THEA AND MORAG ARE INTO THE FINAL OF THE WINTER FOURSOMES

Thea and Morag -- Winners of the Semi Final Tie of the Winter Foursomes

The first of the semi finals of the 2012 - 2013 Winter Foursomes was played today over Erskine Golf Course.
What a good semi final it was --- Janette McCartney (Erskine) and Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) - the 2010 - 2011 winners played Thea Morgan and Morag Little from Whitecraigs whom they had beaten in the semi finals of their last encounter 2 years ago.

Carol and Janette (The Losing Semi Finalists)

In a real nip and tuck match on a rather chilly but at least dry day, Janette and Carol had to give 5 shots to the Whitecraigs pairing. They were on the full greens but a slightly shortened course due to winter tees.

The match was all square at the turn with lots of pars and a few bogeys. Janette and Carol were 1up after 11 and then the Whitecraigs pairing had 5 net/gross pars in a row to win on the 16th green.

Morag and Thea played exceedingly well with Thea's putting being exceptionally good.
So it was sweet revenge for Thea and Morag.


They now meet the winners of the other semi final between Christeen Finlayson and Sheila Robson (Whitecraigs) and Jinty Rodger and Lesley Forsyth (Williamwood )

COME TO GLEDDOCH'S JEAN ARMOUR NIGHT

Why not have a night out on Friday 22nd February at Gleddoch Golf Club. In addition to the main speakers Helen Liddell and Annabel Goldie - well known West of Scotland Golfer , Scottish Vets and the 2012 Scottish Seniors Captain-- Helen Faulds from Douglas Park Golf Club will be adding to the entertainment

Please Contact  Renfrewshire's June Lockhart by  CLICKING HERE  if you would like to come along. Alternatively phone her at 0141-576-1015

Championship Entry Forms Are Now Available From the SLGA Website

The Entry Forms for the 2013 Championsh are now available by clicking on the following link -- SLGA ENTRY FORMS .

 Please note that from the 1st January 2013 the SLGA will be sending all Championship communication via email and downloads from the SLGA website (Championship pages).

Please complete the Communication Form and send it in along with your entry form.

RLCGA SENIOR COACHING

Short Game Practice Area at the Glasgow Indoor Golf Academy

This year the Seniors have decided to try the indoor facilities at Glasgow and call once again on the coaching skills of Karyn Burns who is based there.

With everyone being so busy it is terrific to be able to get some coaching once the girls have all finished work and we go there on a Thursday night. We also intend to arrange some golf with our Junior Girls before the season is in ‘full swing’!!

Our first session was last Thursday and eight players managed along. Unfortunately Captain Maureen forgot to take her camera but it will be there next week to capture the evidence!

Karyn gave us some short game and putting practice – the results were probably what to expect at the start of the season but it certainly focuses the mind on getting the right practice in.

The next session is on 14th February.

Captain Maureen

JUNIORS GET A GREAT START AT THE INDOOR GOLF ACADEMY AND PLAYSPORT

The Young stars of the future with Clare Queen and Karyn Burns

Some of the potential young Renfrewshire golfing stars got some great coaching at the new Glasgow Indoor Golf Centre  this morning with Professional Karyn Burns and Ladies European Tour Player Clare Queen

There were only 8 girls this morning but there are 12 attending coaching on Sunday mornings for the next 6 weeks at the the new Indoor Golf Academy at Kinning Park .

The girls are in the back row Sarah, Caitlin, Iona and Zoe. Front row Amy, Lauren, Anna and Ellie. Karyn is looking after the coaching and Clare  will help out from time to time while on a break from the tour.

Last Sunday the Playsport Development Squad were at East Kilbride.
Back row:  Lauren, Laura. Mairi, Connie & Charlotte and front row:  Bethany, Heather & Niamh.

This is the start of 30 hours of coaching and 10 hours of psychology, nutrition etc through ClubGolf Development Centre Coaching. 

