Competitions taking entries are the JULY MEDAL at LOCHWINNOCH on Monday 8th July (closing date 21st June) and the AUGUST MEDAL at EASTWOOD on Monday 5th August.
Entries can all be done via the Link in the left-hand column.
Look forward to seeing you on these dates.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
ALYSON AND EILIDH SELECTED TO REPRESENT SCOTLAND AT THE BRITISH
The Scottish Ladies Golfing Association has named new Scottish champion Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies), the No 1 qualifier for the match-play stages at Longniddry last week, and quarter-finalist Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) to be Scotland's trio in the international team event held in conjunction with the qualifying rounds of the British women's open amateur championship at Machynys Peninsula, South Wales from June 11 to 15.
Reserves are Jane Turner (Craigielaw) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall).
Reserves are Jane Turner (Craigielaw) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall).
Monday, May 20, 2013
KEVIN CRAGGS HAILS SCOTTISH GOLF'S GIRL POWER
Good article in the Scotsman Newspaper this morning. - Click on the following link.
Kevin Craggs hails Scottish golf’s girl power - Golf - Scotsman.com
Kevin Craggs hails Scottish golf’s girl power - Golf - Scotsman.com
Sunday, May 19, 2013
PRIZEWINNERS FROM THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Many congratulations go to all the Renfrewshire players that were prizewinners at last weeks Scottish Championships at Longniddry.
BEDDOWS MEMORIAL TROPHY
Lowest Gross Scores in the first qualifying round -- Eilidh Briggs (3rd)
BEDDOWS MEMORIAL TROPHY
Lowest Gross Scores in the first qualifying round -- Eilidh Briggs (3rd)
EGLINTON QUAICH
Lowest Aggregate Gross Score - Team 1st Rnd -- Eilidh and Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
BABY QUAICH
BABY QUAICH
Lowest Gross Score in Eglinton Quaich -- Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
CLARK ROSEBOWL Semi-Finalists
CLARK ROSEBOWL Semi-Finalists
Prizes donated by Miss Clark -- Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PLAY
QUARTER FINALISTS --- Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
SEMI FINALISTS
SEMI FINALISTS
and Winner of the Couper Quaich who was beaten by the Champion
and winner of Bronze Medal -- Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
CHAMPION - and winner Championship Cup and winner of the Gold Medal
TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE PRIZEGIVING CLICK HERE
CHAMPION - and winner Championship Cup and winner of the Gold Medal
Champion gets a brooch to keep for 1 year and also a replica which they get to keep -- Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
CLICK HERE to read all the full prizewinners listTO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE PRIZEGIVING CLICK HERE
ROSEBOWL QUALIFIERS -- THE DRAW
Due the the poor weather and number of entrants at the April medal, it has been decided that for this year only, the qualifiers will come from those who played at Gourock.
The qualifiers are:-
1. Tracy Masterton (Milngavie) 79
2. Carol Whyte (Milngavie) 81
3. Anne Aitken (Eastwood) 82
4. Maureen Woodhead (Gourock) 83
5. Lindsay Mathie (Playsport) 83
6. Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 83
7. Pam Harvey (Cowglen) 84
8. June Lockhart (Gleddoch) 85
The draw is :-
The qualifiers are:-
1. Tracy Masterton (Milngavie) 79
2. Carol Whyte (Milngavie) 81
3. Anne Aitken (Eastwood) 82
4. Maureen Woodhead (Gourock) 83
5. Lindsay Mathie (Playsport) 83
6. Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 83
7. Pam Harvey (Cowglen) 84
8. June Lockhart (Gleddoch) 85
The draw is :-
| Qual No. |
1st Round
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Semi Final
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TBA September 2013
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| To be played by
Monday 16th July 2013
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To be played by
Monday 26th August 2013 | Final date and venue to be arranged | |
| 1 |
Tracy Masterton (Milngavie)
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| 8 |
June Lockhart (Gleddoch)
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| 5 |
Lindsay Mathie (Playsport)
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| 4 |
Maureen Woodhead (Gourock)
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| 3 |
Anne Aitken
(Eastwood) | - | - |
| 6 |
Denise Cowan
(Ranfurly Castle) | ||
| 7 |
Pam Harvey (Cowglen)
| - | |
| 2 |
Carol Whyte (Milngavie)
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PLEASE NOTE: All Matchplay Competitions. Members without Renfrewshire Home Club.
"All matchplay ties should be played on a Renfrewshire course - even if this means giving up home advantage. If both players don't have a home club in Renfrewshire, then members should choose a Renfrewshire club and pay green fees."Gillian McGinlay Vice-Captain
RLCGA “Growing Girls Golf” Initiative - From Janette McCartney Junior Secretary
RLCGA “Growing Girls Golf” Initiative
As I am sure many of you are aware girls are very much in the minority when it comes to golf and in Renfrewshire that is no exception.
