SLGA / SGU AMALGAMATION UPDATE

SGU and SLGA NEWS RELEASE

The proposal to amalgamate the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association (SLGA) into a single unified governing body for amateur golf in Scotland has been finalised, one that can herald an exciting “new era” for Scottish Golf.

Outlining their clear vision for the game in the proposal, the Chairs of the SGU and SLGA, Tom Craig and Beth Paterson, stress that amalgamation is fundamentally important for the future of golf in Scotland.

To meet the many challenges currently facing the game, the proposal outlines how amalgamation can provide a platform for a new governing body to lead Scottish golf positively into the future, help Clubs be viable and vibrant and attract more people of all ages and gender into the sport.

With the Boards of the SGU and the SLGA both in agreement regarding the proposal, it has now been distributed to the memberships of each organisation – namely the SGU’s 16 area associations, the SLGA’s 15 county golf associations, ladies' golf clubs and ladies' sections of clubs and all affiliated clubs in Scotland for them to consider as approval is sought over the coming months.

KEY FEATURES

Key features of the proposal include clubs becoming full voting members for the first time, with areas and counties to have a substantial collective vote, equivalent in aggregate to approximately one third of the overall vote.
The roles of the areas and counties are to remain unchanged, meaning they don’t have to merge. National and regional forums are also to be established to help communication to and from grass roots golfers and clubs.

The amalgamation proposal and supporting documents can be accessed both on the SGU website at http://www.scottishgolf.org/who-we-are/sguslga-amalgamation/ and on the SLGA website at http://slga.co.uk/amalgamation/ 

Expressing the importance of amalgamation, the Chairs said in a joint-statement: “This is the most significant issue in Scottish Golf and the amalgamation proposal is the best and only option to amalgamate. We encourage all areas, counties and clubs to support it.

PLATFORM FOR NEW ERA

“Amalgamation can provide a platform for a new governing body to lead Scottish Golf boldly into a new era. We want our clubs to be healthy and vibrant, to be welcoming places for men, women, boys and girls to enjoy our wonderful game, and to help attract more people to participate in golf throughout Scotland.
"Amalgamation is absolutely in the best interests of all stakeholders in Scottish Golf and sends the right message about the inclusivity of the sport we all love.”

Back in March of this year, a joint working group, comprising five representatives from each of the SGU and the SLGA, independently chaired by Sheriff Alastair Thornton, circulated an amalgamation consultation proposal to all areas, counties and golf clubs in Scotland.

Following a wide ranging consultation process up to the end of July during which every golf club, area and county, as well as all golfers and other interested parties had the opportunity to input, the joint working group analysed and considered the feedback before publishing its final proposal.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AMALGAMATION REPORT

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND QUIZ

The Fairy Captain hosted a fun and sometimes hilarious quiz which took place on Wednesday 10th instead of our 9 hole Christmas stableford. Eleven teams more or less answered the questions - more or less.
The winners, after a tense three way tie breaker, were Mary Irving, Anne Robinson  and Chris Minto with an outstanding score of 15.
Morven Mcleod's name was pulled out of the hat as the winner of the best Festive outfit - well  done Morven!.
Pamela Mackenzie won the lucky chair prize.
37 ladies attended the Christmas Lunch of sandwiches and very good lentil soup followed by a mince pie.
Many thanks to Joy who supplied some of her excellent tablet to have with coffee.
Everyone seems to have enjoyed lunch and the quiz.
Sample question  - What is Buzz Aldrin's mother's maiden name?
Answer team x    -  Gladys
You know who you are!
Happy Christmas

FUN CHRISTMAS 9 HOLE STABLEFORD WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER

LADIES
After a lot of consideration and weather watching I am sorry to have to announce that the 9 hole
Christmas Stableford will have to be abandoned.
However I have made up a quiz which I hope I will be able to run before lunchtime.
I hope to start the quiz around 11 o'clock and we can have lunch at 12.30.
There have been a few call offs but the teams will remain more or less the same,  please check the notice board for teams before we start.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow - appropriately dressed, of course!

Thank you
Eileen

FUN CHRISTMAS COMPETITION - 9 HOLE STABLEFORD -

10 AM START AT 1st 13th and 16th

1st Tee

10.00                     Anne Robinson       Mary Irving          Eileen Walker
10.08                     Maureen Cook        Helen Crichton     Jennifer Cairns
10.16                     Helen Abram          Margaret Parrott    Linda Macdougall
10.24.                    Denise Cowan        Marjorie Mitchell  Margt. Macdonald

13th Tee

10.00                     Sarah  Eckford       Mary Hardie            Jane Dickie
10.08                     Vivien Howe          Eleanor Cannon      Carol Reid
10.16                     Marion Munro       Moyra Gordon         Jean Murray
10.24                      Sheila Biggart       Pat Pennel               Cynthia Keanie

16th Tee

10.00                      Lilias Snodgrass      Moira Wilson         Morven Macleod
10.08                      Mary Craig              Alison Robertson    Joy Mcleod
10.16                      Pamela Mackenzie  Karin Mackenzie     Gillian Donaghy
10.24                     Jan Macnab              Marion Reid            Dorothy Simpson

Instructions will be given out with the cards.
Usual clubs - probably best as it is a stableford competition.

The teams may change a little as we have one or two extra ladies who would like to play.
Don't forget- stunning Christmas outfits obligatory!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting and Presentation of Prizes will take place in the Clubhouse on Thursday, 15th January 2015 at 7.45 p.m.   It is hoped that all members will be present and new members will be especially welcome. There is also a list on the noticeboard for any proposals to be brought forward at the meeting.  This will give the committee time to consider them and to seek such information as may be required. AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Adoption of minutes (copy attached) 3. Statement of accounts 4. Reports 5. Election of office bearers and committee 6. Other competent business 7. Presentation of prizes Jane Dickie (Honorary Secretary)

9 Hole Fun Christmas Competition with Lunch

Ladies - That time of year again.

