WINTER LEAGUE FRIENDLY v LADYBANK - Sunday 26th November

Our second Winter League match of the season was away at Ladybank on Sunday 26 November.  The forecast was for bright skies and cold conditions and, when we arrived at Ladybank it was certainly cold and the matches were played on winter greens due to the frosty conditions.  Unfortunately it was chilly for most of the day and, towards the end, the rain began to fall.  This did not deter our ladies who fought to the bitter end, with all three matches keenly contested. 

In the end local advantage prevailed and we lost the match 2 1/2 to 1/2.  Everyone was glad to come into the clubhouse to warm up and enjoy soup and sandwiches with friendly chat.  

Thanks go to the Blairgowrie team - Sue Waddell (team captain), Gill Tissell, Jo Menzies, Sheila Ritchie, Maggie Marshall and Sheila Bruce, and to Sue for the match report and photos.

WINTER LEAGUE & STANLEY CLARK TROPHY - Friday 24th November 2023

Twenty-seven ladies ventured out on a beautiful sunny day, albeit with a very cold wind at the start, for the next round of the winter league and the Stanley Clark Trophy on Lansdowne.  Well done to the following ladies, turning in excellent scores; 

Division 1: Winner - Mary Miller (39 points on c/b); Runner-up - Janice Lang (39 points).

Division 2: Winner - Margaret Kerr (41 points); Runner-up - Morna Bell (36 points on c/b).

Six ladies played in the Wee Course Winter League. The winner was Heather Welsh with 23 points on countback, with Margaret Sturrock the runner-up with 23 points. 

Well done ladies. 

WINTER FIXTURE LIST - amendment to next playing date for Stanley Clark Trophy

I have been made aware that first December round of the Stanley Clark competition falls on the same day as our Ladies Christmas Lunch.  To ensure that all ladies have the opportunity to play two rounds during December Sean has moved that competition to Friday 15 December.  The timetable now in place is as follows:

Friday 24 November - Winter League & Stanley Clark Trophy

Sunday 26 November - Alternate Day - Ladies Winter League

Friday 1 December - Ladies Winter League

Sunday 3 December - Alternate Day - Ladies Winter League

Friday 8 December - Ladies Winter League

Sunday 10 December - Alternate Day - Ladies Winter League & Stanley Clark Trophy

Friday 15 December - Ladies Winter League & Stanley Clark Trophy

Sunday 17 December - Alternate Day - Ladies Winter League & Stanley Clark Trophy

Friday 22 December - Ladies Winter League & Stanley Clark Trophy

Sunday 24 December - Alternate Day - Ladies Winter League

Friday 29 December - Ladies Winter League

WINTER LEAGUE - Friday 17th November

We had an excellent turnout for our latest Winter League competition on Rosemount, with a total of 32 ladies entering; 2 on the alternate day last Sunday plus 30 ladies on Friday.  The early mist lifted and the fine conditions made for enjoyable golf and some excellent scoring.

The results were as follows:

Division 1: Winner - Maggie Marshall (39 points); Runner-up - Linda Rice (37 points)

Division 2: Winner - Kathy Cameron (42 points); Runner-up - Lorraine MacGregor (39 points)

Nine ladies played in the Wee Course Winter League. The winner was Jeannie Webster with 21 points and Heather Welsh the runner-up with 19 points. 

Well done ladies. 

Kathy and Maggie later in the day at the Club Prizegiving

WINTER LEAGUE & STANLEY CLARK TROPHY - Friday 10th November

Twenty-two ladies enjoyed excellent conditions, albeit a bit chilly early on, for the Winter League and first round of the Stanley Clark Trophy on Lansdowne.  Our first venture on winter greens caused challenges (for some!!) but overall we had some excellent scoring; 

Division 1: Winner - Mary Miller (44 points); Runner-up - Erica Espley (41 points).

Division 2: Winner - Kathy Cameron (43 points on countback); Runner-up - Moira Stewart (43 points).

Nine ladies played in the Wee Course Winter League. The winner was Jean Laburn with 27 points and Susan Wyllie the runner-up with 23 points on countback. Well done ladies. 

LADIES GROUP COACHING 2024 - advance notice

I am delighted to let you know that Neil Cameron will once again be running his very popular ladies group coaching sessions next spring and, as is customary, the sign-up sheets with full details will be posted on the notice board located in the upstairs landing outside the locker rooms on the morning of the Ladies Christmas Lunch - Friday 8th December.

The cost for a block of six lessons will be £36, so if you want to take advantage of these excellent sessions be ready to put your name on the sheets.

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Friday 8th December

You should have received an email advising that the Ladies Christmas Lunch this year will be held on Friday 8th December and I do hope to see many of you there.  As well as the usual Festive fare there will be a Christmas Quiz, and the opportunity to win some prizes, so please come along and enjoy a delicious meal in friendly company and 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).  Maggie, Heather, Anne, Pauline and myself would be delighted, and very appreciative, to accept any food items that you are able to contribute.

The hamper, once complete, will be displayed in the clubhouse - tickets, costing £1 each, are on sale at the bar.

Anne will again be selling her wonderful home-made confectionary on the day, with all proceeds being donated to SCAA – thank you Anne.

LADIES AFTERNOON BRIDGE - change of start time

Please note that the weekly Ladies Bridge Sessions will now start at 1:00pm with effect from Tuesday 14 November.  Players of all abilities are encouraged to come along to these fun sessions, so please join us in the glass lounge.

RESCHEDULED TURKEY TROT & START OF THE WINTER LEAGUE – Friday 3rd November 2023

There was a good turnout for the rearranged Turkey Trot and the first Winter League game of the season played on Rosemount this morning, with 23 ladies enjoying fine conditions.  The results for the Turkey Trot were: 

Division 1: Winner – Claire Bidwell (38 points on c/b); Runner-up – Eileen McMurray (38 points). 

Division 2: Winner – Marion Kay (40 points on c/b); Runner-up – Elaine Robson (40 points). 

Vouchers for winners and runners-up will be presented at the Ladies Christmas lunch on Friday 8th December.  

Running concurrently with the Turkey Trot, we had the first day of our Winter League, with golf balls awarded to the winners – Claire Bidwell and Marion Kay. 

On the Wee Course, Heather Welsh was the winner with 24 points and Anne Spence the runner-up with 18 points.

Lovely conditions on Rosemount....

        Autumn colours heading back to the clubhouse