Friday, August 31, 2007

BON VOYAGE SALLY

Lady member Sally Fenner begins her trip of a lifetime this weekend and on behalf of all of the ladies section I would like to wish Sally a safe and memorable trip.

Enjoy Sally!

Thursday, August 30, 2007

LGU MEDAL AND THISTLE BROOCH

It is always a sign that we are nearing the end of the season when you play in the last evening draw of the season. Hard to believe we have reached this time of the year already! However two ladies are playing extremely well. They are Alexandra Bushby and Rhona McIntosh. Alex returned a scratch score of 2 under par 70 making her nett score 68. This score will bring Alex down to her lowest ever handicap or 1.2. Rhona kept her spell of form going too with yet another nett score below par. Rhona has played extremely well over the last month and even with her drastically reduced handicap still manages to maintain a very consistent level of play. Well done both!

Full results are as follows:
Scratch:
Alexandra Bushby 70
Dawn Butchart 78

Silver
Alexandra Bushby (2) 68
Dawn Butchart (6) 72
Sheena Scott (11) 73 bih
Marion Robertson (20) 73

Bronze
Rhona McIntosh (26) 70
Mary Menzies (23) 74
Sheena Peacock (21) 75

Three ladies had their handicap reduced. They were as follows:
Alexandra Bushby was 2 now 1.2 new playing 1
Rhona McInstosh was 26 now 25.4 new playing 25
Dawn Butchart was 6 now 5.4 new playing 5. I was cut due to a Stableford Adjustment (Clause 19.8) My ball decided to visit the horses at the 4th!

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

JUNIOR PHOTOS

Don't know what went wrong with some of the photo's on the report regarding the Junior Final Day but I have now fixed it. So to have another look at the new slide show with 'heads' included, scroll down to the report and click on the relevant spot!!

(Honest I wasnt trying to make David (Bailey) Douglas look bad!)
WELL DONE JOAN

Well done to Joan Merry for once again giving her time and energy to organise another successful Cancer Fundraising Golf Day at Strathmore yesterday. Over 230 ladies took part which must be the largest entry to date. Over £20,000 has been raised with these events which is indeed something to be very proud of Joan. Well done

Congratulations also go to mother and daughter team Sandy and Alexandra Bushby who were the winners of the event with a fantastic scratch score of 67!! Well done both.


Looking forward to next year already.

Monday, August 27, 2007

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

The Strathmore Junior Championship took place on Sunday afternoon and I was very pleased to referee what was an excellent match played by two very talented, polite and courteous young people. The finalist were defending champion Allan Easton and for the very first time a junior girl, Megan Aird.

The winner on the day was Allan who played some tremendous golf and finished in style with a 3 on the 14th. Allan was only 1 over par. Megan also played beautifully with 2 excellent birdies on 3 and 10 and her play off the tee was superb.

Both players conducted themselves in manner they should both be very proud of. There was no displays of bad temper or sulks! and even after losing a ball Megan walked back to the tee quite happily. It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon in their company.

Our congratulations go to the winner Allan Easton but Strathmore Golf Club should be very proud of our two finalist and also a special mention should go to their fellow junior members Matthew Bell, Alistair Gilmour and Grant Martin who took time out to walk round and support the finalists not only yesterday but last Sunday for the Gents Tankard final. We really have a great bunch of juniors who really deserve all our support. Well done to them all.

Also thanks go to Lady Captain Jane Taylor who came along to support the finalist and for making a very encouraging speech to the finalists. Unfortunatley due to bad weather the change of dates meant Gents Captain Jack Scott and President Peter Tinker were unable to attend as they are both away on holiday. Thanks also go the the caddies.

I have some photographs of the day most were taken by David (Bailey) Douglas so special thanks go to him. To see them just click on the link below.


R.N.L.I. MEDAL RESULTS

The annual RNLI charity event took place on Saturday. 14 ladies took part in the event but only one lady played below the par and CSS of the day. Annette Grewar played beautifully and returned a score fo nett 70. Well done Annette.

