EAST VETS HAVE A CONVINCING WIN AT KILMACOLM

East and West Vets Teams

A strong West Vets team turned up at Kilmacolm determined to win the Elise Duncan Trophy for the first time in several years – but the East Vets team had other ideas, achieving an excellent 7-2 victory. However 4 of the 9 games went to the 18^th, and Donna Jackson had an impressive 5 & 4 win.

  

We are indebted to Kilmacolm Golf Club for the use of their excellent course, which was enjoyed by all (despite some tricky pin positions !), and the ‘before and afters’ catering was first class.  

Lady Captain Sara Bishop very kindly acted as Starter, and Club Captain Jane McDonald very  thoughtfully donated a Club crystal glass which was presented to East Vet Anne Brownie (pictured left)  who got a hole-in-one at the par 3  12^th hole !

Results : West Team named first

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) lost to Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 3 & 1

Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) beat Caroline Steedman (Murrayfield) 5 & 4

Liz Stewart (Greenburn) lost to Anne Hanson (Turnhouse) by 1 hole

Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) lost to Lesley Johnston (Gullane) by 1 hole

Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) halved with Sue Penman (Gullane)

Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) lost to Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) 2 & 1

Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas) halved with Susan Rennie (Turnhouse)

Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) lost to Dulcie Barnes (Gullane) 4 & 3

May Hughes (Lanark) lost to Anne Brownie (Mortonhall) 5 & 4

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE DAY

and some more photos courtesy of East Vets Captain Caroline Kinnard

MID WEST TROPHY RETAINED BY WEST VETS AT COCHRANE CASTLE GC

West and Midland Vets Teams with Captains - June Lockhart and Lorna Bennett

The setting was perfect for the annual West v Midlands Match at Cochrane Castle this afternoon. The weather, the views across the Clyde Valley, the condition of the course, the catering and Clubhouse atmosphere plus the friendliness of the members made this a memorable occasion for all.

Many thanks to the West team for playing so well to win 5 ½ to 1 ½ but Lorna Bennett’s team pushed them hard, especially in the first 3 matches. 

Lorna presents June with the Trophy 

June Lockhart , Margaret Tough Ian McCosh and Lorna Bennett

However the day was very much enjoyed by all, and special thanks go to Club Captain John McCool for wishing us well on the first tee. Also a big ‘thank you’ to the inimitable Ian McCosh for acting as starter, supporter and scorer during the afternoon. 

RESULTS (West names first) 
Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) halved with Millie Douglas (Alyth) 
Chris Fowler (Cowglen) halved with Alison Houston (Ladybank) 
Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) halved with Joyce Murdoch (Gullane) 
Caroline King (Clober) beat Emma Wilson (Elie & Earlsferry) 3 & 2 
Liz Hale (Caldwell) beat Liz Fertacz (Blairgowrie) 4 & 3 
Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) beat Lyn Murray (Kinross) 6 & 5 
Karen Maxwell (Milngavie) beat Margaret Hunter (Blairgowrie) 5 & 4

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS - Courtesy of June Lockhart (Captain)

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)

DRAW FOR THE SUMMER MEETING OVER TROON PORTLAND

Before checking the draw for the Summer Meeting, we feel the following explanation is required. Over 120 members applied but we could only accommodate 93 (even with an extended 30 minutes from Troon Portland). 

As this Meeting is the Championship Qualifier, the draw must be done in handicap order and unfortunately some members have had to be balloted out, although there is a waiting list and there will undoubtedly be a number of call offs nearer the time. 

 We understand the disappointment for some, especially in light of the Spring Meeting being cancelled, but names of those balloted out will be recorded so that they will not miss out again for the next few Spring and Autumn Meetings. 

 For future Summer Meetings at least, we will now apply for an extension to the tee times in an attempt to avoid this situation. 

 Hopefully you understand our position, but please get in touch by email if you have any comments to make, or to make suggestions for discussion at the next AGM in November. 

