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

FRIENDLY MATCH V FORFAR 20TH APRIL 2026

 8 ladies from Forfar were welcomed by Heather Dawson, Ladies Captain and also Team Captain for the day.  The weather almost remained rain free although a few spots threatened throughout the afternoon.  The temperature still remains cool, fairways not growing and ball running a long way.  The match was enjoyed  by all followed by catering serving a delicious two course meal.   The final result was a 3 -1 win to Forfar.  Thanks go to Heather Dawson (Team Captain), Carolyn Haddow, Claire Bidwell, Eileen Brown, Denise Ginley, Linda Rice, Shirley Lewis and Elaine Robson.

LADIES 4 BBB OPEN 7TH MAY

 Ladies,

This  exciting new Open for  Ladies at Blairgowrie 7th May has spaces.  To clarify the entry fee to pay for Blairgowrie Ladies is £50  and for visiting teams £90.

Ladies Invitational and Senior Ladies Invitational 24th May.

A little reminder

This much loved event is always popular.   I am sure that  your guest will enjoy the day.  Looking forward to seeing more ladies and their guests signing up.  £40 per pair.

Friendly V Elie 13th April

 Our Blairgowrie team played in the first Friendly of the season at Elie.  They enjoyed a light delicious lunch in the clubhouse with the sun shining.   On the first tee our team looked resplendent in the new team colours of navy and white.  Sadly conditions changed, the wind was blowing , sun had gone, a few spots of rain and really cold temperatures resulting in thermal clothing in full use.

The course was in great conditions, the bunkers the ladies found easy to get out of, greens were fast and the views spectacular.  The match was played in good friendly spirit but unfortunately the final result was a loss for Blairgowrie  4-0.

Thanks go to Anne Farquharson (Team Captain), Eileen Brown, Fiona Johnston, Margaret Johnstone, Marion Kay, Linda Rice, Louise Whitehead and Anne Walker

LADIES CAPTAIN'S CHARITY

 I would like to thank the members for their support in raising a further £698.92 for my chosen charity CHAS, Children's Hospices Across Scotland.  This was raised with a Quiz night on 20th March, selling home made tablet and a raffle drawn on Easter Sunday.  Colin Smith won first prize basket including Voucher and goodies,  Christine Ogilvie won second  basket with a luxury Easter Egg and goodies.

LADIES COLUMBINE CUP

What a Victory for the ladies in 2026 to win the Columbine Cup for a second year in a row.  I would like to thank all of you for doing such a wonderful job against some pretty stiff opposition.

Playing on Rosemount:

Heather Dawson and Gill Tissell

 Fiona Johnston and Teresa Lynch

Anne Farquharson and Jo Stewart

Jo Menzies and Brenda Kerr

Heather Anderson and Eileen Brown

And on Lansdowne:

Gillian Wallace and Jane Cameron

Shirley Lewis and Elaine Robson

Liz Fertacz and Brenda Clough

Megan Ashley and Mary Miller

Sue Waddell and Pauline Hill

The result was five and a half to the ladies and four and a half to the Seniors

Well done and let's go for the Hat Trick 2027

Heather Dawson

Ladies Captain

EASTER RAFFLE

A lovely raffle Easter surprise with a delightful Pamper Your Self Easter Basket to the lucky winner.  Basket contains a Beauty Treatment Voucher worth £40 at All About You in Blairgowrie plus chocolates and a bottle of Prosseco.

There is also a basket with Hotel Chocolat Easter Egg and more sweet treats.

Tickets can be purchased at the bar and proceeds will go to CHAS.  Come on ladies make it a good amount to give to this wonderful and worthwhile charity.

The draw will be done on Easter Sunday and the winner will be notified.

LADIES SEASON OPENER 3RD APRIL

 Ladies Captain, Heather Dawson and Vice Captain, Louise Luke played with their teams for the Friendship Bowl.  The weather was kind to us and managed to complete the match before the rain started.  It was a win for the Vice Captain's team, the result 20 points to 7 points.

                                        

Ladies Captain V Ladies Vice Captain 3rd April

 Looking for one more lady to play in the above match on Friday.  Open to Lansdowne Associates.  Please let me know as soon as possible. heatherdawson647@gmail.com

Heather Dawson

LADIES STABLEFORD SWEEPSTAKE 28TH MARCH 2026

 21 ladies played in the last of the Winter Stableford Sweepstakes.  Again it was a lovely sunny day but still very cold.  Scores were good.

Division 1 Winner - Sue Waddell (39 points); Runner-Up - Lesley MacPherson (38 points)

Division 2 Winer - Elaine Robson (33 points); Runner-Up - Marion Kay (30 points)

PINEHURST 25TH MARCH 2026

 It was a beautiful sunny day but the wind was a biting northerly.  Despite the cold the Pinehurst was enjoyed and keenly fought with 24 ladies playing.

Winners - Eileen Brown and Marion Kay with a score of 64 on count back

Runners-Up - Mary Miller and Liz Ridsdale

LADIES STABLEFORD SWEEPSTAKE 21ST MARCH 2026

 Another bright and sunny day with 21 ladies playing in the Sweepstake

Division 1 - Winner - Mary Miller (38 points); Runner-Up - Gill Tissell (35 points)

Division 2 - Winner - Meriel Walker (34 points); Runner-Up - Angela Rooney (33 points)

TEXAS SCRAMBLE 18TH MARCH. 2026

 What a fabulous spring day.  24 Ladies played in the Texas Scramble today and the scores were all close.

