County junior member Erin Millar (Pitlochry) has also reached a final at the Highland. In the semi finals of the handicap section Erin beat Gwen Beaton by 4 & 2 and meets Ann Garden in the final. Well done Erin and good luck!

HIGHLAND UPDATE

This morning saw two squad members and one junior member take part in the semi finals of the Highland. Former Highland champion (2005) Eve Muirhead, beat first qualifier Robina Gilbertson on the 18th 1 up and Sal Shepherd beat junior member Laura Campbell 2&1. Laura should be very proud of her performance this week and we hope to see her in future P&K events. Her reduced handicap is a great achievement. Well done.

It is very exciting to have two team members in the final and we wish them both the very best of luck.

STRATHMORE COUNTY MEETING

What a beautiful day we had for our County Meeting at Strathmore yesterday. Some players certainly took advantage of the good playing conditions are returned excellent scores. Home player Alexandra Bushby returned the best scratch score of one over par 73 and Catherine Peebles (Alyth), Anne Hood (Dunblane) and Alison Houston (Muckhart) returned net 70 but Catherine took the first place spot by virtue of a better inward half. Well done. Full Results are as follows:

CSS 72

Scratch
Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) 73
Annabel Niven (Creiff) 79 bih
Alison Houston (Muckhart) 79
Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 80 bih
Mary Hope (Blairgowrie) 80

Handicap
Catherine Peebles (Alyth) (21) 70 bih
Anne Hood (Dunblane) (20) 70
Alison Houston (Muckhart) (9) 70
Angela Crossland (Dunblane) (23) 71 bih
Lyn Murray (Kinross) (13) 71
Brenda Clough (Blairgowrie) (11) 71
Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) (2) 71
Jan Kennedy (Blairgowrie) (16) 71

A huge thank you to Strathmore Golf Centre for their warm welcome and excellent catering.

Please get your entries into me as soon as possible for our next meeting at Glenisla on 26th July.

Good luck to County Team members Eve Muirhead and Sal Shepherd and Junior member Laura Campbell who have reached the semi finals in the scratch section of the Highland Week at Pitlochry. Eve plays Robina Gilbertson and Sal and Laura play each other. In the handicap section Junior member Erin Millar has also reached the semi finals - play well everyone!

In qualifying, Sal reduced her handicap to 5 and Laura, her handicap to 8 - well done.

More details later.

News from European Ladies Team Championships, Castelconturbia, Italy

Day Three

Scotland beat Slovenia and play Ireland today (Friday)

SCOTLAND 3 1/2, SLOVENIA 1 1/2
Foursomes: 0-1
R Niven & R Livingstone lost to A Kirn & T Prelog 2 and 1.

Singles: 3 1/2- 1/2
J Wilson bt T Kikelj 3 and 2.
H MacRae bt U Orehek 2 holes.
M Thomson bt T Sarkanji 6 and 5.
E Ogilvy halved with P-Z Jenko.

News from European Ladies Team Championships, Castelconturbia, Italy

Day Two

It looks as if Scotland have missed qualifying for the top flight of matchplay by one shot. They have the same aggregate score as Wales but were one shot worse on today's scores so are placed 9th. Qualifying first were Spain (706) then Sweden (727), England (733), Germany (734), Italy (742), Belgium (744), Finland (751 and Wales (752).

The Scottish team scores were as follows:

Rachel LIVINGSTONE 75 (87)
Heather MACRAE 77 76
Emily OGILVY (78) 79
Roseanne NIVEN 74 78
Michele THOMSON 76 75
Jenna WILSON 69 73

Total 752.

Scotland will play 16th qualifiers Slovenia in the first round of the second flight matchplay tomorrow.

News from the European Ladies Team Championships, Castelconturbia, Italy

Day One

After today's play Scotland lie in joint 6th place with a total of 371. In the lead are Spain on 349 including a 66 from Carlota Ciganda. Sweden are in second place (357) followed by Germany (359), England (363) and Ireland (369).

The Scottish scores were as follows:

Rachel LIVINGSTONE 75
Heather MACRAE 77
Emily OGILVY (78)
Roseanne NIVEN 74
Michele THOMSON 76
Jenna WILSON 69

After tomorrow's round the top eight team will progress to the first flight matchplay stages starting on Thursday. Good luck for tomorrow.

County team members Roseanne Niven (Crieff) and Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) have travelled to Italy as part of the Scotland team competing in the European Ladies Team Championships at Castelconturbia Golf Club near Milan starting on Tuesday 10th July through to Friday 14th July - all the best to the team!

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 Alexandra Bushby who won the Strathmore Club Championship today. Her opponent was County Vice Captain Dawn Butchart. Alexandra won the final which is played over 36 holes by 5 & 4 . This is Alexandra's second Club Championship victory this season having also won at Blairgowrie. Well done Alex and commiserations to Dawn.

Congratulations to County member Janey Heaney who won the Callander Club Championship yesterday. Janey defeated fellow County member Anne Tannock 4 & 3 - well done Janey!

JAMBOREE AT CRUDEN BAY

At last I have found some time to put together a slide show from the Jamboree weekend at Cruden Bay. A nice mixture of the team, the golf, the caddies, spectators and ofcourse the wonderful views. There are also photos of new Team members Eve Muirhead and Jaqueline Sneddon receiving there 'county badges'. Also a presentation to Captain Janet Griffiths from the team and squad members to thank her for two years of hard work on their behalf.

Enjoy!!

