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SWING INTO ACTION AND SUPPORT SCOTTISH WOMEN IN SPORT AT OUR INAUGURAL GOLF DAY

As the home of this great sport, Scotland has produced some fine golfers over the years and this September we’re giving you the chance to showcase your skills – or lack of them – while supporting Scottish Women in Sport! 

We’re delighted to announce our inaugural annual Golf Day will take place on Thursday September 7th, 2017 at the magnificent Buchanan Castle Golf Club in Drymen.

A host of celebrities from sport, entertainment and politics have already signed up to support the day and play, now you have the opportunity to team up with them on the outskirts of Glasgow. 

Join in the fun and get into the swing of things by entering a team of three players. Your four-ball will be completed by the inclusion of one of the stars participating.

So, if you fancy your chances with the putter against Craig Brown, former Scotland Manager or Kylie Henry, professional golfer or off the tee against Alison Walker, sports broadcaster, former Rangers player Alex Rae or Celtic legend Frank McAvennie then sign up now. 

The day is a great opportunity to enjoy time with colleagues away from the office and network with other businesses, while backing the charity, Scottish Women in Sport. 

A team costs £450 and for that you get an action-packed day out: 

Starting at midday with a light lunch before heading out onto the course for 18 holes of golf. The round will be followed by a sumptuous buffet in the Trophy Room, during which there will be a raffle and some fabulous prizes to give away to conclude a great day out. 

Sponsorship packages are available upon request to enjoy corporate partnership visibility/prominence – contact scottishwomeninsport@gmail.com 

Tel: 07760 881687

As ever, all proceeds will go to Scottish Women in Sport, allowing the foundation to continue its drive to enable females of all ages, abilities, ethnicities and walks of life to participle in sport. 

We look forward to seeing you on September 7th, 2017. Happy practicing! 

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE WEST OF SCOTLAND COUNTY JAMBOREE

DAY 1 - COURTESY OF JEAN MACINTYRE

DAY 2 - COURTESY OF FIONA ARMOUR AND CAROL MCNALLY 

DAY 2 - COURTESY OF JEAN MACINTYRE

DAY 3 - COURTESY OF JEAN MACINTYRE

Renfrewshire's Alyson McGinnigle and Carol McNally win top award in West of Scotland inter-county foursomes finals

Alyson McGinnigle and Carol McNally -- Win Top Award - RLCGA

Laura McGeachy and Lorraine Campbell (2nd Scratch) - D and A

Handicap Winners Janette Stark and Jean Capes (AYRSHIRE) with RLCGA Captain Gillian Kyle 

Handicap Prize Winners 

Some of the games

A total of 48  ladies from the four counties in the West  (Ayrshire, D and A, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire)  enjoyed Cochrane Castle GC last Wednesday (June 7) despite the strong tricky wind and very thick rough.
The course was in remarkable condition after torrential rain and the greenstaff must be commended for all their efforts. 
Results:
1st Scratch: Alyson McGinnigle and Carol McNally (Renfrewshire) 80
2nd Scratch: Lorraine Campbell and Laura McGeachy (D and A) 89

1st Handicap: Jean Capes and Janette Stark (Ayrshire) Net 75
2nd Handicap: Janice Martin and Shirley Morran (Ayrshire) Net 76.5
3rd Handicap: Margaret Dalziel and Emma Thomson (Ayrshire) Net 79
4th Handicap-Ann Shanks and Rona Agnew (D and A) Net 79.5

Thanks go to RLCGA captain Gillian Kyle for the report and photos

EAST VETS BEAT WEST VETS TO WIN THE ELISE DUNCAN TROPHY

East Vets Team - Photo Courtesy of East Vets Captain Caroline Kinnaird

West Vets Team - Photo Courtesy of East Vets Captain Caroline Kinnaird

Mortonhall Golf Club was the perfect setting for the Annual East v West Vets Match for the Elise Duncan Trophy. The fine, testing course along with the good weather was enjoyed by all, but the East Vets retained the Trophy, narrowly beating the West 5-4.

The match couldn’t have had a better start, with West Vets - Donna Jackson achieving an eagle 2 at the first hole ! However despite losing overall, there was lots of good golf played, and all players should feel justifiably proud of their commitment and effort.

As usual the camaraderie was evident on the course and in the clubhouse during the meal, and we must thank Mortonhall G.C. and East Vets Captain Caroline Kinnaird for hosting such an enjoyable day.

