The Ladies Committee is looking forward to welcoming everyone this evening for our Annual Dinner.
Complimentary drinks will be served from 18.30 before taking our seats at 19.00.
Until this evening,
Aye,
Eleanor
The Ladies Committee is looking forward to welcoming everyone this evening for our Annual Dinner.
Complimentary drinks will be served from 18.30 before taking our seats at 19.00.
Until this evening,
Aye,
Eleanor
Well done all the ladies who played today in very challenging conditions. I can't believe that's the final competition of the 25/26 season. Information regarding winter bounce games is available on the blog and I have posted a copy on the WhatsApp. Looking forward to seeing you all next Wednesday at our annual dinner .
RESULTS
WINNER. Denise Cowan. 28 stableford points
RUNNER UP. Mary Jane Bird. 26 stableford points
For those who would be interested, we will set up a game on Wednesday morning during the Winter. The format would be entering on the dates available for the month, draw would be done indicating the person who would book. Hopefully mainly in threes.
When the draw is done, if you are not available you would let the person booking know.
The dates for November are 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th November 2026
Those wishing to play email pamjohn2004@hotmail.com.
Last date for entry into November draw is Friday 23 October 2026.
An email will come out with all the groups. Coffee or lunch if wet.
Pamela
RESULTS
WINNER. Geraldine Houston. 39 pts
RUNNER UP. Kate Scott 37 pts
STABLEFORD - SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST
WINNER. Helen Black 37 pts
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER MEDAL - SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
WINNER. Marissa Barr. Net 76
RUNNER UP. Elaine Campbell. Net 85
SATURDAY OCTOBER MEDAL - SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER
WINNER. Marissa Barr. Net 78
RUNNER UP. Sheila Swinnerton Net 80
Good Morning Ladies,
Just a couple of reminders.
Firstly, it is our annual Bridge Afternoon on Monday. Vicky and her fellow organisers would very much appreciate the donation of raffle prizes. Please leave your donations at the table in the Ladies Locker Room. All funds raised will go to SAMH, Scottish Action for Mental Health.
Secondly, our Ladies Annual Dinner is approaching a pace. Pick your menu options and sign up for what always proves to be a very happy celebration of our season. You will find the Sign Up Sheet on the Ladies Notice Board in the Locker Room.
Thank you.
Aye,
Eleanor
Winners of Division 1 were Cathkin Braes and Runners up were Troon.
Unfortunately we didn't do as well as last year and instead of being second top we were second bottom so we will be playing in the second division next year.
My thanks to all the ladies who played and I am very proud to have such a committed team.
Anne
Many congratuations to Roisin who had a hole in one yesterday at the 7th. This was her first, just a pity it was a temporary green but still an exciting day for her. Very well done! Sadly no photo was taken of the event.
RESULTS
WINNERS Roisin Black, Kate Scott & Carol Reid. Net 59
RUNNERS UP. Mary Craig, Julie Will & Carol Barnes Net 65
09.30. Denise Cowan. Karin MacKenzie. Vivien Howe
09.40. Roisin Black. Kate Scott. Carol Reid
09.50. Joy McLeod. Senga Nixon. Pat Pennel
10.00. Marion Munro. Helen Abram. Eileen Walker
10.10. Mary Craig. Julie will. Carol Barnes
10.20. Anne Judge. Lilias Snodgrass. Vicky Rennie
10.30. Anne Robinson. Jean Irvine. Evelyn McDermid
Play from the GREEN TEES
1 score per hole, 2 on the par 3's
Mark score on a card and post in the box when finished.
This is for the Captain's Charity SAMH. Please place any donations in a brown envelope and post in the box.
The West Renfrewshire League has been completed for this year with our team coming 4th out of 5 teams in division 1
We won the same number of matches as Gourock but they had won more games and so came 3rd
The league was won by Caldwell. Kilmacolm are relegated to 2nd Division and Renfrew return to Division 1.
Thanks to all the Ladies who were part of the team.
Helen
RESULTS
WINNERS Denise Cowan & Senga Nixon. Net 76
RUNNERS UP. Jan Macnab & Sheila Biggart Net 77
Good luck Denise and Senga next year, representing RCGC in the Daily Mail Foursomes .
It has been a busy month for the Ladies Section at The Castle, rounded off by a magnificent win for Europe at the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands!
Wednesday 19 August brought the annual outing of our friendly mob of kangaroos to the Ladies Section, all suitably disguised around the course, for our Australian Scramble. Eagle eyed Mary Hardie was on fine form and together with her team of Rosemary Ogilvie and Lilias Snodgrass, they spotted all 8 of our Australian visitors. Roisin Black, Pat Pennel and Carol Reid were the winning team, and the runners up were Jan Macnab, Senga Nixon and Maureen Cook. Our thanks to Lilias Snodgrass and Pamela Mackenzie for their organisation of this fun day.
