Winter Foursome Result

In a first round tie today at Hollandbush Margaret Allan and Jean Meikle defeated Jean Glass and Irene Cooper.

SLGA Ladies Order of Merit

Congratulations to Pamela Pretswell who finished third in this year's SLGA Ladies Order of Merit as shown below.

1.Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) 3090pts 2.Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) 2740 3.Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) 2455 4. Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) 2375 5.Laura Murray (Alford) 2120 6.Carly Booth (Comrie) 1788 7. Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 1613 8.Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 1398 9.Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir) 1255 10.Katy McNicoll (Carnoustie) 1140.

Winter Foursome Result

In a first round tie Liz Lees and Pat Milligan defeated Anne Lloyd and Christine Main. See updated draw sheet on sidebar.

Centenary Prizewinners enjoy their round at the Carrick

The winners at the Centenary Texas Scramble of a round of golf at the Carrick, Loch Lomond played their round yesterday after a previous game had had to be postponed. The conditions were a bit damp and not particularly inviting but Fiona Scott, Irene Morrison, Anne McKeown and Pam Rice stayed the course and enjoyed their day. They are also happy that they were not playing today.

The photographs taken by Pam Rice show the conditions and also the happy faces.

Winter Foursome Result

In a second round tie today Jean Macintyre and Margaret Loughrey defeated Caroline Smith and Margaret Porteous. To view the updated draw sheet please click on the link in the sidebar under Winter Foursomes Result Sheet.

SLGA Championship Manager Post Advertisement

Championship Manager

The Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association Limited is the governing body for ladies’ and girls’ amateur golf in Scotland. Applications are invited for the following position which will be based in Perth.
CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGER
(Full Time)
Applicants must have an excellent knowledge of competitive golf. They should be self motivated but able to work as part of a team, and have strong communication and organisational skills. IT literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Office, the person appointed will be responsible for the administration for, and delivery of, the Association’s Championships and Competitions. Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines are imperative. A full clean driving licence and willingness to work unsocial hours and away from home are essential.
Salary and benefits package will be commensurate with experience.
Job description and person specification are available on SLGA website.
Applications, in writing, accompanied by a curriculum vitae should be sent to:
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marking the envelope Ref:CM Private & Confidential.
Email:
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Closing date for applications: 2 November 2009

Winter Foursomes Draw

To view the draw for the Winter Foursomes please click on the link below. Please start arranging matches as soon as possible. Contact phone numbers and rules are being e mailed or posted directly to one of each person in the partnership.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=te0wuBmd11w4SvikCYkDVzg&output=html

Junior Match v Ayrshire

We were at Carluke GC today for the Junior Girls team match v Ayrshire. In contrast to yesterday when the West Girls Championship Final was postoned due to the high winds and rain we had lovely sunshine. It was a close match with Ayrshire winning 4 - 3.
Lanarkshire team:
Emma Caddow (Colville Park) Nicola McLuckie (Wishaw) Nicole Benson (Cawder) Eva O'Connor (Bothwell Castle) Alexandra Duffy (Cathkin Braes) Abbi Kidd (Lenzie) Alison Reid (Lanark)
Thanks to Captain May Hughes for starting the girls and encouraging them out on the course. A special thanks from the girls to Margaret Reid for individual photographs taken in the morning and printed for them coming off the course! The girls were really pleased and all the red sweaters looked good in the sunshine.

Report by Margaret Noblett, pictures by Margaret Reid

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West Girls Finals Day

The West of Scotland Girls Championships Finals Day was held at Troon Portland today. The weather was awful for the girls. Two of our girls , Emma Caddow and Alexandra Duffy were taking part. The semlfinals went ahead in the morning but the finals which were due pm have been postponed until the October week.
Results
Championship
Eilidh Briggs, Kilmacolm bt Linsey Stevenson, Whitecraigs 4/2
Mhairi McKay, West Kilbride defeated Emma Caddow, Colville Park at 19th

Bronze Championship
Jorden Ferrie, Kirkintilloch bt Alexandra Duffy, Cathkin Braes 3/2
Grace Mackie, Troon defeated Rachael Irvine, Largs at 19th
The Prizegiving and AGM was also held. Emma and Alexandra received prizes which were presented by Lady Henderson, Captain of Troon Ladies. At the AGM Fiona Scott took over as Chairperson from Alyson Hendry.

Thank you to Margaret Noblett for information and photographs