INTER COUNTY FRIENDLY MATCH

Our County Squad had an inter-county match against Fife on Sunday. Fife were our hosts and invited us along to Balburnie Golf Club for our annual match. Our 8 strong senior squad of Laura Walker, Emily Ogilvy, Alex Bushby, Jillian Milne, Carol Muir, Jacqueline Sneddon, Jane Yellowlees and Sal Shepherd along with four juniors Laura Campbell, Ailie Burnett, Megan Aird and Emily Aird did us all proud and we ended the day with a 2-2 draw for the seniors and a 1-1 draw for the juniors. The format of the day was Greensomes.

Our thanks go to Fife for hosting the match and for providing soup and sandwiches to the players and officials. My thanks go to Shona Leighton and Pam Drysdale who along myself braved a very cold day and walked round to support the girls. Also Lenore who after 23 guests for lunch came joined later in the day!

The full results are as follows:

Emily Ogilvie & Laura Walker lost to Louise Kenney & Jocelyn Carthew 4/3, Alex Bushby & Jillian Milne bt Susan Jackson and Karen Sharp 2 hole, Carol Muir and Jacqueline Sneddon bt Lorna Bennett and A Wilton 5&3, Jane Yellowlees & Sal Shepherd lost Dorothy Ford and L Fury 3/2.
RESULT : 2 - 2

JUNIORS
Ailie Burnet & Laura Campbell bt R Hanlon & S McGuire 2/1 and Emily Aird & Megan Aird lost to G Brown and N Taylor 1 hole
RESULT 1 - 1

Well done to all our players.

EMILY LOSES OUT TO KYLIE

Unfortunately Emily Ogilvy lost out this morning to number five qualifier Kylie Walker. Emily played great golf and was four up with five to play but Kylie won the next five holes in a row, including an eagle at the 14th and birdie at 17. Emily a finalist in last years event at Barassie has only just returned to competitive golf following an accident in the gym which left her with a dislocated shoulder. Emily has worked hard to reach match fitness and we wish her well in future events.

Number one qualifier Kelsey MacDonald was beaten by another youngster Sammy Vass, two holes.

FULL RESULTS

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Moray Golf Club Old Course, Lossiemouth

FIRST ROUND MATCH-PLAY
S Vass (Tain) bt K MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) 2 holes.
A F Ramsay (Kirriemuir) bt S Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) 2 holes.
K Marshall (Baberton) bt L Hendry (Routenburn) 1 hole.
J Carthew (Ladybank) bt M Tough (Falkirk) 4 and 3.
K Walker (Buchanan Castle) bt E Ogilvy (Auchterarder) 1 hole.
M Summers (Panmure Barry) bt R Livingstone ( Musselburgh Old) 2 and 1.
J Turner (Craigielaw) bt C Gruber (Royal Dornoch) 2 and 1.
M Pow (Selkirk) bt E Fairnie (Dunbar) 3 and 2.


C-M Carlton (Fereneze) bt D Pocock (Murcar Links) 7 and 5.
M Briggs (Kilmacolm) bt E Briggs (Kilmacolm) 2 and 1.
L Murray (Alford) bt P Williamson (Baberton) 7 and 6.

GOOD LUCK EMILY

Yesterday saw the final qualifying round of the Scottish Amateur Golf Championship's which is taking place at Lossiemouth Golf Club and I am very pleased to report that squad member Emily Ogilvy has qualified in 28th position with scores of 84 + 82. Emily will play 5th qualifier Kylie Walker at 9.04 this morning.

Emily was one of three Perth and Kinross entries. Former County Champion Alex Bushby and squad member Jacqueline Sneddon also took part but unfortunately failed to qualify to the matchplay stages, with scores of 89+84, and 89+94 respectively, leading qualifier is Kelsey MacDonald.

The full draw is as follows:

8.30 K MacDonald v S Vass, S Wood v A F Ramsay, L Hendry v K Marshall, J Carthew v M Tough.
9.02 K Walker v E Ogilvy, M Summers v R Livingstone, J Turner v C Gruber, E Fairnie v M Pow.
9.34 C-M Carlton v D Pocock, D Jackson v E Moffat, M Briggs v E Briggs, P Williamson v L Murray.
10.0 C Hargan v L Bennett, K Blackwood v M Thomson, S Bishop v C MacDonald, L McLardy v L Kenney.

