SOME FUN PHOTOS FROM THE CHRISTMAS LUNCH

 Marion and Helen - 
Joseph seems too have under gone a drastic change!

Margaret and Evelyn

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND QUIZ

The weather beat us yet again and no golf was played. However, this was replaced by a fun quiz with some pretty tough questions and delighted yells when the teams got the right answers. 36 ladies took part and congratulations go to the two lady team of Marion Munro and Anne Nicoll who won first prize. The best dressed prize went to Helen Abram who came as Mary with Baby Jesus and really looked the part. A nice lunch was enjoyed by all.
      

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Confirmation ladies, if any was needed, there will be no golf today. I look forward to seeing you all at noon for a quiz and lunch. Payment for lunch will be collected as you enter the lounge. It would be appreciated if you could have your money ready, and even better, if possible, the exact amount £7.50.
Thank you,
Vicky

CHRISTMAS GOLF AND LUNCH

It doesn't look promising for tomorrow ladies. I will let you know by blog first thing whether or not we will be able to golf.
For your info, tomorrow, Tom is taking 20% off all ladies clothing with the exception of waterproofs. A chance to do some Xmas shopping.
Vicky

9 HOLE FUN STABLEFORD WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER

PLEASE HAVE YOUR £7.50 LUNCH MONEY READY FOR COLLECTION WHEN PICKING UP YOUR SCORE CARDS, THANK YOU.                                                 
                                           Holes 1-3, 13-18

10.00  Sheila Biggart              Joy McLeod                     Dorothy Simpson
10.06  Pamela MacKenzie      Alison Robertson             Eileen Walker
10.12  Maureen Cook             Jean Murray                     Pamela Wilson
10.18  Anne Judge                  Jean Irvine                       Chris Minto
10.24  Jan Macnab                  Lilias Snodgrass              Mary Irving
10.30  Evy MacGregor            Karin MacKenzie            Gillian Donaghy
10.36  Mary Craig                   Helen Abram                    Marion Reid
10.42  Anne Robinson             Evelyn McDermid           Margaret Parrot
10.48  Vivien Howe                 Mary Hardie                    Helen Crichton
10.54  Marion Munro               Anne Nicoll                     Vicky Rennie

Lunch will be served at 12.45pm. Remember ladies, there is a prize for the best fancy dress. If the weather wins again and we can't golf, there will be a fun quiz prior to lunch. So come along about 12.00pm and team up with your golf partners for lunch and the quiz. The raffle will be held after lunch. I will let you know as early as possible if the golf is on.

Non Golfing Quiz Teams
Pat Walker
Jane Dickie
Jennifer Cairns

Kay Martin
Cynthia Keanie
Meg MacDonald
Dorothy Sangster

June Giles joins Marion Munro and Anne Nicoll

Please remember to tick off your name. If you are unable to get to the clubhouse, you can contact me on 01505 612205,  07836542661,  bertrennie@btinternet.com
Vicky

CHRISTMAS 9 HOLE COMPETITION & LUNCH WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER

Ladies, it's that time of year again. It may be that some of you may not have been in the clubhouse for a few weeks and do not envisage being there before the 9th December but would like to play in our Xmas 9 hole, or just attend the fun lunch. If so, just let me know and I will add your name to the list in the locker room.
Vicky
Tel 01505 612205       (m) 07836542661        bertrennie@btinternet.com

Final Swing 12 Hole Stableford

Wednesday 11th  November 2015
10 Ladies played in terrible conditions ( how silly were they!! )

Winner        Sheila Biggart   27 Pts
Runner-up   Jan Macnab   26 Pts
Well Done to All.

JEAN IRVINE RETIRES AS RLCGA SECRETARY

Gillian Kyle (New RLCGA CAPTAIN) with a happy Jean Irvine

Over 50 ladies attended the 106th RLCGA AGM which was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club yesterday -- the 4th November 2015. Denise Cowan, Pamela Mackenzie, Marion Munro and Carol Fell attended the meeting. Jean Irvine had her last meeting as Secretary and was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
Denise received her County Rosebowl trophy and Carol won one or 2 prizes.

 To read the full report go to the RLCGA Website where you will also find more photographs

Final Swing

The weather has won yet again and the Final Swing has been rescheduled to next Wednesday 11th November.

FINAL SWING WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER

The weather has won again ladies and the Final Swing has been cancelled and rescheduled for next Wednesday 4th November.
Vicky 

GREENLEES TEAM HAVE END OF SEASON OUTING TO DUNDONALD

16 Ranfurly Castle ladies had a great day out at Dundonald Golf Club yesterday (Friday 23rd October) in their end of season Greenlees Team outing - 
The format was 2 stableford scores to count at each hole and all 4 scores at the short holes --- Team 1 were the winners with 82 points
Many thanks go to Sarah Eckford for organising the day which included an  excellent lunch afterwards at the Gailes Hotel. 
Past Captain Helen Abram kindly stepped in in place of Denise Cowan who had to call off.

