Ladies Championship Final

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

FUN AUSTRALIAN SCRAMBLE - WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026

 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.

   

FUN AUSTRALIAN SCRAMBLE - WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026

 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           

                            

LADIES STROKEPLAY - SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER.                        Helen Black.              Net 86

STABLEFORD AND GILLIES TROPHY - WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER.                            Marion Munro.         36 pts

RUNNER UP.                      Denise Cowan.         35 pts

WINNER OF GILLIES TROPHY.        Marion Munro

July Update

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

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AUGUST MEDAL - WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST 2026

RESULTS

BRONZE

WINNER.                           Mary Jane Bird.           Net 86

RUNNER UP                     Kate Scott.                    Net 88

SILVER

No entries

SATURDAY AUGUST MEDAL - SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER.                 Helen Black              Net 76

RUNNER UP.           Marissa Barr.            Net 83

Summer Greensomes Stableford Wednesday 29 July 2026

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

STABLEFORD AND VETS TROPHY - WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER                    Gillian Donaghy            48 pts

RUNNER UP.             Senga Nixon.                 40 pts

Winner of the Vets Trophy     Gillian Donaghy

Amazing score Gillian, well played .

Summer Greensomes

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

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West Renfrewshire League v Ralston - 20 July 2026 (away)

 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.

SUMMER MEETING FOR WALKER QUAICH - WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER.                  Morven McLeod.                  Net 65

RUNNER UP.            Joy McLeod                          Net 71

Ladies Open Thursday 16 July 2026

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

Mid Season Update

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

Friendly match v Gourock -9 July 2026

 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 !

DORIE HUNTER STROKEPLAY - WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER.                       Morven McLeod.            Net 72

RUNNER UP.                 Mary Craig.                     Net 74

Fun Australian Scramble 19 August 2026

 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.

Summer Greensomes Stableford Wednesday 29 July 2026

 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

West Renfrewshire league- Ranfurly Castle v Kilmacolm home match Tuesday 7th July 2026

 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.

JULY MEDAL - WEDNESDAY 1ST JULY 2026

 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 Open Thursday 16 July 2026/ updated

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 

McLACHLAN CUP - WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2026

 RESULTS

WINNERS           Anne Judge & Karin Mackenzie                       41 pts

Runners Up.        Anne Robinson & Sheila Swinnerton.              34 pts   

Wednesday & Saturday Tee Management Pilot

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.

The results of the Pilot were assessed by the Board on Wednesday 17 June and their decisions shared with, and endorsed by, the Ladies Committee on Monday 22 June. The results showed that there has been ample availability of tee times for Women and Men across each of these two days of the week. The key issue is the popularity of tee slots between 08.00 and 10.00 on these days and so, to meet the needs of all concerned, the following decisions have been taken:

Wednesdays, from 8 July 2026:

1. The Tee Sheet shall be reserved for Ladies from 09.30-11.00 each Wednesday.

2. The Tee Sheet on a Wednesday shall be three balls only until 10.30. From 10.30-11.00, to allow for Ladies not wanting to play in a competition, we shall open the Tee Sheet to four balls.

3. Any member wishing to book a tee time before 09.30 or after 11.00 on a Wednesday, including Ladies wishing to play earlier or later in the day, will be able to do so on the Open Tee Sheet.

4. Any of the reserved tee times on a Wednesday that are not booked will be released onto the Open Tee Sheet at 09.00 on the preceding Monday.

Saturdays, from 4 July 2026:

1. Pilot conditions on a Saturday will be made permanent from 4 July 2026 except for:

• Men's Championship Qualifiers when the Tee Sheet will be restricted, with Ladies able to book a tee time from 11.00. There is one remaining Men's Qualifier this season on Saturday 4 July. 

• The Men's Christmas Cracker. This is a Shotgun start so the Tee Sheet will be closed to other members for the duration of the competition.

2. Ladies Championship Qualifying Saturday Medals will be held on the same day as the Gents' Qualifiers next year and the tee will be reserved for Ladies playing in the Qualifiers from 12.00-13.00. The Tee Sheet will be reviewed on the preceding Thursday at 09.00 and any unallocated tee times from this reserved hour slot will be released onto the Open Tee Sheet.

In Summary:

On a Wednesday, if you wish to play before 09.30 or after 11.00, you will be able to do so but the tee sheet will not be reserved. Please note that the tee sheet opens at 07.00 on the preceding Wednesdays and Saturdays for tee bookings.

