Tuesday 13 November 2018

SCOTLAND LADIES RANKINGS WEEK 45 - 2018



mygolfranking.net SCOTLAND LADIES GOLFERof Week 18/45 is ANNA TURNER (CarlukeLadieswho remains NUMBER ONE onSCOTLAND LADIES MGRANKING.
mygolfranking.net SCOTLAND LADIES CLUB of the WEEK is CARLUKE LADIES, remaining NUMBER ONE Club on SCOTLAND LADIES CLUB MGRANKING.
SCOTLAND LADIES*New entry this week

1ANNA TURNER (Carluke) 1339 points 
2Elizabeth Donaldson (Kirkintilloch) 1281 
3Eilidh Henderson (Kirkcaldy) 1249 
4Jayne McDougall (Callander) 1224
5Linda Jack (Dumfries & Galloway) 1198 
6Fiona Norris (Hamilton) 1180    
7Jane Tough (Brechin) 1167
8Carol Fell (Douglas Park) 1149 
9Sarah Murray (Nairn Dunbar) 1144
10Orla O’Leary (Torwoodlee) 1143 
11Margaret Cairns (Dunning) 1136
12 Jane Clark (Airdrie) 1125 
13  Vicki Paterson (Inverurie) 1118 
14Corisande Lee (Dumfries & Galloway) 1117 
15Jane Grubb (Montrose Mercantile) 1113
16Carina Bunyan (Roxburghe) 1105 
17Janet Wilson (Anstruther) 1102 
T18Kerry Lockerbie (Crichton), Gillian Wallace (Milnathort) 1096
20Joan Pratt (Moray) 1089
SCOTLAND LADIES  CLUBS

1CARLUKE 968 points
2Torwoodlee 940
3  Carrickvale 936
4Balbirnie Park 930
5Palacerigg 929
6 Loudoun Gowf 926
7Bridge of Allan 921 
8Kirkcaldy 917 
T9*CloberMinto 913

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Saturday 10 November 2018

LORNA MCCLYMONT IS VOTED WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2018

West Dunbartonshire Sports Personality of the Year 2018
Lorna McClymont


KINGSBARNS GIRLS CLASSIC WITH HEATHER MACCRAE



A few girls you may be able to spot from your county  -- your Webmaster has spotted from the photos sent in -- CLICK HERE

Ayrshire's Freya Russell and Cristina McCracken (2 minutes 18 seconds) and Renfrewshire's Orla Rooney and Jennifer Lynagh (at about 5 minutes) - and more

 D&A's Sophie Murphy  (Thanks Jenny Gough and Karyn Burns ) - at 1.48, 2.46, and 3.48

Can you spot your own County girls  - A great day was had by all.

Thursday 8 November 2018

PEARL ORR IS ELECTED AS THE NEW PRESIDENT AT THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY AGM

Jennifer Mack, Pearl Orr and June Lockhart

Over 60 ladies attended the 109th RLCGA AGM which was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club last night  -- the 7th November 2018.

Captain June Lockhart was delighted to welcome Pearl Orr as the new President and Jennifer Mack steps down after her term in office.

June gave a excellent review of the year. She also informed the members of all  Scottish Golf Meetings and Amalgamation discussions throughout the year  and a vote was taken to increase the handicap limit from 24 to 30 which was accepted by the members.

Maureen Mitchell (Old Ranfurly) reported on the Course rating in Renfrewshire and in other areas
All other convenors gave their reviews of the year.
Dates of some 2019 fixtures were also given.

Delighed Fiona Armour and Carol Fell with their RLCGA Glenmuir Jackets
At the end of the evening Carol Fell and Fiona Armour were both presented with Renfrewshire Jackets embossed with "WEBMASTER' for all their posts, photography and development on the new RLCGA WEBSITE and also the expanded posts onto this website

Eilidh Briggs - 2018 RLCGA Champion
After the prizegiving Champion Eilidh Briggs gave the Vote of Thanks at the end of the evening

SOME PHOTOS FROM THE EVENING -- COURTESY OF FIONA ARMOUR 

Wednesday 7 November 2018

AYRSHIRE, D&A AND RENFREWSHIRE MYGOLF RANKING - WEEK 44 - 2018


mygolfranking.net AYRSHIRE LADIES GOLFER of Week 18/39 is KELLY MCNEE (Loudoun GowfLadies) who consolidates her NUMBER ONE place on Ayrshire Ladies MGRanking.
 
