XMAS WALTZ

 21 Ladies played in the fun Xmas Waltz on Wed 7th December.  It was a lovely crisp day with very heavy frost, so the ball was bouncing, and we had temporary greens.  Xmas outfits were worn by some and Santa hats seemed to be the most popular!  Some good scores came in but the winning team with 56 points were Anne Judge, Morag Cunningham and Sheila Swinnerton.  A fair number of  non playing members joined in for the festive lunch and Xmas jumpers were in full view.  The prize for the best dressed went to Janice Naismith who looked amazing in her Elf outfit- she even wore it to play golf- well done Janice!

FESTIVE TRI-AM INFORMATION

 The cards for Wednesday's Waltz should be collected from the locker room before going to your allocated tee.  Your handicap has been put on the card, as well as a quick guide to instructions, so no one needs to worry!

Please bring CASH with you to buy a square on the Red Cross sheet - £2.00 per square.  You will also be asked to provide a gratuity for the catering.  All lunches should have been paid in advance.

For those who are not golfing we ask that you arrive about 12.00 mid day and lunch should be served shortly after that.  Remember - Christmas outfits are expected.

FESTIVE TRI-AM "WALTZ" WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER 2022

Updated draw for the Festive Tri-Am on Wednesday 7 December 2022, prior to the Christmas lunch.

Format - 9 hole "Waltz" (1 stableford score to count at your 1st hole, 2 scores to count at 2nd hole, 3 scores to count at 3rd hole... & repeat for the other two blocks of three holes)

There will be a 3-tee start, to help everyone finish around the same time. The draw does not appear  on the Scottish Golf App, but the 1st tee has been reserved appropriately for all our groups to pass through that hole.

1st Tee

10.00 Vivien Howe, Pamela MacKenzie, Janice Naismith

10.10 Sheila Biggart, Gillian Donaghy, Vicky Rennie

10.20 Mary Hardie, Karen MacKenzie, Julie Will

16th Tee

10.00 Anne Judge, Morag Cunningham, Sheila Swinnerton

10.10 Maureen Cook, Pauline MacEwan, Chris Minto

13th Tee

10.00 Louise Cooper, Joy McLeod, Carol Barnes

10.10 Marion Munro, Pat Pennel, Fiona Aitken

Play holes 1,2,3, 13,14,15, 16,17,18.

Mark a card.

Use Green Course Handicap, take strokes at holes where you would normally get them.

WEDNESDAY BOUNCE GAMES

 The Wednesday bounce games will continue in 2023 throughout January and February.  

January dates are 11th, 18th and 25th.  Please email Pamela MacKenzie by Tuesday 27th December, if you want to be in the draw, stating the dates you wish to play.

February dates are 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.  Please email Pamela by Tuesday 17th January to be included this time, giving your available dates.

pamjohn2004@hotmail.com

9 HOLE FESTIVE TRI-AM & LUNCH 7th DECEMBER

 Ladies

Can't believe its almost time for our Festive TriAm and lunch - where has this year gone??

Enter for the TriAm on the SG app in the usual way. If having difficulty please speak to Stuart in the Pro shop or myself.

If you wish to join in the lunch event or you ONLY wish to come for lunch, please put your name on the sign up sheet on the ladies noticeboard by Wed 30th November. Alternatively contact me.

Lunch at 12 noon. Cost £7.50 NOT including gratuity - please pay Leanna

• Lentil soup
• Brie and Cranberry panini
• Tea/coffee and mince pie

Wear Christmas outfits - the crazier the better! Prize for best outfit.
Also lucky seat prize.
Charity "Spot the Ball" competition - bring some cash! 

There will be an alternative activity if weather not suitable for golf - info will be blogged the day before.

Come along and have some festive fun!

Morag Cunningham
07776 151659
cunninghammorag58@gmail.com

SHOWERS

Just to let you know that the showers in the ladies locker room are now back in use.
Towels are provided in the locker room.

Morag Cunningham

LADIES DINNER

 40 Ladies enjoyed a lovely evening on Wednesday 26th October with excellent food, accompanied by a lot of chat and laughter.  Captain Morag presented the prizes to the winners of the Fun Competitions held during the year and read out the winners of all Medals and Stablefords.  The next competition will be the Xmas event followed by lunch on Wednesday 7th December.

FINAL SWING RESULTS

28 ladies played in this final event of the season on Wednesday 19 October 2022.

Several scores were very good for 12 holes!

Winner: Gillian Donaghy with 27 points.

Carol Barnes, Rosemary Ogilvie and Kate Scott all tied for 2nd place with 26 points, but the official runner-up (after a count-back) was Carol Barnes. 

Well played to everyone. We hope you have all enjoyed the 2022 golf season.

Jan & Karen

FINAL CALL FOR LADIES DINNER - AND PAYMENT REQUIRED!

 There are still a few days left to sign up for the ladies dinner being held on Wednesday 26th October 6.30pm for 7pm.
Cost £25 per head to include welcome drink but NOT gratuity.
Sign up sheet and menu on the ladies locker room noticeboard - please indicate menu choices.

Could all ladies ensure that they pay Leanna BEFORE Wednesday 26th September as time constraints on the night mean it will be difficult for Leanna to accept payments.

Also Leanna has asked that we indicate our choice of welcome drink in advance on the sign up sheet - either a small glass of fizz (option 1)or a non-alcoholic G&T (option 2).

