Autumn Meeting Entries are now being taken

The West Vets Autumn Meeting is at Douglas Park Golf Club this year on 3rd September. 

Entry on line is now available -- CLICK HERE or go to the Entry On line Page

Lesley Lloyd is the 2018 West Vets Champion

Captain June presents Lesley Lloyd with the Championship Trophy

As the sun broke through in the morning, the course at Renfrew GC looked quite stunning with a wonderful variety of trees lining the fairways. 

The first Championship Semi-Final saw Liz Stewart (Greenburn) taken to the 18th hole by Liz Keohone (Loudon Gowf ) in what was an exciting tense game. 

In the other Semi-Final, Joanne Sharp  (Kilmarnock Barassie) kept up with Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) in the early stages to be only 1 down after 9. However Lesley pulled away after the 10th to win 3 & 2.

Caddy Ann Wallace, Liz Stewart Lesley Lloyd and her caddy Joanne Sharp

The Championship Final saw Lesley Lloyd take an early lead and was 3 up after 9. 
Liz Stewart, however fought back quickly to be only 1 down after 12, including a birdie 4 at the 11th. However Lesley kept her nerve to end the match on the 17th, winning by 3 & 1.

In the first Stewart Trophy Semi-Final, Pam Mather (Cowglen) and Morag Little (Whitecraigs) had an adventurous ding-dong battle, but unfortunately Morag played a wrong ball out of the trees on the 17th to lose 2 & 1. 
 In the other Semi-Final, the much travelled Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) had a great game with Brenda Conway (Renfrew) which went on to the 19th where Brenda emerged victorious – and very thirsty and hungry ! 

Brenda Conway and Pam Mather

The final of the Stewart Handicap Trophy was then between Pam Mather and Brenda Conway.
Pam was up against it from early on, she won the first but Brenda then won the next three holes with long single putts. 

The match continued this way with Brenda putting extremely well throughout and making it really difficult for Pam to win or half holes. The final result was 7 & 6 for Brenda. 

Championship Trophy 
Semi Final 
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 1up 
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) beat Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie) 3&2 
Final Lesley Lloyd beat Liz Stewart 3&1 

Stewart Trophy (Handicap) 
Semi Final 
Pam Mather (Cowglen) beat Morag Little (Whitecraigs) 2&1 
Brenda Conway beat Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) 19th 
Final 

Brenda Conway beat Pam Mather 7&6

Many thanks to the supporters who turned up to watch the play and the prize-giving. 
We must also praise everyone at Renfrew GC, as they made us so welcome. The course was in great condition and the catering was excellent. We also have to thank Secretary Alec Hammil for his help and support over the 2 days.

Report by June Lockhart (Captain) and Chris Fowler (Vice Captain)

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP -- COURTESY OF JUNE LOCKHART

Good weather brings out the best in West Vets at Renfrew G.C.

Officials -- Sandra Mo and Christine

Though chilly at first, the sun eventually shone and the challenging course at Renfrew was in very good condition, so all the competitors enjoyed their games.

Unfortunately illness during the journey caused Liz Wilson to withdraw, so Gillian Kyle spent part of her morning at Braehead for some retail therapy.  Liz Stewart prevailed 4 & 3 over May Hughes, though it was tight after the first 9 holes, and  Liz Keohone surged ahead of Janette McCartney on the back nine, winning 5 & 4.

Our Super Vet Morag Key took Lorraine Campbell to the 16^th before losing 4 & 2, and adversaries of old Jennifer Mack and Janice Paterson, had a match of 2 halves – they were all square after 9 before Janice raced ahead winning 5 & 3.  The most exciting morning match was won by Joanne Sharp after Anabel Kane (6 down after 9) pushed Joanne to the 17^th green, where she won 3 & 1.  Carol Fell and Lesley Lloyd played another tight match for the first 9 holes, then Lesley took control in the back 9, eventually winning 4 & 3.  The only match which went the distance in this round was between Roz Purdom and Lynn McColl, with Roz emerging victorious.

The first afternoon match saw Gillian Kyle take an early 2 hole lead but Liz Stewart quickly drew level and kept her nose in front, eventually winning 4 & 3.  Liz Keohone and Lorraine Campbell fought a close match with Liz edging it by 2 holes, and Lesley Lloyd played very steadily to hold off Roz Purdom by 4 & 2.  Player of the day has to be Joanne Sharp who played a total of 37 holes, winning the afternoon match after 20 holes over a gallant Janice Paterson.

The Stewart Trophy 1^st Round matches saw Pam Mather overcome Liz Hale on the 18^th green, Morag Little beating Liz Mclean 3 & 2, Janet Buchanan beating Enid Young and Brenda Conway receiving a w/o from Pat Syme.  Hopefully all winners will return on Thursday well prepared and protected for a sunny day – can’t believe I said that !!

Report and photos by June Lockhart

Championship 1st round Results

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) w/o Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat May Hughes (Lanark) 4/3
Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) beat Janette McCartney (Erskine) 5/4
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) beat Morag Key (Ralston) 4/2
Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) beat Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) 5/3
Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) lost to  Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie) 3/1
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) beat Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) 4/3
Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) beat Lynn McColl (The Carrick, Cameron House) 2up

Quarter Finals
Liz Stewart beat Gillian Kyle 4&3
Liz Keohone beat Lorraine Campbell 2up
Joanne Sharp beat Janice Paterson at the 20th hole
Lesley Lloyd beat Roz Purdom 4 & 2

Stewart Trophy (Handicap) 
1st round 

Pam Mather (Cowglen) beat  Liz Hale(Caldwell) 1 up
Morag Little (Whitecraigs) beat  Liz McLean (Dumbarton) 3&2
Enid Young (Balmore) lost to  Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) 4&3
Brenda Conway (Renfrew) w/o Pat Syme (Hilton Park)

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Gillian Kyle leads the West Vets Championship Qualifiers at Troon Portland

Gillian Kyle

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A MONTH MAKES !!

