YULETIDE TRI-AM

45 Members decided to walk off all the turkey and mince pies and took part in the Yuletide Tri-Am event. It was a fantastic turn out and every one enjoyed their day, Special thanks to the Mixed conveners and also to the sponsors who provided prizes.

The winning team consisted of a family trio of Dawn, Mark and Rory Tinker with a magnificent score of 123.

In 2nd place was father and son George and Lewis Duncan and third member Derek Gordon with a score or 127.

In 3rd place with 128 was Rob Milligan, Ian Clark and Michael Grieve who unfortunately couldn't stay for prize giving.

There was also a prize for the best front and back nine outside the winners. Front nine winners were again a family trio which consisted of Sheena, Jack and Mark Scott.

And best back nine was won by father and son David and David Alexander along with third member Ray Michie..

Thanks go to the centre for a great menu and service and we now look forward now to the Sair Heed Bash which takes place on 2nd January.

Meantime I would like to wish you all a happy, heathly and sucessful 2008. Keep reading the 'blog'!!

BOXING DAY BASH

29 Brave souls took part in our Boxing Day Bash and it was really nice to get together so close to Christmas. The scoring was excellent and it was great too see two juniors in the winning team. The team consisted of Dougie Gillespie, Rory Tinker, David Robinson and Frankie Moran with a fantastic score of 51.875 Wow!!
In 2nd place with 53.5 was Dawn Butchart, Graham Haynes, Joan McCouig and Frank Moran.

Many thanks to Iain and Marion for the organisation. Our next mixed event is the Tri-am on Saturday. The draw and rules are below. Cards have been made for the day so please remember to pick one up for your team before you tee off.

Its not too late to sign up for the Sair Heed Texas Scramble on 2nd January, sign in list on the mixed board.

See you then!

TRIAM DRAW

The draw for the Triam which is to be held on Saturday 29th December is as follows:

10.15: J Wood, A Ross, K McLeod
10.22: J Scott, S Scott, M Scott
10.30: C McNab, C Tinker, S Fenner
10.37: R Tinker, D Tinker, M Tinker
10.45: S Robertson, M Robertson, P Tinker
10.52 The Three Amigos
11.00: H Dawnson, D Dawson, D Gillespie
11.07: R McGeoghegan, J McGeoghegan, G Allardice
11.15: A Ramsay, P Crockett, A Blair
11.22: D J Alexander, D M Alexander, R Michie
11.37: A Bushby, S Bushby, L Bushby
11.45: J Moran, F Moran, F Morna jrn
11.52: I Butchart, D Butchart, D Douglas
12.00: L Duncan, G Duncan, D Gordon

PLEASE PUT ENTRY FEE IN ENVELOPE WITH NAMES ON THE FRONT AND PLACE IN THE GENTS’ BOX.

Gents play off – ¾ summer handicap
Ladies play off – ¾ summer handicap + 1

On holes 1, 4, 7, 10, 13 and 16 only enter the best net score.
On holes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 and 17 enter the two best net scores.
On holes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 enter all three net scores.

Cards have been made for the day please collect them before teeing off!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC

Eric Gray celebrated his birthday yesterday and along with Anne, had an open ended invitation for all members to join him. It was a super day and Eric proudly held his spot on his 'high chair'!!

We even supplied him with a tray from the kiddies high chairs!!

Anne provided him with a beautiful cake. He made a wish and blew the candles. We all guessed he wished for no more trips to the 5th pond (either by the golf ball or trolley!)

Jackie and Eric then took to the floor to show what they had both learned by watching Strictly Come Dancing !!

However judging by the scoring at the end of the performance they really should just stick to golf!

A big thank you from all of us who attended and a Very Happy Birthday Eric!

WINTER WONDERLAND

After a very hard frost over night on Friday Strathmore Golf Course looked absolutely beautiful!! Here are some photos taken on Saturday. Not very artistic I know but the best I could get!!

This is the 12th

The sun came out for a short time just before it set.

And yes, you can always guarantee some of us 'dafties' will golf!!

CHRISTMAS CARD


I really am a sucker for e-cards! I love them. Marion sent me another one this morning and just had to share it with you! It's great!

CLICK HERE FOR CARD

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Remember the Boxing Day Bash please turn up around 10.15am a draw will take place then and the first Tee Time is 10.30am.

See you there!

