East Lothian Ladies' County Golf Association

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.

Pre Season Lunch

A very enjoyable pre - season lunch was held at North Berwick golf Club on Saturday 9^th March 2013. We were looked after very well by the new caterers Lisa and James who provided interesting nibbles to go with the fizz as well as a very fine lunch.

There was a well supported raffle raising £315. The winners were -

Archerfield Spa Voucher - Shona Low

Golf Lesson with Martyn Huish - Clare Bowe

Golf Lesson with Alasdair Good - Lorna White

3 Titleist Golf Balls - Liz Dunn-Butler

                             - Liz McLelland

                             - Carol MacLeod

Despite the competing attractions of amongst other things a dinner elsewhere, a Scotland  v. Wales International at Murrayfield, 51 ladies attended on the day.  Helen Faulds, the Scottish Vets and Scottish Senior Ladies' Team Captain was a very entertaining guest speaker.  We will all have favourites from the many and varied stories. One favourite is that of the American lady golfer in the days when golf balls floated. Having mis-judged her shot across the water she decided to take to a boat to pursue her ball down river. She eventually caught up with it a mile and a half later and decided to continue play. It is unfortunate that there was rather a lot of rough ground and trees between her and the green. Undetered and 159 shots later she made it.  An example of determination as Helen said, though she did wonder if she had waived through the following players! It is an example to us also that we should read the rule book and take the one shot penalty and keep a good stock of golf balls in our bags!

Sue Penman was chief photographer and a selection of the photographs are attached.

Our guest speaker Helen Faulds is photographed flanked by Barbara and Dawn in front of a selection of the new clothing and accessories which were on display. Further details are available on the website.

 

County Branded clothing and accessories

This is our Current range of County branded clothing and accessories. This range, price and availability is currently being reviewed. Watch this space. If you are interested in any of these items or the blue and white polo shirt a few of us were wearing this summer please contact Elaine Dick on 0131 343 3635.

      Golf Towel              Gym Bag                   Shoe Bag              Fleece Neck Warmer       White Visor

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  Full Fleece                   Soft Shell Gilet       Soft Shell Jacket        Fleece Gilet                 1/4 Zip Fleece


  White Polo               White/Blue Fitted Polo

We have something for every type of weather. Hopefully it will be the polo shirts and visors that we will be seeing at the County Meetings not the neck warmers and fleeces!

ELLCGA Pre Season Lunch Saturday 9th March @ NBGC

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! PLEASE CONTACT BARBARA BIGGART 

Details of the day:-

Saturday 9th March at North Berwick Golf Club.

Arrive 12.30pm for seating at 1.00 pm

£18 for a glass of fizz, 2-course lunch and coffee all included.

Speaker is Helen Faulds, the Scottish Vets and Scottish Seniors’ Team Captain and a very witty after dinner speaker.

Raffle and an opportunity to buy Luffness stroke savers (£5.50) for the Spring Meeting. 

You can book on your own or with friends at tables which seat 8. Please download your ticket application form from the attached document. 

Download Preseason Lunch Ticket Order Form 2013

 

 

Scottish Ladies' Match Play Foursomes

The entry forms for the Scottish Ladies' Match Play Foursomes are available for download on the SLGA website. The closing date has been extended to Friday 8th March 2013

Barbara abroad

Our Vice Captain Barbara Biggart decided to forget the snow and winds of East Lothian and is currently playing in more welcoming conditions in the Spanish Senior Ladies Amateur tournament. After Day 1 Barbara was sitting in joint 7th in the doubles scratch competition and 2nd in the handicap section!  

Please see the  links below to scores pages.  

http://www.rfegolf.es/Lists/Resultados/Attachments/1441/ctointsenfemdob0113%20resscr.pdf (Scratch results day 1)

http://www.rfegolf.es/Lists/Resultados/Attachments/1442/ctointsenfemdob0113%20reshcp.pdf (Handicap results day 1)

Further results if you want to follow progress can be found on http://www.rfegolf.es/CompetenciaPaginas/CompetitionMicrosite.aspx?CompId=3113 

The results are in Spanish but if like me your Spanish is a bit ropey  your computer may well have a translate icon!

 

Winter Foursomes Quarter Finals Draw

Download Web Winter Foursomes Drawsheet -2012 

Please click on the above link to view the updated draw. The Quarter Finals must be played by the 31st January 2013

Dates for your Diary

Some dates for your 2013 diaries.

Our new County "season" will kick off with the popular pre season lunch on Saturday 9th March 2013.

The Summer Handicap Hole-and-Hole gets underway on the 1st April 2013. Entries must be in by 1st March 2013. The organiser this year will be Marion Currie - 01620 894233

The Cuthbertson Cup will be held at Dunfermline Golf Club on Sunday 21st April 2013 when our juniors will seek to defend their title.

The East District County Matches will be held at Glenbervie Golf Club on the 24th, 25th and 26th June 2013 (note amended dates) and as always the team will appreciate your support both as spectators and trolley pullers.

The Winter Foursomes will start on the 1st October 2013. Enter with partner by 2nd September 2013. The organiser will be Hazel Bryson-Chalmers 01620 826125

The East of Scotland Championship will be held on Sunday 6th October 2013. Look out for further details later in the year.

Finally the AGM and Prize Giving will be held on Thursday 7th November 2013 at 7.30pm. The venue will be announced nearer the time

 

Winter Foursomes 2nd Round Ties

Download Winter Foursomes Drawsheet -2012

The above file shows all ties for the next round of the Winter 4's. Please make sure you contact your opponents in plenty time to enable the ties to be played by 30 November. 

Remember to convey your match results to Gwen Stewart as soon as possible after completion of the tie.

Gwen's contact details are:- [email protected] or 01620 895379 or 07801 947612

Good luck to all!