HAGGS CASTLE JUNIOR OPEN DAY

Haggs Castle Golf Club is holding a Junior Open Tournament on Wednesday 21st July 2010 (Handicap Limit 28). The Entry Fee is £5.
CLICK HERE to download your entry form

Eilidh has best scratch at the West of Scotland Girls Medal

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) --- the 2010 RLCGA Champion continued her good run of form with the Scratch prize at our first West of Scotland medal yesterday at Troon Portland. Her score of 73 on a windy day was very pleasing. A few other girls managed to play under their handicaps too so the SSS remained at 75.
To read the full report go to the West of Scotland Website

Vote of Thanks from Eilidh

DAY 1 PHOTOGRAPHS Click link and the slideshow
FINAL DAY PHOTOGRAPHS - click link then slideshow

EILIDH BRIGGS IS THE 2010 RLCGA CHAMPION

Eilidh Briggs, was six under par for the 25 holes she had to play today and produced her best form on the big occasion!
It was Eilidh's second appearance in the final. As a 14-year-old, she lost to big sister Megan in the 2008 final.
Eilidh, the No 6 seed, was two under par for the holes played in the final. She was level par to the turn, compared to her Clare- Marie's three-over-par figures. The 10th was halved in birdies and then Eilidh produced an eagle to win the 11th and virtually clinch the championship.
In the semi-finals, Clare-Marie had played flawless golf to beat Carol Whyte 4 and 3 producing three birdies on the outward half.
Eilidh was four under par in winning her semi-final by 9 and 7 against young Lesley Cosh (Cowglen).
Today's results:
Semi-finals - Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze) beat Carol Whyte (Windyhill) 4 and 3, Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Lesley Cosh (Cowglen) 9 and 7.
Final - Eilidh Briggs beat Clare- Marie Carlton 5 and 4.

TO SEE ALL THE MATCHPLAY RESULTS --- CLICK HERE

FROM THE SLGA WEBSITE -

DEADLINE NOON MONDAY

FROM THE SLGA WEBSITE
There is only one week left to enter for the 2010 Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championship. Entries will close at 12 noon on Monday, April 19.
Entry forms can be downloaded here.
This year's Championship is being held at Craigielaw Golf Club in East Lothian from May 18 to 22.

PHOTOS FROM DAY 1 CHAMPIONSHIP AT RANFURLY CASTLE

Day 1 Championship Results

Clare Marie Carlton runner up in last years championship played some great golf to progress to tomorrow's Semi Finals by beating Sara McCorkell and Gillian Kyle
Carol Whyte (Windyhill) was the surprise player today when she beat holder Megan Briggs in the morning and Liz Stewart in the afternoon to progress to semi finals.
On a beautiful sunny day all the golf was of a very high standard.
However the putting was the deciding factor in many of the games.
Jennifer Mack beat young Alyson McKechin in the morning at the 19th to then lost to another youngster Lesley Cosh at the 18th.
Eilidh Briggs progressed to the semi - finals by beating Donna Jackson in the morning and new County member Nichola Henderson in a very tight match that finished on the 18th
1st Round
Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze) beat Sara McCorkell (Williamwood) 5/3
Linsey Stevenson (Elie and Earlsferry) lost to Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 3/2
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) lost to Carol Whyte (Windyhill) 3/1
Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle) lost to Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 1Up
Nichola Henderson (Haggs Castle) beat Patricia Davidson (Erskine) 6/5
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) lost to Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 3/2
Lesley Cosh (Cowglen) beat Sally Foster (Kilmacolm) 4/3
Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) beat Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 19th


Quarter Final Results
Clare-Marie Carlton beat Gillian Kyle 5/4
Carol Whyte beat Liz Stewart 2/1
Nichola Henderson lost to Eilidh Briggs 1 Hole
Lesley Cosh beat Jennifer Mack 1up

