LADIES NEW 2`S COMPETITION

LADIES WE HAVE ADDED A NEW 2`S COMPETITION TO RUN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON ALL COUNTING COMPETITIONS. TO ENTER JUST TICK THE 2`S COLUMN NEXT TO YOUR NAME AND PAY 50P INTO THE JAR. GOOD LUCK

EASTER FUN COMPETITION

The Annual Easter Fun competition took place on Easter Monday, 28th March 2106.
Bunnies were hiding on the course waiting to be spotted which proved more difficult than you would think, with only one team managing to spot all 6.  The golf was good fun with free shots allowed at various points but the weekend rain meant that instead of the ball running it was more like 'splash'!
 
The winning team were Pamela Mackenzie, Chris Minto and Helen Crichton with 53 points (BIH)
Runners up were Jean Irvine, Joy McLeod and Eileen Walker also with 53 points.

The Easter Bonnets on display at lunch were very inventive but the winner was Jean Murray, chosen by  our new catering team.  Congratulations  to all those who took part.

EASTER FUN COMPETITION

The draw for Easter Monday's Fun Competition is as follows:-

                    9.30      Jean Irvine                    Joy McLeod          Eileen Walker
                    9.38      Pamela MacKenzie      Helen Crichton      Chris Minto 
                    9.46     Marion Munro              Pat Pennel              Jane Dickie
                    9.54     LilIas Snodgrass           Mary Hardie          Jean Murray       Dorothy Simpson

Please confirm your availability to play by either ticking your name on the notice board or emailing Joy.  Play is from the Green tees and you do not require to wear your Easter Bonnet while playing but it should be worn during lunch!!  Remember, there is a lovely prize for the best one.

If anyone would still like to play, please get in  touch.

WINTER GREENSOME STABLEFORD

14 couples played today - 23rd March - and despite the change in the forecast we all got home dry.  The course was looking very good considering all the rain and the greens took a bit of adjusting to after all the temporaries!

Winners  -  Joy McLeod and Chris Minto   36 points  (29)  
Runners-up  -  Jan Macnab and Sheila Biggart  35 points  (13)  (BIH)

LADIES SOCIAL EVENING

The Ladies Social evening is on Thursday 21st April and is entitled:  -
                      'The Future of Scottish Golf - A Conversation with Eleanor Cannon'

The evening will begin at 7.15pm with supper and tea/coffee followed by Eleanor.  The Cost is £11.00 which includes a raffle ticket and staff gratuity.  I have put a notice in the Locker room which gives you a three choice menu.  Can I ask you to sign up and indicate your choice of meal.  Payment will be made on the night.  I'm hoping to see as many of you as possible to support one of our own members and get first hand information on the direction golf is going.
Joy

BRIDGE SOCIAL NIGHT

Thank you to all who came along on Wednesday night and made the evening such a success.  We raised £262.00 for Transplant Sport  from the raffle which is wonderful and will be much appreciated.  The Ladies Committee provided a very high class supper and worked very hard serving everyone tea and coffee - not to mention clearing up afterwards.  Thank you to everyone for your time given.   The winners on the night were Pamela Wilson and partner for the Small Slam and Vicky for the main bridge prize - congratulations!
Joy

A FEW REMINDERS

In case some of you would like to play in the Ladies/Gents Texas Scramble on Sat.26th March but do not have either a team or a partner, there is a list in the Locker room for you to sign up on.  Paul will put you in a team so not to worry.  He is keen to have as many mixed teams as possible.

An email was sent out to all members regarding the Members' Forum on Wed 30th March when Scottish Golf's local Development Officer - Claire Middleton - will be hosting the evening.  This will allow you to put forward the areas you would like the Club to focus on and is the next step on from the  Members Questionnaire.  It is hoped that as many as possible will register interest with Ronnie but so far we only have 4 Ladies names.  Remember it is your club and this is your chance to let the Board know what you would like it to concentrate on in the future.

