Portuguese Senior Amateur Open Championship

The West Vets are represented in Portugal in the Senior Amateur Open Championship which begins tomorow --- by West Vets Champion Helen Faulds (Douglas Park), Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) and Janice Paterson (Drumpellier)
The other Scots in the field are : Barbara Biggart, Fiona De Fries, Sheilagh Quinn, Maureen Richmond and Pam Williamson
We wish them every success.

West Vets lose out to Midlands

The Mid West Trophy match was played in perfect summer conditions on the very attractive Schawpark course in Alloa
West was represented by Carol Fell, Jennifer Graham, Elinor Grant, Elspeth Dewar, Sandra Gilchrist, Anne Mackellar and Sheila Shaw.
Midlands were represented by Jean Bald, Sheila Travers, Liz Cunningham, Eva Muller-Allan, Fiona Campbell, Fiona Glass and Danuta McLachlan.

It was a tight match producing many good games and culminating in a nailbiting finish with everyone gathered round for the last putt on the last green..
Sadly West lost by 4 games to 3. but all credit to Midlands for their fine play. Although it was a home game for their team only their Captain Sheila Travers was a member of Alloa.
Many thanks to Sheila and her players for their friendly welcome and hospitality today. We were sorry to leave the Mid West Trophy behind but have already vowed to try harder next year.

CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Summer Meeting --- Clydebank and District

The SLVGA (West Div ) Summer meeting was held at Clydebank and District with 35 ladies taking part.
Par 71, SSS 71, CSS 72

We were very fortunate with the weather which Anna Telfer (Captain of Milngavie -- pictured above) took full advantage of with a 4 over par 71, net 69, the only player to break par.
Well done Anna!

Anna wins the Heather Anderson Trophy awarded for best Scratch Score

RESULTS

SILVER
1 Anna Telfer (Milngavie) 75-6=69
2 Fay Storey (Old Ranfurly) 86-15=71
3 Ina McVicker (Buchanan Castle) 86-14=72

BRONZE
1 M McCartney (Milngavie) 97-22=75
2 Liz Stansfield (Erskine) 108-30=78

We would like to thank Clydebank for the courtesy of their course.
--
Sheila
Looking for all the results click on the Link on the RHS of this Website (West Vets Scoreboard)

Message from Captain Pat Walker

Congratulations to Helen on once again becoming the West Vets Champion and also to Maureen who will be a new name on the Bronze Salver.What is it with those Douglas Park girls ?
So sorry I wasn't able to be there today but hope to catch up on the drinks later.

Helen Faulds is the 2007 West Vets Champion

The final of the 2007 West Vets Championship took place today at Renfrew Golf Club. Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) completed a hat-trick of West Vets Championship wins by defeating Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) 5 and 4



In the Bronze Championship Maureen Rennie (Douglas Park) defeated Mary Irving (Ranfurly Castle) 4 and 3 ----- A GOOD DAY FOR DOUGLAS PARK
To see some photos of the day click on the small photo below:

2007 West Vets Final

West Vets Championship 2007 at Renfrew

Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) the 2006 Champion reached the final of the West Vets Championship at Renfrew Golf Club today by beating Sheila Shaw (Lochwinnoch) in the quarter finals in the morning and the Anna Telfer (Milngavie) in the semis in the afternoon. She now meets Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) tomorrow who beat leading qualifier Janice Paterson (Drumpellier)in the morning and Pat Hutton (Lanark) in the afternoon. The final takes place at 11am tomorrow.
In the Bronze Championship Mary Irving (Ranfurly Castle) meets Maureen Rennie (Douglas Park)
RESULTS:
Championship Quarter Finals: Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) beat Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) at the 19th, Pat Hutton (Lanark) w/o Heather Anderson (Caldwell) withdrew, Anna Telfer (Milngavie) beat Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle) 2/1,Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) beat Sheila Shaw (Lochwinnoch)
Semi Finals: Jennifer Mack beat Pat Hutton 2/1, Helen Faulds beat Anna Telfer 6/5
Bronze: Mary Irving (Ranfurly Castle) beat Anne Deacon (Whitecraigs) 3/2
Maureen Rennie (Douglas Park) w/o Pat Kerr withdrew

New Link to your Competition Results

There is a new the link to your scores at West Vets Competitions
West Vets Scoreboard

This link is also found on the RHS of this webpage, Click on it and you will see all the scores at the Spring Meeting at West Kilbride

Anna Telfer and Helen Faulds do well in D&A Championship

Congratulations go to Anna Telfer (Milngavie) who reached the Final of this years D&A's Championship. In a closely contested semi final Anna beat Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) by one hole. Anna then lost in the Final to the 14 year old up and coming star Jill Meldrum by 4 and 3
WELL DONE THE OLD YUNS !!