 Fingers crossed for good weather !! 

Please note the following re catering at Troon for the West Vets Summer Meeting on Wednesday 16th May : Hot rolls, scones, tea and coffee will be available from 9.00am. 
Light meals will be available from 11.00am until 5.00pm. Thereafter tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes will be available for the later players until 6.00pm when the kitchen closes

CLICK HERE FOR DRAWSHEET

 June Lockhart (West Vets Captain) 

IRISH SENIOR LADIES WIN THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY IN STYLE

West Vets - Gillian Kyle and Lesley Lloyd

Ireland senior women's team scored a 10-2 victory over their Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association in the annual Mary McKenna Trophy match at Royal Belfast Golf Club. 

The Irish went 3points ahead by taking the four-ball foursomes 3.5-0.5 and emphasised their superiority by taking the singles 6.5-1.5

The Irish and the Scots

Lorna McKinley (Midland) scored the Scots only victory, beating Laura Webb 4 and 2. 
One other Scot had a day to remember - Frances Millar (Northern), who had a hole in one in halving her singles match against Helen Jones. 

MARY McKENNA TROPHY MATCH Royal Belfast Golf Club. 

IRISH SENIOR WOMEN 10, SCOTTISH VETS 2 

Results: 

Four-ball foursomes (3.5-0-5) Irish names first 
Sheena McIlroy and Laura Webb bt Sheena Wood (Northern) and Elaine Moffat (Midland) 2 and 1 Suzanne Corcoran and Gertie McMullen bt Gillian Kyle (West) and Lorna McKinley (Midland) 1 hole. 
Catherine Reilly and Mary MacLaren halved with Fiona De Vries (Midland) and Lesley Lloyd (West). 
Helen Jones and Margaret McAuliffe bt Frances Millar (Northern) and Jennifer Bryan (Midland) 2 and 1. 

Singles (6.5-1.5) 
McMullen bt Lloyd 3 and 2. 
Jones halved with Millar 
McLaren bt Kyle 3 and 2 
McAuliffe bt De Vries 2 holes. 
McIlroy bt Wood 5 and 4. 
Corcoran bt Moffat 1 hole. 
Reilly bt Bryan 4 and 2 
Webb lost to McKinley 4 and 2.

IRISH WIN THE FOURBALL ON DAY 1 OF THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

Captains   Ellie Whyte (Scotland) & Valerie Hassett (Ireland) with Mary McKenna

Irish Seniors  v  Scottish Vets at Royal Belfast Golf Club

Day 1 Fourball results (Irish Players first)

Sheena McIlroy & Laura Webb  beat Sheena Wood & Elaine Moffat 2&1

Suzanne Corcoran & Gertie McMullen beat Gillian Kyle & Lorna McKinley 1up

Catherine Reilly & Mary MacLaren halved  Fiona De Vries & Lesley Lloyd 

Helen Jones & Margaret McAuliffe beat Frances Millar & Jennifer Bryan  2&1

Ireland 3.5  Scotland 0.5

8 singles matches tomorrow morning.   Still all to play for.

WEST VETS SPRING MEETING FALLS FOUL OF THE WEATHER

Despite reporting on the above, sadly I have to inform you of the sudden death of Maggie White (Ralston), after her return from holiday in Tenerife with Morag and Bill Key.  Maggie had been a member of the West Vets for 23 years, and our thoughts are very much with her husband, Doug, and her 2 daughters.

Coffee and chat at the Spring Meeting

Now the golf – or lack of it !  We had a huge field looking forward to playing at Pollok G. C., and the Club in turn couldn’t have been more helpful both this morning and in the lead up to our Spring Meeting.  On Tuesday afternoon, I was assured the course would stand up to the weather, and indeed it had.  However the weather was worse than forecast this morning, and after Marion Stewart phoned to say she couldn’t get out of Kilmacolm as the roads were dangerously slippy, we knew the game was up.  Apologies to those who had taken time off work, but hopefully they appreciated our dilemma.

