Season's Greetings to all at Ranfurly Castle

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CHRISTMAS STABLEFORD AND LUNCH

Vicky is the best Festive Outfit Winner

12 ladies played 6 holes in the Christmas Stableford in wintry conditions.The results were very close with Helen Crichton, Karin MacKenzie, Joy McLeod and Vivien Howe just winning. 

The Christmas Lunch was enjoyed by nearly 40 ladies.  As usual, there was a lot of chat and festive cheer.  Moira Wilson won the lucky chair prize and Vicky Rennie won the festive outfit prize.

Thanks to Ishbel and Arthur for the lovely lunch.

Click on the Play button below to see more -- Please give time to load and make sure your sound is turned on.

Alternatively CLICK HERE to see the photos and then click on slideshow

AND HERE IS A SHORT VIDEO WITH LINDA AND THE BEST FESTIVE OUTFIT WINNER VICKY

PROPOSED RULE CHANGE

PROPOSED RULES CHANGE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANCHORED STROKES
 Rule Would Take Effect on January 1, 2016, Allowing for Transitional Period.
 Belly-Length and Long Putters Would Remain as Conforming Clubs
 To read more go to the SCOTTISH GOLF VIEW WEBSITE

SUN SHINES AT RANFURLY CASTLE AND CAROL TESTS OUT A NEW MAT.

Good turn out at the Wednesday bounce game today -- Carol, Helen and Linda were the winners and Carol was very impressed with her new Rocket Launcher Smart Mat as was Linda who tried it as well.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LINDA DID NOT CONTINUE HER STRIKE AT HELEN !!

This is the article from the Scottish Club golfer magazine that tells you all about it.


WITH bad weather affecting summer as well as winter revenues, clubs need to be more innovative, so a new device seems a logical step in the right direction.
Damian Kilby, managing director of divotEND Scotland Ltd, describes his product as the‘first, true Performance Winter Rules Mat’. He’s not far wrong.
Simple yet highly engineered to give the sensation of taking a divot. It even fits in your pocket. divotEND’s Rocket Launcher was voted No.1 Best Product at this year’s Scottish Golf Show and may be the only device of its kind approved by the R&A for competition when local rules are mandated. A brief scan of customers’ comments at www.divotend.com certainly gives the golfer in each of us great confidence - but what does it mean for Clubs and Pros?

SAVING

“Well, for one,” says Kilby, “they’ll not be spending thousands on large teeing ground mats which damage the

underlying grass and there’ll be no need to buy hundreds of giveaway mats either. Golfers can use it off the teeing ground all year round so there’s literally hundreds of greenkeeping hours saved at each club. Greenkeepers will see improved fairways in winter as even the better golfers prefer to use our mat and won’t simply discard it when not under supervision.”

IMPACT

So how does it work? “Well, on the fairway when you’re using irons it gets the ball much lower, the ball actually touches the grass. On impact it works in concert with the natural grass cushioning underneath. It permits golfers to maintain their normal downward divot-taking arc but with no resultant divot.”

It certainly seems like this device is the ‘must have’ golf gadget of the coming winter.
Indeed, Kilby states that the Rocket Launcher often flips over when struck, “so sponsors see it as a prime mechanism for promoting their message”. That could be a tidy earner, too. No wonder their catch cry is:“divotEND pays dividends, to clubs, golfers and our planet”. For enquiries, please email info@divotend.com

CHRISTMAS STABLEFORD AND LUNCH

The Christmas 9 hole Stableford and lunch will be held on Wednesday 12th December 2012.  There will be a ballot at 10 am for those wishing to golf followed by lunch at 12.30 pm. 
The cost of the lunch will be £6 which includes either Lentil Soup OR an Open Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich, Mince Pie and Tea OR Coffee.

If you are interested in attending the lunch please add your name and choice to the list in the locker room.  Alternatively, if you email me your choice (soup or sandwich) I will add your name to the list.  Please email Vivien at ---- vivienhowe@btinternet.com

There's a prize for the best festive dress!

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

A Special General Meeting will be held at 7.40 pm on Thursday 17th January 2013 in the Smoke Room to propose the following changes to the constitution.

The Committee shall consist of not less than eight and not more than twelve members which will include five Office Bearers.

All correspondence shall be by email, notice board and web page.

The AGM will follow this meeting at 7.45 pm.

RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY AND WEST VETS AGM'S

Some of the Ranfurly Castle Ladies out and about

It has been a busy week with both The Renfrewshire County AGM on Wednesday 7th November and the West Vets AGM on Thursday 8th November.
At the RLCGA AGM -- After reading her report Jan Macnab finished her term of office as the Treasurer for the County.
Jean Irvine who is the Secretary read her report and Carol Fell read out her Curtis Cup Ambassador Report.

Iona Stephen, Fiona Roger, Nancy MacGadie, Anne Judge, Jan Macnab, Denise Cowan and Alex Qayum were all prizewinners.
Alex received the Junior Championship Trophy
To read the full story go to the Renfrewshire County Website.

At the West Vets AGM on Thursday 8th Fiona Roger gave an excellent final Captain's Report and handed over her Captain's badge to Anna Telfer from Milngavie --
To read the full report go to the West Vets Website

WINTER GREENSOMES - CANCELLED

7th November 2012

Due to the wet weather and course, the winter greensomes has been cancelled and will now be played next year. 

GREENLEES TROPHY LUNCH AND PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES

Carol and Marion

The Greenlees end of season Lunch and presentation of trophies took place at Williamwood Golf Club on Tuesday 30th October.
Milngavie were the winners of the Greenlees Trophy for the 4th year in a row.
Ranfurly Castle was represented by Marion Munro and Carol Fell (who sets up the online results) was an invited guest by Anne Dunn (Greenlees Secretary) 

To read the full report and see some photos and videos go to the West of Scotland Website

WINTER GREENSOMES - 7th NOVEMBER

Due to the very wet weather, the Winter Greensomes will now be held on Wednesday 7th November.  There will be a running ballot from 9.15-9.30 am.  Please arrange a partner prior to this day. 

LADIES DINNER SUCCESS

Some 2012 Medal Winners

45 ladies attended the Ladies Annual dinner in the clubhouse last night (Wednesday 24th October). There was much chat and laughter to be heard with the 2012 medal winner presentation of prizes after the meal. -- To see some larger phototographs CLICK HERE and then click on slideshow

12 HOLE STABLEFORD FINAL SWING

Played 17/10/12 in very wet weather.
Winner   Vivien Howe  24 pts
Runner Up  Sheila Biggart  23 pts

WINTER GREENSOMES

The Winter Greensomes competition will be held on Wednesday 31st October.  If you would like to play, please add you and your partner's name to the timesheet in the locker room

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER

The Ladies Annual Dinner is on Wednesday 24th October - 7 for 7.30pm.  Anyone wishing to attend should add their name and menu choice to the list in the locker room.  The cost is £20 which includes 3 course meal and a glass of wine.  Please put cash/cheque (made payable to RCGC Ladies Section) in an envelope in the box in the locker room as soon as possible.  The medal prizes will be handed out after the meal.

