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
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.
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
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.
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 !
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 🏌
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.
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