SQUAD COACHING FUN AT THE INDOOR GOLF ACADEMY

9 girls and 7 seniors enjoyed squad coaching with Karyn Burns at the Indoor Golf Centre at Kinning Park on Sunday 28th January. 



She split everyone into 3 teams with a mixture in each. 

There was a chipping challenge, putting competition and 9 holes strokeplay at Kingsbarns! (On simulator!) 

We had a speed putting challenge but that turned too competitive when someone (Liz!) introduced a quicker method which was perhaps not proper! 

The results were very close after Karyn interpretated them all and the winning team was Liz Stewart , Carol Whyte , Jennifer Lynagh (Caldwell), Emily Crushed (Eastwood) and Aaliyah Sandhu (Haggs Castle)

Everyone enjoyed pizza and time to chat afterwards.  Our thanks go to Karyn for organising a great session.

PAST COUNTY STALWART MAY MUIR OF RALSTON GOLF CLUB HAS DIED

by Morag Key 

I am sure many Members will remember the Mure sisters (May and Jessie) who were stalwarts of Ralston Golf Club, the County and the Vets. 

Jessie died about 25 years ago just after her 80th birthday. May sadly passed away last week and would have been 104 this Saturday. What an innings! She had been in a Care Home in Paisley for quite a long number of years now. 

Jessie and May were known the length and breadth of Scotland in golfing circles and sadly there won't be any of her contemporaries left. 

However, there will be a few County and Vet members who will remember May. 

Her funeral is on Thursday 1st February at 10am at Woodside Crematorium in Paisley.

When I took up golf in 1981, the Mures were very encouraging and once we started going to Open Days and golfing venues around Scotland and met other golfers, it was amazing how many asked if we knew the Mures when they heard we were from Ralston.  — We had to be on our best behaviour !

SECOND QUARTER FINAL WINTER FOURSOMES TIE IS PLAYED

Cathy Morton and Lyn Black (Eastwood) played Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) and Carol McNally (Williamwood/Pollok) on a rather surprising dry and reasonably mild day for January. 

 Owing to ground conditions at Williamwood and Cowglen, the tie was played at Pollok as full course was open.

The "home" players got off to a good start. Cathy and Lyn pulled one back with par at 7th hole. Misfortune struck the Eastwood pairing at stroke index 1 allowing Alyson and Carol to stretch their lead. 

 Again the "visitors" pulled one back with par at 12th but par thereafter gave Alyson and Carol the victory.

Another super game of golf with great chat too.

SCOTTISH GOLF VOLUNTEER CHAPERONE ROLES

The Scottish Golf Performance Team are seeking volunteers to accompany the National squads and teams at selected domestic and Internationals events during 2018  in the role of Volunteer Team Chaperone. 

They are looking for individuals who are keen golfers, have a good understanding of Performance Sport and enjoy working with groups/teams.

Clare Queen has attached an advert for the role which details the responsibilities involved and would appreciate if you would circulate this among your members. 

If anyone has any questions or would like more information on what the role entails they can contact her. 

Although there is no deadline for anyone wishing to put their name forward we would like to hear from anyone interested by Monday 29^th January.

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BEETLE DRIVE SUNDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

Our annual fundraising Beetle Drive is only 4 WEEKS away on Sunday February 4th from 2pm at Haggs Castle Golf Club. 

 It is now time to let your Committee know if you are able to come along and support the event on February 4th at Haggs Castle Golf Club. 
 Only £5 for a fun-filled afternoon. 

We have received generous 4 ball donations from various clubs which will be up for silent auction on the day. These include Glasgow Gailes, Bonnyton, Pollok, East Renfrewshire, Old Ranfurly, Whitecraigs and Ralston and hopefully more nearer the time. 

Why not get a group together and plan your bidding in advance? 
The raffle will be one of the major income generators and your donations will be gratefully received on the day or hand into Haggs Castle prior to the event. 

 So please reply to Past Captain Gillian asap at gilliank17@sky.com if you haven't already done so. Looking forward to kicking off the 2018 season with you all. 

 Regards, Captain June and the RLCGA Committee.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND WEBSITE READERS

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