KIMBERLY BEVERIDGE WINS SCOTTISH AMATEUR

Huge congratulations to Kimberly Beveridge (Aboyne) who won the 2019 Scottish Women's Amateur Championship at Kilmarnock (Barrassie) today. She beat Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) by 1 hole in the final. 

Fellow County Team member Megan Robb (Banchory) won the Clark Rosebowl to make it an Aberdeenshire double.

Results

Championship Semi-final
Kimberly Beveridge (Aboyne) bt Tara MacTaggart (Minto) 2&1
Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) bt Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 3&2

Championship Final
Kimberly Beveridge bt Chloe Goadby 1 hole


Clark Rosebowl Semi-final
Megan Robb (Banchory) bt Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) 3&1
Carinne Taylor (Nairn) bt Ellie Docherty (Moray) 22 Hole

Clark Rosebowl Final
Megan Robb bt Carinne Taylor 2 holes

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 2

Unfortunately, none of our Perth & Kinross County Team members have made it through to the semi-finals on Sunday.

Both Katy Alexander (Strathmore) and Jen Saxton (Muckhart) lost in the first round of the Championship match-play this morning. Whilst Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) lost in the first round of the Clark Rosebowl.

Megan Ashley (Strathmore) came very close to securing a semi-final spot in the Clark Rosebowl. After a comfortable win in the first round, she lost out by 1 hole in a tight quarter-final match against Megan Robb (Banchory).

Championship Results:
Eighth seed Tara MacTaggart provided the major upset of the day after she booked her spot in the semi-finals by beating top seed Jessica Meek on the 18th. She will face Kimberly Beveridge in her semi-final tomorrow morning. In the bottom half of the draw, second seed Louise Duncan made it safely through to Sunday. She will face Chloe Goadby in her semi-final tomorrow.

Championship Semi-final on Sunday morning (08:30hrs)
Tara MacTaggart (Minto) v Kimberly Beveridge (Aboyne)
Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) v Chloe Goadby (St Regulus)

Clark Rosebowl Semi-final on Sunday morning
Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) v Megan Robb (Banchory)
Ellie Docherty (Moray) v Carinne Taylor (Nairn)

Sunday's Match-play - Click on here for live scoring

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 1

Well done to Perth & Kinross County Team members Katy Alexander (Strathmore) and Jen Saxton (Muckhart) who have qualified for the Championship match-play stages this weekend.

Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) and Megan Ashley (Strathmore) have both qualified for the Clark Rosebowl match-play.

Results from the qualifying rounds
Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) returned two fantastic scores of 69 and 68 to finish as the leading qualifier on a 13 under-par total of 137. Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) was second with scores of 72 and 72 for a total of 144.

P&K County members' scores
12   Katy Alexander  77 + 76 = 153
16   Jen Saxton          74 + 81 = 155
22   Kirsty Brodie     78 + 79 = 157
30   Megan Ashley    81 + 79 = 160
38   Emily Aird          80 + 86 = 166
47   Zoe Morton        89 + 84 = 173

Match-play Stages
After 36-holes of stroke-play today, the players with the top 16 scratch scores progress on to the Championship match-play this weekend. The players with the next best 16 scratch scores qualify for the Clark Rosebowl match-play.

Championship Match-play - Click here for live scoring

Clark Rosebowl Match-play - Click here for live scoring

KINROSS MEETING - RESULTS

What a cracking day for golf at Kinross! There were some fantastic scores too.

The results were as follows:

Best Nett
Alison Stockley (10)  66
Avril Henry (28)  71 BIH
Laura Walker (2)  71

Best Gross
Laura Walker  73
Alison Stockley  76
Zoe Morton  83 BIH

The SSS (Red Tees) was 72, the CSS was 73.

The winners of the Balls Raffle were:
1. Sleeve of Balls - Jen Marshall
2. Sleeve of Balls - Helen Payne

The next Perth & Kinross County Meeting is at: Murrayshall Golf Club (Murrayshall Course) on Monday 22 July 2019. The Convenor is our Junior Secretary, Laura Walker.

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to the six Perth & Kinross Senior Squad members who are playing in the Scottish Woman's Amateur Championship this week.

The Championship will take place from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th of June at Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club.

The competitors will all play two rounds of stroke-play on Friday, before the top 16 scratch scores progress to the Championship match-play stages at the weekend. From the remainder of the field, the next best 16 scratch scores will qualify for the Clark Rosebowl match-play.

