MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS.

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Captain Gillian, Vice Captain June and the RLCGA Comnittee wish all the members a very Merry Christmas and health, happiness and good golf in 2017.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the County events next year.

 SOME CHRISTMAS FUN  -- CLICK HERE 

Carol Fell, Donna Jackson, Gillian Kyle
Jennifer Rankine and June Lockhart

SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL RLCGA MEMBERS AND WEBSITE READERS

Carol with LET Number One Beth Allen and Gillian Kirkwood at Gleneagles
Photo courtesy of Kenny Smith

Your Webmaster Carol Fell has been busy --

She is now an editor of Kirkwood Golf with Gillian Kirkwood and she has been  involved in numerous events  --

One being the new Scottish Golf announcement of the Ping sponsored Mixed Foursomes for Club Members  -- with the top 40 Pairings of Stableford points going the the finals at the Queens Course at Gleneagles in September 2017

 To read more -- CLICK HERE

WINTER FOURSOMES-2ND ROUND TIE.

At the 3^rd attempt, after cancellations because snow and illness, Fiona Roger and Evy McGregor played Elaine Munn and Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) at Ranfurly Castle. Although wet underfoot and on 4 temporary greens, the overhead conditions were perfect and very pleasant for golf. The East Ren visitors were giving 6 shots but took an early lead when Elaine played a perfect wedge to 2 feet at the 2^nd then the Ranfurly pair found the greenside bunker and thick rough at the 4^th, gifting the hole to their oppostion. A fantastic recovery shot from Evy from the wet rough at the short 5^th and an amazing 20 foot putt from Fiona saved the loss of that hole but steady play at the 6^th and 7^th saw the visitors go 4 up. BUT…shots given at the 8^th and 9^th brought the score back to 2 at the turn.

A poor 3^rd shot at the 10^th from the home players let the visitors gain another hole but an excellent par at the long 11^th, net birdie, brought the score tighter again, Chances were given and lost at the 12^th resulting in a half and the thick rough proved too tough for Fiona at the 14^th so despite getting a shot there, they could not match the par from Elaine and Gillian who went back to 3 up. The visitors found the greenside bunker at the 14^th and Evy and Fiona didn’t need their shot at the 15^th when Fiona pitched their 3^rd shot to 3 feet. So back to 1 up. Nerves kicking in!

A good drive and 5 iron to 3 feet let Elaine and Gillian win the hole with a birdie so dormie 2.  The 17^th was played well by the East Ren pair giving them 2 putts to win the match after Evy’s putt just missed by a couple of inches.

A lovely morning was had by all with lots of good chat and pretty good golf for the time of year!

PAST COUNTY TEAM PLAYER IS NOW A PROFESSIONAL GOLFER - RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY GETS A MENTION

The 2013 winning County Team -- Iona far left 

Iona Stephen is now a professional golfer  -- Hear what she has to say  

107th AGM AT HAGGS CASTLE GOLF CLUB

Some of the Main 2016 Prizewinners with Captain Gillian Kyle 

58 ladies attended the 107th  RLCGA AGM which was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club tonight  --  the 2nd November 2016. 
Captain Gillian Kyle welcomed Honorary President Jennifer  Mack and all the committee and members to the AGM.  She opened by saying "What a quick and eventful year it’s been. I hope you have all had an enjoyable season."
"We were saddened to lose Dorothea Hastings and Jean Brown over the course of the year and our thoughts are with their families"  

Secretary Carol McNally intimated that there were 30 apologies

The minutes of the meeting held on November, 2015, had already been distributed and also on the website were taken as read.
There were no matters arising.
The following reports were then read out  - 
Tracy Masterton read out her treasurers report which indicated Renfrewshire County were doing well this year. 
Carol McNally then read out her Secretary's report listing all the competitions throughout the year, the winners, enjoyment of her first year in office, being caddy mistress at the jamboree and reading out the fixtures for next year (fixtures and competition reusults are at the end of this post)  
Both reports will be will be in the 2016 minutes when available

RLCGA's Audrey Sturgess (Scottish Golf Limited) then gave a very informative talk about the difficulties and challenges within  Scottish Golf since the amalgamation of the SGU and SLGA. 

JUNIOR CONVENOR REPORT -  BY GILLIAN KYLE (Due to the departure of Junior Secretary Audrey MacKenzie moving to Amsterdam)

Here are some of the girls’ activities from last season-

Prehandicap and girls with handicaps met at the Indoor Golf Centre in November then the potential junior team joined up with the seniors for a practice session and pizza to kick start the season in January. I know friendly matches had been scheduled with D&A but due poor weather then lack of time, they were never played.

