IONA FINISHES WELL IN THE HELEN HOLM TROPHY

Iona Stephen played exceedingly well in the prestigious Helen Holm Trophy at Troon this weekend. In her very first attempt at playing in it she made the top 25.
Although a scratch competition, Iona who now plays of 4 was only 8 over par for the 3 rounds which included the final round over Royal Troon. The conditions were exceedingly difficult with rain and wind.
Many congratulations Iona --- What a great achievement
CLICK HERE for the final scores.

April 9 Hole Stableford

Played 26th April in difficult conditions.  SSS 71, CSS 71, PAR 37,
15 Entrants

Bronze Winner  - Pat Pennel (10)  14Pts bih
Runner Up        - Eileen Walker (16) 14Pts  

MacMillan Cancer Strokeplay

24th April
Just to inform everyone, the greenkeeper has declared the course borderline and  not suitable for competition play today. 
I will donate the money raised from the Charity Yellow Ball Competiton in May to MacMillan Cancer.
Sheila

Coronation Foursomes

The Coronation Foursomes were played on Friday 19th April 2013 in sunny conditions.
14 couples entered.
Congratulations to the winners  - Margery Mitchell and Helen Crichton  (27)  32 points
and also to the runners up  - Allison Murray and Jean Murray  (21)  30 points

IONA IS THE LEADING QUALIFIER IN THE RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Many Congratulations go to Iona Stephen who was the leading qualifier in the Renfrewshire County Championship.
Denise Cowan has also qualified for the matchplay stages which begin tomorrow.
CLICK HERE to read more.
We wish them both every success

April Extra Medal

Wednesday 17th April.  Unfortunately due to the weather condititons we have been advised to cancel today's Extra Medal.  If we are able to reschedual this competition at a later date, we will do so.

Ladies April Medal

Played 10th April 2013
24 Entrants   SSS 73     CSS 74
Scratch Winner - Denise Cowan Gross 80
Silver Winner - Jean Irvine 73 (20)
Silver Runner Up - Denise Cowan 74 (6)
Bronze Winner - Joy McLeod 69 (34)
Bronze Runner Up - Karin MacKenzie 75 (27)

    

Mail on Sunday

The Mail on Sunday Team - Denise Cowan, Anne Judge, Sarah Eckford, Mary Craig and Mareen Cook unfortunately lost 4-1 to Greenock on Friday 5th April.  Thanks to everyone who took part in this year's campaign.

Daily Mail Foursomes - The Two Jeans Win

Congratulations to Jean Irvine and Jean Murray for their second round win at Kilbirnie Place, in the Daily Mail Foursomes, on Friday 5th April.  Good luck to them in the next round.

Back to Basics

Feel you need a pre-season checkup?  Then this blog is for you!  Tom has agreed to hold a 'Back to Basics' group lesson on Tuesday 23rd April, from 10.30am - 12pm at the practise ground.  If interested please add your name to the list in the locker room.  (The cost is £30 divided by the number of participants.)

Date changes for April Medal and 9 Hole Comp.

Due to the weather and playing condition on the course, the April Medal has been postponed for a week and will now be played on Wednesday 10th April.
The 9 Hole Competition due to be played on that date, will now be played on Friday 26th April.
Fingers crossed the weather will improve soon and we can get the golfing season started!

IONA DOES WELL IN THE SCOTTISH STUDENT GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2013 Scottish Student Golf Championship at Moray Golf Club, Lossiemouth there was a nail-biting climax to the Ladies Championship.
The morning round for the ladies saw the overnight lead of Georgia Gilling closed to one shot, from playing partner Ranfurly Castle's Iona Stephen (St Andrews).
During the afternoon round, the lead between these players and St Andrews Captain, Gabrielle MacDonald, changed hands a number of times and, standing on the eigteenth tee, all was to play for.
A final hole bogey was enough for Lossie rookie Georgia, pictured below, to lift the trophy with a score of 76, 72, 78, 82 = 308, with Gabrielle and Iona tying on scores of 311.
In the Ladies Team Championship, Iona and Gabrielle were joined by Gemma Bradbury and Maranda Brain to take the prize of leading team.

