LATEST MATCH RESULTS

Handicap League Match v Strathmore (home) - Monday 30th May

The Strathmore ladies arrived very much looking forward to this fixture however, regrettably, the match was called off due to inclement weather.  Although the hailstones did give way to heavy rain, it was just too wet to head out.  Typically, it cleared up around 6pm, which gave insufficient time for the games to be completed in daylight hours.

Every effort will be made to reschedule, and thank you to the Blairgowrie team of Susan Arbuckle, Hannah Pickford, Eileen McMurray and Fiona Edwards for travelling and going as far as donning their waterproofs in readiness.  The ladies from Strathmore enjoyed a meal in the clubhouse before heading home.

Eileen Robson, Team Captain

Friendly Match v Strathmore (away) - Tuesday 31st May

The weather was much kinder to us on our trip to Strathmore with only a few light showers during the afternoon.  The course was in splendid condition although the undulating greens proved a challenge for the away side.  The ladies enjoyed a delicious meal after the match which was a resounding 3 1/2 - 1/2 win for Strathmore.

Thanks to the Blairgowrie ladies - Mary Miller (Captain), Jen Geddes, Mary Hope, Fanny Christie, Meriel Walker, Caroline Dracup, Eileen McMurray and Gill Tissell.

GOLF FOUNDATION CRYSTAL MARKER STABLEFORD - FRIDAY 27TH MAY

Congratulations to Kathy Cameron who was the winner of the Golf Foundation Crystal Marker Stableford on Friday.  Kathy's score of 37 points beat Christine Ogilvie's on countback.  Anne Farquharson was third with 35.

The Millennium trophy was also being contested as the first of three rounds.

Sue captured this lovely photograph of the adult and baby deer among the trees on Friday morning.

***URGENT*** LAST MINUTE MATCH AT ST ANDREWS - Thursday 2nd June

Ladies,

We have received an invitation to field a team to play in a triangular match with St. Rule & Turnberry at St. Andrews on Thursday 2nd June.

Obviously this is very short notice, but I'm sure you will not wish to pass up this opportunity.  I need six ladies for this match which will be on the New Course St Andrews with tee-off from 12 midday.  

Please email or text me as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for the match.

This fixture does not affect the separate matches arranged at Turnberry on 9th June and St. Rule on 5th July which will go ahead as planned.

email - gillian_c_tissell@hotmail.com

Mobile - 07973 909693

Thank you.

Gill

WEE COURSE TEXAS SCRAMBLE - WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY

Twenty five ladies played in the Wee Course Texas Scramble today in blustery but not unpleasant conditions.  The Ladies Committee, being somewhat depleted, was boosted by some full course members and it was great to see some ladies who do not often play in the regular competitions. 

There was some good golf, a few near misses and a lot of fun - but the champions on the day were:

Allie Lyburn, Sue Waddell and Moira Stewart with a score of 29, seen here with Ladies Captain Gill.

Second prize, also with a score of 29, went to Liz Smith, Janice Reid and Anne Farquharson.

The ladies enjoyed an informal lunch in the Dining Room afterwards to round off a very sociable day. 

REPORT FROM FRIENDLY MATCH AT CRAIL - MONDAY 23RD MAY

Crail Golf Club and the Ladies made our team very welcome.  The day was windy with the odd rain shower going through but spirits were high and all our ladies enjoyed the matches.  The course was in great condition and played to Crail's strengths, as we were beaten in all the matches.

The ladies enjoyed an excellent meal with traybake and coffee after.  It was a much enjoyed day.

Liz Fertacz, Team Captain

WATER COOLER

The water cooler in the Ladies Locker room has been throroughly sterilised and is now operational again!

CORONATION FOURSOMES - FRIDAY 20TH MAY

Teamwork!

Congratulations to Kathy Cameron and Meriel Walker for winning the Coronation Foursomes Stableford today with 40 points.  They will have the opportunity to participate in an area final competition organised by the R&A if their score is among the top 100.  

Today's runners-up were Fanny Christie and Margaret Marshall with 38 points.

CLUB MATCHES - A REQUEST

There has been an enthusiastic response to playing in the various Club Friendly matches.  However, it is taking some time to confirm the teams, as many of the people who signed up subsequently find they are unable to play.

We understand that everyone's plans can change, but if you have signed up and then find that you are unavailable, please take your name off the list on the Locker Room Notice Board.  

Please also keep checking the board for updates on matches.  Thank you for your understanding.

RAIN STOPS PLAY!

We were looking forward to welcoming Carnoustie Caledonia Ladies for our friendly match today but, due to the atrocious weather, it was decided to cancel the match.

With both clubs having very full fixture lists, the match will not be rescheduled this year.

