WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP -- MEGAN BRIGGS IS CHAMP AND RENFREWSHIRE WIN THE TEAM AWARD

Megan Briggs -- 2013 West of Scotland Champion (Photo courtesy of Lanarkshire's  Jean MacIntyre )

Congratulations to Renfrewshire - once again!  Yes, our team (just) won the Senior Team Trophy after a 3-way countback and it being decided in our favour on the last 3 holes.  Well done to Megan, Donna and Vice Captain Gillian.

Team Winners - Renfrewshire Vice Captain Gillian and Megan -- Donna missing
(Photo courtesy of Lanarkshire's Jean MacIntyre)

Junior Winning Team -- Lanarkshire

1st Net Prize  -- Lauren D'Ambrosio

Very well done to Megan Briggs who won the individual Championship with a CSS matching 75 over a blustery West Kilbride.  It seems that joining the real world in full time gainful employment has not impacted too much on her fabulous golf. 

Scores in the seventies were also recorded by Denise Cowan and Carol Whyte  - apologies if I have missed anyone else.  Modesty would normally prevent me from mentioning my own 80 (with an 8 at the par 5 third after venturing into the out of bounds with my second shot!!) but my golf has been so bad recently that I will rejoice in returning to something like what I should be scoring!!  Indulge me if you will!!

I apologise for, once again, forgetting my camera but Jean McIntyre from Lanarkshire (who won the Junior Team Trophy) agreed to bail me out and I thank her for all the photographs.

Mention, finally, should be made of our own Alexandra Qayum who was our sole Junior representative.  Well well done for flying our Junior Flag.  Hopefully our juniors will make the effort to play next year.
Captain Maureen

NET SCORES (CSS 75)

Lauren D'Ambrosio (v)	76 - 8c = 68	AWAY
Ellie Bryce (v)	78 - 8c = 70	AWAY
Katie KA Scott (v)	85 - 13c = 72	AWAY
Lindsay Mathie (v)	81 - 9c = 72	RLCGA
Maureen Woodhead (v)	80 - 7c = 73	RLCGA
Denise Cowan (v)	79 - 6c = 73	RLCGA
Alexandra Qayum (v)	84 - 11c = 73	RLCGA
Lori McDonald (v)	87 - 14c = 73	AWAY
Rachel Cassidy (v)	76 - 2c = 74	AWAY
Eva O'Connor (v)	81 - 7c = 74	AWAY
Nichola Ferguson (v)	78 - 3c = 75	AWAY
Carol Whyte (v)	79 - 4c = 75	RLCGA
Emma Hale	79 - 3c = 76	AWAY
Jennifer Linklater	80 - 4c = 76	AWAY
Megan Briggs (v)	75 - -1c = 76	RLCGA	Lowest Gross
Anne Laing (v)	78 - 2c = 76	AWAY
Gillian Kyle (v)	81 - 5c = 76	RLCGA
Ruth Rankin(v)	82 - 5c = 77	AWAY
Irene Morton (v)	90 - 13c = 77	AWAY
Miss Katie McGarva (v)	82 - 5c = 77	AWAY
Lorraine Morrow (v)	84 - 7c = 77	RLCGA
Catherine Malcolm	81 - 4c = 77	AWAY
Donna Jackson (v)	81 - 3c = 78	RLCGA
Jenny Potter (v)	83 - 5c = 78	AWAY
Lesley Lloyd (v)	80 - 2c = 78	AWAY
Audrey Thompson	81 - 3c = 78	AWAY
Heather Neilson (v)	90 - 11c = 79	AWAY
Mrs Catherine Garrett (v)	85 - 6c = 79	AWAY
Rachel Irvine	90 - 11c = 79	AWAY
Gillian McGinlay (v)	86 - 6c = 80	RLCGA
Linsey Stevenson (v)	83 - 3c = 80	RLCGA
Susan McGrenaghan (v)	85 - 5c = 80	AWAY
Joanna Scott (v)	86 - 6c = 80	AWAY
Susan Wood (v)	80 - 0c = 80	AWAY
Fiona Alexander (v)	90 - 10c = 80	AWAY
Laura McGeachy (v)	87 - 6c = 81	AWAY
Lorraine Campbell (v)	88 - 7c = 81	AWAY
Kirsten K Brown (v)	92 - 10c = 82	AWAY
Ann Wallace	93 - 11c = 82	AWAY
Alex Glennie	86 - 3c = 83	AWAY
Emma ES Caddow (v)	87 - 4c = 83	AWAY
Hazel McGarvie (v)	89 - 5c = 84	AWAY
Fiona Scott (v)	89 - 5c = 84	AWAY
Rosalind Purdom	87 - 3c = 84	AWAY
Aileen Baker (v)	89 - 5c = 84	AWAY
Linda Moffat (v)	96 - 11c = 85	AWAY
Gail Campbell (v)	99 - 13c = 86	AWAY
Lynne Williamson (v)	101 - 14c = 87	AWAY
Liz Stewart (v)	93 - 3c = 90	RLCGA
Miss Lauren Gilbert (v)	105 - 14c = 91	AWAY
Jillian McPherson (v)	107 - 14c = 93	AWAY
June Kerr	N/R - 13c = N/R	AWAY

