NORTH OF SCOTLAND - FINAL RESULTS

Congratulations to P&K County Team member Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), the 2025 North of Scotland Champion who defeated Lily MacDonald (Aboyne) in a closely contested final 2&1.

The Handicap Champion is Lorna Johnson (Meldrum House) who won 2 up on 18th hole against Lisbeth Husband (Carnoustie) after another hard fought match.

Our thanks go to Green Hotel & Golf Resort for hosting our event over the Bruce Course; to Greig McSporran & Ally in the Pro Shop for being so accommodating with tee times; to Green staff for having the course in such excellent condition;  to Kinross Golf Club staff for keeping us fed and watered; to Kinross Lady Members Christine Kinloch liaison between P&K and Club, Mary Graham for the beautiful flowers in the clubhouse, Rena Duncan and Trish Anderson Starters Monday & Tuesday; Jamie, from Scottish Golf for his assistance on Monday, P&K County organising committee for a successful event.

Next year's North of Scotland is being hosted by Aberdeenshire at Banchory Golf Club Mon 27th to Wed 29th July 2026.

FULL NOS RESULTS:

GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP

1ST SCRATCH LUCY MORAN (MILNATHORT) PERTH & KINROSS

1ST HANDICAP HOLLY MCKENZIE (MURCAR LINKS) ABERDEENSHIRE

CONSOLATION ROUND

1ST SCRATCH SARAH MURRAY (NAIRN DUNBAR) NORTHERN

1ST HANDICAP MICHELLE MCKAY (KING JAMES VI) PERTH & KINROSS

QUALIFYING ROUND

1ST SCRATCH LUCY MORAN (MILNATHORT) PERTH & KINROSS

1ST HANDICAP CHRISTINE KINLOCH (KINROSS) PERTH & KINROSS

HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP

SEMI-FINALISTS:

WENDY MACDONALD (MUIR OF ORD) NORTHERN

JEAN GRAHAM (KINROSS) PERTH & KINROSS

RUNNER UP – LANSDOWNE BOWL - LISBETH HUSBAND (CARNOUSTIE)

HANDICAP CHAMPION – ANGUS SALVER - LORNA JOHNSON (MELDRUM HOUSE)

SCRATCH CHAMPIONSHIP

SEMI-FINALISTS:

CLAIRE PENMAN (CARNOUSTIE CALEDONIA) ANGUS

ZOE DAVIDSON (ALYTH) PERTH & KINROSS

RUNNER UP – THOMSON TANKARD - LILY MACDONALD (ABOYNE) ABERDEENSHIRE

NORTH OF SCOTLAND CHAMPION FOR 2025 – GIFFORD TROPHY

KATY ALEXANDER (BLAIRGOWRIE) PERTH & KINROSS

NORTH OF SCOTLAND - DAY 2 RESULTS

After a busy day at Kinross, congratulations to Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) and Zoe Davidson (Alyth) who find themselves up against each other in the Scratch Semi-finals tomorrow.

In the other semi-final, it's Lily MacDonald (Aboyne) v Claire Penman (Carnoustie Caledonia).

P&K are also represented in the Handicap Semi-finals by Jean Graham (Kinross) versus Lisbeth Husband (Carnoustie), who defeated our President Lenore Kyle (Milnathort) on the 18th in the Quarterfinals.  In the other Semi-final it's Wendy MacDonald (Muir of Ord) v Lorna Johnson (Meldrum House).

The Consolation Round was also played today:

Scratch

1st Sarah Murray (Nairn Dunbar)   86

2nd Susan Campbell (Muir of Ord) 97

Handicap

1st Sarah Murray (Nairn Dunbar) 86 (9) 77

2nd Michelle McKay (King James VI)  103 (23) 80

Today's Matchplay Results:

SCRATCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP

NORTH OF SCOTLAND - DAY 1 RESULTS

The weather gods were looking down on us today - it was a predominantly dry day with only the last couple of groups catching a few raindrops as they finished.

P&K County Squad member Lucy Moran (Milnathort) is the leading qualifier for the NORTH OF SCOTLAND Ladies' Championship at Kinross.  

Lucy also won the Scratch Plate in the Girls Championship with her gross of 72, with Holly Mckenzie (Murcar Links) winning the Girls Handicap Trophy with a nett 75.   

