Midsummer Foursomes Draw 2011

The draw for the Midsummer Foursomes to be held at Liberton Golf Club on Monday 9th May is now available. Click on MIDSUMMER FOURSOMES under DRAWS on the left hand side of this page.

MCLGA Championship Match Play Day 1

Message to Fiona de Vries - Hi from all of us - in case you can't read the notice it says Get Well Soon Fi!

The sun shone again today at Kingsknowe but the wind grew in strength throughout the day which made the golf challenging and interesting at times. There was some great golf and some tight matches. In the morning Noreen Fenton and Linda Caine had a great tussle, with Noreen eventually winning on the 19th and the B Championship match between Janet Collin and Lesley Campbell also going to the 19th. The results were:
Karen Marshall beat Gilly Glen 6&5
Noreen Fenton beat Linda Caine 19th
Claire Hargan beat Hannah Scott 3&2
Kate Rorke beat Linda Bain 5&3
Kirsten Blackwood beat Wendy Nicholson 3&2
Louise Fraser beat Sal Shepherd 4&3
Tracy Laughand beat Arlene McGarty 4&3
Kate McIntosh beat Sarah Stichbury 7&5

B Championship
Carole Mason beat Margaret Thomson 3&2
Janet Collin beat Lesley Campbell 19th
Isobel Halliday beat Yvonne Blyth 5&4
Elaine Lumsden beat Sandra Ashurst 4&3

In the afternoon we had some very tight matches with Noreen taking Karen Marshall to the 18th and young Kate McIntosh fighting back against past Captain Tracy to eventually win on the 18th. The results were:
Karen Marshall beat Noreen Fenton 1up
Claire Hargan beat Kate Rorke 5&4
Louise Fraser beat Kirsten Blackwood 3&2
Kate McIntosh beat Tracy Laughland 1 up

B Championship semi-finals
Carole Mason beat Janet Collin 19th
Elaine Lumsden beat Isobel Halliday 1 up

We look forward to another great day tomorrow. Come along and support if you can. The Championship semi finals start at 9 am with the final at 1pm. The B Championship final starts at 9.15 am.

MCLGA Championship Qualifying

What a day we had a Kingsknowe. The sun shone all day long and it just got warmer and warmer - just look at that blue sky - it's April! Some of the golf was pretty hot as well. First out, Rachael Watton posted a 1 under par 71, which was then matched by Karen Marshall, Kate McIntosh and Kate Rorke. Louise Fraser, disappointed by her 81 in the morning, showed her grit and determination by bouncing back with a 71 in the afternoon after both Karen and Rachael shot 70.

Rachel wins the Robertson Salver for the best scratch score on the better inward half from Karen Marshall. Unfortunately Rachael is unable to take part in the match play stages as she flies off to Cardiff tomorrow for the Welsh Open Stroke play Championship (Good luck to Rachael, and to Jane Turner and Gabrielle Macdonald all playing in the Welsh).

CSS 71 for both rounds.

The 16 qualifiers for the match play stages on Saturday and Sunday are:
Karen Marshall (Baberton) (141)
Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) (144)
Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe) (146)
Kate Rorke (Kingsknowe) (148)
Claire Hargan (Strathmore) (149)
Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) (152)
Arlene McGarty (Harburn)(153)
Linda Caine (Dunbar) (155)
Noreen Fenton (Dunbar) (157)
Tracy Laughland (Mortonhall) (158)
Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) (161)
Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe) (161)
Linda Bain (Lochend) (162)
Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse) (164)
Sarah Stichbury (Merchants)(171)
Gillian Glen (Craigmillar Park) (175)

The first rounds of the Championship and 'B' Championship take place on Saturday 30th April starting at 9 am with the next rounds starting at 13.30. The semi-finals and finals are on Sunday 1 May starting at 9 am and 1pm at Kingsknowe. Draws are available on the left hand side of this page.

Juniors North Berwick Outing 2011

Fifteen girls headed off to North Berwick today to play on the 9 hole course. It was dry if a wee bit chilly, but as usual there were lots of smiles and laughs (and that was just the President and Captain!). There was lots of good golf as well - the passers by and Anthony in the "hut" were very impressed! Then off we went to North Berwick clubhouse for some sausage rolls, pizza, chicken nuggets etc. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Thanks to all the parents and others who helped out, especially President Janet and Mr President (Sandy - The President's chauffeur and man of extreme patience).

