LADIES BEGINNER GROUP COACHING WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL, LESLEY MACKAY

LADIES BEGINNER GROUP COACHING WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL, LESLEY MACKAY

Course starting date Wednesday 21st April 7.00-8.00pm
Course cost £50.00

Numbers limited contact reception on 01355 575 980 to book your place

Week 1 - 21st April
Week 2 - 28th April
Week 3 - 19th May
Week 4 - 26th May
Week 5 - 2nd June

LADIES MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE AT PLAYSPORT GOLF
£35 per month direct debit with initial payment of £60
Memberships are renewable in November of each year

To read more go to the Renfrewshire County Website

D&A County Championship - Anna Telfer is the leading qualifier

The No 1 seed this year is Anna Telfer (Milngavie), whose better inward half gave her the top ranking after home-course player Aileen Baker also had an 81 - six over the CSS.
Kirstin Scott (Milngavie), beaten by Kylie Walker (who has now turned pro) in last year's final at Hayston, qualfied in 13th position with a 92.
MATCH-PLAY QUALIFIERS
Par 72. CSS 75
81 Anna Telfer (Milngavie) better inward half, Aileen Baker (Hilton Park).
82 Lorraine Campbell (Cardross).
83 Lynne McColl (Bearsden).
84 Helen Faulds (Douglas Park).
85 Fiona McLean (Hilton Park).
87 Jorden Ferrie (Kirkintilloch), Nichola Ferguson (Clober), Sheila Steele (Hilton Park), Laura McGeachy (Windyhill).
91 Gayle Smith (Clober), Margarety Kinvig (The Carrick).
92 Kirstin Scott (Milngavie).
93 Christina MacPherson (Hilton Park).
95 Kay McColl (HIlton Park).
97 Babs Robertson (Helensburgh).

2010 CHAMPIONSHIP AND MARION ANDERSON SALVER (BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP)
DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIP :
9.00 Anna Telfer (M’Gavie) v Babs Robertson (H’burgh)
9.08 Sheila Steele (H.P.) v Nichola Ferguson (Clober)
9.16 Helen Faulds (D.P.) v Margaret Kinvig (Carrick)
9.24 Kirstin Scott (W’hill) v Lynn McColl (B’den)
9.32 Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) v Christina MacPherson
9.40 Gayle Smith(Clober)v Fiona McLean (H.P.)
9.48 Jordan Ferrie v Laura McGeachy (W’hill)
9.56 Kay McColl (H.P.) v Aileen Baker (H.P.)

DRAW FOR BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP
10.12 Lindsay McCubbin (H.P.) v Denise Harrow (H.P.)
10.20 Hellen Low (H.P.) v Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton )

D&A County Medal -- Hilton Park

April Medal played at Hilton Park on Monday 12th April 2010
SSS 73, CSS 75
Scratch : Joan Gemmell (Douglas Park) 81 (BIH)
1st Silver : Helen Stewart (Hilton Park) 92-20-72
2nd Silver : Jordan Ferrie (Kirkintilloch) 87-12-75 (BIH)
3rd Silver : Katie MacAulay (Milngavie) 82-7-75
1st Bronze : Hellen Low (Hilton Park ) 98-27-71
2nd Bronze : Lindsay McCubbin (Hilton Park) 96-22-74

Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association have a New Website

