KINROSS MEETING - LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES

A wee reminder that our next County meeting is at Kinross Golf Club on Thursday 27 June.

So, if you would like to come and join us for a wee game on the Bruce Course, you need to get your entries in now! The Convenor is our Hon. Secretary, Jane Yellowlees. All the details you need are in your County Fixture Book.

MEGAN WINS SCOTTISH SCHOOLS' CHAMPIONSHIP

Megan Ashley (Strathmore) capped off an incredible three days of golf by winning the Scottish Schools Girls' Championship at Murrayshall Golf Club yesterday.

Together with fellow County team member Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), she also won the Scottish Schools Girls' team title at Murrayshall.

This was after she won the Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug Girls' title at Pollok Golf Club over the weekend!

Results
In the Girls' category Megan Ashley (Perth & Kinross) returned two solid scores of 73 and 74 to win by two shots on a total of 147. The runner-up was Grace Crawford (E. Lothian) with scores of 76 and 73 for a total of 149.

Katy Alexander (Perth & Kinross) finished in eighth place on a total of 158.

Megan Ashley and Katy Alexander (Perth & Kinross) won the Girls' team title for the second year.

In the Boys' category Ben Carberry (Stirling) won by eight shots with a fantastic two-under-par total of 138. His closest challengers, John Jack Jnr (Inverclyde) and Cormac Sharpe (Perth & Kinross), both finished on 146.

SCOTTISH SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to everyone playing in the Scottish Schools Championship at Murrayshall Golf Club today.

The championship is 36-hole event. Both rounds are played on the same day, one on the Lynedoch Course and one on the Murrayshall Course.

To be eligible to enter, a player must be on the School Roll at 31st May 2019 and in possession of a CONGU Handicap, Boys Category 1 Handicap (5.4) and Girls Handicap of 20 or under.

P&K TRIUMPH at PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION JUNIOR JUG

Hugh congratulations to Megan Ashley (Strathmore) and Cormac Sharpe (Blairgowrie) who made it a P&K double by winning the Girls' and the Boys' titles in the Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug at Pollok Golf Club, yesterday.

Megan and Cormac also gained a precious spot in this year's season ending "Race to The Machrie".

Results
In the Under-18 Girls' category Megan Ashley (Strathmore), the over-night leader, added a fantastic round of 70 to her first round of 73 to win by five shots with a three-under-par total of 143. Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) finished in second place with a two-over-par total of 148. Carys Irvine (Graigielaw) was third on 149 and Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) was fourth on 150.

1   Megan Ashley        73+70  143
2   Carmen Griffiths  74+74  148
3   Carys Irvine           76+73  149
4   Katy Alexander     75+75  150

In the Under-18 Boys' category Cormac Sharpe (Blairgowrie) won with a two-under-par total of 211 by one shot from Liam Waldron (Royal Aberdeen) on 212.

Well done Megan and Cormac, P&K are very proud of you!!

PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION JUNIOR JUG - UPDATE

What a cracking start by Squad members Megan Ashley (Strathmore) and Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) in Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug at Pollok Golf Club yesterday! After the first round, Megan finished in top spot and Katy in third.

Results
In the Under-18 Girls' category, Megan Ashley (Strathmore) returned an excellent level par 73 to top the field. Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) is lying in second place on 74 and Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) is in third on 75.

In the Under-18 Boys' category, Calum D Scott (Nairn) finished yesterday on a three-under-par total of 139 to lead the field by three shots from Aamar Saleem (New Club St. Andrews), Cormac Sharpe (Blairgowrie) and Jack McDonald (Dunbar) all on 142.

The final rounds will be played at Pollok Golf Club today.

PAUL LAWRIE FOUNDATION JUNIOR JUG

Good luck to Squad members Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) and Megan Ashley (Strathmore) who are playing in the Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug at Pollok Golf Club this weekend.

The Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug is a Scottish Girls' Order of Merit event. Together with the Barrie Douglas and Stephen Gallacher Foundations, it forms part of the "Race to The Machrie".

The boys play 54 holes over 3 days (Friday to Sunday) and the Girls 36-holes over 2 days (Saturday & Sunday).

SCOTTISH GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP - STILL TIME TO ENTER!

The Scottish Girls' Amateur Championship will be held at Blairgowrie Golf Club (Rosemount Course) from 19th to 21st July 2019.

