WHITECRAIGS WINTER TIE MATCH- CHRISTEEN AND SHEILA ARE WINNERS

 Sheila Robson and Christeen Finlayson (Whitecraigs) played Thea Morgan and Morag Little (Whitecraigs) at Whitecraigs on Wednesday and Sheila and Christeen won on the 17th green.  

The winners thought they were the underdogs and in for a good cuffing so set off to enjoy a beautiful winter's day and good company but, hey ho, what a surprise!   

Thanks go to Christeen for the report

MARATHON WINTER FOURSOMES TIE - LIZ AND SARA WIN AT THE 21ST HOLE

Liz Crichton and Sara Bishop (Kilmacolm) played Christine Fulton and Janet Livingston (Whitecraigs) at Whitecraigs today.

Well done to all as the match went right down the wire with Liz and Sara winning at the 21st Hole !!!!!

GILLIAN AND AUDREY WIN THROUGH AT GREENOCK.

Margaret, Gillian, Audrey and Anne

Gillian Kyle and Audrey Mackenzie (East Renfrewshire) played against Margaret Austin and Anne Terrey (Greenock) at Greenock GC yesterday.

We were pretty lucky with the weather-drizzly but not very windy. Winter rules applied and the visitors took a few holes to realise they were better to play from the semi rough rather than off a mat!
The holes were tightly contested with Anne and Margaret receiving 12 shots and Audrey and Gillian were only 2 up at the turn. The weather unfortunately deteriorated and when the East Ren pair were Dormie 4, Anne and Margaret surrendered.

Sadly there was no catering due to a function that evening, but we shared and enjoyed tea, coffee and a variety of chocolate bars from the Pro shop! (Needs must!) It was a very enjoyable match with lots of great chat!

Thanks go to Gillian Kyle for the photo and report

MORAG AND ANITA WIN THEIR WINTER FOURSOMES TIE PLAYED IN THE TAIL END OF HURRICANE GONZALO

Anita McMillan and Morag Key (Erskine) were mad enough to play their Winter Foursomes tie against Fiona McGibbon and Morag Easton (Elderslie) at Elderslie yesterday morning!!

 "I cannot begin to describe the weather "-- said Morag  Caddy cars blowing over, hats blowing down the fairway and even my winter glove taking off. The joys of winter golf.

Anyway, it was a very close match going to the very last putt on the 18th green where Anita and I won by 1 hole. A most enjoyable day nevertheless although my hair has definitely had a "bad hair day".

Well done to you all for completing the tie and thanks go to Morag for the report

MAUREEN AND LYN WIN THEIR FIRST ROUND WINTER FOURSOMES TIE.

Ninuk Smith and Joyce Kelly played Maureen Hamilton and Lyn Black on Friday 17th October 2014 at Elderslie Golf Club and the result was a win to Maureen and Lyn - 6 and 5. Both Maureen and Lynn played very well. A most enjoyable game.

Thanks go to Joyce Kelly for the report.

FIRST OF THE WINTER FOURSOMES HAVE BEEN PLAYED

From L to R --- Agnes, Jean, Lilias and Pat

Agnes Williamson and Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle)  played Lilias Snodgrass and Pat Pennel (Ranfurly Castle) in the first round of the RLCGA Winter Foursomes yesterday.
Beautiful day, course looking great, however Agnes and Jean were 4 down after 5!! But they fought back to square the match, however they lost at the 19th. Photograph shows us having a glass of win to celebrate Helen Abrams granddaughters birth!

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photograph and report

DENISE COWAN RETAINS THE COUNTY ROSEBOWL

Denise and Maureen before tee off
Denise is presented with trophy from Vice Captain Gillian Kyle.

Congratulations go to Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) who is the winner of the  2014 County Rosebowl Final - 
The final was played between Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) and Maureen Taggart (Old Ranfurly) on Friday 10th October, having been postponed from Monday 7th due to bad weather. When play started, the rain had not long gone off and we were left with wet ground conditions but sunny skies overhead.
Denise got off to a great start winning the first 5 holes with steady golf.
Maureen was struggling a bit playing off the wet ground and did not really make use of the 10 shots she was receiving. She looked like turning the match around when she halved the 6th and won the 7th, but a birdie from Denise at the 9th stopped the comeback.
More good play saw Maureen win the 11th and 12th but it was a little too late. Denise steadied herself again and retained the Rosebowl on the 14th.
Congratulations!

Our thanks go to East Renfrewshire Golf Club for the courtesy of the course which was in lovely condition- if you ignored the puddles on the first few holes!

Many thanks go to Vice Captain Gillian Kyle for the report and to her and Denise for the photos

SCOTTISH GOLF STRATEGY --- PLEASE GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK

During 2014, the Boards of Scottish Golf Union (SGU), Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA), ClubGolf (Scotland) Ltd (CSL) and Scottish Golf Environment Group (SGEG) have engaged in a process of strategic review. The outcome of this work has been the production of a draft strategy for a 4-year period from 2014 to 2018 and we are now keen to seek views of all our members throughout Scotland.

The document and survey can be found using the following links
SLGA WEBSITE  --- or 
DRAFT REVIEW 
 SLGA STRATEGY REVIEW FEEDBACK SURVEY

I would encourage you to pass this information on within your own County and to complete the feedback form to ensure that your views are captured when the document is reviewed in early November.

Regards Karin

Karin Sharp
Chief Operating Officer
Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association Ltd
Caledonia House
1 Redheughs Rigg
South Gyle
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Tel: 0131 339 3987
www.slga.co.uk
Registered in Scotland No. 308709

DEATH OF RLCGA NON PLAYING MEMBER NAN DICKIE

Nan Dickie, one of our RLCGA non playing members has died. Nan had been a member of Cathcart Castle Golf Club for 66 years.

The funeral is on Monday 6th October at 12 noon ---
For more information  ---- CLICK HERE

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