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

Commiserations to County team member Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) who just failed to overcome Northern Counties team member Laura Walker (Nairn Dunbar) in her second very close match in a row in the final of the North of Scotland competition at Moray Golf Club this afternoon. The match was all square at the turn, after Emily had cancelled out Laura’s early two-hole lead , Laura regained the lead with an eagle 2 at the 10th only for Emily to draw level again with a birdie 4 at the 11th. Emily took the lead for the first time with a par at the 12th but was pulled back to square again by Laura’s birdie 3 at the next. Emily bogeyed the 16th to go one down again but squared the match with a birdie 4 at the 17th. The 18th and the 19th were halved in par 4s before Laura won the 20th and the title with a birdie 4. The quality of the golf played by both girls was exceptional - after 18 holes both Emily and Laura were two under par. In the quarter finals, Emily beat the No 1 qualifier, Kerri Harper (Inverness) at the 21st while Laura was a 4 and 2 winner over Perth & Kinross county champion and County team member Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore). Since Emily's return from the USA she has had an excellent season with some wonderful performances. She reached the final of the Scottish women's championship at Barassie in May and is now considered an international class player.

Emily' s next golfing date is as a member of the Scotland team competing in the European Ladies Team Championships being played at the Castelconturbia Golf Club, Italy, from 10 to 14 July.

Fellow County team member Roseanne Niven (Crieff) is also part of the Scotland team - best wishes and good luck to them both.

Picture by Cal Carson Golf Agency.

STRATHMORE COUNTY MEETING

The draw for the Strathmore County Meeting on 12th July is as follows:

09:30: D Butchart, J Yellowlees,
09:37: J Griffiths, A Niven
09:45: G Wallace, G Lambie
09:52: M Hope, E Donaldson, J Lang
10:00: C Lambie, M Begbie, L Fertacz
10:07: M McGlashan, L Kyle, J Heaney
10:15: C Irvine, P Drysdale, J Kennedy
10:30: C Turner, K Jarvie, L Murray
10:37: G Pennycook, R Duncan, P Colquhoun
10:45: H Gibson, S Ogg, M Reid
10:52: S Young, D Doris, A McGregor
11:00: J Pringle, S Bowers,A Speirs
11:07: S Erskin, H Welsh, A Grewar
11:15: A Hood, M Brydson, E Martin
11:30: C Choudhary, H Straw, A Henry
11:37: M MacNaughton, A Duncan, M MacLeod
11:45: M Robertson, L Fall, C Peebles
11:52: J Miller, M Chalmers, C Monks
12:00: S Crystal, J Groom, J Proudfoot
12:07: F Anderson, R McGeoghegan, M Forbes
12:22: B Harley, A Young, I Murray
12:30: N Bremner, L O'Donnell, A Crossland
12:37: S Irvine, A Spence, S McNaughton


17:22: A Bushby, R Brass, B Clough
17:30: Maya Robertson, J Laburn, F Johnston

Late entries will be accepted. Phone Dawn 01828 633000/633395

Lets hope summer begins!!

NORTH OF SCOTLAND RESULTS

Team Members Emily Ogilvy and Alexandra Bushby had mixed fortunes this morning at Lossiemouth.

County Champion Alexandra played her heart out but was beaten by Northern Counties Team member Laura Walker 4&2. Alex's perfomance over the last few days has been excellent and we are very proud of her achievments.

Emily Ogivly (pictured above)after playing some outstanding golf, has made it into the Finals but had to work her socks off to beat number one seed Kerri Harper at the 21st hole. Emily, home after 5 years in the states, has produced some wonderful golf since her return and we hope, that after this afternoons play, we will see Emily's name on the trophy.

Good luck Emily from us all.

Brilliant news from the North of Scotland - both Emily Ogilvy and Alexandra Bushby are through to the semi finals to be held tomorrow. In the quarter finals Emily beat Sammy Vass 4 & 3 and Alexandra beat second seed Michelle Thomson on the 18th.

In the semis, which will be P & K versus Northern Counties - Emily plays top seed Kerri Harper and Alexandra plays 6th seed Laura Walker.

Really well done and the best of luck to both girls.

SCRATCH LEAGUE RESULTS TO DATE

To follow is the results of the Scratch League to date which were kindly provided by Anita Henderson.

ALYTH
Played 4, Won 3, Drawn 0, Lost 1, For 14.5, Against 5.5
Points 6
AUCHTERARDER
Played 5, Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 1, For 14.5, Against 10.5,
Points 7
BLAIRGOWRIE
Played 3, Won 0, Drawn 1, Lost 2, For 6.5, Against 8.5
Points 1
CRAIGIEHILL
Played 4, Won 2, Drawn 0, Lost 2, For 9.5, Against 10.5,
Points 4
CRIEFF
Played 4, Won 0, Drawn 1, Lost 3, For 3, Against 17,
Points 1
DUNKELD & BIRNAM
Played 5, Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 3, For 8.5, Against 16.5,
Points 3
PITLOCHRY
Played 4, Won 2, Drawn 0, Lost 2, For 12, Against 8.5,
Points 4
STRATHMORE
Played 5, Won 4, Drawn 0, Lost 1, For 16.5, Against 8.5,
Points 8

County member Jillian Milne and her husband Stuart settling in with their new baby Esme.

RESULTS FROM NORTH OF SCOTLAND

Well done to Emily Ogilvy and Alexandra Bushby who are both through to the next round of the matchplay stages at Lossiemouth this afternoon. Unfortunately Gillian Wallace, who was drawn against Emily and Jacqueline Sneddon who played against title holder Michele Thomson were both knocked out this morning.

