JEN SAXTON (SCO) WINS THE ST RULE TROPHY!

Huge congratulations to Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) who put together a stunning final six holes to win the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews today.

Scotland's Jen Saxton made it three in a row for the Scots after she won the St Rule Trophy, at St Andrews today. She finished on a nine-under-par total of 217, three shots ahead of Scottish champion Chloe Goadby (St Regulus), Curtis Cup reserve, Northern Ireland’s Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle), American Meghan Stasi (USA) and England's Lucy Jamieson (Heswall).

The two previous winners of the St Rule Trophy were Scotland's Hannah Darling in 2021 and Hazel MacGarvie in 2019. There was no play in 2020.

Following opening rounds of 74 and 70 over the New Course on Saturday, Saxton started Sunday's final round on the Old Course at five-under for the championship, just one shot behind the leaders, fellow Scot and Perth & Kinross County Team mate Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) and England's Lucy Jamieson (Heswall).

Three-under-par for the front nine, Saxton took the lead at the turn before losing it in dramatic style with a quadruple bogey at the par 3 11th. All looked lost, but she fought back with a remakable run of three birdies from the 13th, an eagle at the 17th and a par at the 18th to close with a four-under-par 72 for the round and a winning nine-under-par total of 127 for the championship.

Reflecting on her win at St Andrews, Jen Saxton said:

“This is definitely at the top... It’s great to play at St Andrews, the Home of Golf, and especially just before The Open with the grandstands up. There’s nothing quite like it.”

Saxton adds her name to a distinguished list of top lady amateur golfers, many of whom have gone on to enjoy success on the Ladies European Tour, notably Annika Sorenstam and Catriona Matthew.

The leading scores after the final round:
-9  217  Jen Saxton (Dunfermline)
-6  220  Chloe Goadby (St Regulus)
-6  220  Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle)
-6  220  Meghan Stasi (USA)
-6  220  Lucy Jamieson (Heswall)
-5  221  Ellie Gower (Dunbracken)
-4  222  Lorna McClymont (Milngavie)
-4  222  Hyun-ji Kim (Roehampton)

Selected others:
-3  223  Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie)
-2  224  Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie)

KATY ALEXANDER LEADS ST RULE TROPHY ON DAY 1

Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), is tied for the lead going into the final round of the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews tomorrow.

Scotland's Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) posted rounds of 70 and 74 over the New Course at St Andrews today, to top the leaderboard after the second round of the St Rule Trophy with a stunning six-under-par total of 144. She shares a one shot lead going into the third and final round with England's Lucy Jamieson (Heswall).

Hot on Alexander's heels are fellow Scots and Perth & Kinross County team mates Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) and Jen Saxton (Dunfermline). They finished the day just one shot behind the leaders, tied for third on a fantastic five-under-par total of 145 with America's Josie Baker (USA).

The final round will be played over the Old Course tomorrow.

The leading scores after the 2nd Round:
T1 Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) (70+74) 144
T1 Lucy Jamieson (Heswall) (74+70) 144
T3 Josie Baker (USA) (70+75) 145
T3 Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) (72+73) 145
T3 Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) (74+71) 145

Selected others:
T6 Ellie Gower (Dunbracken) 146
T8 Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) 147
T10 Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) 148
T12 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 149
T51 Kirsty Brodie (Alyth) 160

PITLOCHRY MEETING - 23 JUNE 2022

The next P&K Ladies' County fixture is the PITLOCHRY Meeting on Thursday 23 June.

So, if you want to enjoy a wee jaunt up to Pitlochry and join us for 18-holes, make sure you get your entry in by Monday 13 June.

The Convenor is Committee member Kay Fleming.

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
PITLOCHRY Meeting - 23 June 2022

ST. RULE TROPHY 2022

Good luck to the four Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team members who are playing in the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews this weekend.

The St Rule Trophy:
The Championship will take place from Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th of May 2022 at St Andrews.

Entry is limited to 60 competitors. The Competitors play 54 holes, two rounds over the New Course on Saturday 28 May and 18 holes over the Old Course on Sunday 29 May 2022.

Past winners include Annika Sorenstam (SWE), Catriona Matthew (SCO) and Melissa Reid (ENG).

The Perth & Kinross members:
Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie)
Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie)
Kirsty Brodie (Alyth)
Jen Saxton (Dunfermline)

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT DUNNING - RESULTS

Our P&K Ladies' County Commonwealth Spoons Foursomes was played at Dunning Golf Club today. Eighteen pairs took part.

The winners were the Pitlochry duo of Janette Kennedy & Lesley Gray, who posted a two-over-par nett 68 to win by six shots.

