TEAM MEMBER ALEXANDRA EQUALS COURSE RECORD

Team Member and County Champion Alexandra Bushby played in a Medal round yesterday at her home course of Strathmore and equaled the course record of 69. The par and SS of the course is 72.

After a day of torrential rain the course, although playable, was very wet under foot. Alex birdied holes 3, 4, 11, 12, 15 and 18. She had one bogey at the 7th and a very unfortunate double bogey on 16.

I played along side Alex and her golf was a joy to watch, her wedge play into greens was exceptional. Alex has practised hard all winter and this is now very evident in her play. Alex has already reduced her handicap from 4 to 2.6.

Well done Alex.

Congratulations to County team member Roseanne Niven and team 2nd reserve Annabel Niven who competed in the 36 hole Ness Open on Sunday. Roseanne was third scratch (after countback) on 146 (76 & 70) and Annabel won the Handicap section (0 - 7) scoring 68 and 72 - well done both girls!

Congratulations to County team members Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) and Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry) who travelled up to play in the Ladies Open at Cruden Bay (the venue for the 2007 Jamboree) at the weekend. Alexandra finished in fourth place (36 points) and Eve in eighth place (35 points). An excellent result for both girls in pretty testing weather conditions, neither girl having played the course before. The winner was A Twomey (38 points). Captain Janet & Vice Captain Dawn also took part - Dawn finished with 30 points and the less said about Janet's round the better!

Well done to everyone.

I am delighted to report that Highland Spring have agreed to provide water for the County Team when they defend their Inter Counties Team Championship title at Cruden Bay on 23rd, 24th & 25th June. They have supported Perth & Kinross County team for the past 4 years including providing water for all of the teams who took part in the 2006 competition at Crieff. We are very grateful for their continued support.

KEYS FOUND

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CHECKED THEIR BAGS, POCKETS ETC

Commiserations to Emily who lost in the final of the Scottish today.

In the worst weather conditions of the week Emily was just unable to take the title at Kilmarnock today. The match, which was very close up to the sixth hole, then went in favour of Emily's opponent Jenna Wilson (Strathaven). Jenna was two up at the turn but Emily battled back to get the match back to all square after 14 holes. Jenna then won the next two holes and a half at the seventeenth saw the title go to Jenna by 2 & 1.

I just want to say that everyone I spoke to at the final said what wonderful golf Emily had played all week, how proud we all are of Emily's achievements and how pleased I am that she is part of the Perth & Kinross County team. Well done Emily!

photo courtesy of Cal Carson

NEWS FROM 'THE SCOTTISH'

County Captain Janet Griffiths is down at Kilmarnock to support County Team Player Emily Ogilvy in the final of 'The Scottish (Close) Ladies Amateur Championship' and is keeping me up to date by text of the scoring.

The match was all square through 3. The next message was Emily was 2 down after 8. The 9th was halved and Emily was 2 down at the turn.

Good Luck Emily we are all routing for you!!

EMILY IN THE FINAL!

After a titanic battle with Aberdeenshire Champion Michele Thomson, Emily fought her way through to the final of the Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championships at Kilmarnock Barassie today. The match which was played in wild weather conditions went to the 20th hole - Emily coming out the winner. She will play Jenna Wilson of Strathaven who won 5 & 4 against Heather MacRae (Dunblane New).

Well done Emily!

We all wish Emily the best of luck for the final.

photo courtesy of Cal Carson

LATEST FROM THE SCOTTISH

Latest news from the Semi Finals at Kilmarnock is that Emily is currently 2 up after 13 holes. Great news, lets hope she holds on to her lead.

Jenna Wilson has won her place in the final beating Heather Macrae 5&4.

Will try to keep you posted!!

EMILY IS THROUGH TO THE SEMI FINALS

County Team member Emily Ogilvy has won her way through to the semi finals at Kilmarnock this afternoon. Emily Ogilvy beat 18-year-old Brisbane-born Edwina Lowery-Gold this morning.

Emily won by 3 and 1 against Edwina who yesterday knocked out the No 3 seed Megan Briggs and British international Krystle Caithness.

"I won but I thought I played terribly this morning," said Emily "I just couldn't putt at all". However despite this Emily went one up at the 11th and two up at the 14th with par figures. Edwina held her at bay with a couple of halves before Emily won the long 17th with a par for a 3 and 1 victory.

Emily now plays Aberdeenshire Team Member Michelle Thomson this afternoon.


Good luck Emily.

