Marie Curie Stableford

21 ladies played in today's Marie Curie Stableford
Red SSS 73 CSS 73
Green SSS 72 CSS RO

Winner Gillian Donaghy   (27)  42 stableford points
Runner-up Sarah Eckford   (9) 40 stableford points

COMPETITIONS PLAYED FROM GREEN TEES.

CONGU issued several changes to the Unified Handicapping System in the 2016-2018 Manual.
In light of these, the Committee has decided to introduce the use of Green Tees into more of the competitions.  Starting with this Wednesday - 30th June - all Stableford competitions and all remaining Medals can be played from either the Red or the Green Tees.
This means that players will have a COMPETITION Hcap when both tees are used as opposed to their PLAYING Hcap.
The SSS for the Red course is 73 and for the Green course is 72 therefore in a Medal, those playing from the Red Tees will have a COMPETITION Hcap one higher than their PLAYING Hcap.
EG:- A PLAYING Hcap of 16 means a COMPETITION Hcap of 17.
In a Stableford competition this means that those playing from the Red Tees will be allowed one extra stroke.  If the PLAYING Hcap is 16, the extra stroke should be taken at Stroke index 17 on the card.
The computer works this out when the scores are put in and the Handicap is adjusted as your PLAYING Hcap accordingly.
This will only be for non silverware competitions except The Vets, The Grans and The Gillies Trophies.
Please refer to  pages 88 and 89 in the CONGU Manual for further information.
Joy

BRONZE BALLOTS

The number of high Bronze category ladies playing in the morning ballots has dropped considerably in recent times.
In the hope of being more inclusive and trying to speed up play for us all, the Committee has decided that from now on there will no longer be two Bronze ballot times. 
The bronze ballot time for ALL players will now be 9.30am.
If you are planning to play on a Wednesday morning, please arrive well before 9.30am to allow the ballot to take place in good time.
Happy  Golfing!
Joy

DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES

The Qualifying Competition for the Daily Mail Foursomes, to be played on Friday 1st July, has
unfortunately had to be cancelled  due to lack of entries.  As a result of this, the Club representatives in this competition next year, will be the winners of the Summer Foursomes, as in previous years.

2nd CONVINCING WIN FOR GREELEES TEAM

Congratulations to the Greenlees Team.  The Ladies had another 8-1 win at home today beating Ayr Bellisle.  The conditions were very windy with not too much rain!
Well done to everyone.

DENISE COWAN PLAYS IN RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY TEAM

Denise with caddie Maureen Cook

Many congrats go to Denise Cowan who played in last weeks Inter county matches at Douglas Park Golf Club. Renfrewshire just lost out to D&A on a count back. To read all about it go to the Renfrewshire Ladies Golf Association website for results and Photographs -- CLICK HERE

PAST LADY CAPTAINS DAY SUCCESS.

Friday 24th June saw 17 Past Captains making up 5 teams to play an 18 hole stableford competition.
The course was in very good condition and the weather was pretty kind.
The winning team with 49 points consisted of Sheila Biggart, Mary Craig and Eileen Walker.
Runners up with 48 points were Anne Judge, Rosemary Ogilvie, Vicky Rennie.
After the golf, a further 10 Past Captains joined the golfers for a lovely lunch and a lot of chat.
We were delighted to see Isobel MacCallum who has just celebrated her 94th birthday.

Jennifer and Isobel

Winners - Eileen, Mary and Sheila

WEST RENFREWSHIRE LEAGUE TEAM RETAIN DIVISION 1 TROPHY

Congratulations to the West Renfrewshire League Team of Denise, Jan, Maureen, Vivien, Mary H and Eleanor who tonight managed to defeat their former nemesis, Renfrew, 4-2 at home.

With 2 wins and 1 draw this season, this means that Ranfurly Castle will retain the Division 1 Trophy this year, although formal confirmtion will not be made until September. Well played girls, and all the others who played in the previous games.

PAST LADY CAPTAIN'S DRAW SHEET.

FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 2016

 TEAM STABLEFORD

Please collect cards prior to play from Joy in the locker room.

Lunch will cost £15.00 and payment will be collected on the day.

1st Tee

9.00           Eileen Walker, Sheila Biggart, Mary Craig

9.08           Helen Crichton, Sally Smyth, Jean Irvine

9.16           Vicky Rennie, Anne Judge, Rosemary Ogilvie

9.24           Rosemary Reedie, Marion Munro, Alison Robertson, Fiona Roger

9.32          Pat Pennel, Heather Davidson, Lilias Snodgrass, Pamela MacKenzie.

Please either tick your name in the locker room or text Joy on 07712587850 or email @

crinan.mcl@gmail.com.

Have a good days golf.

