WHITECRAIGS PROFESSIONAL ALASTAIR FORROW HAS DIED

 It is with great sadness to report the death of Alastair Forrow, the Professional at Whitecraigs Golf Club who died on Friday at the early age of 51.
Alastair was a very good supporter of the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association and was always of great help when we  held the Junior Campbell Clock, coaching  and many other events.

PAST MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY JEAN SMITH HAS DIED

Jean at the 2015 RLCGA AGM

It is with deep sadness that, after bravely facing up to her illness over the last few years, we inform you of the death of Jean Smith (Cathcart Castle). 
Jean was a very loyal and hard working member of the County, having acted as Membership Secretary for several years. She was also very active in her own Club and in much of the organisation of the 75th Greenlees Anniversary Celebrations. Jean was a lovely lady to deal with, and she will be very sadly missed by all in Renfrewshire County.

June Lockhart (Captain)


Jean joined RLCGA in 2006. After she joined the committee and it had been decided to split the tasks of the Secretary and create a Membership Secretary, I immediately thought of Jean and she she took on this role with great enthusiasm in 2009. Her records were immaculate. 
Having worked previously with Jean when she was a member of Bonnyton and Lady Captain, I was very happy to work along side her especially when it came to hand over all her records as RLCGA transferred their data to Club V1. 
By this time Jean's health stopped her from continuing an active interest in the County but I know she always had a great love of the game of golf and when she could no longer play, she was always interested to know what was going on

Freda Tuck - Former Results Secretary


When the 75th Greenlees Trophy Anniversary celebrations were held at Cathcart Castle on the 19th September 2015 and organised by Sheila Orr and the ladies at Cathcart Castle it is certainly a day that I remember with much fun and laughter.

Jean who was the Ladies handicap Secretary at Cathcart Castle and RLCGA Membership Secretary at that time  was not well enough to attend the celebrations that day which was sad considering the time and effort that she and her husband and put into producing a wonderful brochure for the day which I still have as a keepsake.    CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Jean with President Jennifer Mack and Past Captain Gillian Kyle
at the 9th Hole at Pollok GC in the 2009 Centenary Shotgun

In happier days back in 2009 she enjoyed the County Centenary Celebrations over Pollok GC where of course this years County Championship took place.

Carol Fell Webmaster

As you have all said Jean was heavily involved in golf.
She thoroughly enjoyed welcoming the players from all County Clubs on the 75th Greenlees Anniversary and the icing on the cake was we won the 3rd Division that season in 2015 and Jean played her part in that. 
Jean was a lovely lady and we will all miss her. 

Sheila Orr (Cathcart Castle)

The Funeral is Monday 11th at 2pm at the Linn. Everyone is invited to join the family afterwards at Cathcart Castle.
Please also see more in the Glasgow Herald 

ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANNE MORGAN'S FUNERAL

Past-President Eileen Gibb has kindly offered to organise transport to Past Captain Anne Morgan's funeral on Thursday August 10th in Kilconquhar if there are ladies who would like to attend.

Please contact Eileen direct on 0141 633 1077.

Announcement in the Glasgow Herald - Click Here

PAST RLCGA PRESIDENT AND CAPTAIN ANNE MORGAN (MACLEOD) HAS DIED

It is with great sadness to inform you that RLCGA Past President and Captain Anne Morgan (MacLeod)  died peacefully on the 27th July.

Anne who sported a handicap as low as one set up the Whitecraigs ladies course record of 71 in 1973 and perhaps it still stands to this day  (to be confirmed). She was was Club Champion of Whitecraigs on 21 occasions.

She was runner up in the Renfrewshire County Championship in 1971 and was a County Team player on many occasions.

Administrative abilities and her charm and diplomacy were also well recognised.
She was County Captain in 1973 / 1974 and President of RLCGA for 5 years before retiring in 1999.
In 1998 she presented the Association with the Honorary Life President's brooch to the late Miss Kathleen McNeil.
She then married James Morgan and lived in Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland.

Anne who was known by many of us will be sorely missed. 


Renfrewshire ladies was a huge part of her life which held many happy memories for her which she treasured. 
There will be a service of celebration of her life at Kilconquhar parish church on Thursday 10th August at 12.30 pm to which all friends are warmly invited. Please dress brightly. 

Yours sincerely James Morgan

MEMORIES OF RENFREWSHIRE'S PAST CAPTAIN JEAN BROWN

The funeral of Renfrewshire's Past Captain Jean Brown was held on Wednesday 11th May at Woodside Crematorium. 

Many Renfrewshire and Erskine Ladies attended the service. Wilma Beattie who had been a very good friend to Jean for over 46 years gave an excellent tribute to Jean. 

If you were unable attend and would like to know what was said : 

CLICK HERE TO READ WILMA'S TRIBUTE

RLCGA PAST CAPTAIN JEAN BROWN HAS DIED AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Some memories of Jean Brown - Click to enlarge

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death Past RLCGA Captain Jean Brown of Erskine Golf Club on Monday 25th April.
Jean was champion of Erskine 7 times (1964, 1965, 1971 and 1973 -76) 
She was runner up in the RLCGA County Championship 3 times - 1967,1970 and 1973 with Heather Anderson winning on each occasion. 
Captain of RLCGA - 1975 - 1977
Played for the Scottish Vets Team on numerous occasions
Lady Captain of Erskine G C - 1980
Was a County Team player for many years and in : 
1981:Represented Renfrewshire in the Scottish County Finals- won by Northern Counties finals at Douglas Park — Renfrewshire was runner up 
1982 : Renfrewshire won the County Finals at Peebles when Wendy Cameron was Captain — It was said young boys were keen to caddy and all the officials thought they would go after the young ones, but no, they wished to caddy for JEAN BROWN as she was such a character !

