GILLIAN KYLE WINS THE WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP

Gillian Kyle (left) is presented the West Vets Championship Trophy
Captain Marion Stewart and Carol Whyte

The semi finals and final of the 2016 West Vets Championship was played today in a very cold but a mainly dry day (until the last 3 holes of the Stewart Cup) at Renfrew Golf Club.
Carol Whyte ( Milngavie ) had a very close match with Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie ) with Carol winning 2 & 1.
Anabel Kane ( Kilmacolm ) again had a very exciting match - this time against Gillian Kyle ( East Renfrewshire ) with players needing birdies to win holes. Gillian eventually triumphed 3&2.

In the afternoon final Carol Whyte got off to an excellent start and was 2 up after 3 holes but Gillian fought back and was 2 up by the turn. Carol then won the 11th hole to be only 1 down but Gillian upped her game and went on to win 3&2.
Referee - West Vets Captain Marion Stewart  was tiring after the first 6 holes and nearly developed tennis elbow as the players were taking it in turns to be in bunkers!

Well done to Gillian who wins the Championship for the first time and goes forward to play at Blairgowrie to play in the S.V.L.G.A. Championship.

Stewart Cup Winner Fiona Roger
with Vice Captain June Lockhart and Lynn McColl

In the Stewart Cup (Handicap Trophy)  -- Lynn McColl (Bearsden) and Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle) contested the final in a most sporting manner. Having gained the initiative early on, Lynn was ahead throughout most of the match, but on 5 occasions Fiona pulled it back to all square.
However Fiona snatched victory on the 19th with a very good par 4, but both deserve credit for a well fought match.

From L-R Fiona, June, Marion, Lynn, Gillian and Carol

Thanks go to Renfrew Golf Club for allowing us to host the Championship- they were very welcoming particularly the volunteer gardeners ( all life members of Renfrew G.C.) who had made the gardens around the clubhouse look like the Chelsea Flower Show.
Thanks also go to Morag Key for all the photographs, to Vice Captain June Lockhart for refereeing the Stewart Cup and to all the spectators who braved the cold winds to support the players.

CHAMPIONSHIP

SEMI FINAL
Carol Whyte (Milngavie) beat Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 2&1
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Anabel Kane  (Kilmacolm) 3&2

FINAL
Gillian Kyle beat Carol Whyte 3&2

STEWART CUP

SEMI FINAL
Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle) beat June Irons (Caldwell) 2&1
Lynn McColl (Bearsden) beat Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) 3&2

FINAL
Fiona Roger beat Lynn McColl at the 19th hole


CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 

STEWART CUP RESULTS

MORE PHOTOGRAPHS by Morag Key  -- CLICK HERE

WELL DONE EVERYONE AND CONGRATULATIONS FROM YOUR EVER DEDICATED FELLOW REPORTER IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO !!

WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS - ROUND 1 AND QUARTER FINALS

Liz, Morag, Marion, Lynn and Mo
Joanna, Lesley, June and Carol
 Photo courtesy of Morag Key

It was a beautifully sunny day at Renfrew Golf Club and there was some very good golf played and the scores did not reflect that in many of the games.

Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) was the surprise player of the day. She won in the 1st round against Ayrshire County Team member Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas)  and then played fabulous golf in the afternoon quarter final against defending champion Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) .
It was a fantastic game which ended on the 18th green. Lesley was in bunker at the 18th green in two and Anabel was just short of bunker. Anabel chipped on to about 10 feet above the hole. Lesley pitched out of bunker to about 15-20 feet past and level with the hole. Lesley then slotted it in for a par and Anabel who was 1 up after 17th then had to hole a downhill twisty putt to win the game.
West Vet's Treasurer Mo Neilson and past Secretary Morag Key couldn't watch but just heard it drop in!! -- What a fantastic game they both said. -- Thanks go to Morag for all the info .
The 2015 West Vets Champion Lesley accepted her defeat graciously and congratulated Anabel on her win.

