SCOTS WOMEN WIN ON THE FINAL DAY AT THE EUROPEAN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Our women's squad were the only Scottish winners on the final day of the European team championships Austria
The Scots women beat Slovakia 4.5-0.5 and finished fifth of eight in their Flight B table.

Scotland's girls were whitewashed 5-0 by Norway in Sweden and finished fourth of eight in Flight B.

Scotland Girls before their last match -- Photo Courtesy of Team manager Karyn Dallas

SCOTLAND WOMEN 4.5, SLOVAKIA 0.5
Foursome
C Goadby and G Batty bt S Zrnikova and R J Hnidkova 3 and 1.
Singles
H McCook halved with L Kilmentova.
E Briggs bt N Heckova 1 hole.
C Jaffrey bt L Hrindova 1 hole.
S McWilliam bt A Bolcikova 3 and 2.

SCOTLAND GIRLS 0, NORWAY GIRLS 5
Foursome
C Griffiths and J Rankine lost to  K Klubben and O S Kilsti 5 and 3.
Singles
K Brodie lost to T Mazarino 2 holes
L McClymont lost to A C Krekling 5 and 4.
L Duncan lost to E Overas 1 hole.
H Darling lost to F Slipe 2 and 1

FLIGHT A

Sweden have won the European Ladies' Team Championship at Golf Club Murhof, Austria.They defeated number-one seeds, France, in the Flight A final to claim their eight title in the event, and their first since 2011.
Denmark defeated last year's silver medallists, Italy, in the bronze medal match to finish third. 

Italy have won the European Girls' Team Championship at Forsgardens Golfklubb, Sweden. They defeated Spain, who will take home the silver medal, 6-1 in the final to win the trophy for the second time in three years. Sweden triumphed against the Czech Republic by a score of 5-2 to finish third and take home the bronze medal.

AYRSHIRE SUMMER MEETING AT CALDWELL GOLF CLUB

The Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association held their summer Meeting at Caldwell Golf Club on the 11th July.
Best scratch was Liz Keohone, Loudoun, with an 82 beating Liz Wilson, Barassie, on the bih.  
Four ladies returned a nett score of 71 and also had to be separated by bih's! 
Congratulations to Sandra Shackleton, Irvine, who came out on top to win the trophy. 

CSS 72
SCRATCH:
 Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 82 bih

HANDICAP:
1st Sandra Shackleton, 92 - 21 = 71 
2nd Barbara Kerr, West Kilbride, 95 - 24 = 71 
3rd Margaret White, St Nicholas, 90 - 19 = 71 
4th Sheila McDougall, St Nicholas, 90 - 19 = 71 

From the ALCGA Association Website 

ANGUS, FIFE AND PERTH AND KINROSS RANKING - WEEK 18/27

mygolfranking.net ANGUS GOLFER of WEEK 18/27 is GEORGINA MIDDLETON of Edzell Ladies who makes NUMBER ONE on Angus Ladies MGRanking.

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ANGUS LADIES

1 Georgina Middleton (Edzell) 1168 points

2 Sakuna Ramsay (Edzell) 1110

3 Jane Grubb (Montrose Mercantile) 1080

4 Jane Tough (Brechin) 1078 

5 Katherine Taylor (Brechin) 999 

6 Ann Hay (Edzell) 993

7 Dawn Dargie (Grange GC) 956​

8 Seonaid Falconer (Panmure) 942 

9 Fiona Hay (Grange GC) 938 

10 Jackie Brown (Monifieth) 936

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ANGUS LADIES - CLUBS

1 Montrose Mercantile 873 points 

2 Edzell 852

3 Panmure 847

4 Downfield 840

5 Grange 837

mygolfranking.net FIFE GOLFER of Week 18/27 is CAROL CARSTAIRS (Lundin Ladies) who takes over the NUMBER ONE spot on Fife Ladies MGRanking.

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FIFE LADIES

1 Carol Carstairs (Lundin Ladies) 1149 points 

2 Nicola Gemmell (Crail) 1138

3 Carol Dawson (Elmwood) 1059 

4 Gillian Paton (St Regulus) 1027 

5 Fiona Thomson (Elie & Earlsferry) 1015 

6 Charlene Wilson (St Regulus) 1011 

7 Terry Scott (Lundin Ladies) 1010

8 Terry Mullen (St Michaels) 1009

9 Jane McDonald (Pitreavie) 980

10 Lucy Renton (Thornton) 972 

FIFE LADIES CLUBS

1 Thornton 926 

2 Elmwood 900 

3 St Michaels 889 

4 Dunnikier Park 880

5 Leven GS 868

mygolfranking.net PERTH & KINROSS LADIES PLAYER of Week 2018/27 is again JANE YELLOWLEES (Murrayshall Ladies) who makes NUMBER ONE on Perth & Kinross Ladies MGRanking. 