Her great County "partner in crime" was Mae Noble of Erskine (who now lives in Elie) and both were seen on many occasions, before and after county medals and matches, playing the fruit machines and having much laughter and fun.
Both Jean and Mae were eventually dropped from the County Team in 1988 when Eileen Gibb became Captain and tossed the two old stalwarts out to let way for younger blood!!

Past Captains in 2007

In 2007 Jean attended her last Past Captains lunch at the County Championship at Erskine and watched Megan Briggs tee off against Clare-Marie Carlton (now MacCauley ) in the final - Megan won. -- Sheila Goudie was the starter - CLICK HERE TO SEE SHORT VIDEO - apologies for poor quality !!

Jean was still able to meet the late Dorothea Hastings and many of her friends for lunch on many occasions at Erskine golf Club , but unfortunately her failing sight put an end to her golfing talents.

She will be sadly missed by her family and friends  - FOR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS  -- CLICK HERE

DOROTHEA IS REMEMBERED

Dorothea Hastings - 1934 - 2015

Dorothea joined Haggs Castle in 1950 when she first took up golf. She was coached by Eric Brown but did not attempt to play over the course for some time but kept practising until March 1951.

Once she started playing the course there was no stopping her. Dorothea's enthusiasm  for the game allowed her to be offered Ladies' membership at the age of 17.


She won the Highland Open at that age and was selected and played for Scotland against England in the Girls International 0f 1952 and was in the British Junior Girls Team in 1953.


She won the individual title and Scottish Universities Golf Team Championship in 1953 and then was a member of the British Touring Team to Australia and New Zealand  in 1955.
Dorothea enjoyed great success in 1958 when she won the Scottish Ladies Championship at Elie and Earlsferry and was then selected as a member of the GB&I's Curtis Cup Team and an Honorary Member of Haggs Castle and RLCGA.

Home Internationals 1960 . From L to R - Janette Wright, Ansley Lurie, Belle Robertson, Jean Burnett
Jean McCulloch (Captain) Betty Singleton, Dorothea Sommerville, Joan Lawrence and Margaret Myles

She was runner up in the Scottish in 1960 at Turnberry and semi finalist in 1963, West of Scotland Champion in 1961 and was selected to play for Scotland from 1955 - 1963 and for the British Isles against Europe in the Vangliano team 1963.
As Dorothea Somerville she won the Haggs Castle Championship 5 times and as Dorothea Hastings 5 times.
In 1961 became Captain of Haggs and in 1963 married Dr James Hastings. She then stopped playing golf for about 20 years while she brought up here children Gillian and Crawford and assist her husband running his medical practice.

Dorothea Scottish Vets Champion

She returned to golf in 1983 with a handicap of 8 and won the RLCGA Championship at Kilmacolm. She was back to scratch within just 2 years and had a remarkable run of successes by winning the Haggs, Erskine Championships and the Scottish Veterans Championships in 1992 and 1994. She also won the Scottish Foursomes with Renfrewshire's Pearl Orr.
She played for the successful Greenlees team many times and in the mid nineties served as a Scottish Selector for the West District and as RLCGA's Captain in 1995 - 1997.
With on going severe back pain Dorothea was forced to stop playing in 2003 but was still actively involved with Haggs Castle Erskine and the County.

Rena Simpson (Kilmacolm) and Dorothea at the RLCGA AGM 4th November 2015

In fact Dorothea was at the RLCGA AGM on the 4th November 2015 at Haggs Castle and enjoyed her evening there. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and we send our sincere condolences to her daughter Gillian and son Crawford. 

To read an account as written by Dorothea herself in the RLCGA Centenary Book 1909 - 2009 - Page 56 - 59 -- 

Alternatively Click Here - (May take time to load page)

Also to see some photographs over the years  CLICK HERE

The Funeral will take place on Saturday 5th December at 10:30 am at Craigton Crematorium in Cardonald and then back to Haggs Castle Golf Club.  Everyone is welcome and no flowers please.  

 Due to a major project being carried out by Scottish water, the main entrance to Craigton crematorium at Berryknowes Road is closed.

The new entrance and exit is from Paisley Road West and there is diversion signs from Berryknowes Road in place to assist with your travel. There is also road markings and signage in place at the cemetery and crematorium to ease traffic flow. For those travelling by car and using Satnavs the new post code for the Paisley Road West entrance will be  G52 1SJ.

PAST COUNTY MEMBER MOIRA HOGG HAS DIED

Anabel Kane and Moira Hogg 2001 Commonwealth Spoon winners

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Past RLCGA Member Moira Hogg died on Friday, 23rd October 2015. 
The Funeral Service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, is at Woodside Crematorium, 46 Broomlands Street, Paisley PA1 2NP on Monday, 2nd November at 11am. No flowers. Donations if desired to St Vincent’s Hospice.
The photo above was taken in 2001 when the Old Ranfurly duo of Anabel Kane and Moira Hogg, representing Renfrewshire, beat a field of 60 pairings from 15 counties in Scotland to win the S.L.G.A. Commonwealth Spoons Final at Tulliallan. Despite a handicap of 12 the girls played to 7 scoring a net 67. 
Moira was very proud of that win as she was of many of her achievements. 
She put a lot into her golfing days and was always enthusiastic and a great participator.
Moira was also involved and proud to be in the 1970 Commonwealth games as a referee.
She will be sadly missed.