Tuesday 8 June 2021
Monday 7 June 2021
BRITISH LADIES AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS TODAY AT KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
Scotland’s Hannah Darling leads the field at The 118th Women’s Amateur Championship after the first round of qualifying at Kilmarnock Barassie today
Darling recorded an opening round of five-under-par 68 at Kilmarnock (Barassie) to lead by three shots from 2019 Women’s Amateur Champion Emily Toy of England.
England’s Lottie Woad, Amy Taylor and Ellie Gower as well as Hulda Clara Gestsdรณttir of Iceland recorded rounds of one-under-par 72 to be tied third with a group of five players recording even-par rounds.
The top 64 players after two rounds of qualifying will advance to the match play stage of the Championship.
EAST OF SCOTLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The first mixed staging of the East of Scotland Open Championship is to take place next month - a year later than originally planned due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 48th edition of the tournament on 26-27 June at Lundin will feature men and women playing for the same prize, won in the past by some famous names in Scottish golf, including George Macgregor, Sandy Stephen and Richie Ramsay.
The change, which has the support of the R&A and Scottish Golf, comes just over six years after Lundin, founded in 1868, became a mixed membership club.
“It is an exciting change,” said David Moir, a long-serving East of Scotland Open committee member and past president of the Scottish Golf Union.
“We’ve actually been thinking about this for a while as we have club competitions among members that are mixed events, which is great.
“The organising committee remains very passionate about the East of Scotland Amateur Stroke Play Championship and we are delighted to be incorporating women into the event for the first time.”
A maximum of 18 women will feature in a 72-strong field on the Fife coast this summer in a move that mirrors the Berkhamsted Trophy in England being opened up to women for the first time.
In the professional game, a mixed event is being hosted by Henrik Stenson and Annika Sorenstam in June.
The East of Scotland Open Championship committee is working on a flexible teeing system with the R&A and Scottish Golf which will ensure that both sexes compete on an equal footing.
Ramsay, the winner in 2004, has welcomed the change, saying: “It is good that they are trying new ways to open up this event.
“Being proactive like this is essential for the future of many events. It’s a lovely course and the design lends itself to this format.”
With World Amateur Golf Ranking points on offer, the Lundin event will be open to players with handicap of 0.4 or better. While competing for the main prize, the Denholm Trophy, women competitors will also be playing for a separate piece of silverware.
If no women qualify for the final 36 holes, the leading four after two rounds will progress to the Sunday to compete for that trophy as opposed to it being awarded to the top woman following Saturday’s play.
Clare Queen, performance director at Scottish Golf, said: “We are always looking at ways we can strengthen the female game in Scotland. The opportunity to compete on a great course like Lundin in a high-quality field is a great one for females who compete in Scotland, especially during the quieter summer months.
“I believe that the increased level of competition could help to raise the bar for female golf in Scotland and give those players with ambitions of competing internationally or at professional level the perfect chance to develop their games.
“This type of event is becoming more popular on the professional tours, so it’s been great to see that Lundin have been so forward thinking and we are excited to see how the event develops.”
Completed entry forms must be posted to East of Scotland, Lundin Golf Club, Lundin Links, Fife KY8 6BA or emailed to secretary@lundingolfclub.co.uk to arrive no later than 14 June 2021.
No doubt due to the revised dates of the Helen Holm, Clare Queen has intimated that we will probably get a lower entry from women than expected which is a great shame.WEST KILBRIDE OPEN DAY - LADIES STABLEFORD - TIMES ARE STILL AVAILABLE
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Sunday 6 June 2021
CHLOE GOADBY WINS THE 2021 SCOTTISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Chloe Goadby - 2021 Scottish Amateur Champion Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf |
Chloe Goadby gave a huge thumbs up to former British Women’s Open Champion Catriona Matthew after beating Tara Mactaggart 4 & 3 in the final of the Scottish Women’s Match Play Championship at Gullane
Goadby had played a couple of practice rounds at Gullane with Honorary member Matthew in the lead up to the championship and she admitted the advice she received helped her to beat great friend and rival and claim her women’s national match play title for the first time.