The system of block emails seems to have got to most of you in time, and for this we have to thank Secretary Sandra Macdougall for all her hard work.  However a small number of emails  bounced back, so please inform Sandra if your email has changed recently.

Finally, could we all keep fingers crossed for the Summer Meeting at Troon ?!!

June Lockhart (Wet Vets Captain)

West Vets play at Royal Belfast for Scottish Vets.

I’m sure you’ll all join with me in wishing all the best to Gillian Kyle and Lesley Lloyd as they try to retain the Mary McKenna Trophy against Irish Vets from 7-9^th April.

SPRING MEETING AT POLLOK CANCELLED

Good Morning Ladies. 

 The Spring Meeting at Pollok today has been cancelled due to the heavy rain and sleet. Everyone who would like to meet up for coffee and a chat will be very welcome. 

 Apologies and hope for better weather at Troon next month.

 Sandra

SPRING MEETING DRAW AMENDMENTS

The draw for tomorrows Spring Meeting at Pollok Golf Club has been amended

-- PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIME in case it has been slightly altered --- CLICK HERE

TEAM SELECTED FOR THE MARY MCKENNA TROPHY

Team for the SVLGA match v Ireland at Royal Belfast 7th - 9th April 2018 

Jennifer Bryans EAST

Fiona De Vries MIDLAND

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Lorna Mckinlay MIDLAND

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserves: Donna Jackson WEST

                  Linda Allan MIDLAND

Captain : Ellie Whyte

WEST VETS INDEBTED TO POLLOK GOLF CLUB

The draw for the Spring Meeting at Pollok has been done -- CLICK HERE

West Vets owe a huge debt of gratitude to Pollok G.C. for allowing all ladies to play in our Spring Meeting, by extending the tee time from 1pm to 2.30pm.

  

With such a huge entry (114 !) hopefully we will support their catering as much as possible in return for their generosity.  (Catering will be available from 8.30am.)

As the car park is not very big, please try to travel with others if at all possible. Also we have tried to adhere to your travel requests, but apologies to those where it was not really possible due to the size of the field.

We will be permitted to wear sensible golf clothing on arrival and in the Clubhouse, and we will be using the spacious gents changing room for the day.

As regards the Summer Meeting at Troon Portland, the tee times are done entirely in handicap order, as this is the Championship Qualifier.  

Finally, please inform our Secretary, Sandra Macdougall, of any recent changes in your club, address, email and phone number.

Fingers crossed for a great day at Pollok on 4^thApril !!

June Lockhart (West Vets Captain)

PAST WEST VETS CAPTAIN ANNE BURDEN HAS DIED

It is with much sadness that Lanarkshire Ladies' County Golf Association have announced the death of Anne Burden.

Anne sadly has been ill for the past four years following a stroke but up until then was a very active lady, heavily involved in dance and in golf. and a well liked and respected member of LLCGA

Anne was a member of the Lanarkshire County Team from 1964 to 1984, during which time Lanarkshire won the County Finals 4 times.

She was County Captain from 1979 to 1981. She has been successful in many County Competitions and in 1976 won both the Blackjack Cup and County Championship.

She was made an Honorary Member of the County in 2003 and Honorary President of LLCGA from 2013 to 2015.

From 2001 to 2006 she was a Scottish International Selector and was also Captain of the West Vets in 2003 - 2004 when she took over from Aileen Wilson and then handed over to Constance Wright

She had also been a member of The Ladies Golf Club Troon, Cambuslang Golf Club and East Kilbride GC
.
We extend our sympathy to her son Mike and daughters Bobbi and Katy. and her grandchildren.

