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!

County team Member Roseanne Niven is to join the University of California Berkeley early in the New Year.
Roseanne, a member of Crieff Golf Club, has been one of Scotland’s best young female golfers for a number of years. Her first national title was the Scottish Under-16 girls’ open championship and she was one of the youngest ever winners of the Perth & Kinross women’s county title in 2004. Roseanne was also a member of the successful Perth & Kinross team which won the Northern Division Inter Counties Team Championships in June at Crieff Golf Club. Apart from winning the Scottish Under-18 girls title at Peebles this year, Roseanne was a member of the Scotland team who brought home the girls’ home internationals team trophy from Portstewart, Northern Ireland.
Roseanne has been awarded a full golf scholarship by the University of California Berkeley.
The universities of North Carolina, Virginia and Vanderbilt were also prepared to offer Roseanne a golf scholarship and she visited the United States to see what their facilities were like before making up her mind to enrol at the University of California Berkeley.
Roseanne said last night:
“I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to further my golfing career and to be educated at a top university such as Berkeley. It is a very exciting time in my life and I cannot wait to get started in January.”
Nancy McDaniel, the head women’s coach of University of California Berkeley, said:
“We are delighted to have Roseanne Niven join our women’s golf team. She succeeds two of our most accomplished players, also from Scotland – Anne Walker and Vikki Laing.
“Scottish players seem to love California and really fit into the Cal Golf system. Roseanne brings a great deal of experience on an international level that will undoubtedly impact the team upon her arrival.”
Everyone at Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Association wishes Roseanne well.

Photograph courtesy of Cal Carson

Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Association Prizewinners 2006

back row from left to right Coronation Trophy - Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam), Gibb Trophy - Carole Turner (Alyth), Crawford Salver - Sandy Young (Auchterarder), Nell Scott Quaich - Liz Fertacz (Dunkeld & Birnam), Order of Merit - Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall). Front row from left to right Brown Memorial Salver & Champion of Champions - Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore), Captain Janet Griffiths with the Inter Counties Team Champions Trophy and County Champion - Jillian Milne (Craigie Hill).

(Unable to attend - Handicap Quaich Mrs Morag Brydson, Dunkeld & Birnam)

Raffle prizewinners - Round of Golf for Four at Gleneagles - Jean Laburn

One Hour lesson Voucher Gleaneagles Academy - Alison Stockley

Bottle 10yr old Malt Whisky - Fiona Johnston

Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Association Committee 2006/2007

back row left to right Treasurer Liz Fertacz, Mary Hope, Joan Merry, Dot Doris, Junior Convenor Lenore Kyle, Shonagh Leighton, Junior Convenor Carol Lambie & Carol Muir. Front row left to right Honorary Secretary Alexandra Bushby, Captain Janet Griffiths and Vice Captain Dawn Butchart.

Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Association Annual General Meeting

Each member should have received an invition to this year's AGM which will be held at Craigie Hill Golf Club on Thursday 26th October at 6.30pm.

We will be holding a raffle, the proceeds of which will go towards the costs of the County Team's participation in the Scottish County Finals last month. On offer, amongst other prizes, is a round for 4 on any one of the courses at Gleaneagles.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Janet Griffiths - Captain P & K L C G A

Photo courtesy of the Daily Telegraph

Congratulations to County team member Roseanne Niven (Crieff) who finished third (after countback) in the Daily Telegraph Junior Golf Championship 2006 in association with The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Final being staged at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club over the past three days. Roseanne scored 71, 73 & 76. Well done Roseanne.

The winner was Sally Watson (Elie & Earlsferry) with 71, 68 & 71.

County Team member Roseanne Niven is currently in third place after two rounds of The Daily Telegraph Junior Golf Championship 2006 in association with The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Final being staged at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club from October 15, 16 & 17. Roseanne qualified for the event having broken the course record at Crieff Golf Club earlier this year scoring a scratch 67. Fellow Scot Sally Watson scored an excellent second round 68 in very windy conditions to lead the tournament with one round to go.
(Photo Courtesy of the Daily Telegraph)

139 - S Watson (Elie and Earlsferry) 71, 68.
143 - B Harries (Haverfordwest) 74, 69.
144 - R Niven (Crieff) 71, 73.