The results were as follows:- (West Team players first named) 

Donna Jackson lost to Jennifer Bryans 2 & 1

Gillian Kyle halved with Anne Hanson

Lesley Lloyd beat Sue Penman 5 & 4

Nicky Henderson halved with Carol Brown

Roz Purdom beat Dawn Young 4 & 3

May Hughes lost to Anne Brownie by 1 hole

Robina Gilbertson beat Sophia Spiewak 9 & 7

Jennifer Mack lost to Linda Grieve by 1 hole

Anabel Kane lost to Hazel Saunders 4 & 3

Final Result:  -- West Vets 4 East Vets 5 

Report by June Lockhart (West Vets Captain)

CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOS FROM EAST VETS CAPTAIN CAROLINE KINNAIRD  -- Many thanks 

More to follow 

LIZ STEWART WINS THE WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP AT RENFREW GOLF CLUB

Liz Keohone and Championship winner Liz Stewart

For once we were treated to some wonderful weather, which showed Renfrew Golf Club at its best. The fairways were in very good condition, but all players found the greens very difficult due to dressings which had been sprayed beforehand.

The semi-final  matches were keenly contested with some great golf, and it took a birdie by Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) to see off Nicky Henderson (Haggs Castle) by 2 & 1 and reach the final. In the other semi-final, Liz Stewart (Greenburn) found Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) a difficult opponent to beat, especially as both played the front 9 in 39. It took 2 long putts by Liz to secure victory on the 16^th green.

In the Championship Final, Liz Stewart got off to a good start and was quickly 2 up. Several holes thereafter were halved until Liz Stewart pulled away to be 4 up. However as expected, Liz Keohone pegged 2 holes back but was unable to force the game down the 18^th, so Liz Stewart became the Champion for the first time.

Carole Hill - Stewart Cup Winner and Morag Key

The Stewart Trophy Final proved another tough effort between new Vet Carole Hill and the ‘evergreen’ Morag Key. Considering that both ladies are not used to playing 2 rounds in a day, especially in those warm conditions, they played consistently good golf. However the ‘youngster’ Carole eventually prevailed on the 16^th green, winning 3 & 2.

Click here for some Photos of the day -- - courtesy of June Lockhart and Carol Fell

Report by June Lockhart (West Vets Captain) 

Championship Semi-Finals

Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) beat Nicky Henderson (Haggs Castle) 2&1
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) 3&a2

Stewart Cup Semi-Finals

Carole Hill (Hilton Park) beat Glynis Rintoul (Old Ranfurly ) 5&4
Morag Key (Erskine) beat Helen Burnet ( (2up)

Final 
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 2&1

Stewart Cup Handicap Final 

Carole Hill (Hilton Park) beat Morag Key (Erskine) 3&2

ALYSON MCGINNGLE - WINS THE 2017 WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Alyson McGinnigle - 2017 West of Scotland Champion  and Handicap Trophy Winner

Alyson McGinnigle 

Emma Hale, Alyson McGinnigle and Susan Wood

Lorna McClymont and Alyson

Niamh Kenney and Romy Erskine - Renfrewshire Junior Team Winners

Ayrshire Team Award - Emma Hale, Lorna Ronnie, Liz Keohone (Captain) and Audrey Thompson

The West of Scotland Championship was played today on a beautiful warm and sunny day at Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club. This is the first time in 4 years that it has not been postponed due to bad  weather.

The winner with a score of 76 was Renfrewshire's Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) with 76, BIH from, Ayrshire's Emma Hale,Troon Ladies, with Lanarkshire's Susan Wood Drumpellier in third place with 77. 

Alyson had a 2 under par inward half.

Alyson also won the Handicap Trophy. with a Net 71. D&A's Lorna McClymont, Milngavie, and Ayrshire's Elizabeth Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie) won handicap vouchers with a Net 75 .

The Ayrshire team of Emma Hale, Audrey Thompson and Lorna Ronnie won the Senior team trophy while the Junior Team Trophy was won by the Renfrewshire team of Niamh Kinney(Erskine)  and Romy Erskine (Kilmacolm)

Jennifer Linklater (Ayrshire), Liz Stewart (Renfrewshire) and Catherine Garrett (Ayrshire) had 2s. 

