GAMES MORNING WINTER SOCIAL - 26th February

My thanks to everyone that came along on Monday for our games morning.  We had putting, dominoes, beetles and mini boules, plenty of head scratching with the quizzes, delicate moves with giant jenga blocks, and unbelievable competitiveness when completing jigsaws designed for 3 year olds!! 

We also had a charity sale (to raise funds for SCAA) of the items that were kindly donated and raised a magnificant sum of £150 - I really appreciate your support, thank you.

Our next morning social event will be held on Monday 11th March (10:30 am in the Dinning Room) when Anne Farquharson will demonstrate how to make quick, simple but very tasty desserts.

WINTER LEAGUE & STANLEY CLARK TROPHY - 23rd February

Following a spell of mild weather I was hopeful that we would be able to conclude our Stanley Clark Trophy today on full greens, however the overnight frost put paid to that!!  The shorter course did, however, provide the opportunity for high scoring and twenty-three ladies, plus six on the Wee Course, enjoyed their games in very pleasant and, at times, sunny conditions.

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up as follows:

Division 1: Winner - Anne Farquharson (40 points); Runner-up - Eileen McMurray (38 points on c/b).

Division 2: Winner - Carolyn Haddow (46 points); Runner-up - Jacqui Doig (45 points on c/b).

The winner of the Wee Course winter league was Heather Welsh (27 points); Sandra McClelland was the runner-up (23 points on c/b).

The winner of the Stanley Clark Trophy, which is awarded for the best three rounds on Lansdowne over the season, was Elaine Robson, with Kathy Cameron the runner-up.

LADIES AND MIXED OPENS & INVITATIONAL EVENTS

Please find below a list of our Ladies and Mixed Opens & Invitational Events for 2024 with entry fees and closing dates - a copy has also been posted in the upstairs ladies locker room.

You can book via the main Club website - just click on the "Opens" tab and then "Open & Invitational Entries" from the dropdown.

WINTER LEAGUE - 16th February

Twenty-two ladies enjoyed the course today, playing all twelve holes on full greens in sunny conditions, with excellent scoring by the winners and runners-up as follows:

Division 1: Winner - Cara Davidson (38 points); Runner-up - Maggie Marshall (35 points).

Division 2: Winner - Carolyn Haddow (43 points); Runner-up - Lorrraine MacGregor (41 points on c/b).

Six ladies played in the Wee Course Winter League; the winner was Heather Welsh (22 points) and Ann Henry was the runner-up with 16 Points.

Congratulations ladies.

SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR FRIENDLY MATCHES, COLUMBINE CUP & NATIONAL MATCHPLAY EVENT

Sign-up sheets have been posted in the upstairs ladies locker room for the following:

Ladies Friendly Matches

Once again we have a full programme of friendly matches, with 4 home and 11 away venues this season.  Thanks to Heather for posting sign-up sheets for the initial 5 fixtures as follows:

15 April - Away to Elie

22 April - Home v Forfar

29 April - Home v Carnoustie Caledonia

20 May - Away to Crail

23 May - Away to Turnberry (tri-match with St Rule)

If you are interested in playing please add your name.  Heather will also be posting a sheet with the full schedule for your diaries.

Senior Gents v Blairgowrie Ladies - Thursday 4 April

We are looking for 20 ladies to take part in this event, playing for the Columbine Cup, in a 4BBB format.  The day begins at 11:45 am with introductions and a sandwich lunch before play on Rosemount & Lansdowne, followed by a two-course meal, at a cost of £22.50 per head.  The gents have an impressive track record in this competition, having won 25 out of 32 matches since 1991....we came very close in 2023 - could you play your part in making this our year?

Kyocera / Annodata Matchplay Golf

A ladies team has been entered for this inter-club competition playing in a singles handicap matchplay format with teams of 5 for each match.  A draw is made for each round based on geographical location, progressing from county/near county/regional then north/south/east & west....with the semi final and final being played in Spain!!! This competition is open to all, however please note that the maximum playing handicap will be 24.  We are looking for a pool of ladies that we can call on to represent the club, so if you would like to take part please add your name to the list.