Good luck Roseanne

Congratulations to County team member Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) who capped her excellent season by winning the Champion of Champions event held today over the Queen's Course at Gleneagles. Seventeen Club Champions took part on a misty but dry day and a splendid scratch score of 77 gave Alexandra victory from runner up Jackie Brown (Whitemoss) by 2 shots. Well done Alexandra!

Alexandra with Perth & Kinross Association President Liz Miskimmin (left) and P & K Captain Janet Griffiths (right).

Below is the draw for the Champion of Champions Stroke play competition taking place on the Queens Course at the Gleneagles Hotel & Golf Courses on Sunday 15th October, 2006

12.00
A Bushby (Strathmore)
S Mitchell (Dunbraken Ladies)
12.10
J Milne (County Champion)
J Yellowlees (Murrayshall)
12.20
G Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam/Blairgowrie)
J Brown (Whitemoss)
E Napper (Craigie Hill)
12.30
N Fleming (Alyth)
A Henderson (Dunning)
A Holley (Auchterarder)
12.40
M Copland (Crieff)
E Bennie (St Fillans)
C Laing (Muckhart)
12.50
B Pitney (Killin)
R Brass (Perth Ladies)
B Brannan (Milnathort)
13.00
V Saville (Callander)
H Dalgleish (King James V1
A Duncan (Taymouth Castle)

Practice facilites at the Gleneagles Academy are available to all players. Good luck to everyone!

ROSEANNE NIVEN IS BOUND FOR DUBAI

Three Scots which includes County Team Member Roseanne Niven have been confirmed as members of a 21-strong party bound for the magnificent resort of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on Wednesday, October 11. The other two fellow scots are Sally Watson and Graeme Mitchell.
They are making the all-expenses-paid trip to compete for a British junior golf championship, sponsored by an English national newspaper, from October 15 to 17.
Roseanne also earned her place with a course record score – a seven-under-par 67 at her home club, Crieff.
Sally, now based at the IMG Academy in Florida, is the only girl to be award a sponsors’ invitation on the strength of her performances this season. She and Roseanne were members of the title-winning Scotland team in the girls’ home internationals.

Previous winners of the championship include Andrew Coltart (1986) and Mhairi McKay in 1991.
The full field this year is:

BOYS - Graeme Mitchell (Scotland), Stiggy Hodgson (England), Daniel Casey (England), Joseph Galbraith (England), Nial Kearns (Ireland), Jack Heffernan (England), Nick Cheese (England), Jason Timmis (England), Christopher Jess (England), Carwyn Hammond (Wales), Dale Whitnell (England).
GIRLS - Roseanne Niven (Scotland), Katie Best (England), Helen White (England), Kelly McPhail (England), Ellie Givens (England), Giorgina Brown (England), Nicky Dunn (England), Becky Harries (Wales), Sally Watson (Scotland).

Roseanne is just back after representing Perth and Kinross at the County Finals at the The Hirsel. We all wish her well at Dubai. Well done Roseanne.

Scottish County Finals Team 2006

back l - r Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall), Dawn Butchart, Vice Captain, Jillian Milne (Craigie Hill), Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore), Fiona Ramsay (Crieff)

front l - r Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie) , Janet Griffiths, Captain and Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam)

also in the team - Roseanne Niven (Crieff) and Emma Napper (Craigie Hill)

The Perth & Kinross County team put in a fine performance at the Scottish County Finals at the Hirsel Golf Club last weekend. A close tie against Renfrewshire on Friday finished with a win for Renfrewshire 5 - 4. The series of matches against the favourites Fife resulted in a win for Fife by 6 games to 3. Sunday completed the finals weekend with the tie against Galloway which Perth & Kinross won 6 games to 3. Perth & Kinross finished third overall - a very satisfactory result! Building on her excellent performance at the Inter Counties Jamboree in June, Strathmore member Alexandra Bushby was top scorer with 5 points out of 6 - congratulations Alexandra!

