CAPTAIN'S DRIVE IN

Saturday was our official opening to the season 2007 and what a glorious day it was! Our Captains were there to greet 90 members with a very welcomed glass of Buzz Fizz then off we went to place our flags where we thought their drives would land!

Gent's Captain Jack Scott, Lady's Captain Jane Taylor, President Peter Tinker, Lady's Vice-Captain Rhona McGeoghegan and Gents Vice-Captain Lewis Duncan took a 'photo call' then it was time for the big 'Drive off' Both Jack and Jane played excellent shots off the tee to their huge relief I am sure! (However I am reliably informed they were also relieved that they did not get up close with the ducks!)

We then had a 'Shotgun Start' which was brilliantly organised by Marion and Iain our Mixed Convener's. David Norman kindly provided a very welcomed 'wee dram' at our half way house.

After our round we were all provided with a finger buffet which was excellent as always. Marion and Iain were kept very busy tallying up the scores on the board.

Peter Tinker said a few words to welcome the members and thanking the organisers then Iain Butchart announced the winners of the nearest the Captains Drives, Dave Findlay was nearest the Gent's Captain and Brian Park was nearest the Lady's Captain's.

Dawn Butchart was the winner of best lady with 39 points and Ian Taylor was best Gent with 42 points.

Then it was crunch time to find our who won were the winners of Pat's Putter and both Jack and Jane were delighted to lead the winning Captains Team.

A fantastic day was had by all the members with special thanks to the Centre for allowing a Shotgun start, to the catering staff and David Norman for his hospitality. To the two Captains for hosting the day. Also special thanks to the organiser's Marion and Iain who put a lot of hours into the event. To view more photos of the day click on this link:
Captains Drive In

Annette Grewar was also presented with her Hole in One plaque which whe achieved whilst visiting John and Mary Menzies in America. John was very happy to do the honours:

ALL TOGETHER NOW: AAWH!

Baby Harry isn't he beautiful! As his Mum says he is a little treasure!

DRAW FOR WEDNESDAY 4TH APRIL

9.00: C Sturgis, H Ross
9.07: J Douglas, M Nicoll, E Fenwick
9.15: M Ogilvie, R McGeoghegan, S Peacock
9.22: A Grewar, S Fenner, M Woodcraft
9.30: M Robertson, G Gray, W Nicoll
9.37: C McNab, A Maclachlan, J McCouig
9.45: E Ralston, M Knight, R Fraser

12.00: M West, S Bushby, A Bushby

Alternate Day: S Scott, D Butchart, J Moran, M McDiarmid

CONGRATULATIONS JENNY

Warm congratulations go to our Competition Secretary Jenny Groom who's daughter Alison has given birth to a baby boy. This is Alison's second child, she already has a daughter Isla. Baby Harry Horsford Prins (Horsford is a Prins family name and Harry is after Jennys father) was born on Monday March 26th and weighed in at 7lb 14oz.

Jenny and Brian are currently out in New Zealand with Alison and are delighted with the new addition to their family and we send our best wishes to them all.

Send a photo soon Jenny!

CAPTAINS’ DRIVE-IN
SATURDAY 31ST MARCH
SHOTGUN START

Tee off at 11am

Please arrive around 10am for Drive-in and Bucks Fizz

CAPTAINS TEAM VICE-CAPTAINS TEAM
Tee
1 J Scott & J Taylor L Duncan & R McGeoghegan
A Blair & Parker DJ Alexander & DM Alexander

2 M Truswell & M McDiarmid F Moran & J Moran

3 E Gray & R Fraser G Haynes & A Maclachlan

4 R Peacock & S Peacock Andrew Christie & F Christie

5 A Ramsay & C Sturgis Alan Christie & B Bucket
D Findlay & M Knight S Schofield & M Woodcraft

6 C Davidson & M Bell B Jackson & B McGowan

7 P Arkell & G Miller R Miller & G Ironside

8 S Scott & M Scott W McGregor & L Holme

9 D Gillespie & J Merry L Bushby & S Bushby

10 I Butchart & D Butchart S Robertson & M Robertson

11 J Menzies & M Menzies P Tinker & C Tinker

12 D Robinson & G Grey A Donaldson & E Ralston
A Aird & M Aird I Taylor & J Douglas

13 M Grieve & I Clark P Barnet & K Macleod

14 G Dolby & S Balderson K Macgillivray & R H-Brooks
F Martin & H Graham G Martin & W Nicoll

15 R Michie & A Low CJ McShannon & CC McShannon

16 D Dawson & H Dawson D Norman & A Grewar

17 R Milligan & C McNab D Gordon & S Fenner

18 J Ross & L Ross I Strachan & M Strachan
B Park & A Jones G S Allan & J Wood

Captains Team to wear Red and Vice Captains Team wear blue!

FORMAT
Individual Stableford Full summer handicap

LEITFIE LINKS FINAL ROUND

Certainly was a much calmer and warmer day on Saturday for our final round of the Leitfie Links Championship and Sally Fenner put in a fine performance with a total score of net 110 winning the Handicap Championship by 5 shots. Well done Sally.
The Scratch Championship went to Dawn Butchart with a total scratch score of 141. Final results were as follows:

Scratch Championship

Dawn Butchart 141
Sandy Bushby 144
Sneena Scott 148

Handicap Championship

Sally Fenner (21) 110
Mary McDairmid (31) 115
Rhona McGeoghegan (26) 123
Megan Aird (18) 124

Well done all.

HAPPY RETIREMENT!

Although the 'big birthday' is not until July, Country Member Kay Findlay retires from teaching on Friday 30th of March. On behalf of all the Strathmore Ladies we wish her a long and happy retirement.

Hopefully we will be seeing a lot more of Kay and Penny in the future months.