Spring Meeting -- West Kilbride

Rain and drizzle at West Kilbride did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the eighty ladies who took part in the Spring Meeting which was also the qualifier for the Divisional Championship.
Pat Walker -- Captain
Results: Entries 80,SSS 73,  CSS 75,
Scratch: Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) 78
Silver
1 Sheila Shaw (Lochwinnoch)      86-14= 72 bih
2 Janice Patterson (Drumpellier)  78-6= 72
3 Margaret Mowat (Troon Ladies) 87-14=73
Bronze
1 Sandra Carruthers (Whitecraigs)  98-22=76
2 Ann Deakin (Whitecraigs)          102-26=76
For all the results --- click here:

West
Kilbride Spring Meeting Results

Qualifiers for Championship
 Janice Paterson v Jennifer Mack
 Heather Anderson  v Pat Hutton
 Anna Telfer  v Fiona Roger
 Sheila Shaw v Helen Faulds

SCOTS WIN MARY McKENNA TROPHY FOR FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW

Scotland’s veteran women golfers won the Mary McKenna Trophy for the fourth year in a row with a 9 ½-4 ½ win over their Irish counterparts, playing under the banner of “Mary McKenna Select” at Southerness Golf Club on the shores of the Solway Firth today (Monday).
The Scots carried over a 4-l lead from the first day and took the second-day singles 5 ½-3 ½.
Who played whom in the singles ties was decided by ballot rather than by the traditional manner of the respective captains choosing the order.
Fittingly, Mary McKenna won her tie, beating Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) by 4 and 3. But, as far as the Irish were concerned, it was too little too late as by that time Scotland had won the first five singles through Margaret Tough (Falkirk Carmuirs), Fiona DeVries (St Rule), Moira Thomson (North Berwick), Kathleen Sutherland (Royal Montrose) and Pamela Williamson (Baberton).
Ireland’s tail wagged to win 3 1/2pt from the last four ties.
SCOTTISH VETERANS 9 ½, MARY McKENNA SELECT 4 ½
Southerness Golf Club.
First-day score: Scottish Veterans 4, Mary Mckenna Select 1.
Second-day details (Scots first):
M Tough bt E McMullen 3 and 1, F DeVries bt V Hassett 2 and 1, M Thomson bt M Madden 4 and 2; K Sutherland bt A Molony 5 and 3, P Williamson bt M Henderson 3 and 2, H Faulds lost to M McKenna 4 and 3, L Bennett lost to R Fanagan 3 and 2, N Fenton halved with S O’Brien-Kenney; L Campbell lost to R English 1 hole (5 ½-3 1/2).

Thanks go to Gillian Kirkwood for the report

Scottish Vets do well on Day 1 against the Irish

Scotland’s veteran women golfers took a commanding 4-1 lead over their Irish counterparts, playing under the banner of “Mary McKenna Select,” at the halfway stage of the annual match for the Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy at Southerness Golf Club on the Solway Firth today (Sunday).
Pamela Williamson (Baberton) set the ball rolling for the rampant Scots by beating Roma English 5 and 4 in the only singles tie of the day.
The rest of the matches were better-ball four-balls and Scotland’s winners were Kathleen Sutherland (Royal Montrose) & Fiona DeVries (St Rule), Moira Thomson (North Bewick) & Liz Campbell (Torwoodlee) and Noreen Fenton (Merchants of Edinburgh) & Lorna Bennett (Ladybank).
Ireland’s only winners were Helen McMullen and Rhona Fanagan who beat Margaret Tough (Falkirk Tryst) and Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) by 4 and 2.
Details:
SCOTTISH VETERANS 4, MARY McKENNA SELECT 1
Southerness Golf Club.
First-day results (Scottish names first):
Single – P Williamson bt R English 5 and 4.
Four-balls – K Sutherland & F DeVries bt V Hassett & M Madden 2 holes; M Thomson & L Campbell bt M Henderson & S O’Brien-Kenney 2 holes; M Tough & H Faulds lost to H McMullen & R Fanagan 4 and 2; N Fenton & L Bennett bt M McKenna & A Mooney 5 and 4.