Goadby began the championship by finishing 14th behind Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) in the 36-hole stroke play and was taken to the fifth extra hole in her first round match against Penelope Brown (Auchterarder) before starting to find the sort of form that saw her earn a place in GB & I’s provisional Curtis Cup squad late last year.
She claimed a one hole victory over Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) in the second round and then beat St Rule Trophy winner Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) 5 & 4 in the semi-final before maintaining her momentum with a fast start Mactaggart in the final.
Goadby began the final by winning the second and third holes. The reigning Lothians champion from Minto briefly got back to all square with wins on the fourth and the eighth but Goadby raced into a three hole lead by winning the ninth, 10th and 11th before sealing her success with another win on the 466-yard par five 15th hole.
The final of the second flight Clark Rosebowl competition turned about to be an all Blairgowrie Golf Club affair with both Katy Alexander and Megan Ashley winning their semi-final matches against Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) and Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Shrewsbury) respectively.
In the final Ashley was one up at the turn before Alexander pulled away to win 3&2.
Go to the Scottish Golf Website for the full report
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE MATCHPLAY RESULTS
Saturday 5 June 2021
Hannah Darling keeps her hopes of claiming her first national title
From the Scottish Golf Website
Hannah Darling’s hopes of claiming her first national women’s title remain very much alive after reaching the semi-finals of the 2021 Scottish Women’s Match Play Championship at Gullane.
Just six days after victory in the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews the 17-year-old Broomieknowe and Gullane member beat Ellen Caton (St Regulus) 5 & 4 in the first round and followed that up with a 4 & 3 victory over fellow GB & I Curtis Cup squad member Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) in the afternoon.
Darling will now face 2019 runner-up Chloe Goadby in the semi-finals after the St Regulus player beat Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) by one hole in their quarter final match. Earlier in the day she had needed to go all the way to the 23rd hole before getting the better of Auchterarder’s Penelope Brown so not unnaturally she was feeling a few aches and pains after her two games.
In the other half of the draw, 2015 champion East Lothian champion Tara Mactaggart (Minto) will face 2015 Scottish Women’s champion Clara Young (North Berwick) in the last four.
Mactaggart (Minto) reached the semi-final of the 2019 championship at Kilmarnock (Barassie) and now has a chance of going one better after a two year interlude caused by Covid-19. She beat Aboyne’s Carmen Griffiths by one hole in a tight match in the morning and then dispatched Luisa Gibson by 4 & 3 in the afternoon.
In the second flight competition for the Clark Rosebowl there is a chance that two Blairgowrie players will contest the final. Megan Ashley beat East Kilbride’s Susan Woodhouse 2 & 1 in their quarter final and will now come up against Isla McDonald-Obrien (Shrewsbury). Meanwhile Ashley’s Blairgowrie club-mate Katy Alexander will play Bishopbriggs’ Megan Docherty in the semi-finals after a 19th hole victory over Royal Troon’s Freya Russell.
Louise Duncan is top qualifier in the 2021 Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship at Gullane
Louise Duncan (Photo courtesy of Scottish Golf) |
From the Scottish Golf Website
Louise reached the semi-finals the last time the championship was played in 2019 and now she has the chance to go even further following an exceptional performance capped by a stunning eagle on her final hole.
The Scottish internationalist carded a one under par first round of 73 on Gullane’s No. 1 course before firing two eagles and four birdies in a bogey-free round on the host club’s No. 2 course to set a pace none of the other competitors could match.
Duncan’s nine under par 138 aggregate saw her top the list of 16 qualifiers a single shot ahead of fellow international Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne), Penelope Brown (Auchterarder) and first round leader Luisa Gibson (Irvine) while Rachel Foster (Prestwick St Nicholas) and Tara Mactaggart (Minto), another of the semi-finalists in 2019, also comfortably made it into the draw for the match play stage on seven under par 140.
