MCLAUCHLAN CUP

Sorry to have to report that today's competition has been cancelled.  James has advised that due to snow still lying from 7 -10 at the  moment it would not be advisable.  I will check course availability and re schedule as soon as possible.  I will blog information later on today.
Joy

MACMILLAN CANCER STABLEFORD

36 Ladies played in the Stableford Competition today 26th April.  The weather threw all seasons at us and the morning ballot got the best of the sunshine, but it was bitterly cold.  At least they did not need to contend with blizzards and white greens!

SSS 73     CSS 73
Winner -   Jan Macnab    (13)  41points
Runner-up  - Eleanor Cannon  (24)  39points  (BIH)

CORONATION FOURSOMES - JEAN AND ALLISON MURRAY ARE THE WINNERS

13 couples played in the Coronation Foursomes on Friday 22nd April one of the nicest golfing days so far this year.

Winners: Jean Murray & Allison Murray (21) 38 points
Runners-Up: Vivien Howe & Gillian Donaghy (23) 36 points

LADIES SOCIAL NIGHT SUCCESS

 The Ladies Social night on Thursday was enjoyed by 45 members and 6 guests from Kilmacolm, Old Ranfurly and Elderslie.  Judging by the noise during supper, everyone was enjoying the evening and the chat.  Eleanor Cannon presented us with the challenges that lie ahead for the newly formed Scottish Golf Ltd and how they hope to be able to help clubs move forward.  A lot of work will be done to secure funding that clubs can access to encourage the next generation to play but the clubs themselves need to be prepared to change!  Eleanor answered a range of questions but stated that the work is just beginning.  At the end of the evening our guests left with quite a few spoils from the raffle!
Thanks go to Jean for putting together the collage of photos from the night.

FIONA AND EVY ARE BEATEN IN THE COUNTY WINTER FOURSOMES FINAL

The 1st Tee - Marilyn, Birgit, Evy and Fiona

The Renfrewshire County final was played yesterday at East Renfrewshire Golf Club. Unfortunately  Ranfurly Castle's Fiona Roger and Evy McGregor  were beaten 3 and 2  by the Old Ranfurly pairing of Birgit Clark and Marilyn Muir 
To read the full report go to the CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE RLCGA WEBSITE

EXTRA MEDAL RESULTS

Extra medal  Wed 20th April
24 ladies played in beautiful sunshine.

SSS 73  CSS 76  R/O
Scratch winner - Denise Cowan -85 (5)

Silver winner - Agnes Williamson  94 (17) 77
Silver runner up -Vivien Howe  96 (18)  78

Bronze winner - Joy Mcleod  102 (27) 75
Bronze runner up - Helen Crichton  109 (28) 81

JEAN IRVINE IS A WINNER AT THE WEST VETS SPRING MEETING

Many congrats go to Jean Irvine who was the overall winner of the West Vets Spring Meeting at Hayston Golf Club today.

To read the full report click on the following link CLICK HERE

IONA STEPHEN HAS ENTERED THE PRO CIRCUIT

In the Roehampton Gold Challenge Cup, open to lady and girls amateurs and professional golfers, Former Ranfurly Castle Member Iona Stephen (Wentworth) , finished tied sixth out of 59. Iona who has turned professional had rounds of 72 and 77 for 149.

LEADING FINAL TOTALS Par 144 (2x72). CSS for amateurs: 77 and 75 p denotes professional. 141 Alex Peters (Shifnal) p 71 70 (£1,500)
145 Jessica Bradley (Tiverton) p 74 71, Laurence Herman (Belgium) p 71 74 (£600 each).
147 Sharna Dutrieux (Wrotham Heath) 71 76 (leading amateur). 1
48 Hannah Ralph (Cowdray Park) p 76 72
149 Luan Skeates (Cuddington) 77 72, Iona Stephen (Wentworth) p 72 77

DENISE REACHES QUARTER FINALS OF THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Eilidh Briggs and Jennifer Rankine 

Well done Denise Cowan who just lost to Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) at the 18th with Jennifer finishing 1 up. It was a tightly fought match with some excellent golf by both player.
Jennifer went on to reach the final and was beaten by Kilmacolm's Eilidh Briggs in an excellent match in horrendous weather conditions

TO READ THE FULL CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT CLICK HERE 