Thursday promises to be another lovely day and all today's winners looking forward to doing battle again!

CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
1st Round 
Carol Whyte (Milngavie) beat Joanne Scott (Machrihanish) 6&5
Helen McGibbon (Kilmarnock Barassie) beat Carol Sim (Balmore) 4&3
Liz Stewart (Greenburn) beat Morag Key (Erskine) 5 &4
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) beat Liz Hale (Caldwell) 4&3
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) beat June Lockhart (Gleddoch) 7&6
Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) beat Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) 3&2
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) beat Linda McDougall (Greenock) 5&4
Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie) beat Enid Young (Balmore) 8&6

Quarter Finals
Carol Whyte beat Helen McGibbon 6&5
Alex Glennie beat Liz Stewart 5&4
Anabel Kane beat Lesley Lloyd 1 up
Gillian Kyle beat Liz Wilson 4&3

STEWART CUP RESULTS

Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle) beat Morag Little (Whitecraigs) 5&4
June Irons (Caldwell) beat Elizabeth Fazzi (Haggs Castle) 2&1
Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) beat Kay McColl (Hilton Park) 1 up
Lynn McColl (The Carrick)  beat Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm) 4&3

From your roving reporter Carol in Downtown Toronto  !!!

DRAW FOR THE WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP AT RENFREW

The West Vets Championship will take place on he 24th and 26th May at Renfrew Golf Club -- CLICK HERE to see the draw

The 2nd flight Stewart Cup  -- CLICK HERE

MESSAGE FROM PAST CAPTAIN ANNA TELFER

Anna

Hi Everyone
Just wanted to thank you all for your kind mention of me and your good wishes.
Can you believe it?? I'm certainly in shock that my body has let me down so badly!! Who'd have thought it? Certainly not me.
Anyhow I am being well looked after in here and trying to be patient whilst my heart races on.
Once it calms down they will be able to organise suitable medication and I'll be right as rain again. I've spent most of the time dozing and not even the sight of that lovely sunshine has tempted me - I REALLY must be ill!!
Usually I'd be champing at the bit.

Was gutted to miss the Summer Meeting at Caldwell although it looked like really tricky conditions. Great video of Heather by the way. She's one amazing woman.
Lungs are now clear so that's one tablet fewer and a step nearer. Heart still too fast so I remain on the monitor but hopefully by tomorrow it'll be slow enough for them to do an ultra sound which will help with diagnosis and further treatment.
I'll hopefully see you back on the fairways soon
Another couple of days should see me sorted I hope
Cheers Anna x

CAROL WHYTE HAS THE BEST SCORE IN THE SUMMER MEETING AT CALDWELL GOLF CLUB

Before providing a report on the Summer Meeting today on behalf of the West Vets we would like to wish Anna Telfer a very speedy recovery and hope the Medical Staff at the QEU Hospital have her home soon.

As we have become adept at playing in windy conditions over the last three weeks, the elements decided to challenge us yet again at Caldwell.  The skills of 78 ladies were severely tested, but as usual there were some stars.

Carol Whyte (Milngavie) scored an impressive 79 gross, with Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) winning the Silver Division with a 73 net (acb) over Carol Sim (Balmore) also with a 73 net.  Division 2 was won by local player Pat Robertson with a net 78, narrowly beating Lyn Black (Eastwood) with a net 79.

Super Vet of the Meeting was Evy MacGregor (Ranfurly Castle) with a net 77.  There were five 2's but special mention goes to Helen McGibbon (Kilmarnock Barassie) for a marvellous eagle 2 at the par 4 6th hole.

Relaxing out in the Sun at Caldwell Golf Club

Putting practice before the off !

Thanks go to Anne Dunn for being present throughout the day.

RESULTS: SSS 72, CSS 75 (Reduction Only)

Scratch:  Carol Whyte (Milngavie) 79

Silver
1st:  Anne Judge   (Ranfurly Castle )  84 (11) 73 - bih
2nd Carol Sim (Balmore) 87 (14) 73
3rd  Helen McGibbon (Kilmarnock Barassie) 88 (14) 74

Bronze
1st Pat Robertson (Caldwell) 100 (22) 78
 2nd Lyn Black (Kilmarnock Barassie) 102 (23)  79

Super Vet Evy MacGregor  (Ranfurly Castle ) 91 (14) 77

CLICK HERE FOR ALL GROSS SCORES
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE NET SCORES

The Championship qualifiers and the Stewart Trophy qualifiers will play at  Renfrew Golf Club on Tuesday 24th May and Thursday 26th May -- Draw to follow

Thanks go to Vice Captain June Lockhart for the report and to Mo Neilson for some of the photographs

Your Webmaster Carol would like to say how much she enjoyed playing with Super Vet Heather Anderson -- She was really impressed with her great swing despite being a mid octogenarian -- SEE WHAT YOU THINK !!  --- CLICK HERE

SUMMER MEETING DRAW HAS BEEN DONE

The draw for the Summer Meeting at Caldwell on Monday 9th May has now been done and is available by clicking here or in the Entries and draw page 

The summer meeting is the S.V.L.G.A. (West ) Championship qualifier and as the draw is done on Handicap it has not been possible to accommodate requests for travelling together.

Any problems contact June Lockhart - 07956142619

MARY MCKENNA TROPHY RESULTS OVER THE YEARS

Irish Senior Ladies Team v Scottish Vets Ladies Golf Association
Annual Match For The Mary McKenna Salver

Venue: WINNERS

2000 Royal Portrush Golf Club Ireland
2001 Gleneagles Golf Club Ireland
2002 Royal County Down Golf Club Ireland
2003 Old Prestwick Golf Club Scotland
2004 Hermitage Golf Club Scotland
2005 Gullane Golf Club Scotland
2006 No Match
2007 Southerness Golf Club Scotland
2008 St Margarets Golf Club Scotland
2009 Cruden Bay Golf Club Scotland
2010 Portmarnock Links Hotel & Golf Club Ireland
2011 Craigielaw Golf Club Ireland
2012 Templepatrick Golf Club Ireland
2013 West Kilbride Golf Club Ireland
2014 Donabate Golf Club Ireland
2015 Dunbar Golf Club Ireland
2016 Lahinch Golf Club Ireland

Ireland, with their 10-2 triumph at Lahinch on Sunday, now lead 10-6 overall in the Mary McKenna Salver series which began in the year 2000
It was the seventh Irish victory in a row, surpassing Scotland's six consecutive wins from 2003 to 2009.

Mary McKenna MBE, has provided all the statistics on display here.

Scottish players (West Vets in Bold) who have played in the Mary McKenna Salver Annual Match 2000- 2016
Name Club
1 Elaine Allison Stirling GC
2 Heather Anderson Alyth GC
3 Rose Anderson Huntly GC
4 Heather Anderson Troon Ladies GC
5 Karen Ballantyne Craigmillar Park GC
6 Alison Bartlett Royal Dornoch
7 Lorna Bennett Ladybank GC
8 Ruth Brown Lothianburn GC
9 Liz Campbell Torwoodlee GC
10 Fiona deVries St Rule GC
11 Nancy Duncan Brechin GC
12 Helen Faulds Douglas Park GC
13 Noreen Fenton Dunbar GC
14 Jane Finnie Troon Ladies GC
15 Alex Glennie Kilmarnock Barassie GC
16 Jill Harrison Cruden Bay GC
17 May Hughes Lanark GC
18 Fiona Hunter Baberton GC
19 Pat Hutton Lanark GC
20 Celia Kenny Dunblane GC
21 Gillian Kyle East Renfrewshire GC
22 Frances Liddle Dunblane GC
23 Lesley Lloyd Hayston GC
24 Jenny Lowden Nairn GC
25 Jennifer Mack Haggs Castle GC
26 Joan Marshall Baberton GC
27 Christine McAndrew Nairn Dunbar GC
28 Lorna McKinlay Dunnikier Park GC
29 Liz Miskimmon Dunblane GC
30 Anne Ryan Tain GC
32 Meg Sievwright Buckpool GC
33 Mary Smith Tain GC
34 Kathleen Sutherland Royal Montrose GC
35 Anna Telfer Milngavie GC
36 Lynne Terry Cruden Bay GC
37 Moira Thomson Gullane Ladies
38 Margaret Tough Falkirk Carmuirs GC
39 Linda Urquhart Banchory GC
40 Carol Whyte Milngavie GC
41 Pam Williamson Baberton GC
42 Pat Wilson Murcar :Links GC
43 Aileen Wilson Haggs Castle GC
44 Emma Wilson Elie GC
45 Sheena Wood Aberdeen Ladies GC