If you wish to play in the reserved tee slot, then your booking must be made before 09.00 on the preceding Monday when the unallocated tee times will be released to other members.

There will be five Saturdays in the year when Ladies playing rights will be restricted to after 11.00. Ladies wishing to play in any of the four Saturday Championship Qualifiers, which will fall on the same day as the Men's Championship Qualifiers, will have the opportunity to book within an hour's Reserved Tee Slot from 12.00-13.00. The reserved tee times will be available until 09.00 on the preceding Thursday when the any unallocated tee times will be released to other members.

In Closing:

I appreciate that this new arrangement will take time to get used to and that each of us will need help and support in adjusting to the new protocols. By looking out for our friends, reminding each other to book our tee time in good time each week, we will quickly adapt and continue to thrive.

In setting out to represent you through this Pilot Review, as your Lady Captain, I was determined to serve both our community of Wednesday golfers and our hopefully growing group of Lady Members on a Saturday. My hope is that you find this new arrangement a gentle and enabling compromise.

If you have any questions, or would like to talk through the new arrangements, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours aye,

Eleanor Stewart

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SPRING MEETING (CAPTAIN'S PRIZES ) - WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE 2026

 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 🏌                              

SPRING MEETING FOR CAPTAIN'S PRIZES

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 

HOSPICE CUP - SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER                    Joy McLeod                  36 pts

RUNNER UP.            Allison Murray               32 pts

SATURDAY JUNE MEDAL/QUALIFIER - SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2026

 RERSULTS

WINNER.                  Eunice Muir.               Net 74

RUNNER UP.            Allison Murray.           Net 78

PAST CAPTAINS DAY

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.

 

PAST CAPTAINS' LUNCH FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2026

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 🏌

  

McLACHLAN CUP - WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2026

 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 

STABLEFORD AND GRANS - WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE 2026

 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!

       

Greenlees Game v Williamwood 1 June 2026

 This game was a home game played on  Monday 1st  June 2026 and sadly was a loss 7/2

Friendly match against Kilmacolm Monday 8th June 2026

 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.

PAST CAPTAINS' LUNCH FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2026

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 

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CAPTAINS' DAY LADIES QUAICH SATURDAY 6 JUNE 2026

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.

JUNE MEDAL /QUALIFIER - WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2026

 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

HOSPICE CUP - SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2026

 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 😀

 

LADIES UPDATE JUNE 2026

As we say goodbye to May, an update from the month and a look ahead to June.

Firstly, congratulations to Jan MacNab for a successful County Championship here at Ranfurly Castle from 6th-8th May. Craig and the team had prepared the course with excellence. Indeed, there were many compliments from players and spectators alike for both the quality of the course and for the warm welcome extended to everyone from our team and members at The Castle. Warm congratulations to Melissa Keay from Ralston, who established a new course record in her first ever round on the course, and who went on to win a closely fought final against Jennifer Rankine from Haggs. It took a birdie at the second extra hole for Melissa to win the championship for the very first time. How Jennifer managed to get out of the ‘bundai’ to the right of the second green with her third shot, taking the final to the 20th green, was genius. Elaine Robb, Troon Ladies, won the Irvine handicap competition and Jean Irvine was there to present the trophy at the prizegiving. Thank you to everyone for your hospitality and support over the three days and for an excellent turnout for the final. 

Thursday 14th May brought great fun and camaraderie to the Ranfurly Lounge with our very own Ladies Country & Western Evening. Pete and Cath led us through our paces on the dancefloor quite brilliantly and Leanna and the team served up a delicious lasagna followed by a cuppa and a cupcake. Thank you to everyone for their raffle prizes. Everyone was a winner and we managed to break even on the night. A special thanks to Anne Judge for her hard work in pulling the evening together.

We have all been busy on the golf course, some with more shots than others! A special shout out to Denise Cowan for a magnificent eagle at the 3rd. It was quite a joy to behold, even though Morven and I spent a wee bit of time looking for her ball before finding it in the hole!

As we look forward to June, Saturday 6th we have Captains’ Day. Fraser invited the Ladies Section to share in the day by having both a Men’s and a Ladies competition on the day. It would be great to have a robust field of ladies, however I appreciate that for many ladies, competition day is a Wednesday, preferring a bounce game on a Saturday. I have gifted a modest quaich for the winner along with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in a Stableford format. There will also be prizes for the ladies for Nearest the Pin at the 14th and for the Straightest Drive at the 18th. Thank you to everyone who chooses to sign up on the day.

