Tuesday 25 October 2016
Scottish Golf 2017 National Championships
Scottish Golf has announced a number of changes to its national championships following a comprehensive review, with several to come into effect from the start of next season.
The governing body has engaged with players, clubs and other stakeholders to help shape the changes, helping to provide a better platform for the nation’s amateur golfers to perform on while showcasing some of the country’s outstanding courses.
The most significant developments concerns changes to the formats and timing of the major national match play championships, while the Scottish Youths Championship will be removed from the schedule, with the category no longer complimenting the national structure or international amateur calendar.
In line with a number of other countries, the Scottish Boys and Men’s Amateur Championships will change from straight knock-out to 36-hole stroke play qualifying, with the leading 64 players (and ties) reaching the match play stages. The Scottish Boys Championship also moves from its traditional April slot into the school summer holidays, to be played for the first time alongside the Scottish Girls Championship, running concurrently on two neighbouring courses, with Scotscraig and Drumoig named as the 2017 host venues. The boys’ field size will reduce to 180, with the girls at 64.
The Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship will be held at Royal Aberdeen (6 – 10 June) for the first time since former Solheim Cup star Janice Moodie won the event there 25 years ago, while Royal Troon’s Old Course will continue to host the prestigious Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open Stroke Play Championship accompanied by the Troon Portland course.
Also in Ayrshire, Prestwick will be joined by Prestwick St Cuthbert in hosting the stroke play qualifying for the Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship (31 July – 5 Aug) and Western Gailes welcomes the leading male amateurs for the Carrick Neill Scottish Stroke Play Championship in early June.
Like their match play equivalents, the Scottish Boys and Girls Stroke Play Championships will be played on the same dates, moving to the Spring (Easter) holiday slot of 10 - 12 April next year, with Monifieth welcoming the boys and Montrose staging the girls.
To read all go to Kirkwood golf Website
Monday 24 October 2016
WEST OF SCOTLAND'S KYLIE WALKER QUALIFIES AT STAGE 2 LPGA TOUR Q SCHOOL
Three Scots - Kylie Walker, Gemma Dryburgh and Sally Watson finished in the leading 80 and ties at the LPGA Tour Q School Stage 2 event over four rounds at Venice, Florida on Sunday.
They advance to the Final Q SChool at LPGA International, Daytona Beach, Florida, from November 30 to December 4.
LEADING TOTALS
Venice, Florida
Par 288 (4x72)
277 M Skarpnord (Nor) 69 68 69 71.
282 B Law (Eng) (am) 69 70 74 69.
SELECTED QUALIFIERS
285 Leona Maguire (Ire) (am) 72 67 74 72 (T6)
286 M Reid (Eng) 70 71 74 71 (T8)
288 B Allen (USA) 67 75 76 79 (T12)
291 G Dryburgh (Sco) 723 71 75 72, K Walker (Sco) 71 72 76 72 (T19).
293 C Thomas (Eng) 69 75 72 77 (T30)
298 S Watson (Sco) 75 78 73 72, E Givens (Eng) 68 75 79 76 (T67).
300 H Burke (En) 70 69 75 77 (T176).
NON-QUALIFIERS INCLUDED
304 R Taylor (Sco) (am) 77 73 77 76 (T116)
307 A Boulden (Wal) 78 72 78 78 (T135)
309 A Knowles (Eng) (am) 77 77 78 79.
313 H Davis (Eng) 82 80 80 71 (T176).
315 R Davies (Eng) 77 83 77 81
For all the results --- CLICK HERE
They advance to the Final Q SChool at LPGA International, Daytona Beach, Florida, from November 30 to December 4.
LEADING TOTALS
Venice, Florida
Par 288 (4x72)
277 M Skarpnord (Nor) 69 68 69 71.
282 B Law (Eng) (am) 69 70 74 69.
SELECTED QUALIFIERS
285 Leona Maguire (Ire) (am) 72 67 74 72 (T6)
286 M Reid (Eng) 70 71 74 71 (T8)
288 B Allen (USA) 67 75 76 79 (T12)
291 G Dryburgh (Sco) 723 71 75 72, K Walker (Sco) 71 72 76 72 (T19).
293 C Thomas (Eng) 69 75 72 77 (T30)
298 S Watson (Sco) 75 78 73 72, E Givens (Eng) 68 75 79 76 (T67).
300 H Burke (En) 70 69 75 77 (T176).
NON-QUALIFIERS INCLUDED
304 R Taylor (Sco) (am) 77 73 77 76 (T116)
307 A Boulden (Wal) 78 72 78 78 (T135)
309 A Knowles (Eng) (am) 77 77 78 79.
313 H Davis (Eng) 82 80 80 71 (T176).
315 R Davies (Eng) 77 83 77 81
For all the results --- CLICK HERE
Sunday 23 October 2016
Jennifer Rankine loses in play off for Scottish Junior Champion of Champions
Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazelhead) and Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) tied with two-over-par 73s. in the Junior Champion of Champions at the Duke's Course St Andrews yesterday.