The following Sunday, 23 August we enjoyed an excellent Ladies Championship Final between Defending Champion Roisin Black and Past Champion Allison Murray. Over 20 lady members, family and friends supported our accomplished finalists from the first tee. Allison won at the 17th green after a gritty performance from both players. Congratulations to Allison, commiserations to Roisin and our thanks to all those who once again supported our Championship Final.
Wednesday 26 August saw our annual friendly match between the Lady Captain and the Lady Vice Captain when Anne Judge and I competed for the Pooh Putter. Our thanks to Anne for suggesting a new format this year when all matches were competed across 18 holes and the Stableford Points were accumulated across all players to establish a winner. Thank you to all who took part and to Anne for presenting the Lady Captain with the Pooh Putter over lunch in the clubhouse.
The annual match between the Men's Captain's Team and the Lady Captain's Team, the Halden Cup, took place on Sunday 30 August and despite a valiant effort from all of the ladies, we lost out. Thank you to all the ladies who took part, and for your good grace in defeat. Methinks Anne Judge will have a different format next year....
Our Annual Outing was to East Renfrewshire Golf Club on Tuesday 1 September. I am delighted to say that 27 ladies made the trip, and, despite the dreich weather, we all enjoyed a 9-hole format followed by a lovely lunch in the clubhouse. Our thanks to Roisin's husband Ronnie Black for the very beautiful prizes, crafted from wood from the fallen trees at The Castle. Our thanks also to Anne Judge for her excellent organisation of the day. And finally, thanks to all the ladies who braved the weather, through the purchase of Bunker Passes and Mulligans, we were able to raise over £200 for SAMH, our chosen charity for the year.
On Sunday 6 September, 22 Ranfurly Castle Ladies took part in an inaugural friendly Solheim Match at Old Ranfurly with 19 ladies from Old Ran and 7 from Kilmacolm. 5 holes of 4 ball better ball, followed by 5 holes of foursomes, finishing with 5 holes of singles, with mixed teams from all clubs split into the two competing sides by handicap. Team USA prevailed in the end, and we all enjoyed warm camaraderie over afternoon tea in the clubhouse. Our thanks to May Hunter, the Lady Captain of Old Ranfurly, for her warm hospitality and tenacious organisation of our afternoon. We look forward to hosting a similar event next year with all three clubs at Ranfurly Castle, the week before the Ryder Cup on Sunday 12 September 2027.
Our Ladies Supper, which was due to take place next Sunday, we have postponed as the timing in the day was not proving popular, and instead we shall look forward as we come to the end of the season, to the Ladies Dinner on Wednesday 21 October. I am delighted to confirm that we will be joined at the dinner by Motivational Speaker Brian Costello of Headstrong.
We shall be enjoying a starter and main course, followed by tea, coffee and tablet for £20 a head to include a gratuity. Look out for the notice going up on the board this week, sign up and make your menu choices, paying Leanna at the bar.
It is always an excellent evening and a lovely opportunity to bring all of our lady members together to celebrate the season.
As ever, any queries, please get in touch.
Aye,
Eleanor
07768 647916
RESULTS
WINNER. Denise Cowan. Net 76
RUNNER UP. Pauline MacEwen Net 79
Old Ranfurly invited ladies from Ranfurly Castle and Kilmacolm to play in a fun Solhiem Cup event on Sunday 6th September. Despite the awful weather early morning, the match was played in blustery and, mainly dry, conditions with USA coming out as the victors. Afterwards a delicious afternoon was served and the Trophy was presented. The day was even better for one member of Old Ranfurly - she had her first ever Hole in One at the13th! Congratulations to Elaine Penman.
Great fun was had by all and it looks like this could become a regular event in the golfing Calendar!
Please enter your name and partners name on the tee sheet. Another pair will join you.
The Daily Mail Foursomes has a max handicap of 25.0 for women .
Play is from the RED tees.
Please mark score on scorecard, which I will prepare for you and place entry fee of £2 in an envelope. Place both envelope and cards in the box.
Karen
27 Ladies played in very wet and windy conditions at East Ren. The games were reduced to 9 holes due to the challenging conditions. A warm welcome was received in the Clubhouse where we were very well looked after with tea, coffee and rolls before play and lunch following play. Thank you to Vice Captain Anne Judge for all her work in organising the day for everyone.
The annual battle between the Lady and Gent's Captains teams was a well earned victory for the Gents! It was a fun day followed by a lovely lunch, with a lot of chat. The ladies will be out got revenge next year.
The Lady Captain was delighted to accept the putter from Vice Captain Anne Judge. A fun day was had by all in good weather. A big thank you to the maker of the tablet and for the little goody bags at the end!
I am delighted to confirm the details of our 2026 Ladies Outing to East Renfrewshire Golf Club.
