CHANGE OF COMMITTEE DUTIES

Janette McCartney

A recent change in the duties of Committee members is that Janette McCartney from Erskine has taken over as Junior Secretary from Liz Hale.
 Liz has done a wonderful job with the girls over the last few years and her hard work is very much appreciated.
She will continue to play a part on the committee and is now the organiser for the Caldwell medal.

Janette will be supported by Jinty Rodger who has been involved with the Juniors for some time and by Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) who is about to retire and eager to put something back into this wonderful game.

MAUREEN

TREAT YOURSELF - GET SOME NEW COUNTY SWEATERS AND TOPS THIS YEAR

RLCGA has a stock of Golf Shirts, Slip-Overs, Jumpers,  in a range of different sizes. These can be ordered and purchased 
Details of what is available are set out below. If you would like to any of the range then print the following  - Downloadable order Form and send it to SUSAN REID who is in charge of all the stock. Alternatively give your order at the next county meeting

Click on the arrow beside the small photo thumbnails to scroll through the stock and to read more about the items click on the link RLCGA Glenmuir Shop on the LHS of this website

SENIOR AND JUNIOR COACHING SESSION AT PLAYSPORT

For the first time both the Senior Squad and the Juniors took part in a combined Coaching Session with Lesley Mackay at Playsport, East Kilbride. All the ‘girls’ were put through their paces with target practice and distance control. Liz Stewart was probably the most enthusiastic – she certainly made enough noise when she hit the target - ‘get in there’ was heard several times!!

The RLCGA Junior and Senior Squads with Jinty Maureen
and Sandra - Click to enlarge

Alyson McKechin also helped the Juniors understand what was going on by having Lesley explain things several times before the practice session got under way!

Lauren Coventry fron Whinhill gets some pitching practice

The juniors also enjoyed playing in teams with the seniors and a session at the short game practice area was also beneficial – although it was very cold.
The Seniors showed the Juniors at least one thing – how to wrap up for the winter chill!!

All the Senior Squad were there (apart from Gillian McGinlay and Trish Davidson who had work commitments) and around 14 Juniors took part.

A good day all round and one which will no doubt be repeated.

Lesley Cosh with Captain Maureen who joins in the training Session.

Thanks go to Captain Maureen Woodhead for the report and photos courtesy of Janette McCartney

GET YOUR ENTRY IN FOR THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AND ENTER SOME MORE COMPETITIONS

The Past Captains at Erskine in 2007

The County Championship this year is over Erskine Golf Club on Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th April. The Wednesday is open to all members of the County with the best 16 gross scores qualifying to play in the Matchplay stages on the Thursday and Friday.
The holder of the County Championship is Eilidh Briggs and the last time the Championship was held at Erskine the winner that year was her older sister Megan who beat Clare- Marie Carlton (now Macaulay)
To see some photos from the Finals Day in 2007 then  CLICK HERE
Also Click on the play button of the video taken 5 years ago at the event (Sorry Quality not that great)

GET YOUR ENTRY IN NOW -- BY CLICKING HERE.
ALL THE ENTRY FORMS ARE FOUND BY CLICKING ON THE LINK ON THE LHS OF THE WEBSITE THAT SAYS 2012 COMPETITION ENTRY AND DRAWS.

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP - GET YOUR ENTRY FORM

The West of Scotland 36 Hole Stroke play Championship is on Sunday 6th May 2012 at Renfrew Golf Club. The 2011 Championship was won by Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm).
To get your entry form CLICK HERE

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS -- HAVE YOU ENTERED THE UNDER 16's STROKEPLAY

This is a reminder to get your entries in for the 2012 SLGA Under 16 Open Stroke Play Championship. This Championship will be held at Strathmore Golf Centre near Alyth from 12 - 13 April, with an official practice round available on 11 April.
Entries close at 12 noon on Monday 12 March.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR ENTRY FORM

WINTER FOURSOMES FINAL

The Final of the Ladies Winter Foursomes between Susan Reid (Kilmacolm) &  Barbara Lyle (Whitecraigs) and Angela Fergusson (Eastwood) & Julie Will (Troon Ladies) has been arranged for Friday 16th  March 2012 at 11 am at Cochrane Castle Golf Club. 

