EPPIE MARSHALL

It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Eppie Marshall on November 28th.

As a past team player of P&K Eppie remained a great supporter of the P&K team. She was also a past Captain of Alyth Golf Club and a great friend to many.

SEASON'S GREETINGS

 

 

 

Carol and all the P&K committee

would like to wish you a  

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

with good health and good

golfing in 2015. 

SLGA VOLUNTEER DATABASE

The following letter was received from Karin Sharp SLGA. If you are interested in volunteering please complete the Volunteer Registration form, which can be found in the Pages on the RH side of the blog, and return to Karin:

As part of an internal review of the 2014 playing season we have taken a decision to review our processes around SLGA Events next year and would like your assistance in building a database of local volunteers. As you will be acutely aware from your own competitions and operations of your County Association there is a huge reliance on the goodwill of a volunteer base and at SLGA we have perhaps not been as smart about this as we could have been and this is something that we are looking to address.

At our major events eg Scottish Championships which operates over a number of days, it is often a challenge for the host club to provide sufficient volunteers to staff all aspects of the tournament. Our thought is to supplement that by building a database of volunteers that we could contact depending on location of the championship and make better use of the abundance of skills that we know are out there at County & Club level. How we would see this working in practise might be as follows:

Scottish Championship at Monifieth in May 2015 – club would probably provide some volunteers to assist, we would contact local volunteers from the Angus area in the first instance and then look at neighbouring County volunteers (where travel distance was minimal) to see if we can fulfil all required duties, which might include registration, recording, live scoring, ball spotting etc.  In 2015 some of our major tournaments are being played in Angus, Ayrshire, Dumfriesshire, Perth & Kinross, Stirling & Clacks a number of which are fairly central venues!

As outlined, what we wish to do over the next couple of months is to build a volunteer database, primarily for assistance at the various tournaments that we run but would not limit interest to that if individuals have other skills that we could utilise and your help in spreading the word would be much appreciated. I am keen to stress that we are not looking to take any volunteers away from the County Associations but what we are looking to establish is a list of lady golfers who might be interested in volunteering at one of our events if it is taking place in their local area for a day or part of a day.

SCOTTISH GOLF RULES SCHOOL

The following email has been received from Toni Melvin-Ffinch, SLGA. Anyone interested in attending should contact Toni.

 

Dear All,

We are pleased to announce that due to the success of last year’s inaugural Rules School we will be staging another level 2 course in St. Andrews from 18-20 March 2015.

We have already had a high level of interest and will be releasing places online to the general club members next week, this gives an advance window for County officials to sign up, the cost is £100 and the details of the course including the application to sign up are attached.  Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

For those needing accommodation it is not included in the price of the course but we have secured preferred rates as per below:

·         Greyfriars hotel £60 quote ‘SGU Rules School’ 01334 474906 www.greyfriarshotel.com

·         Ardgowan Hotel £85 quote ‘SGU Rules School’ 01334 472970 www.ardgowanhotel.co.uk

Both these hotels are within walking distance of the St. Andrews Golf Club.

Should you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact myself.

Kind Regards

Toni Melvin-Ffinch

Championship Manager

Scottish Ladies Golfing Association Limited

Caledonia House

1 Redheughs Rigg

South Gyle

Edinburgh

EH12 9DQ

0131 339 3987

Registration Number 308709

www.slga.co.uk

HANDICAPPING SURVEY

Ladies you will have received a copy of the SGU bulletin asking you to complete a survey on the Handicapping System by 21 November.  It is really important that you complete this survey and record your views.

No point moaning if you do not take the opportunity to express your opinion.

Please take a few minutes to complete it, you could win a new golf bag!!  Just follow the link!

Handicapping Survey - Complete it Here

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 30th OCTOBER 2014

The AGM of Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Association took place at Craigie Hill Golf Club.  Captain Carol Muir welcomed the 42 ladies in attendance and conducted the meeting in her own inimitable style. Prize Giving then took place and below is a collective photograph of all the prize winners who were present.

We were sad to receive the resignation of our President Ella Benzies who has been in the post for 4 years and worked with three Captains. Ella fulfilled her last duty by presiding over the Presentation of Prizes and was presented with a memento of her time in office. 

We are delighted that Pam Drysdale, a Past County Captain and a well known face at County meetings, has agreed to take over as President. We wish her well in the role and look forward to working with her.

A special presentation was also made to Carol Lambie who served as Junior Convenor from 1998 to 2013 - a marathon effort.

Our thanks to Craigie Hill Golf Club for hosting our AGM again and providing us with a delicious supper after the formalities of the meeting.