Results:

1st handicap - Emma Watson 39 (18) 21
2nd handicap - Julia Smith 35 (13.5) 21.5

1st non-handicap - Robyn Tait 42
2nd non-handicap - Katherine Holdgate 43

Under 9 winner: Emily Tait 44

Munross Trophy 2011

The Munross trophy is a 36 hole competition held by Montrose Links. This year it's on Sunday 5th June. Although it's an order of merit event, the Links are also keen to attract more category 2 players and have altered the prize fund accordingly.
Scratch Prizes
1st £100
2nd £75
3rd £50
4th £25
Handicap Prizes
1st £80
2nd £60
3rd £40
4th £20
To download an entry form click HERE

'B' Championship Match Play Draw 2011

The draw for the 'B' Championship Match Play to be played on 30th April and 1st May at Kingsknowe Golf Club is now available. Click on B CHAMP DRAW on the left hand side of this page under DRAWS.

MCLGA Spring Meeting

Most of today at Turnhouse was more like summer than spring, with the morning players sitting outside having drinks and lunch after their game. With the frequent sound of planes overhead, everyone felt they were on their hols! Those playing later in the day had to contend with a bit more chill when the mist descended (real mist that is) and the wind got up a little. But a great day was had by all despite a few tales of lost balls and missed putts.

Thank you to Turnhouse members and staff for all their help, especially to the ladies who helped on the desk, the Pro shop and the bar and catering staff for looking after us so well. Thanks also to those who donated raffle prizes and bought tickets - we raised £138.50 for the juniors.

The best scratch score was posted by Noreen Fenton early in the day and matched by Linda Bain at the end of the day. Noreen wins the Cormack Salver on the better inward half. A fantastic score of 91 (23) 68 was then posted by Margaret Clark who wins the CM Park Rosebowl for the best bronze scratch score.

Results: CSS 73

Bronze Division
1st scratch and CM Park Rosebowl: Margaret Clark (Merchants)
1st handicap: Anne hay (Turnhouse) 98 (25) 73

Silver Division
1st scratch: Noreen Fenton (Dunbar) 77 bih
2nd scratch: Linda Bain 77
1st handicap: Janet Collin (Liberton) 88 (19) 69
2nd handicap: Morag Wardrop (Turnhouse) 80 (9) 71

Overall
best overall net: Margaret Thompson (Turnhouse) 82 (13) 69
2nd overall net: Elaine Lumsden (Kingsknowe) 86 (16) 70

Juniors at Swanston 17 April

It was a busy day on Sunday. While the Cuthbertson Cup team were battling it out at Tulliallan, 12 juniors were playing in the monthly 9 hole competition on Swanston's Templar course. It was a bit warmer than previous months, but according to Sharon Macpherson, still a bit on the windy side. The results were as follows:

1st handicap - Hannah Wilson 38 (18) 20
2nd handicap - Eilidh Crawford 36 (11) 25
3rd handicap Emma Watson 45 (18) 27

Non handicap:
1st Megan Brown 42
2nd Lisa Macpherson 49
3rd Georgia Ledingham 55

Congratulations to Cailtin Turner on gaining her first handicap. Lisa Macpherson has just one card to do, so good luck Lisa!

Many thanks to Sharon for organising the competition and to Margaret Alexander for all her help on the day.

2011 Helen Holm

Good luck to Midlothian members Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw), Jane Turner (Craigielaw), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) and Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) who take part in the Helen Holm at Troon this weekend.

Cuthbertson Cup Photos

Midlothian Girls put up Strong Cuthbertson Cup Defence

Our girls did Midlothian proud yesterday in their attempt to retain the Cuthbertson Cup for a record equalling sixth year in a row. In the morning Midlothian were up against Stirling and Clackmannanshire. Captain Gabrielle Macdonald got the team off to a flying start with a 4&3 win over Alison Goodwin and Hannah Scott beat Tiffiny Wood 6&4. Meanwhile Kate McIntosh was having a battle with Alexis Hutton who was holing putts and chips from everywhere. All eyes turned to newcomer Jessica Dalgetty in her first Cuthbertson Cup game and first real experience of playing at this level. We didn't need to worry. She seemed to grow in confidence with every shot, and with sister Emily playing every one of them with her from the sidelines, she recorded a resounding 7&6 victory over Jennifer Allan. Hearing all this news from the other matches, Kate, not to be outdone, fought back from 3 down to eventually square her match on the 18th.