STRATHMORE LADIES OPEN

Strathmore Golf Club will be holding their Ladies Open on June 6th and there are still spaces. If you would like to come along please send your entry of £10.00 to myself (Dawn Butchart) address is in the County fixture book.

Thank you

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS RESULTS

Many thanks to Comrie Golf Club for hosting this years Commonwealth Spoons. The Course was in fabulous condition, the food was wonderful and we were all given a very warm welcome. Our gratitude to all. Especially Spike!

The scoring reflected the conditions and with 38 couples taking part 4 will go through to the finals in Tain. Two couples were under the par of 74, they were Squad Members Fiona Ramsay (Crieff) and Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie) with 72 and County Captain Janet Griffiths (Comrie) and Vice Captain Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 72.5. Well done. The full results are as follows:

Scratch
Fiona Ramsay (Crieff) & Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie) 78
Janet Griffiths (Comrie) & Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 79

Final Qualifiers
Fiona Ramsay (Crieff) & Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie) 72
Janet Griffiths (Comrie) & Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 72.5
Beryl Harley (Milnathort) & Sue Jones (Milnathort) 74.5
Dot Doris (Crieff) & Alison Stockley (Craigie Hill) 75 bih

The winners of the 'balls' were

S Erskine
J Laing
C Choudhary
M Chapman

Thanks go to Janet for looking after us all day and to Jan for bringing along some super clothing.

Remember and get you entries into Liz Fertacz for Murryshall Meeting June 11th

EMILY THROUGH TO THE LAST EIGHT

Following a marvellous 2 & 1 victory over Aberdeenshire's Sheena Wood, Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is through to the last eight at the Scottish. She will play Edwina Lowery Gold who beat No 3 seed Megan Briggs in the morning then Kyrstle Caithness in the afternoon. We wish Emily all the best for tomorrow.

LOST KEYS AT THE COMMONWEALTH SPOONS

COULD EVERYONE WHO PLAYED AT COMRIE TODAY PLEASE CHECK THAT THEY HAVEN'T PICKED UP A SET OF KEYS THAT AREN'T THEIRS. IF YOU HAVE A SET - PLEASE CONTACT JANET GRIFFITHS ON 01764 670567 OR 07749202234 - MANY THANKS

Competition results later.

TIREDNESS TAKES OVER ALEXANDRA

Unfortunately Alex lost by one hole in the first round at Kilmarnock this morning. After a week of competitive golf, tiredness took its toll on County Champion Alexandra who has played some magnificent golf this week and last week during the County Championships.

We are very proud of Alexandra's achievements. Well done Alex.

EMILY THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND

Team Member Emily Ogilvy took revenge and birdied the short hole that cost her a 10 in the second qualifying round! She then went on to beat her opponent, Mortonhall teenager Jane Turner by 5 and 4.

Well done Emily, good luck in the next round.

ANNABEL'S MATCH GOES TO THE 20TH

In a match that Annabel should be very proud of she was edged out by 16-year-old Rebecca Wilson from Monifieth at the 20th hole in the first round of the match-play stages of the Scottish women's amateur championship at Kilmarnock Barassie today.
Both girls played extremely well and it was a great pity that one had to lose. Annable was two up after two holes but Rebecca fought back to level it and it was nip and tuck after that.
Annabel has done us all proud this week and we look forward to what I am sure will be many more successes.

Well done

Latest from the Scottish

Emily Ogilvy who led the competition overnight has finished in joint 4th place after scoring an 84 today. Unfortunately Emily had a 10 on a par 3 (I thought it was only me who did things like that!) Emily plays Jane Turner (Mortonhall), Alexandra Bushby who finished joint 7th (79,78) plays Rosalind Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) and Annabel Niven who finished joint 28th (82, 83) plays Rebecca Wilson (Monifieth). The top qualifier was Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) who scored 151 (75, 76).

The full draw for the matchplay stages tomorrow is as follows:

8.30 Jenna Wilson v Laura McLardy.
8.38 Laura Murray v Claire MacDonald.
8.46 Martine Pow v Heather Anderson.
8.54 Annabel Niven v Rebecca Wilson.
9.02 Heather MacRae v Jill Meldrum.
9.10 Kylie Walker v Dawn Dewar.
9.18 Elaine Moffat v Audrey Thompson.
9.26 Fiona Gilbert v Rachael Livingstone.
9.34 Megan Briggs v Edwina Lowrey-Gold.
9.42 Rachael McQueen v Krystle Caithness.
9.50 Ann F Ramsay v Sheena Wood.
9.58 Jane Turner v Emily Ogilvy.
10.06 Alexandra Bushby v Rosalind Purdom.
10.14 Claire Hargan v Sara Bishop.
10.22 Jocelyn Carthew v Anne Laing.
10.30 Carol Wilson v Michele Thomson.

