Saying Farewell to Ron McLaren

Today many members gathered at the club house at Blairgowrie to say farewell to Ron McLaren. He was presented with a print of the Golf Club by Club Captain Roy Sinclair. Ron will have the picture framed in a frame of his choice which is all part of the gift. Ron was a great asset to Blairgowrie and he certainly will be missed by us all.

After the presentation, Ron said a few words of thanks which had us greatly entertained-especially when he told us how he avoided kissing the Blarney Stone on his recent visit to Ireland!

Here we have Ron wishing Douglas Cleeton all the best for the future.

Results of Match between Blairgowrie Ladies and Forfar Ladies Wednesday 21st April

A most enjoyable time was had at Forfar for the match between the Blairgowrie Ladies and the Forfar Ladies. The sun shone and despite there being a slight nip in the air the conditions were very good. The ladies were then treated to a most excellent meal afterwards. We ended up with an honourable draw of 2 wins and 2 losses. The ladies who represented Blairgowrie were:

Heather Anderson and Susan Arbuckle
Sandy Bushby and Liz Fertacz
Sheila Christie and Sheila Ridgeway
Kay Thomson and Ella Allan.

Well done ladies.

Happy Birthday to Muriel McPherson, Lady Captain

Happy Birthday

For the 21st of April

Ladies vs. Senior Gents Columbine Trophy

It was a perfect day for golf and the ladies and the senior gentlemen met for their annual match. Over a bacon roll lunch, the gents were sure they were going to be defeated as the ladies were all receiving an extra 4 shots on their playing handicaps. But these shots were only to even up the differing pars for the ladies and gents as the gents were playing off the yellow tees.  Unfortunately, for the ladies the results were not quite what was expected. Despite quite a few matches going to the 17th/18th holes, the ladies were defeated in every match.

Afterwards, an enjoyable meal was enjoyed by all and the ladies were not too down hearted. Ian MacPherson, the gents senior captain was gracious in victory and he is pictured above being presented the Columbine Trophy by his missus Muriel MacPerson, the Ladies' Captain. Next year, the rules will be different; the gents will play off the white tees!

Ladies Opening Day 2010

Today was the Ladies' Opening Day. Pictured above

are all the participants.

Lady Captain Muriel MacPherson hits the first shot of the season.

Prizes were presented for some of the preseason events.

Pictured above with the Captain are the winners of the Mad March Medley:

Annette Grewar, Margaret Kerr and Katy Chapman.

Mad March Medley Runners Up:

Kathy Cameron and Muriel Rae.

Mary Menzies the third member of the

team was unable to attend.

Winners of the Texas Scramble

Morna Steven was the only team member

present. Her other team mates were:

June Dargie and Jennie French

Texas Scrambe Runners Up:

Mari Brown, Liz Fertacz and Katy Chapman

The winner of the Easter Stableford was Anne King pictured above with 

Runner Up Nancy Keddie

Finally, last but not least The Lady Captain presents the

trophy to Mari Brown who captained the winning Vice Captain's

team  on behalf of Sandy Bushby.

Results of the Easter Stableford

Easter Stableford Blairgowrie Golf Club over Lansdowne Blue Course
1st Anne King (Hcap23) 40 pts
2nd Nancy Keddie (Hcap 25) 39pts B.I.H
3rd Margaret Kerr ( Hcap 21) 39pts