HANNAH DARLING WINS THE ST RULE TROPHY

Scotland's Hannah Darling produced a stunning performance over the weekend to win the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews.

Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe) carded rounds of 71, 76 and 71 to finish on -18 and win the St Rule Trophy by three shots from Clara Young (North Berwick). Lorna Mclymont (Milngavie) finished in 3rd place on -14.

17-year-old Darling, who will start at the University of South Carolina in August, matched the record 18-under 208 aggregate set by Hazel McGarvie two years ago in winning one of the most prestigious titles in women’s amateur golf.

Her performance confirmed her growing reputation as the rising star of Scottish golf and underlined her Curtis Cup credentials.

She adds her name to a distinguished list of top lady amateur golfers, many of whom have gone on to enjoy success on the Ladies European Tour, notably Annika Sorenstam and Catriona Matthew, since inception of the St Rule Trophy in 1984.

AUCHTERARDER MEETING - MON. 7 JUNE

A wee reminder that our next P&K County Meeting is at Auchterarder on Monday 7 June.

So, if you want to celebrate the easing of lockdown with 18 holes on a wee gem of a course, make sure you get your entry in by Friday 28 May.

The Convenor is our Treasurer, Kathleen Duncan

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
AUCHTERARDER - 7 June 2021

SCOTTISH GOLF COVID-19 UPDATE - 21 MAY 2021

Scottish Golf has issued a COVID-19 update in response to the COVID-19 statement made by the First Minister of Scotland on Friday 21 May.

The statement issued by Scottish Golf reads as follows:

"Following the First Minister’s latest COVID-19 briefing on Friday 21 May, the Government has given further detail on the local protection levels for various local authority areas."

"Moray Local Authority Area"

"Moray will now move to Level 2 restrictions from 00.01 on Saturday 22 May. Golf clubs and golfers in this local authority area can access guidance for Level 2 here."

"Glasgow City Local Authority Area"

"Glasgow will remain in Level 3 restrictions for at least a further week. The following guidance applies for Level 3:"

• "Adults living in Level 3 areas may leave their local authority area (up to 5 miles) to take part in a casual game of golf."
• "Adults living in Level 3 areas should only travel locally to take part in a competitive or qualifying round."
• "Children Under 17 may travel to and from Level 0, 1, 2 and 3 areas to take part in informal exercise and organised sport, training and competition."
• "All travel to and from the venue must take place on the same day with no overnight stays permitted."

"Full guidance for Level 3 can be accessed here."

"You can keep up to date on all the latest COVID-19 Updates on our dedicated webpage here."

PERTH & KINROSS LADIES' COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Team selected to represent P&KLCGA at the North Division Jamboree at Monifieth Golf Links, from Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June 2021, is:

The 2021 Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team will be defending the North Division championship title that Perth & Kinross won at Ballater Golf Club in 2019. They will be up against fierce competition from the other three North Division teams. They are Aberdeenshire, Angus and Northern Counties. The winning team will go on to represent the North Division in the Scottish County Finals at Forres, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 August 2021.

Spectators will be very welcome at the Jamboree, assuming the current social distancing rules and the COVID-19 guidance provided by the Scottish Government and Scottish Golf remain unchanged, of course. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, there will be no caddies for the players this year.

Huge congratulations to all the players selected. Good Luck everyone!

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT GLENISLA - RESULTS

Our P&K Ladies' County Commonwealth Spoons Foursomes was played on the Glenisla course at Alyth Golf Club today. Eighteen pairs took part.

The results were as follows:
J. Kennedy (Pitlochry) & K. Fleming (Pitlochry) (25) 70
H. Cunningham (Dunkeld) & M. Brydson (Dunkeld) (20) 73
I. Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) & K. Will (Aberfeldy) (4) 74 BIH

Third was by a BIH from 4 others! They were:
L. Kyle (Milnathort) & C. Lambie (Dunkeld) (19) 74
J. Jasper (Murrayshall) & M. Ewen (Craigie Hill) (23) 74
M. Ashley (Blairgowrie) & K. Alexander (Blairgowrie) (0) 74
F. Gibson (Alyth) & C. McTavish (Alyth) (28) 74

The next P&K County Meeting will be held at Auchterarder Golf Club on Monday 7 June 2021. The Convenor is our Treasurer, Kathleen Duncan.

If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
AUCHTERARDER - 7 June 2021

SCOTTISH GOLF COVID-19 UPDATE - 18 MAY 2021

Scottish Golf has issued a COVID-19 update in response to the COVID-19 statement made by the First Minister of Scotland on Friday 14 May.

The statement issued by Scottish Golf reads as follows:

"Following our most recent COVID-19 Update on Friday, we have been working with our partners at sportscotland and the Scottish Government to seek further clarity on enhanced travel restrictions for Level 3 Areas (Glasgow and Moray)."