Full results were as follows:

CSS 72

Annette Grewar (14) 70
Edith Ralston (34) 73 bih
Jackie Moran (26) 73
Dawn Butchart (6) 74 bih
Mary West (21) 74

Well done all.
Sorry got a bit carried away yesterday and cut Annette's handicap!! Sorry Annette you are still 14!!

Saturday, August 25, 2007

LGU Medal Thistle Brooch
Wednesday 29th August
The draw is as follows
09.00 J. Goodfellow J. Merry
09.07 E. Fenwick M. Robertson S. Fenner
09.15 S. Peacock M. Menzies G. Allardice
09.22 C. Sturgis R. Fraser R. McIntosh
09.30 J. Groom A. MacLachlan R. Wight
09.37 R. McGeoghegan W. Nicoll C. McNab
09.45 M. McDiaarmid J. McCouig M. Ogilvie
09.52 E. Ralston S. Bailey M. Woodcraft
10.00 L. Ross H. Ross G. Gray


Lunchtime
12.00 S. Bushby C. Bushby

Evening
5.15 A. Bushby D. Butchart S. Scott
5.22 J. Taylor L. Haynes F. Christie

Thursday, August 23, 2007

RESULTS YOUNG QUAICH

A glorious day brought out the best in some of our lady members yesterday. A total of 6 ladies played too or better than their handicap. But taking full advantage of the wonderful playing conditions was Rhona McIntosh who returned a score of 39 points 3 shots below her recently cut handicap and a score which will indeed reduce her handicap even further. Well done Rhona. Just behind her with 38 points was Dawn Butchart. Full results are as follows:

CSS 71

Rhona McIntosh (27) 39
Dawn Butchart (6) 38
Jane Taylor (12) 37 bih
Jackie Moran (26) 37
Chris Sturgis (24) 36 bih
Lesley Haynes (21) 36

Rhona was the only player to reduce her handicap yesterday. She was 27 and is now 26.2 playing 26. Well done Rhona!
RNLI MEDAL
Saturday 25th August
Please note earlier tee times
The draw is as follows
11.15 A. Bushby S. Bushby L. Gilmour M. West
11.22 A. Grewar M. Robertson D. Butchart M. Aird
11.30 M. Menzies R. Fraser C. Bushby E. Ralston
11.37 C. Sturgis E. Aird M. McDiarmid J. Moran

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

CORONATION FOURSOMES

Earlier this year we held a Coronation foursomes qualifying event which was won by Sally Fenner and Cathy McNab. The finals event took place yesterday at Alyth Golf Club and although Sally and Cathy were not on the list of prizewinners, they enjoyed their day and did us proud.

Well done to you both for making it to the Finals.
CONGRATULATIONS

On a very wet, cold and miserable Saturday afternoon 13 brave ladies set out to play in the Scott Trophy. Very well done to everyone who took part but congratulations go to Jackie Moran who was the only lady to play below the CSS of 74. Jackie returned a score of 73.

Well done.

Thursday, August 16, 2007


ALEX BREAKS COURSE RECORD

Club Champion Alexandra Bushby took full advantage of the perfect playing conditions last night when she shot an incredible scratch 68 breaking the existing course record, held by me, by one shot. I accompanied Alex on her round last night and it really was quite fantastic with only one bogey at the 2nd followed quickly with birdies at 3 and 4 she recorded an outward half of 34 then went on to birdie 12, 14 and 18 to return an inward half of 34. A brilliant round which not only broke the record but also reduced her handicap to 1. Well done Alex it was a pleasure to play with you last night.

Us mere mortals didn't fair to badly either! In the silver division Sheena Scott had the back nine of her life when she parred every hole to return in 37. Unfortunately her front nine wasn't quite as good but she did return an two under handicap 70. The winner of the Bronze division was Cathy McNab with nett 71. Full results are as follows:

CSS 72

Scratch

Alexandra Bushby 68

Dawn Butchart 77

Silver
Alexandra Bushby (2) 66
Sheena Scott (12) 70
Dawn Butchart (6) 71
Bronze
Cathy McNab (30) 71
Mary West (21) 73
Lesley Haynes (21) 74