Thanks go to Gillian Kirkwood fot the report

West Vets Champion Helen Faulds in 2007 Senior Squad

The SLGA is pleased to announce the Senior squad for 2007:
Lorna Bennett (Ladybank),Liz Campbell (Torwoodlee), Fiona de Vries (St Rule), Helen Faulds (Douglas Park), Noreen Fenton (Merchants of Edinburgh), May Hughes(Lanark),Fiona Hunter (Baberton), Lesley Johnston (Gullane), Maureen Richmond (Royal Liverpool), Kathleen Sutherland (Royal Montrose), Moira Thomson (North Berwick, Margaret Tough (Falkirk)and Pam Williamson (Baberton)

Spring Meeting Draw -- West Kilbride

The Draw for the Spring Meeting at West Kilbride on Tuesday 24th April has been done. To see the draw as it stands at the moment click on the following link :
West Vets Spring Meeting Draw

Message from Captain Pat Walker

Hello Everyone,
One of these days the Monsoon season will come to an end and golfing will be a pleasure again.

Our first West Vets event is the Spring Meeting at West Kilbride on 24th April.
Times will be pre allocated and already we have a HUGE entry. This is the Qualifier for the Championship and the Bronze Salver so a fine sunny day would be welcome.

We do our best but everyone can't have a time between 10 and 10.30!! I know you will understand this.

Looking forward to seeing you then.
Please aim to be at the first tee 5 minutes before your start time.

All best wishes for a good golfing season
From Pat

PS We will have a good selection of West Vets sweaters and slipovers at West Kilbride for anyone interested

Helen Faulds selected for the Scottish Vets Team

SCOTTISH VET LADIES TEAM TO PLAY MARY McKENNA’S SELECTION
The Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association team to play a “Mary McKenna Seniors Selection” from Ireland at Southerness Golf Club on the Solway Firth on April 15-16 is:
Lorna Bennett (Midlands), Liz Campbell (Borders), Fiona de Vries (Midlands), Helen Faulds (West), Noreen Fenton (East), Kathleen Sutherland (North), Moira Thomson (East), Margaret Tough (Midlands), Pamela Williamson (East).
The first-day programme will consist of four-ball matches with singles on the Monday.
At stake is the Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy. The annual match was not held last year because of reorganisation of senior women’s golf within Ireland.
To see further details click on this link The New Scottish Vets
Website

Janice Paterson is the best West Vet in Spain

Congratulations goes to Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) who was 15th in the at Spanish Open Senior Ladies Championships at Golf Bonalba today and also 2nd in the handicap section. In a field of 90 entrants it was a terrific achievement. Many congratulations also go to Honorary RLCGA Member Maureen Richmond (Kilmacolm) on her fantastic 2nd place position.

List of Prizewinners

Final Results
1 - François Colmant (ITA) 157 (78+79)
2. - Maureen Richmond (SCO) 158 (77+81)
3. - Ana Vilella (SPA) 161 (80+81)
Other Scots:
13 - P Williamson (Baberton) 166 (83+83)
15 - J Paterson (Drumpellier) 167 (83+84)
21 - H Faulds (Douglas Park) 171 (87+84)
57 - B Biggart (Kilmacolm) 181 (93+88)
63 - F Roger (Ranfurly Castle) 184 (94+90)
75 - J Mack (Haggs Castle) 192 (97+95)

Congratulations also go to Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) who was in Scotland's A team who were runners up in the Team Awards

TEAM EVENT
Leading totals
319 Spain A (C Marsans, M Yanes, A Vilella).
324 Scotland A (H Faulds, M Richmond, P Williamson), Sweden B.
326 Sweden A.
Also:
353 Scotland B (B Biggart, J Mack, J Paterson).

Team Scores

Here is a wee slideshow thanks to Fiona Roger for her photos:

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Alternatively if here is another slideshow --- Thanks Fiona again for the photos:

Spanish Seniors 2007

The Spanish Seniors Foursomes/Better ball Results

The Spanish partnership of Marta Estany and Vicky Pertierra won the Senior Womens "Doubles" Championship today at the Club of Golf of Bonalba, in Alicante. On a day that was cloudy and very windy the scoring was exceedingly difficult. Congratulations go to RLCGA's Maureen Richmond and Barbara Biggart on their tremendous achievement in just missing out on the big win by 1 or 2 shots and ended up being 3rd overall 1 shot behind the Spanish winners

