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!

P&K LADIES' COUNTY FIXTURE LIST - FINAL UPDATE

Good News!  We have finalised all the P&K Ladies' County fixtures for 2019. 

The full 2019 Fixture List is now available.  You can access a copy from the "Fixtures" button on the right of this blog or by clicking on the link below.
☛ 2019 P&K Ladies' County Fixture List

We have some great venues for our competitions this year.  Make sure you put the dates in your diary!

P&K COUNTY JUNIOR GIRLS' MEMBERSHIP FORM

The 2019 membership form for P&K Junior Girls is now available.  You can download it from the button on the right or simply click on the link below. 
☛ P&K County Junior Girls' Membership Form

Remember the County is open to all girls of all abilities, with or without handicap.  A great way to meet up with other girls and have some fun.

RULES & TEA EVENT - ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!

How would you like to enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea whilst finding out about the new rules from an international referee?

If so, come and join us for a County get-together at Kinnoull Parish Church Hall at 2.00 pm on Saturday 2 March.

Charles Dernie, PGA Pro and international referee from Blairgowrie Golf Club, will explain the New Rules whilst you are served Afternoon Tea by the Committee.  There will also be a chance to pick-up your 2019 County Fixture Book and Renewal Form, and catch-up with friends ahead of the new season. 

Booking is limited to Members of our County.  However, if any member would like to bring one of their friends they would be very welcome.

The details of the event are:

Date & Venue:
2.00 pm on Saturday 2 March 2019.

Kinnoull Parish Church Hall, Dundee Road, Perth PH2 7EY

Cost: 

£10.00 per head.  Payment will be taken on the day. 

Please note any bookings received will be liable for payment. 

Parking:

Norrie Miller Car Park, on the riverside, behind the Church

Rodney Gardens Car Park, Dundee Road, south of the Church

Booking:
If you wish to attend please email the Secretary, Jane Yellowlees.
No later than Sunday 24 February 2019.