The R&A Publishes revisions to the Rules of Golf Book

The R&A, golf’s world rules and development body and organiser of The Open Championship, today publishes revisions to the world’s most widely read rule book, The Rules of Golf, and extends its sponsorship arrangement with Rolex to 2012.
Golf has 34 playing rules and in 2008, 28 have been amended to a greater or lesser extent. All changes are agreed, jointly, by The R&A and the United States Golf Association, and can be characterised as improving clarity or reducing penalties to ensure that they are proportionate. They are effective from 1 January 2008.
Of the more significant changes, the most likely to be encountered by golfers in regular play are: revised Rule 12-2 allowing a player to lift a ball in a bunker or water hazard for identification purposes. There is a consequential change to Rule 15-3, which introduces a penalty for playing the wrong ball in these circumstances.
Revised Rule 4-1 reduces the penalty for carrying, but not using, a non-conforming club from disqualification to, in stroke play, a penalty of two strokes per hole, with a maximum penalty of four strokes per round.
In match play, the state of the match is adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred, with a maximum penalty of two holes per round.
Revised Rule 19-2 reduces the penalty for the accidental deflection of the ball by the player, his partner, their caddies or equipment to one penalty stroke in both match and stroke play.
Commenting on the revisions to The Rules of Golf, R&A Director of Rules and Equipment Standards, David Rickman said:
“We always aim to make the Rules readily accessible to golfers worldwide and the simpler, clearer language of the 2008 edition is designed to make them easier for players to use.”
“The introduction of a Quick Guide to The Rules at the front of the Rule book will, we hope, encourage players to carry a Rule book with them on the course and to refer to it, when necessary."
Rolex sponsored the 30th revision of the Rules of Golf in 2004 and have renewed their commitment to supporting the publication through to 2012.
The R&A is planning to produce 4 million copies of the rule book in English while Golf Unions affiliated to The R&A, reproduce the Rules of Golf under license in more than twenty five other languages, ranging from Arabic to Thai.
Companion publications to The R&A Rules of Golf, Decisions on the Rules of Golf 2008 - 2009 and Golf Rules Illustrated 2008 are published next month (November 2007) by Hamlyn and are available from The R&A, high street and online bookstores.

Copies of the new R&A Rules of Golf will be distributed free of charge to golf clubs around the world and can be requested or downloaded from The R&A website: R&A Website

The Wednesday Bounce Game

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The autumn / winter bounce games started today with 17 people turning up for the 9:30 ballot. We had 3 threes and 2 fours and played from 1 - 6 and cut across to the 12th and played all the way in. The team of Margaret Parrott, Morag Thomson and Eileen Walker were the winners with 32 points (one score to count) Lunch followed and the chat was enjoyed by all.
PLEASE DO COME AND JOIN US ON A WEDNESDAY MORNING -- IT'S GOOD FUN AND KEEPS YOU SWINGING !!

Final Swing

10/10/07 Final Swing [non qualifying score] SSS 73
Scratch A.Judge 79
Silver N.MacGadie 71[10] bih S.Smyth 71 [12]
Bronze E.Walker 69 [36] P.Wilson71 [36]

Greenlees Lunch and Presentation

Fiona Roger, Carol Fell, Anne Robinson and Sarah Eckford attended the annual Greenlees Lunch and Presentation at Prestwick St Nicholas today. To read all about it go to West of Scotland Website

The Ladies Section congratulate Gregor, Murray and Colin

Ranfurly Castle, represented by Gregor Munro, Murray Stewart and Colin Haddow, won the Manor Oak Scottish Club Championship at Glenbervie Golf Club on Sunday (28 September) in a tight finish with the host club trio of Andrew Wallace, Mark Hislop and Andrew Lynch, and also St Andrews New Club (Kevin Weir, Rhodri Price and Greg Paterson).

At the end of the first round, Ranfurly Castle (140) were two shots ahead of St Andrews New and Glenbervie but they could not shake off their challengers and after a further 18 holes, Ranfurly Castle’s total of 282 earned them the title by a single shot from Glenbervie who took second place after a card countback against St Andrews New who had the same total of 283.