AMY BOULDEN WINS WELSH STROKEPLAY AND EILIDH HAS BEST LAST ROUND

 Amy Boulden (Conwy) won the Welsh women's open amateur stroke-play championship at the Vale of Glamorgan club by four strokes today.
The Curtis Cup star shot rounds of 75-75-74 over the par 75 course for a total of one-under-par 224. The CSS for the three rounds was 79-79-76.
She won from England's Alex Peters (Notts Ladies) who scored 75-77-76 for 228, a shot ahead of third-placed Welsh international Samantha Birks (76-77-76).
Carnoustie Ladies teenager Jess Meek finished a creditable joint fourth on 232 alongside English prospect Gabriella Cowley.
Jess scored 82-77-73 to Gabriella's 78-77-77.
Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) was the nest bext Scot in a share of 11th place on 237 with scores of 75-90-72.
Eilidh's last round, three under par, was the best of the tournament.

WELSH WOMEN'S OPEN AMATEUR STROKE-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Vale of Glamorgan GC
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 225 (3x75) SS 76. CSS 79 79 76
224 Amy Boulden (Conwy) 75 75 74.
228 Alexandra Peters (Notts Ladies) 75 77 76
229 Samantha Birks (Wolstanton) 76 77 76.
232 Jess Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 82 77 73, Gabriella Cowley (Brockett Hall) 78 77 77.
SELECTED TOTALS
237 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 75 90 72 (jt 11th).
244 Rachael Walker (Dumfries and Co) 84 84 76 (T18).
249 Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 83 86 80 (T28).
253 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 83 87 83 (T36)

 Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report

RLCGA WEST OF SCOTLAND TEAMS

Renfrewshire will be represented in the Senior West of Scotland Team Trophy by Champion Donna Jackson, Champion Runner-up Gillian McGinlay and Past County and Scotland Champion Megan Briggs.  We wish them all the best of luck on Sunday.

In the Junior Team Trophy we are represented by Alexandra Qayum and Linsey Stevenson who were triumphant last year.

Captain Maureen

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Starting Times for Sunday 5th May at West Kilbride Golf Club

9.03                         Linsey Stevenson, Alex  Glennie, Emma Hale

9.10                         Rosalind Purdom, Iona Stephen, Jennifer Linklater
9.17                         Audrey Thomson, Carol Whyte, Megan Briggs
9.24                         Susan Wood, Catherine Malcolm, Nichola Ferguson
9.31                         Anne Laing, Lesley Lloyd, Mhairi McKay
9.38                         Rachel Cassidy, Hazel McGarvie, Gillian Kyle
9.45                         Fiona Scott, Donna Jackson, Ann Wallace
9.52                         Ruth Rankin, Gillian McGinlay, Liz Stewart
9.59                         Jenny Potter, Denise Cowan, Lorraine Campbell
10.06                      Susan McGrenaghan, Katie McGarva, Joanna Scott
10.13                      Laura McGeachy, Lorraine Morrow, Eva O’Connor
10.20                      Maureen Woodhead, Lauren d’Ambrosio, Aileen Baker
10.27                      Ellie Bryce, Lindsay Mathie, Rachel Irvine
10.34                      Catherine Garrett, Fiona Alexander, Alexandra Qayum
10.41                      Jillian Farrell, Heather Neilson, June Kerr
10.48                      Kirsten Brown, Linda Moffat, Lauren Gilbert
10.55                      Irene Morton, Lori MacDonald, Gail Campbell
11.02            Katie Scott, Jillian McPherson, Lynne Williamson       

