Congratulations to County team members Roseanne Niven and Eve Muirhead who finished 8th and 13th respectively in the Junior Open Strokeplay Competition which concluded today at Auchterarder Golf Club. Roseanne scored 81, 75 and 70 the latter score winning her the best scratch prize for the third round in the under 18s category. Eve had scores of 78, 72 & 80 and her second round score won her the best nett of the second day (67) also in the under 18s category.

The tournament was won by Comrie player Carly Booth with exceptional scores of 70, 68 & 69.

Full results at http://www.slga.co.uk/

STRATHMORE MEETING 12th JULY

Our next County Meeting will be held at Strathmore Golf Centre on July 12th. I am perhaps a little biased but Strathmore is a beautiful course which I am sure you would all enjoy. Also the food is wonderful so if you have not already done so please get your entry off to me as soon as possible. Following a postal strike today I will not be doing the draw until Tuesday.

Many thanks

Dawn

County Team member Eve Muirhead's run of form continues as she is lying in joint 4th place in the Junior Open Strokeplay Competition being held at Auchterarder today and tomorrow. Eve leads the Under 18 category with scores of 78 (css 73) and an excellent 72 (css tbc). Good luck for tomorrow Eve.

The leader of the competition overall is Carly Booth (70, 68)

Full first day's results at http://www.slga.co.uk/

Congratulations to County Team member Eve Muirhead who won the Pitlochry Club Championship this evening. Eve played against County member Kathleen Duncan and won by 5 & 3. Well done Eve!

The County Team has returned safely from Cruden Bay after a weekend of excellent golf in very difficult conditions. The team were very disappointed that they did not fare better but I am very happy to report that every one of the team competed with all of their hearts - they could not have been more committed or focussed on the task that faced them. Resplendent in their team colours from the practice round onwards, their efforts and enthusiasm did not waver despite some of the worst weather ever experienced at a Jamboree. Congratulations and thanks to all of the team members for their endeavours, in particular new members Eve Muirhead and Jacqueline Sneddon who fitted in to the team brilliantly well and scored 2 points each (two halves and one win for Jacqueline and 2 wins for Eve). The future for the P & K team is very bright with so many talented youngsters coming through.
I would to take this opportunity to thank Vice Captain Dawn for her invaluable help and support throughout the weekend - not forgetting our band of very loyal caddies and helpers who travelled north to lend a hand. They were Carol Lambie, Pat Colquhoun, Jennifer Sneddon, Shona Leighton, Sal Shepherd, Maria Bagust, Emma Napper and Lenore Kyle - my sincere thanks to them all - we would have not managed without them! It was smashing to see Jill and Stuart Milne with baby Esme who also came along on Sunday to add their support to the team.
A big thank you to Highland Spring for the bottles of water provided for the event and to Somerfield in Crieff who kindly supplied us with bananas and energy bars.

Finally my congratulations to Ros Dunsmuir and the Aberdeenshire Team on a splendid victory.

Captain Janet

The County Team is off to Cruden Bay tomorrow to defend the North Division Inter Counties Team Championship title that they won last year at Crieff. If you are in the area please come along and support your team.

All the best P & K !

ISN'T SHE GORGEOUS!!

Proud parents Jillian and Stuart Milne kindly sent this beautiful picture of their gorgeous new baby, Esme Milne.

Not only can Jill produce wonderful golf she's done pretty good with this little treasure!

Please let us know the results of your club championships. Either email Dawn on the above address or Janet on janet.comrie@tiscali.co.uk - thanks

Congratulations to County squad member Sal Shepherd who won the Craigmillar Park Championships today. She beat three former champions on the way to a victory in the final over 5 times champion Jane Flucker at the 19th hole. Sal was just 4 over for her round - well done Sal!

Sal is pictured with Club Captain John Humphrey.

Congratulations to County team member Gwen Lambie who won the Dunkeld and Birnam Championship today. She was playing against up and coming County junior member Ailie Burnett. Gwen won 5 & 3 - well done Gwen and commiserations to Ailie!

County team member Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry) managed a very creditable 12th place in the Scottish Schools competition held at Gullane No2 and No3 courses on Monday. Eve scored 77 & 79. Fellow County junior member Annabel Niven was joint 22nd (81 & 82). Well done to both girls.

Roseanne lost to Deirdre Smith by 3 & 2.

Well done Roseanne for qualifying.

First round of the British Amateur

Roseanne plays Deirdre Smith of County Louth - the number 28 seed (tee off time 8.42am)

http://www.lgu.org

News from the British Amateur Championships

An exceptional round of 73 to go with her first round score of 78 has seen County team member Roseanne Niven (Crieff) qualify for the matchplay stages of the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championships being held at Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds. Roseanne's total of 151 was good enough for joint 36th place with the top 64 to qualify. Really well done Roseanne and good luck for tomorrow.

To follow Roseanne's progress go to http://www.lgu.org

Not such good news for fellow County team member Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder)who scored 82 and 81 which unfortunately failed to qualify.

The leading qualifier was Carlota Ciganda (Spain) on 138 (70 & 68).

