Friday, December 28, 2018

SUE JONES

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of county member Sue Jones. Sue took unwell suddenly on Christmas Eve.

Sue was a great supporter of County Golf and was a committee member for P&K and also her home club Milnathort.

Our sincere condolences go to her family and her many friends at this very sad time. As of yet we have no details of funeral arrangements.

Friday, December 14, 2018

SCOTTISH GOLF YOUNG PERSON'S PANEL

Congratulations to Kirsten Miller from Strathmore Golf Club.  Her application to be on the Scottish Golf Young Person’s Panel was successful.

She is one of 12 representatives selected from across the country.

Kirsten Miller, P&K County Senior Squad Member

Launched last month, the Young Person’s Panel is part of a new programme to help drive the future of golf in Scotland.  It aims to offer young people a platform to voice their opinions about the sport.  Identify what issues and barriers they face and share ideas on how to overcome them.

Well done Kirsten.  Everyone in the County is very proud of you.

Monday, December 10, 2018

SPONSORED SPEED GOLF

It proved to be 3rd time lucky for our Sponsored Speed Golf event at Strathmore Golf Club yesterday!

Click on the photo to enlarge

Postponed twice due to bad weather, the event finally went ahead after the Seniors' Coaching on Sunday.  The Speed Golf Team included seven Senior Squad members and one Match Secretary.  They were as follows:

Katy Alexander, Megan Ashley, Laura Campbell, Jenny Collins, Jen Saxton, Isla Moncrieff, Laura Walker & Caroline Henderson.

With Isla's plan in hand, they raced round the 18 holes in an astonishing 36 minutes & 26 seconds.  And, they almost broke 90!  Well done everyone.  It was a fantastic team performance!

The winners of our competition were:
1st. Jackie Nisbet (35mins 42sec)
2nd. Katie Morrison (30mins)
3rd. Willie Henderson (45mins 26secs)

The event raised:
The great news is that our Speed Golfers raised a total of £311 for our County funds.  Thank you to everyone who sponsored them and also to Strathmore Golf Club for hosting the event.

& Finally:
A slideshow with some photos of the event...

Click on the video above to see the slideshow

SENIORS' WINTER COACHING

The 1st Session of Winter Coaching took place yesterday at Strathmore Golf Club.  Eight of our Senior Squad attended.  The weather was cold, but dry.

The Squad worked on their skills under the guidance of our coach Karyn Dallas.  The focus was on winter practise and short game.


Click on the photos to enlarge

Monday, December 03, 2018

THE NEW RULES OF GOLF 2019

There's only four weeks to go!  The new Rules of Golf will come into effect on January 1st, 2019.  Are you Rules ready...?

To enlarge &/or download a copy of the R&A top 20 Rules click here

To view a short video and/or to find out more information about the changes click on the link to The R&A website below:

Monday, November 26, 2018

JUNIORS' WINTER COACHING

The last coaching session of the year for our Juniors was held from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday 25 November 2018 at the Gleneagles Golf Academy.

Short game was the focus of the day.  To add to the fun whilst they honed their skills, there was also a little team chipping challenge.

Despite the weather, there was a really good turn out by the Juniors.  Well done girls, keep practising!

KINGSBARNS GIRLS' CLASSIC VIDEO

Scottish Golf Ltd. has posted a little video of the event on YouTube.




The new golf development event for Girls was hosted by Kingsbarns Golf Links and supported by Scottish Golf Ltd & Fife Golf.  All of the Ladies' County Golf Associations in Scotland were invited to send two girls. 

Cathy Lambie (Crieff) & Amy Mitchell (Strathmore) represented our County.

Monday, November 19, 2018

SENIORS' WINTER COACHING

The first Winter Coaching Session for our Senior Squad will be held from 10am to 1pm on Sunday 9 December 2018, at Strathmore Golf Club.

Karyn Dallas will be taking the session on the driving range & practice facilities.

SENIOR SQUAD CONFIRMED

Caroline Henderson, our Match Secretary, has confirmed the Senior Squad for the 2018/19 Season.  A full list of the players is posted below.

Monday, November 12, 2018

FIXTURE LIST UPDATE

Jane has forwarded an updated fixture list for 2019 which you can access from the pages on the right hand side of the website.

KINGSBARNS GIRLS' CLASSIC

The inaugural Kingsbarns Girls' Classic was held on Saturday 3 November 2018 at Kingsbarns Golf Links.  The new golf development event for girls was hosted by Kingsbarns and supported by Scottish Golf Ltd. & Fife Golf.

This year, all of the Ladies' County Golf Associations in Scotland were invited to send two girls.  In addition to the 4-ball better ball stableford competition, there was also a coaching clinic by Ladies' European Tour member Heather MacRae.


Cathy Lambie (Crieff) & Amy Mitchell (Strathmore) represented our County.


Our congratulations go to Eva Woodward & Natalie Fowler from Stirling & Clackmannan who were the winners of the 2018 Kingsbarns Girls' Classic.


What a fantastic opportunity for all the girls that attended!

JUNIORS' WINTER COACHING

The first Winter Coaching Session for our Juniors was held from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday 28 October 2018 at the Gleneagles Golf Academy.  The focus of the session was on shots of 100 yards and in.

There was a great turn out by the girls.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS RESULT


14 Champions took part in the P&K Ladies' County Champion of Champions at Dunblane today.   The winner was Isla Moncrieff with a scratch score of 78. 

The win tops off a fantastic year for Isla Moncrieff who not only won her club championship at Pitlochry, but also at Aberfeldy.  Well done Isla!!

