On Friday 8th January 2016 at North Berwick Golf Club, East Lothian Ladies County Golf Association (ELLCGA) presented honorary membership to Clara Young in recognition of her winning the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship 2015.
ELLCGA was represented by members of the present committee and past committee members, past captains, past presidents and team members who had all been involved since Clara started her golfing career. ELLCGA also welcomed the Lady Captain of North Berwick Golf Club and friends and family of Clara Young. We were also delighted that Catriona Mathew (also an honorary member of ELLCGA) took time out from her busy schedule as a Lady Professional to attend the presentation.
Mary Lou Watkins past captain of ELLCGA and a fellow team member gave a potted history of Clara’s achievements so far along with funny anecdotes of shared experiences along the way:
2009
- Youngest ever player to win the North Berwick Ladies Championship at the age of 12
2010
- Runner up in the Scottish Girls’ U14 (Open) Amateur Championship with a level par 70
- Scored the ladies course record at Whitekirk Golf and Country Club with a 72
- Defended her title as North Berwick Ladies Champion
- North Berwick Junior Girls Champion
2011
- Represented Great Britain and Ireland at U16 level in the Inaugural Junior Vagliano Trophy at Royal Porthcawl
- Top 5 at Scottish Girls U16 Open Stroke Play
- Youngest ever winner at 14 of the East Lothian Ladies County Championship
- East Lothian Junior League Strokeplay Champion with a 69
2012
- Winner of the Scottish Junior Champion of Champions with a 3 under par, 68 at the Dukes Course at St. Andrews
2013
- Youngest ever finalist at the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship at Longniddry GC
- East Lothian Ladies County Champion
- Named as East Lothian Young Sportsperson of the Year
2014
- Runner up Irish Girls Stroke Play Championship
2015
- Scottish Ladies Amateur Champion
- Best finish of T2nd in collegiate event at 9 under par 54 hole total
Representative Honours:
- East Lothian Ladies County Golf Association at Inter County Matches 4 times
- Represented Scotland in various European and Domestic Championships:
- 5 times at U16 level
- 2 times at school level
- 8 times at U18 level
- Once at Ladies level
- GB&I once at U16 level
- Member of National Training Squad 2011-Present
ELLCGA Captain, Dr. Barbara Biggart commented: “Everyone present enjoyed hearing of Clara’s achievements and ELLCGA was delighted to confer this honour on Clara for a tremendous record of success to date. And also what an honour it was to have Catriona Matthew present to share in Clara’s success”
Clara had also brought the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship Trophy, which she had won at Monifieth in 2015.
Janette Buchanan (president ELLCGA) presented Clara with honorary membership and a limited edition print of North Berwick West Links by William Grandison. It was a very happy and pleasant evening enjoyed by all.
Janette Buchanan(President ELLCGA) presenting Clara Young with her honorary membership
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