OVERALL WINNERS - WINTER LEAGUE AND STANLEY CLARK TROPHY 2025

I am delighted to announce the results of the Ladies Winter League and the Stanley Clark Trophy for 2025:

Winter League (best six nett stableford scores)

Winner - Kathy Cameron (253 points);  Runner-up Sheila Bruce (241 points)

Stanley Clark Trophy (three best nett stableford scores on Lansdowne)

Winner - Marion Kay (126 points);  Runner-up Kathy Cameron (119 points).

Wee Course Ladies (best six nett stableford scores)

Winner - Jeannie Webster (135 points);  Runner-up Heather Welsh (132 points).

All Ladies will receive their prizes at the 2025 Annual Prizegiving on Friday, 21 November.

Congratulations to all !

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE - Friday, 28th March

A beautiful, sunny winter's day with a cool breeze for the last in the Ladies Winter League competitions.  Another great turnout between today and the alternate day totalling thirty ladies.

The results were as follows:-

Div 1 winner:  Carolyn Haddow (44 points); Runner-up -  Caroline Dracup (42 points)

Div 2 winner:  Kathy Cameron (49 points);  Runner-up - Louise Luke (43 points)

Wee Course Ladies Results:

Winner, Jeannie Webster (23 points) with the Runner-up, Jean Laburn with 21 points.

Fantastic scoring Ladies.  I hope you have all enjoyed the Winter League.

Congratulations to all winners!

LADIES CAPTAIN v. VICE CAPTAIN OPENER - Friday, 28th March

Please see below information (and menu) for the annual Ladies Captain v. Vice Captain Match on Friday, 28th March.  

The plan is to meet at 9.30am for photographs on the 1st tee on Rosemount with a shotgun start at 10am (4BBB format).  This is open to Lansdowne Associate members.  Fairway mats will not be required.

I appreciate that some people may not be able to play,  however you are very welcome to join us for lunch or vice versa !  

The Wee Course Ladies also have their Opening Day, playing a stableford format and, although finishing at a different time, I would be delighted if you could join us for lunch.

It should be a fun day - I hope to see as many of you there as possible.

FINAL BRIDGE SESSION OF 2025 - Tuesday, 25th March

You only have a few weeks left of the Bridge Sessions, which have been very popular so please continue to come along.

Moira Stewart and Margaret Hunter have decided that the final Bridge Session will be a fun day with small prizes up for grabs!! 

They hope to see you there on the final day, Tuesday, 25th March from 1-3pm in the Glass Lounge.

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT - WEE COURSE LADIES COFFEE MORNING - Monday, 10th March

 

WINTER LEAGUE & STANLEY CLARK TROPHY - Friday, 21 February

Eighteen players braved the on and off rain with blustery conditions but at least it was mainly full greens!

Cara Davidson won Div 1 for the second week in a row - well done!

The full results are as follows:

Div 1 winner:  Cara Davidson (35 points); Runner-up: Anne Farquharson (30 points on c/b)

Div 2 winner:  Freda Erskine (38 points); Runner-up;  Jennifer McLaren (34 points)

Congratulations to all winners.

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE - Friday, 14th February

Twenty Four Ladies played in the Winter League on a lovely winter's day and even the sun came out.  It was amazing to be playing on full greens in the middle of February !!

The results were as follows:

Division 1 winner:  Cara Davidson (36 points on c/b);  Runner-up Carolyn Haddow (36 points)

Division 2 winner:  Kathy Cameron (33 points on c/b);  Runner-up Jennifer McLaren (33 points)

Wee Course results:

Winner:  Jeannie Webster (21 points);  Runner-up Sandra McClelland (20 points)

Congratulations to all winners.

NEWSLETTER FROM LADIES CAPTAIN - February 2025

 

PRE-SEASON GET TOGETHER : MENU - Friday, 14th March 2025

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT - GAMES MORNING - Monday, 24th February

 Next up in the Winter Social Event calendar is the Games Morning.  Come along and enjoy some fun!

WINTER SOCIAL EVENT - PUTTING TIPS FROM NEIL CAMERON - 10th February

A huge thank you to Neil Cameron for giving up his time to share his putting tips with us.

There is much more to putting than meets the eye.....using the correct putter, the right set up, the etiquette of where you should be on the green in relation to the player putting and much more!

This was such a popular event with almost double the amount of participants than Neil expected.  We may have to schedule another one.... outside next time!

Neil provided lots of demonstrations with hints on things to practice, answered many of your questions making the morning a very interesting and entertaining one.

The picture with the ladies making a triangle shape with their hands was to determine which is your dominant eye.... and that is the eye that should be right over the ball !  Something to practice next time you are on the putting green.

Thank you to Marion for the photographs and to Heather Dawson for sharing her experiences from today.

LADIES AND MIXED OPENS & INVITATIONAL EVENTS 2025

Please see below the list of Ladies and Mixed Opens & Invitational Events for 2025.  

This is also posted on the noticeboard in the Ladies Locker Room.

KYOCERA / ANNODATA CLUB CLASSIC MATCHPLAY ** PLAYERS WANTED **

Matchplay Golf in association with Kyocera/Annodata are once again running the only National Golf Club Team Competition in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to represent the club !

A ladies team has been entered for this inter-club competition playing in a singles handicap matchplay format with teams of 5 for each match.  A draw is made for each round based on geographical location, progressing from county/near county/regional then north/south/east & west....with the semi final and final being played in Spain!!! 

This competition is open to all, however please note that the maximum playing handicap will be 24.  

We are looking for a pool of ladies that we can call on to represent the club, so if you would like to take part please add your name to the list on the noticeboard in the ladies locker room.

Morna Bell is the Match Secretary so if you have any queries, please speak to Morna directly.

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE & STANLEY CLARK TROPHY - Friday, 7th February

It was a beautiful winters day with the sun coming out for our Friday competition.  Thirty Two ladies took part including the alt day players, which was a fantastic turn-out!

The results were as follows:

Division 1 winner:  Shirley Lewis with 41 points (c/b); Runner-up - Gill Tissell with 41 points

Division 2 winner:  Louise Luke (for a second week in a row) with 45 points; Runner-up - Marion Kay with 44 points

Both winners received a golf ball each.

Wee Course Ladies

The winner was Irene Rixson with 26 points;  Runner-up - Jean Laburn with 23 points.

Congratulations to all winners !

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.