And a word about our Handicap League Fixtures... we are away to Crieff on 19 May and to King James VI on 24 June, followed by home matches against Perth Ladies and Dunkeld on 22 July and 11 August respectively.  Anne will be posting sign-up sheets for these matches in due course.

ALL LADIES, REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE or HANDICAP ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN THESE EVENTS...THEY ARE A GREAT WAY TO MEET OTHER MEMBERS, PLAY DIFFERENT COURSES AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS 

INDOOR PUTTING WINTER SOCIAL - 12th February

Many thanks to Neil Cameron for giving up his time today to provide his tips on how to improve our putting.  We all know that taking 2 putts instead of 3 will result in better scores, lower handicaps and increased playing satisfaction and Neil reminded us of the simple things we can all do to improve.  He stressed the importance of having the right equipment (is your putter the correct type, length and does it have the most appropriate grip...) ... do you use the same make of golf balls every time...every round?

Neil also emphasised the benefits of developing the right technique - putt with your shoulders, not your hands, are you holding your putter properly, and count for 1 second before you lift your head!!!

We were asked how often we practice - clearly not enough!!! Neil suggested ways to make putting practice more structured and fun.  And then a discussion we have had before - concentration ... chit chat, casual tap-ins and lack of attention should all be replaced with ball-marking, focus and routine.

We then had the opportunity to practice, with great feedback offered - so no more excuses!!

WINTER LEAGUE & STANLEY CLARK TROPHY - 9th February

After much debate in the clubhouse, and an on-course inspection by Cara, 12 hardy (foolish!!) ladies ventured out on Lansdowne for the winter league and Stanley Clark competition.  It started well enough, with a clear sky and glimmer of sun, however the sleet that had been forecast did materialise, with a bit of wind, and some rain before we made it back in for warm soup or coffee!!

Despite the conditions there was some excellent scoring once again, and I am delighted to announce the results as follows:

Division 1: Winner - Cara Davidson (41 points); Runner-up - Janice Lang (36 points).

Division 2: Winner - Louise Whitehead (40 points); Runner-up Marion Kay (39 points).

There was no play on the Wee Course as the ladies very sensibly decided to remain indoors.

WINTER LEAGUE FRIENDLY v CRAIL - 4th February 2024

There has never been a truer saying as “3rd Time Lucky”!  Our two previous attempts to play this fixture were thwarted by named storms, snow, ice and flooding so it was with much relief that 12 ladies (6 from each club) were able to play on Lansdowne.

The weather was kind to us with only a little drizzle at the beginning of our round before the sun peeked out from behind the clouds to warm us up, resulting in a few layers of clothing being removed - a far cry from some of our recent stormy conditions!

The games were keenly contested, played in a friendly atmosphere, and fun was had by all.  A light meal of delicious soup and sandwiches was enjoyed by everyone before the results were announced.

Blairgowrie ladies won all of their matches (3&1, 4&3, 4&3).  I am very grateful to everyone for being so flexible with the rescheduling of dates and to Marion Kay who very kindly stepped in to play at very short notice.  Congratulations to the winning ladies: Anne Farquharson, Marion Kay, Maggie Marshall (team captain), Eileen Brown, Meriel Walker with myself, and to Maggie for the match report and team photos.

    

WINTER LEAGUE - 2nd February

We had another good turnout for our winter league games yesterday with everyone enjoying the sunshine and the pleasure of playing on a number of full greens, although some found it harder than others to re-find their putting skills!!

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up as follows:

Division 1: Winner - Anne Walker (41 points); Runner-up - Cara Davidson (40 points).

Division 2: Winner - Elaine Robson (48 points); Runner-up - Carolyn Haddow (41 points).

Wee Course Winner - Heather Welsh (19 points); Runner-up - Ann Henry (17 points).

Thank you to everyone that was able to stay for coffee and results.