Winter Foursomes Update
We have now reached the quarter final stages of
this year Winter
Foursomes. Congratulations to all those who have
progressed to this
stage and commiserations to the other couples who took
part - hopefully
you all enjoyed your ties, got the opportunity to meet some
members that
you maybe hadn't met before and got to play some different
courses.
Good luck to all those playing in the next round
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Margaret Gillies and Elaine Nellany v Sheila Adams and Aileen
Anderson
Evelyn Girvan and Celia McQueen v Kath MacKellar and Irene
Papworth
Liz Keohone and Audrey Thompson v Anne Edgar and Alex
Glennie
Mara Lindsay and Anne McGillivray v Janette Stewart and Jess
Blackwood
MacRobert
Thistle Trophy
Emma Hale (Troon Ladies) was presented with the MacRobert Thistle Girls Junior Golfer of the Year Award for 2014
The trophy was presented by David Reynolds from the Charity Fields in Trust, formerly The National Playing Fields Association to Emma for her golfing achievements during the year.
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| Emma |
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| Nora, Emma and Sheila |
AYRSHIRE
LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION
THE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT
TUESDAY
11TH NOVEMBER 2014 AT 2.30P.M .
AGENDA
1 Present
3a Minutes of 2013 Annual General Meeting
3b Matters
Arising
4 Captain's
Report
6a Submission of Accounts
6b
Subscription Year 2014
7 Year 2015
Quaichs & Fixtures
9 AOCB :-
Changes to constitution as circulated to Members
Breaking News!
Connie has been selected for the 5 player G B & I team for the Astor Trophy to be played in Australia in January 2015. This is a round robin event held every 4 years against New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
Connie joins Curtis Cup players Bronte Law, Leona Maguire and Charlotte Thomas, and English Women's Stroke-Play Champion Hayley Davis. Connie earned her place in the team as the top eligible player from the L.G.U. Order of Merit.
What a fabulous line-up! Congratulations Connie from all of Ayrshire!
June
Connie has been selected for the 5 player G B & I team for the Astor Trophy to be played in Australia in January 2015. This is a round robin event held every 4 years against New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
Connie joins Curtis Cup players Bronte Law, Leona Maguire and Charlotte Thomas, and English Women's Stroke-Play Champion Hayley Davis. Connie earned her place in the team as the top eligible player from the L.G.U. Order of Merit.
What a fabulous line-up! Congratulations Connie from all of Ayrshire!
June
MCCALL SALVER
Wednesday 24th September 2014
The final of the 2014 McCall
Salver was played over Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club. Maggie Magee and Pat Thomson both Kilmarnock
Barassie members contested the final of this competition.
It was a windy but dry day and
the course shone in the sunlight. The greens were slick and Pat adjusted
quickly to the conditions and found herself 4 up at the turn. Homeward bound
Maggie staged a magnificent fight back to square the match at the 13th.
Pat found her game once more and the next three holes were halved. Congratulations
go to Maggie who won the 16th and 17th to win the 2014
McCall Salver 2/1.
ALCGA wish to thank Prestwick St
Nicholas Golf Club for hosting the final on a course that is a credit to the
green keeping staff.
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| Maggie and Pat |
THE INNES MCQUEEN MEMORIAL TROPHY
The Ayrshire Golf Association team won by 2.5/1.5
1) Lauren
Gilbert & Katie McGarva 1 up
VEuan Henderson & Stewart Russell
Andrew Davidson & Declan Chamers
Stephen Spence & Michael Smyth
Gary Bryden & James McMurdo
SLGA county open meeting at Lanark Golf
Club.
A field of 47 had to contend with very heavy showers at Lanark yesterday.
Ayrshire ladies took 1st and 2nd places in the Bronze section of the
competition.
Sandra Johnston (Kilbirnie Place) won the Nisbett Scratch Cup and also the
Handicap Challenge Cup in the . Janice Gallagher (West Kilbride) was the runner
up.
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| Sandra |
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| Janice |
British Girls Amateur Championship
Wednesday
Not such a good day today for the girls!
Girls British Amateur Championship Matchplay
A hard day today in Ireland for our 2 Ayrshire girls. Both Connie and Emma were beaten this morning in the first round of the matchplay stages of the Championship.
Hard lines girls but well done on getting that far.
Tuesday
In extremely tough conditions at Massereene Golf Club, Antrim, Northern Ireland both Connie Jaffrey and Emma Hale have qualified for the match play stages which start tomorrow.
Both girls shot 5 over par rounds of 78 in the opening stroke play round and in the second round today Connie shot a 76 to finish tied 30th and Emma had an 80 to finish tied 59th. Great results for the girls in a field of 143 players.