Full results are as follows;
Kerri Harper (Inverness) bt Mary Smith (Tain) 2 holes.
Donna Pocock (Murcar Links) bt Samantha Leslie (Westhill) 7 and 6.
Sammy Vass (Tain) bt Carol Wilson (Murcar Links) 7 and 6.
Emily Ogilvy (Muckhart) bt Gillian Wallace (Glenisla) 6 and 5.
Laura Murray (Alford) bt Anne Bowman (McDonald Ellon) 5 and 4.
Laura Walker (Nairn Dunbar) bt Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir) at 19th.
Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) bt Heather Anderson (Downfield) 1 hole.
Michele Thomson (McDonald Ellon) bt Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth) 5 and 4.

Emily will play Sammy Vass and Alex will play Michele Thomson.

Good luck girls.

Congratulations to County Team members, Jane Yellowlees and Alexandra Bushby for winning their Club Championships over the weekend. Jane beat Mary Taylor 4 & 3 at Crieff and Alexandra beat Susan Arbuckle at Blairgowrie by 4 & 2. Well done to both ladies.

Below is the draw for the matchplay stages of the North of Scotland competition which continues tomorrow:

8.30 - 1 Kerri Harper v 16 Mary Smith.
8.38 - 9 Samantha Leslie v 8 Donna Pocock.
8.46 - 5 Carol Wilson v 12 Sammy Vass.
8.54 - 13 Gillian Wallace v 4 Emily Ogilvy.
9.02 - 3 Laura Murray v 14 Anne Bowman.
9.10 - 11 Ann Ramsay v 6 Laura Walker.
9.18 - 7 Heather Anderson v 10 Alexandra Bushby.
9.26 - 15 Jacqueline Sneddon v 2 Michele Thomson.

Good luck to everyone.

(2 other entrants, Gladys Pennycook and Jennifer Sneddon did not qualify)

Latest from the qualifying round of the North of Scotland competition at Moray Golf Club:

Emily Ogilvy 75
Alexandra Bushby 81
Gillian Wallace 83
Jacqueline Sneddon 84

CSS 77

Currently all players qualify for matchplay stages (17.40pm)

NORTH OF SCOTLAND

Scores so far (that I am aware of) is that county team members Emily Ogilvy, Alex Bushby and Jacqueline Sneddon have returned scores of 75, 81 and 84 respectively. Emily broke the par of the course which is 76. Excellent scoring. So far it would appear that the cut off will be 85. So fingers crossed all three will make it through to the matchplay stages tomorrow.

Best score posted so far is Northern County player Kerri Harper with a 6 under par 70.

Will try to keep you posted!

Congratulations to County team members Roseanne Niven and Eve Muirhead who finished 8th and 13th respectively in the Junior Open Strokeplay Competition which concluded today at Auchterarder Golf Club. Roseanne scored 81, 75 and 70 the latter score winning her the best scratch prize for the third round in the under 18s category. Eve had scores of 78, 72 & 80 and her second round score won her the best nett of the second day (67) also in the under 18s category.

The tournament was won by Comrie player Carly Booth with exceptional scores of 70, 68 & 69.

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

STRATHMORE MEETING 12th JULY

Our next County Meeting will be held at Strathmore Golf Centre on July 12th. I am perhaps a little biased but Strathmore is a beautiful course which I am sure you would all enjoy. Also the food is wonderful so if you have not already done so please get your entry off to me as soon as possible. Following a postal strike today I will not be doing the draw until Tuesday.

Many thanks

Dawn

County Team member Eve Muirhead's run of form continues as she is lying in joint 4th place in the Junior Open Strokeplay Competition being held at Auchterarder today and tomorrow. Eve leads the Under 18 category with scores of 78 (css 73) and an excellent 72 (css tbc). Good luck for tomorrow Eve.

The leader of the competition overall is Carly Booth (70, 68)

Full first day's results at http://www.slga.co.uk/

Congratulations to County Team member Eve Muirhead who won the Pitlochry Club Championship this evening. Eve played against County member Kathleen Duncan and won by 5 & 3. Well done Eve!

The County Team has returned safely from Cruden Bay after a weekend of excellent golf in very difficult conditions. The team were very disappointed that they did not fare better but I am very happy to report that every one of the team competed with all of their hearts - they could not have been more committed or focussed on the task that faced them. Resplendent in their team colours from the practice round onwards, their efforts and enthusiasm did not waver despite some of the worst weather ever experienced at a Jamboree. Congratulations and thanks to all of the team members for their endeavours, in particular new members Eve Muirhead and Jacqueline Sneddon who fitted in to the team brilliantly well and scored 2 points each (two halves and one win for Jacqueline and 2 wins for Eve). The future for the P & K team is very bright with so many talented youngsters coming through.
I would to take this opportunity to thank Vice Captain Dawn for her invaluable help and support throughout the weekend - not forgetting our band of very loyal caddies and helpers who travelled north to lend a hand. They were Carol Lambie, Pat Colquhoun, Jennifer Sneddon, Shona Leighton, Sal Shepherd, Maria Bagust, Emma Napper and Lenore Kyle - my sincere thanks to them all - we would have not managed without them! It was smashing to see Jill and Stuart Milne with baby Esme who also came along on Sunday to add their support to the team.
A big thank you to Highland Spring for the bottles of water provided for the event and to Somerfield in Crieff who kindly supplied us with bananas and energy bars.

Finally my congratulations to Ros Dunsmuir and the Aberdeenshire Team on a splendid victory.

Captain Janet

The County Team is off to Cruden Bay tomorrow to defend the North Division Inter Counties Team Championship title that they won last year at Crieff. If you are in the area please come along and support your team.

All the best P & K !

ISN'T SHE GORGEOUS!!

