107th RLCGA AGM-WEDNESDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2016

Dear Member,
A reminder to all members that the 107th AGM takes place at Haggs Castle Golf Club on Wednesday November 2nd at 7.30pm. The 2015 minutes have been published on the website - - CLICK HERE to read the 2015 minutes.
Your support would be very much appreciated but if you are unable to attend, please inform Carol McNally, Hon. Secretary. Email address:  carolrlcga@gmail.com
Regards,
Gillian Kyle (Captain)

JENNIFER RANKINE LOSES IN PLAY OFF FOR THE TITLE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazelhead) and Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) tied with two-over-par 73s. in the Junior Champion of Champions at the Duke's Course St Andrews yesterday.

Par 71. CSS 72.
73 J Mackintosh (Hazlehead), J Rankine (Haggs Castle). Mackintosh won play-off.
74 L Duncan (West Kilbride), K Brown (Strathaven), J Free (Gullane).
77 K Brodie (Strathmore).
78 E Hynd (Balbirnie Park).
79 C Griffiths (Aboyne)
80 F Rattray (Douglas Park)
82 M Richmond (Strathaven).
83 E Morrison (Craigmillar Park), L McClymont (Milngavie).
84 H Darling (Broomieknowe).
92 K Scott (Strathaven).
101 A Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert)
No show: E Crawford (Baberton).

To read the full report go to the Kirkwood Golf Website 

WINTER FOURSOMES UNDERWAY

A "Selfie" Gill Unick, Carol McNally, Lorna Boyd and Linda Ellery 

The winter foursomes tie was played this week in most beautiful weather conditions at East Renfrewshire between Gill Unick and Carol McNally of Williamwood and Linda Ellery and Lorna Boyd of East Renfrewshire. Unlike our County Championship Final's day in April which was played through snow at East Renfrewshire, this winter tie was played in summer conditions!

Gill and Carol had a solid start and quickly took a 2 up lead. Next few holes were halved and then Gill and Carol stretched their lead. The home girls rallied mid round, however good fortune and putting favoured the visiting pair. The course; the weather; the views and the company were fabulous, a true testament as to why County golf is a wonderful institution to be part of.

Thanks go to Carol for the report and Linda for the Selfie

RLCGA CHAMPION EILIDH BRIGGS IS RUNNER UP IN THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS EVENT

Angus women's champion Gillian Paton (Royal Montrose) finished four strokes clear at the top of a field of 13 in the Scottish women's champion of champions' tournament over 18 holes at Glasgow Gailes Golf Club today.

Gillian had contrasting halves of three-over 39 and Sree-under 32 for a par round of 71.

She bogeyed the fourth, fifth and seventh before birdieing the 10th, 17th and 18th.

RLCGA'S Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) was runner-up with a 75 (37-38) and Joanne Free (Gullane) third with a 76 (39-37). 
To read more go to the  Kirkwood Golf Website

STABLEFORD TRI AM AT GREENOCK IS ENJOYED BY ALL CHRIS, MO, FAY AND THE PUSSYCAT ARE ALL WINNERS

Chris, Mo and Fay are the Winners 

28 ladies participated in today's county Tri - Am  at Greenock.

Although a bit autumnal the weather for this re-arranged competition was a huge improvement from our original date - much to everyone's liking.

The winners today were: Chris Fowler (Cowglen), Mo Neilson (Greenock) and Fay Storey (Old Ranfurly) with 77 stableford points. - (2 scores to count)

2nd were Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm), Carol Smith (Haggs Castle) and Pam Harvey (Cowglen) were 2nd with 67 stableford points.

Third, with a bih, were Linda McDougall (Greenock), Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle) and Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) with 66 stableford points 

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE RESULTS

On the first tee Jean and Sandra - " What's new pussycat "
 Photo courtesy of Linda McDougall

This Pussy Cat joined the Tri - Am Entrants !!

Considering the recent wet weather we've had, the course and greens were in good condition and everyone seemed to have had a great time."

HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY DONNA JACKSON

Birthday card from Lorraine Campbell D&A

In 2013 Donna Jackson had played for the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Team County Team for  30 years -- so in 2016 she has now played in the team for 33 years. 
Today she has now become a "Senior Player" and in the video below with RLCGA 2013 County Captain Maureen Woodhead you will hear some of her achievements.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA FROM ALL AT RLCGA

 

DRAW FOR REARRANGED TRI AM AT GREENOCK -- CHECK YOUR TIME

The draw for the rearranged Tri Am over Greenock Golf Club on Tuesday 4th October has been slightly amended . 
CLICK HERE to see the draw -- Contact Person is Fiona Armour    --- Mobile No. 07719345322

SOPHIE KYLE LOSES IN WEST GIRLS BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE 19TH

Sophie Kyle (Whitecraigs) reached the final of the West Girls Bronze Championship which was played over Troon Portland yesterday. 
In a very tight match Sophie was beaten at the 19th by Cathkin Braes junior Taylor White
To read more go to West of Scotland Website 

WINTER FOURSOMES DRAW IS NOW AVAILABLE !!!!!!!!!!

Photo courtesy of Lorraine Campbell (D&A)

Linda Ellery  has prepared the draw for this years Winter Foursomes. 

You will find the drawsheet on the link on the LHS of this website at Competition Entry and Draws or by CLICKING HERE FOR THE DRAW 

If you are the challenger you will find the contact telephone number of one of the players and their Home Club on the second tab at the top of the draw sheet.

Rules for Winter Foursomes

Top line are the challengers

Challengers to offer three dates not in the same week

Strokes = half the difference between aggregate handicaps of each side

Sudden Death - in the event of a tie after 18 holes competitors should continue play until one couple gain a hole

No time extensions permitted

All ties to be played within the County

Final to be played by arrangement with the County Captain.

PLEASE EMAIL OR TELEPHONE YOUR RESULT TO LINDA ELLERY AT 07759 285712  Email:lindajellery@gmail.com
 OR YOUR WEBMASTER CAROL FELL ---    webmaster@rlcga.com -- If you also have a story and / or a photo of your game please do include it to your webmaster Carol

SENIOR WOMEN'S HOME INTERNATIONALS DAY THREE - SCOTLAND LOSE TO IRELAND

Senior Home International Teams
Photo courtesy of Colin Farquharson

Scotland lose to Ireland on Day 3 of the Senior Home Internationals at Alyth and England are the Champions 
 Go to the West Vets Website for the full report

SENIOR WOMEN'S HOME INTERNATIONALS DAY THREE

LIVE SCORING

RLCGA SECRETARY CAROL AND PAST SECRETARY JEAN DO BATTLE IN THE McRYDER CUP !!

The McRyder Cup  - Top - the teams
Bottom Past RLCGA secretary Jean Irvine (East !) v RLCGA secretary Carol McNally (West)
and Paul Laurie with Carol

The team photos are of The McRyder Cup.  This is the West of Scotland Ladies (Williamwood) playing The East of Scotland Ladies (Ratho Park).  We play match play team of 12 in foursomes; greensomes and fourballs.  Our inaugural year was 2014 owing to The Ryder Cup being at Gleneagles.  Williamwood hosted that year and won.  Unlike, it's Big Brother The Ryder Cup, The McRyder Cup is played every year.  Therefore, year 2015 was hosted by Ratho Park and Williamwood again won.

Yesterday, 27th September, the event returned to Williamwood, who again won, 8-4.  Owing to holidays, Ratho were unable to field a full team, therefore, Ringers Jean Irvine and Marion Munro of Ranfurly Castle stepped up to the challenge of playing for The East of Scotland. What a great day and a fantastic tournament which is now a permanent fixture in the diaries.

The Ryder Cup Vice Captain Paul Laurie photo was taken at The Carrick at Loch Lomond which Carol  recently played at.

Thanks go to RLCGA Secretary Carol for all the news and photos

ENGLAND FIGHT BACK TO BEAT SCOTLAND, WALES ROCK IRELAND

England are on course to complete a hat-trick of title wins in the Senior Women's Home Internationals at Alyth Golf Club, Perthshire. 
They came from behind with a classy display in the singles to beat Scotland 6-2. 
In wet conditions, the Scots looked on their way to an upset victory when they led 2-1 after the foursomes but it was almost one-way traffic in England's favour as they took the singles 4.5-0.5.

To read more go to the West Vets Website 

SCOTLAND 2.5, ENGLAND 5.5
Foursomes (2-1)
S Wood and G Kyle lost to J Brown and A Greenfield 4 and 3.
F De Vries and L Lloyd bt H Lowe and K Jobling 2 holes.
M Smith and L McKinlay bt J Foster and K Russell 2 holes.

Singles (0.5-4.5)
Wood lost to C Rawthore 1 hole.
Kyle lost to Greenfield 3 and 2.
McKinlay lost to Brown 3 and 2.
Lloyd halved with Russell.
De Vries lost to Foster 4 and 3.