The SLGA, the governing body of Ladies Golf in Scotland actively encourage clubs to allow girls to play in Ladies competitions and indeed there are penalties if your club does not allow girls to compete in SLGA competitions at your club.
Please refer to your copy of the SLGA handbook.
7.17.7.1 All female playing members, including juniors, with CONGU Competition Handicap are eligible to compete and win.
7.17.14.2 Juniors
Any club that does not allow a female junior member with a CONGU handicap to compete in and win SLGA Medal Competitions shall not be entitled to receive a Silver and Bronze Medal. In addition the club cannot be represented at the Medal Finals in the following year.
We would also hope that the few girls that play golf would be encouraged to play and win all Ladies competitions, stroke play, matchplay, team matches and open and invitation days at your club. Can I remind everyone that there is no duty of care when playing with a junior girl in a competition nor do you need to have disclosure, however we would encourage clubs to try to play a 3 ball when junior girls are also competing.
In Renfrewshire we have 27 clubs with just under 100 girls who have club membership. Compare this to the boys in the county who with slightly different boundaries and fewer clubs have well over 1000 boys. The Scotland wide Clubgolf initiative has helped by introducing more girls and boys to golf at school and golf clubs but there is still a long way to go.
At RLCGA we are doing our very best to encourage girls in the County to play Golf by arranging subsidised coaching and team matches. We also run The Campbell Clock each year at Whitecraigs for all levels of players and arrange a Girls Matchplay Championship.
Girls are invited to be members of RLCGA when their handicap reaches 24 which is exactly the same as Ladies who wish to join the county. Girls membership is free until they are 23 to encourage them to stay with golf whilst at University, college etc.This is in line with many clubs youth policy as many older teenagers are lost to golf in those years.
I am asking if the clubs could help more by allowing junior girls to play in all competitions as mentioned already and also to allow any Adults & Junior girls to introduce another junior girl from another club to play free of charge. This would allow girls and parents to make friends with girls at other clubs and encourage play between their clubs. I would ask if you could take this to your committees and make it known to your membership that you are in support of Girls Golf.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the clubs who have been outstanding at supporting junior girls by hosting medals and matchplay events over the years and also for encouraging junior girls without prejudice. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and anything further you can offer to help this “Growing Girls Golf” initiative would be welcomed. Lets do away with the outdated image that sadly lots of golf clubs have and move on with a forward thinking sport that embraces all.
I look forward to your comments and response.
Regards Janette McCartney RLCGA Junior Secretary
email:
janmcc@btinternet.com
janettemccartney@themabassadors.com
As I am sure many of you are aware girls are very much in the minority when it comes to golf and in Renfrewshire that is no exception.
The SLGA, the governing body of Ladies Golf in Scotland actively encourage clubs to allow girls to play in Ladies competitions and indeed there are penalties if your club does not allow girls to compete in SLGA competitions at your club.
Please refer to your copy of the SLGA handbook.
7.17.7.1 All female playing members, including juniors, with CONGU Competition Handicap are eligible to compete and win.
7.17.14.2 Juniors
Any club that does not allow a female junior member with a CONGU handicap to compete in and win SLGA Medal Competitions shall not be entitled to receive a Silver and Bronze Medal. In addition the club cannot be represented at the Medal Finals in the following year.
We would also hope that the few girls that play golf would be encouraged to play and win all Ladies competitions, stroke play, matchplay, team matches and open and invitation days at your club. Can I remind everyone that there is no duty of care when playing with a junior girl in a competition nor do you need to have disclosure, however we would encourage clubs to try to play a 3 ball when junior girls are also competing.
In Renfrewshire we have 27 clubs with just under 100 girls who have club membership. Compare this to the boys in the county who with slightly different boundaries and fewer clubs have well over 1000 boys. The Scotland wide Clubgolf initiative has helped by introducing more girls and boys to golf at school and golf clubs but there is still a long way to go.
At RLCGA we are doing our very best to encourage girls in the County to play Golf by arranging subsidised coaching and team matches. We also run The Campbell Clock each year at Whitecraigs for all levels of players and arrange a Girls Matchplay Championship.
Girls are invited to be members of RLCGA when their handicap reaches 24 which is exactly the same as Ladies who wish to join the county. Girls membership is free until they are 23 to encourage them to stay with golf whilst at University, college etc.This is in line with many clubs youth policy as many older teenagers are lost to golf in those years.
