AWAY DAY TO MONIFIETH - Thursday, 10th July

Twenty Seven ladies got together to play on the Medal course at Monifieth in glorious sunny conditions.  Everyone met in the Grange and Broughty Golf Club for breakfast rolls before finding out the order of play and who were in their teams.  The fun format was individual stableford as well as a team stableford competition and there were also spot prizes up for grabs.

Conditions on the front 9 were very calm but most people struggled a little in more windy conditions on the back 9.  There were a few highlights with Shirley Lewis sinking her iron shot for a birdie on the 18th and I believe Aileen Hamilton even saw a black rabbit !

Post golf we all enjoyed hearty (huge portions!) of delicious food before the results were announced as follows:

Nearest the Pin 5th hole - Div 1 :  Anne Farquarson

Nearest the Pin 14th hole - Div 2 : Marion Kay

Longest Drive 17th hole - Div 1 : Carolyn Haddow

Longest Drive 10th hole - Div 2 : Cassy Grant

Best Stableford score and winner of the Plate - Div 1 :  Anne Farquharson (38 pts); Runner-up - Margaret Johnstone (32 pts on c/b)

Best Stableford score and winner of Gad Aboot Trophy - Div 2 :  Cassy Grant (37 pts); Runner-up -  Louise Luke (34 pts)

Stableford Team Winners :  Carolyn Haddow, Heather Dawson and Cassy Grant (100 pts); Runners-up - Maggie Marshall, Louise Luke and Shirley Lewis (96 pts).

Well done to all the winners and runners-up.  I hope you had a lovely day !!   

I would like to thank the Ladies Committee for their help leading up to and during the away day.

Here are some photos.........

ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND - FUNDRAISING UPDATE - 9th July 2025

Please see below the amount raised in aid of Alzheimer Scotland to date.  I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and kind words of support during my recent 85 hole challenge.

I have received a letter of thanks from the charity, together with a certificate which I will post on the noticeboard in the Ladies locker room.

TRI MATCH AT HOME WITH DUNBRACKEN & ST RULE - Monday, 7th July

The afternoon started off with beautiful, sunny conditions with ladies wearing skorts, making sure they had enough suntan lotion on ........ however, later on the skies darkened, thunder roared and then there was a bolt of lightening !  As a result, the games came to an abrupt halt when the klaxtons were sounded.  One group were about to chip onto the 18th green whereas the last group were making their way down the 14th (apparently Elaine Robson hit a blinder of a shot!).

The fun format for the match was stableford with teams of 3 with 2 scores to count, made up from a member of each of the clubs -  St Rule, Dunbracken and Blairgowrie.

Post golf the winners were announced:  Anne Wilson (St Rule), Susan Unwin (Dunbracken) and Denise Ginley (Blairgowrie) who all received a gift for their efforts.

As a momento, all visiting players received a gift to remember their day, which was most enjoyable.  Thank you to Anne Farquharson, Maggie Marshall (Team Captain), Louise Luke, Denise Ginley, Fiona Johnston and Elaine Robson for giving up their time to represent the Club.

Thank you also to catering for providing us with a lovely 2 course meal after golf.  

Here are some photos from the day.

The winning Team:  Anne, Denise and Susan

Some St Rule ladies

Some Blairgowrie ladies

  

KYOCERA/ANNODATA - ROUND 3 AT HOME V DUNBRACKEN - Friday, 4th July

Heather Anderson (Team Captain), Liz Fertacz, Maggie Marshall, Anne Farquharson and Morna Bell set out on Rosemount in match play against a keen Dunbracken team. 

Both teams were focused with games very competitively played and an exciting end ensued on the return to the clubhouse to learn of 3 game wins, sufficient to see the Blairgowrie team into the next round. 

Dunbracken were gracious in defeat and truly wished us well in the next round.

Soup and sandwiches were enjoyed by all in a friendly ambience.

Well done ladies, a good win.

