Bridge Evening Wednesday 3 February 2010

The Bridge Evening is due to take place as above, starting at 7.30pm, tables are available at a cost of £24, payable on the night. Please add your name to the notice on the Golf Club Notice board in the entrance hall if you can join us!.

SLGA AGM

Linda MacDougall, Agnes Williamson, Helen Abram and Karin Mckenzie- Click to enlarge

Ranfurly Castle was well represented at the SLGA AGM which was held on Saturday 16 January 2010 in the Gannochy Suite, Dewars Centre, Perth.
Linda MacDougall (Secretary), Agnes Williamson (Captain), Karin Mckenzie (Vice Captain) and Helen Abram (Past Captain) were all there to see Emma Wilson take over as President of the SLGA from Ethel Jack. Catriona Matthew was elected as a Vice-President of the SLGA.
All the proposals at the AGM were passed.
Notice, Agenda and Report of the Board of Directors
Proposed Revised Rules & Regulations
Documents relating to the resolution proposed by the Ladies' Golf Union are also available:
LGU Proposal for Reorganisation
LGU Draft Rules
LGUCL Articles of Association

To read the full report go to the West of Scotland Website

Lauren in top 20 in Florida

In the South Atlantic Ladies Amateur stroke-play champonship - at Oceanside Country Club, Ormond Beach in Florida yesterday, Majorca-based Scot, Lauren Mackin, a member at Ranfurly Castle tied for 17th place with Scotland internationalist Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) on 307. Lauren had steady rounds of 79, 75, 75 and 78 and could be a contender for a first Scotland cap if she came back to her home land for the "Helen Holm" in April or the Scottish Ladies'(Close) Championship at Craigielaw in May, with the proviso, of course, that she did as well in either or both events.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

Ladies Section AGM -- Agnes Williamson is our new Captain

Captain Agnes Williamson, Ladies Champion Natasha Qayum and Past Captain Helen Abram (Click to enlarge)

The Ladies Section 80th AGM was held this evening with a "Winter Wonderland" backdrop. Given the snow, there was a very good turnout to hear Lady Captain Helen Abram review the year. Retiring from the committee were Mary Hardie, Fiona Scott, Sheila Gray, Vivien Howe and Margaret Gray. Thank you ladies!
4 new committee members were elected, Lesley Robertson, Marilynn Muirhead, Jane Dickie and Marilyn Mirner. Welcome ladies!
The new Lady Captain Agnes Williamson took the the chair and proceeded with the remaining business of the evening. She was delighted to announce Karin Mckenzie as her Vice-Captain.
On completion of the prizes, the Ladies Champion, Natasha Qayum, gave an excellent Vote of Thanks and then tea and chocolate brownies were served.
Finally, should you wish to hear our moment of fame, on this morning's Chris Evans Radio 2 show we got a mention!. Visit his website and listen to his 14th January programme, we are mentioned within the first few minutes --- 2 minutes to be exact . Intrigued? Good..:) It is available to listen to for the next 6 days.. so dont delay! -- Click on the links above

Lauren Mackin doing well in "The Sally"

Ranfurly Castle's Majorca-based Lauren Mackin is continuing her good form in the South Atlantic Ladies Amateur Championship - "The Sally" for short - after finishing third of the Europeans competing in last week's Harder Hall Women's Invitational, the first event on the Orange Blossom Women's Amateur Tour in Florida.
Lauren had a 79 today, which put her comfortably in among the leading returns.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

THE RLCGA Centenary Book-- Pre Orders

The Renfrewshire County Centenary Book can be Pre Ordered on the RLCGA Website.

Although it is mainly about Renfrewshire there are many of the Events in 2009 that happened around the West of Scotland and Scotland that are included in this 200 page book.

There are also lots of photographs from most of the events and many Ranfurly Castle players are in the book

Ranfurly Castle's Lauren Mackin still playing good golf

Majorca-based Lauren Mackin, who is still a Ranfurly Castle member was the third-best of the Europeans on 308 after the final round of The 55th Harder Hall Women's Invitational which was held at Harder Hall Country Club, Sebring, Florida this week.
Lauren Mackin (San Augustin, Spain & Ranfurly Castle) 74, 78, 78, 78, 308
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

Tom has a January Sale

To read all about it Click on the following link
January News

SLGA AGM 2010

The Annual General Meeting of Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association Ltd will take place at 11.00 am on Saturday 16 January 2010 in the Gannochy Suite, Dewars Centre, Perth.Papers for the meeting have been posted to clubs and are also available here:
Notice, Agenda and Report of the Board of Directors
Minutes of the 2009 AGM
Accounts to 30 September 2009
Proposed Revised Rules & Regulations
Documents relating to the resolution proposed by the Ladies' Golf Union are also available:
LGU Proposal for Reorganisation
LGU Draft Rules
LGUCL Articles of Association

CHANGES to the DECISIONS on the RULES OF GOLF

CHANGES to the DECISIONS on the RULES OF GOLF
From January 1, no relief allowed from divot hole or repaired divot hole

