East Lothian Ladies' County Golf Association

Junior Girls Summer Meeting

While the final of the British Open golf was being contested at St Andrews, two of our girls took part in our Summer meeting for the Juniors today at Gifford Golf Club.

The course was drenched by the heavy rain earlier but it was dry when the girls started their round. Mixed weather followed them round and it was a typical jacket on and off day.

Congratulations to Catherine Milne who won with a score of 74 (86-12) . Ruth Kowbel had a score of 81 (106-25).  CSS 73.   

 

East Lothian Junior Picked for Home Internationals

Congratulations to Joanne Free who has been awarded her cap for the Girl's Home internationals at Lanark Golf Club from 5th-8th August 2015. We are all very proud of her and wish her and team Scotland good luck at Lanark Golf Club.

European Team Championships

The Scottish Women and Girls Teams have been in action this week in Denmark and Czech Republic. Both teams finished on a winning note having struggled all week. Clara Young and Joanne Free have been in the respective teams. 

The Women’s Team qualified for the Flight B semi-finals of the Team Championship on Thursday by beating Slovenia 3-2. In the foursomes tie Rachel Walker and Clara Young won 1up, while in the single
Rachel Taylor and Jess Meek both won their matches 1up while Connie Jaffrey lost 2 & 1 and Heather Munro lost by 7 & 5. 

On Friday the team went down 3.5-1.5 to Belgium in the Semi-Final. Rachel and Clara won their foursome match 1up and Heather Munro halved her match. 

In the final match on Friday the Team beat Turkey 4-1. Rachel & Clara contributed to the points tally by continuing their winning streak in the foursomes with a 5 & 3 win. 

Over in Czech Republic the Girls’ Team had to settle for Flight B too but lost their quarter final tie to Sweden on Thursday and their Friday match to Ireland.  They came out fighting for the final match on Saturday and beat Switzerland 3.5 – 1.5. Wins were secured by Clare Robertson and Emma Hale in the foursomes and Shannon McWilliam and Joanne Free in the singles. Chloe Goadby added to the points with a halved match but Hazel MacGarvie was unable to join her team mates in the points tally.  

 

 

Scottish Seniors at Powfoot - update

Barbara did well in her Semi Final match against Aileen Baker in the Scottish Seniors Handicap completion at Powfoot yesterday but after a close match Barbara ran out of holes at the 17th and went down 2&1. Aileen went on to lose 3&2 to Karen Maxwell in the final FULL RESULTS SCRATCH SEMI-FINALS Martine Pow (Selkirk) beat Karen Burns (Bathgate) 3 & 2. Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies) beat Frances Millar (Carnoustie Caledonia) 4 & 3. FINAL Pow beat Wood 3 & 2. HANDICAP SEMI-FINALS Karen Maxwell (Milngavie) beat Caroline Kinnaird (Glencorse) 6 & 4. Aileen Baker (Crail GS) beat Barbara Biggart (North Berwick) 2 & 1. FINAL Maxwell beatt Baker 3 & 2.

SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMEN'S MATCH-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

East Lothian Ladies are well represented at the SCOTTISH SENIOR WOMEN'S MATCH-PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS at Powfoot Golf Club, Solway Firth this week.

Lesley Johnston qualified for the Scratch Match play before going out in the first round after a tough battle going out 1 down to K Burns.

Dulcie Barns, Sue Penman and  our  Captain Barbara Biggart all qualified for the handicap match play. Like Lesley, Sue and Dulcie had very tight matches both going to the 18th. Sadly both also lost 1 down.

Barbara however was victorious 3&2 in her first round match and again 3&2 in the Quarter Finals. Today she plays A Baker in the semi finals.

Good luck to Barbara today and well done Dulcie, Lesley and Sue in qualifying for the match play and playing so well in your matches.

Full results to date are available on Kirkwood Golf. 

   

THANK YOU

I would just like to give a big thank you to all my team at Scotscraig. Elaine Dick(Vice captain),Liz McLelland(Hon Secretary),Gwen Stewart(Treasurer),Carol McLeod(President), Lesley Atkins, Liz Dunn Butler, Joanne Free, Jane Herd, Lesley Johnston, Lauren Lee, Susan Penman and Clara Young all contributed to making the jamboree an enjoyable event for everyone. The team played well and their demeanour on and off the course was exemplary. Everyone was enthusiastic and encouraging and all the matches were played in good sport in spirit. I would also like to thank the members of ELLCGA who gave up their time to act as caddies at the Jamboree. The players really appreciate their help and encouragement. Sadly we did not emulate last year's achievement but being runners up was very satisfying and the team worked hard for that result. I look forward to next year's jamboree at Mortonhall Golf Club being as enjoyable.

Thank you all again

Barbara Biggart

ELLCGA CAPTAIN 

Day 3 at Scotscraig Golf Club

Day 3 at the East Division Jamboree

                            

East Lothian v Fife

After the disappointment of yesterday the team came out this morning determined to get some points on the board.