SUNDOWNER - Tuesday, 1st July

Afternoon tea was served from 2.30pm with mini strawberry tarts, scones with jam and freshly whipped cream (thank you Tina!) and a variety of sandwiches on offer.  All of this was washed down by a glass (or two) of prosecco for those who wanted to partake (or tea/coffee) before we headed out to play.

The weather got better and better as the ladies teed off on Rosemount for 12 holes with 7 teams of 2 or 3  (best 2 scores to count) with the sun coming out which was a bonus.   It really was a beautiful evening showing the course at its best!  Wildlife were also out in force with deer running across the fairways and hares, squirrels, oyster catchers and field mice being spotted!

Post golf we gathered in the clubhouse for drinks and indulged in more scones, strawberry tarts and tray bakes and discussed our rounds, with one team in particular finding the bunker on too many occasions - interestingly, it was the team who won !!  

See results below: (holes 13-18 were recorded as nett pars)

1st - Teresa Lynch, Freda Erskine ad Shirley Lewis (143)

2nd - Louise Whitehead, Eileen Brown, Maggie Marshall (147)

Prizes were presented to winners and runners-up.  Congratulations !

Thank you for taking part in this fun event - I hope you enjoyed it.  Many thanks also to the catering team for such lovely treats and to Sean who I interrupted on several occasions to help with PSI issues.

Here are some photos from the day:

Enjoying Afternoon Tea

The Winning Team

Out on the course (Runners-up)

Back in the Clubhouse

HANDICAP LEAGUE MATCH v. CRIEFF (AWAY) - Monday, 30th June

We received a very warm welcome when we visited Crieff for our second handicap league match of the season on Monday.  It was a warm and bright summer evening and the Ferntower course was beautifully presented.  Some of the matches were very close however, despite our best endeavours, we were unable to challenge the home team who won all 5 matches.

Despite this we had a most enjoyable time both on the course taking in the stunning views across the Strathearn valley and afterwards over a cooling refreshment in the clubhouse.

Many thanks to Carolyn Haddow, Lesley McPherson, Morna Bell, Angela Rooney and Elaine Robson (team captain) for representing the Club.

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS - Sunday, 29th June

What an exciting Finals Day yesterday!!  The sun was shining, showing the course at its best and making the day an enjoyable one for all.

Post golf, players and caddies sat down for a lovely 2 course meal in the dining room before the results were announced by Stuart Wilson, Managing Secretary and trophies/medals were presented on the patio by Club Captain, Alistair Batchen.   

The results are:

Club Champion - Katy Alexander;  Runner-up - Jillian Milne

Division 2 Champion - Meriel Walker;  Runner-up - Lesley McPherson

Sophie's Trophy Winner - Bronwen Godley;  Runner-up - Gill Tissell

Congratulations to all Winners and runners-up for making it to the final !!

Thank you to catering for such a lovely meal, to the greenkeeping staff for presenting the course in such good condition, to the office staff who worked so hard to make Finals Day a success, to all volunteers for your support and to last but not least,  all of you who turned out to cheer on the players.

Here are some photos of from the day:

WINNERS

Club Champion - Katy Alexander

Division 2 Champion - Meriel Walker

Sophie's Trophy Winner - Bronwen Godley

REFEREES

Jillian Milne (Maggie Marshall, referee) Katy Alexander

Lesley McPherson (Marion Kay - referee) Meriel Walker

Gill Tissell (Elaine Robson - referee) Bronwen Godley

85 HOLE CHALLENGE BY LADIES CAPTAIN - Thursday, 26th June

I am delighted to say that I managed to complete 85 holes of golf in one day in aid of Alzheimer Scotland on Thursday, 26th June starting at 4.20am finishing at 9.30pm.  (Thank you to Stuart for opening up the clubhouse when he arrived for work before 7am - we had already finished Round 1 on Rosemount, so to be able to come in for coffee was much appreciated !)

The emphasis was on speed golf so that I would have lots of time to rest before the next one, with each round taking around 2 hours 20 minutes - so I definitely got a good workout!