Hopefully it will be a reasonable day weather-wise and members are urged to turn out and support the players.

MAUREEN

SUPPORT YOUR CURTIS CUP TEAM AT NAIRN THIS YEAR

Support your Curtis Cup Team Poster  

THE 2012 CURTIS CUP IS AT NAIRN GOLF CLUB IN SCOTLAND IN JUNE DO TRY AND COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE TEAM.

 For more information contact:

Carol Fell - Curtis Cup Ambassador for Renfrewshire Ladies’ County Golf Association. 

email : webmaster@rlcga.com

Tel: 0141 942 1842 or Mobile 07527 449865

To read more click on the link on the LHS of this page that says 2012 Curtis Cup Information

The Curtis Cup Supporters Poster will be distributed to all Clubs in Renfrewshire sometime in March. Please make sure you let all your members know of the event.

Please register with the Ladies Golf Union if you are thinking about going to the Curtis Cup
The Ladies Golf Union would like to know if you are going to Nairn to watch the 37th Curtis Cup match from June 8-10. You can watch the practice days earlier in the week as well.
CLICK HERE

PAST CAPTAIN CHRISTEEN IS STILL THE STAR ENTERTAINER

Christeen Finlayson

Past Captain Christeen Finlayson is still the fantastic after dinner speaker. Last night she was the guest speaker at Douglas Park Golf Club where she was a resounding success.

To see some photos from the evening click on the following link and for the video below make sure your sound is turned up Douglas Park Social Evening Photographs

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS -- HAVE YOU ENTERED THE NICK FALDO SERIES

Were born in 1991 or later to enter the 2012 Faldo Series Scotland Championship.  

Most of our players will already be familiar with the Faldo Series, but incase you are not, CLICK HERE to see their 2012 poster.

 Since the Series was established in 1996 they have consistently attracted the best young players in the UK to our events. Many of the players in the current Scotland National Ladies’ and National Girls squads have competed or are still competing in the Faldo Series.

Entries for the 2012 Faldo Series Scotland Championship were set to close yesterday --  Friday (24^th February) but they have taken the decision to extend this by one week to ensure players have every chance to enter and avoid missing out. Players can enter online at; https://secure.ocs-golf.com/faldoseries-members/faldoseries.htm
To read more about the Nick Faldo Series Go to the Nick Faldo Series Website

FIRST COACHING SESSION AT PLAYSPORT FOR BOTH SENIORS AND JUNIORS

The Junior RLCGA Squad at their Practice Session at Playsport with Lesley Mackay

The Junior Girls had their first coaching session of this year today Sunday 19th February at Playsport. It was a very cold day and so Lesley Mackay kept the girls busy practising a variety  of skills which kept them  active and focused.
11 girls attended with 6 apologies as it was the end on the School holidays.  Early days for the girls but the standard of play as the day progressed was very encouraging.   The girls really enjoyed their day.
Thanks go to Liz Hale (Junior Convenor) for the report

Well done to everyone who attended a freezing Playsport today.  Great effort by both Senior and Junior Squads.  Those who couldn’t manage along missed a fun time and the usual ‘banter’.  Welcome to our new Juniors.  I hope you enjoyed yourselves – remember to wrap up warm for the next time.
Maureen Woodhead RLCGA Captain

Check out the Facebook Page on the RHS of this Webpage for more info.

GET YOUR PRE SEASON SWING MOT AT PLAYSPORT GOLF

Lesley 

Clare- Marie

Just to let all the Ladies in the County know that Playsport Golf are doing Pre season swing MOTs on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February -

£15 for 30mins. 


Lesley Mackay is available on the Saturday and Claire-Marie Macaulay on the Sunday. For More info please call the reception on 01355 575 980

SENIOR TRAINING SQUAD

Our Senior Training Squad start their winter sessions at Playsport this Sunday. Those selected and available for the squad are;

Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
Carol Whyte (Windyhill)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle)
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Patricia Davidson (Erskine)
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Elizabeth Stewart (Greenburn)
Sara McCorkell (Williamwood)
Linsey Stevenson (Elie and Earlsferry)
Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle)
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)
Lesley Cosh (Cowglen)

Curtis Cup Team Manager Sue Turner has died.

