COUNTY FINALS

(Photo courtsy of P & K LCG)

Looks like the P & K Team are having a great time at Peebles in the County Finals.  Yesterday Ashley and Katy lost their Foursomes Match in the morning, but Katy won her singles in the afternoon.  Today (31st August) Katy and Ashley won their Foursomes.  

UPDATE
Ayrshire won the Scottish Women's County Finals for the 1st time in 49 years.  Perth & Kinross finished second.

Perth & Kinross secured the runner's-up trophy after they won two out of their three matches. They beat Dumfriesshire 5-4, lost to Ayrshire 3-6 and beat Fife 5.5-3.5.

The final match points were as follows:
Ayrshire 3
Perth & Kinross 2
Dumfriesshire 1
Fife 0

SCOTTISH COUNTY FINALS

This year's Scottish County Finals are being held at Peebles Golf Club from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September. Katy Alexander and Megan Ashley will be in action for P & K today - results to follow.

Brenda Kerr  P & K Committee

OUTING TO LADYBANK 25TH SEPTEMBER

A quick reminder to say that this weekend is the closing date for names to be recorded for the Ladies Outing to Ladybank on Wednesday 25th September.  The cost is £35.00, payable to the bar staff.  This includes tea/coffee and bacon roll on arrival, your round of golf, a 2 course meal, the cost of the bus and a great day out with your friends and fellow golfers.

There will be 2 pick up points, 1 at the Park and Ride at Scone, around 9.35 and 1 at Broxden at around 9.45. If you wish to be picked up at any of these places a sign up sheet will be displayed on the Notice board from Tuesday 3rd September.

The bus will be leaving Blairgowrie Golf Club at the latest 9.15, so please ensure you arrive at the club by 9.00am.

Meal choices will be received from Ladybank once we inform them of our final numbers.



Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

SOLHEIM CUP CHARITY DAY

Moira Lumby and Brenda Kerr

with the Solheim Cup

Both Brenda Kerr and Moira Lumby represented Blairgowrie Golf Club at the Solheim Cup Charity Day, held a Crieff Golf Club on Tuesday 27th August. Both reported that this was a fabulous day, with a great turnout from the Perthshire clubs with over 64 lady golfers taking part in aid of Perthshire Women's Aid.  The buzz on the course was amazing with thanks being given to everyone who dressed up in the colours of both teams. 

Europe played to victory which everyone hopes reflects the score at Gleneagles in September. I'm informed Moria and Brenda both dressed up, but no photo.  That might be a surprise yet to be witnessed.  Thank you both very much for agreeing to play and I hope you enjoyed your day, which from all accounts you did.

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain

SENIOR LADIES INVITATION DAY

The Ladies were blessed with good weather from start to finish, with 30 pairs enjoying the sunshine, as they took on the test of the Rosemount Course in a 4 Ball Better Ball competition. Guests came from a wide variety of clubs and were welcomed by members of the Ladies Committee who gave out the cards and goodies, including tablet made by Mary Miller's fair hand.

Eight pairs also played on the Wee Course, with winners being Hazel Grant/Cath Stewart, Alyth and 2nd Ann King/Anglea Beale, Murrayshall.  Nearest the Pin was Cath Stewart.

My thanks go to Mary Miller and Carolyn Haddow for co-ordinating the event, to committee members who assisted on the day and to Margaret Kerr, VC for presenting prizes with myself at the conclusion of the day.  Gillian Wallace/Jackie Brown, Monifieth were Gross winners (75) and 1st Handicap was Val Pringle/Hazel Gibson, Murrayshall (66).  Nearest the Pin Bronze was Meriel Walker, Silver Janice Lang and nearest the line Janette Hamilton. Sheila Bruce/Ann Mailer, Pitlochry were 3rd Handicap, but were unable to stay for the prize giving.

Prior to golf, some ladies enjoyed lunch in the lounge and after other par-took in a light refreshment and light meal, including some popular specials prepared by our catering staff.  Thanks also go to the green staff for the great condition of the course and the bar staff who met our ever list of requests.

