patricia Beliard (Fra), Anna Rossi (Ita).
82 Monica Christiansen (Den) (am), Ayaka Hayashi (Japan)
83 Frederique Dorbes (Fra).
Sunday 11 January 2009
SLGA --- Annual General Meeting
Saturday 10 January 2009
Kylie and Pamela make the cut at La Manga
Five Scots - Vikki Laing (291), Pamela Feggans (296) , Kylie Walker (298) -- pictured above, Krystle Caithness (299) and Michele Thomson (304) - all made it through. Feggans and Walker played particularly well on the final day of low temperatures and rain. Pamela had a 68, seven shots better than anything she had achieved in the first three rounds, and Kylie shot a 67, which was also her best by eight shots, Unfortunately Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle) did not make the cut
LOOKING FOR ALL THE SCORES THEN GO TO THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR WEBSITE
Friday 9 January 2009
Kyle Walker and Pamela Feggans still on Course
LA MANGA NORTH & SOUTH COURSES
THIRD ROUND TOTALS
+The leading 62 players after the fourth round will qualify for next week's Final Q School.
Par 215
208 Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74 65.
210 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72 67.
212 Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71 69.
Other Scots:
224 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70 76.
228 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77 76,
231 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78 75,
=============PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT AFTER FOUR ROUNDS =====
233 Michele Thomson (Sco) (am) 79 74 80.
237 Emily Ogilvy (Sco) (am) 78 82 77.
246 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83 79,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) 90 - -,
Thursday 8 January 2009
Pamela Feggans is the best West of Scotland Player at La Manga
Scottish amateur champion Michele Thomson from Ellon is finding birdies hard to come by but a three-over-par 74 at the North Course gave her a two-round tally of nine-over-par 153. Ten over par is the forecast cut-off figure after Saturday's fourth round.
Michele birdied the first and then bogeyed the second, 11th, 12th and 17th.
All the other Scots are on the wrong side of the forecast cut-off figure of 10 over par. Kylie Walker from Buchanan Castle is on 12-over-156 after a pair of 78s; Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is on 15-over 159 after an 82 in the second round; Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle Golf Academy), obviously short of tournament play after years of coaching, is on 23-over 167. She had an 83 today.
Ladybank's Jocelyn Carthew retired after an opening round of 90.
LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Stage 1 Scoreboard
La Manga North & South Courses.
SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
(Par 144: 71 & 73).
Leading 62 players after four rounds qualify for next week's Final Q School
143 Julieta Granada (Par) 71 72, Anna Nordqvist (Swe) 72 71, Maria Ringdahl (Swe) 72 71, Christel Boeljon (Net) (am) 69 74.
Others Scots:
148 Krystle Caithness (Sco) (am) 78 70,
149 Vikki Laing (Sco) 75 74,
152 Pamela Feggans (Sco) 75 77,
153 Michele Thomson Sco) (am) 79 74, 77.
======= PROJECTED CUT-OFF AFTER FOUR ROUNDS ===== 154
156 Kylie Walker (Sco) (am) 78 78,
160 Emily Ogilvy (Sco)( (am) 78 82,
167 Karyn Burns (Sco) 84 83,
Retired: Jocelyn Carthew (Sco) (am) 90 -.
Wednesday 7 January 2009
Pamela, Kylie and Karyn are playing in La Manga
There are 104 players competing - there is no cut and the fourth and final round is on Saturday - with the leading 62 players going forward to next week's Final Q School where they will join 28 exempt players, including Scots Lynn Kenny and Jenna Wilson.
TODAY'S SCOREBOARD
69 Christel Boeljon (Netherlands).
70 Sahra Hassan (Wales).
71 Julieta Granada (Paraguay).
72 Jo Pritchard (Wales), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden).
Selected scores:
75 Vikki Laing (Musselburgh), Pamela Feggans (Patna, Ayrshire).
78 Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder), Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle).79 Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon), Krystle Caithness (St Regulus).
84 Karyn Burns (Mearns Castle).
87 Naomi Edwards (Ganton).
90 Jo Carthew (Ladybank).
Thursday 1 January 2009
Wednesday 31 December 2008
Reset your Mouse for 2009
You should actually do this every year. Even more often is recommended by Carol Fell (the website computer guru) if you spend a lot of time on the computer.
I was shocked to see how well this works, and how far off mine was!
To re-calibrate your mouse, click and hold on the H below, then drag the H toward the d.
If it doesn't work immediately, you might want to clean your mouse, as the calibration is off.
Have a good New year --- and don't believe every word you read
Thanks for this one from D&A's Jean Campbell with a little modification from Carol
Friday 26 December 2008
Play Golf in Lapland and Egypt if you have been unable to play at home !!