Tea, Coffee and hot rolls will be served in the Clubhouse from 10.00. The format for the day will be a Tri-Am and ladies are asked to bring cash with them to purchase over Breakfast:
*Bunker Passes- £2.50 for one Bunker Pass, £10.00 for a an All Bunker Pass
*Mulligans-£2.50 a Mulligan
All funds raised will be going to SAMH.
Tee times start at 11.00 and I am delighted to report that we have 9 teams, so 27 ladies in total.
We shall be paying East Renfrewshire Golf Club on Saturday, so a gentle reminder to pay tomorrow before close of play.
Anne Judge
Anne Judge and I are really looking forward to competing tomorrow for the Pooh Patter. For those that have not played before, it is a friendly match between a Lady Captain's Team and a Lady Vice Captain's Team.
To allow everyone to enjoy their game without pressure, and to reinforce that this is a fun competition, Anne and I have decided that this year it will NOT be matchplay. We will play in a Greensomes format, with each player contributing 6 drives, and it will be a Stableford Competition. This will allow pairings to pick up if they are not going to score. Once all pairs have finished we shall total up the Stableford points and announce the winner in the Clubhouse over Lunch.
When you arrive tomorrow your cards will be prepared and scores will be noted on cards and not phones.
The draw for tomorrow with the Captain's Team listed first:
09.30: Sheila Biggart & Alison Templeton with Denise Cowan and Maureen Cook
09.40: Louise Cooper & Sheila Swinnerton with Senga Nixon & Karen Binning
09.50: Eleanor Stewart & Joy McLeod with Anne Judge & Carol Barnes
10.00: Pauline MacEwen & Vicky Rennie with Marion Munro & Lilias Snodgrass
10.10: Kate Scott & Anne Gordon with Agnes Williamson & Rosemary Ogilvy
10.20: Anne Robinson & Jean Irvine with Evelyn McDermid & Mary Craig
10.30 Karin Mackenzie & Alison Coats with Eileen Walker & Carol Reid
10.40: Pat Pennel & Mary Hardie with Julie Will & Jean Murray
Until tomorrow,
Aye
Eleanor
Warm congratulations to Allison Murray on becoming the Ranfurly Castle Ladies Champion 2026! Our appreciation to both Allison and Roisin for an enthralling match right up to the 17th green. It was wonderful to see over 20 lady members, family and friends follow the match from the first tee and also for a full clubhouse to be there for the presentation ceremony. Allison and Roisin very much appreciated your support. Well done to the two caddies, Lesley and Ronnie for guiding our finalists, and also a shout out Craig and his team for the exceptional presentation of the course.
Congratulations also go to Elaine and Bobby Campbell for their victory in The Warplesdon against Marion and Stuart Munro.
I can also confirm the winners of the Texas Scramble Ladies and Mixed Teams:
Ladies: Marion Munro, Mary Craig, Jean Irvine and Eleanor Stewart with a score of 68.5.
Mixed: Pauline MacEwen, Kate Scott, Iain McKendrick and Douglas Martin with a score of 59.3.
The draw for the Pooh Putter on Wednesday will be published later on today.
Aye,
Eleanor
Good Morning Ladies,
Just incase anyone has missed the various club-wide communications about the timings for Finals Day the Ladies Championship Final between Defending Champion Roisin Black and Past Champion Allison Murray will tee off tomorrow at 12.00 Noon.
I am so looking forward to seeing what is always a great turnout of Lady Members to follow what I am sure will be a great match between two very elegant and accomplished golfers.
The trophy presentation shall follow in the clubhouse afterwards, so if you cannot make it to the course, please do join us all afterwards to raise a glass to our 2026 Ladies Champion and worthy runner up.
Aye,
Eleanor
A little kangaroo told me that a shortened course was played today and the rain was avoided - good result !
RESULTS
WINNERS Roisin Black, Pat Pennel and carol Reid. 49.8
RUNNERS UP. Jan Macnab, Senga Nixon and Maureen Cook. 53.8
The team of Lilias Snodgrass, Rosemary Ogilvie and Mary Hardie spotted all 8 kangaroos. I believe Mary was on top form 🦘
A big thank you to Lilias and Pamela for organising the day which is always enjoyed by everyone.
DRAW
09.00. Denise Cowan. Kate Scott. Morven McLeod
09.10. Anne Judge. Gillian Donaghy. Vicky Rennie
09.20. Pauline MacEwen. Agnes Williamson. Eileen Walker
09.30. Roisin Black. Pat Pennel. Carol Reid
09.40. Eleanor Stewart Julie Will. Karin MacKenzie
09.50. Mary Craig. Vivien Howe. Jean Murray
10.00. Marion Munro. Joy McLeod. Alison Coates
10.10. Jan Macnab. Maureen Cook Senga Nixon.
10.20. Sheila Biggart. Evelyn McDermid Jean Irvine.
10.30. Lilias Snodgrass Rosemary Ogilvie. Mary Hardie
RESULTS
WINNER. Marion Munro. 36 pts
RUNNER UP. Denise Cowan. 35 pts
WINNER OF GILLIES TROPHY. Marion Munro
July started in style with Gillian Donaghy scoring a net 67 in the July Medal. Gillian went on to win the Stableford & Vets Trophy later in month with an impressive 48 points. It was also an excellent few weeks for Morven McLeod who won both the Dorie Hunter Strokeplay with a net 72 and the Summer Meeting for the Walker Quaich with a net 65. Well done Gillian and Morven!
