MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CAPTAIN GILL

Well that's another year gone, it's flown by so quickly.
I hope you had as enjoyable golf season as I have had.
It was a very busy time between golf and work but I can look back with a great sense of pride and satisfaction.
I'm looking forward to next year and hopefully another successful golf season for all at R.L.C.G.A.
It just leaves me to wish you a very Merry Xmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year

Captain Gill

PROPOSAL TO AMALGAMATE THE SGU and SLGA IS FINALISED AND PUBLISHED

SGU and SLGA NEWS RELEASE

The proposal to amalgamate the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association (SLGA) into a single unified governing body for amateur golf in Scotland has been finalised, one that can herald an exciting “new era” for Scottish Golf.

Outlining their clear vision for the game in the proposal, the Chairs of the SGU and SLGA, Tom Craig and Beth Paterson, stress that amalgamation is fundamentally important for the future of golf in Scotland.

To meet the many challenges currently facing the game, the proposal outlines how amalgamation can provide a platform for a new governing body to lead Scottish golf positively into the future, help Clubs be viable and vibrant and attract more people of all ages and gender into the sport.

With the Boards of the SGU and the SLGA both in agreement regarding the proposal, it has now been distributed to the memberships of each organisation – namely the SGU’s 16 area associations, the SLGA’s 15 county golf associations, ladies' golf clubs and ladies' sections of clubs and all affiliated clubs in Scotland for them to consider as approval is sought over the coming months.

KEY FEATURES

Key features of the proposal include clubs becoming full voting members for the first time, with areas and counties to have a substantial collective vote, equivalent in aggregate to approximately one third of the overall vote.
The roles of the areas and counties are to remain unchanged, meaning they don’t have to merge. National and regional forums are also to be established to help communication to and from grass roots golfers and clubs.

The amalgamation proposal and supporting documents can be accessed both on the SGU website at http://www.scottishgolf.org/who-we-are/sguslga-amalgamation/ and on the SLGA website at http://slga.co.uk/amalgamation/

Expressing the importance of amalgamation, the Chairs said in a joint-statement: “This is the most significant issue in Scottish Golf and the amalgamation proposal is the best and only option to amalgamate. We encourage all areas, counties and clubs to support it.

PLATFORM FOR NEW ERA

“Amalgamation can provide a platform for a new governing body to lead Scottish Golf boldly into a new era. We want our clubs to be healthy and vibrant, to be welcoming places for men, women, boys and girls to enjoy our wonderful game, and to help attract more people to participate in golf throughout Scotland.
"Amalgamation is absolutely in the best interests of all stakeholders in Scottish Golf and sends the right message about the inclusivity of the sport we all love.”

Back in March of this year, a joint working group, comprising five representatives from each of the SGU and the SLGA, independently chaired by Sheriff Alastair Thornton, circulated an amalgamation consultation proposal to all areas, counties and golf clubs in Scotland.

Following a wide ranging consultation process up to the end of July during which every golf club, area and county, as well as all golfers and other interested parties had the opportunity to input, the joint working group analysed and considered the feedback before publishing its final proposal.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AMALGAMATION REPORT

CAROL AND JENNIFER WIN THEIR WINTER FOURSOMES QUARTER FINAL

Report by Morag Key

I have to report the outcome of Anita and my match today against Jennifer Graham and Carol Smith at Haggs Castle.

Our match was played on a beautiful December day with Haggs Castle looking superb in the sunshine.

We had a great game which was nip and tuck all the way until Jennifer and Carol kicked up a gear and won the 15th and 16th to go two up and dormie. (Don't know if that's how it's spelt!).

We halved the 17th and the Home pair won 2 up.
Great company and most enjoyable match. 

To keep up to date with all the results CLICK HERE

DOROTHY AND JULIE WIN A CLOSE ENCOUNTERED MATCH AT EAST RENFREWSHIRE

Dorothy Cartildge and Julie Dickson (Whitecraigs) beat Gillian Kyle and Audrey Mackenzie (East Ren) today at East Renfrewshire Golf Club on a very pleasant December morning. Apart from 2 bad holes, the visitors were 3 over par for the front 9 and 3 up. (Having been 4 up!) Gillian and Audrey started their comeback and levelled the match at the 15th. The next 2 holes were halved then Gillian thinned a chip through the back of the 18th as trying too hard to match Julie’s excellent approach shot! The course was in great condition for the time of year and we all holed some really good putts making it an exciting close match.

LESLEY AND JINTY WIN THEIR COUNTY FOURSOMES TIE

Lesley Forsyth and Jinty Roger (Williamwood) played Lilias Snodgrass and Pat Pennel (Ranfurly Castle) today at Williamwood. It was a lovely day for November and we had a great game with Lesley and Jinty winning at the 15th.