The link will be found on the RHS of this website. The address is www.alcga.com

SLGA Under 16's -- AYRSHIRE Girls do well

Katie McGarva with the best net award at the SLGA Under 16 Championships

Ayrshire Girls at Strathmore 8-9th April 2010
June Kerr (Ayrshire Junior Convenor) said it was a privileged to watch some spectacular golf at Strathmore last week where Ayrshire had no fewer than 5 girls competing.
For Grace Mackie it was her first time at this event and she coped very well scoring 95 and 92 playing off a 20 handicap. I'm sure Grace's handicap will tumble quickly after this experience of playing a new course.
Emma Hale, whose age is the same as her handicap, 13, had two consistent rounds 85 and 84 both in her buffer.
Connie Jaffrey had a disappointing 87 on the first day but put that behind her and came right back with a two over par 74 the next day. Connie was a member of the SLGA's second team competing for the Team Trophy which was won by England's second team.
Rachel Irvine improved on her first round by 14 strokes recording a gross 79 nett 61! This terrific round won Rachel the prize for the best nett on Day 2. Well done Rachel - working on your short game and putting over the winter has clearly paid off.
Last but not least, Katie McGarva played well below her 11 handicap on both days. Her 79 on Day 1 played in tricky windy conditions, she bettered on the second day with a superb 75. These two excellent scores earned Katie the top prize for the best nett aggregate for the championship. Congratulations Katie, keep up the birdies and keep smiling!
All the girls were a credit to our County and a joy to be with.
Report by June Kerr -- Ayrshire Junior Convenor

Renfrewshire County April Medal --- Ralston Golf Club

Played 11th April 2010 , SSS 72, CSS 73

Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) had the best scratch score with a 73.
Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) had the best net of the day with a 69 and was the overall winner of the medal

Division 1: (Handicap Scratch - 12)
1st : Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) 76 (7) 69
2nd: Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 73 (3) 70
3rd: Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) 82 (10) 72

Division 2 : (Handicap 13 upwards)
1st : Jackie MacDonald (Ranfurly Castle) 94 (21) 73
2nd : Tracy Masterton (Windyhill) 90 (14) 76
3rd : Liz Wilson (Elderslie) 97 (20) 77

Scratch : Alyson McKechin 73

New Online issue of Scottish Club Golfer is available

Remember you can also read the latest golf news at www.scottishclubgolfer.com

SLGA Medal - Old Ranfurly Golf Club

Played 3rd April 2010 (SSS 72, CSS 72)
Silver: Maureen Taggart (16) 74
Marilyn Muir (11)74
Bronze: Elaine Penman (21) 72

Medal 1 - Douglas Park

Medal 1 Played 09/04/2010 SSS 72 CSS:75 Reduction Only

Silver:
1st 85-11=74 Helen Robertson
2nd 91-16=75 Hilary Macnaughton
3rd 94-18=76 Janice McIlwraith
Bronze:
1st 96-21=75 Joan Pattison
2nd 97-22=75 Gina Rennie
3rd 101-25=76 Norma Gray

Scratch: Helen Robertson 85

Stableford Captain's Charity - Bearsden

Stableford Captain's Charity Played 8th April 2010 SSS 71 CSS 73
Anne Nicoll (22)35
Moyra Sleight (36) [acb] 29
Gill Hamblen (21)29

Live Scoring from the SLGA Under 16's

LIVE SCORING FROM THE SLGA UNDER 16'S STOKEPLAY

SLGA Medal - East Renfrewshire

Combined SLGA April Medal Played 7th April 2010(SSS 71, CSS 74)

Silver:
Audrey Barclay (13) 76
Ann Harvie (17)79
Elaine Munn (8) 80
Bronze:
Lesley McGhee (28)79
Sue Morrison (28)80
Rosalind Little (21)81

D&A INTER COUNTY FOURSOMES

RESULTS OF THE INTER COUNTY FOURSOMES QUALIFYING ROUND AND THE COMMONWEALTH SPOONS QUALIFYING ROUND PLAYED AT MILNGAVIE G.C. ON THURSDAY 8TH APRIL 2010

INTER COUNTY FOURSOMES – 3 Scratch & 3 H’cap qualify

1st: Scratch L.McGeachy (Windyhill) & L.Campbell (Cardross) 85
2nd: Scratch Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) & C.Kelly (Windyhill) 87
3rd: Scratch J.Haggarty & B.Robertson (both Helensburgh) 88
1st: H’cap I.Whitefield & I.Anderson (both Hilton Park) 93-16.5-76.5
2nd: H’cap C.Sim (Balmore) & S.Steel (Hilton Park) 92-14.5-77.5
3rd: H’cap L.Craigie (Hayston) & S.Hay (Kirkintilloch) 92-14-78