On Thursday 16 July, we welcomed a strong field to the Ladies Open. Huge thanks to everyone who volunteered on the day, offering a warm welcome to our lady visitors. Many thanks also to those who generously contributed to the raffle allowing us to raise £402.00 for SAMH. Most importantly, our heartfelt appreciation goes to Marion Munro who once again orchestrated the day with elegance and calm authority. Despite an unexpected fog delay, we went on to enjoy quite magnificent weather. The course looked spectacular thanks to Craig and his team and Leanna once again did us proud.
We had a great turnout for our Summer Greensomes, a lovely fun format that brings members together on the course. Here's to a similar turnout for our fun Australian Scramble on Wednesday 20 August. It's not too late to sign up, so please do join the list in the Ladies Locker Room.
July also saw four ladies travel to Bothwell Castle to play in the mixed Four Castles Event, an annual inter-club match between Bothwell Castle, Haggs Castle, Buchanan Castle and Ranfurly Castle. Despite rather tricky greens I am delighted to say that The Castle successfully defended their title, bringing the trophy back in an unexpected away win AND Sheila Swinnerton won the best score of the day for the winning team.
Congratulations finally to Anne Robinson and Julie Wall, winning the Ladies Prize and coming overall third in Professional Day.
We are now building up to the climax of our 2026 Golfing Season with The Ladies Championship Final to be played on Sunday 23 August. Congratulations to Allison Murray and defending champion Roisin Black on reaching the final. We all look forward to an excellent match and as ever to welcoming strong support from our Ladies Section to follow the match on the course. Details to follow in terms of exact timings, but I would anticipate a late morning or lunchtime start.
The following Sunday 30 August a Lady Captain's Team will play a Men's Captain's Team for the Halden Cup. We shall do our very best on behalf of you all!
Looking forward into September, our Ladies Outing this year is to East Renfrewshire Golf Club on Tuesday 1 September. Our outing follows a tri-am format, and the entry fee is £36.00. For this, on arrival we will be served a hot roll and hot drink followed by a two course lunch after golf. We will also seek to raise funds for SAMH on the day by offering both a 'One Bunker Pass' and a 'Mulligan Shot' for £2.50 each. These can be bought for cash over breakfast. For those who are really struggling in the sand we will also offer a Course Bunker Pass for £10.00. The sign-up sheet for the day is on the Ladies Noticeboard.
On Sunday 6 September, a team of 22 Ladies from RCGC will be taking part in a Solheim Cup formatted day with Old Ranfurly and Kilmacolm Ladies Sections at the Old Course. The teams will be a mix of all three clubs. Please do let me know if you would like to be included in the day. As May Hunter, the Ladies Captain of the Old Course, said to me, 'the more the merrier!'
Finally, on Sunday 20 September we are planning an informal Ladies High Tea at the club from 17.30. Details to follow on the noticeboard but please do get it into the diary.
Here's to a sunny August and to an exciting Ladies Championship Final!
Aye,
Eleanor
07768 647916
RESULTS
BRONZE
WINNER. Mary Jane Bird. Net 86
RUNNER UP Kate Scott. Net 88
SILVER
No entries
RESULTS
WINNER. Helen Black Net 76
RUNNER UP. Marissa Barr. Net 83
Well done everyone for staying the course through pretty miserable weather on the back nine. It was a close run finish with four teams scoring 37 points. First and second could only be separated by their scores on the 16th, 17th and 18th.
Winners: Gillian Donaghy and Senga Nixon 37 points (better last three holes)
Runners Up: Eunice Muir and Karin Mackenzie 37 points
Mary Craig & Vicky Rennie and Anne Judge & Alison Coats also scored 37 points coming third and fourth respectively on countback.
Well done also today to Sheila Biggart, Alison Templeton, Jan MacNab and Morven McLeod whose foursomes tie went to the 21st hole, with Sheila and Alison victorious on the 3rd green.
Eleanor
RESULTS
WINNER Gillian Donaghy 48 pts
RUNNER UP. Senga Nixon. 40 pts
Winner of the Vets Trophy Gillian Donaghy
Amazing score Gillian, well played .
Please see below the draw for the Summer Greensomes on Wednesday.
