SLGA and SGU are to Amalgamate

The move to bring the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and Scottish Ladies Golfing Association (SLGA)together as a single governing body has gathered momentum with a formal proposal being delivered to each organisation’s members this month.
CLICK HERE --- TO PRINT OUT THE STATEMENT GIVEN BY THE SGU / SLGA
Amalgamation Update --- Links to various details  - from the SLGA Website 
The move to bring the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA) together as a single governing body has gathered momentum with a formal proposal being delivered to each organisation’s members this week.
The proposal with details of the roles of Board members and committees and a covering letter from the Amalgamation Group Chair, Donald Turner may be accessed by clicking on the links.

The Men are Winners

The Ladies Section congratulate Crawford MacKay and Colin MacDonald on their fantastic success in the 2010 Belhaven Best Scottish Club Handicap Championship final at The Duke’s, St Andrews last week.  CLICK HERE to see all the details from the main website

Competition Winners 2010

Club Championshiop:  Winner Anne Robinson, Runner up Natasha Qayum
Bronze Championship:  Winner Alexandra Qayum, Runner up Margaret Parrott.
Silver Knockout:  Lesley Robertson v Mary Hardie , Winner Lesley Robertson
Bronze Knockout:  Pat Pennel v Vicky Rennie , Winner Vicky Rennie
Summer Foursomes: Winners Marion Munro/Linda MacDougall, runners up Margaret Gray/Meg MacDonald
Consolation Plate:   Pamela Wilson v Morag Cunningham. Winner Morag Cunningham.
Congratulations !
Agnes

The last Greenlees Match of the 2010 season was the rearranged Division 1 game between Kilmarnock (Barassie) & Troon Ladies This was played on Thursday 7th October and Kilmarnock Barssie won 7 - 2. Ranfurly Castle finished in 4th position
The Final Positions :-
DIVISION 1
Milngavie 48.5
Cathkin Braes 47.5
Kilmarnock Barassie 45
Ranfurly Castle 34.5
Douglas Park 34
Troon 34
Kilmacolm 30.5
West Kilbride 29
Cardross 21

October Medal

Played 6/10/10, 7 entries, SSS 73, CSS 76 (Reduction Only)
Scratch winner - Vivien Howe 100
Silver winner - Vivien Howe (19) 81
Bronze winner - Vicky Rennie (32) 76
Runner up - Marilyn Mirner (28) 78

Jackie puts up a good fight in the County Rosebowl Final

Jackie and County Team player Alyson McKechin - Click to enlarge

Jackie McDonald played in the final of the Renfrewshire County Rosebowl against County Team player Alyson McKechin from Elderslie. The match was played over Paisley Golf Club.

Ranfurly Castle Captain Agnes Williamson went along to see the game start off and Jean Irvine was there to give some support.

Jackie received 19 shots from Alyson but with Alyson being in such sparkling form on the outward nine she found herself 6 down.

However, Jackie fought back and managed to take Alyson to the 17th Hole.

WELL DONE JACKIE

To read the full report and see some photographs go to the Renfrewshire County Website

SLGA Commonweath Spoons and LGU Coronation Foursomes Finals

The Commonwealth Spoons, at Cathkin Braes scheduled for Thursday - 23 September, was cancelled due to flooding on the course. Evy MacGregor, Jean Irvine, Denise Cowan and Jackie McDonald  took about 2 hours to get there due to floods on the roads and then all was abandoned !

Droitwich Golf Club representatives Linda McKeown & Maryjane Shannon became the 2010 Peugeot LGU Coronation Foursomes Champions with 35 points after an interesting game played in windy conditions over the Eden Course, St Andrews on Monday 20th September.
The event has grown significantly over the years, this year producing record entries. Over 35,000 competitors from more than 1,400 affiliated Golf Clubs throughout GB & I competed in the 2010 Peugeot LGU Coronation Foursomes.
Despite having 27 points in the final, it was a fantastic achievement by Jan MacNab and Sheila Biggart to reach the end stages of the competition.
To see all the results CLICK HERE
To see some photographs taken by the LGU --- CLICK HERE

Moyra and Carol do well at Blairgowrie

Moyra Gordon with Scottish Vets President Isabel McIntosh--- Click to enlarge

Moyra Gordon and Carol Fell were prizewinners at the Scottish Vets Jamboree at Blairgowrie at the beginning of this week. To read the full report and see some photos go to the West Vets Website

Commonwealth Spoon Good Luck Message/23September

Good Luck to Denise and Jackie and Jean and Evy taking part tomorrow 23 September in the above National competition at Cathkin Braes.
The Pope has long gone..but watch out for the greens.. no borrow.. I am reliably informed..
Agnes