LEADING SCORES --  -- SSS 75 CSS 76 
76 Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen), Emma Hale (Troon)
77 Susan Wood (Drumpellier) 
79 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
80 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) Audrey Thomson (Loudoun Gowf)
81 Ruth Hunter (Lanark), Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 
82 Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie)
83 Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) Susan McGrenaghan (Mount Ellen), Lorna Ronnie (Kilmarnock Barassie)
84 Lorraine Campbell,  Lesley Lloyd
88 Claire McLaughlin, Catherine Garret
89 Niamh Kinney, Catherine Malcolm
90 Romy Erskine, Justine Fulton , Joanne Sharp, Carol Whyte, Eva O'Connor
91 Laura McGeachy

92 Christine Milroy, Liz Keohone 

93 Gillian McGinlay

94 Jennifer Linklater

97 Katie Graham
NR Susan Woodhouse

 Thanks go to Jean Mcintyre for the report and photos

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

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PLEASE ARRIVE IN PLENTY OF TIME IN CASE OF ANY CHANGES TO THE DRAW.

COWGLEN GOLF CLUB LADIES TRI AM

Cowglen Golf Club is holding their Annual Ladies Tri- Am Competition  on Friday 7th July 2017

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR ENTRY FORM 

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM

Kilmarnock Barassie

The West of Scotland Championship is being held at Kilmarnock Barassie on Sunday 7th May. To get your entry form ---- CLICK HERE

 If competitors wish to enter online rather than posting the form here is the link to the online form. CLICK HERE

If you enter this way Jean Macintyre (West Secretary) will e mail you the bank details so that you can pay electronically if you wish.

Please also download the original form to study the conditions of the competition.

West Vets AGM -- Heather Anderson and Aileen Wilson are awarded Honorary Membership

Future, Present and Past Captains -- Chris Fowler, June Lockhart and Marion Stewart

46 ladies attended the AGM of the West Division's SLVGA which was held at Cowglen GC this afternoon - Thursday, November 3rd 2016.

Captain Marion Stewart gave a full review of a successful season for the West Vets. 
She then handed over the Captain's roll to June Lockhart and the new Vice Captain is Chris Fowler (pictured above)

Honorary Members Heather Anderson, Wendy Cameron and Aileen Wilson

Aileen Wilson and Heather Anderson were awarded Honorary Membership of the West Vets and were presented with their Honorary membership certificates. Both Heather and Aileen were delighted and both gave entertaining replies. 
West Vets now have 3 honorary Members - Wendy Cameron being the 3rd - she was awarded the title in 2010
   
Honorary Member Wendy Cameron then presented the prizes to this year's winners.

Some of the main prizewinners

To read more go to the West Vets Website

West of Scotland Greenlees Trophy Presentation and lunch

Valerie Mackinnon (Division 2 - Old Ranfurly), Karen Maxwell Milngavie (Greenlees Trophy Winners),
Anne Wallace (Division 3 Prestwick St Nicholas ) and Sarah Eckford (Ranfurly Castle - Greenlees Trophy Runners Up)

68 ladies representing 25 of the 28 Golf Clubs in the West of Scotland Greenlees teams attended the  2016 Greenlees Trophy presentation and lunch at Cathkin Braes Golf Club today.

Cathkin Braes Lady Captain Joyce Mullin ---- and Greenlees Secretary Anne Dunn presided over the event at which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Results coordinator on the Web Carol Fell and Cathkin Braes Greenlees Secretary Pauline Wardlaw were also at the top table.

After an excellent lunch and lots of chat Anne Dunn said a few words --

"Once again it is my privilege to welcome you to the Greenlees Presentation Lunch.
The Weather this year, until near the end, was kind to us and the matches were finished on time. It is lovely to see new, and old, names on the trophies and the leagues for next year look interesting I say this as a spectator."

"Going up to the First Division for the first time is always difficult, as Cathcart Castle will tell you but, as I am sure they will also tell you, it was enjoyable. "

"I wish Old Ranfurly and Largs all the very best for next year. I also wish to welcome Prestwick St Nicholas and Cardross back into the Second Division – all the best to you. "
"I wish to thank all the Secretaries for all their hard work and for sending in their results in so quickly. Also to Carol Fell for putting all the details on the web, which allows everybody to keep up to date."

She then asked Cathkin Braes Lady Captain Joyce Mullin to present the trophies.

Pauline Wardlow finally thanked  all who had helped make the event such a success. 