Many thanks, and look forward to seeing you in the clubhouse on 26th.
Morag

WINTER KNOCKOUT DRAW

The draw has been done for the 12-hole Winter Knockout. The first round ties, to be played by 27 November, are:

1) Mary-Jane Bird v Eleanor Cannon

2) Carol Barnes v Marion Munro

3) Fiona Aitken v Alison Templeton

4) Eunice Muir v Lilias Snodgrass

(Kate Scott, Sheila Biggart, Linsday Barclay and Pauline MacEwan have a bye into the second round)

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER 26 OCTOBER

A sheet has been put up in the Locker Room to sign up for the Ladies Annual Dinner, which will be held in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 26 October 2022. The cost is £25 per head and there are 3 choices for each of the three courses. Please indicate your choices on the sign-up sheet.

DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES QUALIFIER

Disappointingly, only 6 couples played in this foursomes competition on Wednesday 28 September.

Three of the couples tied on 33 pts (Note: as the Red Tees were used, the 9th is treated as a par 5 for stableford purposes).

The winners with the best inward half were Maureen Cook & Pamela MacKenzie.

AUSTRALIAN SCRAMBLE RESULTS

Played Wednesday 21 September 2022, 27 entries

Winners                Anne Robinson

                              Kate Scott

                              Anne Gordon                    score - net 45.6

   

 Runners Up        Sheila Biggart

                            Eleanor Cannon

                            Carole Barnes                   score - net 49.6

 Many thanks to Lilias for organising this fun competition.

LADIES BRIDGE AFTERNOON

On Tuesday 13th September we held the first Bridge afternoon since 2019.  It was lovely to see the club busy again after such a long time.  There were 10 tables of both gents and ladies and all enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea, supplied and served by the Ladies Committee.  A raffle raised £110 for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.  The winner on the day was Cynthia Keanie, 2nd was Margaret Parrot and 3rd was Georgina Halfnight.  Thank you to all who made the afternoon such a success.

AUTUMN MEETING FOR MITCHELL TROPHY RESULTS

Played Wednesday 14 September 2022, 18 entries.

1st Silver: Helen Abram 96 (21) 74

2nd Silver: Sheila Biggart 89 (14) 75

1st Bronze: Gillian Donaghy 103 (25) 78

2nd Bronze:  Mary Hardie 107 (28) 79

MITCHELL TROPHY WINNER - Helen Abram

WEDNESDAY BOUNCE GAMES WINTER 2022/23

The final competition of the season will be the Final Swing on Wednesday 19 October 2022. A bounce game has been set up on the SG App for Wednesday 26 October (entries open 26 September in the usual way).

After that, your Ladies Match & Handicap team of Jan and Karen will be taking a welcome winter break from the VMS system. However, the popular ladies Wednesday bounce games will continue. 

Pamela MacKenzie has kindly volunteered to be the draw organiser and will coordinate the games via email. Draws will be done a month at a time, starting for November 2022. To be included in the draws for November Wednesdays, please email Pamela at pamjohn2004@hotmail.com by 15 October 2022. (you can state which weeks you want to play). Groups will be notified by email and the first named player in each group should book a time for their group using the General Play "Book Now" method on the SG App. To be included for December draws, email Pamela by 15 November etc.

[An exception to this is The Ladies Festive Tri-Am and lunch, scheduled for Wednesday 7 December, which is set up on the App and more information about this will be published at a later date]

AUSTRALIAN SCRAMBLE - UPDATED DRAW

WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2022

UPDATED DRAW:  (12 hole competition, holes 1-12)

9.10 Maureen Cook/Pamela MacKenzie/Loretta Campbell

9.20 Denise Cowan/Carol Reid/Janice Naismith

9.30 Jan Macnab/Pat Pennel/Vicky Rennie

9.40 Anne Judge/Gillian Donaghy/Senga Nixon

9.50 Anne Robinson/Kate Scott/Anne Gordon

10.00 Sheila Biggart/Eleanor Cannon/Carol Barnes

10.10 Louise Cooper/Sally Smyth/Karin MacKenzie

10.20 Karen Binning/Lilias Snodgrass/Jean Irvine

10.30 Nancy MacGadie/Vivien Howe/Alison Templeton

Any cancellations or late entries, please contact Lilias Snodgrass

CAWDER OUTING

Thursday 8th September was our first golf outing for 2 years.  This became a very memorable date for another reason.  We were are all so sad to hear that the Queen was gravely ill when our round was finished, but that was nothing compared with the announcement given at 6.30 pm that the Queen had died.  What an amazing life of service she had given this country - even still working 2 days before she died.  We now look forward to the Reign of King Charles 111.

Back to the golf - winning team on the day was Helen Abram, Pat Pennel and Karen Binning with 48 points - well done!  Morag thought it would be nice to recognise the poor team finishing last - nice new wooden spoons for Anne Robinson, Julie Will and Kate Scott!

Just one final prize - not a silver trophy - for being lucky enough to end up in the most bunkers.  Congratulations Kate!