Clare Marie is the top Qualifier In the County Championship

Clare-Marie Carlton (pictured right) the 2009 County Championship Runner up was the leading qualifier in the 2010 Championship played over Ranfurly Castle today. In a testing east wind Clare - Marie was round in 73 (37, 36). The next best round was by Alyson McKechin who had a 75.
Leading Qualifiers: SSS 73 CSS 75
73 Clare- Marie Carlton (Fereneze)
75 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
76 Nichola Henderson (Haggs Castle) , Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
78 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
79 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
81 Lesley Cosh (Cowglen), Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Linsey Stevenson (Elie and Earlsferry)
82 Sally Foster (Kilmacolm)
83 Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle), Carol Whyte (Windyhill), Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle)
84 Patricia Davidson (Erskine)
85 Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle)
88 Sara McCorkell (Williamwood)

RLCGA Championships – Ranfurly Castle Match-play draw

9.15 C-M Carlton v S McCorkell
9.22 L Stevenson v G Kyle
9.30 M Briggs v C Whyte
9.37 G McGinlay v L Stewart
9.45 N Henderson v P Davidson
9.52 D Jackson v E Briggs
10.00 L Cosh v S Foster
10.07 J Mack v A McKechin

The best Net scores of the day were by Liz Wilson (Elderslie) and Margaret Gray (Old Ranfurly) who both had a net 70. Liz (pictured on the left) was the overall winner of the handicap section by virtue of the better inward half

To see all the scores from today Click Here and also click on the following link to print out your Handicap Exchange Letter

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN DAY TIMESHEET

The Draw for the County Championship Open day at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club has a few adjustments. If you need to Cancel or have a problem contact Maureen Woodhead at 07711 304 367.

Please use the scroll bars to move down the time sheets

Ladies Beginner Group Coaching With PGA Professional Lesley Mackay

LADIES BEGINNER GROUP COACHING WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL, LESLEY MACKAY Course starting date Wednesday 21st April 7.00-8.00pm Course cost £50.00 Numbers limited contact reception on 01355 575 980 to book your place Week 1 - 21st April Week 2 - 28th April Week 3 - 19th May Week 4 - 26th May Week 5 - 2nd June LADIES MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE AT PLAYSPORT GOLF £35 per month direct debit with initial payment of £60 Memberships are renewable in November of each year Membership includes: Bag tag Unlimited use of golf course Monthly and weekly medals Ladies Club Championship Mixed foursomes knockout competition Reduced guest fees (£7 weekdays & £9 weekends) £20 credit on a practice card with 30% discount at all times Rules Of Golf book Annual prize giving Official CONGU handicap Discount in American Golf Reduced pricing in café area Members group coaching throughout the year Every new female member will receive a 30minute lesson with Lesley Mackay

April County Medal over Ralston -- Alyson McKechin has the best Scratch Score

Happy in the Sun --Pat Pennel , Janis Forson, Anne Terrey, Jean Irvine and Liz Wilson
Photo below -- Linda McDougall and June Lockhart - Click on photos to enlarge

The First Medal of the 2010 season was played to-day at Ralston Golf Club. On a beautiful Spring Day 43 players took part in this competition.

Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) had the best scratch score with a 73.
The SSS was 71, CSS was 73.
Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) had the best net of the day with a 69 and was the overall winner of the medal


Division 1: (Handicap Scratch - 12)
1st : Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) 76 (7) 69
2nd: Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 73 (3) 70
3rd: Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) 82 (10) 72

Division 2 : (Handicap 13 upwards)
1st : Jackie MacDonald (Ranfurly Castle) 94 (21) 73
2nd : Tracy Masterton (Windyhill) 90 (14) 76
3rd : Liz Wilson (Elderslie) 97 (20) 77

Scratch : Alyson McKechin 73

To see the full list of results ---- CLICK HERE

Also go to How-Did - I-Do and register with your email and a password --- free to access and see all the details of the competion .
To get your Handicap Exchange Letter --- CLICK HERE -- then find your HOME Club and when you print the Handicap Exchange letter of your Home Club then select only the page or pages of that club.