Our 9 hole Christmas Competition will be held on Wednesday 10th December.
The lunch will be a half sandwich - turkey and cranberry, lentil soup, a Christmas pie and tea or coffee - £6.00

The list is in the clubhouse, make sure you put your name up now.
Festive Dress is obligatory - wonderful prizes.
Tee time and format to be arranged nearer the time and according to the weather.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM HANDICAP SURVEY COULD WIN YOU A GOLF BAG

 FROM LORNA McKINLAY, SLGA

Can all club/county members please complete the Handicap Survey from the recent SGU Bulletin if you haven’t already done so? The survey is regarding the current handicapping system. The link to the survey is on the bulletin, which all members should have received. I have also attached it below.

 HANDICAPPING SURVEY LINK

Take Part in our Handicap Survey for your Chance to Win a Golf Bag TaylorMade Golf Bag.
What do you think of the current handicapping system?
We are offering golfers the opportunity to provide us with your views on the CONGU Unified Handicapping System.
This survey is being rolled out across all the GB and I Golf Unions to gather opinions and views. Your feedback will be presented to the CONGU Board for consideration of any changes and/or developments in the next edition of the CONGU UHS Manual.

Closing date for responses is 21 November and all golfers completing the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic TaylorMade golf bag

Lorna McKinlay Admin Assistant SLGA 
1 Redheughs Rigg Caledonia House 
South Gyle Edinburgh 
EH12 9DQ Tel: 0131 339 3987

LIGHTS AND LOCKERS

Ladies - there will be some disruption in the Ladies Locker Room during the next two to three weeks.
An electrician will be in to replace the lights and the wiring in our lockerroom (not before time I hear you say!)
The old lockers are also going to be removed. If anyone has anything precious in those lockers, or even a key that fits, please let me know.
The green staff will be in today and possibly tomorrow.
If you are at the club house please use the Visitors or Junior cloakrooms,
Thank you

LADIES DINNER -- SALLY SMYTH IS PRESENTED WITH THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL

Sally with Anniversary Medal

The Ladies annual dinner was held on Wednesday 22nd October. It was attended by 51 ladies, thanks to all for supporting the dinner.


The Medal prizes were presented and well done to Sally Smyth who was presented with the 125th Anniversary Medal.
Many thanks go to Jean Irvine who took lots of photos -- CLICK HERE to reveal them -- There are then 3 wee links to the right hand side ( just below 27 photos and views) -- the first one  is a square with an arrow on it next to a text box -- by clicking on this link will allow a slideshow to be shown.
Press esc to come out of the slideshow

WINTER BOUNCE GAMES

Now that the Final Swing has taken place we will be returning to the usual Wednesday bounce games for the winter season starting next Wed - 22nd October.  Start time will be 9.30 am and all those eligible to play will be very welcome.

There will also be an informal bounce game on Mondays which is open to all categories of membership and everyone is welcome.  Start time is 9.30 am and this will begin on
Monday 20th October.

COUNTY WINTER FOURSOMES TIE GOES TO THE 19TH

From L to R --- Agnes, Jean, Lilias and Pat

Agnes Williamson and Jean Irvine  played Lilias Snodgrass and Pat Pennel  in the first round of the RLCGA Winter Foursomes yesterday.
Beautiful day, course looking great, however Agnes and Jean were 4 down after 5!! But they fought back to square the match, however they lost at the 19th. Photograph shows us having a glass of win to celebrate Helen Abrams granddaughters birth!

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photograph and report

CLICK HERE for draw and results

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

Could I remind anyone who has still to pay that cheques/cash can be put in the envelopes provided in the locker room and placed in the score card box. It would be appreciated if this could be done prior to the event.
Many thanks.    

FINAL SWING - MAUREEN COOK IS THE WINNER

The Final Swing 12 Hole Stableford Competition was played on 15th October 2014
Pleasant, dry conditions prevailed for the 20 players.

Winner - Maureen Cook - 27 points (14)
Runner-Up - Anne Judge - 25 points (10)

Congratulations  to Helen Abram on becoming a Granny for the 1st time and thank you for the glass of wine which was enjoyed by all at the end of the game.

DENISE RETAINS THE COUNTY RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY ROSEBOWL

Denise and Maureen before tee off
Denise is presented with trophy from Vice Captain Gillian Kyle.

The RLCGA ROSEBOWL FINAL  was played between Ranfurly Castle's Denise Cowan and Maureen Taggart (Old Ranfurly) on Friday 10th October, having been postponed from Monday 7th due to bad weather. When play started, the rain had not long gone off and we were left with wet ground conditions but sunny skies overhead.
Denise got off to a great start winning the first 5 holes with steady golf.
Maureen was struggling a bit playing off the wet ground and did not really make use of the 10 shots she was receiving. She looked like turning the match around when she halved the 6th and won the 7th, but a birdie from Denise at the 9th stopped the comeback.
More good play saw Maureen win the 11th and 12th but it was a little too late. Denise steadied herself again and retained the Rosebowl on the 14th.

Many Congratulations DENISE !

WINTER SINGLES 12 HOLE KNOCKOUT

Anyone wishing to play in the above should put their name down prior to Monday 20th October. The entry form can be found on the notice board in the locker room. You will note this year the holes being played have been changed to 1st -6th and 12th - 17th. This means you are still heading for the clubhouse in the event of a tie.