The minutes of the meeting will be posted on the PAGES on the Right Hand Side of the Home Page in due course.

SGU/SLGA AMALGAMATION GROUP

We have received an email from Karen Sharp, SLGA regarding the Amalgamation Working Group. Please read them and get in touch with Karen if you have queries or comments.  

"Please be advised that the latest minutes from the Amalgamation Working Group, covering August & September meetings are now posted on the SLGA website at the following link.

http://slga.co.uk/uploads/Amalgamation%20Minutes/Amalgamation%20Minutes%20Aug%20&%20Sep%202014.pdf

As always if anyone has any comment or query that they wish passed to the group then please do let me know.

Karen Sharp

k.sharp@slga.co.uk         "

AGM 30TH OCTOBER AT CRAIGIE HILL

Just a reminder that the AGM will take place on 30th October, 2014 at 6.30pm at Craigie Hill Golf Course. A one course meal and coffee will be available at a cost of £8.50 per head.  Please let me know if you will attend and also whether or not you require a meal. If you do require a meal please let me know your preferred choice from the following menu:

1. Seared Chicken Breast with creamed cabbage and mash potatoes with a red wine sauce 
2. Pan Fried Salmon Fillet, buttered spinach, fine beans and sauteed potatoes
3.  Macaroni Cheese with homemade chips and garlic bread.
   

You will find a copy of the Minutes of 2013 AGM by clicking on
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwC3sKv1uQkeTVM2NWptdGE2dkU/view?usp=sharing

A copy of the Agenda for 2014 is available on
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mq_erb2dCRJEnUb6015enE6Qw0rYMZjA9QBVfTkCNRM/edit?usp=sharing

Alternatively you will find details in the AGM Page on the RH side of the web site http://pandklcga.blogspot.co.uk/

Please let me have any additional items for the Agenda together with the numbers of attendees etc by 20th October 2014.

I look forward to see you all on the 30th.

Pat Hebner
pathebner@aol.com 
tel:  01738626582

HANDICAP LEAGUE

 

 

Congratulations to Dunkeld & Birnam Ladies who retained the Loch Leven’s Larder Handicap league Trophy. Murrayshall Ladies were very close runner’s up for the second year running, with individual games being counted to decide the winner. Thank you to King James VI GC for hosting the AGM and to Moira Lumby for being coordinator for the second year. Murrayshall  will be the coordinators for 2015, although any new clubs wishing to join should still contact Moira Lumby at King James VI

 

Below is the final standings for this year. Click on any image to enlarge.

 

 

Below are some of the players from the League who attended the AGM.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

The P&K Champion of Champions took place at Pitlochry Golf Club yesterday. We were quite fortunate with the weather albeit a bit on the cold side and many players dressed up like Nanook of the North.

With 14 Clubs represented, the scoring was excellent with 2 x scratch 73’s and  Jillian Milne winning on the better inward half from Laura Campbell.

A huge thank you to Mark and David for making the day successful. The course was  in great condition and the greens were really good for this time of year.

Thanks also to Pat Hebner, Lynne Sharp and Alison Stockley for ensuring the day ran smoothly.

Results
CSS 72

1st Jillian Milne (P&K)                                           73 bih
2nd Laura Campbell (Pitlochry)                              73
3rd Gwen Lambie   (Dunkeld & Birnam)                77
4th Isla Moncrieffe (Aberfledy)                               79

P&K SCRATCH LEAGUE AGM AND DINNER

Alyth Golf Club were hosts to this years Scratch League Dinner and AGM which was held on Wednesday 1st October. Sue Waddle, Captain of the Alyth Scratch Team chaired the meeting and presented the cup to this years winners Blairgowrie. It was a closely fought league this year with Blairgowrie the clear winners and four further teams sharing second spot and only separated by games won.

On behalf of the Scratch League players we thank Sue for all her hard work collating the scores and for chairing the meeting and also send our congratulates to Blairgowrie on a well deserved win. Blairgowrie will be hosts for 2015.

Below are the full results, click on the picture to enlarge:

CLUB CHAMPIONS

The meeting to decide Perth & Kinross Champion of Champions will take place on October 5th at Pitlochry Golf Club. We would like to send our congratulations to Jen Saxton and Gwen Lambie who are double Club Champions. Jen winning at Kinross and Muckhart, Gwen at Blairgowrie and Dunkeld.

Draw for Champion of Champions as follows:

 

County Champion of Champions, Pitlochry Golf Club on Sunday, 5^th October.

