THE COLUMBINE CUP LADIES TEAM

The Ladies v. Senior Gents

Tuesday 9th April

Please note the following pairings to be played both on Rosemount and Lansdowne

Rosemount

1. Fiona Johnston  (cap) &  Sheila Bruce

2. Heather Anderson & Jan Kennedy

3. Gillian Wallace & Nora Bennet

4. Elaine Smith & Katie Chapman

5. Mary Hope & Janette Hamilton

Lansdowne

1. Avril Smith & June Dargie

2. Brenda Clough & Meriel Walker

3. Liz Fertacz & Noreen Fordyce

4. Janice Lang & Maureen Reid

5. Jo Stewart & Lis Ridsdale

Please meet at 11.45am.  There will be a Sandwich lunch and Meal after the golf in the diningroom, price yet to be confirmed.

Ladies, please wear our club jumper for the match. You can change after the match if you so wish.  Monies for the meal will be collected at your table during the meal.

Handicap details will be given on the day.  It would be lovely to have a win this year, so polish up these clubs.

Fiona Johnston

Ladies Captain.

FLAG RAISING AT BLAIRGOWRIE

This was a memorable day for myself, as your Lady Captain for the 2018-19 season.  I had great pleasure in welcoming Peter Inglis, the Club Captain, to join me in raising the New Club Flag on our Opening Day of the Summer season, with both team members looking on.   Thank you ladies for making it a great day for Margaret and myself.


Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain

LADIES OPENING DAY

Nine thirty on Friday morning the sun was shinning and 18 ladies met to play a Shotgun Start on the Wee Course at 10.00 am.  Following their game, the ladies joined those members playing Rosemount  to raise the Club Flag and have the Ladies group photograph taken.

While the rest of us were playing Rosemount, the Wee Course Ladies, enjoyed a light lunch in the clubhouse, joined by a number of Social members.  Thank you ladies for supporting the day, you got the best of the weather.

Fiona Johnston, Ladies Captain presents

The Friendship Bowl to Margaret Kerr Vice Captain

Today 42 ladies played over the Rosemount course, to celebrate the Opening of the Summer Season, in a Greensome Stableford. Although the weather was cooler than the morning, with the sun diving behind the clouds, the day stayed dry for us all.  All the matches were very close, with the Vice Captain winning 6-5.

Following a complementary drink, 34 ladies enjoyed a one course meal with coffee and shortbread. There was a lively atmosphere in the diningroom prior to the presentation of the Friendship Bowl.  Well done Margaret and a big thank you to all the ladies who joined us today.

Next week is a Mixed Draw Stableford.

Fiona Johnston 

Lady Captain

BLAIRGOWRIE GOLF CLUB LADIES LOYALTY CARDS

The Loyalty Card is only one aspect of the Club's ongoing Strategy Plan, in relation to the future developments at Blairgowrie Golf Club. The aim and use of the card is to encourage more Ladies and Girls to play golf at the club, with the intention that the user becomes a member of the club thereafter. 

It is an "Introductory" Card , with the user being introduced by an existing club member and with whom they should play their initial game at the club. This introduction, thereby allows the Loyalty card user to get to know other club members and view club facilities. After the initial game, the Loyalty card user would be able to play on their own or with another member.

The card will be monitored via the Pro-shop when the user makes contact to book a time to play and have the card stamped.  The card is limited to 10 rounds on each of the courses, £5.00 for the Wee course and £10.00 for Rosemount and Lansdown respectfully.

This programme will be monitored closely and reviewed on an on-going basis.  It is also in line with Scottish Women's Golf's ethos of attracting more girls and ladies to play golf at all levels. There is no age limit, only an interest in Golf.

Any Lady member may approach the Ladies Committee for a card to introduce someone to the club.  Each Committee member holds 10 cards.  The lady member's name will be recorded and that of the person they are introducing, along with that person's contact details, which in turn will be passed to the office. 

We hope this will help increase the numbers in our Ladies Section.



Fiona Johnston
Lady Captain.

MEAL REMINDER FOR LADIES' CAPTAIN V. VICE CAPTAIN

Good afternoon ladies. This is just another reminder that we have 42 ladies playing in match on 29th March and if you are staying for the meal, please inform Angie at the bar, who will add your name to the list, to help the catering staff.

Margaret and I are look forward to seeing you all and for you to be present at presentation of the Friendship Bowl.

Fiona Johnston 

Lady Captain

JUNIOR RAFFLE REMINDER

2019 JUNIOR RAFFLE REMINDER!
1st Prize
Your own reserved parking spot at the front door for a year.
Draw will be made at the  Captain's Drive-in on Saturday 30th March
2nd Prize -  2018 Ryder Cup Flag signed by Thomas Bjorn  & Rory McIlroy
3rd Prize Bottle of Loch Lomond  Whisky
"The Open Special Edition" signed by
Paul Lawrie
Tickets are £5.00 at the Bar.  All proceeds go to support the Junior Section,  captained this year by Katy Alexander.

LADIES GET-TOGETHER

Last night 56 lady members attended our first Social get together of 2019, to celebrate the start of our new Summer season.  The ladies enjoyed a glass of wine, mock-tails or a soft drinks before sitting down in the Dining-room for a one course meal followed by coffee and cake.  Karyn Dallas, National coach for Scotland Girls' Golf, under 18's, was the after Dinner Speaker.

Karyn Dallas with the Lady Captain Fiona Johnston

Karyn delivered an entertaining and humorous talk on Course Management, Focus and the importance of Nutrition before and during game play. She clearly described the part nutrition plays in helping players keep their concentration and why a player's focus can dip at certain times.  The main emphasis was on eating regularly, around every 3 holes and ensuring you drink plenty of water.  Her delivery was interactive with the ladies which made for a very relaxed and social evening. Time was set aside for questions and she provided a receipt and handout for recording your personal targets.  Copies of both will be photocopied and available to members in the Locker-room.

Many thanks to Angie and staff for the wonderful mock-tails and to Elaine and Garry for a beautifully presented meal and surroundings.

Have a great season Ladies and enjoy.

Fiona Johnston

Lady Captain