The results were as follows:
Janette Kennedy (Pitlochry) & Lesley Gray (Pitlochry) (20) 68
Jean McEwan (Dunning) & Margaret Cairns (Dunning) (24) 74 BIH
Lynne Sharp (Perth Ladies) & Miggie Mackie (Perth Ladies) (11) 74 BIH
Kathleen Duncan (Pitlochry) & Lande Pattinson (Pitlochry) (16) 74

The next P&K County Meeting will be held at Pitlochry Golf Club on Thursday 23 June 2022.

The Convenor is Committee member Kay Fleming.

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
Pitlochry - 23 June 2022

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT DUNNING - DRAW

The draw for the Commonwealth Spoons Foursomes at Dunning Golf Club on Thursday 26 May is below. Click to enlarge.

The Convenor: Committee Member Susie MacDougall.

Late Entries: We have a couple of slots. Please contact Susie if interested.

PERTH & KINROSS LADIES' COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Team selected to represent P&KLCGA at the North Division Jamboree at Kings Golf Club, Inverness, from Saturday 11 to Monday 13 June 2022, is:

The 2022 Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Team will be defending the North Division championship title that Perth & Kinross won at Monifieth Golf Club in 2021. They will be up against fierce competition from the other three North Division teams. They are Aberdeenshire, Angus and Northern Counties.

The winning team will go on to represent the North Division in the Scottish County Finals at Kirkcaldy, from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 August 2022.

Huge congratulations to all the players selected. Good Luck everyone!

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT DUNNING - LAST CALL

There's still time to join us for the Commonwealth Spoons Foursomes at Dunning Golf Club on Thursday 26 May.

Dunning is a cracking wee course. So, if you fancy joining us for a game of foursomes (18-holes) on Thursday 26 May, grab a partner by WhatsApp or text and get your entries in now!

The Convenor is Committee Member Susie MacDougall

The closing date is: Monday 16 May (please enter with a partner)

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
Dunning - 26 May 2022

LAURA CAMPBELL WINS THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP!

Laura Campbell won the P&K Ladies' County Championship at Alyth today. She triumphed over Emily Ogilvy by 2&1 in the final to take the title.

Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) reached the final after she beat her fellow P&K County Team mate Laura Walker (Muckhart) in the quarter-finals by 2&1 and defeated defending champion and top seed Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) by 3&1 in the semi-finals.

In the final, Laura went two down early on, but rallied at the 8th & 9th holes to square the match. After going one-up at the 15th, she went on to clinch the championship at the par three 17th.

In the Handicap Championship, Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld) won the final after a tough battle against Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart). All square at the 18th, Jackie holed a raking 25 foot putt to win the match by 1 hole.

A huge thank you to Alyth Golf Club for hosting the Championships this year.

Photos: To view click on the Slideshow below

The results from today's Championship Match-play at Alyth

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Finals
Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) - bt - Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) 3&1
Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken) - bt - Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) 19th

Final (Scratch)
Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) - bt - Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken) 2&1

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Finals
Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart) - bt - Kathleen Duncan (Pitlochry) 1 Up
Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld) - bt - Margaret Cairns (Dunning) 1 Up

Final (Handicap)
Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld) - bt - Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart) 1 Hole

P&K LADIES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS - SEMI-FINALS

It's Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) v Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken) in the final of the P&K Ladies' County Championship at Alyth this afternoon.

Whilst in the Handicap Championship it's Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart) v Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld).

The results from today's Championship Semi-finals at Alyth

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Finals
Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) - bt - Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) 3&1
Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken) - bt - Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) 19th

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Finals
Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart) - bt - Kathleen Duncan (Pitlochry) 1 Up
Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld) - bt - Margaret Cairns (Dunning) 1 Up


The Championship draw for the Finals this afternoon is:

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Final
14:07 Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) - v - Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken)

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Final
14:15 Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart) - v - Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld)

The results will be published on our website and Facebook page.

P&K LADIES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS - QUARTER-FINALS

It's Megan Ashley v Laura Campbell & Emily Ogilvy v Kirsten Miller in the Semi-finals of the P&K Ladies' County Championship tomorrow.

Whilst, in the Handicap Championship semis it's Elizabeth Ferguson v Kathleen Duncan & Margaret Cairns v Jackie Nisbet.

The Semi-finals and Finals will be played at Alyth tomorrow (Sunday). The times and draws are below. All spectators are wellcome.