It is with great sadness to announce the death today of Sue Turner. She was the team manager to International Team Captain Tegwen Matthews for the 37th Curtis Cup Match against the USA which will be held at The Nairn Golf Club, Scotland from June 8 to 10, 2012.
To read more click on the Facebook Link on the LHS of this web page or go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

HAPPY ST VALENTINES DAY -- YOUR WEBMASTER IS GETTING INTO TRAINING FOR THE NEW GOLFING SEASON !!

My husband Gordon and I have been keeping fit over the winter for the new golfing season ---BEWARE !

PAST CAPTAIN JENNIFER MACK IS IN SPAIN PLAYING IN THE SPANISH SENIORS AT LA MANGA

Past RLCGA Captain Jennifer Mack is currently in La Manga Spain playing in the Spanish Seniors.
To read what is going on go to the West Vets Website

ANGELA FERGUSSON AND JULIE WILL ARE IN THE FINAL OF THE WINTER FOURSOMES

Julie and Angela

Congratulations go to Angela Fergusson (Eastwood) and Julie Will (Troon Ladies) who have won through to the final of the Winter Foursomes. They played their semi final match today against the Ranfurly Castle pairing of Helen Abram and Mary Hardie and won 2&1



They now play Barbara Lyle (Whitecraigs)and Susan Reid (Kilmacolm) in the final. The date and venue is still to be arranged.

To see all the results Click Here

KIRKWOOD GOLF WEBSITE PROBLEM

Apologies to all those trying to read kirkwoodgolf.co.uk this weekend.  You can get to it via ercn86.gilliankirkwood.co.uk 

Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible!

WEST OF SCOTLAND GIRLS’ GOLFING ASSOCIATION NEWS

Congratulations go to Renfrewshire's Linsey Stevenson on her Captaincy of the West of Scotland Girls. The video below is of Linsey playing in the County Championship last year at Haggs Castle Golf Club



Presently we have 9 members of West of Scotland

2012 West of Scotland Fixtures.

1st Medal – Sunday 22nd April 11.am at Troon Portland -
Also – development Medal over 9 holes – 12 Noon
2nd Medal - Sunday 27th May 11.am at Kilmacolm
3rd Medal - Thursday 12th July 10.am at Cawder (Keir)
4th Medal - Monday 30th July 10.am at Milngavie
Jean McCulloch Trophy - Sunday 1st July 1.30pm (West Kilbride)
Girl Golfers Fun Day Sunday 18th March at Playsport, East Kilbride 10am - 2pm
Balumbie – 23 ,24 June

Other Events
Girls under 16 Open stroke Play Championship at Strathmore 12 – 13 April
Scottish girls under 14 Championship - at Buchanan Castle 3rd-4th July
Janice Moodie Trophy at Windyhill 6th July
Scottish Girls (close) Amateur Championship Crail (Craighead) 17 -21 July
Girls Home International Matches—Radyr (wales) 7-9 August
Girls British Open Amateur Championship at Tenby 13 – 17 August
Adult and Girl Foursomes East Renfrewshire - 30thSeptember

Thanks go to Junior Secretary Liz Hale for the Report.

GO TO THE JUNIOR CALENDAR FOR ALL COMPETITIONS THIS YEAR. THE WEST OF SCOTLAND FIXTURES WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY

2012 SLGA CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORMS

2012 Entry Forms for Championships, other SLGA events and Order of Merit competitions are now available to download from here by clicking on this link -- SLGA Entry Forms menu option on the left hand side of the SLGA WEBSITE.

Tain, Kemnay and Crail's Craighead Links are set to add to their reputations when they stage Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association Championships this season.

Tain will host the Scottish Ladies' Amateur Championship in May, Craighead is the venue for the Scottish Girls' Championship in July and Kemnay will stage its first SLGA tournament with the Senior Ladies' Championship, also in July.

In addition, Strathmore, a very pro-active girls' club, stages the Under-16 Championship for a third year in a row in April, Troon will again welcome a world-class field to the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship in April and Blairgowrie's Lansdowne course, a regular venue for national events, will provide a great test for the Scottish Junior Open Strokeplay Championship in July.

Tain, one of Scotland's oldest courses, has held a Scottish Girls' Championship, but this is the first time that it has been honored with the Scottish Ladies' Championship.