Thursday 25 April 2019
GETINTOGOLF DAY AT DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB
On a dry , but cold Sunday afternoon (14th April) just over 40 people registered for Douglas Park Golf Club Get into Golf day.
All ages came along and took part in various activities on the course and a tour round their facilities. (Video courtesy of Heather Scott)
It was a very successful day with much fun and action.
CLICK HERE for some photos and video snips - Courtesy of Carol Fell and Iain Ferguson
Go to Douglas Park Website for information
*Also if you are looking to enter the Ladies Tri Am on the 21st June
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR ENTRY FORM - Alternatively telephone Secretary Ann Scott at 0141 942 0985
JILLIAN FARRELL RECEIVES THE MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN THE C - USA GOLF PROGRAM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The historic second season for the Charlotte women's golf program took home major milestones on Tuesday as Cecilie Finne-Ipsen, Siarra Stout and Jillian Farrell all received the program's first-ever postseason awards from Conference USA.
D&A's Jillian Farrell (Cardross) was named C-USA's most improved player after lowering her stroke average down nearly four shots from 78.61 in her freshman campaign to 74.78 this season.
Along with Finne-Ipsen and Stout, Farrell was the only other 49er to play in all 26 rounds this season scoring four rounds under par with a tie for 10th at the fall-ending Palmetto Intercollegiate.
READ MORE AND ALSO JILLIAN'S PROFILE
Monday 22 April 2019
MIDLOTHIAN COUNTY CAPTAIN LOUISE FRASER WINS CHAMPIONSHIP
Louise Fraser - 2019 Midlothian County Champion Photo Courtesy of Gail Joughin (Vice Captain) |
Midlothian Captain Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) won the Midlothian County Championship at Dalmahoy yesterday against Rachael Livingston (Baberton)
MATCHES PLAYED OVER THE EASTER WEEKEND CLICK TO ENLARGE
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SOLHEIM CUP TICKETS FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY
The Opening Ceremony Day of The 2019 Solheim Cup is set to kick off the biennial event in style with a festival of live music, entertainment and family activities on Thursday 12 September.
Tickets for the Opening Ceremony Day are just £10 per adult and free for those aged 16 and under, and the aim is to make the event accessible and appealing to people of all ages and backgrounds, from golf fanatics to those who have never previously been to a sports event.
Sunday 21 April 2019
Pia Babnik from Slovenia wins the Helen Holm in style and Shannon and Chloe win the team event
Pia Babnik wins the 2019 Helen Holm Trophy - Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf |
From Scottish Golf
Slovenia’s Pia Babnik led from start to finish at the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Championship as a bogey-free round of 66 helped the youngster claim a seven-shot victory over France’s Charlotte Bunel.
With a three-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round, Babnik continued to play outstanding golf on the links at Royal Troon Old Course, picking up four shots in as many holes on the front nine in Ayrshire.
Scotland’s Shannon McWilliam and Chloe Goadby were winners of the annual team event, taking home the Ladies’ Club Silver Salver by beating England by 15 shots
Shannon also finished as the top Scot as this year’s event on six-under-par.
Speaking to Scottish Golf, Shannon said: “It was another really good result for me today, I have finished in the top five at the Helen Holm quite a few times now and to win the team event with Chloe was really nice as well.
It’s been a great week and one I will remember after making my fourth hole-in-one of my career at Royal Troon Portland on Friday.”