The Winners are Maureen Brass, Eileen Brown, Judith Carmichael and Freda Erskine with a score of 57

Runners-up are Heather Dawson, Anne Walker, Janice Lane and Anne Stewart with a score of 59 on  count back

QUIZ 20TH MARCH FOR LADIES CAPTAIN'S CHARITY

Come along for Quiz night on Friday 20th March for Ladies Captain's charity, CHAS. 

Quiz commences 7.30 pm £20 per team of four.

Enjoy a supper starting from 5 pm onwards prior to the quiz.

Reserve your table at the bar 

WINTER LEAGUE FRIENDLY MATCHES - FINAL RESULT

Thank you to all the ladies who represented our club in the Winter InterClub Friendlies .

As you will see from the result it was not our year! But we will come back fighting next year!

1st     Anstruther                9.5 points on a count back

2nd    St Michaels              9.5 points

3rd     Dunfermline            8 points

4th      Crail                       7.5 points

5th      Earlsferry Thistle   5.5 points

6th.     Blairgowrie            5 points

I would also like to thank Fiona Johnston for taking on the role of Winter League Match Secretary and to  all the Team Captains for their reports

LADIES CAPTAIN v VICE CAPTAIN OPENER FRIDAY 3RD APRIL 2026

 Ladies, we are coming up to the Season Opener Friday 3rd April.  Please see all details below. We will assemble for a group photograph at 9.30 am on the first tee on Rosemount followed by a  10 am shotgun start 4BBB format playing out to the last of your 18 holes. This competition is open to Lansdowne Associates.

There is a lunch after and all ladies are welcome to join regardless of whether you played in competition.

The Wee Course Ladies will also be playing on the Wee Course, Stableford format with the addition of  Nearest the pin in two on the fourth hole and nearest the pin in three on the 6th hole.  Wee course ladies are welcome to join in the lunch afterwards.

Ladies Season Opener

Friday 3rd April 2026

Sign-up for the Annual Ladies Captain v Vice Captain Match

Enter from 10 pm on Wednesday 18th March

Entries will close at 10 am on Monday 30th March

4BBB format - Match play, Shotgun start at 10 am

LUNCH MENU

Chicken and Mushroom Hot Pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Pan fried Sea Bass with Hasselback potatoes, asparagus and a white wine and tarragon sauce (GF)

Roast Vegetable tagliatelle in a tomato sauce

*****

Fresh Fruit Pavlova (GF)

Warm chocolate brownie and ice cream

Lemon cheesecake with fruit coulis

*****

Tea and Coffee

Price £21.50 per person

If you wish to stay for lunch please reserve your place and menu choices at the bar or phone 01250872622 (option 3) by 30th March

WEE COURSE LADIES COFFEE MORNING 16TH MARCH 2026

 What a lovely morning, daffodils on the table, traybakes, shortbread and coffee served by two willing waitresses, Lady Captain and Fiona Johnston.  29 ladies attended, Ladies into golf , main course ladies and of course the Wee course ladies.  Lots of social chat and mixing. A good start to the summer season.

LADIES STABLEFORD SWEEPSTAKE 14TH MARCH 2026

 15 Ladies entered Sweepstake on Saturday.  It started with frost but very soon melted. Sure sign Spring is on the way.

Division 1 - Winner - Pauline Hill (40 points); Runner-Up - Mary Miller (39 points)

Division 2 - Winner - Fanny Christie (30 points on c/b); Runner-up - Louise Luke (30 points)

PILATES WINTER SOCIAL ON 9TH MARCH

 11 Ladies attended the last of the Winter Socials with Mary Hope giving us a Pilates class.  She explained  how Joseph Pilates developed this form of exercise now known as Pilates and  practiced all over the world.  The ladies thoroughly enjoyed the morning.

LADIES GET TOGETHER

 I could not resist capturing

My favourite

LADIES GET TOGETHER 13TH MARCH 2026

 More photographs

More photographs

LADIES. GET TOGETHER 13TH MARCH 2026

54 Ladies attended the. Get Together, a good evening, lots of chat and an excellent meal.  Our guest speaker,  Carla Sutherland talked about her achievements throughout her career.  She involved the ladies through various moves and exercises to slip us into a pre golf routine. She explained why it is key to movement in our swing routine.  Louise Luke, Cassy Grant and Sue Waddell volunteered to help Carla demonstrate to us some limbering up exercises and I actually saw two of the ladies doing the moves waiting on the first tee the following day! Lots of photographs. 

MAD MARCH MEDLEY 11TH MARCH 2026

 

17 Ladies played in bright sunshine but windy conditions to mostly full greens.

Winners are Maureen Brass, Morna Bell and Mary Miller with a score of 131

Runners-UP Eileen Brown, Anne Farquharson and Freda Erskine with 141

SWEEPSTAKE STABLEFORD 7TH MARCH

 

A very pleasant day, frosty to begin with but the sun came out and frost disappeared.  Some magnificent scores from the nine ladies playing.

Division 1 - Winner - Pauline Hill (45 points); Runner-Up - Anne Farquharson ((40 point)

Division 2 - Winner - Marion Kay (46 points); Runner-Up - Heather Dawson (40 points)

PILATES 9TH MARCH 1030 am

 

REMINDER

PILATES with Mary Hope on Monday

in the Dining room

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if possible