09.30: Vivien Howe & Pat Pennel with Denise Cowan & Chris Minto
09.40: Gillian Donaghy & Senga Nixon with Eleanor Stewart & Carol Reid
09.50: Anne Robinson & Maureen Cook with Roisin Black & Eileen Walker
10.00: Anne Judge & Alison Coats with Agnes Williamson & Lilias Snodgrass
10.10: Mary Craig & Vicky Rennie with Marion Munro & Carol Barnes
10.20: Joy McLeod & Rosemary Ogilvie with Eunice Muir & Karin Mackenzie
To reserve these tee slots in advance, a Group Booking was created on the App. To view your booking, go onto the Home Page of the Scottish Golf App and scroll down to Your Bookings and you will find your pairings.
The competition is a Team competition and will be managed via manual cards. Please place £2 entry fee into an envelope in the box.
Cards with your team handicap calculation will be ready for you to pick up in the Ladies Locker Room ahead of your round. Please enter your gross scores and place your cards in the box at the end of your round.
This is a Stableford competition, played off the Green Tees. Each player must have a minimum of six drives.
So delighted to have such a full field. Enjoy this super, friendly format.
Any queries please get in touch.
I shall be at the club early on Wednesday.
Eleanor
07768 647916
Our last West Renfrewshire League match for the season was played last night in glorious weather away against Ralston.
We were well and truly beaten 5 and a half to half but enjoyed the company and hospitality of our opponents and their challenging course.
RESULTS
WINNER. Morven McLeod. Net 65
RUNNER UP. Joy McLeod Net 71
The Ladies Open Day took place today eventually after a 30 minute fog delay. The sun then broke through and it became very warm.
I would like to thank all the ladies who helped with the raffle, check-in, starting and closing the competition. Also my thanks to those who sponsored the novelty holes and all the prizes for the raffle. The table looked fabulous.
A wonderful amount of over £400 was raised for SAMH.
Marion Munro
It seems remarkable that we are half way through the season already!
As ever, June was a busy month for the ladies at The Castle. To kick off the month we saw 19 ladies compete for the inaugural Captains' Day Ladies Quaich on Saturday 6 June, which Anne Judge won with 37 points. I am delighted to say that all lady winners were present for the prizegiving and we had a lovely, fun evening.
On Friday 12th we welcomed 24 Past Lady Captains to the club for lunch after16 ladies played earlier in the day in a fun 12-hole competition which Sheila Biggart won, receiving the prized Past Captains'Day Waterford Door Stop. It was a chance for all present Past Captains to thank Karen Binning for her hard work and commitment as Handicap Secretary. Karen has led the Ladies Section through inordinate change, navigating the introduction of digital scoring and we all very much appreciate her efforts. Karen steps down from the committee at the end of the year.
Congratulations to Joy McLeod who triumphed in the Hospice Cup and to Alison Murray who had the best scratch score at the Spring Meeting for Captain's Prizes, and to Mary Craig who had the best net score. My thanks to everyone who took part on the day when we were blessed with surprisingly good weather.
The McLachlan Cup was won by Anne Judge and Karin Mackenzie, and warm congratulations also go to our Treasurer Morven McLeod who won the Dorie Hunter with the best net score of 72.
June saw the communication of the changes to RCGC's tee management protocols on a Saturday and Wednesday as a result of the Saturday Pilot Review. I want to thank everyone for their input and support through the consultation process and in particular for the smooth and elegant transition to the new protocols on a Wednesday.
Competition play for the Ladies Section is always in three balls. It is not however imperative that you enter the competition on a Wednesday for you to reserve a tee time, just as it is not imperative for the men to join the competition should they reserve a tee time in their reserved slot on a championship qualifying Saturday. For clarity, your playing partners in a three ball may choose to play in the competition but if you simply wish to attest their cards that is absolutely fine as part of the new arrangement.
There will be one more Saturday in the season when ladies are restricted to playing from 11.00 on a Saturday and this will be for the final qualifying stage for the Mens' Championship on Saturday 15 August.
The Summer Greensomes is on Wednesday 29 July and there will be a pre ballot, so please enter via the sign up sheet. This is an opportunity for us to welcome players who perhaps haven't been playing in competitions this season either because they are new to competitive golf and have established a handicap for the first time or perhaps because they are new to the club and do not know many other lady members. Please do sign up. Greensomes is a lovely format for social golf and a great way to meet fellow members.
There will also be a pre-ballot for the Australian Scramble, which is on Wednesday 19 August. A sign up sheet for this event will be posted soon and everyone is encouraged to take part in this fun format.
On the course, I am delighted to report that the toilet facility is now 'up and running!' The toilet is to be found between the 6th green and 12th tee and members are asked to only dispose of toilet paper in the facility. Massive thanks to Jim Park for his tenacious oversight of the whole project from inception to installation.
