LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY

Group photo prior to Texas Scramble on Rosemount

On Friday 27th September 58 ladies signed up to play in the Lady Captain's Day 3 Team Texas Scramble, 40 on Rosemount and 18 on the Wee Course. The format certainly created a good team atmosphere and from the photos taken in the lounge after the event everyone seemed to be embracing our 130 years celebrations.  The Lady Captain, dressed up for the occasion in her kilt and bunnet, and some other ladies wore a variety of items relating to 1889.  When the Lady Captain came on to the 1st hole she was piped onto the tee via iPad.  On the 18th green the ladies had to put out with a Hickory putter and pay a pound if they landed in the Captain's Greenside bunker.

After the game, a number of Social members joined the players to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or mocktails created by Angie.  In the dining room the ladies sat down to a wonderful hot/cold buffet and Cup-cakes decorated with 130 years.  The atmosphere was lively while the members enjoyed the rest of their afternoon which included the presentation of prizes for both courses.  Once again it was good to see our newest members join in the activities, playing on the Wee Course, but intending to become full members next year.  

Mary Miller gave the vote of thanks to the Lady Captain, Gary and Elaine, caterers and Angie and her bar staff for a great day.

Winners  - Rosemount

 Nearest the Pin Silver - Mary Miller

Nearest the Pin Bronze -Julie Wink

Longest Drive Silver - Moira Lumby

Longest Drive Bronze - Louise Whitehead

1st Team - Mary Miller, Jean Laburn, Jan Kennedy

2nd Team - Susan Arbuckle, Suki Stobbs, Janette Hamilton, Nora Bennett

3rd Team - Heather Anderson, Hazel Grant, Christine Ogilvie

Winners - Wee Course

Nearest the Pin - Christine Smith

Longest Drive - Kathy Cameron

1st Team - Gillian MacMillian, Maureen Reid, Christine Smith

2nd Team - Anne Spence, Kathleem Coupar, Elizabeth MacKay

Well done ladies and thank you for providing your Captain with a wonderful day.  Donations to the Captain's Charity, Parkinson's Scotland was £214.00.  Thank you.

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain

LADY CAPTAIN'S DAY 2019

The Lady Captain's Day usually takes place in August, but torrential rains meant  the event had to be re-scheduled for today, Friday 27th September.  The weather  did not behave today, but most groups managed to complete their rounds in dry conditions.  Here are a some pictures to give you a flavour of a happy day. The Lady Captain will post the  full results tomorrow.

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The winners! Jean Laburn, Mary Miller, Jan Kennedy  with Lady Captain, Fiona

All smiles on a happy day

The Wee Course Ladies joined in the fun

MORE RECOGNITION FOR KATY ALEXANDER

This year's World Junior Girls Championship is  taking place at Angus Glens Golf Club, Ontario,  Canada, from 24 to 27 September.
Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) and Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) were selected to play for Scotland  and are battling it out as we speak.

20 teams from 19 Countries  (the host Canada has two teams), take part over 4 days and 72 holes for both individual and team honours.  We'll keep you posted on Scotland's progress.
Many congratulations to Katy.

FRIENDLY AWAY TO EDZELL

This was a re-arranged fixture due to poor weather in August.  Sue Waddell was Captain for the day and provided the following report.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our games this afternoon.  We were extremely lucky with the weather with warm, dry and calm playing conditions, which was a pleasant surprise for September.  The course was in excellent condition although the greens had been scarified which made the putting a bit more of a challenge.    The score was 2-2, a fair result.

After the match we enjoyed an excellent two course meal and we look forward to welcoming the Edzell Ladies to Blairgowrie next year.



Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

OUTING TO LADYBANK ON 25TH SEPTEMBER

I would like to thank Margaret Hunter for travelling to Ladybank Golf Club to join us, even although she was unable to play due to her ongoing shoulder injury.  Margaret as you will see still utilised her skills by collating the cards and taking the photos of our outing.

30 ladies travelled to Ladybank, 24 on the coach to participate in a day of fun golf.  Although the coach was slightly late in leaving Blairgowrie, the ladies were still on time to have their bacon rolls and coffee prior to going on the first tee at 11.40.  The Ladybank Lady Captain had been present to greet us and passed on her well wishes via Mary Hope who was able to chat with her before our arrival.

The format of the day was Individual stroke play over 18 holes and a team event of 2 scores from 3 on Stableford points for the team prize.  Following the golf all the ladies enjoyed a two course meal with a light refreshment and loads of chat and laughter.  At one point the group joined in as the Lady Captain broke into song.

The winners on the day were :-

1st Scratch Silver - Gillian Wallace, 1st Handicap Fiona Johnston.

1st Scratch Bronze - Katie Chapman, 1st Handicap Brenda Kerr.

                              N/P Silver - Eileen McMurray

                              N/P Bronze - Heather Dawson

                              Longest Drive Silver - Gillian Wallace

                              Longest Drive Bronze - Meriel Walker

Team Prize - Gillian Wallace, Anglea Rooney and Mary Miller

The service within the clubhouse was excellent and very relaxed, to the extent that the group were asked to have their photo taken on the 18th green with the caterers. 

The day I feel was a great success, taking in all the feedback given from our ladies on the way home.  The weather held with only slight rain at the beginning of the day, this adding to the great value of a day's Golf Outing costing only £35.00 all inclusive.

Thank you ladies for providing me with another wonderful day in my Captaincy.


Fiona Johnston 

LADIES OUTING TO LADYBANK 25/09/2019

Here are some pictures from today's Outing to Ladybank.  As you can see,  a good time was had by all! The Lady Captain will  give a  report  when she has a recovered from the day's rollicking activities. Well done all for making the day such a success.

