HELEN HOLM SCOTTISH WOMEN'S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to the four P&K Ladies' County members who are playing in the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open Championship this week.

The Helen Holm championship will take place from Tuesday 29 June to Thursday 1 July at Royal Troon Golf Club. The championship was due to be held in April, but had to be rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

All 103 competitors will play two qualifying rounds of stroke play on the Portland Course. The top 60 and ties will then progress to the final round of stroke play, which will also be on the Portland Course this year. Sadly, due to the revised dates, the final round could not be played on Royal Troon.

A strong home contingent has gathered at Troon to play the event. Joining them will be four of our Perth & Kinross Team Members:

Emily Aird   (Blairgowrie)
Katy Alexander   (Blairgowrie)
Megan Ashley   (Blairgowrie)
Kirsty Brodie   (Alyth)

SCOTTISH GOLF COVID-19 UPDATE - 24 JUNE 2021

Scottish Golf has issued a COVID-19 update in response to the COVID-19 statement made by the First Minister of Scotland on Tuesday 22 June.

The statement issued by Scottish Golf reads as follows:

"Following the latest COVID Update from the First Minister, Scottish Golf wishes to inform all clubs that our current COVID-19 Guidance remains unchanged. We do not anticipate any further changes in the Protection Level system until 19 July 2021."

"There has been an increase in enquiries regarding on-course furniture, i.e Rakes and Pins and we would take this opportunity to advise that our guidance (along with that of the other Home Nations) also remains unchanged at this time. These should remain out of use to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 and we do not foresee this position changing until we move to Level 0."

"Any club who has chosen to re-introduce rakes or permit the removal of pins, should ensure they have undertaken a full risk assessment and have checked with their local authority, health and safety advisors or insurance provider to be sure that they are in no way negating any public health liability cover they might have in place."

"The latest indication we have from the Scottish Government is that all local authority areas will move to Level 0 from 19 July 2021. 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."

CRIEFF MEETING - THURSDAY 22 JULY

The next Perth & Kinross Ladies' County fixture is our CRIEFF Meeting on Thursday 22 July.

So, if you want to come and join us for 18 holes on the Ferntower Course at Crieff, make sure you get your entry in by Monday 12 July.

The Convenor is Committee Member Gwen Munro.

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
CRIEFF - 22 July 2021

THE JAMBOREE - PHOTOS

It was an amazing win by our Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team last weekend. If you want to see some photos, click on the slideshow below.

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PERTH & KINROSS WIN NORTH DIVISION JAMBOREE

The Perth & Kinross Ladies County Team won the North Division County Jamboree at Monifieth today.

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

The final match points were as follows:
Perth & Kinross 5
Aberdeenshire 4
Angus 3
Northern Counties 0

The individual game points were as follows:
Perth & Kinross 16½
Aberdeenshire 16
Angus 12½
Northern Counties 9

The team will go on to play in the Scottish County Finals at Forres Golf Club from 27 - 29 August 2021.

Photos from the Jamboree:
It is an amazing win for our Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team. If you want to see some photos, there's a slideshow below.

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PERTH & KINROSS HALVED WITH ANGUS

Perth & Kinross halved their match against Northern Counties 4½ - 4½ in the North Division Jamboree at Monifieth today.

In the other match Aberdeenshire beat Northern Counties by 6 - 3

Morning (Foursomes) - Angus v Perth & Kinross
Perth & Kinross lost 2½ - ½

Afternoon (Singles) - Angus v Perth & Kinross

PERTH & KINROSS WIN ON DAY 2

Perth & Kinross had a great win against Northern Counties 7 - 2 in the North Division Jamboree at Monifieth today.

In the other match Aberdeenshire beat Angus by 6 - 3

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

Afternoon (Singles) - Perth & Kinross v Northern Counties
Perth & Kinross won 5 - 1

PERTH & KINROSS WIN ON DAY 1

Perth & Kinross started with a great win against Aberdeenshire 5 - 4 in the North Division Jamboree at Monifieth today.

In the other match Angus won against Northern Counties 5 - 4

Morning (Foursomes) - Perth & Kinross v Aberdeenshire
Perth & Kinross halved with Aberdeenshire 1½ - 1½

Afternoon (Singles) - Perth & Kinross v Aberdeenshire
Perth & Kinross won 3½ - 2½

PERTH & KINROSS COUNTY TEAM FOR THE JAMBOREE

This year's North Division Jamboree is being held at Monifieth Golf Links (Medal Course), from Saturday 12 June to Monday 14 June 2021.

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: Aberdeenshire, Angus and Northern Counties.

The winning team will go on to represent the North Division in the Scottish County Finals at Forres, from 27 - 29 August 2021.

Perth & Kinross Team
Emily Aird   (Blairgowrie)
Katy Alexander   (Blairgowrie)
Megan Ashley   (Blairgowrie)
Kirsty Brodie   (Alyth)
Jillian Milne   (Blairgowrie)
Isla Moncrieff  (Aberfeldy)
Jen Saxton  (Dunfermline)
Laura Walker  (Muckhart)

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

Start Times
Morning Foursomes: 08:30hrs Sat/Sun & 08:15hrs on Monday
Afternoon Singles: 13:00hrs Sat/Sun & 12:45hrs on Monday

Spectators will be very welcome at the Jamboree, subject to the COVID-19 guidance published by the Scottish Government and Scottish Golf, of course.

Good luck everyone!

14 SCOTS IN BRITISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR MATCH PLAY

Iceland’s Ragnhildur Kristinsdóttir is the leading qualifier for the match play stage of The Women’s Amateur Championship at Kilmarnock (Barassie).