Tomorrow morning Connie will play Spains Elena Hualde Zuniga and Emma will face Michaela Finn from Sweden. Good luck to both girls.
CORONATION MEDALS GIRVAN
Due to the very wet weather forecast for tomorrow the above competition has been postponed to Tuesday 26th August.
To enter please email secretary@alcga.com by Saturday 16th August .
West of Scotland Championship
Sunday 14th September at Windyhill Golf Club
For an entry form for the rescheduled West of Scotland Championships click here.
Sunday 14th September at Windyhill Golf Club
For an entry form for the rescheduled West of Scotland Championships click here.
SLGA Team Announcements
European Senior Ladies Team
Championship
Gut Altentann GC Austria, 2-6
September 2014
Alex Glennie (
Ann Ryan (Tain)
Mary Smith (Tain)
Sheena Wood (
Team Captain: Anna Telfer
Girls
Home Internationals,
Donabate
Golf Club , Ireland
Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies)
Hazel MacGarvie (Troon Ladies)
Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne)
Heather Munro (Monifieth)
Lauren Whyte (St Regulus)
Clara Young (
Team Captain: Laura Walker
Reserves:
Emma
Hale (Troon Ladies)
Claire Robertson
(Carnoustie Ladies) Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse)
Girls British Open Amateur
Championship,
Clara Young (
CONNIE CARRIES BATON FOR QUEEN'S BATON RELAY
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| Connie proudly running with the Queen's Baton |
Good luck Connie and all the Ayrshire girls taking part - Hazel MacGarvie, Emma Hale, Lauren Gilbert and Emily Glencorse.
Secretary
Hazel McGarvie, playing a practice round prior to the European Girls' Team
Championship at Skalica, Slovakia, had her first ever Hole in One!
Congratulations Hazel on your Ace! In competition today, the Scottish team
scored as follows:-
Hazel McGarvie 75 +3 T23
Clara Young 75 +3 T23
Lauren Whyte 76 +4 T40
Heather Munro 76 +4 T40
Shannon McWilliams 78 +6 T64
Nicola Callander 85 +13 T108
Team Scotland is lying 7th on +20 out of 21 countries.
In the European Ladies Team Championship at Ljubljana, Slovenia, Team Scotland are in 14th place on +14 out of 20 countries. Results as follows:-
Eilidh Briggs 70 -1 T16
Gabrielle MacDonald 74 +3 T59
Gemma Dryburgh 74 +3 T59
Connie Jaffrey 75 +4 T70
Alyson McKechin 76 +5 T85
Jess Meek 77 +6 T96
June
Hazel McGarvie 75 +3 T23
Clara Young 75 +3 T23
Lauren Whyte 76 +4 T40
Heather Munro 76 +4 T40
Shannon McWilliams 78 +6 T64
Nicola Callander 85 +13 T108
Team Scotland is lying 7th on +20 out of 21 countries.
In the European Ladies Team Championship at Ljubljana, Slovenia, Team Scotland are in 14th place on +14 out of 20 countries. Results as follows:-
Eilidh Briggs 70 -1 T16
Gabrielle MacDonald 74 +3 T59
Gemma Dryburgh 74 +3 T59
Connie Jaffrey 75 +4 T70
Alyson McKechin 76 +5 T85
Jess Meek 77 +6 T96
June
Scottish Senior Ladies' Amateur Championship
4th July
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) lost 3 and 1 in the final of the
Scottish Senior Ladies' Amateur Championship at Elgin against the top
qualifier Alison Bartlett of Royal Dornoch
Very well done to Alex on her achievements this week.
ALEX THROUGH TO THE FINAL
Past Captain and Past County Champion Alex Glennie from Kilmarnock Barassie has made it through to the match play final of this years Scottish Senior Ladies Amateur Championship at Elgin. This morning she beat Fiona De Vries by 2&1 and this afternoon plays top qualifier Alison Bartlett from Royal Dornoch.
Alison beat Kathleen Sutherland this morning by one hole and is looking to make the double having already won the stroke play title this week.3rd July 2014
Mixed results for Ayrshire in todays match play stages of the Ladies Senior Championship at Elgin.
Liz and Alex won their first round ties this morning at the 17th hole with Liz wining 2&1 and Alex 3&1.
In the afternoon Liz faced a tough opponent in last years runner up from the Match play stages, Kathleen Sutherland, from Montrose. Unfortunately Liz lost by 4&2.
Alex faced Anne Brownie from Gullane and successfully won her way through to the semi-finals by 2 holes, another close game. Alex made the semi-final in 2011 and she will be hoping to go further this time but will have a tough game in tomorrows semi against Fiona De Vries from St Rule.
