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.