East Lothian Ladies' County Golf Association

Match v Lanarkshire

The first of our winter friendly matches was played at Strathaven GC yesterday in what proved to be a lovely autumn day. The games were played in great spirit and 4 of the 5 matches went to the 18th. One match finished at the 16th, I am not sure if they had decided that since they were at the clubhouse so there was no point playing up the hill just to come down again or if they hoped to gate crash the Halloween party in the clubhouse and dook for some apples.  While we did not have to trick or treat we did enjoy some very ggod some and sandwiches after the match.

And the result? Yes the team won 3¹/₂  - 1¹/_2.  A good start to the winter season. Well done everyone.

 

 

ELLCGA v Borders 2016

ELLCGA MATCH V BORDERS AT NORTH BERWICK GOLF CLUB SUNDAY 20^th MARCH

Today ELLCGA Squad played their annual friendly match against the Borders County Team at North Berwick Golf Club. The weather was amazing with a slightly cool wind but blue sky and sunshine. The Borders had only managed a team of 8 this year and as the handicaps were slightly different we decided to play a greensome on handicap.

All four matches had great fun and the Border Ladies loved playing on the North Berwick Links in such good weather and beautiful views. We had lovely soup, sandwiches and wraps afterwards in the clubhouse. Our grateful thanks to North Berwick Golf Club Council for giving us courtesy of the course which was in great condition for the start of the season. We were also very well looked after by the catering staff and the soup was delicious.

The results were as follows:-

Lauren Lee(6) and Stacey Cameron(5) beat Gillian Lithgow(15) and Alison Smith(11) 6 and 5

Liz Dunn Butler(4) and Kay Lannin(5) beat Fiona Ker(7) and Lorraine White(13) 6and 4

Susan Penman(6) and Lesley Johnston(6) beat Karen McKinlay(26) and Rachael Wigmore(30) 6 and 5

Barbara Biggart(7) and Hazel Saunders(7) beat Julie Birdsall(4) and Leanne Wilson(5) 3 and 2

MATCH V GULLANE GOLF CLUB ON SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY

ELLCGA team played a friendly match with Gullane Golf Club on Sunday 28^th February. It was a glorious sunny crisp day and all the competitors had a lovely day. Willie Biggart, Captain of Gullane Golf Club and all their team members made ELLCGA team very welcome. All the matches were played in a very competitive spirit but with a very convivial atmosphere. Afterwards the teams were given a delicious high tea and the presentation of the cup to the winners. I am delighted to say that this year ELLCGA squad managed to win back the trophy we lost last year winning 4-2. ELLCGA would like to thank Gullane Golf Club for hosting the match and making us all feel so welcome. We look forward to our match next year.

The results were as follows:-

Alastair Brown and David Hardwick beat Joanne Free and Lauren Lee

Davy Saunders and Kevin Thomson lost to Mary Lou Watkins and Keren Ward

Gavin Boyd and Stewart Maxwell lost to Liz Dunn Butler and Stacey Cameron

Willie Biggart and Richard Gibb beat Anne Henderson and Barbara Biggart

Dave Hinsley and Robin Mather lost to Hazel Saunders and Lesley Johnston

Ken Wright and Paul Anderson lost to Pam Hall and Dawn Young

 

 

ELLCGA Match against Lanarkshire Sunday 15th November 2015

This Sunday we welcomed Lanarkshire Ladies County team to Archerfield Links to play a friendly match against members of ELLCGA Squad for the County Team.After high winds and rain on the Saturday we were very fortunate that the day was dry until the last few holes and the wind was not strong. Our visitors and team members had enjoyable matches played in good spirit and the match was a draw. We all enjoyed our warming soup and sandwiches afterwards and very grateful to Archerfield Links for giving us courtesy of the course. The results of the matches were as follows:-

Joanne Free and Lauren Lee lost to Lesley Lloyd and Alyson Hendry 3 and 2

Stacey Cameron and Keren Ward lost to Susan Wood and Susan MCGrenaghan 5 and 4 

Liz Dunn Butler and Jane herd beat Kirsten Brown and Katie Scott 6 and 5

Cynthia Guthrie and Susan Penman beat Fiona Scott and Eva O'Connor 3 and 1 

 

Thank you to everyone who took part. 