YOUR SUBS ARE DUE BY THE END OF NOVEMBER

If you did not attend the AGM at Haggs Castle Golf Club and have not paid your Subsription   -- then please send a cheque for £35 to Jean Smith 
Address: 12 Greenlaw Rd, Newton Mearns, G77 6ND --  
plus also please include your email address and mobile phone number.

MEROPE AND MAUREEN ARE THROUGH TO THE QUARTER FINALS OF THE WINTER FOURSOMES

All first round ties of the Winter Foursomes have been completed and the 2nd round ties are now underway. Merope Dunlop and Maureen Taggart  played Lyn Black and Maureen Hamilton over Old Ranfurly today in beautiful sunshine.   It was very close with Merope and Maureen winning 2 and 1.
Morag Key and Anita McMillan (Erskine) and Jennifer Graham and Carol Smith (Haggs Castle) have also progressed to the quarter finals.

MARION AND JUNE ARE THE NEW CAPTAIN AND VICE CAPTAIN OF WEST VETS

Past, Present and Future Captains -- Anna, Telfer,  Marion Stewart,  and June Lockhart

Approximately 55 ladies attended the AGM of the West Division's SLVGA which was held at Ralston GC on Thursday, November 13th.
Renfrewshire's Marion Stewart from Kilmacolm was elected to be the new Captain taking over from Anna Telfer (Milngavie).
Renfrewshire's June Lockhart (Gleddoch) is the new vice Captain.
To read more go to the West Vets Website

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM HANDICAP SURVEY COULD WIN YOU A GOLF BAG

 FROM LORNA McKINLAY, SLGA

Can all club/county members please complete the Handicap Survey from the recent SGU Bulletin if you haven’t already done so? The survey is regarding the current handicapping system. The link to the survey is on the bulletin, which all members should have received. I have also attached it below.

 HANDICAPPING SURVEY LINK

Take Part in our Handicap Survey for your Chance to Win a Golf Bag TaylorMade Golf Bag.
What do you think of the current handicapping system?
We are offering golfers the opportunity to provide us with your views on the CONGU Unified Handicapping System.
This survey is being rolled out across all the GB and I Golf Unions to gather opinions and views. Your feedback will be presented to the CONGU Board for consideration of any changes and/or developments in the next edition of the CONGU UHS Manual.

Closing date for responses is 21 November and all golfers completing the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic TaylorMade golf bag

Lorna McKinlay Admin Assistant SLGA 
1 Redheughs Rigg Caledonia House 
South Gyle Edinburgh 
EH12 9DQ Tel: 0131 339 3987

RLCGA 105th AGM -- EILIDH IS AWARDED HONORARY MEMBERSHIP AND JENNIFER MACK IS OUR NEW PRESIDENT

Eilidh Briggs - County Champion and RLCGA Honorary Member 

Jennifer Mack - RLCGA Honorary President and Past Honorary President Eileen Gibb 

Some Main Prizewinners -- L to R Denise Cowan, Brenda Conway, Fiona Armour, Eilidh Briggs,
Janette McCartney and Jennifer Rankine

The 105th  RLCGA AGM was held at Haggs Castle Golf Club last night  --  the 5th November 2014.  
Captain Gillian McGinlay welcomed Honorary President Eileen and all the committee and members to the AGM.  ---- 

TO SEE MORE PHOTOS CLICK HERE

WELCOME: 

Honorary members, Past Captains to our one hundred and fifth annual general meeting and thanked Haggs Castle Golf Club for once again allowing us to host our AGM in their clubhouse.
Secretary Jean Irvine read out over 40 apologies 
The minutes of the meeting held on November, 2013, had already been distributed and also on the website were taken as read.

Matters Arising: None 

TREASURERS REPORT BY - TRACY MATHERTON (READ BY GILLIAN KYLE) - FULL REPORT WILL BE IN THE MINUTES

First of all I would like to apologise for not being at the AGM tonight – I would much rather be here rather than in Lincoln at an Accountants Conference! I would also like to thank Gillian for volunteering to read my report in my absence. 

Overall we made a surplus of £948, this is a slight increase on the prior year surplus of £433. 

Although our income has remained broadly similar to 2013 there are a number of significant differences.  As you will remember last year we increased our subscription to £35 and whilst this has increased our subscription income by £445 there were a number of resignations which meant the increase was not as much as we had hoped.

In 2013 we benefited from two one off payments from the SLGA which totalled £2,522. Knowing that similar amounts would not be received in 2014 it was key that we took other steps to maintain our income at 2013 levels.  The beetle drive, the triathlon and the various raffles that took place over the course of the year raised a fantastic total of £2,649.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated and donated.

