WINNING TEAMS AT KILMACOLM QUIZ NIGHT

There was spectacular success for Ranfurly Castle Ladies at Kilmacolm Golf Club's Golf Quiz evening held on Tuesday 25th March.
Ranfurly Castle took 1st and 2nd places with their knowledge of golf rules.

In first place :-
Team Biggart  -Sheila Biggart : Joy McLeod : Vicky Rennie : June Giles
In second place :-
Team Macnab - Jan Macnab : Eileen Walker : Jean Murray : Jane Dickie

Congratulations - it was the Lateral water hazard questions that did it!!

WINTER GREENSOMES FIONA AND CAROL WIN THE CARVIC ROSEBOWLS

36 Ladies took part in the Winter Greensome today. The weather was wonderful and the course might just be getting chance to dry out. There were a few soggy patches but I think we all coped well!
Runners -up are Jan Macnab and Sheila Biggart with 33 points
Winners of the Carvic Rosebowl  are Carol Fell and Fiona Roger with 37 points.
Congratulations.

The Carvic Rosebowls were donated by Carol and Past Captain Vicky Sandeman (Janet Gillies' elder daughter) in 1985 -- hence the name Car Vic !

DAILY MAIL COMPETITION -- THE TEAM ARE THROUGH TO ROUND 3

Congratulations to Ranfurly Castle's Daily Mail team of Ann Judge, Marion Munro, Sheila Biggart, Evy Macgregor and Mary Craig winning 4-1 in Round 2 at home against Gleddoch on Sunday 9th March.

CHARITY FASHION SHOW - THURSDAY 3rd APRIL - 7.30.pm

                                                               LADIES


Don't miss this opportunity to see well known local models showing the very latest Gent's and Ladies golf fashions.
                                                TICKETS SELLING FAST
                                                  AVAILABLE AT TOM'S
                                                              £5 EA.      


                          Proceeds to Children's Hospice Association Scotland
                                                   ---------------------------------


It would be greatly appreciated if you could donate prizes for the Charity raffle, all donations should be placed in the red box in the locker room,
Thank you very much.

MARIE CURIE 5 CLUB STABLEFORD

Played Wednesday 12th March, on a beautiful spring day, 27 entries.

Silver winner - Jan Macnab (16) 31pts
Runner up - Carol Fell (9) 29pts bih

Bronze Winner - Karin MacKenzie (26) 28pts
Runner up - Mary Hardie (21) 22pts

PROPOSED VENUES FOR THE OUTING

There is a sheet up in the locker room with two proposed venues for this years outing.  One in Western Gailes Golf Club and the other is Stirling Golf Club.  Please sign the sheet and tick your preference next time you are at the club.  The sheet will come down on Wednesday 26th March and we will go with the majority.

PLEASE NOTE: The date for the outing this year is Wednesday 17th September.  The Yellow Ball Stableford noted in the diary on that date will now be played on Friday 19th September.

JAMES COATES MEMORIAL TROPHY

The new JAMES COATES MEMORIAL TROPHY will be open to both Ladies and Gentlemen.
It will be played on Saturday 20th September 2014

Charity Bridge Night

Held Wednesday 5th March. There were 21 tables and a big thank you goes to everyone who turned up on  a very wet night. A delicious supper was enjoyed by all and the raffle raised £425 which is going to Motor Neuron Disease Association.
Slam Winners - Georgina Halfnight and Dot Sim
1st Place  - Maxine Jack
2nd          - Ronald Murison
3rd           - Fiona Scott
Lucky Chair - Liz Bryce

 

CHARITY FASHION SHOW THURSDAY 3rd APRIL 2014

                                                          In aid of CHAS
                                           (Children's Hospice Association Scotland)                                          
                            
                               SEE THE  NEW SPRING COLLECTION  FROM
                                                                  
                                                        DAILY SPORT                                      
                                        GALVIN GREEN                            
                                             ANNIKA

                                            FOOTJOY    
                                           GLENMUIR 
                                         CATMANDOO           
                                             ADIDAS
                                         SUNDERLAND
                          MURRAY GOLF and SURPRIZE SHOP


                                          Tickets £5
                                          (includes refreshment)                                     
                                        Members and non members will be made
                                                            very welcome.    


                              TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE PROFESSIONAL'S         
                                                                 SHOP.
                                           01505 614795/ tomeckford@btconnect.com                                            
   

SUMMER GREENSOME STABLEFORD JUNE 2014

THE SUMMER GREENSOME STABLEFORD WILL BE BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL DATE IN THE DIARY - WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE .

WE HAD CHANGED IT TO FRIDAY 27TH JUNE HOWEVER THERE IS A GREENLEES COMPETITION ON THAT DATE.  IT IS AN AWAY MATCH BUT I AM SURE THE GREENLEES LADIES WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN  US AT THE OUTING.


MY APOLOGIES TO ALL,
EILEEN

LADIES AGM - EILEEN WALKER IS THE NEW LADIES CAPTAIN

Past Captain Sheila, Present Captain Eileen and Future Captain Vicky

The Ladies 84th AGM was well attended on Thursday 16th January in the clubhouse and outgoing Lady Captain Sheila Biggart welcoming all the ladies to the meeting.
Sheila gave an excellent review of all the various events throughout the year and Handicap Secretary, Vicky Rennie and secretary Jane Dickie also gave their reports.

