East Lothian Ladies' County Golf Association

Amalgamation Update

The move to bring the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA) together as a single governing body has gathered momentum with a formal proposal being delivered to each organisation’s members this week.

Can I ask that each member reads the proposals which are on the SLGA website http://www.slga.co.uk/.

Mary Lou will cover this under AOB at the AGM but it essential that all members of the counties, and indeed all ladies in club golf are aware of the proposed changes.  As you will see from the documentation on the SLGA website, a merger date of October 2011 is proposed.  I can confirm there will be roadshows held in the very near future by the SLGA for members to attend.

In the meantime if anyone has any questions please call Mary Lou on 07968 109022 who has already been briefed by the SLGA at a meeting of all Scottish Captain's on Thursday evening in Perth.

EAST OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS - FALKIRK TRYST 3rd OCTOBER 2010

To date there has been a disappointing response to the above event from all counties, and I would appeal to all members of East Lothian to consider playing in this event.

If you are interested please e-mail Anna Hunter on [email protected]

Autumn Meeting Results

The Autumn Meeting was held today at Whitekirk, on a very still day.  There was a disappointing level of entries in this competition with only 30 ladies taking part.

The scoring was particularly low, and all that played had a very enjoyable day.  Once again many thanks to Whitekirk for their hospitality.

CSS: 71

Silver

1st:  Irene Stewart (41 pts)

2nd: Dulcie Barnes (37 pts) (bih)

3rd: Pam Hall (37 pts) (bih)

Bronze

1st:  Wendy Fenwick (40 pts)

2nd:  Isabel Smith (37 pts) bih

3rd: Jean McNeill (37 pts) bih 

Lesley Atkins lifts Mackie Bowl

Lesley Atkins followed up her recent win of the Scottish Under 18 girls match play championship by lifting the Mackie Bowl at Gullane today.   In this order of merit tournament, over her home course Lesley recorded rounds of 71 and 69 giving her an 8 under total of 140.

Runner up Lauren Mackin finished four adrift on 144, with third placed Roseanne Niven on 148.

Congratulations Lesley

Mrs Anne Chainey

East Lothian Ladies County Golf Association were deeply saddened to receive the news of the untimely death of Anne Chainey, Lady Captain of North Berwick Golf Club and member of ELLCGA yesterday (Monday).

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to her family and many friends.

Scottish Senior's Womens Amateur Match Play Championship

The above tournament is taking place at Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club, Black Isle and whilst we have been busy at Inter County Matches some of our "Senior" members have been flying the flag for East Lothian in this tournament.

Moira Thomson and Jane Herd both qualified for the knockout stages, and then met each other in the first round of the matchplay stages, with Moira winning 6&5.  In the quarter finals Moira met Jill Harrison of Cruden Bay, and won at the 19th.

Moira now plays Fiona De Vries (St Rule) in tomorrow's semi-final, and I am sure all members of ELLCGA will join with me in wishing Moira all the very best for tomorrow.

FIRST ROUND
Heather Anderson (Alyth) bt Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 2 holes.
Fiona Hunter (Baberton) bt Noreen Fenton (Dunbar) 1 hole.
Pamela Williamson (Baberton) bt Margaret Tough (Falkirk) 2 and 1.
Lorna Bennett (Ladybank) bt May Hughes (Lanark) 4 and 2.
Jill Harrison (Cruden Bay) bt Anne Ryan (Tain) 1 hole.
Moira Thomson (Gullane Ladies) bt Jane Herd (Musselburgh) 6 and 5.
Mary Smith (Tain) bt Lynne Terry (Cruden Bay) 2 and 1.
Fiona de Vries (St Rule) bt Alison Bartlett (Royal Dornoch) 2 and 1.

QUARTER-FINALS
Anderson bt Hunter 2 holes.
Bennett bt Williamson 1 hole.
Thomson bt Harrison at 19th.
De Vries bt Smith 2 and 1.

SEMI-FINALS
9.20: Heather Anderson (Alyth) v Lorna Bennett (Ladybank).
9.30: Moira Thomson (Gullane Ladies) v Fiona de Vries (St Rule)

Joint Letter from SGU & SLGA on the proposed amalgamation

Please see attached a letter received today in regard to the proposed amalgamation of the SGU and the SLGA.  We will endeavour to keep members up to speed on the proposals as and when we find out.

Download Slga sgu amalgamation letter

Scottish Amateur Championships (Craigielaw)

Congratulations to Clara Young on making the semi finals of the Clark Rosebowl at Craigielaw today. 

Clara unfortunately lost out to Jessica Meek by one hole this morning.  Well done Clara

East Lothian Ladies County Team - East Division Championships

The East Lothian Ladies Team for the forthcoming East Division Championships is:

Ruth Carroll (Musselburgh)

Emma Fairnie (Dunbar)

Linda Grieve (Musselburgh)

Jill McNicoll (Gullane Ladies)

Fiona Prior (Gullane Ladies)

Mary Lou Renton (Gifford)

Keren Ward (The Glen)

Clara Young (North Berwick)

Photo of our Champions