I am asking if the clubs could help more by allowing junior girls to play in all competitions as mentioned already and also to allow any Adults & Junior girls to introduce another junior girl from another club to play free of charge. This would allow girls and parents to make friends with girls at other clubs and encourage play between their clubs. I would ask if you could take this to your committees and make it known to your membership that you are in support of Girls Golf.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the clubs who have been outstanding at supporting junior girls by hosting medals and matchplay events over the years and also for encouraging junior girls without prejudice. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and anything further you can offer to help this “Growing Girls Golf” initiative would be welcomed. Lets do away with the outdated image that sadly lots of golf clubs have and move on with a forward thinking sport that embraces all.
I look forward to your comments and response.
Regards Janette McCartney RLCGA Junior Secretary
email:
janmcc@btinternet.com
janettemccartney@themabassadors.com
Saturday, May 18, 2013
ALYSON IS THE 2013 SCOTTISH CHAMPION
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| Alyson McKechin 2013 Scottish Champion -- Photo courtesy of Maureen Woodhead |
FROM THE SLGA WEBSITE
REPORT BY ELSPETH BURNSIDE
Renfrewshire's Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) fulfilled a childhood dream when she defeated Clara Young (North Berwick) 3 and 2 to win the Scottish Ladies’ Amateur Championship at Longniddry.REPORT BY ELSPETH BURNSIDE
“Winning the Scottish Championship is something I have thought about ever since I started playing golf,” said the 19-year-old, who had her Dad, Ian, as her caddie. “I am proud to be the first winner from Elderslie and hope it inspires other girls at the club.” With torrential rain making conditions far from easy,
Alyson birdied two of the first three holes and moved three up at the short sixth where Clara found trouble from the tee. Aiming to become the youngest ever winner, the 16 year-old East Lothian girl struggled to find the fairway in the atrocious conditions and was five down at the turn. But she then made a great, late comeback, winning three holes in a row from the 13th and was just two down with three to play.
However, Alyson held her nerve and a winning par three at the short 16th prompted the shake of hands.
“I started out very well but the mistakes started to creep in as the weather deteriorated,” said the new champion. “That let her in and she took her chance and it was beginning to become very close. “It’s great to win and it was good to have Dad on the bag. He kept me calm and made sure I didn’t get too far ahead of myself.
“I started playing golf when I was 12 and have come through all the Scottish squads from development upwards.
This just feels so special.” Clara admitted that Alyson had played the better golf. “She put me under a lot of pressure at the start,” she said. “But I can take a lot of positives from week. I would certainly have taken a place in the final at the start of the Championship.”
Catriona Matthew, who lives in North Berwick and is a Vice-President of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association, was one of the brave spectators that watched all 16 holes.
“They are both great players and good to see two youngsters in the final,” said the three-time former champion and the only Scot to win a major title at the 2009 Ricoh Women’s British Open Champion.
Alyson , joint runner-up at the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship last month, has now extended her lead on the SLGA’s Order of Merit.
“It certainly has been a great start to the season,” said the girl who works part-time at the Glasgow Indoor Golf Centre. “And I’ll be back to defend at Prestwick next year.”
Alyson joins the following Renfrewshire stars to make this achievement
Heather Anderson -- 1969 (West Kilbride)
Megan Briggs --- 2009 (Southerness)Dorothea Hastings (nee Sommerville) - 1958 (Elie and Earlsferry)
Shirley Lawson -- 1988 (Southerness) and 1989 (Lossiemouth)
Aileen Wilson -- 1974 (Nairn)
Photos -- courtesy of RLCGA Captain Maureen Woodhead
---- ALTERNATIVELY CLICK HERE TO SEE ALBUM AND THEN SLIDESHOW TO SEE LARGER PICTURES
Photos -- courtesy of RLCGA Captain Maureen Woodhead
Friday, May 17, 2013
CLARA YOUNG v RENFREWSHIRE'S ALYSON McKECHIN FINAL AT LONGNIDDRY
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| Alyson McKechin |
Clara, who recently regained the East Lothian women's county champion and is the youngest player to reach the last stage of the "Scottish," beat 20-year-old Rachel Polson (Peterculter) by 4 and 3 in the first semi-final this afternoon. Clara started with a double bogey 6 but covered the next 14 holes in three under par figures, finishing off the match in style with back-to-back birdies.
Alyson, leader of the SLGA Women's Order of Merit, is also through to the national final for the first time. She beat the 2009 champion, Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) by 2 and 1 in a semi-final distinguished by very good scoring. Alyson was four under par and had six birdies in all. Megan had an eagle 3 at the 15th and birdied the fourth. She was approximately two under par.
ALYSON WINS AGAINST MEGAN IN AN EPIC SEMI FINAL
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| Alyson and Megan on the 1at tee -- Photo courtesy of Gillian Kirkwood |
QUARTER-FINALS
Rachel Polson (Peterculter) beat Louise Macgregor (Falkirk) 4 and 3.
