Scottish Vets win on Day 1 of the Mary McKenna Trophy

Back row l to r Lorna McKinlay, Gillian Kyle, Ashley Rose, Meg Sievwright, Sheena Wood
Front Row l to R Lesley Lloyd, Fiona de Vries, Donna Jackson
Photo Courtesy Ellie Whyte

Ashley Rose, Lesley Lloyd, Maria O' Reilly and Sheena McIlroy

Donna Jackson, Margaret McAuliffe, Gillian Kyle and Marilyn Henderson 

Scottish Vets lead the Irish Seniors team, current European Champions, by 2.5 to 1.5 after the first day's Foursomes at Murcar today.  Eight singles will be played tomorrow.

Sheena Wood and Meg Sievwright halved with Mary Sheehy and Laura Webb A/S

Lorna McKinlay and Fiona d Vries bt Suzanne Corcoran and  Pat Doran 1 hole

Lesley Lloyd and Ashley Rose lost to Maria O' Reilly and Sheena McIlroy 3 & 1

Donna Jackson and Gillian Kyle bt Marilyn Henderson and Margaret McAuliffe 5 & 4

SCOTLAND 2 1/2

IRELAND 1 1/2

Lesley Lloyd and Ashley Rose congratulate the winners

QUOTE FROM WEST VETS CAPTAIN JUNE LOCKHART --- Just to say that even though they lost, Lesley had an eagle at the par 5 4th hole.

Donna and Gillian dovetailed well and had a few birdies.

Other Photographs courtesy of West Vets Captain June Lockhart

COWGLEN OPEN DAY

Cowglen Golf Club is holding their Annual Ladies Tri- Am Competition  on Friday 7th July 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR ENTRY FORM 

THIRD-PLACED JILLIAN FARRELL HEADS SCOTS GIRL QUALIFIERS IN IRELAND

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FROM COLIN FARQUHARSON

Jillian Farrell (Cardross), in third place in a field of 104 competitors, headed the six Scots who survived the second-round cut today (SAT) in the Irish Under-18 girls' open amateur stroke play championship over 54 holes at Roganstown Golf Club.
Farrell had rounds of 75 and 70 over a par71 course for a three-over-par tally of 145, two shots behind the co-leaders, Lea-Anne Bramwell (Wales) (73-70) and Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad (71-72).
The Cardross birdied the first, second, fourth and fifth at the start of her second round and shared the lead at that stage but she bogeyed the seventh, 15th and 17th in halves of 32 and 38.
The other Scottish qualifiers were Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 76-73 for 149), Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead) (76-74 for 150), Molly Richmond (Strathaven) (78-73 for 151), Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) (80 and ?? fpr ??) and Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) (77-78 for 155).
The cut fell at 155 and the Scots who missed out were Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) (78-83 for 161), Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) (80-82 for 162) and Porscha Wilson (Burntisland) (80-89 for 159).

IRISH UNDER-18 GIRLS' OPEN STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Roganstown Golf Club.
SECOND-ROUND SCORES
par 142 (2x71) CSS 73

143 Lea-Anne Bramwell (Wales) 73 70, Ingrid Lindblad (Sweden) 71 72.
145 Jillian Farrell (Cardross) 75 70.
146 Euphemie Rhodes (England) 74 72, Danielle Modder (Netherlands) 73 73, Valerie Clancy (Killarney) 69 77.

REST OF SCOTS' ROUND 2 TOTALS
149 Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 76 73 (T17)
151 Molly Richmond (Strathaven) 78 73 (T20)
152 Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead) 76 76 (T23)
153 Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) 80 73 (T30)
155 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 77 78 (T48)

SCOTS WHO MISSED THE CUT
161 Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) 78 83
162 Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) 80 82
169 Porscha Wilson (Burntisland) 80 89

Lanark Open Day back to original date

Lanark Golf Club

Lanark  Golf Club Ladies’ Open Day returns to its original date

- the last Friday in May

Friday 26 May 2017

Ladies’ Singles Stableford

Entry Fee £10

Book on line at http://www.lanarkgolfclub.co.uk

LANARKSHIRE COUNTY WINTER FOURSOMES FINAL

Kay Cherrie and Roxy Brown

A very friendly final match in the Lanarkshire County Winter Foursomes Competition was played on a nice sunny day yesterday at Strathaven Golf Club . 