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PERTH & KINROSS LADIES

1 Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall) 1029 points

2 Julie White (Auchterarder) 1016

3 Jennifer Miller (Auchterarder) 1010 

4 Gillian Wallace (Milnathort) 995

5 Maria Duncan (Milnathort) 959

6 Moira Morrison (Alyth) 954

7 Jennifer Sneddon (Alyth) 942 

8 Lindsay Kidd (Milnathort) 923 

9 Susan MacLaren (Auchterarder) 917 

10 Rosemary Turlik (Muckhart) 913 

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PERTH & KINROSS LADIES - CLUBS

1 Dunkeld & Birnam 860 points 

2 Alyth 854

3 Muckhart 851 

4 Murrayshall 830

5 Crieff 803 

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SCOTS WOMEN WIN AND THE GIRLS LOSE

The women's team  beat Austria 4-1 in Flight B tie at Murhof, Austria in the European Team Championship Flight B. They now play Slovakia 

Scotland's girls team lost 3-2 to Switzerland in Sweden and now play Norway on the final day. 

SCOTLAND WOMEN 4, AUSTRIA WOMEN 1

Foursome: 

C Goadby and G Batty halved with J Unterweger and L Zeitler.

Singles

H McCook bt L Bettel 2 and 1.

E Briggs bt J Tottimann 3 and 1.

C Jaffrey bt K Muhlbauer 4 and 3.

S McWilliam halved with E Spitz.

SCOTLAND GIRLS 2, SWITZERLAND 3

Foursome: 

C Griffiths and J Rankine bt G Lee and L Huerlimann 5 and 4.

Singles

L Duncan lost to Y Berger 3 and 2.

L McClymont lost to V Monod 3 and 1.

K Brodie lost to C Sturdza 2 holes

H Darling bt K Wildhaber 4 and 2.

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9 HOLE TRI AM AT MEARNS CASTLE GOLF CLIB

Mearns Castle Golf Club are holding a Ladies 9 hole TRI - AM  on Thursday 23rd August. 

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SCOTLAND GIRLS WIN AGAINST IRELAND AND WOMEN'S TEAM LOSE TO THE NETHERLANDS

Jennifer, Louise, Lorna, Hannah, Carmen and Shannon
Photo courtesy of Team Manager Karyn Dallas

Scotland Girls won 4-1 against Ireland in the quarter finals of Flight B of the Matchplay stages of the Girls European Team Championship today in Sweden. They now meet Switzerland on the Semi Finals tomorrow.

RESULTS:
Foursome
Carmen Griffith and Jennifer Rankine bt Karen Lanigan and Nicole Joyce Mereno 2&1
Singles 
Hannah Darling halved with Sara Byrne
Kirsty Brodie bt Beth Coulter 7&6
Lorna McClymont halved with Aine Donegan 
Louise Duncan bt Valerie Clancy 5&3 

Scotlands Senior Team - in Flight B lost to the Netherlands 3&2 in a very close match with 2 of the games going to the 18th hole. They now play Austria who lost to Belgium today. 

RESULTS:
Foursome
E Briggs and C Jaffrey bt M Hoogeboom and J Sepere 5 and 3.
Singles
H McCook lost to R Meekers 2 holes.
G Batty lost to P Coffa 1 hole.
C Goadby lost to D Weber 4 and 3.
S McWilliam bt Z Bontan 4 and 3.

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THE GLASGOW INDOOR GOLF ACADEMY IS NOW CLOSED

Some of the juniors enjoying pizza after a session

Karyn and an Aimpoint putting Class

It is with great sadness to hear that the Glasgow Indoor Golf Academy in Portman Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow closed down this week. 

This  indoor environment - full driving range, simulators and short game area boasting an 18 hole putting green, bunker and chipping greens was used by many of the  West of Scotland players, county squads, Pro Golfers, Juniors, Schools and beyond.  Players have had some great practice sessions there and lessons from Professional Karyn Burns 

The centre was excellent and it will be  real loss and be greatly missed my many -- including your webmaster Carol 

There is a CLEARANCE SALE for the next couple of days for both hardware and soft goods so if you want a BARGAIN pop by! 

