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
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
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.
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
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)
Maggie Marshall
(Team Captain)
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
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
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
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)
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.
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