SPRING MEETING AT HAYSTON GOLF CLUB

Winners of the Scratch and Handicap awards - Liz and Jean

Par 71 SSS 71, CSS 74 RO

On a VERY BLUSTERY but mostly dry day 78 ladies played in the the Spring Meeting at Hayston Golf Club.
The course was in good condition despite the inclement weather we have had recently. Thanks go to Anne Sillars the Lady Captain of Hayston who welcomed the players and started the competition. Thanks also to Lesley Lloyd who helped set up the competition.

Glennis Rintoul managed to park her car on a tree stump and had to get the green keepers to rescue her by jacking the car up and putting sandbags underneath - -  she still however managed to play and won the Bronze section with a nett 78.

Liz Stewart (Greenburn) had an excellent round of 76 and won the Scratch event .

Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle) also had an excellent round and won the Silver handicap division and the Super Vets Trophy with a nett 73.

There were 6 2's -- Patricia Richmond, Maureen.Woodhead, Anita McMillan, Helen Burnett, Liz Wilson and Patricia Davidson.

RESULTS FROM SPRING MEETING AT HAYSTON -- CLICK HERE
SSS 71 CSS 74 (Reduction only)

Thanks go to Marion Stewart  of the report

SCOTTISH VETS BEATEN BY THE IRISH

Scottish and Irish Vets Team

Scottish players, back row, left to right: Fiona De Vries, Lorna McKinlay, Carol Whyte, Meg Sievwright, Kathleen Sutherland (capt), Lesley Lloyd, Lorna Bennett, Alison Bartlett, Sheena Wood
Irish players, front row, left to right: Gertie McMullen, Carol Wickham Mary Dowling, Pat Doran, Pauline Walsh, Capt, Sheena McIlroy, Laura Webb, Mary MacLaren, Suzanne Corcoran

Ireland's senior women's team beat the Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association Select 10-2 in the annual two-day match for the Mary McKenna Trophy at Lahinch Golf Club, Co Clare.
The Irish went into the second day leading 3-1 from the four-ball matches and then took the singles - played over 14 holes so that the Scots could be sure of catching their flights homes - by a 7-1 margin.
Scotland's only winner in the singles was Lorna Bennett who had a bag of five birdies as she beat Mary Dowling 3 and 2
RESULTS

FOUR-BALLS (3-1)
(Irish names first)
Carol Wickham and Pat Doran beat Sheena Wood and Meg Sievwright 3 and 2
Laura Webb and Mary MacLaren beat Lorna Bennett and Lesley Lloyd 6 and 5
Susanne Corcoran and Sheena McIlroy lost to Lorna McKinlay and Carol Whyte 1 hole
Mary Dowling and Gerty McMullen beat Fiona de Vries and Alison Bartlett 1 hole
SINGLES (7-1)
(played over 14 holes)
Wickham beat Sievwright 2 and 1
Webb beat Wood 2 and 1
Corcoran beat Lloyd 2 and 1
MacLaren beat Whyte 3 and 2
Dowling lost to Bennett 3 and 2
McIlroy beat Bartlett 1 hole
Doran beat McKinlay 1 hole
McMullen beat De Vries 6 and 5

IRISH LEAD SCOTTISH VETS 3-1 AT LAHINCH

Ireland's senior women's team go into the final day of the annual Mary McKenna Trophy match against the Scottish Veteran Ladies Golf Association Select with a 3-1 lead from the four-balls at Lahinch Golf Club today (Sunday).