Joanne Free and Susan Penman put a great fight against Elaine Moffat and Lyn Newton before succumbing 2&1.

However Lesley Johnston and Lesley Atkins combined well to gain the first point with a 3&1 win over Dorothy Ford and Karin Sharp which included a great chip in from Lesley Johnson at the 4th for a birdie.

Last match out was Jane Herd and Lauren Lee against Lorna McKinlay and Linda Dyball. The East Lothian pair were never ahead until the 15th. Having nudged ahead however they held their nerve for a 1up win and a 2nd point on the board. The team went in to lunch 2-1 up and a lot happier than the previous day

The afternoon matches began with Clara Young securing a 2 up win over Elaine Moffat after an exciting finish.

Lauren Lee birdied the 17th to force the match up the 18th and a resulting 2 up on Hannah Robb.

Joanne Free after a hesitant first half had got into her stride by the turn and went on to secure a third point from the singles matches with a 4&3 win over Lyn Newton.

Disappointingly the rain had come on by that point and the last three matches came to an early end with Lesley Atkins losing 4&3 to Lynda Dyball who missed few putts.

Next out Liz Dunn Butler lost to Karin Sharp 4&3.

Last out Lesley Johnston lost to Lorna McKinaly 4&3 despite an attempt at a fight back with an excellent birdie 2 at the 13th.

The afternoon matches resulted in a 3all draw and an overall result of 5-4 which was good enough to secure 2nd place. Congratulations and thanks to all the team for their contribution to the competition on and off the course and to all the trolley pullers for their valuable assistance in supporting the team as they navigated their way around the course. 

FINAL DAY DETAILS AT SCOTSCRAIG

STIRLING & CLACKMANNAN 2, MIDLOTHIAN 7

Foursomes 1-2
Louise Macgregor and Linda Allan lost to Kate McIntosh and Wendy Nicholson 2 holes.
Laura Bissett and Margo Gardner lost to Karen Marshall and Karen Ferguson 4 and 3
Claire Capocci and Elaine Allison beat Hannah Scott and Alison McBride 2 holes.
Singles 1-5
Louise Macgregor lost to Kate McIntosh 7 and 6.
Margo Gardner lost to Louise Fraser 4 and 3.
Claire Capocci lost to Karen Marshall 4 and 2
Linda Allan lost to Karen Ferguson 2 and 1.
Elaine Allison lost to Hannah Scott 3 and 2
Mhairi Hall beat Wendy Nicholson  4 and 3.

EAST LOTHIAN 5, FIFE 4
Foursomes 2-1
Joanne Free and Susan Penman lost to Elaine Moffat and Lyn Newton 2 and 1.
Lesley Johnston and Lesley Atkins beat Dorothy Ford and Karin Sharp 3 and 1.
Jane Herd and Lauren Lee bet Lorna McKinlay and Linda Dyball 1 hole
Singles 3-3
Clara Young beat Elaine Moffat 2 holes
Lauren Lee beat Hannah Robb 2 holes
Joanne Free beat Lyn Newton 4 and 3.
Lesley Atkins lost to Linda Dyball 4 and 3.
Liz Dunn Butler lost to Karin Sharp 4 and 3.
Lesley Johnston lost to Lorna McKinlay 4 and 3.

HOW THEY FINISHED
6pt Midlothian (3 wins)
4pt East Lothian (2 wins)
2pt Fife (1 win)
0pt Stirling and Clackmannan (0 wins) 

Midlothian will represent East Division at the County Finals in September. 

DAY 2 AT SCOTSCRAIG GOLF CLUB

Day 2 v Midlothian

 

Apologies for delay in report as wifi failure at our accommodation .Team photos will be posted later

Day 2 started bright and sunny but the sun did not shine on us and like the sunshine our hopes of wins came and went.

Leading the Foursomes  Jane Herd and Clara Young struggled to find form and went down 5&4 to Kate McIntosh and Wendy Nicholson.

Next out Liz Dunn Butler & Lesley Johnston lost to Hannah Scott and Alison McBride 4&3. 

Finally in in the morning foursomes Joanne Free and Susan Penman battled hard before going down 3&2 to Louise Fraser and Gabreille MacDonald.

Disappointed but undaunted the team set off again for the afternoon singles.

Clara Young started out slowly before before fighting back but sadly went down 3&1 to an in form Gabrielle MacDonald. 

Lesley Atkins struggled with her driving before going down 7&6 to an on form Hannah Scott.