 Before the Golf

Including Ladies who

played on the

Wee Course 

 The Winners 1st Handicap

 2nd Handicap

 4th Handicap

 Winners - Gross

Nearest the Pin Bronze

 Nearest the Pin Silver

 Nearest the Line

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain

COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE BEARERS
FOR LADIES SECTION

THE ELECTION OF CAPTAIN, VICE CAPTAIN AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS IS TO BE HELD AT THE LADIES SECTION ANNUAL MEETING ON FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER IN THE DINING ROOM AT BLAIRGOWRIE GOLF CLUB

The following members are retiring from office.

Fiona Johnston - Lady Captain

Carolyn Haddow - Secretary

Margaret Hunter - Committee member

Nominations should be made in writing to the Club's Managing Secretary, by the closing date of 15th September 2019, with the name of the Proposer and Seconder.  A notice listing any candidate proposed will be posted on the Notice Board.

Members may also put forward by the 15th September any Motion or Proposal relevant to the Ladies Section of the Club which they wish to put to the Annual Meeting.  Any Motion or Proposal must be made in writing and proposed and seconded and in line with the Management Agreement and the Blairgowrie Golf Club Rules

Nominations and any Motions/Proposals will be published by the 22nd September 2019.


Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain
25th August 2019

PITLOCHRY LADIES OPEN - SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST

A quick note to say that there are still places available at the Pitlochry Open tomorrow.  Information only just received today, therefore no time to put notice up in locker room.


Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

RE-ARRANGED FRIENDLY WITH EDZELL

Please note that the friendly with Edzell has been arranged for Monday 23rd September.  Mary Hope, convenor, will be in contact with players soon.

Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

FRIENDLY WITH CRIEFF

Blairgowrie v. Crieff

At Crieff

Thursday 22nd August

We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves despite the hurricane with which we had to contend! Unfortunately we came third out of three - but Linda was in the winning team, she says thanks to her partners, although she did contribute to the points.

We all liked the format -stableford points for team(2 out of 3 scores counted), keeping individual scores, and taking 5 out of the 6 club members individual scores to get the club positions. It did keep everyone in the game. 

The course was in good condition despite the rain we have had. We all enjoyed ourselves which is the main thing in theses interclub competitions.  Muckhart was the other club taking part.

Many thanks to Linda Rice for the match report.

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain.

FRIENDLY WITH PITLOCHRY

Blairgowrie v. Pitlochry

At Pitlochry

Monday 19th August 2019

The weather was sunny and dry for our match and with the course in excellent condition we enjoyed a very friendly encounter with our hosts.

I would like to congratulate all our team especially with most of the players giving shots and playing away from home, who battled to an excellent tied match.  Well done and thank you everyone.

After the match we shared good food and plenty of chat with our hosts.  We look forward to Pitlochry Ladies coming to Blairgowrie next year.

Thank you to Muriel McPherson for compiling the report for the blog.

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain

FRIENDLY MATCHES UPDATE

We have two Matches to play, so good luck to everyone playing at Crieff and Panmure Barry - as you can see, we had a great start to the season, but we could now do with a couple of wins!

FRIENDLY MATCH AGAINST DUNBRACKEN

Blarigowrie v. Dunbracken

Dunbracken ladies unfortunately were unable to bring 8 ladies due to holidays and other commitments which we knew in advance.  However, 6 ladies were able to play from each team. The weather was good to us, a great surprize seeing how bad the weather has been of late. 

The games were fairly close with one of the games going to the 18th. Dunbracken, however, took the spoils winning 2-1. Following the match the ladies enjoyed a meal in the dining room where the votes of thanks were given.

Many thanks to Mary Miller, (c), Jo Stewart, Caroline Dracup, Moira Lumby, Avril Smith and Sheila Bruce.

There are now only a few matches left and it is amazing how quickly the season has passed. 

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain

NEW DATE FOR LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY

As you all know we had to cancel Lady Captain's Day last week due to the terrible weather.  I  was extremely disappointed, but I am  very pleased to advise we now have a new date - Friday 27th September,  for Lady Captain's Day.   Please note the new time of 10.00am shotgun start.  The Committee felt it would be better to start earlier, due to the later date.

A new draw will have to be done, but catering arrangements for the buffet after play remain the same. If this  new date does not suit anyone, please ask the bar staff to take your name off the list of those staying for the meal.