Thank you to Marion Kay and Pauline Hill for raising money on the day.  To Pauline, a special thank you for all your efforts coming out in a buggy to bring me provisions and to "interview" me during the challenge which was very amusing.

The support I have received, the kind words of encouragement and your generosity spurred me on to make sure that I accomplished my goal.

The total amount raised was a combination of cash donated and my Just Giving page, totalling an incredible £3,657 (plus another £592.80 in Gift Aid).

I cannot thank you enough.  From the feedback I have received before the challenge, I realised that I was not only doing this in memory of my mum, Ellen, but for all of you who have been touched in some way by this illness.  Thank you so much !!!

Here are some photos from the day............

Presenting the cheque to Mr Lindsay Brackenbridge, Alzheimer Scotland on Friday, 27 June

Round 1 completed on Rosemount with Stan (my husband) - photo taken by a greenkeeper !

Round 2 on Rosemount with Claire Bidwell - thank you !!

Round 3 on Rosemount with Cassy Grant - thank you !!

Round 4 - 13 holes on the Wee Course with Moira Campsie - thank you !!

Final Round 5 on Lansdowne with Heather Dawson, Alistair Batchen and Steve Bruce - thank you !!

We were also joined by Elaine Robson and my husband Stan who were our caddies.  

Thank you to Gill and Bill Tissell for your support during our final round.

THANK YOU EVERYONE  !!

FRIENDLY MATCH AWAY v. LADYBANK - Wednesday, 25th June

We received a very warm welcome for a most enjoyable day playing in the sunshine at Ladybank.  The course was in excellent condition although, having been set up for their Club Championships, the pin positions on the slick greens proved to be somewhat tricky!!

The matches were keenly contested, and played in wonderful spirit, with plenty of laughter along the way.  The home team were however able to take advantage of their local knowledge and secured a 3 1/2  to 1/2 win.

Post match we enjoyed a delicious two course meal in the clubhouse where thanks were extended to our hosts, the catering staff and greens team.  Many thanks also to Carolyn Haddow, Elaine Robson (team captain), Liz Fertacz, Sue Waddell, Gill Tissell, Eileen Brown, Anne Walker and Jo Menzies for representing the Club.

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AND SUNDOWNER

The finalists in the Ladies Club Championships are as follows:

Club Championship - JKaty Alexander and Jillian Milne

Division 2 Championship - Meriel Walker and Lesley McPherson

Sophie's Trophy - Gill Tissell and Bronwen Godley

Referees will be as follows:

Club Championship - Maggie Marshall

Division 2 Championship - Marion Kay

Sophie's Trophy - Elaine Robson

All matches will be played over the Rosemount course on Sunday, 29 June starting with the Club Championship match at 12.30pm, followed by Division 2 Championship at 12.45pm and then Sophie's Trophy at 1pm.

Congratulations and good luck to all our finalists.  Please come along and support them on Sunday !

Sundowner 

This fun competition will take place on Tuesday, 1 July.  Following the success of last year's event, there is

- an optional afternoon tea in the dining room from 2.30-4.30pm, including sandwiches, scones, strawberry tarts and fizz (Prosecco or Nosecco) at a cost of £15.50 per person (please sign up at the bar)

- 12 holes on Rosemount from 4.40pm, playing in teams of 3 (the best 2 scores to count) with a prize for the winners and runners-up.

This is open to Full and Lansdowne Associate members.  Please sign up on IG.  The draw will take place the day before.

I hope to see as many of you there as possible.

FRIENDLY MATCH v. EDZELL AT HOME, Monday, 16th June

We were delighted to welcome the Edzell ladies to our Friendly Match on a pleasant afternoon. The course was in an exceptionally fine condition, perhaps due in some part to the preparations for the Club Championships qualifiers.  The downside of this was that the pin positions were in some cases pretty challenging!  All matches were played in a friendly, but still competitive manner and local knowledge helped Blairgowrie to a 3-1 win.  Afterwards, we were served a delicious two course meal in the dining room which was accompanied by lots of good-humoured chat.  The visitors were very complimentary about the course, the food and the service provided by the catering team.