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TURN UP AND PLAY 24th SEPTEMBER

Heather,  Eileen,  Carolyn,  Katy,  Meriel & Hazel

This is a busy week for our Ladies!  On Monday & Tuesday several members played in the SVLGA Meeting at Blairgowrie, our Outing to Ladybank takes place tomorrow and  the re-arranged Lady Captain's Day is on Friday.  The result was a select group of six ladies turned up  for our last Turn Up and Play today on Rosemount.  Thank you, ladies!

We played a mini Tri-am, which all agreed was good fun - and we managed to escape the rain.

1st    Katy Chapman  Meriel Walker  Eileen McMurray
2nd  Carolyn Haddow  Hazel Grant  Heather Dawson

MEDAL WINNERS FINAL

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LAST TUAP OF THE YEAR!

Where has the year gone? Our last
Turn Up & Play will be  next week on Tuesday 24th September on Rosemount. This date clashes with the SVLGA Championships being held at Blairgowrie from Sunday to Tuesday....but the SVLGA ladies will be on Lansdowne on Tuesday.  The Clubhouse will be busy, however, so can  we meet, please, in the foyer at 9.30am for a prompt 10.00am start.  If we have enough ladies we may have a mini Tri -Am, failing that it will be another fun format.

As this is the last TUAP there will also be some mystery holes with little fun prizes. The weather has been amazing this past week, so here's hoping we enjoy another fine day.

Ladies Committee

BLAIRGOWRIE VERSUS KINGSBARNS

Good luck to our Ladies playing in this Match!
Margaret Kerr : Vice Captain

LADIES CAPTAIN DAY

Just a little reminder that the Ladies Captain Day is Friday 27th September with a 10.00am Shotgun start and you can up sign online as per all other competitions.  The event is a 3 team Texas Scramble and Margaret Kerr and I will be doing the draw.

For those playing the Wee course the day commences at 11.30am and again it is a 3 team Texas Scramble. After the golf, please enjoy a complimentary drink followed by a light buffet lunch at £12.50 which will be served in the dining room, where the presentation of prizes will take place.

If you had your name down previously at the bar for the lunch you need do nothing else, other than sign online for the golf, but if you need to book your lunch please do so by Tuesday 24th September. 

Lets all hope the weather is kind to us and we can celebrate our 130 years of the club.

Group photo will be at 9.30am on the first tee.


Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

WINTER BRIDGE

The winter days are approaching and once again Noreen Fordyce extends a warm invite and welcome to all our budding Bridge players within the Golf club to come along and join her at the first session in the East Lounge on Tuesday 15th October at 12.30-2.30.  The sessions will be weekly throughout the winter months and you can again meet up with old friends and meet some new ones.



Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

LADYBANK MENU FOR OUTING ON 25TH SEPTEMBER

Please note ladies that the caterers at Ladybank would like our choice of menu in advance, therefore please write your name and tick your choices on the sheet on the Noticeboard upstairs in the Locker-room by Friday 22nd September. 

Choices

MAINS

Salmon fillet, sweet chilli vegetable noodles

Chicken leek and ham pie, chunky chips and vegs

Portobello mushroom and Brie Wellington, buttery mash caramelised onion gravy and veg.

Deserts

Chocolate truffle with profiterole top

Baked cheesecake and raspberries

Ice cream and fresh fruit.

Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements.

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain

LADY CAPTAIN'S INVITATION DAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

Maggie Orr (VC)  Kirriemuir presented with the 

Lady Captain's Trophy by Fiona Johnston, Lady Captain

of Blairgowrie Golf Club

This was a new event for Blairgowrie Golf Club, introduced as part of our 130 years celebrations. It brought together 24 Lady Captains from the clubs Blairgowrie Ladies are directly involved with, through the Scratch League, Handicap League, Friendlies, County, Vets and a few individual invitations to clubs who I as Lady Captain have had the pleasure to have been invited to. 30 invites originally went out, but due to other commitments 6 were not able to attend.

The weather, again, was not what we would have wanted, being overcast and a light rain, but as one Lady Captain described the event, "Despite the weather there was a lovely sunny feel to the occasion."  The Captains were served bacon rolls and coffee prior to being announced on to the first tee by Neil our starter at 1.30pm. Following the golf the ladies enjoyed a Captain's punch in the East lounge before sitting down to a two course meal in the dining room and presentation.  

My thanks go to Margaret Kerr, Vice Captain for joining us to collect the cards and do the scoring on the day.  Also to Gary and Elaine for a wonderful meal, as commented on by all our visitors and to Angie for the punch.

This was a great opportunity to showcase our club and from the Captains' feedback also one which allowed Lady Captains to share ideas and make new friendships. I have already been informed by Kirriemuir's Lady Committee, as the winners, that they are in favour of hosting the event next year, following approval from their main Committee.  I must say, I had a wonderful day and a great honour as your Captain to introduce this venture.

Margaret Johnston Milnahort
won nearest the Pin at the 15th

FRIENDLY WITH PANMURE 2nd SEPTEMBER

Sheila Ritchie, captain for the day reported, the match was played at Panmure Barry, as a Tri-partite competition, including Panmure Ladies, Carnoustie and ourselves.  The games were played in gale force winds and everyone found it a very challenging afternoon of golf.  The winning threesome featured Caroline Dracup, with all 3 ladies winning a bottle of wine.

All eighteen players enjoyed a tasty meal in the clubhouse afterwards.  The team was, Sheila Ritchie, Sheila Bruce, Laura McKay, Caroline Dracup, Fiona Barron and Moria Lumby  Well done ladies for presenting the club.


Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain