PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES AND FINAL DAY AT POLLOK GOLF CLUB

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)  had a fantastic score over Pollok Golf Course on Wednesday. -- The lowest score by a woman over the newly set up red tees
 It was a wonderful score - 3 under the SSS 72  -- 69.

She continued her good form and had 5 birdies in the final of the match play stages against Scottish Vets Team Member and RLCGA Captain  Gillian Kyle    

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EILIDH WINS THE TITLE IN FANTASTIC FINAL

Conditions were testing for the final day of the County Championship and Irvine Trophy.
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Championship

The first of the Championship semi-finals was between defending champion Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle). 
Denise was 1 up on the turn but Eildih fought back on the back nine to win 2&1. 
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) and Liz Stewart (Greenburn) contested the other semi-final - this was a very close game with Gillian running out eventual winner on the 17th by 3&1.

A fairly large number of Renfrewshire County ladies turned out to support the two finalists - Eilidh Briggs and Gillian Kyle. 
This too was a close game with some superb golf being played by both players. However with Eilidh having 5 birdies and Gillian just missing a couple of putts Eilidh finished off the match at the 15th.

End of tie at the 15th with Pollok House in the background

Championship Results :
Semi Finals :
Eilidh Briggs(Kilmacolm) beat Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 2/1
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 3/1

Final:
Eilidh Briggs beat Gillian Kyle 4/3

Eilidh with County Captain Gillian (Runner Up)
and Linda Anderson winner of the Irvine Trophy

Irvine Trophy

Lesley Anderson and Linda Anderson

The final of this competition was between Lesley Anderson (Caldwell), playing in her first County competition and Linda Anderson (Erskine) - pictured above

Vice Captain June Lockhart refereed this match and said --

Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) and Linda Anderson (Erskine) arrived on Wednesday just to play a round of golf at Pollok GC. Two days later they were contesting the final of the Handicap Championship for the Irvine Trophy, and they both enjoyed the experience.

Lesley was giving Linda 3 strokes and although playing off 22 after just 2 full seasons in golf, Lesley hit such a strong ball that her highlight was taking on the meander of the River White Cart and achieving an easy par 4 at the 14th. However Linda’s very consistent play and greater experience in course management saw her achieve a 4 & 3 win in a game played in a most friendly, sporting manner.

RLCGA would like to thank Pollok Golf Club for their hospitality and warm welcome to all the ladies who played over the three days.
Also many thanks go to Alistair Dobbie - Pollok Captain who presented the prizes.

The prizewinners were:

Peggy Clark Trophy - Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) - gross 69 + 3 = 72 net (bih)

2nd Net - Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) - gross 82 - 10 = 72 net
3rd Net - Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) - gross 97 - 34 = 73 net

Scratch Winner - Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) - 69

Championship Winner - Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Championship Runner-up - Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)

Semi-Finalists - Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)

Irvine Trophy Winner - Linda Anderson (Erskine)

Runner up - Lesley Anderson (Caldwell)

Thanks go to Sandra Littlejohn for the report 

SEMI FINAL RESULTS RLCGA CHAMPIONSHIP AT POLLOK

Gillian Kyle and Liz Stewart - Top left

Denise Cowan and Eilidh Briggs - RHS

Lesley Anderson and Linda Anderson - Jean Irvine H'Cap Finalists

Semi Final Results :
Gillian Kyle beat Liz Stewart 3&1
Eilidh Briggs beat Denise Cowan 2up

Final of the Jean Irvine Trophy :
L Linda Stevenson (Erskine) beat Lesley Stevenson (Caldwell) 4&3

Final : 2pm
Eilidh Briggs v Gillian Kyle

IN FORM EILIDH BRIGGS MARCHES THROUGH TO SEMI FINALS OF THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AT POLLOK

Title holder Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)  won both her ties today in convincing manner to progress through to the semi final stages of the County Championship at Pollok Golf Club today.

In the morning she won by 8&7 against Elaine Robb (Milngavie) and in the afternoon, and with pretty tough weather conditions, Shirley Back (Gleddoch) had the unenviable task of playing the "in form" Eilidh  and lost 7&6.

The remaining 3 games were all very close with two of the games going to the 18th: Julie Wilson (Williamwood) lost to Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle); and Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) lost to Liz Stewart (Greenburn). Taking 19 holes to determine their outcome the Scottish Vets team mates Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) eventually beat Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies).

1st Round Results

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Elaine Robb (Milngavie) 8&7
Shirley Back(Gleddoch) beat Carol McNally (Williamwood) 4&3
Julie Wilson (Williamwood) beat Elizabeth Hale (Caldwell) 5&4
Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) beat Fiona Cameron (Cowglen) 2 Up;
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) 6&5
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) beat Carol Whyte (Milngavie) 7&6
Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen) beat Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) 4&3
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Sara McCorkell (Williamwood) 2&1

Quarter Final Results

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Shirley Back(Gleddoch) 7&6
Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) beat Julie Wilson (Williamwood) 1up
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Alyson McGinnigle (Cowglen)  1Up
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) at the 19th

In the Irvine Trophy, (Handicap) the game between Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) also went to the 18th where she beat Fiona Armour (Renfrew). Sophie Kyle (East Renfrewshire) was beaten by Linda Anderson (Erskine) 5&4.

Tomorrow's semi-final draw times are as follows:

0930 E. Briggs (Kilmacolm) v Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle)
0938 G. Kyle (East Renfrewshire) v Liz Stewart (Greenburn)

The final will be played in the afteroon and tee off is 1400 hours.

The Irvine Trophy Final will also be played tomorrow:

0950 Lesley Anderson (Caldwell) v Linda Anderson (Erskine).

Thanks go to Results Secretary Sandra Littlejohn for the results and report