94th AGM

 A Very Happy New Year ladies.  Just a little reminder about the AGM to be held in the Club on Saturday 20th January, 10.30 for 11.00 am.  The annual Prize Giving will follow and it would be lovely to have the support of as many members as possible.  If you are unable to attend please send your apologies to Joy at crinan.mcl@gmail.com   If you have any matter you would like to raise please send to the same email address by Monday 8th, which will give the Committee time to consider the matter.

AGENDA.

1.Welcome followed by Apologies

2. Minutes of January 2023 AGM

3. Treasurer's Report and Accounts

4. Reports from Greenlees Secretary and Handicap Secretary 

5. Lady Captain's Report - Karen Binning

6. New Lady Captain's Address - Kate Scott

7. Election of 2024 Office Bearers and Committee

8. Any other Competent Business

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Unfortunately, due to fog and frost, the course was closed on Wednesday 6th December.  This took the decision whether to play the 9 holes out of Captain Karen's hands.  Morven came to the rescue with a very entertaining quiz, which the teams took part in, before enjoying lunch.  The winning team, with a very impressive score of 36 out of 50, were Sheila Biggart, Pat Pennell, Karin MacKenzie and Jean Murray.

I would like to thank everyone for taking part  in 'Spot the Ball'.  This resulted in the magnificent sum of £103 being raised for the Red Cross.  The prize winner was Pamela MacKenzie.

The keenly fought competition for the Best Christmas outfit was won by Helen Abram.

I am sure everyone would like to thank Karen for all her hard work and wonderful organisation throughout the year.  All the events we enjoy take a lot of planning to ensure they run smoothly.

Wishing all members a very Happy Christmas and a Good golfing 2024.

CHRISTMAS 9 HOLE TRIAM - WED 6TH DECEMBER

Good morning ladies. Unfortunately the course is closed due to thick fog and ice. Craig is updating me, but it looks doubtful for golf. In the event of no golf, Morven has kindly prepared a quiz. The quiz will take place at 11.45, followed by lunch.

Final decision on golf at 09.15 and will be communicated on the WhatsApp.

Karen

Xmas 9 Hole and Lunch

 Can I ask that you bring some cash with you to the Xmas lunch.  We will be playing Spot the Ball to raise some more much needed funds for the Red Cross.  Thank you all in anticipation.   Joy

CHRISTMAS 9 HOLE STABLEFORD AND LUNCH

 Ladies, sorry for the delay in posting draw for tomorrow . I have been weather watching !! Very surprisingly, its actually looking promising for our festive 9 holes tomorrow 🤞

09.52     Pamela MacKenzie          Mary Craig                 Gillian Donaghy

10.00     Sheila Biggart                   Pat Pennel                  Karin MacKenzie

10.08     Marion Munro                   Mary Hardie               Marissa Barr

10.16     Louise Cooper                  Helen Abram              Sheila Swinnerton

10.24     Anne Judge                       Rosemary Ogilvie       Carol Barnes

10.32     Jan Macnab                       Maureen Cook            Evelyn McDermid

10.40     Karen Binning                   Pauline MacEwen      Morag Cunningham

10.48     Joy McLeod                      Lilias Snodgrass          Mary Jane Bird

10.56     Julie Will                           Kate Scott                     Vicky Rennie

11.04     Anne Robinson                 Vivien Howe                 Morven McLeod

Competition will be a 9 hole stableford TriAm. Holes 1-3 and 13-18 Take strokes at normal holes.

I will leave cards and instructions in the locker room.

Ladies who are joining for lunch, my best guess would be lunch around 1pm 

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow and don't forget there is a prize for the best Christmas outfit 🎄🤶

WINTER GOLF

 Ladies , I hope you are enjoying your winter golf !

Just a wee reminder that the next set of bounce games will start on January 10th. Last date for entries to Pamela is  December 28th.

WEST REN. LEAGUE NEWS

 The West Ren Team have had a really good year and have finished top of Division 1.  The Team organiser Helen was presented with the Trophy at the recent AGM.  Helen very kindly hosted a celebration evening for the team, where everyone got a chance to see the Trophy.  Congratulations to all who played their part, including Alison Templeton, who is missing from the photo.

CHRISTMAS 9 HOLE COMPETITION AND LUNCH - WEDNESDAY 6TH DECEMBER

Ladies, our annual festive golf and lunch will take place on Wednesday 6th December.

Golf will be a 9 hole stableford team competition . Draw will be made in advance and posted on the blog.

Any ladies who wish to come along for lunch only, should add their name and tick the lunch only column.  Lunch will be served around 12.45

Entry sheet and details of lunch are now posted in the locker room. If you are unable to make it into the clubhouse, please message me and I will happily add your name.

 As is customary ladies, there will be a prize for the best Christmas outfit !