The 2025 NORTH OF SCOTLAND Ladies & Girls' Championships

The Girls' Championship

Scratch:
1st Lucy Moran (Milnathort) 72

2nd Holly Mckenzie (Murcar Links) 77

Handicap:
1st Lucy Moran (Milnathort) 72 (0) 72

2nd Holly Mckenzie (Murcar Links) 77 (2) 75

Selected Others:

Tarah Simpson (Blairgowrie)  88 (8) 80

Jessica Sievwright (Strathmore)  106 (22) 84

Ladies' Championship Qualifying Round

Scratch:
1st Lucy Moran (Milnathort) 76
2nd Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) 75

3rd  Zoe Davidson (Alyth) 76

Handicap:
1st Christine Kinloch (Kinross) 90 (18) 72
2nd Gillian McEwan (St Fillans) 94 (22) 72

3rd  Lucy Moran (Milnathort) 72 (0) 72

Selected others :

Zoe Davidson (Alyth) 76 (3) 73

Liz Milligan (Crieff) 99 (25) 74

Lenore Kyle (Milnathort) 97 (22) 75

Helen Ewen (Muckhart) 92 (17) 75

The top 16 scratch players and the next 16 handicap players will play the finals over the next 2 days.

Draw for the Ladies' Championship Match-plays on Tues 22 July

Good luck to everyone playing tomorrow - P&K are well represented across both Championships.

MUCKHART RE-SCHEDULE - 28TH JULY

Our Muckhart fixture had to be re-scheduled due to unforeseen circumstances, with the new date now being Monday 28 July.

All lady and junior girl members of clubs affiliated to P&KLCGA are welcome to enter using the link below.  All you need is a handicap! Closing date Tues 22 July.  Entry fee £20 (Juniors £15)

MUCKHART ENTRY FORM

NORTH OF SCOTLAND DRAW

Draw for North of Scotland Ladies Qualifying Round/Girls Championship on Monday 21 July 2025 at Kinross Golf Club.

Late entries are welcome via these links:

LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM

JUNIOR GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM

JUNIOR SUMMER MEETING & CHAMPIONSHIP

The Perth and Kinross County Girls Golf Championship was held by courtesy of Pitlochry Golf Club on Saturday 5th July 2025. The rain thankfully stayed away and the game was played in windy but warm conditions.

Lucy Moran (Milnathort) led the way with an excellent gross 75 (3 over par) to win the Scratch Championship Trophy. Christie Munro (Corrie) won the Handicap Championship Plate with a net 79 and Lucy Robertson(Crieff) taking runner up spot. 

Mia Baxter (Strathmore) won the 9 Hole Championship with some excellent putting being reported.

As always, thank you to the County committee ladies for helping before and following on the course during the day.

Karen Moran 

Junior Convenor

LAST CALL FOR NORTH OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

LADIES & JUNIOR GIRLS - Last call for entries to North of Scotland Championship at Kinross on Mon 21st - Wed 23rd July.   Vouchers to be won across the competition days.  At least 2 rounds of golf guaranteed for £45 entry fee.  Don't miss this opportunity to meet ladies from across our 4 North Division Counties - Aberdeenshire, Angus, Northern Counties and Perth & Kinross.

Links to entry forms:

Ladies NOS Entry Form                            Girls NOS Entry Form

 

MUCKHART DRAW

Draw for Muckhart fixture on Monday 7th July:

Late entries are being accepted, please contact our Convenor Alex Glaister direct.  Her contact details are in the email sent out with the draw today.

 

JUNIOR COUNTY FINALS

P&KCGU Junior County Finals had a beautiful sunny day at Milnathort today.

Congratulations to P&KLCGA County Squad member Lucy Moran (Milnathort) who won the Scratch Final v Robbie Hepburn (Kinross) on the 20th hole !

Commiserations to Junior Member Lucy Robertson (Crieff) who lost out in Handicap Final to Lachlan Dodds-Miklosik (North Inch) on 17th hole.

Well done to both girls.

JUNIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jessica Sievwright (Strathmore), Lucy Robertson ( Crieff) and Lucy Moran (Milnathort) all competed in the match play stage of the P&K Junior County Championships at the weekend.

All played some excellent golf with Lucy Robertson reaching the Handicap final and Lucy Moran winning through to the Scratch final.
Both finals are against boys from the County and should provide some excellent matches next Sunday afternoon at Milnathort Golf Club.

AUCHTERARDER RESULTS

Auchterarder was in marvellous condition and very well presented for our County fixture today.

At the 19th hole the main topic of conversation was the fiendishly tricky and quick greens !