Proud parents Jillian and Stuart Milne kindly sent this beautiful picture of their gorgeous new baby, Esme Milne.

Not only can Jill produce wonderful golf she's done pretty good with this little treasure!

Please let us know the results of your club championships. Either email Dawn on the above address or Janet on janet.comrie@tiscali.co.uk - thanks

Congratulations to County squad member Sal Shepherd who won the Craigmillar Park Championships today. She beat three former champions on the way to a victory in the final over 5 times champion Jane Flucker at the 19th hole. Sal was just 4 over for her round - well done Sal!

Sal is pictured with Club Captain John Humphrey.

Congratulations to County team member Gwen Lambie who won the Dunkeld and Birnam Championship today. She was playing against up and coming County junior member Ailie Burnett. Gwen won 5 & 3 - well done Gwen and commiserations to Ailie!

County team member Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry) managed a very creditable 12th place in the Scottish Schools competition held at Gullane No2 and No3 courses on Monday. Eve scored 77 & 79. Fellow County junior member Annabel Niven was joint 22nd (81 & 82). Well done to both girls.

Roseanne lost to Deirdre Smith by 3 & 2.

Well done Roseanne for qualifying.

First round of the British Amateur

Roseanne plays Deirdre Smith of County Louth - the number 28 seed (tee off time 8.42am)

http://www.lgu.org

News from the British Amateur Championships

An exceptional round of 73 to go with her first round score of 78 has seen County team member Roseanne Niven (Crieff) qualify for the matchplay stages of the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championships being held at Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds. Roseanne's total of 151 was good enough for joint 36th place with the top 64 to qualify. Really well done Roseanne and good luck for tomorrow.

To follow Roseanne's progress go to http://www.lgu.org

Not such good news for fellow County team member Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder)who scored 82 and 81 which unfortunately failed to qualify.

The leading qualifier was Carlota Ciganda (Spain) on 138 (70 & 68).

Many thanks to Murrayshall Golf Club for hosting our third fixture. The course was in fabulous condition, the food was wonderful and we were all given a very warm welcome. Our gratitude to all. The scoring reflected the conditions and with 74 members taking part, the results are as follows:

CSS 73
Scratch
Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 74
Alex Bushby (Strathmore) 76
Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall) 79
Gillian Wallace (Glenisla) 80 bih
Caroline Dunbar (Aberfeldy) 80

H/Cap
Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) (6) 68
Anne Tannock (Callander) (13) 69
Judy Proudfoot (Taymouth Castle) (22) 71
Morag Brydson (Dunkeld and Birnam) (14) 72 bih
Lyn Murray (Kinross) (13) 72

The winners in the ball raffle were:
Jackie Nisbet
Gillian Wallace
Alexis Sinclair

Congratulations to everyone!

Thanks to Liz Fertacz for organising the day and Joan Merry and Rhona McGeoghan for their help on the desk.

ALYTH HAVE A NEW CHAMPION

Congratulations go to Gillian Wallace who won the Alyth Ladies Championship on Sunday 3 & 1. Gillian played Team member Jacqueline Sneddon in the final. Gillian played wonderful golf to win the Championship title and her place in the Champion of Champions at Gleneagles later in the year.

Well done!

Good luck to County team members Roseanne Niven and Emily Ogilvy who are taking part in the Ladies British Open Amateur Championships at Alwoodley Park Golf Club in Leeds. The competition starts tomorrow with 2 days of qualifying for a place in the top 64 who go forward to the matchplay stages on Thursday and Friday. Play well!

For live scoring from tomorrow go to http://www.lgu.org and follow the links.

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

Draw for County meeting at Murrayshall Golf Club on Monday 11th June 2007
Late entries accepted - contact E Fertacz on 01738 827478

0931 J Griffiths, L Fertacz, C Dunbar
0938 J Yellowlees, M Hope, G Wallace
0945 N Morrison, A Priestley, J Heaney
0952 L Murray, F Guild ,J Muirhead
0959 R Duncan, M McPherson, A Grewar
1006 C Turner, M Brydson, H Gibson
1013 C Choudhary, D Doris, J Clowe
1020 M Begbie, L Kyle, P Colquhoun
1027 A Tannock, A McGregor, J Pringle
1034 M Robertson, M McNaughton, E Campbell
1041 M Middleton, M MacRae, S Young
1048 L Crighton, M Storry, M Carruthers
1055 E Watson, S McNaughton, I Austin
1116 I Murray, J Thom, M MacLeod
1123 P Hebner, P Kelly, S Irvine
1130 A Crossland, A Spence, J Proudfoot
1137 B Lyburn, C Peebles, K McKay
1144 M Walker, A Allan, S Jones
1151 A Young, M Chalmers, M Forbes
1157 J Kennedy, E Milligan, S Ogg
1205 J Nisbet, N Bremner, R McGeoghegan
1212 M Ritchie, J Merry, E Martin


1659 A Bushby, D Butchart
1706 A Speirs, M McKay
1713 R Brass, S Leighton

Sunday's scores from the St Rule Trophy, Old Course, St Andrews

Emily Ogilvy 75 & 78
Roseanne Niven 77 & 77
Alexandra Bushby 79 & 89

(Par 76)

well done everyone.

Our heartiest congratulations go to Emily who has been selected for the Scottish Ladies Team for the European Ladies Team Championships taking place in Italy from 10th to 14th July - really well done Emily!

Saturday's scores from the St Rule Trophy, New Course, St Andrews.

Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) 73
Roseanne Niven (Crieff) 79
Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) 84

(CSS 76)

(Leader - Melissa Reid, Chevin, - 69)

Really well done and good luck to everyone for tomorrow!