SCOTLAND WIN AGAINST WALES AND RLCGA CAPTAIN WINS IN THE FOURSOMES AND SINGLES

RLCGA CAPTAIN - GILLIAN KYLE ON THE 1ST TEE AT ALYTH
Photo courtesy of Colin Farquarson

DAY 1 RESULTS 

FOURSOMES: 
SCOTLAND lead WALES 2-1
Sheena Wood and Gillian Kyle bt Ann Lewis and Sharon Roberts 1 hole.
Fiona De Vries and Lesley Lloyd bt Chris Harries and Patricia Fernon 4 and 2.
Alex Glennie and Mary Smith lost to Denise Richards and Jane Rees 7 and 6.

SINGLES:
SCOTLAND 3, WALES 2
Wood lost to Rees 3 and 2.
Kyle bt Richards 2 and 1.
L McKinlay lost to Lewis 3 and 2.
Lloyd bt O Davies 2 and 1.
De Vries bt Roberts 2 and 1.

MATCH RESULT: SCOTLAND 5, WALES 3

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEST VETS FOR THE FULL REPORT 

CAPTAIN GILLIAN SELECTED FOR SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONALS

Many congrats go to Gillian Kyle on her selection for the Senior Home Internationals 
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

RENFREWSHIRE PLAYERS DO WELL AT THE SCOTTISH VETS IN BLAIRGOWRIE

The Scottish Vets Matchplay, Singles Strokeplay and Greensomes took place on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of this week --  To read all about it go to the West Vets Website

CAPTAIN GILLIAN LOSES AT THE 20TH IN SCOTTISH VETS CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL

Jennifer Bryans (Harburn and East) won the Scottish Veteran Ladies Championship today over the Lansdowne course at Blairgowrie when she beat Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies and North) by 4 and 2 today.
West Vets Champion RLCGA Captain Gillian Kyle lost at the 20th to Sheena Wood the defending Champion.

SHIRLEY IS THE ROSEBOWL CHAMPION FOR 2016

Shirley Back -- 2016 RLCGA Rosebowl Champion

Shirley Back (Gleddoch) and Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) had a very good battle at East Renfrewshire Golf Club this evening in the final of the Rosebowl. The overhead conditions were perfect and the course in very good condition despite heavy rain earlier in the week.
Marion was getting 6 shots and went 1up after the long par 4 3rd then 2 up after the long par 3 7th as Shirley could not match her net pars. 
Shirley got 1 back at the 9th after Marion found a nasty position in the bunker. The scoring on the front 9 was excellent-Shirley out in 4 over par and Marion only 6 over!
 Marion got back to 2 up after net pars at 10 and 11 but a spell of poor chipping from her and par golf from Shirley, let Shirley go square at the 13th. 
Shirley then found a very firm bunker at the 15th and had to concede the hole. Marion unfortunately found 2 bunkers at the 16th and had to concede that hole! 
So all square with 2 to go. Marion then had a meltdown-drove into the burn at 17 and didn't  get on with her 4th shot so conceded the hole as Shirley was nicely on the green. 
Another poor drive from Marion found thick rough then her 3rd shot rolled into the burn, making the 18th extra long and with Shirley near the green in 2, Marion admitted defeat allowing Shirley to win the match 2up.

Our thanks go to the caddies Isabell Donnelly and Morag Key for making it a special occasion and to East Renfrewshire for giving us courtesy of the course.

Thanks go to Captain Gillian Kyle for the report and photographs

REARRANGED TRI AM IS ON THE 4TH OCTOBER

The rearranged Tri-Am is over Greenock GC  on Tuesday 4th October. The Tri - Am is individual entries and there will be a draw  for teams.  Fiona Armour is the ballot official -  Tel: 07719345322. Any problems contact Fiona . Her email is fionaj.armour@gmail.com  
The Closing Date is Sunday 25th September 2016.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER or go to the draws and entries page on the LHS of the website.

TRIAM POSTPONED

Unfortunately we are postponing tomorrow's TriAm. 
Greenock's Greelees match today was abandoned due to the greens flooding and as the forecast is for heavy rain ALL night, we felt it best to call the event off tonight.
Fiona will be in touch with Greenock staff tomorrow to try to get a date in early October and we hope we will have your support then too.
This information will be posted on the website as soon as possible and please enter in the usual way via the link on the LHS of this page.