 

MATCH V BORDERS Sunday 22nd March

It was a lovely sunny day at the Borders for our annual friendly match at The Hirsel Golf Club Coldstream. We were made to feel very welcome at the golf club and all the matches were played in a very friendly sociable manner. The match was very close and two matches halved.

Susan and Sarah were up against it when their opponents had a hole in one. Congratulations to Julie Birdsall for her hole in one.

Sophie and Lauren pulled back to be 1 up playing the 18^th but their opponents holed a 25 foot putt to square the match which resulted in a drawn match.

Thank you to all those taking part and our grateful thanks to the Borders team for their hospitality.

The results were as follows:-

Joanne Free & Charlotte Munro beat Leanne Wilson and Sharon Paterson 3 and 2

Sarah Stitchbury and Susan Penman lost to Julie Birdsall and Isla Craigie 2 and 1

Cynthia Guthrie and Stacey Cameron halved with Alison Smith and Ali Melvin

Sophie Bain and Lauren Lee halved with Fiona Ker and Diane Cassidy

Result  - East Lothian 2  Borders 2

    

 

ELLCGA Match against Lanarkshire

 On Sunday 9th November  East Lothian Ladies were invited to play in a friendly match against Lanarkshire so members of the squad could have good competitive practice. I had initially had a good response and was going to field a team of 10 but Lanarkshire could only field a team of 8. I should not have been so confident as unfortunately I had 3 call offs due to ill health and commitments and suddenly I was struggling to field a team. It was a full day away and not easy to get replacements at such short notice and I am very grateful to Ros Thoresen and my vice Captain Elaine Dick who stepped into the breach!

It was a lovely day and Lanakshire were very welcoming greeting us with coffee and sandwiches on arrival and feeding us afterwards as well. Jean McIntyre the Lanarkshire Captain and I agreed that with ELLCGA fielding a weaker team it would be fairer to play off handicap rather than scratch.The course was in great condition even after the rain the day before and I certainly enjoyed a very competitive match as well as enjoying the lovely scenery. I am pleased to say we managed a draw and everyone enjoyed their matches and the company. After a very much appreciated meal of soup and sanwiches it was agreed that Lanarkshire would return for a match in East Lothian in November 2015 with a venue to be arranged.

 

Thanks go to all the team members who gave up their time to participate in the match,

The results of the match are below (East Lothian Names first) and some photos that Jean took on the day which show what lovely sunny weather we played in.

(Click on the images to enlarge them)

 

 

 

Mary Lou Watkins & Lauren Lee beat Susan Wood & Emma Caddow 4 and 3

Cynthia Guthrie & Kay Lannin lost to Fiona Norris & Kirsten Brown 4 and 2

Jane Herd & Ros Thoresen lost to Lesley Lloyd & May Hughes 5 and 4

Barbara Biggart & Elaine Dick beat Susan McGreaghan & Katie Scott 3 and 1  

 

ELLCGA Match v's West Links Men 30 March

Captains Report

As a training match for the forthcoming Inter County Matches being held over North Berwick West Links in June, 10 of our squad played against 10 low handicap men on Sunday in fourball better ball format.

North Berwick GC kindly laid on breakfast rolls and hot drinks for all players before braving the elements and our thanks go to the Club for providing this.

The weather was not kind to us with poor visibility due to rolling mist blowing in from the sea on a stiff cool breeze. All players battled hard but sadly the end result being a win to the men 3 _^1/2 to 1 _^1/2 .

Everyone enjoyed the event and it proved to be a valuable practice for all the ladies involved. Thanks to all the men for giving up their time especially on "Mothers Day"!