LEITFIE LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND ONE

It certainly was a very cold, windy winters day for the first round of the Leitfie Links Handicap and Scratch Championship! Unfortunately there were a few cancellations due to the extreme conditions however 13 brave ladies set out and more importantly completed their round! The cold weather certainly didn't deter Sally Fenner and Mary McDiarmid who returned marvelous first round scores of net 56 and 57 respectively. Junior member Megan Aird is in third position with net 61. They were fantastic scores taking into account the wind and cold. On the Scratch side of things Dawn Butchart is 5 shots clear with a 71 followed by two players Sheena Scott and Sandy Bushby both on 76.

Next weeks final round takes place on Saturday at 12noon. The draw will remain the same. Here's hoping the weather conditions are a little kinder!

VALENTINES DAY QUAD AM.

You could hardly believe it was February! It was a glorious day with hardly any wind and lots of sunshine. Great conditions for our Valentines Quad-am. 32 players took part and many thanks go to Alex Bushby who as our reserve came and took part at the last minute following a call off. Thanks Alexandra.

Also many thanks to Marion who single handedly did the draw, posted the notices and the provided the cards and a copy of the rules for us all. Unfortunately Iain was called away to Sheltand for a few days. So many thanks Marion for a great job.
The winning team are below:

From left to right, Dawn Butchart, Iain Butchart. Peter Tinker who presented the prizes, Sheena Scott and Sandy Robertson.

2nd place Team:

From left to right Dougie Gillespie, Peter Tinker who presented the prizes, Rob Milligan, Eric Gray and Russell Peacock.

Following a superb meal with excellent service, we were all treated to a 'Mystery Guest' who was none other than our very own Gwyn Gray. Gwyn was a real treat with a touch of both humour and warmth she was a delight to listen to. Here are a couple photos of her during her performance:

Then our compere, David Norman took over for the rest of the evening, when he hosted a 'Mr & Mrs' competition. David puts so much work and effort into these events we are truly lucky to have him! Here he is below:

He certainly gets into the spirit of the evening!! He managed to cajole 5 couples into taking part:

They were from left to right Anne and Eric, Sheena and Jack, Lesley and Graham, Dawn and Iain and Joan and Eric.

Here are a few photo's of what really was a lot of fun.

After lots of fun and very close finish in 2nd place was Joan and Eric with 16.5 out of 20 and the overall winners were Dawn and Iain with 18 out of 20.

Our winners Dawn and Iain.

Many thanks once again to Marion for all her hard work and David and the Centre for another super mixed event.

P.S. What do you think of the new pond?? Isn't if fantastic! Over the weekend our Captains Jack and Jane did quite a bit of research on it. They even, on our behalf, checked to see how big the splashes were when a ball hits the water from the tee!!! Thoughtful or what!

VALENTINE QUAD-AM DRAW

The draw for Sunday Valentine Quad-Am is as follows:

11.08: L Haynes, M McDiarmid, M Trusswell, K McLeod
11.15: H Dawson, M Nicol, I Taylor, D Norman
11.22: S Scott, J Taylor, P Tinker, D Dawson
11.30: C McNab, S Fenner, F Moran, J Scott
11.38: D Butchart, S Peacock, S Robertson, I Butchart
11.45: D Gordan, I Clark, G Haynes, P Barnett
11.52: D Gillespie, R Milligan, E Gray, R Peacock
12.00: J Merry, C McLean, M Grieve, D Robinson

Full rules will be provided on the day, remember and get swatting up on your wife or husband for the 'Mrs and Mrs' quiz following the meal!!

See you there

MESSAGE FROM AMERICA

Following the fantastic news of a hole in one for Annette here is an EMail I received from John and Mary Menzies with all the information regarding Annette's great feat!

HI Dawn.
Something for your ladies web site, we had a visit from Pat and Jill Baron and Pete and Annette Grewar, they spent a couple of days with us we showed them around Naples and arranged for them to play golf on our course here at Countryside. Would you believe Annette played great on what is by no means an easy course and to cap it all she had a hole in one! the details are as follows, Countryside Golf and Country Club, Hole no.13, Par three, 115 yards, 9 iron , while it is a short par 3 the green is protected by a large bunker on the right and a lake running all the way up the left so you need to hit the ball right onto the green,
she shot a 84 0n a par 70 course which is very good considering she had never played the course before.
The club will give her a memorial plaque to mark the occasion it will be ready in a couple of days we will bring it home for her.

Regards John.

Many Thanks to John for Emailing this info to us. The Strathmore Ladies Website has certainly come on leaps and bounds when we even have our very own International Reporters!

ANNETTE HAS AN ACE IN THE STATES

Hot news is that Past Captain, Annette Grewar has had a hole in one whilst on holiday in Florida.

Annette was accompanied by hubby Pete and fellow club members John and Mary Menzies and Pat and Jill Barron.

Annette and Pete were visiting John and Mary in Naples during their two week break.

Well done Annette!!

VALENTINE QUAD-AM

Our mixed convener's Marion and Iain have organised a 'Valentines Quad-Am' which will take place on Sunday 18th February. David has once again come up with a bit of fun for us all following our golf and will host a 'Mr & Mrs' competition. There will also be a 'mystery guest' and of course a fabulous menu.

If you wish to play please sign up on the entry sheet on the mixed board. Off peak members can play but of course pay the relevant green fee of £6.50 for winter greens or £7.50 if the summer greens are used. Even if you don't want to take part in the golf put your name up for the meal and entertainment. I am sure it will be another huge success.

See you Sunday

'THE RABBIE BURNS CLASSIC'


With 52 players taking part in 'The Rabbie Burns Classic' it truly was a 'classic'! A mixed Texas Scramble was the format with a very tricky (well I thought so!) questions at every Tee relating to Rabbie! On completion of our round we had another sheet of questions to answer over a well deserved drink!



A full house some deep in thought!


The haggis was then paraded around the participants by our Chef Lindsay, whilst David Conran-Smith lamented it on the Bag Pipes. The Selkirk Grace was duly performed by Alan Christie.




Piper David Conran-Smith




Chef Lindsay looks on while Alan recites The Selkirk Grace





David Norman presents the winning team of the Rabbie Burns Quiz a bottle of wine. The team are from Left to Right David Robinson, Linda Ross, David Norman (Centre Manager) Joan McCouig and Jack Scott.



The winners of the Team Scratch event was Dougie Gillespie, Graham Haynes, Iain Butchart (Mixed Convener), Chris Sturgis and Andy Ross with a magnificent score of 61.


2nd place in the Handicap Section was David Douglas, Lesley Haynes, Cathy McNab and Alan Christie. Centre is Iain Butchart (Mixed Conveyor)





The winning team was left to right Bob Douglas, Jim Davidson, Sheena Peacock and Carol Mclean. Congratulations!

A quiz followed what was a truly magnificent meal served to over 60 hungry golfers and guests. Many thanks go to all the Centre Staff especially David who was an excellent 'MC' for the day also our thanks go to our mixed conveners Marion Robertson and Iain Butchart for another wonderful mixed event.

Marion and Iain are also organising a 'Valentines Mixed Quad-Am' this will be held on Feb 18th, tee off times from 11.am. There will be a meal and some Entertainment to follow, full details will be posted on the Mixed Board. Please sign up! Entry Forms are situated on the Mixed Board. Off Peak members can play but will pay green fee of £6.50 for winter greens or £7.50 for summer greens. Summer Greens will only be used weather permitting.

FIRST ACE OF THE SEASON!

I was very honoured to be in the fourball that witnessed the very first hole in one, at Strathmore, of 2007 and how very appropriate that the person who performed this feat was none other than our very own President, Peter Tinker.
Peter holed a Pitching Wedge shot on the 6th. It was truly a joy to watch, only one little hop and straight into the hole. Wonderful!
Also included in the group was Sheena Scott and Sandy Robertson.

Well Done Peter!

FANTASTIC SUPPORT FOR MIXED COMPETITIONS.

The holiday period saw three mixed events taking place at Strathmore. Each event was well supported with as many as 36 members taking part. Boxing Day saw a Texas Scramble and the winning team was Mark Scott, Ian Taylor, Stephen Schofield and Sally Fenner. On Saturday 30th a mixed Tri-am was held and the winning team was Frank Moran, Eric Gray and Mark Truswell. Yesterday was the day of our annual 'Sair Heed Bash' which was once again a Texas Scramble. The winning team was Chris Sturgis, Dawn Butchart, Graham Bullock and Ken Sutherland. Our President Peter Tinker presented the prizes.
After each event most members stayed and enjoyed a great meal provided by our chef Lindsay. These events are extremely popular and our thanks as always go to our Mixed conveners Iain Butchart and Marion Robertson for their time and efforts.
Marion and Iain are hoping to arrange further events over the winter so please keep a close eye to the mixed board!


The winning Team from Right to Left Chris Sturgis, Dawn Butchart, Pete Tinker (President) Graham Bullock and Ken Sutherland.

Sorry I don't have any photo's from the Boxing Day or the tri-am but my camera was broken and I only just got a new one. But there will be no stopping me now!!

2nd place team from right to left, Liz Davidson, David Douglas, Pete Tinker (President) Stephen Schofield and Penny Maxwell.

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

On behalf of Jane, Rhona and all the committee we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a good Golfing Season in 2007.

PS. Don't forget the Boxing Day Texas Scramble and Sair Head Bash on the 2nd January. Please note the new start times for these competitions is now 11am.

WINTER LEAGUE
Wednesday 13th December
The draw is as follows
WINTER LEAGUE
Wednesday 13th December
10.00 M. Nicol S. Peacock
10.07 A. MacLachlan J. McCouig
10.15 E. Ralston W. Nicoll E. Thompson
10.22 J. Groom L. Ross C. Tinker
10.30 M. Gallbally J. Merry C. McNab
10.37 M. Woodcraft L . Holme C. Sturgis

10.45 G. Allardice & R. Mc Geoghegan V H. Ross & G. Gray

WINTER LEAGUE
Wednesday 13th December
The draw is as follows
WINTER LEAGUE
Wednesday 13th December
10.00 M. Nicol S. Peacock
10.07 A. MacLachlan J. McCouig
10.15 E. Ralston W. Nicoll E. Thompson
10.22 J. Groom L. Ross C. Tinker
10.30 M. Gallbally J. Merry C. McNab
10.37 M. Woodcraft L . Holme C. Sturgis

10.45 G. Allardice & R. Mc Geoghegan V H. Ross & G. Gray

THE GOLFING GODS!


We have all heard of the 'Golfing Gods' so I thought you might like to see this picture of them all!!





P.S.

They were certainly smiling down on Lady Captain Jane Taylor on tuesday as she had a hole in one at the 13th. Well done Jane.

TURKEY TROT RESULTS
1st Eleanor Fenwick 27points
2nd Alexandra Bushby 25 points
Prize for the best hat went to Linda Holme and lucky seat to Marilyn Galbally
We had wonderful weather for the golf with some good scores.
Delicious food and great company and to top it all Santa came.

CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN

Warm Congratulations go to Strathmore Junior Member Megan Aird who has been selected for a Perth and Kinross County Golf Scholarship.

The Scholarship entitles Megan to coaching throughout the year at Gleneagles plus full membership to all three courses at the five star resort.

Every year 4 girls are selected by the Perth and Kinross County Golf Junior Selectors, who are Janet Griffiths, Carol Lambie, Lenore Kyle and Dawn Butchart. These girls are selected due to both their enthusiasm and golfing ability which Megan has in abundance.

The Scholarship is a huge achievement for Megan and I am sure she will take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

Well done Megan!

WINTER LEAGUE RESULTS
WEDNESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
C. McNAB 25 PTS
S. PEACOCK 22 PTS
G. ALLARDICE 22 PTS

A.G.M.

Strathmore Golf Club held there annual general meeting on Friday night. It was followed by Prizegiving. Below is some photo's of the evening.