The very best of luck to all of our girls

LATEST SCORES FROM 'THE SCOTTISH'

County Champion Alexandra Bushby has completed her second round and posted an excellent score of 78 which together with yesterday's 79 gives her 157 which will certainly see her play in the Matchplay stages. Excellent news.

Incidentally Alexandra is presently sharing top position for the returned scores so far. Well done Alex!!

LATEST NEWS FROM 'THE SCOTTISH'

Annabel Niven and Jacqueline Sneddon have both completed their second round at Kilmarnock. Annabel returned a second round 83 which added to her first round 82 gives her 165. The projected Championship cut at the moment is 167 so fingers crossed that Annabel makes it to the matchplay stages. Excellent scoring.

Jacqueline returned a second round 92 added with her first round gives her 178. Unfortunately Jacqueline will not make the matchplay stages but has posted very good scores of which she should be very pleased with.

Well done both.

Scores form the Scottish

Jacqueline Sneddon scored 86.

Good luck for the second round today to all of the girls - Emily (leader by 3 on 72), Alex (79) Annabel (82) and Jacqueline (86).

It is with great pleasure that we annouce the team for the Northern Division Inter Counties Jamboree taking place at Cruden Bay Golf Club in Aberdeenshire from 23rd - 25th June 2007, as follows:

Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore)

Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam)

Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry)

Roseanne Niven (Crieff)

Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder)

Fiona Ramsay (Crieff)

Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth)

Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall)

1st reserve Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie)

2nd reserve Annabel Niven (Crieff)

Our congratulations to all players on their selection

Why not come along to this beautiful course and support the team.

If anyone is available to caddy please contact Captain Janet or Vice Captain Dawn. - thank you.

NEWS FROM THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

The first round of the Scottish (Close) Amateur Championship is taking place today and the news reaching us so far is fantastic. Squad member Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is in pole position with a magnificent 72. The par of the course is 75 and the estimated CSS at the moment is 77. Emily is 3 shots clear of J Carthew (Ladybank), M Thomson (McDonald Ellon), J Wilson (Strathaven).

Our new County Champion Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) has also returned an excellent score of 79. Alex finished her round in style with birdie birdie finish. Junior member Annabel Niven also excelled with a 82. Fantastic score Annabel.

With performances like that P&K is certainly in safe hands

Well done all!

We still await Jacquline Sneddon's score and will let you know how she has scored as soon as possible.

The finalists from the Scratch and Handicap Championships held at Kinross Golf Club at the weekend. From left to right - runner up in the Gibb Trophy, Gladys Pennycook (Alyth), winner of the Gibb Trophy Meriel Walker (Alyth), Captain Janet Griffiths, winner of the County Championship Trophy Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) and runner up Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder).


Both matches were very keenly fought - the contest between Alex and Emily produced outstanding golf from start to finish. Alex has worked extremely hard on her golf throughout the winter and it is certainly paying off - Alex was level par for her round. Emily has been based in the USA for the past five years at college, studying and competing in college golf tournaments as an individual and as part of her college team. We are very pleased to have Emily home. The golf played in the final was a real joy to watch and we are proud to have both girls as members of the Perth & Kinross County squad.

The Handicap final was also a 'ding dong affair'. Meriel came back from 4 down to take Gladys to the 19th hole where Meriel closed out the match with a par 3.

Our thanks to Kinross Golf Club, particularly the professional Greig McSporran, the greens staff for keeping the course open during the qualifying round, Linda the bar manager and Joan the Caterer and her staff.


Dawn took lots of smashing photographs over the weekend - to see them:

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We wish all the very best of luck to County Squad members Alexandra Bushby, Emily Ogilvy, Jacqueline Sneddon and Annabel Niven who are competing in the Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championships taking place at Kilmarnock Barassie from tomorrow through to Saturday. Play well everyone!

Sunday's results:

Championship
Semi-finals – Alexandra Bushby bt Gwen Lambie 3 and 2, Emily Ogilvy bt Jane Yellowlees 4 and 3.
Final – Alexandra Bushby bt Emily Ogilvy 2 up.