9.32am                 J Milne, (County Champ), L Campbell (Pitlochry), J Saxton (Kinross)

9.40am                 G Lambie (Dunkeld&Birnam), I Moncrieff (Aberfeldy), C Muir (Craigie Hill)

9.48am                 D Butchart (Strathmore), J White (Auchterarder),  C Kenny (Dunblane)

9.56am                 A Holley (Dunbracken), J MacDougall (Callander), U Woodburn (Crieff)

10.04am               F Farquharson (KJVI), M Mackie (Dunning),  K Flockhart (Milnathort)

10.12am               L MacDonald (Strathtay), M Feighery (Muthill), L Millar (Kenmore)

10.20am               Starters Time

10.28am               L Sharp; P Hebner

This draw may change, so please ensure an early arrival.

BROWN MEMORIAL TROPHY AT MILNATHORT

Perth & Kinross Ladies played for the Brown Memorial Trophy in Greensomes format at Milnathort today. The weather was beautiful if a trifle chilly to start. The course was in great condition and some excellent scores were returned.

Congratulations to Judy Proudfoot and Maya Robertson from Taymouth who scored an amazing 63.

Handicap
1. Judy Proudfoot & Maya Robertson (20) 63
2. Angela Crossland & Helen Wynd (19.2) 66.8
3. Gillian Pemberton & Marion Forbes (20.4) 70.6
4. Val Purdie & Helen Ewen (16.8) 72.2
Scratch
1. Judy Proudfoot & Maya Robertson 83
2. Lynne Sharp & Miggie Mackie        85
3. Angela Crossland & Helen Wynd    86

Raffle: Sheila Durward & Gillian Pemberton

COUNTY FINALS AT HILTON PARK

Congratulations to Jane Grubb and her team for a superb result in the County Finals at Hilton Park. Jane’s team won all 3 matches to win the title.

A great result for Jane and congratulations to all her team for pulling of a great result especially in a close last match against Renfrewshire. Well done Angus Ladies.

HANDICAP LEAGUE AGM

Handicap League AGM – will be held at King James VI gc on Sunday 12^th October at 3pm. The Loch Leven’s Larder trophy will be presented to the winning team. Tea/coffee and cakes will be served at a cost of £4.50/person.

The purpose of the Handicap league is to encourage singles match play between clubs within Perth & Kinross who either don’t have enough low handicap players to field a team in the Scratch League or who have enough lady Members to enter a team in both Leagues. As match play is such a great way to improve your golf it is hoped that the Handicap League will also be a way of introducing up and coming players into the art of competitive Match Play.

Any club wishing to become involved in the club next year is welcome to come along to the AGM on the 12^th October or to contact Moira Lumby directly.

Please contact Moira Lumby to book your place – 01821 640519 or moira.lumby@btinternet.com

The results from the league are as follows:

Date	Match (home club first)	Result (home club first)
18th May	Murrayshall v Auchterarder	5 - 0
8th June	King James VI v Murrayshall	2 - 3
12th June	Auchterarder v Dunkeld & Birnam	2 - 3
13th July	Dunkeld & Birnam v Murrayshall	5 - 0
20th July	Murrayshall v Craigie Hill	2 - 3
31st July	Auchterarder v King James VI	3.5 – 1.5
6th August	Craigie Hill v King James VI	3 - 2
10th August	Craigie Hill v Auchterarder
24th August	King James VI v Dunkeld & Birnam	3 - 2
14th September	Dunkled & Birnam v Craigie Hill

  

GREENSOMES - BROWN MEMORIAL TROPHY MILNATHORT

Draw for Brown Memorial Trophy

Milnathort Golf Club 

Monday 22nd September 2014

9.30     Lenore Kyle                 Pat Colquhoun     

            Gillian Pembroke         Marion Forbes

9.36     Val Purdie                    Helen Ewart

            Sally Fenner                Kay Findlay

9.42.    Judy Proudfoot            Maya Robertson

            Hazel Gibson               C Peebles

9.48.     Morag Brydson           M Watkins

             Sheila Durward           Joan Pringle

9.54      Angela Crossland      Helen Wynd

              Diane Wallace           Sheila Lindsay

10.00.    Helen Lang                Marg Macrae

              Margaret Watson       Agnes Manattint

10.06     Myra McLeod             Pat Kelly

              Catherine Monks        Irene Moncur

10.12.     Sheena McNaughton Fran Gibson

               Grace Patterson        Moira Leslie

10.18       Emily Bruce               Sandra Peters

                Rhona McGeoghan   Jenny Groom

10.24.      Joyce Thom               Pat Hebner

                 Lynne Sharp              Miggie Mackie 

                 Nan Morrison             Kate McAlpine

JUNIOR GIRLS RETURN EXCELLENT SCORES

The Karen Dallas and Drysale Trophy was held at Strathmore Golf Centre on Sunday 7th September and what amazing scores the Juniors produced.
The Scratch Drysdale Trophy winner was Zoe Morton from Auchterarder who returned an excellent  scratch score of 75 over the 72 par course, playing off 14 she was 11 under her handicap. 
The Handicap Karen Dallas Trophy was won by Amy Mitchell, playing over her home course, Amy returned a net 62.

