KILMACOLM'S EILIDH BRIGGS WINS THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Conditions were testing for the final day of the County Championship and Irvine Trophy.
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Championship

The first of the RLCGA Championship semi-finals was between defending champion Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle). 
Denise was 1 up on the turn but Eildih fought back on the back nine to win 2&1. 
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) and Liz Stewart (Greenburn) contested the other semi-final - this was a very close game with Gillian running out eventual winner on the 17th by 3&1.

A fairly large number of Renfrewshire County ladies turned out to support the two finalists - Eilidh Briggs and Gillian Kyle. 
This too was a close game with some superb golf being played by both players. However with Eilidh having 5 birdies and Gillian just missing a couple of putts Eilidh finished off the match at the 15th.

End of tie at the 15th with Pollok House in the background

Championship Results :
Semi Finals :
Eilidh Briggs(Kilmacolm) beat Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 2/1
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 3/1

Final:

Eilidh Briggs beat Gillian Kyle 4/3

Eilidh with County Captain Gillian (Runner Up)
and Linda Anderson winner of the Irvine Trophy

Irvine Trophy

The final of this competition was between Lesley Anderson (Caldwell), playing in her first County competition and Linda Anderson (Erskine).

Vice Captain June Lockhart refereed this match and reported that both ladies played exceptionally well and Linda eventually won the match 4&3.


RLCGA would like to thank Pollok Golf Club for their hospitality and warm welcome to all the ladies who played over the three days.
Also many thanks go to Alistair Dobbie - Pollok Captain who presented the prizes.

The prizewinners were:

Peggy Clark Trophy - Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) - gross 69 + 3 = 72 net (bih)

2nd Net - Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) - gross 82 - 10 = 72 net
3rd Net - Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) - gross 97 - 34 = 73 net

Scratch Winner - Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) - 69

Championship Winner - Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Championship Runner-up - Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)

Semi-Finalists - Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)

Irvine Trophy Winner - Linda Anderson (Erskine)

Runner up - Lesley Anderson (Caldwell)

Thanks go to Sandra Littlejohn for the report 

LADIES TRI AM AT POLLOK GOLF CLUB

On Finals day of the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Championship it is fitting to announce that Pollok Golf Club is holding a Tri Am Ladies Open Day to celebrate their 125th Anniversary.

The event is on the 30th June 2017 and if you would like to download an entry form and enter a team then CLICK HERE 

KILMACOLM'S EILIDH BRIGGS MARCHES THROUGH TO SEMI FINALS OF THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Renfrewshire County title holder Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)  won both her ties today in convincing manner to progress through to the semi final stages of the County Championship at Pollok Golf Club today.

In the morning she won by 8&7 against Elaine Robb (Milngavie) and in the afternoon, and with pretty tough weather conditions, Shirley Back (Gleddoch) had the unenviable task of playing the "in form" Eilidh  and lost 7&6.

In the quarter finals the remaining 3 games were all very close with two of the games going to the 18th: Julie Wilson (Williamwood) lost to Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle); and Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) lost to Liz Stewart (Greenburn). Taking 19 holes to determine their outcome the Scottish Vets team mates Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) eventually beat Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies).

1st Round Results

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Elaine Robb (Milngavie) 8&7
Shirley Back(Gleddoch) beat Carol McNally (Williamwood) 4&3
Julie Wilson (Williamwood) beat Elizabeth Hale (Caldwell) 5&4
Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) beat Fiona Cameron (Cowglen) 2 Up;
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) 6&5
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) beat Carol Whyte (Milngavie) 7&6
Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) beat Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) 4&3
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Sara McCorkell (Williamwood) 2&1

Quarter Final Results

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Shirley Back(Gleddoch) 7&6
Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) beat Julie Wilson (Williamwood) 1up
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen)  1Up
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) at the 19th

In the Irvine Trophy, (Handicap) the game between Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) also went to the 18th where she beat Fiona Armour (Renfrew). Sophie Kyle (East Renfrewshire) was beaten by Linda Anderson (Erskine) 5&4.

Tomorrow's semi-final draw times are as follows:

0930 E. Briggs (Kilmacolm) v Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)
0938 G. Kyle (East Renfrewshire) v Liz Stewart (Greenburn)

The final will be played in the afteroon and tee off is 1400 hours.