ALEX QAYUM FINISHES WELL IN THE HIGHLAND SPRING JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP MASTER GRAND FINAL

Congratulations go to Alex Qayum who finished in joint 5th position in the Highland Spring Junior Masters Grand Final over the Queen's Course, Gleneagles on Sunday.

HIGHLAND SPRING JUNIOR MASTERS
Queen's Course, Gleneagles
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LEADING STABLEFORD POINTS TOTALS
39 Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) (10).
36 Julia Smith (Murrayfield) (24), Eva O'Connor (Bothwell Castle) (8), Andrea Walker (Falkirk) (9)
35 Alexandra Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) (11), Hazel MacGarvie (Troon Ladies) (5), Alexandra Mennie (Elie and Earlsferry) (13).
34 Joanne Free (Gullane) (12)
32 Jennifer Allan (Glenbervie) (11), Jillian Farrell (Cardross) (15), Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) (9).

TO VIEW ALL GIRLS' POINTS TOTALS
ON THE SGU WEBSITE

CLICK HERE

MONDAY BOUNCE GAMES

The winter bounce games on a Monday morning will start again on Monday 8th October.  An informal ballot will take place in the ladies locker room at 9.30 am - all welcome. 

OCTOBER MEDAL CANCELLED

The October medal has been cancelled today due to the heavy overnight rain.  There are a few holes with temporary greens.

ALEXANDRA IS 2012 JUNIOR RLCGA CHAMPION

Alex Qayum

Congratulations to Alexandra Qayum  who won the Renfrewshire County Girls Junior Championship against Samantha Cowan (Cochrane Castle) at Erskine last Monday (24th September) in very wet and windy conditions.

Ladies Nine Hole Stableford

Played 26/9/2012    Nine Entrants
SSS 73     CSS 71

Winner - Jean Murray 18 Pts
Runner Up - June Giles 17Pts

IONA WINS OR HER DEBUT FOR THE COUNTY TEAM

Iona with caddy Anne -- courtesy of Jean Irvine

Many congratulations go to Iona Stephen who replaced Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs who was unable to play in the County Team Championship finals at Montrose Links over the weekend.

Iona played on Day 1 - In the foursomes with Alyson McKechin (RLCGA Champion) against Angus -- but the Angus Pairing could do no wrong -- so it was a tough introduction to County matches as they were well beaten.

Iona did not play on Day 2 against Midlothians -- However Success on Day 3 against Dumfries - shire when Iona was selected to play in both the foursomes and singles ties and was victorious in both. 

Anne Judge travelled up to Montrose and caddied for Iona -- (pictured above)

Jean Irvine and Alison Robertson travelled up to Montrose to support the team. Jean took lots of photos at the request of your webmaster Carol Fell who was unable to attend and many thanks go to her for managing to take and transmit many photos back to me.

Renfrewshire who were the West of Scotland County Team winners finished in 3rd place in the Scottish Finals -- 1st Angus, 2nd Midlothian, 3rd Renfrewshire and 4th Dumfries-shire -- For the Last days play -- Go to the Renfrewshire County Website

Photographs from Montrose -- Courtesy of Jean Irvine and Maureen Woodhead.
CLICK ON THE SMALL PICTURE BELOW AND THEN ON SLIDESHOW

2012 County Finals at Montrose

GREENLEES TEAM OUTING TO DUNDONALD

Some of the Greenlees Team Players that were at Dundonald Links

The end of season Greenlees Team outing took place yesterday at Dundonald Links in glorious sunshine.
After the awful weather on Thursday we all thought the course would be rather wet. However, it was dry and with greens lightening fast, and difficult borrows all the players struggled to score well.
 The team of Lesley Robertson, Carol Fell and Fiona Roger were the best of a bad bunch !! A lovely meal was then had at Northern Gailes and there was much chat and hilarity.
Although the Greenlees Matches have still to be completed in Division 1 Ranfurly Castle has finished in 3rd place -- The team are disappointed due to the fact that an end of season depleted Kilmacolm team has allowed Milngavie and Cathkin Braes to overtake us at the top of the leader board.
We had beaten Milngavie and Cathkin Braes in our matches.
The final match in the Division is the rearranged tie between Kilmacolm and Milngavie and Milngavie need 5.5 points from the match to win the division for the 3rd year in a row.
Click on the Greenlees Link on the LHS of this webpage for all the results -- A full update will be given when all the matches are completed

 To see some photos of the day CLICK HERE

Charity Tri-am Stableford

Helen, Anne and Eileen - Winners

Karin, Vivien and Jean -- Runners Up

Many thanks to the 33 ladies who took part in the Charity Tri-am Stableford today.  Although very wet underfoot, the sun shone!  £178 was raised for Parkinsons.
Winning Team - Anne Judge, Eileen Walker and Helen Dunn - 69 points.
Runners up - Vivien Howe, Jean Murray and Karin Mackenzie - 66 points.

Thanks also to Maureen Cook and Marilynn Muirhead for donating the prizes and to Jean Irvine for the photographs

FIONA AND CAROL WIN AT BLAIRGOWRIE

Anna Telfer, Fiona Roger, May Hughes and Carol Fell

Anna Telfer (Milngavie), Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle), May Hughes (Lanark) and Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) were all prizewinners at the Annual Scottish Vets Meeting and Championship at Blairgowrie on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of this week. To read more go to the West Vets Website

Ranfurly Castle Players represent Renfrewshire County at the Commonwealth Spoon Finals at Powfoot

Sally Smyth, Ann Judge, Jean Irvine and Lilias Snodgrass -- Photo Courtesy of Jean Irvine

The Commonwealth Spoon Finals took place today at Powfoot Golf Course.
I don't have a report as yet apart from RLCGA secretary Jean Irvine who had qualified to play and said "We didn't win any prizes but we had a great day despite the motorway being closed and took us 3 hours to get there!!"

RLCGA Representatives were:
A Judge and S Smyth Ranfurly Castle
L Snodgrass and J Irvine Ranfurly Castle
L Stewart and D Jackson Greenburn/Cochrane Castle
Marion Stewart and Lynda Bradley Kilmacolm

For a list of Prize Winners Click here.

Autumn Meeting for Mitchell Trophy

Played Wednesday 12th September 2012,  19 entries.  SSS 73, CSS 76 (Reduction Only)
Winner: Jean Murray (30) 80
Runner up: - Sheila Biggart (15) 81 (bih)

DRAW FOR CHARITY STABLEFORD

CHARITY TRI-AM STABLEFORD, WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2012 -- FUNDS IN AID OF PARKINSONS

CAPTAINS PLEASE PICK UP CARDS, RULES AND YELLOW BALL FROM THE LOCKER ROOM BEFORE START OF PLAY.
PLEASE TICK NAME – CAPTAIN TO CONTACT THEIR TEAM IF NAMES NOT TICKED. £2.00 ENTRY PER PERSON.