Renfrewshire Players are featuring in this Months Scottish Club Golfer Magazine

Remember you can also read the latest golf news at http://www.scottishclubgolfer.com/

Have a "click" through this month's on line magazine and you will see some RENFREWSHIRE MEMBERS ARE IN THIS ISSUE --- Alyson McKechin, Jennifer Mack, Audrey Sturgess, Carol Fell and Megan Briggs

You should also be able to pick up a copy at your Home Club

Hi to All from Augusta from Captain Trish

We are really having a super time and it is all the more so because our boys are doing pretty well although Phil is playing amazingly well too. It is very hot again today and we have come home to watch on the tv.tonight is the first night when we do not have an engagement...what a relief!
Then tomorrow we actually have dinner with the members and THE WINNER in the clubhouse. What a thrill that will be!
I shall try to get something signed by the champ but don't want to be too pushy!
Cheers Trish

SLGA UNDER 16'S AT STRATHMORE GOLF CLUB - LINSEY STEVENSON IS IN TOP 25

Renfrewshire's Linsey Stevenson played in the SLGA Under 16's Strokeplay at Strathmore Golf Club near Alyth on April 8 - 9th.

Linsey finished in 25th place out of a field of 101 after the 2 rounds ---- with a Gross score of 78 --- 6 over par in the 1st round and a 75 - 3 over par in the 2nd round .. WELL DONE LINSEY

CLICK HERE FOR SCORES AND THEN CLICK ON THE PLAYERS NAME TO SEE THEIR SCORECARD

DAY 1 AT THE MASTERS

Hi all from Augusta.

It has been a good 1st day --- A very difficult wind which keeps gusting then dropping completely. I think they are finding it difficult to club but it is great to see Lee Westwood doing well but what about Tom Watson and my old favourite Fred Couples! And then good old Sandy up there on the leader board-just hope they have not peeked too soon.

Tiger has been very well received too-in fact I can't get near him but will probably need to sit on a stand and see him as he comes round. I sat at 15th today with my sister Vickie and we were able to watch them trying to make birdies at that par 5 then we could see their shots at 16 too -- all very exciting

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I have to say we are very busy every evening with receptions etc and it is hard work trying to remember who I have already met and where and also there names! ---- I will need a holiday when I get home.

Hope all well with RLCGA a and wishing you all a good day for the first medal on Sunday.

Best Wishes from your Captain Trish

RALSTON MEDAL TIMESHEET

The draw for the first County Medal of 2010 is over Ralston on Sunday 11th April . Any cancellations can be phoned to Sally Smyth at 07748862037.

SGU Golfers e-newsletter - Issue No 2 April 2010

SGU Golfers e-newsletter

April 2010

Welcome to the SGU e-bulletin. With one of the coldest winters on record behind us, the clocks are forward and the final preparations are taking place at Augusta, which can mean only one thing...the golf season is here! Our monthly newsletter aims to keep you up-to-date throughout the year with the latest news from the Scottish Golf Union as well as the best offers for golfers across Scotland.

Scottish Golf Awareness Week – 'It's Time to Join the Club'

Following the success of our campaign last year, the SGU and SLGA are launching a new membership marketing campaign entitled "It's Time to Join the Club", which tees off with Scottish Golf Awareness Week from the 10^th – 18^th April. Look out for our press, radio and on-line advertising. The campaign is designed to assist clubs in recruiting new members and promote the benefits of joining a golf club.

Find out more >>

Scottish Golf Card

The growing number of courses in Scotland signed up for the Scottish Golf Card has now reached 133 and you can purchase your new Card for just £10 per year, giving you 50% off the standard green fees at participating courses.

Find out more >>

Enjoy a Hospitality Experience at The Open Championship

The Open Championship celebrates its 150^th anniversary at the Old Course, St Andrews in July and you could be there to savour this memorable occasion with one of the many superb hospitality packages on offer. This includes the fantastic 'Sportsman's Dinner' on the eve of the event with the chance to witness many of the game's great Champions in luxurious surroundings.