Team 1 - Nancy, Fiona, Evy and Lesley

Team 2 - Maureen, Anne, Sheila and Ann

Team 3 - Marion, Mary, Jan and Helen

Tean 4 - Pamela, Allison, Sarah and Carol

One of the tricky pot bunkers !!

The Winning Team

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER

Vicky and Carol

Thirty nine ladies attended the dinner last night and a good time was had by all. Several glasses of wine were consumed and the decibels and laughter increased as the evening went on.
The Medal and Fun Competition prizes were handed out followed by a raffle.

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

GREENLEES TROPHY PRESENTATION

The Greenlees Trophy presentation and Lunch was held at Cathcart Castle Golf Club yesterday. Marion Munro and Nancy MacGadie represented Ranfurly Castle's Greenlees Team and Carol Fell was at the top table as Greenlees Results coordinator.
To read the full report go to the West of Scotland Website. Also there you will find photos and a video of the presentation of trophies.
Well done to Ranfurly Castle for staying up in the 1st division and many congratulations go to Kilmarnock Barassie who won the trophy for the first time.
Thanks go to Sarah Eckford for organising the team and we all look forward to our end of season game over  Dundonald Golf Course this Friday 23rd October.

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER

Ladies, there is still time to put your name down for the dinner. If you are unable to get to the club just call, text or email me and I will add your name to the list.
Vicky

RESCHEDULED FINAL SWING

The Final Swing 12 Hole Stableford will now be played on Wednesday 28th October replacing the Extra Stableford competition scheduled for that day. Let's hope the weather is kind to us.
    

FINAL SWING

Unfortunately the weather has beaten us once again - fog this time rather rain rain - and the 12 Hole Stableford  planned for today has been cancelled.  We will try to reschedule before the end of the month and, once a decision has been made, the information will be put on the blog and in the Locker room.

ELEANOR CANNON SHARES HER THOUGHTS OF THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT LIE AHEAD

The first-ever chair of Scottish Golf, Eleanor Cannon, shares her thoughts on the opportunities which lie ahead for the sport under the new unified governing body.

LADIES EXTRA STOKEPLAY

The 2nd Hole -- looking back towards the tee

From the same spot -- The 2nd Hole looking towards the green !!

Only 8 Ladies  played in lovely weather after a misty start on Wednesday 30th Sept.
SSS 73    CSS 72
Winner:  Jan Macnab ( 14 )   73
Runner Up:  Joy McLeod  (27 )   74

ELEANOR CANNON TAKES UP HER NEW ROLL AS FIRST SCOTTISH GOLF LIMITED CHIEF

Eleanor Cannon

We wish Ranfurly Castle's Eleanor Cannon best wishes and Good Luck in her new roll as first Scottish Golf Limited Chief.
On Thursday morning, Eleanor will officially become the inaugural chair of Scottish Golf Limited, what will be – following the long overdue amalgamation of the Scottish Golf Union and the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association – the governing body of amateur golf in this country
To read more -- CLICK HERE

DENISE WINS THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY ROSEBOWL

All Smiles - Denise and Carol

The final of the 2015 Renfrewshire County Rosebowl was played this morning (Thursday 24th September) at Haggs Castle Golf Club in dry but breezy conditions between Ranfurly Castle's Denise Cowan and Carol Fell.
Denise played great golf to yet again "gub" Carol !!

To read the full report go to the RLCGA WEBSITE  

BOTHWELL CASTLE OUTING

A big 'thank you' to Eileen Walker and helpers for organising such a lovely day out to Bothwell Castle.  25 Ladies enjoyed an entertaining game of golf - who could have imagined that a piece of string and a pair of scissors could be the cause of such fun!  It was a very nice setting, good weather, food and company.
Winning Team: -  Jan Macnab, Chris Minto and Jean Murray
Runners up : -      Sheila Biggart, Helen Crichton and Eileen Walker

Nearest the pin at the 8th was Sheila Biggart.

FUN YELLOW BALL STALEFORD

8 teams of Ladies played today - 18th September - in the most glorious, sunny conditions.  It was such a pleasure not to be either blown away or soaked.

The winning team with a score of 107points were
                    Maureen Cook, Jean Irvine and Margaret Parrott
Runners up with a score of 106 points were
                    Anne Robinson, Pat Pennel and Eileen Walker

Thank you to all who took part.  The prizes will be presented at the Dinner on Wednesday 21st October and we look forward to seeing you there.