1st
9.30am VIVIEN HOWE / JEAN MURRAY / KARIN MACKENZIE
9.36am MARION MUNRO / CHRIS MINTO / MARGARET PARROTT
9.42am ANNE ROBINSON / PAMELA WILSON / MOIRA WILSON
9.48am ANNE JUDGE / EILEEN WALKER / HELEN DUNN
9.54am SHEILA BIGGART / JUNE GILES / MARY HARDIE

13th
9.30am MARY CRAIG / LINDA MACDOUGALL / HELEN ABRAM
9.36am JEAN IRVINE / HELEN CRICHTON / ANNE NICOLL
9.42am DENISE COWAN / MORVEN MCLEOD / ALISON ROBERTSON

16th
9.36am EVY MACGREGOR / JOY MCLEOD / MARION REID
9.42am JAN MACNAB / DOROTHY SIMPSON / MARY IRVING

Reserve:-

ANY PROBLEMS PLEASE CALL SHEILA ON 874055

Iona wins the Renfrewshire County Rosebowl

RLCGA Captain Maureen Woodhead presents Iona with the County Rosebowl

Many congratultions go to Iona Stephen who won the Renfrewshire County Rosebowl today. she beat Anne Aitken from Eastwood. To read the full report go to the Renfrewshire County Website

Ladies September Medal

Played on 5th September 2012 --- 25 ladies played.
SSS 73 CSS 76
Scratch winner - Denise Cowan 87
Silver winner - Sheila Biggart (16) 73
Silver runner-up - Maureen Cook (13) 78 (BIH)
Bronze winner - Vicky Rennie (31) 72
Bronze runner-up - Jean Murray (30) 80

NATASHA IS THE 2012 LADIES CLUB CHAMPION

Natasha is presented with the Championship Trophy by Vivien

Congratulations to Natasha Qayum who beat Denise Cowan in the Club Championship today.  The weather stayed dry for the very close and exciting game which was decided on the 19th hole!  A lot of supporters turned up to watch some great golf being played in difficult conditions.



CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE CHAMPIONSHIP DAY -- THEN CLICK ON SLIDESHOW -- The slideshow above is only available on Computers and not on all phones and tablets

Ladies Club Championship Final

Denise Cowan and Natasha Qayum are playing in the final of the Ladies Club Championship on Sunday.  It is a 1 pm start.  If you are free on Sunday it would be great if you could come along and support the ladies - a dry day is forecast at the moment!

Good luck to Denise and Natasha.

Ladies Summer Outing to West Kilbride

27 ladies played today at West Kilbride Golf Club. The weather was superb and the scenery spectacular.
Evelyn McDermid won the prize for being in the most bunkers!
Karin MacKenzie won nearest the pin at the 4th hole.
The winners with 47 stableford points were Jan McNab, Karin Mackenzie and Linda MacDougall.
Runners up with 45 points were Nancy McGadie, Jean Irvine and Joy McLeod.
Thanks to Joy McLeod for donating the prizes.
An enjoyable was had by all.

IONA IS SELECTED TO PLAY FOR RENFREWSHIRE IN THE COUNTY FINALS AT MONTROSE

Iona with Jean Irvine who was her caddy in the RLCGA County Championship

The team selected to represent Renfrewshire and the West Division in the Scottish County Finals at Montrose 21 - 23 September is;

Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm)
Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle)
Linsey Stevenson (Whitecraigs)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
Carol Whyte (Windyhill).

Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs is unable to play as she is heading to Turkey to represent Scotland in the World Amateur Team Championshipat that time and Iona has been selected as her replacement .

To read the report that I sent to Colin Farquharson for the Gillian Kirkwood Website CLICK HERE

GOOD LUCK IONA -- WE WILL BE SUPPORTING YOU

Ladies Open day, 9 August-New Format-New Winners

66 couples took part in our Ladies Open day (Greensomes) which took place on the 9th August. The big field with ladies from far and wide, combined with kind weather made the day a great success.

The winners, Janice Bridgeman and Anne Cunningham from Grangemouth had a super score of 42 points never having played Ranfurly Castle before!. Both thoroughly enjoyed their time on our course. 2nd prize went to Denise Cowan and Deborah Barton with 39 points, 3rd place Lindsay Mathie & Anne Laing with 38 points and 4th place went to Jackie MacDonald & Anna McDougall with 37 points (BIH).

£1200 was raised for our Club-how good was that.!

Thank you to Stephen Williamson (Holmes MacKillop, Solicitors Johnstone and Glasgow) for sponsoring 2 holes and to all lady members who donated wine or plants for the raffle.

And of course the organising committee  of Marion Munro, Jean Irvine, Alison Robertson and Anne Judge for putting in the extra hours that are required for any event to happen.

Anne Nicoll is Bronze Championship Winner

Congratulations to Anne Nicoll who beat Moira Wilson at the 17th today in the Bronze Championship.  The weather was a mixture of sunshine, very heavy showers and strong winds which resulted in very challenging summer golf!

2012 Ladies Outing to West Kilbride Golf Club

Ladies Outing to West Kilbride, Thursday, 30th August 2012.

Tee off times start at 2.00pm.
Lunch will be available from 12.45pm.

2.00pm Vivien Howe, Evelyn McDermid & Elizabeth Jessop.
2.07pm Marion Munro, Marjory Mitchell & Vicky Rennie.
2.14pm Nancy MacGadie, Jean Irvine & Joy Macleod.
2.21pm Sally Smyth, Marion Reid & Cynthia Keanie.
2.28pm Rosemary Oglivie, Alison Robertson & Eileen Walker.
2.35pm Jan McNab, Karin Mackenzie & Linda MacDougall
2.42pm Lilias Snograss, Mary Irving & June Giles.
2.49pm Mary Hardie, Helen Dunn & Jane Dickie.
2.56pm Agnes Williamson, Karen Binning, Chris Minto

Please put all payments into the box in the Ladies locker room. ( £50, lunch ,golf & supper).

Club Championship Results

Main Championship
Quarter Finals:
Denise Cowan (Holder) beat Evy MacGregor
Iona Stephen beat Marion Munro
Anne Judge lost Alexandra Qayum
Pamela MacKenzie lost Natasha Qayum (Leading Qualifier)
Semi Finals: Denise Cowan beat Iona Stephen
Alexandra Qayum lost to Natasha Qayum
Final: Denise v Natasha

Bronze Championship:
Quarter Finals:
Marjorie Mitchell (Holder) lost to Moira Wilson
Evelyn McDermid beat Jane Biggart
Anne Nicoll beat Mary Irving
Christine Ferguson beat Helen Abram (Leading Qualifier)
Semi Final:
Moira Wilson beat Evelyn McDermid
Anne Nicoll beat Christine Ferguson
Final: Moira v Anne

IONA WINS THROUGH TO THE COUNTY ROSEBOWL FINAL

Congratulations go to Iona Stephen who beat Carol Fell today in the Semi Final of the Renfrewshire County Rosebowl. Iona had to give Carol 6 shots and in a close match eventually won at the 19th.
To read to full report go to the Renfrewshire County Website

Lady Captain's Team Win the Pooh Putter

Vivien and Sheila with the Pooh Putter

36 Ladies took part in the Annual Lady Captain versus the Lady Vice-Captain team event. Vivien's team were convincing winners with a final score of 7 games to 2 games. Sheila there is always next year! As always it is lovely to see the mixed lounge full of ladies eating and talking over lunch. The weather wasn't half bad either, bit breezy but nice and sunny.

