RESULTS FROM DAY ONE HIGHLAND OPEN

Many thanks for the photo above of Eilidh Watson, Louise Fraser and Laura Walker on the first tee and also the following report sent to us from Kathleen Duncan

Eilidh Watson defending Champion leads Pitlochry Ladies Highland Open after 1^st qualifying round!!

85 ladies took part today in the 1^st qualifying round of the Highland Ladies Open at Pitlochry. Bathed in glorious sunshine and perfect conditions scores were high than one might have thought they would be.

Eilidh Watson Muckhart posted 2 under par 70 with local player Kay Knight second on 74 followed by 2 previous Champions Laura Walker and Louise Fraser on 75. 15yr old Mollie O’Brien from Reay GC playing in her 1^st Highland is lying 8^th scratch on 81.

Top 16 scratch scores:

Eilidh Watson 70; Kay Knight 74; Laura Walker B.I.H 75 Louise Fraser 75; Kate Rorke 78; Claire Capocci 79; Sal Shepherd 80; Mollie O’Brien 81; Isla Moncrieff 82; Deborah Pooley 83; Fiona Armour 84; Morag Wardrop 85; Jenny Collins 87 B.I.H; Letty Mackinnon 87; Frances McFadzean 88;  Christine Fawcett 89 B.I.H.

Top 8 Bronze Nett

Kay Fleming [26] 62; Jean Bates[25] 74; Ann Shepherd [24] 74; Katherine Haworth[32] 75; Tracey Barr [25]77; Louise Kelly[28] 78; Maureen Joyce[26] 78 B.I.H. Rosemary Lindsay[28]78 B.I.H.

Hole in 1 @ 4^th with 9 Iron - Elaine Langlands St Michaels GC.