Nora McCrossan has said that she will not be at home on Saturday 3 May so if anyone has any ‘late’ problems they should contact the Ayrshire County Captain, Sandie Streets, on 01475 672573

COUNTY FOURSOMES AT CATHCART CASTLE -- DONNA AND LIZ WIN AGAIN !!

Liz Stewart and Donna Jackson

47 Couples played to-day at Cathcart Castle in the County Foursomes.  Conditions at times were difficult with occasional rain and hail showers and exceedingly strong winds.  However as the day progressed, the weather improved but the wind never diminished.
Winners again this year are Donna Jackson (3) and Liz Stewart (3) with a gross 76.  They also had the best net with a 73.
Results:
Gross:
1.        Donna Jackson (3) / Liz Stewart (3)        Cochrane Castle/Greenburn    76
2.        Heather Anderson (7) / Liz Hale (11)      Troon Ladies/Caldwell            84
3.        Gillian Kyle (5)  /Linda Ellery (18)           East Renfrewshire                  87
Net:
1.         Donna Jackson (3) / Liz Stewart (3)        Cochrane Castle/Greenburn    76 - 3 - 73
2.         Heather Anderson (7) / Liz Hale (11)      Troon Ladies/Caldwell            84 - 9 - 75
3.         Susan Reid (18) / Barbara Lyle (19)        Kilmacolm/Whitecraigs           94 - 18.5 - 75.5 acb


The following qualify to play in the Inter County Foursomes Finals on 13th June 2013 at Ranfurly Castle. 

Gross: 
1. Donna Jackson(3)/Liz Stewart(3) Cochrane Castle/Greenburn 76
2. Heather Anderson(7)/Liz Hale(11) Troon Ladies/Caldwell 84
3. Gillian Kyle(5)/Linda Ellery(18) East Renfrewshire 87
 Net:
1. Susan Reid(18) / Barbara Lyle(19) Kilmacolm/Whitecraigs 94 - 18.5 - 75.5
2. Val Lawrence(\14)/Brenda Conway(18) Kilmacolm/Renfrew 92 - 16 - 76.5 acb
3. Anne Aitken(13)/Lesley Giblin(20) Eastwood/Haggs Castle 93 - 16.5 - 76.5 acb

 The following qualify to play in the Commonwealth Spoons on 4th September 2013 at Fortrose and Rosemarkie.
 1. Donna Jackson(3)/Liz Stewart(3) Cochrane Castle/Greenburn 76 - (3) - 76
 2. Heather Anderson(7)/Liz Hale(11) Troon Ladies/Caldwell 84 - (9) - 75
3. Susan Reid (18) /Barbara Lyle (19) Kilmacolm/Whitecraigs 84 - (18.5) - 75.5 acb
 4. Gillian Kyle (5) / Linda Ellery (18) East Renfrewshire 87 - (11.5) - 75.5 acb
 5. Val Lawrence(14)/Brenda Conway (18) Kilmacolm/Renfrew 92 - (16) -- 76

Click on the following links for the complete scores:

GROSS RESULTS
NET RESULTS

APRIL MEDAL AT GOUROCK

The postponed medal over Gourock was played today with numbers greatly reduced yet again.  The 12 entrants found the conditions slightly more improved on last week's weather at Kilmacolm.
The overall winner was TRACY MASTERTON (Windyhill) with a score of 92 (13) 79.  Best gross was CAROL WHYTE  (Windyhill) with an 85.  The CSS was 76, SSS 73 and the competition was reductions only.