Congratulations go to Sam Binning - Leading Qualifier at the Eden Trophy

Ranfurly Castle's Sam Binning was the leading qualifier for the match-play stages of the Eden Tournament at St Andrews today (Tuesday). He added a 71 to an opening 69 for a level par tally of 140 - two shots ahead of Matthew Hogg (Rushcliffe) (72-70)
More than 230 players took part in the qualifying rounds.
Many congratulations Sam from all in the Ladies Section

IONA WINS THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY MEDAL AT COCHRANE CASTLE

Iona Stephen - Overall Winner of the August Medal at Cochrane Castle

The RLCGA August County Medal took place this afternoon in brilliant sunshine at Cochrane Castle.
Iona Stephen was  the overall Medal Winner with both the best net score of 71 and the best gross score of 76.
Many Congrats Iona -- HER HANDICAP IS DOWN TO 4 NOW !

Stableford & Gillies Trophy - Jean Irvine wins all !

Played 8th August 2012;  34 Entries;   SSS 73;  CSS 74.

Silver Winner:          Jean Irvine 35 pts (20)
Silver Runner Up:    Pamela MacKenzie 34 pts (15) bih

Bronze Winner:       Alison Robertson 34 pts (28)
Bronze Runner Up:   Morag Cunningham 33 pts (27)

Gillies Trophy Winner:  Jean Irvine

Children's Day

Held on Monday 6th August 2012.  36 children attended. We were very lucky with the weather, just a few spots of rain at 9am. My thanks to Vivien for her help and company throughout the day and to Vicky, June and Jane who walked round and marked cards.

Pooh Putter

WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2012 ----   GREENSOMES MATCH PLAY
FULL STROKE DIFFERENCE

PLEASE TICK NAMES AND CHECK HANDICAP BEFORE PLAY COMMENCES

CAPTAIN’S TEAM VICE CAPTAIN’S TEAM

1ST TEE

9.30 V Howe / M McLeod (25) S Biggart / C Keanie (21)

9.36 A Judge / D Simpson (16) A Robinson / E Jessop (17)

9.42 M Smith / M Parrott (22) L Snodgrass / C Reid (22)

9.48 M Munro / P Wilson (21) R Reedie / J Cairnes (21)

9.52 M Hardie / L MacDougall (25) H Abram / J McLeod (27)

13TH TEE

9.30 K Binning / H Dunn (23) M Gordon / M Mitchell (24)

9.36 R Ogilvie / E Walker (24) J Irvine / V Rennie (24)

9.42 M Irving / H Crichton (25) A Williamson / E McDermid (21)

16TH TEE

9.30 M Cook / C Minto (22) M Craig / J Dickie (21)

Reserves:- Anne Nicoll and Alison Robertson

Any problems, please phone Sheila on 874055

The Gent's Captain's Team win the Haldane Cup

Captain Jack Snell is presented with the Haldane Trophy from Ladies Captain Vivien Howe

The annual match between the Gent's Captain's Team and the Lady Captain's team took place this morning. Luckily the weather stayed dry for the match and lunch was enjoyed by all in the clubhouse afterwards. Captain Jack Snell was presented with the Haldane Trophy by Lady Captain Vivien Howe. The Gents won by 6.5 - 3.5

Greenlees Team hang on to their dream of winning the Trophy for a 2nd time

The Greenlees team played Whitecraigs at home a week ago on Friday in the most awful weather with swirling winds and lashing rain. All home advantage was lost due to the weather but the team manage to draw 4.5 - 4.5.
However a strong team was out in force yesterday and we were  delighted that our best player Lesley Robertson, who due to work commitments is usually unable to play, was able to lead the team to victory against Milngavie, the current Greenlees Champions for the last 2 years.

Lesley beat the Dunbarton and Argyll Champion Nichola Ferguson to set up a great start for the team. All the matches went right down the wire but luckily in our favour -- WE WON 8 -1 !!

Our last match is against Largs AWAY -- A very difficult encounter with about 3 of their team being Ayrshire County players and many of our team have not played the course.

We will try our best and perhaps who knows what may happen !!
To see all the result totals CLICK HERE

DENISE HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE THE SLGA MEDAL FINALS AT CRIEFF

Congratulations go to Denise Cowan who has qualified  for the SLGA Regional Medal Grand Final. She was third in the Silver Division at Cathkin Braes today in the regional finals. To read more go to the West of Scotland Website

Ladies Open Day 9 August-Final Countdown

Ladies just a reminder to remove any personal items from our locker room before its final "tidy up" on Wednesday afternoon (8th) The organising committee are delighted with the number of bottles of wine donated by members. However to allow the raffle display on the day to "blossom" please remember donations of pot plants would also be very much appreciated.

Haldane Cup - Sunday 5th August

1st Tee      Vivien Howe/Sheila Biggart           v  Jack Snell/Jamie McAllister
2nd Tee     Marion Munro/Jean Irvine              v  Alistair Howe/Brian McGlaughlin
4th Tee      Carol Fell/Eileen Walker                v  Stuart Munro/Sandy Binning
5th Tee      Allison Murray/Karin MacKenzie  v  Terry Smyth/Bert Rennie
12th Tee    Sally Smyth/Helen Dunn                v  Steven Boyd/Scott Mackay
13th Tee    Lois Brown/Helen Crichton            v  Geoff Urie/John Wingate
14th Tee    Anne Judge/Vicky Rennie               v  Brian Glover/Fraser Cleary
16th Tee    Maureen Cook/Karen Binning        v  Andrew Biggart/Duncan Walker
17th Tee    Denise Cowan/June Giles               v  Ronnie Judge/Peter Dickie
18th Tee    Lesley Robertson/Jane Dickie        v  John Houston/Matt Devlin

Tea/Coffee at 8 am.  Shotgun start at 9 am.  Please sign in in clubhouse and choose meal.
£20 per person includes 2 course meal and drinks.

THE OLYMPICS ARE NOW UNDERWAY -- SOME SEB COE MEMORIES

Sir Craig Reedie, left, pictured with the IOC president Jacques Rogge and Locog's chairman Lord Coe. Photograph: Reuters

The Olympics are now underway and it made your webmaster think about the time that Seb Coe came to the Ranfurly Castle Ladies Dinner in 2006. Rosemary Reedie was our Ladies captain and on Friday her husband Sir Craig Reedie was announced as the new Vice President of the IOC.

Many congratulations to Craig on his fantastic appointment.

CLICK HERE to remind yourself of that evening about 6 years ago !!

