LIZ STEWART WINS THE 2017 WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP

Liz Keohone and Championship winner Liz Stewart

For once we were treated to some wonderful weather, which showed Renfrew Golf Club at its best. The fairways were in very good condition, but all players found the greens very difficult due to dressings which had been sprayed beforehand.

The morning’s play saw 3 of the 4 matches tied after 9 holes, and in the 4^th match Carole Hill (Hilton Park) was in control and eventually ran out the winner by 5 & 4 over Glynis Rintoul (Old Ranfurly) to reach the final of the Stewart Trophy. In the other semi-final, the players had to go down the 18^th before Morag Key (Ralston) eventually prevailed over Helen Burnet (Hilton Park),  winning by 2 holes.

In the Championship, both semi-final  matches were keenly contested with some great golf, and it took a birdie by Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) to see off Nicky Henderson (Haggs Castle) by 2 & 1 and reach the final. In the other semi-final, Liz Stewart (Greenburn) found Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) a difficult opponent to beat, especially as both played the front 9 in 39. It took 2 long putts by Liz to secure victory on the 16^th green.

In the Championship Final, Liz Stewart got off to a good start and was quickly 2 up. Several holes thereafter were halved until Liz Stewart pulled away to be 4 up. However as expected, Liz Keohone pegged 2 holes back but was unable to force the game down the 18^th, so Liz Stewart became the Champion for the first time.

Carole Hill - Stewart Cup Winner and Morag Key

The Stewart Trophy Final proved another tough effort between new Vet Carole Hill and the ‘evergreen’ Morag Key. Considering that both ladies are not used to playing 2 rounds in a day, especially in those warm conditions, they played consistently good golf. However the ‘youngster’ Carole eventually prevailed on the 16^th green, winning 3 & 2.

We would like to thank Renfrew Golf Club once again for hosting the 2 days play, and all members who were most welcoming. Thanks also to the small number of spectators who walked the fairways, and finally we are indebted (as usual !) to Carol Fell for her skills in keeping the website up to date, and for her photos. -- Click here for some Photos of the day -- - courtesy of June Lockhart and Carol Fell

Report by June Lockhart

Championship Semi-Finals

Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) beat Nicky Henderson (Haggs Castle) 2&1
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) 3&a2

Stewart Cup Semi-Finals

Carole Hill (Hilton Park) beat Glynis Rintoul (Old Ranfurly ) 5&4
Morag Key (Erskine) beat Helen Burnet ( (2up)

Final 
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 2&1

Stewart Cup Final 

Carole Hill (Hilton Park) beat Morag Key (Erskine) 3&2

WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST ROUND AND QUARTER FINAL RESULTS -

The morning’s play in the Championship started with a tie between 2 of the favourites, Donna Jackson and Lesley Lloyd. This match was tight all the way until Donna clinched it on the 18^th.  Another 18 hole nail biter took place where Anne Shanks edged out Lynn McColl, but the tie between Roz Purdom and Lorraine Campbell had to go down the 19^th before Roz proved victorious. 

The other winners in round 1 were Nicky Henderson, Liz Keohone, Liz Stewart, Anabel Kane and May Hughes.

The afternoon’s play in the Championship saw more exciting games, although it was rather spoiled by rain which was not forecast to all except Morag Key !! 

This time Roz Purdom could not prevail going down the 19^thagain, as Liz Stewart won through to the semi-final. 

Nicky Henderson and Donna Jackson served up a tight game as did Anabel Kane and May Hughes. 

Congratulations go to both Nicky and Anabel for winning through to the semi-finals. 

The last semi-finalist will be Liz Keohone, but I’m sure she will join me in congratulating her opponent Anne Shanks, who has done so well in her first season with the Vets.

The afternoon also saw 4 ties in the Stewart Cup, with Helen Burnet, Morag Key, Carole Hill and Glynis Rintoul progressing to the semi-finals.

Thursday will see all the winners take to the fairways again at Renfrew, with the Championship play starting at 9.30am and play for the Stewart Cup starting at 9.44 am. 

The Championship Final will take place at 2pm, followed immediately by the Stewart Cup Final at 2.10pm. 
Supporters will be most welcome, so please come along and enjoy the day’s play.

West Vets Division Championship at Renfrew,

Round 1

Donna Jackson beat Lesley Lloyd (1up)
Nicky Henderson beat Chris Fowler (6&5)
Anne Shanks beat Lynn McColl (1up)
Liz Keohone beat Anne Judge (4&3)
Liz Stewart beat Liz Hale (6&4)
Roz Purdom beat Lorraine Campbell (at 19th)
Anabel Kane beat Liz Wilson (3&2)
May Hughes beat Gillian Kyle (3&2)

Quarter Finals

Nicky Henderson (Haggs Castle)  beat Donna Jackson  (Troon Ladies / Cochrane Castle ) (2&1)
Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf)  beat Anne Shanks (Cardross) 7& 6
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas)   19th Hole
Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) beat May Hughes (Lanark)  2&1

Stewart Cup (Handicap) 1st round.

Helen Burnet beat Linda Parry (3&2)
Morag Key beat Sandra McDougall (2&1)
Carole Hill beat Betty Connor (3&2)
Glynis Rintoul beat Fiona Roger (4&3)

Thanks go to West Vets Captain June Lockhart for the results and report