FOURSOME WEST DIVISION V EAST DIVISION - Team Selection

FOURSOMES WEST DIVISION V EAST DIVISION
Asp Friendship Trophy

Cochrane Castle GC Thursday 15th August 2019

West Vets Team :

Caroline King – Clober

Anne Judge -Ranfurly Castle

Lynn McColl – Carrick

Marion Munro – Ranfurly Castle

Brenda Conway – Renfrew

Linda Moffat – Helensburgh

Fiona Armour – Renfrew

Enid Young – Balmore

Sandra Littlejohn – Erskine

Julie Will – Troon

Reserves

Marion Mason – Milngavie

Marion Stewart – Kilmacolm

FOUR WEST VETS SELECTED FOR SCOTTISH VETS TEAM

SVLGA TEAM IS NAMED FOR THE ANNUAL JAMBOREE

The SVLGA and Captain Ellie Whyte are pleased to announce the team to represent the Scottish Veteran Ladies Golfing Association in the annual Jamboree against North, Midlands and South of England at Northhamptonshire County Golf Club, on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, and Thursday 8th August 2019.

Alison Davidson MIDLAND

Donna Jackson WEST

Gillian Kyle WEST

Lesley Lloyd WEST

Frances Millar NORTHERN

Elaine Moffat MIDLAND

Liz Stewart WEST

Sheena Wood NORTHERN

Reserves: Aileen Baker MIDLAND

Caroline Steedman EAST

East retain the Elise Duncan Trophy.

Captain Chris Fowler presents East Captain Anne Rorrison
with the Elise Duncan Trophy

The West Vets Team turned up at Glencorse Golf Club hoping for a win for the first time since 2014.

It was much closer than last year, unfortunately we lost 5 ½ -  3 ½ 

However 5 games were very well contested, going all the way to the 18th.

Both teams thoroughly enjoyed Glencorse, finding it a tricky and interesting course. It was in great condition considering the weather the day before.

As usual the friendship was evident on the course and in the clubhouse during the meal, and we must thank Glencorse G.C. and East Vets Captain Anne Rorrison for hosting such an enjoyable day.

The Matches

Results (West players named first)

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) halved with Ann Hanson (Turnhouse)

Donna Jackson (Troon) lost to Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 1 hole

Liz Stewart (Greenburn) lost to Caroline Steedman(Murrayfield) 2 & 1

Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) beat Sue Penman (Gullane) 4 & 2

Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas) lost to Hazel Saunders (Gullane) 2 & 1

Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) lost to Lesley Johnston (Gullane) 4 & 2

May Hughes (Lanark) halved with Sal Shepherd (CraigmillerPark)

Janice Paterson (Drumpelier) beat Caroline Johnston (Murrayfield) 1 hole

Carol McNally (Williamwood) halved with Morag Wardop (Turnhouse)

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENLARGED PHOTOS (COURTESY OF CHRIS FOWLER)

Scottish Senior Women's Open Championship Donna loses in final of Championship and Sandra wins the handicap

Sandra, Liz and Donna

Well done to all 11 West Vets competing in the weeks Scottish Seniors Women’s Championship at Edzell GC. 

In the Championship, Donna Jackson & Liz Stewart both qualified from the stroke play. Liz went out in the quarter finals to Aileen Baker by 1 hole. 

Donna went all the way to the final, losing to last years winner Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) 2 & 1  --- Very well done Donna. 

In the Handicap Championship, May Hughes, Caroline King, Fiona Cameron and Sandra Littlejohn all qualified for the matchplay stages. 
May and Fiona progresses to the quarter finals. 

Sandra played in the final against Fiona Scott (Bothwell Castle) and won 3 & 2. Well done Sandra. 

For all the results and reports from the weeks play -- CLICK HERE

 Chris

Scottish Senior Women's Open Championship

The very best of luck to the following West Vets competing at the Scottish Womens' Senior Open Championship which begins today at Edzell Golf Club 

Jocelyn Faris (West Kilbride)
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie)
May Hughes (Lanark)
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies)
Liz Keohone (London Gowf)
Caroline King (Clober)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire)
Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine)
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston)
Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)

For all updates -- CLICK HERE

Chris Fowler (Captain)

ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING TAKEN FOR THE WEST VETS AUTUMN MEETING

The on line entries for the Autumn Meeting at Sandyhills on Wednesday September 4th is now available for entries -- Click on the entries link on the RHS of this page or CLICK HERE

The West Vets retain the Mid West Trophy at Falkirk Carmuirs

West Vets retain the Mid West Trophy

Thankfully, the weather did not turn out as forecast and the match was played in calm, dry and in some parts sunny conditions over Falkirk Carmuirs GC.

A big thanks to Falkirk GC for looking after us and the Midlands Captain, Margaret Tough and her players for being so welcoming.

