Carly secures Junior Ryder Cup place

Following her fine performance in the European Junior Masters in Austria, Carly has been selected as the only UK representative in the 6 girl, 6 boy team to play in the Junior Ryder Cup on 18 & 19 September at Celtic Manor.
Spencer Henderson the Scottish Golf Union Coach said "Carly's performance here in Austria has been incredible and I am very pleased for her and for Scotland that we have a player in the Junior Ryder Cup team.
"The level and standard of competition in this year's European Young Masters is the best I've seen in the three years I've been attending the event.
"Scotland finished fourth in the team event and I am extremely proud of them, considering they were competing against the best of 22 other nations."

Well done Carly!

Carly finishes in third place in Austria

Junior member Carly Booth (Comrie) finished in third place in the European Junior Masters in Murhof in Austria. In a low scoring final round Saskia Hausladen from Germany scored a 64 to finish -9, Carlota Ciganda of Spain scored a 68 to finish in second place on -5 and Carly had a final round of 71 to finish -2.

Well done Carly.

Selection for the Junior Ryder Cup which is to take place at Celtic Manor in Wales from 18 - 19 September, takes place after the conclusion of the European Masters Tournament.

County junior member Carly Booth lies in joint first position after two rounds of the European Young Masters at the Styrian Golf Club in Murhof, Austria. The third round is underway - full results later.

Megan marches on!

13 year old Megan Aird (Strathmore) continues to amaze everyone with her wonderful golfing acheivements. Megan got her first 18 hole handicap this season - starting at 26. She immediately reduced to 24 then to 21. Megan has joined the SLGA competition circuit and took part in the Ladies Junior Open Strokeplay Championships at Stirling this week. An excellent scratch 91 in the second round reduced her handicap and then a final round scratch 87 - nett 66 won her the under 14s best nett of the day! Megan's handicap is now 18.3.

I have just heard news from Strathmore - Megan has played today and shot a nett 68 and reduced her handicap still further to 17.4.

Well done Megan!

Final Results from the Ladies Junior Open Stroke Play Championships

Roseanne Niven 69,75,75 total 219 (joint 6th)
Annabel Niven 82, 88, 79 total 249 (joint 35th)
Jacqueline Sneddon 87, 83, 84 total 254 (joint 42nd)
Megan Aird 100, 91, 87 total 278 (joint 59th)
Karen Dunbar 92, 93, 95 total 280 (joint 62nd)

Congratulations to everyone!

The winner of the tournament with the most exceptional display of golf was Krystle Caithness (St Regulus) who broke the course record on the first day with a 64 and followed up with two rounds of 69 for a total 0f 202.

At the prizegiving ceremony it was announced that Roseanne Niven is selected to represent Scotland in the Belgian International Junior Event in Brussels from 23 - 26 August - well done Roseanne.

AUCHTERARDER RESULTS

Auchterarder was in excellent condition for our County Meeting yesterday and with the weather matching the course some suberb scores were returned. Gwen Lambie was on the top of the leader board with a scratch 73. Gwen has been enjoying fantastic form this season, well done Gwen. Home player Sheila Dunphy also returned an excellent score of nett 67.

Full results are as follows:

CSS 70

Scratch
Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld) 73
Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall) 76
Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) 79 bih
Liz Fertcz (Dunkeld) 79
Shona Leighton (Alyth) 79
Jillian Milne (Craigiehill) 79

Handicap
Sheila Dunphy (Auchterarder) (19) 67
Sandy Young (Auchterarder) (17) 68
Ann Duncan (Taymouth) (19) 69 bih
Louise Westwood (Whitemoss) (14) 69
Jaqueline Stevenson (Callander) (19) 69
Janette Hamilton (Blairgowrie) (17) 70

Well done to all the above and please get your entries off to Janet Griffiths for Captains Day at the Perth Inch on August 21st.

COUNTY TEAM AND OFFICIALS INVITED TO CIVIC RECEPTION

The Perth and Kinross County Team were invited to a Civic Reception hosted by Perth Provost Bob Scott in honour of our win at the Northern Division Team Championship at Crieff. It was a fantastic evening and we were very honoured to attend on behalf of the association.
Front row left to right Dawn Butchart (Vice Captain) Provost Bob Scott, Janet Griffiths (Captain) Back rows Sally Kettlewell, Jane Yellowlees, Liz Miskimmin (President), Alexandra Bushby, Roseanne Niven, Emma Napper, Emily Ogilvy, Jillian Milne and Fiona Ramsay


Some the guests have an informal chat




Jillian Milne chats with Gleneagles Coach



We were so excited we even took photo's of us taking photo's!



