Turkey Trot #2

Well, it was more of a doggy-paddle, than a turkey trot today.  The rain was relentless and in the end only seven ladies played, and some played only 12 holes.   Medals for resilience go to Susan Arbuckle, Sue Waddell, Elaine Robson and Meriel Walker for lasting the course.  More sensibly, some ladies opted for coffee (or wine) and a game of bridge in the Clubhouse!  The Wee Course 4-clubs competition was also abandoned.

In view of the low numbers, I have decided to void the competition and to re-run it next Friday 5th November in conjunction with the first round of the Winter League.  As the Winter League is a 12-hole competition, on this occasion the Turkey Trot will be over 12 holes too.  As the Winter League is a Strokeplay competition, and the Turkey Trot is Stableford, you will be required to enter two scores on the computer if you wish to participate in both competitions (only one card required).

If you paid the £2 entry fee today, it will roll over to next week (if you are unable to play next week you will get a refund).  The online booking for next Friday has been amended and you only need to sign up once to enter both competitions.  If you wish to enter only one that is fine and you just need to enter the appropriate score after the game.

Fingers crossed for better weather next week!

Below some of the hardy souls who ventured out today.

WINTER LEAGUE MATCH AT LADYBANK - Sunday 24th October

 

Sunday 24th October saw six Blairgowrie ladies participate in our second Winter League Match at Ladybank.

The team captained by Sue Waddell received a warm welcome from the ladies at Ladybank. The course was in excellent condition despite all the recent rain and our ladies even enjoyed the new bunkers (well some of them did!).

Following the match, the ladies enjoyed soup and sandwiches in the clubhouse.

The result was a win to Ladybank 2 / 1 but the games were closely contested and there was plenty of fun and laughter during the round and in the clubhouse after the game.

Many thanks to Jillian Milne, Heather Dawson, Sue Waddell, Noreen Fordyce, Bronwen Godley and Carolyn Haddow for participating in this match.

The next Sunday Winter League Match will be at home on 7th November (against Crail) starting at 11.30. The sign up sheet is in the locker room.

PINEHURST - Friday 22nd October

 Fourteen pairs played in Friday's Pinehurst competition.  Many of us hadn't played this format before, but it seemed to be popular as a fun competition and, hopefully, we can arrange another one at a later date.  The winners with a score of 71 were Mary Hope and Gill Tissell on countback from Erica Espley and Denise Ginley. 

Nature note: Liz Ridsdale spotted this dragonfly as it hitched a ride on her club cover.

 

TURKEY TROT

Christmas is coming and so is the Turkey Trot, which will be held on Friday 29th October on Rosemount (morning only).  This is an individual, non-counting, Stableford competition and there is an entry fee of £2.00, payable to the starter.  The winners will receive vouchers, to be presented at the Ladies Christmas lunch on 10th December.

The online booking is open, so get trotting ……….!

GREENSOMES - FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER

Sixteen pairs competed in Friday’s Greensomes competition in cold, but sunny conditions.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the relaxed format.  The winners, with a score of 72, were Claire Bidwell and Moira Stewart; runners up were Noreen Fordyce and Sue Waddell with 73.  Below is Ladies Captain Gill presenting the winners with golf balls.

Next Friday we have another pairs competition, this time a Pinehurst and, for those of you (myself included) who are unfamiliar with this format, an explanation follows:

Both players tee off, then each player plays their partner’s ball for the next shot.  Then you select which ball to continue playing with and play alternative shots with that ball until the ball is holed (the person whose ball is not selected playing the first shot).

GOOD LUCK TO MEGAN!

Good luck to Megan Ashley playing in the Perth & Kinross Ladies' Champion of Champions on Sunday 17th October at Pitlochry Golf Club.

SUNDAY WINTER LEAGUE MATCH AT ANSTRUTHER

Sunday 10th October saw six Blairgowrie ladies participate in our first Winter League Match at Anstruther.  The team, captained by Fiona Johnston, received a very warm welcome from the Anstruther Lady Captain and the Club Captain (the first female to be appointed to the position in the club).  The course was described as very challenging and was unfamiliar to most of the team.  Negotiating hills, gorse bushes and the East Neuk wind, the players were compensated by the stunning views.