WINTER LEAGUE 19TH DECEMBER

The draw for Wednesday is as follows:

10.00: H Dawson, M Nicol, W Nicoll
10.07: J McCouig, M Knight, M McPhail
10.15: M Hunter, B Bucket, C McNab
10.22: R McGeoghegan, G Gray, A Maclachlan
10.30: M Robertson, S Fenner, S Peacock
10.37: M McDiarmid, C Tinker, E Fenwick

50p sweep optional

CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE

What a fabulous evening we had on Saturday at our Dinner Dance. The food was excellent as was the quizzes which were compiled by David Douglas. There was one on Golf Open Winners, another on James Bond and the final was Christmas No. 1's. Really good fun.

The dancing followed the meal and everyone got up on the floor it really was a fantastic evening enjoyed by all as you will see by the photos below. Just click below. David Norman also organised a raffle with some wonderful prizes.

Many thanks to all who organised, those who cooked and especially those who had fun!

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I received this virtual Christmas Card by Email from Marion and thought you would all like it. click below and it will take you straight to it.

CLICK HERE FOR CARD

Have a great Christmas and remember and to sign up for our Boxing Day Mixed Texas Scramble and Sair Head Day on the 2nd January!

THREE MEMBERS NAMED

Perth and Kinross have named their Winter Training Squads and three Strathmore members have been chosen by the selectors. Alexandra Bushby has been named as a member of the Senior Squad and will receive coaching at Gleneagles Golf Academy and will be invited to take part in inter county practice matches over the winter period.

Megan and Emily Aird have also been named in the Junior Girls Elite Squad and like Alex will receive coaching at Gleneagles Golf Academy and be invited to take part in practice matches.

We are very honoured to have three members named in County Squads and wish them all the very best over the winter training period.

WINTER LEAGUE DRAW

To follow is the draw for Wednesdays winter league:

10:00: E.Raltson, W. Nicoll
10.07: H Ross, M Knight , J Moran
10.15: R. McGeoghegan, M Robertson, A Maclachlan
10.22: J McCouig, M Nicol, G Allardice
10.30: M McDiarmid, G Gray, M Strachan
10.37: C Tiner, S Peacock, M Hunter

TURKEY TROT

Yesterday was our annual Turkey Trot and after what looked like a wash out, most of us managed to get round 12 holes without getting drenched!! We even had glimpse's of sunshine!

Following the golf we all got our Christmas Hats on for the judge, David Norman, to make ad very difficult decision in choosing the 'best hat'! We had turkey hats, flashing and waggling hats, snow man hats and halo's in fact every kind of hat you could possibly imagine. The eventual winner, picked by David, was Marilyn Galbally with a wonderful creation of Baby Jesus in a crib. Well done to all of you who wore your hat! Following the announcement of the best hat we had the lucky seat draw. Each seat was given a number and as your number was called by Vice Captain and Christmas Fairy, Rhona McGeoghegan you had to take your seat and the last standing won the lucky seat prize. The winner was past Captain Annette Grewar.

Then the meal arrived and it was the most wonderful Christmas Lunch!!! We had so many choices of starter, mains and pudding and all were fantastic. We even had tablet that was kindly made by Captain Jane's mum and date and marzipan sweets made by the Fairy plus coffee and mince pies. It was a wonder we could move afterward!!

The winners of the golf were then presented with their prizes and the scoring was exceptionally good once again. In third place with 25 points Gillian Allardice, in 2nd place Sandy Bushby 27 points and the winner with a magnificent score of 28 points Birtie Buckett. Well done all.

We were then all treated to a magical visit by Santa Claus himself, and because we had all been very good, we were all given a present. It was just great!

Then Eleanor Fenwick read a poem dedicated to the Fairy whilst she did a little dance for us. It really was fun. Well done to Eleanor and Rhona for a wonderful finish to a fabulous day.

Captain Jane Taylor was thanked for providing us with a wonderful day and she in turn thanked the centre and catering staff for the wonder hospitality and food and also her committee, especially Jenny for all her hard work organising the golf, Marion for her help with the cards and scoring and Secretary Chris for her help in the organising the meal and monies.

A great day was had by all. More photos of the day are below. Just click and you will be directed to the slide show!

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

IS YOUR CLUB LEGAL???

From 1 January 2008, a Rule of Golf will be introduced which will limit the 'spring-like' effect of all drivers for every golfers of every ability. This rule was announced in August 2002 and it has already been in place for all elite level competition staged by SLGA, SGU, PGA etc via a Condition of Competition, since 1 January 2003.