Our Ladies Outing is taking place on Tuesday 1 September when we shall be visiting East Renfrewshire Golf Club. The cost per head is £36.00 for a tea or coffee with a hot roll on arrival, a round of golf and lunch. We would appreciate ladies that this is paid by bank transfer a week before the outing so that we can settle with East Renfrewshire ahead of the day. A sign up sheet will be on the board shortly and this will include the Ladies Section Bank Details. Thank you to Anne Judge for all her hard work in arranging our day out!
The Ladies Committee met last Monday and agreed to host a Ladies Lunch on Sunday 20 September so take a note in your diaries and details will follow in due course. My thanks to our Secretary, Past Captain Agnes Williamson, for taking the lead on the arrangements.
Finally, this week, on Thursday 16 July we have our Ladies Open. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our magnificent course and for lady visitors to experience our warm hospitality. Please can I ask that you consider donating to the raffle. Past Captain Marion Munro is masterminding the day and asks that donations are left in the ladies locker room. If you are able to volunteer an hour of your time on Thursday to support the team deliver this event, please contact Marion directly. I know that she will very much appreciate your time.
My charity of choice this year is SAMH, a charity very close to my family's heart. Kerry-Anne Hastings is my daughter's best friend and SAMH is the charity that Kerry-Anne and her brother Corey have asked that we support in memory of her parents, Jenny and Scott. All proceeds from the raffle on Thursday will go to SAMH.
Here's to a successful and gloriously sunny Open Day!
Aye,
Eleanor
We had a glorious day away at Gourock last Thursday 9th July for our second Friendly Match of the season. The views from the course were spectacular and the golf was pretty good too with Ranfurly Castle winning three of the four games.
Well played everyone !
RESULTS
WINNER. Morven McLeod. Net 72
RUNNER UP. Mary Craig. Net 74
The entry sheet will be going up shortly for this fun team event.
It is pre-balloted with mixed handicaps. There is no entry fee.
This competition will be pre-balloted. Please add your name to the sheet on our Notice Board.
We would like to encourage our new members and on this occasion our Gap members to take part so if you happen to know any of these ladies please encourage as best you can.
The draw will be advised nearer the time -entry on the day is £2pp
Our West Renfrewshire League match was played on Tuesday at home against Kilmacolm.
In surprisingly pleasant weather, our team played well coming in with a 4/2 win.
There is one more match left for this season , away against Ralston which has been rearranged for
Monday 20th July.
RESULTS
SILVER
WINNER. Allison Murray. Net 76
RUNNER UP. Vivien Howe. Net 77
BRONZE
WINNER Gillian Donaghy. Net 67
RUNNER UP Kate Scott. Net 70
Ladies your help with Raffle Prizes for our Open Day would be much appreciated
There is a box in our Locker Room for donations of bottles, plants and chocolates.
3 holes are normally sponsored, (nearest the pin/longest drive) 1 has been secured , vouchers best, value £20 -can you help? fingers crossed 😊
Finally, if anyone could spare an hour on the day to help please contact Marion Munro on 07773 713486 or email mvamunro@gmail.com
RESULTS
WINNERS Anne Judge & Karin Mackenzie 41 pts
Runners Up. Anne Robinson & Sheila Swinnerton. 34 pts
Over the past six months and particularly over the first two months of the playing season, Match & Handicap (M&H) has been monitoring the impact of opening the Tee Sheet to Lady Members on a Saturday morning before 11.00. As part of this Tee Management Pilot, M&H has also been assessing the demand and availability of tee times to Men on a Wednesday morning.
Good morning ladies, disappointed I couldn't make it yesterday . I have heard it was a fabulous day !
RESULTS
BEST SCRATCH. Allison Murray. 86
BEST NET. Mary Craig. Net. 74
2ND NET Eunice Muir. Net 75 (BIH)
3RD NET Sheila Biggart. Net 75
Well played all 🏌
I am delighted to see on the Tee Sheet that we have a strong field for the Spring Meeting tomorrow.
There are two competitions running for Captain's Prizes. An eighteen hole stroke play competition and a nine hole Stableford. Both competitions are being played from the Green Tees.
The Lady Captain's Prizes will comprise:
Best Scratch Score: First Prize and Winner of the Lady Captain's Day Rose Bowl
Best Net Score: First Prize (Handicap)
Second Best Net Score: Second Prize (Handicap)
Third Best Net Score: Third Prize (Handicap)
Best Stableford Score: First Prize (9 Hole Competition).
The Prizes for the Spring Meeting will be presented at our Annual Dinner.
Karen has set both competitions up to join on the App.
If you are playing in the 9-hole Stableford competition, please take a physical card and place it in the box at the end of your round, after first entering the competition on the App.
