Enter the April Medal and Championship

As we have been collecting everyone's e-mail addresses we thought it would be a good excuse to test this out and remind you of the Sunday Medal at Caldwell on 5th April from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.. This is, as you know, our first ever Sunday Medal and we hope to continue this in the future. The second competition of the season is the Championship at Whitecraigs on Wednesday 15th April from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The Wednesday is the Open Day which all members can play.

If you have not already applied and would like to do so, entries for the Sunday Medal at Caldwell with s.a.e. have to be sent to Kay Black by 16th March. Entries for the Championship with s.a.e. have to be sent to Trish Brown by 23rd March.

Hopefully will see some of you at these competitions.

Morag Turner
Hon. Secretary.

RLCGA Centenary Dinner Photographs

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There were 114 people at the Centenary Dinner on Thursday at the Glynhill Hotel in Renfrew. Here are some photos (114 of them to be precise in the smilebox presentation.) Or 148 in the Picassa presentation above !!!

Get yourself a cup of coffee or tea and sit back and relax --- make sure your sound (for smilebox) is turned on and perhaps you may see yourself in some of them. Thanks go to Freda Tuck and Morag Turner for their contrubution to the photos from the evening

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A Wonderful Evening at the RLCGA Centenary Dinner

The RLCGA Centenary dinner was held last night at the Glynhill Hotel.

It was an absolutely fabulous evening. Captain Christeen Finlayson was just wonderful at being in charge of the event and with Nan Blair (nee Menzies) cutting the Centenary cake-- Heather Anderson giving the toast to RLCGA --- Ruth Henderson --- A historical Ditty ---- Linda Ormiston -- Guest Speaker --- Jennifer Mack -- Vote of thanks --- What a wonderful evening was had by all

RLCGA CENTENARY DINNER

REMEMBER! REMEMBER! THE 26TH OF FEBRUARY!

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL 114 OF YOU AT OUR CENTENARY DINNER!

7p.m. for 7:30 p.m. at the Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew!

Captain Christeen

Best wishes for the Centenary Dinner from Brenda Livingstone

Renfrewshire County Member Brenda Livingstone who now lives in Brodick, Arran is sorry that she is unable to attend the Centenary Dinner on Thursday.
However, she wishes everyone a happy evening and has sent me a very nice slide show for you to view --- nothing about golf --- but do enjoy --- Click on the double arrow to the right to go thro' the pictures ---- Thanks Brenda

To whom it may Concern -- Club Junior Convenors

The Junior Convenors Meeting will take place at Old Ranfurly Golf Club on Monday 2nd March 2009 at 7pm

SLGA'S New Matchplay Club Foursomes Event

Kirkwood Golf New club match-play foursomes event
added to SLGA calendar

The Scottish foursomes tournament has not been well supported over the last few years, and was cancelled last summer due to lack of entries.
Dr Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay), the SLGA treasurer, came up with a suggestion for an inter-club match-play foursomes handicap tournament which could be run over the summer with semi-finals and final on the same day as the Scottish stroke-play foursomes tournament (August 30 at Forfar Golf Club) with scratch and handicap prizes.
Each club can enter a team of two or three players to represent it during the season. The total combined handicaps of the team must not exceed 60. Any two of the team can represent the club in each round.
Each match will be played on the basis of full difference of half the combined handicaps (on the day) of the two players representing the club.
The SLGA will make the draw for each round. The rounds will be based on geographical locations of the clubs to minimise travel as far as possible.
The 18-hole stroke-play tournament on the finals day will prioritise the 16 lowest combined handicaps, along with additional entries from the clubs involved in the semi-finals and the clubs that entered the match play.
If the event is not fully subscribed then clubs who did not enter the match play can enter, and if it is over-subscribed then higher handicap teams will be eliminated first.
Entry forms went out to the clubs with last week's mailing from the SLGA.

Morag Turner and Beatrice Orr (Kilmacolm) win over the 2007 Winners of the Winter Foursomes

Beatrice Orr and Morag Turner (Kilmacolm) won today against the 2007 Winter Foursomes winners from Gleddoch ---- Roisin Black and June Lockhart
In a very tight match they won at the 16th ---- 3/2.
There were a lot of holes halved but the "AWAY" pair just edged forward towards the end otherwise it was a very close game.

