LINE DANCING WINTER SOCIAL - 25th March

Our winter social events programme concluded on Monday with beginners' line dancing led by Fiona Edwards.  After a gentle warm up Fiona walked and talked us literally step-by-step through routines which seemed pretty straightforward, until we tried to put them to music!!  The idea is to step in line and turn in the same direction - how hard can that be!!!

It was great fun, thank you Fiona for your patience and enthusiastically leading us through the routines - a very enjoyable end to the winter social sessions.

My thanks to all our hosts, to my Committee for their support in planning and organising the activities, and to everyone that attended - I hope you had fun.

PINEHURST and LADIES GET TOGETHER DINNER - 22nd March

It gave me great pleasure to welcome the ladies, including some new members, that were able to attend our pre-season Get Together last Friday evening.  This was an opportunity to catch up with familiar faces and to make new friends, whilst enjoying a delicious meal prepared and served by Tina and her team.

I ran through the successful winter social and golfing programme which is reaching a conclusion and recorded my thanks to everyone that has been involved either organising, helping, presenting or participating, and announced the results of the Pinehurst competition we had enjoyed earlier in the day, as follows:

Winners - Fiona Edwards & Anne Walker (69) with Cara Davidson & Angela Rooney the runners-up (70).

I touched on the forthcoming season, referring to the Newsletter issued earlier in the week which provides information on all the main events and activities taking place.

Our guest for the evening was Mike Beale, Co-founder and Interim Chair of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).  Mike spoke on the subject of SCAA - 10 years on, giving an informative talk on the history of the charity and examples of situations where the two helicopters and rapid response vehicles have played a crucial part in saving lives.

I then had the greatest pleasure in presenting Mike with a cheque for £825, representing the funds raised by the Ladies section in the past 3 months.  Thank you to everyone that has contributed to date, and please note that the draw for the Easter Hamper will take place following the Ladies Captain v Vice Captain competition on Friday 29 March. 

Neil Cameron has very generously offered a 20% discount on all ladies clothing to everyone that attended the Get Together, valid until Sunday 31 March, on presentation of your pink discount voucher.  Thank you Neil, and also to Greg, Tina, the hospitality team, Pauline and Heather for their help on Friday, to Anne and Maggie for their support in the lead-up to the event, and to everyone that attended.

Fiona and Anne with their winning golf balls pictured earlier in the day.

  

WEE COURSE LADIES COFFEE MORNING & EASTER HAMPER RAFFLE

The annual Wee Course Ladies' coffee morning took place on Monday 18 March with 23 ladies in attendance.  The tables looked very pretty with spring flower napkins and daffodil/tulip jars arranged by Kathy Cameron.  The ladies were welcomed as they arrived by Heather & Jeannie whilst Anne was only too happy to take payment!!  Pauline & Heather Dawson sold raffle tickets for the Easter hamper (proceeds going to SCAA) which will be drawn on 29 March. 

There was plenty chatter and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves; the waiting staff & Anne were busy topping up the coffee/tea cups, accompanied by Tina's home-made shortbread.  Heather thanked everyone for attending and advised the ladies of the upcoming pre-season evening (22 March), the Wee Course Opening Competition (followed by lunch) on 29 March and the changes to the Allison Trophy. 

Anne then reminded all that the final morning social event, beginners' line dancing led by Fiona Edwards, would take place on Monday 25 March.

Sincere thanks to the hospitality team, all who attended, and to Kathy, Heather, Jeannie & committee members Anne, Heather and Pauline for hosting and for arranging the Easter hamper.

WINTER LEAGUE FRIENDLY v ANSTRUTHER and FINAL RESULTS

On Sunday 17th March we played our final Winter League friendly match away to Anstruther.  Although it was dry and mild, there had been heavy rain overnight, resulting in very wet conditions underfoot on a course that can be described as challenging even in perfect playing conditions.

A steep uphill drive to a blind green on the 1st was rewarded with magnificent views.  Revetted bunkers with varying types of sand and shingle had to be negotiated, and then of course the most interesting 5th hole (The Rockies), described in 2007 as the toughest par 3 (4 for ladies) hole in the UK by Today Golfer!!

Despite a heavy rainshower in the latter stages, it didn't dampen team spirits. A good blether, with soup and sandwiches in the clubhouse afterwards was much enjoyed by all.  Although we lost 2 matches & won 1, it was a lovely day. The Anstruther ladies were very friendly & a lovely warm welcome from their Team Captain Isobel put everyone at ease. 

Sincere thanks to our team members  - Sheila Bruce, Fiona Edwards, Anne Farquharson (team captain), Pauline Hill, Jo Menzies and Sheila Ritchie; and to Anne for her report and Pauline for these stunning pictures.

FINAL RESULTS

It was a very tight finish to the league this year, with ourselves, Anstruther and St Michaels all finishing on 7 points.  As Anstruther and St Michaels won three matches compared to our two, we came in 3rd position; St Michaels beat Anstruther in their match, so Anstruther finished in 2nd place, with St Michaels coming out on top.

Well done everyone, and thank you to all players and team captains that have taken part in these matches over the winter months.

