Who is Santa ???

Guess Who -- Click to enlarge

Chuffed to bits with today...yes I should have cancelled, but I was sooooo pleased that so many ladies were able to make it to the golf club.(23)
Moira Wilson came second with a lovely festive jumper but we all have to bow to "Santa" alias Helen Abram.
After lunch a new version of "these are a few of my favourite things" was sung by everyone.
Our Glasgow girlies I know intended taking part-the weather just got in the way.
It is very frustrating.
Agnes

WINTER SINGLES KNOCK-OUT 12 HOLE COMPETITION

All the 1st rounds of the Winter Singles have been completed before the "Big Snowfall"
To see the Results ---- CLICK HERE
It is played over holes 1 -12. Play continues in the event of a tie.

2/3 handicap with a maximum of 1 stroke per hole if a winter green is in play.

Children's Christmas Party

The Annual Children's Christmas Party is on Saturday 4th December from 2 - 4pm.
The party is open  to any children -- relatives , friends, neighbours of  Ranfurly Castle Members.
Santa will be there plus a Children's Entertainer.
 Please do come along and support what will be a terrific event.
Please Contact Nicola at  01505 612609. 

SGU / SLGA ROADSHOW - Ranfurly Castle well represented

Club Captain Blair Anderson, and Secretary John King plus Ladies Vice Captain Karin MacKenzie and Ladies Handicap Secretary Sheila Biggart represented Ranfurly Castle Golf Club at the SGU and the SLGA regional club education seminar yesterday at Haggs Castle Golf Club.
The team of Andy Salmon (Development Manager), Kevin Weir (Club Services Manager) and Kevin Fish (Club Development Officer) presented some of thr SGU and SLGA initiatives to club managers, secretaries, PGA professionals and committee members as part of both organisations’ commitment to supporting clubs.

The topics ranged from the Centralised Database of Handicaps (CDH), under development at present, golf tourism, membership marketing, legislation, employment and the impact of the Equality Act among others, while the issue of club governance and effective management structure has proved the most popular area of debate. A new interactive workshops has been introduced, themed ‘What can the SGU and SLGA do to help my club?’ which has provided both governing bodies with valuable insight.

The team was also joined by a clubgolf West of Scotland Regional Manager Craig Chalmers who updated the clubs on the progress of the national junior programme, which is now in place at 300 clubs and facilities across Scotland since its launch in 2003.

Ranfurly Castle EGM

At the Board Meeting held 15th November 2010 the Budget for 2011 was approved for submission to the AGM in January 2011. There will be EGM on 2nd December,19.30 (only full members can attend)--- Click Here for the updated Newsletter from the Main Ranfurly Castle Website to read the proposals

Equality and Amalgamation Issues for the future from the SLGA and SGU

Equality Issues -- Some up to date News from the Glasgow Herald.
Read all about by --- by clicking on the following link -- West Kilbride Golf Club News (from the West of Scotland 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.
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 SGU and SLGA have delivered a formal proposal to member clubs, Areas and Counties this week outlining plans for amalgamation as a single governing body from 1 October 2011. Click Here to read more

Armistice Day -- 11th November 2010

'They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.'

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the wonderful poppy and lily display (click on photo to enlarge)

Fiona Roger is the Captain of the West Vets

RLCGA Captain Trish Brown (daughter of Janet Gillies) and
Fiona Roger (the new West Vets Captain)

The AGM of the West Vets was held yesterday -Thursday 4th November- at Cowglen GC.
Fiona Rogers (Ranfurly Castle) was appointed Captain of the West Vets taking over from Helen Faulds (Douglas Park)
Fiona in turn annnounced Anna Telfer (Milngavie) as the new Vice Captain.
To read more go to the West Vets Website

Jean Irvine is the new RLCGA Secretary

Jean

Susan

Sally and Anne are presented with the 

Centenary Greensomes Trophy by RLCGA President Eileen Gibb

Congratulations go to Jean Irvine who was appointed the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association Secretary at Wednesday evening's AGM at Haggs Castle Golf Club. She is also joined by Susan Reid who was also appointed onto the Committee. Sally Smyth retires from the committee after 3 years service. Jan McNab continues in office as Treasurer 

Both Anne Judge and Sally were presented with the new Centenary Greensomes Trophy that they won in September at Elderslie. 
Ranfurly Castle was well represented at the AGM and an enjoyable evening was had by all.

To read the full report and see photographs go to the RLCGA WEBSITE

THE SCOTTISH GOLF E-BULLETIN ON LINE

The Scottish Golf monthly Club e-bulletin aims to keep clubs and their committee members up to date with information on our range of services and other activities which support SGU and SLGA affiliated clubs.

The Club e-bulletin is emailed directly to clubs, however their webpage will be updated on an ongoing basis with all e-bulletins that are distributed.
CLICK HERE TO GET ACCESS

Carol Fell has a great day at Mar Hall Hotel Golf Course

Sheila Hartley, Claire Hargan and Carol Fell

SLGA Tournament Officer Claire Hargan won the "Leading Lady" guest first prize in yesterday's Scottish Golf Writers' and Guests' Championship which was reduced to nine holes when the early morning frost did not lift until 11am at the Mar Hall Hotel golf course, Bishopton near the Erskine Bridge.
Ranfurly Castle's Carol Fell finished second and Sheila Hartley, the SLGA company secretary, third. All three were playing in the annual event for the first time
To read the full report and results go to the Scottish Golf View Website

Greenlees Lunch and Presentation of Trophies -- the 70th Year

Sally and Anne - Click to enlarge

The Greenlees Lunch and Presentation of Trophies was held at West Kilbride Golf Club on Wednesday 20th October. Sally Smyth and team Captain Anne Robinson represented the club at the event.
Fiona Roger who is the West of Scotland Greenlees Secretary was in charge of the day.
An excellent lunch was had by all and Carol Fell took photos of everyone at the lunch and a video of the presentation of trophies.
To see the full report, photos and video click on the following link ------  West of Scotland Website

Final Swing Results

Final Swing 12 Hole Stableford Competition Results (non counting)
Sunday 17th October 2010, 2 entries.
Winner - Morag Cunningham 21points
Runner up - Georgina Halfnight 13points

Wednesday 20th October 2010, 28 entries.
Silver Winner - Jackie MacDonald 24points
Runner up - Lilias Snodgrass 22points

Bronze Winner - Marion Reid 26points
Runner up - Moira Wilson 25points

Ladies Dinner Success

Captain Agnes with Paula and Past Captain Helen -- Click to enlarge 

The Lady Captain welcomed 56 Ladies to dinner last night after which there was a presentation to the Medal prizewinners (including dual day). Paula Magee then took the floor as our guest speaker and shared her thoughts on Celebrity Culture in the Clubhouse.
Helen Abram gave the vote of thanks.
This was the first dinner for a number of years and certainly based on the positive words should feature again on our calendar in the not too distant future.
Agnes

To see some photographs from the evenings events click on the small thumbnail below

Ranfurly Castle Ladies Dinner

Greenlees Team have an Outing to Dundonald Links

The Winning Kings Team --- Click to enlarge

To end of the 2010 Greenlees Season some of the team members and Lady Captain Agnes had a day out to Dundonald Links in Troon yesterday. The Outing was organised by Sarah Eckford and Team Captain Anne Robinson.
A great day was had by all which was rounded of with a lovely evening at Scotts of  Troon restaurant down by the harbour.

The West of Scotland Greenlees Lunch and Presentation is on Wednesday 20th October at West Kilbride Golf Club.

Click on the small thumbnail below to see some photos from the day

Greenlees Outing to Dundonald

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