The closing date is Monday 17 June 2019 (noon). There are still places available. If you want to enter or just find out more click on the link below:

https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships/

ELAINE MOFFAT WINS SCOTTISH SENIORS AT EDZELL

Congratulations to Defending Champion Elaine Moffat (St. Regulus) who retained her Scottish Senior Woman's Open Championship at Edzell Golf Club today! She won the final by 2&1 against Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies).

Results from today's Finals at Edzell Golf Club

Championship (Scratch)
Semi-finals
Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) bt Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 5&3
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) bt Aileen Baker (Crail) 4&3

Final

Elaine Moffat bt Donna Jackson 2&1

Championship (Handicap)
Semi-finals
Fiona Scott (Bothwell Castle) bt Louise Graham (Carnoustie) 4&3
Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) bt Claire Capocci (Bridge of Allan) 2 holes

Final
Sandra Littlejohn bt Fiona Scott 3&2

SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMAN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 3

Unfortunately, P&K County member Kay Knight (Pitlochry) lost out in a tight match (2&1) against Mary Smith (Tain) in the first round of the Scottish Seniors Woman's Championship at Edzell Golf Club, yesterday.

Championship Match-play (Scratch)
Top qualifier and defending champion Elaine Moffat (St. Regulus) won both her matches yesterday and is drawn to play Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) in the semi-finals this morning. Whilst in the bottom half of the draw No. 2 qualifier Aileen Baker (Crail) will play Donna Jackson (Troon).

You can follow the action in Semi-finals and Final by clicking the link below:
https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships

SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMAN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 2

Well done to P&K County member Kay Knight (Pitlochry) who qualified comfortably for the scratch match-play championship in the Scottish Senior Woman's Open Championship at Edzell Golf Club, yesterday. Kay finished in joint 11th place on 161.

Stroke-play Results
Defending champion Elaine Moffat (St. Regulus) won the Stroke-play title with a two-over-par total of 150.  The runner-up was Aileen Baker (Crail) who finished on 152.

Match-play 
The top 16 scratch players and the next 16 handicap players progress to the scratch and handicap match-play finals, which start on Thursday.

SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMAN'S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to P&K County member Kay Knight (Pitlochry) who is playing in the Scottish Senior Woman's Open Championship this week.

The Championship begins at Edzell Golf Club today.

18-holes of stroke-play on Tuesday and Wednesday, to decide the stroke-play champion, before the top 16 scratch scores progress to the match-play stage. From the remainder of the field, the top 16 nett scores will qualify for the nett match-play.

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS - RESULTS

Carmen Griffiths wins the U18 girls by one shot from Megan Ashley

What a finish to the first ever girls' Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters! Starting six shots back Megan Ashley (Strathmore) came very close to snatching the trophy from tournament leader Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne).

Having led the field comfortably on the first two days, Carmen entered the final round with a six shot lead over Megan in second place. But, how quickly things can change in the game of golf. Within seven holes their scores were level. And suddenly, with no-one else challenging, it became a battle between the two teenagers to see who would come out on top. As birdies followed bogeys it was impossible to call. But, in the end Carmen managed to hold off Megan's spirited challenge and secured the girls' title by a single shot.

Results

In the Under-18 girls' category Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) held on to win the first girls' Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters with a four-over-par total of 223. Megan Ashley (Strathmore) finished in second place on 224.

Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) finished in 6th place.

P&K Junior Girls

2      Megan Ashley    79 + 69 + 76   224

6      Katy Alexander  80 + 76 + 79   235 

T16  Amy Mitchell     88 + 82 + 81   251

23    Kirsten Miller    94 + 88 + 88   270

In the Under-18 boys' category Dean Walsh (Lochgelly) won the title with a two-under-par total of 214 by 4 shots from Lachlan Reynolds (Hilton Park). 

In the Under-16 boys' category defending champion Gregor Graham (Blairgowrie) triumphed over Calum D Scott (Nairn) in a play-off after both players finished tied on 218. 

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS - DAY 2

What a cracking second round by Megan Ashley (Strathmore) who shot a fantastic four-under-par 69 to move into 2nd place!  Following in Megan's footsteps, fellow P&K team member Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) shot a solid three-over-par 76 to move up from 10th to 6th place.

In the Under-18 girls' category Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) posted another terrific score, adding a three-under-par 70 to her first round score of 72, to retain the lead on 142. Megan Ashley (Strathmore) is in second place on 148.