Lady Prize Winners:
Back row left to right, Linda Holmes, Jane Taylor, Chris Sturgis, Jane Douglas, Fanny Christie, Sally Fenner, Dawn Butchart, Lesly Haynes and Jenny Groom.
Front Row right to left, Megan Aird, Margaret Young, Sheena Scott, Alexandra Bushby, Annette Grewar, Mary West and Sandy Bushby.

















Above is the Ladies Committee for 2007. They are as follows:
Back row right to left, Dawn Butchart (handicap secretary), Alexandra Bushby, Chris Sturgis (Secretary). Front row left to right Sheena Scott (Treasurer), Rhona McGeoghegan (Vice Captain), Jane Taylor (Lady Captain) and Jenny Groom (Competition Secretary) Missing was Marion Robertson who is recovering in hospital. We all wish her a speedy recovery.


Below is a photo of the Gents Section prizewinner:




Thanks go to the Centre who provided us all with a Drink and Nibbles.

LADIES AGM

On behalf on Annette I would like to thank all lady members who attended our AGM. It was a great turn out. We hope you found the reports by the committee members helpful and informative. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to ask.

Special thanks to Strathmore Golf Centre for once again providing us with fantastic food with super service.

Sorry I forgot to take my camera out!! Will do that at the main AGM in November.

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION AGM



The AGM was held on Thursday 26th October and above is the Committee for 2007 they are as follows:
back row left to right Treasurer Liz Fertacz (Dunkeld), Mary Hope (Blairgowrie), Joan Merry (Strathmore), Dot Doris (Crieff), Junior Convenor Lenore Kyle (Milnathort), Shonagh Leighton (Alyth), Junior Convenor Carol Lambie (Dunkeld) & Carol Muir (Craigie Hill).
Front row left to right Honorary Secretary Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore) , Captain Janet Griffiths (Crieff) and Vice Captain Dawn Butchart (Strathmore)

We are very honoured to have three members of Strathmore holding postions on the County Committe and wish them well for 2007.





2006 Prizwinners

Back row from left to right Coronation Trophy - Gwen Lambie (Dunkeld & Birnam), Gibb Trophy - Carole Turner (Alyth), Crawford Salver - Sandy Young (Auchterarder), Nell Scott Quaich - Liz Fertacz (Dunkeld & Birnam), Order of Merit - Jane Yellowlees (Murrayshall). Front row from left to right Brown Memorial Salver & Champion of Champions - Alexandra Bushby (Strathmore), Captain Janet Griffiths with the Inter Counties Team Champions Trophy and County Champion - Jillian Milne (Craigie Hill).

Well done to all.

Anyone wishing to join P&K County next year please speak to Dawn or Alexandra.

MIXED TRI-AM RESULTS

A great turn out for our last mixed event of the season. 36 players took part and the scoring was very good. The winning team of the day was Dawn Butchart Iain Butchart and Archie Blair with 142 points. Well done to them. The full result was as follows:

Dawn Butchart, Iain Butchart & Archie Blair 142
Andy Ramsay, Ray Michie & Dave Alexander 146
John Menzies, Russell Peacock & Peter Tinker 147 bih
Sandy Bushby, Charlotte Bushby & Lee Bushby 147

The day was rounded off by a super meal which most stayed to enjoy.

Well done to all who took part and thanks once again to Marion Robertson and Iain Butchart for organising the event.

END OF SEASON MIXED TRI-AM

Saturday will see our last mixed event of the current season...ah!! Mixed convenors, Marion and Iain, have organised a mixed Tri-am and the draw is as follows:

12.00: I Butchart, D Butchart, A Blair
12.07: A Hughes, D Gordon, E Gray
12.15: J Scott, S Scott, R Dryden
12.22: G Allardice, S Fenner, C McNab
12.30: D M Alexander, A Ramsay, R Michie
12.45: G Haynes, L Haynes, E Ritchie
12.52: M McDiarmid, R Fraser, G Dolby
13.00: B Groom, J Groom, S Peacock
13.07: P Tinker, C Tinker, R Peacock
13.15: F Moran, M Truswell, D Robinson
13.22: L Bushby, S Bushby, C Bushby

3/4 handicaps Gents off White, Ladies off Red. Ladies add one shot to h'cap allowance following the 3/4 fraction (as per SSS rule)
Gents use Gents index, Ladies use Ladies
Full rules on cards

Although Tea has not been formally arranged a few of us are going to stay and eat. Please stay and join us.

Have Fun!

Three Club Event
CSS 72
S. Peacock (21) 71
S. Bushby (7) 72
M. Ogilvie (32) 76

MIXED INVITATION DAY

Our annual Mixed Event took place on Sunday. It was a great day enjoyed by all. The weather was calm, the company excellent and the food superb. We have a super day! All who took part enjoyed their day immensely. The results were as follows:

Spot Prizes

Best Par 3's - R McGeoghegan & P Howlett 12 points
Best Front 9 - S. Scott & O Skrettebrg
Best Back 9 - R McGeoghegan & P Howlett

Ladies Nearest the Pin - D Butchart
Gents Nearest the Pin - B Douglas
Ladies Nearest Pin in two - S Bowers
Gents Nearest Pin in 3 - P Howlett
Ladies Longest Drive - S Wallace
Gents Longest Drive - R Taylor

Main Prizes

1st R McGeoghegan & P Howlett 41 bih
2nd I Butchart & G Pennycook 41 bih
3rd R Fraser & I Clark 41 bih
4th S Scott & O Skrettebrg

Thanks go to Marion Robertson and Iain Butchart our mixed conveners for organising the event and to Jack and Sheena Scott who helped on the day.

ALEXANDRA NEW P&K CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Alexandra Bushby represented Strathmore Golf Club at Perth & Kinross Champion of Champions at Gleneagles on sunday and won with a gross 77. Excellent news. The P&K Champion of Champions is a one round event hosted by Perth and Kinross County Golf association and played over the Queens Course. All the invited competitors are Club Champions of P&K golf clubs.