Clara Young (North Berwick) beat Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 3 and 2.
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) at 19th.
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) beat Hannah McCook (Grantown on Spey) 5 and 3.
SEMI FINALS:
Clara Young (North Berwick) beat Rachel Polson (Peterculter) 4&3
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) beat Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 2&1
In the quarter final Clara Young had 9 single putts in the 16 holes that Eilidh played
Thursday, May 16, 2013
EILIDH MEGAN AND ALYSON INTO QUARTER FINALS OF THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP AND DENISE MAKES IT TO THE SEMI FINALS OF THE CLARK ROSEBOWL
Renfrewshire players are doing well in the Scottish Championships at Longniddry with our 3 top players -- Alyson, Eilidh and Megan reaching the quarter final stages to be played tomorrow morning.
Both Briggs sisters from the Kilmacolm club are through to the last eight.
Fifth seed Eilidh, 20-year-old Stirling University physical education student, beat young Tara MacTaggart from the Borders by one hole.
Eilidh now plays Clara Young in the quarter finals.
Former champion Megan, 23, beat another past title-winner Hilary (Monaghan) Wardell (Longniddry) by 4 and 3.
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), 19, leader of the SLGA women's Order of Merit and another who has gained something from playing on the Paul Lawrie Tour. She scraped through at the 19th in the morning against Rachael Livingstone but looked more relaxed in winning by 5 and 4 over Susan Wood (Drumpellier) in Round 2.
Alyson, joint second in the recent "Helen Holm," now plays 19-year-old Stirling student Hannah McCook (Grantown on Spey) who stopped the giant-killing run of Katie Reid in its tracks with a 4 and 3 Round 2 victory.
SECOND ROUND RESULTS
Macgregor beat Meek at 19th.
Polson beat Scott 3 and 1.
E Briggs beat MacTaggart 1 hole.
Young beat Liddell 4 and 3.
Fraser beat Turner 2 and 1.
M Briggs beat Wardell 4 and 3.
A McKechin beat Susan Wood 5 and 4.
McCook beat Reid 4 and 3.
Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) has also done well by reaching the semi finals of the flight 2 group for the Clark Rosebowl
Urquhart beat Melvin-Ffinsh 3 and 1.
Beveridge beat Goodwin 6 and 5.
Cowan beat Dyball 3 and 1.
Sheena Wood beat Caddow 1 hole.
Both Briggs sisters from the Kilmacolm club are through to the last eight.
Fifth seed Eilidh, 20-year-old Stirling University physical education student, beat young Tara MacTaggart from the Borders by one hole.
Eilidh now plays Clara Young in the quarter finals.
Former champion Megan, 23, beat another past title-winner Hilary (Monaghan) Wardell (Longniddry) by 4 and 3.
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), 19, leader of the SLGA women's Order of Merit and another who has gained something from playing on the Paul Lawrie Tour. She scraped through at the 19th in the morning against Rachael Livingstone but looked more relaxed in winning by 5 and 4 over Susan Wood (Drumpellier) in Round 2.
Alyson, joint second in the recent "Helen Holm," now plays 19-year-old Stirling student Hannah McCook (Grantown on Spey) who stopped the giant-killing run of Katie Reid in its tracks with a 4 and 3 Round 2 victory.
SECOND ROUND RESULTS
Macgregor beat Meek at 19th.
Polson beat Scott 3 and 1.
E Briggs beat MacTaggart 1 hole.
Young beat Liddell 4 and 3.
Fraser beat Turner 2 and 1.
M Briggs beat Wardell 4 and 3.
A McKechin beat Susan Wood 5 and 4.
McCook beat Reid 4 and 3.
Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) has also done well by reaching the semi finals of the flight 2 group for the Clark Rosebowl
Urquhart beat Melvin-Ffinsh 3 and 1.
Beveridge beat Goodwin 6 and 5.
Cowan beat Dyball 3 and 1.
Sheena Wood beat Caddow 1 hole.
LIVE MATCH PLAY RESULTS FROM LONGNIDDRY -- 1st Round Results
1ST ROUND RESULTS:
Eilidh Briggs, a former Scottish Under-18 girls match-play champion and beaten in the Scottish women's final at Machrihanish, won by 7 and 5 against Linda Bain, the 28th qualifier, from Lochend.
No 7 seed Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), who leads the SLGA Women's Order of Merit, was taken to the 19th green before achieving victory over the 26th qualifier, Rachael Livingstone (Craigmillar Park) who was one of Scotland's leading Under-18 girls in the past.