LADIES 9 HOLE STABLEFORD WEDNESDAY 16/9/2015

Twelve ladies played in very pleasant conditions.
SSS 71    Par 74
Winner - Margaret Parrott 17 Pts (11)
Runner Up - June Giles 16 Pts (17) bih

ANNUAL OUTING TO BOTHWELL WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2015

Ladies here is the team list for our outing to Bothwell Castle Golf Club on Wednesday 23 September 2015.

12.30 Helen Abram, Mary Irving, Jane Dickie

12.38 Jean Irvine, Anne Nicol, Alison Robertson

12.46 Lilias Snodgrass, Joy McLeod, June Giles

12.54 Sheila Biggart, Helen Crichton, Eileen Walker

1.02 Agnes Williamson, Karin MacKenzie, Linda MacDougall

1.10 Jan Macnab, Jean Murray, Chris Minto

1.18 Anne Robinson, Vicky Rennie, Morven McLeod

Filled Rolls and Tea/Coffee will be available from 11.30am.
Any problems, please contact Eileen Walker

FUN YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD

Yellow Ball Stableford                   Friday 18th September                Green Course

First named player is Team Captain.   Cards, instructions and yellow balls will be available in the locker room prior to play.

Entry Fee  £3.00 per player.


9.30     Anne Robinson                  Pat Pennel                          Eileen Walker

9.36     Fiona Roger                       Mary Hardie                      Linda MacDougall

9.42     Maureen Cook                   Jean Irvine                         Margaret Parrott

9.48     Jan Macnab                       Vivien Howe                      Jane Dickie

9.54     Evy MacGregor                 Karen Binning                   Alison Robertson

10.00   Sarah Eckford                    Vicky Rennie                    Jean Murray

10.06   Pamela MacKenzie            Anne Nicoll                       Gillian Donaghy

10.12   Sheila Biggart                    Lilias Snodgrass                Joy McLeod

YELLOW BALL FUN STABLEFORD

Ladies,  I would like to see some more names for the Yellow Ball Fun Competition on Friday 18th.
If you have not yet put up your name and are unable to get to the club, just give me a call and I'll add it for you. This is the last fun event before the end of the golfing season so please join us next Friday.
The draw will be made next Tuesday and will be put up in the club and also on the blog.
Phone Joy on 01505 703157

LILIAS DOES WELL AT THE WEST VETS AUTUMN MEETING

Lilias at Balmore Golf Club

Many congrats go to Lilias Snodgrass today who won the Super Vets Award  at the West Vets Autumn Meeting played over Balmore Gof Club -- She was one under the CSS.
To read more go to the WEST VETS WEBSITE

JAN MACNAB WINS THE AUTUMN MEETING FOR MITCHELL TROPHY

25 ladies played in the Autumn meeting in cool conditions on Wenesday 9th September 2015.

SSS 73, CSS 74, Par 74
Winner: Jan Macnab (14) 72
Runner up: Agnes Williamson (17) 74

OUTING TO BOTHWELL CASTLE WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

Could I remind anyone who has yet to pay for the above outing to do so as soon as possible, thank you.  

GREENLEES TROPHY 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On Saturday 19^th September 2015 Cathcart Castle Golf Club hosts a special Greenlees Anniversary Tri-Am with players from 28 golf clubs to mark 75 years of the West of Scotland Ladies Inter Club Golf League founded by Ysobel Greenlees. 
Cathcart Castle is also providing a celebratory brochure about the young Mrs Greenlees and her pioneering idea. 

Sarah Eckford, Anne Robinson and Fiona Roger are representing Ranfurly Castle. Carol Fell will also being playing.
To read more and see the draw sheet --- CLICK HERE

EXTRA STROKEPLAY/STABLEFORD COMPETITIONS

As there were no entries for the August Medal due to poor weather conditions, it has been decided to have an extra Strokeplay competition on Wednesday 30th September. By popular demand, there will also be an extra Stableford competition on Wednesday 28th October.

CLUB FINALS DAY SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST

Carol, Denise and Captain Vicky

Denise Cowan - 2015 Ranfurly Castle Ladies Champion

The Finals took place in fine but cool weather conditions. Full results of all the matches can be found on the club website. The winner of the Ladies Championship was Denise Cowan and Carol Fell was runner up. Many congratulations to both ladies.
Due to circumstances, the ladies final took place in the morning, but there were still a good number of spectators on hand to show their support.