The Perth & Kinross members competing are:
Emily Aird (Blairgowrie)
Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie)
Megan Ashley (Strathmore)
Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore)
Zoe Morton (Auchterarder)
Jen Saxton (Muckhart)

LADIES' HOME INTERNATIONAL MATCHES - VOLUNTEERS

KINROSS MEETING - DRAW

A copy of the draw for the June Meeting at Kinross is below.  Click to enlarge.

JAMBOREE - PHOTOS

Amazing win by the Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team last weekend. If you want to see some photos of the team, click on the slideshow below.

Some professional photographs were taken during the singles matches on Monday afternoon. The photographer was Dave Cowe. You can find his photographs on the Aberdeenshire Ladies' County Facebook page or view a selection by clicking on the link below:
Northern Division Inter-County Team Championship - Photos by Dave Cowe

PERTH & KINROSS WIN THE JAMBOREE

Perth & Kinross won the Northern Division Jamboree at Ballater today.

Over the three days they played some amazing golf to triumph over Angus, Aberdeenshire and Northern Counties.

The team will now go on to play in the Scottish County Finals at Peebles Golf Club from 30 August to 1 September 2019.

Day 3 Results:
Perth & Kinross won against Northern Counties 5 to 4.
Aberdeenshire halved with Angus 4½ to 4½.

The final match points were as follows:
Perth & Kinross 5
Aberdeenshire 4
Northern Counties 2
Angus 1

Morning (foursomes) - Perth & Kinross v Northern Counties
Perth & Kinross won 2 to 1

Afternoon (Singles) - Perth & Kinross v Northern Counties

Perth & Kinross halved 3 to 3

For a full list of the results from the Jamboree click on the link below:

www.alcga.co.uk/jamboree2019

For Photos of the Jamboree - Click here

Congratulations Alison Stockley

Huge congratulations go to Craigiehill member Alison Stockley who today won the Scottish Golf Silver Championship at St. Andrews. Well deserved.
To watch a short video of Alison’s interview click on the link below.

VIDEO OF ALISON

PERTH & KINROSS JOINT LEADERS AFTER DAY 2

Perth & Kinross halved with Aberdeenshire 4½ to 4½ in the Northern Division Jamboree at Ballater today.

In the other match Northern Counties won against Angus 5 to 4.

After Day 2 the match points are as follows:
Perth & Kinross 3
Aberdeenshire 3
Northern Counties 2
Angus 0

Perth & Kinross and Aberdeenshire are also tied on individual games won.

It's going to be an exciting day tomorrow!

Morning Results (foursomes) - Perth & Kinross v Aberdeenshire
Perth & Kinross won 2 to 1

Afternoon Results (singles) - Perth & Kinross v Aberdeenshire
Perth & Kinross lost by 2½ to 3½

PERTH & KINROSS WIN ON DAY 1

Perth & Kinross started with a great win against Angus 5½ to 3½ in the Northern Counties' Jamboree at Ballater today.

In the other match Aberdeenshire won against Northern Counties 5½ to 3½.

Morning Result (foursomes) - Perth & Kinross v Angus 
Perth & Kinross halved with Angus 1½  to 1½

Afternoon Result (singles) - Perth & Kinross v Angus 
Perth & Kinross won 4 to 2

PERTH & KINROSS COUNTY TEAM FOR THE JAMBOREE

This year's Northern Division Jamboree is at Ballater Golf Club, from 15th to 17th of June 2019.

Four Counties will do battle at Ballater. They are Aberdeenshire, Angus, Northern Counties and Perth & Kinross.  The winner will go on to play at the Scottish County Finals in September.

The team selected to represent Perth & Kinross this weekend is:

Perth & Kinross Team
Katy Alexander  (Blairgowrie)
Megan Ashley  (Strathmore)
Kirsty Brodie  (Strathmore)
Steph Crolla  (Muckhart)
Amy Mitchell  (Strathmore)
Isla Moncrieff  (Pitlochry)
Jen Saxton  (Muckhart)
Laura Walker  (Muckhart)

Reserve
Zoe Morton  (Auchterarder)

Order of Play
Day 1: Angus v Perth & Kinross - and - Northern v Aberdeenshire
Day 2: Perth & Kinross v Aberdeenshire - and - Northern v Angus
Day 3: Aberdeenshire v Angus - and - Northern v Perth & Kinross

All spectators are welcome.  Good luck everyone!

KINROSS MEETING - LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES

A wee reminder that our next County meeting is at Kinross Golf Club on Thursday 27 June.

