The Scottish Schools Golf Association has selected the following 12 boys and six girls to play England in a schools golf international at Troon Darley (boys' match) and Troon Lochgreen (girls' match) on Monday, September 11.
There will be foursomes in the morning and singles in the afternoon at both matches.
BOYS
Cameron Adam (Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh).
Christian Barbour (Bell Baxter High, Cupar).
Ben Caton (St Leonards School, St Andrews).
Logan Gillies (Culloden Academy, Inverness).
Cameron Johnstone (Marr College, Troon).
Aidan O'Hagan (Johnstone High, Renfrewshire).
Jamie Roberts (Kinross High, Perth and Kinross).
Sebastian Sandin (Dunblane High. Stirling).
Alex Simpson (Perth High).
Aidan Smith (Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk).
Ewan Wheat (Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk)
Connor Wilson (Knox Academy, Haddington).
GIRLS
Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie High).
Kirsty Brodie (Webster's High, Kirriemuir).
Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne Academy).
Evanna Hynd (Glenrothes High, Fife).
Lorna McClymont (Dumbarton Academy).
Anna McKay (Waid Academy, Anstruther).
Wednesday 6 September 2017
Tuesday 5 September 2017
GLENBERVIE OPEN DAY WINNERS
Glenbervie GC 2017 Ladies Open (Sunday 3rd September) – Prize-Winners
Scratch
1. Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm GC) 74
2. Susan Wood (Drumpellier GC) 76
3. Louise Macgregor (Glenbervie GC) 76
Silver Division (Net Scores)
1. Tracy Masterton (Milngavie GC) 71
2. Jackie Macfayden (Linlithgow GC) 71
3. Helen Goodwin (Glenbervie GC) 72
4. Linda McAinsh (Glenbervie GC) 73
5. Megan Ashley (Strathmore GC) 73
Bronze Division (Net Scores)
1. Elizabeth McFarlane (Hilton Park GC) 71 *** Trophy Winner
2. Carole Hill (Hilton Park GC) 74
3. Ann Richards (Glenbervie GC) 77
4. Mary Jimenez (Glenbervie GC) 77
5. Elinor Arkley (Glenbervie GC) 78
Nearest the Pin and Nearest the Line Prizes
Nearest the pin, 4th hole Betty Willder (Balfron GC)
Nearest the pin, 7th hole Donna Clachrie (Deer Park GC)
Nearest the pin, 10th hole Susan McKenzie (Balfron GC)
Nearest the pin, 13th hole Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan GC)
Nearest the line Laura Bissett (Braehead GC)
Seniors Prize
Alice Archbold (Gullane GC)
Scratch
1. Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm GC) 74
2. Susan Wood (Drumpellier GC) 76
3. Louise Macgregor (Glenbervie GC) 76
Silver Division (Net Scores)
1. Tracy Masterton (Milngavie GC) 71
2. Jackie Macfayden (Linlithgow GC) 71
3. Helen Goodwin (Glenbervie GC) 72
4. Linda McAinsh (Glenbervie GC) 73
5. Megan Ashley (Strathmore GC) 73
Bronze Division (Net Scores)
1. Elizabeth McFarlane (Hilton Park GC) 71 *** Trophy Winner
2. Carole Hill (Hilton Park GC) 74
3. Ann Richards (Glenbervie GC) 77
4. Mary Jimenez (Glenbervie GC) 77
5. Elinor Arkley (Glenbervie GC) 78
Nearest the Pin and Nearest the Line Prizes
Nearest the pin, 4th hole Betty Willder (Balfron GC)
Nearest the pin, 7th hole Donna Clachrie (Deer Park GC)
Nearest the pin, 10th hole Susan McKenzie (Balfron GC)
Nearest the pin, 13th hole Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan GC)
Nearest the line Laura Bissett (Braehead GC)
Seniors Prize
Alice Archbold (Gullane GC)
Saturday 2 September 2017
FIONA MACPHEE WINS OLD RANFURLY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THIRD TIME IN A ROW
Sunday 27 August 2017
R&A New Rules Proposals
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Friday 25 August 2017
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Wednesday 23 August 2017
IT'S PAMELA PRETSWELL ASHER NOW
Pamela and Ryan |
Fellow Scottish LET member Kylie Henry was a bridesmaid, along with two of Pamela's best friends from school. Pamela said: "We had the best day; everything went so well and it was so good to have everyone together to see us getting married.
We are just back from our honeymoon in Arran which was absolutely beautiful." The 28-year-old fifth year LET member will now play on Tour as Pamela Pretswell Asher and she tweeted:
The Wedding Team -- Bridesmaid Kylie Henry - 2nd from left |
Tuesday 22 August 2017
West of Scotlands Lorna McClymont and Emma Kennedy playing in the English Open Amateur Championship
Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam was the leading Scot, in a share of 21st place with a two-over-par 75, at the end of the first round of the English women's open amateur stroke-play championship at Woodhall Spa's Hotchkin course, Lincolnshire.