The Irvine Trophy Final will also be played tomorrow:

0950 Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) v Linda Anderson (Erskine).

RENFREWSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST ROUND TIES

Conditions were not quite as bad as yesterday’s Renfrewshire County qualifier in this mornings match play ties, but still very cold and windy.

Game 1
Eilidh Briggs v Elaine Robb
Eilidh won over Elaine by 8 and 7.

Elaine played steady golf but Eilidh birdied the 3rd, 7th and 9th. With the exception of the 8th Eilidh parred the remaining holes during their match.

Game 2
Shirley Back v Carol McNally
Shirley beat Carol 4 and 3.

Both played some mixed golf and although Carol put up a good fight, Shirley dug-in and eventually manage to win.

Game 3
Julie Wilson v Elizabeth Hale
Julie beat Liz 5 and 4.

The front nine was pretty close with Julie being two up on the turn. Both missed scoring opportunities on the back nine with Liz losing out in the end.

Game 4
Fiona Cameron v Denise Cowan
Denise beat Fiona by 2.

This was Fiona’s first time in the knock-out stages and although a closely contested match Denise ran out winner in the end.

Game 5
Gillian Kyle v Marion Stewart
Gillian beat Marion 6 and 5.

Both played steady on the way out with Gillian being one up after eight. However, Gillian’s length proved too strong for Marion on the back nine.

Game 6
Carol Whyte v Donna Jackson
Donna beat Carol 7and 6.

Carol played steady but Donna’s parr golf for the front nine was enough to win the match.

Game 7
Alyson McGinnigle v Anne Judge
Alyson beat Anne 4 and 3.

Game 8
Sara McCorkell v Liz Stewart
Liz beat Sara 2 and 1.

This was probably the closest game in this round. Sara was 3 up at one point but Liz pulled it back to all square at the 15th and then won the next two holes to win the match.

LIVE SCORING FROM SCOTTISH GIRLS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

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Captain Liz Keohone wins County Championship

Liz Keohone, (Loudoun Gowf Club) is the new Ayrshire Ladies County Champion, winning the title in her year as Captain.

It was a great final between Liz and Jane Finnie, Troon Ladies, with Liz winning at the 19th hole.

Jane got off to a great start winning the first 2 holes, the next 4 holes were exchanged before Liz won 8 and 9 to square the match. Liz then chipped in at the 10th to go ahead for the first time in the game. Eleven and 12 were halved in pars before Jane took 3 holes in a row to be 2 up with 3 to play. Sixteen was halved, then a par on 17 was enough for Liz to take the match down 18 where a great chip secured a 4 and a win.

Despite good approach shots to the 19th green neither found the putting surface with Jane running into some trouble at the back of the green. A good up and down from Liz was enough for her to win the hole and the title.

The match was watched by a good crowd who were certainly entertained by the quality of the golf from both finalists in tricky conditions. The better ball score for the 18 holes played being 3 over par.

KIRSTY BRODIE AND JILLIAN FARRELL TO THE FORE AT MONTROSE LINKS

Strathmore's Kirsty Brodie and Jillian Farrell (Cardross) kept the home fires burning on the opening day of the Scottish Under-18 girls' open stroke play golf championship at Montrose Links today (Wed)

Kristy shares the lead at the head of an international field of 102 with a one-under-par 72 alongside Germany's Hannah Karg while Jillian is one off the pace in a four-way tie for third place on 73.

Brodie bounced back in great style after bogeys at the eighth, ninth and 11th. She staged a grandstand finish to step into the spotlight with birdies at the 12th, 14th, 15th and17th in an inward half of three-under 34.

Co-leader Karg would have been clear of the field but for double bogey 6s at the second and 10th holes. Five birdies in halves of 36 have her sharing the pole position.

Farrell, winner of a recent Scottish Junior Tour girls' competition, stayed in good form with a bag of six birdies in halves of 36 and 37. Six bogeys cancelled out her gains but she is still in good shape.

Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam, one of the favourites for the title, is still seeking to recapture the form that earned her selection for the GB and I Junior Vagliano Trophy team a couple of years ago. She had a lacklustre round of 79 with no birdies and two double bogeys.

The leading North-east player with a 78 is Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead) who had an eagle 3 at the par-5 17th.