Good luck to Alex for tomorrow and hard lines to Liz but a great tournament for her.
Secretary
2nd July 2014
Continued success for Ayrshire on the golf links as our own Vice Captain, Liz Keohone, and Past Captain, Alex Glennie, have both qualified for the match play stages of the competition which is being held at Elgin this week.
Both posted identical scores in the stroke play with 77's in round one and 79's in round two, with a Par of 74 that was great scoring from them both. In fact, they finished tied 2nd in the stroke play, only 2 strokes behind the winner Alison Bartlett from Royal Dornoch. In a field of 91 players the girls have really done us proud.
Sixteen players go through to the match play which starts tomorrow morning. Liz will face another West golfer, Sheena McDonald from Milngavie and Alex plays Linda Grieve from Musselburgh.
Good luck to both.
Secretary
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| Alex Glennie |
4th July
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) lost 3 and 1 in the final of the
Scottish Senior Ladies' Amateur Championship at Elgin against the top
qualifier Alison Bartlett of Royal Dornoch
Very well done to Alex on her achievements this week.
ALEX THROUGH TO THE FINAL
Past Captain and Past County Champion Alex Glennie from Kilmarnock Barassie has made it through to the match play final of this years Scottish Senior Ladies Amateur Championship at Elgin. This morning she beat Fiona De Vries by 2&1 and this afternoon plays top qualifier Alison Bartlett from Royal Dornoch.
Alison beat Kathleen Sutherland this morning by one hole and is looking to make the double having already won the stroke play title this week.3rd July 2014
Mixed results for Ayrshire in todays match play stages of the Ladies Senior Championship at Elgin.
Liz and Alex won their first round ties this morning at the 17th hole with Liz wining 2&1 and Alex 3&1.
In the afternoon Liz faced a tough opponent in last years runner up from the Match play stages, Kathleen Sutherland, from Montrose. Unfortunately Liz lost by 4&2.
Alex faced Anne Brownie from Gullane and successfully won her way through to the semi-finals by 2 holes, another close game. Alex made the semi-final in 2011 and she will be hoping to go further this time but will have a tough game in tomorrows semi against Fiona De Vries from St Rule.
Good luck to Alex for tomorrow and hard lines to Liz but a great tournament for her.
Secretary
2nd July 2014
Continued success for Ayrshire on the golf links as our own Vice Captain, Liz Keohone, and Past Captain, Alex Glennie, have both qualified for the match play stages of the competition which is being held at Elgin this week.
Both posted identical scores in the stroke play with 77's in round one and 79's in round two, with a Par of 74 that was great scoring from them both. In fact, they finished tied 2nd in the stroke play, only 2 strokes behind the winner Alison Bartlett from Royal Dornoch. In a field of 91 players the girls have really done us proud.
Sixteen players go through to the match play which starts tomorrow morning. Liz will face another West golfer, Sheena McDonald from Milngavie and Alex plays Linda Grieve from Musselburgh.
Good luck to both.
Secretary
Ladies British Amateur Championship
Royal St Georges Golf
Day 2
After qualifying for the match play stages Connie was up against it this morning when she was drawn to play the 3rd place qualifier, Luna Sobron from Spain. Unfortunately Connie lost 3&2 this morning but hopefully she has enjoyed the experience and should be proud of getting through to the match play in a high class field of competitors.
The only Scot to survive the first round match play was Gemma Dryburgh from Beaconsfield
Day 1
It wasn't until all the second round scores were in this evening that we learned Connie Jaffrey has qualified for the Matchplay stages of the Championship. At one point it looked like she might have missed out by one shot and at times it looked like there may be a play off for the final places.
Another great achievement for Connie who joins fellow Scots Lauren Whyte (St Regulus), Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield), Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie) and Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) in the knock out stages which begin tomorrow morning.
Good luck Connie
Secretary
Royal St Georges Golf
Day 2
After qualifying for the match play stages Connie was up against it this morning when she was drawn to play the 3rd place qualifier, Luna Sobron from Spain. Unfortunately Connie lost 3&2 this morning but hopefully she has enjoyed the experience and should be proud of getting through to the match play in a high class field of competitors.
The only Scot to survive the first round match play was Gemma Dryburgh from Beaconsfield
Day 1
It wasn't until all the second round scores were in this evening that we learned Connie Jaffrey has qualified for the Matchplay stages of the Championship. At one point it looked like she might have missed out by one shot and at times it looked like there may be a play off for the final places.
Another great achievement for Connie who joins fellow Scots Lauren Whyte (St Regulus), Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield), Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie) and Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) in the knock out stages which begin tomorrow morning.