Thanks go to the Blairgowrie team of Sue Waddell, Morna Bell, Linda Rice, Eileen Brown, Gill Tissell (team Captain), Elaine Robson, Carolyn Haddow and Denise Ginley.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS

Now that the four qualifying rounds have concluded the draws for the Ladies Club Championship, Division 2 Championship and Sophie's Trophy have been made and are now live on intelligentgolf.

This year all matches will be played on Rosemount, with the quarter finals to be played by Wednesday, 18 June; semi-finals by Friday, 27 June and the finals all to be played on Sunday, 29 June.

Congratulations to all the qualifiers, and good luck.

HANDICAP LEAGUE MATCH v. KING JAMES VI - Monday, 9th June

On a drizzly evening the team welcomed King James ladies to Blairgowrie, whom for three of the ladies was their first visit, so enthusiasm was not dampened by the weather! 

Club knockout season was in full flow, and the teams watched match after match set off in the heavy rain. Slight delay, due to a fourball match trudging up the 19^th.  Course remained in great condition, bunkers 14-17 out of play due to the recent downpours. 

There were great tussles in the matches, two went all the way to the 18^th, the rain getting heavier and heavier!  Unfortunately, local knowledge did not win over this time and Blairgowrie Ladies suffered a 4-1 defeat.  A late start and matches going to the line, it was a late wet night, and a quick thank you to all the ladies and praise from the King James lady team captain.

Thanks to Jo Menzies (team captain), Fiona Johnston, Mary Miller, Gill Tissell and Heather Dawson for representing the club. 

TRI MATCH AT ST ANDREWS - Thursday, 5th June

What a fantastic day was had in the Tri match with St Rule, Turnberry and Blairgowrie on the New Course, St Andrews.

Prior to teeing off we met for tea/coffee and a breakfast roll in the Links Clubhouse and were given a gift from the St Rule Lady Captain to remember our day.

Six of our ladies were mixed with another from each club, playing in the fun format of best of 2 stableford scores per team with Denise Ginley's team winning the prize.

The New Course was in beautiful condition and we were lucky to play in sunny and reasonably calm conditions.

Post golf we were welcomed to the fabulous St Rule club overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course.  We were treated to a delicious buffet of salads, cold meat, prawn cocktail and quiche before a scrumptious dessert of raspberry ice cream and fresh fruit.

Thanks go to Fiona Johnston, Morna Bell, Denise Ginley, Fiona Edwards, Marion Kay and Maggie Marshall (Team Captain) for representing the club.

We look forward to welcoming the St Rule and Turnberry ladies to Blairgowrie in 2026.

Here are some photos from our day.

FRIENDLY MATCH v. ALYTH - Monday, 2nd June

On Monday we welcomed 8 ladies from Alyth for our friendly match on Rosemount. We were lucky with the weather, despite it being windy and cooler of late it remained dry all afternoon.

The green keepers had done a fantastic job in bringing the course back to pristine condition following the rain deluge on Friday which caused significant damage to the bunkers on the back nine. Much to the relief of many of the players bunkers on holes 14 -17 were GUR.  As always, the matches were keenly contested, however local knowledge of our greens favoured the home side with a win of 3 games to 1.

After our match we enjoyed a tasty, well presented two course meal in the dining room. Many thanks to the catering, waiting and bar staff for looking after us. Finally, thanks to the team of Sue Waddell (team captain), Elaine Robson, Jo Menzies, Heather Dawson, Linda Rice, Fiona Edwards, Gill Tissell and Pauline Hill for giving up their time to represent the Club.

KYOCERA GOLF CLUB CLASSIC v. INVERNESS - Monday, 2nd June

Heather Anderson, Liz Fertacz, Maggie Marshall, Anne Walker and Morna Bell set out on Rosemount in singles match play against a keen Inverness team.  

