KYOCERA/ANNODATA - ROUND 3 AT HOME V DUNBRACKEN - Friday, 4th July

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Blairgowrie ladies WON their match against Dunbracken yesterday 3-2 on Rosemount.  We were up against a very tough team who won the Scottish section in 2023 so we were thrilled that we were triumphant !!

We were also incredibly lucky with the weather in that the forecast was horrendous, but thankfully it didn't turn out that way with a bit of drizzle for a short period of time.  Although the game was competitive, we all very much enjoyed the company of our opponents who were very friendly.

Soup and sandwiches were provided in the dining room post golf where we discussed our matches and got to know each other a bit better before the results were announced.  I presented some gifts from the club to the Dunbracken ladies.

Many thanks to Heather Anderson (Team Captain), Morna Bell, Liz Fertacz, Anne Farquharson, Maggie Marshall for giving up their time to represent the Club.  Good Luck in Round 4 !!

SUNDOWNER - Tuesday, 1st July

Afternoon tea was served from 2.30pm with mini strawberry tarts, scones with jam and freshly whipped cream (thank you Tina!) and a variety of sandwiches on offer.  All of this was washed down by a glass (or two) of prosecco for those who wanted to partake (or tea/coffee) before we headed out to play.

The weather got better and better as the ladies teed off on Rosemount for 12 holes with 7 teams of 2 or 3  (best 2 scores to count) with the sun coming out which was a bonus.   It really was a beautiful evening showing the course at its best!  Wildlife were also out in force with deer running across the fairways, with rabbits, squirrels and even a mouse being spotted!

Post golf we gathered in the clubhouse for drinks and indulged in more scones, strawberry tarts and tray bakes and discussed our rounds, with one team in particular finding the bunker on too many occasions - interestingly, it was the team who won !!  

See results below: (holes 13-18 were recorded as nett pars)

1st - Teresa Lynch, Freda Erskine ad Shirley Lewis (143)

2nd - Louise Whitehead, Eileen Brown, Maggie Marshall (147)

Prizes were presented to winners and runners-up.  Congratulations !

Thank you for taking part in this fun event - I hope you enjoyed it.  Many thanks also to the catering team for such lovely treats and to Sean who I interrupted on several occasions to help with PSI issues.

Here are some photos from the day:

Enjoying Afternoon Tea

The Winning Team

Out on the course (Runners-up)

Back in the Clubhouse

HANDICAP LEAGUE MATCH v. AWAY TO CRIEFF - Monday, 30th June

We received a very warm welcome when we visited Crieff for our second handicap league match of the season on Monday.  It was a warm and bright summer evening and the Ferntower course was beautifully presented.  Some of the matches were very close however, despite our best endeavours, we were unable to challenge the home team who won all 5 matches.

Despite this we had a most enjoyable time both on the course taking in the stunning views across the Strathearn valley and afterwards over a cooling refreshment in the clubhouse.

Many thanks to Carolyn Haddow, Lesley McPherson, Morna Bell, Angela Rooney and Elaine Robson (team captain) for representing the Club.

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS - Sunday, 29th June

What an exciting Finals Day yesterday!!  The sun was shining, showing the course at its best and making the day an enjoyable one for all.

Post golf, players and caddies sat down for a lovely 2 course meal in the dining room before the results were announced by Stuart Wilson, Managing Secretary and trophies/medals were presented on the patio by Club Captain, Alistair Batchen.   

The results are:

Club Champion - Katy Alexander;  Runner-up - Jillian Milne

Division 2 Champion - Meriel Walker;  Runner-up - Lesley McPherson

Sophie's Trophy Winner - Bronwen Godley;  Runner-up - Gill Tissell

Congratulations to all Winners and runners-up for making it to the final !!

Thank you to catering for such a lovely meal, to the greenkeeping staff for presenting the course in such good condition, to the office staff who worked so hard to make Finals Day a success, to all volunteers for your support and to last but not least,  all of you who turned out to cheer on the players.