ENTRIES FOR SPRING MEETING NOW BEING TAKEN

The entry Form for the Spring Meeting at Pollok Golf Club on Wednesday 4th April is now available.  You will find the link to entries on the RHS of the Website.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

‘With today’s weather, it is difficult to think about golf !!’  Those were my opening words last year, so let’s hope we have more luck and better weather soon for season 2018.

Before I welcome our new members, I feel I should give you a development regarding our Summer Meeting, which may be a disappointment to some. Due to a misunderstanding on our part and on the part of Royal Troon, they were offering us Troon Portland and not the Championship course.  We do apologise but overall we will still be playing a lovely course, and for several of us this will not be nearly so daunting !!

We would like to warmly welcome a large number of new members this year, namely Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Nicholas),  Eileen Hutchison (Ralston), Lynda Bradley & Cherry Briggs (Kilmacolm), Carol King (Clober), Mary McLean, Laura Macdougall, Barbara Aitchison & Aileen MacIntyre (Douglas Park), Patricia Syme (Hilton Park), Debbie Peberdy (Kilmarnock Barassie), Maureen McDevitt & Julie Dickson (Whitecraigs), Jennifer Gough (Clydebank & District), Fiona Armour (Renfrew), Nanette Mutrie (Milngavie) and Carolyn Christie (Troon).

It would be great if you could put these 3 dates in your diaries for our Meetings which are as follows :

SPRING MEETING – POLLOK GC on Wed 4^thApril

SUMMER MEETING – TROON PORTLAND GC on Wed 16^th May

AUTUMN MEETING – DOUGLAS PARK GC on Mon 3^rd September.

We would love to see as many entries as possible, as this creates a lovely atmosphere for which the West Vets is well known. We would also urge you to support the catering at each of these clubs, as they very kindly offer us courtesy of their courses.  We would also ask that you consider buying an item of our West Vets clothing, and this season Chris Fowler and Mary Wylie have worked on acquiring new gilets and shirts which hopefully will be on view at our first Meeting.  It does impress a Club when they see a large number of ladies in our colours, and some of you may also need them for our team matches.

Your fixture cards were either taken at the RLCGA Beetle Drive on Feb 4^th, or they will be arriving shortly by post.

Wishing you all a most successful and enjoyable 2018 season.

June Lockhart (West Vets Captain)

Former West Vet May Muir from Ralston Golf Club has died

by Morag Key 

I am sure many Members will remember the Mure sisters (May and Jessie) who were stalwarts of Ralston Golf Club, the County and the Vets. 

Jessie died about 25 years ago just after her 80th birthday. May sadly passed away last week and would have been 104 this Saturday. What an innings! She had been in a Care Home in Paisley for quite a long number of years now. 

Jessie and May were known the length and breadth of Scotland in golfing circles and sadly there won't be any of her contemporaries left. 

However, there will be a few County and Vet members who will remember May. 

Her funeral is on Thursday 1st February at 10am at Woodside Crematorium in Paisley.

When I took up golf in 1981, the Mures were very encouraging and once we started going to Open Days and golfing venues around Scotland and met other golfers, it was amazing how many asked if we knew the Mures when they heard we were from Ralston.  — We had to be on our best behaviour !

SEASON'S GREETINGS TO EVERYONE

Sandra, June, Chris and Marion

On behalf of Chris and myself, I would like to wish all West Vets a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 
Keep healthy and we look forward to seeing you next season.

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HEATHER SENDS HER THANKS

Hi All, 
I saw Heather on Friday. Feeling a bit better and happy to chat. Making some progress. getting physio so been walking.

Heather has asked if all those who have sent best wishes, cards and enquired after her can be thanked. 

She has appreciated all the good wishes. She would also like to specifically thank those who have visited her in hospital. As you know hospitals can mean a long day in the ward. She enjoys the company.

By the way, she has half an iron in with her - grip and half the shaft - just to keep the golf on the go ! 

Cheers Liz Hale.

For a further update and birthday wishes go to the RLCGA Website