COMPETITION RESULTS

SEPTEMBER MEDAL. Played Wednesday 7 September 2022, 14 entries 

Silver winner:  Joy McLeod  93 (22) 71

Runner-up:  Allison Murray  86 (12) 74 (red tees)

Bronze winner:  Vicky Rennie  109 (32) 77

Runner-up:  Gillian Donaghy  105 (25) 80

Lowest gross: Denise Cowan 85 (green tees),  Allison Murray 86 (red tees)

SATURDAY STABLEFORD. Played 10 September 2022, 4 entries

1st) Kate Scott (24) 38 pts

2nd) Pauline MacEwan (25) 36 pts

POOH PUTTER RESULT 2nd SEPTEMBER

 28 ladies had an enjoyable match for the historic Pooh Putter for the first time since 2019.

Traditionally the match is between the Lady Captains team and the Lady Vice Captains team. This year the players were drawn at random to play for either the Lady Captain or the Past Lady Captain.

The result was a resounding win for the Past Captains Team.

Captain Morag and Past Captain Gillian 

GREENLEES UPDATE

 We must all thank the ladies who are playing on behalf of the club in this prestigious league.

Having been promoted to Div 1 after last years campaign, our team have battled hard in the matches against very strong opposition.

Recent results:

• 22nd Aug Home match v Troon. Close result but Troon won 5 games to 4
• 29th Aug Home match v Cathkin Braes. Cathkin Braes won 6 games to 3

One final match to play - a rearranged fixture against Loudon Gowf at home on 12th September

HANDICAP SCORES

Ladies, with autumn coming upon us and the last ladies' competitions of the season to be held over the next 6 weeks or so, a gentle reminder that you need to submit 4 scores this year for your handicap if you wish to play in ladies' handicap competitions next year (inc knock-outs and tri-ams).

These scores do not need to be in competitions - you can submit General Play scores, either over 18 holes or over the 9 hole course.  There is no book to sign and the scores can be submitted using your phone App. If anyone needs help or advice on submitting General Play scores, please just ask me, or Stuart in the Pro Shop can no doubt help on the day if he is around.

For the avoidance of doubt, no handicaps will lapse under the new system, the 4 card requirement is for ladies competitions only. It was agreed by the Ladies Committee at the end of last year and announced at the AGM in January, and has been introduced in an attempt to make things fairer for all players.

RECENT COMPETITION RESULTS

CENTENARY TROPHY. Played on the rearranged date of Wednesday 31 August 2022. 15 entries

Winner: Helen Abram 97 (21) 76 

(Author's note - Helen played better than that score and I'm glad did not blow the win with her 8 at the last! I was marking the card and gritting my teeth)

Runner-up: Joy McLeod 99 (22) 77 bih

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER MEDAL. Played 3 September 2022. 4 entries

Winner: Kate Scott 99 (24) 75

Runner-up: Pauline MacEwan 104 (24) 80

REMINDER OF SEPTEMBER COMPETITIONS

 Ladies

Here is a reminder of the competitions for September

• Sat 3rd Sep - Saturday September Medal
• Wed 7th Sep - Wednesday September Medal
• Sat 10th Sep - Saturday Stableford
• Wed 14th Sep - Autumn Meeting for Mitchell Trophy (Strokeplay)
• Sat 17th Sep - Saturday Greensomes
• Wed 21st Sep - Fun Australian Scramble
• Sat 24th Sep - Saturday Stableford
• Wed 28th Sep - Daily Mail Foursomes Qualifier

Please note that the Winter 12 hole Greensomes entry sheet is now up on the noticeboard

FUN AUSTRALIAN SCRAMBLE WED 21st SEPTEMBER

 

Ladies, just a reminder that we are having a Fun Australian Scramble on Wednesday 21st September.

In an Australian scramble the person hitting the shot that is selected does not play the next shot.
Please join in this last fun competition of the season.

Entries can be made now via SG app - when logged in to the app select "Comps" and scroll down the list. 

Teams will be posted nearer the time.

Many thanks to Lillias Snodgrass for organising this fun event.

LOUISE COOPER IS 2022 LADIES CHAMPION!

 Many congratulations to Louise Cooper who is our latest Ladies Champion.

The ladies championship final was contested by Louise Cooper & Anne Judge - Louise being a first time finalist at RCGC. Finals Day was blessed with good weather - dry, warm and very little breeze.

Anne made the best start and found herself 3up after 5 holes. The highlight was a chip in from Anne from well off the green at the 4th. Anne maintained this lead and was 3up after the front nine. After Louise holed a monster putt at the 10th the momentum was then with Louise who fought back to level the match at the 12th. Both ladies kept the watching gallery in suspense as first Anne won a hole then Louise won a hole - match all square at the 14th. 15th was halved. Anne won 16. Louise won 17. The match is now once again all square! Either lady could win!

Louise had a chance to close out the match on the18th with a short putt. But no! The putt missed. We proceed to the 1st tee to start extra holes. The watching gallery was on tenterhooks! Both ladies played the first extra hole well - Louise having a notable second shot to the edge of the green. Louise holed out to win the match at the first extra hole.

Many commiserations to Anne Judge. The match was very close, but there can only be one winner.

It was a memorable match much appreciated by the large gallery.
I felt privileged as referee to be witnessing such a fine display of golf from these two fabulous ladies.

Morag Cunningham (Lady Captain)

 

 

LESLEY & CAROL HAVE SUCCESS AT TROON!

Always good to hear of our ladies playing well and winning elsewhere

Lesley Robertson is the Troon Ladies Champion Golfer of the Year.
Terrific Lesley!

also

Carol Reid won the St Evox Cup Handicap Knockout at Troon Ladies GC
Brilliant Carol!