The results from today's Championship Match-play at Alyth

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch)
Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) - bt - Lauryn Henry (Milnathort) 7&6
Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) - bt - Laura Walker (Muckhart) 2&1
Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken) - bt - Isla Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) 1 Hole
Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) - bt - Alison Stockley (Craigie Hill) 5&4

Gibb Trophy (Handicap)
Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart) - bt - Linda Fisken (Perth Ladies) W/O
Kathleen Duncan (Pitlochry) - bt - Lande Pattinson (Pitlochry) 2&1
Margaret Cairns (Dunning) - bt - Anita Collins (Milnathort) 6&5
Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld) - bt - Amy Thomson (Dunblane) 1 Up

The Championship Draws for Sunday 8 May

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Finals
08:36 Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) - v - Laura Campbell (Pitlochry)
08:44 Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken) - v - Kirsten Miller (Strathmore)

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Finals
08:52 Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart) - v - Kathleen Duncan (Pitlochry)
09:00 Margaret Cairns (Dunning) - v - Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld)

The Championship Finals will start at 13:16 on Sunday.

The results will be published on our website and facebook page.

P&K CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER - RESULTS & DRAWS

Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) is the leading qualifier for the P&K Ladies' County Championship after a cracking -4 score of 67 at Alyth today.

The top 8 scratch players and the next 8 handicap players will play the finals at Alyth this weekend.

Results from today's Championship qualifier at Alyth

Scratch
1st Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) 67
2nd Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) 74 Bih
3rd Isla Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) 74

Handicap
1st Lesley Gray (Pitlochry) 90 (23) 67 Bih
2nd Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) 74 (7) 67
3rd Zoe Davidson (Alyth) 81 (13) 68 Bih

Championship Draw for Saturday 7 May

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch)
12:36   Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) - v - Lauryn Henry (Milnathort)
12:44   Laura Campbell (Pitlochry) - v - Laura Walker (Muckhart)
12:52   Isla Moncrieff (Aberfeldy) - v - Emily Ogilvy (Dunbracken)
13:00   Alison Stockley (Craigie Hill) - v- Kirsten Miller (Strathmore)

Gibb Trophy (Handicap)
13:08   Linda Fisken (Perth Ladies) - v - Elizabeth Ferguson (Muckhart)
13:16   Lande Pattinson (Pitlochry) - v - Kathleen Duncan (Pitlochry)
13:24   Margaret Cairns (Dunning) - v - Anita Collins (Milnathort)
13:32   Jackie Nisbet (Dunkeld) - v - Amy Thomson (Dunblane)

Good luck everyone!

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT DUNNING ON 26 MAY

Our next County meeting is the Commonwealth Spoons Foursomes at Dunning Golf Club on Thursday 26 May.

Dunning is a cracking wee course. So, if you fancy joining us for a game of foursomes (18-holes) on Thursday 26 May, grab a partner by WhatsApp or text and get your entries in now!

The Convenor is Committee Member Susie MacDougall

The closing date is: Monday 16 May (please enter with a partner)

Entry Form: If you would like to enter, please click on the link below:
Dunning - 26 May 2022

TWO SCOTS SELECTED FOR GB&I CURTIS CUP TEAM

Scotland's Hannah Darling and Louise Duncan have been selected for the 2022 The Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup Team.

The 2022 Curtis Cup:
The Great Britain and Ireland team is to play the United States of America team in the 42nd Curtis Cup at Merion, Pennsylvania from 10-12 June.

Last year’s amateur girls’ champion, Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe), and women’s champion, Louise Duncan (West Kilbride), are among the eight strong team heading across the Atlantic in June aiming to regain the trophy held by Team USA since 2016.

It is the second call-up for both Scots who were part of last year’s defeated team in Conwy, Wales.

The GB&I Team:
Hannah Darling (18, Broomieknowe, Scotland)
Louise Duncan (22, West Kilbride, Scotland)
Annabell Fuller (19, Roehampton, England)
Charlotte Heath (20, Huddersfield, England)
Caley McGinty (21, Knowle, England)
Emily Price (22, Ludlow, England)
Lauren Walsh (21, Castlewarden, Ireland)
Amelia Williamson (21, Sheringham, England)

Reserves:
Lottie Woad (18, Farnham, England)
Beth Coulter (18, Kirkistown Castle, Ireland)

GB&I Captain:
Elaine Ratcliffe (49, Essendon Country Club, England)

Captain Elaine Ratcliffe said:
"I would like to congratulate these eight players on their selection to the Great Britain and Ireland team. The Curtis Cup is one of the highlights of the amateur game and I know they will all put in their best performances at Merion."

GRACE CRAWFORD WINS THE R&A GIRLS’ U16 AMATEUR

Huge congratulations to Scotland's Grace Crawford (West Links Junior) who won The R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship in style on Sunday.