 Thanks go to Janette McCartney for the news and photographs

SCOTTISH LADIES TOUR -- LOW HANDICAP AMATEURS CAN ENTER

The new Paul Lawrie Golf Centre Scottish Ladies Open Tour will be launched at Marriott Dalmahoy's East Course on Thursday, April 18. The 14-event tour, modelled on 18-hole, one-day Alliance lines, will be open to women professionals and female amateurs with a single-figure handicap.
The fledgling tour is also being supported by the RandA.
This is a great chance for some of our low Renfrewshire County handicappers to see how they fair against the Pro's -- Why not show them how good you are !
You need to register to show you are interested but it does not commit you at this stage -- Go to the PAUL LAWRIE GOLF CENTRE SCOTTISH LADIES OPEN TOUR WEBSITE

SLGA AGM -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The SLGA Board of Directors

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE SLGA --- www.slga.co.uk
Beth Paterson, a member The Eastwood Golf Club, was appointed Chairman of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association at the Annual General Meeting in Perth on January 19. Paterson, who has already served the SLGA as both Chairman of Training and Performance Director, takes over from Shona Malcolm who has been in the post for the last four years. Paterson who was born and brought up on the Isle of Arran has had a lifelong involvement with the game. She is also a member of The Ladies’ Golf Club Troon and Whiting Bay Golf Club.

“I am honoured to be elected as SLGA Chairman. I am looking forward to working with my fellow Board members, staff, our colleagues at the Scottish Golf Union and our partners to carry on the good work that has been done by my predecessors.” said Paterson.

Margaret MacNaughtan, Aberdeen Ladies, was re-elected as President. One new appointment was Audrey Sturgess, a Past Captain of Haggs Castle Golf Club, who replaces Fiona Cowan as the West Director. Eileen Scott has taken over the role of Championship Director. Dawn Butchart, Strathmore Golf Club, was re-elected as the SLGA’s Director of Development. She has been involved in the setting up of Development Centres around the country. So far, 64 girls from eight counties are involved in this exciting project.

2013 SLGA Board of Directors: Mrs E Paterson (Chairman), Mrs M MacNaughtan (President), Mrs P Malton (Finance Director), Miss L Bennett, Mrs D Butchart, Mrs I Crawford, Mrs J Griffiths, Mrs J McEwan, Mrs E Scott, Mrs A Sturgess

To read more about the AGM --- CLICK HERE

SLGA AGM-- BETH PATERSON IS THE NEW CHAIRMAN AND AUDREY STURGESS IS THE NEW WEST REPRESENTATIVE

Jean Irvine, Tracy Masterton, Captain Maureen Woodhead and Carol Whyte

The SLGA AGM took place yesterday Saturday 19th 2013, at the Dewars Centre in Perth. Captain Maureen Woodhead and and many Renfrewshire County members attended the meeting.

 The meeting started on a sombre note when President, Margaret McNaughton, asked for a moment's silence to remember three stalwarts of the Scottish women's game who died within the last year. They were Ethel Jack, Phyllis Wylie and Elizabeth Pook (Chadwick)

 SLGA's Chairman Shona Malcolm then gave an informative annual report which was followed by the Finance Director Pamela Walton detailed accounts annual review.
The annual report of the Scottish representatives on the Executive Council of the LGU was then given by Lorna Bennett.

Wendy Cameron (SLGA Vice President) and Audrey Sturgess (West Division Representative)

 Margaret McNaughton was re - elected as President and Renfrewshire's Wendy Cameron and Rosemary Dykes were both re elected as one of the 12 Vice Presidents. Renfrewshire's

Audrey Sturgess was elected as the West Division representative to replace Fiona Cowan whose term of office has expired.

 Kevin Craggs was reappointed as the Scottish Representative on the Training Panel of the LGU and Dr Lynne Terry and June McEwan were reappointed as the Scottish Representatives on CONGU.

Isabel Crawford (Troon Ladies) was re elected as Performance Director
 One new Scottish Selectors was appointed - Alex Glennie (West) to replace Anne Laing whose term of office has expired.
 Noreen Fenton (East Division), Addi Shamash (South) remain as Selectors for their second year and Cara Gruber (North Division) for her third year.
Fiona de Vries was reappointed as the Scottish Repesentative on the International Selection Committee of the LGU.

Beth Paterson - SLGA Chairman 

Past Renfrewshire Captain Beth Paterson was then elected to be Chairman to replace Shona Malcolm whose term of office has expired.

 The meeting finished within an hour with a very able Vote of Thanks from Mary Summers, Captain of Angus County

EILIDH FINISHES IN 23RD PLACE IN FLORIDA

Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs was Stirling University's second-highest finisher with a 75 for 301 and a share of 23rd place in the South Atlantic Amateur women's championship at Oceanside Country Club, Ormond Beach in Florida yesterday.

The Kilmacolm player birdied the first two holes and then dropped six shots between the sixth and the 13th before ending her round with a birdie.

Kelsey MacDonald finished with a disappointing last round to still be in the top ten.

Eilidh now flies back to Scotland to start a placement as a PE teacher.