This 'new' Rule will affect the conformance status of some drivers currently in the marketplace and in players' bags. Golfers are, therefore, encouraged to check their own driver before January 1 2008 and replace any driver which no longer conforms. The R&A have provided two Lists one which provides a list of all conforming Drivers and one for all non-conforming clubs.

To view a list of drivers which will become non-conforming on 1 January 2008 and which are contrary to the Driving Club Condition of Competition, please click on the link below and remember that if your driver is non conforming you must NOT use it in competition, THE PENALTY IN DOING SO IS DISQUALIFICATION :

CLICK HERE FOR THE R&A RULES PAGE THEN FOLLOW THE LINKS

Jane has also placed the full list in the club house for your information. If you have any queries please contact any committee member.

ST. ANDREWS SKITTLES NIGHT

Once again David organised a great fun night for us. Around forty members and family enjoyed a fantastic night of fun and games!! Mark and Dawn Tinker donated use of their pool table for the evening plus we had every board game imaginable. But the centre of every ones attention was, of course, the skittles!

David placed all of us in on of 4 teams and when it was your turn you got three balls to try and knock down as many skittles as possible. The best of score after 4 rounds determined the winning team. Which was Team D. Prizes were also presented for the best individual Lady (Dawn Butchart), best Gent (Pete Barnett), best Boy and girl over 11 (Rory and Jordan Tinker), best boy and girl under 11 (Joe Howell and Kirsty Haynes) and best individual score with three balls (Peter Tinker). Lyndsay once again provided a great supper which was served during the 'interval'!

We all had a excellent time, it is really great to have these social nights when we can all get together and have some family fun.

Next Event is of course the Dinner Dance which will be held on Saturday 15th December. Try and sign up as soon as possible for what I am sure will be another fabulous evening.

Photos of skittles night are below:

CLICK HERE FOR SLIDE SHOW

TURKEY TROT
Wednesday 5th December
PLEASE NOTE 3 TEE START
The draw is as follows
1st Tee
10.00 J. Taylor M. Robertson
10.07M. McDiarmid A. Grewar J. Griffiths
10.15 M. Woodcraft J. McCouig E. Thompson
10.22 J. Goodfellow G. Gray C. Mc Nab
10.30 D. Butchart M. Young E. Ralston

5th Tee
10.00 A. Bushby A. MacLachlan L. Haynes
10.07 C. Tinker S. Bushby J. Merry
10.15 M. Nicol G. Allardice M. Ogilvie
10.22 C. Sturgis M. West M. McPhail

10th Tee
10.00 R. McGeoghegan M. Knight
10.07 E. Fenwick H. Ross S. Peacock
10.15 M. Hunter J. Douglas B. Buckett
10.22 R. McIntosh J. Moran M. Galbally
10.30 S. Fenner M. Strachan W. Nicoll

NEW POWA-KADDY ACCESSORY

Powa-Kaddy was made aware of the plight of our member, Eric's, trip to the pond and have decided to make available this new accessory for their trolleys.

Quite ingenious!

WINTER LEAGUE
Wednesday 28th November
The draw is as follows
10.00 M. Robertson M. Knight
10.07 E. Fenwick R. McIntosh B. Buckett
10.15 G. Gray K. Finlay L. Ross
10.22 C. Tinker W. Nicoll G. Allardice
10.30 M. McPhail A. MacLachlan J. McCouig
10.37 S. Peacock M. McDiarmid E. Ralston
10.45 J. Moran S. Fenner C. McNab

FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA

(Click on the arrows to watch the clips)

At the AGM David informed us that the Firework Dinner Dance which was to be held on Saturday was cancelled due to lack of support. However he did say that if 20 or more of us turned up he would set off some of the fireworks. Never one to turn down a challenge and after very little encouragement more than 40 members and their children turned up at the club house where a host of games and fun were organised. Firstly we had REAL judges for 'Strictly Come Dancing' which was on the 'big screen' while we all enjoyed a wonderful meal. Frankie Moran did us proud and brought along his 'Wii'. Following 'Strictly' we had 4 teams of 4 players take on the 'Strathmore Bowling Challenge' it was brilliant fun but some of our lady members got somewhat excited by it all as you can see from the video and photos.

David then treated us to a fantastic Firework display. What a brilliant event! Really breath taking. Well done David they were truly amazing as you can see from the very short clip above! Sorry didnt manage to get a longer one!

