Fabulous win for County team at Crieff

In the opening match of the three day tournament Perth & Kinross met Angus County on the first tee at Crieff Golf Club at 8.53am. Leading the way in the 3 match twoball foursomes were County Champion Jillian Milne(Craigie Hill) who partnered Fiona Ramsay (Crieff). Their opponents were Mary Summers and Aileen Hunter. Second up were Roseanne Niven (Crieff) and Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) who were drawn against Anne Ramsay and Rebecca Wilson. Third pairing of Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) and Emma Napper (Craigie Hill) met Katy McNicoll and Susan Murray. By lunchtime Perth & Kinross had a 2 - 1 lead.
J Milne & F Ramsay won 3 & 2, R Niven & A Bushby won 4 & 3, E Ogilvy & E Napper lost 2 & 1.
In the afternoon Roseanne Niven won the top singles tie against Angus champion Jane Tough 5 & 4. Following on Alexandra Bushby beat Mary Summers 2 & 1, County championship finalist Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall) had a fine win over youngster Rebecca Wilson 3 & 2. Newcomer to the county team, Sally Kettlewell (Dunblane) beat Susan Murray 3 & 2. Local player Fiona Ramsay beat Fran Millar 4 & 3. In the final match fellow USA college golfers Emily Ogilvy and Katy McNicoll met, the victory going to Katy 5 & 4.
Final result for Saturday - Perth & Kinross 7 Angus 2.

On Sunday Perth & Kinross were up against Northern Counties who were bidding for their 4th victory in a row. Jillian and Fiona were again victorious beating Northern Counties champion Kelsey MacDonald and Jenny Milne 4 & 2. Roseanne and Alexandra maintained their fine form to beat Kerri Harper and Laura Walker 2 & 1. The third pairing of Emily & Sally were beaten by Ashley Ingram and Eileen Manson 5 & 3.
In the afternoon Roseanne again led the way and was matched against Kelsey MacDonald who was victorious in a close game by 3 & 1. Jillian beat Kerri Harper 3 & 1. Jane lost to Laura Walker 3 & 2. Alexandra overcame Ashton Ingram by 2 & 1 and Fiona scored the vital winning point with a birdie at the 18th hole against Jenny Milne (2 holes). Emma consolidated the victory with a halved match against Mary Smith having recorded a spectacular eagle 2 on the par four 14th.
Final result for Sunday - Perth & Kinross 5 1/2 Northern Counties 3 1/2

Spirits were very high by the time Monday came and everyone was in a positive frame of mind for the match against Aberdeenshire. Saturday's foursomes pairings were re-established and the fast start we needed was achieved. Jillian & Fiona won again against Sheena Wood and Laura Murray by 2 & 1 as did Roseanne & Alexandra against Michele Thomson and Laura McLardy by 4 & 3. Emily & Emma were reunited and found form against Carol Wilson & Katie Thomson to win by 3 & 1.
In the afternoon we needed just 2 points to secure the victory for Perth & Kinross - for the first time for 24 years. Emily led the way this time and beat Katie Thomson 3 & 2. Jillian was drawn against Sheena Wood again and Sheena prevailed by 2 & 1. Jane was matched against youngster Michele Thomson and lost narrowly 2 & 1. Alexandra secured the critical second point with a win over Jill Harrison 3 & 2. Emma again consolidated the victory with a fine win over Donna Pocock 4 & 3. Fiona Ramsay battled right to the final hole again and managed a half against Laura Murray coming back from 1 down with two to go.
Final result from Sunday Perth & Kinross 6 1/2 Aberdeenshire 2 1/2

The golf played over the weekend by all players was inspirational - a real joy to watch. Perth & Kinross had the top two performers of the tournament - Alexandra Bushby played 6 won 6 and Fiona Ramsay played 6 won 5, halved 1. My thanks go to our team of players who performed with dedication and focus and who received compliments all weekend from everyone around them. My thanks also to Vice Captain, Dawn Butchart who's support has been unconditional and unwavering throughout. We were joined by a stalwart group of supporters, caddies and helpers over the weekend, notably Dorothy Farquhar who was there all day, every day and Lenore Kyle who worked tirelessly collecting and recording the scores - their support is very much appreciated. For those who weren't able to attend - you missed a real treat.

Overall results

1st Perth & Kinross 6 points - 19 game points

2nd Northern Counties 4 points - 14 game points

3rd Angus 1 point - 10 1/2 game points (on holes won)

4th Aberdeenshire 1 point - 10 1/2 game points

So for the first time in 24 years Perth & Kinross will compete in the Scottish County Finals which take place at the Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream from the 22nd - 24th September 2006.

Wish us luck!