Results:
0 - 12
1.         Carol Whyte (Windyhill)               85 (4) 81
2.         Maureen Woodhead (Gourock)   90 (7) 83 acb
3.         Lindsay Mathie (Playsport)          92 (9)  83 acb

13 +
1.         Tracy Masterton (Windyhill)         92 (13) 79
2.          Anne Aitken (Eastwood)             95 (13)  82
3.          Pam Harvey (Cowglen)              106 (22) 84

ALYSON FINISHES RUNNER UP IN THE HELEN HOLM

Leading prizewinners at the "Helen Holm." L to R: Amy Boulden (Wales team winners, Becky Harries could not stay for prizegiving), Alyson McKechin (Runner Up)  Olivia Winning, Poppy Finlay, Olivia Mehaffey (best third round). - Photo courtesy of Colin Farquharson

Many congratulations go to Renfrewshire's Alyson McKechin who finished runner up in the Helen Holm Trophy at Royal Troon today.
To read the full story go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

Final Renfrewshire scores
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 76, 72,74 - 2nd
Elidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 78, 74, 77 - 15th
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 76, 75, 81  - 23rd
Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) 76, 78, 79 -  25th

CLICK HERE to see all the results

Many congratulations go to all --- What a great performance by our Renfrewshire Players

LIVE SCORING FROM THE HELEN HOLM TROPHY

Friday / Saturday 26th - 27th  April Round 1 and 2
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 76, 72 - 7th
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 76, 75 - 14th
Elidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 78, 74 - 18th
Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) 76, 78 - 40th

Many Congrats to all 4 RLCGA players making the cut. The final round is over Royal Troon tomorrow (Sunday 28th April) -- Good Luck to all in the final round over Royal Troon
 CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORING

To read more -- Go to the Kirkwood Golf Website

THE HELEN HOLM STARTS TODAY

Good luck to Megan, Eilidh,Alyson and Iona who are all playing in the Helen Holm Trophy that starts today at Troon
Click on the following link to see the times that they go out
Day 1 Drawsheet

Carol -- Posted using her iPad

NEW DATE AND DRAW SHEET FOR APRIL MEDAL AT GOUROCK

It will now be played on SUNDAY 28 April 2013.  There is now a revised starting sheet posted below so can I ask you to check your time and either email or text me as soon as possible if you cannot now manage along.  I will also have a waiting list for those who can now make it, so please let me know.  My contact mobile no is 07711304367 or email me at maureen@thewoodheads.co.uk
Apologies if anyone has been omitted or indeed left in in error - or if anyone else would like to play, please contact me 


Regards

MAUREEN

NEW AMENDED DRAW SHEET

Time	Name	Home Club	Handicap
10.00	Denise Cowan	Ranfurly Castle	6
	Lorraine Morrow	Eastwood	7
	Lindsay Mathie	Playsport	9
10.10	June Lockhart	Gleddoch	11
	June Irons	Caldwell	15
	Elizabeth Connor	Cathcart Castle	18
10.20	Marlene Hamilton	Caldwell	25
	Lesley Stevenson	Gourock	23
	Pam Harvey	Cowglen	22
10.30	Anne Aitken	Eastwood	13
	Anita McMillan	Erskine	15
	Kay Black	Troon Ladies	18
10.40	Janette McCartney	Erskine	8
	Sandra Littlejohn	Erskine	11
	Tracy Masterton	Windyhill	13
10.50	Carol Whyte	Windyhill	4
	Maureen Woodhead	Gourock	7
	Trish Davidson	Erskine	6

PAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPION CLARE MARIE MACAULAY IS MOVING TO PAISLEY GOLF CLUB

Callum and Claire Marie Macaulay

Clare-Marie Macaulay (nee Carlton) married Golf Pro Callum (pictured above) two years ago. Clare-Marie who had won the RLCGA County Championship in 2003  turned to the pro ranks shortly before she got married and has now decided it is time to move from Playsport to Paisley Golf club 

 

Clare - Marie

Clare-Marie says   "Having spent 4 great years at Playsport Golf in which time I developed as a PGA Professional, in particular my coaching skills, I feel it’s time to move on to pastures new. 

I’ve just completed my final exams of the PGA Foundation degree and all going well I should be a PGA qualified professional in a few months time.