Ranfurly Castle GC will now represent Scotland in the European Club Cup which will take place in Greece in November.

The Ladies section send their warmest congratulations to you all and wish you all the best in the European finals in Greece

SLGA Roadshow - Future Structure and Governance

Fiona Roger and Carol Fell represented the ladies section at the SLGA Road Show on its future structure and governance. This event was held Haggs Castle Golf Club yesterday. Ranfurly Castle's Pamela MacKenzie who is Chairman of County Golf introduced the meeting and Shona Malcolm who is chairman of the SLGA Business Development Group held the presentation.


Shona is also on the One Plan for Golf Steering Group, an SLGA Board Member and sits on the clubgolf Board to represent the interests of the SLGA - She is also an LGU Councillor.
A very interesting and informative meeting took place with plenty of discussion at the end
To read and see all the topics discussed click on this link SLGA Presentation

If you have any queries on the content of the roadshow, please let Pamela know and she will pass on your queries to Shona who will try to to address them

October Medal --- Lesley Robertson has a great score

3/10/07 10 entries SSS 73 CSS 73 alt/76 R/O - main day
Scratch L Robertson 71 (3)
Silver L Robertson 68 (3), S Gray 77 (19)
Bronze M Muirhead 79 (25), J Will 83 (23)

Charity and 5 Club Competition

Played 19/09/07 Charity 4 ball best Ball Winners: V.Howe H.Crichton M. Muirhead S. Crawford
Played 26/09/07 5 Club SSS 73 25 entries Scratch L.Brown 87 [bih]
Silver: P.MacKenzie 74 [13] L.Brown 76 [11]
Bronze: DMR Hardie 74 [21] [bih] A. Williamson 74 [22]

Greenlees Attire - 2008

The colour and styles of our outfits are changing. This should allow you more personal choice in garments you find comfortable in which to play good golf. Please look at the Glenmuir Website for more information.



Trousers: Navy

Polos: Alpine pink.
Stlye: Sophie shaped fit, Mallow shaped fit sleveless, Iona classic fit

Sweaters: Alpine pink.
Style: Elgin Merino v neck, Ailsa Merino v neck slip over,Sundridge lambswool high v neck, Brunton lambswool high v neck, Dornoch lambswool v neck slip over.

Wind Shirt:Alpine Pink
Style: Tallow 1/4 zip long sleeve, Auckland half sleeve v neck, Evesham long sleeve v neck

Anne Robinson who is our Greenlees Captain suggests purchasing a polo shirt and sweater/slipover/windshirt. The Board have agreed to make a contribution to the cost. Please let Anne know your requirement and size Tel: 0141 427 0303 and any other enquiries speak to Sarah Eckford (the Glenmuir Representative)

Greenlees Trophy 2007 Presentation

The presentation of trophies will take place on Monday 8th October 2007 at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club. A glass of wine or soft drink will be served from 12:30pm and a 2 course lunch and coffee will be served at 1:00pm costing £10. Plesae let Anne Robinson know if you wish to attend 0141 427 0303

Final Positions : Division 1
Cochrane Castle 48 ---- Winners
Prestwick St Nicholas 43.5 ---- Runners Up
Cathkin Braes 42
Kilmarnock Barassie 38
Ranfurly Castle 35.5
Kilmacolm 33.5
Hilton Park 29
Cardross 28
Lanark 26.5

Cardross and Lanark go down to Division 2

Greenlees Result -- Many Birdies but - We lose to Kilmarnock Barassie

Greenlees Result: Kilmarnock (Barassie) 6 Ranfurly Castle 3
Kilmarnock Barassie had a very good team out today -- The leading 4 players all were past or present Ayrshire County Team players with one of them even being a Past Scottish Champion. With all these good golfers there were many birdies --- but the best of all was a Saker falcon that had escaped and was flying over all our games --- Eventually it was caught and it was the BEST BIRDIE OF THE DAY.

