Carol Fell has a great day at Mar Hall Hotel Golf Course

Sheila Hartley, Claire Hargan and Carol Fell

SLGA Tournament Officer Claire Hargan won the "Leading Lady" guest first prize in yesterday's Scottish Golf Writers' and Guests' Championship which was reduced to nine holes when the early morning frost did not lift until 11am at the Mar Hall Hotel golf course, Bishopton near the Erskine Bridge.
Ranfurly Castle's Carol Fell finished second and Sheila Hartley, the SLGA company secretary, third. All three were playing in the annual event for the first time
To read the full report and results go to the Scottish Golf View Website

Greenlees Lunch and Presentation of Trophies -- the 70th Year

Sally and Anne - Click to enlarge

The Greenlees Lunch and Presentation of Trophies was held at West Kilbride Golf Club on Wednesday 20th October. Sally Smyth and team Captain Anne Robinson represented the club at the event.
Fiona Roger who is the West of Scotland Greenlees Secretary was in charge of the day.
An excellent lunch was had by all and Carol Fell took photos of everyone at the lunch and a video of the presentation of trophies.
To see the full report, photos and video click on the following link ------  West of Scotland Website

Final Swing Results

Final Swing 12 Hole Stableford Competition Results (non counting)
Sunday 17th October 2010, 2 entries.
Winner - Morag Cunningham 21points
Runner up - Georgina Halfnight 13points

Wednesday 20th October 2010, 28 entries.
Silver Winner - Jackie MacDonald 24points
Runner up - Lilias Snodgrass 22points

Bronze Winner - Marion Reid 26points
Runner up - Moira Wilson 25points

Ladies Dinner Success

Captain Agnes with Paula and Past Captain Helen -- Click to enlarge 

The Lady Captain welcomed 56 Ladies to dinner last night after which there was a presentation to the Medal prizewinners (including dual day). Paula Magee then took the floor as our guest speaker and shared her thoughts on Celebrity Culture in the Clubhouse.
Helen Abram gave the vote of thanks.
This was the first dinner for a number of years and certainly based on the positive words should feature again on our calendar in the not too distant future.
Agnes

To see some photographs from the evenings events click on the small thumbnail below

Ranfurly Castle Ladies Dinner

Greenlees Team have an Outing to Dundonald Links

The Winning Kings Team --- Click to enlarge

To end of the 2010 Greenlees Season some of the team members and Lady Captain Agnes had a day out to Dundonald Links in Troon yesterday. The Outing was organised by Sarah Eckford and Team Captain Anne Robinson.
A great day was had by all which was rounded of with a lovely evening at Scotts of  Troon restaurant down by the harbour.

The West of Scotland Greenlees Lunch and Presentation is on Wednesday 20th October at West Kilbride Golf Club.

Click on the small thumbnail below to see some photos from the day

Greenlees Outing to Dundonald

SLGA and SGU are to Amalgamate

The move to bring the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and Scottish Ladies Golfing Association (SLGA)together as a single governing body has gathered momentum with a formal proposal being delivered to each organisation’s members this month.
CLICK HERE --- TO PRINT OUT THE STATEMENT GIVEN BY THE SGU / SLGA
Amalgamation Update --- Links to various details  - from the SLGA Website 
The move to bring the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA) together as a single governing body has gathered momentum with a formal proposal being delivered to each organisation’s members this week.
The proposal with details of the roles of Board members and committees and a covering letter from the Amalgamation Group Chair, Donald Turner may be accessed by clicking on the links.

The Men are Winners

The Ladies Section congratulate Crawford MacKay and Colin MacDonald on their fantastic success in the 2010 Belhaven Best Scottish Club Handicap Championship final at The Duke’s, St Andrews last week.  CLICK HERE to see all the details from the main website

Competition Winners 2010

Club Championshiop:  Winner Anne Robinson, Runner up Natasha Qayum
Bronze Championship:  Winner Alexandra Qayum, Runner up Margaret Parrott.
Silver Knockout:  Lesley Robertson v Mary Hardie , Winner Lesley Robertson
Bronze Knockout:  Pat Pennel v Vicky Rennie , Winner Vicky Rennie
Summer Foursomes: Winners Marion Munro/Linda MacDougall, runners up Margaret Gray/Meg MacDonald
Consolation Plate:   Pamela Wilson v Morag Cunningham. Winner Morag Cunningham.
Congratulations !
Agnes

The last Greenlees Match of the 2010 season was the rearranged Division 1 game between Kilmarnock (Barassie) & Troon Ladies This was played on Thursday 7th October and Kilmarnock Barssie won 7 - 2. Ranfurly Castle finished in 4th position
The Final Positions :-
DIVISION 1
Milngavie 48.5
Cathkin Braes 47.5
Kilmarnock Barassie 45
Ranfurly Castle 34.5
Douglas Park 34
Troon 34
Kilmacolm 30.5
West Kilbride 29
Cardross 21

October Medal

Played 6/10/10, 7 entries, SSS 73, CSS 76 (Reduction Only)
Scratch winner - Vivien Howe 100
Silver winner - Vivien Howe (19) 81
Bronze winner - Vicky Rennie (32) 76
Runner up - Marilyn Mirner (28) 78