Congratulations to Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy) who won the Captain's Centenary Cup with a gross score of 74 and to Julie Henderson (Pitlochry) who won the Past Captains' Centenary Tray with a magnificent nett score of 63.  Well done to Julie on her maiden venture into County golf.

Results

Gross 

1st Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy) 74 

2nd Laura Walker (Muckhart)  76

3rd Julie Henderson (Pitlochry) 86

Nett 

1st Julie Henderson 86 (23) 63

2nd Caroline Henderson 74 (6) 68

3rd Irene Reid (Muckhart)  93 (20) 73

Links to Auchterarder Gross Results   Auchterarder Nett Results 

Our next fixture is at Muckhart on Monday 7th July and entries can be made by clicking HERE.

Also in July, we are hosts for the North of Scotland Championship which is open to all lady and junior girl members of clubs affiliated to P&KLCGA.  The event takes place from Mon 21st to Wed 23rd July at Kinross on The Bruce Course.  £45 entry fee for at least 2 rounds of golf.  More details on blog.

4 ROUNDS IN 1 DAY

P&K Junior Tarah Simpson and her friends completed 4 rounds on 4 different courses yesterday raising funds for the Stephen Gallacher Golf Foundation. Starting at 5am and, despite the weather, they all managed to go round Royal Musselburgh, Gifford, Craigielaw and Gullane in the one day.  You can find out more about the challenge and make a donation HERE

Similarly, starting at 6.30am this morning 4 King James VI ladies (including 3 P&K County members) are plotting their way around their home course in the Macmillan Cancer 72 hole challenge today.  Donations welcome on their justgiving page HERE

AUCHTERARDER - DRAW

Draw for Auchterarder fixture on Thursday 19th June.

  

WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP NAIRN

Congratulations to Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) who's one of only 2 Scottish players to make it to the knockout stages of the British Women's Amateur Championship at Nairn.  Jen tees off at 10.45 today.  Keep an eye on all the matches HERE

Good luck Jen 👏

 

JUNIOR MASTERS STRATHMORE

Well done to P&K County Squad member Lucy Moran (Milnathort) who finished in joint 3rd place on +2 for 54 holes in the Under 18 Scratch section at the Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters held at Strathmore GC on 6 - 8 June.

Lucy finished 2nd in the Girls Handicap section with a nett score of -7 after the 3 rounds.

P&K County Junior member Tarah Simpson (Blairgowrie) had a creditable 13th place finish in the Handicap section in the field of 34 junior girls.

BRITISH WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to County Team members Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) and Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) in the British Women's Amateur Championship being held at Nairn this week.

144 entrants from 30 different countries will play 18 holes strokeplay today and tomorrow then top 64 qualifiers progress to knockout stages.

You can follow the live scoring here:

live scoring leaderboard

JAMBOREE - FINAL RESULTS

Congratulations to Northern Counties who have retained the Northern Division Champions Trophy.

It was unpleasant conditions for everyone at Edzell this afternoon with persistent rain but the P & K team finished off in style with a 7 - 2 victory over Angus.

Northern Counties were crowned Champions after winning all 3 of their matches at Edzell.  They beat Angus 5 - 4, P&K 8 - 1, and  Aberdeenshire  5.5 - 3.5.

They will now represent North Division in the Scottish County Finals at Alyth from Fri 29th - Sun 31 August 2025.

Perth & Kinross finished second after 2 wins, beating Aberdeenshire 7 - 2, Angus 7 - 2 and lost to Northern Counties 1 - 8.

Angus finished third with 1 win, beating Aberdeenshire 5 - 4.

Day 3 results:

Perth & Kinross won 7 - 2 against Angus.

In the other match, Aberdeenshire lost 3.5 - 5.5 against Northern Counties.

Morning (Foursomes) Perth & Kinross won 2 - 1

Jen Saxton & Kirsty Brodie won 4 & 3

 Laura Campbell & Isla Moncrieff won 3 & 2

 Zoe Davidson & Laura Walker lost 1 down

Afternoon (Singles) Perth & Kinross won 5 - 1

 Eilidh Beaumont lost 3 & 2

 Laura Campbell won 4 & 2

 Laura Walker won 3 & 1

 Zoe Davidson won 5 & 4

 Isla Moncrieff won 3 & 2

 Kirsty Brodie won 1 up.

JAMBOREE - DAY 3 MORNING RESULTS

Results from this morning at Edzell.