As I mentioned previously the surplus has arisen due to the fact we have managed to reduce some of our costs. Our competition expenses and team costs (i.e. the jamboree and the intercounty finals) are fixed with very little room for savings.  As long as our team continue to qualify for the intercounty finals there will be very little change in these costs.  We have however made other savings for example using e-mail to save money on postage and printing, our new competition software which has saved the annual subscription cost and our auditor has kindly waived his fee.  Going forward will continue to look at ways of being more efficient.

As a committee we do appreciate the contribution of all of the members who have helped raise funds this year but we do realise that it is not something that we can ask people to do every year.  However I would like to make it clear that without any additional fundraising we will make a deficit next year as our base level of income (i.e. the subscriptions and donations) will not cover all of our costs.  Although we have enough money in the bank to allow us to this next year it is obviously not a position which would be sustainable going forward.  In the longer term we will need to give some serious thought as to how we increase our income to allow us to continue to operate as we do now.

SECRETARY'S REPORT AGM 2014

Another successful year for the county, the weather on the whole has been wonderful, however as usual we had a problem in April getting the medal played. We have made some changes for next year, Gillian will explain them later. The courses as you will see from the list are all confirmed and I think we have a very good programme for you next year.

The Jamboree was held here at Haggs in June, with another fine win for Renfrewshire. The intercounty finals were held at Hilton Park, I had the pleasure of caddying there and we were just a wee bit unlucky to come 2nd, however a very enjoyable weekend.

Our membership numbers are slightly down at 214, with 176 playing members so if you know of anyone interested, print them off a form and encourage them to join.

Thanks as usual to Captain Gill, vice captain Gillian, and everyone on the committee for their help over the year. I had hoped this was my last secretarys report, but so far no takers, it really isn't too honerous a task being secretary, so if you would like to take over, see me later!!

JUNIOR CONVENOR REPORT - BY JANETTE MCCARTNEY

RLCGA Coaching
With most of the girls at Development Centre's this year there was not much time for any Renfrewshire coaching however we did have a pizza night with the seniors which was great fun, short and long game sessions and food, great combination with Karyn Burns at the Glasgow Golf Centre.
There was also some team bonding that the girls from MCGA all enjoyed as they helped hand out the many prizes at the Beetle Drive in February and on June 1st Seniors & Juniors played at Cochrane Castle in warm up matches for the season ahead.
County Triathlon
In March this year 4 of the junior girls, Lauren, Jan, Laura & Niamh helped to raise money for the County at the Lagoon Centre. They cycled, ran, walked and cross trained for the morning in a great team building event.
Development Centre’s
This year there were 17 girls at 3 Development Centre’s, MCGA, Playsport and World of Golf so it was very difficult to keep track of what everyone was up to as the training sessions are all different times, midweek and weekends throughout the winter starting in October. It seems that DC’s are here to stay but it remains to be seen as to whether or not they are good for girls golf at county level.
Kennedy Salver Hamilton Golf Club
After 3 late call offs it was a real struggle to field a team of 7 girls for this annual west inter county event. Unfortunately we came 4th out of the 4 teams with only 1 point gained in the singles. There were a lot of very close games and many went all the way to 18 but I think the mixture of having to play girls who had never even met each other in the foursomes before and the lack of match play experience for the girls was too much on the day. Renfrewshire are hosts next year at Elderslie so we can come back as D & A did from last place in 2013 to winning in 2014 so good luck to the girls for
next year.

Alison Macnab - Campbell Clock Winner

Campbell Clock Whitecraigs
After a very poor entry we ended up with the biggest field of 15 girls for the 18 hole competition. The par 3 was won by Beth Rogan from Paisley, The 8 hole Stableford winner was Kirsty Macdonald from Whitecraigs. 

The Campbell Clock Winner was Alison Macnab from Kilmacolm with 39 points and a better inward half from Charlotte McCluskey Whitecraigs



Junior Girls Championship

Jennifer Rankine - 2014 RLCGA Junior Champion

The finalist this year were Jennifer Rankine and Niamh Kinney and the final was played over Cochrane Castle on Monday 29th September, just after the very inspiring Ryder Cup. 

The girls were very closely matched until Jennifer hit a winning streak, stopped only by a very impressive birdie from Niamh at the 14th to continue the game. -- 

Well done to both girls.