Many thanks to Murrayshall Golf Club for hosting our third fixture. The course was in fabulous condition, the food was wonderful and we were all given a very warm welcome. Our gratitude to all. The scoring reflected the conditions and with 74 members taking part, the results are as follows:

CSS 73
Scratch
Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 74
Alex Bushby (Strathmore) 76
Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall) 79
Gillian Wallace (Glenisla) 80 bih
Caroline Dunbar (Aberfeldy) 80

H/Cap
Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) (6) 68
Anne Tannock (Callander) (13) 69
Judy Proudfoot (Taymouth Castle) (22) 71
Morag Brydson (Dunkeld and Birnam) (14) 72 bih
Lyn Murray (Kinross) (13) 72

The winners in the ball raffle were:
Jackie Nisbet
Gillian Wallace
Alexis Sinclair

Congratulations to everyone!

Thanks to Liz Fertacz for organising the day and Joan Merry and Rhona McGeoghan for their help on the desk.

ALYTH HAVE A NEW CHAMPION

Congratulations go to Gillian Wallace who won the Alyth Ladies Championship on Sunday 3 & 1. Gillian played Team member Jacqueline Sneddon in the final. Gillian played wonderful golf to win the Championship title and her place in the Champion of Champions at Gleneagles later in the year.

Well done!

Good luck to County team members Roseanne Niven and Emily Ogilvy who are taking part in the Ladies British Open Amateur Championships at Alwoodley Park Golf Club in Leeds. The competition starts tomorrow with 2 days of qualifying for a place in the top 64 who go forward to the matchplay stages on Thursday and Friday. Play well!

For live scoring from tomorrow go to http://www.lgu.org and follow the links.

Double congratulations to County team members Emily Ogilvy and Roseanne Niven who have both been selected for the Scottish team for the European Team Championships to be held at Castelconturbia Golf Club, Italy, from 10 to 14 July 2007. Well done to you both.

The full team is as follows:

Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh Old)
Heather MacRae (Dunblane New)
Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder)
Roseanne Niven (Crieff)
Michele Thomson (McDonald)
Jenna Wilson (Strathaven)
Captain: Lesley Johnston

Draw for County meeting at Murrayshall Golf Club on Monday 11th June 2007
Late entries accepted - contact E Fertacz on 01738 827478

0931 J Griffiths, L Fertacz, C Dunbar
0938 J Yellowlees, M Hope, G Wallace
0945 N Morrison, A Priestley, J Heaney
0952 L Murray, F Guild ,J Muirhead
0959 R Duncan, M McPherson, A Grewar
1006 C Turner, M Brydson, H Gibson
1013 C Choudhary, D Doris, J Clowe
1020 M Begbie, L Kyle, P Colquhoun
1027 A Tannock, A McGregor, J Pringle
1034 M Robertson, M McNaughton, E Campbell
1041 M Middleton, M MacRae, S Young
1048 L Crighton, M Storry, M Carruthers
1055 E Watson, S McNaughton, I Austin
1116 I Murray, J Thom, M MacLeod
1123 P Hebner, P Kelly, S Irvine
1130 A Crossland, A Spence, J Proudfoot
1137 B Lyburn, C Peebles, K McKay
1144 M Walker, A Allan, S Jones
1151 A Young, M Chalmers, M Forbes
1157 J Kennedy, E Milligan, S Ogg
1205 J Nisbet, N Bremner, R McGeoghegan
1212 M Ritchie, J Merry, E Martin


1659 A Bushby, D Butchart
1706 A Speirs, M McKay
1713 R Brass, S Leighton

Sunday's scores from the St Rule Trophy, Old Course, St Andrews

Emily Ogilvy 75 & 78
Roseanne Niven 77 & 77
Alexandra Bushby 79 & 89

(Par 76)

well done everyone.

Our heartiest congratulations go to Emily who has been selected for the Scottish Ladies Team for the European Ladies Team Championships taking place in Italy from 10th to 14th July - really well done Emily!

Saturday's scores from the St Rule Trophy, New Course, St Andrews.

Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) 73
Roseanne Niven (Crieff) 79
Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) 84

(CSS 76)

(Leader - Melissa Reid, Chevin, - 69)

Really well done and good luck to everyone for tomorrow!

CONGRATULATIONS JILLIAN AND STUART

Former Team member Jillian Milne and her husband Stuart are very pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby daughter Esme. Esme arrived at 1.51 on June 2nd.

Mum and baby both well.

Warm congratulations from us all. Another future member for Junior convener Carol!!

LATE ENTRY AT ST. RULE

County Champion Alexandra Bushby got the call she had been waiting for this morning! Alex was 2nd on the waiting list when she received a call from the organisers that following a late cancellation, she booked her place in the St Rule which begins tomorrow. Alex has been given the Tee Time of 10.10 which means she will be playing along side fellow team member Roseanne Niven.

We wish Alex Emily and Roseanne all the very best of luck.

Good Luck to County team members Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) and Roseanne Niven (Crieff) who are competing in the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews this weekend. Play well!