Mhairi McKay Trophy - West v East Junior Girls
The East team retained the Trophy when they met the West at Bothwell Castle on Sunday 10th May 2015.
The East Lothian girls who took part were Joanne Free (Gullane Ladies), Lauren Lee (Musselburgh) and Catherine Milne (North Berwick) so we were well represented. Indeed Annabel Hosie was also selected but had to withdraw with an injured wrist.
They played in breezy and showery conditions at the start of their round but happily the conditions improved as the day went on. Our girls all played well with Catherine putting up a strong fight after going 3 down early on.
Congratulations to all the girls who took part.
Full results, West names first
West Girls 3 East Girls 5
Jillian Farrell (Cardross) lost to Joanne Free (Gullane Ladies) 1 hole
Lauren Gilbert (Largs) lost to Jennifer Allan (Glenbervie) 3 & 2
Alex Minnie (Douglas Park) lost to Lauren Lee (Musselburgh) 6 & 4
Heather Mushet (Elderslie) lost to Evanna Hynd (Balbirnie) 5 7 4
Anna MacKenzie (East Renfrewshire) beat Catherine Milne (North Berwick) 2 & 1
Niamh Kinney (Erskine) beat Alexandra Massey (Elie & Earlsferry) 3 & 2
Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) beat Charlene Wilson (St Regulus) 9 & 8
Vivien McAinsh (Bothwell Castle) lost to Jenna Downie (Kirkcaldy) 2 & 1
Tuesday 5th May 2015
The weather today was not kind for the championships with driving rain and strong winds. The green keepers of Longniddry squeegeed the greens in the morning and changed the pin positions so the competition could be concluded and ELLCGA appreciate Longniddry Golf Club hosting their championship and also for all the hard work to keep the course open. However the ladies played great golf and the supporters in the afternoon were treated to some wonderful shots.
ELLCGA CHAMPIONSHIP
In the morning Liz Dunn Butler and Mary Lou Watkins played steady golf to win through to the afternoon. Liz Dunn Butler opened with a birdie at the first but Mary Lou came back winning with a par at the first short hole followed by a birdie at the 6th hole to go one up then winning the 7th to go 2 up but lost the ninth to turn 1 up. Liz fought back with a birdie at the 11th to level the match only to let Mary Lou win the next hole to be back to one down but won the next short 13th with an amazing bunker shot to all square. Liz then chipped in for an eagle at the 14th to go one up then a par at the 15th to go 2 up. They both parred the short 16th but Mary Lou had a par at the long 17th against the wind but Liz triumphed at the 18th with a par coming back in 1 under par in very testing conditions. It was a well-contested final played in great spirits considering the weather. Congratulations to Liz our new ELLCGA Champion.
SEMI FINAL RESULTS
Sue Penman (Gullane Ladies) lost to Liz Dunn Butler (Gullane ladies) 7 and 6
Mary Lou Watkins (Gullane Ladies) beat Jane Herd (Musselburgh) 6 and 4
FINAL RESULT
Liz Dunn Butler (Gullane Ladies) beat Mary Lou Watkins (Gullane Ladies) 1 up
HANDICAP QUAICH
Sue Murray and Lesley Ross had a great battle in the worst of the conditions and congratulations to Sue who triumphed. Well done to both of them playing in such horrible weather and smiling all the way round.
FINAL RESULT
Sue Murray (North Berwick) beat Lesley Ross (North Berwick) 4 and 3
East Lothian Ladies Juniors win again
On the tee before the start of their final matches
Well, it was wet, misty and there were no views of the Ochils when we played against Midlothian for the morning rounds. The balls did not run, some were plugged, some found wet sand in the bunkers but our girls came away with a win in 3 out of 4 matches
MATCH RESULTS - THE MORNING ROUND
Fife V Stirling & Clackmannan
Evanna Hynd lost Jennifer Allan 5&3
Brogan Clark won Andrea Walker 2 UP
Jeanna Downie won Catherine Goodwin 3&2
Charlotte Wilson won Rebecca Watkins 2&1
Midlothian V East Lothian
Eilidh Crawford lost Joanne Free 4&3
Emma Morrison won Sophie Bain 4&3
Alexandra Massey lost Lauren Lee 3&2
Katie Darling lost Catherine Milne 5&4
The final was between East Lothian and Fife. The sun shone, the snow capped Ochils looked majestic and the conditions could not have been more different. There was a bit of wind and some of the holes played very long indeed.
The Fife reserve, Eildih Henderson, a very promising 11 year old, was called in to replace the injured Evanna Hynd who jarred her shoulder playing a shot in the morning round.
Our girls did us proud and they all went into early leads and were never behind in any of the matches.
FINAL
East Lothian V Fife
Joanne Free won Brogan Clark 6&4
Sophie Bain won Jenna Downie 4&3
Lauren Lee won Charlotte Wilson 4&3
Catherine Milne won Eildidh Henderson 4&3
Foursomes were played by the two losing teams from the morning rounds. Midlothian came home with a 2-0 win. The second match finished on the 18th.
Stirling & Clackmannan V Midlothian
Jennifer Allan & Eilidh Crawford &
Andrea Walker Lost Emma Morrison
Catherine Goodwin & Alexandra Massey &
Rebecca Watkins Lost Katie Darling
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support the girls. All the matches were played in great spirits and I was especially impressed with the sportsmanship shown by all the players and supporters of all the competing teams. The good shots were applauded and appreciated by parents and officials regardless of their allegiance.