West Vet Donna Jackson has been selected for the Senior Home Internationals

Congratulations to West Vet Donna Jackson in her selection for the Senior Home Internationals. 
Senior Women’s Team for the Home Internationals, County Sligo, Ireland --  1st to 3rd October:

Team:
Aileen Baker, Crail Golfing Society 
Jennifer Bryans, Harburn 
Alison Davidson, Stirling 
Donna Jackson, Ladies Golf Club Troon 
Lorna McKinlay, Dunnikier Park 
Elaine Moffat, St Regulus Ladies 
Sheena Wood, Aberdeen Ladies 

Good luck to Donna and all the Scottish team in Ireland. 

 Thanks to West Vets Captain Chris Fowler for the update.

WEST SUCCESS AT BLAIRGOWRIE -- GILLIAN KYLE WINS THE PATRICK TROPHY AND WEST WIN THE LYON TROPHY

Gillian Kyle Winner of the Patrick Rosebowl
and Lyon Picture 

In a field of 123  players Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) was the overall winner of  SVLGA Patrick Rosebowl played over the Rosemount Course at Blairgowrie today. 
Her score of 76 was also the best scratch of the day to win the Lyon Picture

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PRIZELIST

Scratch:
1st:  Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) 76
2nd: Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia) 79
3rd: Elsie Hutcheon (Ladybank) 81


Handicap:-PATRICK TROPHY
1st: Gillian Kyle ( East Renfrewshire ) 76 (3) 73
2nd: Doreen McCaig  (Forres) 93 (19) 74 bih

3rd: Elsie Hutcheon (Ladybank) 81 (7) 74
4th: Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia) 79 (4) 75

West leading players 

1st: Gillian Kyle ( East Renfrewshire ) 76 (3) 73
7th: May Hughes (Lanark) 82 (6) 76  
14th: Chris Fowler (Cowglen) 87 (10) 77 

May, Chris and Gillian -- Lyon Trophy winners

LYON TROPHY 
Division with best 3 net scores in Rosebowl  -- WEST 73, 76, 77  Gillian Kyle, May Hughes and Chris Fowler.

For further roundup of the event -- CLICK HERE

Karen Ballantyne is the new Scottish Vets Captain --CLICK HERE

SVLGA Championship Results

Semi Finals

Sheena Wood (Northern) beat Lynda Dyball (Midland) 5&4
Fiona Hunter (Galloway) beat Lynda Robertson (Dumfries) 5&4

Final
Sheena Wood beat Fiona Hunter 1hole

 CLICK HERE ALL THE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

West Vets Champion Lesley has a car accident on way to Blairgowrie

The quarter finals of the Scorttish Vet Championships teed off today over the Lansdowne Golf Course at Blairgowrie..

Unfortunately West Vet Champion Lesley Lloyd was involved in a car accident on the way up to Blairgowrie

We tried to get a replacement but were unable to meet the 2pm tee time. As a result Lynda Robertson (Dumfries) representative  from Dumfries got a walk over.

Thankfully Lesley was ok. 

Quarter Finals
Sheena Wood (Northern) beat Janice Whiteford (Borders) 8&6

Mary Smith (Highland) lost to Lynda Dyball (Midland) 2&1

Jennifer Bryans (East) lost to Fiona Hunter (Galloway) 3&2
Lesley Lloyd (West) lost to Lynda Robertson (Dumfries) w/o

Blairgowrie 2019 -- Lesley Lloyd represents the West Vets in the Scottish Vets Championship

Lesley Lloyd (2019 West Vet Champion) with Captain Chris Fowler

West Vets Champion Lesley Lloyd  is playing in the Scottish Vets Championship which begins tomorrow

CLICK HERE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Sunday 22nd September 2019 - Quarter Finals of SVLGA Championship - Lansdowne

Monday 23rd September 2019 - Semi Finals and Final of SVLGA Championship - Lansdowne

Patrick Rosebowl Draw - Singles - Rosemount

SVLGA AGM - evening in Clubhouse

Tuesday 24th September 2018 - Beddows Quaich - Greensomes Draw- Lansdowne

Go to the SVLGA WEBSITE FOR THE SINGLES AND GREENSOMES DRAWS

Caroline King wins at Sandyhills GC in the Autumn Meeting.

The weather yet again this year was not kind the the WestVets.

Only 22 ladies bravely ventured out in pretty awful conditions – well done to them. The conditions overhead and underfoot made play very difficult today.

