Junior Putting Lesson from Tom Eckford

Tom Eckford has kindly agreed to give all the junior girls a FREE putting lesson.
This will be on Thursday, 15th July.
Meeting on the putting green at 6.00pm.
Please contact Karin MacKenzie (01505612162), beforehand to gauge the number of girls attending.

Texas Scramble

Congratulations to the winning team of Lesley Robertson, Helen Craig, Doreen McConnel and Sheila Biggart who had a marvellous score of 59. 4 other ladies teams took part on a bright sunny day. Unfortunately none of the teams came anywhere near challenging the winning tally. However its not about "winning" but "taking part" ! (How often have you heard that said???)We all had a great time and good fun too.

Shona Gray gets Married --- Some Photographs

The Bride and Groom -- Click to enlarge


The Gals

The Happy Couple -- Shona and Murray

Shona Gray and Murray Stewart got married on Saturday. We wish the happy couple our very best wishes and congratulations from all the ladies at Ranfurly Castle

Thanks go to Marion Munro for the photographs -- Click on them to enlarge

Veterans Competition and Gillies Trophy

Played 23rd June 2010, 42entries, SSS73, CSS 72

Veterans winner - Jean Irvine (21) 39pts
Runner up - Helen Crichton (26) 38pts bih

Gillies Trophy Winner - Rosemary Ogilvie (17) 38pts bih

Ladies, we are aware of the problems caused by the sprinklers at the 13th and the 14th. Information was obtained from several players and advice sought from Jennie French, SLGA handicap advisor.
After much discussion , the Lady Captain and the Handicap committee have deemed that the competition will stand.
For future reference, Tom has advised that mobile phones should be carried (on silent mode) and should this situation recurr, contact him at the shop and he will contact the greenstaff. There would be a 15minute play suspension until the problem had been rectified.
The Lady Captain has already been in touch with the Club Captain and the Greens Convenor. They are very aware of this unforgiveable situation , which again has affected a Ladies Competition.

West Renfrewshire League

The match between Fereneze and Ranfurly Castle was played on Tuesday evening resulting in a win for the Castle of 4 to 2.
Well done to the team, Sue Lyons, Rosemary Ogilvie, Lilias Snodgrass, Jean Irvine, Helen Abram and Morag Cunningham.
This was the team's final match this year in the league.

Honours shared in local Derby Greenlees Match

The Greenlees team played against Kilmacolm today in warm, sunny and windy weather.
The match finished with each side gaining 4.5 points.

Natasha and Alexandra in winning Renfrewshire Junior Team

The 2010 RLCGA Kennedy Salver Team - Alexandra (3rd from right), Natasha 2nd from right)

Well done to Natasha and Alexandra who were in the winning Junior West Division Inter County Team Matches played over Cawder Golf Club Yesterday. Yo read the full report and see photographs go to the RENFREWSHIRE WEBSITE

Charity Tri-am, Monday 21st June 2010.

Manys thanks to all the ladies who entered the Charity Tri-am Stableford on Monday, 21st June 2010. The weather was excellent and the golf was good.
The winners with 51 points were; Agnes Williamson, Mae Robertson and Laura Cawte.
and the runners up with 50 points were; Anne Nicol, Elizabeth Jessop and Sheila Biggart.
The charity choosen by the Lady Captain, Agnes Williamson was, " 500 miles". A charity funding prothestic limbs for African children. A sum of £57.00 was raised.
A good morning was had by all.

News from the Men -- Sam Binning does well

The Ladies Section congratulate Ranfurly Castle's Sam Binning on being Runner Up in the TENNENT CUP played over Glasgow Gailes and Killermont Golf Club this weekend. Sam had a fantastic round of 65 over Killermont in the last round --- 6 under the CSS
To read all the results go to THE SCOTTISH GOLF VIEW WEBSITE

The Kennedy Salver

Natasha and Alexandra Qayum are representing Renfrewshire in the Junior West of Scotland Inter Division Team Matches.The foursomes and singles games take place at Cawder Golf Club tomorrow 21st June 2010.

Greens Convenors Report

In case you have missed reading the Greens Convenenors report --- Click Here

Rosemary Ogilvie wins the Past Lady Captain's Trophy

Organised by Helen Abram, the above event went without a hitch with the weather improving nicely as the 19 competing ladies completed their 16 hole round.
Rosemary Ogilvie won first prize with Evy MacGregor 2nd. Nearest the pin for silver was Mary Hardie , 62 inches and for bronze Dorothy Simpson 525cms .. what more can I say.!
The noise level would suggest that everyone was having a good time.. and afterwards....for some...sherry.. yes sherry.. was served in the smoke room.
Well I never!!!!!!!!
Agnes

Click on the small thumbnail below of the Winner Rosemary Ogilvie and then click on Slideshow to see larger photographs --- Apologies go to Dorothy Hodgart -- Carol (Your Photographer for today) has missed taking a photograph of her --- Sorry Dorothy

