Scottish Golf Strategy

During 2014, the Boards of Scottish Golf Union (SGU), Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA), ClubGolf (Scotland) Ltd (CSL) and Scottish Golf Environment Group (SGEG) have engaged in a process of strategic review. The outcome of this work has been the production of a draft strategy for a 4-year period from 2014 to 2018 and we are now keen to seek views of all our members throughout Scotland.
The document and survey can be found using the following link http://slga.co.uk/scottish-golf-strategy-2014-2018.html.

Please complete the feedback form to ensure that your views are captured when the document is reviewed in early November.

SLGA are Moving

The Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association is relocating from Perth to Edinburgh. After nine years at The Den on Dundee Road, the governing body will be based at Caledonia House, Sportscotland’s Offices at South Gyle.

A number of sport’s governing bodies are already situated at the offices at 1 Redheughs Rigg and the SLGA will be joining them next month. The switch will take place over the weekend of December 6-9.

Scottish Mixed Foursomes cancelled this year

The rearranged Scottish Golf Open Amateur Mixed Foursomes on Sunday 6^th October at Strathaven Golf Club is now unfortunately cancelled, due to insufficient numbers able to play on this day.

All entry fees will be refunded in due course.

A chance to work in golf

A post as an administrator at the SLGA offices in Perth is being advertised. To view the advert please click on the link below.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4mSCaBX1lsURUNnWHM4cWFTcTg/edit?usp=sharing

SLGA AGM

The SLGA AGM will be held at Dewars Centre, Perth on Saturday 19th January at 11,00 AM. All Club lady members are welcome to attend.

SLGA Championship Manager required

Click on the following advert to view more clearly

2012 Entry Forms for SLGA events are now ready

To download an entry form go to the following link

SLGA competition entry forms

For further information on all SLGA events go to their website

 SLGA website

Do you fancy attending the SGU/SLGA Rules Course?

SLGA are still looking for anyone interested in potentially becoming an SLGA Rules Official but this course is available to any member of an SLGA or SGU affiliated club to attend (i.e. it is not just for those interested in becoming SLGA or SGU Rules Officials).

See the link below for full details of the Rules School and how to apply

http://www.scottishgolf.org/go/club-services/rules-of-golf?utm_campaign=SGU%20Golfers%20e-bulletin%20-%209%20December%202011&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email

Rules Officials needed

The SLGA are seeking candidates to train as Rules Officials. They are looking for those who have already passed the SGU Rules Exam or people interested in sitting this exam. This involves a two day course with an exam at the end and which involves a cost. This would allow someone to officiate at club or county level and she may be asked to assist at Scottish events.  

Those who have successfully passed the SGU exam, at the invitation of the SLGA,  may be put forward to sit the more advanced R&A exam. The SLGA fund this exam.

If you are interested in having your name put forward please contact Fiona Scott by 30th November. 

Revised proposal for amalgamation of SLGA and SGU

The proposal for amalgamation of the SGU and SLGA has been revised following feedback from the consultation meetings undertaken with the SLGA voting members and SGU shareholders. The Amalgamation Working Group has considered all feedback fully in making these revisions which will form the basis of the next round of consultation with Clubs, Areas and Counties.
The revised proposal can be viewed on the SLGA website,

http://www.slga.co.uk/

Reminders of some SLGA One Day Events

This is a reminder of some of the one day competitions that the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association is running over the next couple of months.
County Open Meeting, Duff House Royal, Tuesday 17 August 2010 Closing date – Monday 26 July
The County Open Meeting is open to anyone who is a member of a Scottish Ladies’ County Golf Association and there are both nett and scratch prizes for Silver and Bronze categories.
The venue for this year’s event is Duff House Royal which is a flat parkland course but not without its challenges which makes for an excellent day out for golfers of all abilities. Duff House Royal are also celebrating their centenary this year so why not get some of your fellow County members together and organise a day out to the event. Remember you also have the option to enter with or without playing partners for this event.
To download an entry form click on the link below.

County Open meeting entry form

Scottish Ladies’ (Stroke Play) Foursomes, Douglas Park Golf Club, Sunday 29 August 2010
Closing date – Monday 2 August
This is an 18 hole stroke play foursomes event, which is open to teams of two who are members of the same Club or Section (eg County) Affiliated to the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association. Each nominated player may play only for the club or section through which she entered and must be an honorary or full member (senior or junior) of that organisation. Again there are both scratch and nett prizes for this event.
Entries for this event should be entered by your club secretary or captain (they will have been sent an entry form), however they may not all realise this so please remind them to put in an entry / entries for your club.
Please note that clubs may now enter more than one team for this event.
For more information click on the following link:

Scottish Ladies Foursomes entry form

Scottish Golf Open Amateur Mixed Foursomes, Haggs Castle Golf Club, Sunday 12 September 2010
Closing date – Monday 16 August
Haggs Castle are also celebrating their centenary year in 2010 so why not find yourself a partner and enter the Scottish Amateur Mixed Foursomes Championship.
Again this is an 18 hole stroke play foursomes event open to teams of two players (one male & one female) that fulfil the entry criteria. There are both scratch and nett prizes for this event.
Note - teams do not necessarily have to be members of the same club.
For more information click on the following link:

Scottish Golf Open Amateur Mixed Foursomes entry form

Adult & Girl, Alloa Golf Club, Sunday September 26 2010
Closing date – Monday 6 September
This event is open to any team consisting of a junior girl (under 18 at 1 January 2010) with either a male or female adult. The maximum handicap for adults is 28 for gents and 36 for ladies but girls do not have to have a CONGU handicap to enter this competition.
For more information click on the following link:

Adult& Girl entry form

Mary Greig

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Greig, one time Secretary of the Scottish Ladies County Golf Association. Mary was the founder member of the Dumfriesshire County Ladies Golf Association, when they joined with Border Counties and Galloway to form the South Division of Scottish Ladies County Golf in 1972. She was Secretary of Dumfriesshire Ladies for 23 years and latterly took over the secretary-ship of Scottish Ladies County Golf before it was subsumed into the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association. Many Lanarkshire Team Members of the 1980's and 90's will remember Mary's great enthusiasm and sense of humour at County Finals. Failing eyesight caused her to retire for her administrative duties, but she still took a keen interest in Scottish Golf and would attend as many events as she could until her deteriorating health made travel impossible. Mary was a great character, always cheerful and well-loved by all who knew her.Mary's sister died some years ago and Mary is survived by her niece, Dorothy Hill.The funeral is at Roucan Loch Crematorium, Dumfries on Thursday 31st December at 11am. ( See Kirkwood Web Site for directions).

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:
Dr S E Hartley, The Company Secretary, Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association Limited, The Den, 2 Dundee Road, Perth PH2 7DW
marking the envelope Ref:CM Private & Confidential.
Email:
sheila@slga.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 2 November 2009