When we all came back from the display we held a matchplay 'Tiger Woods Challenge Golf Championship' on Frankie's Wii, as you can see from the photos below it was such good fun. The eventual winners were Julieann and her son Robbie. However we now know how the Gents past Captain will fill his time over the winter months!The whole night was a huge success and our sincere thanks go to David for a fantastic evening enjoyed by all age groups, also to Frankie Moran for bringing along his game for us all to play! Looking forward to the next one already!

I do hope you enjoy the slide show and the new video clips! I just hope you all don't run away now when I appear with my camera in hand!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS

JOANS CANCER CHARITY DAY

Huge congratulations go to Joan Merry who raised £5206 this year at her annual Charity Day event which is held at Strathmore golf Centre. A fantastic acheivement. Joans Day has raised more than £25,000 over the last few years which is wonerful, well done Joan and keep up the good work!

AGM

Our AGM and prizegiving was held on Friday. With over 90 members attending it was indeed a fantastic turnout. Above is the pictures of the ladies prizewinners and below is a link to all the photos of the evening.

(See if you can spot the bandit!)

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

WINTER LEAGUE
Wednesday 14th November
The draw is as follows
am
10.00 M. Robertson C. Tinker H. Ross
10.07 R. McIntosh G. Gray C. McNab
10.15 E. Fenwick K. Finlay J. Groom
10.22 W. Nicoll M. Hunter J. Douglas
10.30 S. Bushby R. McGeoghegan R. Fraser
10.37 A. MacLachlan J. McCouig M. McDiarmid

Wednesday saw the first game of our winter season played.
The Stableford over 12 holes resulted in 5 players returning 24 points
Jackie Moran
Mary McDiarmid
Jane Taylor
Rhona McGeoghegan
Marj Nicol
well done ladies

MORE PHOTOS

Julieann has kindly sent me some more photos from our very sucessful Halloween Night. Click below:

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPOOKY PHOTOS

WINTER LEAGUE
Wednesday 7th November
am
10.00 A. Grewar J. Taylor A. MacLachlan
10.07 L. Ross R. Fraser C. Tinker
10.15 R. McGeoghegan G. Gray J. Douglas.
10.22 J. McCouig K. Finlay M. Nicol
10.30 L. Haynes J. Groom H. Ross
10.37 S. Bushby W. Nicoll M. Galbally
10.45M. McDiarmid G. Allardice E. Ralston
10.52M. Robertson S. Peacock C. McNab
11.00J. Merry M. Woodcraft R. McIntosh

Annette would like to remind everyone that Lorna Grewar will be in the Club House with her jewellery after the winter league

HALLOWEEN STRATHMORE STYLE!

Centre manager David Norman and his wife Lorraine hosted what was a fantastic evening of fun for both adults and children alike. The Club House was completely transformed, the work involved was huge. The decorations and music were more than we could ever imagine, just brilliant! David and Lorraine really threw themselves into a wonderful party night. With games and fun for all of us. Firstly the children had to search for hidden spoons in the car park, then we had eating sticky buns and burying our heads in rice krispies to rescue hidden marshmallows! We had to lift Maltesers with straws and place in bowls! Wrapping unsuspecting adults with toilet roll 'mummy style', musical statues and much more! There were prizes for all the games and also best dressed boy and girl and gent and lady.

As you can see some of the costumes were brilliant! Fabulous fun was had by everyone if you didn't go you missed a tremendous evening so settle down and watch some of the fun in the photos below. Thanks go to Marion who supplied some of the photos! and many many thanks Lorraine and David for a wonderful evening!

CLICK HERE FOR SOME SPOOKY PHOTOS

END OF SEASON TRI-AM

Today was our very last wednesday competition on the summer course. We held a tri-am which is proving to be a very popular event. The winning team was Dawn Butchart, Janet Griffiths and Sandy Bushby with a score of 143, 2nd place was Rhona McGeoghegan, Chris Tinker and Mary Menzies with 151.

Rhona presented first and second with 'Halloween Gifts'

LADIES AGM

Our 2007 Ladies AGM and dinner took place on Monday, on behalf of all the committee I would like to thank all the ladies who took the time to attend and also the staff and Centre for the wonderful meal and service.