We had the use of the 9 hole golf course at MCGA on a Sunday evening throughout May and June for the seniors and juniors and we only played foursomes for practice. This was fairly well attended and helped the girls get to know each other a little better and not be scared of Foursomes!

The West Girls only had 30 members this year and 7 of them are from Renfrewshire. This is obviously a worry but the West Committee will continue to organise their medals, matches and Championships as before. Renfrewshire was well represented in all their medals and the highlight, for me anyway, was Sophie Kyle being runner up in the Bronze Championship, just losing on the 19^th hole.

The Winning Kennedy Salver Team 

The Kennedy Salver took place at Loudoun Gowf on June 28^th.

Our team was Emily Crusher (Eastwood) , Niamh Kinney (Erskine), Sophie Kyle (Whitecraigs), Anna Mackenzie (East Renfrewshire) Heather Mushet ( Elderslie) & Ellie Wilkie (Greenock)

We had a great start to the day winning all 3 foursomes so excitement at lunchtime was an understatement!

As D&A could only fielded 5 players, they gifted 1 point to each County, so we were left requiring 2 more points in the afternoon singles. A nervous start in the early matches in the afternoon but Niamh and Sophie both won their matches and we beat defending champions, Lanarkshire, by ½ a point.

A very well deserved victory and hopefully this may inspire others to get more involved.

 8 girls played in our junior County Championship over the course of the season with the final being played at Eastwood GC at the end of August between defending Champion Jennifer and last year’s runner up Anna. The standard of golf had significantly improved from last year with birdies required to win a hole. Jennifer got an early lead then hung on to win 4&2, although it was a closer game than it sounds.

Both girls have been playing in many national competitions this year and gaining loads of experience along the way. I’d like to update you with a few highlights of their season…

Jennifer’s 2016 achievements-

Plays off 3.

Finished 2^nd in the Junior Tour Finals

Made the cut in the Helen Holm

Won the Clark Rosebowl at the Scottish at West Kilbride beating some very tough, experienced opposition.

Won Scottish Schoolgirls Championship

5th in Stephen Gallacher Foundation Trophy

Selected for the Girls Home International Team in Wales

Finished 12^th in the Scottish under 16’s

Jennifer and Anna

Won the Haggs Castle Club Championship for the 2^nd time

Won the County Junior Championship for the 3^rd time.
Won the Haggs Castle Championship for the 2nd time.

Runner up in the Junior Champion of Champions

Anna’s 2016 achievements-

Down from 10 to 7

Finished 21^st in the Scottish under 14’s in a very International field

Finished 25th in the Scottish under 16’s amongst very low handicap players (around half the 75 players played off 5 or less and they’re all UNDER 16! Amazing!)

Won the East Ren Ladies Club Championship and Junior Under 15 Championship.

Some significant handicap cuts for the juniors were-

Alison MacNab from 19 to 14

Sophie Kyle from 27 to 20

Emily Crusher from 20 to 17

Romy Erskine from 19 to 14

Regrettably the Campbell Clock  was not played this year. Numbers were poor until 3 days before and then they were abysmal. There seemed no point in running 2 competitions with only 5 girls playing in each. Hopefully there will be more girls playing in 2017 and we shall try again.

I have had a good response from an email I sent out to all the clubs a couple of weeks ago and I hope to meet up with representatives from all clubs who have girl members in the new year and get some ideas for encouraging more girls in the game to get their handicaps.

We are still searching for a new Junior Convenor so if ANYONE would like to be involved, please speak to me at the end of the meeting.

2016 CAPTAINS REPORT - BY GILLIAN KYLE

I shall now give you a brief report of our 2016 season. I’ll not go into great detail as it was all on the website as it happened.

We started our Junior and Senior squad training on Jan 31^st with a joint session at the Indoor Golf Centre led by Karyn Burns -. We had 11 players in the Senior Squad this year and we met a further 3 Monday evenings for coaching sessions. We have found that the Indoor really is the best place for coffee on a Monday night! A game at Portland and a match against some of our caddies at Douglas Park in March got us all ready for the season ahead.

The Beetle Drive in February was another great afternoon raising just over £1300 towards funds. Grateful thanks to all who attended and those who donated raffle and auction prizes.