Hannah McCook (Grantown on Spey) was the next best Scot with a 76 for T28 position.
England's Annabell Fuller (Roehampton) and Ireland's Jessie Ross (Clandeboye) set the pace with four-under-par 69s.
ENGLISH WOMEN'S OPEN AMATEUR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Woodhall Spa GC Hotchkin course, Lincolnshire
FIRST-ROUND LEADERBOARD
Par 73. CSS 76. CSS 76.
69 A Fuller (Roehampton), J Ross (Clandeboye).
70 D Sverdloff (Thorpe Hall).
SCOTS' SCORES
75 S McWilliam (Aboyne) (T21)
76 H McCook (Grantown on Spey) (T27)
78 L McClymont (Milngavie) (T42)
79 G MacDonald (Craigielaw) (T52).
81 E Kennedy (Paisley) (T67)
82 Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart) (T76)
For all Scores - CLICK HERE -- a couple of bad holes spoiled both of West players scores -- click on player to reveal
NEVER MIS-READ A PUTT AGAIN
Aimpoint Express Clinic with Karyn Burns AimPoint Certified Instructor
By kind invitation of Alastair Forrow PGA Professional
Whitecraigs Golf Club, 30th August 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Limited Spaces Available
2 Hour Clinic
Cost = Adult £99 (£79 under 18's)
To Book YOUR Place contact Karyn: Email: kbgolfit@gmail.com
Mobile: 07720442492
HAYSTON STAG MIXED FOURSOMES
The Hayston Stag Mixed Open Foursomes Competition will be held on Sunday 17th September. To book a tee time please click on the link below.
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Monday 21 August 2017
DRUMPELLIER GOLF CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES
The Drumpellier Golf Club Mixed Foursomes is being help on Sunday 27th August 2017 from 10:00 am to 3pm
Entry can be done on-line by Clicking Here
Entry can be done on-line by Clicking Here
Sunday 20 August 2017
SCOTTISH SENIORS LADIES TEAMS -- GILLIAN , LESLEY AND DONNA ARE SELECTED
The Scottish Senior Ladies team for the European Team Championships at Golf Resort, Skalica in Slovakia 5th - 9th September and the Senior Home Internationals at Newport in Wales from 3 – 5 October
European Team Championships:
Fiona deVries (St Rule Club)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston)
Lorna McKinlay (Dunnikier Park)
Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia)
Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies)
Team for Home Internationals
Fiona deVries – St Rule Club
Donna Jackson – Troon Ladies
Gillian Kyle – East Renfrewshire
Lesley Lloyd – Hayston
Lorna McKinlay – Dunnikier Park
Frances Millar – Carnoustie Caledonia
Sheena Wood – Aberdeen Ladies
European Team Championships:
Fiona deVries (St Rule Club)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston)
Lorna McKinlay (Dunnikier Park)
Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia)
Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies)
Team for Home Internationals
Fiona deVries – St Rule Club
Donna Jackson – Troon Ladies
Gillian Kyle – East Renfrewshire
Lesley Lloyd – Hayston
Lorna McKinlay – Dunnikier Park
Frances Millar – Carnoustie Caledonia
Sheena Wood – Aberdeen Ladies
Monday 7 August 2017
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) wins the St Andrews University schoolgirls invitational tournament
Lorna McClymont |
She had rounds of 73, 70 and 75 for an aggregate of 218, winning by four strokes from Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride) who had scores of 75, 67 and 80.
If Susan had parred the last three holes at the Jubilee Course she would have matched McClymont's total but, instead, she had a double bogey 7 at the 16th and bogeys at the 17th and 18th for an inward half of 43.
McClymont had an eagle 3 in round one and a total bag of nine birdies over the three rounds. Woodhouse has eight birdies.
Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) finished third on 233 - 11 shots adrift of runner=up Woodhouse - with scores of 83, 71 and 79.
FINAL TOTALS
New Course, Strathtyrum, Jubilee.
218 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 73 70 75.
222 Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride) 75 67 80.
233 Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) 83 71 79.
235 Victoria Hart (Hadden Hill) 78 73 84.
240 Jodie Taylor (Downfield) 84 73 83.
244 Adele Flett (Orkney) 83 74 87.
248 Danielle Storton-Sey (Letchworth) 85 71 92.
250 Ellen Caton (St Regulus Ladies) 85 70 95.
251 Taylor White (Cathkin Braes) 82 76 93.
Saturday 5 August 2017
School Girls Championship 2017 - Milngavie's Lorna McClymont leads after the first round
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August New, Strathtyrum & Jubilee Courses, St Andrews Links
The championship runs as a Strokeplay competition for golfers with handicap of 12 and below and Stableford competition for golfers with handicap between 12.1 and 24, ensuring that girls of all standards will be competitive.