Extra Stableford

Played Saturday 28/7/2012
2 Entrants SSS 73 CSS 76

Silver Winner - Sarah Eckford (11) 32 pts
Runner Up - Marion Munro (11) 23 pts

CDH (Central Database Of Handicaps)

You may have noticed since we started using the above that some of your away scores have been duplicated. In one instance there was even a duplicated score from an unknown club. When it has been brought to my attention, I have deleted the duplications but, for some unknown reason, some are reappearing on the Handicap Records.
To keep you in the picture, I have spoken to CDH technical department and have been advised they are aware of and are in the process of dealing with this problem. In the meantime , however, could I ask everyone to be vigilant and make a point of checking your Handicap Records on a regular basis. Remember, we are all responsible for our own handicap record.
To access your record on line, log onto RCGC website, click on EVENT ENTRY & RESULTS, HANDICAPS, MY HANDICAP LIST. Alternatively, I will be happy to print you an updated copy on request.

Vicky
27/7/2012

Summer Meeting Walker Quaich

25th July
41 ladies played on a lovely warm summer day for the Walker Quaich.
SSS 73 CSS 76 R/O
Winner - Iona Stephen (6) 68
Runner up - Pamela MacKenzie (15) 75

Ladies Sunday Medal

Played on 22/7/2012
Four Entries SSS 73 CSS 76 (R/O)
Bronze Winner - Morag Cunningham 120 (27) 93
Bronze Runner Up - Georgina Halfnight 128 (33) 95

REARRANGED DATES

Due to the Summer Meeting for Walker Quaich being cancelled it will now be played on Wednesday 25th July.  The Gillies Trophy will now run in conjunction with the Stableford on  Wednesday 8th August.

THE WALKER QUAICH IS CANCELLED

Unfortunately owing to the heavy overnight rain, Kerr has advised that the course is not playable for today's competition. The Walker Quaich has had to be cancelled. 18/7/2012

OPEN DAY - SOME PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

Our Open Day on Thursday 9th August is a greensomes this year. If you would like to invite a guest to play in this fun competition please contact Marion Munro (01505 690286). There are still a few places available between 9.30 and 10.30 am

Jan and Iona do well in the Renfrewshire County Medal at Cowglen

Jan Macnab - overall winner of the July Medal

Iona Stephen and Lesley Cosh - Leading Scratch Scores

After the terrible weather of the last few weeks, the Renfrewshire County Medal was played on July 12th over Cowglen Golf Club in bright warm sunshine with no sign of rain throughout theday.  While the course was very wet underfoot some good scores were returned.
The overall winner was Jan MacNab (Ranfurly Castle) with a score of 86 (15) 71.
The best scratch score  of the day was an 80 by both  Lesley Cosh (Cowglen) and Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) with Lesley winning on the inward nine.
 Liz Hale (Caldwell) won the 1st class with an 83 (10) 73.    37 played; SSS 71;  CSS 73

Results:-
0 - 12
1st                 Liz Hale        (Caldwell)              83 (10) 73
2nd                Lesley Cosh  (Cowglen)             80 (6) 74 acb
3rd                Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle)    80 (6) 74

13+  
1st                 Jan MacNab (Ranfurly Castle)    86 (15) 71
2nd                Barbara Lyle (Whitecraigs)         91 (19) 72
3rd                Pam Harvey (Cowglen)              95 (22) 73 acb

Best Scratch :           Lesley Cosh (Cowglen)  80  acb

CLICK HERE for all the results.
CLICK HERE for your exchange letter -- Only applies to those who have not a CDH number to transmit your score back to your Home Club

YOUR WEBMASTER PLAYS AT GLENEAGLES IN THE SCOTTISH GOLFWRITERS AND GUEST DAY

Gillian Kirkwood, Heather McCrae, Lynn Kenny and Carol Fell  - Team Runners Up

Your webmaster played at Gleneagles yesterday in the Scottish Sportswriters and Guest Day.
What a day of good golf -- not by me but to read more go to the West of Scotland Website

Scottish Seniors Strokeplay -- Some Photographs

Fiona Roger and Carol Fell played in the Scottish Seniors Championship last week at Kemney Golf Course near Aberdeen.  Carol had a good last 9 holes on the 2nd qualifying round to cut her handicap by 0.4 but that was about it. The course was extremely wet, but dried out as the week progressed for the matchplay stages.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEST VETS WEBSITE TO SEE SOME VIDEOS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE EVENT.
(The full reports are on the main webpage of the West Vets website --- Click on the HOME button on the bottom of that page)

Ladies July Medal

As a result of the torrential rain last night, in which two ladies were caught, the above competition has been abandoned due to unplayable conditions.
After checking with Tom if we could replay the medal next Wednesday, I was advised that summer maintenance on the green would have started and there was a chance we may be on temporary greens.
Every effort will be made to find another date and we will advise you in due couse.
Thanks, Sheila

Ladies Dual Day Medal

Played on Sunday 1st July
6 entries
SSS 73 CSS 76
Scratch winner - Lesley Robertson 79
Silver Winner - Lesley Robertson (2) 77
Silver Runner-up - Helen Craig (12) 87
Bronze Winner - Joy McLeod (35) 84
Bronze Runner-up - Chris Minto (34) 88

Ladies Stableford & Vet's Competition

Played 20/6/2012
35 Entries SSS73 CSS73
Vet's Winner - Alison Robertson (29) 38 Pts (bih)
Stableford Winner - Iona Stephen (6) 39 Pts

CHARITY TRI - AM STABLEFORD

Played 18th June 2012 on a lovely sunny day! 7 teams entered and the sum of £60.00 was raised for Epilepsy Scotland.  The results were as follows:-

Winners - Allison Murray, Cynthia Keanie and Vicky Rennie with 47 pts.

Runners up - Moira Wilson, Jean Murray and Pamela Wilson with 43pts.

Thanks to Karin MacKenzie and Lilias Snodgrass for donating the prizes.

PAST CAPTAINS GOLF CANCELLED DUE TO THE BAD WEATHER

Some Past Captain's at the Lunch

Only 7 ladies braved the weather today and played a few holes in our Past Captains Golf  Competition which was eventually cancelled and everyone returned for lunch which was enjoyed by all.


Janet Gillies, the eldest Past Captain attended and enjoyed the lunch making a speech to thank everyone for a good day.


To see some photos from the lunch CLICK HERE --- Courtesy of Jean Irvine 

Ladies Stableford and Grans Trophy

Played on 13th June 2012
40 Ladies played in fine conditions.
SSS -73 CSS -73
Winner - Nancy MacGadie (12) 39 points
Runner up - Sheila Biggart (16) 37 points (better inward half)

Carol returns after taking Photographs at the Curtis Cup in Nairn

Renfrewshire County Ambassador Carol Fell and Curtis Cup Captain Tegwen Mathews

Some Curtis Cup Photographs by Carol Fell (Renfrewshire County Ambassador):--- Click on the Links

Curtis Cup Opening Ceremony Photographs
Day 1 Curtis Cup Photographs
Day 2 Curtis Cup Photographs
Day 3 Curtis Cup Photographs

Videos from the Curtis Cup at Nairn

Lilias and Jean do well in the Renfrewshire County Foursomes Finals

Handicap prizewinners (left to right): Lillias Snodgrass, Jean Irvine, Margaret Miller, Jill West, Margaret McGregor and June Kerr.