SCOTTISH U18 GIRLS OPEN STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Montrose Links.
FIRST ROUND
Par 71. CSS
72 K Brodie (Strathmore) H Karg (Ger).
73 J Farrell (Cardross), A Ruttert (Ger), H Muse (West Lancs), E Brennan (Trentham), H Screen (Berkhamsted).
74 A Williamson (Royal Cromer), J Bailey (Kirby Muxloe).
75 B Bayles (Kirby Muxloe), M Lewis (St George's Hill), C Eisenbeiss (Ger), C Worby (Newport).

SELECTED SCORES
76 A Taylor (Bawburgh).
77 L Green (West Lancs), R Earl (Bishops Stortford), J Guest (Gog Magog), E Rhodes (Burnham and Berrow).
78 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead), M Thomas (Beau Desert), J Hall (Bishop Auckland), M Slater (Woodsome Hall).

OTHER SCOTS' SCORES
79 S McWilliam (Aboyne).
80 L Duncan (West Kilbride), A McKay (Crail GS), E Hynd (Balbirnie Park), L McClymont (Milngavie).
81 K Brown (Strathaven), S Woodhouse (East Kilbride), C Griffiths (Aboyne), C Neilson (Alvaneu Bad), J Rankine (Haggs Castle).
82 H Darling (Broomieknowe), M Richmond (Strathaven).
83 I Roska (Inverness).
84 P Wilson (Burntisland).
87 M Ashley (Strathmore), E Logie (Buckpool).
89 S Black (Deeside), Z Morton (Auchterarder).
91 E Crawford (Baberton).
95 C Irvine (Craigielaw).
98 R Foster (Turnberry).

EILIDH BRIGGS LEADS RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS



Eilidh Briggs 

75 ladies played today over Pollok Golf Club in the Championship and Irvine Trophy qualifying round.



The course was in superb condition and the greens were fast and immaculate. Conditions were mainly dry although the wind proved very testing.



Qualifying in 1st place for the Championship Knock-out Stages is Eilidh Briggs (Kilmalcolm GC) with a gross 69 - this is the best gross score recorded by a lady at Pollok Golf Club to date. In second place was Liz Stewart (Greenburn) with a gross 78. Four players shared a gross 79 - Julie Wilson (Williamwood), Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) and Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies).

Lesley Anderson - Winner of the Irvine Trophy

Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) qualified in first place for the Irvine Trophy with a score of 97 - 24 = 73.

Anne Judge - Runner Up for the Peggy Clark Trophy

The Peggy Clark Trophy was won by Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) with a score of 69+3=72 winning with a better inward half over Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle).



The CSS is 75 (SSS 72).

GROSS SCORES --- CLICK HERE

NETT SCORES --- CLICK HERE



Championship Match Play Qualifiers (Thursday, 13 April):

The qualifying order is as follows:

1.    Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) - 69

2.    Liz Stewart (Greenburn) - 78

3.    Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) - 79

4.    Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) - 79

5.    Julie Wilson (Williamwood) - 79

6.    Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) - 79

7.    Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) - 80

8.    Carol McNally (Williamwood) - 82

9.    Shirley Back (Gleddoch) - 82

10.    Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) - 82

11.    Carol Whyte (Milngavie) - 83

12.    Elizabeth Hale (Caldwell) - 84

13.    Fiona Cameron (Cowglen) - 86

14.    Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) - 86

15.    Sara McCorkell (Williamwood) - 87

16.    Elaine Robb (Milngavie) - 89

First round matches are:

0930    E. Briggs v E. Robb

0938    S. Back v C.McNally

0946    J. Wilson v E. Hale

0954    F. Cameron v D. Cowan

1002    G. Kyle v M. Stewart

1010    C. Whyte v D. Jackson

1018    A. McGinnigle v A. Judge

1026    S. McCorkell v L. Stewart

Irvine Trophy Qualifiers (Thursday, 14 April)



1. Lesley Andeson (Caldwell) - 73 (nett)

2. Linda Anderson (Erskine) - 75 (nett)

3. Sophie Kyle (East Renfrewshire) - 76 (nett)

4. Fiona Armour (Renfrew) - 76 (nett)



Draw



1430 -     Lesley Anderson v Fiona Armour

1438 -     Sophie Kyle v Linda Anderson

LIZ KEOHONE AND JANE FINNIE IN FINAL OF AYRSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP

The two finalists
in the Ayrshire County Championship

From Ayrshire County Secretary, Ann Wallace

County Captain, Liz Keohone, takes on Jane Finnie in 2017 final of Ayrshire Ladies Championship