So, if you would like to come and join us for a wee game on the Bruce Course, you need to get your entries in now! The Convenor is our Hon. Secretary, Jane Yellowlees. All the details you need are in your County Fixture Book.

MEGAN WINS SCOTTISH SCHOOLS' CHAMPIONSHIP

Megan Ashley (Strathmore) capped off an incredible three days of golf by winning the Scottish Schools Girls' Championship at Murrayshall Golf Club yesterday.

Together with fellow County team member Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), she also won the Scottish Schools Girls' team title at Murrayshall.

This was after she won the Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug Girls' title at Pollok Golf Club over the weekend!

Results
In the Girls' category Megan Ashley (Perth & Kinross) returned two solid scores of 73 and 74 to win by two shots on a total of 147. The runner-up was Grace Crawford (E. Lothian) with scores of 76 and 73 for a total of 149.

Katy Alexander (Perth & Kinross) finished in eighth place on a total of 158.

Megan Ashley and Katy Alexander (Perth & Kinross) won the Girls' team title for the second year.

In the Boys' category Ben Carberry (Stirling) won by eight shots with a fantastic two-under-par total of 138. His closest challengers, John Jack Jnr (Inverclyde) and Cormac Sharpe (Perth & Kinross), both finished on 146.

SCOTTISH SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to everyone playing in the Scottish Schools Championship at Murrayshall Golf Club today.

The championship is 36-hole event. Both rounds are played on the same day, one on the Lynedoch Course and one on the Murrayshall Course.

To be eligible to enter, a player must be on the School Roll at 31st May 2019 and in possession of a CONGU Handicap, Boys Category 1 Handicap (5.4) and Girls Handicap of 20 or under.

P&K TRIUMPH at PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION JUNIOR JUG

Hugh congratulations to Megan Ashley (Strathmore) and Cormac Sharpe (Blairgowrie) who made it a P&K double by winning the Girls' and the Boys' titles in the Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug at Pollok Golf Club, yesterday.

Megan and Cormac also gained a precious spot in this year's season ending "Race to The Machrie".

Results
In the Under-18 Girls' category Megan Ashley (Strathmore), the over-night leader, added a fantastic round of 70 to her first round of 73 to win by five shots with a three-under-par total of 143. Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) finished in second place with a two-over-par total of 148. Carys Irvine (Graigielaw) was third on 149 and Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) was fourth on 150.

1   Megan Ashley        73+70  143
2   Carmen Griffiths  74+74  148
3   Carys Irvine           76+73  149
4   Katy Alexander     75+75  150

In the Under-18 Boys' category Cormac Sharpe (Blairgowrie) won with a two-under-par total of 211 by one shot from Liam Waldron (Royal Aberdeen) on 212.

Well done Megan and Cormac, P&K are very proud of you!!

PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION JUNIOR JUG - UPDATE

What a cracking start by Squad members Megan Ashley (Strathmore) and Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) in Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug at Pollok Golf Club yesterday! After the first round, Megan finished in top spot and Katy in third.

Results
In the Under-18 Girls' category, Megan Ashley (Strathmore) returned an excellent level par 73 to top the field. Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) is lying in second place on 74 and Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) is in third on 75.

In the Under-18 Boys' category, Calum D Scott (Nairn) finished yesterday on a three-under-par total of 139 to lead the field by three shots from Aamar Saleem (New Club St. Andrews), Cormac Sharpe (Blairgowrie) and Jack McDonald (Dunbar) all on 142.

The final rounds will be played at Pollok Golf Club today.

PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION JUNIOR JUG

Good luck to Squad members Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) and Megan Ashley (Strathmore) who are playing in the Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug at Pollok Golf Club this weekend.

The Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug is a Scottish Girls' Order of Merit event. Together with the Barrie Douglas and Stephen Gallacher Foundations, it forms part of the "Race to The Machrie".

The boys play 54 holes over 3 days (Friday to Sunday) and the Girls 36-holes over 2 days (Saturday & Sunday).

SCOTTISH GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP - STILL TIME TO ENTER!

The Scottish Girls' Amateur Championship will be held at Blairgowrie Golf Club (Rosemount Course) from 19th to 21st July 2019.

The closing date is Monday 17 June 2019 (noon). There are still places available. If you want to enter or just find out more click on the link below:

https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships/

ELAINE MOFFAT WINS SCOTTISH SENIORS AT EDZELL

Congratulations to Defending Champion Elaine Moffat (St. Regulus) who retained her Scottish Senior Woman's Open Championship at Edzell Golf Club today! She won the final by 2&1 against Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies).