Jane chaired the meeting and and along with Jenny, Dawn, Sheena and Marion gave the annual reports. Jane presented Certificates to members who had either lowered their handicap by most shots, played in most competitions and also to the exceptional players of the year. Links to the photos are below. Jane also welcomed new committee member Sally Fenner on board and wished all the members a very sucessful winter and looked forward to her second year as Captain. Vice Captain Rhona McGeoghegan presented Jane with flowers as a thank you from the ladies section

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

MIXED TRI-AM

A Mixed Tri-am was held on Saturday and 60 members took part on what was another highly sucessful day. Well done once again to Marion and Iain for their organisation. The scoring was very good the results were as follows:

1st Iain Butchart, Dawn Butchart and Janet Griffiths 140 points
2nd Dougie Gillespie, Margaret Hunter and Graham Hunter 142 points
3rd Ray Michie, David Alexander and Jerry Wood 144 points

Above is a photo of Alan Christie congratulating Janet Griffiths.

(Message to Jack - don't worry we have hosted a website for over 2 years and have never felt the need to copy any others! However it has been known for others to copy ours........!)

TRI-AM DRAW FOR WEDNESDAY

08.52: G Allardice, R Fraser, C McNab
09.oo: A Grewar, J Douglas, C Sturgis
09.07: C Tinker, M Menzies, R McGeoghegan
09.15: S Bailey, H Ross, E Ralston
09.22: M McDiarmid, M Nicol, L Ross
09.30: E Fenwick, R McIntosh, G Gray
09.37: K Finlay, J Groom, M Robertson
09.45: J Merry, S Peacock, H Dawson
09.52: D Butchart, J Griffiths, S Bushby
10.00: M Strachan

If your name is not on the list and would like to play please contact Margaret Strachan to help make up a team.

P&K AGM

Last night was P&K Ladies County Golf Association AGM, prizegiving and dinner. Above is a photo of the new Committee they are as follows. back row left to right Pam Drysdale, Joan Merry,Liz Fertacz, Match Secretary Shona Leighton, Treasurer Catherine Monks, Mary Hope, Junor Convenor Carol Lambie and Carol Muir. Front row left to right, County Secretary Alexandra Bushby, Vice Captain Lenore Kyle, County Captain Dawn Butchart and County President Liz Miskimmin.

I am very honoured to be asked to be County Captain and I would like to thank the Strathmore Ladies who came along last night to offer their support and for all the good wishes I have recieved. It really does mean a lot to me. Thank you.

Alexandra also had a good night as she was presented with three prizes. She won the Coronation Trophy, Order of Merit and was County Champion 2007. Well done Alex.

Above is a photo of all the prizewinners they are as follows, back row left to right Liz Fertacz, Catherine Peebles, Sue Jones, Meriel Walker. Front row left to right Dawn Butchart, County Champion Alexandra Bushby and Jane Yellowlees.

For a full report and more photos of the evening click on the link on the right handside for the P&K Website.

END OF SEASON MIXED TRI-AM DRAW

Below is the draw for Saturdays mixed Tri-Am event. What a fantastic turnout!! Hope the weather holds.

Entry fee - £3 per team

08.00: B Jackson, I Gray, M McGowan
08.07: S Schofield, I Stewart, D McDonald
08.15: C Davidson, M Bell, D Findlay
08.22: K McLeod, G McLuskey, T Ogg
08.30: R Miligan, I Clark, M Grieve
_____________________
11.30: J Scott, S Scott, M Scott
11.37: I Butchart, D Butchart, J Griffiths
11.45: S Robertson, M Robertson, R McGeoghegan
11.52: J Moran, F Moran, F Moran(jr)
12.00: G Haynes, L Haynes, M West
12.07: F Martin, P Barnett, M Truswell
12.15: M Tinker, D Tinker, R Tinker
12.22: M Hunter, G Hunter, D Gillespie
12.30: G Allardice, H Graham, C Sturgis
12.37: P Tinker, G Dolby, J Menzies
12.45: H Dawson, D Dawson, R Fraser
12.52: A Blair, A Ramsay, D Robinson
13.00: P Crockart, A Ross, D M Alexander
13.07: R Meikle, D J Alexander, G Wood
13.15: J Taylor, A Grewar, R Hudson

PLEASE PUT ENTRY FEE IN ENVELOPE WITH NAMES ON THE FRONT AND PLACE IN THE GENTS’ BOX.
Gents play off the white tees – ¾ handicap
Ladies play off the red tees – ¾ handicap + 1

On holes 1,4,7,10, 13 and 16 only enter one best net score.
On holes 2,5,8,11,14 and 17 enter the two best net scores.
On holes 3,6,9,12,15 and 18 enter all three net scores.

Have Fun!!