Good luck Connie
Secretary
INTER COUNTY JAMBOREE
We had a fabulous week weather wise at the Jamboree at Haggs CastleGolf Club
Our team hit the ball as well as other players from opposing Counties
but we did struggle with the pace of the greens .It was a close call at
the end of the 3 days and our team did well with some very good wins.
Thanks to Vice Captain Liz, Caddie Mistress Eleanor and to all our
Caddies. Many thanks to my girls, I am really proud of the Ayrshire
team.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at the Jamboree and Ayrshire look
forward to hosting the Championship next year. In 2015 the Jamboree
will be held at Loudoun Gowf Club from 15h to 17th June.
Captain
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| The Team |
Final Places:
1. Renfrewshire 5 match points individual games 16½
2. Lanarkshire 5 match points individual games 16
3. Dunbarton & Argyll 1 match point individual games 11½
4. Ayrshire 1 match point individual games 10
Congratulations to Renfrewshire!
For Tuesday's results click here.
For Wednesday's results click here.
To view the list of trolley pullers click here.
SLGA TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday the SLGA announced their Ladies and Girls teams for the European Team Championships which are being held this year in Slovakia and Slovenia on July 8-12.
There was good news for Ayrshire with Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) being selected for the Ladies team and Hazel MacGarvie (Troon Ladies) being selected for the Girls team. Emma Hale (Troon Ladies) has been selected as a reserve for the Girls.
In addition Hazel has been selected for the European Young Masters in Germany on July 24-26.
Congratulations to the girls, Ayrshire are very proud of you all
West of Scotland Inter County Foursomes Finals
Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Course Monday 2nd June
2014
On a dry day at Prestwick - Ayrshire and Lanarkshire were successful in the
Inter County Finals
Lanarkshire came first in the scratch section with May Hughes (Lanark) and
Jenny Potter (Cathkin Braes). Ayrshire duo Catherine Malcolm (St Cuthberts) and
Roz Purdom (St Nicholas) were second after a count back over the last 6
holes.
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| Roz, Captain Sheila and Catherine |
In the handicap section Ayrshire had a great day taking the first 3 places,
with Lanarkshire taking 4th spot.
The winners of the handicap section were Liz Wilson and Linda MacDonald
(Barassie) who won by 1/2 a stroke from Alex Glennie and Anne Edgar (Barassie).
In 3rd spot was Sandra Johnson and Nancy Shedden (Kilbirnie). Very well done
girls.
Linda and Liz
Alex,Captain Sheila and Anne
Sandra,Captain Sheila and Nancy
Results
Scratch
1st Lanarkshire May Hughes & Jenny Potter 79
(Count back last 6 holes)
2nd Ayrshire Catherine Malcolm & Roz
Purdom 79
Handicap
1st Ayrshire Liz Wilson & Linda
MacDonald 85 - 10.5 = 74.5
2nd Ayrshire Alex Glennie & Anne
Edgar 85 - 10 = 75
3rd Ayrshire Sandra Johnson & Nancy
Shedden 96 - 20 = 76
4th Lanarkshire Patti Chalmers & Christine Main (Hayston) 96
- 17.5 = 78.5
ST RULE TROPHY, ST ANDREWS
Connie Jaffrey had another great weekend finishing in the top 10 of a class field at the St Rule Trophy in St Andrews. After 2 rounds on the New Course she was one over par but produced a 5 under par 71 on the Old Course in the 3rd round today to finish 4 under for the tournament.
The event was won, after a 3 hole play off, by Carnousties Jess Meek. She and Aaelle Carnet from France tied on 13 under par for the 3 rounds, great scoring.
County Team - June 2014
I am delighted to announce that the team selected to play in the West
Division Inter County matches at Haggs Castle Golf Club from Monday
16th June to Wednesday 17th June is as follows:-
Linzi Allan (West Kilbride)
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies)
Jenny Linklater (Largs)
Hazel MacGarvie (Troon Ladies)
Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthberts)
Roz Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas)
Audrey Thompson (Loudoun Gowf)
Reserve Katie McGarva (Troon Ladies)
We still need you to come along and support the team, or even better
volunteer to trolley pull. Trolley pullers are needed for all matches
during the 3 days. Foursomes are played in the morning and singles in
the afternoon. Please contact our Caddy Mistress Eleanor Watson -
(email 07dart07@gmail.com). She is waiting to hear from you.
Once again I look forward to the continuing support of our Ayrshire
County Ladies.
Captain
FINAL DAY AT PRESTWICK
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| Connie and Emma |
Connie Jaffrey the top seed at the Scottish Women's Amateur Golf
Championship
lost out at the 19th hole in an excellent final against Gabrielle
MacDondald.
