County Squad 2009

The County squad for 2009 is:

Kirsten Blackwood (Craigmillar Park), Stephanie Crolla (Duddingston), Fiona de Vries (St Rule), Cara Easton (Dalmahoy), Amanda Edwards (Liberton), Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe), Claire Hargan (Mortonhall), Fiona Hunter (Baberton), Hilary Laughland (Mortonhall), Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh), Claire MacDonald (Gullane), Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw), Karen Marshall (Baberton), Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe), Gillian Simpson (Murrayfield), Jane Turner (Craigielaw) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall).

This year the squad welcomes back Louise Fraser and new members, Stephanie Crolla and, from the Junior Squad, Gabrielle MacDonald. We are joined by Linda Caine who, together with our Champion from 2008, Rachael Livingstone, is a selector. We are currently working on training and coaching sessions, together with practice matches both amongst the squad members and against other teams. We wish the squad well for the 2009 season.

Junior Coaching

The finally coaching sessions for the juniors for 2008 were held yesterday, Sunday 7th December. On a cold, breezy day 28 girls benefitted from the help and guidance given to them by the Professionals. Our thanks go to Ian Young, Mark Berrie, Paul Malone and Sandy Stephens for their continued support of the Midlothian Junior Girls.

The next coaching session will be on Sunday 4th January 2009. We look forward to seeing all the girls then and wish you all a good Christmas.

Girl/Adult Foursomes

This was played on the Princes course on 16th November. 13 couples took part. They all enjoyed the golf and the sunny weather.

Results
1st Scratch Sally and Graham Naysmith 36
1st Handicap Holly and Craig Gordon net 29.5
2nd Handicap Julia and Iain Smith net 30
3rd Handicap Erin and May Hardy net 31
Nearest the pin at 6th Sally Naysmith
Nearest the pin at 9th Charlie Maran
Two at 6th Sally and Graham Naysmith

AGM and prizegiving

Photos of the junior girl prizewinners and all the prizewinners.

This was held at Liberton Golf Club on 11th November.

Tracy Laughland is the new Captain, Mary Richardson is the new Vice captain and Kate Rorke is the new Junior Secretary. The other office bearers remain the same.

Thanks to everyone for their support over the last four years.

Prizegiving

Midlothian County Prizewinners got together for a group photograph
at Liberton Golf Club tonight.
Sitting in the centre row, third and fourth from the left,
are Claire Hargan and Rachael Livingstone,
who contested the final of the Championship at Murrayfield in April,
when Rachel won.
Click on the image to get a bigger picture in its own window

AGM

The AGM is on Tuesday 11th November at 7.30 pm at Liberton Golf Club.

There will be some new clothing with the centenary logo for sale.

There will be a photograph taken of all those at the AGM for the centenary book.

Student Golf at Blairgowrie

Congratulations to Jane Turner who won the Ladies event with a score of 76.

Junior news

Donald Ross Invititional Competition at Royal Dornoch.
Congratulations to Gabrielle MacDonald on her third place finish in the scratch.

MCLGA girls' foursomes
Gabrielle MacDonald and Kate MacIntosh beat Rachael Steedman and Katherine Fisher in the final. They played at Craigielaw on a wet, windy day in October.

Girl/Adult Foursomes
This is being played at the Princes Course on 16th November form 10.30.
At the moment we have 16 pairs playing.

Princes Course 9 hole competition

October competition
Handicap winner Carla Maran 72(18) net 54
No Handicap
1st Emma Morrison 54
2nd Eilidh MacKinnon 64
Well done Emma. This equals her best score.

Centenary Lunch 24 January 2009

Please note that the cost of the lunch includes the reception drink and wine with the meal. The information about the lunch is displayed in your club and your Midlothian representative is collecting the money and the menu choices.

This is a celebration of 100 years of county golf in Midlothian and Scotland.
MCLGA members past and present, please come along and support this event.

Champion of Champions

This was played today at Glasgow Gailes .
Congratulations to our champion, Rachael Livingstone who was third with 78. She was 2 shots behind Alexandra Bushby( winner after a play off) and Carly Booth.
Fiona de Vries ( vets champion) was 7th with a score of 82.

Silver Summer Knockout

Congratulations to Gill Petrie( Kingsknowe ) on winning the final. She beat Kaye Baillie ( Craigmillar Park)

Gibson Cup

This was played on Braids golf course on 27 and 28 September.

Leading qualifiers R.Dennis & P. Townsend ( Murrayfield) : net 73.5

Consolation Competition winners : S. Hennessey & L. Wemyss ( Broomieknowe)36 points

Flight 2 matchplay winners: S. Ireland & D.Moncrieff (Prestonfield & Lochend)

Gibson cup winners: A. Brownie & M. Stark( Lothianburn)

East of Scotland Order of Merit

Gabrielle MacDonald won the order of merit and Gillian Simpson was second. Well done girls. More info on the eastgirls web site.

Cuthbertson Cup at Longniddry

This was played at Longniddry Golf Club on a very windy day, 4th October. The girls coped well with the very testing conditions. In the morning Midlothian beat Fife and East Lothian beat Stirling and Clackmanan. In the final, Midlothian beat East Lothian to retain the Cuthbertson Cup. The Midlothian team was Cara Easton, Gabrielle MacDonald, Gillian Simpson and Rachael Watton with Kate McIntosh as reserve.