LADIES OCTOBER MEDAL - SARAH IS THE STAR

12 ladies played to-day.
SSS 73   CSS 74
Scratch Winner - Sarah Eckford 82
Silver Winner - Sarah Eckford 72 (10)
Silver Runner Up - Helen Abram 79 (20)
Bronze Winner - Vicky Rennie 74 (29) bih
Bronze Runner Up - Jean Murray 74 (28)

DENISE DOES NOT GET A GAME ON DAY 3 AND ANGUS WIN COUNTY FINALS

FOR FINAL DAY REPORT OF COUNTY FINALS AT HILTON PARK -- CLICK HERE

TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE FINAL DAY -- CLICK HERE

DENISE GETS A HALF ON DAY 2 OF COUNTY FINALS

Well done to Denise Cowan who halved her match today against Borders at The County Team Finals at Hilton Park.
To read more go to the Renfrewshire County Website

DENISE COWAN WINS HER DEBUT SINGLES TIE FOR RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY

Many congrats go to Denise Cowan who is playing for the Renfrewshire Ladies County Team in the Scottish County Finals which started today at Hilton Park Golf Club.
Renfrewshire drew with East Lothian  and Denise won her singles tie.
CLICK HERE to read more

CHARITY YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD

Twenty seven ladies took part to-day in what turned out to be another fun day of golf. The weather was kind to us yet again and the greens as tricky as ever. Despite that, there were some very good scores.

Winners with 75 pts -
Marion Munro, Anne Nicoll, Gillian Donaghy
Runners up with 73 pts (bih) -
Rosemary Ogilvie, Cynthia Keanie , Chris Minto

RANFURLY CASTLE GREENLEES TEAM FINISH 4TH IN A VERY CLOSELY CONTESTED 1ST DIVISION

Final points - Division 1

Many congratulations go to Cathkin Braes who beat Troon Ladies at Troon to lift the Greenlees Trophy in the final match of the 2014 season.
Ranfurly Castle have finished in 4th position in what was one of the most tightly contested first division ever !
 -- Many congrats go to Anne Judge and all her team players on what was an excellent finish in such a competitive field
Full reports of all divisions will follow when matches and full results have been completed

SCOTTISH COUNTY FINALS AT HILTON PARK -- DENISE IS SELECTED TO PLAY FOR RENFREWSHIRE

Well done Denise Cowan on being picked to represent Renfrewshire County this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Hilton Park in the Scottish County Finals -- Good luck Denise.
To keep up to date -- Come back to this website and links will be there

OUTING TO STIRLING GOLF CLUB

Winners - Jan, Marilynn and Linda

Runners Up - Jean, Helen and June

3rd - Joy, Maureen and Jean

Yesterday, 24 ladies enjoyed a beautiful, warm sunny afternoon at Stirling Golf Club.  The fairways were wide and the greens fantastic!  The chat was lively and the high tea delicious - strawberry tarts, yummy!

1st: Jan Macnab, Marilynn Muirhead and Linda MacDougall - 49 pts
2nd: Jean Irvine, Helen Crichton and June Giles - 46pts
3rd: Maureen Cook, Joy McLeod and Jean Murray - 44pts

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photographs

CHARITY YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2014

First named player (captain) should pick up cards, rules and yellow ball from locker room prior to play. Cost £2.00 per player. Green Course.

1st     9.30 -  Sarah Eckford            Margaret Parrott     Vicky Rennie
          9.36 -  Rosemary Ogilvie     Cynthia Keanie       Chris Minto
          9.42 -  Marion Munro           Anne Nicoll            Gillian Donaghy


13th   9.30 - Anne Robinson        Dorothy Simpson     Pamela Wilson
          9.36 - Agnes Williamson   Mary Irving              Jane Dickie
          9.42 - Sheila Biggart          Pat Pennel                Linda MacDougall


16th  9.30 - Helen Abram            Marilyn Muirhead    Joy McLeod
         9.36 - Evy MacGregor        Marjorie Mitchell     Jean Murray
         9.42 -Vivien Howe            Evelyn McDermid    Alison Robertson        


Please remember to tick off your name. If that is not possible, please give me a ring or text to confirm you are playing -  01505 612205 or 07836542661 or e bertrennie@btinternet.com, thank you.

Vicky

AUTUMN MEETING --- MARY CRAIG WINS THE MITCHELL TROPHY

Autumn Meeting,Mitchell Trophy      10th September 2014

23 Ladies played in beautiful sunny conditions and on lightening fast greens!

SSS 73  CSS 74

Winner -  Mary Craig  (13) 72
Runner-Up  -  Helen Abram  (20)  76

LADIES OUTING TO STIRLING -- STARTING TIMES

LADIES OUTING

STIRLING GOLF CLUB, WEDNESDAY 17^TH SEPTEMBER

TRI­-AM FORMAT (WITH A TWIST)

12.30         JAN MACNAB, MARILYNN MUIRHEAD AND LINDA MACDOUGALL

12.37         HELEN ABRAM, LILIAS SNODGRASS AND CHRIS MINTO

12.45         MARION MUNRO, MARION REID AND MEG MACDONALD

12.52         ANNE ROBINSON, MARY IRVING AND JANE DICKIE

1.00            JEAN IRVINE, HELEN CRICHTON AND JUNE GILES

1.07            AGNES WILLIAMSON, MORVEN MCLEOD AND CYNTHIA KEANIE

1.15            MAUREEN COOK, JOY MCLEOD AND JEAN MURRAY

1.22            SHEILA BIGGART, ALISON ROBERTSON AND VICKY RENNIE

BACON ROLLS, TEA/COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 11.30. 

EVENING MEAL AND PRIZE GIVING APPROX. 6PM.

PLEASE PUT ALL PAYMENTS INTO METAL BOX IN THE LOCKER ROOM

LADIES 125th ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION

Lilias with overall winner Anne

Jan, Lilias and Joy

What a lovely day - all thanks to Lilias Snodgrass and Jan Macnab.
42 ladies enjoyed a great fun competition in excellent weather.
The tees at 125yds from the greens were more than just a bit interesting, on slopes, under trees, on hillocks, on the occasional path which some of us didn't know existed but certainly not in the middle of the fairway as we'd all expected or hoped for!
This competition was not about prizes unless 125 pink bonbons or 125 orange tees was a golfing dream but was about the participation of the ladies as a club.
Our outright winner was Anne Judge - congratulations. Many thanks to Joy Mcleod who made a beautiful chocolate cup cake for each lady to have with coffee.
There was a rendition of Happy Birthday to Ranfurly Castle Golf Club, the less said about that the better.
Thanks to Jean for her photography -- CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE
Perhaps we could make this an annual event.
A wonderful job by Lilias and Jan.
Thank you.