TEXAS SCRAMBLE - 15th March

The second of our March fun competitions was a Texas Scramble played on Lansdowne.  Unfortunately the weather was not kind, however 18 hardy ladies donned their waterproofs, raised their umbrellas, and teed of in teams of 3 or 4.  The rain did lessen, and although it was still quite wet underfoot, the ladies enjoyed playing, and the conditions did not seem to impact too much on the scores.

Congratulations to the winning team of Cara Davidson, Carolyn Haddow, Sheila Ritchie and Margaret Hunter had an impressive score of 77 scratch, 65 net. The runners-up with a net 67 were Sue Waddell, Sheila Bruce, Fiona Edwards and Angela Rooney.  

Thanks to Anne for the report and photo and for presenting the winning team with their golf balls whilst myself and Maggie were on holiday.

DESSERT DEMONSTRATION WINTER SOCIAL - 11th March

Anne had promised us quick, simple but very tasty desserts - thank you to all ladies that came along to watch, learn, and most of all sample her delicious puddings.  Anne demonstrated how easy it is to make Key Lime Pie, Cherry Cake, Banoffee Pie, Tiramisu and microwave Sponge Pudding, assisted by Heather Dawson and Pauline Hill.

This fun and tasty event was also informative as Anne had included a food quiz (with 3 lucky question number winners) and a prize for the closest estimation of what 4oz of sugar was.  Gill Tissell won a set of silicon baking implemets in the food quiz, and Jennifer Livingston was awarded with measuring spoons and cups for being closest in the sugar challenge, having measured 3.8oz.  Anne also collected donations for SCAA - thank you to everyone that contributed - another £80 raised for the charity.

Looks delicious Anne - I'm sorry to have missed it!!

MAD MARCH MEDLEY - 8th March

 

The winners with a score of 142 were

Jennifer Livingston, Fiona Edwards and Anne Farquharson

Although it was a bit on the chilly side for the first of our pre-season fun competitions, nine teams enjoyed our Mad March Medley.  Congratulations to the winners and to the runners up, with a score of 147 - Louise Whitehead, Sue Waddell and Caroline Dracup.

LADIES SPRING COACHING 2024

Neil Cameron's excellent group coaching sessions commenced this week, getting back to basics with Grip, Alignment, Ball Position and Posture.  Once we have mastered all that we can move on ... details of the programme and clubs required in the coming weeks are shown below.

I look forward to seeing your new techniques on the course!!

LADIES CAPTAIN v VICE CAPTAIN SEASON OPENING EVENT - 29th March

I am very much looking forward to kicking off the new season by competing for the friendship bowl in the traditional Ladies Captain v Vice Captain match.

The day will commence with a group photo at 9:30am on the 1st tee of Rosemount, with a shotgun start at 10am.  A stableford competition will also take place on the Wee Course, with two opening day prizes to play for.

Fairway mats will not be required, and there is no need to change for lunch (but of course you can if you wish to do so).

After play there will be a one course lunch in the dining room - this is open to all lady members, including those that have been unable to play on the day.

Menu options and booking details are shown below.  I hope you can join us.

LADIES GET-TOGETHER - 22nd March

Please come along and meet fellow lady members to launch the new season.  Our guest for the evening will be Mike Beale, co-founder and interim chair of my chosen charity, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).  Mike will speak to us after our meal to update us on "SCAA - 10 years on".

The attached poster, which is also displayed in the ladies locker room, provides menu options and booking details.  I hope to see you there.

P&KLCGA - 2023/24 Senior Squad

The Senior Squad has been announced for the 2023/24 season and includes three Blairgowrie ladies once again; Katy Alexander, Megan Ashley and Gillian Milne.  Many congratulations on your selection and best wishes for a successful season.

PERTH & KINROSS LADIES' COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION (P&KLCGA)

 

The aim of the P&KLCGA is to further the interest of ladies and girls amateur golf in Perth and Kinross.  It hosts golf events to bring lady golfers together in a social environment to meet new people, make new friends and play on courses around the County at much reduced rates.

There is no annual subscription fee; a green fee is payable on entry to each monthly competition and, as a member of The Blairgowrie Golf Club, you are automatically a P&KLCGA member (unless you are already a member of any other County Golf Association).

For more information and details of the 2024 Fixture List click on the link on the front page of our blog.  This will take you to the P&KLCGA front page with information links - to enter any of the competitions check there for entry details.

If you would like more information Hannah Hislop will be more than happy to help.

WINTER LEAGUE - 1st March

We enjoyed a beautiful winter's morning for our final Winter League competitions, with twenty-seven ladies playing on Rosemount and four on the Wee Course.  Once again we had some impressive results; congratulations to the winners and runners-up as follows:

Division 1: Winner - Cara Davidson (42 points); Runner-up - Sue Waddell (39 points).

Division 2: Winner - Lesley McPherson (46 points on c/b); Runner-up - Elaine Robson (46 points).

The winner of the Wee Course winter league was Heather Welsh (22 points); Shirley Irvine was the runner-up with 19 points.

The overall winner of the Ladies Winter League, for the best six scores on Rosemount over the season, was Elaine Robson, with Kathy Cameron the runner-up.  On the Wee Course, the winner with the best six results over the season, was Heather Welsh; Shirley Irvine was the runner-up.

Cards may continue to be submitted for the Winter Eclectic (Rosemount) and Winter Ringer (Lansdowne) until 31st March - good luck!