HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all lady members a very happy and healthy New Year. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we will have a full season of golf in 2023. I hope to see you soon on the course or in the club house. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

BRIDGE

The Beginners Bridge sessions organised by Margaret Hunter and Noreen Fordyce commenced on Tuesday 25th October and have operated weekly thereafter. They were aimed at ladies who hadn't played bridge before, to give them an introduction to the game.

Some eight ladies have attended on a regular basis. It has been great fun, there has been much laughter and at times much confusion. Some of us have found it more challenging than others (me included!). However, we now all have a much better understanding of the game, well at least the basics! Our sincere thanks go to Margaret and Noreen, together with their helper Maureen Reid for giving up their valuable time, it was much appreciated. 

The Bridge 'beginners' with Noreen, Margaret and Maureen

CALLING EXPERIENCED BRIDGE PLAYERS!

Margaret has asked me to let you know that the afternoon Bridge sessions will commence again on Tuesday 10th January. These will be held in the dining room from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

WINTER LEAGUE COMPETITION

Today's Winter League Competition was cancelled today due to a small amount of snow! Hopefully we can get back on the course next Friday for our last competition before Christmas. Here are a couple of photos of the courses taken at lunchtime today.

The 18th on Lansdowne

The 1st on Rosemount

WINTER LEAGUE AND STANLEY CLARK TROPHY COMPETITION - 9th DECEMBER

Two Ladies ventured out last Friday morning and the result was as follows:

Winner Division 2 - Louise Whitehead (39 points); Runner-up - Angela Rooney (38 points).

WINTER SOCIAL EVENTS

As outlined at the Ladies Christmas Lunch last week, we are looking at running our winter socials again next year. These will take place fortnightly on Monday mornings at 10.30am in the dining room, commencing on 16 January to the end of March. The planned schedule is detailed below, a poster is also displayed in the Ladies locker room.

The first of these events will be the ever popular putting session with our Pro, Neil Cameron on Monday 16 January. I look forward to seeing you there! 

Thank you to everyone who has agreed to host these events. 

Improve your putting with Neil Cameron on 16 January

LADIES GROUP COACHING 2023

Back by popular demand, Neil Cameron will be running his Ladies group coaching sessions commencing on Monday 6 March 2023 and these will run for six continuous weeks. You can view the dates and times and sign up now on the noticeboard on the landing outside the locker rooms. Groups are restricted to a maximum of nine people. The cost for a block of six lessons is £36 which Neil requests as a cash or cheque payment before the 31 January.  These lessons are always popular and are already booking up fast, so don't delay!

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2022

Fifty five ladies attended the Christmas lunch yesterday and there was much laughter and Christmas cheer to be had. It was great to see so many of you there. 

I am very grateful to the kitchen staff, Clayton, Aaron and Jayvin who did a fantastic job in preparing a very enjoyable lunch. Many thanks also go to the bar and waiting staff, Greg, Carrie, Dani and Maddie with help from Nicky, for serving us, keeping the drinks flowing and generally helping things run smoothly, under Stuart's watchful eye.  

Heather Dawson devised a fun Christmas quiz which got us all thinking and chatting and the winning table (hosted by me) was presented with chocolate reindeers and elves. Muriel McPherson won the 'lucky seat' prize.

Vice Captain, Elaine Robson entertained us with her 'hands up' and 'stand up-sit down' elimination Fact or Fiction game about the Committee, which was an eye opener!  

The draw for the Food Hamper was made after lunch, which was won by Bronwen Godley with Maggie Marshall winning the 'mini' hamper. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the hamper and bought raffle tickets. The amount collected was boosted from the sale of the delicious fudge and tablet that Anne Farquharson had generously made and donated. I am delighted to say that in total we raised £366 for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.

Finally, my thanks go to Elaine, Heather and Anne who worked tremendously hard to make the day a success and to all of you for coming and joining in the fun.