SEPTEMBER MEDAL RESULT

21 ladies played today
SSS 73 CSS 76 ( RO)
Scratch winner - Anne Robinson 88
Silver winner - Fiona Roger (14) 78
Silver runner up - Anne Robinson (9) 79
Bronze winner - Joy Mcleod (27) 78
Bronze runner up -Lilias Snodgrass (21) 79

LADIES INVITATION WINNERS

Well done to the Winners.

Christeen, Pamela, Vicky, Trish, Lilias.

LADY MEMBER'S INVITATIONAL DAY 28TH AUGUST

It is some years since this event has been held and 24 ladies took part. The weather was dry but very windy and the course very wet underfoot. However, a good time was had by all and the Texas Scramble  format allowed everyone to shine at some point.
The winners were Lilias Snodgrass, Trish Brown, Pamela MacKenzie, Christeen Finlayson
2nd - Maureen Cook, S Shaw, Helen Crichton, Dorothy Davidson
3rd Joy McLeod, Stella Bowie, Chris Minto, Mary Jane Bird

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST

Ladies please note the Ladies Final between Denise and Carol will start at 9.30 am, not 9.45 as previously advised, and I would encourage as many of you as possible to come along and give your support.

Stableford Competition

Stableford Competition  19th August 2015

28 Ladies played today on, what started to be, a lovely sunny day.  It was just a pity that it quickly clouded over and eventually produced a little rain for the late finishers.

SSS73, CSS 73
Silver Winner with 36 points was Jean Irvine
Silver Runner-up with 35 points was Helen Abram (BIH)

Bronze Winner with a wonderful 41 points was Morag Cunningham
Bronze Runner-up with 39 points was Chris Minto (BIH)

LOST KEYS

Ladies, could anyone who played golf on Wednesday 19th August in the Stableford have a look in their bags to see if they have inadvertently lifted a set of keys which belong to lady member who played on the day. 
Many thanks.

Carol and Anne play for the West Vets Team

Carol Fell and Anne Judge represented the West Vets in their annual foursomes encounter against the East Vets. The team won 3-2  with Carol and Anne winning their match 6&4
To read the full report go to the West Vets Website 

STABLEFORD COMPETITION 19TH AUGUST 2015

Please note the error in your Fixture Diary which shows tee reserved 10.00 - 10.30am for the above competition. This should read 9.00 - 10.30 am.

SCOTTISH GOLF LTD

The above is an amalgamation of the SLGA and the SGU and will be operational from 1st October this year. I am delighted to announce that our very own Eleanor Cannon has been appointed Chair of the new organisation. She came through a highly competitive selection process and our congratulations and very best wishes go to Eleanor and we wish her every success in her new position. 

CAROL WINS AUGUST COUNTY MEDAL

Carol Fell was the winner of the RLCGA County Medal played over Erskine Golf Club on Wednesday 12th August -- To read more Click here

THE POOH PUTTER COMPETITION -- IS A DRAW

Pooh Putter Competition  - 12th August 2015

30 Ladies took part in the Annual battle between the Lady Captain's Team and the Vice Captain's Team today.  It was keenly fought and ended in an honourable draw.
It is interesting to note that this is only the 2nd time this has happened since the inception of the Competition in 1975 and the results stand at 21 wins for the Captain's Team and 17 wins for the Vice Captain's Team.  It was lovely to have so many ladies lunching together and if the noise was anything to go by I think it was enjoyed by all.  Perhaps that has also something to do with the fact that no waterproofs or brollies were needed!

POOH PUTTER DRAW

Pooh Putter Greensome Matchplay

The draw for Wednesday 12th August is as follows:-

1st Tee                             Captains Team                                       Vice Captains Team
9.30                      Anne Judge / Eileen Walker                       Anne Robinson / Pamela Wilson
9.38                      Maureen Cook / Dorothy Simpson             Sheila Biggart / Chris Minto
9.46                      Sally Smyth / June Giles                             Helen Abram / Karin Mackenzie
9.54                     Agnes Williamson / Mary Irving                 Jan Macnab / Eleanor Cannon

16th Tee
9.40                     Marion Munro /Jane Dickie                        Evy MacGregor / Helen Crichton
9.48                     Jean Irvine / Margaret Parrott                     Pamela MacKenzie / Cynthia Keanie
9.56                     Rosemary Ogilvie / Moira Wilson             Mary Craig / Linda MacDougall

Please tick your name in the locker room before the day if possible.  Cards should be collected before play and handicap allowance will be marked on them as per  Greensome Handicap Conversion Table.
Lets hope for a dry day!

AUGUST LADIES MEDAL

There were no entries for the Medal today - 5th August.  This was no doubt due to the rain most of the day!
Lets hope that things improve to allow golf next week in the Pooh Putter.  The draw for this will be posted shortly.

