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| Eilidh Briggs - 2016 RLCGA Champion |
Semi-Finals
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) v Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle)
Both started off with nice steady golf but Jennifer took an early lead and was 3 up at the turn after Donna had 3 bogeys. Jennifer continued to play par golf and after a birdie at the 14th went on to win by 4 & 3.
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewhire) v Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
The morning started off dry and sunny but still very cold.
Steady golf was played by both ladies with Gillian going 1 down at the turn. Both birdied the 10th, then Eilidh also birdied the 14th and closed out the match at the 15th to win by 4 & 3. Great scoring with Eilidh 3 under par and Gillian only 1 over.
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| Eilidh and Jennifer before the tee off |
Final
Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) v Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
By the time the girls teed off at 2 pm the rain came in making it even colder than the morning with a northerly wind. As the afternoon progressed they had to contend with icy sleet showers. Just after the match finished, driving snow swept across the course.
Eilidh went out in level par and was 4 up. Then Jennifer birdied the 10th and won the 12th to go back to two down. They then halved the 13th and unfortunately hit the ball out of bounds on the 14th and Eilidh had a birdie to go 3 up. Both had great pars at the 15th and 16th with Eilidh winning her 4th Championship by 3 & 2.
Final of the Irvine Trophy.
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| Linda and Elizabeth |
It was fitting that local player Linda Ellery (h/cap 19) and Ralston's Elizabeth Russell (h/cap 12) played some lovely golf in the inaugural Handicap Championship Final for the Irvine Trophy.
After a par start by Linda, Elizabeth quickly went 3 up after 5 holes. However Linda fought well to bring it back to all square at the 9th.
At the 12th hole, Linda took the lead and was 2 up after the 14th hole. The key turning point came at the 15th where Elizabeth had a great drive but unfortunately her ball reached the burn. However Linda had an excellent birdie then finished the match winning the 16th for a 4 & 2 victory.
RESULTS
Semi Final
Jennifer Rankin beat Donna Jackson 4&3
Eilidh Briggs beat Gillian Kyle 4&3
Jennifer Rankin beat Donna Jackson 4&3
Eilidh Briggs beat Gillian Kyle 4&3
Final
Eilidh Briggs beat Jennifer Rankine 3&2
Irvine Trophy
Linda Ellery beat Elizabeth Russell 4&2
Linda Ellery beat Elizabeth Russell 4&2
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Winner of the Peggy Clark Trophy
Donna Jackson 71 net 69
Many thanks go to Ian Cairns who refereed the final and to Club Captain Alistair McNair who presented all the prizes.
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