For a full list of results from this year’s Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open PLEASE CLICK HERE:
Chloe, Susan Wood (Photo Courtesy of Susan - Scotland Team Captain) and Shannon with the winning Team Trophy |
Portland (Par 72) SSS, 77 CSS Round 1 76, Round 2 76
Royal Troon Round 3 (Par 72) SSS77, CSS 76
Leading Scores
1st : -15 Pia Babnik (Slovenia) 66, 69, 66 - 201
2nd: -8 Charlotte Bunel (France) 70, 69, 69 - 208
3rd: -7 Shama Dutrieux (Wrothram Heath) 69, 71, 69 - 209
4th : -6 Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) 70, 70, 70 - 210
Other Leading Scottish Scores:
T6 : -3 Alison Muirhead (Jumereih Golf Estates) 73, 70, 70 - 213
T6 : -3 Hazel MacGarvie (Royal Troon) 70, 72, 71 - 213
T10: -1 Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) 69, 77, 69 - 215
T10: -1 Jasmine MacIntosh (Hazelhead) 72, 69,74 - 215
T10: -1 Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) 70, 71, 74 - 215
T17: +2 Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 76, 70, 72 - 218
T22: +3 Connie Jaffrey (The Ladies Golf Club Troon) 71, 76, 72 - 219
T24: +4 Megan Ashley (Strathmore) 70, 75, 75 - 220
T25: +5 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 73, 74, 74 - 221
T30: +7 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72, 73, 78 - 223
T30: Jess Meek (Carnoustie) 69, 73, 81 - 221
Final Scores from the 2019 Helen Holm
Saturday 20 April 2019
HELEN HOLM - DAY 2 - SHANNON MCWILLIAM IS THE LEADING SCOT
Slovenia’s Pia Babnik continued her good form on Day 2 at the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open with a three-under-par round of 69 at Royal Troon on Saturday.
Babnik, who is currently seeking a spot in Europe’s PING Junior Solheim Cup Team, remained consistent to extend her lead over the 120-strong field to three.
Sitting five shots behind Babnik, Shannon McWilliam is the top Scot after 36 holes. She had 4 birdies in her inward half of 33.
Speaking to Scottish Golf following a bogey-free back nine, which also included four birdies, McWilliam was pleased with how she played, saying: “I played pretty solid on the back nine today, I had eagle putts on 11 and 12 that didn’t drop but overall I am quite happy with the way I finished my round.”
McWilliam is one of five Scots inside the top 10 and with 18 holes left to play, the youngster from Aboyne is looking forward to playing in one of the final groups out tomorrow: “I am looking forward to playing Royal Troon Old Course tomorrow, all I can do is go out there and give it my best shot. It will be an exciting day.”
Tomorrow’s final group will include Slovenia’s Pia Babnik, Finland’s Emilia Tukiainen and France’s Charlotte Bunel. For a full draw sheet and list of latest scores from the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open, please click the link below:
1st:Pia Babnik (Slovenia) 66,69 - 135
Leading Scottish Scores :
T4: Shannon McWilliam 68,70 - 138
T6: Jasmine Mcintosh (Hazelhead) 72, 69 - 141, Hannah Darling (Broomieknow) 70, 71 -141
T9: Hazel MacGarvie (Troon) 70, 72 - 142, Jess Meek (Carnoustie) 69, 73 - 142
T11: Alison Muirhead (Jumeirah Golf Estates) 70, 73 - 143
T17: Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72, 73 - 145, Megan Ashley (Strathmore) 70, 75 - 145
T22: Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 78, 70 - 146, Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) 69, 77 - 146
T25: Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 73, 74 - 147, Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) 71, 76 - 147
View latest scores from the 2019 Helen Holm
READ THE FULL REPORT AT SCOTTISH GOLF
Friday 19 April 2019
JESS MEEK AND CHLOE GOADBY ARE LEADING SCOTS AFTER ROUND 1 OF THE HELEN HOLM
With temperatures soaring on the West Coast, it was Slovenian youngster Pia Babnik who hit the ground running on day one at the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open. A sensational opening round of 66 at Royal Troon gave the youngster a two-shot lead over the rest of the field.
Go to Scottish Golf for the full report
Masters drama helped bring stroke victim back to health -- the last day of the #Golfhealthweek
Vivien Hamilton -- Courtesy of Ed Hodge |
The Scotsman Newspaper - Click to enlarge |
As Tiger Woods’ remarkable triumph at the Masters captivated the golfing world last Sunday, the event brought back fresh memories for an amateur golfer who credits the sport for aiding her recovery from serious illness.
Vivien Hamilton, a 62-year old member at Douglas Park Golf Club, was as enthralled as anyone as Woods sensationally claimed his first major title since 2008 at Augusta National. Seven years ago, the tournament held extra significance for Hamilton as she persuaded doctors to allow her home from a hospital ward so she could witness the final 36 holes during her recovery from a stroke.
Wednesday 17 April 2019
Louise Duncan is Ayrshire Ladies Champion 2019
Audrey Thomson and Louise Duncan - Photo courtesy of the Ayrshire County Website |
A beautiful day at Turnberry today for the semi final and final of the Ayrshire Ladies's County Championship.