Reductions:
Alex Bushby now 1
Sheena Scott now 11

Well done all
Scott Trophy Round (6)
Saturday 18th August
Please note earlier tee times
The draw is as follows
11.00 R. McGeoghegan J. Moran E. Aird
11.07 J. Groom S. Fenner L. Ross
11.15 M. McDiarmid A. Bushby C. Sturgis S. Scott
11.22 C. Bushby E. Ralston M. Robertson M. Aird
11.30 S. Bushby L. Haynes D. Butchart R. Fraser

Monday, August 13, 2007

GREENSOMES RESULTS

A very good turn out for our annual Greensomes Competition which was held on Saturday and most ladies braved the horrendous weather conditions and completed the 18 holes. Very well done to everybody who took part in what was a very wet and very long round of golf!

The winners on the day by 0.2 of a shot was Birtie Buckett and Fanny Christie with 72.8 followed in a very close 2nd place by Leslie Haynes and Charlotte Bushby with 73. Full results are as follows:

Fanny Christie & Birtie Buckett 72.8
Lesley Haynes & Charlotte Bushby 73
Megan and Emily Aird 75.2
Marion Robertson and Sheena Scott 75.2
Dawn Butchart & Jane Taylor 77.6

Well done all who took part.

Saturday, August 11, 2007

LGU Medal
Wednesday 15th August
The draw is as follows
09.00 S. Bushby J. Goodfellow
09.07 C. Bushby J. Merry M. Robertson
09.15 H. Graham S. Peacock M. Menzies
09.22 G. Allardice C. Sturgis R. Fraser
09.30 J. Moran R. McGeoghegan R. Wight
09.37 R. McIntosh M. McDiarmid J. McCouig
09.45 M. Ogilvie L. Holme E. Ralston
09.52 S. Bailey H. Ross G. Gray


Lunchtime
12.00 S. Fenner C. McNab


Evening
5.15 A. Bushby D. Butchart
5.22 S. Scott L. Haynes

Outwith the draw
D. Tinker M.West J. Groom

Friday, August 10, 2007


CAPTAINS DAY


Our Lady Captain Jane Taylor hosted her very first Lady Captains Day on Wednesday and what a fantastic turn out she had. With over 40 ladies taking part on a glorious summers day it was indeed a great success.


Jane presented all the ladies with a lovely gift and not only provided 'half way' drinks and snacks but also a wonderful buffet which followed prize giving.


The main winner on the day was Rhona McIntosh with an outstanding 67!! Great scoring Rhona well done.
The full results were as follows:
1st Rhona McIntosh 67
2nd Cath McNab 71
3rd Alex Bushby 72 bih
Nearest The Pin (Silver) - Charlotte Bushby
Nearest the Pin (Bronze) - Chris Sturgis
Longest Drive (Silver) - Charlotte Bushby
Longest Drive (Bronze) - Mary Ogilvie
Nearest the White Line - Annette Grewar
Putting Competition - Sheena Scott and Sheena Peacock
Best Front Nine - Lesley Haynes
Best Back Nine - Jane Douglas
Well done to all the prizewinners and a very special thank you to Jane for hosting the event brilliantly and for all the lovely prizes and food.
For more photos of the day and even some wild life click below.

  • CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

  • I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE PHOTOS FROM I&D DAY WERE NOT SHOWING. I THINK I HAVE CORRECTED THE ERROR SO SCROLL DOWN NOW AND YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CLICK ON TO SEE THEM!!

    Thursday, August 09, 2007

    GREENSOMES
    Saturday 11th August
    The draw is as follows

    1.00 J. Taylor & D. Butchart
    1.07 B. Buckettt & F. Christie C. Bushby & L. Haynes
    1.15 M. Aird & E. Aird R. Fraser & E. Ralston
    1.22 J. Moran & C. Sturgis M. Nicol & M. Menzies
    1.30 M. Robertson & S. Scott R. McGeoghegan & J. Groom
    1.37 S. Bailey & M. West G. Allardice & H. Graham
    1.45 M. Strachan & G. Gray S. Fenner & C. McNab
    1.52 S. Bushby & A. Bushby A. Grewar & J. Douglas

    Tuesday, August 07, 2007

    I&D INSURANCE SERVICES MIXED TROPHY


    I&D Insurance Services Trophy was held on Sunday and we enjoyed the largest entry to date for a mixed event. 48 people took part which was fantastic considering the weather was the worst in the 11 year history of the event. Heavy rain and very dark and damp conditions did not stop some very high scoring. With the winners mother and son team Chris and Mark Tinker scoring 43 points. 3 further couples scored 42 points. Well done all. Two players scored a massive 5 points on one hole! They were Mark Tinker with an eagle 3 on the 5th (with a shot!) and his son Rory Tinker who with two shots, birdied the 5th. Well done all.