Alternatively have a go at LumixWorldGolf and you will really be baffled and fustrated !!
Sunday 21 December 2008
Christmas Carol sends her Season's Greetings to all her Readers
The Ladies Scottish Open will not take place in 2009
I can only apologise for the delay in getting this information out to you but I have only recently received an email from Harry confirming that the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year 2009.
……“Unfortunately the Ladies Scottish Open will not be taking place next year. The majority of our sponsors were keen to sign up again (Aberdeen and EventScotland were committed) but due to the current economic climate we were not able to make up the shortfall left by one of the partners which is a great shame. We will however see how we can maybe resurrect it for 2010 so I will keep in contact with you should the situation change.”
I would appreciate if you could circulate this information as I do not have an email address for everyone.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and Good New Year and very much hope to be back in contact with you all in the not too distant future.
Many thanks
Kind regards
Lynn Mitchell
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team have a Christmas Party
Anne Robinson (Ranfurly Castle's Greenlees Team Captain) very kindly held a party in her home for her Greenlees Team Players in recognition of their Runners Up trophy award in the West of Scotland 1st Division this year.
12 players (pictured above) plus Anne were at the party. Sarah Kirby, Natasha Qayum, Helen Craig and Alison Mitchell were unable to attend.
Thanks go to Anne and husband Jim for their marvellous hospitality --- a great evening was had by all.
To see some photos from the evening click on the small thumbnail of Anne below
Ranfurly Castle Greenlees Team Party -- 2008 |
Lanarkshire County have a new Website
Jean MacIntyre has been redesigning the Lanarkshire County Website. The new site can be found by CLICKING HERE
You will also find the links to the Lanarkshire site on the RHS of this website and you will also note that the County now have a new Cententary Logo
Monday 15 December 2008
Ayrshire Club Earns Fairway Saver Reward
To read all about it go to the THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION WEBSITE
Sunday 14 December 2008
Buy a Kevin Craggs DVD for Christmas
Get you swing into shape over the winter by buying a Kevin Craggs Training DVD for Christmas.
Kevin Craggs is renowned within the profession as one of Britain's most accomplished and well respected PGA professionals whose excellent golfing attributes have led to him becoming coach to many of the country's most talented golfers, from beginners to European Tour players.
The normal price is £9.99 but with this special deal for Christmas you can buy one at half the price ie £4.99.
Telephone 08451 30 3433 or email Kevin at kevincraggs@btinternet.com to order
Buy a DVD for yourself or for a friend --- Click on the picture of him to read all about it
To go to his website for more details on Kevin Craggs Click Here .
Please say you saw this advert on the West of Scotland Ladies Golf Website
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Christmas Lunch at Ranfurly Castle
To see some photos from this social event click on the small photograph below
Ranfurly Castle 2008 Christmas Lunch Get Together |
Sunday 7 December 2008
Central Database for Handicaps (CDH).
The SGU and SLGA have committed to producing a Central Database of Handicaps for golf clubs and their members in Scotland.
Click here to find out more information on this new development
To find answers to your questions about the CDH click here
To see the benefits for players and handicap administrators click here
Monday 1 December 2008
Kylie Walker ranked in top 20 for 2008 by European GA
TO READ THE FULL DETAILS GO TO THE Gillian Kirkwood Website
Sunday 30 November 2008
Sorry -- No Golf News at the moment - So how about "Come Dancing for Doggies" -- With Gin the Border Collie!!
Thanks go to Sheila Greenshields (Whitecraigs Golf Club) for the link to this video
Saturday 29 November 2008
SGU Golf Central Update
SGUpdate Magazine
The latest copy of the SGUpdate magazine is now available to download from our website or pick up from your golf club. The new look edition features a review of the 2008 season including Scotland's fantastic win at the World Amateur Team Championships, an interview with national junior coach Spencer Henderson on the progress of the Scottish Golf Academy and all the latest news on our range of services for clubs and members.
Click here to download your copy
Order your 2009 Scottish Golf Calendar
With the festive season just around the corner, the Scottish Golf Union have the ideal stocking filler for all golfers with our 2009 desktop calendar now on sale for just £5.00, including P&P. To order your copy, click on the order form below or call us on 01334 466477 to pay by credit or debit card.
Click here for Calendar Order Form
Play at the Home of Golf for just £99 per four-ball
We have teamed up with the Fairmont St Andrews to offer a fantastic four-ball deal at the recently opened Kittocks Course to play between November and March for just £99.
Click here for further details
Plan Your 2009 Golf Season with SGU Golf Central
With SGU Golf Central now fully integrated into scottishgolf.org, clubs across Scotland have been busy updating their visitor golf packages, membership vacancies and open competitions for the 2009 season. There are now hundreds of open competitions listed and with many of these great days out filling up quickly, now is the time to download your entry forms and get your playing schedule planned.
