Thursday, January 06, 2011

ALYSON MCKECHIN IS IN FLORIDA PLAYING IN THE ORANGE BLOSSOM TOUR

The women’s golf squad, headed by Scottish champion Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar),is currently taking part  in three events on the women's amateur Orange Blossom Tour in Florida.
Lesley Mackay
The students who are making the trip along with Kelsey are: Rebecca Wilson, Jordana Graham, Eilidh Mackay, Harriet Beasley, Flore Lafaille
Two guest golfers are also part of the Stirling squad - Renfrewshire's Scottish Junior Internationalist Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), who intends to apply for a September 2011 entry place at Stirling, and English Curtis Cup player Holly Clyburn (Woodhall Spa).
The squad is competing in the following events: the Harder Hall Invitational, Sebring; the South Atlantic Championship, Ormond Beach; and the Doherty Championship match-play event at Fort Lauderdale.
The Stirling women's squad is accompanied by Renfrewshire's coach, Stirling graduate and former British amateur internationalist, Lesley Mackay, pictured when she won the PGA Assistant of the Year trophy.
Yesterday was the 1st round of the Harder Hall Invitational, Sebring and Alyson had an 84. She has text me to let me know she was suffering from "Jet Lag" so good luck in the next round Alyson.
To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website