LEADING FINAL TOTALS Par 288 (4x72) 
Players from USA unless stated
279 Kelly Shon 67 69 74 69
280 Shannon Aubert 68 72 72 68
282 Alex Stewart 70 74 68 70
285 Cindy Feng 67 79 70 69
286 Ashlan Ramsay 72 73 72 69
287 Krista Puisite 69 71 77 70
289 Nelly Korda 74 69 76 70 290 Kelsey MacDonald (Stirling Univ) 69 69 73 79, Brooke Baker 73 76 68 73, Kuriko Tsukiyamo 78 74 67 71 (T8).

 SELECTED TOTALS
301 Eilidh Briggs (Stirling Univ) 73 76 77 75 (T23)
309 Annabel Dimmock (Wentworth) 74 76 84 75 (T35)
321 Chloe Rogers (Braintree) 79 77 77 88 (52nd)
323 Hannah McCook (Stirling Univ) 79 78 84 82 (T54)
330 Jordana Graham (Stirling Univ) 84 85 87 74
344 Georgia Gilling (Stirling Univ) 92 85 80 87

 The South Atlantic Amateur (The Sally) women's final  tournament  Scores --- CLICK HERE

To read the full report go to the Kirkwood Golf Website

WINTER FOURSOMES -- SEMI FINALISTS

The Winter Foursomes ties have managed to keep up to date despite the wet winter.

Jinty Rodger and Lesley Forsyth (Williamwood) beat the holders Julie Will (Troon) and Angela Fergusson (Eastwood) today to clinch a  semi final place against Christeen Finlayson and Sheila Robson (Whitecraigs)

The other semi final is between Janette McCartney (Erskine) and Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) against the Whitecraigs pairing of Morag Little and Thea Morgan 

EILIDH FINISHES IN TOP 20 IN FLORIDA HARDER HALL INVITATIONAL

Kelsey MacDonald shot a closing three-under-par 69 to finish a highly creditable third in the Harder Hall Invitational, the 72-hole opening event of the Orange Blossom Tour, at Sebring, Florida. 
The Stirling student and Nairn Dunbar GC member posted a three-under aggregate of 285 after earlier rounds of 73, 72 and 71.

Erica Popson, a University of Tennessee student who played for the United States in the Curtis Cup match at Kelsey's home town of Nairn last June, won the prestigious title with a six-under total of 282. She hit the front over an an excellent final round of 68, bettering her earlier efforts of 71, 70 and 73. Mika Liu, a 13-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, finished runner-up, one shot behind Popson and two shots ahead of MacDonald. Liu scored 66, 75, 71 and 71 for 283.

Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs from Kilmacolm provided Stirling University with two players in the final top 20. Eilidh, a former Scottish U18 girls champion, finished joint 19th on 300 with scores of 74, 74, 76 and 76.

LEADING FINAL TOTALS Par 288 (4x72)
282 Erica Popson (Davenport, Florida) 71 70 73 68 283
Mika Liu (Bradenton, Florida) 66 75 71 71 285
Kelsey MacDonald (Stirling University) 73 72 71 69 286
SELECTED TOTALS
300 Eilidh Briggs (Stirling University) 74 74 76 76 (T19)
305 Annabel Dimmock (Wentworth) 71 79 78 77 (T29)
312 Hannah McCook (Stirling University) 84 74 82 72
315 India Clyburn (Woodhall Spa) 82 81 78 74
327 Jordana Graham (Stirling University) 80 81 85 81 331

For the full list of results CLICK HERE

To read the full report by Colin Farquharson go to Kirkwood Golf

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EILIDH WINS IN ARGENTINA

Charlotte and Eilidh 

From the R&A Website 

R and A Foundation Scholars Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs  and Charlotte Austwick notched up a notable victory when they won the Freddy Zorraquin Trophy in Argentina.

The girls enjoyed a nine-shot victory in the team event at the Argentine Ladies’ Open Championship at the Club de Campo Los Pinguinos, near Buenos Aires earlier this month.

They led after the first two rounds of the 54-hole championship which was curtailed due to inclement weather. Eilidh, the 2011 Scottish Girls’ Champion and a student at Stirling University, and Austwick, a third year student at York University, had previously played together in a three-woman team representing Great Britain at the World University Golf Championships in the Czech Republic, where they finished in seventh position.

 The R and A Foundation Scholars’ programme supports more than 100 male and female students in several countries throughout their period of study. The R and A Scholars’ Tournament takes place from April 8-9, 2013 on the Old and Eden courses in St Andrews.