TEXAS SCRAMBLE

Aren't Texas Scrambles fun! Everyone seemed to enjoy the mornings golf today. Scoring was excellent too. The results are as follows:

1st Rhoda Fraser, Mary Menzies, Sheila Bailey and Heather Dawson - 63
2nd Eleanor Fenwick, Jackie Moran, Kay Findlay and Dawn Butchart - 64
3rd Mary McDiarmid, Madge Nicol, Rhona McIntosh and Cathy McNab - 65

Well done all!

WEDNESDAY'S DRAW

Marion has asked me to let you all know that the draw for Wednesday's Texas Scramble will be done at 9am at the club house so if you wish to be included please be there for that time.

Thank you

NORSE CUP

Phenomenal scoring yesterday for our Norse Cup. The winning couple with a massive 47 points (yes 47) was Sandy Bushby and Graham Haynes. In second place was Gillian Allardice and Stephen Schofield on 43 (bih) and in Third Rhoda Fraser and Jack Scott 43. Well done all!

This mixed event has a slightly different slant where you partners are pick at random which is a nice way to play with different members and makes the day very social.

Many thanks once again go to Marion Robertson and Iain Butchart for another well organised event. With 56 people taking part the mixed events are an extremely popular part of our club. Also thanks to the Centre Catering Staff for another excellent meal.

JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING

Last night was Strathmore Golf Clubs Junior Prizegiving. Lots of our very talented youngsters came along and all received a Certificate from Margot which related to the level of coaching attained. Stephen Schofield read out a list of achievements which was very impressive. Above is all the junior prize winners and juniors with their well deserved Certificates.

Above is the photo of the prizewinners they are Back row right to left, Todd Bannerman, Alex Simpson, Abigail Aird, Brad Bannerman, front row right left Emily Aird, runner up Junior Champion Megan Aird, Champion Allan Easton, Matthew Bell and Grant Martin

Above are the juniors with their certificates. Well done to all the juniors. Keep up the good work!

NORSE CUP DRAW

To follow is the draw for Sunday's Norse Cup, Four ball better ball stableford.

12.00: D Butchart & L Duncan - R Fraser & J Scott
12.07: S Scott & P Barnett - J Moran & S Bolderson
12.15: E Aird & G Martin - M Nicol & N Jackson
12.22: M Aird & J Rough - C Tinker & D Douglas
12.30: A Grewar & P Tinker - C Sturgis & F Moran
12.37: M Hunter & M Truswell - C McNab & D Gillespie
12.45: S Bushby & G Haynes - C Bushby & F Martin
12.52: J Griffiths & A Aird - L Ross & M Bell
13.00: E Thomson & S Robertson - M Robertson & F Moran ( jun)
13.07: G Allardice & S Schofield - M Strachan & G Hunter
13.15: B Buckett & I Butchart - M Marshall & L Bushby
13.22: C Davidson & K McLeod - D Gordon & R Milligan

Gents play off the white tees - ¾ handicap
Ladies play off the red tees - ¾ handicap plus one stroke

POT LUCK GREENSOMES

What a cold wind we played in today!! Nice to see the sun though. The results of the day were as follows:

Cathy McNab & Lesley Haynes 71.2
Sandy Busbhy & Sheila Bailey 72.8
Rhona McGeoghegan & Rhona McIntosh 73.2

Well done all!

GENTS NEW WEBSITE

Our Gents Section have now a website which will incorporate all the news, draws and results pertaining to the Gents Section. I have made link which will direct anyone straight to the website. It is on the right hand side of this page.

Well done Guys!

MIXED INVITATION

Our Mixed Invitation was a huge success yesterday, with 52 players taking part it was also a fantastic turnout. Before we go into the results a few thank you's must be noted. Firstly Marion Robertson and Iain Butchart who put such a lot of hard work and effort into every mixed event most of which goes unseen. However the smooth running of all our mixed events certainly just shows how much effort they commit to the mixed section. Also thanks go to Jack Scott who printed all the signs for the spot prizes and the rules of the day for all the participants. Thanks also to Sheena Scott who produced all the Prize Vouchers and Envelopes plus along with Iain took care of all the entry fees and made sure we all got exactly what we wanted for food! Next thanks go to David Norman who organised all the excellent entertainment following our meal. This consisted of a Magician, a quiz and quiz master plus excellent folk music provided by Wedge and Skinner. Also thanks to the catering staff who made sure we were all looked after to a very high standard. The food and service was excellent. Well done all!