SUMMER GREENSOME STABLEFORD

14 teams played today - 21st June - with the course in lovely condition and windy but dry conditions.
The winners with a score of 37 points were Sheila Biggart and Jean Murray.
Runners up with a score of 35 points were Mary Hardie and Gillian Donaghy.

Can I remind everyone that the Stableford competition next Wednesday, 29th June, is the
re scheduled Marie Curie Shield.   I hope as many as possible will be able to play.

MORE PHOTOS!

Sorry this collage got forgotten after Queens Birthday Scramble and a few keen putters as well!

WERE YOU A WEST GIRL -- THEN WHY NOT CELEBRATE THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY

West Girls’ 60^th Anniversary Greensomes at West Kilbride on 4^th August

Uptake so far for the above event is a bit disappointing and Committee are concerned there won’t be sufficient entries to run the competition.

Maybe you’re planning to come but just haven’t yet sent in your entry?   Can we encourage you to pop it in the post now, preferably by the end of June as this will help the organising committee.   

A great day is planned with amazing prizes, fantastic raffle, good food and time to catch up with friends.  

More details on the entry form which can be DOWNLOADED HERE  or from the  West Girls Website ........or 'phone 01505 683401,  or  e-mail june_kerr69@hotmail.com

CLICK PUBLICITY ADVERT ABOVE TO ENLARGE

Calling all “old” and “current” West Girls to

The  60^th Anniversary Greensomes at West Kilbride Golf Club

on Thursday, 4^th August 2016

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ENTRY FORM

UNFORTUNATELY THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORT -- CLASH OF EVENTS ETC.

LADIES GOLF OUTING WEDNESDAY 31ST AUGUST 2016 AT PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS

Details of our 2016 outing can be found on the noticeboard in the locker room. Please add your name to the list if you wish to go (the high tea menu looks very good!). Any problems, contact Vicky.

SUMMER GREENSOMES DRAW

The draw has been done for the Summer Greensomes Stableford on Tuesday 21 June 2016.
£1 entry per person. Handicap Allowance per Greensomes Tables.

9.15 Rosemary Ogilvie & Chris Minto / Sheila Biggart & Jean Murray
9.25 Mary Craig & Joy McLeod / Nancy MacGadie & Carol Reid
9.35 Sally Smyth & Margaret Parrott / Helen Abram & Marilynn Muirhead
9.45 Pamela MacKenzie & Morven McLeod / Pat Pennel & Alison Templeton
9.55 Anne Judge & Vicky Rennie / Karen Binning & Cynthia Keanie
10.05 Rosemary Reedie & Jane Dickie / Marion Munro & Jennifer Cairns
10.15 Vivien Howe & Dorothy Simpson / Mary Hardie & Gillian Donaghy

VETS AND GILLIES TROPHY

21 Ladies played on 15th June, conditions slightly damp but course playing well.
Only 2 did not reach qualifying age for the Gillies!!

RED  SSS - 73  CSS - 72
GREEN  SSS - 72  CSS - 71

Winner of Gillies Trophy  - Pat Pennel  38 points
Winner of Vets Trophy  -  Joy McLeod  40 Points

ROYAL SCRAMBLE

What a wonderful day we all had today - 14th June 2016 - celebrating the Queens 90th birthday.
36 ladies enjoyed playing in the Fun Texas Scramble in good weather with the course in great condition. 
Red, White and Blue were to the fore and crowns and tiaras were sparkling.  Lilias had thought out one or two interesting new techniques for us to try, all adding to the fun on the day!
The Royal Lounge was bedecked with Union Jacks and the menu had taken on a Royal flavour - everyone getting into the spirit of the day.
The winning team for golf were: Maureen Cook, Vicky Rennie and Rosemary Reedie.
Second Team were Anne Judge, Carol Reid and Cynthia Keanie
Third Team were Jan Macnab, Rosemary Ogilvie and Alison Templeton.
The winners of the putting competition were Anne Robinson, Joy McLeod and Kay Martin
Second were Sheila Biggart, Pat Pennel and Eileen Walker.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone for making it such a good day.
Joy

ROYAL SCRAMBLE DRAW AND UPDATE

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday - Crowns and Tiaras well polished.
Could I suggest that those starting at the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th arrange a bit of car sharing as parking will be tight.
I am hoping those of you starting at the 17th and 18th will be ok to just walk!
Keep your fingers crossed that the weather goes back to being DRY and here's to a good day for all.
Joy

Royal Scramble  - Tuesday 14th June 2016

The teams and times below are an update from those shown in the locker room on Wed 8th June.
Please ensure you have noted both your start time and tee position and can I ask team Captains to check all team members are aware.
All cards and instructions for the day should  be collected from the locker room prior to play.