Ellen Caton (St Regulus Ladies) and Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) also made the weekend with a minimum of fuss in a share of seventh place on 141, as did Jennifer Saxton (Dunfermline) who was alone in ninth place on 142, but it was a different story for Broomieknowe and Gullane member, Hannah Darling, who came into the championship as favourite following her win on Sunday at the St Rule Trophy but needed all her resolve to make it through after carding a morning round of 74 on No. 1.
In the end the teenaged GB & I Curtis Cup squad member showed why she is regarded as one of Scotland’s brightest prospects by carding six birdies in a battling four under par 69 which saw her climb up into a share of tenth place alongside Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) and Hazel MacGarvie (Royal Troon) on four under par 143.
Chloe Goadby (St Regulus Ladies) reached the final two years ago at Kilmarnock (Barassie) and now has the chance to go one better after posting rounds of 72 and 73 to share 13th place with club-mate Gillian Paton and Katie Wright (Stranraer) on two under par 145.
It is the same for 2015 champion Clara Young (North Berwick) who posted rounds of 75 and 71 but then faced an anxious wait before claiming the sixteenth and last spot following a card countback on 146.
Carinne Taylor (Nairn) and Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) were the unfortunate players to miss out on countback but they had the consolation of qualfying for the second flite competition involving those players finishing in 17th to 36th place in the stroke play.
The match play starts today (Saturday) and ends with the two finals on Sunday afternoon.
All scores from the 2021 Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship will be registered by players on the course using the Scottish Golf App. This means that live scores from Gullane will be available for everyone to follow on the Scottish Golf Website.
Thursday 3 June 2021
Scottish Golf introduce Golf Open Play for Non- Member Golfers
At the 2018 Scottish Golf Conference, Scottish Golf announced their intention to launch an integrated software platform for golf clubs that would create inclusivity and a pathway into membership for all golfers. The principal aims and objectives of their strategy were:
- To make golf Scotland’s Game for Everyone, ensuring the game is an inclusive and accessible sport for all
- To finance the game in Scotland with the introduction of new revenue streams to reduce the reliance on external funding and member contributions and ensure that all who consume golf in Scotland make a financial contribution
- To invest in technology to support member clubs in a way which allows them to embrace modern society through digital means
Since that time they have been researching, developing and testing their approach and are now in a position to provide you with details of their new subscription service OpenPlay which launched today.
OpenPlay is their independent golfer programme, where they have created a monthly digital subscription model for non-member golfers to obtain an official handicap in a way that their extensive research shows will more closely meet their needs and lifestyle.
As you can hear from Martin Gilbert, Chair of Scottish Golf, Martin Slumbers, CEO of the R&A and Open Champions Paul Lawrie and Catriona Matthew, they all strongly believe that OpenPlay will reach out to the estimated 500,000 golfers in Scotland, who are not members of a club, to create inclusivity and a pathway into membership
Rosemary Ogilvie has a Hole in One at Ranfurly Castle
Very many congratulations go to Rosemary Ogilvie who had a Hole in One at the 7th hole at Ranfurly Castle on Wednesday 2nd June.
East Vets win against West Vets
L to R / Top row down -- Games 1- 8 (Order of results) Plus presentation at end Click to enlarge |
Susan Penman (East Vets Captain) and her team met the West Vets Team at Douglas Park Golf Club on Tuesday 1st June.
With Covid restrictions in operation in Glasgow - Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire - who lives in Glasgow ) had to withdraw and Donna Jackson (The Ladies Golf Club Troon) suddenly had to withdraw that morning due to work commitments.