Evening with Tom, David and James - 18th April

Just a wee reminder that on Monday 18th at 7.30 Tom, David and James are holding an evening of information for everyone.  Tom will be showing personal club fitting and explaining all the new technology and how it can help to improve your game.   David is going to explain the importance of warm up exercises from a professional sport science point of view and will no doubt be looking for volunteers to demonstrate!  James will give a brief explanation of the work he has already done on the course and let us know his plans for the future.  I hope that as many of you as possible will be able to come along and support the evening.
Joy

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford

Played on Wednesday 13th April 2016
there were 6 entries
SSS  71   CSS  71
Winner    Moira Wilson
Runner- up   Marion Reid

Ladies April Medal

Played on Wednesday 13th April 2016
8 players played in dry conditions but it was very wet underfoot
SSS 73 and CSS 75
Scratch Winner          Mary Craig   90
Silver Winner             Mary Craig  (13)   77
Silver runner- up        Sheila Biggart  (13)   81
Bronze Winner          Joy McLeod   (27)   77
Bronze Runner- up    Vicky Rennie  (27)  79

WELL DONE RANFURLY CASTLE PLAYERS IN COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

RLCGA Championship Match-play qualifiers

71 Donna Jackson
72 Eilidh Briggs
77 Gillian Kyle
79 Denise Cowan 
80 Jennifer Rankine
81 Carol Whyte
82 Shirley Back
83 Gillian McGinlay
84 Heather Mushet
86 Jan Macnab (bih)
86 Carol Fell 
87 Liz Stewart
88 Fiona Roger 
89 Anne Judge (bih)
89 June Lockhart
89 Jennifer Mack

Match Play Draw
THURSDAY
09 15 D. Jackson v J. Mack
09 22 H. Mushet v G. McGinlay
09 30 J. Rankine v L. Stewart
09 37 F. Roger v D. Cowan
09 45 G. Kyle v A. Judge
09 52 C. Fell v C. Whyte
10 00 S. Back v J. Macnab
10 07 J. Lockart v E. Briggs

To read more -- CLICK HERE

APRIL MEDAL AND 9 HOLE COMPETITION

At last the April Medal was played  today but very wet underfoot! 
Unfortunately there is a 'System' problem so we are unable to post the results at the moment.  Hopefully this will be sorted fairly quickly and both the Medal and 9 Hole results will be reported as soon as possible.

We have a very large selection of books in the locker room so all you avid readers do not need to buy any new ones for a while!  Just call in at the club and put £1.00 in the jar and take your pick.
Joy

LADIES OPEN DAY AND MIXED FOURSOMES - GET YOUR ENTRY FORM

The Ladies Open Day on Thursday 21st July, 2016 .  CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ENTRY FORM

LADIES OPEN GREENSOME STABLEFORD COMPETITION
THURSDAY 21ST JULY 2016

ENTER WITH A PARTNER £18 PER COUPLE

MAXIMUM HANDICAP ALLOWANCE 30

NOVELTY PRIZES
Entry forms can also be down loaded from R.C.G.C. website

Application Form with Entry Fee and Time Preferred to
Mrs Marion Munro
4 Kilallan Avenue
Bridge of Weir
PA11 3PW

APRIL MEDAL

Unfortunately, having taken advice from James, I have had  to re scheduled Wed 6th April Medal.   The course conditions are so wet and with more heavy rain forecast for overnight and tomorrow as well, the ground will not be suitable for a competition.
The new date is now NEXT Wed 13th April.  I realise that this is the 9 hole competition and this will go ahead as planned, but  the starting times will move forward an hour.  This means that the times for the 9 hole will start at the 4th from 11.00am.  This should mean you will slot in behind the last groups playing in the medal. 
Some people who have signed up for the 9 hole may prefer to play in the medal and this is fine.  We will put up a new notice for the 9hole with new times so just re enter your name.  If you are unable to get to the course to add your name just contact myself and I will do it for you.
Joy

LADIES GREEN COURSE

JUST A REMINDER, IF YOU ARE PLAYING THE GREEN COURSE YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ENTER SCORE ON TO COMPUTER JUST SIGN AND POST CARD INTO SCORE BOX PLEASE.

LADIES NEW 2`S COMPETITION

LADIES WE HAVE ADDED A NEW 2`S COMPETITION TO RUN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON ALL COUNTING COMPETITIONS. TO ENTER JUST TICK THE 2`S COLUMN NEXT TO YOUR NAME AND PAY 50P INTO THE JAR. GOOD LUCK