Here are some photos of from the day:

WINNERS

Club Champion - Katy Alexander

Division 2 Champion - Meriel Walker

Sophie's Trophy Winner - Bronwen Godley

REFEREES

Jillian Milne (Maggie Marshall, referee) Katy Alexander

Lesley McPherson (Marion Kay - referee) Meriel Walker

Gill Tissell (Elaine Robson - referee) Bronwen Godley

85 HOLE CHALLENGE BY LADIES CAPTAIN - Thursday, 26th June

I am delighted to say that I managed to complete 85 holes of golf in one day in aid of Alzheimer Scotland on Thursday, 26th June starting at 4.20am finishing at 9.30pm.  (Thank you to Stuart for opening up the clubhouse when he arrived for work before 7am - we had already finished Round 1 on Rosemount, so to be able to come in for coffee was much appreciated !)

The emphasis was on speed golf so that I would have lots of time to rest before the next one, with each round taking around 2 hours 20 minutes - so I definitely got a good workout!

Thank you to Marion Kay and Pauline Hill for raising money on the day.  To Pauline, a special thank you for all your efforts coming out in a buggy to bring me provisions and to "interview" me during the challenge which was very amusing.

The support I have received, the kind words of encouragement and your generosity spurred me on to make sure that I accomplished my goal.

The total amount raised was a combination of cash donated and my Just Giving page, totalling an incredible £3,657 (plus another £592.80 in Gift Aid).

I cannot thank you enough.  From the feedback I have received before the challenge, I realised that I was not only doing this in memory of my mum, Ellen, but for all of you who have been touched in some way by this illness.  Thank you so much !!!

Here are some photos from the day............

Presenting the cheque to Mr Lindsay Brackenbridge, Alzheimer Scotland on Friday, 27 June

Round 1 completed on Rosemount with Stan (my husband) - photo taken by a greenkeeper !

Round 2 on Rosemount with Claire Bidwell - thank you !!

Round 3 on Rosemount with Cassy Grant - thank you !!

Round 4 - 13 holes on the Wee Course with Moira Campsie - thank you !!

Final Round 5 on Lansdowne with Heather Dawson, Alistair Batchen and Steve Bruce - thank you !!

We were also joined by Elaine Robson and my husband Stan who were our caddies.  

Thank you to Gill and Bill Tissell for your support during our final round.

THANK YOU EVERYONE  !!

FRIENDLY MATCH AWAY v. LADYBANK - Wednesday, 25th June

We received a very warm welcome for a most enjoyable day playing in the sunshine at Ladybank.  The course was in excellent condition although, having been set up for their Club Championships, the pin positions on the slick greens proved to be somewhat tricky!!

The matches were keenly contested, and played in wonderful spirit, with plenty of laughter along the way.  The home team were however able to take advantage of their local knowledge and secured a 3 1/2  to 1/2 win.

Post match we enjoyed a delicious two course meal in the clubhouse where thanks were extended to our hosts, the catering staff and greens team.  Many thanks also to Carolyn Haddow, Elaine Robson (team captain), Liz Fertacz, Sue Waddell, Gill Tissell, Eileen Brown, Anne Walker and Jo Menzies for representing the Club.

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AND SUNDOWNER

The finalists in the Ladies Club Championships are as follows:

Club Championship - JKaty Alexander and Jillian Milne

Division 2 Championship - Meriel Walker and Lesley McPherson

Sophie's Trophy - Gill Tissell and Bronwen Godley

Referees will be as follows:

Club Championship - Maggie Marshall

Division 2 Championship - Marion Kay

Sophie's Trophy - Elaine Robson

All matches will be played over the Rosemount course on Sunday, 29 June starting with the Club Championship match at 12.30pm, followed by Division 2 Championship at 12.45pm and then Sophie's Trophy at 1pm.

Congratulations and good luck to all our finalists.  Please come along and support them on Sunday !

Sundowner 

This fun competition will take place on Tuesday, 1 July.  Following the success of last year's event, there is

- an optional afternoon tea in the dining room from 2.30-4.30pm, including sandwiches, scones, strawberry tarts and fizz (Prosecco or Nosecco) at a cost of £15.50 per person (please sign up at the bar)

- 12 holes on Rosemount from 4.40pm, playing in teams of 3 (the best 2 scores to count) with a prize for the winners and runners-up.

This is open to Full and Lansdowne Associate members.  Please sign up on IG.  The draw will take place the day before.

I hope to see as many of you there as possible.