Jasmine birdied the first, 14th and 18th in halves of 37-36. Jennifer birdied the 14th and 17th but bogeyed the eighth, ninth, 10th and 18th in halves of 38-35.
Three players tied for third place on 74 - Louise Duncan (West Kilbride), Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) and Joanne Free (Gullane).
Par 71. CSS 72.
73 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead), J Rankine (Haggs Castle). Mackintosh won play-off.
74 L Duncan (West Kilbride), K Brown (Strathaven), J Free (Gullane).
77 K Brodie (Strathmore).
78 E Hynd (Balbirnie Park).
79 C Griffiths (Aboyne)
80 F Rattray (Douglas Park)
82 M Richmond (Strathaven).
83 E Morrison (Craigmillar Park), L McClymont (Milngavie).
84 H Darling (Broomieknowe).
92 K Scott (Strathaven).
101 A Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert)
No show: E Crawford (Baberton).
Jasmine birdied the first, 14th and 18th in halves of 37-36. Jennifer birdied the 14th and 17th but bogeyed the eighth, ninth, 10th and 18th in halves of 38-35.
Three players tied for third place on 74 - Louise Duncan (West Kilbride), Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) and Joanne Free (Gullane).
Par 71. CSS 72.
73 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead), J Rankine (Haggs Castle). Mackintosh won play-off.
74 L Duncan (West Kilbride), K Brown (Strathaven), J Free (Gullane).
77 K Brodie (Strathmore).
78 E Hynd (Balbirnie Park).
79 C Griffiths (Aboyne)
80 F Rattray (Douglas Park)
82 M Richmond (Strathaven).
83 E Morrison (Craigmillar Park), L McClymont (Milngavie).
84 H Darling (Broomieknowe).
92 K Scott (Strathaven).
101 A Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert)
No show: E Crawford (Baberton).
Friday 21 October 2016
WEST KILBRIDE PAIR MAKE IT TO THE SEMI FINALS OF THE DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES
West Kilbride's Catherine Garrett and Helen Cattanach |
The Daily Mail Finals Results - Click to enlarge |
Many congratulations go to West Kilbride's Catherine Garett and Helen Cattanach on reaching the Semi Finals of the 2016 Daily Mail Foursomes where they were beaten by Grangemouth Golf Club.
Congratulations also go to Scotland's Grangemouth's Janice Bridgeman and Fiona Lawless for battling through the last 16 teams at St. Pierre Golf & Country Club.
Janice and Fiona made there way through the rounds beating Thornhill, Ashburnham and West Kilbride and were finally beaten by Bromborough in the final 3&2.
Wednesday 19 October 2016
Connie Jaffrey wins in North Carolina
Connie Jaffrey with Kirsti Knight - Head Kansas Coach |
GREENVILLE, North Carolina – Third-year Kansas State University student Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) from Kilwinning, Ayrshire, took home the Greenville Regional Preview individual title on Tuesday as she led the Kansas State women’s golf team to a third-place finish at the par-72, 6,122-yard Brook Valley Country Club.
Jaffrey, a former Scottish U18 girls champion, with rounds of 71,75 and 73 for an aggregate of three-over-par 219, earned the second individual win of her US college golf career and the 13th individual title in K-State women's golf history. The Wildcats shot a 50-over par 914 for the tournament, finishing one shot back of Augusta for second place and 19 behind team title winners Texas Christian University.
“Connie played exceptionally well on a very difficult course,” said head coach Kristi Knight. “I am very proud of her and this entire team. A top-three finish in this field is great.”
Top Individuals:
1. Connie Jaffrey, Kansas State, 71-75-73—219 (+3)
T2. Alice Hewson, Clemson, 76-74-71—221 (+5)
T2. Emmy Martin, Texas Christian, 75-73-73—221 (+5);
T4. Brooke Graebe, TCU, 74-76-73—223 (+7);
Tuesday 18 October 2016
2016 GREENLEES TROPHY PRESENTATION AND LUNCH
Cathkin Braes Lady Captain Joyce Mullin ---- and Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn presided over the event at which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Results coordinator on the Web Carol Fell and Cathkin Braes Greenlees Secretary Pauline Wardlaw were also at the top table.