The turning point in the game came at the 7th when Connie, 2 down, holed a
long putt for a half.
Connie fought back and was 1 up after the 12th. Her opponent won the 13th
and birdied the 16th to go 1 up.
Connie made a birdie at 17 to level the match. Both made pars at 18 to take
the match down the 19th.
Very well done to Connie on her achievements this week
Congratulations to Emma Hale on winning the Clark Rosebowl which
was presented at the conclusion of play today. A great performance from
Emma.
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| Emma |
Many thanks to all the spectators who came out to watch the final today
what a feast of golf we saw.
Captain
Captain
What a day at Prestwick today!!
AYRSHIRE JOY AT PRESTWICK
Connie Jaffrey had 2 great wins today and progresses to the final of the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship tomorrow against Gabrielle MacDonald from Craigielaw.
This morning she had a tight match against Lauren Whyte, going one down after 13 she birdied 15 to square the match then won 16 and 17 to take the tie by 2&1.
She faced a tough opponent in the afternoon semi final - recent Curtis Cup selection, Eilidh Briggs from Kilmacolm. Connie was one under par for the front 9 and turned for home one up. Eilidh fought back to square the match after 11 but Connie won the 12th to go back to one ahead. The match was squared after 14 but Connie again played 16 and 17 well to book her place in the final with a 2&1 win.
The final tees off at 0900 tomorrow morning at Prestwick Golf Club and I know that Connie would appreciate all your support.
Another great success for Ayrshire this afternoon when Emma Hale from Troon won the Clark Rosebowl. A close semi final against Tara MacTaggart went to the 18th and she then went on to beat Renfrewshires Carol Whyte by 2&1 in the final. A fantastic week and result for Emma who will receive her trophy tomorrow after the Championship final.
Ann Wallace (Secretary)
Well done Ann your reports have been fantastic! (webmaster)
AYRSHIRE JOY AT PRESTWICK
Connie Jaffrey had 2 great wins today and progresses to the final of the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship tomorrow against Gabrielle MacDonald from Craigielaw.
This morning she had a tight match against Lauren Whyte, going one down after 13 she birdied 15 to square the match then won 16 and 17 to take the tie by 2&1.
She faced a tough opponent in the afternoon semi final - recent Curtis Cup selection, Eilidh Briggs from Kilmacolm. Connie was one under par for the front 9 and turned for home one up. Eilidh fought back to square the match after 11 but Connie won the 12th to go back to one ahead. The match was squared after 14 but Connie again played 16 and 17 well to book her place in the final with a 2&1 win.
The final tees off at 0900 tomorrow morning at Prestwick Golf Club and I know that Connie would appreciate all your support.
Another great success for Ayrshire this afternoon when Emma Hale from Troon won the Clark Rosebowl. A close semi final against Tara MacTaggart went to the 18th and she then went on to beat Renfrewshires Carol Whyte by 2&1 in the final. A fantastic week and result for Emma who will receive her trophy tomorrow after the Championship final.
Ann Wallace (Secretary)
Well done Ann your reports have been fantastic! (webmaster)
CONNIE PROGRESSES TO QUARTER FINALS
Another great day for Connie at the Scottish Championship. After beating fellow Ayrshire player Jane Finnie in the morning she produced some fantastic golf to beat Stirling University student Hannah McCook by 5&4 this afternoon. Connie had 2 birdies and an eagle on the front 9 and only dropped one shot in the 14 holes that she had to play this afternoon. Tomorrow she tees off at 0830 against Lauren Whyte for a place in the semi-finals.
Hazel MacGarvie had a great win this morning against past champion Elaine Moffat, winning by 6&4, but lost to second qualifier Ailsa Summers by 3&2. A great week for Hazel.
In the second flight, Clark Rosebowl, Emma Hale is having a great run. After beating Joanne Free by 4&2 this morning she then went on to beat Alison McBride by 3&1 to progress to the semi-finals. She will play Tara MacTaggart tomorrow morning for a place in the final.
Good luck to both girls tomorrow and I am sure they will appreciate your support if you have time to come and watch
Secretary
Another great day for Connie at the Scottish Championship. After beating fellow Ayrshire player Jane Finnie in the morning she produced some fantastic golf to beat Stirling University student Hannah McCook by 5&4 this afternoon. Connie had 2 birdies and an eagle on the front 9 and only dropped one shot in the 14 holes that she had to play this afternoon. Tomorrow she tees off at 0830 against Lauren Whyte for a place in the semi-finals.
Hazel MacGarvie had a great win this morning against past champion Elaine Moffat, winning by 6&4, but lost to second qualifier Ailsa Summers by 3&2. A great week for Hazel.