They now meet the Ranfurly Castle 2008 winners Mary Craig and Sheila Gray in the final --- (To be arranged)

To see all the results to the final Click Here

The 2008 Winter Foursomes Winners reach this year's final after a strong tussle

Mary Hardie and Sheila Gray(Ranfury Castle) pictured above -- last years Winter Foursomes winners are through to this years final by beating Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) and Mary Wylie (Elderslie) in the 1st semi final to be played.

It was an exceedingly close contest which went on to the 23rd hole at Kilmacolm !!!

RLCGA CENTENARY DINNER ARRANGEMENTS

The Centenary Dinner will be in the Barony 2 Suite at the Glynhill Hotel, Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB. Telephone 0141 886 5555 on Thursday, 26th February, 7p.m. for 7.30p.m. and the evening will end at 11p.m.

Come along and be entertained with a bit of history, fun and friendship.

Committee member, Morag Little, is in charge of the bus leaving Whitecraigs and Mary Craig is in charge of the bus leaving Ranfurly Castle and Morag Turner for Kilmacolm.
The see the Final list of members that are going click on the following link List of Names

Gladys is in the Pink yet again !!

Gladys Speedie -- well known Renfrewshire Past Caddy Mistress and supporter of all events in Renfrewshire is this years Ladies' Captain of Douglas Park Golf Club.
She opened her year of Captaincy last night with a marvellous evening of Horse Racing at Ascot and entertainment based on the theme of My Fair Lady To see some pictures of the event go to the West of Scotland Website

News From HowDidiDo

Dear HowDidiDo member, Like most of you, the staff of HowDidiDo are starting to think about the golf season ahead. Lots of very exciting things are happening in the coming year. Even more enhancements to the website, more Free services, some excusive discounts and more golfers joining our online community. 2009 will see more online club competition booking and new ways to organise your social and competitive golf. Now over 100,000 men and women golfers have signed up and we are welcoming more every day. Of course if you still just want the basics, they will still be there and of course standard membership is still FREE. Many of you will have entered the The HowDidiDo Matchplay Competition in 2008, the finals are being contested now at the Vilamoura Resort on the Algarve. We are happy to announce our continued support of this great amateur competition this year. To find out more about the competition and see the 2008 scores and results Click here. We are also very pleased to announce our Sponsorship of the 2009 Golf Managers' Association's Manager of the Year contest. This award is to recognise outstanding managers of golf clubs in Britain and Ireland, to read the rules and maybe nominate your Secretary/Manager please click here. Remember to tell your friends, family and fellow club members about HowDidiDo, it's FREE and connects you to the largest network of golfers in Europe and probably the World. Happy Golfing Regards HowDidiDo Team

Semi Final Stages of the Winter Foursomes

June Lockhart and Roisin Black (Gleddoch) pictured above -- the 2006/2007 Champions have progressed the semi final stages of this years Winter Foursomes with a 4 and 3 win today at Gleddoch over Gillian Kyle and Eva Thomson (East Renfrewshire) the losing finalists in that year
They now meet Morag Turner and Beatrice Orr (Kilmacolm)
The other semi final is between the 2007/2008 Winners Mary Hardie and Sheila Gray (Ranfurly Castle) against Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) and Mary Wylie (Elderslie)

WINTER FUN FOR THE RENFREWSHIRE TRAINING SQUAD!

The first Training Squad get-together of 2009 was held at Braehead Ice Rink where, amidst great hilarity, twelve of the squad demonstrated their versatility and enthusiasm for all sports. I am pleased and relieved to say at the end of the session they all walked off the ice in one piece and none the worse of some spectular falls - which lead to all round amusement! We divided into three teams and played a round robin - it didn't take long till everyone was gliding up the ice like graceful swans delivering their stones (with the odd hook!) and some of the sweeping was first class!

Our official coaches, Margaret and Norman Cathcart, were very impressed how quickly the girls adapted to the game and picked up tactics! All obviously natural athletes! Many thanks to Margaret and Norman who gave most generously of their time and were excellent coaches.

The pangs of hunger after this strenuous exercise led us to The Pizza Hut where we enjoyed pizza, pasta and good company.

We were all delighted to hear that Sara and Graham are expecting their first baby at the end of July.