If you are playing in the Stroke Play Competition and would prefer not to use your 'phone on the course, please enter the competition on the App and create your scorecard before your round. This will generate a unique scorecard number for you which will allow you to enter your scores on the I Pad on the first floor landing. You will also need your Membership Number (previously called your CDH Number) which you will find on the Home Page of the App underneath your name. It is easy to use. Eunice and I entered our scores on the I Pad on Saturday no problem, so if we can do it, believe me it must be straightforward!
As ever, if you need any help, please just ask. I shall be there first thing tomorrow and if I cannot help, Ramsay will be on hand in the Pro Shop and he is always exceptionally helpful.
There is a small Lady Captain's Day gift for all participants which I would ask you to pick up in the lounge ahead of your round. I shall be there all day so please pop up ahead of your round no matter what time you are playing.
A wee word with the Weather Gods tonight might be in order....
Until tomorrow.
Aye,
Eleanor
RERSULTS
WINNER. Eunice Muir. Net 74
RUNNER UP. Allison Murray. Net 78
Despite some very difficult conditions with the weather, there were plenty of good scores for the 12hole Stableford Competition. The winner with 26 points was Sheila Biggart
The runner up with 22 points was Marion Munro
A delicious lunch followed the morning golf, where the gathering included several ladies, who had not taken part in the competition. All were welcomed by Captain Eleanor and memories of times past, from Carol Fell, were shared with everyone.
A slight change to the draw for tomorrow. Pamela is unable to play but will join us for lunch:
09.50: Lilias Snodgrass, Joy McLeod and Vicky Rennie
10.00: Karin Mackenzie,Vivien Howe and Sheila Biggart
10.10: Mary Craig, Mary Hardie and Helen Abram
10.20: Karen Binning, Evy MacGregor, Marion Munro and Gillian Donaghy
10.30: Evelyn McDermid, Jean Irvine, Kate Scott and Carol Reid
Format is Singles & Stableford, holes 1-12, Green Tees, on a card and not the App.
For those not playing, lunch will be at 13.30 with a wee glass of fizz beforehand at 13.00.
In summary, there are 17 ladies on the tee with a total of 24 Past Captains for lunch in the clubhouse.
Until tomorrow,
Eleanor 🏌
This is a foursomes competition for a high/low (ideally silver/bronze) handicap partnership.
Played from RED tees.
Scoring will be on cards and placed in the box on completion of round.
Entry (£2 per person) should be made in a brown envelope marked with name and competition and placed in the box.
Enter with your partner on the App in the usual way.
Anyone who wishes to play but does not have a partner, please PM me and I will try to pair you up !
Karen
RESULTS
WINNER. Mary Hardie. 39 pts
RUNNER UP. Carol Barnes. 35 pts (bih).
Vivien Howe. 35 pts
Kate Scott. 35 pts
Congratulations to Granny Mary who wins the trophy!
This game was a home game played on Monday 1st June 2026 and sadly was a loss 7/2
The first Friendly Match of the season was played against Kilmacolm, at home, on Monday 8th June. We were blessed with a dry sunny day which made the golf all the more enjoyable and the result was a 3-1 win for Ranfurly Castle. Well played everyone !
The next match is against Gourock (away) on Thursday 9th July. If you would like to play, please contact Sheila Swinnerton .
(sheila_swinnerton@hotamil.com). These matches are always very friendly and good fun to play in.
I am looking forward to hosting the Ladies Past Captains' Lunch at 13.30 in the clubhouse on Friday.
The draw for the 12 hole Stableford competition beforehand is as follows:
09.50: Lilias Snodgrass, Joy McLeod and Vicky Rennie
10.00: Karin Mackenzie,Vivien Howe and Sheila Biggart
10.10: Mary Craig, Mary Hardie and Helen Abram
10.20: Evy MacGregor, Marion Munro and Gillian Donaghy
10.30: Karen Binning, Carol Reid and Pamela Mackenzie
10.40: Evelyn McDermid, Jean Irvine and Kate Scott
Please record your scores on cards as opposed to the App.
Any queries please do get in touch.
Enjoy your game!
Eleanor
07768 647916
Thank you to all the ladies who took part in the inaugural Captains' Day Ladies Quaich on Saturday. We had a strong field and I am delighted to say that every lady winner was present at the evening's Captains' Night to receive their prizes.
Winner of the Ladies Quaich: Anne Judge 37 points
Runner Up: Senga Nixon: 36 points
3rd place: Sheila Swinnerton 34 points
Straightest Drive at the 18th: Alison Templeton
Nearest the pin at the 14th: Anne Judge
Congratulations to Anne for sinking that put on the 18th to secure a well deserved victory.
RESULTS
SILVER
WINNER. Allison Murray. Net 76
RUNNER UP. Sheila Bioggart. Net 77
BRONZE
WINNER. Senga Nixon. Net 74
RUNNER UP. Sheila Swinnerton. Net 81
Ladies, I have reserved a few tee times between 09.20 and 10.00 on Sunday 14th June. However please feel free to play outwith these times if it suits you better !