1st Tee       9.15am     Anne Robinson                 Joy McLeod                     Kay Martin
                   9.22am     Sheila Biggart                   Pat Pennel                        Eileen Walker

13th Tee    9.43am      Anne Judge                       Carol Reid                       Cynthia Keanie
                  9.50am      Nancy MacGadie              Lilias Snodgrass              Jane Dickie

14th Tee    9.36am      Jan Macnab                       Rosemary Ogilvie           Alison Templeton
                  9.43am      Marion Munro                   Anne Nicoll                    June Giles

15th Tee    9.36am     Fiona Roger                       Margaret Parrott              Alison Robertson
              
16th Tee    9.29am     Maureen Cook                   Rosemary Reedie            Vicky Rennie
                  9.36am     Evy MacGregor                 Jean Irvine                       Helen Crichton

17th Tee    9.22am     Mary Craig                        Sally Smyth                Marilynn Muirhead
                  9.29am     Pamela MacKenzie           Vivien Howe                    Jean Murray

18th Tee   9.22am     Elizabeth Bowie                 Beth Cullen                     Dorothy Bremner

Have FUN.

Tri-Am Stableford Friday 10 June 2016

27 ladies played; it was lovely to see Heather Davidson back and congratulations went to Helen Abram on the birth of her grandson Harry.

The winning team with a score of 58 - Heather Davidson, Helen Abram and Mary Irving
Runners up with a score of 56 - Jan Macnab, Mary Hardie and Cynthia Keanie

Well done all.

STABLEFORD COMPETITION AND GRANS' TROPHY

33 ladies played on Wednesday 8 June 2016.
SSS 73 CSS 74.

Winner: Evy MacGregor (14) 40 pts
Runner-Up: Pat Pennel (24) 39 pts

WEST RENFREWSHIRE LEAGUE TEAM DRAW AT KILMACOLM

The West Renfrewshire League team of Jan, Alison, Maureen, Vivien, Helen A and Joy managed to squeeze a 3-3 halved match on a hot Tuesday night at Kilmacolm. It's now all to play for in the final match, and usual decider, in 2 weeks against Renfrew. Special mention for Captain Joy who turned out for the team despite being seriously under the weather and full of the cold. Get well soon, Joy!

RANFURLY CASTLE TO THE FRONT AT THE COUNTY MEDAL AT EASTWOOD

Pat, Fiona, Marion, Carol and Jean

The Renfrewshire County Medal was played today over Eastwood Golf Club. Ranfurly Castle were well represented and many were in the top frame whether it was the medal finals, handicap up to 12 and handicap +13 groups.
After a hot game and tricky conditions there were smiles all round !!
To read more go to the RLCGA Website

GREENLEES TEAM START SEASON WITH CONVINCING WIN

Congratulations to the Greenlees team who started the 2016 season with an excellent 8-1 win at home today against 2015 Champions, Kilmarnock Barassie.

It was a VERY warm afternoon, the course was in great condition and the catering afterwards was enjoyed by all.

Happy days! Well played everyone.

CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS 2016

The draws have been completed for the Club Championship and Bronze Championship 2016. The draw sheets will be posted in the locker room by Monday 6 June. The first round ties, to be played by 24 July, are as follows:

Club Championship
Denise Cowan v Anne Judge
Allison Murray v Alexandra Qayum
Sarah Eckford v Alison Macnab
Jan Macnab v Lesley Robertson

Bronze Championship
Joy McLeod v Morag Cunningham
Moira Wilson v Eleanor Cannon
Gillian Donaghy v Marilynn Muirhead
Carol Reid v Helen Abram

CHARITY TRI-AM STABLEFORD FRIDAY 10 JUNE 2016

9.30    Anne Judge               Lilias Snodgrass      June Giles
9.36    Nancy MacGadie      Joy McLeod           Eileen Walker
9.42    Marion Munro           Vivien Howe           Jane Dickie
9.48    Jan Macnab               Mary Hardie           Cynthia Keanie
9.54    Sheila Biggart             Karen Binning         Alison Robertson
10.00    Maureen Cook         Carol Reid              Gillian Donaghy
10.06    Evy MacGregor        Pat Pennel               Margaret Parrott
10.12   Doreen McConnell    Jean Irvine              Jean Murray
10.18   Heather Davidson       Helen Abram          Mary Irvine

Please tick off your name or email me at pamjohn2004@hotmail.com to confirm you are playing.

Pamela

SUMMER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD

Please note due to circumstances the date of the above has been changed to Tuesday 21st June;

I hope most of you are still available to play.

JUNE MEDAL AND CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

Played Wednesday 1 June 2016. 33 entries. SSS 73 CSS 73

Best Scratch : Sarah Eckford 81

1st Silver : Alison Macnab (15) 70
2nd Silver : Sarah Eckford (9) 72 (bih)

1st Bronze : Gillian Donaghy (28) 70
2nd Bronze : Helen Abram (21) 73