WELL DONE JOANNE SHARP ON REACHING THE SEMI FINALS OF THE HANDICAP SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP

In the Scottish Senior Matchplay Championship at Prestwick St Nicholas - West Vets Alex Glennie, Donna Jackson, Gillian Kyle, Liz Stewart and Liz Keohone  all lost in the 1st round 

In the handicap Championship May Hughes, Ros Purdom, Sandra Littlejohn and Joanne Sharp all qualified.

May and Joanne progressed to the quarter finals. However despite May being up in her tie (against the eventual winner) she had to withdraw at the 13th hole after damaging a back muscle.

 1st Round and Quarter Final Results - Matchplay Scottish Senior Championship and Handicap Championship

Joanne won at the 19th against Cruden Bay's Lynne Terrey but eventually lost in the semi final to Karen Ballantyne from Craigmillar Park.

CLICK HERE FOR SEMI FINAL AND FINAL REPORT

INTERVIEW OF ALEX GLENNIE AFTER WINNING THE SCOTTISH STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

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— Scottish Golf (@ScottishGolf) June 28, 2018

ALEX GLENNIE WINS THE SCOTTISH SENIORS STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

West Vet Alex Glennie  won the Scottish Senior Women's Open Stroke-play championship at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club for the third time today and headed the 16 qualifiers for the match-play tournament. (Previously won in 2011 and 2016)

Liz Keohone

Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) had the best net total of 140 off seven of a handicap. 

Liz Stewart, Donna Jackson and Gillian Kyle have all qualified for the matchplay stages. Sandra Littlejohn, May Hughes and Joanne Sharp  have qualified for the Handicap Matchplay stage 
To read the full report go to the  Carol Fell Golf Website 

LIZ KEOHONE IS THE BEST WEST VET IN ROUND ONE OF THE SCOTTISH SENIORS

West Vets -  Lorraine Campbell with Liz Keohone pictured right 

West Vet Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) was the leading West Vet in the 1st round of the Scottish Senior Ladies Championship over Prestwick St Nicholas today

LEADING FIRST ROUND SCORES
Prestwick St Nicholas GC par 72. SSS 72. CSS 74

73 F Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia).
76 L Allan (Glenbervie), L Keohone (Loudoun Gowf), E Moffat (St Regulus).
77 S Bland (SAfr), A Bartlett (Royal Dornoch).
78 M Smith (Tain), L Grieve (Brancepeth Castle), S Penman (Gull), M Richmond (Royal Liverpool), P Davidson (Erskine), R Purdom ( Prestwick St Nicholas) S Wood (Aberdeen Ladies), K Sutherland (Royal Montrose).
79 G Kyle (East Renfrewshire), A Ryan (Tain), A Baker (Crail GS), E Stewart (Greenburn)
80 A Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie), L Campbell (Cardross)
81 I McCrone (Turnhouse), L Johnston (Gullane), F De Vries (St Rule.
82 D Jackson (Troon Ladies), J Brown (Monifieth)
83 B Biggart (North Berwick), L Wilson (Kilmarnock Barassie).

Other West Vets :

84 Janice Paterson (Drumpellier Golf Club)
87 Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine Golf Club) May Hughes (Lanark Golf Club)
89 Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle Golf Club), Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie), Beth Paterson (Eastwood)

To read the full report go to Carol Fell Golf

GOOD ENTRY FROM THE WEST VETS FOR THE SCOTTISH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP AT PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS

The Scottish Open Ladies Seniors Championship begins tomorrow at Prestwick St Nicholas .  There are 66 entrants of which 16 are members of the West Vets -- We wish them every success.


WEST VETS ENTRANTS

Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross)
Ros Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas)
Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Janice Paterson (Drumpellier Golf Club)
Fiona Cameron (Cowglen)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire Golf Club)
Patricia Davidson (Erskine Golf Club)
Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine Golf Club)
Jennifer Mack (Haggs Castle Golf Club)
Beth Paterson (Eastwood)
Liz Wilson (Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club)
May Hughes (Lanark Golf Club)
Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf Club)
Donna Jackson (The Ladies Golf Club Troon)

To see the tee times --- CLICK HERE

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