2      Megan Ashley    79 + 69  148

6      Katy Alexander  80 + 76  156 

T15  Amy Mitchell     88 + 82  170

24    Kirsten Miller    94 + 88  182

In the Under-18 boys' category, Jamie Roberts (Muckhart) extended his lead on the field to 3 shots on -4.  Whilst in the Under-16 boys' category defending champion Gregor Graham (Blairgowrie) leads the field on +1. 

The final round will be played at Strathmore Golf Centre tomorrow. 

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS - DAY 1

It was a solid start for Squad members Megan Ashley (Strathmore) and Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) in the Barrie Douglas Scottish Masters at Strathmore today. Both finished within the top ten with Megan just one shot ahead of Katy.

In the Under-18 girls' category, Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) returned an excellent one-under-par 72 to top the field. Evanna Hynd (Lundin) sits in second place two strokes behind Carmen on 74.  

8      Megan Ashley  79

T10  Katy Alexander  80 

23    Amy Mitchell  88 

25    Kirsten Miller  94

In the Under-18 boys' category, Jamie Roberts (Muckhart) posted a fantastic three-under-par 69 to lead the field by two shots. Whilst the front runners in the Under-16 boys' category are Ross Laird (Falkirk) and Ruben Lindsay (Ayr Belleisle), who both shot level par. 

With another two rounds to go this weekend, there's plenty to play for!

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS

Good luck to Squad members Katy Alexander, Megan Ashley, Kirsten Miller and Amy Mitchell who are playing in the Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior Masters this week.

The championship will take place from Friday 31 May to Sunday 2 June 2019 at Strathmore Golf Centre. This year the 54-hole tournament is open to girls as well as boys

Over 100 up-and-coming young golfers have gathered at Strathmore to play the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event, which is also a qualifier for this year's end of season "Race to The Machrie".

NORTH OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

This year’s North of Scotland Ladies' Championship will take place at Elgin Golf Club from Monday 15 July to Wednesday 17 July. 

All members of P&K Ladies' County Golf Association are eligible to enter. 

One qualifying round followed by scratch and handicap matchplay for the top 16 players in each section, with a consolation round for non-qualifiers. The qualifying round on Monday will count towards the girls' championship. 

Entries close on Monday 17 June.  A copy of the entry form is below.

MUCKHART LADIES & MIXED' OPENS

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT MILNATHORT - RESULTS

Twenty-one pairs took part in our Commonwealth Spoons (foursomes) at Milnathort Golf Club today. There were some cracking scores.

The results were as follows:
V. Dolton (Muckhart) & A. Hendry (Muckhart) (26) 69 BIH
L. Kyle (Milnathort) & C. Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam) (17) 69
L. Walker (Muckhart) & A. Stockley (Craigie Hill) (6) 71

The SSS (Red Tees) was 71.

The winners of the Raffle were:
1. Surprise 4-ball - Dot Whytock
2. Sleeve of Balls - Euphan Stewart
3. Sleeve of Balls - Val Dolton

The next P&K Ladies' County Meeting will be held at Kinross Golf Club (the Bruce Course) on Thursday 27 June 2019.  The Convenor is our Secretary, Jane Yellowlees.

MURRAYSHALL MIXED OPEN - GREENSOMES

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS AT MILNATHORT - DRAW

Below is the draw for the Commonwealth Spoons.  Click to enlarge.

SCOTTISH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

There's still time to enter the Scottish Women's Amateur Championship at Kilmarnoch Barassie. The closing date is on Monday 27 May (noon). To enter click on the link below.

https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships/

P&K COUNTY TEAM ANNOUNCED

The Team who will represent P&KLCGA at the 2019 Jamboree, at Ballater Golf Club from 15th to 17th June, is as follows:

COMMONWEALTH SPOONS - LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES

A wee reminder that our Commonwealth Spoons competition (foursomes) is at Milnathort Golf Club on Monday 27 May.

If you want to enjoy a game on Milnathort's wee cracker of a course, you need to grab a partner and get your entries in now!  The Convenor is Val Purdie. All the details you need are in your Fixture Book.

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 2 PHOTOS

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) & Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-finals

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A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) & Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Finals

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KIRSTY BRODIE WINS THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Kirsty Brodie triumphed at the Perth & Kinross Ladies' County Championship final at Alyth today.  She beat fellow squad member Katy Alexander 4&3 to take the title.

Kirsty Brodie, Jillian Milne (Captain) & Katy Alexander

Deborah Rettie won the Handicap Championship in an all Muckhart final against Avril Hendry.

Avril Hendry, Jillian Milne (Captain) & Deborah Rettie

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

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Final
K. Brodie bt. M. Ashley 2&1
K. Alexander bt. A. Mitchell 7&5

Final
K. Brodie bt. K. Alexander 4&3

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Final
D. Rettie bt. L. Pattinson 20th
A. Hendry bt. V. Purdie 2&1

Final
D. Rettie v A. Hendry 4&2

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - SUNDAY AM RESULTS

It's Kirsty & Katy in the Scratch final! Followed by Deborah & Avril in the Handicap final!

The results from this mornings's Championship play at Alyth

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Final
K. Brodie bt. M. Ashley 2&1
K. Alexander bt. A. Mitchell 7&5

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Final
D. Rettie bt. L. Pattinson 20th
A. Hendry bt. V. Purdie 2&1

The finals this afternoon

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Final
14:36  K. Brodie v K. Alexander

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Final
14:44  D. Rettie v A. Hendry

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 1 PHOTOS

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) 1st Round

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A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) & Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Quarter-finals

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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - DAY 1 RESULTS

Teenagers triumph on day one of the County Championship.
This afternoon three of our junior members Megan Ashley, Katy Alexander and Amy Mitchell won through to the semi-finals.  The fourth semi finalist, Kirsty Brodie has just moved up to the seniors this year.  Megan Ashley overcame the no 1 seed and defending champion, Jen Saxton on the 18th. Kirsty Brodie won a tight match against fellow squad member Isla Moncrieff also on the 18th. Amy Mitchell won on the 17th despite a spirited fight-back by former Champion Laura Walker.  Katy Alexander eased through comfortably in the final match.

The semi-finals and finals will be held at Alyth tomorrow (see times below). All spectators are welcome.

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

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) 1st Round
J. Saxton (Muckhart) bt. A. Stockley (Craigie Hill)  5&4
M. Ashley (Strathmore) bt. G. Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam) 4&2
I. Moncrieff (Pitlochry) bt. S. Crolla (Muckhart) 1 hole
K. Brodie (Strathmore) bt. E. Aird (Blairgowrie) 5&4
L. Walker (Muckhart) bt. J. Collins (Pitlochry) 6&5
A. Mitchell (Strathmore) bt. Z. Morton (Auchterarder) 1 hole
C. Muir (Craigie Hill) bt K. Knight (Pitlochry) 6&5
K. Alexander (Blairgowrie) bt C. Henderson (Aberfeldy) 6&5

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Quarter-Final
M. Ashley (Strathmore) bt. J. Saxton (Muckhart) 1 hole
K. Brodie (Strathmore) bt. I. Moncrieff (Pitlochry) 1 hole
A. Mitchell (Strathmore) bt. L. Walker (Muckhart) 2&1
K. Alexander (Blairgowrie) bt. C. Muir (Craigie Hill) 7&6

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Quarter-Final
L. Pattinson (Pitlochry) bt. S. MacDougall (Aberfeldy) 21st hole
D. Rettie (Muckhart) bt. K. Miller (Strathmore) 4&3
A. Hendry (Muckhart) bt. K. Duncan (Pitlochry) 4&2
V. Purdie (Dunblane) bt. C. Peebles (Alyth) 4&2

The Championship Draws for Sunday 12 May

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Semi-Final
10:04  M. Ashley v K. Brodie
10:12  A. Mitchell v K. Alexander

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Semi-Final
10:20  L. Pattinson v D. Rettie
10:28  A. Hendry v V. Purdie

Note: The Championship Finals will start at 14:36.

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - SATURDAY AM RESULTS

The results from this morning's play at Alyth

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) 1st Round
J. Saxton (Muckhart) bt. A. Stockley (Craigie Hill)  5&4
M. Ashley (Strathmore) bt. G. Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam) 4&2
I. Moncrieff (Pitlochry) bt. S. Crolla (Muckhart) 1 hole
K. Brodie (Strathmore) bt. E. Aird (Blairgowrie) 5&4
L. Walker (Muckhart) bt. J. Collins (Pitlochry) 6&5
A. Mitchell (Strathmore) bt. Z. Morton (Auchterarder) 1 hole
C. Muir (Craigie Hill) bt K. Knight (Pitlochry) 6&5
K. Alexander (Blairgowrie) bt C. Henderson (Aberfeldy) 6&5

The draws for this afternoon

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) Quarter-Final
14:36  J. Saxton v M. Ashley
14:44  I. Moncrieff v K. Brodie
14:52  L. Walker v A. Mitchell
15:00  C. Muir v K. Alexander

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) Quarter-Final
15:08  S. MacDougall v L. Pattinson
15:16  K. Miller v D. Rettie
15:24  A. Hendry v K. Duncan
15:32  V. Purdie v C. Peebles

STRATHMORE LADIES OPEN

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER - RESULTS & DRAWS

Defending champion Jen Saxton from Muckhart was the leading qualifier for the P&K Ladies' County Championship at Alyth Golf Club today.

The top 16 scratch players and the next 8 handicap players will play the finals at Alyth this weekend.  All spectators are welcome.

Championship Draw for Saturday 11 May

A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) 1st Round
10:04  J. Saxton v A. Stockley
10:12  G. Lambie v M. Ashley
10:20  I. Moncrieff v S. Crolla
10:28  E. Aird v K. Brodie
10:36  L. Walker v J. Collins
10:44  Z. Morton v A. Mitchell
10:52  K. Knight v C. Muir
11:00  C. Henderson v K. Alexander

Note: The 2nd Round of the A. K. Rosebowl (Scratch) will start at 14:36

Gibb Trophy (Handicap) 1st Round
15:08  S. MacDougall v L. Pattinson
15:16  K. Miller v D. Rettie
15:24  A. Hendry v K. Duncan
15:32  V. Purdie v C Peebles

Results from the today's qualifying round at Alyth

Scratch
Jen Saxton 71
Katy Alexander 72
Laura Walker 74

Handicap
Susie MacDougall (27) 66
Catherine Peebles (22) 70
Katy Alexander (1) 71

The Par & SSS (Red Tees) was 71.  The CSS was 71

SQUAD PRACTICE AT BALLATER

So, what did you plan to do this Bank Holiday weekend?  Some of our Senior Squad decided to travel up to Ballater, book into the local Hostel and check out the golf course before the Jamboree in June.

Katy, Zoe, Kirsty, Isla, Steph, Jen & Laura

They even persuaded our Match Secretary, Caroline Henderson, to join them!

According to Laura's post on Facebook yesterday, they had a "Great first day up at Ballater... Battled the cold and the sleet, but loved the course."

Well done everyone.  It's great to see you all getting in some practice on the course in preparation for the Jamboree.  Hopefully, it's warmer in June!

P&K GIRLS' McPHERSON MEDALS - CHANGE OF DATE

The date for our last Junior Girls' event has changed.  It will now be held on Sunday 8 September at Strathmore Golf Club, 1.30 pm start.

This is to allow it to be a qualifying event for the 2019 Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship.  It will give our talented girls the opportunity to score low and qualify for the finals at Quinta de Lago.

There will still be a 9 hole competition for the girls with higher (36+) or no handicaps.

DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER ALYTH

Below is the draw for the championship qualifier. Click to enlarge.

We will be holding a raffle on the day and would very much appreciate any donations of prizes. Just bring them along on the day. Thank you 

FRIENDLY MATCH - P&K LADIES v PITLOCHRY GENTS

P&K Ladies played Pitlochry Gents in a Friendly Match at Pitlochry Golf Club yesterday.  It was good day for golf, both dry and calm, so no excuses.

P&K Ladies & Pitlochry Gents

Thank you to Tom and Mike for their help with organising our match, and to Pitlochry Golf Club for courtesy. The course was in great condition, although it was a challenge playing off the White Tees!

Thanks also to the Gents' Captain, Duncan Munro, and his team for playing against the ladies. It was a great chance to practice and try out pairings ahead of our Jamboree at Ballater in June.

Result – P&K Ladies Lost 1 - 3

Laura Walker & Katy Alexander v Campbell McDonald v Stewart Burns 

Lost 3&2

Laura Campbell v Megan Ashley v Ian Q Jones v Pat Powell 

Lost 5&4

Isla Moncrieff & Steph Crolla v Duncan Munro v Ron Bell  

Won 1 up

Caroline Henderson & Jenny Collins v Ian Hamilton v Roger Haworth 

Lost 5&4

MURRAYSHALL LADIES' OPEN - GREENSOMES

KING JAMES VI LADIES' OPEN TRI-AM

HELEN HOLM SCOTTISH WOMEN'S OPEN - UPDATE DAY 3

Megan Ashley (Strathmore) shot a solid 75 over the Royal Troon Old Course today to finish in 24th Place in the Helen Holm.