The Renfrewshire Squad for 2009 is:

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm), Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze), Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle), Jennifer Jenkins (Ralston), Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle), Alyson McGinnigle (Cochrane Castle), Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Natasha Quayum (Ranfurly Castle), Liz Stewart (Cochrane Castle) and Carol Whyte (Windyhill). Juniors/Students Lesley Cosh (Cowglen), Linsey Stevenson (Whitecraigs) and Nicky Wilson (Whitecraigs) are also included with the squad in order to develop their game further. We will miss Sara McCorkell (Williamwood) but look forward to her joining us next year.

Click on the small thumbnail to see some photos from the session

RLCGA CURLING

Report and photos from Captain Christeen Finlayson

West of Scotland Championship Entry Form

The West of Scotland Ladies Close Championship (36 Hole Strokeplay) is on Sunday 3rd May 2009 at Prestwick Golf Club. To get your application form click here

Looking for other Scottish Fixtures this year Click Here

The 2009 SLGA AGM Report

The new SLGA Board. Back row (left to right): Gillian Kirkwood, Beth Paterson, Helen Cuthbertson. 2nd back row: Fiona Cowan, Liz Miskimmin, Sheila Pickles. 2nd front row: Lynne Terry, Winifred McCallum. front row: Janet Wake (executive director), Shona Malcolm (chairman), Ethel Jack (president). Missing from the picture is: Jenny McGahan (SLGA representative on LGU).

Report of SLGA Annual General Meeting

Over 150 people attended the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association Ltd. Annual General Meeting at the Dewar’s Centre in Perth on Saturday.
The deaths of two SLGA Vice-Presidents, Miss K. Clark and Mrs T. Moffat, were acknowledged by the audience with a minute’s silence.
The out-going Chairman, Mrs Patricia Wilson, gave a full and informative account of the 2008 season. The Finance Director, Dr Lynne Terry, expertly explained the accounts and Mrs Gillian Kirkwood informed the audience of the Ladies Golf Union activities over the last year.
Mrs Nancy Chisholm, a past President of SLGA and past Chairman of the LGU, was elected as a Vice-President of the Association.
Mrs Pamela Mackenzie retired from the Board and Mrs Fiona Cowan was elected in her place.
Two small changes to the LGU constitution regarding the appointment of representatives to the LGU Council were approved.
Approval was also given for the increase in the per capita subscription from £13 to £14 per annum from January 1, 2010.
Changes to the board structure of SLGA Ltd were initiated at this meeting, and Miss Shona Malcolm, a past Honorary Treasurer of the Association, was appointed as Chairman for a three year term of office.

Miss Malcolm explained to the audience the current progress with One Plan for Golf and the Scottish Golf Development initiative. In particular she described the relationship between the SLGA and SGU, and our joint plans for the future.
After the meeting the SLGA Board met and appointed Mrs Janet Wake as Executive Director and Chairman of the Management Committee.
The Management Committee comprises Mrs Janet Wake, Dr Lynne Terry (Finance Director), Dr Sheila Hartley (Company Secretary), Miss Shona Malcolm (Chairman, SLGA Ltd) and Mrs Helen Cuthbertson (Board representative).
Mrs Fiona Cowan was appointed Chairman of the Championship Committee, whose membership includes the Tournament Officer, Mrs Fiona Farquharson, Mrs Janet Brown (Rules) and representatives from the four divisions.
Mrs Beth Paterson was appointed Chairman of the Performance Committee. The Performance Committee is made up of three panels, viz. Selection, chaired by Miss Liz Miskimmin, Training, chaired by Mrs Winifred McCallum, and Development, Chaired by Mrs Sheila Pickles.

To see some photos of the West of Scotland Representatives on the SLGA AGM report go to West of Scotland Website

Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for this report

Over 2,200 Open Golf Competitions – In Scotland

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Within the pages of their Regional Booklets and Web site you will find over 13,500* open golf competitions, and over 300 Golf Weeks/Passports.

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SLGA AGM

The SLGA Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 17th January 2009 at 11.00 am in the Dewars Centre, Perth. The papers for the meeting have been sent to all clubs and counties today (18 December 2008).

Beatrice and Morag are through to the Semi Finals of the Winter Foursomes

Beatrice Orr and Morag Turner (Kilmacolm) won today against Maureen Mitchell (Old Ranfurly) & Maimie Robin (Elderslie) at Kilmacolm. It was a good day to play but the heavy frost had thawed and it was rather wet underfoot. It was a very close game and the home players Beatrice and Morag were nearly pipped at the post. They were all square going up the 18th which they won by one shot.

Happy New Year to all our readers

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