MCLACHLAN CUP - POSTPONED

Sadly, because of the terrible weather and torrential overnight rain, we have decided to postpone today's McLachlan Cup.

The new date is Wednesday 25 September, in place of the scheduled Stableford competition.

CLUB FINALS DAY 2019

On Saturday 24th August the Club Championship Finals were played in beautiful sunny conditions which was a huge relief to all concerned!  In the week leading up to this, several semi finals were still to be played, due to the poor weather.  It was by no means certain that all games could be completed in time and 2 couples were out on the course until 9pm on Friday night to ensure that the Worpleston Trophy final could take place.

The Ladies Championship final was between Jan Macnab and Denise Cowan.  22 club members followed the game, supporting both parties, but after a very close fought match, Denise was the winner on the 17th green.  The two caddies - Anne Robinson and Maureen Cook - did a wonderful job keeping the ladies calm and ensuring a good match.

The Worplesdon final was between Marion and Stuart Munro and Marissa Barr and Stephen Thomson with Marissa and Stephen taking the Trophy.

                                      The Trophies were presented by Captain David Stewart.

LADIES INVITATION DAY 2019

The Ladies Invitation Day was played, at the second time of asking, on Friday 23rd August.

Unfortunately some of the ladies who planned to bring a guest and play on the original date were unable to make it, but those who came along all enjoyed the greensomes format and a dry, if windy, day.

The winners were Sheila Biggart and her guest Nicky Stirrup from Kilmacolm with 36 points.

Runners-up were Anne Judge and Margaret Gray from Old Ranfurly with 35 points.

Nearest the pin at 7th - Eileen Walker
Nearest the pin at 14th - Sheila Biggart
Longest drive silver - Carol Smith
Longest drive bronze - Joy McLeod

Many thanks to Vicky Rennie and Nancy MacGadie for all their hard work arranging (and rearranging) the day, to Maureen Cook and Joy McLeod for donating some of the prizes and to Jean Irvine for ensuring the clubhouse looked beautiful with various flower arrangements throughout.

LADIES 9 HOLE STABLEFORD 20/08/2019

9 Hole Stableford 20/08/2019

2 ladies played in todays competition

Winner:      Mary Irving
RunnerUp: Moira Wilson

LADIES OUTING 2019

Thanks to Marion Munro for organising the successful annual Ladies Outing to Hilton Park on Wednesday 21st August. 24 ladies enjoyed hot rolls before play, 18 holes (in most cases) and a two course meal when we came in. There was enough dry weather for everyone to enjoy at least some of their golf, although by the end it was a bit miserable particularly for the later starters.

The Allander Course provided lovely views, was not too long (although quite hilly in places!) and had the advantage of coming back to the clubhouse after 9 holes.

The winners were Jan Macnab, Rosemary Ogilvy and Cynthia Keanie with 52 pts,

Runners up Agnes Williamson, Joy McLeod and Pamela MacKenzie with 49 pts

and Jean Murray holed the longest putt on the 9th green - 141 inches!

                                             Is Anne off for a paddle to find her ball?

FINALS DAY 2019

This Saturday 24th August is Championship Finals Day. The Ladies Final, between Jan Macnab and Denise Cowan, will tee off at 12.40pm. Good luck to both girls!

HALDEN CUP SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 2019

This Sunday's Halden Cup match - the annual match where the Lady Captain's team plays the Gents Captain's team - was another victim of this extremely wet August.

There was a delayed start and some matches played over a reduced number of holes but we were able to go ahead, after Captain David was to be seen out squeegeeing the 18th green personally!
All the matches were played in a great spirit and everyone seemed to enjoy the less formal buffet-style lunch judging by all the noisy chat filling the dining room.
The overall match result was a Draw which seemed very fair in the conditions.

Thanks to all the ladies who played, from the rookies enjoying their first taste of this fierce competition to the stalwarts who turn out every year having had their arms twisted! I appreciated your support.

Jan

POOH PUTTER

Wednesday 14th August was the annual match between the Captain's team and the Vice Captain's team for the Pooh Putter. This year was slightly different and it was a Past Captain's team that took on the challenge.  Sadly the weather was rather wet, so the competition was reduced to 10 holes and the result was a resounding win for the Captain's team.
It was good to see so many ladies enjoying lunch and the chat afterwards.

CORONATION FOURSOMES AREA FINAL

Jan Macnab and Sheila Biggart represented Ranfurly Castle at the Coronation Foursomes area final at West Linton on Thursday 8th August.

The girls have not made it to the Grand Final at St Andrews this year but finished a very respectable 4th out of 66 competitor pairs, with 36 points. The top three couples all had 38 points.

REARRANGED LADIES INVITATION DAY

After the terrible weather last Friday led to the postponement of this event, the new date for the Ladies Invitation Greensomes is Friday 23rd August.

A revised entry sheet will be put up in the Locker Room. Most players have been contacted and retain their original start times. Unfortunately the changed date means some ladies are now not able to play and their entry money will be refunded in due course.

There are spaces available if you were not able to play on Friday 9th but would like to get a partner and play on 23rd. Please just add your name to the sheet or contact Jan Macnab or Nancy MacGadie.