Eilidh and Jennifer 

April saw the season begin. The County Championship at East Renfrewshire produced a great final with Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) playing some excellent golf to beat Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle)  3&2. (despite sleet and snow showers!) The Peggy Clark was won by Donna Jackson with a super net 69. Our new trophy for a Handicap Singles, donated by Jean Irvine and aptly named-The Irvine Trophy- was won by Linda Ellery (East Renfrewshire) who beat Elizabeth Russell (Ralston) 4&2 in the final. I do hope this new trophy will encourage more ladies to play in the qualifying round of the Championship in the future. 
15 Past Captains attended the Past Captain's lunch and enjoyed catching up with old County friends.

The Winter foursomes final was held at East Renfrewshire on Friday 22^nd April between Fiona Roger and Evy McGregor (Ranfurly Castle) and Birgit Clark and Marilyn Muir (Old Ranfurly) on a lovely sunny day. Jennifer Mack kindly refereed the match and the Old Ranfurly couple won 4 and 2.

37 couples played in the County Foursomes at Old Ranfurly. The Scratch winners were Donna Jackson and Liz Stewart and handicap winners Audrey Mackenzie and Lorna Boyd of East Renfrewshire.

The Inter County Foursomes Finals took place at Hamilton GC on June 6^th with Donna and Liz taking the honours again.

 2016 RLCGA County Team 

The Inter County matches, the Jamboree, took place at Douglas Park from 20^th-22^nd June. Our team was:

Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm), Denise Cowan ( Ranfurly Castle), Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies), Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Gillian McGinlay (Troon Ladies), Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) and Carol Whyte (Milngavie)

With confidence high, we had a great win over D&A on day 1 winning 5.5 to 3.5.

Day 2 continued well with a good victory over Lanarkshire winning 5.5 to 3.5 again.

So Day 3, we’re confident and raring to go but Ayrshire just have that little more fire in their bellies as they have not won a match yet.  A loss 3.5 to 5.5 this time which was bitterly disappointing for everyone, especially as 4 of the singles matches finished on the 17^th or 18^th hole but just not going our way. D&A won on a countback with ourselves and they represented the West at Aboyne in September but unfortunately finished 4^th. Grateful thanks go to our caddy mistress - Carol McNally, all our caddies and supporters which make the event extra special.

Next year we really hope to win the Jamboree back for Renfrewshire when it is played at Hamilton GC in 2017 and welcome your support again. Carol loved being caddy mistress so much that she has agreed to do the role again next time.

The rearranged West of Scotland Championship at Bonnyton was played in rather dreich conditions on July 24th. Only 18 played which is very disappointing when the 4 counties are all involved. 
However Renfrewshire did well with Megan Briggs winning the title and Renfrewshire's team of Megan, Donna and Carol Whyte also won the Team Trophy.

Winning West of Scotland Team - Megan, Donna, Gillian and Carol

Lanarkshire won the Junior event.

The West Committee are aware that the support for this event has been poor over the last few years esp when the weather has caused the fixture to be cancelled in May the last 3 years then it clashes with other events when rearranged. They will continue to monitor the situation.

Shirley Back - County Rosebowl Champion

The Rosebowl Final was played at East Renfrewshire between Shirley Back (Gleddoch)  and Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm)  on a lovely evening in September. A very close match until Marion had a bit of a meltdown on 17 and 18 so Shirley won 2up.

Autumn Greensomes at Cathcart Castle. 37 couples played on a bright warm day.

Winners were June Lockhart and Shirley Back (Gleddoch) with 40 points and Runners up were Muriel Young and Margaret Gray (Old Ranfurly) with 39.

We were well represented at Eyemouth GC on Sep 7^th in the Commonwealth Spoons and Marilyn Muir and Maureen Mitchell (Old Ranfurly) came a very commendable 3^rd place.

The TriAm was postponed at Greenock until October 4^th. What a good decision although it did present Fiona Armour with even more of a headache rearranging the teams. Thanks again Fiona!

Winners were Chris Fowler (Cowglen), Mo Neilson (Greenock) and Fay Storey (Old Ranfurly) with an amazing 77 points.

The Winter Foursomes is up and running and all results and stories should be reported to Linda Ellery.

Congratulations to all the ladies who are Champions of their clubs. I’ll just take a moment to tell you a little about some individual achievements this year-

Eilidh’s 2016 achievements

Made cut in Helen Holm

3rd in St Rule Trophy

Qualified for Scottish Amateur Strokeplay, unfortunately lost in 2nd round against Past Champ Gabrielle MacDonald.