Well done to the west team who won the Match 5 to 2

Results (West names first)

Jean Sloan (Troon) beat Alison Houston (Ladybank) 4 & 2

Anabel Kane (Kilmalcolm) beat Christine Steedman (Pitreavie) 3 & 2

Janette McCartney (Erskine) beat Fiona Johnston (Blairgowrie) 2 & 1

Liz Hale (Caldwell) beat Emma Wilson (Ellie) 6 & 4

June Lockhart (Gleddoch) beat Myrtle Gilbert (Ladybank) 2up

Cathy Morton (Eastwood) lost to Joan Peden (Dunfermline) 6 & 5

Morag Key (Ralston) lost to Lindsay Wilson (Falkirk) 3 & 2

Many thanks to all the West Vets for playing today, good to see old and some new faces in the team.

Well done again.

Chris Fowler (Captain)

CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTOS

Lesley Lloyd is the West Vets Champion, two years in a row.

West Vets Captain presents Lesley Lloyd with Championship Trophy

Unfortunately the lovely weather we had for the qualifying competition at Pollok GC and on Tuesday at Renfrew GC failed materialise today. It was quite cold and blustery, making the conditions difficult for the players.

Liz Stewart and Lesley Lloyd

In the first semi final of the Championship Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) on sparkling form, she was 2 under to the turn and Liz Stewart (Greenburn) finally succumbed 5&4

Donna Jackson and Gillian Kyle

The other semi final between Donna Jackson (Troon) and Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) was closely fought and they were all square at after 10, however Donna then pulled ahead and won the game 3&2.

Donna and Lesley on the 1st Tee

The Championship final saw Lesley win the first two holes. They then took it in turns to win holes.

It was 2 up to Lesley at the turn. After a few halved holes, Donna pulled it back to one but Lesley stayed focused and won the game 2&1

Sheila Sneddon and Sandra MacDougall

In the Stewart Trophy, the first semi final was between Sheila Shedden (Prestwick St Nicholas) and Sandra McDougall (Kilmalcolm). Sandra was 4 down at one point, got it back to 2 and went onto win by one hole, a very exciting game.

Brenda Conway - Fiona's caddy and Colleen Brown caddy forJanet Dalmally  

In the other semi final, Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) and Fiona Armour (Renfrew) had a close game with Fiona, the local player, winning 2&1

Captain Chris Fowler presents Fiona Armour with the Stewart Trophy

The final in afternoon between Sandra McDougall and Fiona Armour saw the match start much the same as Sandra’s semi final, she went down 3 holes to the much stronger Fiona, who was playing really well. Sandra managed to get it back to one but Fiona eventually pulled away to win 4&2

Many thanks to the supporters who turned up to watch the play, given the weather and stayed for the prize giving.

Many thanks to all at Renfrew GC for making us very welcome for the two days, the course was in excellent condition. A special thanks to Alex Hammell, the Secretary, who was on hand early in the morning to make sure everything was in place. Also a big thanks to Liz, the only catering member of staff who looked after us, all day.

RESULTS
Semi Final Championship:
Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) bt Liz Stewart (Greenburn) 5&4
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) bt Gillian Kyle ( East Renfrewshire) 3&2

Final Championship
Lesley Lloyd bt Donna Jackson 2&1

Stewart Cup (Handicap) Semi Final 
Sheila Sneddon (Prestwick St Nicholas) lost to Sandra MacDougall (Kilmacolm) one hole
Janet Buchanan (Dalmally GC) lost to Fiona Armour (Renfrew) 2&1

Final
Fiona Armour bt Sandra MacDougall 4&2

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS - Courtesy of Chris Fowler and Fiona Armour

WEST VETS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS DAY 1

West Vets Championship 2019

The sun was shining on the West Vets this morning at Renfrew Golf Club which looking great.The 1^stround all started in glorious sunshine and blue skies.

Lesley Lloyd was first out against May Hughes and went onto win 6 & 5, the next game went to the second extra hole where Janice Paterson won against Liz Keohone.

Liz Stewart got the better of new Vet, Jean Sloan winning 7 & 6. Marion Mason also in her first championship, took Roz Purdom to the 16^th.

Donna Jackson won 5 & 4 against Anabel Kane, always a tough opponent.

Carol Whyte won 5&3 in her game against Beth Paterson. Renfrewshire County champion Gillian Kyle won 4&3  against local player Brenda Conway.

The last game was won by Lorraine Campbell 4&3 playing ex captain and West Vets stalwart, Anna Telfer.

In the afternoon, the 8 players in the Championship and the 8 in the Stewart Trophy all went out in the sunshine.

Lesley Lloyd had a tough game against Janice Paterson, eventually winning 2&1, Liz Stewart also had to fight for a place in the semis against Roz Purdom eventually winning up. 