Stableford
Red/Green tees
As this is a charity competition, all donations welcome. Minimum suggested donation - £5
Please place donations in an envelope and place in the box. Thank you 😀
It was a lovely evening to play golf.
Alas the result was painful, losing 6-0.
Our next game is Tuesday 9th June , at home to Gourock.
RESULTS
WINNER. Karin MacKenzie. Net 70 (bih)
RUNNER UP. Sheila Biggart. Net 70
RESULTS
WINNER Vicky Rennie. 34 Pts
RUNNER UP. Eleanor Stewart. 32 Pts (bih)
Marion Munro. 32 Pts
RESULTS
WINNER Vicky Rennie. 36 pts
RUNNER UP. Sheila Swinnerton. 35 pts (BIH)
Lilias Snodgrass. 35 pts
Alison Templeton. 35 pts
Many thanks ladies for all your donations to the charity x
Our team had a good home win against Troon 5/4 , taking place on Monday 4th May 2026.
The next game was on Monday 18th May , away to Irvine Bogside. We lost 8/1.
Onwards and upwards !
RESULTS
WINNER Elaine Campbell. Net 63
RUNNER UP. Anne Gordon. Net 67
RERSULTS
SILVER
WINNER Denise Cowan Net 71
RUNNER UP. Joy McLeod. Net 72
BRONZE
WINNER. Vicky Rennie. Net 78
RUNNER UP. Lilias Snodgrass Net 79 (bih)
MEDAL FINALS
WINNERS
SILVER. Anne Judge. Net 74
BRONZE. Vicky Rennie. Net 78
MACMILLAN AND MARIE CURIE CHARITY STABLEFORDS
WEDNESDAY 20 MAY AND SATURDAY 24TH MAY 2026
A chance to show your support this week for 2 very important charities and don't we all love a Stableford !
Entry is free (via the app ) but of course it is all about the donations on the day -we hope you will all consider a minimum of £5 per charity.
Cash donations into the metal box in the Locker room please - even if you are unable to play, your support will be very much appreciated.
RESULTS
WINNER Eleanor Stewart Net 75
RUNNER UP Anne Judge Net 76
LADY CAPTAIN'S MAY UPDATE
As we enter into a busy and hopefully glorious golfing week, my first update as Lady Captain.
Firstly warm congratulations to Anne Judge and Marion Munro for winning the County Winter Foursomes against Fiona Cameron and Jane Garvil from Cowglen. The final was played at Kilmacolm Golf Club and Anne and Marion won 4 & 3. Congratulations also go to Jan Macnab who, with Jeanette McCartney from Kilmacolm, came 2nd in the Handicap competition and 3rd in the Scratch at the recent County Foursomes at Cochrane Castle.
Today we are hosting Troon Ladies in our first Greenlees Match of the season. Good luck girls, we are all rooting for you!
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, we are welcoming Renfrewshire Ladies County Golf Association Championships. Thank you to you all for supporting our hosting of this event and in doing so giving up your Wednesday golf this week. The final tees off at 2.30 on Friday and the County Captain, our very own Jan Macnab, extends a warm welcome to those who would like to join the finalists on Friday.
A wee reminder that this Saturday, the 9th, we have our May Saturday Medal which is also a Championship Qualifier.
It is not long until our Ladies Country and Western Evening on Thursday 14 May, 18.00-20.30. Come along and join in the fun and please encourage friends and family to join us. It's a night for us girls to simply enjoy a wee bit of line dancing if you fancy and a bite to eat as a season opener for the ladies section. Thank you to Anne Judge for organising. Please book your place with Leanna.
We are also planning a Sunday Ladies Lunch through the summer. Watch this space for a date once finalised.
Tomorrow evening is our May Committee Meeting. Please do let a committee member know if there is any subject that you would like raised or discussed. Our committee members are Pauline MacEwen, Agnes Williamson, Karen Binning, Morven McLeod, Sheila Swinnerton, Anne Judge, Denise Cowan, Roisin Black and myself.
In closing, a big shout out to Pauline who won her first Silver Medal last week scoring her first ever competitive round in the 80s at the club. Pauline, you are such an inspiration to all new lady golfers, proving that hard work and dedication gets that handicap dropping and the silverware mounting in no time.
Finally, Happy Big Birthday to Carol Reid on Friday. Love and warm congratulations from us all.
Enjoy your golf, ladies!
Eleanor 07768 647916.
RESULTS
SILVER
WINNER Pauline MacEwen net 70 (bih)
RUNNER UP Louise Cooper net 70
BRONZE
WINNER Mary Hardie net 73
RUNNER UP Alison Templeton net 74
RESULTS
WINNERS Louise Cooper and Vicky Rennie 40 points
RUNNERS UP Anne Robinson and Senga Nixon 34 points