Won Royal Birkdale Scratch Championship

Runner up in Scottish Champion of Champions

Selected for the European Team Championships in Iceland

Selected for the Home Internationals in Wales

Gained a 1st at Stirling University in PE Teaching!

Other notable successes came in the Senior ranks.

Carol Whyte played in the Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy at Lahinch GC in April against Ireland and was runner up in the West Vets Championship but work commitments unfortunately made her unavailable for selection for other events in the season.

Gillian Kyle

I myself enjoyed success in the Senior ranks this year-winning the West Vets Championship and representing them at Blairgowrie in the Scottish Vets Championship. I also played at Panmure in their Jamboree and represented the Scottish Seniors at Sierra GC in Poland in the European Team Championships and then at Alyth GC at the Home Internationals. A great experience.

So it was fantastic that Renfrewshire had representatives in all the National Teams-Girls, Ladies and Seniors and hopefully we can continue reporting similar success in the future.

That is the end of my report for 2016.  As I said before, it’s been a very quick year and I’ve hopefully learned a lot about being Captain of the County and can take that forward for next year. It’s a team effort though and my Committee have been terrific especially when a couple of the major roles saw a change of personnel. 
Sandra Littlejohn has taken over as Results Secretary and after a few tutorials from Carol Fell and Freda Tuck, she has been amazing. Carol McNally our new Honorary Secretary has also been thrown in at the deep end and seems to be enjoying the role as well as being super efficient.

My loyal Vice Captain, June, has been such a great support all season and despite being so ill last month, she has managed to be here and looking absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much for all your support June.

Thank you also to Jennifer Mack our President who has attended all of our events and to Past Captain Gillian McGinley who was always at the end of the phone if required.

Coming off the Committee are Shirley Back, Donna Jackson and Elaine Robb. Grateful thanks to all of them for their hard work and support over the last 3 years.

Election of Office Bearers..

Honorary Life President-Wendy Cameron

President - Jennifer Mack

Vice Captain - June Lockhart

Honorary Secretary - Carol McNally

Honorary Treasurer - Tracy Masterton

Results Secretary - Sandra Littlejohn

Membership Secretary- Gillian Kyle (at the moment) -But I’m hoping 1 of the new committee members may take on this role in 2017/18.

Junior Convenor- Gillian Kyle (at the moment) -volunteers appreciated.
Our committee members for 2016/ 2017 are Fiona Armour (Renfrew), Linda Ellery (East Renfrewshire) -- And new to committee-  Sandra MacDougall (Greenock), Liz Stewart (Greenburn) and  Marilyn Muir (Old Ranfurly) .

Linda Ellery is our new “Sweater girl”.

A couple of dates for your diaries-

Beetle Drive on Sunday 29^th January from 2pm-5pm at Ralston GC

Biennual Dinner on Thursday 16^th March here at Haggs Castle with Catriona Morrison MBE as our speaker. Cat was Scotland’s most successful triathlete and should provide us with a very motivating talk.

Gillian then asked the members to decide their preference for winning a spoon, a paperweight, a glass or gift card as a medal prize by slotting a pink counter into the appropriate box. Also she asked everyone to take back a poster to their home club to advertise how good it is to join the County.

Maureen Mitchell from Old Ranfurly then gave an update into Course Rating within Renfrewshire.  9 courses have been rated this year and Renfrewshire is up to date. Each course has to be rated every 8-10 years and more volunteers are needed to keep it all under control. Marilyn Muir form Old Ranfurly has joined the team READ MORE AT SCOTTISH GOLF

In any other business -- Carol Fell asked that it be minuted that Renfrewshire County had a mention in their Women and Golf Magazine July/ August edition  CLICK HERE to read more.

Finally Vice Captain June Lockhart thanked everyone for their kindness and messages over the last couple of months during her time in hospital.

Carol McNally then read out the  prizewinners and President Jennifer Mack presented the prizes.

Date of next AGM November 1^st 2017 at 7.30pm at Haggs Castle GC.

