Children's Day

Held on Monday 6th August 2012.  36 children attended. We were very lucky with the weather, just a few spots of rain at 9am. My thanks to Vivien for her help and company throughout the day and to Vicky, June and Jane who walked round and marked cards.

Pooh Putter

WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2012 ----   GREENSOMES MATCH PLAY
FULL STROKE DIFFERENCE

PLEASE TICK NAMES AND CHECK HANDICAP BEFORE PLAY COMMENCES

CAPTAIN’S TEAM VICE CAPTAIN’S TEAM

1ST TEE

9.30 V Howe / M McLeod (25) S Biggart / C Keanie (21)

9.36 A Judge / D Simpson (16) A Robinson / E Jessop (17)

9.42 M Smith / M Parrott (22) L Snodgrass / C Reid (22)

9.48 M Munro / P Wilson (21) R Reedie / J Cairnes (21)

9.52 M Hardie / L MacDougall (25) H Abram / J McLeod (27)

13TH TEE

9.30 K Binning / H Dunn (23) M Gordon / M Mitchell (24)

9.36 R Ogilvie / E Walker (24) J Irvine / V Rennie (24)

9.42 M Irving / H Crichton (25) A Williamson / E McDermid (21)

16TH TEE

9.30 M Cook / C Minto (22) M Craig / J Dickie (21)

Reserves:- Anne Nicoll and Alison Robertson

Any problems, please phone Sheila on 874055

The Gent's Captain's Team win the Haldane Cup

Captain Jack Snell is presented with the Haldane Trophy from Ladies Captain Vivien Howe

The annual match between the Gent's Captain's Team and the Lady Captain's team took place this morning. Luckily the weather stayed dry for the match and lunch was enjoyed by all in the clubhouse afterwards. Captain Jack Snell was presented with the Haldane Trophy by Lady Captain Vivien Howe. The Gents won by 6.5 - 3.5

Greenlees Team hang on to their dream of winning the Trophy for a 2nd time

The Greenlees team played Whitecraigs at home a week ago on Friday in the most awful weather with swirling winds and lashing rain. All home advantage was lost due to the weather but the team manage to draw 4.5 - 4.5.
However a strong team was out in force yesterday and we were  delighted that our best player Lesley Robertson, who due to work commitments is usually unable to play, was able to lead the team to victory against Milngavie, the current Greenlees Champions for the last 2 years.

Lesley beat the Dunbarton and Argyll Champion Nichola Ferguson to set up a great start for the team. All the matches went right down the wire but luckily in our favour -- WE WON 8 -1 !!

Our last match is against Largs AWAY -- A very difficult encounter with about 3 of their team being Ayrshire County players and many of our team have not played the course.

We will try our best and perhaps who knows what may happen !!
To see all the result totals CLICK HERE

DENISE HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE THE SLGA MEDAL FINALS AT CRIEFF

Congratulations go to Denise Cowan who has qualified  for the SLGA Regional Medal Grand Final. She was third in the Silver Division at Cathkin Braes today in the regional finals. To read more go to the West of Scotland Website

Ladies Open Day 9 August-Final Countdown

Ladies just a reminder to remove any personal items from our locker room before its final "tidy up" on Wednesday afternoon (8th) The organising committee are delighted with the number of bottles of wine donated by members. However to allow the raffle display on the day to "blossom" please remember donations of pot plants would also be very much appreciated.

Haldane Cup - Sunday 5th August

1st Tee      Vivien Howe/Sheila Biggart           v  Jack Snell/Jamie McAllister
2nd Tee     Marion Munro/Jean Irvine              v  Alistair Howe/Brian McGlaughlin
4th Tee      Carol Fell/Eileen Walker                v  Stuart Munro/Sandy Binning
5th Tee      Allison Murray/Karin MacKenzie  v  Terry Smyth/Bert Rennie
12th Tee    Sally Smyth/Helen Dunn                v  Steven Boyd/Scott Mackay
13th Tee    Lois Brown/Helen Crichton            v  Geoff Urie/John Wingate
14th Tee    Anne Judge/Vicky Rennie               v  Brian Glover/Fraser Cleary
16th Tee    Maureen Cook/Karen Binning        v  Andrew Biggart/Duncan Walker
17th Tee    Denise Cowan/June Giles               v  Ronnie Judge/Peter Dickie
18th Tee    Lesley Robertson/Jane Dickie        v  John Houston/Matt Devlin

Tea/Coffee at 8 am.  Shotgun start at 9 am.  Please sign in in clubhouse and choose meal.
£20 per person includes 2 course meal and drinks.

THE OLYMPICS ARE NOW UNDERWAY -- SOME SEB COE MEMORIES

Sir Craig Reedie, left, pictured with the IOC president Jacques Rogge and Locog's chairman Lord Coe. Photograph: Reuters

The Olympics are now underway and it made your webmaster think about the time that Seb Coe came to the Ranfurly Castle Ladies Dinner in 2006. Rosemary Reedie was our Ladies captain and on Friday her husband Sir Craig Reedie was announced as the new Vice President of the IOC.

Many congratulations to Craig on his fantastic appointment.

CLICK HERE to remind yourself of that evening about 6 years ago !!