In the second flight, Clark Rosebowl, Emma Hale is having a great run. After beating Joanne Free by 4&2 this morning she then went on to beat Alison McBride by 3&1 to progress to the semi-finals. She will play Tara MacTaggart tomorrow morning for a place in the final.
Good luck to both girls tomorrow and I am sure they will appreciate your support if you have time to come and watch
Secretary
CONNIE COMES OUT ON TOP
Another great round of golf today from Connie Jaffrey put her top qualifier for the match play stages of the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship. At this evenings prize giving she walked away with a trio of trophies for - first scratch in round 1, lowest aggregate gross and lowest aggregate gross for under 21's. A fantastic achievement.
In the first round of the matchplay stages she will face our own Jane Finnie who won through in a sudden death play off against Renfrewshire's Carol Whyte. After close of play they were tied on 32nd place and had to tee up again at the 15th hole. The hole was halved in 5's and so they proceeded to the 18th where Jane won the hole with a par 4.
Hazel MacGarvie had great 2 days and qualified 18th, she plays Past Champion Elaine Moffat in tomorrows matchplay.
Linzi Allan and Emma Hale missed out on the Championship matchplay but have both played well and have qualified for the Clark Rosebowl so they will be in action again tomorrow.
Good luck to all the girls
Secretary
Another great round of golf today from Connie Jaffrey put her top qualifier for the match play stages of the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship. At this evenings prize giving she walked away with a trio of trophies for - first scratch in round 1, lowest aggregate gross and lowest aggregate gross for under 21's. A fantastic achievement.
In the first round of the matchplay stages she will face our own Jane Finnie who won through in a sudden death play off against Renfrewshire's Carol Whyte. After close of play they were tied on 32nd place and had to tee up again at the 15th hole. The hole was halved in 5's and so they proceeded to the 18th where Jane won the hole with a par 4.
Hazel MacGarvie had great 2 days and qualified 18th, she plays Past Champion Elaine Moffat in tomorrows matchplay.
Linzi Allan and Emma Hale missed out on the Championship matchplay but have both played well and have qualified for the Clark Rosebowl so they will be in action again tomorrow.
Good luck to all the girls
Secretary
CONNIE SHINES AT PRESTWICK
On a tricky first day at Prestwick Golf Club, Connie Jaffrey returned the only sub par round of the day to lead the qualifiers in the Scottish Ladies Championship. Her score of 73 (one under par) included 7 birdies and she finished 4 shots clear of her nearest rivals.
Other notable scores came from youngsters Emma Hale and Hazel MacGarvie who both finished in the top 20 out of a field of 109 players. There was a top 30 finish for Alex Glennie and tied 50th was our Champion Linzi Allan along side past Ayrshire Captain and Champion Jane Finnie.
The second round of strokeplay commences tomorrow from 0800, the draw will be available on the SLGA website, come along and support your fellow county members.
Secretary
On a tricky first day at Prestwick Golf Club, Connie Jaffrey returned the only sub par round of the day to lead the qualifiers in the Scottish Ladies Championship. Her score of 73 (one under par) included 7 birdies and she finished 4 shots clear of her nearest rivals.
Other notable scores came from youngsters Emma Hale and Hazel MacGarvie who both finished in the top 20 out of a field of 109 players. There was a top 30 finish for Alex Glennie and tied 50th was our Champion Linzi Allan along side past Ayrshire Captain and Champion Jane Finnie.
The second round of strokeplay commences tomorrow from 0800, the draw will be available on the SLGA website, come along and support your fellow county members.
Secretary
SCOTTISH LADIES AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Prestwick is the venue this week for the Scottish Ladies' AmateurChampionship from May 20 -24
Two qualifying rounds of stroke play on the Tuesday and Wednesday and
thereafter the top 32 players progress to the match stage of the
Championship. A further 16 players compete for the Clark Rosebowl.
Best of luck to all our Ayrshire Players :-
Linzi Allan, Lesley Barker, Jane Finnie, ,Alex Glennie, Emma Hale,
Rachel Irvine, Connie Jaffrey, Hazel MacGarvie,
Catherine Malcolm and Roz Purdom.
Representing the County in the McNeil trophy for the lowest aggregate
scratch score in the 2 qualifying rounds is
Linzi Allan, Alex Glennie and Connie Jaffrey
Captain
COUNTY FOURSOMES
35 couples took part in glorious sunshine today at Belleisle for the county foursomes. Full scores can be viewed on the competition page.
In addition, the following Ladies have qualified for the Inter County Finals to be played at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club on Monday 2 June 2014.