Alexandra was 3 under par through 13, even with a few lost shots over the finishing holes, Alex still managed to win the scratch event by 2 clear shots.

Alexandra has had an excellent year with the County and this win is certainly a fantastic end to her season.

Well done from us all. (Especially your County Vice Captain!!)

STABLEFORD WINNERS

Saturday saw our final counting competition of the year being played. The Stableford winners and DWAS competition. Sally Fenner was outstanding on Saturday with an magnificent 46 point!!! Well done Sally

Full results are as follows:
CSS 71

Sally Fenner (25) 46 points
Jane Douglas (22) 39 points
Alexandra Bushby (4) 36 points
Cathy McNab (31) 35 points.

The winner of the DWAS was Jenny Groom with 35 points. Well done!

My scissors got their final airing of the year to the following players:

Sally Fenner was 25 now 20.9, playing handicap 21
Jane Douglas was 22 now 20.7, playing handicap 21

Well done to both!

MIXED INVITATION DRAW

Our annual Mixed Invitation day takes place on Sunday 15th Ocotber. The draw is as follows:

10.45: I Butchart & G Pennycook - D Butchart & R Taylor
10.52: J. Scott & Partner - S Scott & Partner
11.00: P Tinker & D Tinker - C Tinker & M Tinker
11.07: J Groom & N Wallace - B Groom & S Wallace
11.15: B Buckett & E Merry - J Merry & G Merry
11.22: J Douglas & B Douglas - A Christie & S Christie
11.30: E Ritchie & S Bowers - R McGeoghegan & P Howlet
11.37 J Colville & T Tripney - D Norman & L O'Donnell
11.45: M McDairmid & G Cordiner - I McDiarmid & M Cordiner
11.52: C Sturgis & D Conran-Smith - R Fraser & I Clark

A Buffet and prizegiving will follow, have a great day.

GREWAR TROPHY
A. Bushby (4) 70
A. Grewar (16) 72
S. Bushby ( 7) 74

SCOTT TROPHY ROUND 8

Saturday saw the final round of the Scott Trophy and on what was an extremely blustery day Alexandra Bushby scored an impressive gross 73. Her round included 6 birdies! Quite amazing considering the conditions. Alexandra was the only player who excelled and therefore, for a change, the CSS was 73! The results were as follows:

Scratch
Alexandra Bushby 73
Dawn Butchart 83

Handicap
Alexandra Bushby (4) 69
Dawn Butchart (5) 78
Sheena Scott (10) 78

The Scott Trophy which was presented by Sheena Scott is played over the season over 8 rounds. The best 4 rounds count for both a Scratch Trophy and Handicap Trophy, the results for the over all winners are as follows:

Scratch
Alexandra Bushby 80+78+77+73 = 308
Dawn Butchart 77+76+75+83 = 311
Sandy bushby 83+81+81+76 = 321
Sheena Scott 83+85+86+87 -= 341

Overall winner - Alexandra Bushby

Handicap
Dawn Butchart 72+70+70+78 = 290
Alexandra Bushby 75+73+73+70 = 290
Sandy Bushby 74+74+74+69 = 291
Megan Aird 77+70+68+78 = 293

Although Alexandra and Dawn had equal scores Alexandra can not win both Scratch and Handicap and as Scratch takes precedence Dawn is the over all winner of the Handicap Section.

Well done to all players and thanks again to Sheena for introducing this event.

Dawn Butchart being presented with 'Past Captain' trophy by Sandy Bushby. Report below: 

PAST CAPTAIN DAY RESULTS

Past Captains of Strathmore Ladies Section were invited to take part in the annual 'Past Captains Day'. Although the weather did not appear to be very promising it turned out to be a very pleasant day with only one shower.

As always the day was a very social event and tea followed play. It is always a pleasure to play in this event and catch up with friends.

The Past Captain trophy was retained by last years winner Dawn Butchart who scored 38 points. The full results were as follows:

CSS 72

Dawn Butchart (5) 38
Anke Maclachlan (26) 33 bih
Sandy Bushby (7) 33
Wilma Nicoll (28) 32

Well done all and looking forward to our next day.

Grewar Trophy
Wednesday 11th October
The draw is as follows
08.52 S. Bushby R. Fraser R. McGeoghegan
09.00 C. Tinker A. Bushby R. McIntosh
09.07 M. Strachan G. Gray S. Peacock
09.15 E. Fenwick M. Nicol W. Nicoll
09.22 E. Ralston J. McCouig A. MacLachlan
09.30 J. Livingston M. Ogilvie M. Knight
09.37 S. Bailey C. McNab H. Ross
09.45 A. Grewar G. Allardice L. Ross
09.52 M. Woodcraft M. Menzies M. Robertson
10.00 J. Douglas M. McDiarmid J. Groom

Scott Trophy Round 8
Saturday 7th October
The draw is as follows

12.00 S. Bushby S. Scott
12.07 A. Bushby R. Fraser
12.15 M. Robertson C. Sturgis D. Butchart

Hidden Holes Results CSS72
A. Bushby (4) 72
M. Menzies (24) 72
C. Sturgis (26) 73
J. Groom (26) 74
overall competition winner J. Groom

Princess of Wales Medal Winners
Mary Menzies (25) 71bih
Alexandra Bushby (5) 71
Gillian Allardice (23) 74

Senior Ladies Trophy winner
Linda Holme was the winner with 37 points bih
Eleanor Fenwick also had 37 points
Mary Menzies 35 points

Hidden Holes
Wed 6th October
Draw is as follows
9.00 S.Bushby A.Maclachan J. McCouig
9.07 W. Nicoll A.Bushby M.Menzies
9.15 G.Allardice M.Robertson M. Ogilvie
9.22 L.Holme M.Nicoll E.Ralston
9.30 S.Bailey J. Livingston L.Ross
9.37 M.Knight C.Sturgis R.McGeoghegan
9.45 M.Woodcraft R.Fraser E.Thomson
9.52 C.McNab G.Gray M.Galbally
10.00 R.McIntosh M.Strachan E.Carruthers