Full results are as follows: CSS 71

Scratch

Zoe Morton (Auchterarder) 75

H/Cap

Amy Mitchell (Strathmore) (18) 62
Eilidh Wynd (Dunblane) (36) 63
Shannon Pook (Auchterarder) (24) 66

Special mention to Eilidh who was 9 under par which is amazing considering she got stuck in a bunker at the 18th which cost her a 12 on the par 5, well done!

Liz would like to thank all the players who took part and special thanks to Strathmore Golf Centre for providing courtesy for our girls.

GREAT START IN USA FOR OUR P&K GIRLS

Congratulations to our P&K squad members, Nicola Robertson who achieved a top 20 finish in her debut on the USA Women's College Golf Circuit at Sevierville, Tennessee last weekend and Eilidh Watson who finished 46th in her debut tournament at Caledonia Golf Club, Myrtle Beech.

Well done girls we are rooting for you!

LAURA PITLOCHRY CHAMPION

Laura Campbell is the new Ladies Club Champion of Pitlochry. Laura's opponent was Isla Moncrieff and it was a hard fought battle with Laura clinching the title at the 19th hole.

This is Laura's first championship title at Pitlochry and we send our congratulations to her.

Below is a picture following the presentation. Isla on the left and Laura on the right.

DUNNING GOLF CLUB CHAMPION

Our congratulations to Miggie Mackie who is the new Ladies Club Champion at Dunning.  Well done Miggie! Hope to see you at Pitlochry for the Champion of Champions game.

CAPTAIN'S DAY AT ABERFELDY

Our Lady Captain Carol Muir hosted her Captain's Day at Aberfeldy on 28th August. The weather was kind - rain did not start until everyone had finished their game.

Despite the low numbers everyone enjoyed the day especially the goodies provided by Carol! Players all enjoyed a bottle of wine and some choccies. Thanks Carol - you have started something now!!

Captain's Prize to Helen Lang with a net 73. Well done Helen!
Nearest the pin on the 7th won by Caroline Henderson (191ins - its a long hole!!)
Nearest the hole in 2 won by Isla Moncrieff (153ins)
Total at 3 Hidden Holes - Caroline Henderson 13 strokes

Raffle - Ann Beeson

Results as follows:

CSS 73

Scratch: 

Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy) 80

Isla Moncrieff (Pitlochry) 82

Carol Muir (Craigie Hill)  89

Handicap:

Helen Lang (Pitlochry)  73 (26) bih

Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy) 73 (7)

Margaret Macrae (Pitlochry) 77 (17)

DRAW FOR ABERFELDY MEETING 28TH AUGUST 2014

9.30    I Moncreiff, C Henderson, V Saville

9.37    C Peebles, A Duncan, K Finlay

9.45    C Muir, L Kyle, A Walker

9.52    S Fenner, H Lang, H Dalgleish

10.00  M Macrae, S MacDougall, C McNab

10.07  R McGeoghegan, A Beeson, L Whitwood

PITLOCHRY LADIES OPEN

Pitlochry Golf Club Ladies Section

Pitlochry Ladies Open

Sunday 24th August 2014

By Courtesy of Pitlochry Golf Limited - www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk

Entry Fee £14.00

Scratch and Handicap Prizes

Competitors may only win one prize – Handicap Limit 36

Closing Date for Entries: 17th August 2014

Please complete entry form below and return with the entry fee and email address to:
(cheques payable to Pitlochry Golf Club)
Mark Pirie
Pitlochry Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5QY
Tel: 01796 47279201796 472792 | E-mail: pro@pitlochrygolf.co.uk

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Address: __________________________________________________________

Tel No: ___________________ Preferred Starting Time: ____________________

Home Club: ____________________

Handicap: ___ CDH Unique ID No: ___

E-mail: ___________________________________________________________

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STRATHMORE GOLF CLUB CHAMPION

Congratulations to Dawn Butchart who has just become Strathmore Golf Club Ladies Champion for 2014.  Dawn beat Strathmore Ladies Captain, Sheena Scott, 7&6 over 36 holes to take the Championship.