This will be a busy week for the Ladies....we have our Outing to Ladybank on Wednesday 25th September...we are limited to 40 places, so do sign up at the bar if you can come...it promises to be a fun day!

Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

LADIES PAST CAPTAINS LUNCH

Back row : Muriel McPherson, Jean Laburn, Margaret Hunter, Meriel Walker, Janice Lang                                     Front row : Maureen Reid, Mary Hope, Janette Hamilton, Noreen Fordyce, Liz Fertacz

CLICK ON THE PIX TO ENLARGE
 Lady Captain Fiona Johnston welcomed  ten past captains today for golf, lunch and chat.  Six played a stableford on Rosemount, three went out on the Wee Course and one came along for lunch.  Liz Fertacz was the winner of the Past Captain's Trophy, the Muriel Rae Claret Jug,  and Maureen Reid won the the Wee Course Competition.

We had hoped to escape the  rain, but the last 3 holes on both courses were played in a steady downpour.  Once in the clubhouse, however, spirits lifted over a very convivial lunch. Liz Fertacz gave a vote of thanks to  Lady Captain Fiona and vice-captain Margaret Kerr for arranging the day. Maureen Reid also gave thanks on behalf of the ladies who played on the Wee Course.

Liz Fertacz, winner of the Muriel Rae Claret Jug

Maureen Reid, winner of the Wee Course Competition

TURN UP AND PLAY 20TH AUGUST

The next Turn Up and Play will be on Lansdowne on Tuesday 20th August.  

Carolyn Haddow will meet those who would like to play, in the foyer, at 9.40am.  

Please remember these are fun, non counting, no pressure  games, so do come along and join in if you can!

Senior Ladies Invitation Day

GIRLS HOME INTERNATIONALS

There was no joy for our Blairgowrie members, Katy Alexander and Megan Ashley, playing in the Girls & Women's Home Internationals  at Downfield last week.

Girls' Results
Day 1: Scotland 3, Ireland 6 - England 6, Wales 3
Day 2: Wales 2.5 Ireland 6.5 - England 8.5, Scotland 0.5
Day 3: Ireland 3, England 3 - Scotland 1, Wales 5

Final positions
1st England
2nd Ireland
3rd Wales
4th Scotland

The weather was atrocious for a lot of the time,  so it was tough going.
This year's Scottish County Finals will be held at Peebles Golf Club from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2019.  Both Katy and Megan (representing Strathmore)  have been selected to represent Perth & Kinross.

FROM THE LADY CAPTAIN 9th August 2019

LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY POSTPONED

Unfortunately the weather has not been kind to us and we have taken the  decision to cancel today's  Lady Captain's Day.  The Managing Secretary and Head Greenkeeper have advised the course may be unplayable due to forecasts of heavy rain  for most of the day...and  we know that many ladies would not want to play in such atrocious conditions, even if the course was open.
A new date will be arranged for September and I shall advise the details as soon as possible

Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

MATCH V KINGSBARNS

Blairgowrie v Kingsbarns Match

Sunday 22^nd September, 2019

4 ladies are required for this match and they  will play in the first 4 matches

2 on Rosemount and 2 on Lansdowne.

Each match will be a mixed fourball.

The other matches will be gents only 

Meeting at 10:30 a.m.  for Coffee and Bacon Rolls.

First tee off time will be 11:30 a.m.

There will be a two course meal after the match at a cost of £11.00

Please  sign up  on the sheet in the Locker Room if you wish to play.     

As  only four players are  required,  If there are  more names than spaces,  a ballot  will be drawn in the Clubhouse on Monday 1^st September at  11 a.m.

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain 

LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY

A quick reminder for those ladies who have not yet signed up for this fun day and social get together.

Shotgun start on Rosemount for the 3 Team Texas Scramble is 12.00pm and 1.30 on the Wee Course. Please remember for Rosemount you sign online.  Wee Course players on the sheet on the Wee Course board.  Lansdowne members can play Rosemount on this day and sign on-line

You have to pay for your meal at the bar which is £12.50, but a Complimentary drink is provided on the day, after the golf in the lounge. Any Social members are welcome to join us for the meal as are any players who have not been playing due to injury.

I look forward to celebrating this fun day which is in our 130th year.


Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain