A number of ladies participated in this evening's Virtual AGM

 If you were not able to participate in this Evening's zoom meeting please click on the link below to view Captain Fiona's Report.

Captain's Report for 2020 ABM

Information for AGM

The notice of the upcoming AGM on Monday 9th November and the Minutes of the 2019 AGM  can be viewed by clicking on the links below

AGM Notice

Minutes of 2019 AGM

  

Spaces available in Hayston GC Mixed Open

 Hayston GC are holding their Stag Mixed Open  on Sunday 18th October.

There are spaces available mid morning and early afternoon, To book click on the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/638916079492816/posts/3585968438120884/?extid=0&d=n

Last Winter's Final is finally played.

 Congratulations to Jean Maddock and Edna Taylor in winning the 2019/2020 Winter Foursomes Final at Hamilton Golf Club today. In a very close match They beat Christine Paterson and Mel Watt 2&1.

I am told they enjoyed the match in spite of the conditions you can see in Angela's photographs.

Well done Megan

 Many congratulation to Megan Docherty, Bishopbriggs, on winning the Stephen Gallacher Foundation Vase at the SGF 36 Hole competition at Macdonald Cardrona GC, Peebles, yesterday.

On a course measuring over 6,000 yards for the girls Megan came from behind, shooting an excellent 75 to add to her opening 80, to win by 1 shot from Grace Crawford, North Berwick.

Leah Bryce, Sandyhills, finished 13th and Abigail McCafferty, Airdrie, 16th.

Well done all for taking part on a long course at this time of year.

Jean's Funeral Arrangements

 The funeral of Jean Pollock will be held at South Lanarkshire Crematorium at 12noon on Wednesday11th August. Numbers attending will be limited due to the ongoing restrictions but a number of Ladies plan to stand in the car park.

Death of County Member

It is with much sadness that I announce the death last night of Jean Pollock. Jean, a member of Hamilton GC, was a very long serving and very supportive member of the county, initially as a player and caddy. After she stopped playing she continued to support the team at many Jamborees and was ever present at  County Social Events including the Coffee Morning in March. Unfortunately Jean broke her leg last week due to a fall and this may have been too much for her to cope with. 

We will  miss her. We extend our sympathy to all her family and friends.

The Second Chance Medal

Following on from "We're oot at last medal" it's now time to play for....... "The Second Chance Medal"    Why Second Chance?  Simple.  It's the 'Second' medal and you have two chances to pick your best score.

Rules

Competition will run from 1st July to Sunday 12th July both dates inclusive.

Pick your best score from your first two games played after 1st July.

Games can be played in competitions or friendly matches. 

Rules in place for golf at your Club, will apply. 

Scores to be sent by email to Anne Lloyd by Sunday 12th July giving.......

Name,  Gross score, Handicap, Net score and your Club's SS   

Prize for the best Silver & Bronze Score.

Good luck Ladies, looking forward to getting in some great scores.

Cancellation of fixtures

Dear Ladies

Regrettably, the committee and I have decided to cancel the remaining fixtures of the 2020 season due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This will include the forthcoming winter foursomes.

Despite courses now being open and clubhouses likely to be in operation soon, we felt that many clubs will wish to have their courses available to their own members for what will now be a short season.

Whilst this has been a difficult decision we also wished to ensure the health and well being of our members.

Subscriptions for this season will rollover to the 2021 season.

We are however hoping to run another fun competition in a July and Anne Lloyd will be in touch shortly with further details.

The committee and I wish you well for the rest of the year and we hope to return next year with a full fixture list so you can enjoy some competitive golf and reacquaint many friendships.

Best wishes

Fiona Norris

"We're oot at last" Medal

20 members entered the above medal and despite not playing for some time scores on the whole were very good.
Obviously, some players have been practising in the garden during lockdown.
Silver Winner: Anne Mungall, Airdrie 1 over SS
Bronze Winner playing over Dullatur  Roxy Brown 2 under SS
Well done to both.

Fun County competition

To celebrate the opening of courses announced by Nicola today we thought we would have a wee challenge for you all.    As we have missed so many County medals, we have decided to have the 'We're Oot at Last ' Medal.     This competition will be for your score for the first game of golf after the lockdown was lifted on 28th

Rules are

Must be your first game after 28th May.

Must be played by Fri 13th June.

If your club is only playing 9 holes, then add your first 2,  9 hole games together.

Rules in place at your Club apply ( eg some may have to putt out some may have gimmes etc)

Scores should be sent to Anne Lloyd by  email giving

                                       Name - Gross, Handicap, Net score and Club SS

It's simple and only a bit of fun so no disputes!     Prize for best Silver and Bronze score.

So Ladies, check your trolley, clean those clubs and make sure the clothes fit!

I look forward to receiving your scores.

Cheers

Anne

June Spoon cancelled

Due to likely restrictions in the normal playing of golf and clubhouse facilities unlikely to be available the June Spoon, scheduled for Monday 22nd June at Hamilton Golf Club, has now been cancelled.