GREENLEES TEAM WIN THEIR AWAY MATCH AGAINST DOUGLAS PARK

Well done to Sarah and all the ladies who played today in the above event against Douglas Park away and won 6 1/2 - 2 1/2 in very boggy conditions, a great result.
Good luck in your next match against Kilmarnock Barassie away on 10th August.

GREENLEES VICTORY AGAINST LOUDOUN GOWF

Congratulations to Sarah and all the ladies in her Greenlees team who won 8-1 against Loudoun Gowf  at home yesterday, fantastic victory, well done. Good luck in your next game on 4th August against Douglas Park.

CENTENARY TROPHY STROKE PLAY

A reminder ladies that the above competition is taking place this Friday 31st July after twice having been rescheduled. Lets hope for better weather.

LADIES INVITATIONAL DAY 28TH AUGUST

The entry time sheet for the above has been put up in the locker room. Please note this is a fun competition and is open to FULL AND ASSOCIATE members.

LADIES OPEN DAY - EVY AND DAUGHTER LISA ARE THE WINNERS

98 ladies braved the weather on Thursday 23rd July to play in our Ladies Open Day.   

Despite very wind conditions and many horrible rain showers Evy MacGregor  and her daughter Lisa McKendry from Dullatur won with an amazing 36 pts, runners up were Jan Macnab and her daughter Alison from Kilmacolm with 32 pts, 3rd were Anne Tweedie and Linda McDonald from Kilmarnock Barassie , 4th were Sarah Eckford and County Captain Gillian McGinlay from Cochrane Castle and 5th were  Lesley McLatchie and Josie McLean from West Kilbride.
The prizes were presented by our Lady Captain, Vicky Rennie, and included lots of sponsored hole prizes.
We raised £400 from our raffle for Playlist for Life, a charity started by Sally Magnusson which gives dementia patients access to music.
Marion Munro from the organising committee proposed the vote of thanks.   Marion and the committee also wish to thank all members and friends for their very generous hole sponsorship and donations of raffle prizes.

 Evy MacGregor and Lisa McKendry, winners of Open Day 2015

Captain Vicky with Jan  and Alison Macnab 2nd prize

Raffle prizes were donated by members and friends.

PROFESSIONAL'S DAY TRI-AM SATURDAY 25TH JULY

10.09               Alison Robertson               Mary Craig               Maureen Cook
10.17               Vicky Rennie                     Denise Cowan          Lilias Snodgrass
10.25               Carol Reid                          Marion Munro         Helen Crichton
10.33               Jean Murray                       Jan Macnab              Eleanor Cannon
10.41               Eileen Walker                    Anne Judge               Pamela McKenzie
11.13               Jennifer Cairns                  Anne Robinson         Jean Irvine
11.21               Alison Templeton              Vivien Howe            Sally Smyth
11.29               Morag Cunningham          Allison Murray          Pat Pennell

LADIES STABLEFORD

24 Ladies played in difficult conditions today
SSS 73 CSS 76 (R/O)
The winner was Carol Fell (10) with 32 points
Runner up was Vicky Rennie (27) with 30 points B.I.H

POOH PUTTER COMPETITION

The annual competition for the Pooh  Putter will be played on Wednesday 12th August.
Lady Captain's team against Vice Captain's Team.  
The list is up in the locker room so can I ask you to sign up for this and the teams will be drawn about 5 days before the date.  The teams will be posted in the locker room and on the Blog for everyone to check start times and tees prior to the day.  I'm hoping to see as many of you as possible and lets hope for a dry day!

CENTENARY TROPHY STROKEPLAY

As there were no entrants in the above competition today Friday 17th July, it has been rescheduled to take place on Friday 31st July. Let's hope for better weather.

AWAY SCORES

Could all ladies who have away scores please ensure that if their scores do not come through electronically, they enter them in the Away Scores Book as not all clubs are using the CDH facility.

CENTENARY TROPHY STROKE PLAY

A further reminder ladies that the above competition which was originally scheduled to be played on Wednesday 20th May is due to be played this Friday 17th July.   

LADY MEMBERS INVITATIONAL DAY

It has just come to light that the above event which was due to take place on Tuesday 25th August clashes with Kilmacolm Ladies Invitational Day. The date has therefore been changed to Friday 28th August. Apologies to anyone who has already invited a guest(s) to play on the 25th, but it was felt rescheduling was necessary to generate as many participants as possible and to avoid disappointment for those ladies who would like to play in both events. Play has also been changed from a Greensome to a fun team format which is more in keeping with the type of day we are trying to hold. Full details will be available nearer the time and a time sheet will be put up in the locker room next week.        