WELL DONE ANDREW --- Many Congratulations from everyone

Many Congratulations go to our Assistant Pro Andrew McIntyre who was 4th in the Scottish Young Professionals Championship at West Lothian today
To read the full report and all the results --- Click Here

INTREPID TRAVELLERS ARRIVE ON TIME FOR THE GREENLEES MATCH

Evy, Sarah and Greenlees Captain Anne --- Click to enlarge

The Greenlees Team faced an additional challenge getting to their final match of the season at Cathkin Braes today due to a certain VIP visiting the City of Glasgow.
Despite roads being closed and one of our team staying just a 5 iron distance from Bellahouston Park the Team set off in good time to ensure punctuality!

The journey to and from the match was easy, it was the golf that proved more of a challenge.

Despite Ranfurly's best efforts in fine sunny weather with a stiff breeze the result was an 8 - 1 loss (two halved matches) against a very strong Cathkin team aiming to top the division. Cathkin now await the completion of the last matches to see if they have won the Greenlees Trophy.
Ranfurly Castle have done well to remain in Division 1 thanks to the commitment and good match play by the team over the season.

To keep up todate with all the results CLICK HERE

Jan and Sheila are Packing their Bags for St Andrews!

Jan MacNab and Sheila Biggart head for St Andrews on Sunday 19th September to take part in the Peugot LGU Coronation Foursomes Grand Final which will be played on Monday 20th September.
As mentioned in a previous notice, having won our club competition , the girls went on to win our Area Final (there are 15 Area Finals UK wide) held at Louden Gowf Club.
16 pairs take part in the UK Final and we wish the girls lots of luck- and please enjoy !!.
Agnes

Ladies Autumn Meeting

Played 15th September 2010, 9 entries, SSS 73, CSS 75
Scratch Winner - Helen Craig (12) 93
Mitchell Trophy
Winner - Iona Stephen (19) 75
Runner up - Karin MacKenzie (26) 79

The Renfrewshire Ladies County Rosebowl Final

Jackie MacDonald - (Handicap 20) plays Alyson Mckechin (Elderslie) - (Handicap 1 ) tomorrow in the Renfrewshire County Rosebowl Final at Paisley Golf Club --- Tee Off 10 am -- so if you are available do go along and support the girls, and of course Jackie.
Sadly I am working.
Good luck Jackie-hope the weather improves!
Agnes

Desperate not to lose your Golf Ball !!

At the Ladies Golf Club Troon Invitation Day today there were 172 players who took part. Fiona Roger who is the the West of Scotland Greenlees Secretary and playing with your webmaster Carol Fell is seen in this short video clip hunting in desperation in the gorse for a lost Golf Ball !! --- However --- A great day was had by all.

Congratulations to Mary Craig and Mary Hardie who were 2nd Prizewinners and to Moyra Gordon who partnered Sheila Goudie who were 3rd

RESULT OF THE CHARITY BEST BALL STABLEFORD.

Thanks to the 41 ladies who played today, 8th of September, in the YELLOW BALL Charity Stableford. Yet again we had terrific weather. Sadly, not all my yellow balls returned but a good day was had by all.
The winners with a score of 77 points were; Vivien Howe, Marilynn Muirhead and Joy McLeod.
The runners-up with a score of 74 points; Rosemary Ogilvie, Iona Stephens and Margaret Gray.
The prizes were donated by Kay Martin and Fiona Scott.
We collected aproximately £120.00 for Breast Cancer Research.

GREENLEES TEAM WIN AT THE SEASIDE

The Greenlees Team played at West Kilbride today in gale force winds and extremely testing conditions but the team were not blown off course in their aim for success. An excellent 6 - 3 win was achieved and this ensures the team remains in Division 1 for next year. Our final match is against Cathkin Braes on Thursday 16th September.

The Campbell Clock Trophy

The Campbell Clock Trophy was held on Sunday , 5th of September at Whitecraigs Golf Club.
This is a popular event for Junior girls. A Stableford competition covering all categories of handicaps.
Thanks to Renfrewshire County Ladies' Golf Association for organising the day.
Four girls from Ranfurly Castle played. Louise Binning, Kate McLaren, Jane McCabe and Emma Devine.
Emma Kennedy from Paisley Golf Club won the main trophy of the day.
To read all about the day's event and see some photographs go to the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Website

September Dual Day Medal

Played 5th September 2010, 5 entries, SSS 73, CSS 73

Scratch Winner - Lesley Robertson (2) 81

Silver Winner - Helen Craig (12) 74
Runner up - Lesley Robertson (2) 79

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