May Competitions cancelled

Hi Ladies
I hope you are well and staying safe.
As lockdown continues and competitive golf is unlikely for the time being, we have had to cancel the Intercounty Foursomes Qualifying at Cawder on 13th May and the county spoon at Lanark on 17th May.
Hopefully it will not be long before the golf courses can open again and we can at least enjoy playing on our own courses whilst being mindful of social distancing. We continue to monitor the advice from the government but it is likely other fixtures will have to be cancelled too. I will keep you up to date with any further changes.
Take care.
Fiona

West of Scotland Jamboree cancelled

Since our previous announcement cancelling some West of Scotland Competitions Scottish Golf have announced the cancellation of all their competitions including the County Finals.

It is therefore with regret that the West Counties have decided to cancel this year's West Inter County Matches also.

Hope you are keeping safe and well and that it won't be too long before we are back on the fairways again.

Scottish Golf Competitions cancelled

Scottish Golf have made the decision to cancel all their events for the rest of this season.

West of Scotland Competitions

It is with regret that due to the continuing threat from the Covid-19 virus and following a consultation with the 4 West of Scotland Counties it has been decided to cancel the following West competitions:

West of Scotland Championship- 10th May

Junior Inter County Matches for the Kennedy Salver- 1st June

Inter County Foursomes Final- 2nd June

A decision on the playing of the Inter County Matches from 15th to 17th June will be taken at a later date.

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

Jean

Cancellation of County Championship

Hi Ladies,

Due to the ongoing situation with the Coronavirus, the committee and I have regrettably decided to cancel our County Championship at Drumpellier from 27-29th April. With the current government advice there was no option but to do this. I will keep you informed in due course about other fixtures. It's a sad decision to make but we have to be mindful of everyone's health. 

Hopefully we will be back on the fairways soon. Take care everyone.

Fiona

Fashion Show cancelled

Unfortunately Kirkhill's Fashion Show which was scheduled for this Thursday has had to be postponed due to the recent Government Advice regarding avoiding social contact. 

It is hoped to reschedule the show when the current restrictions are over.

Very Successful Coffee Morning today

A great turn out today for the annual coffee morning. Great to meet up with friends after the winter and to enjoy good food.

To view more photographs click on the following link: more photographs 

Coffee Morning Reminder

The annual coffee morning will be held at Hamilton Golf Club on Saturday 7th March from 10.30am.
Tickets can be obtained from committee members or you can pay at the door.

Winter Foursomes Final

The final of the Winter Foursomes between Edna Taylor and Jean Maddock and Christine Paterson and Mel Watt will be played at Hamilton Golf Club on Sunday 9th February at 11am.

Should the weather cause a postponement the final will take place on 14th February. 

Death of Past Captain Betty McCormack

It is with much sadness that I announce the death of Past Captain Betty McCormack.

Betty has been ill for many years and has been resident in a nursing home.
She was captain in 1996 and 1997.

She was a very good golfer and was a regular member of the LLCGA team for many years.

She won the championship in 1963, 1967, 1978 and was runner up in 1964,1969, 1974 and 1980.

Betty's funeral will take place on Monday at 10am at Maryhill Crematorium.  

Fairways Coaching

We still have some spaces and extra sessions on Feb 25 and Mar 11th
If you have not yet applied and would like to take up the offer, email Anne Lloyd
Wed 12th Feb		Fri 28th Feb	Wed 11th Mar
10am	11am	2pm	7pm
Anne Sinclair	Joan Anderson	Lesley Neill	Moray Meechan
Anita Carnochan	Sheena Boyd	Kay Cherrie	Ann Roulston
Pam Rice	Susan Halley	Patti Chalmers	Adelia McEwan
Nora Wilson	Susan Greenshields	Anne Sillars	Shirley Dalrymple
	Marion Craig	Roxy Brown	Irene Morrison
Pat Casey	Fiona McWhirter		Caroline Mackay
Anne Lloyd	Leah Bryce	Anne Mungall	Christine Main

Lesley Lloyd is Selected for Scottish Vets

Congratulations to Lesley Lloyd who has been selected for the Scottish Vets Team to play the Irish Seniors at the Roganstown Course, Dublin, on 29th and 30th March.
The team is:
Alison Davidson
Karen Ferguson-Sneddon
Donna Jackson
Gillian Kyle
Lesley Lloyd
Lorna McKinlay
Elaine Moffat
Sheena Wood
Reserve: JenniferBryant

Winter Foursomes Results

In the second semi final Edna Taylor and Jean Maddock defeated Moray Meechan and Gail Campbell. They will now play Christine Paterson and Melanie Watt in the final.

Winter Foursomes

In an all Strathaven semi final Winter Foursomes tie Mel Watt and Christine Paterson beat Susan Halley and Anne Cameron 4&3. 
It was a friendly match and the weather was kind to them.

Free Coaching for Members

Free Members Coaching

Fairways Indoor Golf Arena

(Formerly Golf Asylum)

 We have arranged a free one hour coaching session for LLCGA members at Fairways Indoor Golf Arena Coatbridge
                       
                        Wednesday    12th February   10am & 11am

                        Friday             28th February    2pm & 3pm

                        Wednesday    11th March         7pm & 8pm

 Max 8 players each session

 If you wish to attend please contact Anne Lloyd llcgasecretary@hotmail.co.uk

with your first and second choice of preferred date.

We will do our best to accommodate your first choice, if possible.

Happy New Year