Thanks to Longniddry for allowing us to play the competition on the course and to East Lothian for organising the event for the third time this year.Thanks also to all the County representatives, parents and supporters who came to Longniddry.

Cuthbertson Cup on 4th October

This is being played at Longniddry Golf Club on Saturday 4th October at 9am and 2 pm.
The Midlothian team is Cara Easton, Gabrielle MacDonald, Gillian Simpson and Rachael Watton. Kate McIntosh is the reserve.
Please come along and support the four junior teams from the East of Scotland.
Good luck, enjoy and play well

Midlothian Centenary Lunch

The lunch is on Saturday 24th January 2009 in the Roxburghe Hotel Edinburgh.
The cost for the meal and drinks is £35.
Your club rep has a copy of the menu and will be collecting your payment.
Hope you will be able to go to the lunch and join in the celebration of 100 years of County golf.

Greensomes League

Six clubs took part in the new greensomes matches. They were enjoyed by all who played.
The league was won by Deer Park with 7 match points. Prestonfield was second with 6 match points (10 games) and Ratho Park was third with 6 match points ( 7 games).

If your club would like to take part next year, please enter by 12th October.

CSS for East of Scotland Championship

PAR 73, SSS 73 and CSS 73 for competition at Elie Golf Club.

East of Scotland Championship

1.L. Kenney

2.Midlothian Team

3.Gillian Simpson

This was played today at Elie Golf Club. The course was in great condition and the sun shone all day.Thanks to Elie golf club for allowing us to play and to Fife County for organising the competition.

Champion for 2008 L. Kenney( Pitreavie) 72

2nd Jane Turner( Craigielaw) 74

3rd Linda Caine ( Merchants) 76 ( BIH)

1st Handicap Gillian Simpson( Murrayfield) 77( 5) net 72

Team prize Midlothian after countback with Fife.

(Claire Hargan, Rachael Livingstone, Claire MacDonald and Jane Turner)

Commonwealth Spoons

This was played today at Torwoodlea Golf Club. The event was won by a pair from Midlothian, Suzanne Ireland ( Prestonfield) and Diane Moncrieff( Lochend).Their net 74 beat two other couples on the same score with a better inward half. Well done, Suzanne and Diane.

East of Scotland Championship

This is being played at Elie Golf Club on 28th September.
The Midlothian team is
Claire Hargan, Rachael Livingstone, Claire MacDonald and Jane Turner.
Rachael Watton is the reserve.
Good luck to everyone in the team competition and in the individual competitions.

Junior girls squad

The girls re-started their monthly coaching at the Braids driving range today. It was a lovely sunny morning. They were working hard on learning more about the short game.
Sally Naysmith ( Dalmahoy) has joined the squad.
Congratulations to the girls who have been asked to join the Scottish squads for 2008/2009. More details later.

Princes Course 9 hole competition

The September competition was played on a lovely sunny morning.

Handicap
1st Carla Maran ( Mortonhall) 57 ( 18) net 39

No Handicap
1st Eva Jack ( Uphall) 65
2nd Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park) 67
3rd Eilidh MacKinnon and Holly Gordon ( Broomieknowe) 71

SLGA adult/girl foursomes

This is being played at Kilspindie Golf Club on 28th September.
Entry through the SLGA web site.

Princes course competition

This was played from February to August. The girls get points for playing and for the first 3 positions each month.

Handicap
1st Sally Naysmith( Dalmahoy).

No handicap
1st Emma Morrison( Craigmillar park)
2nd Eva Jack ( Uphall)
3rd Carys Hardy

Midlothian girls' championship 2008

Photos

Prize winners(Hannah, Cara, Kate, Sally, Gillian and Emma). Champion, Gillian Simpson

All competitors and Emma. Ratho Park Club House.

This was played today at Ratho Park Golf Club. The weather was dry with some sunshine. The girls enjoyed their golf and there were some good scores.
Please note that SSS 71 and CSS 71.

Results
Midlothian Champion and 1st Scratch Gillian Simpson( Murrayfield) 78
2nd Scratch Cara Easton( Dalmahoy ) 83
1st Handicap Hannah Scott( Broomieknowe) 82(13) net 69
2nd Handicap Isobel Hinds 95(20) net 75( BIH)

Thanks to Ratho Park golf Club for the use of the course. Their warm welcome and use of the clubhouse was much appreciated.

Hannah Scott won the trophy for the biggest handicap reduction this year. ( 22 to 13)

Kate McIntosh won the hole and hole competition.

Sally Naysmith won the handicap competition and Emma Morrison won the no-handicap competition at the Princes course. ( Played monthly from February till August)

East of Scotland Girls Autumn meeting

This was played at Balbirnie Park Golf Club on Sunday 7th September.
Gillian Simpson ( Murrayfield) won the scratch with 79.
Sally Naysmith ( Dalmahoy) won the handicap with 103(32) net 71.
There are more details of the competition on the East Girls website.

Midlothian Champion of Champions

The last match was played at Royal Burgess Golf Course on Sunday 7th September. Liz was 3 up at the 11th but Linda squared the match at the 14th and went into a one hole lead at 16th. Liz then birdied the 18th to square the match again. Liz won with a great birdie at 3rd extra hole. Linda's birdie putt sat at the edge of the hole.

Liz Stewart is the Midlothian Champion of Champions for 2008.

Winter Foursomes

Please remember to send in your entry for the winter foursomes.