The match was very close, neither couple being more than one hole up at any time.

All square after 18,  Roxy Brown, Hamilton, and Kay Cherrie, Mount Ellen, won the first extra hole  to beat Sheila Sergenson and Ann Roulston, East Kilbride.
To read the full report go to the Lanarkshire County Website 

LADIES FASHION SHOW AT RANFURLY CASTLE

A fashion show hosted by Looking Good for Golf  at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club will be held on Thursday 6th April
Download a poster for your clubhouse -- CLICK HERE
Purchase your tickets by calling the Pro Shop at 01505 614795

STEPHEN MCALLISTER JOINS SCOTTISH GOLF ON A CONSULTANCY BASIS

Blane Dodds and Stephen McAllister

Stephen McAllister, a two-time European Tour winner and successful businessman, is to join Scottish Golf on a consultancy basis to help open up new markets and explore wider commercial opportunities.

 The 55-year-old is to assist the governing body on a commercial level through his business contacts around the world and help exploit the value of Scotland’s position as ‘The Home of Golf’, working closely with Scottish Golf CEO Blane Dodds.

TO READ MORE GO TO KIRKWOODGOLF WEBSITE

SCOTTISH VETS TEAM IS ANNOUNCED

The annual match between the SVLGA and a team representing the Irish Seniors for the Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy takes place on the 9th and 10th of April at Murcar Links, Aberdeen.

The Team is:

Fiona de Vries Midland
Donna Jackson West
Gillian Kyle West
Lesley Lloyd West
Lorna McKinlay Midland
Ashley Rose Highland
Meg Sievwright Highland
Sheena Wood Northern

Reserve: Jennifer Bryans East

SCOTTISH GOLF WINTER SERIES - Louise Duncan make it an Ayrshire double at St Andrews

Louise Duncan

Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) made it an Ayrshire double last weekend in the Scottish Golf Limited Winter Series Final at St Andrews, when she took the girls title to add to the boys title won by Jack Broun.

Whilst Broun was recording a three stroke victory, Louise Duncan was the only player in the girls field who bettered par over the Strathtyrum course, her three under par 65 giving her a four stroke victory over her nearest rival.

Rachel Foster (Turnberry) finished tied for third place on 72, four over par.

New National Club Team Competition Annodata Matchplay Golf

For Golf Clubs that used to play in the Mail on Sunday this is a new Competition Open to amateur golfers in England, Scotland and Wales. Matchplay Golf in association with Annodata are delighted to announce a new National Golf Club Team Competition.

All Golf clubs in England, Scotland & Wales can enter 5 man / 5 Lady team in the Matchplay Knockout format. The new competition will be known as the annodata uk Golf Club Classic.

The Annodata Golf Classic is the Club team event of the year.

We believe it is the only National Golf Club Team event left running in the UK. It is also the toughest and most prestigious competition to win in the UK. Winners of this National Knockout Event will be crowned the UK Golf Club Champions.

To read more and enter your Club -- CLICK HERE

Ayrshire Girls shine in the Winter Series Final.

Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) finished top of the leaderboard in Scottish Golf's Winter Series Final at the weekend. Played over the Strathtyrum course at St. Andrew's, Louise's 65 was 3 under the CSS of 68. Rachel Foster (Turnberry) tied 3rd on 72 from a field of 16. Well done girls, all your hard work is paying off!

Thanks go to Liz Keohone for the report

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM

Kilmarnock Barassie

The West of Scotland Championship is being held at Kilmarnock Barassie on Sunday 7th May. To get your entry form ---- CLICK HERE

 If competitors wish to enter online rather than posting the form here is the link to the online form. CLICK HERE

If you enter this way Jean Macintyre (West Secretary) will e mail you the bank details so that you can pay electronically if you wish.