Morning Foursomes  P&K 2 Angus 1

Jen Saxton & Kirsty Brodie won 4 & 3

Laura Campbell & Isla Moncrieff won 3 & 2

Zoe Davidson & Laura Walker lost 1 down

The other match was halved 1.5 - 1.5 between Aberdeenshire and Northern Counties.

Afternoon Singles 

1.52pm  Eilidh Beaumont 

2.00pm  Laura Campbell 

2.07pm  Laura Walker 

2.15pm  Zoe Davidson 

2.22pm  Isla Moncrieff 

2.30pm  Kirsty Brodie 

JAMBOREE - DAY 2 AFTERNOON RESULTS

Despite a great team effort at Edzell, Perth & Kinross lost 5-1 against Northern Counties in the afternoon singles.

The overall score on the day was Northern Counties 8 P&K 1.

In the other match Aberdeenshire lost 5 - 4 against Angus.

Afternoon (Singles): Perth & Kinross lost 5 - 1

Megan Ashley lost 1 down

Jen Saxton  won 3 & 2

 Laura Walker lost 5 & 3

 Kirsty Brodie lost 5 & 3

 Zoe Davidson lost 2 & 1

 Laura Campbell lost 5 & 4

Monday's matches are:

Aberdeenshire v Northern Counties 

Perth & Kinross v Angus 

JAMBOREE - DAY 2 MORNING RESULTS

Better weather conditions this morning at Edzell, but unfortunately Perth & Kinross lost 3-0 against Northern Counties in the foursomes.  Disappointing result but the team will battle hard in the singles this afternoon.

Meanwhile Aberdeenshire lost 2-1 against Angus.

Morning (Foursomes):  Perth & Kinross lost 3 - 0

Laura Walker &  Laura Campbell lost 2 & 1

Kirsty Brodie &  Isla Moncrieff lost 3 & 2

Jen Saxton & Megan Ashley lost 2 & 1

Afternoon Singles start at 1.30pm

1.30pm  Megan Ashley 

1.37pm  Jen Saxton 

1.45pm  Laura Walker 

1.52pm  Kirsty Brodie 

2.00pm  Zoe Davidson 

2.07pm  Laura Campbell 

JAMBOREE - DAY 1 AFTERNOON RESULTS

Persistent rain and soggy conditions this afternoon didn't make it easy for the players but Perth & Kinross played valiantly to win 5 - 1 in the singles against  Aberdeenshire.

Overall score for the day P&K 7  Aberdeenshire 2

In the other match Angus lost to Northern by 4 - 2 in the singles, overall Northern won 5 - 4. 

Afternoon (Singles): Perth & Kinross won 5 - 1 

Megan Ashley won 2 up

Kirsty Brodie won 7 & 6

Jen Saxton won 4 & 3

Zoe Davidson won 4 & 2

Isla Moncrieff lost 7 & 5

Laura Campbell won 1 up

Special mention for Zoe Davidson who had a great win in her first match as a P&K County Team Member.

Sunday's matches are:

Northern Counties v Perth & Kinross

Aberdeenshire v Angus

P&K Foursomes tee off at 8.30am

JAMBOREE - DAY 1 MORNING RESULTS

In unexpectedly dry and somewhat warm weather conditions at Edzell this morning, Perth & Kinross won 2 - 1 against Aberdeenshire in the Northern Division Jamboree.

Meanwhile Angus won 2-1 against Northern Counties.

P&K County Team sporting their new team kit 

kindly sponsored by MacNaughtons of Pitlochry

Morning (Foursomes):  Perth & Kinross won 2 - 1 

Laura Walker & Laura Campbell lost 3 & 2

Kirsty Brodie & Isla Moncrieff won 6 & 4

Jen Saxton & Megan Ashley won 4 & 3

Afternoon Singles start at 3.19pm

3.19pm  Megan Ashley

3.26pm  Kirsty Brodie

3.34pm  Jen Saxton

3.41pm  Zoe Davidson

3.49pm  Isla Moncrieff

3.56pm  Laura Campbell

COUNTY JAMBOREE EDZELL

Wishing our P&K Ladies County Team the best of luck as they compete against  Aberdeenshire, Angus and Northern Counties at Edzell this weekend in the North Division County Jamboree.

The Team selected:

Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie), Eilidh Beaumont (St Regulus), Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore), Laura Campbell (Pitlochry), Zoe Davidson (Alyth), Isla Moncrieff (Aberfeldy), Jennifer Saxton (Dunfermline) and Laura Walker (Muckhart).