Megan Briggs champion at Southerness in 2009, joined her sister Eilidh in the last 16 with a 2 and 1 win over the 2010 Scottish girls match-play champion, Lesley Atkins (Gullane Ladies).
CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS
Eilidh Briggs, a former Scottish Under-18 girls match-play champion and beaten in the Scottish women's final at Machrihanish, won by 7 and 5 against Linda Bain, the 28th qualifier, from Lochend.
No 7 seed Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), who leads the SLGA Women's Order of Merit, was taken to the 19th green before achieving victory over the 26th qualifier, Rachael Livingstone (Craigmillar Park) who was one of Scotland's leading Under-18 girls in the past.
Megan Briggs champion at Southerness in 2009, joined her sister Eilidh in the last 16 with a 2 and 1 win over the 2010 Scottish girls match-play champion, Lesley Atkins (Gullane Ladies).
CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
RENFREWSHIRE TOP PLAYERS QUALIFY FOR THE MATCHPLAY STAGES OF THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Three of them - Eilidh Briggs, Megan Briggs and Alyson McKechin from Renfrewshire have all qualified for the match-play stages of the Scottish Championships at Longniddry.
Denise Cowan has qualified for the Clark Rosebowl.
QUALIFYING SCORES:
147 J Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 76 71
151 R Walker (Dumfries and Co) 75 76.
152 J Turner (Craigielaw) 78 74.
154 C Young (North Berwick) 82 72, E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 76 78.
156 H Wardell (Longniddry) 80 76, A McKechin (Elderslie) 79 77.
157 R Polson (Peterculter) 79 78, H Scott (Broomieknowe) 78 79.
159 K McIntosh (Broomieknowe) 81 78
160 L Atkins (Gullane Ladies) 82 78, N Robertson (Dunblane New) 81 79.
164 T Seivwright (Deeside) 83 81, E Allison (Stirling) 79 85..
165 C Wilson (Murcar Links) 85 80, L Macgregor (Falkirk) 79 86.
166 J Graham (Southerness) 87 79, H McCook (Grantown on Spey) 86 80, L Fraser (Kingsknowe) 82 84, F Liddell (Schloss Vornholz, Germany) 81 85.
167 T MacTaggart (Minto) 86 81, C Small (Gullane Ladies) 84 83, M Briggs (Kilmacolm) 84 83, S Wood (Drumpellier) 84 83, E Moffat (St Regulus) 81 86.
168 R Livingstone (Craigmillar Park) 83 85, N Ferguson (Milngavie) 81 87.
169 L Bain (Lochend) 88 81, J Potter (Cathkin Braes) 86 83, K McGarva (Troon Ladies) 83 86.
170 (after play-off) K Reid (Monifieth) 85 85, C Hargan (St Regulus) 84 86
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY
First Round
8.30 J Meek v C Hargan.
8.38 J Graham v L Macgregor.
8.46 H Scott v C Small.
8.54 E Moffat v R Polson.
9.02 E Briggs v L Bain.
9.10 T MacTaggart v N Robertson.
9.18 T Seivwright v F Liddell.
9.26 J Potter v C Young.
9.34 J Turner v K McGarva.
9.42 L Fraser v E Allison.
9.56 L Atkins v M Briggs.
9.58 N Ferguson v H Wardell.
10.06 A McKechin v R Livingstone.
10.14 Susan Wood v K McIntosh.
10.22 C Wilson v H McCook.
10.30 K Reid v R Walker.
CLARK ROSEBOWL
10.47 J Chalmers v A Melvin-Ffinch.
10.54 L Urquhart v K Blackwood.
11.02 H Robb v A Goodwin.
11.10 R Rankin v K Beveridge
11/19 J Harrison v D Cowan.
11.26 L Dyball v K Marshall.
11.34 E Caddow v L D'Ambrosio.
11.42 A Tait v Sheena Wood.
Denise Cowan has qualified for the Clark Rosebowl.
QUALIFYING SCORES:
147 J Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 76 71
151 R Walker (Dumfries and Co) 75 76.
152 J Turner (Craigielaw) 78 74.
154 C Young (North Berwick) 82 72, E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 76 78.
156 H Wardell (Longniddry) 80 76, A McKechin (Elderslie) 79 77.
157 R Polson (Peterculter) 79 78, H Scott (Broomieknowe) 78 79.
159 K McIntosh (Broomieknowe) 81 78
160 L Atkins (Gullane Ladies) 82 78, N Robertson (Dunblane New) 81 79.
164 T Seivwright (Deeside) 83 81, E Allison (Stirling) 79 85..
165 C Wilson (Murcar Links) 85 80, L Macgregor (Falkirk) 79 86.
166 J Graham (Southerness) 87 79, H McCook (Grantown on Spey) 86 80, L Fraser (Kingsknowe) 82 84, F Liddell (Schloss Vornholz, Germany) 81 85.