Results
(Irish Names first)
Carol Wickham and Pat Doran bt Sheena Wood and Meg Sievwright 3 and 2
Laura Webb and Mary McLaren beat Lorna Bennett and Lesley Lloyd 6 and 5
Susanne Corcoran and Sheena McIlroy lost to Lorna McKinlay and Carol Whyte 1 hole
Mary Dowling and Gerty McMullen bt Fiona de Vries and Alison Bartlett 1 hole

Scottish Vets debutante West Vets Carol Whyte and Lorna McKinlay were the visitors' only winners.
The match ends Monday with singles ties.

WEST VETS LESLEY AND CAROL SELECTED FOR THE IRISH MATCH

The Team representing the SVLGA for the annual contest for the Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy at Lahinch on the 17th and 18th of April is:

Alison Bartlett ( Royal Dornoch )
Lorna Bennett ( Ladybank )
Fiona de Vries ( St Rule )
Lesley Lloyd ( Hayston )
Lorna McKinley ( Dunnikier Park )
Meg Sievwright ( Buckpool )
Carol Whyte ( Milngavie )
Sheena Wood ( Aberdeen Ladies )

DRAW FOR SPRING MEETING AT HAYSTON GOLF CLUB IS NOW AVAILABLE

Hayston Golf Course

The draw for the West Vets Spring Meeting over Hayston Golf Club on Monday 18th April has now been completed.
CLICK HERE to see the draw --- Anne Dunn is the Ballot official.
You will find all available entries and draws on the link on the RHS of this website.

SCOTTISH SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO ORIGINAL FORMAT

The 2016 Scottish Seniors Championship at Fortrose and Rosemarkie is for the first time going to be the OPEN Scottish Seniors Championship.
Originally  the Championship stated that it was stroke play (3 rounds) from 29th June - 1st July
However, it appears to have changed back to the original format with the matchplay following  and the dates are 29th - 30th 2 round stroke play and then the matchplay stages on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July
To enter ---
CLICK HERE 

SCOTTISH VETS PAST PRESIDENT SALLY COSTER HAS DIED

 SVLGA President Sally Coster with SVLGA Vice President Gillian Kirkwood
Photo taken in 2013

2010 - Newly elected SVLGA Vice President Sally Coster is awarded her badge of office
from SVLGA Past President Isabel McIntosh

Scottish Vets Team - 2013
L to R Back  - Fiona De Vries, Lorna Bennett, Kathleen Sutherland,
Alison Bartlett, May Hughes, Sheena Wood, Mary Smith,
Front Row Sally Coster (President) Noreen Fenton (Captain) and Anna Telfer.

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Sally had a Hole in One at the 9th hole at the West Vets Spring Meeting at 
Prestwick St Cuthberts in 2010

Sally Coster (Hilton Park) pictured above with her playing partners Mamie Robin from Elderslie and Anne McKellar from Whitecraigs who had enjoyed the great event. It was Sally's 3rd Hole in One and many of the competitors enjoyed a wee glass of wine back in the clubhouse --- Compliments of Sally.

It is with great sadness I have to announce that West Vets'  Sally Coster died yesterday at home on Monday 9th February 2016. 

Sally played off a handicap of 4 in her early golfing years and was selected to play for the Scottish Vets Team at that time

A Past Captain of D&A and Past President of SVLGA had been a member of many clubs --St Andrews (St Rule), Crail, Hilton Park, Buchanan Castle  and Troon Ladies

Sally was President of the Scottish Vets Team when West Vets' Past Captain Helen Faulds was Captain of the Scottish Vets Team

Helen says -

"She was a huge help to me in many ways" .
"She was extremely knowledgeable about golfing matters, very observant at watching players and able to see faults in their swing. (I know that because she did it with me  !!)
"The players in the team were very happy to take her advice which was always given in a quiet measured manner. This ability was put to good use as she was asked to become a selector for the Scottish Teams which she really enjoyed."
"Sally had a very dry sense of humour and was extremely popular with our players, the Irish and the English players and the Presidents of all other divisions."

Sally will be most certainly missed by all.
The funeral will take place  at Maryhill Crematorium, G23 5AA, Glasgow at 3pm, Thursday 18th February.

To read more -- Go to the Kirkwood Golf Website

SCOTTISH SENIORS OPEN AT FORTROSE AND ROSEMARIE

The 2016 Scottish Seniors Championship at Fortrose and Rosemarkie is for the first time going to be the OPEN Scottish Seniors Championship.
To enter the Championship which is now only stroke play (3 rounds) from 29th June - 1st July CLICK HERE 

For some memories from the past CLOSED Scottish Seniors that many will now miss  --- CLICK HERE

A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEST VET MEMBERS

A Happy New Year to all our members and a warm welcome to our new vets:- Christine Fulton, Moira McLeod, Janet Livingston, Colleen Brown, Valerie McColl, Anne Nicol, Helen Lamont, Angela Ferguson, Marion Munro, Janet Buchanan, Audrey Barclay, and Rosalind Purdom.

Fixture cards will be available at Renfrewshires Beetle Drive on Sunday 7th February at Ralston Golf Club and thereafter may be picked up at your home club.

Please note there are 2 misprints in the Fixture card . The Summer meeting is on Monday the 9th May at Caldwell not Thursday and the A.G.M. Is on Thursday the 3rd November not Friday.

However, the online Fixture Card is the correct version -- 2016 FIXTURE CARD

 Marion Stewart (West Vets Captain)

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL WEST VETS AND WEBSITE READERS

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE 

SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR READERS

CLICK HERE TO SEE YOUR CHRISTMAS CARD

PAST SCOTTISH VETS CHAMPION DOROTHEA HASTINGS

It is with great sadness I have to announce that Dorothea Hastings died on Wednesday 18th November 2015. Dorothea was a Scottish Vets Champion in 1992 and 1994.
To read a tribute to her - go to the Renfrewshire Ladies County Golf Association's Website  

The Funeral will take place on Saturday 5th December at 10:30 am at Craigton Crematorium in Cardonald and then back to Haggs Castle Golf Club.  Everyone is welcome and no flowers please.  

 Due to a major project being carried out by Scottish water, the main entrance to Craigton crematorium at Berryknowes Road is closed.

The new entrance and exit is from Paisley Road West and there is diversion signs from Berryknowes Road in place to assist with your travel. There is also road markings and signage in place at the cemetery and crematorium to ease traffic flow. For those travelling by car and using Satnavs the new post code for the Paisley Road West entrance will be  G52 1SJ.

WEST VETS AGM

Some of the main prizewinners

Captain Marion Stewart welcomed 39 ladies to the 47th Annual General Meeting of the West Vets today. 
Most of the prizewinners were present and Honorary Member Wendy Cameron presented the prizes. The West Vets Champion Lesley Lloyd was presented with the Championship Trophy and proposed the Vote of Thanks. 

Past Captain Anna Telfer and Secretary Morag Key

Past Captain Anna Telfer retires at this time and also Morag Key as Secretary. 
Morag wishes to thank everyone for all their kind words over the past four years and in many ways will miss all the buzz. However, she is hoping to lower her handicap!!! 
The Minutes of the AGM will be available shortly on the website.

To read the minutes of the meeting - CLICK HERE