It's a busy weekend ahead for the ladies with Foursomes in the mornings then Singles matches in the afternoons from Sat 7th through to Mon 9th June.

Spectators are welcome so, if you are in the area, the Team will appreciate your support.  Regular updates will be posted here as the weekend progresses.

Is this the year for the trophy to come back to P&K 🤞🤞🤞

JUNIOR SPRING MEETING - MUCKHART

The County girls gathered for their Spring Meeting at Muckhart Golf Club on Saturday 31 May. Weather conditions began warm and overcast for the first 9 holes then disintegrated into torrential rain for the second 9 but thankfully the lightning stayed silent!

Lucy Moran (Milnathort) returned the best scratch score of the day at 2 over par to retain the Drysdale Trophy, Amelie Boud (Muckhart) won the handicap Karyn Dallas Quaich and Sophie Goult (Auchterarder) and Isobel Evans (Muckhart) shared the 9 Hole Lenore Kyle trophy. Well done to all the girls and the County ladies who braved the weather to help on the day. Thank you also Muckhart Golf Club for courtesy of the course for the event.

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS - RESULTS

We received a warm welcome at Muthill Golf Course today and the course was in great condition despite the wet weather.  22 teams played in the Commonwealth Spoons and more new ladies took part in their first County event and hopefully we'll see you again.

The winners were Alex Glaister (Muckhart) and Gillian McEwan (St Fillans) with a great nett score of 64.  Together with runners-up Carol Thomson and Jill Buchan (Dunning), both pairs will be invited to play in the Commonwealth Spoons Finals at Baberton in September.

The results:

Alex Glaister (Muckhart) & Gillian McEwan (St Fillans)   (18) 64

Carol Thomson & Jill Buchan (Dunning)   (20) 71

Gwen Tate (Kinross) & Jillian Milne (Blairgowrie)   (9) 73

Link to COMMONWEALTH SPOONS FULL RESULTS

The next P&K fixture is at Auchterarder on Thursday 19th June.

The Convenor is Christine Partridge and entries are now being accepted.  Closing date 9th June.  We already have a good number of entries, so don't delay!

Link to Entry Form: AUCHTERARDER ENTRY FORM 

AUCHTERARDER FIXTURE

The next County Fixture is at Auchterarder on Thursday 19th June.  

This is an individual strokeplay competition for the Centenary Cup and Centenary Tray.

Closing date for entries 9th June.

AUCHTERARDER ENTRY FORM

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to our P&K Squad Members taking part in the Scottish Women's Amateur Championship at Western Gailes, Irvine.  The 3 day tournament starts tomorrow with Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie), Zoe Davidson (Alyth) and Jennifer Saxton (Dunfermline) part of the 75 strong field playing 36 holes on the first day.

You can keep an eye on the results and matchplay draws HERE  

MUTHILL COMMONWEALTH SPOONS - DRAW

Draw for Commonwealth Spoons at Muthill on Mon 26th May - room for one more couple in morning! 

COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Team selected to represent P&KLCGA at the 2025 North Division Jamboree is:

The Jamboree is being hosted by Angus County at Edzell Golf Club from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 June 2025.  

After another close finish to last year's Jamboree when P&K finished as runners up, the Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team will be aiming to go one better this year as they compete for the North Division championship title against fierce competition from the other three North Division teams. They are defending champions Northern Counties, along with Aberdeenshire and Angus.

The winning team will go on to represent the North Division in the Scottish County Finals, which are being held on P&K home territory, at Alyth from Friday 29 Aug to Sunday 31 Aug 2025.

Huge congratulations and good luck to all the players selected. 

2025 P&K COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS - PHOTOS

Photos from the weekend.....

 

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS - FINAL DAY

The lovely weather didn't quite continue on Sunday, but the ladies playing 36 holes were probably grateful that it was a bit cooler! Again there were a lot of close matches, none more so than the Scratch Final between Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) and defending Champion, Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) with Megan becoming the 2025 P&K County Champion winning the AK Bell Rosebowl.

In the Handicap Final it was the battle of the Committee Members, Alex Glaister (Muckhart) was victorious over Michelle McKay (King James VI) to become 2025 P&K Handicap Champion, winning the Gibb Trophy.

Results of Sunday's matches:

AK Bell Rosebowl (Scratch)

Gibb Trophy (Handicap)