After today's first round Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) is the leader after the 1st round with a 73 (2 UNDER) with Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride) lying 2nd
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Wednesday 2 August 2017
Kirsten Brown and Fiona Rattray lose in the quarter finals of the St Andrews Junior Ladies Open
The final of the St Andrews Junior Ladies Open is bound to be a Scotland v England affair as the two English survivors, Eloise Healey (West Lancs) plays compatriot Katie Jane Stanley (Manchester) in the first semi-final (7.10am) over the Old Course while Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart) meets Kimberley Beveridge (Aboyne) in the second tie (7.20am).
Healey KO'd top seed Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) by 2 and 1 in the quarter-finals.
The final of the handicap section will be contested (tee off 12.20) by two English players, Adel Watt, who plays off eight at Cookridge Hall, Leeds, and Isla McDonald O'Brien, a 12-handicapper at Lilleshall Hall.
1st Round
Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) bt Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride) 1 hole
Eloise Healey (West Lancashire) bt Jess Baker (Gosforth Park Ladies) 4&3
Caterina Mora (Spain) lost to Katie Jane Stanley (Manchester) 3&2
Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park) bt Nicole Bond Lorup (Denmark) 2&1
Megan Ashley (Strathmore) bt Ellie Doherty (Moray) 4&3
Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart) bt Jessica Bailey (Kirby Muxloe) 2 holes
Mirren Fraser (Powfoot) bt Meghan Hopkins (Shifnal) 4&3
Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) lost to Kimberly Beveridge (Aboyne) 5&4
QUARTER-FINALS
E Healey (West Lancs) bt K Brown (Strathaven) 2 and 1.
K J Stanley (Manchester) bt F Rattray (Douglas Park) 4 and 2.
J Saxton (Muckhart) bt M Ashley (Strathmore) 7 and 6.
K Beveridge (Aboyne) bt M Fraser (Powfoot) 4 and 3.
Monday 31 July 2017
KIRSTEN BROWN LEADS THE WAY IN THE ST ANDREWS JUNIOR LADIES OPEN
In the St Andrews Junior Ladies Open qualifying round over Strathtyrum.
Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) led the way with a 68, one ahead of Megan Ashley (Strathmore) with more Scots, Mirren Fraser (Powfoot), Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park), Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) and Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart) sharing third place on the 70 mark.
JUNIOR LADIES OPEN
Strathtyrum Course
LEADING QUALIFIERS
Par 71
68 Kirsten Brown (Strathaven).
69 Megan Ashley (Strathmore).
70 Mirren Fraser (Powfoot), Caterina Mora (Spain), Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park), Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle), Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart).
71 Eloise Healey (W Lancs), Jess Baker (Gosforth Park), Jessica Bailey (Kirby Muxloe).
72 Kimberley Beveridge (Aboyne), Nicol B Lorup (Denmark).
73 Meghan Hopkins (Shifnal), Ellie Docherty (Moray), Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride), Katie Sibley (Carlisle).
74 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie), Laura P Barceló (Spain)
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SCRATCH MATCHPLAY DRAW -- 73 AND BETTER HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE 16 PLACES
Kirsten Brown (Strathaven) led the way with a 68, one ahead of Megan Ashley (Strathmore) with more Scots, Mirren Fraser (Powfoot), Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park), Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) and Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart) sharing third place on the 70 mark.
JUNIOR LADIES OPEN
Strathtyrum Course
LEADING QUALIFIERS
Par 71
68 Kirsten Brown (Strathaven).
69 Megan Ashley (Strathmore).
70 Mirren Fraser (Powfoot), Caterina Mora (Spain), Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park), Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle), Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart).
71 Eloise Healey (W Lancs), Jess Baker (Gosforth Park), Jessica Bailey (Kirby Muxloe).
72 Kimberley Beveridge (Aboyne), Nicol B Lorup (Denmark).
73 Meghan Hopkins (Shifnal), Ellie Docherty (Moray), Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride), Katie Sibley (Carlisle).
74 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie), Laura P Barceló (Spain)
CLICK HERE for all scores
SCRATCH MATCHPLAY DRAW -- 73 AND BETTER HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE 16 PLACES
Sunday 30 July 2017
Mi Hyang Lee wins the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open at Dundonald
Mi Hyang Lee -- Photo courtesy of the LET |
Mi Hyang Lee of South Korea shot a six-under-par 66 in fine and breezy conditions to win the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open by a stroke from Australian Karrie Webb and compatriot Mi Jung Hur on a dramatic final day at Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire today.
Go to KIRKWOODGOLF WEBSITE for the full report
EILIDH BRIGGS 3RD IN THE MACKIE BOWL
Tara Mactaggart (Minto) won the Mackie Bowl by four strokes at Gullane today with an eight-under-par total of 140, made up of rounds of 69 and 71.