125 COMPETITION MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

Monday's competition will be a SHOT GUN starting at 9.30am so we can all get in together for the Club's 125 Birthday Party at lunch time. Please CHECK IN and get your cards in the locker room between 8.50 and 9.15am, allowing time to get into position on the course.

DRAW

Hole 1 Jan Macnab, Joy McLeod, Evelyn McDermid
Hole 2 June Giles, Moyra Gordon, Marilynn Muirhead
Hole 3 Sally Smyth, Elizabeth Bowie, Pamela MacKenzie
Hole 4 Georgina Halfnight, Maureen Cook, Marion Munro
Hole 5 Beth Cullen, Allison Murray, Carol Reid
Hole 6 Mary Irving, Gillian Donachy, Marion Reid
Hole 7 Eileen Walker,  Jean Murray, Chris Minto
Hole 12 Meg MacDonald, Marjory Mitchell, Helen Abram
Hole 13 Linda MacDougall, Anne Judge, Jennifer Cairns
Hole 14 Denise Cowan, Sheila Sangster, Eleanor Cannon
Hole 15 Rosemary Ogilvie,Vicky Rennie,Anne Nicoll
Hole 16 Anne Robinson, Jane Dickie, Jean Irvine
Hole 17 Pat Pennel, Doreen Reid, Sheila Biggart
Hole 18 Lilias Snodgrass, Evy MacGregor, Helen Crichton

Remember - it is not the usual tees you will be starting from. Look for the special tees 125 Yards from each green.

SEPTEMBER LADIES MEDAL

27 Ladies played in the Medal on 3rd September 2014.  Weather  conditions were warm and sunny and the greens were lightning fast with very tricky pin positions!!

SSS 73  CSS 76   (RO)

Scratch Winner  -  Anne Robinson   87

Silver Winner   -  Jan Macnab  (16)  74
Silver Runner-up  -  Allison Murray  (12)  77

Bronze Winner  - Vicky Rennie  (29)  78
Bronze Runner-up  -  Morag Cunningham  (28)  81

DENISE COWAN- LADIES CHAMPION 2014

Mary and Denise with caddies Evy and Maureen and Captain Eileen

Champions Gregor Munro and Denise Cowan

Captain Geoff Urie presents Morag and Andrew Cunningham with the mixed trophy

Many congratulations to our new Ladies Champion Denise Cowan and commiserations to Mary Craig our gallant runner-up.
Evy Macgregor and Maureen Cook were the caddies.
Almost 30 ladies followed the match in fairly warm, sunny weather cooled by a light breeze.  The course was in excellent condition although the greens were quite fast.
Congratulations also go to Gregor Munro who won the Men's Championship and Morag and Andrew Cunningham who won the Mixed Championship.
To see some photos from the day CLICK ON THIS LINK --- Photos courtesy of Jean Irvine

GREENLEES COMPETITION - WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST

On a sunny, if windy, day our GREENLEES TEAM won 7 - 2 against Kilmarnock Barassie at home last Wednesday.
They finish with 42 1/2 pts.
Well done Ranfurly Castle -- Going to be a tight finish -- Could it be Cathkin Braes, Milngavie Troon or Loudoun to win the Trophy  --- CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE CURRENT TOTALS 
Congratulations and thanks to Ann Judge for her organisation.

Club Championship Finals 2014 - Sunday 31st August

The Ladies Finals will commence at 1 pm.
There will be a notice on the board with the times of the other finals.

PAT PENNEL WINNER OF THE 2014 BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to Pat Pennel winner of the 2014 Bronze Championship,
Well done Pat.

BRONZE KNOCKOUT 2014

Many congratulations to Eleanor Cannon the 2014 winner of our Bronze Knockout.

CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 2014

SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST
LADIES -the championship finals will be held this Sunday.
The tee off time for the Ladies is usually 1pm but due to some possible changes in the programme this has still to be confirmed.
I hope that you will be able to come and support our two finalists.

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER -2014

                             Our annual dinner will be held on Wednesday 22nd October.
                         Will those ladies wishing to attend  please add their names to the
                                  list in the clubhouse and tick their  choice of food .
                                               The price per person is £22
                     This is for three courses and includes one glass of wine and tea or coffee
                                                         7pm for 7.30pm
                                            I look forward to seeing you there
                                                                Eileen

HALDEN CUP 2014 - THE LADIES WIN AGAINST THE MEN

Eileen is presented with the Halden Cup by Geoff Urie - Photo courtesy of Jean Irvine

A very enjoyable match was played on a beautiful sunny day with 36 members taking part in the annual golfing dual between the Gents and the Ladies. The course was looking wonderful and afterwards a good lunch was enjoyed by everyone.
Captain Geoff  Urie and Lady Captain Eileen Walker gave their speeches with the usual number of tall stories and jokes.
I am happy to report that the Ladies won  5 - 4

AUGUST STABLEFORD COMPETITION RESULTS

31 Ladies played in the Stableford Competition on 20th August.
SSS 73  CSS 75

Silver Winner  -  Alexandra Qayum  (8)  32 points
Silver Runner-up  -  Evy MacGregor  (13)  31 points
Bronze Winner  -  Jean Murray  (28)  35 points
Bronze Runner-up  -  Marjorie Mitchell  (26)  34 points

125 CENTENARY COMPETITION - MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2014

LADIES
Please keep Monday 8th September free to take part in the Ladies 125 Centenary Competition.
This will be a real fun day and is open to ALL our ladies.
It will be played on our 125th  Centenary Course.
This is a wonderful opportunity for all our ladies to meet and take part in a competition.
Look for information on the notice board.

125th Anniversary Medal - Saturday 16th August 2014

Ladies - another reminder of the 125th Anniversary of Ranfurly Castle Golf Club.
A Medal competition will be held on Saturday 16th August celebrating this event.
The format will be 18 holes Stableford, open to all categories of members. Tee times can be booked online or at the Pro-shop.