RECENT RESULTS & CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS

The results of the SGL Medal 5, Club Championship Qualifier and 2nd Round Margaret Salver held on 8th & 13th May are as follows:

Division 1: Winner - Mary Hope (72); Runner-up Brenda Clough (73)

Division 2/3: Winner - Hilary Inglis (70); Runner-up Katie Chapman (73)

The Winner of the Margaret Salver for the best nett aggregate from the two qualifying rounds is Margaret Marshall with a score of 142.  Katie Chapman is the runner-up with 146.  Well played!

The Wee Course Medal result for Friday 13th May is:

Winner - Janet McKenzie (20pts); Runner-up - Ella Allan (19pts).

Now that the four qualifying rounds have been concluded, the draws for the Club Championships, Division 2/3 Championship and Sophie's Trophy have been made and are now on intelligentgolf.  Congratulations to all those who qualified and good luck!  

Also, congratulations go to Denise Ginley & Fiona Edwards who led the field in the R&A 9 hole Challenge with a combined score of 39 points on the Wee Course on Sunday 15th May.  The four pairs with the best scores in Scotland go through to the Final to be played on the Old Course, St. Andrews.

ALLISON TROPHY - 1ST ROUND WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY

The Allison Trophy is a strokeplay competition over 12 holes on the Wee Course.  There are three rounds, the first of which is on Wednesday 18th May.  The trophy will be awarded to the player with the best nett aggregate of two scores out of three rounds.

All Lady members, including Lansdowne and Wee Course members, aged 65 and over on 1st January 2022 with a handicap index of 20.5 and above are eligible to compete. 

Online booking for Round 1 is open until Monday 16th May at 10am.

Awayday to Crail - Payment & Menu

The Awayday to Crail on 23rd June is fast approaching and we would like to collect all monies as soon as possible.  You are requested kindly to hand a cheque for £40 (made payable to Blairgowrie Golf Club) to the bar staff indicating it is for the Ladies Awayday.  Payment by card will be accepted but please ensure your name is ticked off the list kept behind the bar.

In addition, you will see Heather has put a notice up in the Locker Room of the list of those members signed up already with details of the meal - please indicate your choice from the menu.

Please note:

- there are still places available for the trip, but please sign up as soon as possible  

- payment is required no later than 20th May.

We look forward to you joining us on what promises to be a great day out!

NATURE NOTE

A welcome distraction from a less than perfect round on Rosemount is the sight of a pair of Canada Geese with their seven goslings who have taken up residence on the Black Loch. 

LADIES INVITATION DAY - TUESDAY 3RD MAY

 

We had thirty pairs of ladies playing in the Invitation Day on Tuesday in a 4BBB format.  The winners, who all received SGL vouchers, were:

1st - Anne Walker & Lucy Davidson (Prestonfield Golf Club) (48)

2nd - Jacqui Doig & Gillian Meikle (Crail Golfing Society) (43)

3rd - Brenda Clough & Kathleen Duncan (Pitlochry Golf Club) (42)

4th - Margaret Marshall & Maud Marshall (Dalmally Golf Club) (41 on c/b)

Longest Drives were won by Heather Anderson (Div 1) & Lucy Davidson (Div 2/3)

Nearest the Pin winners were Brenda Clough (Div 1) & Maud Marshall (Div 2/3) 

A special mention must go to Katy Macaulay of Milngavie Golf Club, partnering Mary Hope, who had a hole in one on the 15th!  Managing Secretary Stuart presented Katy with a bottle of champagne and a souvenir Blairgowrie pitch repairer and marker.

Everyone appeared to enjoy the day and the visitors were complimentary about the condition of the course.

FIRST HANDICAP LEAGUE MATCH OF THE SEASON - MONDAY 2ND MAY

 The first Handicap League match of the season took place on Monday on Rosemount against Crieff ladies.

It had been a miserable wet day but fortunately the rain held off for our start time of 5.30pm. The Blairgowrie team members were Sue Waddell (Captain), Elaine Robson, Liz Ridsdale, Fiona Edwards and Jacqui Doig. We all enjoyed our evening despite the poor visibility.  Well done to Fiona and Jacqui for continuing to play their matches in the dark. How you both found your way back to the clubhouse remains a mystery. Torches and fluorescent balls were definitely required!

Well done and a big thank you to all the team members. A great start to the Handicap League season with a convincing win of 4 1/2 to 1/2.

The next Handicap League match is scheduled for Monday 30th May at home against Strathmore at 5.15pm. Pleas sign up on the sheet on the notice board in the ladies locker room if you would like to play, or contact Sue Waddell for further information. We encourage all ladies with high as well as low handicaps to enter.