We still have more golf to play before Christmas, but I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Festive Season and look forward to seeing you on the course or in the clubhouse soon.

WINTER LEAGUE

Twenty-two ladies ventured out this morning in the mist and drizzle in the Winter League competition on Rosemount. There was some impressive scoring today and many congratulations to the winners:

Division 1: Winner - Erica Espley (39 points); Runner-up - Sheila Bruce (33 points on count back).

Division 2: Winner - Lesley Findlay (40 points); Runner-up - Marion Kay (38 points on count back).

Erica - winner of Division 1

Lesley - winner of Division 2

Seven Wee Course ladies also ventured out this morning in their Winter Stableford. Jeannie Webster was the winner with 22 points with Shirley Irvine runner-up with 19 points.

WINTER LEAGUE MATCH v ST MICHAELS - Sunday 27th November

We enjoyed mild, sunny conditions for our third Winter League match away at St Michaels yesterday. The hosts proved to be tough opponents winning the match 2/1. After the match we enjoyed soup, sandwiches and plenty of chat in the clubhouse.

Many thanks to Sue Waddell (Captain), Heather Dawson, Anne Farquharson, Gill Tissell and Sheila Bruce for representing the Club.

It was a delight to see the sun after so much rain!

WINTER LEAGUE AND STANLEY CLARK TROPHY COMPETITION

At least the weather was slightly better last Friday for the Winter League and Stanley Clark Trophy competition on Lansdowne. It was relatively mild for the time of year and the majority of the field managed to complete their round before the heavy rain started. However, when we arrived back in the clubhouse a power cut had occurred and whilst there was light, none of the computers, tills etc were working and the clubhouse was closed early afternoon. This meant there was no chat over coffee / lunch or announcing of the competition winners. Congratulations to the winners:

Division 1: Winner - Sheila Bruce (33 points on count back); Runner-up - Anne Farquharson (33 points).

Division 2: Winner - Kathy Cameron (39 points); Runner-up - Gill Tissell (37 points). Impressive scoring ladies.

Nine ladies played in the Wee Course Winter League. The winner was Lynne Bell with 21 points with Heather Welsh runner-up with 20 points. Well done to all the winners. 

WINTER LEAGUE - FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

The Winter League on Friday 18th November was cancelled as the course was closed due to the persistent rain. However, three ladies ventured out on the alternate day on Sunday 13th November. The results of this competition are:

Winner Division 1 - Claire Bidwell (37 points).

Winner Division 2 - Fanny Christie (30 points); Runner-up - Gill Tissell (27 points).

Golf balls will be presented when I see you all next!

CHRISTMAS HAMPER

The Ladies Committee has put together a hamper of goodies which will be raffled for my chosen charity Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. The hamper is now displayed by the bar, tickets are £1 each. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Christmas Lunch on Friday 9th December. 

Please remember that you only have until Friday 2nd December to sign up at the bar, providing your name, food choices and payment for the Christmas Lunch. I look forward to seeing you there!

WINTER LEAGUE AND STANLEY CLARK TROPHY COMPETITION

Twenty-five ladies ventured out this morning in exceptionally warm conditions but with a brisk wind for the Winter League and Stanley Clark Trophy competition on Lansdowne. 

Division 1: Winner - Claire Bidwell (35 points); Runner-up - Erica Espley (33 points on count back).

Division 2: Winner - Maggie Marshall (34 points); Runner-up - Kathy Cameron (33 points).

Claire receiving her golf ball from Sue

Six ladies played in the Wee Course Winter League today. The winner was Jeannie Webster with 20 points with Lynne Bell runner-up with 17 points. Well done to all the winners today. 

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Friday 9th December

You should have received a communication via the club email today regarding the Ladies Christmas Lunch being held on Friday 9th December. I hope to see many of you there. As well as the usual Christmas fare, we have some entertainment planned, including our Christmas Quiz, and it will be a great opportunity to chat with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Further information is detailed below, with bookings now being taken behind the bar!

