FRIENDLY MATCH V ST RULE AWAY 6TH JULY 2026

 FRIENDLY MATCH v ST RULE 6 JULY

It was a pleasure, as always to travel to St Andrews to play on the Eden Course. We received a very warm welcome in the clubhouse where we met up with old friends and new faces before venturing out to experience some testing links golf.

The course was in superb condition and we all enjoyed our matches and the excellent company .... despite the gusty wind and brief spell of rain!!

All games were keenly contested, however our hosts were once again able to take home advantage, winning 3-1.

Post play we enjoyed a delicious two course meal in the lovely St Rule Club where thanks were extended to our playing partners, the catering team and of course to Liz Fertacz, Elaine Robson (team captain), Fiona Edwards, Anne Walker, Maggie Marshall, Lesley McPherson, Gill Tissell and Anne Farquharson for giving up their time to represent the Club.

Elaine Robson

(Team Captain)

Saturday 4th July Thistle bowl

 The winner of the Thistle Bowl is Meriel Walker with a nett 72

Runner-Up is Jessica Sievwright with a nett 76

30TH JUNE 2026 LADIES SUNDOWNER

A SUNdowner was a bit hopeful but overall the weather was not too bad.  We started off with a delicious afternoon tea with the odd glass of Prosecco or Nosecco.  The chat in the dining room was great fun and all went out to start the round with a smile to enjoy 12 holes of golf.

The winners were Linda Rice, Fiona Johnston and Brenda Kerr with a score of 147 for the best nett 

Runner-Up were Carolyn Haddow, Maggie Marshall and Freda Erskine with 148

LADIES SUNDOWNER 30TH JUNE

WANTED

One more lady required to make up a three for Ladies Sundowner! 

 12 holes starting at 1720 tee time.

If you are interested contact email heatherdawson647@gmail.com

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 28TH JUNE 2026

 It was a beautiful day but windy which made some of the shots our two finalists, Alison Gow and Fiona Johnston, played all the more special.  It started very even, one going one up and then the other but towards the turn Alison started to edge ahead and made it a tough battle for Fiona to come back from.

Well played to both ladies and congratulations to the new Ladies Champion, Alison Gow.

PROSTATE CANCER DAY 18TH JUNE

 

Ladies,

On behalf of myself, Maggie and Elaine, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to every single person who donated, shared our story, encouraged us and supported us during our recent challenge of playing 45 holes of golf in one day at The Blairgowrie Golf Club in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.

On Thursday 18th June, we walked approximately 18 kilometres, battled tired legs, sore feet and a few challenging holes along the way, but thanks to your incredible generosity, every step was worthwhile. 

We are absolutely delighted to have raised £5,135 as a ladies team, helping contribute to more than £17,000 raised overall by the 8 teams of 3, playing on the day. This is an achievement we could never have reached without your support.

This challenge was about much more than golf. It was about raising awareness of a major disease that affects 1 in 8 men, encouraging earlier diagnosis, and helping fund research that can save lives. We have seen first-hand how early detection can make all the difference, and if our efforts encourage even one more man to get checked sooner, then every mile walked and every golf ball struck was worth it.  Sadly, 1 in 3 men in Scotland only receive diagnosis when it’s too late.

Your kindness, generosity and messages of support kept us going throughout the day and reminded us why we were doing this. Knowing so many people were behind us gave us the determination to finish all 45 holes with smiles on our faces.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us make a difference and for supporting such an important cause.

Together, we are helped to create a future where more men receive an earlier diagnosis and have a better chance of successful treatment.

With sincere gratitude,

Pauline, Maggie & Elaine

🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️ The Blairgowrie Ladies Team

TRI-MATCH WITH ST RULE AND TURNBERRY AT HOME 18TH JUNE

 We welcomed teams from St. Rule and Turnberry in overcast conditions.  The format was teams of three with the two best Stableford scores out of three counting.  This made for a very friendly and relaxed game.  All the visitors were complimentary about the course and there were some very good scores.  We had some rain towards the end of our rounds but this did not detract from the enjoyment of the day.  The winning team, with a fantastic score of 90, was Denise Ginley, Fiona Mackie from St. Rule and Claire Erskine from Turnberry.  