Milngavie Golf Club

Ranfurly Castle

Old Ranfurly

Prestwick St. Nicholas 

To see some more photos --- CLICK HERE

TO HEAR KAREN MAXWELL (MILNGAVIE) SAY A FEW WORDS - CLICK HERE 

Greenlees Trophy Divisional Totals CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE 

The 2016 Greenlees Results

Division 1: 
Winner Milngavie
Runner up Ranfurly Castle
Demoted Ayr Belleisle and Cathcart Castle

Division 2:   
Winner Old Ranfurly
Runner Up Largs
Demoted Erskine and Lenzie

Division 3:   
Winner Prestwick St Nicholas
Runner Up Cardross

CLICK HERE FOR ALL  FIXTURE RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOTALS 

Connie Jaffrey shares lead in North Carolina

Connie Jaffrey - Photo courtesy of Colin Farquharson

Connie Jaffrey, former Scottish U18 girls champion from Kilwinning, was joint leader at the Greenville Regional Preview women's college tournament at Brook Valley Country Club in North Carolina after an openign round of one-under-par 71 over a 6,133yd course.
She shared the lead at the head of a field of 92 players with Jessica Spicer (Virginia Tech).
Curtis Cup player Alice Hewson from Berkhamsted, a stdent at Clemson University, was T6 with a 76.
Chloe Weir (Kansas State) from Belfast had an 80.
Jessica Carty (Denver), also from Northern Ireland, and Rachel Walker (Old Dominion), from Dumfries, had 81s.
Sophie Newlove (Denver), from Nottingham, had an 8

Ayrshire Junior Girls' Centenary Trophy (Stableford)

Golfing conditions were perfect for the girls playing in their last county competition of the season. On a hot, sunny, calm afternoon at Dalmilling Golf course, Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride) scored 40 points to win by 5 strokes from Cristina McCracken (Troon Ladies).

1st Claire McLaughlin (West Kilbride) (h'cap 11) 40 points
2nd Cristina McCracken (Troon Ladies) (h'cap) 30) 35 points
3rd Rebecca Hale (Troon Ladies) (h'cap 31) 32 points

Katie Ronnie (Barassie) won the 9 hole Pre-handicap competition
Kirsty Shaw (Dalmilling) won the Putting competition

Christian McCracken, Claire Mclaughlin, Rebecca Hale

Kirsty Shaw and Katie Ronnie

Kirsty Shaw, Rebecca Hale, Christina McCracken, Samantha McKay,

Claire McLaughlin Alison Malcolm, Emma Waitzmann

Thanks go to June Kerr for the photos and report

West Kilbride pairing through to the finals of the Daily Mail Foursomes

Helen Cattanach and Catherine Garrett
Photo courtesy of Eileen Donaldson

Congratulations to Catherine Garrett and Helen Cattanach of West Kilbride Golf Club in reaching the last 16 in The Daily Mail Foursomes competition.
They will now be heading off to the Finals Event at Marriott St Pierre Hotel & Country Club, Chepstow on the 16 – 18 October 2016

Last 32 Results:

Ashburnham Golf Club beat Welshpool Golf Club 5&3 
Ashby Decoy Golf Club beat Toft Hotel Golf Club 6&5 
Bromborough Golf Club beat The Mere Golf Resort & Spa 3&2 
Crane Valley Golf Club beat Chichester Golf Club 4&2 
Cranleigh Golf and Country Club beat Hendon Golf Club 5&4 
Grangemouth Golf Club beat Leven Golfing Society 2&1 
Kendal Golf Club beat Durham City Golf Club 5&3 
Milnathort Golf Club beat Huntly Golf Club 2&1 
Perranporth Golf Club beat Marlborough Golf Club 3&2 
Tadmarton Heath Golf Club beat Marriott Forest Of Arden Golf Club won at 20th 
Thornhill Golf Club beat Uphall Golf Club 5&3 
Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club beat Stock Brook Manor Golf & Cc 4&3 
Walmersley Golf Club beat Hart Common Golf Club won at 19th 
Welwyn Garden City Golf Club beat Ufford Park Hotel Golf Club 4&3 
West Kilbride Golf Club beat Cardross Golf Club 6&4 
Wilton Golf Club beat Boldon Golf Club 5&4

Divisional Winners of the West of Scotland Greenlees Trophy

Greenlees Trophy Divisional Totals CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE 

The 2016 Greenlees matches have now been completed. -- although in Division 3 - some matches were unable to be completed due to weather but they did not affect the outcome.