The Ladies Committee have again decided to put together a Christmas food hamper which will be raffled for my chosen charity, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). We are seeking your help to put together the hamper and would be very appreciative for any food items that you are able to donate. Elaine, Heather, Anne and myself will be delighted to accept your donated items! The hamper once complete will be displayed on the bar with tickets on sale at £1 each.

LADY DOROTHY HARDIE

You will be saddened to hear of the death of Lady Dorothy Hardie who passed away peacefully at Orchar Nursing Home on Sunday 30th October, aged 99. Dorothy was a long-standing member of the Club and served as Lady Captain from 1981 - 1983. 

The funeral service is at Dundee Crematorium on Friday 11th November at 12.30pm to which all family and friends are invited. 

WINTER LEAGUE COMMENCES

Turkey Trot & Winter League

There was a good turnout today for the rescheduled Turkey Trot and the first Friday of the Winter League. 27 ladies played in beautiful Autumn sunshine over 12 holes on Rosemount. The results for the Turkey Trot were:

Division 1: Winner - Janice Lang (39 points); Runner-up - Sue Waddell (35 points on count back).

Division 2: Winner - Fiona Barron (40 points); Runner-up - Ruth Watson (38 points).

The winners and runners-up will have their vouchers presented at the Ladies Christmas lunch on Friday 9th December. 

Running concurrently with the Turkey Trot was the first day of the Winter League. Golf balls were presented to the winners - Janice Lang (Division 1) and Fiona Barron (Division 2). 

On the Wee Course in their Winter Stableford, Ann Henry was the winner with 19 points and Heather Welsh was the runner-up with 17 points.

WINTER LEAGUE MATCH v LADYBANK - Sunday 30th October

Despite a few showers, we enjoyed our Winter League Match at home against Ladybank. The visitors proved to be strong opponents and all the matches went Ladybank's way. The atmosphere was very friendly and we enjoyed soup, sandwiches and lots of chat after the match.

Thanks to the Blairgowrie team of Hannah Hislop, Fiona Edwards, Maggie Marshall, Noreen Fordyce, Barbara Lyburn and Gill Tissell (Captain) for playing. 

Gill Tissell, Match Captain

Ladybank and Blairgowrie Ladies after the match

TURKEY TROT RESCHEDULED

Time for the Turkey Trot competition and it was deja vu yesterday morning waking up to heavy rain with a forecast of rain continuing for most of the morning together with winds of 40 miles per hour. Needless to say, there were very few ladies keen for a game of golf and in view of the low numbers I decided to cancel the competition. A few hardy souls went out for a bounce game and surprise, surprise the weather improved as the morning went on albeit it was pretty windy.

The Wee Course ladies also abandoned their competition and headed to the clubhouse for a coffee and a chat!

The Turkey Trot will be run next Friday 4th November on Rosemount 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 Stableford will be over 12-holes too. Only holes 1-12 to be played with each player getting nett 2 points for holes 13-18.

The online booking has been amended and you only need to sign up once to enter both competitions and complete one scorecard. The Turkey Trot has an entry fee of £2 per player. Should you wish to opt out please advise the starter before your round. Please note however that this will prevent you from winning the Turkey Trot competition (vouchers to be presented at the Christmas lunch), however you can play to win the prize of a golf ball (presented to the winners of Division 1 and Division 2/3 combined) in the Winter League competition.

Please remember to bring your fairway mat with you. Fingers crossed for better weather next week!

WINTER COMPETITIONS

For those of you that attended the Ladies AGM on Friday 7^th October you will already be aware of a minor change to this year’s Winter Competitions format. This has also been communicated in an email sent out from the Club on 21st October. 

This is due to the World Handicap System precluding the playing of 12-hole competitions on courses measured over 9 or 18 holes; hence the intelligent golf (ig) system cannot support our existing winter league formats.