167 T MacTaggart (Minto) 86 81, C Small (Gullane Ladies) 84 83, M Briggs (Kilmacolm) 84 83, S Wood (Drumpellier) 84 83, E Moffat (St Regulus) 81 86.
168 R Livingstone (Craigmillar Park) 83 85, N Ferguson (Milngavie) 81 87.
169 L Bain (Lochend) 88 81, J Potter (Cathkin Braes) 86 83, K McGarva (Troon Ladies) 83 86.
170 (after play-off) K Reid (Monifieth) 85 85, C Hargan (St Regulus) 84 86
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY
First Round
8.30 J Meek v C Hargan.
8.38 J Graham v L Macgregor.
8.46 H Scott v C Small.
8.54 E Moffat v R Polson.
9.02 E Briggs v L Bain.
9.10 T MacTaggart v N Robertson.
9.18 T Seivwright v F Liddell.
9.26 J Potter v C Young.
9.34 J Turner v K McGarva.
9.42 L Fraser v E Allison.
9.56 L Atkins v M Briggs.
9.58 N Ferguson v H Wardell.
10.06 A McKechin v R Livingstone.
10.14 Susan Wood v K McIntosh.
10.22 C Wilson v H McCook.
10.30 K Reid v R Walker.
CLARK ROSEBOWL
10.47 J Chalmers v A Melvin-Ffinch.
10.54 L Urquhart v K Blackwood.
11.02 H Robb v A Goodwin.
11.10 R Rankin v K Beveridge
11/19 J Harrison v D Cowan.
11.26 L Dyball v K Marshall.
11.34 E Caddow v L D'Ambrosio.
11.42 A Tait v Sheena Wood.
SPRING MEETING AT OLD RANFURLY
Spring arrived today at OLD RANFURLY for the County SPRING MEETING. 36 ladies enjoyed playing without waterproofs and woolly hats for the first time in a County event this year. While at times it was still a bit cold, a huge improvement on the weather of recent weeks.
Gillian Kyle Anne Aitken
Overall winner was County Team member GILLIAN KYLE (East Renfrewshire) with a splendid gross score of 78, giving her a net 73.
Winner of 2nd class was ANNE AITKEN (EASTWOOD) with a score of 89 - 13 - 76.
The SSS was 72 and the CSS 75.
Results:
Scratch : Gillian Kyle 78
H'Cap 0 - 12
1. Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 78 - 5 - 73
2. Linda McDougall (Greenock) 81 - 7 - 74
3. Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) 82 - 6 - 76 acb
H'Cap 13 +
1. Anne Aitken (Eastwood) 89 - 13 - 76 acb
2. Jane McDonald (Kilmacolm) 97 - 21 -76
3. Sally Smyth (Ranfurly Castle) 92 - 14 - 78 acb
CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST OF RESULTS
Gillian Kyle Anne Aitken
Overall winner was County Team member GILLIAN KYLE (East Renfrewshire) with a splendid gross score of 78, giving her a net 73.
Winner of 2nd class was ANNE AITKEN (EASTWOOD) with a score of 89 - 13 - 76.
The SSS was 72 and the CSS 75.
Results:
Scratch : Gillian Kyle 78
H'Cap 0 - 12
1. Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 78 - 5 - 73
2. Linda McDougall (Greenock) 81 - 7 - 74
3. Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) 82 - 6 - 76 acb
H'Cap 13 +
1. Anne Aitken (Eastwood) 89 - 13 - 76 acb
2. Jane McDonald (Kilmacolm) 97 - 21 -76
3. Sally Smyth (Ranfurly Castle) 92 - 14 - 78 acb
CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST OF RESULTS
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
SCOTTISH LADIES CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The 2013 Scottish Ladies Closed Championship begins at Longniddry today.
Eilidh and Megan Briggs (Kilmcolm), Denise Cowan(Ranfurly Castle), Lindsay Mathie (Playsport), Alyson McKechan (Elderslie) and Lorraine Morrow ( Eastwood) are all playing.
We wish them all every success.
To keep up with the Live Scoring CLICK HERE
Eilidh and Megan Briggs (Kilmcolm), Denise Cowan(Ranfurly Castle), Lindsay Mathie (Playsport), Alyson McKechan (Elderslie) and Lorraine Morrow ( Eastwood) are all playing.
We wish them all every success.
To keep up with the Live Scoring CLICK HERE
Sunday, May 12, 2013
DRAW FOR SPRING MEETING AT OLD RANFURLY GOLF CLUB
The Draw sheet for the Spring Meeting over Old Ranfurly on Wednesday 15th May has a few changes. --- PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIMES
Gillian Kyle is in charge -- Her contact Number is -- 07950070275
Phone no on the day- County Mobile 07523278637
CLICK HERE to see the draw.
