DANCE FITNESS - Monday 27 March

The peace and quiet of the Clubhouse was shattered this morning by some rocking music coming from the dining room where the Dance Fitness session was in progress. Fiona Edwards showed us some steps and got us all moving (not always in the right direction!) to some lively music. We got an all-over body workout and found some muscles we didn't know we had or hadn't used in a while! 

A big thank you to Fiona for leading the session, her sense of fun and enthusiasm was catching and we all felt the benefit to our bodies and minds.

We survived!

For those of you unable to come today, we may arrange another session shortly. So watch this space.....

Today concluded our winter social events programme. Many thanks to everyone who supported these events and to all the hosts, these events couldn't take place without you.

PINEHURST - FRIDAY 24 MARCH

The last of our fun March competitions was held on Lansdowne yesterday. 28 ladies enjoyed a Pinehurst competition with all managing the format! 

The winners were: Marion Kay & Mary Miller with a score of 67.

The Runners-Up were: Judith Carmichael & Aileen Priestley with a score of 69 (on count-back).

Congratulations to Marion and Mary

REMINDERS:

FUN DANCE FITNESS:

We are holding our last winter social of the season - Fun Dance Fitness with Fiona Edwards on Monday 27 March. This will be held in the dining room at 10.30am. Fiona has reminded me that we need to dress for an exercise class and wear trainers. She has also suggested bringing a small towel or face cloth....as you could get a bit hot and sweaty! And please remember your water. 

SEASON OPENER:

On Friday 31 March we have our season opener the Ladies Captain v Vice Captain 4BBB on Rosemount. Please note the sign up for this competition will close at 10am on Tuesday 28 March (not the usual Wednesday) as the draw will be done in the afternoon by myself and Elaine. We will meet at 9.30am for a group photograph on the first tee before the shotgun start at 10am. 

Fairway mats will not be required for the match and there is no requirement to change for the lunch (unless you wish to do so).

If you wish to stay for the lunch, please book at the bar or phone 01250 872622 option 3. The cost of the lunch is £13.50. 

      
KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS:

The deadline for entering the knock-out competitions is Sunday 26 March at 10pm. 

WINTER SOCIAL REMINDER - FUN DANCE FITNESS

Please come along and join us for our last winter social of the season - Fun Dance Fitness with Fiona Edwards. This will be held in the dining room at 10.30am on Monday 27 March. 

A great way to exercise to music - suitable for all.

Fiona has reminded me that we need to dress for an exercise class and wear trainers. She has also suggested bringing a small towel or face cloth....as you could get a bit hot and sweaty! And please remember your water. See you there!

LADIES GET-TOGETHER

Forty two ladies came together last night to look forward to the coming season. We enjoyed a delicious meal prepared and served by Tina and her team, whilst Greg and his team kept us watered! There was a lot of chat and laughter with some new members introduced to our Ladies section. 

After dinner, I ran through the main competitions and other events coming up in the 2023 season. It then gave me great pleasure to introduce Elaine Slide of Green Lamb for our fashion show. Founded in 1989 Green Lamb pioneered ladies golf fashion at a time when no one else was catering for female fashion on the course. Still to this day the brand creates exclusive collections that can be worn when playing and relaxing.

Elaine gave a very informative talk on the background of the family run business which is based in Southern Ireland. It was interesting to hear how all their clothing is made from organic cotton and how they use recycled plastic bottles in their products. With the help of our three models, Lynne Bell, Jacqui Landsburgh and Mary Miller, Elaine then provided detailed descriptions of the outfits they were wearing and their price points.

Neil Cameron, our Club Professional has very generously offered a 20% discount on not only Green Lamb clothing but all ladies clothing to everyone who attended last night. This is for a limited period only, until Sunday 26 March on presentation of your 'pink discount voucher'. So get buying ladies!

Earlier in the day we enjoyed a Texas Scramble played in very pleasant, mild conditions. The scores were very close and the results were:

Winners: Jacqui Landsburgh, Mary Miller, Gill Tissell and Meriel Walker with a score of 63.  

Runners-up: Moira Campsie, Katie Chapman, Marion Kay and Sue Waddell with a score of 64.

On the Wee Course, Jeannie Webster won the 3 Club and Putter competition with 23 points and Kathleen Coupar was the runner-up with 20 points.

Here are a selection of photos from the evening.........please click on the images to enlarge.

TUESDAY BRIDGE

Noreen has asked me to let you know that the afternoon Bridge sessions, held in the dining room from 12.30pm to 2.30pm will come to an end on Tuesday 28 March. 

THE COLUMBINE CUP - THURSDAY 6 APRIL

It's that time of year again, when the Ladies play the Senior Gents for the above trophy. This match is on Thursday 6 April, with the first tee time of 1pm. 

The signing up sheet is displayed in the locker room and we are looking for 20 ladies to play in this year's competition, which will be played over Rosemount and Lansdowne in a 4BBB format. The cost is £20 per person, with a sandwich lunch before play and a two-course meal afterwards. If the competition is over subscribed a team will be selected with reserves identified. 

If you are interested in playing in this competition and haven't yet signed up please do this as soon as possible as the draw will be done on Tuesday 21 March.

MAD MARCH MEDLEY

Unfortunately there was no Mad March Medley on Lansdowne this morning as the course looked like this........

Whilst rather pretty not so good for golf!

Next Friday (weather permitting) we have a Texas Scramble scheduled on Lansdowne. In the evening we have our Get-Together at 6pm in the dining room, a one course meal followed by a fashion show by Green Lamb. Still time to book your place! 

On Monday at 10.30am in the East Lounge, we have our Wee Course Coffee Morning if you fancy coming along for a chat and catch up over coffee. Hope to see you there.