POOH PUTTER 2014 -- VICE CAPTAIN'S TEAM WINS

Vicky (Vice Captain)  and Eileen (Captain) with the Pooh Putter -- Photo courtesy of Jean Irvine

The Ladies section were lucky yet again with the weather. On a beautiful sunny day with the course looking wonderful despite the torrential rain of the last few days 32 ladies played in the Pooh Putter this year.
The result was very close. Congratulations to the Lady Vice Captain's team who won by one game.
Thank you to all who took part.

SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAY RAISES £450 FOR ST VINCENTS HOSPICE

Vicky Rennie presents the winners Diane Baldwin and Michelle Anderson with their prize

Vicky presents the 2nd prize to Helen Abram and Liz Crighton

Pat Pennel is 4th partnered by past member Julie Will

We had a very successful day, 48 couples played in lovely sunshine, many of them giving compliments about the course.
Winners with 40 pts were Diane Baldwin and Michelle Anderson from Hilton Park. 2nd Helen Abram RCGC and Liz Crighton from Kilmacolm, 3rd May Hughes Lanark and Janice Paterson Drumpellier and 4th Julie Will Troon Ladies and Pat Pennel RCGC.

Vicky presents the cheque for £450

Vicky Rennie presented the prizes and also presented a cheque for £450 to a representative from St Vincents hospice.

Denise Cowan and Fiona Scott

All the RCGC Open Day Team -- Anne, Alison, Jean, Maureen, Sally and Marion

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the report and photographs

POOH PUTTER WEDNESDAY 13TH AUGUST 2014

Greensome  Match Play
Captain's Team                                                  Vice Captain's Team

1st Tee
9.30  Denise Cowan / Chris Minto            Mario Munro / Evelyn McDermid
9.36 Anne Judge / Dorothy Simpson         Mary Craig / Rosemary Ogilvie
9.42 Sally Smyth / Marjory Mitchell         Pamela MacKenzie / Mgt Parrott
9.48 Ann Nicoll / Jane Dickie                    Mary Hardie / Linda MacDougall
9.54 Lilias Snodgrass / Gillian Donaghy   Jean Irvine / Pamela Wilson


16th Tee
9.45 Pat Pennell / Carol Reid                     Agnes Williamson / June Giles
9.51 VivienHowe / Jennifer Cairns            Maureen Cook / Joy McLeod
9.57 Evy MacGregor / Eleanor Cannon     Anne Robinson / Karin
                                                                   MacKenzie                                               


Please remember to tick off your name in the locker room. If this is not possible, please give Vicky a ring on 01505 612205 or 07836542661
or e mail bertrennie@btinternet.com. Thank you.
                                             

Ladies August Medal

Played on Wednesday 6th August
6 Ladies played in showery conditions
SSS 73   CSS  74
Scrarch winner  Anne Judge  (10)  91
Silver winner  Helen Abram  (20)  80
Silver runner-up  Jan Macnab  (15)  81
Bronze winner  Joy McLeod  (28)  72
Bronze Runner - up  Vicky Rennie  (29)  84

Junior's / Children's Day

Thanks to all the mums, dads, grandmas and grandpas and of course all our 19 budding young golfers for making the day a great success. The sun eventually came out and a good time was had by all. A big thank you to all the lady committee members who helped out on the day.

GREENLEES VICTORY- Wednesday 30th July

Congratulations to our Greenlees Team who won 7 : 2 at home against Prestwick St. Nicholas

DONATIONS OF PRIZES FOR LADIES OPEN DAY Thurs.7th August

LADIES.
All donations for prizes for the OPEN DAY on Thursday 7th August will be gratefully received.
There is a box in the Ladies Locker Room for any donations of plants, bottles etc .
Thank you

STABLEFORD COMPETITION RESULTS

27 ladies played in glorious weather, the course was looking wonderful.
SSS 73  CSS 73
Silver Winnner                                       Sheila Biggart  36pts (14)
Runner-up                                               Sarah Eckford   36pts (9)

Bronze Winner                                       Eleanor Cannon  35pts (24)
Runner -up                                              Moyra Gordon    33pts (22) 

THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES ARE NOW UNDERWAY

It is hard to  believe that  8 years ago the Seb Coe was the guest speaker at our Ladies Dinner when Rosemary Reedie was the Ladies Captain --- CLICK HERE to see some photos from that evening.

Anne and Ronnie Judge with Daughters Samantha (Baton Bearer)  and Nichola and Grandson Rory

FOUR CASTLES COMPETITION

Ladies, I have had a request from the Gent's section for the above competition.
Jamie MacAllister is looking for two silver players from the Ladies Section.
Would anyone able and willing to play on Sunday 27th July at Buchanan Castle please get in touch with Jamie,
Thank you

JUNIOR'S & CHILDREN'S DAY 4TH AUGUST

The notice for the above can be found in the entrance foyer. So come on boys and girls, mums and dads, grandmas and grandpas, let's get some names up there.
Vicky 

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A Cannon Camera has been left in the Ladies Locker room since Ladies Day.
If anyone knows who it belongs to perhaps they could let them know it is on the window sill so that it can be reunited with it's owner!

SUMMER MEETING FOR WALKER QUAICH

Played Wednesday 9th July 2014.  30 entries, SSS 73,  CSS 74,  Par 74

Winner - Marion Munro (12) 69
Runner up - Viven Howe (18) 71

HALDEN CUP -CAPTAIN'S TEAM V LADY CAPTAIN'S TEAM

Attention Ladies of the Greenlees Team.
Your Lady Captain respectfully asks for your participation in the annual run-in with the Gents in the Halden Cup.
It will be held on Sunday August 24th .    A shotgun start and lunch.
Those ladies who would like to play please get in touch with me.
Thank you.

JULY MEDAL IS BLOWN AWAY !!