Please also download the original form to study the conditions of the competition.

Prestwick St Nicholas Pair win the Ayrshire County Winter Foursomes Final

The Winners

The Ladies managed to dodge the showers this weekend to play the final of the Ayrshire County Winter Foursomes.
The match was played over Troon Portland between Sheila McDougall and Margaret White (Prestwick St Nicholas) and Liz Keohone and Audrey Thompson (Loudoun Gowf Club) The St Nicholas girls got off to a good start and were soon 2 up.
Quite a few holes changed hands but Sheila and Margaret held off the Loudoun challenge to win on the 17th.

WILLIAMWOOD PAIR WIN THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY WINTER FOURSOMES FINAL

Christine, Gill, Sandra and Norah 1st tee at Pollok GC 

The 2016/17 RLCGA Winter  Foursomes Final took place yesterday at Pollok Golf Club between Christine Leitch and Gill McLeod from Williamwood, who were playing in the competition for the 1st time, and Norah Adams and Sandra Winter from Kilmacolm. There was an extremely cold wind but it was dry overhead and the course was in remarkably good condition despite the recent rain and snow. 
The Williamwood pairing Christine and Gill playing in their first ever Winter Foursomes won the tie 4&3

A big thank you to the spectators who came to support and to County Secretary Carol McNally for arranging courtesy of the course at the last moment when snow had closed East Renfrewshire. 

RLCGA Captain Gillian Kyle  presents the winners with their trophies

To read the full report go to the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association Website 

SAVE THE CHILDREN MIXED FOURSOMES GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the Children will be celebrating our 36th Annual Mixed Foursomes Golf Tournament on the 5th of September 2017 at Glenbervie Golf Club with many clubs participating from across Scotland.

The golf clubs have an option to hold a qualifying event at their own club if they want to or can enter a team instead to represent club at the main event at Glenbervie Golf Club.

The entry fee is £35.00 per team, no handicap limit, Stableford format. If you are interested in taking part and supporting the work of Save the Children and raising money for vulnerable children around the world, then please get in touch with organiser Louise Fiermonte on 07786 981 176 or email her at  l.fiermonte@savethechildren.org.uk

For further information  visit ---www.savethechildren.co.uk

FIONA RATTRAY AND ALEX MENNIE WIN THE D&A COUNTY WINTER FOURSOMES FINAL

D&A County Winter Foursomes Winners Alex Mennie and Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park)
Photo courtesy of Christopher Mennie

The D&A County Winter Foursomes Final was played yesterday at Cardross Golf Club between the Douglas Park Golf Club pairing of Alex Mennie and Fiona Rattray against Mandy Allan (Milngavie) and Lindsay McCubbin (Hilton Park).
Fiona and Alex had to give 8 shots and with the conditions being awful and no mats allowed it was a difficult day for all the players.

Both couples led by one hole, turn by turn. However, Lindsay and Mandy led by 2 up at one point.

Fiona & Alex eventually were 1 up after 17 and as they said they could not have made it any harder for themselves. ----
Alex drove into trees, Fiona got it out, Alex hit a poor third and with the pin in a really tough position at the back of the green Fiona then narrowly missed the clubhouse windows landing about 10cms form the Out of Bounds!
Alex chipped on with a great shot for a gimme which was not given.

Meantime Mandy hit a good drive down the middle, Leslie hit a good shot which landed in a huge puddle and stopped in it right at the front of the green. Mandy chipped to the very back, Lindsay whose putting had been brilliant, was short.
Fiona putted in for 6, Mandy putted to take the match on to the 19th and missed and Fiona and Alex were the winners! — Despite the horrible weather the spectators had really enjoyed what was an exciting match!

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DAY -- COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER MENNIE

Thanks go to Christina Graham (Douglas Park Ladies' Captain)  for the report

Renfrewshire County host their biennial dinner at Haggs Castle Golf Club

Cat Morrison and RLCGA Captain Gillian Kyle

57 ladies enjoyed the RLCGA Biennual Dinner at Haggs Castle Golf Club last night. There were many Past Captains, Honorary members, non-playing members, new members and the regular County players all creating a real buzz in the clubhouse! 