Both notable acheievments. Well done ladies!

Morag Cunningham

DRAW FOR OUTING TO CAWDER GC

 Here is the draw for the outing to Cawder GC on Thursday 8th September.

We will be playing an individual stableford competition with prizes presented on the day.

11.02  Morag Cunningham & Vicky Rennie

11.10 Mary Craig/Pauline MacEwan/Joy McLeod

11.18 Maureen Cook/Chris Minto/Senga Nixon

11.26 Helen Abram/Karen Binning/Pat Pennell

11.34 Anne Robinson/Kate Scott/Julie Will

Please arrive in time for a hot drink and filled roll. A 2 course meal and prizegiving follows play.

BRIDGE AFTERNOON RAFFLE (13th September)

 Ladies

We are running our popular fund raising Bridge & Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 13th September.

Tables still available! (Contact Vicky Rennie)

We are looking for contributions for a raffle to be held on the afternoon - bottles, plants or similar. Please leave in locker room, with many thanks in advance for your generosity.

CHARITY TRI-AM RESULTS

 Winners           Sheila Biggart, Gillian Donaghy, Alison Templeton     75 points

 Runners up      Marion Munro, Joy McLeod, Lilias Lamont                 72 points

 Well done to everyone who played raising £84 for Anaphylaxis Campaign.

 Many thanks to Maureen Cook and Anne Robinson for organising the event and to Mary Craig for donating the prizes.                 

  

POOH PUTTER DRAW FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

The Pooh Putter will be played on the Green course over 12 holes (1-12) Greensomes match play. Cards will be in the locker room on Friday 2nd with your names on them. Please fill in your handicap allowance in the space (0.6 of the lower handicap and 0.4 of the higher handicap). There is a chart on the notice board which should help most pairings. 

               Captain's Team                                      Ex Captain's Team

9.10        Morag C and Sally S                               Senga N and Rosie O                              

9.20        Maureen C and Karin M                         Sheila B and Carol B

9.30        Vivien H and Kate S                               Anne R and Fiona A

9.40        Agnes W and Anne G                             Louise C and Vicky R

9.50         Lilias S and Sheila S                              Gillian D and Morven M

10.00      Anne J and Mary Jane B                        Julie W and Cynthia K

10.10      Joy M and Mary H                                  Mary C and Chris M

                      

COMPETITION RESULTS

WALKER QUAICH. Played Wednesday 20 July 2022. 22 entries

Winner: Kate Scott 96 (26) 70

Runner-up: Karin MacKenzie 103 (28) 75

DORIE HUNTER TROPHY. Played Wednesday 27 July 2022. 19 entries

Winner: Sheila Biggart 85 (14) 71 (bih)

Runner-up: Louise Cooper 87 (16) 71

SATURDAY STABLEFORD. Played 30 July 2022. 5 entries

1st) Alison Templeton (31) 39 pts

2nd) Eunice Muir (20) 35 pts

AUGUST MEDAL. Played Wednesday 3 August 2022. 4 entries (bad weather!)

1st) Morven McLeod 116 (34) 82

2nd) Pauline MacEwan 107 (24) 83

SATURDAY MEDAL. Played 6 August 2022. 2 entries

1st) Eleanor Cannon 102 (18) 84

2nd) Kate Scott 111 (24) 87

STABLEFORD & GILLIES TROPHY. Played Wednesday 10 August 2022. 29 entries

1st) Rosemary Ogilvie (23) 42 pts

2nd) Alison Tempelton (30) 39 pst

GILLIES TROPHY WINNER: Rosemary Ogilvie

SATURDAY STABLEFORD. Played 13 August 2022. 4 entries

1st) Kate Scott (25) 43 pts

2nd) Pauline MacEwan (24) 39 pts

STABLEFORD & VETS TROPHY. Played Wednesday 17 August 2022. 24 entries

1st) Vivien Howe (21) 42 pts

2nd) Alison Tempelton (29) 37 pts

VETS TROPHY WINNER: Vivien Howe

CHARITY "LEMONAID" TRI-AM WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2022

Draw:

9.00 Maureen Cook/Mary Hardie/Karin MacKenzie

9.10 Louise Cooper/Lilias Snodgrass/Eileen Walker

9.20 Jan Macnab/Pat Pennel/Chris Minto

9.30 Marion Munro/Joy McLeod/Lilas Lamont

9.40 Julie Will/Rosemary Reedie/Sheila Swinnerton

9.50 Anne Judge/Vivien Howe/Cynthia Keanie

10.00 Mary Craig/Kate Scott/Senga Nixon

10.10 Sheila Biggart/Gillian Donaghy/Alison Templeton

10.20 Karen Binning/Helen Abram/Vicky Rennie

Please remember your £3 entry money in cash on the day. Lady Captain Morag's chosen charity this year is Anaphylaxis Campaign. Cards and instructions will be in the Locker Room.

Any cancellations or late entries, please contact Maureen Cook or Anne Robinson

LADIES OUTING - CAWDER GC - THURS 8th SEP - LAST CALL!

 There are still places on the first ladies outing for three years at Cawder GC, Bishopbriggs on Thurs 8th September.