In the bottom of the draw, Donna Jackson came through winner against Carol Whyte 2&1, Lorraine Campbell had a hard match against Gillian Kyle who was playing very well, Gillian winning 7&6

The Stewart Trophy 1^stround match saw Sheila Shedden defeating Anita McMillan 7&6, Sandra McDougall, our secretary who never stops working, winning 3&2 against a difficult opponent in Barbara Cunningham. 
Janet Buchanan defeated Eve McGregor 5&4 and in the final game local player, Fiona Armour won 3&2 against Cathy Morton.

The forecast is okay for Thursday – dry at least for the players.

Chris Fowler

Championship  1st Round Results

Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) bt May Hughes (Lanark) 6&5
Liz Keohone (London Gowf) lost to Janice Paterson  (Drumpellier)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)  bt Jean Sloan  (Troon Ladies) 7&5
Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) bt Marion Mason (Milngavie)
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) bt Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm) 5&4
Carol Whyte (Milngavie) bt Beth Paterson (Eastwood)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) v Brenda Conway (Renfrew)
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) bt Anna Telfer (Milngavie) 4&3

Quarter Finals:
Lesley Lloyd bt Janice Paterson 2&1
Liz Stewart bt Roz Purdom 
Donna Jackson bt Carol Whyte 2&1
Gillian Kyle bt Lorraine Campbell 7&6

Stewart Trophy 1st round 

Anita McMillan (Erskine) lost Sheila Sneddon (Prestwick St Nicholas) 7&6

Barbara Cunningham (Hilton Park) lost to Sandra MacDougall(Kilmalcolm) 3&2

Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) bt Evy McGregor (Ranfurly Castle) 5&4

Cathy Morton (Eastwood) lost to Fiona Armour (Renfrew) 3&2

LESLEY LLOYD LEADS THE WAY IN THE WEST VETS SUMMER MEETING AT POLLOK GOLF CLUB

103 Vets took part in the Summer Meeting and Championship Qualifier at Pollok Golf Club.

We were blessed with a wonderful day, blue skies ad sunshine. 

The course was in excellent condition with very fast greens!

Congratulations to the overall winner, Lesley Lloyd from Hayston GC (pictured left) with a wonderful scratch score of 74 Followed by Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) on 75

SSS72, CSS75

Donna Jackson - 2nd leading Qualifier

Anita McMillan

Congratulations also to Anita McMillan from Erskine GC who had the best nett score, 74 (BIH)

Janet Buchanan

A special congratulations to Janet Buchanan from DalmallyGC, who won the Super Vets, also with a nett 74.

Leading scores:

Lesley Lloyd 74

Donna Jackson 75

Gillian Kyle 76

Liz Stewart 79

Handicap leading Scores:

Anita McMillan 74

Janet Buchanan 74

Cathy Morton 75

Barbara Cunningham 76

CLICK HERE FOR THE SCORES BOTH GROSS AND NETT 

The Summer Meeting is also the qualifier for the West Vets Championship and Stewart Trophy (handicap), which take place next week on Tuesday 21st May and Thursday 23rd May at Renfrew Golf Club.

Championship Draw – 1st Round Tuesday 21st May am.

Lesley Lloyd (Hayston) v May Hughes (Lanark)
Liz Keohone (London Gowf) v Janice Paterson  (Drumpelier)
Liz Stewart (Greenburn)  v Jean Sloan  (Troon Ladies)
Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas) v Marion Mason (Milngavie)
Donna Jackson (Troon Ladies) v Anabel Kane (Kilmacolm)
Carol Whyte (Milngavie) v Beth Paterson (Eastwood)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) v Brenda Conway (Renfrew)
Lorraine Campbell (Cardross) v Anna Telfer (Milngavie)


CLICK HERE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Stewart Trophy Draw – 1st round Tuesday 21st May pm

Anita McMillan (Erskine) v Sheila Sneddon (Prestwick St Nicholas)

Barbara Cunningham (Hilton Park) v Sandra MacDougall(Kilmalcolm)

Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) v Evy McGregor (Ranfurly Castle)

Cathy Morton (Eastwood) v Fiona Armour (Renfrew)

CLICK HERE FOR STEWART CUP DRAW

The committee would like to thank Pollok GC for allowing us the use of their course, accommodating such a large entry and also making us feel very welcome. Thank you also to the catering staff for looking after us so well throughout the day.

Finally many, many thanks to Sandra MacDougall for all her hard work and organisation leading up to this competition and on the day.

Thanks to all the committee for their help on the day, couldn’t do it without you.

Chris Fowler (Captain)

THE EAST VETS v WEST VETS MATCH

Congratulations are due to the following members for being chosen to play   in the Match at Glencorse Golf Club on Tuesday 25th June.