Scotland's Grace Crawford, who won the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open at Royal Troon last week, finished with an eagle to claim The R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship by 4 shots at Enville.

After rounds of 73 & 75, Crawford held a two-shot lead heading into the final 18-holes. Despite a shaky start, the Scot shot 72 to finish with a four-over-par total of 220 and win comfortably from England’s Isla McDonald O’Brien (72) and Poland's Kunga Kusmierska (74) who shared second on 224.

Crawford, who is mentored by the two-time winning Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew, is the second Scot to win the Girls Under-16 Amateur after Broomieknowe’s Hannah Darling claimed victory in the inaugural edition in 2018 at Fulford.

The 15-year-old Scot from North Berwick has made her final appearance in the Girls’ U16 Amateur having first started playing in it aged 12.

After her win, Grace Crawford said:
“I feel amazing. I think this is a really special one for me. I’ve played in this championship since I was 12, so it is really nice to finally get the win in my last year."

"It was an up-and-down round, but I was just enjoying it as this is what we work for. It was fun. Winning last week gave me a lot of confidence coming off of it and I’ve managed to do it again."

The top four players have gained an exemption into the Girls’ Amateur Championship at Carnoustie in August.

P&K COUNTY MEETING ALYTH, MONDAY 2 MAY - DRAW

The draw for the ALYTH Meeting & Championship Qualifier at Alyth Golf Club on Monday 2 May is below. Click to enlarge.

The Convenor is our Hon. President, Dawn Butchart.

Late Entries: Alyth has kindly allowed us a couple of slots for late entries. If you are interested in playing please contact Dawn direct.

COVID-19: To keep everyone safe on the day, please ensure that you comply with any COVID-19 instructions that Alyth Golf Club may have.

Note: Draw updated on 26 April 2022

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS

The Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters is back again this year! It will be held at Strathmore from 27 to 29 May 2022. Entries are now open.

The Closing Date is Sunday 1 May 2022.

For further details, including how to enter, click on the link below:
Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters

LAST CALL FOR THE ALYTH MEETING - MONDAY 2 MAY

Just a wee reminder that our next P&K Ladies' County competition is the ALYTH Meeting & Championship Qualifier at Alyth on Mon. 2 May.

So, if you want to enjoy a wee game at Alyth, please get your entries in by: Friday 22 April 2022.

The Convenor is our Hon. President, Dawn Butchart.

Entry Form - To enter the County Meeting at Alyth click on the link below:
ALYTH Meeting - 2 May 2022

For those who wish to qualify, the Scratch & Handicap Championships will be played at Alyth on Sat. 7 & Sun. 8 May.

GRACE CRAWFORD WINS THE SCOTTISH WOMEN'S OPEN

Huge congratulations to Grace Crawford (West Links Junior) who won the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open Championship at Royal Troon today.

Scotland's Grace Crawford (West Links Junior) posted a stunning four-under-par round of 68 to win the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open by four shots from England's Thalia Kirby (Stoke Park). Kirby finished with a level par total of 216, while Sweden's Ellinor Sudow (Vasatorp), who was the joint overnight leader with Crawford, finished third with a three-over-par total of 219.

Still only fifteen years old, Crace Crawford is the first Scot to win the title since Heather Stiring in 2002 and is the youngest winner of the Helen Holm since Ireland's Leona Maguire in 2009.

Fellow P&K County members, Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) & Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie), produced some great golf over the three days at Royal Troon to finish tied for 9th with an eight-over-par total of 224.

212 (-4) Grace Crawford (West Links Junior) 1st
216 (Par) Thalia Kirby (Stoke Park) 2nd
219 (+3) Ellinor Sudow (Vasatorp) 3rd

224 (+8) Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) T9
224 (+8) Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) T9

Scottish duo Chloe Goadby & Lorna McClymont won the team event.

HELEN HOLM SCOTTISH WOMEN'S OPEN - DAY 2

P&K Ladies' County members Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) and Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) are still in the hunt after the day two at Royal Troon.

Scotland's Grace Crawford (West Links Junior) posted a solid two-over-par round of 74 in tough conditions at Troon to finish on level par after day two of the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open. She shares a lead of two shots going into the final round with Sweden's Ellinor Sudow (Vasatorp).

Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) ended her 2nd round only three shots behind the leaders. After a one-over-par 73, she is tied for 6th on three-over-par.

Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) is a futher three shots back, tied for 18th place on six-over-par, while felow County member, Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), also made it safely through to the final day on twelve-over.

Unfortunately Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) missed the cut.

147 Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) T6
150 Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) T18
156 Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) T47
173 Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) 100

The final round will be played over the Royal Troon Old Course tomorrow.