If wishing to go, please pop £44 cash or cheque in the box in envelope marked "Golf Outing" and let Morag Cunningham know - 07776 151659 or cunninghammorag58@gmail.com

This covers 18 holes of golf with prizes. roll and hot drink before play and two course lunch after play.
Cheques made payable to "Ranfurly Castle Golf Club Ladies Section"

CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE

The Bronze championship has been concluded with Gillian Donaghy beating Kate Scott 3/1.
It was a very close match with Gillian prevailing on the 17th.
Congratulations Gillian! Commiserations Kate!

The Silver championship final will be played on Sunday 28th August. Time still to be confirmed but likely 12.30pm. The match will be between Louise Cooper and either Sheila Biggart or Anne Judge.

I hope as many of you as possible will turn out to support the Silver finalists.

GREENLEES UPDATE

 Many thanks to the ladies who continue to turn out for our Greenlees team.

There are two recent results to report.

• 25th July Haggs Castle (away)      5.5/3.5 loss
• 8th August Williamwood (home)    9/0 loss

The remaining 3 matches are at home, so the team hopes for some better results.
The other clubs are fielding some very strong teams, often with single figure handicaps, so well done to our ladies to win some of the games.

All the best for the remainder of the season.

LADIES INVITATION DAY RESULTS

What a fabulous day of weather for our first invitation day since the pandemic.
Possibly too hot and sunny - I think quite a few of us were quite weary by the end of our rounds!

Our invited guests all enjoyed playing our course and a tasty lunch afterwards.

18 pairs played a Betterball Stableford format and some fabulous scores were returned.

1st Prize: Helen Abram & Nicky Stirrup 44pts(bih)

2nd Prize: Julie Will & Angela Ferguson 44pts (bih)

3rd Prize: Joy McLeod & Shirley Morran 44pts

There were two spot prizes:

• Longest Drive at 18th won By Eunice Muir
• Most bunkers visited won by Alison Thompson of Old Ranfurly (6 bunkers)
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Many thanks to Morven McLeod and Karen Binning for their help in organising the event.

DAVID REID MEMORIAL

 The David Reid Memorial Open Mixed competition was held on Sunday 7th August.   Pamela MacKenzie, Maureen Cook and Euan Templeton did an amazing job of organising a wonderful day and had a team of happy helpers to assist on the day.  A very successful raffle was held  with the wonderful total of  £4535.00  being raised for Brain Research UK.   Winning couple was Angela and Hunter Patterson,  2nd was Chris Minto and Stevie Scott and 3rd was Rosemary and Jim Ogilvie.  Home course definately was an advantage it would seem!

Photos show the Winners along with Fraser Templeton and a shirt signed by Colin Montgomery which he won in the raffle - a very happy little boy.

LADIES INVITATION DRAW

 9.30    Eunice Muir  /  Angela Patterson

            Eleanor Cannon  /  Hazel Kirkland

9.40      Morag Cunningham  /  Cassie Forbes

            Pauline MacEwan  /  Fiona Malcolm

9.50     Kate Scott  /  Christine Holt

            Karen Binning   /   Liz Crichton

10.10    Anne Judge  /  Margaret Gray

             Nancy MacGadie  /  Lorna McDonald

10.20    Marion Munro  /   Fiona Roger

             Mary Craig  /  Evy MacGregor

10.30    Morven McLeod  /   Alison Allen

             Cynthia  Keanie  /  Fiona Bain 

10.40    Helen Abram  /  Nicky Stirrup

             Marie Hardie  /  Jane McDonald

10.50    Joy McLeod  /   Shirley Morran

             Julie Will  /  Angela Ferguson

13.00    Anne Gordon  /  Susan Hart

            Geraldine Hughes  /  Alison Thomson 

PLAYERS NEEDED!

 The draw has been done for the invitation day but unfortunately we are one couple short.  Would anyone reconsider and help out by entering?  Failing that perhaps 2 ladies would be prepared to play together and help mark a card.  Could you please contact either Morven McLeod or Karen Binning if you find you can play.

WEST REN RESULTS

 The ladies West Ren team went to Renfrew Golf Club on Thursday 28th July.  The evening started off wet but improved later.  Sadly the result was a loss, with Renfrew winning 4 and half matches to our 1 and half.   This means that we won 2 matches and lost 2 matches but the scores will play a part in the overall results.  A huge thank you to all who played in these matches.

FURTHER DETAILS FOR LADIES INVITATION DAY

 

Entry: In Twos (One Member + One Visitor)

Format: Better-ball Stableford with the tee reserved from 9 -11am and 5.30 - 6pm

Refreshments: one course is included with players paying for their own drinks and extras

Closing date:  31^st July

Fee:  £20 per team of two (cash or cheques to be left in box in locker room (please write Invitation Day and your name on front of envelope) Cheques payable to:  RCGC Ladies Section

To enter: Contact Morven giving your name and your visitor’s name, and their H/cap Index.  Also, your preferred time if important to you.

OR simply sign up on the sheet in the locker room corridor

 

Morven McLeod

11 Donaldfield Road

PA11 3JJ

Email: morvenmcleod@btinternet.com

GOLF OUTING THURS 8th SEP - reminder

 There is still time to put your name down for our golf outing to Cawder GC on Thurs 8th September.

Please see noticeboard for details, or email Morag on cunninghammorag58@gmail.com

AUGUST COMPETITIONS

 Here is a reminder of the competitions coming up in August.