A huge thank you to Vice Captain Dawn Butchart for all of her help and support and to County members Lenore Kyle, Pat Colquhoun and Carol Lambie for coming down to Coldstream and caddying for the team for the whole three days. Our thanks also to the Hirsel Golf Club who couldn't have done more for the players and officials especially on Sunday in the torrential rain which lasted most of the day.

My congratulations to the team who have shown commitment and dedication at both the Jamboree and the Scottish Finals and a warm welcome to new team members Sal Shepherd and Gwen Lambie.

Well done everyone!

Captain Janet Griffiths

Good Luck to the County Team taking part in the Scottish Finals at the Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September 2006. The team is as follows:

Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore)
Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam)
Jillian Milne (Craigie Hill
Emma Napper (Craigie Hill)
Roseanne Niven (Crieff)
Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie)
Fiona Ramsay (Crieff)
Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall).

Many thanks for the many cards and letters wishing the team well for the weekend. Please do come and support the team in the finals. See you there!

Good Luck to County junior member Carly Booth who is the only British member of the European team competing against the USA in the Junior Ryder Cup which get underway tomorrow at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. Everyone at P & K wishes her the best of luck!

photo courtesy of Tom Ward

Congratulations to

Junior County member Carly Booth who won the girl's section of the Duke of York's tournament at the Dundonald golf course played over the past three days.
Carly finished 6th overall in an event staged for promising boys and girls from all over the world - well done Carly!

Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Associatio
Brown Memorial Trophy - Muckhart 14.09.06
Results:
Handicap - 1st Alexandra Bushby ( Strathmore ) H'cap4, Net 76
2nd Carolyn Choudhary ( callander ) H'cap 20, Net 77
3rd Lizee McGraw ( Auchterarder ) H'cap 13, Net 78
Scratch - 1st Alexandra Bushby 80
2nd Alison Houston ( Milnathort ) 90
3rd Lizee Mcgraw 91.
Copetition was for Reduction Only!
Golf Ball winners: Wilma Stewart ( Callander ) and Sue Jones ( Milnathort).
Well done to all those who braved the weather and enjoyed a rather wet round!
Many thanks to Muckhart for their excellent hospitality.

County team member Roseanne Niven (Crieff) plays her first match for Scotland against Wales in the Ladies Home International matches being held at Frilford Heath in Oxfordshire, starting tomorrow. Roseanne partners Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) in the morning foursomes against the Welsh pairing of Jo Nicolson and Katherine O'Connor. Good luck to Roseanne and the Scottish team!

Live scoring: http://www.lgu.org

Photo courtesy of Cal Carson

County junior member Carly Booth (Comrie) shares the lead in the girls section of the Duke of York's Young Champions tournament being played over the Dundonald Course in Ayrshire. Despite a long journey back to Scotland from Florida where Carly attends the David Leadbetter Academy, Carly finished just one over par for her first of three rounds. Well done Carly and good luck for tomorrow!
Photo courtesy of Tom Ward

Congratulations to

County Team member and County secretary Jillian Milne (Craigie Hill) and her husband Stuart who were 3rd best nett and 6th best scratch in the Scottish Mixed Foursomes held at Deeside Golf Club, Aberdeen on Sunday. The winners were Fiona Lockhart (St Regulus) and Kevin Hastie (St Andrews).

Good luck to

County junior member Carly Booth who is taking part in the Duke of York's Young Champions tournament at the Dundonald golf course from 12th - 14th September.

Good luck also to County Team member Roseanne Niven who is part of the Scottish Ladies team competing in the Ladies Home Internationals at Frilford Heath in Oxfordshire from 13th - 15th September.

Best of luck to both girls.

PRACTICE DAY AT THE HIRSEL

Team members, reserves and officials had a practice day at The Hirsel Golf Club ahead of the Finals which take place from 22nd September. It was a glorious day and all members felt that the trip was very worthwhile. All taking part enjoyed the course very much and would like to thank all at the Hirsel for their warm welcolme.