Karyn and all the team would like to take this opportunity to thank their loyal customers.

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Double whammy by Hazlehead pair at North of Scotland finals

 Left to right: Dawn Darling, Rachel Mathieson, Jasmine Mackintosh and Sammy Leslie.

By Colin Farquharson

Two Hazlehead Golf Club members won the main trophies on finals day at the North of Scotland women's golf championship at Kirriemuir Golf Club today.

Jasmine Mackintosh, the leading qualifier, beat Sammy Leslie (Murcar Links) 3 and 2 in the scratch final to win the Gifford Trophy.

Rachel Mathieson beat Dawn Darling (Kirriemuir) by one hole in the handicap final to earn the Angus Salver.

When last did one club have the winners of both scratch and handicap in the North of Scotland championship? Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay) has the answer: 

"It must have been around 20 years ago or so but I seem to remember at Nairn Dunbar Jill Harrison won the scratch and I won the handicap.  You may need to ask Jasmine and Rachael to look at the engraving on the trophies to check!"

The scratch final at Kirriemuir was a quality match with Jasmine birdieing seven holes (third, fourth, sixth, seventh, ninth, 11th and 12th) while Sammy birdied five holes (sixth, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th)

Leslie was six down at the ninth where Mackintosh almost holed her second shot from 140yd. Her ball hit the flagstick.

Sammy holed a 30ft putt at 10 for birdie. Then she had four birdies in a row to try to pull it back but, in Sammy's words: "Jasmine's putting was awesome." 
Hard luck, Sammy! Five birdies in the North of Scotland final would normally win it.

SCOTLAND'S WOMEN AND GIRLS TEAM QUALIFY FOR FLIGHT 2

Scotland's women's team, competing at Murhof GC, Austria, finished 11th of 19 with a 721 total. (Best 5 scores each day )

The Scots' scores were:

139 H McCook 66 73. (Tied 10th in the individual scoring)

143 S McWilliam 69 74. 

148 G Batty 77 71, C Goadby 75 73. 

149 E Briggs 78 71.

The Scotland girls' team finished 12th of 19 at Forsgardens Golf Club, Sweden

Scots' scores were:

146 H Darling 73 73. (Tied 11th in the individual scoring)
149 L Duncan 76 73. 
155 L McClymont 78 77. 
157 K Brodie 77 80. 
160 C Griffiths 82 78. 
161 J Rankine 85 76.

Both Teams are in Flight B 

The Women's team play Netherlands and the Girls' Play Ireland

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ABERDEENSHIRE AND NORTHERN COUNTIES MGRANKING

mygolfranking.net ABERDEENSHIRE LADIES GOLFER of Week 18/26 is ANGELA JOSS of Alford Ladies who enters the Top 10 of Aberdeenshire MGRanking at No 10. 

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ABERDEENSHIRE LADIES

1 Julie Henderson (Inverurie) 1151 points

2 Astrid Koppernaes (Auchmill) 1118  

3 Julie Lees (Westhill) 1083 

4 Suzanne Robertson (Peterhead) 1070

5 Gillian Mackenzie (Banchory) 1055

6 Megan Robb (Peterculter) 1052

7 Kimberley Beveridge (Aboyne) 1045

8 Nicola Fraser (McDonald) 1019

9 Pearl Shields (Paul Lawrie GC, Inchmarlo) 1014 

10 Angela Joss (Alford) 1013

ABERDEENSHIRE LADIES - CLUBS 

1 Keith 923 points

2 Paul Lawrie GC, Inchmarlo 901 

3 Buckpool 894

4 Westhill 883

5 Kintore 859

mygolfranking.net NORTHERN COUNTIES LADIES GOLFER of Week 18/26 is CAROLINE REID (Hopeman Ladies) who climbs to No 5 on Northern Counties MGRanking. 

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NORTHERN COUNTIES LADIES

1 Joan Pratt (Moray) 1144 points

2 Alison Gowie (Inverness) 1085​

3 Jeani Hunter (Bonar Bridge) 1064 

4 Deborah Kinnaird (Grantown-on-Spey) 1043 

5 Caroline Reid (Hopeman) 1034 

6 Myra Smith (Moray) 1028 

7 June Nicol (Inverness) 1027

8 Dot Phillips (Garmouth & Kingston Ladies) 996

9= Janet Dail Reid (Hopeman), Anne Ryan (Tain) 982

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NORTHERN COUNTIES LADIES – CLUBS 

1 Hopeman 931 points​

2 Garmouth & Kingston 854 

3 Alness 851 ​

4 Rothes 825

5 Muir of Ord 814

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HANNAH AND SHANNON LEAD THE SCOTS IN AUSTRIA

by Colin Farquharson

LADIES TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 

Hannah McCook shot a six-under-66 and Shannon McWilliam a 69 but Scotland were only tied for eighth place on 359 with Austria and Spain after the first qualifying round of the European women's team championship at Murhof Golf Club, Austria.