We have also added a great new feature of 'Open Competitions of the Week' so you can easily pick out some of the best events on offer in Scotland.
Scotland's Top Amateur Turns Professional
Congratulations to Tulliallan golfer Callum Macaulay who has successfully qualified for the 2009 European Tour and the lucrative 'Race to Dubai'. After a glittering amateur career, we wish Callum every success among the paid ranks and all Scottish golf fans will be watching his progress.
Click here to read about Callum's Tour School achievement
Thank your for continued support of the Scottish Golf Union.
The SGU Golf Central Team
Monday 24 November 2008
November Stableford -- Troon
Silver:
Marcia Falconer (13) 35
Sheilagh Osborne (17) 30 [acb]
Rosemary Reedie (17)30
Bronze: Angela Fergusson (21)33
Julie Will (22)30
Margaret Camrass (28) 28
Sunday 23 November 2008
Pink Socks raise lots of cash
November Strokeplay -- Kilmarnock Barassie
Silver: Helen Love (10)70
Chris Auld (15) 73
Alex Glennie (6) 75
Bronze: Lynn Gray (28) 76
Judith Pettigrew (23)79
Scrtach: Alex Glennie 81
Tuesday 18 November 2008
LGU EVENTS - Irvine (Bogside) in 2009 championship switch
Royal Aberdeen were due to host the Ladies Home Internationals from 9 - 11 September 2009 but a clash with a major oil industry conference has led to little or no accommodation being available that week in the northern city.
With the agreement of both clubs, Royal Aberdeen will now host the British Strokeplay event whilst The Home Internationals will no be played at Irvine (Bogside) from 9 - 11 September next year
2008 Lanarkshire County AGM Prizegiving
Lanarkshire Ladies County Golf Association prizewinners (pictured above) at the Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving AGM was held at Cambuslang Golf Club yesterday
Mrs Margo Bauer, was installed as Honorary President of Lanarkshire Ladies County Golf Association. Lanarkshire LCGA celebrate their Centenary Year in 2009.
Sunday 16 November 2008
Some Douglas Park Trophy Winners
The Douglas Park annual Club Prizegiving took place this afternoon. Pictured above are some of the main trophy winners.
Vice Captain Gladys Speedie was one of the biggest winners with a load of cups -- The Senior Championship, the Jubilee Cup and the Mixed Foursomes Winner.
Click on the photos to see an enlargement
Friday 14 November 2008
November Medal -- Troon Ladies
Silver:
I Crawford (10) 73
I C Robertson (1) 74
A McTear (10) 75
Bronze:
F Abbott (21) [acb] 78
J Mutter (22) 78
A Fergusson (21) 82
Scratch : Belle Robertson 75
Thursday 13 November 2008
Searching on Kirkwood Golf is now OK
There is also a new search box on Scottish Golf View
Get some Titleist Balls for Christmas
As the Festive season approaches I thought you might be interested in the attached logo ball offer that Titleist are running for a short period.
You can order 1 doz of any of the attached Titleist balls and have any message printed on them, up to the 3 lines with 17 characters in each line, for no additional cost.
A neat idea for Christmas for any golfer!
Of course we also have our new range of winter clothing in stock now and I look forward to seeing you in the shop over the winter months. (Click on the Picture to see more)
Regards
John Greaves
PGA Professional
Glasgow Golf Club
0141 942 8507
Sunday 9 November 2008
November Medal - Kilmacolm
Silver:
1. M Turner (11) 77
2 A Kane (12) 78
Bronze:
1 D MacFarlane (24) 74
2 N Adams (21) 77
Best Scratch Score: M Turner 88
Saturday 8 November 2008
LGU endorses Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort February Festival
The entry form for the four events over six days programme - Thursday, February 12 to Tuesday, February 17 - are being highlighted on the LGU website.
Fraser Munro, the LGU's Championship Manager, who visited the resort earlier this year and was highly impressed with the resort's facilities, says: "I was really impressed by the course and the quality of the practice facilities. For me there would be no better way to prepare for the new season than by spending a week or two at Hacienda de Alamo."
One important change for the 2009 Festival is that we have opened up the Saturday-Sunday events to allow MALES to enter the St Valentine's Day pro-am and the Costa Calida Pairs.
This is to encourage competitors to be accompanied by their husbands, partners or boyfriends, who will be able to share in the weekend action.
The two main events - the 36-hole Murcia Ladies Open (Thursday-Friday) and the 36-hole Hacienda Ladies Open (Monday-Tuesday) remain ladies/girls only.
