Adult/Girl Competition 2011

What a fantastic end to the junior season we had yesterday at Swanston. It was a beautiful autumn day and 28 girls and their 'adult' partners turned up to play in our annual adult/junior 9 hole competition. They were playing for a new trophy, the 'Hennessy Gold Cup' presented by our junior secretary Sandra Hennessey.

There was much excitement on the first tee as the adults had the pressure of teeing off first, watched my their partners and fellow competitors. There were many cheers, jeers and "oh Mum, why did you do that?" and "well done Dads" etc Some great golf was played and it was lovely to see the smiles on faces when good shots were hit (including the adults!). Laughter was heard around the course and in the clubhouse afterwards and new friends were made - isn't that what its all about?

Congratulations to Katie Hay Smith and her Dad Gordon, who were the overall winners with an amazing score nett score of 18.

Results:
1st Handicap: Katie & Gordon Hay Smith 32 (14) 18
2nd Handicap: Megan & John Brown 34 (12) 22
3rd handicap: Alexandra & Ed Massey 37 (15) 22
Scratch: Lisa MacPherson & William Lamb

Best aged 8 and under girls
1st: Lucy Morrison
2nd Victoria Weir
3rd: Ella Marshall

Nearest the pin at 4: Lisa MacPherson & William Lamb
Nearest the pin at 9: Victoria & Andrew Weir


Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success and especially to Sandra for all her organisation, and to our President Janet for presenting the prizes (she did even play as well!). Thanks also to Swanston Golf for hosting the event and for hosting our 9 hole competitions throughout the year.

There was also a presentation for the new eclectic competition which we ran this year at our monthly 9 hole competitions, Thanks to Sharon MacPherson. Winners of the new trophies presented by the Captain were:

Handicap: Lisa MacPherson
Non-handicap: Alexandra Massey

Christmas Fair at Kingsknowe Golf Club

Kingsknowe Golf Club are holding a Christmas Fair on Sunday 27th November 2-5 pm. All are welcome, donation at the door, £1.50 adults and £0.50 children. Many things to buy just in time for Christmas:

Phoenix Cards and Giftwrap
Jamie Oliver Cookware
Partylite Candles
Cup Cakes
Clothes & Jewellery
Framed Pictures
Jewellery
Make up and Beauty Products
Golf Stuff
Beautician
Handmade Knitwear
Small pieces of furniture and table decorations inc. soy wax candles in vintage tea cups, some scarves and handbags .
Avon (to be confirmed)
Tasty Olive Oil

We also have our own Kingsknowe Ladies tables selling all sorts of goodies
Festive Bottle Tombola

We'll also have a "Kids Zone" with Lucky Dips and various fun games for the kids

Our Recipe Books are simmering along nicely

The Fair is not just for members - all welcome

92nd AGM and Prize giving

The 92nd MCLGA AGM and prize giving took place at Liberton Golf Club last night (9 November). At the AGM, the members paid tribute to Agnes Leslie (Merchants) who stood down as County Secretary after 10 years fantastic work for the County. A presentation was made by our County Champion Karen Marshall on behalf of the members. Agnes is succeeded by Hilary Anderson (Craigmillar Park).

Agnes would like to thank the members for all the warm wishes and the generous gift she received. "I have not come down to earth yet! Last night was absolutely wonderful. I was really so taken aback with the gifts I got – thought I was dreaming."

Thank you to everyone who helped on the night and to Liberton Golf Club for hosting the event. Thanks also to the team and the members for all their support during 2011. We have a fantastic team spirit where everyone works for and supports each other. We also have a brilliant group of caddies and supporters and people who give up their time to make the County successful. Well done everyone and I hope you all have an enjoyable and successful 2012.

Click HERE for a copy of the Captain's Report.
Click HERE to email our new secretary Hilary Anderson

East of Scotland Girls Order of Merit 2011

Congratulations to Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw) and Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) who finished first and second respectively in the East of Scotland Girls Golfing Association Order of Merit. Final placings were:

1. Gabrielle Macdonald - 58pts

2. Kate McIntosh - 51pts

3. Clara Young - 35pts

4. Shannen McGuire - 33pts

Fixtures 2012

The 2012 fixtures are now available by clicking on Fixture List on the left hand side of this page

92nd MCLGA AGM

Just a reminder that the MCLGA AGM and Annual Presentation of Prizes takes place at Liberton Golf Club on Wednesday 9 November 2011, at 7.30 pm. Click HERE for an Agenda and HERE for a copy of the 2010 AGM Minutes.