A delicious two-course meal was served after the match and the winners were presented with a small memento.

We look forward to next year's match which will be held at Turnberry.

Gill Tissell

Team Captain 

MATCH FRIENDLY BLAIRGOWRIE V EDZELL AWAY 15TH JUNE 2026

 Our ladies enjoyed a keenly fought match against Edzell.  The course was in excellent condition, there was no rain but the temperature is still struggling to feel like a summer's day.  The Edzell ladies were very welcoming and helpful during the round.  Sad to see that they lost so many trees in the great storm  of 2022 it has changed the look of some of the holes. Some of our ladies played there for the first time and really enjoyed the challenge especially on the back nine.

We had an excellent meal after the match and good to see lots of members enjoying the restaurant facility.

The ladies from Edzell won 3 1/2 to 1/2 despite our best efforts.

Thanks go to Sue Waddell, Meriel Walker, Carolyn Haddow, Louise Luke, Gill 'Tissell, Mary Miller, Lorraine MacGregor and Heather Dawson (team captain)

HANDICAP LEAGUE CRIEFF V BLAIRGOWRIE AT HOME 14TH JUNE

We welcomed the ladies from Crieff to play in the handicap league match at home on Sunday, 14 June.

Rosemount looked stunning in the sunshine, which was a lovely change from recent adverse weather conditions of thunderstorms and rain.

All matches were keenly contested with one match being played to the last putt!

The matches were played competitively but in good spirits and it was obvious that everyone enjoyed each other's company, regardless of the score.

The match was halved at 2.5 / 2.5.

Post golf we swapped stories of our respective games over some drinks and biscuits.

Thanks go to Jo Menzies, Maggie Marshall (Team Captain), Lesley McPherson, Teresa Lynch and Elaine Robson for giving up their time to represent the club.

Maggie Marshall

(Team Captain)

HANDICAP LEAGUE KING JAMES VI V BLAIRGOWRIE AWAY 8TH JUNE

 The King James VI away handicap league match saw the team beat the rain into the clubhouse and secure a 3-2 victory.  This was a welcome reversal after last year's home defeat.  The evenly matched pairings and low shots given reflected the close contest, with one match going to the 18th and a grudge return match win.  A special thanks goes to the team for their trip: Jo Menzies (team captain), Judith Carmichael, Morna Bell, Elaine Robson and Heather Dawson

SUNDOWNER 30TH JUNE 2026

LADIES SUNDOWNER

Tuesday 30th June 2026

Open to full and Lansdowne Associate members

12 holes on Rosemount from 4.40 pm

Teams of Three, best two scores to count

Fun event with Prizes

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AFTERNOON TEA - £17.50 per person

Pre golf 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm in the dining room

Sandwiches. scones,  strawberry tart

Prosecco or Nosecco tea/coffee

Please reserve your place at the bar or phone 01250 872622 (option 3)

by Monday 29th June

MATCH FRIENDLY BLAIRGOWRIE V ALYTH AWAY 1ST JUNE 2026

 

Friendly Match v Alyth - Monday 1 June

At 11.30am on Monday morning the team Captain’s were discussing whether to play the match given the weather forecast of constant rain all afternoon. Thankfully it was agreed to play as despite commencing all 4 matches in the rain the skies cleared and we enjoyed a dry afternoon.

The course was in excellent condition, the undulating greens as always proved tricky for the Blairgowrie ladies with no putt being flat or straight! All matches were keenly contested, with plenty of chat and laughter. However, despite our best endeavours, the result was a 4–0 win to the home side.

Following our golf, we all enjoyed a one course meal in the Clubhouse. Many thanks to Maggie Marshall, Pauline Hill, Janice Lang, Eileen Brown, Sue Waddell (team captain), Elaine Robson, Fiona Johnston and Louise Luke for giving up their time to represent the Club. 