Now to the nitty gritty! The winners on the day were Jackie Moran and her partner with M Butler with 42 stableford points, well done Jackie! (I can see a trip to the 5th pond soon!) In second place by virtue of a better inward half was Sheena Scott and her partner M Melville with 41 points and in 3rd place was Iain Butchart and his partner Janet Griffiths also with 41. In fourth place again by virtue of a better inward half was Rhoda Fraser and her partner I Clark. Well done to all.

Here is the list of spot prizes:

Ladies Nearest the Pin: Rhona McGeoghegan

Gents Nearest the Pin: M Melville

Ladies Nearest the Pin in 2: S Barber

Gents Nearest the Pin: F Barber

Ladies Nearest the Pin in 3: Liz Fertacz

Gents Nearest the Pin in 3: Jeff Colville

Ladies Longest Drive: Janet Griffiths

Gents Longest Drive: F Barber

Well done to all players. It truly was a fantastic day. Next Sunday is the Mixed Norse Cup so sign your names on the mixed board to take part. Click on the link below for more photos from yesterday:

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

STABLEFORD WINNERS AND DWAS

The final qualifying competitions of the year took place on Saturday and Sheena was a very lucky name! The winner of the Stableford winners was Sheena Peacock with 33 points, this competition was reduction only. The DWAS winner was Sheena Scott with 37 points, the CSS 71, well done to both Sheena's! Here are the full results:

Stableford Winners
CSS 75 r/o

Sheena Scoot (21) 33
Mary Ogilvie (32) 31
Jane Doouglas (19) 30

DWAS
CSS 71

Sheena Scott (12) 37 bih
Alexandra Bushby (2) 37
Emliy Aird (22) 36 bih
Sandy Bushby (8) 36

WEDNESDAY DRAW

To follow is the draw for our Greensomes competition which is to be held on Wednseday 17th October.

8.52: R Mcgeoghegan & J Douglas
9.00: R Fraser & M Nicol - M Menzies & M Robertson
9.07: J Moran & C Tinker - D Butchart & S Peacock
9.15: E Fenwick & C Sturgis - M Hunter & A Grewar
9.22: S Bushby & S Bailey - G Allardice & R McIntosh
9.30: C McNab & L Haynes - J Merry & L Ross
9.37: M McDiarmid & M Woodcraft - E Thomson & M Young
9.45: Ralston & M Galbally - GGray & M Strachan

MIXED INVITATION DAY

The draw for Sundays Mixed Invitation day is as follows:

Tee
(1) 11.00:J Scott & P Drysdale, P Howlett & R McGeoghegan
(1) 11.07: I Butchart & J Griffiths, T Griffiths & D Butchart
(1) 11.15: B Arscott & M Young, G Bullock & J French
(1) 11.22: A Biltcliffe & J Merry, E Merry & M Woodcraft
(1) 11.30: D Conran-Smith & C Sturgis, C Brand & E Allan
(2) 11.00: A Bruce & M McDiarmid, I McDiarmid & D Bruce
(3) 11.00: S Robertson & M Robertson, E Gray & F Moran(Jrn)
(4) 11.00: G Haynes & S Barber, F Barber & L Haynes
(5) 11.00: G Ralston & E Ralston, C Davidson & L Fertacz
(6) 11.00: E Richie & S Bowers, M Melville & S Scott
(7) 11.00: I Clark & R Fraser, J Colville & T Tripney
(8) 11.00: E Butler & J Moran, F Moran & M Butler
(9) 11.00: D Swarbrick & J Taylor, B Douglas & J Douglas

STABLEFORD WINNERS AND DWAS



To follow is the draw for the Stableford Winners and Dwas competition. Please note the earlier Tee Times.



11:00. J Moran, M Nicol
11:07. R Fraser, M Ogilvy, S Peacock
11:15. J Douglas, L Haynes, C McNab
11:22. R McGeoghegan, E Ralston, M Aird
11:30. S Scott, A Bushby, S Bushby
11:37. D Butchart, E Aird, M Robertson, G Allardice

(Sorry this is late, I thought I had done it but obviously not! I will be getting sacked!)

THREE CLUBS AND A PUTTER RESULTS

Play was delayed for 15 mins this morning due to fog however when the fog did lift we had the most glorious day to play our 3 clubs and a putter event and sometimes it make us think why bother with 14!

Wilma Nicoll posted a fantastic score of 66! WOW! Wilma was closely followed by Sheena Peacock with 69 and Margaret Hunter posted a 72.