Winter Greensomes for the Carvic Rosebowl is Postponed

Due to the adverse weather conditions (and the fact the higher holes are covered with snow!),
I have decided to postpone the Winter Greensomes Competition due to be played this Wednesday (27th March) until 30th October 2013.
A new entry sheet will be posted on the notice board in September.
More snow is forecast for later in the week, but  I hope it will all be away for our first Medal on Wednesday 3rd April.

Sheila Biggart (Captain)

Ranfurly Castle Ladies are well represented at the Renfrewshire County Dinner

Carol and Anne

Pat and Nancy

Morag and Trish (Kilmacolm) and Pamela

Mary, Rosemary and Morag

Moira, Susan and Norah (Kilmacolm)

Mary, Marion and Jean

Marion, Jean and Fiona

The Bi- Annual RLCGA County dinner was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club on Wednesday 20th March.

To read more go the the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Website.

Marie Curie Stableford 5 Club Competition

The 8th Green with Ben Lomond in the background with snow

Played Wednesday 13th March on a beautiful sunny day, non counting, (25 entrants.)

Silver Winner:         -  Helen Abram (20) 32 pts, better last three holes
Silver Runner Up:   -  Pamela McKenzie (15) 32 pts
Bronze Winner :      -  Joy McLeod (34) 38 pts
Bronze Runner Up:  -  Evelyn McDermid (23) 33 pts

Greenock Friendly Match -- Date Change

Please note that the date for the above away fixture has been changed.  It will now be played on Friday 19th July.  See notice board for details.

Bridge Night Success

18 tables, 72 players, attended the Annual Bridge Night held at the Clubhouse on the 6th March 2013.  The same format was played as in previous years, with the tables divided between the two lounges.

The Lady Captain, Sheila Biggart, presented the prizes.

Small slam - Morag Smith and David Sangster
3rd Place - Alison Robertson
2nd Place - Vicky Rennie
1st Place - Sheila Moore

Lucky Chair in Smoke Room - Jean Irvine
Lucky Chair in the Mixed Lounge - Susan Murphy

Thanks go to Linda, June and Vicky who checked the scoring.  Also to Maureen, Vivien, Joy, June, Jane and Vicky for their help organising the supper and all the committee members for supplying the delicious food.
A big thank you to Ishbel and Arthur for their assistance throughout the day and for the generous donation of our Star Raffle Prize - a Bistro dinner for 4.
Thanks also to the Bridge of Weir Ladies Bridge Club and other players for the use of their tables.
And finally, a big thank you to everyone who supported this evening which, as always, was greatly appreciated.

The 2013 Scottish Golf Awards

Carol and Helen Faulds (Scottish Seniors and Vets Captain) - with the Ryder Cup

Your webmaster Carol Fell was at the 2013 Scottish Golf Awards last Friday at the Hilton Hotel Glasgow.
To read the full review and see photographs and videos go to the West of Scotland Website

MAIL ON SUNDAY TEAM WIN AGAINST ELDERSLIE

The Mail on Sunday team had their first match yesterday, at home, against Elderslie. --
The team was -- Anne Judge, Marion Munro, Evy MacGregor, Maureen Cook and Rosemary Reedie.

The games were close, but they won 3 and 2.  Congratulations to you all!

ADDITIONAL 9 HOLE & STROKEPLAY COMPETITIONS

Ladies, you may have noticed in your Fixture Diary that there are four Gents/Ladies 9 Hole Competitions (Stablefords) and five Gents/Ladies midweek Strokeplay Competitions available this year over and above the two 9 Hole Ladies Competitions mentioned at the AGM.

These are not mixed competitions, merely being played on the same days. The Strokeplays are by arrangement and the 9 Holes have tee  reservations at the 4th between 10.30 and 11.30. Just find a playing partner(s)  and play on a first come first play basis within these times.

At this point in time we are unsure how the gents are going to run their competitions, but, whether it's Strokeplay or 9 Hole, all ladies should enter their names in the appropriate place in the competition book in the locker room.

In the case of the 9 Hole Competitions, please pick up a 9 Hole scorecard from the locker room and check the conversation table on the wall above the computer to confirm the number of 9 Hole strokes you are entitled to. No need to enter your score in the computer, just put the completed signed card in the box, even if it's an NR. Enjoy.

G/L Midweek Strokeplay Dates: May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 20th, August 29th
G/L 9 Hole Stablefords Dates: May 16th, June 4th, July 9th, August 13th

Vicky