"We have now updated our guidance. All clubs currently in a Level 3 area should note that this guidance is effective immediately:"

• "Adults living in Level 3 areas may leave their local authority area (up to 5 miles) to take part in a casual game of golf."
• "Adults living in Level 3 areas should only travel locally to take part in a competitive or qualifying round."
• "Children Under 17 may travel to and from Level 0, 1, 2 and 3 areas to take part in informal exercise and organised sport, training and competition."
• "All travel to and from the venue must take place on the same day with no overnight stays permitted."

"The latest indication we have from the Scottish Government is that these restrictions will be in place for at least one week from Monday 17 May. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep all clubs updated should anything change."

"Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 Updates from Scottish Golf here."

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT GLENISLA - DRAW

The draw for the Commonwealth Spoons Foursomes at Alyth Golf Club (Glenisla  Course) on Thursday 20 May is below. Click to enlarge.

The Convenor is: Committee Member Gwen Tate

The current Scottish Golf COVID-19 Guidance on Foursomes is:

• “Each partner should use their own golf ball, which is only handled by that player. For example the player teeing off from hole 1 is the only player that touches the ball from the teeing off through to completion of the hole. The partner teeing off from hole 2 does likewise with their ball.”
• “When marking and replacing the ball on the putting green this should be conducted by the partner the ball belongs to. Under this situation (or any other where the ball must be replaced) the original ball must be used and not be substituted by another ball.”
• “Under the Rules of Golf a partner is permitted to drop the side’s ball in taking relief. It is also permissible to drop a ball when taking relief.”

AUCHTERARDER MEETING - MONDAY 7 JUNE

The next P&K Ladies' County fixture is the AUCHTERARDER Meeting on Monday 7 June.

So, if you want to celebrate the easing of lockdown with 18 holes on a wee gem of a course, make sure you get your entry in by Friday 28 May.

The Convenor is our Treasurer, Kathleen Duncan

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
AUCHTERARDER - 7 June 2021

SCOTTISH GOLF COVID-19 UPDATE - 12 MAY 2021

Scottish Golf has issued a COVID-19 update in response to the COVID-19 briefing given by the First Minister of Scotland yesterday.

The statement issued by Scottish Golf reads as follows:

"Following yesterday's announcement by the First Minister, Scottish Golf can confirm the following movement in Protection Levels from Monday 17 May."

• "Level 3: Moray is very likely to remain at Level 3. This decision will confirmed at the end of the week and we will inform all clubs as soon as possible."

• "Level 2: Mainland Scotland and islands not moving to Level 1 will move to Level 2."

• "Level 1: Orkney, Shetland, Na h-Eileanan Siar, all islands in Highland (except Skye) and the following islands within Argyll and Bute will move to Level 1 - Coll, Colonsay, Erraid, Gometra, Iona, Islay, Jura, Mull, Oronsay, Tiree and Ulva."

"We have received final approval from our partners at sportscotland and the Scottish Government on our updated guidance which is available here."

"While there are no further changes to on-course activities, our updated guidance means that from Monday 17th May, the following changes will take place for clubs who can offer hospitality services."

"In Level 2 areas:"

• "All indoor hospitality may operate until 22.30."

• "Groups may consist of up to 6 people from 3 households."

• "Alcohol may be served (2-hour dwell time)."

• "All outdoor hospitality may continue where groups of Over 18s may consist of up to 8 people from 8 households."

"In Level 1 areas:"

• "All indoor hospitality may operate until 23.00."

• "Groups may consist of up to 8 people from 3 households."

• "Alcohol may be served."

• "All outdoor hospitality may continue and groups of Over 18s may consist of up to 12 people from 12 households."

"Please note that detail for all future levels remains indicative at this stage and could be subject to further relaxation or change."

"You can continue to keep up to date on all the latest COVID-19 updates on our dedicated webpage here."

"Once again, we would like to thank all of our clubs and gofers across Scotland for your continued co-operation and adherence to the current guidance during these challenging times."

P&K LADIES' COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - PRIZE-GIVING

Photos from the P&K Ladies' County Championship Prize-giving, held after the Championship Finals at Strathmore on Sunday.

Championship Final (Scratch)

Winner Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) & Runner-up Eilidh Watson (St Regulus)

Championship Final (Handicap)

Winner Gwen Munro (Dunkeld) & Runner-up Liz Milligan (Dunblane)

Championship Finalists

Eilidh Watson, Megan Ashley, Gwen Munro & Liz Milligan

P&K LADIES' COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - PHOTOS

A.K. Rosebowl (Scratch) & Gibb Tropy (Handicap) Finals

A.K. Rosebowl (Scratch) & Gibb Tropy (Handicap) Semi-finals

MEGAN ASHLEY WINS P&K COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Megan Ashley triumphed at the P&K Ladies' County Championship final at Strathmore today. She beat Eilidh Watson 3&2 to take the title.