CONGRATULATIONS JILLIAN AND STUART

Former Team member Jillian Milne and her husband Stuart are very pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby daughter Esme. Esme arrived at 1.51 on June 2nd.

Mum and baby both well.

Warm congratulations from us all. Another future member for Junior convener Carol!!

LATE ENTRY AT ST. RULE

County Champion Alexandra Bushby got the call she had been waiting for this morning! Alex was 2nd on the waiting list when she received a call from the organisers that following a late cancellation, she booked her place in the St Rule which begins tomorrow. Alex has been given the Tee Time of 10.10 which means she will be playing along side fellow team member Roseanne Niven.

We wish Alex Emily and Roseanne all the very best of luck.

Good Luck to County team members Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) and Roseanne Niven (Crieff) who are competing in the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews this weekend. Play well!

TEAM MEMBER ALEXANDRA EQUALS COURSE RECORD

Team Member and County Champion Alexandra Bushby played in a Medal round yesterday at her home course of Strathmore and equaled the course record of 69. The par and SS of the course is 72.

After a day of torrential rain the course, although playable, was very wet under foot. Alex birdied holes 3, 4, 11, 12, 15 and 18. She had one bogey at the 7th and a very unfortunate double bogey on 16.

I played along side Alex and her golf was a joy to watch, her wedge play into greens was exceptional. Alex has practised hard all winter and this is now very evident in her play. Alex has already reduced her handicap from 4 to 2.6.

Well done Alex.

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.

I am delighted to report that Highland Spring have agreed to provide water for the County Team when they defend their Inter Counties Team Championship title at Cruden Bay on 23rd, 24th & 25th June. They have supported Perth & Kinross County team for the past 4 years including providing water for all of the teams who took part in the 2006 competition at Crieff. We are very grateful for their continued support.

KEYS FOUND

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CHECKED THEIR BAGS, POCKETS ETC

Commiserations to Emily who lost in the final of the Scottish today.

In the worst weather conditions of the week Emily was just unable to take the title at Kilmarnock today. The match, which was very close up to the sixth hole, then went in favour of Emily's opponent Jenna Wilson (Strathaven). Jenna was two up at the turn but Emily battled back to get the match back to all square after 14 holes. Jenna then won the next two holes and a half at the seventeenth saw the title go to Jenna by 2 & 1.

I just want to say that everyone I spoke to at the final said what wonderful golf Emily had played all week, how proud we all are of Emily's achievements and how pleased I am that she is part of the Perth & Kinross County team. Well done Emily!

photo courtesy of Cal Carson

NEWS FROM 'THE SCOTTISH'

County Captain Janet Griffiths is down at Kilmarnock to support County Team Player Emily Ogilvy in the final of 'The Scottish (Close) Ladies Amateur Championship' and is keeping me up to date by text of the scoring.

The match was all square through 3. The next message was Emily was 2 down after 8. The 9th was halved and Emily was 2 down at the turn.

Good Luck Emily we are all routing for you!!

EMILY IN THE FINAL!

After a titanic battle with Aberdeenshire Champion Michele Thomson, Emily fought her way through to the final of the Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championships at Kilmarnock Barassie today. The match which was played in wild weather conditions went to the 20th hole - Emily coming out the winner. She will play Jenna Wilson of Strathaven who won 5 & 4 against Heather MacRae (Dunblane New).

Well done Emily!

We all wish Emily the best of luck for the final.

photo courtesy of Cal Carson

LATEST FROM THE SCOTTISH

Latest news from the Semi Finals at Kilmarnock is that Emily is currently 2 up after 13 holes. Great news, lets hope she holds on to her lead.

Jenna Wilson has won her place in the final beating Heather Macrae 5&4.

Will try to keep you posted!!

EMILY IS THROUGH TO THE SEMI FINALS

County Team member Emily Ogilvy has won her way through to the semi finals at Kilmarnock this afternoon. Emily Ogilvy beat 18-year-old Brisbane-born Edwina Lowery-Gold this morning.

Emily won by 3 and 1 against Edwina who yesterday knocked out the No 3 seed Megan Briggs and British international Krystle Caithness.

"I won but I thought I played terribly this morning," said Emily "I just couldn't putt at all". However despite this Emily went one up at the 11th and two up at the 14th with par figures. Edwina held her at bay with a couple of halves before Emily won the long 17th with a par for a 3 and 1 victory.

Emily now plays Aberdeenshire Team Member Michelle Thomson this afternoon.


Good luck Emily.

STRATHMORE LADIES OPEN

Strathmore Golf Club will be holding their Ladies Open on June 6th and there are still spaces. If you would like to come along please send your entry of £10.00 to myself (Dawn Butchart) address is in the County fixture book.

Thank you

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS RESULTS

Many thanks to Comrie Golf Club for hosting this years Commonwealth Spoons. The Course was in fabulous condition, the food was wonderful and we were all given a very warm welcome. Our gratitude to all. Especially Spike!

The scoring reflected the conditions and with 38 couples taking part 4 will go through to the finals in Tain. Two couples were under the par of 74, they were Squad Members Fiona Ramsay (Crieff) and Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie) with 72 and County Captain Janet Griffiths (Comrie) and Vice Captain Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 72.5. Well done. The full results are as follows:

Scratch
Fiona Ramsay (Crieff) & Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie) 78
Janet Griffiths (Comrie) & Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 79

Final Qualifiers
Fiona Ramsay (Crieff) & Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie) 72
Janet Griffiths (Comrie) & Dawn Butchart (Strathmore) 72.5
Beryl Harley (Milnathort) & Sue Jones (Milnathort) 74.5
Dot Doris (Crieff) & Alison Stockley (Craigie Hill) 75 bih

The winners of the 'balls' were

S Erskine
J Laing
C Choudhary
M Chapman

Thanks go to Janet for looking after us all day and to Jan for bringing along some super clothing.