Autumn meeting at Turnhouse Golf Course on Monday 8th September

Results
1st scratch Louise Fraser ( Kingsknowe ) 76
2nd scratch Karen Marshall (Baberton) 78 BIH

Best overall net Margaret Thomson( Turnhouse) 82(12) net 70 BIH
2nd best overall Sheila Stuart( Turnhouse) 88(18) net 70

1st silver handicap Linda Caine ( Merchants) 78(5) net 73
2nd silver handicap Gabrielle MacDonald ( Craigielaw) 81(7) net 74

Bronze scratch Shelagh McComiskey ( Turnhouse) 97
Bronze 1st handicap Maureen Stewart( Glencorse) 99(24) net 75

East of Scotland Vets Autumn meeting

This was played at Liberton Golf Club on 9th September.
SSS 68 CSS 70

Junior Championship and prizegiving

These are at Ratho park golf club on Sunday 14th September.
The Championship starts at 12 noon.
The prizegiving will follow at approximately 4.15pm.
The prize giving is for the girls who have played on the Princes course and in the knock out competitions. Hope you can all come along.

Autumn meeting at Turnhouse Golf Course on Monday 8th September

The SSS for Turnhouse is 73 and the CSS for the autumn meeting was 73.

1st Scratch was Louise Fraser( Kingsknowe with 76.
1st Handicap was Margaret Thompson( Turnhouse) 82(12) net 70(BIH)
2nd handicap was Sheila Stuart(Turnhouse) 88(18) net 70
The rest of the results will be posted later this week.

The autumn was played on a lovely , sunny day. The course was in great condition. Thanks to Turnhouse Golf Club for allowing us to play our competition. Thanks to all the Turnhouse members and staff who helped on the day to make everything run smoothly.

Junior Coaching at Braids Driving Range

The new block of coaching starts on 7th September.

There are still some places( most at 12 noon).
Please contact Ellice before Sunday if you have not already booked your place.

All those who have returned their forms have got the time they requested.

Champion of Champions Final

This takes place at Royal Burgess Golf Club on Sunday 7th September at 12 noon.
Please come along and watch the game.

Winter Foursomes

Please remember to enter for the winter foursomes. Entries can be handed in at the Autumn meeting at Turnhouse on Monday 8th September.

East of Scotland girls Championship

Congratulations to Rachael Watton ( Mortonhall) on winning the championship. She beat Gabrielle MacDonald ( Craigielaw) in the final. The losing semifinalists were Nicki Taylor and Gillian Simpson. The matches were played at Craigmillar Park Golf Club.

Autumn meeting at Turnhouse Golf Course on Monday 8th September

The draw is under the heading at the side.
Please contact Ellice if you need to call off.

Home Internationals

The ladies matches are being played at Wrexham Golf Club from 10 to12 of September.
Sally Watson is in the team. Jane Turner and Rachael Livingstone are reserves.
Claire Hargan is the team manager.
Good luck to the team.

Centenary Lunch

The lunch is on 24th January 2009 in the Roxburghe Hotel Edinburgh.
The cost for the meal and drinks is £35.
Your club rep has a copy of the menu and will be collecting your payment.
Hope you will be able to go to the lunch.

Bronze hole and hole

Congratulations to Madge Hutchison on winning the final.

Junior news

Girls singles
Kate McIntosh won the final against Gabrielle MacDonald at Broomieknowe Golf Club today.

August 9 hole competition at the Princes course
handicap
1st Sally Naysmith 47 (16) net 31
non handicap
1st Sophie Aitchison 60
2nd Emma Morrison 68
3rd Ella Whitaker 81

Autumn meeting at Turnhouse Golf Course on Monday 8th September

Please remember to enter for the autumn meeting.
The closing date is 22nd August and the draw will be done soon after that date.

Please support our competitions. it is a great opportunity to play the other courses in Midlothian.

Centenary Polo Shirt

The centenary polo shirts are now available from the treasurer, at the next committee meeting and at the autumn meeting.
The shirts are Glenmuir Sophie and are available in sizes from small to extra large.
The cost is £18. There are also some caps, visors and gilets.

Senior news

Congratulations to Fiona de Vries on reaching the final of the Scottish Senior Ladies Championship at Deeside. She lost a very close match to Lorna Bennet at the 20th.
Noreen, Pam and Fiona Hunter also qualified for the matchplay.

Fiona de Vries and Fiona Hunter have been selected for the Scottish team at the European women's team championship in the Netherlands. The team is captained by Joan Marshall.
This is being played from 2 to 5 September.

Vets Jamboree at Southerness
Fiona de Vries, Fiona Hunter and Pam Williamson have been selected for the Scottish team.
This is being played from 12 to 14 August.

Pam Williamson has announced her retirement from Senior golf. She has a great record. We wish her well with her other commitments to senior and vets golf.

Junior news from St Andrews

St Andrews Junior Ladies Open
Jane Turner reached the final and lost to Katy McNicoll at the 20th.
Gillian Simpson also qualified for the matchplay and lost in the first round.
Kirsty Simpson qualified for the handicap matchplay and lost in the first round.

Junior news

Scottish under 18 Championship at Alyth Golf Club
Five Midlothian girls qualified for the top 32 matchplay.
Rachael Watton(6), Gabrielle MacDonald(14), Kate McIntosh(19), Gillian Simpson(26) and Cara Easton(24).
Rachael and Gillian won their first round matches.
Kirsty Simpson won the under 14 handicap prize.
Carly Booth beat Kelsey McDonald in the final.