She had a bag of 10 birdies over the day and her only two bogeys came late in her second round - at the 13th and 17th.
Runner-up was Angus county champion Gillian Paton (Royal Montrose) who was only one behind after an opening 70 but could not press home a challenge on the second circuit and finished with a 74 for 144.
Joint third finishers Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Rachael Livingstone (Kingsknowe) were also breathing down the winner's neck after the first round, Briggs with a 70 and Livingstone with a 69 but they drifted out of contention in the afternoon with rounds of 76 and 77 respectively.
MACKIE BOWL
Gullane, East Lothian
FINAL TOTALS
par 148 (2x74) SSS 75 CSS 74 (Rd 1)
140 T Mactaggart (Minto) 69 71.
144 G Paton (Royal Montrose) 70 74
146 E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 70 76, R Livingstone (Kingsknowe) 69 77.
147 K Brodie (Strathmore) 75 72, C Taylor (Nairn) 73 74, L McClymont (Milngavie) 73 74, J Saxton (Muckhart) 73 74
149 G MacDonald (Craigielaw) 75 74, K Beveridge (Aboyne) 70 79.
150 J Rankine (Haggs Castle) 75 75.
151 J Allan (Glenbervie) 73 78.
155 K A Scott (Strathaven) 75 80, K K Brown (Strathaven) 75 80.
157 S Taylor (Tynemouth) 77 80, M M Richmond (Strathaven) 75 82.
160 K Malcolm (Dumfries and Co) 77 83.
161 H Scott (Broomieknowe) 81 80, I Roska (Inverness) 78 83.
162 B S Biggart (North Berwick) 85 77, S Cameron (Gullane) 83 79.
163 E Docherty (Moray) 77 86, M Ashley (Strathmore) 75 88.
164 A Mitchell (Strathmore) 80 84.
166 D Young (North Berwick) 83 83, E Kennedy (Paisley) 80 86, R Hunter (Lanark) 77 89, C Irvine (Craigielaw) 75 91.
To check all the scorecards
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She had a bag of 10 birdies over the day and her only two bogeys came late in her second round - at the 13th and 17th.
Runner-up was Angus county champion Gillian Paton (Royal Montrose) who was only one behind after an opening 70 but could not press home a challenge on the second circuit and finished with a 74 for 144.
Joint third finishers Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Rachael Livingstone (Kingsknowe) were also breathing down the winner's neck after the first round, Briggs with a 70 and Livingstone with a 69 but they drifted out of contention in the afternoon with rounds of 76 and 77 respectively.
MACKIE BOWL
Gullane, East Lothian
FINAL TOTALS
par 148 (2x74) SSS 75 CSS 74 (Rd 1)
140 T Mactaggart (Minto) 69 71.
144 G Paton (Royal Montrose) 70 74
146 E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 70 76, R Livingstone (Kingsknowe) 69 77.
147 K Brodie (Strathmore) 75 72, C Taylor (Nairn) 73 74, L McClymont (Milngavie) 73 74, J Saxton (Muckhart) 73 74
149 G MacDonald (Craigielaw) 75 74, K Beveridge (Aboyne) 70 79.
150 J Rankine (Haggs Castle) 75 75.
151 J Allan (Glenbervie) 73 78.
155 K A Scott (Strathaven) 75 80, K K Brown (Strathaven) 75 80.
157 S Taylor (Tynemouth) 77 80, M M Richmond (Strathaven) 75 82.
160 K Malcolm (Dumfries and Co) 77 83.
161 H Scott (Broomieknowe) 81 80, I Roska (Inverness) 78 83.
162 B S Biggart (North Berwick) 85 77, S Cameron (Gullane) 83 79.
163 E Docherty (Moray) 77 86, M Ashley (Strathmore) 75 88.
164 A Mitchell (Strathmore) 80 84.
166 D Young (North Berwick) 83 83, E Kennedy (Paisley) 80 86, R Hunter (Lanark) 77 89, C Irvine (Craigielaw) 75 91.
To check all the scorecards
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Saturday 29 July 2017
Glenbervie Golf Club - Ladies Open Competition
There are still tee times available for the Glenbervie GC ‘Ladies Open’ on Sunday 3rd September 2017.
Times can be booked online by visiting www.glenberviegolfclub.com clicking on ‘BOOK A TEE TIME’ to progress to ‘LADIES OPEN COMPETITION’.
Cost is £12
WEST OF SCOTLAND'S KYLIE HENRY AND PAMELA PRETSWELL GIVE A SCOTTISH INTERVIEW
West of Scotlands Kylie Henry and Pamela Pretswell test out some of the Pro players on their knowledge of some well known Scottish Phrases
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