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS - first 6 H’cap qualify

1st: I.Whitefield & I.Anderson (both Hilton Park) 93-16.5-76.5
2nd: J.Haggarty & B.Robertson (both Helensburgh) 88-11-77(bih)
3rd: H.Faulds (Douglas Park) & C.Kelly (Windyhill) 87-10-77
4th: C.Sim (Balmore) & S.Steel (Hilton Park) 92-14.5-77.5
5th: L.Craigie (Hayston) & S.Hay (Kirkintilloch) 92-14-78
6th: L.McGeachy (Windyhill) & L.Campbell (Cardross) 85-6-79

Stableford - Greenock Golf Club

Stableford Played 7th April (SSS 71, CSS 73)
Linda McDougall (8)35
Maureen Neilson (10) [acb] 31

April Medal - Ranfurly Castle

April Medal Played 7th April (SSS 73, CSS 76)
Scratch: Mary Craig 78
Silver: Agnes Williamson (20)72
Mary Craig (9)78
Bronze: A Nicoll (22)77
Helen Abram (23)80

SGU Newsletter

SGU Golfers e-newsletter

April 2010

Welcome to the SGU e-bulletin. With one of the coldest winters on record behind us, the clocks are forward and the final preparations are taking place at Augusta, which can mean only one thing...the golf season is here! Our monthly newsletter aims to keep you up-to-date throughout the year with the latest news from the Scottish Golf Union as well as the best offers for golfers across Scotland.

Scottish Golf Awareness Week – 'It's Time to Join the Club'

Following the success of our campaign last year, the SGU and SLGA are launching a new membership marketing campaign entitled "It's Time to Join the Club", which tees off with Scottish Golf Awareness Week from the 10^th – 18^th April. Look out for our press, radio and on-line advertising. The campaign is designed to assist clubs in recruiting new members and promote the benefits of joining a golf club.

Find out more >>

Scottish Golf Card

The growing number of courses in Scotland signed up for the Scottish Golf Card has now reached 133 and you can purchase your new Card for just £10 per year, giving you 50% off the standard green fees at participating courses.

Find out more >>

Enjoy a Hospitality Experience at The Open Championship

The Open Championship celebrates its 150^th anniversary at the Old Course, St Andrews in July and you could be there to savour this memorable occasion with one of the many superb hospitality packages on offer. This includes the fantastic 'Sportsman's Dinner' on the eve of the event with the chance to witness many of the game's great Champions in luxurious surroundings.

Find out more >>

Scottish Golf Show & European Golf Show

For those fortunate enough to attend the European Golf Show in Aberdeen and/or the Scottish Golf Show in Glasgow we hope you enjoyed the events! It was good to meet many of you who visited the SGU/SLGA stand, we certainly enjoyed talking to you all about all golf related issues and how the SGU/SLGA can further benefit Scottish club golfers. Visit the website next week to see if you have won the 'Play a Round with Richie Ramsay' competition!

100's of Open Competitions to enter at SGU Golf Central!

Organising your golfing year ahead? There is no better place for searching the 2010 calendar of Junior, Men's, Women's, Mixed, Senior Open competitions than the SGU Golf Central. The SGU Golf Central doesn't just allow you to search for Open competitions but also offers a host of information about each club ranging from which have membership availability and special offers to which have club hire facilities.

Find out more >>

Belhaven Best Scottish Club Handicap Championship

Make sure you take part in your club qualifier for Scotland's largest handicap championship, The Belhaven Best Scottish Club Handicap Championship. This year's Grand Final for the 4-ball better ball championship takes place at The Dukes Course, St Andrews on 1^st October 2010. See your club's notice board or speak to your club secretary for details of your club's qualifier.

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Scottish Boys Championship

Whether you are following the progress of a friend, relative, fellow club golfer or just want to see who is emerging as the next Scottish golfing protégé...keep up to date with the opening 'SGU Major' of the season courtesy of the SGU live scoring from the Scottish Boys Championship 2010, this year hosted at the testing West Kilbride Golf Club and getting underway on Monday 5^th April.