Some of the Greenlees team with Fiona, Nancy and Carol in the front row

Greenlees Secretary Ann Judge, gave a full Greenlees Trophy review in which the team has managed to remain in the 1st Division again after many years -- Many Congratulations.

Nancy with her beautiful bracelet gift

Ann presented a gift to Nancy MacGadie to celebrate Nancy's six decades of playing for the Greenlees team. Fiona Roger and Carol Fell were also given a mention as the next two longest serving players in the team (5 decades) with Carol being the only player to have played in the 1st Division over all the years of her playing.

Eileen Walker was appointed the new Lady Captain and Vicky Rennie the new Vice Captain.
After the presentation of trophies, Natasha Qayum, our 2013 Club champion, gave a vote of thanks.
The meeting was closed by the new Lady Captain.
Tea was served in the lounge.

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME MORE PHOTOS --- COURTESY OF JEAN IRVINE

BRIDGE EVENING WEDNESDAY 5TH MARCH

Yes it's that time of year again and I would suggest you add your name to the list on the Main Notice Board in the entrance hall as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The cost is £28 per table which includes supper, so don't delay , sign up to-day.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GET YOURSELF A BARGAIN IN THE PRO SHOP THIS WEEKEND

CLICK HERE TO REVEAL MORE

Ski and Outdoor Clothing sale this weekend.
Half price skiwear and outdoor clothing sale at Ranfurly Castle Pro Shop 

Friday 3rd Jan to Sunday 5th Jan 2014 

Ladies, men's and kids Catmandoo clothing

One weekend only !

LADIES CHRISTMAS GOLF AND LUNCH SUCCESS - WHAT A CRACKER

Golf and Lunch

Jan Macnab is the best dressed at the Christmas Lunch

Team Winners -- Sheila, Vivien and Mary

For the first time in a long time, 26 ladies  plus Tom, enjoyed 9 holes on a very mild, dry but somewhat gloomy day.  The course was looking splendid, with the greens newly cut for us.
We were joined by an additional 15 festively dressed ladies for a noisy and delicious lunch with Santa  (Jan Macnab), who very kindly had a small gift for everyone!

Best Festive Dress winner - Santa

Lucky chair - Margaret Parrott

Golf results - 3rd: Tom, Margaret Parrott and Chris Minto
                      2nd: Jan Macnab, Lilias Snodgrasss and Helen Crichton
                      1st: Mary Craig, Sheila Biggart and Vivien Howe

Merry Christmas  and a Happy New Year to you all and see you at the AGM on Thursday 16th January  2014.

 CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS (On Facebook)

Alternatively CLICK HERE and then select slideshow from RHS top arrow 

LADIES AGM NOTICE

The Annual General Meeting and Presentation of Prizes will take place in the Clubhouse on Thursday, 16th January 2014 at 7.45 p.m.   It is hoped that all members will be present and new members will be especially welcome.

There is also a list on the noticeboard for any proposals to be brought forward at the meeting.  This will give the committee time to consider them and to seek such information as may be required.

AGENDA

1. Apologies
2. Adoption of minutes
3. Statement of accounts
4. Reports
5. Election of office bearers and committee
6. Other competent business
7. Presentation of prizes

Jane Dickie (Honorary Secretary)

SOME PHOTOS FROM THE LADIES DINNER

Old Ranfurly Championship Medal 1928, 

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photographs taken at the Ladies Dinner held on the clubhouse on Wednesday 23rd October. The photo above is of Old Ranfurly Championship medal 1928, worn by Morven McLeod,won by her father Ian McLeod

CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM. -- Then click on small down arrow and select slideshow

WINTER GREENSOME STABLEFORD

Played on 30/10/2013
20 Teams participated and most got in dry.
Winners - Joy McLeod & Chris Minto (33) 34Pts
Runners Up - Nancy MacGadie & Fiona Roger (12) 33Pts  

FINAL SWING RESULTS

Played over 12 holes 16th October 2013, 28 Entrants

Silver Winner - Carol Fell (9) 25 points bih
Runner Up - Pamela McKenzie (15) 25 points
Bronze Winner - Morven  McLeod (31) 25 points
Runner Up - Joy McLeod (31) 22 points.

CAROL PLAYS WITH THE PROS !!

Carol Fell (Handicap Winner) and Beth Allan (Pro Winner) 

Your Webmaster Carol Fell played in the  Paul Lawrie Golf Centre Scottish Ladies Open Tour Event at Drumpellier yesterday and was delighted to win the best net for an amateur (Handicap limit 9). She played with American professional Beth Allan and Scottish Professional Heather Stirling.
Beth Allan was the winner of this Tour Event. The competition was played off the YELLOW TEES.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website or the Ladies European Tour Website

AUTUMN MEETING -- MARY CRAIG IS THE WINNER

Played Wednesday 25th September 2013,  26 entrants.  SSS 73, Par 74, CSS 75

Winner: Mary Craig 75 (bih)
Runner up: Helen Crichton 75