9 Hole Fun Christmas Competition with Lunch

Ladies - That time of year again.

Our 9 hole Christmas Competition will be held on Wednesday 10th December.
The lunch will be a half sandwich - turkey and cranberry, lentil soup, a Christmas pie and tea or coffee - £6.00

The list is in the clubhouse, make sure you put your name up now.
Festive Dress is obligatory - wonderful prizes.
Tee time and format to be arranged nearer the time and according to the weather.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM HANDICAP SURVEY COULD WIN YOU A GOLF BAG

 FROM LORNA McKINLAY, SLGA

Can all club/county members please complete the Handicap Survey from the recent SGU Bulletin if you haven’t already done so? The survey is regarding the current handicapping system. The link to the survey is on the bulletin, which all members should have received. I have also attached it below.

 HANDICAPPING SURVEY LINK

Take Part in our Handicap Survey for your Chance to Win a Golf Bag TaylorMade Golf Bag.
What do you think of the current handicapping system?
We are offering golfers the opportunity to provide us with your views on the CONGU Unified Handicapping System.
This survey is being rolled out across all the GB and I Golf Unions to gather opinions and views. Your feedback will be presented to the CONGU Board for consideration of any changes and/or developments in the next edition of the CONGU UHS Manual.

Closing date for responses is 21 November and all golfers completing the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic TaylorMade golf bag

Lorna McKinlay Admin Assistant SLGA 
1 Redheughs Rigg Caledonia House 
South Gyle Edinburgh 
EH12 9DQ Tel: 0131 339 3987

LIGHTS AND LOCKERS

Ladies - there will be some disruption in the Ladies Locker Room during the next two to three weeks.
An electrician will be in to replace the lights and the wiring in our lockerroom (not before time I hear you say!)
The old lockers are also going to be removed. If anyone has anything precious in those lockers, or even a key that fits, please let me know.
The green staff will be in today and possibly tomorrow.
If you are at the club house please use the Visitors or Junior cloakrooms,
Thank you

LADIES DINNER -- SALLY SMYTH IS PRESENTED WITH THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL

Sally with Anniversary Medal

The Ladies annual dinner was held on Wednesday 22nd October. It was attended by 51 ladies, thanks to all for supporting the dinner.


The Medal prizes were presented and well done to Sally Smyth who was presented with the 125th Anniversary Medal.
Many thanks go to Jean Irvine who took lots of photos -- CLICK HERE to reveal them -- There are then 3 wee links to the right hand side ( just below 27 photos and views) -- the first one  is a square with an arrow on it next to a text box -- by clicking on this link will allow a slideshow to be shown.
Press esc to come out of the slideshow

WINTER BOUNCE GAMES

Now that the Final Swing has taken place we will be returning to the usual Wednesday bounce games for the winter season starting next Wed - 22nd October.  Start time will be 9.30 am and all those eligible to play will be very welcome.

There will also be an informal bounce game on Mondays which is open to all categories of membership and everyone is welcome.  Start time is 9.30 am and this will begin on
Monday 20th October.

COUNTY WINTER FOURSOMES TIE GOES TO THE 19TH

From L to R --- Agnes, Jean, Lilias and Pat

Agnes Williamson and Jean Irvine  played Lilias Snodgrass and Pat Pennel  in the first round of the RLCGA Winter Foursomes yesterday.
Beautiful day, course looking great, however Agnes and Jean were 4 down after 5!! But they fought back to square the match, however they lost at the 19th. Photograph shows us having a glass of win to celebrate Helen Abrams granddaughters birth!

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photograph and report

CLICK HERE for draw and results

LADIES ANNUAL DINNER WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

Could I remind anyone who has still to pay that cheques/cash can be put in the envelopes provided in the locker room and placed in the score card box. It would be appreciated if this could be done prior to the event.
Many thanks.    

FINAL SWING - MAUREEN COOK IS THE WINNER

The Final Swing 12 Hole Stableford Competition was played on 15th October 2014
Pleasant, dry conditions prevailed for the 20 players.

Winner - Maureen Cook - 27 points (14)
Runner-Up - Anne Judge - 25 points (10)

Congratulations  to Helen Abram on becoming a Granny for the 1st time and thank you for the glass of wine which was enjoyed by all at the end of the game.

DENISE RETAINS THE COUNTY RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY ROSEBOWL

Denise and Maureen before tee off
Denise is presented with trophy from Vice Captain Gillian Kyle.

The RLCGA ROSEBOWL FINAL  was played between Ranfurly Castle's Denise Cowan and Maureen Taggart (Old Ranfurly) on Friday 10th October, having been postponed from Monday 7th due to bad weather. When play started, the rain had not long gone off and we were left with wet ground conditions but sunny skies overhead.
Denise got off to a great start winning the first 5 holes with steady golf.
Maureen was struggling a bit playing off the wet ground and did not really make use of the 10 shots she was receiving. She looked like turning the match around when she halved the 6th and won the 7th, but a birdie from Denise at the 9th stopped the comeback.
More good play saw Maureen win the 11th and 12th but it was a little too late. Denise steadied herself again and retained the Rosebowl on the 14th.