The West Ladies Inter-County Foursomes Final was held on Monday at Hamilton Golf Club. The rain stopped in time for the start of the competition and the competitors enjoyed the course which was in good condition.

Results:
Scratch
1. Donna Jackson and Liz Stewart (Renfrewshire) 75
2. Lesley Lloyd and Fiona Scott (Lanarkshire) 82 bih
3. Catherine Malcolm and Debbie Watt (Ayrshire) 82

Handicap
1. Margaret McGregor and June Kerr (Ayrshire) 93 (15.5) 77.5
2. Margaret Miller and Jill West (Ayrshire) 95 (16.5) 78.5
3. Lilias Snodgrass and Jean Irvine ( Renfrewshire) 101 (20) 81

Dual Day Medal

10th June 2012     4 Entrants   SSS 73  CSS 73

Scratch Winner:      Lesley Robertson 78
Silver  Winner:        Allison Murray 68 (15)
Silver Runner Up :  Lesley Robertson 76 (2)
Bronze Winner :      Georgina Halfnight 71 (34)

Charity Tri-am Draw - Monday 18th June 2012

Captains please contact team members.  Best net scores for each team.  £2.00 entry per person.

!st Tee
9.30am  Marion Munro / Margaret Parrott / Kay Martin
9.36am  Anne Judge / Jean Murray / Pamela Wilson
9.42am  Rosemary Reedie / Elizabeth Jessop / Linda MacDougall
9.48am  Sheila Biggart / Cynthia Keanie / Vicky Rennie

13th
9.30am  Nancy MacGadie / Moyra Gordon / Jane Dickie
9.36am  Evy MacGregor / Karin MacKenzie / Meg Macdonald

16th
9.30am  Mary Hardie / Alison Robertson / Joy MacLeod

Reserve:- Vivien Howe
Any problems please phone Sheila on 874055

Ex Lady Captain's Triam Draw

Friday 15th June

1st Tee
9.08 am  Nancy MacGadie, Margaret Parrott, Dorothy Simpson
9.16 am  Fiona Roger, Jean Irvine, Alison Robertson
9.24 am  Rosemary Ogilvie, Agnes Williamson, Moyra Gordon, Jennifer Cairns

13th Tee
9.08 am  Pamela MacKenzie, Helen Abram, Pat Walker
9.16 am  Anne Judge, Lilias Snodgrass, Mary Hardie, Helen Crichton

Lunch at 1.30 pm -  £12.50 - Cheques made payable to RCGC

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Denise Cowan (Holder) v Evy MacGregor
Iona Stephen V Marion Munro
Anne Judge V Alexandra Qayum
Pamela MacKenzie V Natasha Qayum (Leading Qualifier)

BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Marjorie Mitchell(Holder) v Moira Wilson
Evelyn McDermid v Jane Biggart
Anne Nicoll v Mary Irving
Christine Ferguson v Helen Abram (Leading Qualifier)
            

June Medal Results

Played 6th June 2012,  18 entries, SSS 73,  CSS 74.

Scratch Winner - Natasha Qayum  81 (bih)
Silver Winner - Iona Stephen (9) 72
Runner up - Anne Judge (8) 75
Bronze Winner - Helen Abram (21) 74
Runner up - Jean Murray (30) 78

West Vets play match at Ranfurly Castle

Carol Fell and Maureen Cook represented the West Vets Team against Midlands yesterday. The match was played over Ranfurly Castle. Captain Fiona Roger was delighted to retain the Midwest Trophy.
To read more go to the Wets Vets Website 

The ladies enjoy their Jubilee Golf Day

27 ladies played on a lovely day.  Format Blind Partners was enjoyed by all. 
Winners were Marion Munro, Alison Robertson and Morag Smith with Linda MacDougall, Jackie McDonald and Sally Smyth 2nd.  
Best Dressed was Lilias Snodgrass.  
Quiz winners,both teams with maximum points were Evy MacGregor, Anne Robinson, Lilias Snodgrass and Alison Robertson and Dorothy Simpson.

Some Photos from the day's event ---- CLICK HERE - Courtesy of Jean Irvine

Jubilee Competition Tuesday 5 June 2012

The teams for the above competition are:

1. Marion Munro, Anne Judge, Sally Smith.
2. Evy MacGregor, Anne Robinson, Lilias Snodgrass.
3. Nancy MacGadie, Pat Pennel, Moyra Gordon.
4. Linda MacDougall, Morag Smith, June Giles.
5. Helen Crichton, Cynthia Keanie, Kay Martin.
6. Jackie MacDonald, Helen Dunn, Elizabeth Jessop.
7. Jean Irvine, Alison Robertson, Dorothy Simpson.
8. Sheila Sangster, Elizabeh Bowie, Vivienne Geddes.
9. Dorothy Bremner, Tito Tallini, Dorothy Sangster.

 Please be ready to play at 09.30am. Wearing Royal colours (blue red white) would be nice!

Greenlees Team lose Away to Troon

The Greenlees team played Troon Ladies on Monday - at Troon. On arrival they were shocked to see that 6 out of the 9 of the opposing team were "very young "!
 Natasha Qayum led the Ranfurly Castle team out and put up a great fight against Scottish Under 18 Internationalist Connie Jaffrey and only just lost, and those who did lose were all just pipped at either the 17th or 18th green. Anne Robinson had a very good half against another very well known Scottish youngster Katie McGarvie, Anne Judge won on the 18th against the "oldest" Troon team member -- well known West of Scotland and Renfrewshire player Heather Anderson and finally Nancy MacGadie had a very good win as well. The team lost 6-3 but perhaps better than they thought after looking at the draw sheet before play!
To keep up to date with all the Greenlees Results go to the West of Scotland Website and click on the Greenlees Links on the RHS of the Website  or alternatively go to the Main Ranfurly Castle Website

Centenary Strokeplay - Evy is the Winner

Played 30th May 2012. 40 entries, SSS 73, CSS 73

Winner - Evy MacGregor (14) 70
Runner up - Helen Abram (22) 72bih

Jubilee Fun Game

There will be a Jubilee Fun Game on Tuesday 5th June at 9.30 am.  Please add your name to the sheet in the locker room if you are interested to give us idea of numbers.  The draw will take place on Tuesday at 9.30 am so if you want to play meet in the locker room about 9.15 am.  Red, white and blue clothing is essential!

West Renfrewshire Team have Narrow Defeat

The West Renfrewshire team lost 21/2 to 31/2 against Fereneze at home.  Our final game is at Renfrew on 28th June.