Gillian Kyle is in charge -- Her contact Number is -- 07950070275
Phone no on the day- County Mobile 07523278637
CLICK HERE to see the draw.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY TEAM IS ANNOUNCED
The team has been selected to represent Renfrewshire in the Inter County Matches at Bothwell Castle Golf Club Monday 17 – Wednesday 19 June 2013. Those chosen are (in alphabetical order);
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle)
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle)
Carol Whyte (Milngavie)
Reserve – Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
It was a real challenge to pick the team but I have no doubt the girls will do their best to retain the West Championship and go on to the Scottish Finals at Stirling.
Our Secretary Jean Irvine has volunteered to take over as Caddy Mistress so please contact her (email or telephone as per fixture card) to offer your caddying services. I know the playing team relies heavily on the ‘caddying’ team! I also know that we all have a ‘hoot’ on and around the course on these three days!
On Monday 17 June our tee times commence 9.00 am and 1.30pm and on Tuesday and Wednesday our tee times commence 9.30 am and 2.15pm.
I look forward, once again, to the support from the ladies of Renfrewshire County.
Captain Maureen.
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle)
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle)
Carol Whyte (Milngavie)
Reserve – Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
It was a real challenge to pick the team but I have no doubt the girls will do their best to retain the West Championship and go on to the Scottish Finals at Stirling.
Our Secretary Jean Irvine has volunteered to take over as Caddy Mistress so please contact her (email or telephone as per fixture card) to offer your caddying services. I know the playing team relies heavily on the ‘caddying’ team! I also know that we all have a ‘hoot’ on and around the course on these three days!
On Monday 17 June our tee times commence 9.00 am and 1.30pm and on Tuesday and Wednesday our tee times commence 9.30 am and 2.15pm.
I look forward, once again, to the support from the ladies of Renfrewshire County.
Captain Maureen.
CAN ALYSON OR EILIDH WIN THE 2013 SCOTTISH LADIES AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
From the SLGA Website
Could it be a changing of the guard at this month's Scottish Ladies' Amateur Championship at Longniddry?
The last three champions - Laura Murray, Louise Kenney and Kelsey MacDonald - are all missing from the line-up so there is the chance for a bunch of youngsters to make their mark at the East Lothian venue from May 14-18.
Teenager Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) showed the way with a terrific joint runner-up finish at the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship at Troon.
"I've been working hard with my coach, Kevin Craggs, over the winter," said the tall 19-year-old. "I've also concentrated on getting fitter and stronger and I'm sure that it made a difference at Troon. "I have never played Longniddry but I intend to have a few practice rounds and I am really looking forward to the Championship. At the moment, I am working part-time at the Glasgow Indoor Golf Centre and I won't make any decision about turning professional until the end of next season."
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) is another 19-year-old with eyes on the coveted title. She was runner-up to Kenney at Machrihanish two years ago and is now a regular in the Scottish team - her older sister Megan won the title at Southerness in 2009.
Eilidh has exams during the "Scottish" but the Physical Education student is determined not to be distracted. "Stirling University has been brilliant in arranging things," she said.
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| Alyson and Eilidh |
Teenager Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) showed the way with a terrific joint runner-up finish at the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship at Troon.
"I've been working hard with my coach, Kevin Craggs, over the winter," said the tall 19-year-old. "I've also concentrated on getting fitter and stronger and I'm sure that it made a difference at Troon. "I have never played Longniddry but I intend to have a few practice rounds and I am really looking forward to the Championship. At the moment, I am working part-time at the Glasgow Indoor Golf Centre and I won't make any decision about turning professional until the end of next season."
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) is another 19-year-old with eyes on the coveted title. She was runner-up to Kenney at Machrihanish two years ago and is now a regular in the Scottish team - her older sister Megan won the title at Southerness in 2009.
Eilidh has exams during the "Scottish" but the Physical Education student is determined not to be distracted. "Stirling University has been brilliant in arranging things," she said.
Sunday, May 05, 2013
WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP -- MEGAN BRIGGS IS CHAMP AND RENFREWSHIRE WIN THE TEAM AWARD
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| Megan Briggs -- 2013 West of Scotland Champion (Photo courtesy of Lanarkshire's Jean MacIntyre ) |
Congratulations to Renfrewshire - once again! Yes, our team (just) won the Senior Team Trophy after a 3-way countback and it being decided in our favour on the last 3 holes. Well done to Megan, Donna and Vice Captain Gillian.