Megan Ashley & Eilidh Watson

Gwen Munro won the Handicap Championship 4&3 against Liz Milligan.

The results from today's Championship Match-play at Strathmore

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Finals
M. Ashley (Blairgowrie) bt J. Saxton (Dunfermline) 3&2
E. Watson (St Regulus) bt I. Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) 22nd

Final
M. Ashley (Blairgowrie) bt E. Watson (St Regulus) 3&2

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Finals
G. Munro (Dunkeld) bt D. Butchart (Strathmore) 2&1
L. Milligan (Dunblane) bt A. Glaister (Muckhart) 1 up

Final
G. Munro (Dunkeld) bt L. Milligan (Dunblane) 4&3

P&K LADIES' COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMI-FINALS

It's M. Ashley (Blairgowrie) v E. Watson (St Regulus) in the final of the P&K Ladies' County Championship this afternoon.

The results from today's Championship Semi-finals at Strathmore

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Finals
M. Ashley (Blairgowrie) bt J. Saxton (Dunfermline) 3&2
E. Watson (St Regulus) bt I. Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) 22nd

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Finals
G. Munro (Dunkeld) bt D. Butchart (Strathmore) 2&1 

L. Milligan (Dunblane) bt A. Glaister (Muckhart) 1 up

The Championship Finals this Afternoon are

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Final
14:07  M. Ashley (Blairgowrie) v E. Watson (St Regulus)

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Final
14:15  G. Munro (Dunkeld) v L. Milligan (Dunblane)

The results will be published on our website and Facebook page.

P&K LADIES' COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 1 RESULTS

It's Jen Saxton v Megan Ashley and Isla Moncrieff v Eilidh Watson in the Semi-finals of the P&K Ladies' County Championship tomorrow morning.

Meanwhile in the Handicap Championship, Dawn Butchart beat the top seed Pamela Malton at the 18th hole to join Gwen Munro, Liz Millagan and Alex Glaister in the handicap semi-finals.

The Semi-finals and Finals will be played at Strathmore tomorrow (Sunday).

The results from today's Championship Match-play at Strathmore

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Quater-Final
J. Saxton (Dunfermline) bt C. Muir (Craigie Hil) 5&4
M. Ashley (Blairgowrie) bt J. Milne (Blairgowrie) 5&4
I. Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) bt L. Walker (Muckhart) 2&1 
E. Watson (St Regulus) bt E. Aird (Blairgowrie) 2&1

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Quater-Final
D. Butchart (Strathmore) bt P. Malton (Perth Ladies) 1-up
G. Munro (Dunkeld) bt A. Collins (Milnathort) 1-up
L. Milligan (Dunblane) bt S. MacDougall (Aberfeldy) 19th
A. Glaister (Muckhart) bt J. Marshall (Dunblane) 5&3

The Championship Draws for Sunday 9 May

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Finals
09:00  J. Saxton (Dunfermline) v M. Ashley (Blairgowrie)
09:07  I. Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) v E. Watson (St Regulus)

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Finals
09:15  D. Butchart (Strathmore) v G. Munro (Dunkeld)
09:22  L. Milligan (Dunblane) v A. Glaister (Muckhart)

The Championship Finals will start at 13:30 on Sunday.

The results will be published on our website and Facebook page.

P&K COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS & DRAWS

Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) is the leading qualifier for the P&K Ladies' County Championship after a cracking five-under-par 68 at Strathmore today.

The top 8 scratch players and the next 8 handicap players will play the finals at Strathmore this weekend.

Results from today's Championship qualifier at Strathmore

Scratch
1st Jen Saxton 68
2nd Eilidh Watson 75

Handicap
1st Jen Saxton (-1) 69
2nd Jillian Milne (5) 71

Championship Draw for Saturday 8 May

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch)
12:45  Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) v Carol Muir (Craigie Hil)
12:52  Jillian Milne (Blairgowrie) v Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie)
13:00  Laura Walker (Muckhart) v Isla Moncrieff (Aberfeldy)
13:07  Eilidh Watson (St Regulus) v Emily Aird (Blairgowrie)

Gibb Trophy (Handicap)
13:15  Pamela Malton (Perth Ladies) v Dawn Butchart (Strathmore)
13:22  Gwen Munro (Dunked) v Anita Collins (Milnathort)
13:30  Liz Milligan (Dunblane) v Susan MacDougall (Aberfeldy)
13:37  Alex Glaister (Muckhart) v Jen Marshall (Dunblane)

Good luck everyone!