 

Joanne Free was our ray of sunshine and her steady game won through winning 1up against Kaye McIntosh

 

Lauren Lee our rookie played steady golf but was beaten in the 4&2 by Karen Ferguson

 

Lesley Johnston after a poor start was 7 down after 7 rallied before losing the match to Karen Marshall 4&3

 

Liz Dunn Butler our backstop sadly also lost to Louise Fraser 3&2

Full results

EAST LOTHIAN 1, MIDLOTHIAN 8
Foursomes 0-3
J Herd and C Young lost to K McIntosh and W Nicholson.
L Dunn Butler and L Johnston lost to H Scott and A McBride 4 and 3.
J Free and S Penman lost to L Fraser and G MacDonald 3 and 2. 
Singles 1-5
Young lost to MacDonald 3 and 1
L Atkins lost to Scott 7 and 6
Free bt McIntosh 1 hole.
 L Lee lost to K Ferguson 4 and 2.
Johnson lost to K Marshall 4 and 3.
Dunn Butler lost to Fraser 3 and 2.

FIFE 5.5, STIRLING and CLACKMANNAN 3.5
Foursomes 1.5-1.5
E Moffat and L Newton halved with L Macgregor and L Allan.
K Sharp and D Ford lost to L Bissett and M Gardner 3 and 2. 
L McKinlay and L Dyball bt C Capocci and M Hall 3 and 2.
Singles 4-2 
Moffat halved with Macgregor
H Robb bt Bissett 6 and 4.
Newton lost to L Allan 5 and 4. 
Dyball halved with E Allison
Ford  bt J Allan 7 and 6.
McKinlay bt Hall 6 and 5. 

 

We have all to play for tomorrow against Fife who beat Stirling and Clackmannan 5!/2-31?2.

Day 1 at Scotscraig Golf Club County Jamboree

Day 1 at the East Division Jamboree at Scotscraig

Day 1 matches were Fife v Midlothian and Stirling & Clackmannan v East Lothian.

The morning matches saw Clara Young and Liz Dunn Butler beat Louise McGregor & Elaine Allison 7 &5 which included an eagle at the 11th. Joanne Free and new comer Lauren Lee lost to Laura Bisset & Margo Gardener 4&3, and Jane Herd & Sue Penman lost 3&2 to Claire Capocci and Mhairi Hall. We went in to lunch 1-2 down with every thing to play for in the afternoon.

Lesley Atkins led the afternoon singles and despite going 3 down after three holes battled on to go down eventually 3&2 to Laura Bisset.

Joanne Free won the first two whole before being pulled back at the turn to one down but turned things in East Lothian's favour by birdieing the 17th and parring the 18th to win a valuable point with a 2 up win over Louise Macgregor.

Clara Young had a resounding win 7&5 over Jennifer Allan.

Lauren Lee battled hard before going down 3&2.

Lesley Johnston had had a good win 4&2 win over Claire Capocci

Back marker Liz Dunn Butler secured a 3&2 win over Margo Gardener to win the 4th match needed to secure 4-2 win in the afternoon and an overall 5-4 win over Stirling & Clackmannan.

In the other set of matches. Midlothian beat Fife 2-1 in the foursomes and 4-2 in the singles for an overall 6-3 win. Tomorrow East Lothian meet Midlothian - everything to play for! 

Today's Results

FIFE 3, MIDLOTHIAN 6
Foursomes 1-2
E Moffat and L Newton lost to G MacDonald and K Marshall 1 hole.
D Ford and K Sharp bt L Fraser and A McBride 4 and 3.
L McKinlay and L Dyball lost to K McIntosh and W Nicholson 4 and 3.
Singles  2-4
Moffat bt MacDonald 4 and 3.
H Robb lost to McIntosh 4 and 2.
Sharp lost to H Scott 6 and 5.
S Munro lost to Nicholson 3 and 2.
Newton bt K Ferguson 2 holes
McKinley lost to Marshall 2 and 1. 

STIRLING and CLACKMANNAN 4, EAST LOTHIAN 5
Foursomes 2-1
L Macgregor and E Allison lost to L Dunn Butler and C Young 7 and 6
L Bissett and M Gardner bt J Free and L Lee 4 and 3.
C Capocci and M Hall bt J Herd and S Penman 3 and 2.  
Singles 2-4
Bissett bt L Atkins 3 and 2.
Macgregor lost to Free 2 holes
J Allan lost to Young 7 and 6
L Allan bt Lee 3 and 2.
Capocci lost to L Johnston 4 and 2.
Gardner lost to Dunn Butler 3 and 2.

Results of ELLCGA Summer Meeting Craigielaw Golf Club 18th June 2015

ELLCGA SUMMER MEETING AT CRAIGIELAW GC

51 members played
SSS 72
CSS 75 reduction only

Silver Scratch
Liz Dunn Butler - 83

Silver Handicap
1     Janice Reid (12) 75
2     Janet Fairweather (10) 76 bih
3     Elaine Wolstencroft (13) 76

Bronze Scratch
Jeanie Cole - 97

Bronze Handicap
1     Seline Stewart (21) 77
2     Ann Pyrkosz (28) 78
3     Isabel Smith (28) 79

There were two 2s - both at the 6th hole
Janet Fairweather and Geraldine MacFlynn (sweep money will be mailed out to you)