    There was also a double Celebration for President Peter Tinker and his wife Chris who along with Past President John Menzies and his wife Mary Menzies all celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Friday 3rd of August congratulations to them.
    Special thanks also go to David, Lindsay and the catering staff for all their hard work. The meal was superb.
    The full results of the day are as follows:
    1st Chris and Mark Tinker 43
    2nd Dawn and Iain Butchart 42 bih
    3rd Alex Bushby & Allan Easton 42
    4th Dawn and Rory Tinker 42
    Nearest the Pin Ladies - Charlotte Bushby
    Nearest the Pin Gents - John Menzies
    Longest Drive Ladies - Alex Bushby
    Longest Drive Gents - Graham Haynes
    Nearest Pin in two Ladies - Marion Robertson
    Nearest Pin in two Gents - Iain Butchart
    Best back 9 - Gillian Allardice & Chris Brand
    Best front 9 - Megan Aird & David Douglas
    Well done to everyone and a huge thank you to you all for playing on such a horrid day.
    Below is a link to more photos of the day.


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  • SCRATCH LEAGUE TEAM LOSE AT BLAIRGOWRIE

    After our many successes our scratch league team of Alex Bushby, Dawn Butchart, Sandy Bushby, Sheena Scott and Jane Taylor lost 4&1 against Blairgowrie lst night. Sandy was our only member to gain a point however 3 matches were lost on the 18th green.

    Now we will all have to wait to see how the other teams play in their last matches to determine whether we will finish 1st 2nd or 3rd. Either way the team has performed exceptionally well on their very first year in the league.

    Well done.

    Friday, August 03, 2007

    I&D INSURANCE SERVICES DRAW

    A fantastic turn out for Sundays I&D Insurance Services Mixed event. 46 people are taking part in what we hope will be an enjoyable day for all. The draw is as follows:

    12.00: Dawn & Iain Butchart - Mary & John Menzies
    12.07: Annette Grewar & David Norman - Cathy McNab & Andy Ross
    12.15: Chris Sturgis & Pete Grewar - Heather & David Dawson
    12.22: Edith Ralston & Jerry Wood - Pete Barnett & Marge Nicol
    12.30: Marion & Sandy Robertson - Lesley & Graham Haynes
    12.37: Chris & Mark Tinker - Megan Aird & David Douglas
    12.45: Rhoda Fraser & Eric Gray - Gillian Allardice & Chris Brand
    12.52: Dawn & Rory Tinker - Alistair & Emily Aird
    13.00: Sheena & Jack Scott - Alex Bushby & Allan Easton
    13.07: Sheena & Russell Peacock - Jenny & Brian Groom

    13.15: Sandy & Lee Busbhy - Jane Thomson & Alan Christie
    13.22: Rhona McGeoghegan & Charlie Davidson - Charlotte Bushby & Ian Ellvers


    Thank you for your support and we hope as many as possible can stay for the meal which will follow play. Menu will be on the mixed board.
    STRATHMORE LADIES WIN

    The Strathmore Ladies Team of Dawn Butchart, Charlotte Bushby, Alex Bushby, Lesley Haynes, Fanny Christie, Birtie Buckett, Sandy Bushby and Chris Sturgis played our first ever match against the gentlemen of Royal Perth and won 3.5 to 0.5. A fantastic result for the ladies section.

    This was the first time in the 250 year history that Royal Perth has played a match against the 'fairer sex' and all the games were extremely close with 2 of the 3 wins ending on the 18th green.

    Many thanks to the gents taking part also special thanks go to the centre for the superb meal which was enjoyed by all.

    Well done ladies!!