This morning Louise Duncan booked a place in her first final by winning her match against Sharon Lambie and Audrey Thompson reached her second final winning on the 18th green against Jenny Linklater.
Great golf was played by both players in the afternoon, a good match to watch for the 20 ladies who came to support.
Louise won the match on the 15th hole with her 4th birdie of the round.
Read more on the Ayrshire County Website and more photos
Tuesday 16 April 2019
AYRSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS - DAY 1
The Ayrshire County Championship took place today over King Robert the Bruce, Turnberry Golf Course
First Round
Louise Duncan beat Barbara Beckett
Jane Finnie beat Katy Hill
Sharon Lambie beat Helen Craig
Gillian Gowers beat Arlene Sinclair
Jenny Linklater beat Sara Ann Bottomley
Liz Wilson beat Liz Keohone
Audrey Thompson beat Jocelyn Faris
Pauline Patrick beat Lorna Ronnie
Quarter Finals:
Louise Duncan beat Jane Finnie 2&1
Sharon Lambie beat Gillian Gowers 1 up
Jenny Linklater beat Liz Wilson 3&1
Audrey Thompson beat Pauline Patrick 3&2
Yesterday's results from the Qualifying round
SSS 74, CSS 77 Reduction Only
The CSS for today is 77 and it is Reduction Only
Scratch
1st Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 78
2nd Jenny Linklater (Largs) 85 bih
Silver
1st Sharon Lambie (Barassie) 86-10=76
2nd Margaret White (St Nicholas) 97-20=77 bih
Bronze
1st Sandra Carruthers (St Nicholas) 102-23=79
2nd Dee Kippen (Ardeer) 103-22=81
Sky Sport focus on Douglas Park Golf Club as part of R&A Golf and Health week
GOLFIt's @RandA "Golf & Health" week which aims to raise awareness of the health benefits of golf for people of all ages.@charlesp_sky went to Douglas Park GC to speak to those who thank golf for their recoveries from illness. https://t.co/hc3nhEXcG6— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) April 16, 2019
HAYSTON OPEN DAYS - BOOK ONLINE
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Monday 15 April 2019
Fancy a day trip to Edinburgh for a great round of golf at Mortonhall
Mortonhall Golf Club |
Mortonhall have two Ladies’ Opens this year.
The Greensomes on Friday 24th May and the Triam on Friday 23rd August.
Click this link for entry forms open-competitions
RLCGA Caddies/Team Outing at Cochrane Castle
RLCGA Caddies Match |
Sandra Littlejohn, Donna Jackson and Marilyn Muir |
CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME MORE PHOTOGRAPHS
Carmen Griffiths and Ella McGrath are the Scottish Golf Academy Season Opener Winners
Ella McGrath and Carmen Griffiths Photo courtesy of David McGrath |
Girls Scratch (Played over Montrose 1562 Medal course)
1 Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne ) 74 (bl6)
2 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 74
3 Grace Crawford Gullane Golf Club 78
Click here for all scores
Ella McGrath - Photo courtesy of David McGrath |
Stableford (Played over the Montrose Broomfield course)
1 Ella McGrath (Caldwell) 37 41
2 Maisie Witt (Bathgate) 34 41
3 Ruby Watt ( Paul Lawrie) Golf Centre 20 40
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Report when available
Sunday 14 April 2019
WEST GIRLS APRIL MEDAL RESULTS
Scratch : Luisa Gibson Irvine, 83
1st Silver Nett: Lauren Agnew, Eastwood (20) 72
2nd Silver Nett: Luisa Gibson, Irvine GC (6) 77bih
1st Bronze Nett : Cristina McCracken, Troon Ladies (25)75
2nd Bronze Nett : Lindsay Main, Strathaven (23) 77bih
Friday 12 April 2019
HANNAH DARLING SECURES HOME VICTORY AT THE SCOTTISH GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday 11 April 2019
HANNAH DARLING HAS A THREE SHOT LEAD AFTER ROUND 2 OF SCOTTISH GIRLS ‘ OPEN
Hannah Darling continued to lead the way at this year’s Scottish Girls’ Open. An even par round of 71 gave the Scots teenager a 3-shot lead going into tomorrow’s final round on the Eden Course at St Andrews.