Also West Vets Captain Chris Fowler came out to support but unfortunately could not go into the clubhouse due to living in Glasgow. Vice Captain May Hughes who played was able to present the winning Trophy
However, the match went ahead and was enjoyed by all on a lovely day
Results of the matches: West Vets 4 East Vets 5
Liz Stewart won 4 & 3 against Karen Ferguson-Sneddon
Lesley Lloyd won 2 & 1 against Anne Hanson
Lorraine Campbell lost 4 & 3 against Caroline Steedman
Ruth Hunter lost 2 & 1 against Jennifer Bryan
May Hughes won 3 & 2 against Ann Sewell
Gill McGinlay lost 2 & 1 against Dulcie Barnes
Linda McDougall won 3 & 2 against Morag Wardrop
Fiona Cameron lost 1 hole against Caroline Johnstone
For full report and photographs ---GO TO THE WEST VETS WEBSITE
Wednesday 2 June 2021
Lanarkshire's Susan Woodhouse and Taylor White win the Inter County Foursomes Finals
L to R Susan Woodhouse(Taylor White missing) and Jan and Alison Macnab Photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre |
The final of the inter County Foursomes was played at East Kilbride Golf Club yesterday with the competitors enjoying the warm sunny weather and a course that was in excellent condition.
L to R - Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Photo courtesy of Jean MacIntyre |
Sunday 30 May 2021
HANNAH DARLING WINS THE 2021 ST RULE TROPHY
L to R - Clara Young, Hannah Darling and Lorna McClymont Photo courtesy of Sheena McDonald |
Hannah Darling - St Rule Trophy Winner |
Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe GC) won the St Rule Trophy today over the Old Course on the 3 round event. She won by three shots from Clara Young (North Berwick) with Lorna Mclymont (Milngavie) in 3rd place.
Leading Scores
1 | 208 | -18 | Hannah Darling (SCO) | Broomieknowe Golf Club | 71(N) | 66(N) | 71(O) | »» |
2 | 211 | -15 | Clara Young (SCO) | North Berwick Golf Club | 71(N) | 69(N) | 71(O) | »» |
3 | 212 | -14 | Lorna Mcclymont (SCO) | Milngavie Golf Club | 67(N) | 72(N) | 73(O) | »» |
Saturday 29 May 2021
MIDLANDS VETS WIN AGAINST WEST VETS AT TROON PORTLAND
June Lockhart and Dorothy Ford |
Midlands Vets won against West Vets this week 5-2 to win the Mid West Vets Trophy
Due to Covid Restrictions in Glasgow -- Past Captain June Lockhart deputised for Captain Chris Fowler who was not allowed to attend.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WESTS VETS WEBSITE - FOR REPORT AND PHOTOS
Friday 28 May 2021
Inter County Foursomes Finals at East Kilbride -- START TIMES
County Foursomes Qualifiers
1st Jan Macnab – (Ranfurly Castle) & Alison Macnab - (Lochwinnoch) 81
2nd Carol McNally & Alyson McGinnigle (Williamwood) 82
3rd Jennifer Graham & Carol Smith - (Haggs Castle) 90
HANDICAP
1st Jan Macnab – (Ranfurly Castle) & Alison Macnab - (Lochwinnoch) 69
2nd Susan Reid - (Kilmacolm) & Barbara Lyle - (Whitecraigs) 70
Thursday 27 May 2021
Happy 90th Birthday -- Nancy Chisholm MBE
Lorna McClymont is the 2021 D&A Champion
Aileen Baker and Lorna McClymont
From the D&A Website
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) won the 2021 D&A County Championship, beating Aileen Baker (Crail Golfing Society) in yesterday's final
Barbara Cunningham (Hilton Park) won the Bronze Championship.
Tuesday 25 May 2021
Shaeen Ahmad, Tricia Chillas and Shona Cunningham leading qualifiers at Murrayshall
Shaeen Ahmad produced a grandstand finish to clinch a narrow victory in the women’s event at the Scottish Medal Finals Central 1 event at a wet Murrayshall Country House Hotel & Golf Club in Perthshire on Sunday 23rd May 2021
The 18-handicapper from Balmore Golf Club was level par when she stepped onto the tee at the 127-yard par-3 18th hole but holed out in two for a net one and a two under par net round of 69.
On a day marred by increasingly inclement weather that was enough to give Ahmad a single shot win over Tricia Chillas (Stirling) and Shona Cunningham (Mortonhall).