AYRSHIRE LADIES
1 Kelly McNee (Loudoun Gowf) 1056 points
Emma Thomson (Loudoun Gowf) 1032
Sheena Murchie (Lamlash) 1021 
4 Jean Capes (Largs) 1017
5 Christine Whitelaw (Largs) 990
6 Audrey Thompson (Loudoun Gowf) 974
Catherine Garrett (West Kilbride) 967 
8 Aileen Anderson (Loudoun Gowf) 962 
9 Pauline Patrick (Irvine) 956 
10 Maureen Paterson (Prestwick St Cuthbert) 953
AYRSHIRE LADIES - CLUBS
1 Loudoun Gowf 918 points
Largs 871
3 Prestwick St Cuthbert 849
Skelmorlie 843
Lamlash 814 

mygolfranking.net DUNBARTONSHIRE & ARGYLL GOLFER of Week 18/44 is ASHLEY DUFFY (CloberLadies) who rises to No 5 on Dunbartonshire & Argyll Ladies MGRanking.
 
DUNBARTONSHIRE & ARGYLL LADIES
Elizabeth Donaldson (Kirkintilloch) 1281 points
Carol Fell (Douglas Park) 1149
Shaeen Ahmad (Balmore) 1048 
4 Belinda Goldsmith (Hilton Park) 1027
Ashley Duffy (Clober) 1015
Susan McGrenaghan (Hayston) 1014
7 Elaine McEwan (Douglas Park) 1008
T8 Karen Haggarty (Dumbarton), Elaine Provan(Palacerigg1003 Elizabeth Marrison (Dunaverty) 1013
10 Olive Spicer (Bearsden) 997

DUNBARTONSHIRE & ARGYLL LADIES - CLUBS
Palacerigg 929 points
Clober 913 
Balmore 907
Bearsden 961 
Dunaverty 856 
 
mygolfranking.net RENFREWSHIRE LADIES GOLFER of Week 18/44 is JANE ROSS (ElderslieLadies) who re-enters the Top 10 of Renfrewshire Ladies MGRanking at No 10.
 
RENFREWSHIRE LADIES
Allison Murray (Ranfurly Castle) 1074 points
2 Margo Maxwell (Old Course Ranfurly) 1015 
Jan Macnab (Ranfurly Castle) 1009
4 Brenda Conway (Renfrew) 983 
5 Catherine Goldinger (Bonnyton) 981 
6 Shirley Bell (Old Course Ranfurly) 976 
7 Vivien Howe (Ranfurly Castle) 961
8 Sheila Biggart (Ranfurly Castle) 959
9 Beth Paterson (Eastwood) 941
10 Jane Ross (Elderslie) 940
RENFREWSHIRE LADIES - CLUBS
1 Renfrew 868 points 
2 Old Course Ranfurly 844 
Ranfurly Castle 842 
4 Erskine 829
Bonnyton 825

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Monday 5 November 2018

AYRSHIRE COUNTY LADIES HONOUR JUNE KERR

June Kerr

At last weeks AGM Ayrshire Ladies unanimously agree to bestow Honorary Membership on June Kerr (West Kilbride)

June took over the job of Ayrshire Girls Junior Convenor back in 2000 and has dedicated the last 18 years to the role. So many Ayrshire girls have benefited from this dedication and have gone on to great things with many representing their county and country at Junior and Senior level.

June is one of only 5 Honorary Members of ALCGA which demonstrates the level of appreciation shown by the Captain, committee and members.

Well done June and thank you. 


Thanks go to Ayrshire’s Secretary Ann Wallace for the news and photograph

Proud Ayrshire Junior Convenor June Kerr with the 2013 Scottish Under 18's Champion

You webmaster remembers how delighted she was when a young Connie Jaffrey won the 2013 Under 18's Scottish Championship at Ranfurly Castle 
She said to me  that she was there to support Connie in the final that day back in July 2013.  She was absolutely delighted for Connie and remembers the day well when she was introduced to Connie when Connie was 8 years old. 
June knew then that she had a star in her ranks !!

