P&K GIRLS WIN THE NORTH OF SCOTLAND

The top spots in both sections of the North of Scotland girls Championship was won by P&K Girls. Megan  Ashley (Strathmore) won the Scratch Championship. She pipped Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) both returned gross scores of 76 but Megan had the better inward half.


Megan Thom (Alyth) (15) won the handicap trophy with a net 69.
Runner-up was Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) (5) with a 72.

SCRATCH TOTALS                  NET SCORES
76 Megan Ashley (Strathmore) (5) 71 (bih)
76 Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) (+3) 79
77 Carmen Griffiths (Aboyne) (5) 72 (2nd best net)
78 Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore) (3) 75
80 Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) (6) 74
80 Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead) (1) 79
81 Iona Roska (Inverness) (6) 75
82 Emma Logie (Buckpool) (7) 82
84 Megan Thom (Alyth) (15) 69 (best net)
85 Ellie Docherty (Moray) (6) 79
86 Katriona Taylor (Crieff) (9) 86
87 Jodie Taylor (Downfield) (12) 75
88 Amy Mitchell (Strathmore) (10) 78
94 Chloe Henderson (Deeside) (14) 80
108 Kirsten Miller (Strathmore) (28) 80

NORTH OF SCOTLAND COUNTIES’ GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
                     STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE
                      SUNDAY 21st AUGUST 2016

13:07     Shannon McWilliam..........................................Aboyne
               Jasmine Mackintosh..........................................Hazlehead
13:15     Kirsty Brodie......................................................Strathmore
              Carmen Griffiths.................................................Aboyne
13:23     Megan Ashley....................................................Strathmore
              Ellie Docherty....................................................Moray Golf Club
13:31     Emma Logie.......................................................Buckpool
              Iona Roska..........................................................Inverness
13:39     Katy Alexander..................................................Blairgowrie
              Zoe Morton........................................................Auchterarder
13:47    Katriona Taylor..................................................Crieff
             Jodie Taylor........................................................Downfield
13:55    Amy Mitchell.....................................................Strathmore
             Robyn Gallon.....................................................Duff House Royal
14:03   Shannon Pook.....................................................Auchterarder
            Chloe` Henderson................................................Deeside
14:11   Megan Thom........................................................Alyth
             Kirsten Miller......................................................Strathmore
14:19    Flora McGregor...................................................Strathmore
             Georgia McKay...................................................Strathmore

Prize giving     16:30 approx.

MIDSUMMER NEWSLETTER

The summer school holidays are looming........ and wishfully, some fine weather to play golf together and enjoy our great Scottish golf courses.

What’s happening in P&K ?

The Noah’s Ark coaching under Niall McGill’s expert eye has concluded.
The ladies’ committee had hoped for a better take up of these six hours of personal golf tuition, however, I’m certain the girls who attended will have benefitted and thanks to the parents, who brought them.

The intermediate coaching continues at The Golf Academy, Gleneagles under another expert eye of Matthew Galley. There are now four sessions left to run;
Sunday 10th July, Sunday 31st July, Sunday 14th August and Sunday 3rd September ( a change).
These coaching sessions with Matthew and his team are good fun and designed for you to improve your golf game and “get more out of the game”. So, try not to miss them.

2016 Gleneagles Scholarship Girls: Katy Alexander, Megan Ashley, Kirsty Brodie and Amy Mitchell
These County girls along with Zoe Morton, Shannon Pook and Katriona Taylor have benefitted from the scholarship and are all enjoying playing golf, reducing their handicaps and having success on the fairways........congratulations.

Important change to 2016 P&K County Girls Championship
As this year’s championship, due to be played on “The Wee Course” Blairgowrie on Sunday, 22nd May was cancelled, the ladies’ committee has come up with a substitute “cunning plan” Here it is:
The scratch and handicap championships will be awarded on the basis of an “Order of Merit “ amongst those participating in the P&K County Ladies’ fixtures and the junior County Opens. So enter as many of these events as possible and improve your chances of success.

Here are the websites to investigate for details :
pandklcga.blogspot.com/fixtures.html
perthandkinrosscountygolf.net

The secretary for the County is David Ramsay and he will be happy to explain the “Race to Kings Barnes” Junior Bell Trophy and any other junior open on their website.



Finally our own revised fixtures 2016.

Sunday 21st August, North of Scotland County Girls Championship
Your County is the host this year and our STRATHMORE GOLF CENTRE is the venue. Girls from Northern Counties, Aberdeen, Angus and Perth &Kinross are eligible to play at scratch and handicap level. Excited? Well I have enclosed an entry form and......the more of you that enters the bigger the prizes! Andy Murray is a millionaire you know! And ......the food is great at Strathmore. If you have a current handicap....what’s stopping you?

Sunday 28th August, Milnathort, McPherson Medals
This has not changed. Milnathort is a delightful 9 holer in our County and not to be missed. The thing about playing 9 holers is of course your “second service” in the second nine!

Sunday 11th September, Drysdale and Karyn Dallas Trophies
This has been rearranged from 12th August....still at Alyth... tee times start from 10am and our own Megan Thom, of course won the P&K County Ladies Handicap Championship here in May .