Handicap
Semi finals - Gladys Pennycook beat Lyn Murray 2 & 1, Meriel Walker bt Jennifer Sneddon 1 hole
Final – Meriel Walker bt Gladys Pennycook 19th hole.

Full report and photos tomorrow

Saturday’s results
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
First round – Jacqueline Sneddon bt C Turner (Alyth) 7 and 6, G Lambie bt C Dunbar (Aberfeldy) 3 and 1, A Niven (Crieff) bt J Griffiths (Crieff) 4 and 3, A Bushby (Strathmore) bt D Butchart (Strathmore) 6 and 5, J Yellowlees (Murrayshall) bt G Wallace (Glenisla) 1 hole, E Napper (Craigie Hill) bt M Begbie (Alyth) 4 and 3, S Shepherd (Blairgowrie) bt L Fertacz (Dunkeld & Birnam) 4 and 3, E Ogilvy (Auchtarder) bt N Morrison (Dunblane) 5 and 4.

Quarter-finals – G Lambie bt J Sneddon 2 and 1, A Bushby bt A Niven 6 and 5, J Yellowlees bt E Napper 4 and 3, E Ogilvy bt S Shepherd 6 and 5.

HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Quarter-finals – G Pennycook (Alyth) (13) bt A Smith (Kinross) (15) 2 and 1, L Murray (Kinross) (12) bt C Peebles (Alyth) (21) 3 and 2, M Walker (Alyth) (25) bt Jillian Sneddon (Alyth) (23) 2 and 1, Jennifer Sneddon (Alyth) (19) bt S Crystal (Taynouth) (12).

Sunday's tee times:
Championshsip
9.36 G Lambie vs A Bushby
9.44 J Yellowlees vs E Ogilvy

Handicap
9.52 G Pennycook vs L Murray
10.00 M Walker vs Jennifer Sneddon

Finals:
Championship - 2.24pm
Handicap - 2.32pm

Jan Lamb at the Commonwealth Spoons

Jan Lamb from the Andy Lamb Golf Centre and Shop will be at the Commonwealth Spoons competition being held at Comrie Golf Club on Thursday 17th May. She will have a range of ladies clothing for sale by JRB, Green Lamb, Alice Collins and Cross so bring along your cheque books and credit cards and treat yourselves!

County squad member Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth) topped the qualifiers for the second year running yesterday on a rain soaked Kinross Golf Course. Jacqueline scored 82 as did fellow squad member Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder). Local player Ann Smith (Kinross) was top qualifier in the Handicap section with a 94 (15) 79. The matchplay stages take place on Saturday and Sunday. The full result and draws are as follows:
Scratch
82 Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth), E Ogilvy (Auchterarder).
84 J Yellowlees (Murrayshall), A Bushby (Strathmore).
86 A Niven (Crieff), E Napper (Craigie Hill).
87 L Fertacz (Dunkeld & Birnam), C Dunbar (Aberfeldy), G Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnham).
90 S Shepherd (Blairgowrie).
91 M Begbie (Alyth), J Griffiths (Crieff), D Butchart (Strathmore), G Wallace (Glenisla),
N Morrison (Dunblane).
92 C Turner (Alyth).

nb County squad member Eve Muirhead returned a qualifying score but is unable to play at the weekend because of exams - we wish her all the best.

AUTOMATIC DRAW for Saturday 12th May 2007 Kinross Golf Club commencing 9.28am
Jacqueline Sneddon v Turner, Lambie v Dunbar, Niven v Griffiths,. Butchart v Bushby, Yellowlees v Wallace, Begbie v Napper, Fertacz v Shepherd, Morrison v Ogilvy.

Handicap
A Smith (Kinross) 94 (15) 79
S Crystal (Taymouth) (19) 81
M Walker (Alyth) (25) 81
C Peebles (Alyth) (21) 84
L Murray (Kinross) (12) 84
Jillian Sneddon (Alyth) (23) 84
Jennifer Sneddon (Alyth) (19) 84
G Pennycook (Alyth) (13) 84
AUTOMATIC DRAW for Saturday 12th May 2007 Kinross Golf Club commencing 10.32am
A Smith (Kinross) (15) v G Pennycook (Alyth) (13), L Murray (Kinross) (12) v C Peebles (Alyth) (21), M Walker (Alyth) (25) v Jillian Sneddon (Alyth) (23), Jennifer Sneddon (Alyth) (19) v S Crystal (Taymouth) (19).