Click on the photo for an enlargement

September Medal and Autumn Meeting

September Medal 2/9/07 and 12/9/07 SSS 73 CSS 73/73 entries 24
Scratch L.Robertson 82
Silver: R.Ogilvie 72 [18] bih M.Parrott 72 [20]
Bronze: A.Robertson 69 [28] J.Will 70 [26]

Autumn Meeting Played 12/9/07 31 entries SSS 73 CSS 73
Scratch E. MacGregor 81
Silver E.MacGregor 67 [14] R. Ogilvie 72 [18]
Bronze H.M. Irving 68 [23] H.Dunn 75 [31]

Fiona Roger has the best Net Score in the Renfrewshire County Autumn Meeting

Congratulations go to Fiona Roger who won the Scratch to 12 handicap award at the Renfrewshire Ladies County Autumn Meeting played over Ralston Golf Course today

Marion and Eileen lose out at Dumfries

Marion Munro and Eileen Walker unfortunately lost in the final regional round of the Daily Mail Foursomes yesterday against a pair from Dumfries and County. The Scottish final was played over the oppositions home course. Well done to you both on making it so far.

Carol Fell is the Ranfurly Castle Ladies Champion

The final of the Ladies Championship took place yesterday between Carol Fell and Evy MacGregor. In rather blustery conditions a very close match took place. Carol sank a huge putt on the 3rd to go one up and there after on the outward nine it was nip and tuck with the match being all square at the turn.
Carol then went to 2 up with pars at the 10th,11th and 12th.The 13th was halved in 5 and then Evy's par at the 14th got her back to 1 down. Carol then par'd the 15th and 16th to win 3 and 2.
Thanks go to Mary Craig for refereeing the match and to Anne Judge and Marion Munro who were the caddies.
Thanks also go to the all the supporters who came out to watch including "young" Janet Gillies
Many congratulations go to Gregor Munro who won the Men's Championship and Ronnie Judge who won the Senior Championship

To see some photos of the day CLICK HERE ---- Thanks go to Jean Irvine and Fiona Roger for the photographs

Outing to Lanark is a great success

15 ladies had terrific outing to Lanark today.
On arrival we all had bacon rolls and coffee and then a lovely glass of wine before the tee off. A tri am was played with 2 scores from 3 to count.
The winners were Carol Fell, Sue McLaren and Eileen Walker - 84 points
Runners Up: Mary Craig, Margaret Gray and Vickie Rennie - 77 points (bih)
Silver Nearest the pin :Carol Fell, Longest Drive Mary Craig
Bronze Nearest the pin: Agnes Williamson, Longest Drive Agnes Williamson
Sue McLaren who had organised the day had a brilliant eagle 2 at the 5th hole
After the round we all had a lovely meal with -- yet another glass of wine !!
If you would like to see some photos from the day then CLICK HERE

Natasha gets her handicap to single figures

Congratulations to Natasha who won Kilmacolm's Stroke play Competition last week with a Gross 77 net 67. This score resulted in Natasha getting her handicap down 9.
WELL DONE NATASHA

Invitation Foursomes

The Annual Invitation Foursomes were held in rather blustery conditions on Monday 13th August. 56 Ladies played and enjoyed their day.
The prize winners were
1st Mary Craig and Morven English
2nd Susan Reid and Barbara Lyle
3rd Cynthia Keanie and Fiona Bain
Par 3's Linda Macdougall and Estelle Scroggie

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the Photograph

August Stableford

Played 15/08/07 49 entries, SSS 73 PAR 74 CSS 73
Silver: K.Robinson 39 pts N.Qayum 36 pts [bih]
Bronze: M MacDonald 37pts [bih] M Irving 37pts
Winner of the Grans Trophy: M MacDonald

Daily Mail Foursomes

Marion Munro and Eileen Walker have won through to the seventh round of the Daily Mail Foursomes. They beat the Ladies from Niddrie Casle Golf Club in a very close match.
Good luck in the next round girls.