Many congratulations from all in the West of Scotland June  - you most certainly deserve the honour

Gabrielle through to next stage of Ladies European Tour Qualifying School

by Colin Farquharson 

Former Scottish women's amateur champion Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw) gained pass marks at the Ladies European Tour Pre-Q A competition at Palmgolf, Marrakesh.

She had rounds of 74, 74, 73 and 74 for a total of 296 and a T21 final position.
Players with totals of 303 and better qualified for the next stage.

She had rounds of 74, 80, 77 and 78 for an aggregate of 309.

The winner was South Africa's Nobuhle Dliamini with scores of 70, 69, 74 and 71 for an total of 284.


CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE SCORES

GEMMA DRYBURGH QUALIFIES FOR THE LPGA TOUR

Gemma Celebrates
Congratulations to the Ladies European Tour Gemma Dryburgh  (Scotland) who has earned her LPGA card for the 2019 season.
Gemma was competing on the LPGA Tour for the second season running.  
The Aberdonian passed a gruelling eight-round test in the US circuit’s Q-Series at Pinehurst in North Carolina. 
The 25-year-old closed with a 72 for a four-over-par 580 total, finishing joint 23rd in an event that also saw England’s Mel Reid secure a card.

Sunday 4 November 2018

CLACKMANNAN AND COUNTY WIN THE INAUGURAL KINGSBARNS GIRLS CLASSIC

Eva Woodward and Natalia Fowler
Stirling & Clackmannan County’s Eva Woodward and Natalie Fowler, won the inaugural Kingsbarns Girls Classic yesterday. 

 It was a great day with girls across all Scotland’s counties playing one of the best courses in the country.

Professional Heather McCrae (Stirling Golf Club) held a fantastic coaching clinic for the girls.

Final Positions:
1st: Stirling and Clackmannan
T2: Dumfriesshire and Galloway
T4: Dunbartonshire/Aberdeenshire and Midlothian
T6: East Lothian and Renfrewshire
8th: Ayrshire
9th: Lanarkshire
10th: Northern
11th: Perth and Kinross
12th: Fife
NS : Borders

Many thanks go to the Renfrewshire Girls - Orla Rooney and Jennifer Lynagh who sent me some photos from their very enjoyable day. #girlsgolf !!

Orla and Jennifer


#GirlsGolf

Jennifer and Orla
Thanks also go to Gaynor Russell for the lovely photos of Ayrshire's Freya Russell and Cristina McCracken  enjoying the event at Kingsbarns on Saturday.  

Freya Russell and Cristina McCracken
Out on the course

SCOTTISH GOLF INVITE GOLFERS TO THE SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE.



Scottish Golf will set out its plans to rise to the challenges faced by golf clubs when it stages its second national conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on Saturday 1st  December.
Building on the key themes arising from the inaugural event last year, which identified technology, nomadic golfers, changing club culture and the recruitment of more women and young people as the most important areas for the governing body to focus its work on, Scottish Golf is once again inviting those with a passion for the game to come along. .
The free-to-attend Conference will be open to those involved in club, Area and County administration, PGA professionals, golf club members and non-members as well as other interested parties from within the game of golf in Scotland.
The event will feature presentations from the governing body’s leadership team, outlining some of the key projects and plans developed over the past 12 months, with contributions from other industry experts. Delegates will have the opportunity to contribute, while representatives from across the country will take part in a Club Panel session to highlight good practice and innovative work.
To read more and register for the event CLICK HERE

Saturday 3 November 2018

Gabrielle MacDonald is lying in 12th place after 3 Rounds in Morocco

Scot Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw) after having two 2 over par rounds of 74 went one better with a  one-over 73 in the third round of the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School preliminary eliminating contest at Marrakesh, Morocco today. 