 I have decided to take up a full-time position at Paisley Golf Club where I will be working alongside my brother Andy. 

I’ll be based in the pro shop offering my retail golfing services coupled with a comprehensive coaching programme for all abilities, with a slight bias to ladies and juniors. 

As a youngster, Renfrewshire County were great with me and helped me develop my game and I want to encourage more girls within Renfrewshire to take up the game. Therefore I am organising a ‘Girls try Golf’ afternoon on Saturday 11^th May (11.30am-1.00pm) to allow girls to have an opportunity to try the game for free. 

If you know anyone that would be interested in coming along please send me an email at cmmacaulay@hotmail.co.uk or phone the pro shop on 0141 884 4114.

CLICK HERE to read about about the RLCGA website 10 year Anniversary where Clare-Marie became our County Champion

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AT KILMACOLM

Thanks go to Captain Maureen Woodhead for the photographs taken at Kilmacolm at the County Championship --- CLICK HERE and then click on Slideshow link.

DONNA DOES IT AGAIN!!

Donna and Gillian on the 1st tee at 8am

The final of Renfrewshire Ladies County Golf Association Championship was played at 8am today on a bright but chilly Kilmacolm Golf Club.

Donna Jackson, the number 2 qualifier, played Vice Captain Gillian McGinlay, who crept in at number 8 on the qualifying list.  Cochrane Castle should be delighted that two of their stalwart members have represented them so well.

The final was refereed by Kilmacolm Club Captain Colin Christy who remarked several times on the brisk pace of the golf game.  That may have had something to do with the chilly morning, or the fact Gill has a Club qualifying medal this afternoon - or indeed that Donna and her Caddie Liz Stewart are heading off to Spain this afternoon - or maybe all of the above!

Donna was first to take a hole, at the 2nd with a par but Gillian pulled it back at the third hole for the match to go back to square.

Donna's magnificent second shot to the fourth was so close Gillian conceeded the birdie and Donna was back up again.  Gillian then produced the birdie goods at the next to win the hole and we were back to square playing the sixth.

Gillian found some bush/tree/bush trouble at the long par 3 sixth and conceeded, Donna back to one up.

Gillian found some more trouble down the left of the next hole and at the end, Donna was 2 up and found another good par at 9 to be three up at the turn.

Gillian gave herself a shake and played the 10th in textbook fashion to pull back a hole.  The next four holes were halved then a solid par four at the fifteenth gave Donna the dormey.

There were excellent drives by both players at the next but it was Donna who grabbed the bull by the horns (something she may do in Spain this coming week!) and played an absolute stunner onto the green while Gill's approach came up short.  Gill really had to hole her pitch but again came up short of the hole and sportingly shook hands with Donna on the green.  The final result being a win for Donna 4/2.

A small group of supporters started off proceedings at 8am (actually only 6 and two of them were caddies) but a few more came out to join us.

Gillian McGinlay has to be congratulated for playing some strong golf this week - especially as the last couple of years have seen her battling injury after injury.  However, she's back and we'd better look out!!

Donna can now sit back on the plane to sunny Spain with a contented smile on her face and a small glass of bubbly in her hand to celebrate a truely remarkable County Golfing achievement.  She has played in and for her County for 30 years and her commitment and dedication to RLCGA cannot be overstated.  She is of the old school - those who just get on with it, she lets her clubs do the talking - and they have been talking loud and clear for those 30 years.  Well done again Donna!!

MAUREEN
Captain (very tired)

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM MAUREEN THEN SLIDESHOW

PAST CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

The Blythswood Trophy

Presented by Lady Blythswood in 1927 for Annual Competition

(Lady Blythswood was President of the RLCGA from 1932 to 1952)

In 1990 Miss Kathleen McNeil donated the Champions Brooch.