COMPETITION WAS REDUCTION ONLY

Draw for the Commonwealth Spoons at Comrie Golf Club

Thursday 17th May 2007

09.28 S Dunphy & K McKellar/G Paterson & C Souter
09.36 A Miller & J Ritchie/A Tannock & P Colquhoun
09.44 A Stockley & D Doris/N Hay & M Reid
09.52 A Spence & M Walker/M MacLeon & A Crossland
10.00 M Middleton & F Anderson/A Grewar & R McGeoghegan
10.08 C Monks & L Fall/J McNaughton & Partner
10.16 J French & S Irvine/N Morrison & P Kelly
10.24 H Gibson & C Peebles/S Bowers & E Donaldson
10.32 S Service & J Donaldson/J Pringle & E Milligan
10.40 E Benzies & J Stewart/I Austin & S Young
10.48 A McGregor & J Miller/G Pennycook & S Johnston
10.56 J Gemmell & L Crighton/J Thom & P Hebner
11.12J Groom & M Roberston/S Erskine & M Vass
11.26 D Pollett & C Choudhary/M Carruthers & M Storry
11.40 J Proudfoot & A Allan/B Harley & S Jones
11.50 J Lang & A Evans/G Wallace & E Martin

5.00 J Griffiths & D Butchart/F Ramsay & S Shepherd
5.08 S Crystal & J Chisholm/C Dunbar & S Dunbar
5.16 H Straw & M Robertson/D Whytock & M Chapman

Late entries accepted contact

Janet Griffiths 01764 670567

Six of the senior squad watched by Captain Janet and Vice Captain Dawn, turned out for a practice game at Scotscraig Golf Club as part of our preparations for the 2007 Inter Counties Jamboree (Cruden Bay). An outstanding round of scratch 70 (ss 74) by Pitlochry member Eve Muirhead was the best on the day. Eve was 3 over for the front nine and 6 under for the back nine. Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam) was second with a scratch 79. Our thanks to Scotscraig for the reduced green fee which they granted us and for their kind hospitality on the day.

It is with great regret that I have to report the sad death of Perth & Kinross County member Mrs Sheena Dewar of Crieff. Sheena was a former President and Captain and a long serving member of the County team. Her regular partner in the team was past County President Evelyn Aitken of Auchterarder who told me that Sheena also looked after the County girls. She will be sadly missed.

Captain Janet Griffiths.

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS
COMRIE GOLF CLUB
THURSDAY MAY 17TH
A REMINDER TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO CONVENER JANET GRIFFITHS FOR THE ABOVE FIXTURE. COME AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS AND A GEM OF A GOLF COURSE.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS COMPETITION IS 9TH MAY.

County Championships Qualifying Round Draw
10th May 2007 Kinross Golf Club

09.36 E Ogilvy, E Muirhead
09.44 J Yellowlees, F Ramsay
09.52 E Napper, D Butchart, J Griffiths
10.00 S Shepherd, E Donaldson, N Morrison
10.08 M Begbie, A Sinclair, J Lang
10.16 A Stockley, L Murray, P Drysdale
10.24 F Johnston, R Duncan, J Muir
10.32 C Turner, M McGlashan, A Tannock
10.40 C Irving, H Gibson, J Muirhead
10.48 G Pennycook, A Grewar, A Henry
10.56 P Wanless, J Clowe, S Bowers
11.04 J Kennedy, K McKellar, E Milligan
11.12 J Stevenson, S Dunphy, C Choudhary
11.20 S Ogg, J Pringle, J Donaldson
11.28 J Nisbet, M MacLeod, E Campbell
11.36 C Peebles, A Crossland, E Watson
11.44 M Middleton, P Colquhoun, P Kelly
11.52 P Hebner, A Spence, N Bremner
12.00 L Crighton, M Walker, W Stewart
12.08 J Gemmell, J McNaughton, K McKay
12.16 M Robertson, M Robertson-Lang, S Jones
12.24 M Chalmers, J Groom, S Irvine
12.32 J Merry, R McGeoghegan, B Harley

5.04 A Bushby, Jacqueline Sneddon, C Muir
5.12 C Dunbar, N Fleming, G Wallace
5.20 S Leighton, A Niven, A Houston
5.28 E Fertacz, E Davidson, E Martin
5.36 L Pattinson, M Aird, Jennifer Sneddon
5.44 A Spiers, D Doris, Jillian Sneddon
5.52 G Lambie, A Smith, C Lambie

Late entries accepted

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