Ladies July Medal

Played 16/7/08 27 Entries, SSS 73, CSS 74
Silver Winner: Eunice Muir (20) 70 bih
Runner - Up: Shona Gray (18) 70
Bronze Winner: Georgina Halfnight (36) 72
Runner - Up: Vicky Rennie (32) 77
Scratch Winner: Sarah Eckford 84

The Greenlees tail end of team wags

Ranfurly Castle played Prestwick St Nicholas at home in their Greenlees match today. Our top 3 in today's team were all beaten (but not badly) by Prestwick's top 3 who are all Ayrshire County Team Players. However, our tail end of the team all did well and Ranfurly Castle won 5 - 4.
Well done to Helen Craig who played in her first Greenlees Match and managed to win her tie which allowed Ranfurly Castle to win the match

Margaret Gray does well at Pitlochry

Congratulations go to Margaret Gray who was playing in the Highland Open at Pitlochry last week and got second prize in the Silver Division in the game on Friday

Summer Meeting

Played 9th July 2008, SSS 73, CSS 72, 32 Entrants.
One Class
Winner: Anne Robinson (10) 69
Runner Up: Helen Crichton (26) 72 (bih)

Alternatives for the siting of a New Clubhouse

As is in the Newsletter Section posted on the main website --- the proposal is to consider possible alternatives for the siting of a New Clubhouse and the possible alternatives to course layout should the existing Clubhouse, 1st and 18th be redeveloped for housing. The objective was not to arrive at a fixed proposal but to demonstrate that potential exists to create a course of the same or better standard than our existing course. We also are aware of some failures in the location of the existing Clubhouse and some of the failings within the course and its layout. The final proposals will require to be made in conjunction with the selected developer and a professional Golf Course architect.
To achieve this we have identified three areas of ground owned by the club outside the existing course boundaries. The areas identified are the existing Clevans Course plus two areas currently tenanted north of the 6th and 7th holes and andarea west of 8th Green and behind 9th tee as shown on Figure 1 below. We appreciate that the tenancy agreement requires to be resolved and have presented some solutions which do not require occupation of this ground.
To read the full proposal document CLICK HERE

Ranfurly Castle Pro Exhibition Match Reminder-- Jason McCreadie is a winner

Congratulations go to Jason McCreadie who won the biggest golf prize of his career when he became Gleneagles Scottish PGA champion over the PGA Centenary course yesterday. Jason played with Scott Henderson, Tom Eckford and Ian Coulquhoun in the Ranfurly Castle Course Centenary Pro Exhibition Match in 2005. To remind you of the day and see some photos taken then CLICK HERE

The Ladies Section congratulate the Junior Newton Shield Team

The Ladies section congratulate our Junior Newton Shield squad for a comprehensive victory over Ralston in their final match which enabled them to pip Ralston for top spot in their league for the second year running. The final of the Junior Newton Shield is at Erskine Golf Club on the evening of Friday 11th July. Junior Convenor Mike McCabe, team manager Karen Binning and all the squad would be very appreciative if you were able to come along to Erskine on Friday 11th July and support the team in their endeavour to go one step further than last year.

Renfrewshire County are holding a Bridge Drive

Renfrewshire County are organising a Bridge Evening at Eastwood Golf Club on Wednesday 10th September to help raise funds for the Renfrewshire Team who are representing the West of Scotland at the Scottish County Finals at Inchmarlo Golf Resort, Banchory, from 19th to 21st September, 2008. To read all about it and if you would like to book a table then go to the Renfrewhire Website

Margaret and Carol are 4th at Old Ranfurly's Open Greensomes Competition

Margaret Parrott and Carol Fell were 4th in the torrential rain yesterday at Old Ranfurly's Open Greensomes Competition. For their efforts they both won £25 Marks and Spencer Vouchers each plus a bottle of wine each. Margaret was the star performer on the day and altho' both players were soaked both enjoyed their day.
To read all about it and see the winners go to the West Of Scotland Website

Natasha has the best Scratch Score in the Renfrewhire County Medal at Cowglen

Congratulations go the Natasha Qayum who had the the best scratch score in the Renfrewshire County Medal played over Cowglen today. To read the full report go to the Renfrewshire Website

Carol loses in the Douglas Park Championship Final

Carol Fell played in the Championship Final at Douglas Park yesterday. Unfortunately her "short game" was extremely poor in the windy conditions and although 4 down with 4 to play managed to take the game to the 18th green by sinking some ridiculous long putts --- a bit late in the day. The winner - Lynda Smith is pictured above with Carol at the prizegiving (Click to enlarge)

Fiona and Carol win the Douglas Park Open Greensomes

Carol Fell and Fiona Roger won the silver handicap section of the Douglas Park Open Greensomes yesterday in the pouring rain. To see all the results go to the West of Scotland Website

Hilton Park 5 Ranfurly Castle 6 -- Greenlees Match

The Greenlees match today against Hilton Park resulted in 4 - 5 points loss. All the games were closely contested and we were unlucky to lose two of them on the 18th green.

Past Lady Captains' Day

Today's Past lady Captains' trophy was played in windy but dry conditions. 18 ladies played and a further 11 ladies joined them for lunch.
Rosemary Ogilvie won the trophy and Jane Biggart was runner-up. The two hidden holes prizes were won by Lilias Snodgrass and Nancy MacGadie.
An excellent day was had by all. Good to see 29 past captains together.

Stableford

Played 18/6/08 36 entries , SSS 73, CSS 73
Silver Winner: Marion Munro 40 pts bih (12)
Runner Up: Mary Hardie 40 pts (20)
Bronze Winner: Moira Wilson 39 pts bih (22)
Runner Up: Helen Dunn 39 pts (29)

CHARITY TRI-AM WINNERS

Played Monday 16th June 2008:
1st: Anne Robinson, Marjorie Mitchell, Elizabeth Jessop -60 strokes
2nd: Moyra Gordon, Jean Murray, Jane Dickie- 61 strokes (better last 3 holes)

Centenary Trophy - Anne Judge is the Winner

Played 11th June 2008, 40 entries, SSS 73, CSS 73
One Class :
Winner: Anne Judge 68 (8)
Runner Up: Rosemary Ogilvie 70 bih (18)
WELL DONE ANNE -- WHAT A GREAT SCORE

West Vets v Midland's Vets Match played at Ranfurly Castle

Carol Fell and Fiona Roger represented the West Vets in their annual match against Midlands yesterday. The match was played over Ranfurly Castle. Unfortunately Pat Walker's (West Vets Captain) team lost 4 - 3.
Fiona was a winner , Carol lost --- Perhaps if Carol had putted better they may a sneaked a win !!. However, the weather was ok and all enjoyed their day
To read the full report and see some photographs then go to the West Vets Website

Natasha playes in the SLGA inter divisional tournament at Ballumbie Castle

Congratulations go to Natasha Qayum who was representing the West of Scotland in the SLGA inter-divisional girls' tournament title at Ballumbie Castle on Sunday 8th June 2008.
The East of Scotland were the winners ---
Natasha played 3 games and won 2
To read the full reports go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

June Medal

Played 4/6/08 and 8/6/08
41 entries,SSS 73, CSS 73
Silver:Sally Smyth 73 (12)bih, Lilias Snodgrass 73 (20)
Bronze: Helen Abram 71 (25), Helen Dunn 72 (31)
Scratch: Lesley Robertson 78