Remember and get you entries into Liz Fertacz for Murryshall Meeting June 11th

EMILY THROUGH TO THE LAST EIGHT

Following a marvellous 2 & 1 victory over Aberdeenshire's Sheena Wood, Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is through to the last eight at the Scottish. She will play Edwina Lowery Gold who beat No 3 seed Megan Briggs in the morning then Kyrstle Caithness in the afternoon. We wish Emily all the best for tomorrow.

LOST KEYS AT THE COMMONWEALTH SPOONS

COULD EVERYONE WHO PLAYED AT COMRIE TODAY PLEASE CHECK THAT THEY HAVEN'T PICKED UP A SET OF KEYS THAT AREN'T THEIRS. IF YOU HAVE A SET - PLEASE CONTACT JANET GRIFFITHS ON 01764 670567 OR 07749202234 - MANY THANKS

Competition results later.

TIREDNESS TAKES OVER ALEXANDRA

Unfortunately Alex lost by one hole in the first round at Kilmarnock this morning. After a week of competitive golf, tiredness took its toll on County Champion Alexandra who has played some magnificent golf this week and last week during the County Championships.

We are very proud of Alexandra's achievements. Well done Alex.

EMILY THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND

Team Member Emily Ogilvy took revenge and birdied the short hole that cost her a 10 in the second qualifying round! She then went on to beat her opponent, Mortonhall teenager Jane Turner by 5 and 4.

Well done Emily, good luck in the next round.

ANNABEL'S MATCH GOES TO THE 20TH

In a match that Annabel should be very proud of she was edged out by 16-year-old Rebecca Wilson from Monifieth at the 20th hole in the first round of the match-play stages of the Scottish women's amateur championship at Kilmarnock Barassie today.
Both girls played extremely well and it was a great pity that one had to lose. Annable was two up after two holes but Rebecca fought back to level it and it was nip and tuck after that.
Annabel has done us all proud this week and we look forward to what I am sure will be many more successes.

Well done

Latest from the Scottish

Emily Ogilvy who led the competition overnight has finished in joint 4th place after scoring an 84 today. Unfortunately Emily had a 10 on a par 3 (I thought it was only me who did things like that!) Emily plays Jane Turner (Mortonhall), Alexandra Bushby who finished joint 7th (79,78) plays Rosalind Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) and Annabel Niven who finished joint 28th (82, 83) plays Rebecca Wilson (Monifieth). The top qualifier was Jenna Wilson (Strathaven) who scored 151 (75, 76).

The full draw for the matchplay stages tomorrow is as follows:

8.30 Jenna Wilson v Laura McLardy.
8.38 Laura Murray v Claire MacDonald.
8.46 Martine Pow v Heather Anderson.
8.54 Annabel Niven v Rebecca Wilson.
9.02 Heather MacRae v Jill Meldrum.
9.10 Kylie Walker v Dawn Dewar.
9.18 Elaine Moffat v Audrey Thompson.
9.26 Fiona Gilbert v Rachael Livingstone.
9.34 Megan Briggs v Edwina Lowrey-Gold.
9.42 Rachael McQueen v Krystle Caithness.
9.50 Ann F Ramsay v Sheena Wood.
9.58 Jane Turner v Emily Ogilvy.
10.06 Alexandra Bushby v Rosalind Purdom.
10.14 Claire Hargan v Sara Bishop.
10.22 Jocelyn Carthew v Anne Laing.
10.30 Carol Wilson v Michele Thomson.

The very best of luck to all of our girls

LATEST SCORES FROM 'THE SCOTTISH'

County Champion Alexandra Bushby has completed her second round and posted an excellent score of 78 which together with yesterday's 79 gives her 157 which will certainly see her play in the Matchplay stages. Excellent news.

Incidentally Alexandra is presently sharing top position for the returned scores so far. Well done Alex!!

LATEST NEWS FROM 'THE SCOTTISH'

Annabel Niven and Jacqueline Sneddon have both completed their second round at Kilmarnock. Annabel returned a second round 83 which added to her first round 82 gives her 165. The projected Championship cut at the moment is 167 so fingers crossed that Annabel makes it to the matchplay stages. Excellent scoring.

Jacqueline returned a second round 92 added with her first round gives her 178. Unfortunately Jacqueline will not make the matchplay stages but has posted very good scores of which she should be very pleased with.

Well done both.

Scores form the Scottish

Jacqueline Sneddon scored 86.

Good luck for the second round today to all of the girls - Emily (leader by 3 on 72), Alex (79) Annabel (82) and Jacqueline (86).

It is with great pleasure that we annouce the team for the Northern Division Inter Counties Jamboree taking place at Cruden Bay Golf Club in Aberdeenshire from 23rd - 25th June 2007, as follows:

Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore)

Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam)

Eve Muirhead (Pitlochry)

Roseanne Niven (Crieff)

Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder)

Fiona Ramsay (Crieff)

Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth)

Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall)

1st reserve Sal Shepherd (Blairgowrie)

2nd reserve Annabel Niven (Crieff)

Our congratulations to all players on their selection

Why not come along to this beautiful course and support the team.

If anyone is available to caddy please contact Captain Janet or Vice Captain Dawn. - thank you.