Merry Trophy
C. Tinker 40points
S. Bushby 38 points
L. Haynes 37points
Well done to Chris handicap now down to 20 and Sandy handicap down to 6

EXTRA DAY MEDAL DRAW

The draw for wednesdays Medal is as Follows:

09.00 S Fenner, M Menzies, R McGeoghegan
09.07 C McNab, C Tinker, L Haynes
09.15 A Grewar, E Ralston, W Nicoll
09.22 A Maclachlan, J McCoiug, C Sturgis
09.30 S Peacock, J Barron, R McIntosh
09.37 M Robertson, J Groom, M Woodcraft
09.45 E Fenwick, M Knight, G Allardice
09.52 H Ross, R Fraser, F Christie

Outwith the draw
D Butchart, A Bushby, M West

AUTUMN MEETING RESULTS

Another great day for our competition and the scoring was the lowest we have had this season. Jane Douglas scored an unbelievable nett 64. I can only dream of scores like that!! Lady Captain Annette Grewar also had a fantastic nett 68. Great scoring indeed. Incredibly the CSS was 72.
Full results are as follows:

Scratch
Alexandra Bushby 78
Dawn Butchart 78

Autumn Meeting winners:
Jane Douglas (25) 64
Annette Grewar (17) 68
Sheena Scott (10) 71
Dawn Butchart (5) 73

Spot Prizes:
Nearest the Pin - Rhona McGeogeghan
Silver Longest Drive - Alexandra Bushby
Bronze Longest Drive - Rhona McGeogeghan

Well done to all! Following these magnificent scores the following ladies had a well deserved cut their Handicap:
Jane Douglas was 25 now 21.3 new playing handicap 21
Annette Grewar was 17 now 15.3 new playing handicap 15

Many thanks to Jenny for all her hard work in arranging the day.

AUTUMN MEETING DRAW
Saturday 16th September

10.00 A Grewar, R Fraser, J Douglas
10.07 S Bushby, D Butchart, G Allardice
10.15 M Menzies, M Robertson, A Bushby
10.22 C Tinker, S Scott, M Aird
10.30 J Groom, R McGeoghegan, C Sturgis

Golf will be followed by Lunch and Prizegiving. Please note that Lunch is £8.00.

Ladies Invitation Day.
60 Ladies enjoyed a great game of golf followed by a lovely buffet.
There were some really good scores.
The prize winners are as follows
1st M. West & E. Meikle 43points
2nd D. Butchart & J Griffiths 42points
3rd A. Bushby & H. Dix 41points
4th J. Merry & K. Morgan 39points bih
Nearest the pin Silver guest M. Rae
Nearest the pin Bronze guest A. McGregor
Longest drive Silver guest J. Griffiths
Longest drive Bronze guest E. Meikle
Nearest the pin member M. Robertson
Longest drive Silver member A. Bushby
Longest drive Bronze member C. Tinker

TROLLEY DOLLY'S PLAY IN ALYTH OPEN

Our trolley dolly's were out in force on Monday at Alyth Senior Ladies Open. Sheena Peacock was the star of the day picking up 4th place in her category. Well done Sheena! All other enjoyed the day and the meal back at Strathmore.

Here are some of the results

Sheena Peacock (21) 74
Gillian Allardice (23) 74
Rhona McGeoghegan (25) 77
Marg Nicol (36) 78
Chris Tinker (21) 79

Well done all!!

THE WOODEN SPOON

A fantastic result for the ladies this Sunday when once again we were able to present the Wooden Spoon to the Gents!! Unfortunately I was unable to attend however as the saying goes 'it is not the taking part that's important!!!' or something like that..... I am told it was a great day which included all the usual banter!! I believe the ladies won 5-3 (correct me if I am wrong).

Many thanks to all the Gents for a great day and look forward to the next event.

Well done all ladies!

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM STRATHMORE!

The team of Strathmore erased the memory of last years defeat against Glenisla of 4-0 by winning yesterday's match 3-1. The team consisted of the following representatives:

Dawn Butchart & Gillian Allardice
Alexandra Bushby & Jenny Groom
Rhoda Fraser & Sheena Peacock
Annette Grewar & Cathy McNab

Well done all who took part and thanks to the catering staff for another excellent meal!

LGU MEDAL RESULTS

The wind didn't deter Eleanor Fenwick from returning a great score of nett 68! Well done Eleanor, this was closely followed by Dawn Butchart with a 69. However as these were the only ladies to play under the par of the course the CSS stayed at 72!! Makes a change! The winner in the Bronze Section was Fanny Christie with a better inward half from Cathy McNab.

Full results are as follows:

Scratch
Dawn Butchart 74
Alexandra Bushby 77

Silver
Eleanor Fenwick (19) 68
Dawn Butchart (5) 69
Alexandra Bushby (4) 73

Bronze
Fanny Christie (25) 75 bih
Cathy McNab (31) 75
Sally Fenner (24) 77

My scissors were not too busy this week, Eleanor being the only lady to receive a well deserved cut to her handicap.
Eleanor Fenwick was 19, now 18.2, new playing handicap of 18

Well done, and good luck this afternoon to the team who are playing an interclub match against Glenisla.

Scott Trophy (7)
Saturday 9th September

12.00A. Bushby G. Allardice M. Robertson
12.07 S. Bushby J. Groom M. Aird
12.15 R. Fraser D. Butchart H. Graham

TROLLEY DOLLY'S PLAY WELL.

16 Strathmore Ladies took part in the Letham Grange Senior Ladies Open yesterday and three of them were on the prizewinners list.
Joan was second equal in silver, Rhona was second in bronze with Sally in fourth place. Several other ladies were lucky in the raffle and the rest of the ladies enjoyed a great day and an even greater meal at the Strathmore Arms!!!