To Read the Full Report at Scottish Golf -- CLICK HERE
Sunday 23 May 2021
Friday 21 May 2021
PERTH & KINROSS LADIES' COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED
The Team selected to represent P&KLCGA at the North Division Jamboree at Monifieth Golf Links, from Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June 2021, is:
Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Golf Association
https://pandklcga.blogspot.com
Joan Pattison has Hole in One at the 3rd Hole at Douglas Park Golf Club
Scottish Golf COVID update Friday 21st May
Following the First Minister’s latest COVID-19 briefing on Friday 21 May, the Government has given further detail on the local protection levels for various local authority areas.
Moray Local Authority Area
Moray will now move to Level 2 restrictions from 00.01 on Saturday 22 May. Golf clubs and golfers in this local authority area can access guidance for Level 2 here.
Glasgow City Local Authority Area
Glasgow will remain in Level 3 restrictions for at least a further week. The following guidance applies for Level 3:
- Adults living in Level 3 areas may leave their local authority area (up to 5 miles) to take part in a casual game of golf.
- Adults living in Level 3 areas should only travel locally to take part in a competitive or qualifying round.
- Children Under 17 may travel to and from Level 0, 1, 2 and 3 areas to take part in informal exercise and organised sport, training and competition.
- All travel to and from the venue must take place on the same day with no overnight stays permitted.
Full guidance for Level 3 can be accessed here.
You can keep up to date on all the latest COVID-19 Updates on our dedicated webpage here.
Kind Regards,
Karin Sharp, Chief Operating Officer Scottish Golf
Lesley Lloyd is the 2021 West Vets Championship and wins her 4th Title
Joanne Sharp and Champion Lesley Lloyd Photo courtesy of Chris Fowler |
Results
Championship Semifinal:
Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie) bt Donna Jackson (Troon) 2nd extra hole
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) bt Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 3 & 2
Championship Final:
Lesley Lloyd bt Joanne Sharp 4 & 3
Stewart Trophy (Handicap) Semifinal:
Josephine Monaghan (Dumbarton) bt Ann Shanks (Dumbarton) 2 & 1
Anita McMillan (Erskine) by Lyn Black (East Renfrewshire) 3 & 2
Stewart Trophy Final:
Josephine Monaghan bt Anita McMillan 7 & 6
Wednesday 19 May 2021
West Vets Championship -- Day 1
The West Vets 1st and 2nd rounds of the Championship were played yesterday over Renfrew Golf Course with some new faces in the mix.
The Semi Finals and Final will take place tomorrow Thursday 20th May
Semi Final
Joanne Sharpe (Kilmarnock Barassie) v Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies)
Lesley Lloyd (Troon Ladies) v Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
All results can be viewed on the West Vets Website
2021 County Championships update
Tuesday 18 May 2021
CLARE QUEEN WINS THE LANARKSHIRE MAY SPOON COMPETITION OVER LANARK
Clare Queen |
In her first Lanarkshire County competition for many years, former Ladies European Tour player Clare Queen who is now responsible for all performance activity within the Scottish Golf strategy was the the overall winner in the May Spoon Competition over Lanark golf course yesterday.
Scottish Golf - COVID update 18th May
Following our most recent COVID-19 Update on Friday, we have been working with our partners at sportscotland and the Scottish Government to seek further clarity on enhanced travel restrictions for Level 3 Areas (Glasgow and Moray).
We have now updated our guidance. All clubs currently in a Level 3 area should note that this guidance is effective immediately:
- Adults living in Level 3 areas may leave their local authority area (up to 5 miles) to take part in a casual game of golf.
- Adults living in Level 3 areas should only travel locally to take part in a competitive or qualifying round.
- Children Under 17 may travel to and from Level 0, 1, 2 and 3 areas to take part in informal exercise and organised sport, training and competition.
- All travel to and from the venue must take place on the same day with no overnight stays permitted.
The latest indication we have from the Scottish Government is that these restrictions will be in place for at least one week from Monday 17 May. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep all clubs updated should anything change.
Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 Updates from Scottish Golf here.
Kind regards,
Scottish Golf