Scratch
1st - Liz Keohone & Audrey Thompson (Loudoun)
2nd - Catherine Malcolm & Rosalind Purdom (St Cuthbert & St Nicholas)
Handicap
1st - Sandra Johnson & Nancy Shedden (Kilbirnie)
2nd - Margaret MacGregor & June Kerr (Barassie & West Kilbride)
3rd - Liz Wilson & Linda McDonald (Barassie)
4th - Alex Glennie & Anne Edgar (Barassie)
The following Ladies have qualified to take part in the Commonwealth Spoons at Ladybank on Wednesday 3 September 2014 -
Sandra Johnson & Nancy Shedden
Liz Keohone & Audrey Thompson
Margaret MacGregor & June Kerr
Good luck to you all
Secretary
For information on the SLGA County Open at Lanark on 21st August click here.
For an entry form click here (upside down sorry!)
If you are having trouble viewing these please email secretary@alcga.com
who will email you a copy.
For an entry form click here (upside down sorry!)
If you are having trouble viewing these please email secretary@alcga.com
who will email you a copy.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Top qualifier Linzi Allan (West Kilbride) defeated last years winner, Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies), on the 18th hole to win her first Ayrshire Ladies county title. The final was played over Glasgow Golf Club, Gailes Links in the best playing conditions of the week.
It was a close game with the first 3 holes beihalved in pars. The first birdie came with a 2 from Connie at the short 6th where she went one ahead. The game was squared at the next with a par from Linzi who then went on to sink a 30 foot putt for birdie on the 9th to turn 1 up. Winning 2 of the next 5 holes Linzi was then 3 up and a half in 3's at the 15th left her dormie. Defending champion Connie then produced a par and a birdie to take the match to the 18th hole. Both girls were in the greenside bunker in 2 and made good recoveries but Linzi's par putt was good enough to secure the title.
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Top qualifier Linzi Allan (West Kilbride) defeated last years winner, Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies), on the 18th hole to win her first Ayrshire Ladies county title. The final was played over Glasgow Golf Club, Gailes Links in the best playing conditions of the week.
It was a close game with the first 3 holes beihalved in pars. The first birdie came with a 2 from Connie at the short 6th where she went one ahead. The game was squared at the next with a par from Linzi who then went on to sink a 30 foot putt for birdie on the 9th to turn 1 up. Winning 2 of the next 5 holes Linzi was then 3 up and a half in 3's at the 15th left her dormie. Defending champion Connie then produced a par and a birdie to take the match to the 18th hole. Both girls were in the greenside bunker in 2 and made good recoveries but Linzi's par putt was good enough to secure the title.
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| Linzi and Connie |
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AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AT GLASGOW GAILES
QUARTER FINAL RESULTS
Linzi Allan bt Lauren Gilbert 2&1
Alex Glennie bt Pauline Patrick 5&3
Connie Jaffrey bt Jane Finnie 4&3
Catherine Malcolm bt Debbie Watt 6&5
QUARTER FINAL RESULTS
Linzi Allan bt Lauren Gilbert 2&1
Alex Glennie bt Pauline Patrick 5&3
Connie Jaffrey bt Jane Finnie 4&3
Catherine Malcolm bt Debbie Watt 6&5
MATCH PLAY
FIRST ROUND
Linzi Allan (West Kilbride) bt Liz Keohone (Loudoun) 2 and 1
Lauren Gilbert (Largs) bt Jenny Linklater (Largs) 3 and 1.
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) bt Sheila Adams (Loudoun) 4 and 2.
Pauline Patrick (Irvine) bt Lesley Barker (Kilmarnock Barassie) 6 and 5.
Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) bt Margaret White (Prestwick St Nicholas) 8 and 7
Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies) bt Sharon Lambie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 2 and 1.
Debbie Watt (Ayr Belleisle) bt Alex Sargent (Skelmorlie) 2 and 1.
Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert) bt Rachel Irvine (Largs) 3 and 2.
QUARTER-FINALS
1400 L Allan v L Gilbert
1410 A Glennie v P Patrick
1420 C Jaffrey v J Finnie
1430 D Watt v C Malcolm
FIRST ROUND
Linzi Allan (West Kilbride) bt Liz Keohone (Loudoun) 2 and 1
Lauren Gilbert (Largs) bt Jenny Linklater (Largs) 3 and 1.
Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) bt Sheila Adams (Loudoun) 4 and 2.
Pauline Patrick (Irvine) bt Lesley Barker (Kilmarnock Barassie) 6 and 5.
Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) bt Margaret White (Prestwick St Nicholas) 8 and 7
Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies) bt Sharon Lambie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 2 and 1.