EXTRA STABLEFORD BY ARRANGEMENT

The above competition has been moved from this Saturday 18th July to Saturday 1st August to give  players who wish to play in the Extra Stableford the opportunity to also play in the Texas Scramble scheduled for this Saturday.

TEXAS SCRAMBLE & PROFESSIONAL'S DAY

Ladies, two dates for your diaries. The first event is the Texas Scramble being held this Saturday 18th July. If you would like to play just add your name to the list in the locker room and Tom and Sarah will organise the teams. Tee times will be around 11.00am.
The second event is Professional's Day on Saturday 25th July. Again there is a list in the locker room and teams will be organised. So lets show our support and get as many names as possible on the lists.        

SUMMER MEETING RESULTS

21 Ladies played today in the summer meeting for the Walker Quaich
The SSS was 73 and the CSS  was 75
The winner was Jan Macnab with a 73
Silver runner up was Carol Fell with a 74
Scratch winner was Denise Cowan with 82

KILMACOLM GC INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AT A TRISH JOHNSON CLINIC

Golf Professional Trish Johnston is visiting Kilmacolm GC on Monday, 20th July.
They would like to extend a welcome to the ladies of fellow clubs to come and join them on the day. Trish will hold a clinic at our practice area, play a 3 hole loop and take part in a post lunch Q&A. They are planning a buffet lunch for £7 per person.
Please contact the following email address if you are interested in attending -- enquiries@iainnicholsongolf.co.uk

GREENLEES MATCH FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2015

Well done to all the ladies who played in the above home match against Cathkin Braes and won 6-3, a great result. Good luck in your next match against Troon at home on 15th July. 

LADY MEMBERS INVITATIONAL DAY 25TH AUGUST 2015

Ladies, a date for your diary, we haven't had this type of event for a few years and are looking for your support. The intention is to make this a casual fun day. The format will be Greensomes/Foursomes and the cost will be £5 per couple. So why not invite three friends along for £10. An entry sheet will be put up in the locker room one month in advance and further details will be advised nearer the time. This is just to give you time to give the date to your guest(s).    

SARAH ECKFORD WINS THE JULY MEDAL

26 ladies played the July medal in beautiful sunshine.
SSS 73 CSS 75
Scratch winner - Sarah Eckford with a 82
Silver winner - Sarah Eckford with a 73
Silver runner up - Maureen Cook with a 74
Bronze winner - Karin MacKenzie with a 73
Bronze runner up - Mary Irvine with a 81

DAVID REID MEMORIAL TROPHY OPEN MIXED FOURSOMES

The competition took place on Sunday 21st June and 47 couples took part. Weather in the morning was wet and windy but conditions improved as the day went on. The winners with a score of 72 were Gordon and Cherry Briggs from Kilmacolm.
Thanks go to Maureen Cook and Denise Cowan for doing an excellent job organising the day and also thanks to Jean Irvine and Pamela MacKenzie for manning the starter table through the day.

LUNCH TIME BALLOTS

Lunch time ballots seem to be causing some confusion and the following will hopefully clarify the situation.
If you intend playing in the lunch time ballot, you should notify the pro shop. A ballot will take place, the silver players going out first followed by the bronze, as has always been the case. This is not a time sheet. The advantage of contacting the pro shop is that you will be able to find out if anyone else is playing in the afternoon. If not, you at least have the opportunity to try and get a playing partner. This arrangement is not ideal, but depleted player numbers make it the best option. The afternoon ballot should be the norm but does not preclude anyone wishing to play 'by arrangement' if they find their circumstances make this impossible. We are trying something new and often change takes time to get used to. I feel we have to give this a reasonable trial period. We no longer have committee member numbers to accommodate the previous procedure.

SUMMER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD

36 ladies played on a surprisingly nice day, Wednesday 24 June 2015.

Winners: Marion Munro & June Giles (21) 40 pts
Runners-up: Jan Macnab & Mary Irving (19) 39 pts

SUMMER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD DRAW

FINAL UPDATE! of draw for the Greensomes on Wednesday 24 June

9.15 Rosemary Ogilvie & Vicky Rennie / Sally Smyth & Joy McLeod
9.25 Anne Judge & Margaret Parrott / Mary Craig & Dorothy Simpson
9.35 Evy MacGregor & Cynthia Keanie / Anne Robinson & Morven McLeod
9.45 Pamela MacKenzie & Jean Irvine / Maureen Cook & Jean Murray
9.55 Sheila Biggart & Pat Pennel / Jan Macnab & Mary Irving
10.05 Helen Abram & Gillian Donaghy / Marion Munro & June Giles
10.15 Lilias Snodgrass & Jane Dickie / Vivien Howe & Karin MacKenzie
10.25 Alexandra Qayam & Marilynn Muirhead / Fiona Roger & Chris Minto
1pm Rosemary Reedie & Carol Reid / Sarah Eckford & Eleanor Cannon