1927 Miss D. Herbert

1928 Mrs. Houston Rowan

1929 Mrs. W.Y. Fleming

1930 Miss Vyvian Lamb

1931 Mrs. W.Y. Fleming

1932 Mrs. W.Y. Fleming

1933 Miss Vyvian Lamb

1934 Mrs. W.Y. Fleming

1935 Miss Jean McLintock

1936 Miss Mary Pearcy, Kilmacolm

1937 Mrs. C.M. Falconer

1938 Miss Jean McLintock

1939 Mrs. S. Fleming

1940/7 No competition

1948 Mrs. Walter Semple, East Renfrewshire

1949 Mrs. James (May)Drummond, Ranfurly Castle

1950 Mrs. James (May)Drummond, Ranfurly Castle

1951 Mrs. James (May)Drummond , Ranfurly Castle

1952 Mrs. A.R. Gray, East Renfrewshire

1953 Miss Mary Pearcy, Kilmacolm

1954 Mrs. James (May) Drummond, Ranfurly Castle

1955 Miss Nan Menzies, Erskine

1956 Miss D. Sommerville, Haggs Castle (Mrs. Dorothea Hastings)

1957 Miss D. Sommerville, Haggs Castle (Mrs. Dorothea Hastings)

1958 Miss D. Sommerville, Haggs Castle (Mrs. Dorothea Hastings)

1959 Miss D. Sommerville, Haggs Castle (Mrs. Dorothea Hastings)

1960 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1961 Miss D. Sommerville, Haggs Castle (Mrs. Dorothea Hastings)

1962 Miss J.B. (Jean) Letham, Caldwell

1963 Miss D. Sommerville, Haggs Castle (Mrs. Dorothea Hastings)

1964 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1965 Miss Eileen Gibb, Paisley

1966 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1967 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1968 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1969 Miss Eileen Gibb, Paisley

1970 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1971 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1972 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldwell

1973 Mrs. J.H. (Heather) Anderson, Caldewell

1974 Dr. Aileen J. Wilson, Haggs Castle

1975 Miss Lorna M. Bennett, Haggs Castle

1976 Dr. Aileen J. Wilson, Haggs Castle

1977 Miss Lorna M. Bennett, Haggs Castle

1978 Miss Wilma D. Aitken, Old Ranfurly (Mrs. Wilma Leburn)

1979 Miss Wilma D. Aitken, Old Ranfurly (Mrs. Wilma Leburn)

1980 Miss Wilma D. Aitken, Old Ranfurly (Mrs. Wilma Leburn)

1981 Miss Wilma D. Aitken, Old Ranfurly (Mrs. Wilma Leburn)

1982 Miss Wilma D. Aitken, Old Ranfurly (Mrs. Wilma Leburn)

1983 Mrs. J.L. (Dorothea) Hastings, Haggs Castle

1984 Dr. Aileen J. Wilson, Haggs Castle

1985 Miss Shirley Lawson, Eastwood (Mrs. Shirley Huggan)

1986 Miss Shirley Lawson, Eastwood (Mrs. Shirley Huggan)

1987 Miss Shirley Lawson, Eastwood (Mrs. Shirely Huggan)

1988 Miss Shirley Lawson, Eastwood (Mrs. Shirley Huggan)

1989 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

1990 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

1991 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

1992 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

1993 Miss Karen Fitzgerald, Turnberry

1994 Miss Caroline Agnew, Eastwood

1995 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

1996 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

1997 Miss Lesley Robertson, Ranfurly Castle

1998 Miss Karen Fitzgerald, Turnberry

1999 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

2000 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

2001 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

2002 Miss Sara Harman, Williamwood

2003 Miss Clare-Marie Carlton, Fereneze (age 16)

2004 Miss Karen Fitzgerald, Turnberry

2005 Miss Donna Jackson, Cochrane Castle

2006 Miss Megan Briggs, Kilmacolm (age 16)

2007 Miss Megan Briggs, Kilmacolm

2008 Miss Megan Briggs, Kilmacolm

2009 Miss Megan Briggs Kilmacolm
2010 Miss Eilidh Briggs, Kilmacolm

2011 Miss Eilidh Briggs, Kilmacolm

2012 Miss Alyson McKechin Elderslie

2013 Miss Donna Jackson Cochrane Castle

ALYSON TIES FOR SECOND PLACE IN THE NEW SCOTTISH LADIES TOUR EVENT AT RATHO

Alyson

Alford's Laura Murray won the £750 first prize at Ratho Park Golf Club, Edinburgh yesterday in the second event on the new Paul Lawrie Scottish Ladies Open Tour.
Four players tied for second place, a shot behind on 73, including amateurs Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), 37-36, and Jess Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 35-38.
Alyson who the 2012 Renfrewshire County Champion who decided to try her hand in competing with the Pros has won a voucher to the value of £325.
To read the full report go to Kirkwood Golf

IT’S GILLIAN AND DONNA IN THE FINAL (AGAIN!)

