Lanarkshire well represented in West Vets' Team

May Hughes , Pat Hutton, Janice Paterson and Anne Prentice played in the West Vets' team which was defeated by East Vets' over Gullane No. 1 Course yesterday. For full report see the West Vets' website.

Ayrshire win the Kennedy Salver

Ayrshire were the winners of the Junior Inter County Matches at Clober Golf Club today , winning the Kennedy Salver, Renfrewshire were second with Lanarkshire third. The morning foursomes were reduced to 9 holes due to torrential rain flooding the greens. The afternoon singles teed off in heavy rain also but fortunately it cleared soon afterwards and the games were completed.
The Lanarkshire team of Lisa Bathgate, Nicole Benson, Emma Caddow, Laura D'Ambrosio, Abigail Gliksten, Nicola McLuckie and Nicole Muir played well and enjoyed their games after the weather improved.
Result: Ayrshire 71/2 Renfrewshire 4 Lanarkshire 31/2 Dunbarton & Argyll 3

New Lanarkshire Sweaters

Our new sweaters and slipovers have now arrived bearing our up to date logo. They are available in all sizes and if you wish to purchase one please contact Liz Lees. The price is £35 for sweater and £25 for slipover. This cost may increase when we re-order so you may wish to obtain one as soon as possible. In any case the current ones are so last century. Liz will bring a selection to the jamboree at Strathaven next week.

Pamela wins Great Britain and Ireland Cap

Many congratulations to Pamela Pretswell, Bothwell Castle, who has been selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team for the Vagliano Trophy Match against the Continent of Europe at Hamburg Golf Club on Friday and Saturday 24th and 25th July. This is well deserved for all her good play in the West, Scottish and British championships this year.

As preparation for this event the GB & I team have been invited to play in the AIB Ladies Irish Open, a Ladies European Tour Event, at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links from June 26 to 28. We wish her well.

Centenary Competition almost fully subscribed

The centenary texas scramble competition at Bothwell Castle GC on Monday 10th August is proving to be very popular and there are now only a very few spaces left. If you have not already entered and wish to do so you should contact me as soon as possible.

Pamela loses at 20th hole

Pamela Pretswell lost to Laura Collin at the 20th hole in the third round of the British Open Amateur Championship at Royal St David's Golf Club today. Pamela was never down in the match and was 1 up after 17 but lost the 18th and then the second extra hole.

Pamela reaches last 16 of British Open Amateur Championship

Pamela Pretswell is the only Scot to reach the last 16 of the British Open Amateur Championship at Royal St David's Golf Club. In the first round she defeated Annia Ruscio (Italy) 4&2 and in the second round Myrte Elkenaar (Netherlands) 2&1. In tomorrow's third round she will play Laura Collin (John O'Gaunt). We wish her well.

June Spoon competition results

The weather was dry and sunny for the June Spoon played at Wishaw Golf Course today. The course was in excellent condition but the greens were hard and fast resulting in the competition being reduction only.
Results: SS 71, CSS 74
Silver: Hilda Everett, Cathkin Braes, (19) 75
Jean Allan, Strathaven, (19) 76 BL6
May Hughes, Lanark, (5) 76 BIH
Anne Lloyd, Hayston, (12) 76
Scratch- Susan Wood, Drumpellier, 80
Bronze: Jean Macintyre, Strathaven, (23) 74 BIH
Pam Rice, Strathaven, (22) 74
Dorothy Loudon, Strathaven, (23) 79
Bronze Scratch- Pam Rice 96
For full set of results see the How Did I Do Website

Junior Match v Ayrshire

The result of the friendly Junior Match v Ayrshire at West Kilbride Golf Club yesterday was Ayrshire 4.5 Lanarkshire 1.5. The weather was sunny but windy. The girls had an enjoyable time and played some very good golf.

ABN AMRO Ladies Open Result

Spain's Tania Elosegui was the winner on a rainy day in The Netherlands with a 9 under par total.Clare finished tied for 37th on 3 over par.

Clare is tied for 9th in the Netherlands

Clare Queen is tied for 9th place after the second round of the ABN AMRO Ladies Open at Eindhoven Golf Club with a 1 under par total of 143 (69,74). She is 7 shots behind the leader, Diana Luna of Italy.

Civic Reception by South Lanarkshire Council

As intimated in the fixture card South Lanarkshire Council are giving a Civic Reception to LLCGA members in recognition of the centenary of our association. This will take place on Thursday 24 September 2009 in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Hamilton at 7.00pm for 7.15pm. The format for the evening will be a drinks reception, photographs, civic welcome followed by a meal, short formal speeches and presentation of a civic gift. The evening will finish at 9.30pm approximately.
If you wish to attend please sign the appropriate sheet on the notice board or contact May Hughes or Jean Macintyre. The closing date for entries is 30th June. Please note that numbers are limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Wishaw Draw

Please click below to view draw for the June Spoon at Wishaw.

June Spoon-click to view