Under 21 Scottish Stroke play at Powfoot.
Kelsey McDonald won with a score of 211.
5th Rachael Livingstone (219)
8th Jane Turner(224)
9th Rachael Watton (225)
Cara, Kate, Gabrielle and Gillian also played.

East of Scotland girls championship at Craigmillar Park
Due to the mist, this event is unfinished.
Rachael Watton won the scratch with 74 and Gabrielle was second with 79.
Rachael, Gabrielle, Cara, Gillian and Kate all qualified for the matchplay.
The semi-final and the final will now be played on 31st August.
Please come along and support the girls. You will see some great golf.

Coaching at Braids Driving Range
The letters have been sent out by email. Please reply promptly. The new block starts on 7th September and is on the first Sunday of the month for 5 months till January.

Midlothian Championship at Ratho park on 14th September
All girl members of MCLGA who have handicaps can play in this competition. Please send in your entries.

Adult and girl Foursomes at Kilspindie Golf Club
There is an SLGA competition on 28th September. Entries through the SLGA website. The girls do not need to have handicaps. Please support this competition.

July Competition on the Princes Course

Five girls played over the Princes Course on Sunday in windy but sunny weather conditions. All played some very good golf and hit some lovely shots.

Non-Handicap:
1st Emma Morrison 54
2nd Eva Jack 62
3rd Emma Birch 64

Summer meeting at Glencorse on 8th July

Glencorse SS 70 and CSS 70

1st Scratch Kirsten Blackwood( Craigmillar Park) 70
2nd Scratch Ruth Brown ( Lothianburn) 71 (BIH)

1st handicap overall Gabrielle MacDonald ( Craigielaw) 71 ( 8 ) net 63
2nd handicap overall Ray Lynch ( Murrayfield) 79(13) net 66

Silver 1st handicap Norma Richmond (Murrayfield) 75 (8) net 67
Siver 2nd handicap Linda Caine ( Merchants) 73 (5) net 68

Bronze Scratch Celia Boyle ( Kingsknowe) 90
1st Bronze handicap Maureen Stewart ( Glencorse) 97(24) net 73

Anne Hanson had a 2 at 3rd and 17th. Rachael Archibald had a 2 at the 1st hole.

Thanks to all those who played and helped today. Glencorse was in great condition and the weather was dry all day. Thanks to Glencorse for the use of the course and for their hospitality.

Summer meeting Glencorse on 8th July

Please check your tee off time. There have been some changes to the draw.

June Competition on Princes course

Well done to the ten girls who played. The scores of Sally, Eva and Emma were the best they have done on the course.
Handicap
1st Sally Naysmith 43 net 27
Non-handicap
1st Eva Jack 52
2nd Emma Morrison 54
3rd Holly Gordon 59

East Division County matches

Some of the Midlothian team( above)Rachael Livingstone was also in the team.

The Fife team with the trophy.( above)

The matches were played at Broomieknowe Golf Club. Thanks to Broomieknowe Golf club for hosting the matches. The course was in great condition. Thanks to everyone who helped. There have been lots of great matches every day.

Congratulations to Fife on winning the East Division County matches. They won all three matches.

Results

Monday 23rd June

East Lothian beat Stirling and Clackmanan 5/4

Fife beat Midlothian 5/4

Tuesday 24th June

Fife beat East Lothian 8/1

Midlothian beat Stirling and Clackmanan 6.5/2.5

Wednesday 25th June

Fife beat Stirling and Clackmanan 7/2

Midlothian beat East Lothian 7/2

Thanks to everyone for their good wishes.

Summer meeting at Glencorse on 8th July

The draw has been done.
Look under the heading at the side, or here

East Division County matches

These are being played at Broomieknowe Golf Club on 23,24 and 25 June. Please come along and support your teams.

Girls golf at Ballumbie Castle

Congratulations to the East Girls team who won the Interdivision foursomes golf today.

They halved their matches with South and North on the Saturday and won against West on the Sunday.
Four midlothian girls were in the team - Cara Easton, Gabrielle MacDonald, Gillian Simpson and Rachael Watton.

Summer meeting at Glencorse on 8th July

Please remember to send in your entries for the competition.
The closing date is Friday 20th June.

SUGS v Midlothian Match at Gullane on 6th June

This match was played on a lovely summer evening on Gullane 2. The matches were keenly contested. The final score was 2 matches to each team.
Thanks to Gullane for allowing us to play our match and to SUGS for making the arrangements.

Match: MCLGA v Duddingston Men
On Friday 30th May, Midlothian Ladies played a match against Duddingston Men at Duddingston Golf Club. Luckily the rain from earlier in the day disappeared and we had a lovely evening. The course was in great condition and the matches enjoyed by all who played, with various stories being recounted over supper. In a hard fought battle, the match ended all square. Our thanks go to Duddingston Golf Club for their continued support of the County Ladies and to Hinton Bootland, the Club Match Secretary for his organisation.