• Wed 3rd August - August Medal
• Sat 6th August - Saturday August Medal
• Sun 7th August - David Reid Open Mixed Foursomes (See Pro)
• Wed 10th August - Stableford & Gillies Trophy (Trophy awarded to best over 65yrs)
• Fri 12th August - Ladies Invitation Day (See locker room noticeboard)
• Sat 13th August - Stableford
• Tues 16th Aug - 9 hole Stableford
• Wed 17th August - Stableford & Vets Trophy (Trophy awarded to best over 55 yrs)
• Sat 20th August - Strokeplay
• Sun 21st August - Haldane Cup (Captain vs Lady Captain Team)
• Wed 24th August - Lemon-Aid Charity Competition
• Sun 28th August - Finals Day

POOH PUTTER FRI 2nd SEPTEMBER

 

This year we will be playing a Captains team vs Immediate Past Captains team for the Pooh Putter.

To maximise participation this will be a 12 hole matchplay competition.

 Please add your name and HCI to the sheet in the locker room or email Morag on cunninghammorag58@gmail.com

 Gillian and Morag will ballot the teams, tee times and matches a few days before the competition.

 Please support Captain Morag and Past Captain Gillian.

Ladies Open Day

 On 14th July Marion and her team held the Ladies Open Day Tri-Am.  96 ladies played, coming from near and far, and enjoyed good weather for their golf.

Winners were Lilias Lamont, Fiona Daly and Georgie Pollock, from Old Ranfurly, with a score of 61 points (BIH),  2nd were Margaret Gray, Linda Anderson and Lana Wilson, also from Old Ranfurly, with a score of 61 points.  Congratulations to all the prize winners.  The raffle was well supported and £510 was raised for Alzheimer Scotland.  Marion would like to express her thanks to all who donated to the raffle as well as to all who helped to make the day so successful.

COMPETITION RESULTS

Summer Greensomes. Played Wednesday 13 July 2022, 10 couples played.

Winners: Pamela MacKenzie & Morven McLeod (26) 40 pts

Runners-up: Nancy MacGadie & Gillian Donaghy (21) 35 pts (acb)

Saturday Stableford, Played Saturday 16 July 2022, 4 entries.

Winner: Kate Scott (26) 29 pts

Runner-up: Sheila Swinnerton (31) 28 pts

GET YOUR NAME DOWN FOR OUR AWAY DAY!!

 I am pleased to announce that we will be having a ladies golf outing this year!

VENUE: Cawder GC (Kier Course)

DATE: Thurs 8th September from 11am

COST: £44
£10 deposit by 31st July please - put in envelope marked "Golf Outing" and post in locker room tin.

Hot drink and filled roll on arrival.

2 course meal after play: Soup or Pate followed by Fish & Chips or Macaroni Cheese. s
(note choice on arrival at Cawder)

Please add your name and current HCI to list in locker room or email me on cunninghammorag58@gmail.com

RANFURLY CASTLE TRIUMPH AT 4 CASTLES!

 Our team played in the 4 Castles competition at Bothwell Castle this year on a hot sunny 10th July.

We won by 9 points! Superb result! Well done to all our players.

Thanks to Karin MacKenzie, Joy McLeod, Kate Scott and Julie Will who played in the ladies matches.

We are the 4 Castles most successful club, clocking up 8 wins (2 of those away). We are undefeated at home. What a record!

GREENLEES RESULT 4th JULY

 Our Greenlees team played away at Prestwick St Nicholas on Monday 4th July.

Thankfully the weather has improved for these matches!

Thanks to all the girls who played, but unfortunately, with a depleted team, it was a 7/2 loss.

Special mention to Helen Abram who scored a half in her very first Greenlees appearance. Drafted in at the last minute and not having played the course before. Well done Helen!

All the best to the girls in their next match away at Haggs Castle on 25th July.

GREENLEES RESULT 27th June - Milngavie (Away)

Unfortunately our Greenlees team lost 7/2 to Milngavie, played at Milngavie.
That makes 2 points from each of the away matches in a very hotly contested league.

Next match is Prestwick St Nicholas away on Monday 4th July. Best of luck girls!

LADIES OPEN DAY - REQUEST FOR RAFFLE PRIZES

LADIES  OPEN  DAY 

14^th JULY

RAFFLE  NOTICE

FOR

BOTTLES  &  PLANTS

 

This year the charity we have decided to support is ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND

 

ANY  PERSON  WISHING  TO  DONATE  A BOTTLE  OR  PLANT FOR  OUR  RAFFLE  THIS YEAR,  PLEASE  PLACE  IN  PLASTIC  BOX  IN  LADIES  LOCKER  ROOM.

 

WE  ARE  ALSO  LOOKING  FOR  SPONSORS

FOR 4  HOLES.

 

Thanking you in anticipation.

 

Marion, Jean, Anne and Alison.

McLACHLAN CUP RESULTS

Played Wednesday 29 June 2022, in very disappointing weather. 10 couples ultimately braved the course.

Winners: Helen Abram & Anne Gordon (28) 35 pts

Runners-up: Vivien Howe & Kate Scott (25) 34 pts

CONSOLATION PLATE

The draw has now been done for the Consolation Plate and it is on the notice board in the locker room.

CAPTAIN'S DAY PHOTOS

 

SPRING MEETING FOR CAPTAINS PRIZES

 Many thanks to all the ladies who played today in the Spring Meeting, and also to others, unable to play, who joined for lunch.
I enjoyed greeting you all before play and chatting to so many of you in the clubhouse afterwards. A very pleasant day!