Ok gals! Lets get golfing!

I am your junior convenor and don’t hesitate to contact me with any of your golfing queries.

Yours,
Liz Milligan email samandlizmilligan@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 01786 823231

CONGRATULATIONS KIRSTIE

Kirstie Brodie, Strathmore, who could not be at the Jamboree in  Edzell because she was playing in the Stephen Gallacher Foundation event at Cardrona, has been selected to represent Scotland in the European Girls' Amateur Team Championship in Norway next month and for the European Young Masters in Switzerland.

Well done Kirstie and Good Luck.

#ThisGirlGolfs Coaching events

Good Morning

Just wanted give you an update on the #ThisGirlGolfs Coaching events. Three of the events have taken place so far and we have the remaining events taking place over the next two weekends. We have had some really good feedback from the professionals and some from parents too. There are still a few places left at the following venues. If you know of any girls who might be interested please let them know.

Saturday 18 June

Balmore

Melville

Paisley 

Sunday 19 June

Cluny 

Saturday 25 June

Portpatrick

  

All of the girls who take part in the events will be invited to the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open on Saturday 23^rd July where they can meet up with the other girls, watch the golf and we have planned some activities with a few of the female professionals playing in the tournament.

You can access the link to information and sign up page by visiting the ClubGolf website

http://www.clubgolfscotland.com/events-zone/thisgirlgolfs-coaching-events/

If you have any questions please get in touch.

Kind Regards

Clare

Clare Queen

Programme Coordinator

M: +44 (0)7812 665161

E: c.queen@scottishgolf.org

COUNTY GIRLS AT MURRAYSHALL

The Paul Lawrie Foundation Scottish Schoolgirls Championships were held at Murrayshall GC on Tuesday 7th June.

Congratulations to Kirstie Brodie who finished 2nd in the competition which was cut to one round when play was suspended for 'imminent thunder & lightning'.  Kirsty was 2 shots behind the winner Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle).

Perth & Kinross had five of our Junior members playing: Kirtsy Brodie (72), Megan Ashley (78), Zoe Morton (86), Shannon Pook (94), Katriona Taylor (95).

Well done to all girls. 

GIRLS' COACHING SUMMER 2016

Scottish Golf is delighted to announce a programme of on-course coaching events for girls this summer. Building on the SLGA Golf Girls programme first run in 2015, this is an opportunity for girls to come together and play with others of a similar age, to break down some of the barriers which limit their enjoyment of the game and ultimately can see them giving up the sport. The programme is aimed at girls aged between nine and 16 who have been playing golf for at least a year or are at stage two of the ClubGolf programme, and who may or may not yet have a handicap. It is designed to give the girls a great experience so they will continue to develop their game, get their handicap, and play the game for life! We want to encourage girls who may feel isolated in their club to continue playing golf by giving them the chance to make friends from other clubs. The on-course coaching is aimed at building confidence, empowering girls to come together to play and in turn, compete in competitions. We want the girls to feel part of a wider community by linking these events to the #ThisGirlGolfs national campaign.  Initially, we are organising 10 regional sessions focussing on quality, on-course coaching delivered by locally-based PGA professionals who have experience of working with youngsters through ClubGolf and the Development Centres programme. These four-hour events will also include time for the girls to get to know each other, socialise and build relationships. The professionals will then organise and run further sessions during the summer to keep the groups of girls together and energised, supported by volunteer level two qualified ClubGolf coaches. We will also extend an invitation to all the participants to come along to the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open or Scottish Open with a family member, giving them the chance to meet girls from other parts of the country and be inspired by the professionals on the course. The programme, venues and coaches will be promoted through our digital platforms, with direct communications to our ClubGolf clubs and coaches, so they can encourage young golfers to take part. We would be delighted if you are able to promote this fantastic opportunity for young girls in your county. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Clare Queen, who also coordinated last year’s programme, at c.queen@scottishgolf.org or 07812 665161. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday 4 June,  Paisley, 1-5pm, Clare-Marie Macaulay Sunday 12 June, Glenbervie, 10-2pm, Steven Rosie Sunday 12 June, Newmachar, 1.30-5.30pm, Robbie Stewart Sunday 12 June, Nairn Dunbar, 1.30-5.30pm, Gary Lister Saturday 18 June, Balmore, 1-5pm, Colin Fisher Saturday 18 June, Gullane, 3-7pm, Ailsa Murphy Saturday 18 June,  Melville Golf Centre, 2-6pm, John Murray Sunday 19 June, Cluny Golf, 1-5pm, Craig Donnelly Saturday 25 June, Portpatrick, 12-4pm, Chris Robinson Saturday 25 June, Royal Dornoch, 10-2pm,  Gary Dingwall

County Championships

Congratulations to all four Junior Members who took part in the Championship qualifiers on Thursday.  Megan Ashley (Strathmore) and Katie Alexander(Blairgowrie) qualified for the Scratch Match Play at the weekend.  Megan was beaten 4&3 by Shonagh Raitt, Crieff, while Katie got through to the Quarter Finals beating Jill Milne 4&3. Katie was then beaten by Laura Campbell from Pitlochry 5&4.