For our Ladies Section, it is an established practice that competition play is in three balls, and I appreciate your support in maintaining this discipline on a Saturday when the Men’s Section choose to open competition play up to four balls, usually only in the afternoon. I note that there are four balls going out on Captains’ Day morning. My hope is that this will not slow play down for the ladies who are playing in three balls.

Our annual Ladies Past Captains’ Lunch is on Friday 12th June. 36 of our Past Captains have been invited to play 12 holes ahead of lunch in the clubhouse. Many of our Past Captains continue to play an important role in supporting the Ladies Committee in their endeavours and this is an opportunity for us all to thank this community of members, past and present, for their contribution to our Ladies Section.

Past Lady Captain Kate Scott is doing an outstanding job as Junior Convenor, inspiring the development of nearly 100 junior members at the club. This takes an inordinate amount of hard work and commitment. Many parents are part of Kate’s support network, however not all parents have experience of golf and so are unable to provide technical scoring support on the course. Kate is finding herself stretched in different directions, particularly on Sundays when there are competitions both at home and at other clubs. Please can I ask you to consider volunteering in support of our Junior Section. All of us contributing one Sunday afternoon of our time throughout the season would be tremendously helpful.

The Spring Meeting for Captain’s Prizes, essentially the Ranfurly Castle Ladies Section’s Captain’s Day, is on Wednesday 17th June. This is a Strokeplay competition with prizes for:

1. The best Scratch Score 

2. The best Silver Net Score

3. The best Bronze Net Score

There will also be a 9-hole Stableford competition and prize for ladies who would prefer not to play 18 holes.

I am very much looking forward to welcoming as full a field as possible on the day. For our working ladies, please remember you can take part at any time during the day to suit your schedule. Please let me know if you intend to play in the competition, and I shall make sure I am there to greet you on the 1st tee with a goody bag.

Sunday 21st June, we have the David Reid Mixed Greensomes. This is a great opportunity for members to play with family or friends from other clubs in a sociable, competitive format. I am delighted to be playing with my big brother Gordon, who so patiently taught me to play the game of golf many moons ago.

In closing, warm congratulations to Past Captains Pamela Mackenzie and Eileen Walker who celebrate very special birthdays this month, and to immediate Past Captain Pauline MacEwen who heads off to France early tomorrow morning for her daughter Morven's wedding.

It is our June Committee Meeting tonight. Please do let me, or any other committee member, know of any item that you would like raised going forward. We are here to serve you, our members.

Yours aye,

Eleanor 

07768 647916

West Renfrewshire League Result -away to Caldwell Friday 29 May 2026

 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.

CENTENARY TROPHY STROKEPLAY - WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER.                      Karin MacKenzie.          Net 70 (bih)

RUNNER UP.                Sheila Biggart.                Net 70

MARIE CURIE CHARITY STABLEFORD - SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER                         Vicky Rennie.         34 Pts

RUNNER UP.                  Eleanor Stewart.      32 Pts (bih)

                                         Marion Munro.         32 Pts

MACMILLAN CHARITY STABLEFORD - WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2026

 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

Recent Greenlees Results - May 2026

 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 !

SATURDAY EXTRA MEDAL /QUALIFIER - SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026

 RESULTS

WINNER                  Elaine Campbell.         Net 63

RUNNER UP.           Anne Gordon.              Net 67

EXTRA MEDAL/FINALS/QUALIFIER -WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2026

 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 

UPCOMING CHARITY COMPETITIONS THIS WEEK

 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.

Country and Western Night

 A good fun night was had by all on Thursday 14th May.

SATURDAY MAY MEDAL/ QUALIFIER - SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2026

 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.

MAY MEDAL - WEDNESDAY 29TH APRIL

 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

                    

CORONATION FOURSOMES - WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL 2026

 RESULTS

WINNERS                       Louise Cooper and Vicky Rennie                  40 points

RUNNERS UP                Anne Robinson and Senga Nixon                  34 points

Country and Western Night -Thursday 14th May 2026- 6pm-8.30pm - Main Lounge

Howdy !  Slap some bacon on a biscuit and let's go !!  

Sign up Notice going up soon on our Locker Room  Notice Board

£15 to include Main Course, cake and a hot drink .   

                                                         Please pay Leanna when you sign up.