Results from today's Finals at Edzell Golf Club

Championship (Scratch)
Semi-finals
Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) bt Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 5&3
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) bt Aileen Baker (Crail) 4&3

Final

Elaine Moffat bt Donna Jackson 2&1

Championship (Handicap)
Semi-finals
Fiona Scott (Bothwell Castle) bt Louise Graham (Carnoustie) 4&3
Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) bt Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan) 2 holes

Final
Sandra Littlejohn bt Fiona Scott 3&2

SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMAN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 3

Unfortunately, P&K County member Kay Knight (Pitlochry) lost out in a tight match (2&1) against Mary Smith (Tain) in the first round of the Scottish Seniors Woman's Championship at Edzell Golf Club, yesterday.

Championship Match-play (Scratch)
Top qualifier and defending champion Elaine Moffat (St. Regulus) won both her matches yesterday and is drawn to play Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) in the semi-finals this morning. Whilst in the bottom half of the draw No. 2 qualifier Aileen Baker (Crail) will play Donna Jackson (Troon).

You can follow the action in Semi-finals and Final by clicking the link below:
https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships

SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMAN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 2

Well done to P&K County member Kay Knight (Pitlochry) who qualified comfortably for the scratch match-play championship in the Scottish Senior Woman's Open Championship at Edzell Golf Club, yesterday. Kay finished in joint 11th place on 161.

Stroke-play Results
Defending champion Elaine Moffat (St. Regulus) won the Stroke-play title with a two-over-par total of 150.  The runner-up was Aileen Baker (Crail) who finished on 152.

Match-play 
The top 16 scratch players and the next 16 handicap players progress to the scratch and handicap match-play finals, which start on Thursday.

SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMAN'S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to P&K County member Kay Knight (Pitlochry) who is playing in the Scottish Senior Woman's Open Championship this week.

The Championship begins at Edzell Golf Club today.

18-holes of stroke-play on Tuesday and Wednesday, to decide the stroke-play champion, before the top 16 scratch scores progress to the match-play stage. From the remainder of the field, the top 16 nett scores will qualify for the nett match-play.

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS - RESULTS

Carmen Griffiths wins the U18 girls by one shot from Megan Ashley

What a finish to the first ever girls' Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters! Starting six shots back Megan Ashley (Strathmore) came very close to snatching the trophy from tournament leader Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne).

Having led the field comfortably on the first two days, Carmen entered the final round with a six shot lead over Megan in second place. But, how quickly things can change in the game of golf. Within seven holes their scores were level. And suddenly, with no-one else challenging, it became a battle between the two teenagers to see who would come out on top. As birdies followed bogeys it was impossible to call. But, in the end Carmen managed to hold off Megan's spirited challenge and secured the girls' title by a single shot.

Results

In the Under-18 girls' category Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) held on to win the first girls' Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters with a four-over-par total of 223. Megan Ashley (Strathmore) finished in second place on 224.

Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) finished in 6th place.

P&K Junior Girls

2      Megan Ashley    79 + 69 + 76   224

6      Katy Alexander  80 + 76 + 79   235 

T16  Amy Mitchell     88 + 82 + 81   251

23    Kirsten Miller    94 + 88 + 88   270

In the Under-18 boys' category Dean Walsh (Lochgelly) won the title with a two-under-par total of 214 by 4 shots from Lachlan Reynolds (Hilton Park). 

In the Under-16 boys' category defending champion Gregor Graham (Blairgowrie) triumphed over Calum D Scott (Nairn) in a play-off after both players finished tied on 218. 

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS - DAY 2

What a cracking second round by Megan Ashley (Strathmore) who shot a fantastic four-under-par 69 to move into 2nd place!  Following in Megan's footsteps, fellow P&K team member Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) shot a solid three-over-par 76 to move up from 10th to 6th place.

In the Under-18 girls' category Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) posted another terrific score, adding a three-under-par 70 to her first round score of 72, to retain the lead on 142. Megan Ashley (Strathmore) is in second place on 148.

2      Megan Ashley    79 + 69  148

6      Katy Alexander  80 + 76  156 

T15  Amy Mitchell     88 + 82  170

24    Kirsten Miller    94 + 88  182

In the Under-18 boys' category, Jamie Roberts (Muckhart) extended his lead on the field to 3 shots on -4.  Whilst in the Under-16 boys' category defending champion Gregor Graham (Blairgowrie) leads the field on +1. 

The final round will be played at Strathmore Golf Centre tomorrow.