The former Scottish women's amateur champion is sharing 12th place, eight shots behind leader Nobuhle Dlamini (South Africa) who leads by two with rounds of 70, 69,74

CLICK HERE FOR LEADERBOARD

REGIONAL SCOTTISH GOLF 2019 RULES SEMINARS



It's not long now until the introduction of the new Rules of Golf, with some huge changes set to come into play. The changes have been brought in to modernise the game while making the rules more consistent, fair and easier to understand and apply.

In advance of the launch on 1 January 2019, Scottish Golf are delighted to offer your club the opportunity to attend a seminar to find out how the changes will impact you and your members. All clubs are invited to come along to one of the free-to-attend sessions: - one delegate per club. 


  • Glenbervie Tuesday 20 November 
  • Newmachar Thursday 22 November 
  • Haggs Castle Tuesday 27 November 
  • Crichton Thursday 29 November 
  • Ratho Park Thursday 6 December 
  •  Inverness Tuesday 11 December 

All presentation materials used in the sessions as well as a recorded version of the presentation will be made available online and can be used to present to your home club.

 To read more go to the SCOTTISH GOLF WEBSITE

SCOTTISH VETS TRAINING SQUAD


Tomorrow a group of the lowest handicappers in our Association will take part in the first of two Training Sessions with Pete Arnott, Teaching Pro based at Swanston Golf Club, Edinburgh.  

Those attending include current Scottish Veteran Ladies Team members together with potential team members.  

We were delighted to see improved results in the 2018 Team matches and our current squad of players and officials are very ambitious to improve on a very successful year.  Pete’s approach on the day will be, amongst other things, to show our players how to put themselves under pressure whilst practising.  

The players taking part over two days are:

Highland:  Kay Vincent,
East: Jennifer Bryans, Anne Hanson, Caroline Steedman and Wendy Nicolson;
Midland: Linda Allan, Lorna McKinley and Elaine Moffat
North: Jackie Brown and Sheena Wood
West: Donna Jackson, Gillian Kyle, Lesley Lloyd, Liz Stewart, Carol Whyte.  


Thanks go to SVLGA Vice Captain Karen Ballantyne for the report - From the SVLGA Facebook page. 

HANNAH DARLING VOTED MIDLOTHIAN YOUNG SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR.


Topping a fantastic year, Hannah Darling has been voted Midlothian Young Sports Personality of the Year.  Hannah has had a fantastic year and this just adds to her list of championships
Broomieknowe
MCLGA Champion of Champions
Scottish Under 18 (second year running)
British Girls U16
Hannah has taken her handicap to +2 and has recently been invited to join the Scottish Womens squad.

From the Midlothian Website

Friday 2 November 2018

KINGSBARNS GIRLS CLASSIC DRAW

The Draw -- Click to enlarge

Scottish Golf were delighted to invite each County to nominate two girls to participate in the inaugural 'Kingsbarns Girls Classic', a free to enter development golf event hosted at one of the world's finest venues, on Saturday November 3rd. 

Professional Heather Macrae will host a clinic on the day and the girls will play in a 4ball better ball stableford format. 

Good luck to the girls and we wish them a fabulous experience.

Thursday 1 November 2018

WEST VETS 50TH AGM CELEBRATES WITH A CAKE !!


Past Captain - June Lockhart, Present Captain - Chris Fowler and
Future Captain May Hughes

The 50th West Vets AGM was held at Cowglen Golf Club this afternoon. -- CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

June Lockhart (Gleddoch) completed her 2 years as captain and Chris Fowler (Cowglen)  is now the new Captain with May Hughes (Lanark) the Vice Captain.


Mary and Chris


Donna Jackson, Gillian Kyle, Liz Stewart and Lorrain Campbell


Carol Fell, Chris Fowler, May Hughes  and Sandra Macdougall
The West Vets have new gilets which have been a great success and thanks to Mary Wylie and Chris Fowler they have been selling well.

The prizegiving followed the AGM and the fantastic Celebration cake made by Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowff)



TO READ MORE GO TO THE WEST VETS WEBSITE


2018 LADIES ARRAN CHALLENGE FINAL RESULTS



2018 Ladies Arran Challenge results... Click on photo to enlarge