LADIES APRIL MEDAL WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL 2018

This was a rearranged date from Wednesday 4th April 2018

The weather didn't turn out to be as good as the forecast - windy and a bit damp at times.  But at least it was a bit milder! Course still very wet.
16 ladies played.  CSS 75

Scratch:                  Jan Macnab              84

Silver Winner:         Jan Macnab (12)     72
Silver Runner-up:   Sheila Biggart (14)   80

Bronze Winner:      Morag Cunningham (28)  76
Bronze Runner-up: Helen Abram (21)            88

9 HOLE R&A QUALIFIER

4 pairs played in this new competition on the calendar. One all male pair and 3 mixed pairs.
Forecast was for heavy rain late morning, but luckily none arrived! It was dry, but chilly.

This was a qualifying competiton, so each persons score counted for their own handicap.
The combined stableford score of the pair decided who had won the R&A qualifier.

Winners:  Morag Cunningham & Andrew Cunningham   31pts
Runners Up : David Cunningham & Wullie Smith           30pts

Congratulations to Morag and Andrew who progress to the next round at Milnathort GC on 15th June.

EXTRA STABLEFORD SATURDAY 14 APRIL 2018

8 ladies played on a pleasant spring day.  CSS 75

Winner: Eunice Muir (18)            35 pts                     
Runner Up: Marion Munro (11)   31 pts

This was a qualifying competition. 16th green was in play.

9 HOLE STABLEFORD WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL 2018

9 hole Stableford (Green Tees)14 ladies played on a cold windy day in this first qualifying competition of the season.

Winner: Maureen Cook (15)   18 pts

Please note:
9 hole competitions do not have a CSS. Any handicap changes are based on SSS (71)

DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES 13th APRIL 2018

Today at Elderslie Golf Club Sheila Biggart and June Giles had a great win over their opponents in the second round of the Daily Mail Foursomes.  Well done girls and good luck in the next round.

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AT HAGGS 11-13th APRIL 2018

Jan with the Irvine Trophy 

Congratulations go to Jan Macnab for winning the handicap Irvine Trophy at the RLCGA County Championship at Haggs Castle. 

Jan won on the 18th after a very close game against Morag Little from Whitecraigs in very challenging conditions over the last three days.

Eilidh Briggs from Kilmacolm won the Championship beating Gillian Kyle from East Ren 4 & 3.

Congratulations go to Denise Cowan who qualified for the Championship and made it through to the quarter finals where she lost to Eilidh -- To read more visit the new RLCGA Website 

CLUB DIARIES

The Club Diaries are now ready for collecting from the office, cost £2.

HowDidIDo Competition Entry and Score Entry

Some additional clarification on competition entry and score entry:
Please sign book as usual before going out to play in a competition.

After play you will have to use the PSI terminal in the upstairs lounge to sign in for the competition and to enter your score. This is not optional and is currently the only method for entering your score.

Sign in to HowDidIDo using the PSI terminal by either swiping your card or entering your name.
Follow on screen instructions to enter the competition and to enter your score. Simple!

Please contact one of the handicap committee if having problems. Either Morag Cunningham, Denise Cowan, Agnes Williamson or Marion Munro.

Happy golfing!

Morag Cunningham

GIN TASTING EVENING SUCCESS

On Thursday the 5th April the Gin Tasting Evening took place.

A big thank you to Mr Bob Taylor of Taylor Branding for tantalising the taste buds of 41 ladies with 4 different flavours of Boe gin.

If the noise level was anything to go by I think everyone enjoyed themselves.

A huge thank you also to Heather, Louise and Jill for food and serving drinks.  Thanks to everyone for coming.

Marion

ALL RIGHT FOR SOME

Sir Craig and Lady Reedie spotted enjoying better weather in Australia than we are currently experiencing here in Bridge of Weir!

28th MARCH STABLEFORD COMPETITION

Unfortunately the weather beat us again and no one played in the competition today.  Here’s hoping for something better for the medal next week.

The final of the Winter 12 hole Knockout competition was played on Monday with Jan Macnab beating Sheila Biggart in a very close fought match going down to the last putt.
Well done to Jan.

Just to let you know the Club Diaries should be arriving in about 10 days time, price £2.
Marion

ELEANOR CANNON INTERVIEW

STABLEFORD COMPETITION 28th MARCH

The Stableford competition due to take place on Wednesday 28th March will be non counting.
This is due to certain factors on the course.
Marion

Recap on Saturday play for Ladies

A quick reminder, any ladies wishing to book a time for play on a Saturday, either in a bounce or a competition must phone the pro shop. At the moment times cannot be booked via the on-line system.
Also please ensure that you have a playing partner (male or female) to mark your card.
Remember to sign competition book in ladies locker room before play.
Marion

WINTER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD

Wednesday 21st March 2018

11 couples played on a cold, damp day.
For the time of year the course was in excellent condition.

Winners: Jan Macnab & Sheila Biggart 35 points
Runners Up: Gillian Donaghy & Vivien Howe 34 points

Ladies Social Evening 5th April 2018

The social evening this year is on Thursday 5th April 2018 is a Gin Tasting Experience.
Even if gin is not your drink, like myself, you will learn how gin is made and how all the new flavours are evolving. Maybe by the end of the evening you will find a new tipple!
Please put your name on the list in the ladies locker room or contact me by email mvamunro@gmail.com
Cost £5 payable on the night. This includes nibbles and lucky ticket.
Marion

BRIDGE EVENING

52 players enjoyed the annual Bridge Evening on Wednesday 14th March. Supper, provided by the ladies committee, was enjoyed by all and a fantastic £233 was raised by the raffle for Alzheimers Scotland. Thanks to all who donated raffle prizes. No slams were made during the evening but the bridge winners were as follows:
1st Irene Collinson (2,700 pts)
2nd Alison Robertson (2.090 pts)
3rd Sheila Moore (1,820 pts)

Thank you to everyone who supported the event.

5 CLUB 12 HOLE COMPETITION

Due to course not being fully open, and not knowing if it will be by Wednesday, I have decided that the competition will not go ahead, but hopefully, we might have a bounce game over a few holes at 9.30am.
Marion

LADIES SOCIAL NIGHT Thursday 5th April

 This year’s social evening, which takes place on Thursday 5th April, is in the form of a Gin Tasting Experience.  Mr Bob Taylor will inform us how gin is made and how the new flavours have evolved. Tasting will then follow.  Cost of the evening is £5 which includes nibbles and lucky ticket payable on the night.  Sheet is now up in the locker room for names.
Marion

5 CLUB COMPETITION 7th MARCH IS CANCELLED

Due to snow that is covering the course, the 5 Club 12 hole competition is cancelled.
However, I will be up at the club at 11.30am donning my wellies, weather permitting, to venture out for a walk on the course before lunch at 12.30pm.
Anyone wishing to join me is most welcome.

Marion.