Scottish Golf Academy News
The Scottish Golf Academy is the national development programme for Scotland’s talented young golfers run by the SLGA & SGU. This Winter we have 3 girls attending the SGA, Jennifer Rankine from Haggs Castle who started the season at 12 and is now down to 6, Jennifer is in 2nd year and will be off to Spain for Winter training in February. Niamh Kinney from Erskine and Ellie Wilkie from Greenock who are both in first year. Niamh started the year at 14 and is down to 13 and Ellie at 34 and is now 19. We wish them all every success for a great future in golf.
Worth a Mention
Some special achievements I would like to mention are Heather Mushet from Elderslie who has got her handicap down to 13 from 18 at the beginning of the season.
Charlotte McCluskey from Whitecraigs won the Glasgow Schools Tournament at Milngavie this year. Niamh Kinney won her way through to the ladies championship final at Erskine only to be beaten at the 19th on one of the worst days of the year. Jan Adams from Whinhill was runner up in the WSGGA Bronze Championship at Troon Portland.

Audrey Mackenzie

This was my last year as Junior Secretary for the County and it has been very interesting and rewarding watching the girls grow and develop in the golfing world over the last 3 years.

 I wish every success to Audrey Mackenzie who is taking over and good luck to all the girls for the future and I will continue to watch your progress. 

Many thanks for all for support given over the last 3 years and in particular to Jinty Rodgers, Sandra Littlejohn, Maureen Woodhead, Gillian McGinlay & Gillian Kyle.


2014 CAPTAINS REPORT - BY GILLIAN MCGINLAY

Good Evening, -- Honourary Life President,  President, Ladies,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Annual General Meeting of R.L.C.G.A. 2014.
I cannot believe it`s been a year since I last stood here. It`s flown in.
I hope you had a most successful golfing season and handicaps were cut.

I will just recite a brief account of the golfing year.

February
The Beetle Drive was a huge success raising over £800.
Thanks to Gillian for the organisation, the juniors for assisting with the raffle and to Val Lawrence, Carol McNally and Dorren Mainds for selling their goods.
I am sure you will all agree it was a roaring success.

The Portuguese Amateur Open was played and Eilidh finished joint 7th on 292. Alyson finished joint 11th on 293.
Spanish Amateur at El Salel G.C. ---- Alyson qualified 21st with rounds of 78 & 77 but lost in the 1st round knock-out 3 & 2. Eilidh qualified 26th with rounds of 77 & 79 and lost 1st round knock- out 5 & 4

March
The Commonwealth Team Triathlon raised over £1400. Juniors and Seniors in teams of 3 running, rowing and cycling. It was a great day and we all had good fun.
Thanks to Carol Whyte for the use of Lagoon.
County Forum was held in Perth.

April

County Champion Eilidh and Runner Up Iona

R &A Foundation Scholars was played over the Eden and Old course St Andrews
Eilidh had rounds of 72, 68, 75 --- lost at 2nd extra hole to Irish amateur champion Paula Grant
Paisley medal had to be rescheduled due to in climate weather.
Winter foursomes final was played over Erskine G.C. between Carol Smith and Jennifer Graham v Brenda Conway and Fiona Armour who won 6&5
County Championship was played over Cochrane Castle with a fabulous standard of golf on show.
Sandra Littlejohn and Gillian Kyle holes in one.
Helen Holm over Troon. -- Eilidh Briggs  75,78,76 -229,  Alyson McKechin 72,77,83 -232,
Iona Stephen 80,73, 83-236 and Megan Briggs 78, 82 -160
Welsh Amateur championship -- Eilidh 74,68 ,74 -216  (winner),  Alyson 74,75, 76 -225

May
West of Scotland at Windyhill was cancelled due to fog. It was rearranged for September 14th but cancelled due to shortage of numbers.
Inter county 4s. was played at  East Renfrewshire.
Those fortunate enough to win or be placed qualified for the Inter county finals Prestwick  St Nicholas.
We also learned in May that Eilidh is selected for Curtis Cup. What a fantastic achievement. Renfrewshire is very proud of you.
Spring meeting was held at at Williamwood.

Eilidh and Megan - Main prizewinners at Old Prestwick

Scottish at Old Prestwick --- 3 Renfrewshire players qualified on a total of 154.
Megan 79 75, Eilidh 77 77, Alyson 77 77, Iona 165 = 82 83
Carol Whyte 86 84 to qualify for the Clark Rosebowl after playoff
Eglinton Quaich (Lowest gross team score) - Megan and Eilidh Kilmalcolm 157
Grainger Cup (Lowest net team aggregate) Megan and  Eilidh Kilmalcolm 161
Glover 21st Anniversary Trophy (Lowest gross round 2) Runner -up Megan 75
Dunlop Hill ( Past champions gross round 2) Megan 75
McNeil Trophy Lowest gross team round 1 Renfrewshire Megan Eilidh Iona
Semi - Final
Eilidh Briggs  v Connie Jaffrey -- Connie won  2 & 1
Megan v Gabrielle beat 3 7 2
Clark Rosebowl -- Carol Whyte  v Emma Hale -- Emma won  2 & 1
Munross Trophy  Iona Stephen -- 72 76 =148 --  3rd.
West Vets at Renfrew
Championship :- Linda McDougall lost in semi-final
Bronze trophy winner Anne Terry