Extra Stableford

Played Saturday 28/7/2012
2 Entrants SSS 73 CSS 76

Silver Winner - Sarah Eckford (11) 32 pts
Runner Up - Marion Munro (11) 23 pts

CDH (Central Database Of Handicaps)

You may have noticed since we started using the above that some of your away scores have been duplicated. In one instance there was even a duplicated score from an unknown club. When it has been brought to my attention, I have deleted the duplications but, for some unknown reason, some are reappearing on the Handicap Records.
To keep you in the picture, I have spoken to CDH technical department and have been advised they are aware of and are in the process of dealing with this problem. In the meantime , however, could I ask everyone to be vigilant and make a point of checking your Handicap Records on a regular basis. Remember, we are all responsible for our own handicap record.
To access your record on line, log onto RCGC website, click on EVENT ENTRY & RESULTS, HANDICAPS, MY HANDICAP LIST. Alternatively, I will be happy to print you an updated copy on request.

Vicky
27/7/2012

Summer Meeting Walker Quaich

25th July
41 ladies played on a lovely warm summer day for the Walker Quaich.
SSS 73 CSS 76 R/O
Winner - Iona Stephen (6) 68
Runner up - Pamela MacKenzie (15) 75

Ladies Sunday Medal

Played on 22/7/2012
Four Entries SSS 73 CSS 76 (R/O)
Bronze Winner - Morag Cunningham 120 (27) 93
Bronze Runner Up - Georgina Halfnight 128 (33) 95

REARRANGED DATES

Due to the Summer Meeting for Walker Quaich being cancelled it will now be played on Wednesday 25th July.  The Gillies Trophy will now run in conjunction with the Stableford on  Wednesday 8th August.

THE WALKER QUAICH IS CANCELLED

Unfortunately owing to the heavy overnight rain, Kerr has advised that the course is not playable for today's competition. The Walker Quaich has had to be cancelled. 18/7/2012

OPEN DAY - SOME PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

Our Open Day on Thursday 9th August is a greensomes this year. If you would like to invite a guest to play in this fun competition please contact Marion Munro (01505 690286). There are still a few places available between 9.30 and 10.30 am

Jan and Iona do well in the Renfrewshire County Medal at Cowglen

Jan Macnab - overall winner of the July Medal

Iona Stephen and Lesley Cosh - Leading Scratch Scores

After the terrible weather of the last few weeks, the Renfrewshire County Medal was played on July 12th over Cowglen Golf Club in bright warm sunshine with no sign of rain throughout theday.  While the course was very wet underfoot some good scores were returned.
The overall winner was Jan MacNab (Ranfurly Castle) with a score of 86 (15) 71.
The best scratch score  of the day was an 80 by both  Lesley Cosh (Cowglen) and Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle) with Lesley winning on the inward nine.
 Liz Hale (Caldwell) won the 1st class with an 83 (10) 73.    37 played; SSS 71;  CSS 73

Results:-
0 - 12
1st                 Liz Hale        (Caldwell)              83 (10) 73
2nd                Lesley Cosh  (Cowglen)             80 (6) 74 acb
3rd                Iona Stephen (Ranfurly Castle)    80 (6) 74

13+  
1st                 Jan MacNab (Ranfurly Castle)    86 (15) 71
2nd                Barbara Lyle (Whitecraigs)         91 (19) 72
3rd                Pam Harvey (Cowglen)              95 (22) 73 acb

Best Scratch :           Lesley Cosh (Cowglen)  80  acb

CLICK HERE for all the results.
CLICK HERE for your exchange letter -- Only applies to those who have not a CDH number to transmit your score back to your Home Club

YOUR WEBMASTER PLAYS AT GLENEAGLES IN THE SCOTTISH GOLFWRITERS AND GUEST DAY

Gillian Kirkwood, Heather McCrae, Lynn Kenny and Carol Fell  - Team Runners Up

Your webmaster played at Gleneagles yesterday in the Scottish Sportswriters and Guest Day.
What a day of good golf -- not by me but to read more go to the West of Scotland Website

Scottish Seniors Strokeplay -- Some Photographs

Fiona Roger and Carol Fell played in the Scottish Seniors Championship last week at Kemney Golf Course near Aberdeen.  Carol had a good last 9 holes on the 2nd qualifying round to cut her handicap by 0.4 but that was about it. The course was extremely wet, but dried out as the week progressed for the matchplay stages.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEST VETS WEBSITE TO SEE SOME VIDEOS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE EVENT.
(The full reports are on the main webpage of the West Vets website --- Click on the HOME button on the bottom of that page)

Ladies July Medal

As a result of the torrential rain last night, in which two ladies were caught, the above competition has been abandoned due to unplayable conditions.
After checking with Tom if we could replay the medal next Wednesday, I was advised that summer maintenance on the green would have started and there was a chance we may be on temporary greens.
Every effort will be made to find another date and we will advise you in due couse.
Thanks, Sheila

Ladies Dual Day Medal

Played on Sunday 1st July
6 entries
SSS 73 CSS 76
Scratch winner - Lesley Robertson 79
Silver Winner - Lesley Robertson (2) 77
Silver Runner-up - Helen Craig (12) 87
Bronze Winner - Joy McLeod (35) 84
Bronze Runner-up - Chris Minto (34) 88