Tough conditions this morning for the semi finals of the Ayrshire Ladies Championship produced 2 very close matches. In the top match Pauline Patrick, Irvine Golf Club, was facing County Captain Liz Keohone, Loudoun Gowf Club. The match finished on the 17th hole with Liz winning 3&1

The second semi between Jane Finnie, Troon Ladies, and Audrey Thompson, Loudoun Gowf Club also went down to the wire, Jane holed her second shot at 16 to go 2up but Audrey won the 17th  with a nice up and down to take the match to 18. A par down the last was enough to secure the win for Jane who won by one hole.

Both finalists are looking for their second championship title, Jane having won at Darley in 1985 and Liz at St Nicholas in 2001.

Semifinal Results
Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) bt Pauline Patrick (Irvine) 3 and 1
Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies) bt Audrey Thompson (Loudoun Gowf) 1 hole

TOP AYRSHIRE QUALIFIER CATHERINE MALCOLM LOSES IN QUARTER FINALS

Pauline Patrick, Irvine Golf Club (pictured left) knocked out the top qualifier, Catherine Malcolm, Prestwick St Cuthbert, in this afternoons quarter finals of the Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Championship at Glasgow Gailes. Pauline beat the 3 time champion by 3&2.

Pauline will now face County Captain, Liz Keohone, Loudoun Gowf Club, in the first semi-final. Liz defeated last years runner up Lorna Ronnie, Kilmarnock Barassie, in a very close match which went to the 18th, Liz winning by one hole.

The second top qualifier, Audrey Thompson, Loudoun Gowf Club, won through against Catherine Garrett, West Kilbride, by 6&5. She will face 1985 champion Jane Finnie, Troon Ladies, who beat her fellow club mate Sara Ann Bottomley by 6&4

1st Round Results :

Catherine Malcolm beat Julia Henderson 3&2
Pauline Patrick beat Joanne Sharp 5&4
Liz Keohone beat Jean Capes 6&4
Lorna Ronnie beat Liz Wilson 3&2
Audrey Thompson beat Susan Dumigan 4&3
Catherine Garrett beat Valerie McColl 6&5
Sara Ann Bottomley beat Linda McDonald 3&2
Jane Finnie beat Claire McLaughlin 3&2

Quarter Finals :
Pauline Patrick beat Catherine Malcom 3&2
Liz Keohone beat Lorna Ronnie 1 up
Audrey Thompson beat Catherine Garrett 6&5
Jane Finnie beat Ann Bottomly 6&4

Tomorrow's Semi Finals :
Patrick v Keohone
Thompson v Finnie

Thanks go to Ann Wallace (Ayrshire County Secretary) for report and results

SCOTTISH VETS WIN THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2009

Victorious Scottish Vets Team
Back L to R: Ashley Rose, Lorna McKinlay, Fiona de Vries, Donna Jackson, 
Lesley Lloyd, Gillian Kyle, Meg Sievwright, Sheena Wood
Front sitting L to R: Ellie Whyte (Vice-Captain) Kathleen Sutherland (Captain), Emma Wilson (President)

PHOTOS -- COURTESY OF WEST VETS CAPTAIN JUNE LOCKHART 

The Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association team beat the Irish senior women's team 6.5 to 5.5 at Murcar Links Golf Club today to win the Mary McKenna Trophy for the first time since 2009.
Scotland took a 1pt lead in the first-day foursomes and just managed to hold on to that advantage by drawing the singles 4-4.
The Irish had won the last seven years in this fixture in which the venue alternates between Scotland and Ireland.
The vital Scottish victories in the singles came from Lorna McKinlay (Midland), Gillian Kyle (West) and Aberdeen Ladies stalwart Sheena Wood (Northern).
Donna Jackson (West) and Buckpool's Meg Seivwright (Highland) halved their singles.
It must be the North-east air that inspires the Scots Vets. The 2009 victory was achieved at Cruden Bay!

SCOTLAND VETS 6.5, IRISH SENIORS 5.5
Murcar Links Golf Club.