Every competitor, whether they are playing in all four events or just one, is entitled to a free practice round over the Dave Thomas-designed championship course, which this week is hosting the Scottish Senior Golfing Society's Spanish Festival (switch over to http://www.scottishgolfview.com/ to see daily reports).
There is NO minimum or maximum age limit. All we ask is that the players have a handicap of 20 or less when they are competing in the Festival.
Any queries or you want an entry form E-mailed direct to you? E-mail Tournament Controller Colin Farquharson at Colin@scottishgolfview.com
Friday 7 November 2008
The West Vets AGM at Cowglen Golf Club
The 2008 West Vets Champion May Hughes (Lanark) (pictured above)received her Trophy at the AGM and Prizegiving held at Cowglen Golf Club yesterday afternoon. Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) is the new Captain of the West Vets and Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle) is the new Vice Captain.
To read all about the AGM and see more photographs go to West Vets Website
Thursday 6 November 2008
Renfrewshire County AGM
The Renfrewshire Ladies County AGM and prizegiving was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club yesterday. To read all about it and see some photographs go to Renfrewshire County Website
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Ranfurly Castle November Stableford
21 Entries
Silver Winner Mary Hardie (19) 29 pts (bih)
Runner Up Carol Fell (10) 29 pts
Bronze Winner Vicky Rennie (32) 30 pts
Runner Up Dorothy Simpson (28) 27 pts (bih)
Tuesday 4 November 2008
Ayrshire’s Shona Malcolm nominated as SLGA Chairman
The Board of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association is pleased to nominate Miss Shona Malcolm C.A. as Chairman of the Association for the three years from January 2009. The term of office of the current Chairman, Mrs Pat Wilson, expires at the Annual General Meeting in January 2009.
Currently Chairman of the SLGA’s Business Development Group and the “One Plan for Golf” steering group, and a Board member of clubgolf, the national junior golf initiative in Scotland, Shona will bring a wealth of golf knowledge and experience to the role of Chairman.
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Shona is currently working with the Ladies’ Golf Union to deliver the LGU’s Business Plan.
A native of Prestwick, the venue of the first Open Championship in 1860, Shona became involved in golf administration in the early eighties and served as Treasurer of the SLGA from 1996-2001, before taking on the role of Councillor on the Ladies’ Golf Union in 2007. She is a member of both Prestwick St. Nicholas and Prestwick St. Cuthbert Golf Clubs, and was Lady Captain of the latter in its Centenary Year, 1999.
The appointment of a Chairman for three years marks an important stage in the SLGA’s development which has, in recent years, seen the Association take on responsibility for handicapping, course rating and the running in Scotland of the former LGU medals, as well as the implementation of a change in business model from being an unincorporated association to a company limited by guarantee.
Pat Wilson, the present Chairman, says
“I am delighted that Shona is to become our new three year Chairman bringing continuity to the role. Shona brings, not only tremendous experience of golfing administration having been Treasurer of the SLGA and an LGU Councillor, but also vast business knowledge from her professional role as a C.A.”
Shona says
“I am very pleased to have been nominated as Chairman of the SLGA at these exciting and challenging times for ladies’ golf. The SLGA has a responsibility to protect and promote the interests of ladies’ golf in Scotland, celebrating the golfing legacies and traditions while encouraging more people to take up the sport.
I genuinely believe that golf should be accessible to anyone, of either gender, who wants to play, and look forward to working in partnership under “One Plan for Golf” with our colleagues at the Scottish Golf Union and the PGA to achieve this goal.
I look forward to contributing to the ongoing modernisation initiatives, and to meeting and consulting with many of the SLGA’s members in the coming months and years.”
Monday 3 November 2008
Credit crunch forces Lyle Anderson to put Loch Lomond Course up for sale
The 2009 West of Scotland Championship will return to Prestwick
This will be the third occasion in recent years that the championship has been contested over the Prestwick links, the last occasion being in 1997 when former Ayrshire ladies Champion and Prestwick resident Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) took the title
Sunday 2 November 2008
£723 raised for MS at Douglas Park
Saturday 1 November 2008
Golf Central -- Link to their New Website
Golf Central is a web site/facility sponsored by the Scottish Golf Union.
It also gives valuable information concerning which Clubs are offering Open Competitions - in many cases you can apply online.
Click Here to be taken to the web site - refine your search criteria ie radius from Glasgow for example, type of Golf Club, Open Competition etc and you will receive comprehensive up-to-date data.
Friday 31 October 2008
Eilidh Briggs is the 2008 West of Scotland Girls Champion
To read more go to West of Scotland Girls Website
D&A County AGM and their Website is changing
There website adress is changing to www.dalcga.wordpress.com
The link on the RHS of this webpage has now been changed to the new address where you will find the County Winter Foursomes Results