92 West Vets put recent horrible weather behind them and took part in the Summer Meeting and Championship Qualifier at Troon Portland in wonderful conditions. Viewing Arran in the background and enjoying good company made those, like myself, forget about the bad scores whilst others revelled in the conditions to produce excellent scores.

Congratulations go to overall winner Alex Glennie (pictured right) with a superb nett 70 (bih), beating Gillian Kyle also with a nett 70, but who had an amazing gross score of 72. 

Morag Key

Special mention must be made of Morag Key (Ralston) who was 3^rd overall with a nett 74, but was certainly the Super Vet of the day.  There must be something in the Paisley water !

SSS 75 CSS 75

LEADING SCORES 

72 Kyle, Gillian (East Renfrewshire)
74 Alex Glennie,  (Kilmarnock Barassie)
80 Janice Paterson (Drumpellier)  
81 Lesley Lloyd  (Hayston)  Liz Keohone,  (Loudoun Gowf) 
82 Lorraine Campbell, (Cardross), Rosalind  Purdom  (Prestwick St Nicholas)
83 Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert),  Katy Macauley  (Milngavie) 
84 Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm), Liz  Stewart (Greenburn), May Hughes  (Lanark) 

HANDICAP Leading Scores

Alex Glennie 74 (4) 70 BIH 
Gillian Kyle 72 (2) 70
Morag Key 88 (14) 74

CLICK HERE FOR ALL GROSS SCORES

CLICK HERE FOR ALL RESULTS


The Summer Meeting was also the qualifier for the West Vets Championship and Stewart Cup (Handicap) Trophy which takes place next week on Tuesday 22nd May and Thursday 24th May at Renfrew Golf Club. 

Championship Draw 1st round (Tuesday) 22nd May (am)

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) v Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) v May Hughes (Lanark)
Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) v Janette McCartney (Erskine)
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) v Morag Key (Ralston)
Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) v Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle)
Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) v Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie) 
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) v Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle)
Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) v Lynn McColl (The Carrick, Cameron House) 

Stewart Trophy (Handicap) 1st round (Tuesday) 22nd May (pm)

Pam Mather (Cowglen) v Liz Hale(Caldwell)
Morag Little (Whitecraigs) v Liz McLean (Dumbarton)
Enid Young (Balmore) v Janet Buchanan (Dalmally)
Brenda Conway (Renfrew) v Pat Syme (Hilton Park)

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHPLAY DRAW

STEWART TROPHY MATCHPLAY DRAW

The Committee would like to thank the Ladies of Troon Portland for allowing us the use of their course, and for making us feel so welcome.  The catering staff were also first class for both food and service, and the course, though challenging, was in excellent condition.  

Finally many thanks go to Sandra Macdougall for all her hard work in the lead up to the event and on the day, admirably aided by Chris Fowler and May Hughes.  Thanks also go to Chris and Mary Wylie for their efforts in purchasing our new gilets - VETS WITH STYLE !!

Some photos from the day

Lesley Lloyd, Catherine Malcom and Alex Glennie

Liz Stewart, Gillian Kyle and Donna Jackson

Lorraine Campbell and Liz Keohone

Roz Purdom ad Janice Paterson

Some later starters enjoy the home baking at Troon

On the desk Mary Wylie and Sandra Macdougall

Report and photos by  June Lockhart

New West Vets Gilets

Murraygolf have been in touch and the Gilets are now ready and I will be collecting them on Tuesday, so they will be available to purchase at the meeting at Troon on Wednesday.

As a reminder, they are £35 and come in the approximate sizes:

Small = 10
Medium = 12
Large = 14
Extra Large = 16
Extra Extra Large = 18

Chris Fowler 

West Vets Teams for June 2018

Congratulations are due to the following members for being chosen to play for the West Vets in June.

The team to play East Vets for the Elise Duncan Trophy at Kilmacolm on Tuesday 19^th June is as follows :

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle), Liz Stewart (Greenburn), Lesley Lloyd (Hayston), Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas), Janice Paterson (Drumpellier), Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas), Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) and May Hughes (Lanark).

Reserves will be :

Trish Davidson (Erskine), Liz Keohone (Loudon Gowf) and Linda McDougall (Greenock).

For all players, please meet for 11 am with 1^st tee time being 12 noon.

The team to play Midlands Vets for the Mid West Trophy at Cochrane Castle on Thursday 7 th June ( for handicaps 10 and above ) is as follows :

Helen Faulds (Douglas Park), Chris Fowler (Cowglen), Lynn McColl (The Carrick), Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm), Caroline King (Clober), Carol Fell (Ranfurly Castle) and Liz Hale (Caldwell).

Reserves will be :

Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm), Karen Maxwell (Milngavie), Marion Mason (Milngavie), Ann Shanks (Dumbarton), Morag Key (Ralston), Enid Young (Balmore) and Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine).

For all players, please meet for 11 am with 1^st tee time being 12 noon.

Ladies are welcome to come along and support, and we wish both teams the very best of luck.

June Lockhart (West Vets Captain)