Double congratulations to County team members Emily Ogilvy and Roseanne Niven who have both been selected for the Scottish team for the European Team Championships to be held at Castelconturbia Golf Club, Italy, from 10 to 14 July 2007. Well done to you both.

The full team is as follows:

Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh Old)
Heather MacRae (Dunblane New)
Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder)
Roseanne Niven (Crieff)
Michele Thomson (McDonald)
Jenna Wilson (Strathaven)
Captain: Lesley Johnston

Congratulations to County team member Roseanne Niven and team 2nd reserve Annabel Niven who competed in the 36 hole Ness Open on Sunday. Roseanne was third scratch (after countback) on 146 (76 & 70) and Annabel won the Handicap section (0 - 7) scoring 68 and 72 - well done both girls!

Congratulations to County team members Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) and Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry) who travelled up to play in the Ladies Open at Cruden Bay (the venue for the 2007 Jamboree) at the weekend. Alexandra finished in fourth place (36 points) and Eve in eighth place (35 points). An excellent result for both girls in pretty testing weather conditions, neither girl having played the course before. The winner was A Twomey (38 points). Captain Janet & Vice Captain Dawn also took part - Dawn finished with 30 points and the less said about Janet's round the better!

Well done to everyone.

Congratulations to County Vice Captain Dawn and her husband Iain who won best nett at the Royal Montrose Greensomes Open yesterday (Sunday). They scored a magnificent scratch 71 nett 64.6 - I can confirm it was magnificent because my husband and I played with them! - Well done Dawn & Iain.

Congratulations to County squad member Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth) who came third in the recent Nick Faldo Junior Series Qualifyer scoring 87 on the Lansdowne Course at Blairgowrie. The winner with a score of 84 was Cara Easton of Dalmahoy .

The 2nd Scottish qualifying round will be played at The Carrick on Loch Lomond on May 28. The Scottish final of the Nick Faldo Series will be held at The Roxburghe on August 23.

Well done Jacqueline and good luck for the next round.

Congratulations to Vice Captain Dawn Butchart who has been studying for the SGU and R & A Rules Official qualification. Dawn passed the course with flying colours - achieving 85% in the end of course exam. Here is her story:

'When Jane (Strathmore Lady Captain) asked if I would be interested in going on a Rules Official's course which was to be organised by the SGU and the R&A I was very happy to take part, however at the beginning of the year I received the 'Rules and Decisions Book', example papers and the information regarding what the exam entailed I was a little apprehensive if not scared! Participants had to learn the first 28 rules and subsections and familiarise themselves with the decisions pertaining to them all! No mean feat when that part of the book is 436 pages long. I decided to set aside a few hours every day and even took the book and papers on holiday. After a few months of study a two day course was held at the Headquarters of the SGU. This was both enjoyable and informative with talks from SGU officials, International Referees and R&A officials. There were also slide shows and a practical session held at Drumoig golf course. At the end of the course was the dreaded exam. This was in two parts. The first section of the first exam was a 20 question paper which gave different scenarios which you had to know the rule number and subsection of each one, without reference books. The second part again was 25 questions on a true or false basis again without reference books. The second part of the exam lasted 90 mins and although we were permitted the reference books it was very tough! However three weeks later I have received my results. The required pass was 70%, the average mark for the course was 71.6% and I am really pleased to say I managed 85%. This now qualifies me to referee at Club and Area level. So I would like to thank Jane for having faith in me and should you have any queries regarding rules please ask, if I don't know the answer straight away I now know where to look!'

Well done Dawn from everyone at P & K!

Congratulations to County squad member Annabel Niven who competed in the Under16s Strokeplay Championships held at Craigielaw Golf Club last week. In very difficult conditions Annabel who represented Scotland team 2 scored a very creditable 170 (82, 88). The event was won by 12 year old Leona Maguire from Slieve Russell with an excellent pair of 74s. The Scotland team 2 (327) were placed second in the team event which was won by England (299). Annabel's team mates were Cara Easton and Jill Meldrum.

Well done Annabel!

Congratulations to County Squad member Alexandra Bushby who took part in the Halford Hewitt Tournament on the Royal Cinque Ports golf course in Deal in Kent last weekend. The tournament which is for old pupils of public schools throughout the UK attracted 640 competitors. The teams play foursomes knockout. Alex's old school Glenalmond beat Stonyhurst in the first round then lost a very close match to Malborough. Alex won both her matches (4 & 3 and 6 & 5) - making history in the event - being the first girl ever to win a match in the tournament. Alex's partner was also very pleased - it was his first win in 6 years of playing in the tournament.

Well done Alex.

Congratulations to County squad member Eve Muirhead but for fantastic success in her other sport - curling. Eve has just competed in the Women's Junior World Championships being held in Eveleth, Minnesota where the Scottish team of Skip Sarah Reid, Third Eve Muirhead, Second Barbara McFarlane, Lead Sarah MacIntyre and Alternate Alison Black defeated Canada in the finals of the competition (7- 6 in an extra end) . The team is coached by Sheila Swan. Congratulations from Perth & Kinross County Association to the whole team!

Congratulations to County squad member Annabel Niven (Crieff) , below, who has been selected to represent Scotland (team 2 ) in the SLGA Under 16s Open Strokeplay Championships at Craigielaw Golf Club on 5th & 6th April 2007.

Well done Annabel!

Congratulations to Roseanne Niven who, following her highly successful season - including winning the Scottish Under 18's Championship and achieving full international honours with her selection for the Ladies Home Internationals, has been offered honorary membership of Crieff Golf Club - well done Roseanne!


Photo courtesy of Cal Carson

Congratulations to County squad member Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth) who has been invited to play in the Women's section of the Dixie Amateur at the Palm Aire Golf and Country Club at Pompano Beach near Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 2nd to 5th of January 2007. Past competitors include Paula Creamer in the ladies event and Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia in the mens event. There will be a cut after the first two rounds with the top forty going through to the last thirty six holes.

Good luck Jacqueline!

CONGRATULATIONS to

Roseanne Niven - Crieff and Emily Ogilvy - Auchterarder who have been selected for winter training in the National Ladies squad.

Carly Booth - Comrie, named in the Under 18 squad and Annabel Niven - Crieff, who has a place in the under 15 squad.

Well done!