PRIZEGIVING

WINTER GREENSOMES 2015/2016 (SALVERS)
WINNERS:​Marilyn Muir and Brigit Clark Old Ranfurly
Runners up:​ Fiona Roger and Evy MacGregor (Ranfurly Castle)

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP  - 13-15 April, 2016 - East Renfrewshire
Scratch​:   Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Peggy Clark Trophy : Donna Jackson (Troon)
Irvine Trophy - Linda Ellery (East Renfrewshire) 
Winner: Blythswood Trophy​ Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Runner up​: Jennifer Rankine

COUNTY FOURSOMES 5th May, 2016 ​
SCRATCH: 
1st: Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) & Liz Stewart (Greenburn), 
2nd: Gillian Kyle and Linda Ellery (East Renfrewshire)
3rd: Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle) and Maureen Woodhead (Gourock)

HANDICAP​: 
1st: Audrey Mackenzie and Lorna Boyd  (East Renfrewshire), 
2nd: Gillian Kyle and Linda Ellery (East Renfrewshire)
3rd: Marilyn Muir and Maureen Mitchell (Old Ranfurly)

​SPRING​ MEETING​ - May 17th, 2016​ (Paisley)
SCRATCH​: Eilidh Briggs ( Kilmacolm)
HANDICAP 0 – 12​: 
1st: Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm), 
2nd: Cathy Morton (Eastwood), 
3rd: Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Handicap 13-28​​: 
1st: Niamh Kennedy (Erskine), 
2nd Janet Livingstone, 
3rd: Alison Macnab (Ranfurly Castle)

COUNTY ROSEBOWL​: Shirley Back (Gleddoch) beat Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm)

​JUNE MEDAL​​: 7th June, 2015​6 (Over Eastwood)
SCRATCH​​: Gillian Kyle ​(East Renfrewshire)
HANDICAP 0-12​: Cathy Morton (Eastwood)
13-28: ​Linda Anderson (Erskine)

MEDAL FINALS​: Muriel Young  (Old Ranfurly)

JULY MEDAL​: 27 July, 2016 - Haggs Castle
SCRATCH​: Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)
HANDICAP:  0 – 12: ​Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 
13 – 28​: Alison Macnab​ (Ranfurly Castle),

AUGUST MEDAL: 15 August, 2016 (Caldwell)
SCRATCH​: Denise Cowan​ (Ranfurly Castle)
HANDICAP 0-12​: Liz Hale (​Caldwell​)
13-28: ​Muriel Young​ (Old Ranfurly​)

AUTUMN GREENSOMES - 29th August 2016 (Cathcart Castle)
Winners: June Lockhart and Shirley Back (Gleddoch)
Runner Up: Margaret Gray and Muriel Young (Old Ranfurly) 

SEPTEMBER TRI-AM
1st​: Chris Fowler (Cowglen), ​Mo Neilson (Greenock), Fay Storey (Old Ranfurly​)

County Champion Eilidh Briggs then gave the vote of thanks after the prize giving.

FIXTURE DIARY 2017
Championship - 12/13/14 April - Pollok 
Foursomes - Monday 1st May - Williamwood
Spring Meeting - Friday 19th May  - Ranfurly Castle am/evening Ballot 
Inter County Finals Wednesday 7th June - Cochrane Castle                                 
June Medal - Week Commencing 19th June - Bonnyton  am / evening Ballot        
July Medal- Wednesday 5th July - Erskine am / evening Ballot
August Medal  - Wednesday 16th August  - Whitecraigs 
Autumn Greensomes - Tuesday  29th August  - Gleddoch
September Tri Am - Wednesday 13th September - Elderslie

Other Events :
Beetle Drive 29th January - Ralston
Biennual Dinner - 16th March Haggs Castle
Helen Holm - 21 - 23 April Troon Ladies and Royal Troon
West of Scotland Championship - 7th May - Kilmarnock Barassie
Scottish Amateur - 6th - 10th June Royal Aberdeen
Inter County Jamboree 12th - 14th June Hamilton GC
Kennedy Salver 19th June Clober
Scottish Senior championship 28th June - 1st July Blairgowrie 
   

WINTER FOURSOMES NORAH AND SANDRA WIN THROUGH TO QUARTER FINALS

Played today at Kilmacolm. 
 Winners, Norah Adams and Sandra Winter. Most enjoyable game with Dorothy Cartlidge and Julie Dickson. Close match, perfect conditions.

WHITECRAIG'S LORNA AND MORAG ARE WINNERS IN THE WINTER FOURSOMES

"On another beautiful Autumn day (yesterday 25th October), Lorna Howie and Morag Little (Whitecraigs) played the Winter Foursomes tie against Anita McMillan (Erskine) and Morag Key (Ralston) at Ralston G.C

Lorna and Morag played some very tidy golf and putted well on Ralston's slick greens, while Anita and Morag were suffering from that terrible affliction called "Bunkeritis"! Lorna and Morag were the worthy winners by 5&4

A most enjoyable day and great company.