After an excellent lunch and lots of chat Anne Dunn said a few words --
"Once again it is my privilege to welcome you to the Greenlees Presentation Lunch.
The Weather this year, until near the end, was kind to us and the matches were finished on time. It is lovely to see new, and old, names on the trophies and the leagues for next year look interesting I say this as a spectator."
"Going up to the First Division for the first time is always difficult, as Cathcart Castle will tell you but, as I am sure they will also tell you, it was enjoyable. "
"I wish Old Ranfurly and Largs all the very best for next year. I also wish to welcome Prestwick St Nicholas and Cardross back into the Second Division – all the best to you. "
"I wish to thank all the Secretaries for all their hard work and for sending in their results in so quickly. Also to Carol Fell for putting all the details on the web, which allows everybody to keep up to date."
She then asked Cathkin Braes Lady Captain Joyce Mullin to present the trophies.
Pauline Wardlow finally thanked all who had helped make the event such a success.
Milngavie Golf Club |
Ranfurly Castle |
Old Ranfurly |
Prestwick St. Nicholas |
To see some more photos --- CLICK HERE
TO HEAR KAREN MAXWELL (MILNGAVIE) SAY A FEW WORDS - CLICK HERE
Greenlees Trophy Divisional Totals CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE |
Division 1:
Winner Milngavie
Runner up Ranfurly Castle
Demoted Ayr Belleisle and Cathcart Castle
Division 2:
Winner Old Ranfurly
Runner Up Largs
Demoted Erskine and Lenzie
Division 3:
Winner Prestwick St Nicholas
Runner Up Cardross
CLICK HERE FOR ALL FIXTURE RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOTALS
LOST ONE WHITE JACKET -- BELONGS TO MILNGAVIE'S MOIRA MCLEOD -- Please contact your webmaster Carol Fell - CLICK HERE if you think you can help
CONNIE JAFFREY SHARES LEAD IN NORTH CAROLINA
Connie Jaffrey, (Troon Ladies) former Scottish U18 girls champion from Kilwinning, was joint leader at the Greenville Regional Preview women's college tournament at Brook Valley Country Club in North Carolina after an openign round of one-under-par 71 over a 6,133yd course.
She shared the lead at the head of a field of 92 players with Jessica Spicer (Virginia Tech).
Curtis Cup player Alice Hewson from Berkhamsted, a stdent at Clemson University, was T6 with a 76.
Chloe Weir (Kansas State) from Belfast had an 80.
Jessica Carty (Denver), also from Northern Ireland, and Rachel Walker (Old Dominion), from Dumfries, had 81s.
Sophie Newlove (Denver), from Nottingham, had an 8
Monday 17 October 2016
TROON'S HAZEL MACGARVIE WINS THE 2016 GIRLS MERIT AWARD
Hazel MacGarvie - 2016 Scottish Girls Champion Photo - courtesy of Scottish Golf |
Scottish Golf’s Orders of Merit have been finalised with Hannah McCook, Hazel MacGarvie and Sheena Wood winning the respective womens', girls and senior domestic titles for 2016.
Troon’s Hazel MacGarvie has won the 2016 girls’ merit award with 902 points from four events, ahead of Jasmine Mackintosh from Hazlehead on 834, and Gullane’s Joanne Free on 759 who pipped Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) by one point.
She said: “I am delighted to win the Girls’ Order of Merit especially since I didn't play in many counting events. I think this season has been successful. I really just wanted to do the best I could bearing in mind I was sitting my Highers, my last one not being until the beginning of June.”
The 17 year-old’s season included winning all six of her matches at the Home Internationals, and she even squared a match with Thomas Pieters in practice ahead of the Open Championship. But it was her victory in the weather-disrupted Scottish Girls Amateur Championship which was key in topping the girls’ Order.
“I was really pleased to win the Scottish Girls, particularly finishing on three under and then going onto win with an eagle at the par four first. Next year I just want to continue to improve my game.”
To read the full report go to the KIRKWOOD GOLF WEBSITE
Monday 10 October 2016
Sunday 9 October 2016
Gillian Paton wins Champion of Champions and Kilmacolm's Eilidh Briggs is the runner up
Gillian Paton |
Mrs Paton had contrasting halves of three-over 39 and Sree-under 32 for a par round of 71.