Caroline King - Overall winner of the Autumn Meeting

However, one player found these conditions to her liking, Caroline King of Clober GC. She came in with a gross 85/nett75 to be the overall winner of the Autumn Meeting and the recipient of the May Craddock Trophy.

Barbara Cunningham - Hilton Park

The winner of Division 2 was Barbara Cunningham, Hilton Park with a nett 86

Our Super Vet was the ever youthful Liz Hale, Caldwell GC with a nett 83.

Many thanks to Sandyhills GC for the use of their course and to Andy and all the staff for looking after us throughout the day.

RESULTS: 

SSS, 73 Par 64 CSS 76 RO

Leading Scores:

Scratch: 

Caroline King (Clober)   84

Silver:

Caroline King (Clober) 84 (9) 75

Janice Paterson (Drumpellier) 87 (7) 80 

Irene Papworth (Skelmorlie) 98 (17) 81(BIH)
Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) 87 (6) 81 bih
Moira McLeod (Milngavie) 90 (9) 81

Bronze:

Barbara Cunningham  (Hilton Park) 108 (22) 86

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RESULTS 

Thanks go to Captain Chris Fowler for the report and Photographs

DRAW FOR THE AUTUMN MEETING HAS BEEN DONE

Sandyhills Golf Club

 The Draw for the West Vets Autumn Meeting at Sandyhills Golf Club on Wednesday 4th September has been done
-- CLICK HERE FOR THE DRAW SHEET

Hopefully the weather will improve by then and we look forward to seeing you all there.

West Vets win against East Vets

West and East Vets Teams

The Annual match for the ASP trophy against the east vets took place today at a very sunny and dry Cochrane Castle Golf Club. The West Vets were obviously very much up for the challenge and recorded a resounding 4-1 victory. 

Vice Captain May Hughes receives the Asp Trophy 
from East Captain Anne Rorrison

Result: West 4 East 1 (West names first)

Caroline King & Sandra Littlejohn beat Janet Fairweather & Sandra Kempton 5/4 
Anne Judge & Marion Mason beat Susan Corrie & Vivien Mitchell 4/3 
Brenda Conway & Fiona Armour beat Norma Richmond & Irene Stewart 5/4 
Enid Young & Marion Mason beat Jane McMinn & Jan Laing 4/2 
Linda Moffat & Julie Will lost to Anne Rorrison& Louise Campbell 5/4 

 Both teams then enjoyed an excellent 2 course meal provided by new caterer Laura Rae and her staff. It was much appreciated as they only took over a few days ago

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS -- COURTESY OF CAPTAIN CHRIS AND VICE CAPTAIN MAY

Midlands wins the Miller Stirling Salver

Scottish Vets (Photo Courtesy of SVLGA)

Scotland Vets unfortunately lost all 3 matches against, North Midlands and South at the Vets Jamboree this week 

1st Place & Winners of the Miller Stirling Salver - Midlands

Runners Up & winner of the Tony Moffat Quaich - North

	Midlands	North	Scotland	South	TOTAL
Midlands		1 (6½)	1 (6½)	1 (7)	3 (20)
North	0 (2½)		1 (6)	1 (5)	2 (13½)
Scotland	0 (2½)	0 (3)		0 (2)	0 (7½)
South	0 (2)	0 (4)	1 (7)		1 (13)

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The SVLGA will be working hard over the next 12 months to be in a position to contend for the trophy when we will have home advantage, hosting the 2020 Jamboree  at Glenbervie. 

Report to follow on the SVLGA Website

Click Here for photos (Courtesy of the SVLGA)

Vets Jamboree matches begin at Northamptonshire County GC

Lesley,Gillian, Liz and Donna

The 2019 Vets Jamboree is taking place at Northamptonshire County GC from today Tuesday 6th -Thursday 8th August 2019.

West Vets Lesley Lloyd, Gillian Kyle, Liz Stewart and Donna Jackson are all part of the team -- We wish them and all the team Good Luck. 

From Scottish Vets Captain Ellie Whyte and Vice Captain Karen Ballantyne "Excellent opening ceremony yesterday, with thanks to Midland Veteran Ladies for welcoming us and hosting the reception." 

"The Scottish Vets enjoyed a very good practice round and are excited about the match tomorrow against the North today."

The various Vets Teams

For more updates -- CLICK HERE

FULL RESULTS HERE

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)

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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