Here are the top few scores:

Par 65 CSS 65

Rhona McGeoghegan 88 ( 26) - 62
Joan Merry 83 (18) - 65
Sally Fenner 89 (24) - 65
Jenny Groom 94(26) - 68
Mary Menzies 94 (25)- 69
Sheila Bailey 104 (34) - 70

Well done all!!

LGU Medal
Wednesday 6th September
The draw is as follows
09.00 A. Bushby S. Bushby
09.07A. Grewar J. Merry E. Fenwick
09.15 S. Peacock C. Tinker S. Fenner
09.22 F. Christie R. Fraser W. Nicoll
09.30 J. McCouig C. McNab L. Haynes
09.37 M. Strachan M. Woodcraft E. Ralston
09.45 M. Nicol M. Knight H. Ross
09.52 G. Gray M. Galbally E. Thomson

Noon
12.00 M. West J. Groom

Outwith the draw
D. Butchart M. Robertson

LADIES VERSUS SENIOR GENTS

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!!! What can I say..... Although we were 2nd again we were a very close 2nd this time!

Many thanks to the gents for a lovely day, great fun and for our lovely lunch. Thanks to all the ladies who took part. Look forward to next years re match!!

LGU THISTLE BROOCH RESULTS

Wednesday saw 5 ladies playing under the 72 par of the course. However the stars of the day were Alexandra and Charlotte Bushby who both returned fantastic scores of nett 66. Alexandra's scratch score was 71!!! Well done Alex, keep it up! Alex just pipped her little sister on a better inward half.
Three bronze players had nett 71 however the winner on a better inward half was new member Lesley Haynes. Well done Lesley, I am certainly getting plenty of use of my scissors at the moment!!

Full results were as follows:

CSS 71

Scratch
Alexandra Bushby 71
Dawn Butchart 79

Silver
Alexandra Bushby (5) 66 bih
Charlotte Bushby (18) 66
Dawn Butchart (5) 74 bih
Annette Grewar (16) 74

Bronze
Lesley Haynes (30) 71 bih
Morag Woodcraft (36) 71
Sheena Peacock (21) 71
Chris Tinker (21) 73 bih
Edith Ralston (36) 73

The following ladies received a well deserved handicap reduction:
Alexandra Bushby was 5, now 4.3 new playing handicap 4
Charlotte Bushby was 18, now 16.2 new playing handicap 16
Lesley Haynes was 30, now 28.0 new playing handicap 28

Lesley was cut following a stableford adjustment (rule 19.8)

NORSE CUP RESULTS

Sunday saw a new mixed competition on our calendar. The Norse Cup, which was presented by Norwegian Golfers as a thank you to Strathmore, was played as a mixed event with a slightly different format than usual. Marion Robertson and Iain Butchart our mixed conveners, organised the event and the format was that the pairings were random and that both nett scores were combined. The winners were Dawn Butchart and Lee Bushby both playing under their 5 and 6 handicap, won by 9 clear shots. Well done both.
The full results were as follows:

Dawn Butchart & Lee Bushby 139
Chris Brand & Gillian Allardice 148
Lesley Haynes & John Menzies 148

A great day was had by all especially those who enjoyed yet another fabulous meal following the event!!

LADIES VERSUS SENIOR GENTS
Thursday 31st August

The draw is as follows: Reds are from 1st Tee, Greens are from 10th Tee!

10.00: P. Tinker & J. Gillison v A. Grewar & S. Bushby
10.00: T. Sive & J. McGeoghegan v J. Merry & M. Woodcraft

10.07: J. Menzies & G. Dolby v D. Butchart & S. Fenner
10.07: R. MacKenzie & Morrison v J. McCouig & M. Menzies

10.15: G. S. Allan & S.Robertson v R. McGeoghegan & S.Bailey
10.15: R. H. Brooks & K. Donachy v R. Fraser & L. Ross

10.22: I. McCouig & R. Peacock v J. Groom & C. McNab
10.22: G. Bullock & A. Sutherland v S. Peacock & G. Gray

10.30: K. McLeod & G. Ewon v M.Robertson & M.Nicol
10.30: I.Scott & J.Ross v F.Christie & J. Barron

10.37: H. Driscoll & I. Mollison v C. Tinker & H. Ross

Gents from yellows, ladies from reds. Ladies receive 4 extra shots then 3/4 handicap allowance from the lowest player.

Ladies Greensomes
This new competition was played on Saturday and enjoyed by all those who competed.
The winners were Alexandra and Sandy Bushby with a fantastic score of nett 62.2
R. McGeoghegan & J. Groom nett 63
M. Robertson & S. Scott Nett 68.2
C. Sturgis & A. Grewar Nett 69.4
G. Allardice & H. Graham Nett 70.4
It would be great to see more people playing this event so make a note in your diary for next year.

LGU Thistle Brooch
Wednesday 30th August
The draw is as follows
Am
09.00 H. Ross E. Fenwick S. Peacock
09.07 H. Graham R. McGeoghegan C. Bushby
09.15 J. Groom A. Bushby J. McCouig
09.22 M. Menzies G. Allardice S. Bushby
09.30 M. Nicol M. Robertson L. Ross
09.37 A. Grewar S. Fenner M. Galbally
09.45 M. Woodcraft J. Merry E. Ralston
09.52 L. Haynes C. McNab M. Knight

Evening
5.15D. Butchart R. Fraser

NORSE CUP DRAW


To follow is the draw for the Norse Cup which is being held on Sunday 27th August:

12.30: R Dryden & R Fraser - S Robertson & S Peacock
12.37: C Brand & G Allardice - E Gray & J Groom
12.45: B Groom & M Menzies - A Aird & C Tinker
12.52: P Tinker & M Aird - R Peacock & S Bushby
13.00: J Menzies & L Haynes - L Bushby & D Butchart
13.07: G Haynes & M Robertson - I Butchart & M West

TROLLEY DOLLY'S HIT DOWNFIELD.