The CSS was 72

The leading scores were:

Isla Moncrieff (Pitlochry)    78
Carol Muir (Craigie Hill)     79
Jillian Milne (Blairgowrie)  81

Friday, October 19, 2018

P&K AGM


Last night was the P&K LCGA AGM at Craigiehill Golf Club. Above is a selection of photos of our prizewinners and committee members.

Our Captain Jillian Milne chaired the meeting which saw some changes to the committee members, details of which can be found in the Committee link at the right hand side of the website.

County Secretary Jane Yellowlees is in the process of finalising our meetings for 2019. We will post details of the fixtures as they are arranged. A dedicated link is also on the right hand side of the website so keep an eye on this as it will be updated as each meeting is arranged.

Below is the full list of prizewinners from last night. Click to enlarge.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Just a reminder that our AGM will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 18 October 2018 at Craigie Hill Golf Cub.

If you would like to join those of us who are staying for the Post AGM Supper could you please advise the Secretary, Jane Yellowlees, by this Sunday.  Details of the menu choices and how to order can be found by scrolling down to the previous post about the 2018 AGM, which was published on the 26 September 2018.  

You can also download a copy of the AGM papers from the same post.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Champion of Champions Draw


Dunblane Golf Club

21st October 2018

 

Time                  Name                              Club

1pm                   Laura Walker                Muckhart

 Megan Ashley               Strathmore                    

                                                                                     

1.07pm             Isla Moncrieff                Pitlochry/Aberfeldy

                           Jillian Milne                   Blairgowrie     

Jane Yellowlees            Murrayshall

                                                                                     

1.15pm             Gwen Lambie                Dunkeld           

Julie White                     Auchterarder  

Carol Muir                      Craigie Hill

 

1.22pm             Lynne Sharp                    North Inch       

Claire Hepburn                Crieff   

Miggie Mackie                 Dunning

                                                                                     

1.30pm             Jackie Sneddon             Milnathort      

Ann Smith                      Kinross

Fiona Farquharson       King James

                                                                                     

1.37pm             Lynn McDonald            Strathtay          

Rhona Muir                   Callander         

Judy Proudfoot             Taymouth

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS MUCKHART


Pitlochry was host to last nights Scratch League AGM which was chaired by Kay Knight. The winners of the scratch league for 2018 was Muckhart. Huge congratulations to all the team

Muckhart won the league with 6 points. Second place went to Strathmore with 4 points.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on 18 OCTOBER 2018

Dear Members,

Our 2018 AGM will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday 18 October 2018 at Craigie Hill Golf Club.  For those whom wish to eat, there will be an AGM Supper after the meeting.

AGM Papers:
For a copy of the AGM Papers click on the documents listed below.
Please bring a copy with you to the AGM.
1. 2018 AGM Agenda - Revised 27 Oct 2018

Post AGM Supper:
The cost is £9.00 for one course – OR – £12.00 for two.  The options are as follows:

1. Main Course: 
A. Macaroni Cheese
B. Lasagne
C. Slow Cooked Beef Casserole
D. Chicken Curry

2. Sweet: 
X. Sticky Toffee Pudding
Y. Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake
Z. Cheesecake of the Day

If you wish to attend the AGM and also if you would like to eat after the meeting can you please email the Secretary, Jane Yellowleesno later than Sunday 14 October 2018.    


If you intend to eat, please make sure you that you identify your choices clearly and please let us know if you have any Special Dietary Requirements.  Payment will be taken on the night.  Please note that any food orders received will be liable for payment.

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Jillian Milne
Captain

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

RESULTS FROM CRIEFF

Our September Meeting was held at Crieff on Monday, weather was mixed, some started wet and others finished wet, but at least it was not cold. Thank you to CRIEFF GOLF CLUB for their help and hospitality, the Golf course was in excellent condition, and the catering was excellent.

CSS = 75
Scratch
Isla Moncrieff (Pitlochry) 81
Lynne Sharp (Perth Ladies) 84 bih
Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy) 84

Handicap
Val Dolton (Muckhart) (26) 71
Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld & Birnam) (23) 74
Anita Collins (Muckhart) (12) 76

Raffle Winners (Golf Balls)
Sheena Scott
Sandra Peters

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

DIANNE WALLACE

It is with great sadness we announce the sad passing of Dianne Wallace. Dianne was a long time member of the county and a great friend to many. Our thoughts are with the family.

Dianne's funeral will take place on Tuesday 4th September, Dundee Crematorium at 1.15pm.

Monday, August 27, 2018

P & K County Ladies Draw for CRIEFF MEETING

Monday 3rd September 2018
Meeting Convener - Caroline Henderson: 07909 668499
Late Entries accepted
NAME
CLUB
1130
ISLA MONCRIEFF
PITLOCHRY
AMY MITCHELL
STRATHMORE
STEPH CROLLA
MUCKHART
1138
SANDRA PETERS
DUNBLANE
MARGARET FLEMING
DUNBLANE
ANN MCCRORIE
MUCKHART
1145
VAL PURDIE
DUNBLANE
SHEILA TRAVERS
MILNATHORT
SUSAN OGG
D & B
1153
LENORE KYLE
MILNATHORT
HAZEL GIBSON
MURRAYSHALL
JACKIE NISBET
D & B
1200
JUDY PROUDFOOT
TAYMOUTH
CATHERINE PEEBLES
ALYTH
VAL DOLTON
MUCKHART
1208
SHEENA SCOTT
STRATHMORE
LESLEY FINDLAY
KJ VI
LYNNE SHARP
PERTH LADIES
1215
SUSIE MACDOUGALL
ABERFELDY
CATHY MCNAB
STRATHMORE
JEN GEDDES
BLAIRGOWRIE
1245
ANITA COLLINS
MUCKHART
MOIRA LUMBY
KJVI
CAROLINE HENDERSON
ABERFELDY

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