June
June medal was played over Bonnyton G.C.
This was played in conjunction with 2013 -- Medal finals winner Cathy Morton

RLCGA - 2014 WOS County Champions

Curtis Cup --- Eilidh Played in 3 foursomes and won half point in singles.
Inter County Matches held at Haggs Castle:-
Renfrewshire v Ayrshire 6.5 - 2.5
Renfrewshire v Lanarkshire 4.5 - 4.5
Renfrewshire v D & A 5.5- 3.5
I would like to take this opportunity to everyone who assisted as host county. From the Caddies, spectators, flowers, scoreboards ect. Thank you for making it a most memorable occasion; we also won!!!
Kennedy Salver played at Hamilton G.C. and we finished a disappointing last.
The British was played at Royal St Georges G.C. --- Eilidh 158 missed cut.

July 2014
European Team Championship Slovenia -- E Briggs 70 77 and Scotland qualified into the B flight.
July medal was played over Renfrew G.C.
My congratulations go to the Commonwealth games baton carriers. Heather Anderson, Jinty Roger and Heather Mushets Dad. I am sure you had the most enjoyable experience.

August 2014
August medal played over Elderslie G.C. with your Captain sleeping in for her tee-off time as I was nightshift!!!
West Of Scotland meeting was held here at Haggs. At this meeting topics include lack of playing numbers, draws for junior and senior inter county matches and we discussed annual fees and gratuities. -- We pay £100 to clubs for use of course, Lanarkshire pay £75, Ayrshire pay sub of £60 and a green fee and D & A £150 for course.
It was very interesting and we were discussing how it was getting increasingly difficult to getting courses to host our Medals.

September 2014
September medal played over Gourock G.C.
Commonwealth Spoons at Ladybank -- Linda Hay and Fiona Bennett came 3rd with a net 74.5,
Liz Hale and Heather Anderson finished 5th.
Eilidh withdraws injured in Japan at World Amateur Championships
Autumn Greensomes at Caldwell -- Janette McCartney has a hole in one at the 16th
Campbell Clock at Whitecraigs -- Most enjoyable day with the girls and my thanks go to all the helpers who made the day possible, because believe me, the girls needed looking after.
Winners: Alison McNab 39 bih, Charlotte McCluskey 39, Jennifer Rankine 36.
Women's Home Internationals at Aberdovey in Wales -- Eilidh Briggs (withdrew due to injury)   Megan Briggs was selected to play for Scotland and who won all her singles ties against England, Ireland and Wales.  -- (Captain Gill apologises for missing out in her report such a wonderful achievement by Megan which of course she knew and is minuted) 
County Finals played at Hilton Park.
Renfrewshire 4.5 v East Lothian 4.5
Renfrewshire 6.5 v Borders 2.5
Renfrewshire 4 v Angus 5.
Very close and exciting climax. The girls were superb and were very worthy runners up, winning the F.J.Trophy which is displayed on the table.
Junior Final played over Cochrane Castle -- This was between Jennifer Rankine and Niamh Kinney. Jennifer won 4 & 3.

October
Rosebowl final played over East Renfrewhire -- Denise Cowan and Maureen Taggart. Denise won 5 & 4.
S.L.G.A. and S.G.U. amalgamation is still on-going!!!!
My congratulations go to all the Club Champions. WELL DONE.

Captain Gill presents Eilidh with her Honorary Membership (Sorry about chopped off head Gill !)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We have a very special announcement to make tonight.
It gives me immense pleasure to inform you, that the County has decided to give Eilidgh Briggs Honorary Membership.
This is in recognition of all her her achievements in world golf.
I will give you a brief history of her achievements so far;-
Started playing golf at the age of 7.
First handicap 45 at the age of 10.
Won the Campbell Clock.
Played in 3 Kennedy Salvers for Renfrewshire
First Senior Jamboree at Prestwick 2007 aged 13....
Scottish Open under 14 Champion.
3 times West Of Scotland Girls Champion.
Renfrewshire Girls Champion (several Occasions)
Represented Scotland Girls Home Internationals -  2008, 2009,  2010, 2011
Scottish Girls Europeans 2010 2011.
Scottish Girl Champion 2011
S.L.G.A. Girls order of merit winner 2009, 2010 2011.
Renfrewshire County Champion 3 times
Scottish Champion of Champion 2011 2012.
West Of Scotland Winner 2011 2012
Runner up Scottish Ladies Championship 2011
Scottish University Champion 2012
Represented GB at university World Championship
Home International team 2011 2012 2013
Scottish European team 2013 2014
Scottish world amateur team 2012 2014
Scottish ladies order of merit winner 2013
Silver medallist European universities 2013
7th Ladies Portuguese 2014
Semi-finalist Scottish 2014
Welsh Ladies Amateur Stroke play champion 2014
2nd S.L.G.A. order merit 2014
2014 GB & I Curtis Cup Member
Current handicap +3