Looking ahead to tomorrow’s final round, Darling said: “Tomorrow is another fresh day and I will be looking to play it as I have over the last two days, not getting ahead of myself and keeping a level head. I’ve not been in a final group often, so I am just looking forward to learning from it and hoping it goes my way.”
Darling, who is currently studying for her National 5 exams, has had to use her down time at this year’s event to keep on top of her revision adding:
“I am doing pretty well at the moment; I’m trying to do it little and often as that’s the only way I can do it at the moment, but I think that my parents will be happy to hear that I am trying to study.”
The low round of the day came from Isabelle Simpson who carded a one-under-par 70 to sit in second place ahead of tomorrow’s final round. She will join Darling and England’s Ellie Gower in the final group tomorrow.
Wednesday 10 April 2019
WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM
Please read the printable form to read the rules. If you choose to enter online you can either send a cheque or pay by BACS transfer.
I will send you the details once you have entered.
HANNAH DARLING LEADS AFTER ROUND 1 OF THE SCOTTISH GIRLS
Hannah Darling soared to the top of the Scottish Girls’ Open leaderboard on Wednesday afternoon after posting an impressive four-under-par 67 on St Andrews’ Eden Course.
Darling fired six birdies in her opening nine holes and a steady closing stretch gave the Broomieknowe teenager a one-shot lead over the rest of the field.
Speaking to Scottish Golf after her round, Darling said: “I stuck to my processes well today, I had a few bogeys out there but I didn’t let that get me down. Everyone is going to have bad holes out there because it is that sort of golf course but I stayed patient and let the birdies come to me and I was pretty chuffed overall.”
Looking ahead to the next two rounds, Darling added: “It’s a marathon and not a sprint so I am just taking each day as it comes. I will re-assess tomorrow when I wake up, but I am just happy with what has happened.” Germany’s Olivia Bergner sits in second place, one stroke behind Darling after round one while four players, including top seed Ani Eisenhut, are tied for third on -1.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCORES (Including the Boys Results from West Kilbride)
LORNA MCCLYMONT RETAINS THE D&A COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP
Ann Colthart (Captain), Lorna McClymont, Laura McGeachy and Fiona Cowan (President) - (Photo courtesy of Sheena McDonald) |
Lorna McClymont continued her successful start to the season by winning the D & A County Championship.
In a final played in glorious weather she defeated Laura McGeachy 3 and 2.
Ann Colthart (Captain), Mandy Allen Ann Shanks and Fiona Cowan (President) |
Handicap Championship was won by Mandy Allan
The Bronze Championship was won by Kath Brown and the
Sophie Murphy won the Helen McGregor Quaich.
D&A CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:
CHAMPIONSHIP
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) beat Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle)
HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Mandy Allan (Milngavie) beat Ann Shanks
BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP
Kath Brown beat Shaeen Ahmad
To see some photos go to the D&A Website
CLAIRE MCLAUGHLIN FROM WEST KILBRIDE WINS THE FIRST 2019 JUNIOR TOUR EVENT
Carys Irvine (Craigielaw) was 2nd on 160
Luisa Gibson (Irvine) finished 3rd (161)
Full results can be found here
The R&A and USGA release rules clarification
The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule, allowing players to replace a broken or significantly damaged club, except in cases of abuse.
- the shaft breaks into pieces, splinters or is bent (but not when the shaft is only dented)
- the club face impact area is visibly deformed (but not when the club face is only scratched)
- the clubhead is visibly and significantly deformed
- the clubhead is detached or loose from the shaft or
- the grip is loose
Tuesday 9 April 2019
D&A COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Fiona Rattray bt Sophie Murphy
Lorraine Campbell bt Anna Telfer
Laura McGeachy bt Caroline King
SEMI FINALS :
Lorna McClymont bt Fiona Rattray 6/5
Laura McGeachie bt Lorraine Campbell 2up
SEMI FINALS: HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Mandy Allan bt Janet Buchanan at the 19th
Ann Shanks bt Joyce Tait at the 19th
FINALS DRAWS FOR WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2019 SPECTATORS WELCOME
BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP
0900 Kath Brown v Shaeen Ahmad
HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP
0915 Mandy Allan v Ann Shanks
CHAMPIONSHIP
1300 Lorna McClymont v Laura McGeachy
Monday 8 April 2019
D&A COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER AT BALMORE GOLF CLUB - ANNE LAING WINS THE PRESIDENTS PRIZE
Anne Laing (Troon) had the best Gross Score of 73 and Sophie Murphy (Clydebank) playing of a handicap of 12 had the leading net score of 70.