She bogeyed the fourth, fifth and seventh before birdieing the 10th, 17th and 18th.
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) was runner-up with a 75 (37-38) and Joanne Free (Gullane) third with a 76 (39-37).
SCOREBOARD
Par 71
71 G Paton (Montrose)
75 E Briggs (Kilmacolm)
76 J Free (Gullane)
77 H McCook (Grantown on Spey)
81 E Hale (Troon Ladies), L Macgregor (Falkirk)
83 K Wright (Stranraer), L McClymont (Milngavie)
87 D Young (North Berwick)
88 A Hanson (Glencorse)
92 G Kyle (East Renfrewshire), S Wood (Drumpellier), L Lloyd (Hayston)
TO VIEW ALL THE SCORECARDS
CLICK HERE
Ayrshire Junior Girls' Centenary Trophy (Stableford)
Golfing conditions were perfect for the girls playing in their last county competition of the season. On a hot, sunny, calm afternoon at Dalmilling Golf course, Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride) scored 40 points to win by 5 strokes from Cristina McCracken (Troon Ladies).
1st Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride) (h'cap 11) 40 points
2nd Cristina McCracken (Troon Ladies) (h'cap) 30) 35 points
3rd Rebecca Hale (Troon Ladies) (h'cap 31) 32 points
Katie Ronnie (Barassie) won the 9 hole Pre-handicap competition
Kirsty Shaw (Dalmilling) won the Putting competition
Kirsty Shaw, Rebecca Hale, Christina McCracken, Samantha McKay,
Claire McLaughlin Alison Malcolm, Emma Waitzmann
Wednesday 5 October 2016
WEST KILBRIDE GOLF CLUB GIRLS' OPEN
THE WEST KILBRIDE GOLF CLUB
GIRLS' OPEN (rescheduled)
Sunday 30th October 2016
Tee times from 11am-1pm
Scratch, Handicap and Pre-Handicap Trophies
Congu Girls' Entry Fee; £6 Pre-Handicap Girls' Entry Fee: £4
Lots of prizes to be won!
Scratch and Handicap Categories
Pre-handicap Flag competition
Email entry from:-
or phone the Proshop on 01294 823042 to enter.
Monday 3 October 2016
DONNA JACKSON IS NOW A SENIOR GOLFER !!
Birthday card from Lorraine Campbell D&A |
In 2013 Donna Jackson had played for the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Team County Team for 30 years -- so in 2016 she has now played in the team for 33 years.
Today she has now become a "Senior Player" and in the video below with RLCGA 2013 County Captain Maureen Woodhead you will hear some of her achievements.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA FROM ALL IN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Katie Scott wins the West Girls Championship at Troon Portland
Lto R - Sophie Kyle, Taylor White, Katie, Scott and Lorna McClymont Photo courtesy of Allison Bell |
The Final was between Lanarkshire County Team player Katie Scott and D&A'S County Champion Lorna McClymont.
Both girls played the front nine very well with Katie only 1 over par at the turn and 2 up.
Lorna was 2 over par.
Katie then birdied 10th with a fantastic 2 to go 3up which seemed to be the turning point of the game. Katie then played very steady over the next 3 holes and won each hole to finally win the trophy.