Results:
Kirsten Blackwood & Claire MacDonald v Stuart Tully & Iain Stavert - win (4&3)
Wendy Nicholson & Rachael Watton v Neil Hamilton & David Graham - win (2&1)
Hilary Laughland & Gillian Simpson v Ian Fraser and Stuart Turner - loss (5&4)
Kate Rorke & Tracy Laughland v Robert Binnie & Gavin Clark - loss (2&1)

County Team

The East Division County Matches are at Broomieknowe Golf Club from 23rd to 25th June

Midlothian County Team 2008

Kirsten Blackwood Craigmillar Park
Fiona de Vries St. Rule
Claire Hargan Mortonhall
Rachael Livingstone Musselburgh Old
Claire MacDonald Gullane
Karen Marshall Baberton
Wendy Nicholson Broomieknowe
Jane Turner Craigielaw
First reserve Rachael Watton Mortonhall

Please come along to Broomieknowe and support your team and see some great golfers.

Midsummer foursomes

Twos at Liberton on 19th May
H. Braid & D. Anderson(Liberton)
S. Lyon &S. Crearie(Kingsknowe)
D. Silver(Ravelston) & M. Thompson(Turnhouse)

Qualifiers for the Commonwealth spoons at Torwoodlea Golf Club
on 25th September 2008
1. D. Moncrieff( Lochend) & S. Ireland( Prestonfield) 67.5
2. D. Silver( Ravelston) & M. Thompson(Turnhouse) 68.5
3. E. Taylor(Prestonfield) & E. Lumsden(Kingsknowe) 69
4. C. McIntosh & K. McIntosh (Broomieknowe) 70.5
5. P. Walkingshaw & F. McLean( Ravelston) 71
6. N. Bell(Murrayfield) & C.Mason(Dalmahoy) 71.5
7. E.Starkings(Dalmahoy) & P. Capaldi (Broomieknowe) 72(BIH)

Mid-summer Foursomes 19th May at Liberton Golf Club

Thanks to Liberton Golf Club for allowing us to play the competition on their course. The course was in great condition and the sun shone all day. Thanks to those who donated raffle prizes and bought tickets. The proceeds are used to pay for coaching for the junior girls.

Results

Scratch D. Moncrieff( Lochend) & S. Ireland(Prestonfield) 78

1st handicap D. Silver( Ravelston) & M. Thompson( Turnhouse) 83(14.5) net 68.5

2nd handicap E. Taylor( Prestonfield) & E. Lumsden(Kingsknowe) 88(19) net 69

3rd handicap C. Mcintosh & K. McIntosh( Broomieknowe) 81(10.5) net 70.5


The qualifiers for the final at Torwoodlee will be published later.

Princes course competition on 18th May

Well done to all the girls who played
handicap
1st Sally Naysmith( Dalmahoy) 47(17.5) net 29.5

non handicap
1st Carys Hardy 70
2nd Emma Morrison 72
3rd Lisa Wilson 77

The next date is Sunday 15th June at 10.30.

Foursomes at Liberton Golf Club

MCLGA MIDSUMMER FOURSOMES
LIBERTON GOLF CLUB
MONDAY 19TH MAY 2008

Time
Names
1000
Isobel Robertson & Eileen McLauchlan (Kingsknowe)
Ann Tervit (Ratho Park) & Grainnie Scott (Deer Park)
1007
Fiona Smith & Margaret Ritchie (Harburn)
Zandra Mathieson & Ellice Cackett (Broomieknowe)
1015
Margaret Webber (Prestonfield) & Jill Scott (Mortonhall)
Denise Mitchell (Murrayfield) & Elizabeth Findlay (Ravelston)
1022
Jean Ponton (Ratho Park) & Marge Gammie (Baberton)
Anne Goddard & May Smith (Ravelston)
1030
Sheila McEwan & Aileen Kennedy (Harburn)
Heather Braid & Dorothy Anderson (Liberton)
1037
Anne McLuskie & Jo Dunett (Ratho Park)
Jill Lothian & Rona Hunter (Liberton)
1045
Nicky Bell (Murrayfield) & Carol Mason (Dalmahoy
Maureen Knubley & Rose Scott (Turnhouse)
1053
Isobel Halliday & Marion Duff (Merchants)
Jane Neville (Murrayfield) & Amanda Liddell (Ratho Park)
1100
Eileen Thomson & Sydena Cullen (Turnhouse)
Sheena Crearie & Sheila Lyon (Kingsknowe)
1107
Fiona Hume & Anne Hume (Liberton)
Avril Robertson & Catriona Shedden (Murrayfield)
1115
Val Young & Janette Murdie (Newbattle)
Eleanor Davidson & Barbara Duguid(Ravelston)
1122
Sandra Ashurst & Jeanette Jarvis (Murrayfield)
Linda Boyle & Dorothy Wilson (Harburn)
1130
Dorothy Silver (Ravelston) & Margaret Thompson(Turnhouse
Trish Davis & Davina Roccio (Dalmahoy)
1137
Molly Woolgar & Partner
Anne Wheelhouse & Janette Thomson (Ratho Park)
1145
Shena Shepherd & Pat Jackson (Kingsknowe)
Jennifer Dunlop (Liberton) & Elspeth Morrison (Musselburgh)
1153
Katrina McKinlay & Alison Mitchell ( Ratho Park)
Davida Simpson & Moira Kinnear (Liberton)
1200
Ruth Brown & Rhona Collins (Lothianburn)
Moira Wilson & Rita Veitch (Ravelston)
1207
Marion Cantley & Kate Milne (Baberton)
Alaco Cowan & Maureen Stewart (Glencorse)
1215
Jenny Taylor & Pat Quinn (Ratho Park)
Martha Beatson & Dot Liddel (Ravelston)
1222
Diane Moncrieff (Lochend)& Suzanne Ireland (Prestonfield)
Dee Williams (Craigmillar) & Sally Brian (Lothianburn)
1230
Lynn Lockerbie & Marion Law (Prestonfield)
Sue Sutherland & Alison MacDonald (Dalmahoy)
1237
Margaret Scott & Dot Sherlock (Turnhouse)
Muriel Westwood & Joan Wightman (Kingsknowe)
1245
Elspeth Johnston (Broomieknowe) Margaret McLaren (Kingsknowe)
Sheila Hay (Baberton) & Margaret Logan (Dalmahoy)
1253
Jill Millar & Maxine Nicholson (Prestonfield)
Nook Weir & Brenda Scott (Baberton)
1300
Margaret Milligan & Elizabeth Samson (Dalmahoy)
Margaret Campbell & Amelia Taylor (Prestonfield)