The Committee has posted a notice on the Notice Board looking for volunteers who would be prepared to commit to playing in the lunchtime ballot on specific dates.  This is an attempt to prevent any member  from being the only player at lunch time.   Members will still have to notify Tom of their intention to play before 1pm on the Tuesday and the Volunteer would then be able to check with Tom whether or not they would be required the next day.  A full explanation is provided with the notice in the locker room.  If you are happy to volunteer for any of the dates could you please add your names to the list.  Thank you in anticipation.

 

5 CLUB STABLEFORD

On Wednesday 9th March 18 ladies played the 5 Club Stableford over 18 holes.  Despite it being a beautiful, sunny day it was very wet underfoot and all greens were temporary.

Winner :-         Sheila Biggart (13)   44points   (BIH)
Runner-up :-    Gillian Donaghy (28)  44 points

MARIE CURIE 5 CLUB STABLFORD

As a result of the heavy overnight rain, I have been unformed by James that more than half the holes will have temporary greens.  Consequently I have decided that today we will play a 5 Club Stableford and the Marie Curie Trophy will now be played for on Wednesday 29th June when there is a Stableford Competition already in the diary.  As a result of this mats will be allowed if you wish and lets hope that rain will not be a regular feature during this season.  Happy golfing!!!!
Joy

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Well done to Marion and her team.  They had a good win against Elderslie at home on Saturday 5th March.  Congratulations to you all.

Ladies and Gents Texas Scramble

Captain Paul Morrell has put the entry sheet for the Ladies and Gents Texas Scramble on the main notice board.  It is on Saturday 26th March with a shotgun start at 9am.  Cost is £7.50 which includes pie, beans and chips or soup and a sandwich afterwards and the prize giving.   Paul is very keen for the Ladies to enter in teams of 4, mixed teams or - if you are unable to get a 4 - as a 2 and he will try to team you up.  I realise this is Easter Saturday so some of you may be away but perhaps you will give it some thought.

MARCH REMINDERS

Just a reminder that the Golf Season starts on Wed 9th March with the Marie Curie 5 Club competition.  Hopefully it will stop raining and let us play without wet feet.  Just normal ballot times on the day.
The entry sheet for our Fun Easter competition has gone up in the locker room so if you are available on Monday 28th March please enter your name and we will be delighted to see you.   The day is good fun with treats galore and a prize for the best head wear!  The draw for teams and times will be made before, so remember to check in plenty of time.
Entry sheets for the Silver and Bronze Knockouts, the Summer Foursomes and the Winter Greensomes are also all on the Notice board - please sign up.
Finally you should have had an email from Ronnie telling you of the arrival of the diary.  Hopefully you will have time to collect yours so that the important dates can be noted before your social diary is filled up.
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible on 9th March.
Joy

Wednesday 24th February Golf

Good morning.  despite the lovely weather over the past few days we find snow this morning.
James has advised me that only 1-6 and 16-18 will be open - perhaps a yellow ball would be the best - if you wish to play.  Lunch at 12pm anyway for anyone who wishes.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

The weather may not be encouraging for golf but hopefully it will change soon with  the days now getting longer.  As the fixture diary is not available yet I thought it would be a good idea to let you know some important dates for your diaries.

The first competition of the season is the Marie Curie 5 Club Stableford on Wednesday 9th March and I hope that as many as possible will be ready and able to play.

The Bridge Night Fund Raiser is on the evening of Wednesday 16th March.  The list to book your table is now up on the main club notice board and a table costs £28.  If you are unable to get to the club but would like to book a table just phone Joy and let her know. - 01505 703157.

The Winter Greensome Stableford will take place on Wed 23rd March and a list will be up in the locker room shortly.
The first Fun competition of the year is on Easter Monday - 28th March - and will be open to all categories.   Details will follow nearer the time.

Finally, for those of you who were  unable to attend the AGM, I would like you to put the evening of 21st April into your diary.  This is the date for our Social Evening and we have been lucky enough to secure Eleanor Cannon, inaugural Chair of Scottish Golf, to come and talk to us about the vision for the future of golf in Scotland and how the job is progressing so far.  