32 Ladies played the July Medal on the 2nd of July
SSS 73    CSS   76  RO
Scratch Winner  Natasha Qayum
Silver Winner  Pamela MacKenzie  77  (15)
Silver Runner- up  Evy MacGregor  77  (14)
Bronze Winner  Joy McLeod  77  (28)
Bronze Runner- up  Gillian Donaghy  77  (36)

SUMMER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD - MARY AND MARGARET ARE THE WINNERS

36 ladies played in the Summer Greensomes today in rather wet conditions.
Winners were Mary Craig and Margaret Parrot with 39 points
Runners up were Sheila Biggart and Jean Irvine with 37 points.

Thank you to Anne Robinson, from us all, for a lovely glass on Pimms when we came in.

LADIES DAY JUNE 2014

A wonderful time was had by all on Ladies day this year. Clouds turned to blue sky and sunshine and the reinstatement of the drinks gazebo at the 11th made for a superb and fun day.

Not only were the flowers at the front entrance coming into their own courtesy of Marion Munro but the beautiful display on the ground floor was once again thanks to Margaret Neil.

The magnificent arrangement on the table at the half landing and the window displays were the work of Joy McLeod.

Many thanks to you all, it is very much appreciated.

CHARITY TRI AM STABLEFORD

36  ladies played  to-day in almost perfect weather conditions.
Winners - Sarah Eckford, Marilyn Muirhead, Eileen Walker -  53 Pts
Runners up - Marion Munro, Vivien Howe, Cynthia Keanie - 52 Pts (bih)
Well done to all the prize winners.

Can you help, Evy  has lost her 9 iron. Has anyone come across a 9 iron on the course over the past week or so, perhaps put it in their bag and forgotten all about it.

SUMMER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD- WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE 2014

Start Time                              Team                                                          Team
9.10                                  Sally Smyth                                            Mary Craig
                                         Cynthia Keanie                                       Margaret Parrott            

9.17                                  Vivien Howe                                          Pamela Mackenzie
                                         June Giles                                               Gillian Donaghy

9.24                                  Anne Judge                                             Lilias Snodgrass
                                         Vicky Rennie                                          Kay Martin

9.31                                  Marion Munro                                        Sheila Biggart
                                         Eileen Walker                                        Jean Irvine

9.38                                  Denise Cowan                                        Rosemary Reedie
                                         Morven Mcleod                                      Pat Pennel

9.45                                  Ann Robinson                                        Marilynn Muirhead
                                         Jean Murray                                            Pamela Wilson

9.52                                  Evy Macgregor                                       Maureen Cook
                                         Linda Macdougall                                   Mary Irving

9.59                                  Jan Macnab                                            Nancy Macgadie
                                         Dorothy Simpson                                   Jane Dickie
10.06                                Helen Abram                                          Karen Binning
                                         Joy Mcleod                                             Marion Reid

GILLIES AND VETS TROPHY WINNERS

On a beautifully hot day 27 ladies opted to play from the Green tees while 2 played from the Red tees.
SSS for Red Course     73     CSS    75
SSS for Green Course  72     CSS    73
The combined results are as follows:

Vets Winner     Joy McLeod  (28) 38 points
Gillies Winner  June Giles  (36)  37 points

LADIES DAY - SATURDAY 21ST JUNE 2014

BBQ on terrace available from 11 am.
Gazebo at the 11th tee serving Prosecco and strawberries  from 12. 30.
7pm onwards  - buffet supper and disco - £15
Prize giving - 8pm

PLEASE BOOK EARLY FOR THE EVENING EVENT.

DAVID REID MEMORIAL TROPHY - OPEN MIXED FOURSOMES

Many many thanks to Maureen Cook and her committee for their superb organisation of the Mixed Foursomes. Maureen's team consisted of Denise Cowan, Marion Munro, Ann Judge and Alan Gordon. On the table were Pat Pennel, Carol Reid and Pamela Mackenzie. Joy Mcleod did the flowers and Maureen's husband John was persuaded to be a starter.

Thanks to all their hard work, particularly Maureen's, sixty couples took part - a huge increase from last year.
The bad news is it was so impressive that you may well be asked to do it again!!

CHARITY TRI-AM STABLEFORD FRIDAY 20TH JUNE 2014

1st    9.30      Sarah Eckford            Marilyn Muirhead           Eileen Walker
         9.36      Evy MacGregor         Lilias Snodgrass              Gillian Donaghy
         9.42      Marion Munro            Vivien Howe                   Cynthia Keanie
         9.48      Denise Cowan            Mary Irving                     Vicky Rennie

13th  9.30     Ann Judge                   Jean Irvine                     June Giles
         9.36     Mary Craig                  Marjorie Mitchell           Joy McLeod
         9.42    Rosemary Ogilvie        Ann Nicoll                      Kay Martin
         9.48     Ann Robinson             Karen Binning                Jane Dickie

16th  9.30   Maureen Cook              Helen Abram                  Morven McLeod
         9.36   Sheila Biggart               Pat Pennel                      Jean Murray
         9.42   Jan MacNab                 Mary Hardie                    Pamela Wilson
         9.48   Pamela MacKenzie      Moyra Gordon                Carol Reid


Full handicap allowance.
Please remember to tick off your name or, if this is not possible, give me a ring to confirm you are playing. Any other problems, contact me on 01505 612205 or 07836542661.

Vicky

PAST LADY CAPTAIN'S TROPHY -- TEAM ROGER WIN

Winners -- Team Toger

Runners Up  -- Team Macgregor

Janet Gillies with Helen and Captain Eileen

Despite a very gloomy forecast for today and thoughts of cancelling or playing 9 holes the weather took a turn for the better and twenty- three ladies made up six teams and played a stableford over13 holes with two counting shots at each hole.

1st with 63 points -  Team Roger:
Fiona Roger : Karin Mackenzie : Helen Abram : Sheila Biggart - their team captain was very keen for them to do well - or so I'm told!