FOURSOMES (2.5-1.5)
Sheena Wood (Northern) and Meg Sievwright (Highland) halved with Mary Sheehy and Laura Webb.
Lorna McKinlay (Midland) and Fiona d Vries (Midland) bt Suzanne Corcoran and Pat Doran 1 hole
Lesley Lloyd (West) and Ashley Rose (Highland) lost to Maria O' Reilly and Sheena McElroy 3 and 1
Donna Jackson (West) and Gillian Kyle (West) bt Marilyn Henderson and Margaret McAuliffe 5 and 4

SINGLES (4-4)
Jackson halved with O'Reilly
Lloyd lost to Webb 7 and 6.
McKinlay bt McElroy 3 and 1.
Sievwright halved with Henderson
Rose lost to McAuliffe 5 and 4.
De Vries lost to Sheehy 3 and 2.
Kyle bt Corcoran 1 hole.
Wood bt Doran 4 and 3.

Two teams together

CATHERINE MALCOLM LEADS THE QUALIFIERS IN THE AYRSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AT GLASGOW GAILES

Sixty eight Ladies enjoyed a lovely dry, but breezy, day at Glasgow Gailes today for the Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Championship.

Top qualifier is 2015 Champion Catherine Malcolm, Prestwick St Cuthbert whose round of 76 was matched by Audrey Thompson, Loudoun Gowf Club, who was finalist in 2013. Catherine had a level par of 35 to win on the bih

Among the other Matchplay qualifiers are past champions Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf Club) and Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies) and last years runner up Lorna Ronnie (Kilmarnock Barassie)

Full match play draw -

Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert) v Julia Henderson (Troon Ladies)
Pauline Patrick (Irvine) v Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Liz Keohone (Loudoun) v Jean Capes (Largs)
Liz Wilson (Barassie) v Lorna Ronnie (Barassie)
Audrey Thompson (Loudoun) v Susan Dumigan (St Nicholas)
Catherine Garrett (West Kilbride) v Valerie McColl (Troon Ladies)
Linda McDonald (Barassie) v Sara Ann Bottomley (Troon Ladies)
Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies) v Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride)

Handicap result -

1st Linda McDonald (Barassie) 82 - 11 = 71
2nd Valerie McColl (Troon Ladies) 89 - 17 = 72
3rd Margaret White (St Nicholas) 94 - 21 = 73 bih
4th Moyra Withycombe (St Nicholas) 83 - 10 = 73

RANFURLY CASTLE FASHION SHOW SUCCESS

125 ladies from surrounding golf clubs attended the Ranfurly Castle Fashion Show last Thursday evening. (6th April). Professional Tom Eckford whose website Lookinggoodforgolf.co.uk was showcasing the event. 

The lady members modelled the outfits with much hilarity and an excellent evening was had by all.

CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE EVENING

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

GOLF COPY
CREDIT CAL CARSON GOLF AGENCY
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

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MO RICHMOND TOP SCOT FINISH IN SPANISH SENIORS

GOLF COPY AND TOTALS
CREDIT CAL CARSON GOLF AGENCY

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

KILMACOLM AND PAST CURTIS CUP PLAYER IS LEADING SCOT IN SPAIN

Kilmacolm's Maureen Richmond is the leading Scot, in joint 13th place, with one round to go in the Spanish senior women's international individual golf championship at Isla Canela Golf Club, Ayamonte today (Friday).
Maureen has had a pair of 80s for 160 - five behind the Irish leader, Gertie McMullen (77-78 for 155).
Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) is sharing 23rd place after rounds of 81 and 84 for 165.
Margaret Sievwright (Buckpool) has scored 83 and 86 for 169 and a share of 38th place.
Scots May Hughes (185) and Lesley Johnston (186) missed the cut which fell at 177.
Pamela Williamson retired.

LEADING SECOND-ROUND SCORES
par 144 (2x72)
155 Gertie McMullen (Ire) 77 78.
156 Melissa Luk (Austria) 73 83.
157 Casilda Castillejo Oriol (Spn) 81 76, Nan Croockewit-Roland Holst (Net) 79 78, Jo Shorrocks (Eng) 79 78.
158 Jane Rees (Wales) 80 78, Aileen Greenfield (Eng) 75 83.