NEXT TEE OFF TIME 1500 HOURS
1500
Karen Ballantyne & Caroline Clark (Craigmillar Park)

SPACE
1507
Laura Reekie & Ann Barr (Baberton)
Maureen Mackay & Mary Davidson (Kingsknowe)
1515
Margaret McPherson & Anne Patrick (Baberton)
Val Hallam & Phyl Early (Glencorse)
1522
Carol Fulton & Frances Sorlie (Ratho Park)
Ray Lynch & Lynn Wilson (Murrayfield)
1530
Elizabeth Taylor (Prestonfield & Elaine Lumsden (Kingsknowe)

SPACE
1537
Caroline McIntosh & Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe)
Norma Richmond (Murrayfield) & Gillian Anderson (Ravelston

NEXT TEE OFF TIME 1700 HOURS
1700
Mandy Bain (Swanston) & Iris O’Neil (Kingsknowe)
Pat Walkingshaw & Frances MacLean (Ravelston)
1707
Esme Starkings (Dalmahoy) & Patricia Capaldi (Broomieknowe)
Jill Mclean & Anne White (Liberton)
1715
Sally Pendreigh & Rachael Smith (Prestonfield)
Eileen Gillespie & Linda Bain (Lochend)
1722
Sharon Macpherson & Fiona Hunter (Baberton)
Judy Buchan (Ratho Park) & Linda Wemyss (Broomieknowe)
1730
Christine Clarke & Mary Stewart (Deer Park)
Gillian Carter & Sandra Cackett (Broomieknowe)

IF UNABLE TO PLAY, PLEASE CONTACT AGNES LESLIE BY TELEPHONE
ON 0131 445 2411.

Interclub at Merchants Golf Club

Craigmillar Park beat Musselburgh 8/6 in the final on Saturday afternoon.
In the morning, Craigmillar Park beat Lothianburn 12/10 in the first semi-final and Musselburgh came back to beat Kingsknowe 4/3 in the second semi-final.
There were lots of exciting matches and good golf over the three days of the competition.
Thanks to Merchants golf club members for their efficient running of the event and for their help on the course and in the clubhouse.
Thanks also to all the teams who took part and to all the supporters who came to encourage their teams and watch the matches.

Rachael new champion

Rachael Livingstone is our new champion.

Well done Rachael. She has played great golf all week.

Rachael beat Wendy Nicholson 2 up in a close semifinal this morning and went on to beat Claire Hargan 4/3 in the final this afternoon. In the final Rachael had 7 birdies and Claire had 2. Claire beat Fiona de Vries in the other close semifinal, 2 up.

Thanks to Mary Richardson for refereeing the championship final.

B Championship

Susan Dalrymple is our new B champion. She beat Margaret Alexander 2/1 in the semifinal and went on to beat Denise Turnbull 4/3 in the final.

Denise beat Zandra Mathieson 3/2 in the other semi final.

Thanks to all those who took part in the championships, helped and came to watch.

Thanks to Tracy for refereeing the B final.

Thanks to Murrayfield for allowing us to play the championship qualifying and the matches.

The weather and the golf have been great all week.

Interclub at Merchants Golf Club

This is being played 8,9 and 10 May.
Come along and support your teams and see some great golf.
Playing times for the Thursday 8th May are below . Details of the teams are on Gillian's website.

4.00 & 4.06 Merchants V Lothianburn

4.12 & 4.18 Royal Musselburgh V Ratho Park

4.24 & 4.30 Baberton V Craigmillar Park

4.36 & 4.42 Turnhouse V Murrayfield

4.48 & 4.54 Broomieknowe V Liberton

5.00 & 5.06 Musselburgh V Prestonfield

5.12 & 5.18 Kingsknowe V Newbattle

5.24 & 5.30 Torphin V Glencorse

County Championship Qualifying

This was played today at Murrayfield Golf Club.

The weather was dry and sunny all day. Thanks to all those who played and to Murrayfield golf club for allowing us to play on their course.

1st Jane Turner ( Craigielaw) (72,73) 145

2nd Rachael Livingstone ( Musselburgh Old) (75,72) 147.

First round CSS 73

Second Round CSS 73

Course SSS 72

Course par 73

The matchplay is on Friday 2nd May and Sunday 4th May. Come along and watch the matches.