Sue Waddell

(Team Captain)

Wee Course Ladies, Committee and Senior Ladies Texas Scramble

 We were very lucky today with a lovely morning, no wind and warm, playing the annual Wee Course Ladies and Ladies committee Texas Scramble.  Shortly after we finished the heavens opened, rain, thunder and lightning.

It was a fun event with a mix of players.  Scores were excellent with the winners having a nett 25.  Heather Welsh, Wee Course Captain, presented the prizes.

Our winners today were Jacqui Landsburgh, Janet MacKenzie, Susan Smith and Eileen McMurray.

Runners-up were Kathy Cameron, Margaret Sturrock, Janice Lang and Angie Nowasad

HANDICAP LEAGUE PERTH LADIES V BLAIRGOWRIE AT HOME

 The Blairgowrie Ladies welcomed Perth Ladies on Bank Holiday Monday to play in our first match of the new Handicap Season.  The weather was beautiful with warm sunshine which lasted till almost 9.30 pm,  with first match teeing off at 5 pm.

Most of the games were very close, with players relying on final putts on the 18th hole to win the game.

Following the match both teams enjoyed tea/coffee or soft drinks in the clubhouse, where a vote of thanks were expressed by both Team Captains on the night.

As Team Captain I would like to thank the team of Mary Miller, Jo Menzies, Elaine Robson and Louise Luke for their contributions.  Blairgowrie came home winners with a 3-2 result

Fiona Johnston

ACADEMIA CLASSIC MATCH AWAY AT DUNKELD AND BIRNAM

We had a beautiful sunny day for our 2nd round Academia Classic Fixture away to Dunkeld and Birman.  The course is challenging, one with undulating terrain, elevated tees and greens and, on a couple of holes, water courses, but the views are spectacular all the way round.  Pauline Hill kindly provided everyone with 'Strokesaver' information to help us navigate the course which proved very useful.  Club choice is crucial and the home ladies used their knowledge in this respect to good advantage.  Good golf was played by both teams in this singles matchplay event, but Dunkeld just edged it with a 3-2 win.

thanks to the Blairgowrie ladies Claire Bidwell, Teresa Lynch, Maggie Marshall, Pauline Hill and Gill Tissell (Team Captain) 

MATCH FRIENDLY BLAIRGOWRIE V STRATHMORE AWAY 26TH MAY

 Our ladies enjoyed  a lovely welcome on a beautiful day at Strathmore.  The azaleas and rhododendrons in full bloom are a particular feature on various holes and the course was in excellent condition.  The greens were tricky for us with lots of undulations.  Strathmore won the day 4-0.

Thanks go to Linda Rice (Team Captain) Eileen Brown, Fiona Edwards, Denise Ginley, Heather Dawson and Jacqui Landsburgh, Jo Menzies and Louise Whitehead.

LADIES AND SENIOR LADIES INVITATIONAL DAY 24TH MAY

 36 Ladies took part in the Invitationals.  It was a beautiful day with the course in excellent condition and hopefully enjoyed by all our guests.  Scottish Golf Voucher were won by:

Gross prizes

1st - £30 each - Heather Anderson and Linda Dyball

2nd - £25 each - Jillian Milne and Gwen Tate

Net Prizes

 1st - £30 each - Moira Lumby and Euphan Stewart

2nd - £25 each - Margaret Marshall and Maud Marshall

Division 1 Longest Drive 11th hole - £10 - Heather Anderson

Division 2/3 Longest Drive 13th hole - £10 Moira Lumby

Division 1 Nearest the pin 17th hole - £5 each Jill O Driscoll and Dorothy Johnstone

Division2/3 Nearest the pin 15th hole - £10 - Euphan Stewart

MARCH MAIN COMMITTEE MINUTES FIXTURE SCHEDULE

 Reference 2027 Fixture Schedule stating that beginning in June and July 2027 ladies and gents competitions on the one course has been rescinded.  We will remain with the status quo as this system has been successfully implemented and works well.  An email confirming this will come out very shortly.