Good luck Emily.

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS

Thursday 22nd May is the date of our annual Commonwealth Spoons and we look forward to visiting Kenmore Golf Club. Below is the draw which has been prepared for us by Liz Miskimmin.

10.00: McKellar / Jarvie & Whytock / Chapman
10.07: Groom / Robertson & Paterson / Souter
10.15: Durwood / Gordon & Nisbet / Ogg
10.22: McNab / Fenner & MacDougal / Young
10.30: Carruthers / Storry & Miller / McGregor
10.37: Gibson / Peebles & Martin / Wallace
10.45: Pringle / Milligan & Benzies / Stewart
10.52: Irvine / Muirhead & Spence / Walker
11.00: Gemmel / Crichton & Campbell / Lang
11.07: Hood / Morrison & Macrae / Telford
11.15: Donaldson / Service & Crossland / Macleod
11.22: Anderson / Middleton & Kelly / Harrild
11.30: Johnston / Layburn & Thom / Hebner
11.45: Colquhoun / Tannock & Monks / Fall
12.00: Pennycook / Johnstone & an others

Evening
17.00: Griffiths / Butchart & Dunbar / Fertacz
17.07: Crystal / Chisholm & Stockley/ Doris
17.15: Proudfoot / Allan & Lambie / Kyle
17.22:

Should you wish a late entry please contact Liz who will be happy to help.

PHOTO'S FROM THE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND.

Above is Laura Walker being presented with the Perth and Kinross County Championship trophy.

Above is Ailie Burnett being presented with the Gibb Trophy for winning the Handicap Championship.

Below is photos from the first days play

Below is photo's from the last day of play. I have numbered all the photo's so if anyone would like any of the photo's to be emailed just email me with the number or numbers you would like and I will be happy to forward this on to you.

I huge thank you once again to vice Captain Lenore, Match Secretary Shona and Pam who were a great help throughout the weekend. Also all the committee members who gave their time to help on the qualifying day and over the weekend.

I have been involved in many Championships and have even been privileged enough to be a past champion, however as Captain this weekend certainly makes me feel very proud and is one which I will take a great deal of pleasure from. Thank you again to all the competitors and spectators who made the weekend such a huge success.

CONGRATULATIONS LAURA AND AILIE

After yet another fabulous day at Alyth Golf Club, the new champions have been crowned. The 2008 Perth and Kinross County Champion is Laura Walker. Laura played 2007 County Champion Alexandra Bushby in the final after a win of 1 up over Gillian Wallace in the semi-final. Alex played Emily Ogilvy in the semi final and won her place in the final 2&1. However Laura played fantastic golf in the final and after a volley of birdies and pars won the game 8&6.

Laura a former winner of the Scottish girls match-play title in 2002, was a former member of Northern Counties but moved from her home in Nairn to take a teaching post in Perthshire and subsequently joined Muckhart Golf Club and of course Perth and Kinross. She is a very welcomed member of the county and the county squad. Winning the County Championship was a fantastic start to what we hope will be a long association to P&K.

Our Handicap Champion and winner of the Gibb Trophy is Ailie Burnett. Ailie a junior along with fellow junior Erin Millar both made it through to the final of the handicap championship. Ailie won her place in the final after a win of 3&2 over Angela Crossland and Erin Millar won her place with a 4&3 victory over Janette Hamilton. After a very exciting final in which 14 year old Erin fought back from 6 down, Ailie won the excellent final 2&1.

Ailie, a 16 year old Dunkeld member, played excellent golf all weekend and along with Erin was a credit to their parents, golf clubs and county. Well done girls, I will watch your golfing successes with interest.

Full Results:
First round - Laura Walker (Muckhart) bt Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth) at 19th,
Shona Leighton (Alyth) bt Norma Fleming (Alyth) 1 hole,
Gillian Wallace (Glenisla) bt Jane Taylor (Strathmore) 4 and 2;
Carol Muir (Craigie Hill) bt Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld) at 19th;
Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) bt Fiona Ramsay (Crieff) 7 and 5;
Janet Griffiths (Strathmore) bt J Yellowlees (Murrayshall) 5 and 4;
Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) 5 and 4;
Jillian Milne (Craigie Hill) bt Sandy Bushby (Strathmore) 5 and 4.