The weather didn't look too promising early on, but gradually improved throughout the morning. The chilly strong wind persisted, but at least it was dry! Some great scores were returned.

Silver Winner:      Sheila Biggart 38 pts (bih)
Silver Runnerup:  Marion Munro 38 pts

Bronze Winner:      Gillian Donaghy 37 pts
Bronze Runnerup:  Chris Minto 35 pts

Morag Cunningham

COMING UP!

 Just a reminder of the competitions coming up in the next few weeks:

• 21st June - 9 hole Stableford 
• 22nd June - Spring Meeting for Captains Prizes
• 25th June - Club Member/Guest Day (see Pro)
• 26th June - Hospice Cup (Remember £3 cash entry fee for the charity)
• 29th June - McLachlan Cup (Foursomes Stableford)
• 2nd July - Saturday July Medal
• 6th July - July Medal
• 9th July - Stableford
• 10th July - Four Castles (Away at Bothwell Castle) (See noticeboard)
• 13th July - Summer Greensomes Stableford (draw for partners)
• 14th July - Ladies Open Tri-Am (see Marion Munro)
• 16th July - Stableford
• 19th July - 9 hole Stableford
• 20th July - Summer Meeting for Walker Quaich
• 23rd July - Saturday Summer Meeting for Walker Quaich
• 27th July - Dorrie Hunter Strokeplay
• 30th July - Stableford

Please refer to the blog post dated 1st Feb for advice on entering via SG app.

Please note: Walker Quaich is a dual day competition. The best net score from either Wednesday or Saturday will win the trophy.

You can play on both days but the FIRST score you submit will be the one that counts for the trophy.

RED CROSS RINGER

 This is just a reminder that you can enter the Red Cross Ringer by filling in an 18 hole score from a counting competition and putting £2.00 in an envelope in the tin box.  Followwing that, you can change your score at an individual hole any time you play either 9 or 18 holes.  It seems, that  due to us using the Golf app to enter scores, many of you have forgotten that the ringer is in the locker room to fill in.  Can I also remind you that both the Birdie Tree and Par Tee are in the locker room and you can add your score to them after any counting competition.  The instructons for the handicap range for the Par Tee are on the wall beside it.

CENTENARY TROPHY RESCHEDULED 31st AUGUST

 Hello ladies

Centenary Trophy competition on June 8th was cancelled due to dreadful weather.

It has been re-scheduled to Wednesday 31st August.

Regards
Morag

COMPETITION RESULTS

Saturday Stableford. Played 28 May 2022, 5 entries

1st: Pauline MacEwan (24) 36 pts

2nd: Eleanor Cannon (17) 34 pts (bih)

June Medal. Played Wednesday 1 June 2022, 22 entries

Silver winner: Allison Murray 84 (12) 72 (bih)

Bronze winner: Sheila Swinnerton 107 (31) 76 (bih)

Lowest gross: Allison Murray 84

Saturday Medal. Played 4 June 2022, 6 entries

Silver winner: Anne Judge  87 (13) 74

Bronze winner: Pauline MacEwan 97 (24) 73

Lowest gross: Anne Judge 87

STABLEFORD AND GRANS' TROPHY RESULTS

Played Wednesday 15 June 2022.  23 entries.

1st Silver: Nancy MacGadie (17) 38 pts (bih)

2nd Silver: Anne Judge (12) 38 pts

1st Bronze: Anne Gordon (33) 36 pts

2nd Bronze: Pat Pennel (25) 35 pts

GRANS' TROPHY WINNER: Nancy MacGadie

WEST RENFREWSHIRE LEAGUE14TH JUNE

The team played a match against Kilmacolm, at home, on the evening of Tuesday 14th June.  It was a dry evening with little or no wind so perfect condidtions.  Despite Kilmacolm having a very strong team, Ranfurly managed a win 4 matches to 2. Well done to all who played but a special mention for Pauline MacEwan who has played in in all 3 matches and has won all her games.

CLUB CAPTAINS DAY 11th JUNE

It was a truly horrible day of weather for Club Captains Day on Saturday 11th June. Wet and windy with frequent heavy squally showers - I think the only weather missing on the day was snow!

Such a shame for the Captain, Stevie Scott, as around half of those signed up to play withdrew due to the weather.

The weather didn't deter some of our intrepid ladies, with the ladies winner scoring a fantastic 36 points in the most awful of playing conditions.

Winner:         Eunice Muir 36 pts

2nd Place:     Eleanor Cannon 27 pts

3rd Place:     Pauline MacEwen 26 pts

There was a well attended function in the evening with everyone enjoying lively entertainment from Platinum Duo

GREENLEES RESULT 13th JUNE - KILMARNOCK BARASSIE (AWAY)

 Our Greenlees ladies played away today down the coast at Kilmarnock Barassie.

It was another cool, dull day like the many others we've had so far this June!

Despite the best efforts of our ladies, unfortunately the result was not in our favour, with a strong Barassie team winning 7 games to 2.

Best of luck to the team for their next match away to Milngavie on 27th June.