RESULTS
SCRATCH: Anne Laing 73
SILVER: HANDICAP
Sophie Murphy 82 – 12 – 70
Anne Laing 73 -1 – 72
Lorraine Campbell 78 – 6 – 72
BRONZE HANDICAP
Fiona Leitch 95 – 22 – 73
Joyce McGregor 100 – 25 – 75
Shaeen Ahmad 99 – 21 – 78
WINNER OF PRESIDENTS PRIZE – ANNE LAING
WINNER OF THE CAPTAINS PRIZE – SOPHIE MURPHY
Leading Handicap Results;
Par 70, SSS 70, CSS 73 (53 Entrants)
1 Sophie Murphy (Clydebank) 82 - 12 = 70
2 Anne Laing (Troon) 73 - 1 = 72
3 Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) 78 - 6 = 72
4 Caroline King (Clober) 84 - 11 = 73
5 Mandy Allan (Milngavie) 92 - 19 = 73
6 Aileen Baker (Crail) 80 - 6 = 74
7 Carol Sim (Balmore) 88 - 14 = 74
8 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 75 - 0 = 75
9 Laura McGeachy (Haggs Castle) 80 - 5 = 75
10 Lois Connell (Milngavie) 86 - 10 = 76
11 Anna Telfer (Milngavie) 85 - 9 = 76
12 Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park) 81 - 4 = 77
13 Katy MacAulay (Milngavie) 86 - 9 = 77
14 Rona Agnew (Dumbarton) 93 - 16 = 77
15 Moira Macleod (Milngavie) 88 - 10 = 78
DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
TUESDAY 9 APRIL 2019
0906 Lorna McClymont v Lynn McColl
0915 Fiona Rattray v Sophie Murphy
0924 Lorraine Campbell v Anna Telfer
0933 Laura McGeachy v Caroline King
DRAW FOR BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP
0942 Shaeen Ahmed v Eleanor Starling
0951 Kath Brown v Rae Strang
DRAW FOR HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP
1000 Mandy Allan v Lori MacDonald
1009 Janet Buchanan v Sheena Niven
1018 Ann Shanks v Karen Haggarty
1027 Joyce Tait v Margo Ree
BRODICK GOLF CLUB OPEN DAY EVENTS - LADIES MIXED AND SENIORS
Join us to compete in a brand new event for the over 60s!
Ladies play 18 holes at Brodick anytime between 14th and 16th May inclusive.
Gents play 18 holes at Lamlash anytime between 14th and 16th May inclusive.
Ladies and Gents play a mixed foursomes at Brodick on Friday 17th May.
To enter, or for further information, email: enquiries@brodickgolf.com, or ‘phone 01770 302349
The 2019 Brodick Ladies Open will be held between Sunday August 4th – Sunday 11th.
The competition will be run over 18 holes as a stableford, please enter in pairs.
For an entry form, please click here
RACHAEL TAYLOR IS BEST SCOT IN THE LET ACCESS TERRE BLANCHE OPEN
Sunday 7 April 2019
CALLING ALL WEST OF SCOTLAND GIRLS
CAMERON NEILSON AND CARMEN GRIFFITHS DO WELL IN IRISH GIRLS OPEN STROKEPLAY
Saturday 6 April 2019
WEST KILBRIDE'S LINZI ALLEN IS NOW A QUALIFIED PGA PROFESSIONAL
Linzi Allen at Birmingham University Graduation |
News from West Kilbride Golf Club. — Linzi Allen has Graduated ✅ 🥂
"Excited for the next part of the journey as a fully qualified PGA Professional" 😁🏌🏼♀️ ⛳️
Many Congrats Linzi from all in the West of Scotland