Only the leading eight sides will make up the championship match-play flight after the second stroke-play round on Wednesday.

Curtis Cup player Olivia Mehaffey had the lowest round of 65.

The Scots' individual scores, only five of which count each day, were:

66 Hannah McCook

69 Shannon McWilliam

72 Connie Jaffrey

75 Chloe Goadby

77 Gemma Batty

78 Eilidh Briggs

The leading 10 teams are:

344 France

347 England

348 Sweden

350 Italy

353 Germany

354 Denmark, Ireland

359 Austraia, Scotland Spain.

GIRLS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 

Scotland are in 13th place after the first stroke-play qualifying round, will need a better all-round team effort in the second round  if they are to make the top eight who will advance to the match-play championship flight of the European girls team championship at Forsgardens Golf Club, Sweden.

Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) led the Scots with a creditable 73 -(tied 7th in the individual scores)  but two individual scores in the 80s were disappointing from a team which looked strong on paper. 

The Scots' individual efforts were:

73 Hannah Darling.

76 Louise Duncan

77 Kirsty Brodie

78 Lorna McClymont

82 Carmen Griffiths

85 Jennifer Rankine

SCOTTISH GOLF ANNOUNCE PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF CLARE QUEEN AS PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

Scottish Golf is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Clare Queen (pictured left) as Performance Director, one of a trio of key roles confirmed by the new Chief Executive, Andrew McKinlay.

Clare has fulfilled the role in an interim capacity since the departure of Stuart Clayton, who left in April to work with David Leadbetter Golf Academies.

The former Ladies European Tour professional is now responsible for leading the development and implementation of training and competition programmes designed to prepare amateur players to make the transition into the professional ranks.

Clare worked with the Scottish Government-backed Active Schools programme in Clackmannanshire before taking up a Performance Co-ordinator role with the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association in April 2014, joining Scottish Golf after the amalgamation of SLGA and Scottish Golf Union.

Clare Queen said: “I am proud to be appointed Performance Director and regard it as a huge privilege to help the next generation of successful Scottish golfers through what I know from experience is a tricky transition phase from amateur through to professional.

“The interim role has given me a real insight into the opportunities and challenges facing golfers who aspire to reach the top. I look forward to putting the ideas I have into practice with the help of my colleagues at Scottish Golf and, fundamentally, with the support of clubs and the network of service providers, to ensure players have the best opportunity possible to fulfil their potential.

“What has become apparent in a short period of time is the need to bring clarity to the pathway that exists for golfers and to simplify it. We also need to encourage golfers to practice more effectively and prepare players better to compete on the international stage.

“For those who wish to turn professional It is not always about travelling the world and winning titles, it is about preparing people for what can be a lonely life on the road, a journey that comes with disappointments along the way. Providing support and helping to instil the resilience needed to overcome adversity and reach the top are priorities.

“It has been encouraging to see some success stories already, which will hopefully inspire others and working closer with those who have gone on to become tour professionals will only help those at various stages of the pathway.”

Gillian Paton has also been appointed Performance Manager on a full-time basis, responsible for the Performance Academy, Girls’ and Boys’ Squads and managing the Development Academy with Clare Queen.

The final appointment confirmed by McKinlay, who joined from the Scottish FA in May, was the promotion of Karin Sharp from Corporate Services Director to Chief Operating Officer.

Andrew McKinlay, Scottish Golf Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted to be able to confirm these posts and have been struck by the dedication and expertise shown by all three in my short time as Chief Executive.

“Clare has already made an impact in the interim role and I know how passionate she is about making the performance pathway the best it can be for aspiring professional golfers. I know she has been ably supported by Gillian and her appointment is a natural step in her development, too.

“Now that the posts have been made permanent, it will allow both to focus on talking Scottish Golf forward.

“I am also pleased to be able to confirm that Karin Sharp’s job title has been changed to Chief Operating Officer. It has been clear to me since my arrival that Karin is a pillar of this organisation and the new job title reflects her role within the organisation and importance to it.”

From the EUROPEAN Tour Website