Many Congratulations DENISE !

WINTER SINGLES 12 HOLE KNOCKOUT

Anyone wishing to play in the above should put their name down prior to Monday 20th October. The entry form can be found on the notice board in the locker room. You will note this year the holes being played have been changed to 1st -6th and 12th - 17th. This means you are still heading for the clubhouse in the event of a tie.

LADIES OCTOBER MEDAL - SARAH IS THE STAR

12 ladies played to-day.
SSS 73   CSS 74
Scratch Winner - Sarah Eckford 82
Silver Winner - Sarah Eckford 72 (10)
Silver Runner Up - Helen Abram 79 (20)
Bronze Winner - Vicky Rennie 74 (29) bih
Bronze Runner Up - Jean Murray 74 (28)

DENISE DOES NOT GET A GAME ON DAY 3 AND ANGUS WIN COUNTY FINALS

FOR FINAL DAY REPORT OF COUNTY FINALS AT HILTON PARK -- CLICK HERE

TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE FINAL DAY -- CLICK HERE

DENISE GETS A HALF ON DAY 2 OF COUNTY FINALS

Well done to Denise Cowan who halved her match today against Borders at The County Team Finals at Hilton Park.
To read more go to the Renfrewshire County Website

DENISE COWAN WINS HER DEBUT SINGLES TIE FOR RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY

Many congrats go to Denise Cowan who is playing for the Renfrewshire Ladies County Team in the Scottish County Finals which started today at Hilton Park Golf Club.
Renfrewshire drew with East Lothian  and Denise won her singles tie.
CLICK HERE to read more

CHARITY YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD

Twenty seven ladies took part to-day in what turned out to be another fun day of golf. The weather was kind to us yet again and the greens as tricky as ever. Despite that, there were some very good scores.

Winners with 75 pts -
Marion Munro, Anne Nicoll, Gillian Donaghy
Runners up with 73 pts (bih) -
Rosemary Ogilvie, Cynthia Keanie , Chris Minto

RANFURLY CASTLE GREENLEES TEAM FINISH 4TH IN A VERY CLOSELY CONTESTED 1ST DIVISION

Final points - Division 1

Many congratulations go to Cathkin Braes who beat Troon Ladies at Troon to lift the Greenlees Trophy in the final match of the 2014 season.
Ranfurly Castle have finished in 4th position in what was one of the most tightly contested first division ever !
 -- Many congrats go to Anne Judge and all her team players on what was an excellent finish in such a competitive field
Full reports of all divisions will follow when matches and full results have been completed

SCOTTISH COUNTY FINALS AT HILTON PARK -- DENISE IS SELECTED TO PLAY FOR RENFREWSHIRE

Well done Denise Cowan on being picked to represent Renfrewshire County this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Hilton Park in the Scottish County Finals -- Good luck Denise.
To keep up to date -- Come back to this website and links will be there

OUTING TO STIRLING GOLF CLUB

Winners - Jan, Marilynn and Linda

Runners Up - Jean, Helen and June

3rd - Joy, Maureen and Jean

Yesterday, 24 ladies enjoyed a beautiful, warm sunny afternoon at Stirling Golf Club.  The fairways were wide and the greens fantastic!  The chat was lively and the high tea delicious - strawberry tarts, yummy!

1st: Jan Macnab, Marilynn Muirhead and Linda MacDougall - 49 pts
2nd: Jean Irvine, Helen Crichton and June Giles - 46pts
3rd: Maureen Cook, Joy McLeod and Jean Murray - 44pts

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photographs

CHARITY YELLOW BALL STABLEFORD FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2014

First named player (captain) should pick up cards, rules and yellow ball from locker room prior to play. Cost £2.00 per player. Green Course.

1st     9.30 -  Sarah Eckford            Margaret Parrott     Vicky Rennie
          9.36 -  Rosemary Ogilvie     Cynthia Keanie       Chris Minto
          9.42 -  Marion Munro           Anne Nicoll            Gillian Donaghy


13th   9.30 - Anne Robinson        Dorothy Simpson     Pamela Wilson
          9.36 - Agnes Williamson   Mary Irving              Jane Dickie
          9.42 - Sheila Biggart          Pat Pennel                Linda MacDougall


16th  9.30 - Helen Abram            Marilyn Muirhead    Joy McLeod
         9.36 - Evy MacGregor        Marjorie Mitchell     Jean Murray
         9.42 -Vivien Howe            Evelyn McDermid    Alison Robertson        


Please remember to tick off your name. If that is not possible, please give me a ring or text to confirm you are playing -  01505 612205 or 07836542661 or e bertrennie@btinternet.com, thank you.

Vicky

AUTUMN MEETING --- MARY CRAIG WINS THE MITCHELL TROPHY

Autumn Meeting,Mitchell Trophy      10th September 2014

23 Ladies played in beautiful sunny conditions and on lightening fast greens!

SSS 73  CSS 74

Winner -  Mary Craig  (13) 72
Runner-Up  -  Helen Abram  (20)  76