Wow, sound a bit like my own golfing record!!!! --- It gives me great pleasure to invite Eilidh up to receive her award

SOME IMPORTANT DATES
Dates for your diary for 2015
Scottish Championship :  Monefeith May
Intercounty matches Loudon:  15-17th June
Inter county4`s:  Hilton Park 1st June
Kennedy Salver : Elderslie 22nd June
County Championship:  Ralston 15-17th April
County Finals Stranraer 18-20th September.
Bi-annual dinner Haggs 11th March

PRESIDENT SUCCESSOR

President Eileen Gibb is standing down after 5 years' service to the County. Her support enthusiasm and commitment to the County has been amazing.
She was always out marching down the fairways with words of encouragement to the girls.
Eileen could you come up and accept this token of appreciation.

Eileen gets ready to pin on badge of office to Jennifer

I am pleased to announce Eileen`s successor.
She has been a multiple club champion, Club Captain, county player and County Captain.
Also she has Captained Scottish Vets and played in the team at both county and international levels.
Captain of the Scottish Senior ladies, home international team and member of the S.L.G.A. board where she served as chairwoman of County golf.
She is still actively playing golf and plays off single figure.
It gives me great pleasure to announce Jennifer Mack as the the new Renfrewshire President.


With no AOCB ---- The prize giving was then held ---

PRIZEGIVING

The prize-winners were read out by Jean Irvine and our new President Jennifer Mack presented the prizes.

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION PRIZEWINNERS 2014

WINTER FOURSOMES 2013/2014 (SALVERS)

Brenda Conway and Fiona Armour - Winter Foursomes Winners

WINNERS:​ Brenda Conway/Fiona Armour Renfrew​
RUNNERS UP:​ Jennifer Graham/Carol Smith Haggs Castle​

SPRING MEETING -

SCRATCH​: Gillian Kyle East Renfrewshire ​​​​
Scratch -12​: 1st - Marion Stewart (Kilmacolm)​​
​​2ND​: Linda McDougall (Greenock)​​​
​​3RD​: Carol McNally (Williamwood)​​
13-28​​ -- 1st Linda Hay (Eastwood)​​​
​​2nd - Gill Unick (Williamwood)​​​​
3rd - Jinty Rodger (Williamwood)​​

COUNTY FOURSOMES -

SCRATCH​ - 1st Donna Jackson( Cochrane Castle) and Liz Stewart (Greenburn)
2nd: Carol Whyte (Milngavie) and Katrina Milne (Erskine)​
​​3rd: Heather Anderson and Liz Hale (Caldwell)​​

HANDICAP​ - 1st Susan Reid (Kilmacolm) and Barbara Lyle (Whitecraigs)
​​2nd:   Gillian Kyle and Audrey MacKenzie ( East Renfrewshire)
​​3rd: Carol Fell and Fiona Roger (Ranfurly Castle)

CHALLENGE BOWL (BEST NET AGGREGATE APRIL MEDAL /SPRING MEETING) - KNOCKOUT

WINNER:    Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) RUNNER UP:  Maureen Taggart (Old Ranfurly)​​

AUTUMN GREENSOMES -
​​1st​: Janette McCartney/Gina McDougall​ (Erskine)
​​2nd: June Iron/Clare Mcginty​​​Caldwell (Barshaw)
​​3rd: Morag Key/Anita McMillan​​ (Ralston/Erskine)

MEDAL SPOONS
APRIL​​: Sara McCorkill
JUNE​​: Carol Fell
JULY​​: Fiona Armour ​
AUGUST​: Fiona Armour​​
SEPTEMBER​: Liz Hale​​

SLGA BROOCH (AWARDED TO WINNER IN MEDAL WITH LARGEST ENTRY)
SCRATCH - 12 -- Marion Stewart
13-28​​ -- Linda Hay

MEDAL FINALS (PLAYED IN CONJUNCTION WITH JUNE MEDAL - 5 SPOON WINNERS FROM 2013
Cathy Morton (Eastwood)

TEAM BROOCH AWARDED FOR BEING MEMBER OF RLCGA TEAM ( played in 6 matches) ???