Check out all the other results by Clicking Here

Thanks go to Morag Key for the report

107th RLCGA AGM-WEDNESDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2016

Dear Member,
A reminder to all members that the 107th AGM takes place at Haggs Castle Golf Club on Wednesday November 2nd at 7.30pm. The 2015 minutes have been published on the website - - CLICK HERE to read the 2015 minutes.
Your support would be very much appreciated but if you are unable to attend, please inform Carol McNally, Hon. Secretary. Email address:  carolrlcga@gmail.com
Regards,
Gillian Kyle (Captain)

JENNIFER RANKINE LOSES IN PLAY OFF FOR THE TITLE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazelhead) and Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) tied with two-over-par 73s. in the Junior Champion of Champions at the Duke's Course St Andrews yesterday.

Par 71. CSS 72.
73 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead), J Rankine (Haggs Castle). Mackintosh won play-off.
74 L Duncan (West Kilbride), K Brown (Strathaven), J Free (Gullane).
77 K Brodie (Strathmore).
78 E Hynd (Balbirnie Park).
79 C Griffiths (Aboyne)
80 F Rattray (Douglas Park)
82 M Richmond (Strathaven).
83 E Morrison (Craigmillar Park), L McClymont (Milngavie).
84 H Darling (Broomieknowe).
92 K Scott (Strathaven).
101 A Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert)
No show: E Crawford (Baberton).

To read the full report go to the Kirkwood Golf Website 

WINTER FOURSOMES UNDERWAY

A "Selfie" Gill Unick, Carol McNally, Lorna Boyd and Linda Ellery 

The winter foursomes tie was played this week in most beautiful weather conditions at East Renfrewshire between Gill Unick and Carol McNally of Williamwood and Linda Ellery and Lorna Boyd of East Renfrewshire. Unlike our County Championship Final's day in April which was played through snow at East Renfrewshire, this winter tie was played in summer conditions!

Gill and Carol had a solid start and quickly took a 2 up lead. Next few holes were halved and then Gill and Carol stretched their lead. The home girls rallied mid round, however good fortune and putting favoured the visiting pair. The course; the weather; the views and the company were fabulous, a true testament as to why County golf is a wonderful institution to be part of.

Thanks go to Carol for the report and Linda for the Selfie

RLCGA CHAMPION EILIDH BRIGGS IS RUNNER UP IN THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS EVENT

Angus women's champion Gillian Paton (Royal Montrose) finished four strokes clear at the top of a field of 13 in the Scottish women's champion of champions' tournament over 18 holes at Glasgow Gailes Golf Club today.

Gillian had contrasting halves of three-over 39 and Sree-under 32 for a par round of 71.

She bogeyed the fourth, fifth and seventh before birdieing the 10th, 17th and 18th.

RLCGA'S Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) was runner-up with a 75 (37-38) and Joanne Free (Gullane) third with a 76 (39-37). 
To read more go to the  Kirkwood Golf Website

STABLEFORD TRI AM AT GREENOCK IS ENJOYED BY ALL CHRIS, MO, FAY AND THE PUSSYCAT ARE ALL WINNERS

Chris, Mo and Fay are the Winners 

28 ladies participated in today's county Tri - Am  at Greenock.

Although a bit autumnal the weather for this re-arranged competition was a huge improvement from our original date - much to everyone's liking.

The winners today were: Chris Fowler (Cowglen), Mo Neilson (Greenock) and Fay Storey (Old Ranfurly) with 77 stableford points. - (2 scores to count)

2nd were Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm), Carol Smith (Haggs Castle) and Pam Harvey (Cowglen) were 2nd with 67 stableford points.

Third, with a bih, were Linda McDougall (Greenock), Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle) and Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) with 66 stableford points 

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE RESULTS

On the first tee Jean and Sandra - " What's new pussycat "
 Photo courtesy of Linda McDougall

This Pussy Cat joined the Tri - Am Entrants !!

Considering the recent wet weather we've had, the course and greens were in good condition and everyone seemed to have had a great time."

HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY DONNA JACKSON

Birthday card from Lorraine Campbell D&A

In 2013 Donna Jackson had played for the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Team County Team for  30 years -- so in 2016 she has now played in the team for 33 years. 
Today she has now become a "Senior Player" and in the video below with RLCGA 2013 County Captain Maureen Woodhead you will hear some of her achievements.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA FROM ALL AT RLCGA

 

DRAW FOR REARRANGED TRI AM AT GREENOCK -- CHECK YOUR TIME

The draw for the rearranged Tri Am over Greenock Golf Club on Tuesday 4th October has been slightly amended . 
CLICK HERE to see the draw -- Contact Person is Fiona Armour    --- Mobile No. 07719345322

SOPHIE KYLE LOSES IN WEST GIRLS BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE 19TH

Sophie Kyle (Whitecraigs) reached the final of the West Girls Bronze Championship which was played over Troon Portland yesterday. 
In a very tight match Sophie was beaten at the 19th by Cathkin Braes junior Taylor White
To read more go to West of Scotland Website 

WINTER FOURSOMES DRAW IS NOW AVAILABLE !!!!!!!!!!

Photo courtesy of Lorraine Campbell (D&A)

Linda Ellery  has prepared the draw for this years Winter Foursomes. 

You will find the drawsheet on the link on the LHS of this website at Competition Entry and Draws or by CLICKING HERE FOR THE DRAW 

If you are the challenger you will find the contact telephone number of one of the players and their Home Club on the second tab at the top of the draw sheet.

Rules for Winter Foursomes

Top line are the challengers

Challengers to offer three dates not in the same week

Strokes = half the difference between aggregate handicaps of each side

Sudden Death - in the event of a tie after 18 holes competitors should continue play until one couple gain a hole

No time extensions permitted

All ties to be played within the County

Final to be played by arrangement with the County Captain.

PLEASE EMAIL OR TELEPHONE YOUR RESULT TO LINDA ELLERY AT 07759 285712  Email:lindajellery@gmail.com
 OR YOUR WEBMASTER CAROL FELL ---    webmaster@rlcga.com -- If you also have a story and / or a photo of your game please do include it to your webmaster Carol

SENIOR WOMEN'S HOME INTERNATIONALS DAY THREE - SCOTLAND LOSE TO IRELAND

Senior Home International Teams
Photo courtesy of Colin Farquharson

Scotland lose to Ireland on Day 3 of the Senior Home Internationals at Alyth and England are the Champions 
 Go to the West Vets Website for the full report

SENIOR WOMEN'S HOME INTERNATIONALS DAY THREE

LIVE SCORING

RLCGA SECRETARY CAROL AND PAST SECRETARY JEAN DO BATTLE IN THE McRYDER CUP !!

The McRyder Cup  - Top - the teams
Bottom Past RLCGA secretary Jean Irvine (East !) v RLCGA secretary Carol McNally (West)
and Paul Laurie with Carol

The team photos are of The McRyder Cup.  This is the West of Scotland Ladies (Williamwood) playing The East of Scotland Ladies (Ratho Park).  We play match play team of 12 in foursomes; greensomes and fourballs.  Our inaugural year was 2014 owing to The Ryder Cup being at Gleneagles.  Williamwood hosted that year and won.  Unlike, it's Big Brother The Ryder Cup, The McRyder Cup is played every year.  Therefore, year 2015 was hosted by Ratho Park and Williamwood again won.

Yesterday, 27th September, the event returned to Williamwood, who again won, 8-4.  Owing to holidays, Ratho were unable to field a full team, therefore, Ringers Jean Irvine and Marion Munro of Ranfurly Castle stepped up to the challenge of playing for The East of Scotland. What a great day and a fantastic tournament which is now a permanent fixture in the diaries.

The Ryder Cup Vice Captain Paul Laurie photo was taken at The Carrick at Loch Lomond which Carol  recently played at.

Thanks go to RLCGA Secretary Carol for all the news and photos

ENGLAND FIGHT BACK TO BEAT SCOTLAND, WALES ROCK IRELAND

England are on course to complete a hat-trick of title wins in the Senior Women's Home Internationals at Alyth Golf Club, Perthshire. 
They came from behind with a classy display in the singles to beat Scotland 6-2. 
In wet conditions, the Scots looked on their way to an upset victory when they led 2-1 after the foursomes but it was almost one-way traffic in England's favour as they took the singles 4.5-0.5.

To read more go to the West Vets Website 

SCOTLAND 2.5, ENGLAND 5.5
Foursomes (2-1)
S Wood and G Kyle lost to J Brown and A Greenfield 4 and 3.
F De Vries and L Lloyd bt H Lowe and K Jobling 2 holes.
M Smith and L McKinlay bt J Foster and K Russell 2 holes.

Singles (0.5-4.5)
Wood lost to C Rawthore 1 hole.
Kyle lost to Greenfield 3 and 2.
McKinlay lost to Brown 3 and 2.
Lloyd halved with Russell.
De Vries lost to Foster 4 and 3.