Roseanne Niven with Captain Janet Griffiths with the under 18 Scottish Girls Championship Trophy

Good Luck to County juniors playing at Stirling

Good luck to county juniors Roseanne Niven, Jacqueline Sneddon, Annabel Niven, Karen Dunbar and Megan Aird who have entered the Scottish Ladies' Junior Open Stroke Play Championships at Stirling this Thursday and Friday. If you are near to Stirling please go along and support them!

Tee times:

8.32 & 13.12 Annabel Niven (Crieff)
8.48 & 13.28 Karen Dunbar (Aberfeldy)
9.12 & 13.52 Roseanne Niven (Crieff)
10.24 & 15.04 Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth)
11.04 & 15.44 Megan Aird (Strathmore)

Congratulations

Congratulations to County junior member Jacqueline Sneddon who represented her club, Alyth, in the Volvo Masters Amateur tournament at The Roxburghe in the Borders last Thursday. Jacqueline came third and now goes on the the national finals at Wentworth - well done Jacqueline and good luck for the finals!

ROSEANNE NIVEN SCOTTISH UNDER 18 CHAMPION 2006


County Team member Roseanne Niven proudly holds the Scottish Under 18 trophy.

Our warmest congratulations to Roseanne.

Photo courtesy of Cal Carson Golf

ROSEANNE AND CARLY BOTH NAMED IN SQUAD

Both Roseanne Niven and Carly Booth have been named in the Girls Home International matches at Portstewart Golf Club Northern Ireland from August 9th to 11th.
Not only have they been named for this event but have also been selected as two of only three girls whose scores will count for Scotland in the international team event staged in conjunction with the qualifying rounds of the Girls' British Open championship at Portstewart GC from August 14 to 18. Roseanne has also been given the huge honour of being named as Team Captain.
Fantastic news!

To follow is the teams as they have been announce:
The team for the girls' home international matches at Portstewart Golf Club, Northern Ireland from August 9 to 11:
Carly Booth (Comrie),
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm),
Krystle Caithness (St Regulus),
Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh Old),
Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar),
Roseanne Niven (Crieff),
Michelle Thomson (McDonald Ellon),
Sally Watson (Elie & Earlsferry).
Reserves: Katy McNicoll (Carnoustie Ladies), Laura Murray (Alford), Edwina Lowrey-Gold (Eaton), Gillian Monteith (Portpatrick Dunskey).

The three girls whose scores will count for Scotland in the international team event staged in conjunction with the qualifying rounds of the Girls' British Open championship at Portstewart GC from August 14 to 18 are:
Carly Booth (Comrie),
Krystle Caithness (St Regulous),
Roseanne Niven (Crieff), capt.
Reserves: Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar), Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh Old), Michelle Thomson (McDonald Ellon).

RESULTS FROM ALYTH COUNTY MEETING

We were all treated to a beautifully presented course on the most glorious day for our County Meeting at Alyth yesterday. This in turn resulted in some excellent scoring and a reduction in the CSS which ended at 70.
County Team member Jane Yellowlees returned a fantastic one over par 72 scratch score followed by team mate Jillian Milne who posted a 75. There were an amazing 5 nett 67 scores, Dunkeld member Morag Brydson topped the score board on a better in half. Well done to all the ladies who took part. The full results were as follows:

CSS 70

Scratch
Jane Yellowlees 72
Jillian Milne 75
Gwen Lambie 77
Moira Middleton 78

Nett
Morag Brydson (14) 67 bih
Liz Fertacz (12) 67 bih
Jane Yellowlees (5) 67 bih
Moira Middleton (11) 67 bih
Eileen Watson (23) 67
Wilma Stewart (25) 68
Marjorie Leitch (25) 69 bih
Sally Crystal (19) 69 bih
Ann Duncan (19) 69

The golf ball raffle was won by Sally Crystal, Moira Middleton and Nan Morrison. All three received a sleeve of balls.

If you haven't already entered Auchterarder next Thursday then please contact Jillian Milne for a late entry.

ROSEANNE IS NEW SCOTTISH UNDER 18 CHAMPION



County Team member Roseanne Niven has just been crowned the new under 18 Scottish Champion after a 3&2 win over Rachael Livingstone. Fantastic News!! Well done Roseanne, a more detailed report will follow!

LATEST FROM UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIP

Roseanne Niven is 2 up through 12. Will try to keep you updated as much as poss!