PAST LADY CAPTAIN'S LUNCH

Winners - Helen, Sally and Sheila

Runners - Up - Vicki, Pamela and Margaret

Eighteen ladies played today in cold but fairly dry conditions and  a further eight past lady captains joined us for lunch. Sad to say Janet Gillies is no longer with us but we were delighted Vicki Sandeman, Janet's daughter, could join us and she passes on her thanks to all those who offered  kindness and friendship to her mother over the years.
Winners with 54 pts  Sally Smyth, Sheila Biggart & Helen Abram
Runners Up with 49 pts Vicki Sandeman, Pamela MacKenzie & Margaret Parrot

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photographs

WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY JAMBOREE AT LOUDOUN GOWF CLUB

Denise with D&A County Champion Anne Laing

Many congratulations are due to Denise Cowan who was part of the Renfrewshire County team who took part in the above from 15th  - 17th June.
On Monday she won 3/2 in her singles match against Lanarkshire. Tuesday saw her half her singles match against Dumbarton and Argyll County Champion Anne Laing and on Wednesday morning she lost in the foursomes against Ayrshire. However, in the afternoon she came back from 3 down to half her match at the 18th.
Well done Denise quite an achievement and reflects well on not just yourself but on the club also.

To read all the results and see some photographs go to the RLCGA WEBSITE

VETS & GILLIES TROPHY

15 Ladies played in blustery wet conditions.
CSS for the Red Course 75
CSS for the Green Course 72
Vets Trophy Winner - Helen Abram 34pts
Gillies Trophy Winner - Anne Judge 30pts (bih)

West Renfrewshire League Win

Congratulations to the West Renfrewshire League team of Marion Munro, Jan Macnab, Vivien Howe, Helen Abram, Mary Hardie and Vicky Rennie who last night won 5-1 at home against Gourock. I am delighted to say that this means Ranfurly Castle's name will be on the Division 1 trophy this year, as with 3 wins out of 3 we cannot be beaten. Well played last night team and all the ladies who have played in the league this season.

LADIES DAY SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2015 - GRAEME AND MORVEN ARE WINNERS

Morven and Graham - Ladies Day Winners

Ladies day winners Morven McLeod and Graham Taylor with Lady Captain Vicky Rennie.
27 couples took part in windy cool conditions but the weather didn't spoil the day which was enjoyed by all. In some cases it was a game of two halves. After visiting the drinks tent at the 10th one couple, having scored 22 pts on the way out, scored 7 on the way in! The buffet immediately after play proved popular and was good value.
The winners were Morven McLeod and Graeme Taylor with 37 pts.

PAST LADY CAPTAIN'S TROPHY FRIDAY 19TH JUNE 2015

                                      TEAM STABLEFORD 2 SCORES AT EACH HOLE

PLEASE COLLECT CARDS FROM VICKY IN THE LOCKER ROOM PRIOR TO PLAY.   LUNCH WILL BE £15, CHEQUES PAYABLE TO RCGC.

1st Tee
9.00      Margaret Parrot,   Pamela MacKenzie,   Vicki Sandeman
9.08     Alison Robertson,   Rosemary Ogilvie,   Anne Judge
9.16     Jennifer Cairns,    Rosemary Reedie,    Evy MacGregor
9.24     Jean Irvine,    Lilias Snodgrass,    Marion Munro

16th Tee
9.00     Pat Pennel,     Mary Hardie,     Mary Craig
9.08     Helen Abram,    Sheila Biggart,     Sally Smyth    

A two course lunch with wine/soft drink, tea/coffee will be served at approx 1.30 pm when we will be joined by another 8 past lady captains.

Please tick off your name or give Vicky a call/text to confirm you are playing on 612205, (m) 07836542661, email bertrennie@btinternet.com

TRI-AM STABLEFORD COMPETITION

Winners : - Pat, Jan and Cynthia

9 Ladies teams played today, 12th June, in the most glorious sunshine and it was actually hot!
The greens were very fast and the fairways had run on them.  Something we have not had for some time.
The winners  were:- Jan Macnab, Pat Pennel and Cynthia Keanie with a score of 57 points.
Runners up were:-   Pamela MacKenzie, Anne Nicoll and Gillian Donaghy with a score of 54 points.

STABLEFORD COMPETITION IN THE SUN !