POOH PUTTER DRAW - WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST

The draw has been done for the Pooh Putter this coming Wednesday 14th August. The Captain's Team will play against the Immediate Past Captain's Team, as there is no Vice Captain.

Draw as follows:

9.20 Jan Macnab & Mary Hardie v Marion Munro & Joy McLeod
9.29 Nancy MacGadie & Anne Gordon v Vivien Howe & Anne Nicoll
9.38 Sheila Biggart & Cynthia Keanie v Maureen Cook & Gillian Donaghy
9.47 Karen Binning & Morag Cunningham v Denise Cowan & Eileen Walker
9.56 Pamela MacKenzie & Carol Reid v Evy MacGregor & Karin MacKenzie
10.05 Allison Murray & Jean Murray v Mary Craig & Rosemary Reedie
10.14 Mary Irving & Jane Dickie v Margaret Parrot & Dorothy Simpson
10.23 Jean Irvine & Marjorie Mitchell v Moira Wilson & June Giles

Any problems, please contact Jan.

LADIES AUGUST MEDAL 07/08/2019

5 ladies played.
There was also a County medal today so several of the "usuals" were playing in that competition.

CSS (Red)    76 r/o
CSS (Green) 75 r/o

Scratch: Denise Cowan (6) 90

Silver Winner:       Mary Craig (16)        80
Silver Runner Up:  Denise Cowan (6)     84

Bronze Winner:     Morven McLeod (32)  95

LADIES SATURDAY STABLEFORD 03/08/2019

6 ladies played

CSS (Red)     73
CSS (Green)  72

Winner:       Karen Binning (18) 36 pts
RunnerUp:  Sarah Eckford (11) 35 pts

GREENLEES MATCH AT MILNGAVIE

The final away match of the season was played at Milngavie on Monday 5th August. Despite having to sit in the car for 10 minutes when we arrived because of the torrential downpour, amazingly the rain then stayed away for the duration of the match. Current league leaders Milngavie won 7-2, a not unexpected result, but with some close matches. Two halves and another win for Mary C at the end of the team. Well done!

DORIE HUNTER STROKEPLAY WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2019

Winner- Mary Craig (16) net 74
Runner-Up Helen Abram (21) net 75

Red Course PAR 74/ SSS73 /CSS 73
Green Course  PAR 74 /SSS 72/CSS 75 R/O -

15 Ladies took part in the Competition.

SUMMER MEETING (WALKER QUAICH) 24 JULY 2019

Winner -Anne Judge(12) with a score of net 74

Runner-up- Joy McLeod(23) with a score of net 75

Red Course SSS 73 CSS74

Green Course SSS 72 CSS72

18 ladies took part in the Competition. 

LADIES INVITATION DAY - FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST

Would all ladies who have signed up for the Ladies Invitation day on Friday 9th August, please pay their £22 in advance, by putting a cheque payable to RCGC Ladies Section, or cash in an envelope clearly marked with their name, in the box in the locker room. Please also provide your partner's handicap as soon as possible. The £22 covers golf and lunch for both you and your partner.

Many thanks
Jan and Vicky (Invitation Day organiser)

LADIES OPEN DAY

Thanks to Marion Munro, Alison Robertson, Anne Judge and Jean Irvine for organising another successful Ladies Open Day on Thursday 18th July 2019.

There was a good entry, decent weather for most competitors (a bit windy!), and the fantastic sum of £413 was raised by the raffle for MENCAP.

The prizewinners were:
1st (78 points) - Evy MacGregor (Ranfurly Castle), Carol Fell (Douglas Park), Gilly MacRae (Troon Ladies)

2nd (74 points bih) - Alison Templeton (Ranfurly Castle), Libby Pow (Ralston), Lilias Lamont (Old Ranfurly)

3rd (74 points) - Jean Sloan, Gillian McGinlay, Rona Lockie (all Troon Ladies)

Longest Drive Bronze - Alison Templeton

Nearest the line - Doreen McConnell

EX LADY CAPTAINS' DAY

21 former Ranfurly Castle Lady Captains played a 12-Hole Stableford Tri-Am today, Friday 19th July 2019, on what turned out to be a pleasant, sunny morning. The golf winners were Vivien Howe, Helen Abram and Marjorie Mitchell (32 points) and Runners-up (after a close count-back) were Anne Judge, Carol Fell and Alison Robertson (30 points).

These ladies then joined me and 3 other past Lady Captains for lunch in the dining room. This appeared to be enjoyed by all, if the volume of the chat was anything to go by! Joy McLeod and Evelyn McDermid won prizes with their lucky tickets.

Nancy MacGadie collected the beautiful begonia plant which she had won in the raffle on the Ladies Open day.

Thanks to Pamela MacKenzie for her help organising the day and Jean Irvine for taking photos.

SUMMER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD

Played Wednesday 17th July 2019. 10 couples played and sadly got pretty wet.

Winners: Sheila Biggart & Helen Abram (16) 39pts
Runners-up: Anne Judge & Gillian Donaghy (17) 36pts