NEWS FROM THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

The first round of the Scottish (Close) Amateur Championship is taking place today and the news reaching us so far is fantastic. Squad member Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder) is in pole position with a magnificent 72. The par of the course is 75 and the estimated CSS at the moment is 77. Emily is 3 shots clear of J Carthew (Ladybank), M Thomson (McDonald Ellon), J Wilson (Strathaven).

Our new County Champion Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) has also returned an excellent score of 79. Alex finished her round in style with birdie birdie finish. Junior member Annabel Niven also excelled with a 82. Fantastic score Annabel.

With performances like that P&K is certainly in safe hands

Well done all!

We still await Jacquline Sneddon's score and will let you know how she has scored as soon as possible.

The finalists from the Scratch and Handicap Championships held at Kinross Golf Club at the weekend. From left to right - runner up in the Gibb Trophy, Gladys Pennycook (Alyth), winner of the Gibb Trophy Meriel Walker (Alyth), Captain Janet Griffiths, winner of the County Championship Trophy Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) and runner up Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder).


Both matches were very keenly fought - the contest between Alex and Emily produced outstanding golf from start to finish. Alex has worked extremely hard on her golf throughout the winter and it is certainly paying off - Alex was level par for her round. Emily has been based in the USA for the past five years at college, studying and competing in college golf tournaments as an individual and as part of her college team. We are very pleased to have Emily home. The golf played in the final was a real joy to watch and we are proud to have both girls as members of the Perth & Kinross County squad.

The Handicap final was also a 'ding dong affair'. Meriel came back from 4 down to take Gladys to the 19th hole where Meriel closed out the match with a par 3.

Our thanks to Kinross Golf Club, particularly the professional Greig McSporran, the greens staff for keeping the course open during the qualifying round, Linda the bar manager and Joan the Caterer and her staff.


Dawn took lots of smashing photographs over the weekend - to see them:

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We wish all the very best of luck to County Squad members Alexandra Bushby, Emily Ogilvy, Jacqueline Sneddon and Annabel Niven who are competing in the Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championships taking place at Kilmarnock Barassie from tomorrow through to Saturday. Play well everyone!

Sunday's results:

Championship
Semi-finals – Alexandra Bushby bt Gwen Lambie 3 and 2, Emily Ogilvy bt Jane Yellowlees 4 and 3.
Final – Alexandra Bushby bt Emily Ogilvy 2 up.

Handicap
Semi finals - Gladys Pennycook beat Lyn Murray 2 & 1, Meriel Walker bt Jennifer Sneddon 1 hole
Final – Meriel Walker bt Gladys Pennycook 19th hole.

Full report and photos tomorrow

Saturday’s results
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
First round – Jacqueline Sneddon bt C Turner (Alyth) 7 and 6, G Lambie bt C Dunbar (Aberfeldy) 3 and 1, A Niven (Crieff) bt J Griffiths (Crieff) 4 and 3, A Bushby (Strathmore) bt D Butchart (Strathmore) 6 and 5, J Yellowlees (Murrayshall) bt G Wallace (Glenisla) 1 hole, E Napper (Craigie Hill) bt M Begbie (Alyth) 4 and 3, S Shepherd (Blairgowrie) bt L Fertacz (Dunkeld & Birnam) 4 and 3, E Ogilvy (Auchtarder) bt N Morrison (Dunblane) 5 and 4.

Quarter-finals – G Lambie bt J Sneddon 2 and 1, A Bushby bt A Niven 6 and 5, J Yellowlees bt E Napper 4 and 3, E Ogilvy bt S Shepherd 6 and 5.

HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Quarter-finals – G Pennycook (Alyth) (13) bt A Smith (Kinross) (15) 2 and 1, L Murray (Kinross) (12) bt C Peebles (Alyth) (21) 3 and 2, M Walker (Alyth) (25) bt Jillian Sneddon (Alyth) (23) 2 and 1, Jennifer Sneddon (Alyth) (19) bt S Crystal (Taynouth) (12).

Sunday's tee times:
Championshsip
9.36 G Lambie vs A Bushby
9.44 J Yellowlees vs E Ogilvy

Handicap
9.52 G Pennycook vs L Murray
10.00 M Walker vs Jennifer Sneddon

Finals:
Championship - 2.24pm
Handicap - 2.32pm

Jan Lamb at the Commonwealth Spoons

Jan Lamb from the Andy Lamb Golf Centre and Shop will be at the Commonwealth Spoons competition being held at Comrie Golf Club on Thursday 17th May. She will have a range of ladies clothing for sale by JRB, Green Lamb, Alice Collins and Cross so bring along your cheque books and credit cards and treat yourselves!

County squad member Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth) topped the qualifiers for the second year running yesterday on a rain soaked Kinross Golf Course. Jacqueline scored 82 as did fellow squad member Emily Ogilvy (Auchterarder). Local player Ann Smith (Kinross) was top qualifier in the Handicap section with a 94 (15) 79. The matchplay stages take place on Saturday and Sunday. The full result and draws are as follows:
Scratch
82 Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth), E Ogilvy (Auchterarder).
84 J Yellowlees (Murrayshall), A Bushby (Strathmore).
86 A Niven (Crieff), E Napper (Craigie Hill).
87 L Fertacz (Dunkeld & Birnam), C Dunbar (Aberfeldy), G Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnham).
90 S Shepherd (Blairgowrie).
91 M Begbie (Alyth), J Griffiths (Crieff), D Butchart (Strathmore), G Wallace (Glenisla),
N Morrison (Dunblane).
92 C Turner (Alyth).

nb County squad member Eve Muirhead returned a qualifying score but is unable to play at the weekend because of exams - we wish her all the best.