An exciting end ensued with a drawn match after the 5 games, meaning Team Captain Heather continued down the 19th hole.

Delighted to report a win on that hole and overall victory for the team.

Inverness were gracious in defeat and tea and sandwiches were enjoyed by all post golf. The away team were given a gift of a ball marker and Blairgowrie golf ball to remember their day.  

Well done ladies and Good Luck in the next round!

LADIES SUNDOWNER COMPETITION - Tuesday, 1st July

Full and Lansdowne Associate members are invited to join us for afternoon tea with fizzy, tea/coffee and a blether before we go out for a fun 12 holes on Rosemount.  

If you'd prefer to skip the afternoon tea and just to play golf, please sign up on IG as normal.

More information below.  A sign-up sheet for the afternoon tea has been put behind the bar and a poster has been placed on the noticeboard in the Ladies locker room.

I hope to see as many of you there as possible.  

WEE COURSE TEXAS SCRAMBLE - Wednesday, 28th May

What a wonderful day was had by all, with the sun shining 19 ladies managed to finish their rounds before the rain started.

The competition was open to the Wee Course Ladies, Ladies 70+ and the Ladies Committee and it was lovely to see so many ladies there to enjoy a round of golf together and each other's company.

Post golf we met up for a spot of lunch, for those who wanted it, and were delighted to be joined by some more ladies where we chatted about our game.  It was Linda Clark's birthday and Pauline Hill organised for a small cake with candle to be presented to her, where we all sang Happy Birthday!!

Prize winners were:

1st.  Morna Bell, Hazel Grant, Jean Laburn and Heather Welsh (24)

2nd. Shirley Irvine, Marion Kay, Liz Ridsdale (29 on c/b)

Winners and runners-up received some prizes, presented by myself.  Well done !

Thank you to everyone who played, to Heather Welsh and Pauline Hill who helped with the draw.  My thanks also go to catering for setting up the tables.  It was such good fun, fantastic to play together and to spend some time together afterwards too.

Here are a selection of photographs from the day......

FRIENDLY MATCH v. STRATHMORE - Tuesday, 27th May

We were delighted to welcome the visiting ladies from Strathmore to Blairgowrie on Tuesday for our annual friendly match, with a nice mix of old friends and new faces playing together on Rosemount.

The course was in excellent condition, the weather warm and generally fair and all matches were keenly contested.  The teams were well matched on paper, and most games were very close, however our visitors fared slightly better on the fast greens and were able to win the match 3/1.

Post play we enjoyed a delicious meal in the East Lounge where thanks were extended to the greens, catering and hospitality teams and to Sean and Zoe for their assistance, and of course to Heather Anderson, Marion Kay, Anne Farquharson, Elaine Robson (team captain), Eileen McMurray, Meriel Walker, Jo Menzies and Louise Luke for representing the Club.

FRIENDLY MATCH v. CRAIL - Monday, 19th May

Blairgowrie ladies welcomed a team of 8 ladies from Crail on Monday, 19^th May with the format of 4BBB. Early morning the temperature was slightly cooler of late but gradually increased and by the time the match commenced it was very warm with little wind. The course was in good condition and this was commented upon by our visitors and members alike. Grateful thanks to our hardworking greenkeeping staff. 

Although the Blairgowrie team put up a brave challenge, it was not good enough to match the Crail ladies who were victorious in 2 matches and shared one, making the overall result 2 1/2 to 1 1/2. Congratulations to them. 

Despite the loss, it didn’t dampen our spirits to enjoy a good blether on and off the course with some new friendships being formed. A delicious 2 course meal was enjoyed by all after the match which was much appreciated. Thank you to Tina and the team. 

My thanks also to Fiona Johnston, Marion Kay, Shirley Lewis, Jo Menzies, Angela Rooney, Anne Walker and Meriel Walker for giving up the opportunity to sunbathe and represent the Club.  Last but not least, Anne Farquharson for being the Team Captain on the day and for producing the match report and photo !