To allow us to continue playing 12 holes, whilst using ig to compile the results, the Winter League, Winter Eclectic and Stanley Clark Trophy will now be played as stableford (previously strokeplay). The competitions will be set up to record scores for 18 holes, with players entering the appropriate gross score to allocate a nett par (two stableford points) for the holes that are excluded from the Winter competitions; i.e., 13 to 18 on Rosemount and 3 to 8 on Lansdowne.  A nett par should also be recorded for any of the competition holes that are closed on the day.

 

Full details of the operation of all the Ladies’ Winter Competitions have been posted on the notice board in the Locker Room for you to consult at any time, together with a “gross score ready reckoner” to aid completion of scorecards if required.

 

The main points regarding the operation of the Winter Competitions for 2022/23 are:

·     The first Winter League competition will take place on Rosemount on Friday 4^th November; the Eclectic and Winter Ringer run from 1^st November to 31st March.

·       Competitions will continue to be over 12 holes (1-12 on Rosemount, 1-2, 9-18 on Lansdowne). 

·    They will be set up as 18-hole competitions and any hole not included in the competition or is closed should be given a nett score of 2 points.

·       As in 2021 there will be no winter handicaps.

·       All winter competitions are non-counting for handicap purposes.

·       Playing handicaps will be calculated as 95% Course Handicap.

·   Competition times will be mornings only, commencing at 9.30am on Friday for the main competition, with an alternate day the prior Sunday.

·   There will be a weekly prize (a golf ball) presented to the winners of both Division 1 and Division 2&3 combined.

·      The Winter League is played on both courses; the Winter Eclectic will run on Rosemount whilst both the Stanley Clark (played every 2^nd and 4^th Friday) and Winter Ringer are on Lansdowne.

·       All completed scorecards to be entered into the computer.

·      Additional cards may be submitted for the Eclectic at any time as long as they are verified by another playing partner; the Pro Shop must be advised prior to play so that a competition for that day can be set up (to enable your scores to be input).

·       The only competition needing your manual input will be the Winter Ringer (should you wish to enter it). Ringer cards on competition days should be placed in the box at the PSI terminal; additional cards should be placed in the box in the Locker Room following play. 

 

Please don’t forget fairway mats will be required for all play as of Thursday 3^rd November (in a competition, mats are to be used on the fairway only).

 

We encourage all ladies with all golfing abilities to enter and play in our weekly winter competitions. They are fun and are a great way to meet up with old friends, make new friendships, and a good opportunity for ladies to socialise following their game.

 

 Wee Course Ladies Winter League

This will run along with the Ladies Winter League with the Winter Ringer also running on the same basis. The Office will complete a draw at 10am on the preceding Wednesday. Should the Wee Course Ladies wish to turn up and play on the day they must register at the Pro Shop by 9:45am and the Pro Shop Team will fit you into the existing draw. 

P & K LADIES' CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken Ladies) who won the P&K Ladies' Champion of Champions held over Rosemount on Sunday 23rd October. Emily shot a four-over-par scratch score of 78 to win the title by one shot from our own Jillian Milne. 

Jillian Milne (P&KLCGA Captain) presenting Emily Ogilvy with the trophy

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS REMINDER

Margaret Hunter has asked me to remind those interested in learning to play Bridge that the beginners classes commence on Tuesday 25th October at 10.15am in the dining room. These sessions will be an introduction to the game and are aimed at ladies who haven't played bridge before.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MEGAN ASHLEY

Congratulations to Megan Ashley for being selected for the 2022/23 Scottish Women's High Performance Squad. 

The 2022/23 Women's High Performance Squad

TURKEY TROT - FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER

Next Friday 28th October we have our Turkey Trot competition, which is being held on Lansdowne. This is an individual, non-counting, Stableford competition. This is a morning only draw, with a £2 entry fee payable to the starter. The winners will receive vouchers, which will be presented at the Ladies Christmas lunch on Friday 9th December. The online booking is now open. I look forward to seeing you there.