FINAL Scores. - Marta Estany (ESP) /Vicky Pertierra (ESP) 156 (75+81)
2. - Cristina Marsans (ESP) /Beatriz Ramirez de Haro (ESP) 157 (77+80) (Better 2nd round)
3. - Barbara Biggart (SCO) /Maureen Richmond (SCO) 157 (75+82)
4- Erika Annison (SWE) /Edeltraut Jacob (GER) 157 (73+84)

Other Scots:

7 - Pamela Williamson and Diane Williams (Can) 161 (80+81)
12 - Helen Faulds and Janice Paterson 164 (80+84)
29 - Jennifer Mack and Fiona Roger 175 (87+88)

The Spanish Seniors 2007 Draw Sheets

Helen Faulds (Douglas Park), Janice Paterson (Drumpellier),Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle), Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle are flying out to Spain today to play in the Spanish Open Senior Ladies Championships (20th - 23rd February 2007)at Golf Bonalba.
The tournament consists of 2 rounds of foursomes and Jennifer and Fiona are partners and Helen and Janice are teamed together. This is then followed by 2 rounds of singles and the lowest aggregate scratch score is the Spanish Seniors Champion. Fiona who plays off 11.2 is the highest handicapped player in the field of 90 accepted players for the singles event. However, with a handicap prize on offer Fiona who is the holder of the 2006 Handicap prize will be out to retain the trophy.
To see the Foursomes Partnerships
Click here
To see the Singles Draw
Click Here
The other Scots in the field are Barbara Biggart (Kilmacolm), Maureen Richmond (nee Wlaker)(Kilmacolm)--- Past Curtis Cup Team Member who lives in England now, and Pamela Williamson (Baberton)
We wish them all every success and an enjoyable week in Spain
To see where they are off to
Click Here (Can see a video if on broadband)

 I think that even if the golf is not good they will still have a great time !!

Spanish Seniors 2007

Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle), Helen Faulds (Douglas Park). Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) and Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle) are heading to the Spanish Seniors next month at Golf and Spa Bonalba

The 2007 Fixture Diary

SPRING MEETING: Tuesday 24th April
West Kilbride Golf Club (Courtesy) Pre-ballot
(First 8 Silver and 4 Bronze to qualify for Divisional Championships)

SUMMER MEETING: Thursday 31st May
Clydebank and Disrtict Golf Club (courtesy) 9.30am-11.30am
(The Heather Anderson Trophy awarded for best SCRATCH score)

AUTUMN MEETING : Thursday 13th September
Strathaven Golf Club (courtesy)9.30am-11.30am
(The May Craddock Trophy awarded for best NETT score
RUNNING BALLOT ALWAYS BEGINS 15 MINS BEFORE FIRST TEE OFF TIME

MATCHES

SINGLES: MIDLANDS DIVISION V WEST DIVISION
The Mid West Trophy
Schawpark Golf Club Monday 11th June 11.00pm

SINGLES: EAST DIVISION V WEST DIVISION
The Elise Duncan Trophy
Gullane no1 Wed 20th June 3.00pm

FOURSOMES WEST DIVISION V EAST DIVISION
Asp Friendship Trophy
Troon Portland Monday 13th August 11.00am

WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
Renfrew Golf Club, Tuesday 8th May
Quarter and Semi Finals 9.30am & 2.00pm
Wednesday 9th May Finals 11.00am & 11.15 am

SVLGA V IRELAND
Southerness Golf Club 15th - 16th April

JAMBOREE
Royal Cromar, Norfolk 7th-9th August

BLAIRGOWRIE MEETING
23rd -25th September
Entry forms early March from Div. Secretary,S.A.E. please
(Balloted 24th April at Spring Meeting)

SCROGGIE CUP
Landsdowne Course
Sunday 23rd September, Monday 24th September for play by Divisional Champions or their representatives.

THE PATRICK ROSE BOWL, MEDAL ROUND
Rosemount Course,Monday 24th September

THE FIVE CLUB COMPETITION
Par 3 Course Monday 24th September 9 holes

THE BEDDOWS QUAICH GREENSOMES
Landsdowne Course, Tuesday 25th September

SVLGA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 24th September 7.00pm Blairgowrie G C

Annual subscription £15, which includes entry fee for 3 meetings, is due on 1st November 2007. This should be paid to the Treasurer. Any member who has not paid by 31st January 2008 will be deemed to have resigned.

Where prizes are awarded 12 competitors must have entered the competition.

Nominations for the Committee to be submitted to the Secretary by 30th September 2007.

WESTERN DIVISION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday 1st November 2007 at Cowglen Golf Club -- 2.00pm prompt