Hopefully I will be seeing many of you at the club enjoying the new menu once it is launched at the end of this month.
Joy

LADIES AGM - JOY McLEOD IS OUR NEW LADIES CAPTAIN

Right to Left - Past, Present and Future Captains - Vicky, Joy and Pamela

The Ladies 86th AGM took place on Thursday 14th January 2016 with 43 ladies in attendance and 21 apologies.
Outgoing Captain, Vicky Rennie, welcomed everyone before giving the annual review of all events throughout her year.  She also delivered the Handicap Secretaries report, while Secretary, Jan Macnab, delivered her report.
Joy McLeod was then welcomed as the new Lady Captain by receiving the badge of office from Vicky.  Joy announced that Past Captain, Pamela MacKenzie, was to be her Vice Captain and also that Gillian Donaghy was joining the Committee.
She mentioned some of the new competitions being introduced this year, along with a few changes to some existing ones.
Joy took the opportunity to thank Vicky for all her work during her year as Captain and stated she would do her very best to represent the club over the coming year.
The evening concluded with the presentation of all prizes for the previous year.



McLachlan Cup winners Alison and Jean Murray

Bronze Champion Joy McLeod




Sheila Biggart and Morag Cunningham

SOME FUN PHOTOS FROM THE CHRISTMAS LUNCH

 Marion and Helen - 
Joseph seems too have under gone a drastic change!

Margaret and Evelyn

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND QUIZ

The weather beat us yet again and no golf was played. However, this was replaced by a fun quiz with some pretty tough questions and delighted yells when the teams got the right answers. 36 ladies took part and congratulations go to the two lady team of Marion Munro and Anne Nicoll who won first prize. The best dressed prize went to Helen Abram who came as Mary with Baby Jesus and really looked the part. A nice lunch was enjoyed by all.
      

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Confirmation ladies, if any was needed, there will be no golf today. I look forward to seeing you all at noon for a quiz and lunch. Payment for lunch will be collected as you enter the lounge. It would be appreciated if you could have your money ready, and even better, if possible, the exact amount £7.50.
Thank you,
Vicky

CHRISTMAS GOLF AND LUNCH

It doesn't look promising for tomorrow ladies. I will let you know by blog first thing whether or not we will be able to golf.
For your info, tomorrow, Tom is taking 20% off all ladies clothing with the exception of waterproofs. A chance to do some Xmas shopping.
Vicky

9 HOLE FUN STABLEFORD WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER

PLEASE HAVE YOUR £7.50 LUNCH MONEY READY FOR COLLECTION WHEN PICKING UP YOUR SCORE CARDS, THANK YOU.                                                 
                                           Holes 1-3, 13-18

10.00  Sheila Biggart              Joy McLeod                     Dorothy Simpson
10.06  Pamela MacKenzie      Alison Robertson             Eileen Walker
10.12  Maureen Cook             Jean Murray                     Pamela Wilson
10.18  Anne Judge                  Jean Irvine                       Chris Minto
10.24  Jan Macnab                  Lilias Snodgrass              Mary Irving
10.30  Evy MacGregor            Karin MacKenzie            Gillian Donaghy
10.36  Mary Craig                   Helen Abram                    Marion Reid
10.42  Anne Robinson             Evelyn McDermid           Margaret Parrot
10.48  Vivien Howe                 Mary Hardie                    Helen Crichton
10.54  Marion Munro               Anne Nicoll                     Vicky Rennie

Lunch will be served at 12.45pm. Remember ladies, there is a prize for the best fancy dress. If the weather wins again and we can't golf, there will be a fun quiz prior to lunch. So come along about 12.00pm and team up with your golf partners for lunch and the quiz. The raffle will be held after lunch. I will let you know as early as possible if the golf is on.

Non Golfing Quiz Teams
Pat Walker
Jane Dickie
Jennifer Cairns

Kay Martin
Cynthia Keanie
Meg MacDonald
Dorothy Sangster

June Giles joins Marion Munro and Anne Nicoll

Please remember to tick off your name. If you are unable to get to the clubhouse, you can contact me on 01505 612205,  07836542661,  bertrennie@btinternet.com
Vicky