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
WINNER​: Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle)​
RUNNER UP​: Naimh Kinney (Erskine)​

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP/OPEN DAY​​ - COCHRANE CASTLE 16-18 APRIL 2014
SCRATCH​: Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm)
PEGGY CLARK TROPHY:​ Iona Stephen Ranfurly Castle
2nd HCAP​​ Denise Cowan Ranfurly Castle​
3rd:  Gillian Kyle East Renfrewshire ​​
FINALISTS:​​RUNNER UP:​Iona Stephen Ranfurly Castle​
WINNER - BLYTHSWOOD TROPHY AND BROOCH Eilidh Briggs Kilmacolm

FIXTURE DIARY 2015

2015 RLCGA COMPETITIONS:
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP​ -- RALSTON​ 15-17th APRIL, 2015​ CONFIRMED​
FOURSOMES​ COCHRANE CASTLE​ ---Wed 6th MAY, 2015​ CONFIRMED
SPRING MEETING​ RANFURLY CASTLE​ --  Friday 22nd MAY, 2015​ CONFIRMED
JUNE MEDAL​WHITECRAIGS​ -- Friday12TH JUNE, 2015​ CONFIRMED
JULY MEDAL SUNDAY​ -- GLEDDOCH​ -- SUN 26th JULY  10-12noon CONF.
PM MEDAL​ RENFREW​ Thursday 16th JULY  CONFIRMED
AUGUST MEDAL​ ERSKINE​--- Wednesday 12th AUGUST, 2015 CONFIRMED
SEPTEMBER MEDAL​-- COWGLEN​ -- ​Thursday 17th SEPT, 2015​ CONFIRMED
AUTUMN GREENSOMES​ -- KILMACOLM - ​Tuesday 1/9/15 ​ CONFIRMED

JUNIOR COMPETITIONS
CAMPBELL CLOCK​-- WHITECRAIGS​--- SUNDAY 13/9/2015​CONFIRMED
KENNEDY SALVER​--  ELDERSLIE -- ​MON 22/6/2015​ CONFIRMED


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RENFREWSHIRE AGM IS ON THE 5TH NOVEMBER 2014

RENFREWSHIRE LADIES’ COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION

20 Linnet Avenue
JOHNSTONE
PA5 0SN
Email: gil5264@aol.co.uk

​10 October 2014
Dear Member

The Annual General Meeting of the Renfrewshire Ladies’ County Golf Association, to which all members are invited, will take place at Haggs Castle Golf Club, Glasgow on Wednesday 5th November 2014 at 7.30 p.m. Copies of the Minutes for the 2013 AGM have been published on RLCGA website.

I do hope you can manage along to meet up with golfing friends. However, if you cannot make it, please intimate any apologies to Jean Irvine, Hon. Secretary. Email address:jeanrvn@gmail.com

Yours sincerely
Gillian
Gillian McGinlay (Captain)

A G E N D A

1. Captain’s Remarks
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of the 2013 AGM
4. Matters Arising
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Secretary’s Report
7. Junior Secretary’s Report
8. Captain’s Report
9. Election of Office Bearers
10. Any Other Business
11. Presentation of Prizes
12. Date of Next AGM - Wed 4th November, 2015
13. Vote of Thanks

Web-Site: www.rlcga.co.uk

JUNE AND JACKIE WIN THEIR WINTER FOURSOMES TIE AND HAS ANYONE MISPLACED THEIR COUNTY POLO SHIRT ?

On Friday, Jackie Gray and June Lockhart had a great game against Liz Hale and Maureen Mitchell at Gleddoch. The handicaps were identical and the game ended with the last putt on the 18th green, with Jackie and June just edging it.

Also, June has a white County polo shirt ( large ) which had been left for several weeks at Douglas Park Golf Club. She will bring it along on Wednesday at the AGM.

Thanks go to June Lockhart for the report.

WHITECRAIGS WINTER TIE MATCH- CHRISTEEN AND SHEILA ARE WINNERS

 Sheila Robson and Christeen Finlayson (Whitecraigs) played Thea Morgan and Morag Little (Whitecraigs) at Whitecraigs on Wednesday and Sheila and Christeen won on the 17th green.  

The winners thought they were the underdogs and in for a good cuffing so set off to enjoy a beautiful winter's day and good company but, hey ho, what a surprise!   

Thanks go to Christeen for the report

MARATHON WINTER FOURSOMES TIE - LIZ AND SARA WIN AT THE 21ST HOLE

Liz Crichton and Sara Bishop (Kilmacolm) played Christine Fulton and Janet Livingston (Whitecraigs) at Whitecraigs today.

Well done to all as the match went right down the wire with Liz and Sara winning at the 21st Hole !!!!!

GILLIAN AND AUDREY WIN THROUGH AT GREENOCK.

Margaret, Gillian, Audrey and Anne

Gillian Kyle and Audrey Mackenzie (East Renfrewshire) played against Margaret Austin and Anne Terrey (Greenock) at Greenock GC yesterday.