Good luck to all the Trolley Dolly's at Downfield today!! We look forward to hearing how you all fair.

YOUNG QUAICH RESULTS

Fantastic scoring once again resulted in the CSS reducing to 71 and three ladies having a well deserved handicap cut! New member Lesley Haynes joined us for her very first competitive round of golf and what a result she had!! 43 stableford points!! Well done Lesley. Congratulations also go to Marion Robertson and Charlotte Bushby who both had 40 points, Marion took 2nd place with a better inward half.
Full results were as follows:

Lesley Haynes (33) 43 points
Marion Robertson (18) 40 points bih
Charlotte Bushby (19) 40 points
Birtie Buckett (22) 38 points bih
Alexandra Bushby (5) 38 points
M Knight (36) 37 points bih
Sandy Bushby (7) 37 points
Dawn Butchart (5) 37 points
Cathy McNab (31) 37 points

The following players received a handicap reductions:

Lesley Haynes was 33 now 30.0, new playing handicap 30
Marion Robertson was 18 now 16.8, new playing handicap 17
Charlotte Bushby was 19 now 17.7, new playing handicap 18

Highlight of my round was an eagle 2 on the 11th....low of my round was going in to find I had already changed the 11th twice on my ringer!!!!! Ah well....

Summer League
CSS75
In the last summer league game of the season Cathy McNab won with 35points and had here handicap reduced.

Judy Goodfellow representing Strathmore Ladies in the Barnados final at Arbroath came in with 34 points the winning score being 35points. well done Judy. Joan Merry was caddy for Judy in the competition.

Scott Trophy 6
css72
scratch
S. Bushby 81
S. Scott 87
C. Bushby 89
Handicap
C. Bushby(20) 69
J. Groom (26) 72
S. Bushby (7) 74
Well done Charlotte another handicap cut

ALL GOLFED OUT!!

Alexandra Bushby and Dawn Butchart took part in a sponsored golf day held at Strathmore Golf Club yesterday. The event, which was organised by Alexandra, was to raise monies for the Scottish County Finals which Perth and Kinross qualified for as the Northern Champions. This takes place at the Hirsel in Coldstream from 22nd - 25th September with a practice day on 21st September.

The sponsored day consisted of 54 holes of golf in one day. Along with Alex and Dawn were team member Sally Kettlewell, and County Captain Janet Griffiths. Alexandra, Dawn and Sally set off at 7.15am for their first round, Janet joined them at 12.00pm for the second round and they all played again at 5.45pm eventually crawling off the course around 9.15pm!!

Many thanks to all Strathmore Golf Club Members who donated sponsorship to this event and also to all other sponsors who contributed. We raised around £600.

Many thanks to Strathmore Golf Centre for giving us courtesy of the course and also for their sponsorship. And a huge thank you to Alexandra for organising the event.

Young Quaich
Wednesday 23rd August
Am
09.00 J. Merry S. Bailey
09.07 B. Buckett M. Knight J. Barron
09.15 L. Ross G. Allardice C. Sturgis
09.22 S. Peacock C. Tinker A. Bushby
09.30 A. Grewar R. McIntosh G. Gray
09.37 C. McNab M. Robertson W. Nicoll
09.45 R. McGeoghegan S. Bushby S. Fenner
09.52 J. Groom C. Bushby R. Wight
10.00 M. Woodcraft M. Menzies J. McCouig

Evening
5.22D. Butchart L. Haynes K. Finlay
5.30 P. Maxwell R. Fraser M. West

CONGRATULATIONS PENNY!!

Warm congratulations go to Penny Maxwell who had her first ever hole in one today! She holed her tee shot on the par 3 4th, her playing partner was Kay Findlay.

Penny has had a great golfing week, not only has she had her first ace but she has also reduced her handicap by 3 shots.

Congratulations from us all!

EXTRA DAY MEDAL RESULTS

With 12 players playing below their handicap, yesterday must be the best collective scoring of the season. In the silver division Sheena Scott topped the leader board with a nett 67, Sheena playing off 11 scored a gross 78 which is her best ever game of golf, well done Sheena. Next in line was Dawn Butchart with a net 69. In the Bronze Division there were 5 players who shot below 70! The winner was Mary McDiarmid with a nett 65!!! Well done Mary. In second postion was Mary West with a nett 68, this was on the back of her cut on Monday when she posted 44 points in the summer league. Mary was 2nd on a better inward half from junior Charlotte Bushby who also scored an excellent 68. Well done.

Full results are as follows:

CSS 71

Scratch
Dawn Butchart 75
Alexandra Bushby 75
Sheena Scott 78
Sandy Bushby 79

Silver Division
Sheena Scott (11) 67
Dawn Butchart (6) 69
Alexandra Bushby (5) 70
Marion Robertson (18) 71

Bronze Division
Mary McDiarmid (34) 65
Mary West (22) 68 bih
Charlotte Bushby (21) 68
Joan McCoiug (30) 69 bih
Penny Maxwell (29) 69
Rhona McIntosh (31) 70 bih
Gillian Allardice (23) 70
Wilma Nicoll (27) 71

The good scoring resulted in my scissors getting a very good airing! The following players have received a well deserved handicap reduction.

Sheena Scott was 11, now 10.2, new playing Handicap 10
Dawn Butchart was 6, now 5.2, new playing Handicap 5
Mary McDiarmid was 34, now 31.2, new playing Handicap 31
Mary West was 22, now 20.3, new playng Handicap 20
Charlotte Bushby was 21, now 19.5, new playing Handicap 20
Joan McCouig was 30, now 28.9, new playing Handicap 28
Penny Maxwell was 29, now 27.7, new playing Handicap 28
Rhona McIntosh was 31, now 30.2, new playing Handicap 30
Gillian Allardice was 23, new 22.3, new playing Handicap 22

Congratulations also go to Mary West and Charlotte Bushby who have are now Silver Division players.