Well done Megan!  What a great performance in such a high class field.

The winner was Pia Babnick (Slovenia) who led the field from start to finish and won by 7 shots on 15 under par.  The top Scot was Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) who finished in 4th on 6 under par.

Scotland's Team of Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) and Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) won the annual team event.

ALYTH MEETING - LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES

A wee reminder that our 1st County meeting is at Alyth on Monday 6 May.

If you want to enjoy a game on a Alyth's gem of a course, you need to get your entries in now!  The Convenor is our President, Pam Drysdale.

HELEN HOLM SCOTTISH WOMEN'S OPEN - UPDATE DAY 2

Megan Ashley (Strathmore) followed up her 70 with a 75 today to qualify for the final round of the Helen Holm in 17th Place.

Unfortunately, Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) & Jennifer Saxton (Muckhart) missed the cut by a single shot.

145 Megan Ashley (T17)
154 Katy Alexander (T69)
154 Jennifer Saxton (T69)

Pia Babnick (Slovenia) shot a round of 69 to add to yesterday's 66 and leads the field by 3 shots with a 9 under par total of 135.  Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne), tied for 4th on 140, is the top Scot.

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

HELEN HOLM SCOTTISH WOMEN'S OPEN - UPDATE DAY 1

What a great start by Megan Ashley (Strathmore) who shot a 2 under par 70 and is tied for 6th place!

Pia Babnick (Slovenia) shot a fantastic 66 to lead the field by 2 shots.  Jess Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) is the top Scot on 69, one shot ahead of Megan.

70 Megan Ashley (T6)
74 Jennifer Saxton (T21)
76 Katy Alexander (T54)

There's another round on the Portland Course today before the cut is made for the final round on the Old Course.  So, there's plenty to play for!

HELEN HOLM SCOTTISH WOMEN'S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Good luck to squad members Katy Alexander, Megan Ashley and Jennifer Saxton.  All three are playing in the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open Championship this week.

The championship will take place from Friday 19 April to Sunday 21 April at Royal Troon Golf Club.

A strong international field has gathered at Troon to play the event, which is also a qualifier for this year's PING Junior Solheim Cup. All 120 competitors will play two qualifying rounds of stroke play on the Portland Course. The top 66 and ties will then progress to the final round of stroke play over the Old Course.

INTER-COUNTY MATCH - P&K LADIES v P&K GENTS

P&K Ladies played P&K County Gents in the second Inter-county Friendly Match at Crieff Golf Club on Saturday. 

It was a cold, breezy, but dry day.  All the games were played in great spirit! 

Thank you to David Murchie for his help and Crieff Golf Club for giving us courtesy of the Ferntower Course, which was in great condition for so early in the season. Thank you to Morven and her staff for the lovely soup and sandwiches before the game. And also, thank you to Alan Cargill and his team for standing in last minute, when the Fife Ladies could not field a team. 

It was a great match, with some excellent banter. Let’s hope we can make it an annual fixture.

Result – P&K Ladies Lost 1 - 3

Jen Saxton & Amy Mitchell v Scott Michie & Kyle Perkins (lost 1 down)

Laura Campbell & Jill Milne v Tom McLevy & Norman Dyce (lost 4 & 2)     

Emily Aird & Jenny Collins v David Logie & Fraser Matthews (lost 6 & 5)

Caroline Henderson & Kay Knight v David Ramsay & Alan Cargill (won 2 up)

Match photos as follows:

Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

Game 4

THE SCOTTISH GIRLS' OPEN - UPDATE

Well done to our squad members Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) and Megan Ashley (Strathmore) at the Scottish Girls' Open Championship, last week.

Having qualified easily for the final round of stroke play on Friday, Katy finished tied for 15th place and Megan tied for 31st.

Our congratulations go to Scotland's Hannah Darling (Broomieknowe), who led the championship from start to finish to claim the 2019 title.

THE SCOTTISH GIRLS' OPEN

Good luck to our squad members Katy Alexander and Megan Ashley who are playing in the Scottish Girls' Open this week.