From a starting field of almost 100 players aged from 13 to 58, the 23-year-old leads the top 64 players into the match play stage, which starts today.

Fourteen Scots have made it through, including the 2021 Scottish Women's Amateur champion, Chloe Goadby (St Regulus Ladies), Scotland's rising star, Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe), and our 2021 P&K Ladies' County Champion, Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie).

There are significant rewards for the champion, with exemptions into the AIG Women’s Open and, The US Women’s Open, The Evian Championship and The Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship.

Live scoring can be followed on The R&A’s website and social media.

AUCHTERARDER MEETING - RESULTS

What a cracking day for golf at Auchterarder. There were some great scores.

Congratulations to our Captain, Jillian Milne, who won the Centenary Cup and to Val Purdie who won the Centenary Tray.

The results were as follows:

Best Nett:
Val Purdie (20) 66
Judy Proudfoot (22) 68 BIH
Jen Marshall (13) 68
Alison Stockley (11) 68
Jane Yellowlees (7) 68

Best Gross:
Jillian Milne 74
Jane Yellowlees 75 BIH
Steph Crolla 75

The next County Fixtures are as follows:
The JAMBOREE at Monifieth 12-14 June.
The CRIEFF Meeting on 22 July
The NORTH OF SCOTLAND at Blairgowrie 26-28 July.

The NORTH OF SCOTLAND is open to all members of P&K Ladies' County.
- Ladies' (Min. 2 Rounds for £45) - For more info click here
- Girls (1 Round for £10) - For more info click here

NORTH OF SCOTLAND LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP 2021

Perth & Kinross Ladies' County is hosting the NORTH OF SCOTLAND Ladies' Championship at Blairgowrie Golf Club from 26 - 28 July 2021.

The NORTH OF SCOTLAND Ladies' Championship 2021

Entry: Open to all members of the 4 Ladies’ County Golf Associations in the North Division: Aberdeenshire, Angus, Northern Counties or Perth & Kinross.

Blairgowrie Golf Club 26 – 28 July 2021
Handicap Limit: 36.4
Entry Fee: £45
Closing Date: Mon. 12 July @ 12 Noon

The Championship will be held on the Rosemount Course
- One qualifying round on Monday and match-play on Tuesday & Wednesday

A Consolation Round will be held on the Landsdowne Course
- On Tuesday for those who don't qualify for the match-play

Every competitor is guaranteed 2 rounds of golf at Blairgowrie for only £45!

Event information:
1. Terms of the Competition - click here

2. COVID-19 Policy - click here

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below
The NORTH OF SCOTLAND Ladies' Championship 2021

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Whilst Blairgowrie has kindly agreed to host us this year, due to the impact of Covid-19 they are unable to give courtesy of the course. The entry fee reflects a contribution the club and represents a significant reduction on the usual fees.

NORTH OF SCOTLAND GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP 2021

Perth & Kinross Ladies' County is hosting the NORTH OF SCOTLAND Girls' Championship at Blairgowrie Golf Club on Monday 26 July 2021.

The NORTH OF SCOTLAND Girls' Championship 2021

Entry: Is open to any Junior Girl who is a member of a Ladies' County Golf Association in the North Division: Aberdeenshire, Angus, Northern Counties or Perth & Kinross

Blairgowrie Golf Club 26 July 2021

Age Limit: Under 18 on 1 January 2021
Handicap Limit: 36.4
Entry Fee: £10
Closing Date: Mon. 12 July @ 12 Noon

The Championship will be on the Rosemount Course (Red tees)
- One Round (18-Holes) of Individual stroke play

Scratch & Handicap Trophies & Prizes

Event information:
1. Terms of the Competition - click here

2. COVID-19 Policy - click here

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below
The NORTH OF SCOTLAND Girls' Championship 2021

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Girls wishing to compete in the full North of Scotland Ladies’ Championship, at Blairgowrie from 26-28 July, must complete the Ladies’ entry form and pay the full fee (£45). For more information click here.

KATY ALEXANDER WINS THE CLARK ROSEBOWL

Huge congratulations to Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) who won the 2021 Clark Rosebowl at Gullane today.

The Clark Rosebowl final turned about to be an all Blairgowrie Golf Club affair after both Katy Alexander and Megan Ashley won their semi-final matches against Megan Docherty (Bishopbriggs) and Isla McDonald-O’Brien (Shrewsbury) respectively.

In the final, Katy was one down at the turn before she pulled away to win by 3&2 against her P&K Ladies' County Team mate.

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

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

The Championship will take place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 of June 2021 at Gullane Golf Club (No 1 Course).

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 (Blairgowrie)
Jen Saxton (Dunfermline)
Kirsten Miller (Strathmore)

AUCHTERARDER MEETING - DRAW

The draw for the AUCHTERARDER Meeting at Auchterarder Golf Club on Monday 7 June is below. Click to enlarge.

The Convenor is our Treasurer, Kathleen Duncan.

Late Entries
Auchterarder Golf Club has kindly allowed us a slot for Late Entries. If you are interested in playing please contact Kathleen direct.

COVID-19
To keep everyone safe on the day, please ensure that you follow the current social distancing guidelines and comply with any COVID-19 instructions that Auchterarder Golf Club and/or the Ladies' County Committee may have.

P&K LADIES' HANDICAP LEAGUE - MAY RESULTS

The P&K Ladies' Handicap League results for May are as follows:

Section A
Mon 17th May Crieff v Blairgowrie - Result: 2 - 3
Mon 24th May King James V1 v Auchterarder - Postponed: Course Closed

Section B
Sun 30th May Muckhart v Kinross - Result: 2 - 3