As usual, half way through the four-year life of an edition of The Rules of Golf, the R&A has published a new Decisions Book. This contains some 30 new decisions and amended versions of further 49 revised decisions which come into effect on January 1, 2010.
Many of these merit detailed consideration only by serious students of the rules, budding referees and quiz masters and require a thorough knowledge to understand their complexity. However, there is one change that will require immediate action by many club committees and the awareness of all golfers.
New decision 33-8/34 now removes the authority for a committee to make a local rule “providing relief without penalty from a divot hole or a repaired divot hole (i.e. filled with sand or seed mix).”
At least half the golf clubs in Scotland have such a local rule and these must be withdrawn immediately before any qualifying competitions for handicap purposes can be played.
Such a local rule contravenes Rule 13-1 which states that a ball must be played as it lies and has generally not been used in professional and major amateur competitions.
It is often mistakenly believed that this rule protects the golf course. If relief is given or indeed demanded from a seeded divot hole, a second divot hole is created and requires repair, leaving two seeded divots holes.
If the ball is played from the original hole it may require repair but only one hole remains.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR READERS

Wishing all our Readers at Ranfurly Castle a Happy New Year.

Click on the following link to see your --- NEW YEAR CARD

Christmas 9 Hole Stableford and Lunch

Captain Helen with Silver Winner Mary Craig

26 ladies played this morning in our annual festive competition over 9 holes.(1-3,13-18) The weather was mainly dry, the course wet under foot but no winter greens to be found!
A few players coped very well with the conditions returning good scores but everyone semed to enjoy the challenge.
After golf we were joined by 8 more ladies for mulled wine, a choice of soup, bacon roll or sandwiches followed by warm mince pies, tea or coffee.
Thanks to all the catering staff. The golf prizes were presented including one for good effort on the course and best outfit.

Results: 1st Silver: 17 points Mary Craig
2nd Silver: 15 points Carol Fell
1st Bronze: 16 points Karin Mckenzie
2nd Bronze: 12 points (better last 2 holes) Anne Nicoll
Prize for good effort: Margaret MacDonald
Prize for best outfit: Helen Crichton

Congratulations to all prize winners and everyone for taking part in such fine spirit. HAPPY CHRISTMAS.


To see some photos from today's event --- Click on the small thumbnail below

Christmas Stableford and Lunch

Mike Brown receives an Events of the 2009 Year Award at the Scottish Sports Personality

The Ladies Section congratulate Mike Brown on the Open Championship at Turnberry winning the Award for the best event in 2009

News from the Pro -- December Issue is out

Tom has just sent out his new Newsletter To read all about it click on the following link
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009 --- Congrats go to John Ferguson on a New Course Record
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009

Tom is a Tartan Tour Winner

The partnerships of Tom Eckford (Ranfurly Castle) and Gordon Stewart (Cawder), and Billy Marchbank (Crieff) and Alan White (Lanark) shared the honours in the first Tartan Tour Winter Series event at Irvine Bogside on Tuesday.

The leading pairings both fired five-under 66s in the fourball format to finish two strokes clear of East Lothian duo Paul Wardell and new European Senior Tour recruit Fraser Mann.

Many Congratulations Tom -- from all in the Ladies Section

New On Line Scottish Club Golfer Magazine

Remember you can also read the latest golf news at http://www.scottishclubgolfer.com/

Helen Crichton is a "Super Vet" !!!

Helen Crichton - Super Vet -- Click to enlarge

The West Vets AGM was held today -- Wednesday 5th November 2009 at Cowglen Golf Club.
Pat Walker stepped down as Past Captain from the committee. Fiona Roger is the Vice Captain.
Helen Crichton, Anne Robinson, Fiona Roger and Carol Fell were all winners at the prizegiving.
To read all about it go to the West Vets Website and to see some photos Click Here

Carol is made an Honorary Member of Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association

Megan Briggs (2009 Scottish Champion) and Carol Fell ( Outstanding Services to County Golf) - Click to enlarge

Carol Fell was absolutely "Gobsmacked " to be made an Honorary Member of Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association at Wednesday's 100th AGM held at Haggs Castle Golf Club.
She was awarded the Honorary Membership alongside Megan Briggs who had won the Scottish Ladies Championship this year.

Jan MacNab has been appointed as the new Treasurer for Renfrewshire taking over from Audrey Sturgess (Club Captain of Haggs Castle) who had been in the post for the last 7 years

To read all about the AGM --- GO TO the Renfrewshire County Website

To see some videos and photos from the AGM ----- CLICK HERE

Winter Wine and Fashion Extravaganza

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Last night over 35 ladies gathered at the Castle for a fun Fashion Evening with Tom in charge of sale items in the dining room and Sarah in charge of her fledgling group of "Super Models" parading round the tables in new outfits from Glenmuir.

The items were then available for purchase or ordering. The ladies at Ranfurly Castle really will cut a dash in their new colour coordinated outfits. Thanks to Tom for a great display of items, Sarah for her enthusiastic organisation and the Boys in the Bar for their extra evening at work.

Greenlees Presentation Lunch

Fiona Roger, Carol Fell and Anne Robinson all attended the Greenlees presentation and lunch at Troon Portland today. Fiona who is the West of Scotland Secretary for the Greenlees made an excellent speech to the 50 ladies that attended the lunch

To read the full report go to the West of Scotland Website

Also to see a short video of the winners then CLICK HERE