PAST LADIES CAPTAINS DAY

On Friday 10th June 24 past Captains played a 12 hole stableford team competition..  The conditions were extremely challenging with gale force winds - the tail end of Storm Alex - buffeting with gusts of 45mph.  At least it wasn't raining as well!!    Everyone was grateful they were only playing 12 holes and not 18.  The golf was followed by a very noisy lunch with lots of  chat.  We were delighted to welcome back 3 past  members - Vicky Sandeman, Evy MacGregor and Fiona Roger - and  they were very impressed with the condition of the course.  The winning team were Eileen Walker, Evy MacGregor and Helen Abram  with a score of 30 points, and runners up were Anne Judge, Sally Smyth, Pat Pennel and Alison Robertson with 27 points.

CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS 2022

The draws have been done for the Ladies Club Championship and Bronze Championship. Notices will be added to the locker room noticeboard.

The first round ties, to be played by 18 July, are as follows:

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (red tees)

1) Sheila Biggart (Holder) v Joy McLeod (8)

2) Anne Judge (4) v Marion Munro (5)

3) Allison Murray (2) v Eleanor Cannon (7)

4) Jan Macnab (3) v Louise Cooper (6)

BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP (green tees)

1) Kate Scott (1) v Morven McLeod (8)

2) Karin MacKenzie (4) v Senga Nixon (5)

3) Pauline MacEwan (2) v Mary Hardie (7)

4) Gillian Donaghy (3) v Sheila Swinnerton (6)

NOTE: Finals Day will be Sunday 28 August 2022.

WEST RENFREWSHIRE LEAGUE 31st MAY

 This West Renfrewshire League match was played at home versus Caldwell on a lovely evening.

The result was a resounding 5/1 win for us!

Well played everyone.
A special mention to Gillian Donaghy who stepped in to replace Morag Cunningham at the last minute.

The next match is against Kilmacolm at home on 14th June.
The best of luck to all our players.

PAST CAPTAINS' DRAW FRIDAY 10 JUNE

The draw for the Past Captains Day 12 Hole Stableford competition is below.  Please use your full handicap for the GREEN course. One score per hole.  

9.10    Marion Munro, Dorothy Simpson, Gillian Donaghy

9.20    Sheila Biggart, Vicky Rennie, Jean Irvine

9.30    Mary Craig, Evelyn McDermid, Rosemary Reedie

9.40    Nancy MacGadie, Fiona Roger, Joy McLeod

9.50     Evy Macgregor, Eileen Walker, Helen Abram

10.00    Pamela Mackenzie, Vickie Sandeman, Lilias Snodgrass

10.10    Anne Judge, Sally Smyth, Alison Robertson, Pat Pennel

Please tick your name on the sheet in the locker room or email gilliandonaghy66@gmail.com to confirm.      

We will not be changing for lunch.  Please pay Leanna at the bar in advance, £13.50             

LEANNA HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE LUNCH WILL GO AHEAD

FUN JUBILEE PHOTOS

 Just a few photos of last Wednesday's "Fun" day in the rain!  Thank you to Rosemary Ogilvie for taking a selection.

MCLACHLAN CUP & SPRING MEETING - DATE CHANGE

 Hello ladies

Please note that the dates of the McLachlan Cup and Spring Meeting for Captains Prizes have been swapped around.

Spring Meeting now Wednesday 22nd June (Stableford competition)

McLachlan Cup now Wednesday 29th June. (Foursomes Stableford, one silver and one bronze player in a team)

Apologies for the late notice and inconvenience on this change. This is due to a change of date for a commitment outside the club for your Lady Captain.
The change has been made on the app and entry for both is via SG app.

Thanks
Morag

FRIENDLY V KILMACOLM 23rd MAY

 Unfortunately this fixture was abandoned as we were not able to raise a team.

Kilmacolm are still keen to play so we will look at a date in September tba.

Please please make your self available for this fixture in September if you possibly can. These matches are great fun and help us develop good relations with our neighbouring courses.

Thanks

Morag

WEST RENFREWSHIRE LEAGUE V RALSTON 19th MAY

 Away to Ralston on 19th May was our first fixture in this years West Renfrewshire League.

Always a difficult match, this year proved no different as we lost 5/1 to a strong Ralston team.

Ralston made our team very welcome and all who played enjoyed the game.

Big thanks to all who played and represented Ranfurly Castle so well.

Good luck to the girls playing in the next match against Caldwell at home on Tuesday 31st May.

FUN JUBILEE COMPETITION RESULTS

Everyone was in a celebratory mood at todays fun competition to mark the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Despite the wet, windy weather, and the reduced number of holes, the ladies had great fun with the challenges set up by Evelyn, Lilias and Rosemary.

Thanks to Evelyn, Lilias and Rosemary for organising the day. Special mention to Jim Ogilvie who cheerfully manned the starters hut all morning, handing out instructions....and "Celebrations"!

Thanks to Leanna for the delicious afternoon tea in the clubhouse afterwards.

Prizes very kindly provided by Evelyn McDermid (to be handed out at ladies dinner).

Winners: Pamela MacKenzie, Rosemary Ogilvie, Cynthia Keanie 51 pts

Runners Up: Nancy MacGadie, Lilias Snodgrass, Senga Nixon 49 pts

12 hole winners: June Giles, Moira Wilson, Marjorie Mitchell  66pts

JUBILEE COMPETITION - ABRIDGED!

 Ladies

Due to the inclement weather the Fun Jubilee Competition has been curtailed to a few holes.

The plan is to play 1-7, cross to 12 and then play 16-18.

Hope everyone manages to stay relatively dry!

Morag