Roseanne through to the final at Peebles
County team member Roseanne Niven (Crieff) won through to the final at the Scottish under 18's Amateur Championships at Peebles today. After three days of tough golf in very high temperatures Roseanne will play Rachel Livingstone (Musselburgh) in the 18 hole final tomorrow (9.00am). In the quarter finals Roseanne beat Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon) by 1 hole and in the semi finals she overcame Katy McNicoll (Carnoustie) by 4 & 3 with level par golf. Roseanne's opponent Rachel, beat Kelsey MacDonald in the quarter finals and then Edwina Lowrey-Gold in the semi finals.

We wish Roseanne the very best of luck in the final - if anyone is near Peebles golf club tomorrow - do go along and support her!

Photo courtesy of Cal Carson

Latest from the Scottish Under 18's Amateur Championships at Peebles

In the first round this morning Annabel Niven (Crieff) faced the number 2 seed and winner of the North of Scotland tournament, Michelle Thomson (McDonald Ellon) Annabel was defeated by 4 & 3. Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry) was up against in form 11th seed Katy McNicoll (Carnoustie), Eve lost 5 & 4. Better news of Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth) who qualified in 30th place. She was drawn against Jane Turner (Mortonhall) seeded 3 who recently won the East of Scotland Championships and who had the best score (67) in the first qualifying round of these championships. Jacqueline won 3 & 2. County team member Roseanne Niven (Crieff) faced last year's winner of the Ainsley Salver, Cara Easton (Dalmahoy) Roseanne won 5 & 4.

In this afternoon's second round Jacqueline was unfortunately beaten by 14th seed Gillian Monteith (Portpatrick Dunskey) by 4 & 2. Roseanne played 10th seed Pamela Prestwell (Bothwell Castle) and won 5 & 4. She now faces second seed Michele Thomson in the quarter finals tomorrow. Good luck Roseanne!

Congratulations to everyone for a fantastic effort in very difficult conditions - sweltering heat on an extremely undulating course - well done!

Full results: http://www.slga.co.uk

DRAW FOR AUCHTERARDER

To follow is the draw for Auchterarder. If you wish a late entry please contact Jillian Milne.

o9.20: J Milne, D Butchart
09.28: L Miskimmon, J Griffiths, N Morrison
09.36: E Donaldson, A Houston, S Ogg
09.44: M Macrae, M Middleton, M McPherson
09.52: P Drysdale, H Gibson. C Irvine
10.00: L McGraw, P Colquhoun, L Murray
10.08: L Kyle, S Mitchell, S Bowers
10.16: L Westwood, C Souter, A Henry
10.24: J Clowe, R Duncan, S MacDougall
10.32: M Reid, M McGlashan, H Dalgleish
10.40: J Muirhead, M Halkerston, M Robertson
10.48: K McKellar, L Pattinson,M Ritchie
10.56: J Hamilton, M Watson, J Donaldson
11.04: A Speirs, E Benzies, S Durward
11.12: P Wanless, K McAlpine, J Stevenson
11.20: I Murdoch, J Nisbet, S Dunphy
11.28: G Paterson, P Kelly, M McLeod
11.36: P Hebner, J Thom, A Crossland
11.44: C Peebles, N Bremner, M Carruthers
11.52: B Harley, J Gemmell, M Robertson-Lang
12.00: S Jones, S (J) McNaughton, H Pirnie
12.08: L Crichton, C Monks, H Stout
12.16: M Leitch, F Anderson, M Storry
12.24: J Ritchie, I Murray, A Young

Evening Draw
17.12: C Muir, G Lambie, A Stockley
17.20: S Leighton, L Fertacz, C Lambie
17.28: S Crystal, C Choudhary, M McKay

Four Perth & Kinross junior members through to matchplay stages at Peebles

In sweltering heat, Roseanne Niven (73, 73), Eve Muirhead (79, 83) Jacqueline Sneddon (80,85) and Annabel Niven (82, 84) qualified for the matchplay stages of the Scottish Under 18's Championships at Peebles today. 12 year old Megan Aird from Strathmore did not manage to qualify but is enjoying playing in national competitions and experiencing new courses. Well done to everyone and good luck for tomorrow!

Roseanne Niven vs Cara Easton
Eve Muirhead vs Katy McNicoll
Jacqueline Sneddon vs Jane Turner
Annabel Niven vs Michelle Thomson

Good luck to Junior Members competing in the Scottish Girls Amateur Championships

Junior members, Roseanne Niven (Crieff), Annabel Niven (Crieff), Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth), Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry) and Megan Aird (Strathmore) are competing in the Scottish Girls Amateur Championships at Peebles Golf Club starting tomorrow. Good luck to all!

County junior member Carly Booth is representing Scotland in the R & A Junior Open at Heswall Golf Club on the Wirral starting today competing against junior golfers from all over the world and despite a triple bogey 8 finished with a level par round of 72 and secured second place. There are a further two rounds to play - Good luck Carly!