Ranfurly Past Captains Lunch

Veteran's Competition and the Gillies Trophy 23rd June 2010-Stableford

The Gillies Trophy is for ladies over 65 years
Please mark Gillies Trophy your scorecard if you wish to compete.
(Please note Players can only win one trophy. If winner of Vets Trophy is also in the Gillies Trophy then the 2nd best player wins the Gillies Trophy)
Entry £1
9.00am-Mary Hardie/Mae Robertson
9.06am-Fiona Roger/Margaret Parrott
9.12am-Rosemary Ogilvie/Helen Dunn/Kay Martin
9.18am-Lilias Snodgrass/Evelyn McDermid/Marilyn Mirner
9.24am-Pamela Mckenzie/Helen Crichton/Linda MacDougall
9.30am-Alison Robertson/Julie Murray
9.36am-Evy MacGregor/Morag Smith/Fiona Scott
9.42am-Julie Will/Carol Reid/Meg MacDonald
9.48am-Carol Fell/Jane Biggart/Pamela Wilson
10.04am-Moira Wilson/Marjorie Mitchell/Jane Dickie
10.10am-Helen Abram/Marion Reid/Jennifer Cairns
10.16am-Moyra Gordon/Dorothy Simpson/Gillian Drury

1.00pm-Marion Munro/Pat Pennel/Liz Houston
1.06pm-Anne Judge/Margaret Gray/Jean Irvine

5.45pm-Helen Craig/Sue Lyons
5.51.pm-Georgina Halfnight/Morag Cunningham

Last updated 22 June/19.00(Alison and Julie happy to remain as a 2)
Please check this noticenext week just incase there are any changes.
Any problems contact me on 01505 874913.
Agnes

June Stableford and Marie Curie

Played 16th June 2010, 42 entries, SSS73, CSS73

Silver Winner - Margaret Gray (17) 37pts
Runner up - Heather Davidson (14) 36pts

Bronze Winner - Helen Dunn (27) 41pts
Runner up - Morag Thomson (22) 36pts

Winner of Marie Curie Trophy - Helen Dunn

CURTIS CUP RESULT AND 20,000 HITS !!!

THE RANFURLY CASTLE LADIES WEBSITE HAS NOW HAD OVER 20,000 HITS SINCE WE HAVE INTRODUCED THIS AREA OF CLUB NEWS --- THANKS GO TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED AND MADE IT A SUCCESS

LOOKING FOR CURTIS CUP NEWS REPORTS --- GO TO THE WEST OF SCOTLAND WEBSITE

Denise does well at the Renfrewshire County Medal

Denise Cowan was 3rd in the RLCGA June Medal over Paisley Bushes today.

To read the full report go to the Renfrewshire County Website

The Women's Tee

Your Lady Captain -- Agnes thought you might like this one !!

Centenary Trophy --- Sally Smyth is the Winner

Played 9th June 2010, 23 Entries, SSS 73, CSS 76 (Reduction Only)
Winner: Sally Smyth (13) 72
Runner up: Anne Judge (7) 76

GREENLEES TEAM HAS GOOD WIN AGAINST MILNGAVIE

The Greenlees Team played today at Ranfurly in very wet conditions but despite the weather recorded an excellent 6.5 - 2.5 win against last season's Greenlees Trophy winners Milngavie.
It was pleasing to hear the Milngavie team complimenting Ranfurly on the condition of the course and in particular the greens.
Our team appreciated the support at the start of the match of our Lady Captain Agnes.

To keep up todate with all the Greenlees Matches click on this link --- WOS GREENLEES RESULTS

West Vets win against Midlands

Carol Fell was part of the team that won against Midlands Vets yesterday. To read the full report go to the West Vets Website

Natasha does well in the Scottish Schoolgirl's Championships

Congratulations go to Natasha Qayum who was runner up in the handicap section of the Scottish Schoolgirls Championships over Murrayshall Golf Course yesterday. To read the full report click on the following link --- West of Scotland Website

Greenock Ladies Open Day 6 June- Ranfurly Castle Lead the Way!

I feel duty bound to let you know that your Lady Captain and Handicap Secretary won the above event yesterday with a score of 64.2.(greensome)
56 ladies took part. We went out a 11am and whilst the rain threatened it did not come to anything (well..for us anyway).
We also won the nearest the pin in 2 at the 14th.
The stunning views and the friendly company all added up to a very "good day at the office"!!
Full information and photos are accessible via the Greenock GC website.
Agnes

New members -- Denise and Jackie are winners in the Inter County Foursomes Finals

Congratulations go to Denise Cowan and Jackie MacDonald who picked up the top net award at the Inter County Foursomes Finals at Ballochmyle today.
To read the full report go to THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY WEBSITE

June Medal

Played Wednesday 2nd June 2010, 43 Entries, SSS 73, CSS 73
Silver Winner: Shona Gray (16) 67
Runner-up: Helen Craig (14) 69
Bronze Winner: Georgina Halfnight (36) 69
Runner-up: Alexandra Qayum (22) 80
Scratch Winner: Denise Cowan 80 (bih)

Junior Girls Summer Competition

Girl's would you like to take part in a summer golf competition?

This competition will be for the Girls Trophy.

If you have no red tee handicap and would like to play in a junior girl's competition please add your name to the list on the junior girl's notice board.
This is a fun competition, and would be from the blue tees over 12 holes.
Depending on the response this would be a knockout competition to be completed by the end of August.
Closing date will be the 21st June, 2010.
Any queries , please contact Karin MacKenzie at 10505612162.