LADIES APRIL MEDAL - WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2026

 RESULTS

SILVER

Winner                         Agnes Williamson          Net 72

Runner Up                   Louise Cooper                Net 73

BRONZE

Winner                        Morven McLeod             Net 76

Runner Up                  Alison Templeton            Net 81

YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD - WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL

 RESULTS

WINNERS              Lilias Snodgrass, Geraldine Houston & Mary Hardie             54 points

RUNNERS UP       Sheila Biggart, Maureen Cook & Carol Barnes                       52 points

Prizes are in the locker room for collection.

YELLOW BALL TRIAM STABLEFORD - WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 2026

 09.00      Vivien Howe                 Gillian Donaghy           Alison Templeton

 09.10      Sheila Biggart               Maureen Cook              Carol Barnes 

 09.20      Geraldine Houston        Lilias Snodgrass            Mary Hardie

 09.30      Pauline MacEwen        Helen Abram                 Chris Minto

 09.30      Karen Binning              Rosemary Ogilvie          Sheila Swinnerton

 09.40      Mary Craig                   Joy McLeod                   Vicky Rennie

 09.50      Marion Munro              Kate Scott                       Eileen Walker

 10.00      Anne Robinson            Agnes Williamson           Karin MacKenzie

 10.10      Julie Will                      Eleanor Stewart              Morven McLeod

 10.20     Anne Judge                   Evelyn McDermid          Jean Irvine

 Scorecards and instructions will be in the ladies locker room.

 No entry fee.

 Have fun !

WINTER GREENSOMES RESULTS

Played Wednesday 25 March 2026 in quite amazing weather conditions - freezing cold, rain, snow, sunshine and a howling gale, we had it all! Well done to all those who managed the 18 holes.

Winners: Louise Cooper & Vicky Rennie (21) 38 points 

Runners-up: Vivien Howe & Gillian Donaghy (20) 35 points

Summer Competitions Entry Closing 31 March 2026

 As per the previous blog a few weeks ago, entry to our Summer Competitions will be closing soon.

Needless to say payment of the £2 per entry is required.  Please add your name and competition name to the envelope prior to placing in the metal box in the Locker Room.

Thank you 

RLCGA WINTER FOURSOMES

Congratulations to Anne and Marion who won the Renfrewshire Ladies Winter Foursomes final today at Kilmacolm GC.

It was a beautiful, sunny day and Anne and Marion beat Fiona Cameron and Jane Gravil (Cowglen) 4&3, playing very well and especially showcasing (not surprising) excellent short-game skills.

Well done, a great start to the season for the Ranfurly Castle ladies.

5 CLUB 12 HOLE STABLEFORD - WEDNESDAY 18 THE MARCH 2026 RESULTS

 Thank you to all the ladies who participated in our opening competition today, on a beautiful spring morning.

Winner            Rosemary Ogilivie        35pts

Runner-up      Sheila Biggart                33pts

Congratulations Rosemary on a fabulous score. Even more remarkable is that she had to play with a broken driver.  Maybe that is the secret.

WINTER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD- WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH 2026

Ladies, please enter online with your partner in the usual way. Tee sheet will open on Wednesday 18th March.

Greensomes Stableford

Entry of £2.00 per person to be made in clearly marked brown envelope in the locker room.

Scores should be recorded on a scorecard, and posted in the box on completion of round.

GREEN TEES

Minimum of 6 drives per person.

CALCULATION OF HANDICAP

60% of lower course handicap + 40% of higher course handicap, then apply rounding rule.

5 CLUB 12 HOLE STABLEFORD - WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2026

 Hi Ladies, next Wednesday is our opening competition of the season !

Please enter online in the usual way. Tee times are available from today - Wednesday 11th March.

Holes 1 - 12

Take shots at your normal holes.

GREEN TEES

Entry - £2.00         Payment should be made in a brown envelope in the locker room. Please mark clearly with your name and name and date of the competition. Post in the box.

Score to be recorded using a card, with name, date, name of competition and course handicap. Post in the box on the completion of round.

I won't be around. I hope the weather improves ! Wishing you all a very happy golfing season 2026 🏌

2026 Silver/Bronze/Summer Foursomes Entry - closing soon

 Just a reminder that entering the above Competitions will be closing on the 31st March 2026.

Needless to say please remember to pay the entry fee of £2 !- add your name and competition to the envelope prior to placing in the metal box. 

 

If you are unable to add your name but would like to take part please email me at agnesmwill59@gmail.com   and I will add your name.  

 

2026 CAPTAINS DRIVE IN

 

2026 AGM Photos

                                                                    Greenlees Team