Top 16 Qualifiers

R. Livingstone 147 C. Hargan 151 F.de Vries 152 K. Marshall 154 W. Nicholson 156 K. Rorke 157 R. Brown 158 K. Blackwood 159 N. Fenton 162 F. Hunter 164 L. Caine 166 T. Laughland 166 S. Lyon 170 P.Walkingshaw 173 C. Steedman 173 R. Lynch 175

See Championship draw for times and matches.

Junior girls coaching at Braids Driving range

The next group of lessons starts on 4th May( and first Sunday of June, July and August).
Please remember to send your form and payment to Eileen MacKinnon by 25th April.
New girls are welcome to join the Midlothian Juniors and come along to the lessons.
There is a charge of £25 for 4 monthly lessons.

April 9 hole at Princes Course

Seven girls took part in today's competition. The weather was dry and windy.

Handicap
1st Sally Naysmith (Dalmahoy) 48 (18) net 30

No Handicap
1st Emma Morrison 63(best last 6 holes)
2nd Anna Massey 63
3rd Erin Hardy 66

Spring Meeting at Pumpherston Golf club

Congratulations to all the prize winners and the qualifiers for the B championship

( 2nd and 4th May at Murrayfield Golf Club)

Thanks also for the donations to the raffle. The money raised is used for extra coaching for our Midlothian junior girls.

Prize Winners

1st Scratch Rachael Livingstone( Musselburgh Old) 76

2nd Scratch Karen Marshall (Baberton) 79

Bronze Scratch Mary Stewart( Deer park) 109

Best overall net Fiona McLaren (Baberton) 88(14) net 74

2nd overall net Christine Clarke(Deer park) 92(17) net 75

1st Silver handicap Maureen Mackay ( Kingsknowe) 95(18) net 77

2nd Silver handicap Alison Macdonald (Dalmahoy) 97(19) net 78 BIH

1st Bronze handicap Helen Martin (Kingsknowe) 113(22) net 91

Twos

M. Alexander(11th and 15th), R.Archibald (15th), L. Bain(15th), E. Cackett(13th), S. Dalrymple(13th) ( M. Mcleod(15th))

Spring Meeting at Pumpherston Golf Club

This was played today in spring like weather. The course was rather wet after all the rain but there were some good scores.
Rachael Livingstone had a 76 and Fiona McLaren had a net 74.
The competition was reductions only, PAR 71, SSS 72 and CSS 75.
Thanks to all those who came and played .
Thanks to Pumpherston Golf club for allowing us to use the course and the Clubhouse.

Cuthbertson Cup team at Haddington

The Midlothian girls' team of Kate( reserve), Gillian, Cara, Rachael and Gabrielle waiting in the snow to see if play would be possible at Haddington.

Cuthbertson Cup

The Cuthbertson Cup which was due to be played at Haddington Golf Club yesterday was postponed. The greens and course were covered with snow mid-morning when the girls were due to tee-off. An altnerative date will be found for the competition later in the year.

MCLGA Spring Meeting 2008

MCLGA Spring Meeting and 'B' Championship Qualifying

at Pumpherston Golf Club, Monday April 14th 2008

If any member cannot play, please contact MCLGA Secretary, Agnes Leslie by telephone on 0131 445 2411. If you wish to change your tee-off time contact Agnes.
If on the day you cannot play, please telephone the Professional at Pumpherston Golf Club, Richard Fyvie on 01506 433 337

Please remember to bring with you to this Competiton, proof of your handicap

Click here for DRAW

East Division Girls, Cuthbertson Cup 2008

East Division Girls, Cuthbertson Cup Competition
Haddington Golf Club, Sunday April 6th 2008

Please come along to Haddington Golf Club on Sunday to support the Midlothian Girls' Team, who will be playing in the Cuthbertson Cup. The girls will play four singles matches in the morning and either singles or foursomes in the afternoon.
Tee off times are 10:00 and 15:00.

Midlothian Team
Cara Easton (Dalmahoy)
Gabrielle MacDonald (Prestonfield)
Gillian Simpson (Murrayfield)
Rachael Watton (Mortonhall)
Reserves: Alison McBride-Rourke (Harburn), Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe)

Winter coaching

The county squad and the junior squad have been attending short game and instinctive golf coaching over the winter months.
They have been helped by Jane Connachan at Musselburgh Old, Mark Berrie at the Braids Driving range and Scott Dixon at Dalmahoy. Thanks to all for your help.
At the last session, on Monday 31st March, we had a visit from Kevin Craggs. He has suggested some new ideas for us to work with for next winter.

Junior Girls' Spring Meeting

This was played at Liberton Golf Club on a very,very windy day, Tuesday 1st April.
There was some great golf played. 8 girls with handicaps played the 18 holes. 6 younger girls played 7 holes and had a putting competition. Well done to all who took part.
Thanks to all the parents and helpers and to Liberton Golf Club for the use of the course and the clubhouse.
Results
Course par 69 SSS 68 CSS 71( reduction only)

1st Scratch Rachael Watton ( Mortonhall) 81
2nd Scratch Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) 85

1st handicap Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) 85 ( 11) net 74
2nd handicap Kate McIntosh( Broomieknowe) 88 ( 13) net 75 (BIH)

1st for 7 holes Sophie Aitchison 63
2nd for 7 holes Eva Jack 68

1st for putting Eilidh Mackinnon 25
2nd for putting Catriona Mackinnon 26( after play off with 3 others)

Midlothian v Lanarkshire

On 30th March Midlothian played a match against Lanarkshire at Broomieknowe Golf Club.