The results are as follows:

Division 1: 
Winner Milngavie
Runner up Ranfurly Castle
Demoted Ayr Belleisle and Cathcart Castle

Division 2:   
Winner Old Ranfurly
Runner Up Largs
Demoted Erskine and Lenzie

Division 3:   
Winner Prestwick St Nicholas
Runner Up Cardross

CLICK HERE FOR ALL  FIXTURE RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOTALS 

The presentation lunch of all divisional clubs takes place on Tuesday 18th October at Cathkin Braes Golf Club

Milngavie Golf Club win the 2016 West of Scotland Greenlees Trophy

Milngavie team jump for joy with their victory
From L to R - Jillian Farrell, Anna Telfer, Lorna McClymont, Katy McCauley
Davina McLavery, Marion Mason Sheena McDonald,
Carol Whyte and  Lois Connell

The 1st Division Title decider of the West of Scotland 2016 Greenlees Trophy was played yesterday (Thursday 22nd September) in the rearranged match between Ranfurly Castle and Milngavie 
Milngavie who produced an exceedingly formidable team -- with Scottish Girls' Internationalist Jillian Farrell, Lorna McClymont (D&A County Champion) and Renfrewshire County Team Carol Whyte leading the field and five of the remaining six team players having a handicap of 8 and under  came up trumps with a 6.5 - 2.5 win.
The result meant that Milngavie won the division with 50.5 points and Ranfurly Castle and Kilmarnock Barassie were 2nd equal with 44 points.
On count back with Home and Away wins --  2 points for a home win and 3 points for an Away win Ranfurly Castle just won the runners up slot by 1 point

Division 1 Results

Milngavie 50.5 - Winners
Ranfurly Castle 44 Runner Up (after count back on Home and Away wins)
Kilmarnock Barassie 44
Cathkin Braes 40.5
Troon Ladies 37.5
Loudoun Gowf 35.5
West Kilbride 30
Ayr Bellisle 25
Cathcart Castle 17

After the match Milngavie Team Captain Sheena McDonald presented Lorna McClymont (whose 16th birthday had been the day before) with Team player of the year award -- Played in 8 matches and won 7

Lorna and Team Captain Sheena

The other highlight of the day was Ranfurly Castle's Carol Fell who had a HOLE IN ONE at the 5th Hole.

Carol picks the ball out the hole !

West Vets Autumn Meeting - Lynn McColl wins the May Craddock Trophy

A rather wet Lynn McColl -- Winner of the May Craddock Trophy

Par 69 CSS 72 Reduction Only
On a very wet driech day on Monday (5th September)  47 West Vets braved the conditions at the Allander Course at Hilton Park. Although the course was very wet the greens were in excellent condition. There were a number of no returns but 33 players managed to complete the course.
Lynn McColl (Carrick at Cameron House) returned the best nett score of 71 and won the May Craddock Trophy.
Anna Telfer (Milngavie) with a gross 79 had the best Scratch score and Ann Colthart (Dalmally) won the bronze division with a nett 83.
Fiona Roger won the Super Vets Trophy.
There were 7 players with 2,s.
Results:
Scratch: Anna Telfer
Division 1:
1st: Lynn McColl (Carrick at Cameron House) 82 (11) 71 and winner of the May Craddock Trophy (best nett score )
2nd: Anna Telfer (Milngavie) 79 (7) 72 BIH
3rd:  Christine Gauldie (Ralston) 92 (20) 72
Division 2
1st: Ann Colthart (Dalmally)  108 (25) 83
2nd: Christine Fulton (Whitecraigs)  108 (23)  85
Super Vet winner: Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle) 88 (14) 74

2's Liz Hale,Christine Gauldie, Lynn McColl, Katy McCauley, Maureen Mitchell, Carol Smith, Anita McMillan.


CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE RESULTS

Thanks go to Marion Stewart (Captain of the West Vets) for the report

Fiona Rattray wins Dunbartonshire and Argyll Junior Championship

The D&A 2016 Junior Championship, was played on Sunday 28th August at Clydebank and District Golf Club.

Fiona Rattray (Douglas Park) retained the Claret Jug with a scratch 77 and was presented with the trophy by Enid Young (D&A President) 

The handicap trophy- The Cowan Cup- was won by Lori MacDonald (Cardross).

BELLE ROBERTSON AND KYLIE WALKER ARE STARS AT DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB

PAST WALKER CUP PLAYER DAVID CARRICK WINS THE JW WORLD INVITATIONAL AT DOUGLAS PARK GOLF CLUB

John Watson, Belle Robertson, Carol Fell, Kylie Walker, and Helen Faulds

David Carrick and Belle Robertson

The John Watson International Invitation Day that has been running since the 1980's was played yesterday at Douglas Park Golf Club in Bearsden Glasgow 
Belle Robertson was the main guest with Professional Kylie Walker who played with every group in the competition. The overall winner was Past Walker Cup Player David Carrick.
Click Here to see photos from the day-- or click through the photos below.

Belle Robertson, John Watson (OBE) and Kylie Walker