The championship will take place from Wednesday 10 April to Friday 12 April at the Eden Course, St Andrews.  It includes two qualifying rounds of stroke play before the top 60 progress to the final round of stroke play.

MARGARET MACRAE

We are sad to announce the passing of Margaret MacRae. Margaret was a life member of Pitlochry and a great supporter of P&K Ladies County. Margaret's health had slowly deteriorated over the last 2 years and was hospitalised just before Christmas. Unfortunately she was unable to go home and passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27th March 

Our thoughts are with her family and many friends.

Margaret’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 9th April, at West Church Pitlochry 12:30. 

THE RACE TO THE CASTLE IS ON!

The 2019 Perth & Kinross County Race to The Castle is now open for entries.  All Junior Golfers, Girls & Boys, are invited.

To enter go to the Perth & Kinross County Golf Union website, register as a player and then enter the Junior Opens you want to play in. 

The final will be played on Sunday 20 October 2019 at The Castle Course, St. Andrews. 

Interested?  For more information click on the link below:
☛ Perth & Kinross County Race to The Castle

BARRIE DOUGLAS SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS

There’s not many better Junior golf tournaments anywhere in the world and it’s right on our doorstep.  This year, Junior Girls can enter too!

INTER-COUNTY MATCH - STIRLING & CLACKMANNAN

P&K played Stirling & Clackmannan County Ladies in the first friendly match of 2019 at Falkirk Golf Club (Carmuirs), yesterday. 

The weather was shocking to begin with, cold with strong winds and rain, but did improve as day went on. 

Thanks to Falkirk Golf Club for courtesy of their course, which was in good condition, especially the greens for so early in the season. Thanks also to the Captain of Stirling & Clackmannan, Claire Capocci, and her team for a very warm welcome and some friendly banter.

Result: Stirling & Clackmannan won 3½ - 1½

Laura Walker & Amy Mitchell  v  Laura Bissett & Margo Gardner

P&K Lost 3 & 1  

Isla Moncrieff & Zoe Morton  v  Alison Goodwin & Tricia Chillas
P&K Lost 2 Down

Steph Crolla & Shannon Pook  v  Alexis Hutton & Margaret Tough
P&K Won 3 & 2

Kirsten Miller & Jillian Milne  v  Claire Capocci & Katie Liddle
P&K Halved Match

Caroline Henderson & Anita Collins  v  Eva Woodward & Naomi Cherubim
P&K Lost 1 Hole

P&K LADIES' COUNTY MATCHES CONFIRMED

Caroline Henderson, our Match Secretary, has finalised all the County Matches for 2019.  You can see a full list below.

STRATHMORE JUNIOR GIRLS ARE MAKING HISTORY

The Strathmore Gents were struggling to get a Scratch League Team until something remarkable happened. To find out more click on the link below:

☛   Strathmore Girls Make History

Megan Ashley & Amy Mitchell
Strathmore Junior Girls & P&K Ladies' County Squad Members 

Absolutely brilliant!!  The future of golf just got a little brighter.  If we don't change, we won't grow...

AMAZING RULES & AFTERNOON TEA EVENT

What a great turn out, talk and tea we had!
Thank you to all the members and guests who came along to support our event on Saturday. For those that missed it, I've posted a wee slide-show with some photos below. Just scroll down until you find it.

Our Rules & Tea Event at Kinoull Parish Church Hall (Click on photo to enlarge).

A big thank you to:
Charles Dernie, PGA Pro and international referee from Blairgowrie Golf Club, who provided us with a very informative talk and quiz about the new Rules. Also, an interesting insight into the challenges faced by international referees!

Jillian Milne, our Captain, who did a great job of hosting the event.

Catherine Monks, Val Purdie and Isla Moncrieff who produced an incredible afternoon tea. What a display of delicious home baking. The smiles on the faces in the photos tell you all you need to know!

Gwen and Carol Lambie who added to the baking and ran a very successful bottle stall!

Willie Monks and Archie Purdie who helped with setting and clearing up.

And, everyone else on the Committee for pitching in and making the day a real success. What a great team effort!!!

& finally:
A slideshow with some photos of the event...

Click on the video above to see the photos.

NORTH INCH HICKORY EXPERIENCE

PITLOCHRY LADIES' HIGHLAND OPEN

A cracking week of fun and golf at one of our County clubs! 

Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), one of our squad members, is currently the defending Scratch Champion!