The afternoon was always going to be tough. East Lothian, having beaten Fife in the morning, had a very strong team. Once again Gabrielle led from the front, dispensing with Lesley Atkins 4&3. The others were really up against it and despite some sterling efforts and fight backs, Kate and Hannah eventually lost to Clara Young and Keren Ward. All eyes turned once again to young Jessica. Having been four down to Rosie Everett, news of a come back came in, 3 down, 2 down, 1 down .. could she do it? She held her nerve, but Rosie was just too strong and a great approach shot to the 17th finished it off.

An exhausted and disappointed team left a very sunny Tulliallan still smiling, and gracious in defeat. We are proud of how you all played and conducted yourselves girls. Congratulations to our neighbours East Lothian, you deserved it this year, but we will be fighting hard to get that trophy back next year!

Many thanks to everyone who supported the girls on the day and especially to Caroline McIntosh, Sandra Hennessy, Karen Marshall, Agnes Lesley and Janet Wake for all their help.

Results:

Midlothian v Stirling & Clackmannanshire
Gabrielle Macdonald beat Alison Goodwin 4&3
Kate McIntosh halved with Alexis Hutton
Hannah Scott beat Tiffiny Wood 6&4
Jessica Dalgetty beat Jennifer Allan 7&6
Midlothian v East Lothian
Gabrielle Macdonald beat Lesley Atkins 4&3
Kate McIntosh lost to Clara Young 3&2
Hannah Scott lost to Karen Ward 2&1
Jessica Dalgetty lost to Rosie Everett 2&1

Championship Qualifying Draw

The draw for the MCLGA championship qualifying on Wednesday 27 April at Kingsknowe Golf Club is now available. Click on CHAMP QUALIFYING under DRAWS of the left hand side of this page.

ESGGA Spring Meeting

Congratulations to Midlothian members Gabrielle Macdonald (Craiglielaw), Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) and Julia Smith (Murrayfield) who won the scratch, under 18 handicap and under 16 handicap sections respectively at the East of Scotland Girls Golfing Association Spring meeting at Broomieknowe yesterday.

SLGA Under 16s

Good luck to Jessica and Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse) and Kirsty Burgess (Silverknowes) who take part in the SLGA Under 16 Open Strokeplay Championship at Strathmore Golf Centre this Thursday and Friday. Play well girls!

Junior Spring Meeting

A fun filled day was had by all at the Junior Spring meeting held at Liberton Golf Club today. Eight girls took part in the handiacp competition, and 7 in the 8 hole, non-handicap competition which was followed by a 6 hole putting competition. It was a bit of a dull morning compared with the tropical condition of the weekend, as as the non-handcap competitors teed off the rain started to lash down and the wind howled, and the Captain and president (who had not bothered with brollies or waterproofs) started to have very bad hair days! But the girls kept smiling and off they went!

Results:

1st scratch: Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) 74 2nd scratch: Isobel Hinds (Liberton) 89

1st handicap: Eilidh Crawford (Harburn) 88 (24) 64 2nd handicap: Heather Laing (Glencorse) 92 (19) 73

1st non-handicap: Caitlin Turner 49 2nd equal non handicap: Emmy Pearson 71 2nd equal non handicap: Lisa MacPherson 71

1st putting: Lucy Morrison 2nd putting: Lisa MacPherson Apologies to Caitlin who missed the photos! More can be seen below.

Midlothian v Lanarkshire

On a day that resembled summer rather than spring, we set off to Hayston Golf Club in Kirkintilloch for our annual match against Lanarkshire Ladies. We did get there eventually with a few detours and wrong golf courses (even the Sat Navs got confused and they certainly could not pronounce Kirkintilloch!) only to discover the club had one of our own Midlothian members as past champion. For Alexander read Fenton and if you can read the year .......! (must have been champion at age 3!

Some great golf was played on a glorious day with Midlothian winning 2.5 to 1.5 and the junior match halved.

Results:

Racael Watton & Claire Hargan lost to Pamela Pretswell & Gillian Scanlon 4&3

Wendy Nicholson & Karen Marshall beat Susan Wood & Emma Caddon 2&1

Kate McIntosh & Louise Fraser beat Angela dDvine & May Hughes 3&1

Fiona de Vries & Hilary Laughland halved with Lesley Lloyd & Jenny Porter

Juniors:

Heather Laing & Eilidh Crawford beat Heather Neilson & Alison Reid 2&1

Emma Morrison & Julia Smith lost to Emily Glencorse & Abbi Kidd 1 down

Jane Victorious at St Andrews

Midlothian player Jane Turner (Craigielaw) battled strong winds and a strong field to win the R&A Foundation Scholars Tournament at St Andrews yesterday. Jane had a 54 hole total of 240 to beat Pamela Pretswell and Kelsey McDonald by 2 strokes. This has given Jane a place on a Ladies European Tour event later in the year. Well done Jane!