Well done all!

WOODEN SPOON RESULTS

Don't let it be said that the Ladies Section are poor losers! In golf you have to learn to win just as well as lose and bearing this in mind I am sure you can guess who was handed the Wooden Spoon today....yes it was none other that the Ladies who were well and truly beaten 14-6.

Hard lines ladies but well done for taking part and showing great sportswomanship! Also great to see the juniors taking part today they are a very welcome feature at Strathmore Golf Club.Unfortunately Lady Captain Jane Taylor was ill and couldn't take part. Hope you are feeling better Jane, sorry we didn't win for you!

(Please note the time that this was entered on the web Jack and also check the Courier!)

SCOTT TROPHY

Saturday was the final round of the Scott Trophy which was kindly donated by Sheena Scott. Scoring again was very good on what was a beautiful sunny day. Edith Ralston returned an excellent score of nett 69 which included a wonderful 2 on the 17th! Well done Edith. full results were as follows:

CSS 72
Scratch
Dawn Butchart 76

H/Cap
Edith Ralston (33) 69
Dawn Butchart (6) 70
Sheena Scott (12) 72
Megan Aird (10) 73

As this was the final round the results for the trophy is as follows:

Scratch winner
Alexandra Bushby

Handicap winner
Jackie Moran

Junior member Megan Aird was a very close second place for the handicap section just losing out by virtue of better last counting card from Jackie.

Well done all!

THREE CLUB EVENT + PUTTER
Wednesday 10th October
The draw is as follows
AM
08.45 S. Bushby R. McIntosh
08.52 M. Robertson D. Butchart
09.00 M. Knight M. Galbally J. Moran
09.07 M. Strachan M. Mc Diarmid J. McCouig
09.15 F. Christie M. Menzies M. Hunter
09.22 M. Woodcraft E. Ralston M. Young
09.30 K. Finlay R. Fraser C. McNab
09.37 J. Livingston E. Fenwick H. Ross
09.45 L. Ross W. Nicoll S. Peacock
09.52 A. Grewar E. Thompson B. Buckett
10.00 P. Maxwell M. Nicol S. Bailey
Any quiries about the draw please ring Marion

Here is the photo of our Senior Ladies Trophy Winner Linda Holme. Many thanks for sending this in to me.

SCOTT TROPHY (8)
SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER
The draw is as follows

Lunchtime
12.00 M. Aird C. McNab C. Sturgis
12.07 E. Ralston D. Butchart R. Fraser
12.15 M. McDiarmid S. Scott E. Aird
12.22 S. Bushby J. Moran G. Allardice

WOODEN SPOON DRAW

Sunday will see the annual battle of the sexes for 'The Wooden Spoon'. Here is the draw.

12.00: J Taylor & E Aird v J Scott & M Bell
12.07: J Douglas & S Scott v I Butchart & I Taylor
12.15: D Butchart & J Moran v C Davidson & G Martin
12.22: C McNab & M Nicol v F Moran & K MacLeod
12.30: M Aird & E Ralston v P Tinker & G Liddell
12.37: C Tinker & S Peacock v F Martin & P Barnett
12.45: M Menzies & M West v A Aird & R Milligan
12.52: R Fraser & M McDiarmid v D McMurray & E Gray
13.00: S Bailey & M Young v J Menzies & R Peacock
13.07: S Schofield & S Bolderson v L Duncan & D Gordon

Go Girls!!

GREWAR TROPHY RESULTS


Fantastic scoring today and on saturday's alternative day with two three ladies scoring nett 69! Rhoda Fraser and Jennifer Livingstone both posted 69 today and Sandy Bushby matched that score on Saturday. However Rhoda lifted the trophy by virtue of a better inward half. Well done Rhoda.

Full results are as follows:

CSS 71
Alt day 72

Rhoda Fraser (26) 69 bih
Sandy Bushby (8) 69
Jennifer Livingstone (31) 69
Marion Robertson (20) 72
Margaret Young (21) 73
Wilma Nicoll (28) 73
Rhona McGeoghegan (28) 73

ISN'T HE GORGEGOUS

Joan Merry is very proud of this little bundle and quite right too! James is Joan and Eric's first grandchild and isn't he just adorable.

Congratulations Joan!

NEW WILDLIFE ON THE 5th POND

A lone swan visited the 5th pond yesterday and looked very much at home. I just hope the pond is now big enough for Jenny to miss this one!!