PINEHURST - FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER

Nine pairs competed in Friday's Pinehurst competition in what turned out to be a pleasantly mild morning. Everyone seemed to enjoy and not get too confused with the format! The runners up were Gill Tissell and Meriel Walker with 72 on count back from Sheila Bruce and Angela Rooney. I am rather embarrassed to say that the winners with a score of 70 were myself (Sue Waddell) and Elaine Robson. 

Thanks to Past Captain, Gill Tissell for taking the photo!

Nature note: Gill Tissell spotted this colourful mushroom on Rosemount earlier in the week. The Fly agaric is the home of fairies and magical creatures and a lover of birch woodland, where it helps trees by transferring nutrients into their roots, but if eaten can cause hallucinations and psychotic reactions. So if approaching ladies, please approach with extreme care!!

The enchanting Fly agaric!

 

WINTER LEAGUE MATCH v ANSTRUTHER - Sunday 16th October

We enjoyed lovely conditions when we welcomed the visiting ladies from Anstruther for our first Winter League Friendly Match of the season. The Rosemount course was in excellent condition and everyone had a very enjoyable day followed by delicious soup and sandwiches in the dining room afterwards.

Thanks go to Elaine Robson (team captain), Anne Farquharson, Fiona Edwards, Barbara Lyburn, Noreen Fordyce and Meriel Walker for representing the club and for bringing home a 2/1 win.

Elaine Robson, Vice Captain

Greensomes - Friday 14th October

 

Fourteen pairs competed in Friday’s Greensomes competition on Rosemount in cool, but mainly sunny conditions. The winners, with an impressive score of 66 were Sheila Bruce and June Dargie; runners up were Fiona Edwards and Anne Farquharson with 73. Below is the Ladies Captain Sue presenting the winners with golf balls.

Well done ladies!

Next Friday we have another pairs competition, this time a Pinehurst on Rosemount and, for those of you who are unfamiliar with this format, an explanation is as follows:

Each player drives, for the second shot you play each other’s ball and then for the third shot you select the one ball you wish to play and then play alternate shots thereafter until completion of the hole.

LADIES ANNUAL MEETING - 7/10/22

The Ladies Annual Meeting took place on Friday 7th October at 6pm in the clubhouse, with 31 full members, 8 Wee course members and with 26 apologies received. Lady Captain, Gill Tissell welcomed everyone to the meeting. After the Minutes of the 2021 meeting were approved, there being no matters arising, the various reports were read - Competition Report by Gill Tissell, Friendly Match Report by Heather Dawson, League Match Reports by Sue Waddell and Wee Course Ladies Report by Gill Tissell on behalf of Heather Welsh.

Gill, then read her Ladies Captain Report which summarised the main events of the year. She then gave her thanks to the Office staff, Pro-shop staff, Bar and Catering staff, Greenkeeping staff, Past Captains, the Ladies Committee and the Lady members of the Club. Gill, then handed over to Sue Waddell, the incoming Captain and presented her with the Lady Captain's badge. Sue thanked Gill for her time served as Ladies Captain and on the Committee. Gill was then presented with a bouquet of flowers by Sue in appreciation of her very successful year as Captain together with a photobook.

Thank you, Lady Captain!

Sue introduced Elaine Robson, her Vice Captain. Anne Farquharson was elected to the Ladies committee whilst Heather Dawson serves one more year. The Wee course ladies will continue to be represented by Heather Welsh.

l-r Heather Dawson, Elaine Robson, Sue Waddell and Anne Farquharson

After the business part of the meeting was concluded the prize giving took place. Full details of all the winners can be found in the Ladies locker room. Vouchers not presented at the prize giving are now available at the Pro shop. 