Following the match, the ladies enjoyed soup and sandwiches in the clubhouse with much chatter and laughs being shared.

Anstruther took the honours 3-0 but the games were close considering our lack of knowledge of the venue.

Many thanks to Katie Chapman, Carolyn Haddow, Sheila Bruce, Sheila Ritchie, Heather Dawson, and especially Fiona, for participating in this event.

The next Sunday Winter League match will be away to Ladybank on 24th October starting at 11.00.  The sign-up sheet is in the locker room.

The photos below show a happy group of players following the match at Anstruther.

LADIES ANNUAL MEETING 08/10/2021

The Ladies’ Annual Meeting took place on Friday 8th October at 6.00pm in the clubhouse. Lady Captain Margaret Kerr welcomed everyone saying how pleased she was to be able to give her report in person, after the restrictions placed on meetings in the clubhouse over several months due to the Covid pandemic. She had enjoyed her two years as Lady Captain, despite the unexpected events which had lead to the Fixture List having to be completely re-organised
She thanked everyone who had helped and supported her.



Thank you, Lady Captain!



Reports were read on behalf of Match Secretary Jacqui Landsburgh and Scratch Team Convenor Jillian Milne.
Lady Captain Margaret then handed over to Gill Tissell, the incoming Captain and presented her with the Lady Captain's badge. Gill introduced Sue Waddell, her Vice-Captain. Members elected to the ladies committee were Heather Dawson and Elaine Robson. Jo Stewart serves for one more year and Jacqui Landsburgh retires.
The Wee Course Ladies will be represented by Heather Welsh and Jeannie Webster, following Shirley Irvine's retirement.
Past Captain Margaret was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Gill in appreciation of her very successful two years as captain in difficult times
 
Dates for the Diary
29th October       Turkey Trot
5th November     Winter League commences
10th December    Christmas Lunch

Jeannie Webster and Heather Welsh

 

Lady Captain Gill Tissell, Heather Dawson,Elaine Robson and Sue Waddell

Final Update

 

My time being your Captain has passed so quickly- I cannot quite believe two years have passed since I took over from Fiona.  I have to say it was different to what I expected but it has been a very enjoyable experience and I am grateful for all the support and friendliness which I have encountered along the way.   I thank you all for the confidence you placed in me and it has been a privilege to have served as your Ladies Captain.  

The final winners are as follows:- 

The Medal Winners Medal winner was Mary Hope (net 73 bih) with Carolyn Haddow as runner up also with net 73. 

A total of 80 ladies took part in the Eclectic competition on Rosemount which was won by Heather Anderson with a net 62 (bih) with Janice Lang as runner up also with a net  62.   

The SLGA Best 4 rounds in Division 1 was won by Claire Bidwell with a total of 295 and in Division 2, the winner was Meriel Walker with a total of  294.

The winners of the Bob Malcolm Mixed Open were Janice Lang and Gordon Mitchell, who had the best score from  Blairgowrie members. 

and just played today, the Gellatly Rosebowls winners by 1 up are Noreen Fordyce and Janette Hamilton who beat Sue Waddell and Brenda Kerr. 

Heather Welsh won the Best 3 Medal Rounds competition on the Wee Course with 60 points  and Shirley Irvine was  runner up with 58 points.

The Ladies Captain v Ladies Vice Captain started in wet conditions but shortly after developed into a dry but breezy day.   What should have started our season off literally became the last match of the season.  The result was 5½ to 4½ -  the Ladies Captain’s team won but the result could have gone either way as it very much depended on the last team’s score.  The ladies enjoyed a complimentary glass of wine or mocktail after play and the Friendship Bowl was presented to the Ladies Captain.

                     

                     

 

Congratulations to all our winners this season.    I have really enjoyed keeping you all in the loop as much as possible with results and sharing some unusual pictures from the courses.    

I look forward to seeing you all soon.

 

Margret Kerr, Ladies Captain