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire), Donna Jackson (Troon), Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie), Liz Stewart (Greenburn), Lorraine Campbell (Cardross), Carol Whyte (Milngavie), Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas), Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) and Robina Gilbertson (Prestwick St Nicholas)

Reserves are:

May Hughes (Lanark), Carol McNally (Williamwood), Joanne Sharp (Kilmarnock Barassie) and Beth Paterson (Eastwood)

The arrangements for the day will follow. I’ve still to get tee times from the East Vets Captain.

Chris Fowler (Captain)

WEST VETS V MIDLANDS VETS MATCH

Congratulations are due to the following members for being chosen to play in the Match against Midlands Vets at Falkirk Carmuirs Golf Club on Monday 27th May.

West Vets Team
Anabel Kane (Kilmalcolm),
Jean Sloan (Troon), 
Janette McCartney (Erskine), 
Liz Hale (Caldwell), 
Ann Shanks (Dumbarton), 
June Lockhart (Gleddoch)
Marion Stewart (Kilmalcolm). 

Reserves: Cathy Morton (Eastwood), Morag Key (Ralston), Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) & Marion Mason (Milngavie) 

 For players, meet at 10am for coffee and a roll. The first tee time is 11 o’clock 

 Chris Fowler (Captain)

DRAW FOR THE WEST VETS SUMMER MEETING AT POLLOK GOLF CLUB

Pollok GC

The Draw for the Summer Meeting on Wednesday 15th May over Pollok Golf Course has been done in which there are 122 entrants.

Delighted that we could accommodate all entrants this year thanks to the generosity of Pollok who agreed to extend the tee times. 

The draw has been done in handicap order as it is the qualifying round for the championship knockouts at Renfrew GC on Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd May. 

All we need now is for the sun to shine. 

CLICK HERE TO SEE DRAW

Sandra Macdougall (West Vets Secretary)

WHY NOT ENTER THE SCOTTISH SENIORS IN EDZELL

Interested in playing this year's Scottish Senior Women's Open at Edzell Golf Club? 

 Entries close at noon on Monday 6 May. -- To register for this year's event, please click 👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

WEST VETS SPRING MEETING -- MANY BRAVE THE ELEMENTS !!

Marion Hamilton (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Overall Winner of the West Vets Spring Meeting

Glasgow Gailes was the venue for the much anticipated 2019 Spring Meeting of the West Vets. 

A total of 113 ladies entered the competition, looking forward to the opportunity to play over this fabulous links, which has been host to 32 international championships since 1927. 

However, the Scottish weather had different ideas. 

Spring was not evident over the Ayrshire links and the vets had conscious decisions to make on whether or not to brave the elements.

A total of 59 ladies ventured out - and to be honest, they should all be congratulated. 

Liz Stewart ( after 18 holes)  Liz Wilson, Anna Telfer and Gillian Kyle (after 18 holes)

Carol and Evy could only manage 1 hole but did enjoy the catering and chat

Others stayed inside and enjoyed a selection of teas, coffees, scones, soup and bacon rolls. The jury is still out on who made the right call!

Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) recorded the best scratch of the day with an 83. 
Best net of the day was Marion Hamilton (Kilmarnock Barassie) with 92 - 14 =78. 
Supervet and runner up was Anne Judge (Ranfurly Castle) with 91 - 11 = 80.

SSS 77, CSS 80 Reduction Only

CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCORES  

May Hughes (SVLGA West Vice Captain)

WEST VETS COULD WIN A FREE WEEKEND SPRING BREAK FOR FOUR GOLFERS AT ROYAL DEESIDE

Hello Ladies,

You may recall that Aboyne held the finals of the County Championship in 2016 and last year the R&A awarded us the Area Finals for the 'Coronation Foursomes'.  We were delighted to see so many ladies visit Aberdeenshire and we were flattered with the compliments we received about our course and hospitality.

Having reviewed your details on the SG and County websites, we wondered if any of your fellow golfers in your respective counties - or indeed further afield - would like a chance of winning a fantastic FREE weekend spring break for four golfers here on beautiful Royal Deeside in the competition we are running in conjunction with the fabulous Hilton Craigendarroch resort? 

You will note from the advert above that the Closing Date is Wednesday 10^th April so we would be grateful if you could circulate amongst your fellow golfers.  Should anyone wish to enter then click on this weblink  CLICK HERE

We hope to see you again back on Royal Deeside and take this opportunity of wishing you all a very successful golfing season.

Happy golfing !! 

Ladies Section Aboyne Golf Club Chosen by The R&A to host 2018 Ladies 'Coronation Foursomes' Area Finals Host Club - Aberdeenshire County Ladies 'Lyon Foursomes' on 5 & 6th August 2019

www.aboynegolfclub.co.uk

Tel: 013398 86328