We were pretty lucky with the weather-drizzly but not very windy. Winter rules applied and the visitors took a few holes to realise they were better to play from the semi rough rather than off a mat!
The holes were tightly contested with Anne and Margaret receiving 12 shots and Audrey and Gillian were only 2 up at the turn. The weather unfortunately deteriorated and when the East Ren pair were Dormie 4, Anne and Margaret surrendered.

Sadly there was no catering due to a function that evening, but we shared and enjoyed tea, coffee and a variety of chocolate bars from the Pro shop! (Needs must!) It was a very enjoyable match with lots of great chat!

Thanks go to Gillian Kyle for the photo and report

MORAG AND ANITA WIN THEIR WINTER FOURSOMES TIE PLAYED IN THE TAIL END OF HURRICANE GONZALO

Anita McMillan and Morag Key (Erskine) were mad enough to play their Winter Foursomes tie against Fiona McGibbon and Morag Easton (Elderslie) at Elderslie yesterday morning!!

 "I cannot begin to describe the weather "-- said Morag  Caddy cars blowing over, hats blowing down the fairway and even my winter glove taking off. The joys of winter golf.

Anyway, it was a very close match going to the very last putt on the 18th green where Anita and I won by 1 hole. A most enjoyable day nevertheless although my hair has definitely had a "bad hair day".

Well done to you all for completing the tie and thanks go to Morag for the report

MAUREEN AND LYN WIN THEIR FIRST ROUND WINTER FOURSOMES TIE.

Ninuk Smith and Joyce Kelly played Maureen Hamilton and Lyn Black on Friday 17th October 2014 at Elderslie Golf Club and the result was a win to Maureen and Lyn - 6 and 5. Both Maureen and Lynn played very well. A most enjoyable game.

Thanks go to Joyce Kelly for the report.

FIRST OF THE WINTER FOURSOMES HAVE BEEN PLAYED

From L to R --- Agnes, Jean, Lilias and Pat

Agnes Williamson and Jean Irvine (Ranfurly Castle)  played Lilias Snodgrass and Pat Pennel (Ranfurly Castle) in the first round of the RLCGA Winter Foursomes yesterday.
Beautiful day, course looking great, however Agnes and Jean were 4 down after 5!! But they fought back to square the match, however they lost at the 19th. Photograph shows us having a glass of win to celebrate Helen Abrams granddaughters birth!

Thanks go to Jean Irvine for the photograph and report

DENISE COWAN RETAINS THE COUNTY ROSEBOWL

Denise and Maureen before tee off
Denise is presented with trophy from Vice Captain Gillian Kyle.

Congratulations go to Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) who is the winner of the  2014 County Rosebowl Final - 
The final was played between Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) and Maureen Taggart (Old Ranfurly) on Friday 10th October, having been postponed from Monday 7th due to bad weather. When play started, the rain had not long gone off and we were left with wet ground conditions but sunny skies overhead.
Denise got off to a great start winning the first 5 holes with steady golf.
Maureen was struggling a bit playing off the wet ground and did not really make use of the 10 shots she was receiving. She looked like turning the match around when she halved the 6th and won the 7th, but a birdie from Denise at the 9th stopped the comeback.
More good play saw Maureen win the 11th and 12th but it was a little too late. Denise steadied herself again and retained the Rosebowl on the 14th.
Congratulations!

Our thanks go to East Renfrewshire Golf Club for the courtesy of the course which was in lovely condition- if you ignored the puddles on the first few holes!

Many thanks go to Vice Captain Gillian Kyle for the report and to her and Denise for the photos

SCOTTISH GOLF STRATEGY --- PLEASE GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK

During 2014, the Boards of Scottish Golf Union (SGU), Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association (SLGA), ClubGolf (Scotland) Ltd (CSL) and Scottish Golf Environment Group (SGEG) have engaged in a process of strategic review. The outcome of this work has been the production of a draft strategy for a 4-year period from 2014 to 2018 and we are now keen to seek views of all our members throughout Scotland.

The document and survey can be found using the following links
SLGA WEBSITE  --- or 
DRAFT REVIEW 
 SLGA STRATEGY REVIEW FEEDBACK SURVEY

I would encourage you to pass this information on within your own County and to complete the feedback form to ensure that your views are captured when the document is reviewed in early November.

Regards Karin

Karin Sharp
Chief Operating Officer
Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association Ltd
Caledonia House
1 Redheughs Rigg
South Gyle
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Tel: 0131 339 3987
www.slga.co.uk
Registered in Scotland No. 308709

DEATH OF RLCGA NON PLAYING MEMBER NAN DICKIE

Nan Dickie, one of our RLCGA non playing members has died. Nan had been a member of Cathcart Castle Golf Club for 66 years.

The funeral is on Monday 6th October at 12 noon ---
For more information  ---- CLICK HERE

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