Dates for the Diary 

21st October - Pinehurst

28th October - Turkey Trot

4th November - Winter League commences

9th December - Christmas lunch

AU REVOIR AND THANKS FROM GILL

This is my final blog in which I would like to thank most sincerely all the lady members for their kindness and support during my year as Ladies Captain.  It has been a great experience for me but I am now ready to pass the reins to Sue, the new Ladies Captain, who I am sure is going to have a very successful year.

Thank you to everyone who played in the Captain's Farewell Texas Scramble yesterday.  It was intended to be a fun competition to round off the year and I think everyone enjoyed it.  Well done to the winning team of Heather Anderson, Pauline Hill, Margaret Hunter and Janet McKenzie who had a terrific score of 57, beating Lorraine MacGregor, Jo Stewart and Gillian Wallace into second place with 62. Thanks to my excellent playing partners, Moira Campsie, Fiona Edwards and Erica Espley for their company.

I would like to thank you for the beautiful flowers I received at yesterday's Ladies Annual Meeting, as well as the photo book of my year which is a wonderful memento.

I look forward to a relaxing golfing year (but I will be trying to win some prizes of course!) and will see you soon on the course.

It just remains for me to wish Sue, her Vice-Captain, Elaine, and Committee members Heather and Anne all the very best for the forthcoming season.

END OF SEASON RESULTS

Summer golf is drawing to a close and we now have the results of the end of season competitions:

The qualifiers for the Ladies Scottish Medal Finals for the best 3 nett scores over the 11 medal competitions are Margaret Marshall, Meriel Walker and Heather Anderson.  They will be invited to compete in a finals competition in 2023.  

The Summer Eclectic was won by Sheila Bruce with a score of 63.

The winner of the Summer Ringer for the Hilda Hendry Memorial Trophy was Sue Waddell with a score of 67 on countback from Anne Farquharson.

The Birdie Tree was won by Heather Anderson with 15 birdies.  She will receive the Robin Trophy and the Division 2/3 winner with two birdies, who receives the Pheasant Trophy, was Christine Ogilvie.

The Par-Bar Trophy - a new competition open to players with a handicap index of 20.5 and over at the end of the season - was won by Meriel Walker with 33 gross pars.

The Knockout competition results were as follows:

Jessie Valentine Trophy: Winner - Denise Ginley; Runner-up - Fiona Edwards

Coronation Trophy: Winner - Meriel Walker; Runner-up - Fiona Edwards

Gellatly Rosebowls: Winners - Anne Farquharson & Margaret Hunter; Runners-up - Elaine Robson & Sue Waddell.

Lyle Trophy (Mixed): Winners - Denise & Rob Ginley; Runners-up - Fiona & Tim Edwards

On the Wee Course, the Wee Course Medal winner for the best three scores was Morag Johnston.

The prize for the Wee Course Single Best Nett Score was also won by Morag Johnston.

The Wee Course Electic is still to be decided as it runs until 7th October.

Well done to the all the winners.

FRIENDLY TRI MATCH - 3RD OCTOBER

We had a very enjoyable Tri match with Carnoustie Ladies and Panmure Barry at Blairgowrie on Monday.

The scores were very close with Jacqui Landsburgh, Yvonne Heap and Marion Duthie losing out on the better inward half to the winners - Fiona Edwards, Davina Anderson and Maggie Thurston - with 137 points.

All seemed to enjoy the format and we had a very enjoyable well-served meal in the dining room.  Thanks to everyone who played.

Mary Hope (Team Captain)

The winning team

LADIES BRIDGE RESTARTS & NEW BRIDGE SESSIONS FOR BEGINNERS

 

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BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS

During the winter months Noreen Fordyce and Margaret Hunter are proposing to run classes for anyone interested in learning how to play Bridge.  These will begin on Tuesday 25th October from 10.15am - 11.45am in the dining room.

These sessions will be an introduction to the game and aimed at ladies who haven't played Bridge before.

If you are interested, please add your name to the form on the Notice Board in the Ladies Locker room to give an idea of possible numbers (minimum of 6 required). There will be a small initial charge of £1 to cover photocopying.