Dorrie Hunter Strokeplay

Played on 25th May 2012
27 ladies played in glorious conditions.
SSS 73 CSS 73
Winner - Natasha Qayum (5) Net 67
Runner up - Lesley Robertson (2) Net 71

Ladies Extra Medal - Championship Qualifier

Played 23/5/2012, 32 Entries
SSS 73 CSS 73
Scratch Winner - Anne Judge 79
Silver Winner - Alexandra Qayum (13) 67
Silver Runner Up - Anne Judge (9) 70
Bronze Winner - Marion Reid (25) 74
Bronze Runner Up - Jean Murray (30) 75

CAROL HAS TAKEN UP SINGING !! -- SUPPORT YOUR CURTIS CUP TEAM

Your Curtis Cup Renfrewshire County Ambassador Carol Fell has teamed up with Scottish Seniors  and Vets Captain Helen Faulds to add some support to Tegwen Mathews GB&I team at Nairn on the 8th - 10th June. Thanks go to Irene  McLellan from Bearsden Golf Club for writing the words and playing the piano -- CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTOUT OF THE WORDS

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LGU OFFICIAL CURTIS CUP VIDEO

Hospice Cup

15 entries played on 20th May 2012 in sunshine! SSS 73 CSS 74
Winner - Iona Stephen (10) 43 points
Runner-up - Helen Dunn (26) 36 points

DENISE QUALIFIES FOR THE CLARK ROSEBOWL

Many congratulations go to Denise Cowan who qualified for the matchplay stages of the Clark Rosebowl at the Scottish Ladies Championships at Tain this week. The Clark Rosebowl is for the next 16 after the main championship qualifiers. Unfortunately Denise lost her 1st round tie but it was a great achievement getting there as the weather was atrocious
To see the results CLICK HERE

Ranfurly Castle players qualify for the County Rosebowl

Iona, Carol, Fiona and Nancy have all qualified for the County Rosebowl Matchplay stages. To read more go to the Renfrewshire County Website

IONA AND NANCY ARE WINNERS

Congratulations go to Iona Stephen and Nancy MacGadie who won the 1st and 2nd net prize in the Renfrewshire County Spring Meeting at East Renfrewshire yesterday
To read the full report on the Renfrewshire County Website

Spring Meeting - Lady Captain's Day Winners

Lady Captain - Vivien Howe

Played 16th May 2012,   43 Entries,   SSS 73;  CSS 76 R/O

Scratch Winner:  Alexandra Qayum 89 (13)
Silver Winner:     Alexandra Qayum 76 (13)
Runner Up:          Agnes Williamson 78 (19) bih
Bronze Winner:   Helen Abram 78 (22)
Runner Up:          Karin MacKenzie 79 (22)

Thanks to all the ladies who braved the cold, windy conditions!

To see some photographs courtesy of Jean Irvine and Agnes Williamson -- CLICK HERE

CHARITY YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD

Played 14th May 2012 in aid of St.Vincent's Hospice in memory of Mabel Smith.

9 teams of 3 entered and played 9 holes due to the weather conditions.

Winning team:- Pamela Mackenzie, Christine Ferguson and Sheila Biggart - 38points
Runners up:- Anne Judge, Mary Irving and Jennnifer Cairns - 33points (bih)

£65 was raised and thanks to Agnes and Vivien who donated the prizes.

Greenlees Team win their first match against Kilmacolm

The Greenlees team played their first match at home yesterday against Kilmacolm.
Having been well beaten last year (81/2-1/2)when the match was played over Kilmacolm, the team were delighted to win 5-4 and restore some pride.
All the Greenlees  fixtures, results and total points can be found on the main Ranfurly Castle Website in the Ladies Section under Inter Club Events or on the RHS of the West of Scotland Ladies Website

West Renfrewshire Team win 1st Match

Our West Renfrewshire team won last night 4-2 against Gleddoch at home.
 The sun shone most of the evening and our course was well admired by the opposing team members.

ALEX QAYUM HELPS RENFREWSHIRE JUNIORS WIN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND TEAM EVENT

Alex Qayum with the  WOS Junior CountyTeam Trophy

Alex Qayum played in the West of Scotland  36 hole Championship at Renfrew Golf Club yesterday.
She represented Renfrewshire Junior team with Linsey Stevenson (Elie and Earlsferry) and their combined net aggregate score enable them to win.
Well done Alex ---To read the full report and see more photos go to the RLCGA Website

May Dual Day Medal

Played Sunday 6th May 2012, 3 Entries, SSS 73,  CSS 76 (RO)
Scratch - Lesley Robertson 84
Winner - Sarah Eckford 89 (10) 79
Runner Up - Helen Craig 93 (12) 81

McLachlan Cup

Played on Friday 4th May 2012 (18 Couples Played)
Winners - Anne Nicoll & Helen Abram. 40 pts
Runners Up - Sheila Biggart & Vicky Rennie. 38 pts

CHARITY YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD DRAW

MONDAY 14TH MAY 2012

FIRST NAMED PLAYER (CAPTAIN) SHOULD PICK UP CARDS, RULES AND YELLOW BALL FROM THE LOCKER ROOM BEFORE START OF PLAY.
PLEASE TICK NAME - CAPTAIN TO CONTACT THEIR TEAM IF NAMES NOT TICKED - £2.00 PER PLAYER

1ST TEE 9.30 SALLY SMYTH / VIVIEN HOWE / VICKY RENNIE
               9.36 JAN MACNAB / ALISON ROBERTSON / LINDA MACDOUGALL
               9.42 LILIAS SNODGRASS / MARGARET PARROTT / JUNE GILES
               9.48 EVY MACGREGOR / MARJORIE MITCHELL / KAY MARTIN

13TH      9,36 ROSEMARY REEDIE / EVELYN MCDERMID / JOY MCLEOD
               9.42 ANNE JUDGE / MARY IRVING / JENNIFER CAIRNS
               9.48 MAUREEN COOK / JEAN IRVINE / EILEEN WALKER

16TH     9.36 IONA STEPHEN / CYNTHIA KEANIE / DOROTHY SIMPSON
              9.42 ANNE ROBINSON / HELEN CRICHTON / JEAN MURRAY
              9.48 PAMELA MACKENZIE / CHRISTINE FERGUSON / GEORGINA HALFNIGHT

RESERVE- SHEILA BIGGART

Any queries, please contact Sheila on 01505 874055

If you wish to be a reserve, please add your name to the sheet in the locker room or contact me.

RANFURLY CASTLE PLAYERS DO WELL IN THE COUNTY FOURSOMES

Fiona Roger and Carol Fell - Best Net Score of the day

The Inter County Foursomes qualifier was played today over Elderslie Golf Course. The day started very cold day but as the day progressed turned out to be a beautiful day


County Team players Liz Stewart and Donna Jackson had the best score of the day with a 76 (4 over the par 72 ).

Anne Judge and Sally Smyth - Runners Up 

Fiona Roger and Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) -- were the next best with an 82 by virtue of the better inward half from Anne Judge and Sally Smyth (Ranfurly Castle) . 




Fiona and Carol had the overall best net score of the day -- 70.5 to be the winners of today's event -- Unfortunately they are both disappointed that they are unavailable to progress to either the Inter County Finals at Hamilton due to Curtis Cup Commitments or the Commonwealth Spoon finals due to another engagement in September.