Find out more >>

Scottish Golf Show & European Golf Show

For those fortunate enough to attend the European Golf Show in Aberdeen and/or the Scottish Golf Show in Glasgow we hope you enjoyed the events! It was good to meet many of you who visited the SGU/SLGA stand, we certainly enjoyed talking to you all about all golf related issues and how the SGU/SLGA can further benefit Scottish club golfers. Visit the website next week to see if you have won the 'Play a Round with Richie Ramsay' competition!

100's of Open Competitions to enter at SGU Golf Central!

Organising your golfing year ahead? There is no better place for searching the 2010 calendar of Junior, Men's, Women's, Mixed, Senior Open competitions than the SGU Golf Central. The SGU Golf Central doesn't just allow you to search for Open competitions but also offers a host of information about each club ranging from which have membership availability and special offers to which have club hire facilities.

Find out more >>

Belhaven Best Scottish Club Handicap Championship

Make sure you take part in your club qualifier for Scotland's largest handicap championship, The Belhaven Best Scottish Club Handicap Championship. This year's Grand Final for the 4-ball better ball championship takes place at The Dukes Course, St Andrews on 1^st October 2010. See your club's notice board or speak to your club secretary for details of your club's qualifier.

Find out more >>

Scottish Boys Championship

Whether you are following the progress of a friend, relative, fellow club golfer or just want to see who is emerging as the next Scottish golfing protégé...keep up to date with the opening 'SGU Major' of the season courtesy of the SGU live scoring from the Scottish Boys Championship 2010, this year hosted at the testing West Kilbride Golf Club and getting underway on Monday 5^th April.

Scottish Boys Championship Draw and Live Scoring >>

Special Offers available at top Scottish courses

Remember that as a member of an SGU/SLGA golf club in Scotland you are able to take advantage of the Special Member Offers from some of Scotland's leading golf courses, including Kingsbarns Links, Prestwick and The Duke's St Andrews.

Find out more >>

Keep visiting scottishgolf.org for all the latest news, results, offers and information from the Scottish Golf Union.

The SGU Team

MESSAGE FROM CAPTAIN TRISH FROM AUGUSTA

I have arrived in Augusta staying in a huge house...actually I need a springboard or trampette to get into the bed!--- see picture on RHS
Everyone getting excited about the start of the Masters. Apparently the press are camped outside the course trying to get a glimpse of Tiger.
Big press conference tomorrow..wonder what he will say?
It is still very warm here and there is very heavy pollen...the ground and roads are all covered in yellow dust. I don't think it will affect the golf but they say we may get a thunderstorm by end of the week.
Have just read the website.
Well done to Megan for coming 4th in Universities Championships.

Linsey Stevenson is playing in the under 16s this week. Hope she does well. ---- TO READ MORE GO TO THE WEST OF SCOTLAND WEBSITE

Will try to keep in touch but hope everyone has had a Happy Easter.

Greetings from Trish

West of Scotland Ladies Closed Championship

Entry Form --- Click to enlarge and then print

The 2010 West of Scotland Championship (36 hole Strokeplay) is on Sunday 2nd May at Cardross Golf Club.
The Entry fee is £10 made out to WSLGA
To print out the entry form Click on the Picture of the Entry Form to enlarge it and then print it. All entries are to Isabel Crawford who also says that she will accept email entries by contacting her at isabelhcrawford@googlemail.com

Message from Captain Trish

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Hi from Sunny Georgia! We are having a lovely time with great weather - great for golf.

Colin goes north to Augusta today to play there tomorrow and Friday --- then we follow on Sunday.

Will try to send news from there-hot off the press!

Hear the weather is awful at home but hope people get the chance to play this holiday weekend.

Happy Easter to everyone in RLCGA from Sea Island , Georgia.

Captain Trish