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