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| Team Winners - Renfrewshire Vice Captain Gillian and Megan -- Donna missing (Photo courtesy of Lanarkshire's Jean MacIntyre) |
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| Junior Winning Team -- Lanarkshire |
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| 1st Net Prize -- Lauren D'Ambrosio |
Very well done to Megan Briggs who won the individual Championship with a CSS matching 75 over a blustery West Kilbride. It seems that joining the real world in full time gainful employment has not impacted too much on her fabulous golf.
Scores in the seventies were also recorded by Denise Cowan and Carol Whyte - apologies if I have missed anyone else. Modesty would normally prevent me from mentioning my own 80 (with an 8 at the par 5 third after venturing into the out of bounds with my second shot!!) but my golf has been so bad recently that I will rejoice in returning to something like what I should be scoring!! Indulge me if you will!!
I apologise for, once again, forgetting my camera but Jean McIntyre from Lanarkshire (who won the Junior Team Trophy) agreed to bail me out and I thank her for all the photographs.
Mention, finally, should be made of our own Alexandra Qayum who was our sole Junior representative. Well well done for flying our Junior Flag. Hopefully our juniors will make the effort to play next year.
Captain Maureen
NET SCORES (CSS 75)
AMY BOULDEN WINS WELSH STROKEPLAY AND EILIDH HAS BEST LAST ROUND
Amy Boulden (Conwy) won the Welsh women's open amateur stroke-play championship at the Vale of Glamorgan club by four strokes today.
The Curtis Cup star shot rounds of 75-75-74 over the par 75 course for a total of one-under-par 224. The CSS for the three rounds was 79-79-76.
She won from England's Alex Peters (Notts Ladies) who scored 75-77-76 for 228, a shot ahead of third-placed Welsh international Samantha Birks (76-77-76).
Carnoustie Ladies teenager Jess Meek finished a creditable joint fourth on 232 alongside English prospect Gabriella Cowley.
Jess scored 82-77-73 to Gabriella's 78-77-77.
Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) was the nest bext Scot in a share of 11th place on 237 with scores of 75-90-72.
Eilidh's last round, three under par, was the best of the tournament.
WELSH WOMEN'S OPEN AMATEUR STROKE-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Vale of Glamorgan GC
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 225 (3x75) SS 76. CSS 79 79 76
224 Amy Boulden (Conwy) 75 75 74.
228 Alexandra Peters (Notts Ladies) 75 77 76
229 Samantha Birks (Wolstanton) 76 77 76.
232 Jess Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 82 77 73, Gabriella Cowley (Brockett Hall) 78 77 77.
SELECTED TOTALS
237 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 75 90 72 (jt 11th).
244 Rachael Walker (Dumfries and Co) 84 84 76 (T18).
249 Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 83 86 80 (T28).
253 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 83 87 83 (T36)
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report
The Curtis Cup star shot rounds of 75-75-74 over the par 75 course for a total of one-under-par 224. The CSS for the three rounds was 79-79-76.
She won from England's Alex Peters (Notts Ladies) who scored 75-77-76 for 228, a shot ahead of third-placed Welsh international Samantha Birks (76-77-76).
Carnoustie Ladies teenager Jess Meek finished a creditable joint fourth on 232 alongside English prospect Gabriella Cowley.
Jess scored 82-77-73 to Gabriella's 78-77-77.
Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) was the nest bext Scot in a share of 11th place on 237 with scores of 75-90-72.
Eilidh's last round, three under par, was the best of the tournament.
WELSH WOMEN'S OPEN AMATEUR STROKE-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Vale of Glamorgan GC
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 225 (3x75) SS 76. CSS 79 79 76
224 Amy Boulden (Conwy) 75 75 74.
228 Alexandra Peters (Notts Ladies) 75 77 76
229 Samantha Birks (Wolstanton) 76 77 76.
232 Jess Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 82 77 73, Gabriella Cowley (Brockett Hall) 78 77 77.
SELECTED TOTALS
237 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 75 90 72 (jt 11th).
244 Rachael Walker (Dumfries and Co) 84 84 76 (T18).
249 Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 83 86 80 (T28).
253 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 83 87 83 (T36)
Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report
Friday, May 03, 2013
RLCGA WEST OF SCOTLAND TEAMS
Renfrewshire will be represented in the Senior West of Scotland Team Trophy by Champion Donna Jackson, Champion Runner-up Gillian McGinlay and Past County and Scotland Champion Megan Briggs. We wish them all the best of luck on Sunday.
In the Junior Team Trophy we are represented by Alexandra Qayum and Linsey Stevenson who were triumphant last year.
Captain Maureen
In the Junior Team Trophy we are represented by Alexandra Qayum and Linsey Stevenson who were triumphant last year.
Captain Maureen
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