SCOTLAND WIN AGAINST WALES AND RLCGA CAPTAIN WINS IN THE FOURSOMES AND SINGLES

RLCGA CAPTAIN - GILLIAN KYLE ON THE 1ST TEE AT ALYTH
Photo courtesy of Colin Farquarson

DAY 1 RESULTS 

FOURSOMES: 
SCOTLAND lead WALES 2-1
Sheena Wood and Gillian Kyle bt Ann Lewis and Sharon Roberts 1 hole.
Fiona De Vries and Lesley Lloyd bt Chris Harries and Patricia Fernon 4 and 2.
Alex Glennie and Mary Smith lost to Denise Richards and Jane Rees 7 and 6.

SINGLES:
SCOTLAND 3, WALES 2
Wood lost to Rees 3 and 2.
Kyle bt Richards 2 and 1.
L McKinlay lost to Lewis 3 and 2.
Lloyd bt O Davies 2 and 1.
De Vries bt Roberts 2 and 1.

MATCH RESULT: SCOTLAND 5, WALES 3

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEST VETS FOR THE FULL REPORT 

CAPTAIN GILLIAN SELECTED FOR SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONALS

Many congrats go to Gillian Kyle on her selection for the Senior Home Internationals 
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RENFREWSHIRE PLAYERS DO WELL AT THE SCOTTISH VETS IN BLAIRGOWRIE

The Scottish Vets Matchplay, Singles Strokeplay and Greensomes took place on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of this week --  To read all about it go to the West Vets Website

CAPTAIN GILLIAN LOSES AT THE 20TH IN SCOTTISH VETS CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL

Jennifer Bryans (Harburn and East) won the Scottish Veteran Ladies Championship today over the Lansdowne course at Blairgowrie when she beat Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies and North) by 4 and 2 today.
West Vets Champion RLCGA Captain Gillian Kyle lost at the 20th to Sheena Wood the defending Champion.

SHIRLEY IS THE ROSEBOWL CHAMPION FOR 2016

Shirley Back -- 2016 RLCGA Rosebowl Champion

Shirley Back (Gleddoch) and Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) had a very good battle at East Renfrewshire Golf Club this evening in the final of the Rosebowl. The overhead conditions were perfect and the course in very good condition despite heavy rain earlier in the week.
Marion was getting 6 shots and went 1up after the long par 4 3rd then 2 up after the long par 3 7th as Shirley could not match her net pars. 
Shirley got 1 back at the 9th after Marion found a nasty position in the bunker. The scoring on the front 9 was excellent-Shirley out in 4 over par and Marion only 6 over!
 Marion got back to 2 up after net pars at 10 and 11 but a spell of poor chipping from her and par golf from Shirley, let Shirley go square at the 13th. 
Shirley then found a very firm bunker at the 15th and had to concede the hole. Marion unfortunately found 2 bunkers at the 16th and had to concede that hole! 
So all square with 2 to go. Marion then had a meltdown-drove into the burn at 17 and didn't  get on with her 4th shot so conceded the hole as Shirley was nicely on the green. 
Another poor drive from Marion found thick rough then her 3rd shot rolled into the burn, making the 18th extra long and with Shirley near the green in 2, Marion admitted defeat allowing Shirley to win the match 2up.

Our thanks go to the caddies Isabell Donnelly and Morag Key for making it a special occasion and to East Renfrewshire for giving us courtesy of the course.

Thanks go to Captain Gillian Kyle for the report and photographs

REARRANGED TRI AM IS ON THE 4TH OCTOBER

The rearranged Tri-Am is over Greenock GC  on Tuesday 4th October. The Tri - Am is individual entries and there will be a draw  for teams.  Fiona Armour is the ballot official -  Tel: 07719345322. Any problems contact Fiona . Her email is fionaj.armour@gmail.com  
The Closing Date is Sunday 25th September 2016.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER or go to the draws and entries page on the LHS of the website.

TRIAM POSTPONED

Unfortunately we are postponing tomorrow's TriAm. 
Greenock's Greelees match today was abandoned due to the greens flooding and as the forecast is for heavy rain ALL night, we felt it best to call the event off tonight.
Fiona will be in touch with Greenock staff tomorrow to try to get a date in early October and we hope we will have your support then too.
This information will be posted on the website as soon as possible and please enter in the usual way via the link on the LHS of this page.