AUTOMATIC DRAW for Saturday 12th May 2007 Kinross Golf Club commencing 9.28am
Jacqueline Sneddon v Turner, Lambie v Dunbar, Niven v Griffiths,. Butchart v Bushby, Yellowlees v Wallace, Begbie v Napper, Fertacz v Shepherd, Morrison v Ogilvy.

Handicap
A Smith (Kinross) 94 (15) 79
S Crystal (Taymouth) (19) 81
M Walker (Alyth) (25) 81
C Peebles (Alyth) (21) 84
L Murray (Kinross) (12) 84
Jillian Sneddon (Alyth) (23) 84
Jennifer Sneddon (Alyth) (19) 84
G Pennycook (Alyth) (13) 84
AUTOMATIC DRAW for Saturday 12th May 2007 Kinross Golf Club commencing 10.32am
A Smith (Kinross) (15) v G Pennycook (Alyth) (13), L Murray (Kinross) (12) v C Peebles (Alyth) (21), M Walker (Alyth) (25) v Jillian Sneddon (Alyth) (23), Jennifer Sneddon (Alyth) (19) v S Crystal (Taymouth) (19).

COMPETITION WAS REDUCTION ONLY

Draw for the Commonwealth Spoons at Comrie Golf Club

Thursday 17th May 2007

09.28 S Dunphy & K McKellar/G Paterson & C Souter
09.36 A Miller & J Ritchie/A Tannock & P Colquhoun
09.44 A Stockley & D Doris/N Hay & M Reid
09.52 A Spence & M Walker/M MacLeon & A Crossland
10.00 M Middleton & F Anderson/A Grewar & R McGeoghegan
10.08 C Monks & L Fall/J McNaughton & Partner
10.16 J French & S Irvine/N Morrison & P Kelly
10.24 H Gibson & C Peebles/S Bowers & E Donaldson
10.32 S Service & J Donaldson/J Pringle & E Milligan
10.40 E Benzies & J Stewart/I Austin & S Young
10.48 A McGregor & J Miller/G Pennycook & S Johnston
10.56 J Gemmell & L Crighton/J Thom & P Hebner
11.12J Groom & M Roberston/S Erskine & M Vass
11.26 D Pollett & C Choudhary/M Carruthers & M Storry
11.40 J Proudfoot & A Allan/B Harley & S Jones
11.50 J Lang & A Evans/G Wallace & E Martin

5.00 J Griffiths & D Butchart/F Ramsay & S Shepherd
5.08 S Crystal & J Chisholm/C Dunbar & S Dunbar
5.16 H Straw & M Robertson/D Whytock & M Chapman

Late entries accepted contact

Janet Griffiths 01764 670567

Six of the senior squad watched by Captain Janet and Vice Captain Dawn, turned out for a practice game at Scotscraig Golf Club as part of our preparations for the 2007 Inter Counties Jamboree (Cruden Bay). An outstanding round of scratch 70 (ss 74) by Pitlochry member Eve Muirhead was the best on the day. Eve was 3 over for the front nine and 6 under for the back nine. Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam) was second with a scratch 79. Our thanks to Scotscraig for the reduced green fee which they granted us and for their kind hospitality on the day.

It is with great regret that I have to report the sad death of Perth & Kinross County member Mrs Sheena Dewar of Crieff. Sheena was a former President and Captain and a long serving member of the County team. Her regular partner in the team was past County President Evelyn Aitken of Auchterarder who told me that Sheena also looked after the County girls. She will be sadly missed.

Captain Janet Griffiths.

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS
COMRIE GOLF CLUB
THURSDAY MAY 17TH
A REMINDER TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO CONVENER JANET GRIFFITHS FOR THE ABOVE FIXTURE. COME AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS AND A GEM OF A GOLF COURSE.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS COMPETITION IS 9TH MAY.

County Championships Qualifying Round Draw
10th May 2007 Kinross Golf Club

09.36 E Ogilvy, E Muirhead
09.44 J Yellowlees, F Ramsay
09.52 E Napper, D Butchart, J Griffiths
10.00 S Shepherd, E Donaldson, N Morrison
10.08 M Begbie, A Sinclair, J Lang
10.16 A Stockley, L Murray, P Drysdale
10.24 F Johnston, R Duncan, J Muir
10.32 C Turner, M McGlashan, A Tannock
10.40 C Irving, H Gibson, J Muirhead
10.48 G Pennycook, A Grewar, A Henry
10.56 P Wanless, J Clowe, S Bowers
11.04 J Kennedy, K McKellar, E Milligan
11.12 J Stevenson, S Dunphy, C Choudhary
11.20 S Ogg, J Pringle, J Donaldson
11.28 J Nisbet, M MacLeod, E Campbell
11.36 C Peebles, A Crossland, E Watson
11.44 M Middleton, P Colquhoun, P Kelly
11.52 P Hebner, A Spence, N Bremner
12.00 L Crighton, M Walker, W Stewart
12.08 J Gemmell, J McNaughton, K McKay
12.16 M Robertson, M Robertson-Lang, S Jones
12.24 M Chalmers, J Groom, S Irvine
12.32 J Merry, R McGeoghegan, B Harley

5.04 A Bushby, Jacqueline Sneddon, C Muir
5.12 C Dunbar, N Fleming, G Wallace
5.20 S Leighton, A Niven, A Houston
5.28 E Fertacz, E Davidson, E Martin
5.36 L Pattinson, M Aird, Jennifer Sneddon
5.44 A Spiers, D Doris, Jillian Sneddon
5.52 G Lambie, A Smith, C Lambie

Late entries accepted

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