FRIENDLY AND HANDICAP LEAGUE MATCHES - 2025

We have a full programme of matches for the 2025 season (detailed below).  I am sure you will agree that we have some fantastic venues!

Friendly matches are normally played in a 4BBB format with the possibility of some composite matches. In the spirit of friendly golf, immediately after play, you will enjoy a 2 course meal at the cost of £18 pp.  This gives you the chance to make new friends, renew old acquaintances and have a good chat about golf, or indeed anything else!  Note that Lansdowne Associate members are also welcome to play in friendly matches as you will be representing the Club.

Match Secretary:  Marion Kay

Handicap League matches are played in a matchplay format against an individual player.  Enjoy a drink afterwards to discuss the game!

Match Secretary:  Morna Bell

Sign-up sheets have been posted on the noticeboards in the Ladies Locker Room.  All competitions are open to players of all abilities.

I would encourage you to put your name up.... it is a lot of fun!!  

If you have any queries, please contact the relevant Match Secretary or speak to any of the Ladies Committee.

LADIES PRE-SEASON GET TOGETHER **SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER** - Friday, 14th March

I am delighted to announce that Heather Dewar, a multi award winning sports journalist, has very kindly agreed to fit us into her busy schedule and will be our special guest speaker at our Get Together on Friday, 14th March.  

Come along and listen to an inspirational woman taking us through her journey in sporting journalism.

More information to follow.  In the meantime, please put this date in your diary and read Heather's bio below.......

WINTER LEAGUE RESULTS - 24th and 31st January

Winter League and Stanley Clark - 24th January

Due to Storm Eowyn the course was closed on Friday, 24th January (alt day players only results 18th January)

Division 1:  No players

Division 2:  Winner:  Lesley McPherson (43 points); Runner-up Zoe Chisholm (21 points)

Winter League - 31st January 

Thankfully we managed to play both the alt day and on the Friday too - no storms in sight!  Twenty four ladies ventured out into the cold morning air - I am told some with 6 layers of clothing on!

The scoring was fantastic with half of the field scoring 40 points or more.  The results were as follows:

Division 1 Winner:  Sheila Bruce with 43 points; Runner-up Eileen Brown with 41 points (on c/b)

Division 2 Winner:  Louise Luke with 45 points; Runner-up Kathy Cameron with 44 points

Wee Course Results

The Wee Course Ladies also had incredible scores with all of them scoring 20 points or more for 9 holes!

Winner:  Jean Laburn with 27 points; Runner-up Irene Rixson with 25 points

Congratulations to all winners.

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT : INDOOR PUTTING TIPS FROM NEIL CAMERON - Monday, 10th February

I hope you have been enjoying the winter social events on offer.  Next up is Neil Cameron's putting lesson.

 ** Neil Cameron will be leading this event.  

If you have any queries, please speak to Neil directly **

 

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT: SKIN CARE FOR GOLFERS - Monday, 27th January

Thirteen Ladies braved horrible weather to attend the Skin Care for Golfers winter social event.

Michelle Roberts from Aesthetique started off with a moisturising face mask with hyaluronic properties.  She advocated a good exfoliator to start with to take all dead skin away, followed by a moisturising mask (credit to Cassy for volunteering!)

Cleansers and face moisturisers are vegan friendly and cruelty free.  

Tips are:  Use UV barrier creams on all exposed parts of the body; to rehydrate regularly; in winter take vitamin C and D.

There was a raffle for a chance to win a beauty treatment voucher to the value of £35 - Heather Dawson was the lucky winner!

£46 was raised on the day in aid of Alzheimer Scotland - thank you !

My thanks go to Pauline Hill who came up with the idea, Heather Dawson who led the event and also to Marion Kay who helped on the day.

Here are a few photos......

WINTER LEAGUE FRIENDLY v. ST MICHAELS - 19th January

Our ladies received a very warm welcome from our hosts when we visited St Michaels for our penultimate match in the inter-club Winter League.  We were all looking forward to playing this lovely course without fairway mats and on full greens and, although soft underfoot, it didn't disappoint.  The par 3's were as quirky and interesting as always, and the greens much faster than we have experienced at home recently!!

Our team were not wholly familiar with the course, with many playing there for the first time, however a strong performance resulted in a 2 1/2 to 1/2 win for Blairgowrie.

Post match we enjoyed soup and filled rolls in the clubhouse whilst we recounted the highlights of our most enjoyable day.

Many thanks to Margaret Johnstone, Louise Whitehead, Gill Tissell, Elaine Robson (team captain), Sheila Bruce and Teresa Lynch for representing the Club.

WINTER LEAGUE COMPETITIONS - 10th and 17th January

Winter League and Stanley Clark Trophy - Friday, 10th January

Unfortunately, winter descended upon us closing the course for a week which unfortunately meant that the Winter League competition on the Friday did not take place.  However, two ladies managed to play in the alternate day on 3rd January.

Div 1 - no players

Div 2 winner :  Zoe Chisholm (38 points), runner up Lesley McPherson (33 points)

Winter League - Friday, 17th January

26 Ladies played in the Winter League on Rosemount.  It was good to see the course back open!  The results were as follows:

Div 1 winner :  Sheila Bruce (43 pts), runner-up Cara Davidson (41 pts)

Div 2 winner :  Louise Whitehead (41 pts on c/b), runner-up Kathy Cameron (41 pts)

Wee Course results:

Winner :  Jeannie Webster (21 pts), runner-up Ann Henry (19 pts)

Congratulations to all winners !

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT - Monday, 27th January

 ** Heather Dawson will be leading this event.  

If you have any queries, please speak to Heather directly **

PLEASE BRING ALONG SOME MONEY AS THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE AND A CHANCE TO WIN A £35 BEAUTY TREATMENT !!  Good Luck !

(All proceeds go to Alzheimer Scotland)

 

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT - LOUISA JOHNSTON FROM TONIC HEALTH - Monday, 13th January

There was a great turnout of 21 ladies attending the first of the Ladies Section social events.

Louisa Johnston, Naturopath gave an informative and interactive presentation on ways to feel better and energised for the golfing season. She provided tips on what to eat for breakfast before and during the game and general health nutritional guidance including fats, protein and carbs. It was good to see ladies engaging in the discussions.

My thanks go to Morna Bell for organising the event and to Pauline Hill for taking photographs on the day.

Our next event will take place on Monday, 27 January - come along to receive guidance on skin care for the outdoors!  (More information will be communicated shortly)

RECYCLING 2025 - GOLF CLOTHES, SHOES AND EVERYTHING GOLF

SVLGA Midland Vets - Information 2025

Please find below information on the SVLGA Midlands Vets.  This is a great opportunity to play other courses and meet you new people.  

There is normally a joining fee but this has been suspended this year.  Check out their website for more information (there is also a link on the blog).

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE - Friday, 3rd January 2025

15 Ladies braved the elements on Friday in the first Winter League competition of 2025 played on Rosemount.

Golf balls were awarded to the winners as follows:-

Division 1 :  Janice Lang with 40 points and Division 2 :  Alison Graham with 41 points

Congratulations to both Ladies.

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT - Monday, 13th January 2025

Firstly, I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!!!

The first of our winter social events will take place at 10.30am on Monday, 13th January in the Dining Room.  I hope that you enjoy this new event.

** Morna Bell will be leading this event.  

If you have any queries, please speak to Morna directly **