What a difference a day makes........ Weather-wise, today we are most definitely in Spring.

Iona and Gillian

Denise and Tracy

The quarter finals were played this morning with top qualifier Iona Stephen playing Vice-Captain Gillian McGinlay in the top match. The game was played in a very sporting manner with the competitors acknowledging good play by each other. Iona was never ahead but pegged Gillian back repeatedly. A terrific up and down par 3 for Iona at the 17 got the game back to all square playing 18. Gillian played short of the green in two but Iona pushed her second shot out of bounds and a five was enough for Gillian to progress to the afternoon Semi-Final.

The second game out was Peggy Clark Trophy winner Tracy Masterton (Windyhill), who plays off 13 and had it all to do against 6-handicapper Denise Cowan of Ranfurly Castle. Denise played terrific golf and was par for the first 10 holes. Tracy had a great five down the 11th but lost the 12th to go dormey. The 13th was halved in pars and Denise ran out the winner. Really terrific golf by both players.

Carol Whyte, Gillian Kyle, Donna Jackson and Liz Stewart

The second half of the draw had four fellow RLCGA team mates pitted against each other.
Gillian Kyle and Carol Whyte played good solid golf but once Gillian got her nose in front it was always going to be difficult for Carol to catch up. Gillian won the match with some fine play.
The bottom match saw the Battle of the Giants – Liz Stewart against Donna Jackson. The two friends and team partners were nip and tuck all the way to the 18th with never more than one or two in it. Donna was very happy to see her winning putt drop on the 18th green to take her to the Semi Final.

In the afternoon, the sunny weather continued and the top game was Gillian McGinlay against Denise Cowan. Denise got off to a sparkling start and several pars saw her 2 up through four holes. It rocked between two up and one up for Denise in the next few holes then Gillian produced a couple of birdies at 12 and 14 to move to 1 up for the first time in the match. Denise showed her grit and won the next two holes to gain the advantage playing 17. Gillian had a fantastic ‘up and down’ from a tricky lie on the right of the green and that took the game back to square playing 18.
Good drives by both players were followed by two slack second shots although both players had fine shots to the 18th green. Denise putted first and ran her putt a fair bit passed. Gillian, on the other hand, left her putt an agonising six or seven inches short. Denise played a decent enough second putt but it just sat on the edge of the hole – game won, Gillian. Congratulations to both players who had a fine sporting match.

The other second semi-final involved the evergreen Donna Jackson and Gillian ‘skippy’ Kyle. Donna must have had something in her soup at lunch time because she stormed off to a four hole lead after only four holes. A half at the next stopped the rot for Gillian and by the 9th she had got Donna back to being only one up.
Good solid golf by Donna saw the lead creeping up and a birdie on 13 saw her back to 3 up. A par at the 14th then again at the 15 saw her win 4 and 3. As Gillian knows, you can’t let Donna get even half a chance as she’s got the game and the experience to take full advantage. Both players are to be commended for the friendly way in which they played.

That takes us to tomorrow for the Final on a Saturday for the first time anyone can remember!!
Donna and Gillian McGinlay last played a County Final way, way back at Cowglen in 2005 when Donna won her last championship.
It looks like it’s going to be a great final tomorrow with the two Cochrane Castle members battling it out - in the sunshine (hopefully). Come along and support them – after you’ve had your breakfast!!

Quarter-finals - Gillian McGinlay (Cochrane Castle) bt Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) 1 hole, Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) bt Tracy Masterton (Windyhill) 3 and 1, Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) bt Carol Whyte (Windyhill) 3 and 1, Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) bt Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 1 hole.Semi-finals - McGinlay bt Cowan 1 hole, Jackson bt Kyle 4 and 3.