Lilias Snodgrass and Jean Irvine

Lilias Snodgrass and Jean Irvine have also qualified for the Inter County Finals in June and the Commonwealth Spoon Finals in September

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE GROSS SCORES
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE NET SCORES


Scratch:
1st: Liz Stewart (2) and Donna Jackson (3) Greenburn/Cochrane Castle 76
2nd: Carol Fell (10) and Fiona Roger (13) Ranfurly Castle 82 acb
3rd: Anne Judge (8) and Sally Smyth (13) Ranfurly Castle 82

Handicap :
1st: Carol Fell (10) and Fiona Roger (13) Ranfurly Castle 82 11.5 70.5
2nd: Anne Judge (8) and Sally Smyth (13) Ranfurly Castle 82 10.5 71.5
3rd: Morag Key (10) and Anita McMillan (16) Ralston / Erskine 86 13 73 acb

 The following qualify to play (that are available) in the Inter County Foursomes Finals on 11th June 2012 at Hamilton.

Scratch Finalists :
1. L Stewart (2) and D Jackson (3) Greenburn/Cochrane Castle 76
2. A Judge (8) and S Smyth (13) Ranfurly Castle 82
3. N Henderson (5) and J Mack (6) Haggs Castle 83

Handicap Finalists:
1. M Key (10) and A McMillan (16) Ralston / Erskine 86 – 13 – 73 acb
2. L Snodgrass (19) and J Irvine (20) Ranfurly Castle 93 – 20 - 73
3. L Wilson (13) and M Robin (21) Elderslie 92 – 17 – 75 acb

 The following qualify to play (that are available) in the Commonwealth Spoons on 13th September 2012 at Powfoot .

1. A Judge (8) and S Smyth (13) Ranfurly Castle 82 – 10.5 – 71.5
2. M Key (10) and A McMillan (16) Ralston / Erskine 86 – 13 – 73 acb
3. L Snodgrass (19) and J Irvine (20) Ranfurly Castle 93 – 20 - 73 
4. L Stewart (2) and D Jackson (3) Greenburn/Cochrane Castle 76 – 2.5 – 73.5

May Medal Winners

Played 2nd May 2012,      37 Entries, SSS 73   CSS 75

Scratch Winner:       Natasha Qayum 81 (5)

Silver Winner         Vivien Howe  74  (19)
Runner Up               Natasha Qayum 76 (5)

Bronze Winner       Evelyn McDermid  71 (25)
Runner Up              Vicky Rennie   77 (31) bih

Iona and Agnes are the best Ranfurly Castle players in the County Medal

Carol Whyte (Windyhill ) was the over all winner of the April County Medal played over Ranfurly Castle on Sunday April 30th
In exceedingly testing conditions with a strong cold east wind, difficult pin positions and fast greens all the field found it to be a bit of a struggle !

Carol, was the only player to break 80 and her score of 79 was the best gross score and her 74 playing off a handicap of 5 was the best net score of the day. She had the best gross score by 4 shots from Lorraine Morrow (Eastwood Golf Club) who had an 83.


Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) and Lorraine Morrow (Eastwood) had the next best net scores with 76's

Agnes Williamson (Ranfurly Castle)

Agnes Williamson was the winner of the handicap 13 and upwards group with a net 77 playing off a handicap of 19

Scratch : Carol Whyte (Windyhill) 79

Scratch - 12 handicap
Carol Whyte (Windyhill ) 79 (5) 74
Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle ) 86 (10) 76 bih
Lorraine Morrow (Eastwood) 86 (7) 76
13 - 24 handicap 
Agnes Williamson (Ranfurly Castle) 96 (19) 77
Elaine Robb (Windyhill ) 91 (13) 78
Brenda Conway (Renfrew) 101(21) 80

For all the Results --- CLICK HERE


SSS 73, PAR 74,CSS 76 Reduction Only


The County were testing out the new CDH (Centralised Handicapping Database) to see if the results could come back to the Home Clubs automatically. With a few hiccups the project appears to be a success with those who played having their results sent back to our handicap software. Handicap Secretary Vicky Rennie was able to press a button and all your details were added automatically into your handicap record instead of having to enter them all manually.

West Renfrewshire & Friendly Matches

If you would like to play in the West Renfrewhire or Friendly Matches please add your name to the sheets on the notice board in the locker room. Full members only are eligible to play in these matches and there is a handicap allowance of 30 for the West Renfrewshire matches.

McLACHLAN CUP DRAW

McLACHLAN CUP
STABLEFORD FOURSOMES   FRIDAY 4TH MAY 2012
£3 PER COUPLE - HALF COMBINED HANDICAP

9.00 AM ROSEMARY OGILVIE & DOROTHY SIMPSON
               JENNIFER CAIRNS &  PAT PENNEL

9.08 AM SHEILA BIGGART & VICKY RENNIE
               MARY HARDIE & CHRIS MINTO

9.16 AM ANNE JUDGE & HELEN CRICHTON
               VIVIEN HOWE & HELEN DUNN

9.24 AM MARION MUNRO &ALISON ROBERTSON
               HELEN ABRAM & ANNE NICOLL

9.32 AM JEAN IRVINE &EILEEN WALKER
               MARGARET PARROTT & MARION REID

9.40 AM SUE LYONS & KARIN MACKENZIE
               PAMELA McKENZIE & MARJORIE MITCHELL

9.48 AM DENISE COWAN & ELIZABETH JESSOP
               ANNE ROBINSON &CYNTHIA KEANIE

9.56 AM MAUREEN COOK & MOIRA WILSON
               ROSEMARY REEDIE & EVELYN McDERMID

BY ARRANGEMENT 
DOREEN McCONNELL & JANE BIGGART
NANCY McGADIE & LINDA MACDOUGALL

MacMillan Cancer Relief Strokeplay

Played 25/4/2012
31 Entries SSS 73 CSS 74
Scratch Winner - Iona Stephen 85
Silver Winner - Sheila Biggart (17) 72
Silver Runner Up - Susan Lyons (16) 73
Bronze Winner - Vicky Rennie (31) 74
Bronze Runner Up - Helen Dunn (26) 76

Coronation Foursomes

Played on Friday 20th April, 12 Couples took part.
Winners - Mary Hardie & Helen Abram 36Pts
Runners Up - Lilias Snodgrass & Joy Mc Leod 34Pts

IONA AND DENISE PUT UP A FIGHT IN THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Iona's Putt lips out at the 18th

Ten times Renfrewshire County Champion Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) had a marathon match this morning against Ranfurly Castle's Iona Stephen in the first round of this years County Championship at Erskine Golf Club.
Iona was 2 up at the14th then she lost a ball at 15th and also lost the 16th to be all square at the 18th. She then had a birdie putt on the 18th to win the match but the ball lipped out.
A variety of pars birdies & bogeys followed with Donna winning with a birdie at the 7th extra hole !
The match lasted for 4 and half hours. What a tussle Iona.
Denise Cowan also put up a great fight against 4 times Champion Megan Briggs and was only 2 over par when she lost 2&1.
Carol Fell did her best and with a poorer putting day that let her down she lost 5&4 to Nicky Henderson from Haggs Castle.
To read the full report go to the RLCGA WEBSITE