Results
County squad Midlothian 4 Lanarkshire 0
Juniors girls Midlothian 1.5 Lanarkshire 0.5

Thanks to Broomieknowe Golf Club for the use of the course.

Mclga girls' coaching at Braids Driving Range and 9 hole competitions

The dates for the next block of coaching are
4th May, 1st June, 6th July and 3rd August.
The cost for the 4 lessons is £25.
The information will be sent by email to Mclga junior members.

9 hole competitions at the Princes Course
The dates are 18th May,15th June, 20th July and 17th August. All at 10.30am.
The cost is £3.50 per round( payable on the day)

Please remember that you can join the Princes Course through Edinburgh Leisure for £50 and play as often as you like and play in their fortnightly Friday Competitions( starting on 13th April).

results of 16th March 9 hole competition

Handicap
1st Sally Naysmith 49(18) net 41
No handicap
1st Anna Massey 56
2nd Emma Morrison 58
3rd Alexandra Massey 62

Spring Meeting and 8 hole competition at Liberton Golf Club 1st April 2008

The draw for the competitions

10.30am Gillian Simpson and Rachael Watton
10.37am Cara Easton and Gabrielle MacDonald
10.42am Alison McBride Rourke and Kate McIntosh
10.49am Isabel Hinds and Kirsty Simpson
10.56am Catriona Williams and Sophie McKilligan
11.03am Katherine Fisher and Sally Naysmith and Carla Maran

Please remember to bring proof of current handicap with you

MCLGA Girls' Eight Hole Competitions for non-handicap players
11.10am Eilidh MacKinnon and Erin Hardy
11.17am Emily Kidd and Sophie Aitchison
11.24am Carys Hardy and Rosie Kidd
11.31am Eva Jack and Joanna Harris
11.38am Anna Massey and Emma Morrison
11.45am Ella Whitaker and Alexandra Massey and Hannah Corrigan

Midlothian v Borders

On 16th March Midlothian played a match against the Borders at Broomieknowe Golf Club.
Results
County squad Midlothian 4 Borders 0
Juniors girls Midlothian 1.5 Borders 0.5
Thanks to Broomieknowe Golf Club for the use of the course.

Junior Social night

On Monday 16th March, some of our girls enjoyed an evening at Dalmahoy Driving Range with Scott Dixon(the professsional). They had great fun learning how to play lots of different shots. Thanks to Karen Marshall and Claire Hargan who came along to help and to all the parents for bringing the girls to Dalmahoy.

Entries for junior competitions

Please remember to enter the Spring Meeting and 8 hole competition at Liberton Golf Club on 1st April.
Entries are also needed for the singles and foursomes. Please enter if you have a handicap.

Entries for Spring Meeting at Pumpherston Golf Club on 14th April

Please remember to send in your entries.
The closing date is 28th of March.
This is also the qualifying for the B Championship( handicap 13 and over).
The B Championship will be played at Murrayfield Golf Club on 2 and 4 May.

Teams for matches v Borders and Lanarkshire

Midlothian v Borders at Broomieknowe Golf Club
Sunday 16th March 2008
Midlothian team
Claire Hargan Gillian Simpson
Kirsten Blackwood Karen Marshall
Fiona de Vries Noreen Fenton
Fiona Hunter Cara Easton
Reserve Rachael Watton

Juniors
Gabrielle MacDonald Hannah Scott
Isobel Hinds Kirsty Simpson


Midlothian v Lanarkshire at Broomieknowe Golf Club
Sunday 30th March 2008
Midlothian team
Jane Turner Rachael Livingstone
Karen Marshall Rachael Watton
Kate Rorke Amanda Edwards
Claire MacDonald Hilary Hogg

Juniors
Alison McBride-Rourke Natasha Shikvi
Kate McIntosh Catriona Williams

Draw for East Division Matches at Broomieknowe Golf Club, June 25-27 2008

Monday June 23: Stirling & Clackmannan v East Lothian; Midlothian v Fife
Tuesday June 24: Fife v East Lothian; Stirling & Clackmannan v Midlothian
Wednesday June 25: Stirling & Clackmannan v Fife; Midlothian v East Lothian�

Your support at these matches would be very much appreciated

Social night for Midlothian Girls

17th March at Dalmahoy Driving Range at 6.45.
Scott Dixon is going to help you.
Please remember to send your forms to Eileen.
Cost £4 per girl

We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday.
Please remember to wear warm clothes. The driving range can be rather cold.

MCLGA County Squad for 2008

Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse), Fiona de Vries (St Rule),
Cara Easton (Dalmahoy), Amanda Edwards (Liberton),
Noreen Fenton (Merchants), Claire Hargan (Mortonhall),
Fiona Hunter (Baberton), Lindsey Hunter (Dalmahoy),
Hilary Laughland-Hogg (Mortonhall), Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh Old)
Claire MacDonald (Gullane), Karen Marshall (Baberton),
Belinda Murphy (Mortonhall), Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe),
Kate Rorke (Kingsknowe), Gillian Simpson (Murrayfield),
Jane Turner (Mortonhall), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall)

Junior Squad for 2008

Isobel Hinds (Liberton), Sam Lamb (Glencorse), Gabrielle Macdonald (Prestonfield), Alison McBride-Rourke (Harburn), Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe), Natasha Shijvi (Ratho Park), Kirsty Simpson (Murrayfield)