MAUREEN

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RESULTS - IONA STEPHEN IS THE LEADING QUALIFIER

Iona and Tracy (Photo Courtesy of Maureen Woodhead)

The Qualifying Round finally got under way to-day with a very depleted number on entrants.  Former Champions, Megan and Eilidh Briggs, along with defending Champion Alyson McKechin, were unable to play due to other commitments.
However the 27 ladies who participated found it very hard going with at times gale force winds and intermittant heavy showers to contend with.
The top qualifier was IONA STEPHEN  (Ranfurly Castle) with a gross 81.  Winner of the Peggy Clark Trophy was TRACY MASTERTON (Windyhill) with a net 75 off 13. - Both are pictured above.
2nd top qualifier was 10 times champion and 6 times runner-up Donna Jackson trying again to make it 11!
The CSS was 75; SSS 72 and the competition was Reductions Only.
The top 8 qualifiers are:
1.         Iona Stephen  (Ranfurly Castle)          81
2.         Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)      85
3.         Denise Cowan  (Ranfurly Castle)        86  bih
4.         Carol Whyte  (Windyhill)                    86  bih
5.         Gillian Kyle  (East Renfrewshire)         86
6.         Tracy Masterton (Windyhill)               88
7.          Liz Stewart  (Greenburn)                   90
8.          Gillian McGinlay  (Cochrane Castle)  91
The Match Play draw is as follows:
9.30       Iona Stephen v Gillian McGinlay
9.40       Tracy Masterton v Denise Cowan
9.50       Carol Whyte v Gillian Kyle
10.00     Liz Stewart v Donna Jackson

The semi-finals will be played at 2.00 and 2.10.

THE REVISED DRAW FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING ROUND THURSDAY 18th APRIL 2013.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIMES FOR THE REVISED DRAW FOR TOMORROW ----
Contact no. on the day: Gillian 07786950468

The top 8 qualifiers will go forward to the matchplay stages - the quarter and semi-finals to be played on Friday 19th April and the Final will be at 8 a.m. on Saturday 20th April.

Thank you for your co-operation.
Gillian McGinlay -   Vice-Captain

09:00	Liz Stewart	Greenburn	3
	Linsey Stevenson	Elie & Queensferry	3
	Donna Jackson	Cochrane Castle	3
09:10	Iona Stephen	Ranfurly Castle	4
	Carol Whyte	Windyhill	4
	Gillian McGinlay	Cochrane Castle	5
09:20	Linda McDougall	Greenock	6
	Denise Cowan	Ranfurly Castle	6
	Anne Judge	Ranfurly Castle	8
09:30	Elspeth Hanlon	Greenock	10
	Marion Stewart	Kilmacolm	11
	Sandra Littlejohn	Erskine	11
09:40	Nancy MacGadie	Ranfurly Castle	11
	Fiona Roger	Ranfurly Castle	12
	Sandra Macdougall	Greenock	15
10:00	Gillian Kyle	East Renfrewshire	5
	Sara McCorkell	Williamwood	5
	Maureen Woodhead	Gourock	7
10:10	Tracy Masterton	Windyhill	13
	Anne Aitken	Eastwood	13
	Val Lawrence	Kilmacolm	14
10:20	Sally Smyth	Ranfurly Castle	13
	Lynda Bradley	Kilmacolm	13
	Patricia Brown	Kilmacolm	14
10:30	Claire McGinty	Barshaw	12
	Anita McMillan	Erskine	15
	Sheila Shaw	Lochwinnoch	17
10:40	Susan Reid	Kilmacolm	18
	Brenda Conway	Renfrew	18
	Jean Irvine	Ranfurly Castle	20
10.50	Norah Adams	Kilmacolm	19
	Margie Carmichael	Gourock	22
	Joyce Kelly	Elderslie	22

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP KILMACOLM -- QUALIFYING ROUND POSTPONED

Due to adverse course conditions which may be dangerous to play, the Championship Qualifying round will be postponed until THURSDAY 18th APRIL 2013.
The new timesheet will be posted later to-day.
Only those on this timesheet will be eligible to play.

Matchplay rounds will be on FRIDAY & SATURDAY - times to be confirmed.

Gillian McGinlay
Vice-Captain