Debbie Watt (Ayr Belleisle) bt Alex Sargent (Skelmorlie) 2 and 1.
Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert) bt Rachel Irvine (Largs) 3 and 2.
QUARTER-FINALS
1400 L Allan v L Gilbert
1410 A Glennie v P Patrick
1420 C Jaffrey v J Finnie
1430 D Watt v C Malcolm
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First Scratch was Linzi Allan with a 71
Second Scratch Catherine Malcolm with a 76
First Silver Lauren Gilbert with a nett 72
Second Silver Linda McDonald with a nett 73
First Bronze Margaret White nett 66
Second Bronze Andrea Church nett 71
Second Scratch Catherine Malcolm with a 76
First Silver Lauren Gilbert with a nett 72
Second Silver Linda McDonald with a nett 73
First Bronze Margaret White nett 66
Second Bronze Andrea Church nett 71
100th PLAYING OF THE SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Calling all Silver Division golfers! Your National Championship needs
you!
This year is the 100th playing of the Scottish Ladies (Close)
Amateur Championship from 20th-24th May; it is being played at the site
of the first Open Championship, Prestwick Golf Club. This is a
fantastic opportunity to play a minimum of 3 rounds on one of the
finest links courses in the world for only £45. The closing date for
entries is 12noon Thursday 17th April 2014, you can enter online now on
the SLGA website www.slga.co.uk
Calling all Silver Division golfers! Your National Championship needs
you!
This year is the 100th playing of the Scottish Ladies (Close)
Amateur Championship from 20th-24th May; it is being played at the site
of the first Open Championship, Prestwick Golf Club. This is a
fantastic opportunity to play a minimum of 3 rounds on one of the
finest links courses in the world for only £45. The closing date for
entries is 12noon Thursday 17th April 2014, you can enter online now on
the SLGA website www.slga.co.uk
'Simply Suppers' Evening
On the 25th March around 100 ladies enjoyed our 'Simply Suppers'
evening.
Our demonstrator Caroline Stuart prepared 4 dishes and a lovely aroma
soon permeated the hall.All enjoyed sampling the dishes that had been prepared, and a copy of the recipes can be downloaded by clicking on this link.A sum of over £700 was raised. Many thanks to all our helpers on the night.
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WINTER FOURSOMES FINAL
A very close winter foursomes final was played
today Monday 17th March 2014 at Irvine Golf Club.
Jess Blackwood and Janette Stewart defeated Sandra Wright and Irene
Papworth at the 20th hole. It was a very good game played in a friendly and
competitive manner.
Congratulations to the winners Jess and Janette.
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| Winners Jess and Janette |
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| Irene, Sandra, Janette and Jess |
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Past Captains Lunch
The Lady Past Captains of ALCGA held their biennial luncheon
at The Ladies Golf Club Troon on Tuesday 10th March 2014. 15 ladies were present, with Captains from the
year 1978 up to this year. A lovely Lunch
was served and much chat and reminiscing was enjoyed by all.
Many thanks to President Nora McCrossin for coordinating all
the arrangements for the lunch and to Honorary President Nancy Chisholm for
proposing the vote of thanks
Connie Jaffrey
Some of you may already be aware of this but Connie Jaffrey is in contention for the Scottish Golf Union player of the year.
There is a link in the article below that will allow you to place your vote for Connie:
Scottish Golf Union with Connie Jaffrey
Our penultimate Player of the Year candidate, Connie Jaffrey of
Troon Ladies.
Connie took the Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association's Girls' Order
of Merit title, in a season highlighted by her win in the Scottish
Girls' Championship at Ranfurly Castle, while also claiming the
Scottish Schools' and Ayrshire County crowns.
She then went on to make her senior Scotland debut at the Home
Internationals. Vote for Connie here:
http://www.scottishgolf.org/vote-for-your-player-of-the-year-and-win-ticket
/ s-to-the-scottish-golf-awards/[1]
Some of you may already be aware of this but Connie Jaffrey is in contention for the Scottish Golf Union player of the year.
There is a link in the article below that will allow you to place your vote for Connie:
Scottish Golf Union with Connie Jaffrey
Our penultimate Player of the Year candidate, Connie Jaffrey of
Troon Ladies.
Connie took the Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association's Girls' Order
of Merit title, in a season highlighted by her win in the Scottish
Girls' Championship at Ranfurly Castle, while also claiming the
Scottish Schools' and Ayrshire County crowns.
She then went on to make her senior Scotland debut at the Home
Internationals. Vote for Connie here:
http://www.scottishgolf.org/vote-for-your-player-of-the-year-and-win-ticket
/ s-to-the-scottish-golf-awards/[1]