Runners up with 62 points - Team Macgregor:
Evy Macgregor :Carol Reid : Mary Hardie : Vivien Howe - Evy was truly delighted to be taking the picture home again !

We were joined by four other ex Lady Captains for lunch which was very enjoyable.
Trish Brown  very kindly brought her mum Janet Gillies  for coffee.
Janet has recently celebrated her 98th birthday.

To see some photographs -- Courtesy of Jean Irvine -- CLICK HERE

Thank you all for your support.

PAST LADY CAPTAIN'S TROPHY

Ladies - competition as arranged but lunch 12.30 for 1.00 .

PAST LADY CAPTAIN'S TROPHY FRIDAY 13TH JUNE

Ladies, I had originally planned to play 13 holes(green course), 1-6 and 12 in, however the weather forecast looks awful .
The lunch is booked 1 for 1.30pm but Ishbel has agreed to bring the lunch forward to 1pm.
I think at best the competition may be 9 holes.

I will contact team captain's early, particularly those coming from Glasgow when I get a better idea of the weather outlook.

I will keep everyone posted either on the blog or email.

GRANS TROPHY AND STABLEFORD COMPETITION

The Competition was played in lovely weather today --  11th June 2014
35 Ladies took part and all chose to play over the new Green Course.
SSS 72  CSS 75  RO
Winner of the Grans Trophy :-  Helen Crichton  (26)  33 points
Stableford Competition Winner:-  Vivien Howe  (19)  37 points
Runner - Up:-  Sarah Eckford  (10)  36 points

PAST CAPTAIN'S TROPHY - FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2014

TEAM STABLEFORD -TWO SCORES AT EACH HOLE

Please collect cards from Eileen in the locker room before start of play.
Lunch will be £15, make cheques payable to RCGC.

1st TEE
9.00     Marion Munro, Helen Crichton, Rosemary Ogilvie
9.08     Nancy MacGadie, Dorothy Simpson, Pat Pennel, Agnes Williamson
9.16     Fiona Rodger, Karin Mackenzie, Helen Abram, Sheila Biggart
9.24     Evy Macgregor, Carol Reid, Mary Hardy, Vivien Howe

16th TEE
9.00    Ann Judge, Alison Robertson, Evelyn McDermid, Jean Irvine
9.08   Sally Smyth, Marjorie Mitchell, Moyra Gordon, Pamela Mackenzie

A TWO COURSE LUNCH WITH WINE, TEA/COFFEE WILL BE SERVED AT APPROXIMATELY 1.30.

WEST RENFREWSHIRE LEAGUE TEAM LOSE AT RENFREW

Sad to say that the West Renfrewshire League team suffered a narrow defeat last night at a VERY muddy Renfrew. The team of Mary Craig, Jan Macnab, Sue Lyons, Lilias Snodgrass, Helen Abram and Morag Cunningham lost 3 1/2 to 2 1/2. Thanks to everyone for playing and good luck getting those shoes cleaned!

CAROL FELL WINS THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY MEDAL AT BONNYTON

The June RLCGA Medal was played over Bonnyton Golf Course today and Ranfurly Castle's Carol Fell was the winner on the day-- To read the full report go to the RLCGA WEBSITE

JUNE MEDAL -- DENISE COWAN AND JEAN MURRAY ARE THE WINNERS

Played on 4th June 2014
31 Entries, SSS 73  CSS 75

Scratch Winner:          Denise Cowan  79
Silver Winner:             Denise Cowan  (6) 73
Silver Runner- Up :     Allison Murray  (13) 73
Bronze Winner :         Jean Murray  (28)  73
Bronze Runner-Up :    Joy McLeod  (28)  83

SUMMER GREENSOME STABLEFORD - WEDNESDAY 25th JUNE

The list is now up in the locker room for the Summer Greensome on Wednesday 25th June.
Ladies wishing to play should enter their names and handicaps .
The draw will be made 8 days before the competition.
£2.00 entry
This will be a fun competition I hope you will all be able to play.
Thank you

THE R & A GUIDELINES - PACE OF PLAY

"........as a general rule try to keep up with the group in front "

KEEPING PACE

• Keep up with the group in front
• If you lose a hole, call the group behind through
• Be ready to play your shot when it's your turn
• Leave the green promptly
• There is not a " one size fits all" model for round times, but it is important that targets are achievable
• without being too soft.
• Two-ball rounds should take no more than 3 hours 10 minutes.
• Three - ball rounds should take no more than 3 hours 30 minutes.
• Four - ball rounds should take no more than 3 hours 50 minutes.

GREENLEES TEAM WIN AWAY AGAINST LOUDOUN GOWF

Many congratulations to the Greenlees Team which won 5 and 4 playing away against Loudon Gowf on Friday 30th May.

The Ranfurly Castle Team :

Denise Cowan
Anne Judge
Helen Craig
Carol Fell
Mary Craig
Marion Munro
Sheila Biggart
Maureen Cook
Fiona Roger

Well done - a very good result

LADIES CENTENARY STROKEPLAY -- AGNES IS THE WINNER

Wednesday 28th May 2014.
29 Ladies played    SSS 73       CSS 76

Winner - Agnes Williamson - 74 (18)
Runner up - Jan MacNab - 75 (15)

   

HOSPICE CUP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

The Hospice Cup has been rescheduled  to Sunday 22nd June .
By arrangement or those looking for a playing partner should add their names to the sheet in the locker room.

HOSPICE CUP ABANDONED

Sunday 25th May 2014.

Unfortunately the Hospice Cup Competition has had to be abandoned today, due to unplayable conditions on the course.