HOPE SANTA IS GOOD TO YOU ALL

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR READERS

MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO PAST CAPTAIN BETH WHO IS NOMINATED TO BE THE NEW SLGA CHAIRMAN

Congratulations to Past Captain Beth Paterson on being nominated as the new Chairman of the Scottish Ladies Golf Association.  Her nomination is likely to be ratified at the forthcoming SLGA AGM in January 2013 in Perth.

Beth will undoubtely be a very popular choice and is well respected in Renfrewshire and beyond.  She has huge experience both as a former County player and in the Administration of Golf - not least as RLCGA Captain in 2006-2007.  She has recently served the SLGA as Chairman of Training and a Performance Director.

Apart from all this, Beth is a supremely approachable person and will hopefully carry on the work involving the Amalgamation of the SLGA with the SGU to a quick conclusion.

Well done Beth, your County is proud of you!!
Captain Maureen

PAST RLCGA CAPTAIN BETH PATERSON IS NOMINATED AS THE NEW SLGA CHAIRMAN

Beth Paterson

NEWS RELEASE FROM SCOTTISH LADIES GOLFING ASSOCIATION

Beth Paterson, a member of Eastwood Golf Club, has been nominated as the new Chairman of the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association.
After four years in the post, Shona Malcolm is set to step down and Beth’s nomination is set to be ratified at the SLGA’s Annual General Meeting at the Gannochy Suite, Dewars Centre, Perth on January 19th

The Chairman’s term of office is three years, although Shona served an additional year to provide continuity in a period of staff and officer changes in 2012.

 Beth is a single figure handicap golfer and has a wealth of experience in the ladies’ game. She has already served the SLGA as both Chairman of Training and Performance Director. Eastwood Club Captain in 2000.

Beth also went on to Captain Renfrewshire County in 2006 and 2007 and showed her commitment to the girls’ game with a nine year period as her club’s Junior Girls’ Convener and three years as County Junior Secretary. Good enough to earn a place in Renfrewshire county squad, Beth provided early evidence of her willingness to give something back to golf.

 At just 17, she served on the committee at her original home club of Brodick on the Isle of Arran.  “I’m looking forward to new challenges as Chairman after the AGM and progressing the ongoing discussions with Scottish Golf Union on amalgamation,” she said.

  Amalgamation Update, December 2012
 For the latest information on Amalgamation  CLICK HERE

YOUR CADDY MISTRESS IS INJURED

It is with great regret that I have to announce that Renfrewshire's Caddy Mistress June Lockhart has unfortunately broken her wrist when she fell on the ice about ten days ago.

Despite having to get her wrist reset she is still in good humour  and was able to meet your webmaster Carol for a spot of lunch last Friday.

She is keeping a low profile as you will see from the photo taken in the shade !! - but hopes that all will improve in the new year.

Her son is doing a charity skydive in February in memory of her daughter Sheona. Please have a look at his short video which contains the details  - and perhaps you could consider donating.  

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Hi Ladies

I would like to thank you for the lovely cards and flowers I have received since my hospital stay, they have cheered me up no end, especially since I know how busy everyone is at this time of year.

On behalf of Vice Captain Gillian, Secretary Jean, our new Treasurer Tracy - and the rest of the Committee - I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  I look forward to the Festive period and to the golf that lies the other side of the 'Bells'.

If you are wondering what to put on your Christmas Wish List - you can now add a Distance Measuring Device!!  The SLGA have intimated that at their AGM in January, use of these will be permitted in SLGA competitions.  On that basis I have withdrawn the proposal Gillian mentioned at the AGM. 

Happy Holidays

Captain Maureen x

2013 RLCGA COMPETITIONS

For your Diary for 2013

April Medal (​Gourock​) : Sunday 21st April

County Championship​ (Kilmacolm ​) : 17th - 19th April.

County Foursomes​ (Cathcart Castle​) : Monday 29th April.

Spring Meeting​ (Old Ranfurly​) : Wednesday 15th May.

June Medal​ (Ralston​) : Thursday 6th June.

Inter County Foursomes Final​ (Ranfurly Castle): ​Thursday 13th June .

July Medal​ (Lochwinnoch): ​Monday 8th July

August Medal (pm)​ : (Eastwood​ ) Monday 5th August

September Medal (​Gleddoch​) : Tuesday 3rd September

Autumn Greensomes​ ( Greenock​ ) : Tuesday 10th September.

Campbell Clock ( Junior ) Whitecraigs​ Sunday 15th September .