Quarter-finals -
Laura Walker bt Shona Leighton 3 and 1,
Gillian Wallace bt Carol Muir 2 and 1,
Emily Ogilvy bt JanetGriffiths 2 and 1,
Alex Bushby bt Jillian Milne 5 and 3.

Semi-finals –
Laura Walker bt Gillian Wallace 1 hole,
Alex Bushby bt Emily Ogivly 2 and 1.

Final –
Laura Walker bt Alex Bushby 8 and 6.

HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Quarter-finals -
Janette Hamilton bt Jan Kennedy 5 and 4,
Erin Millar bt Ann Duncan 4 and 3,
Angela Crossland bt Miriam Wilson at 19th,
Ailie Burnett bt Carol Lambie 3 and 2.

Semi-finals –
Erin Millar bt Janette Hamilton 3 and 2,
Ailie Burnett bt Angela Crossland 2 and 1.

Final –
Ailie Burnett bt Erin Millar 2 and 1.

Our sincere thanks go to Alyth Golf Club for hosting the tournament.

I would also like to thank my vice Captain Lenore, Match Secretary Shona Leighton and Pam Drysdale for all their help over the weekend. Also thank you to Liz Miskimmin for supporting the girls on the final day and for presenting the prizes. Also a huge thank you to all of you who came along to walk the course and support the girls in their endeavours. I was also delighted to see honorary member Dorothy Farquahar who is a stalwart supporter of the County Team, back to health and walking the course along with fellow stalwart Margaret MacNaughton.

Well done once again to all and I will post the photo evidence tomorrow!

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS SO FAR

It was a glorious day at Alyth Golf Club for our first day of the County Championships. It has also been a very long day!! So I will post the results so far and provide a more indepth report on Monday, with ofcourse all the photo's!

First Round Scratch Championship
L Walker (Muckhart) bt J Sneddon (Alyth) 19th
S Leighton (Alyth) bt N Fleming (Alyth) 1 up
G Wallace (Glenisla) bt J Taylor(Strathmore) 4&3
C Muir(Craigiehill) bt G Lambie (Dunkeld) 19th
E Ogilvy(Auchterarder) bt F Ramsay (Crieff)7&5
J Griffiths (Strathmore) bt J Yellowlees(Murrayshall) 5&4
A Bushby (Strathmore) bt L Campbell (Pitlochry) 5&4
J Milne (Craigiehill) bt S Bushby (Strathmore) 5&4

Afternoon Quarter Finals
L Walker bt S Leighton 3&1
G Wallace bt C Muir 2&1
E Ogilvy bt J Griffiths 2&1
A Bushby bt J Milne 5&3

tommorow
L Walker v G Wallace
E Ogilvy v A Bushby

H,CapQuarter Finals
J Hamilton (Blairgowire) bt J Kennedy (Blairgowrie) 5&4
E Millar (Pitlochry) bt A Duncan (Taymouth Castle) 4&3
A Crossland (Dunblane) Bt M Wilson (Dunblane)19th
A Burnett(Dunkeld) bt C Lambie (Dunkeld) 3&2

tomorrow
J Hamilton v E Millar
A Crossland vA Burnette

If you can come along to support the finalists you would be very welcomed.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The SLGA are recruiting a Tournament Assistant. Below is further information.

The Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association Limited is the governing body for ladies’ and girls’ amateur golf in Scotland.
Applications are invited for the following position which will be based in Perth.

TOURNAMENT ASSISTANT

(Full Time)

Applicants must be familiar with competitive golf. They should be self motivated but able to work as part of a team and have strong communication and organisational skills. Fully conversant with Microsoft Office the person appointed will assist the Tournament Officer in the administration for and delivery of the Association’s Championships and Competitions. Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines are imperative. A full clean driving licence and willingness to work away from home are essential.

Salary and benefits package will be commensurate with experience.
The Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications, in writing, accompanied by a curriculum vitae should be sent to:
Dr S E Hartley, The Company Secretary, Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association Limited, The Den, 2 Dundee Road, Perth PH2 7DW
marking the envelope Ref:TA Private & Confidential.
Email: sheila@slga.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 26 May 2008