Well done Dawn!

CRAIGIE HILL OPEN DAY

LANSDOWNE MEETING - 3RD ROUND NELL SCOTT QUAICH

The 3rd round of the Nell Scott Quaich and the 2nd round of of the Crawford Salver took place over the Lansdowne course at Blairgowrie on 14th  August.

Congratulations to the prizewinners - results as follows:

CSS 77
Scratch
1st  Carol Muir      81
2nd Sandy Bushby 82
3rd Laura Walker   83

H/C
1st Sandy Bushby     82 (11) 71
2nd Carol Muir         81 (5)  76
3rd  Linde Patterson  95 (19) 76

Raffle  Lesley Whitwood & Ella Benzies

Congratulations to Ella who had a hole-in-one at the 7th at Alyth recently.

LANSDOWNE MEETING 14th AUGUST

Draw for Meeting at Lansdowne on 14^th Aug 2014

9.21     V Saville ,  K Knight

9.30     S Bushby,  I Moncrieff

9.39      E Fertaz,  H Cunningham, L Findlay

9.48      M Begbie  I Moncur,  L Mailor    

9.57      S Durward , H Wynd, E Milligan     

10.06    A Tannock,  V Purdie, R Brass  

10.15    M Wilson,  P Colquhoun, H Ewen

10.24    E Campbell, M Brydon,  A Houston

10.33    B Clough, S Mitchell, S Fenner

10.42    C Monks, C Webb, J Gordon

10.51    A Crossland, A Duncan, H Dalgleish

11 00    E Benzies, M McLeod,  S Jones

11.09    C McNab, S Peters, M Forbes

11.18    L Whitwood, C Peebles, M Watkins

11.27    J Proudfoot, S McDougall, E Bryce 

17.18   C Muir,  C Lambie

17.27   G Lambie, A Stockley

17.36   S Leighton, M Lumby

NICOLA ROBERTSON IS ALSO LEAVING US

We are going to lose another of our squad on Friday. Nicola Robertson is off to King University, Bristol, Tennessee where her classes start on the 25th August.

On behalf of P&K, Captain Carol passes on best wishes to Nicola. We hope you will both keep in touch and make yourself available to the squad when you come home.

Good Luck!!

EILIDH IS OFF TO THE STATES

Captain Carol Muir sends the following message to Eilidh Watson as she is about to set off for University in Florida.

"On behalf of all the P&K Ladies, I would like to take the opportunity to wish Eilidh Watson all the best as she makes her way to Stetson University, Florida on 9^th August.

We will certainly miss you at County Coaching during the Winter but hope you will still make yourself available for selection for the County Team! We would be pleased to hear how you are settling into University Life and all that sun – we are not jealous in any way, shape or form! I understand orientation week begins on 11^th August and that you are down to the hard work and golf the following week.

Good Luck Eilidh and best wishes from all your pals in P&K."

STRATHMORE JUNIOR OPEN

Strathmore Golf Centre are hosting their Junior Open on Tuesday 29th July. They have trophies and prizes on offer for Scratch and Handicap in both the Girls and Boys Sections. Although there is a good entry of boys I am afraid to say their is only one girl!!

Strathmore are a great supporter of P&K Ladies and I would ask you to encourage your junior girls to take part.

To get a late entry simply call Strathmore on 01828633322 entry is only £5.

CALLANDER MEETING 17th JULY

The results for the County Meeting at Callander for the Coronation Trophy are as follows:

CSS - 71

Scratch: C Muir 76; N Robertson 77; G Lambie 79

Handicap: C Muir 76 (6) 70 bih; K McKay 93 (23) 70; A Tannock 88 (17) 71; S Bushby 84 (11) 73 bih

Golf Balls - S MacDougall, M Storry

CALLANDER DRAW FOR MEETING ON 17th JULY

9.30     N Robertson , F Johnston, S Bushby             

9.37     L Mailer, B Clough, M Wilson

9.45     R Brass, M McPherson, L Findlay

9.52     A Tannock, M Ewan, P Colquhoun

10.00   L Pattinson, M McKay, D Whytock

10.07   M Chapman, J Rae, A Speirs

10.15   M MacLeod, C Peebles, G Pemberton

10.22   H Gibson, M MacRae, J Nisbet

10.30   H Lang, S Jones, S Ogg

10.37   S Bowers, S Fenner, S MacDougall

10.45   C McNab, A Walker, L Whitwood

10.52   K McKay, G Paterson, E Bryce

11.00   M Storry, J Thom, L Sharp

17.30   C Muir, G Lambie

17.37   C Lambie, A Stockley