ESGGA Spring Meeting 2011

The East of Scotland Girls Golfing Association Spring Meeting takes place on Tuesday 12 April at Broomieknowe Golf Club. Taking part from Midlothian are:

Gabrielle Macdonald (12.00)
Kate McIntosh (12.08)
Kirsty Simpson (12.16)
Kirsty Burgess (12.32)
Katherine Fisher (12.40)
Eilidh Crawford & Julia Smith (12.48)

Good luck girls - play well!

Spring Meeting Draw 2011

The draw for the Spring Meeting to be held on Thursday 21 April at Turnhouse Golf Club is now available on the website. Click on SPRING MEETING under DRAWS on the left hand side of this page.

Please remember to bring proof of handicap.

This is also a qualifying competition for the 'B' Championship (handicaps 13 and above) which will be held at Kingsknowe Golf Club on Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May.

Please remember to bring raffle prizes if you can for our usual raffle in aid of the County Juniors.

Irish Girls Under 18 Stroke Play Championship

Good luck to Gabrielle Macdonald who will take on a very strong field in the inaugural Irish Girls Under 18 Stroke Play Championship at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort, Co Meath, this weekend.

Junior Spring Meeting 2011 Draw

The Junior Spring Meeting will take place at Liberton Golf Club on Monday 11 April. The draw is:

• 10.00 Kate McIntosh & Isabel Hinds


• 10.07 Kirsty Burgess & Heather Laing


• 10.14 Katherine Fisher & Eilidh Crawford


• 10.21 Emma Morrison & Julia Smith


• 10.28 Sophie Aitchison & Caitlin Turner


• 10.35 Lisa MacPherson Emmy Pearson


• 10.42 Ella Marshall & Lucy Morrison

Please bring an up to date handicap certificate and be at the first tee at least 10 minutes before your start time.

If you need to withdraw, please let Joan Simpson know as soon as possible by phoning 0131 337 6577 before 11th April or 07982 188634 on the day.

Cuthbertson Cup 2011

We are pleased to announce that the MCLGA team who will attempt to win the Cuthbertson Cup for the 6th year in a row will be:

1. Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw)


2. Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe)


3. Hannah Scott (Brommieknowe)


4. Jessica Dalgetty (Glencorse)

Reserve: Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse)

The competition is being held at Tulliallan Golf Club on Sunday 17th April. The girls would really appreciate your support. The morning matches start at 9.30 am and the afternoon matches at 2pm

Midlothian v Borders Ladies

At the second attempt, we finally made it to Cardrona for our annual match against Borders Ladies, the first one being cancelled due to the March snow. As we drove down to Peebles the weather seemed to get worse and worse. We got a text from Kirsten Blackwood telling us how bad the weather was at Cardrona (I'm sure she got there the night before) and we thought, here we go again.

There were a few concerned faces as we got our of our cars to be met with wind and rain. However, by the time our President arrived, complete with new hip, and we had our coffee/ hot chocolate (and bacon rolls for the Dalgetty girls), the weather was starting to improve. There were three matches played against the Borders and Midlothian won 2-1. In addition Sal Shepherd and Jessica Dalgetty took on Gabrielle Macdonald and Emily Dalgetty in a very serious match, and three of our juniors, Kirsty Simpson, Kirsty Burgess and Julia Smith played under the watchful Olivia Fulton who was an honorary junior for the day.

Some great golf was played in very windy conditions and we were more than ready for our soup and sandwiches after the 10 mile hikes from green to tee! Gabrielle endjoyed her snooze on the way home while the Captain was struggling to stay awake! Our thanks to Jenny Pearson and Borders ladies for ther excellent hospitality and for all their efforts in arranging and re-arranging the match.

Results:

Arlene McGarty & Gillian Simpson beat Liz Campbell & Laura Neish 4&2

Claire Hargan & Linda Bain beat Anne Dodds and Wendy Wells 4&2

Kirsten Blackwood & Linda Caine lost to Denise Richards & Venetia Scott 2 down.