In the Bronze Championship the match went to the 19th with Taylor White from Cathkin Braes beating Sophie Kyle from Whitecraigs
Championship Results
Semi Final - Katie Scott (Strathaven) beat Rachel Foster (Turnberry) 2&1
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) beat Justine Fulton (Hayston) 1hole
Final: Katie Scott beat Lorna McClymont 6&5
Bronze Championship: Taylor White (Cathkin Braes) beat Sophie Kyle (Whitecraigs) at the 19th
Thanks go to Allison Bell for the Photo and report
Sunday 2 October 2016
WEST KILBRIDE PAIR REACH THE DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES FINALS
Helen Cattanach and Catherine Garrett Photo courtesy of Aileen Donaldson |
They will now be heading off to the Finals Event at Marriott St Pierre Hotel & Country Club, Chepstow on the 16 – 18 October 2016
Last 32 Results:
Ashburnham Golf Club beat Welshpool Golf Club 5&3
Ashby Decoy Golf Club beat Toft Hotel Golf Club 6&5
Bromborough Golf Club beat The Mere Golf Resort & Spa 3&2
Crane Valley Golf Club beat Chichester Golf Club 4&2
Cranleigh Golf and Country Club beat Hendon Golf Club 5&4
Grangemouth Golf Club beat Leven Golfing Society 2&1
Kendal Golf Club beat Durham City Golf Club 5&3
Milnathort Golf Club beat Huntly Golf Club 2&1
Perranporth Golf Club beat Marlborough Golf Club 3&2
Tadmarton Heath Golf Club beat Marriott Forest Of Arden Golf Club won at 20th
Thornhill Golf Club beat Uphall Golf Club 5&3
Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club beat Stock Brook Manor Golf & Cc 4&3
Walmersley Golf Club beat Hart Common Golf Club won at 19th
Welwyn Garden City Golf Club beat Ufford Park Hotel Golf Club 4&3
West Kilbride Golf Club beat Cardross Golf Club 6&4
Wilton Golf Club beat Boldon Golf Club 5&4
WEST OF SCOTLAND GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP DAY
The West of Scotland Girls Championship day takes place today Sunday 2nd October, 2016 9.45am at Troon Portland GC
Championship Semi-finals:
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) v Justine Fulton (Hayston)
Rachel Foster (Turnberry) v Katie Scott (Strathaven)
Bronze Championship Final:
Sophie Kyle (Whitecraigs) v Taylor White (Cathkin Braes)
Championship Semi-finals:
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) v Justine Fulton (Hayston)
Rachel Foster (Turnberry) v Katie Scott (Strathaven)
Bronze Championship Final:
Sophie Kyle (Whitecraigs) v Taylor White (Cathkin Braes)
Friday 30 September 2016
WEST OF SCOTLAND GREENLEES TROPHY -- FINAL RESULTS
Greenlees Trophy Divisional Totals CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE |
The results are as follows:
Division 1:
Winner Milngavie
Runner up Ranfurly Castle
Demoted Ayr Belleisle and Cathcart Castle
Division 2:
Winner Old Ranfurly
Runner Up Largs
Demoted Erskine and Lenzie
Division 3:
Winner Prestwick St Nicholas
Runner Up Cardross
CLICK HERE FOR ALL FIXTURE RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOTALS
The presentation lunch of all divisional clubs takes place on Tuesday 18th October at Cathkin Braes Golf Club
Thursday 29 September 2016
SCOTLAND LOSE TO IRELAND ON DAY 3 OF THE SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONALS
England are the Senior Women's Home Internationals title winners for the 10th time since the tournament started in 2003. They completed a 100 per cent winning week at Alyth Golf Club, Perthshire by beating Wales 5.5-2.5 to win the Sue Johnson Trophy for the third year in a row.
Ireland beat Scotland 6-2 in today's other match on a very windy day. That meant that Ireland, Scotland and Wales finished with 1point apiece. After a countback involving further 3 stages, European champions Ireland were declared the runners-up.
To read more go to the KIRKWOOD GOLF
Ireland beat Scotland 6-2 in today's other match on a very windy day. That meant that Ireland, Scotland and Wales finished with 1point apiece. After a countback involving further 3 stages, European champions Ireland were declared the runners-up.
To read more go to the KIRKWOOD GOLF
Wednesday 28 September 2016
SENIOR WOMEN'S HOME INTERNATIONALS DAY TWO
WEDNESDAY FOURSOMES
Ireland v Wales
08.30 Carol Wickham and Sheena McElroy v Ann Lewis and Sharon Roberts
08.40 Laura Webb and Suzanne Corcoran v Jane Rees and Denise Richards
08.50 Mary Sheehy and Maria O'Reilly v Chris Harries and Olwen Davies
England v Scotland
09.00 Jule Brown and Aileen Greenfield v Sheena Wood and Gillian Kyle
09.10 Helen Lowe v Karen Jobling v Fiona De Vries and Lesley Lloyd
09.20 Jackie Foster and Katherine Russell v Mary Smith and Lorna McKinlay.
Ireland v Wales
08.30 Carol Wickham and Sheena McElroy v Ann Lewis and Sharon Roberts
08.40 Laura Webb and Suzanne Corcoran v Jane Rees and Denise Richards
08.50 Mary Sheehy and Maria O'Reilly v Chris Harries and Olwen Davies
England v Scotland
09.00 Jule Brown and Aileen Greenfield v Sheena Wood and Gillian Kyle
09.10 Helen Lowe v Karen Jobling v Fiona De Vries and Lesley Lloyd
09.20 Jackie Foster and Katherine Russell v Mary Smith and Lorna McKinlay.
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