Full match results can be seen below

Match 1

Ali Simpson (0)/Dougie Turner (3) v's Keren Ward (3)/Sue Penman (6) MEN WON 4&3

Match 2

Horry Lawson (3)/Craig Hardie (5) v's Ann Sewell (9)/Dawn Young (8) MEN WON 4&3

Match 3

John Ray (12)/Alan Young (5) v's Mary Lou Watkins (5)/Hazel Saunders (7) HALF MATCH

Match 4

Weston Main (1)/Chris Wood (0) v's Clara Young (0)/Jenni Ray (9) LADIES WON 5&4

Match 5

Torquil McInroy (3)/Scott Young (7) v's Catherine Small (7)/Elinor Blair (8) MEN WON 1 UP

 

ELLCGA v's Border Ladies - 23 March at Craigielaw GC

Captains Report

This years annual match was played over Craigielaw on a sunny but cold and breezy day. The Club kindly gave us courtesy for the match which was greatly appreciated. Unfortunately the Junior match did not take place due to illness and injury causing the Border Girls to call off.

After a short practice session on the range by all team members the matches commenced. The Border Ladies Captain, Fiona Ker, took photographs of each match on the first tee and these can be seen below. 

Match 1

Hazel Saunders/Sue Penman v's Liz Campbell/Dani Ker

 

 

 

 

Hazel and Sue won 3&1

 

 

 

 

 

Match 2

Kay Lannin/Ann Sewell v's Sharon Paterson/Lianne Wilson

 

 

 

Sharon and Lianne won 1 Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

Match 3

Mary Lou Watkins/Keren Ward v's Judith Anderson/Alison Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Match was Halved

 

 

 

 

 

Match 4

Dawn Young/Jenni Ray v's Denise Richards/Lorraine White

 

 

 

 

Dawn and Jenni won 6&5

 

 

 

 

 

The overall result was in favour of East Lothian 2 ^_1/2 to 1 ^_1/2 .

The team members all enjoyed a warming bowl of soup accompanied by mountains of sandwiches!

Thanks to all who participated, and to Craigielaw for their hospitality, we all had a most enjoyable day and look forward to next years match in the borders.

 

MATCH v's BORDER LADIES' COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION

CAPTAINS REPORT

On Sunday 17th March, when inclement weather was expected, our match versus Border Ladies' CGA took place in calm and relatively dry conditions at The Roxburghe GC.

Our early start encountered a variety of teething problems along with poor weather, however, thanks to modern technology - 'hands free mobile phones' - all 13 of us arrived safely, albeit in installments via a variety of routes!

The opposition were welcoming hosts, providing a quality course with great views (and woodpecker), fine fare and friendly competition.

I am sure the day will be remembered by many of us with great humour and will be a good reminder that despite the best of planning, too many "Plan B's" are never enough!! Suffice to say, all pulled together as a team and overcame the unexpected, emerging from the day maybe somewhat confused but considerably wiser..........

The match results are below accompanied by photographs of the Senior and Junior Teams

My thanks go to you all for giving up your time to support ELLCGA.

SENIOR MATCH - Scratch Greensomes

Match 1

Liz Campbell/Judith Anderson  won 7&6              v's                Ann Sewell/Charlotte Munro

Match 2

Tara MacTaggart/Julie Birdsall won 5&4              v's                Mary-Lou Renton/Hazel Saunders

Match 3

Denise Richards/Sharon PatTerson                        v's                Barbara Biggart/Jenny Sewell won 5&4

Match 4

Lynn Douglas/Fiona Ker                                      v's                Susan Penman/Jean Waddell won 5&4

 

JUNIOR MATCH - Handicap Greensomes

Match 1

Danni Kerr/Leanne Wilson                    Halved Match            Joanne Free/Shannon Young

Match 2

Rebecca MacDonald/Amy Martin won 1 Hole        v's              Sophie Bain/Lauren Lee

 

MATCH v's GULLANE MEN 24th FEB

Unfortunately, the above match had to be cancelled this year due to bad weather.