In the Gibb Trophy, for the Handicap Championship, Megan Thom from Alyth went all the way to the final where she beat Helen Lang from Pitlochry on the 20th Hole.

Very well done girls!

Megan & Helen ready to tee off for the final

Megan receives the Gibb Trophy from President Pam Drysdale

JUNIOR GIRLS COACHING AT GLENEAGLES

Five girls attended the 1st Junior Girls coaching Session at Gleneagles on Sunday on a beautiful morning. The girls were given coaching by Matt Galley and showed great enthusiasm. 


Pictured are Olivia Griffin, Eilidh Wynd, Cathy Lambie, Katie Bell & Kirsten Miller.

JUNIOR NEWS FROM SCOTTISH GIRLS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

It was good to meet some of the County's newest recruits and their mums at Noah's Ark on Friday.

Niall McGill welcomed Mollie Castle, Georgia McKay and Ailie Ross-Oliver. The girls immediately got down to swinging their 7 irons at a big basket of golf balls, whilst Niall assessed their methods.  Each girl then worked on an individual aspect of their golf game before finishing the coaching session with some valuable putting techniques.

The next session will be Sunday 1st May, 10am at Noah's Ark and hopefully there will be a full turn out of six girls.

Meanwhile up at Strathmore Golf Centre Kirsty Brodie, Zoe Morton, Megan Ashley and Amy Mitchell were competing in the Scottish Girls (under 18) Golf Open (6th, 7th and 8th April). This was a strong representation from our County girls amongst a field of competitors from UK, Norway, Germany, Denmark, etc and even one girl from Dubai. The format is 18 holes stroke play each day with the top 60 qualifying for the final stroke play round on Friday.

Kirsty played on the final day and finished 18th equal with a total of 222. The winner was Emily Price from England on 213. Our congratulations to our County girls and well done Amy Mitchell, who had a late call up to play in the Championship and after carding a 77 on day two, only narrowly missed playing in the final 60. 

Scottish Girls Open Championships (Under 18)

The  competition is being held at Strathmore Golf Club from 6th - 8th April.

3 of our County Girls are taking part in the Competition - Kirsty Brodie, Zoe Morton & Megan Ashley with Amy Mitchell currently 2nd on the waiting list - so fingers crossed that Amy also gets in.

(HOT OFF THE PRESS - Amy got a late call up this morning and is delighted to be in the line up!)

Good Luck to the girls.

Anyone wishing to go along to the event to watch and support the girls would be most welcome.

JUNIOR GIRLS' COACHING

Coaching has been arranged with Niall McGill's team  at Noah's Ark, Perth for the Junior Girls not included in the Gleneagles Program. Sessions as follows:

Thursday        7th April          10am - 12 noon
Sunday          1st May                    "
Sunday          15th May                  " ( on North Inch Golf Course)

We have six girls invited to take part:

Beth Elliott                Dunblane G.C.
Alie Ross-Oliver           "
Dominika Iglinska      Strathmore G.C.
Flora McGregor                     "
Mollie Castle                         "
Georgia McKay                      "

JUNIOR GIRLS NEWSLETTER 2016

The 2016 Gleneagles Scholarship (commencing 1st April 2016) has been awarded to the following 4 Girls:

Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore)

Megan Ashley (Strathmore)

Amy Mitchell (Strathmore)

Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie)

The Scholarship gives the girls full membership to Gleneagles for a period of 1 year, coaching and full use of the practice facilities.

Seven Coaching sessions have been arranged for the following Girls at Gleneagles:

Katie Bell

Faye Mathieson

Eilidh Wynd

Megan Thom

Olivia Griffin

Catherine Lambie

Kirstin Millar

The sessions take place at the Gleneagles Golf Academy with Professional Matt Galley on the following dates:

Sunday 24th April 10a.m - 12p.m

Sunday 8th May 10a.m. - 12p.m

Sunday 5th June 10a.m. - 12p.m

Sunday 10th July 10a.m. - 12p.m

Sunday 31st July 10a.m. - 12p.m

Sunday 14th Aug 10a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sunday 28th Aug 10a.m. - 12p.m

Further coaching session are being arranged with Niall McGill at Noah's Ark for the remaining Junior Girls - details to follow once dates have been confirmed.

JUNIOR GIRLS FIXTURES 2016

Sunday 22nd May -     Girls Championships Wee Course, Blairgowrie

Friday 12th August  -     Drysdale Trophy & Karyn Dallas Trophy

                                      1st Tee Time 10.30 a.m.

Sunday 28th August -     McPherson Medals

                                        1st Tee time 12 noon

ALL GIRLS ARE WELCOME TO TAKE PART IN THE ABOVE COMPETITIONS.

Please also note that Girls are more than welcome to take part in the Perth & Kinross Junior Competitions/Opens which are posted on the Perth and Kinross County Golf Union (Gents Website) under Junior Section see link on Right Hand Side of  screen.