SCOTTISH LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP

The Scottish Ladies (Close) Championship takes place this week over Prestwick Golf Club.  There are six county players taking part they are Kirsty Brodie, Fiona Farquharson, Isla Moncrieff, Nicola Robertson, Jen Saxton and Eilidh Watson. 

The first round took place yesterday and Kirsty returned a 83 and is currently sitting in tied 22nd, Eilidh returned a 85 and is tied 32nd, Jen returned a 86 and is tied 34th, Nicola returned a 90 and is tied 59th, Isla returned a 94 and is tied 74th and Fiona had a no return. The course was very tough and the CSS reflected this at 79.

After another round of strokeplay today, the top 32 players qualify for the knock-out stage of the Championship. The next 16 compete for the Clarke Rosebowl. Connie Jaffrey of Troon Ladies is leading the field by four shots after returning an excellent -1 par 73.

I will endeavour to keep you posted!!