33 ladies played today on a beautiful summers day
The winner of the Grans trophy was Anne Judge with 36 points
The merged stableford competition winner was
Karen Binning with an amazing 41 points
Sarah Eckford was second with 37 points
The CSS for red course was 73
The CSS for the green course was 72

TRI-AM STABLEFORD

TRI-AM STABLEFORD DRAW

Draw for Friday 12th June 2015.

9.30        Rosemary Ogilvie          Helen Abram          Alison Robertson
9.36        Sheila Biggart                Jean Irvine              June Giles
9.42        Anne Robinson              Margaret Parrott     Eileen Walker
9.48        Pamela MacKenzie       Anne Nicoll            Gillian Donaghy
9.54        Marion Munro               Moira Wilson         Jane Dickie
10.00      Jan Macnab                   Pat Pennel              Cynthia Keanie        
10.06      Maureen Cook              Mary Hardie           Chris Minto
10.12      Vivien Howe                 Mary Irving           Joy McLeod

Play is over the Green Course.  Please confirm you are playing by ticking your name in the locker room.
Any problems contact Joy on 01505 703157  

West Renfrewshire League Win

Congratulations to the West Renfrewshire League team of Mary Craig, Maureen Cook, Jan Macnab, Vivien Howe, Mary Hardie and Gillian Donaghy who tonight managed to pull off the trick we have been struggling with for 3 years - an Away Win at Renfrew. The whole evening was surprisingly pleasant with dry, calm conditions and the Renfrew course not as muddy as it has been in the past. Special mention must go to Gillian who won her match on the first occasion she has played on any course other than Ranfurly Castle, but well played everyone.

Ladies Medal and Club Championship Qualifier

35 ladies played in trying weather conditions.
SSS 73 and CSS 76 (RO)

Scratch winner      Lesley Robertson (3) 84
Silver winner         Marion Munro (11) 76
Runner up             Jan Macnab (15) 79 BIH

Bronze winner       Morven Mcleod (27) 80
Runner up             Mary Hardie (21) 81 BIH

Ladies Dorrie Hunter Strokeplay

Friday 29 May 2015
17 Ladies played in blustery and sometimes very wet conditions
SSS 73   CSS 73
Scratch Winner     Sarah Eckford     84
Winner    Morag Cunningham    (28)   70
Runner Up     Eleanor Cannon     (24)     72

Extra Medal and Medal Final, Wed 27 May

25 ladies played with the early starters getting much better weather than those playing later on.
SSS 73, CSS 76
Unbelievably not reductions only, despite 9 N/Rs

Silver Winner: Marion Munro (11) 77
Runner-up: Maureen Cook (14) 79
Bronze Winner: Mary Hardie (21) 75
Bronze Runner-up: Morag Cunningham (28) 77
Scratch: Marion Munro - 88 gross
Medal Final Winner: Mary Hardie - 75 net

Hospice Cup

The Hospice Cup was played on Sunday 24 May in a mixture of sunshine and showers
11 Ladies played
SSS 73  CSS 74
Winner   Maureen Cook    35 pts  BIH
Runner- up   Helen Abram    35 pts.

West Renfrewshire League Victory

Congratulations to the West Renfrewshire League team of Sarah Eckford, Maureen Cook, Jan Macnab, Vivien Howe, Helen Abram and Vicky Rennie who started the season with a convincing 6-0 win at home last night against Caldwell. Well played team, a great result and we didn't even get too wet!

DENISE QUALIFIES FOR THE CLARK ROSEBOWL AT THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Many congrats go to Denise Cowan who has qualified for the Clark Rosebowl (2nd Flight) at the Scottish Ladies Closed Championship at Monifieth.  She finished on 167 (84, 81)
Past Ranfurly Castle Iona Stephen was the 5th Qualifier for the main championship -- To see all the scores - CLICK HERE

To follow the Main Championship or the Clark Rosebowl - click on the following links

RESULTS OF MATCHPLAY STAGES AT THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS - CLICK HERE

CLARK ROSEBOWL RESULTS - CLICK HERE

 Denise won her 1st Round Clark Rosebowl by 1 hole in the morning and then lost 2&1 in the afternoon.
Iona won in the morning and lost by one hole in the 2nd round

Ladies May Medal & Club Championship Qualifier

38 ladies played yesterday in sunny but cold windy conditions.
SSS 73     CSS 76    R/O

Scratch Winner  -  Anne Robinson 86 (BIH)
Silver Winner - Sheila Biggart 73 (13)
Silver Runner Up - Helen Abram 75 (20)
Bronze Winner - Joy McLeod 84 (26) bih
Bronze Runner Up - Vicky Rennie 84 (27)

PHOTOS FROM LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY

Ladies , some photos from Lady Captains Day which was as always a great success.