Scottish Boys Championship Draw and Live Scoring >>

Special Offers available at top Scottish courses

Remember that as a member of an SGU/SLGA golf club in Scotland you are able to take advantage of the Special Member Offers from some of Scotland's leading golf courses, including Kingsbarns Links, Prestwick and The Duke's St Andrews.

Find out more >>

Keep visiting scottishgolf.org for all the latest news, results, offers and information from the Scottish Golf Union.

The SGU Team

RLCGA Centenary Book

Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association by Carol Fell BOOK INFO

If anyone would still like to order the RLCGA Centenary Book you can do so through the BLURB BOOKSTORE. Click on Full Screen to see more.

Alternatively email your webmaster and when I have 10 orders (eg of softback books) I will place an order and this avoids the postage costs.

The SLGA Under 16 Strokeplay

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE SCOTTISH LADIES GOLFING ASSOCIATION
Lesley Atkins (Minto) and Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie) will be heading the home challenge at the SLGA Scottish Under-16 Open Strokeplay Championship at Strathmore Golf Club near Alyth on Thursday and Friday, April 8-9.
Last season, 14-year-old Lesley underlined her potential by reaching the quarter-finals of the Scottish Ladies’ Amateur Championship at Southerness, while Ailsa is the reigning Scottish Schools’ Champion. Both youngsters played for Scotland in last year’s European Girls’ Team Championship.
Lesley was the leading Scot when she finished fourth in the Under-16 Open last year, and the prestigious Championship has attracted an exceptionally strong entry from south of the border.
Woburn’s Lauren Taylor is the back marker with a plus two handicap, while Bramhall’s Bronte Law is plus one and Brogan Townend (Pleasington) plays off scratch. Lesley and Ailsa, who was 16 in January, both play off three.

The Championship is over 36 holes with one round on Thursday and another on Friday..
To see the list of competitors go to the SLGA Website

LIVE SCORING FROM THE SLGA UNDER 16'S STOKEPLAY --- WHEN THE TOURNAMENT STARTS

SLGA MEDAL - BEARSDEN GOLF CLUB

SLGA Medal (SSS 71, CSS 73)- Played 1st April
Silver: Sheila Mumford (20)75, Lynn McColl (7)77
Bronze: Christine Siebelt (25)69 Anne Nicoll (22)77

Gillian Kirkwood new Chairwoman of the LGU

Gillian Kirkwood at the SLGA County Centenary Lunch in 2009- click to enlarge

In the latest significant move in its modernisation project, the Ladies’ Golf Union (“LGU”) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chairman, Mrs. Gillian Kirkwood. Gillian takes up post with immediate effect, and, in a major change from past practice, will serve for a period of three years.

She succeeds Interim Chairman Mrs. Beryl Davies, who steps down after ably guiding the LGU through a transitional period.

Gillian brings a wealth of golf knowledge and business experience to the role of Chairman. A past LGU Councillor and past Chairman of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association, she is also a highly experienced Rules Official and, reflecting her keen interest in the history of ladies’ golf, chairs the Board of Trustees of the Women Golfers’ Museum. In her previous term of office with the LGU, Gillian chaired the International Selection Committee and represented the organisation on the R&A Amateur Status Committee.

A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, the new Chairman will be responsible for leading the Executive Council of the LGU and the Board of its newly formed subsidiary, LGU Championships Limited. Her professional experience of business development and change management as a senior manager in the higher education sector leaves her well placed to do this with, in her own words, “diplomacy, determination and patience”.

Gillian is acutely aware of the issues facing ladies golf and says “I am honoured to be appointed chairman of the newly modernised LGU and am committed to working to protect the legacy the LGU has inherited and to meet the expectations of the LGU held by the golfing community. The LGU has a major role to play in encouraging golf at all levels and must remain as the strong voice for Ladies Golf.

The current team in the LGU has gained world-wide respect for its efficiency and competence in running events and managing the business, but cannot rest on its laurels and must maintain the pressure to constantly improve and refine what it does. I look forward to working with the Executive Council and the LGU team to achieve this.”