🎄🎅🏌

RLCGA

Renfrewshire County Golf Association held it's AGM on 1st November at Haggs Castle Golf Club.  The weather was not great and this affected the turn out on the evening but, despite that, about 40 ladies made the effort to be present.  Ranfurly Castle's Jan Macnab had a very good year and was either winner or runner up in many of the competitions.  The attached photo shows Jan with Allison Murray and the Greensomes Trophy, which they won, having played over Gourock Golf Course.  Jan and Joy formed two thirds of the Tri-am winning team, having played over Cathcart Castle in very challenging conditions. In fact, Ranfurly Castle was closed that day due to the bad weather!! 

LADIES DINNER

On Wenesday 25th October 48 ladies enjoyed a great evening at the annual dinner.  Karen had arranged for Leigh Maybury, a Life Style specialist, to give us a few tips on personal colours ,while also having a 'pop up' shop.  This proved popular with quite a few!

The dinner was excellent and Leanna and her team did a wonderful job.  The raffle for Quarriers was well supported with some lovely prizes.  Judging by the volume of chatter the evening was a big success.  A huge thank you to Karen for all her organisation - as well as the lovely tablet, chocolates and Fizz.

WINTER 12 HOLE KNOCKOUT

 The draw for the 12 Hole Winter Knockout is now on the notice board along with the score card with the 12 hole stroke index.

This is over the Greencourse.  Please put £2.00 in an envelope with your name and 12 hole knockout, into the box before playing the first tie.  

FINAL SWING - WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER

 Great turnout for the Final Swing 2023

WINNER                            Jan Macnab                   32 points

RUNNER UP                     Gillian Donaghy             29 points

Fantastic scores - well played 🏌

WINTER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD

Played Wednesday 11 October 2023. 10 pairs entered

Winners: Jan Macnab & Karen Binning (15) 38 pts

Runners-up: Louise Cooper & Mary Craig (17) 35 pts

BETH CULLEN - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The funeral service will be held on Monday16th October at 11.00 at the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematotium.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with Sandy and Beth's family and friends at this sad time.

FINAL SWING - WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER

 Ladies, sadly it is that time of year when we finish our competitive golf for this season 😞

 The Final Swing will be on Wednesday 18th October.

 This is a 12 hole stableford (holes 1-12),  Green Tees, using your course handicap as normal.

 I have reserved tee times and you can book from tomorrow(Wednesday) as usual.

 Scores should be marked on a card and posted in the box on completion.

🤞for a dry day !

WINTER GREENSOMES STABLEFORD - WEDNESDAY 11TH OCTOBER

 09.40           Pamela MacKenzie     Maureen Cook          Vicky Rennie           Morven McLeod

 09.50           Jan Macnab                Karen Binning           Lilias Snodgrass     Marion Munro

 10.00           Joy McLeod                Rosemary Ogilvie      Carol Reid               Chris Minto

 10.10           Mary Craig                  Louise Cooper           Anne Judge             Julie Will

 10.20           Anne Robinson           Cynthia Keanie          Pat Pennel              Mary Hardie

 10.50           Denise Cowan             Marissa Barr              Allison Murray        Jean Murray

This is a Greensomes Stableford, played from the GREEN tees.

Minimum 6 tee shots for each player.

Please collect card in locker room before start and post cards in the box on completion of round.

ENJOY 😀

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER 2023

 The Ladies Annual Dinner will take place on Wednesday 25th October beginning at   18.30 with a 'bubbly' reception. Dinner will follow at around 19.00,  finishing with tea/coffee and some sweet treats.

Throughout the evening , the prizes for this years fun competitions will be presented and we will be entertained by Leigh Maybury of 'Life with Style' who will give us a few fashion tips. Leigh will have a pop up shop, so you may like to start your Christmas shopping!

The dinner will also be a last chance to try and raise some more funds for Quarriers - my chosen charity this year. Please remember to bring some money for the raffle. There is a lovely afternoon tea at House For An Art Lover to be won among some other lovely prizes. Leigh has also offered to donate 10% of all her profits on the night!

Details of the menu and a sheet for you to make your choices is now on the noticeboard in the ladies locker room.

Hope to see you on the 25th !

Karen

BETH CULLEN

 I am saddened to inform you of the death of Beth Cullen.

 We send our heartfelt condolences to Sandy and all Beth's family and friends.

 Details of funeral arrangements will be posted when available.

WINTER 12 HOLE KNOCKOUT

The entry sheet for the 12 Hole Winter Knockout is now on the notice board.  Please sign up as soon as posssible if you are interested in playing.  For anyone who would like to enter but will not be in the Club before 19th October please just send Joy a message and she will add your name.

WEDNESDAY WINTER BOUNCE GAMES

 The final swing takes place on Wednesday18th October. 

 Pamela has very kindly offered to organise bounce games (as 

 she did last year) over the winter months. Pamela has sent me the following information ;

For those who would be interested I will set up a game on Wednesday mornings during the winter.

The format would be entering the dates available for the month, draw would be done indicating the person who would book, hopefully mainly in threes. When the draw is done if you are not available you would let the person booking know.

The dates for November are 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.

Those wishing to play email pamjohn2004@hotmail.com  Last date for entry into November draw is Friday 20th October.

An email will come out with all the groups. Coffee if wet.

Pamela