SELECTED SCORES
159 Angela Jones (Eng) 78 81 (T8)
160 Helen Lowe (Eng) 81 79, Maureen Richmond (Sco) 80 80 (T13)
164 Debbie Richards (Eng) 80 84 (T21).
165 Sheena Wood (Sco) 81 84, Kate Evans (Ire) 85 80 (T23).
169 Margaret Sievwright (Sco) 83 86 (T38).
170 Sandy Catford (Eng) 86 84 (T42).
172 Katherine Russell (Eng) 86 86 (T49).
176 Marilyn Henderson (Ire) 88 88 (T58)

MISSED THE CUT (177 and better qualified)
178 Barbara Woodham (Eng) 91 87, Pamela Morgan (Ire) 90 88.
181 Catherine Reilly (Ire) 87 94.
182 Mary Dowling (Ire) 84 98.
185 Vivienna Houston (Ire) 92 93, May Hughes (Sco) 91 94, Terry Linskey (Eng) 87 98.
186 Lesley Johnston (Sco) 94 92.

Retired: Pamela Williamson (Sco), Lindsey Shaw (Eng)

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SHEENA AND ELLIE ARE LEADING SCOTS IN SPAIN

Aberdeen Ladies GC members Sheena Wood and Ellie Whyte were the highest placed Scots in finishing joint 24th in a field of 45 pairs at the Spanish senior women's pairs championship at Isla Canela Golf Club, Ayamonte today (THU).
Wood and Whyte had scores of 83 and 84 for 167, 17 strokes behind the Spanish title-winners, Casilda Castillejo Oriol and Maria Trallero Santamaria (73-77 for 150).
Scotland's second-best pairing were Barbara Biggart and Maureen Richmond with scores of 79 and 91 for a 170 total and a T28 finish.
May Hughes and Lesley Johnson shot 81 and 93 for 174 and finished T35.
Pamela Williamson, partnered by Canadian Diane Williams finished 38th on 177 with rounds of 83 and 94.
The highest finishing English players were Helen Lowe and Lindsey Shaw (76-80 for 156) in ninth place.
Two other all-England pairinigs, Sandy Catford and Angela Jones (78-81) and Debbie Richards and Katharine Russell (75-94) tied for 14th place on 159.

SPANISH SENIOR WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
Isla Canela Golf Club, Ayamonte, Spain

LEADING FINAL TOTALS
par 144 (2s72)
150 C C Oriol and M T Santamaria (Spn) 73 77
151 A Greenfield and J Shorrocks (Eng) 73 78, N C-R Holst (Ned) and T McCart (Ned) 72 79.

SELECTED TOTALS
156 H Lowe and L Shaw (Eng) 76 80 (9th)
159 S Catford and A Jones (Eng) 78 81; D Richards and K Russell (Engt) 75 84 (T14).
167 E Whyte and S Wood (Sco) 83 84 (T24)
170 B Biggart and M Richmond (Sco) 79 91 (T28).
174 M Hughes and L Johnston (Sco) 81 93 (T35)
177 P Williamson (Sco) and D Williams (Can) 83 94 (38th)
Field of 45 pairs

SPANISH SENIORS BEGINS TOMORROW

The SPANISH INTERNATIONAL LADIES SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP begins tomorrow at the Isla Canela Golf 9-11 March 2017.


There are a few Scots playing in the Championship including the 2016 Scottish Seniors Order of Merit Award Winner Sheena Wood ( pictured above)

West of Scotland's May Hughes (Lanark Golf Club) is also playing.

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CONNIE JAFFREY NAMED BIG 12 WOMENS GOLFER OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY

MANHATTAN, Kan. – After leading the Wildcats to a team championship in the Westbrook Spring Invitational, Kansas State junior Connie Jaffrey was named Big 12 Women’s Golfer of the Month for February, the conference office announced Wednesday.

It is the second time Jaffrey has earned the award, the first coming after her first month of collegiate golf in September 2014.

Jaffrey paced the Wildcats with a season low 54-hole score of 6-under par 210 at the Westbrook Invitational. In the final round, Jaffrey tied her career low 18-hole score of 5-under par 67, propelling her to a second-place finish in the tournament.

The second-place showing gave Jaffrey her second top-five finish of the season and sixth of her career. The Killwinning, Scotland, native carded 12 birdies in the tournament as she helped the Wildcats pick up their second tournament victory of 2016-17.

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