Thank you to all the ladies who supported with emails.

Heather Dawson

Ladies Captsin

GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS 16TH MAY

 Gold medal winner is Susan Arbuckle (82 gross)

Silver Medal winner - Sandra Kinloch (nett 74)

Well done to winners

LADIES SPRING MEETING 9TH MAY

 Winners for the Spring Meeting

Division 1 Scratch McQueen Salver winner - Fiona Johnston (67)

Division 2/3 Scratch prize - Jessica Sievwright (98)

Ladies Honeyman Box was won by Marion Kay

Well done to all winners

FRIENDLY MATCH V CRAIL 18TH MAY

 Our ladies set out to play in clear, sunny albeit windy conditions for our match at Crail on Monday, 18 May.  Thankfully the weather remained kind to us for the most part with the cold wind and rain appearing towards the end of some rounds.

Balcomie was in excellent condition with the sunshine making the views even more spectacular.  

We enjoyed a delicious meal, much needed hot drinks and some home baking post golf before the results were announced.

The matches were keenly contested but Blairgowrie secured a 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 win.

Thank you to Fiona Johnstone, Fiona Edwards, Jo Menzies, Mary Miller, Gill Tissell, Anne Farquarson and Maggie Marshall (Team Captain) for representing Blairgowrie.  A special thank you to Margaret Johnstone for stepping in to play at very short notice.

Maggie Marshall

HOME FRIENDLY MATCH V CARNOUSTIE CALEDONIA 11TH MAY

 We welcomed the Carnoustie Caledonia Ladies in cool but dry conditions.  Rosemount was looking in superb condition, a fact commented on by the visiting team members, and we all appreciated that the divotting squads had been out that morning.  The Carnoustie Ladies were particularly complimentary about the quality of our greens.  Some excellent golf was witnessed and mention must be made of the Carnoustie lady who had an eagle on the 1st!  However, the home team prevailed with an excellent 3-1 win.

The post-match meal was enjoyed by members and visitors alike and we were well looked after by the catering and bar teams.

Many thanks to the Blairgowrie Ladies: Eileen Brown, Brenda Clough, Anna Farquharson, Louise Luke, Jo Menzies, Linda Rice, Angela Rooney and Gill Tissell (Team Captain).

Gill Tissell

LADIES AWAY DAY PITFIRRANE GOLF CLUB 17TH SEPTEMBER 2026

 Away Day Pitfirrane Golf Club

Thursday 17th September 2026

We are looking forward to playing at Pitfirrane Golf Club set in  a beautiful parkland setting around Pitfirrane Castle.  We are looking at the costing for hiring a coach to take us there.  Without the coach the cost would be approximately £40.  With rising fuel costs if we have the coach this will add another £15 to £20 depending on how many opt for the coach.  

There is a sign-up sheet in the ladies locker room for you to add your name if you are participating and tick whether you want the coach or own transport in order to make a decision.  

FRIENDLY MATCH V ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY 26TH APRIL

 HOME FRIENDLY MATCH v ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY - Sunday 26 April

The sun came out for us today as we welcomed a lovely team from St Andrews University.  None of our visitors had played the course previously and it was a pleasure to hear their compliments as they enjoyed Rosemount and praised its excellent condition. Thank you to our greenkeeping team for all their work.

All matches were keenly contested and congratulations go to the Blairgowrie ladies for bringing home a fantastic 4 - 0 win.

After play we enjoyed a post match refreshment on the patio before sharing stories over a delicious meal in the dining room. Thank you to our hospitality team for looking after us so well. 

As always, many thanks to Gill Tissell, Denise Ginley, Anne Farquharson, Fiona Edwards, Teresa Lynch, Angela Rooney, Megan Ashley and team captain Elaine Robson for giving up their time to support the Club. An extra thanks to Brenda Kerr for stepping in at the last minute to fill a late vacancy in the visiting team which was very much appreciated.
Elaine Robson