DORRIE HUNTER TROPHY - JEAN IS THE WINNER

Friday 23rd May 2014
11 Ladies played in lovely weather.  Course was playing long and greens were very fast.
SSS 73  Par 74  CSS 75
Winner: --- Jean Irvine  91 (21) 70
Runner-up: --- Joy McLeod   103  (29)  74
Scratch: --- Jean Irvine  &  Maureen Cook  91

EXTRA MAY MEDAL -- EVY IS THE WINNER

Played on 21st May 2014 on a windy but sunny day.
35 Ladies played, SSS 73,  CSS 76,  RO

Scratch Winner  -  Evy MacGregor  89

Silver Winner  -  Evy MacGregor  (14) 75
Runner -Up  -  Jan Macnab  (16) 76

Bronze Winner  -  Marilynn Muirhead  (25) 82
Runner-up  -  Jean Irvine  (21) 82

HOSPICE CUP - SUNDAY 25TH MAY

LADIES WISHING TO PLAY IN THE HOSPICE CUP SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE A PLAYING PARTNER/S.
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON THE NOTICE IN THE LOCKER ROOM IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PARTNER.

THANK YOU

DENISE AND ALEX ARE PLAYING IN THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP AT PRESTWICK

Denise Cowan and Alex Qayum are both playing in the Scottish Championship at Prestwick GC which starts today (Tuesday 20th May) -- 2 rounds to qualify for matchplay stages (TOP 32 players) and the next 16 qualify for the Rosebowl
 CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORING

Ex Lady Captain's Trophy - Friday 13th June

Ladies, a new notice has been put up for the past Captain's Trophy. It now has a column for a choice of main  course which is ham and turkey salad or smoked salmon salad.
It would be helpful if you could put your choice in when you sign up.
I have transferred the names of the ladies who had already signed the first notice and just need a choice of main course,
Thank you

RED AND GREEN COURSES - COMPETITIONS

GREEN COURSE ONLY
The following competitions are to be played exclusively on the GREEN course:

1. All 9 hole competitions
2. Charity Tri- Am - Friday 20th June
3. Charity Yellow Ball Stableford -Friday 19th September

GREEN OR RED COURSE
Competitions where players will be able to choose to play either the GREEN Course OR the RED Course are:

1. Stableford and Gran's Trophy - Wednesday 11th June
2. Vets and Gillies Trophy  - Wednesday 18th June

For these MERGED competitions the computer system has been set up to allow us to merge scores giving an overall winner.
Hopefully this will encourage more ladies to join in these competitions.

RED COURSE ONLY
All other competitions, except those stated above, will be played on the RED Course.
However,  there may be some ladies who would prefer to play the Green Course for those competitions - they can do so but will be playing for HANDICAP ONLY and will NOT be part of
the competition ie. they cannot win the competition.

There will be a separate column in the Competition book for the Green Course.
Please ensure that if you choose to play the Green Course that you tick the appropriate column and take the correct card before start of play.
Those who opt for the Green course, playing for handicap only, should NOT enter their scores on the computer but should put their cards in the box.

As you know this is the first year with our new tees (Green Course) and it may take a little time for the system to settle down.

Feedback would be appreciated when ladies have had a chance to play from the new tees.

Thank you

LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY - SPRING MEETING

Lady Captain Eileen starts off some of the competitors

42 Ladies Played today - 14th May 2014 - in the Spring Meeting for the Captains Prizes.
SSS 73    CSS 76 (RO)

Scratch Winner :      Sheila Biggart  87
Silver Winner :         Sheila Biggart (14) 73
Silver Runner-up:     Agnes Williamson (18) 73

Bronze Winner :      Joy McLeod  (29) 78
Bronze Runner-up:  Jean Murray  (28) 82

Click on the thumbnail below and the click on slideshow to see some photos taken today by Jean Irvine

2014 Ranfurly Castle Lady Captains' Day

FIONA ROGER WINS THE WEST VETS SUMMER MEETING

Many congratulations go to Fiona Roger who had the best net score in yesterday's West Vets Summer Meeting played over a rather soggy Milngavie Golf Course. 

Her 86 net 73 was the best of the day -- WELL DONE FIONA

Fiona has qualified for the West Vets Championship to be played over Renfrew GC at the end of May.

Carol Fell also qualified for the matchplay stages but is unable to play.

To read the full report go to the West Vets Website

WEST RENFREWSHIRE LEAGUE TEAM WIN THEIR HOME GAME AGAINST CALDWELL

The West Renfrewshire League team had a convincing win this evening at home against Caldwell. On a course that was fairly wet underfoot but on lovely sunny evening, the team of Helen Craig, Sarah Eckford, Maureen Cook, Jan Macnab, Helen Abram and Vicky Rennie won 5-1. 
Well played team!

CHARITY YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD

The weather was kind to us today and a fun day was enjoyed by all.
Winners - Ann Robinson, Mary Hardie, Eileen Walker- 66 Pts
Runners Up - Sarah Eckford, Jean Murray, Helen Crichton - 65 Pts  (bih)
Well done all.
A big thank you to everyone for the £50 raised for Maggie Centres. 

MAY MEDAL

Played on 7th May 2014
21 Ladies braved wet and difficult conditions.
SSS 73  CSS 75

Scratch Winner - Lesley Robertson  -  78

Silver Winner - Allison Murray  -  (13)  73
Silver Runner -up  - Lesley Robertson - (3)  75

Bronze winner - Joy McLeod  -  (29)  76
Bronze Runner-up - Mary Hardie  -  (21)  83

GREENLEES TEAM WIN THEIR FIRST MATCH AGAINST DOUGLAS PARK

At Ranfurly Castle on Tuesday 6th May in cold blustery conditions Ranfurly Castle  beat Douglas Park in the first of this year's Greenlees matches with a score of 7 -2.

The Ladies team was :

Lesley Robertson                 Anne Judge
Sarah Eckford                      Anne Robinson
Denise Cowan                      Mary Craig
Marion Munro                      Fiona Rodger
Allison  Murray

Well Done Ladies !

MAIL ON SUNDAY - A Close Run Match

Ranfurly Castle Ladies lost 2-3 to Kilmacolm on Monday 5th May at home.
Unfortunately the match was lost on the 19th and the Castle is now out of the competition.
Ranfurly Castle  team were:
Anne Judge
Sheila Biggart
Sally Smyth
Evy McGregor
Marion Munro.