Cat Morrison (MBE) gave the ladies a stimulating and very interesting talk about the world of duathlon and triathlon. Golf has never seemed so easy!

Vice-Captain June Lockhart rounded off the evening with a very entertaining vote of thanks.

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE EVENING -- COURTESY OF FIONA ARMOUR AND CAROL FELL

Cat Morrison career highlights: 
ITU Duathlon World Champion 2010 & 2006 
ETU Long Distance Duathlon World Champion 2008, 2007 
ETU Duathlon European Champion 2009, 2007 
Multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 wins 
 Represented Scotland at Commonwealth Games 2002 & 2006

LADIES FASHION SHOW ST RANFURLY CASTLE GOLF CLUB.

You are invited to a
LADIES GOLF FASHION SHOW
hosted by
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club Pro Shop and

LOOKINGGOODFORGOLF.co.uk

Thursday 6 April, 7 for 7.30pm
Tickets £5, including light refreshments, a goody bag, models and entertainment !

Tickets available from the Ranfurly Castle Pro Shop
Tel: 01505 614795 or email tomeckford@btconnect.com or Sarah.eckford1967@gmail.com

MO RICHMOND TOP SCOT FINISH IN SPANISH SENIORS

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Mo Richmond (pictured left) was the highest-finishing Scot in the three-round Spanish senior women's international amateur golf championship which ended at Isla Canela Golf Club, Ayamonte today (Saturday).
Richmond tied for sixth place with rounds of 80, 80 and 75 for a total of 235 over the par-72 course.
She finished five strokes behind the Dutch winner, Nan Croockewit-Roland Holst who scored 79, 78 and 73 for 230.
Jane Rees from Wales was runner-up, two shots behind the winner, with scores of 80, 78 and 74 for 232.
Overnight leader Gertie McMullen from Ireland slipped back to a joint fourth place finish after a final round of 79, her worst of the three, for a total of 234.
Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) and Margaret Sievwright (Buckpool), the only other Scots apart from Richmond to survive the 36-hole cut finished joint 28th and 35th respectively.
Wood scored 81, 84 and 82 for 247. Sievwright had rounds of 83, 86 and 81 for 250.

SPANISH SENIOR WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Isla Canela GC, Ayamonte.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 216 (3x72)
230 Nan Croockewit-Roland Holst (Ned) 79 78 73.
232 Jane Rees (Wal) 80 78 74.
233 Jo Shorrocks (Eng) 75 82 76
234 Maria de Orueta (Spn) 77 82 75, Gertie McMullen (Ire) 77 78 79.

SELECTED TOTALS
235 Maureen Richmond Sco) 80 80 75 (T6).
238 Aileen Greenfield (Eng) 75 83 80 (T10).
239 Angela Jones (Eng) 78 81 80 (T13)
240 Debbie Richards (Eng) 80 84 76 (T16)
241 Helen Lowe (Eng) 81 79 81 (T18).
245 Sandy Catford (Eng) 86 84 75 (T25)
247 Sheena Wood (Sco) 81 84 82 (T28)
250 Katharine Russell (Eng) 86 86 78, Margaret Sievwright (Sco) 83 86 81, Kate Evans (Ire) 85 80 85 (T35).
258 Marilyn Henderson (Ire) 88 88 82 (T55).

WEST GIRLS PLAY KILMARNOCK BARASSIE JUNIORS

Kilmarnock Barassie

From Allison Bell
Season 2017 starts tomorrow with our first match. A selected West Girls team play their annual match against a Barassie junior team. This is always a spirited competitive event and should be a great match. Good luck to our following girls :
Kirsten Brown, Jillian Farrell,Katie Graham, Hazel MacGarvie, Alison Macnab, Claire Mclaughlin, Kirsty Stewart & Susan Woodhouse