Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Midsummer Foursomes
The draw for the Midsummer Foursomes at Liberton on Monday, 12 May can now be found under Draws.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Championship Qualifying, Monday April 28th
Championship qualifying took place today at Mortonhall Golf Club .
The day was chilly and misty, but calm, and the course was playing long. However some good scores were returned.
Kate McIntosh continued in her excellent form of the weekend at the Helen Holm to finish with an aggregate 147, seven strokes ahead of her fellow Broomieknowe teammate and last year's Champion, Hannah Scott who returned a respectable 154.
Kate wins the Robertson Salver for the best scratch score.
Qualifiers for the match play stages on Friday and Sunday are as follows:
147 Kate McIntosh(Broomieknowe) 72 75
154 Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe) 75 79
157 Karen Ferguson (Liberton) 78 79
160 Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe) 81 79
161 Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse) 83 78
162 Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse) 80 82
163 Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) 80 83
163 Linda Bain (Lochend) 80 83
164 Karen Marshall (Baberton) 75 89
166 Rachael Livingstone (Craigmillar Park) 83 83
170 Karina Matson (Carrickvale) 85 85
171 Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) 81 90
174 Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 87 87
178 Eileen Gillespie ( Lochend ) 91 87
178 Caroline Steedman (Murrayfield) 86 92
180 Morag Wardrop (Turnhouse) 91 89
SSS 73
CSS Round 1 73
Round 2 75
The matchplay stages will take place on Friday 2nd May and Sunday 4th May commencing each day at 9am
The Draw is available under DRAWS
The day was chilly and misty, but calm, and the course was playing long. However some good scores were returned.
Kate McIntosh continued in her excellent form of the weekend at the Helen Holm to finish with an aggregate 147, seven strokes ahead of her fellow Broomieknowe teammate and last year's Champion, Hannah Scott who returned a respectable 154.
Kate wins the Robertson Salver for the best scratch score.
Qualifiers for the match play stages on Friday and Sunday are as follows:
147 Kate McIntosh(Broomieknowe) 72 75
154 Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe) 75 79
157 Karen Ferguson (Liberton) 78 79
160 Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe) 81 79
161 Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse) 83 78
162 Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse) 80 82
163 Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) 80 83
163 Linda Bain (Lochend) 80 83
164 Karen Marshall (Baberton) 75 89
166 Rachael Livingstone (Craigmillar Park) 83 83
170 Karina Matson (Carrickvale) 85 85
171 Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) 81 90
174 Jennifer Bryans (Harburn) 87 87
178 Eileen Gillespie ( Lochend ) 91 87
178 Caroline Steedman (Murrayfield) 86 92
180 Morag Wardrop (Turnhouse) 91 89
SSS 73
CSS Round 1 73
Round 2 75
The matchplay stages will take place on Friday 2nd May and Sunday 4th May commencing each day at 9am
The Draw is available under DRAWS
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Juniors at Swanston
Our monthly Junior 9 hole competition was held on Sunday at the Templar course at Swanston.
12 girls competed on a pleasant though somewhat windy day.
Scores were as follows:
1st handicap Claire Forrester 35 -17.5 nett 17.5
2nd handicap Lisa MacPherson 39 -18 nett 21
3rd handicap Megan Linton 38-13 nett 25
Samantha MacGregor 41 -16 nett 25
Non-handicap
1st Lucy Morrison 35
2nd Abby Steedman 43
3rd Jessica Walker 47
Well done to all the girls but especially to non-handicaper, Lucy, who equalled the best scratch score of the day.
Grateful thanks to Sharon for organising the day.
12 girls competed on a pleasant though somewhat windy day.
Scores were as follows:
1st handicap Claire Forrester 35 -17.5 nett 17.5
2nd handicap Lisa MacPherson 39 -18 nett 21
3rd handicap Megan Linton 38-13 nett 25
Samantha MacGregor 41 -16 nett 25
Non-handicap
1st Lucy Morrison 35
2nd Abby Steedman 43
3rd Jessica Walker 47
Well done to all the girls but especially to non-handicaper, Lucy, who equalled the best scratch score of the day.
Grateful thanks to Sharon for organising the day.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Edinburgh Junior Golf Festival
The Edinburgh Junior Golf Festival is being held at Swanston on Sunday 27th April from 12 - 6pm.
There is something for everyone so we are encouraging all juniors to come along and join in the fun.
There will be Skills Challenges on the practice area for everyone which will be supervised by Professionals and some of our Main Squad. Doesn't matter if you haven't played golf before so bring along your little brothers and sisters.
A Stephen Gallacher 9 hole competition will be held on the Templar Course for those with and without a handicap which can be entered through the Stephen Gallacher web site (link on left) as usual.
There will also be an 18 hole Junior Open on the Swanston New golf course and we would encourage all our juniors with a handicap to enter.
More information and entry forms are available through the Edinburgh Junior golf facebook link on the left of this web site. You do not have to be on facebook to access this.
All we need now is a sunny day!
Look forward to seeing you there.
There is something for everyone so we are encouraging all juniors to come along and join in the fun.
There will be Skills Challenges on the practice area for everyone which will be supervised by Professionals and some of our Main Squad. Doesn't matter if you haven't played golf before so bring along your little brothers and sisters.
A Stephen Gallacher 9 hole competition will be held on the Templar Course for those with and without a handicap which can be entered through the Stephen Gallacher web site (link on left) as usual.
There will also be an 18 hole Junior Open on the Swanston New golf course and we would encourage all our juniors with a handicap to enter.
More information and entry forms are available through the Edinburgh Junior golf facebook link on the left of this web site. You do not have to be on facebook to access this.
All we need now is a sunny day!
Look forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Championship Qualifying Draw
Junior Outing to North Berwick
Afterwards the girls enjoyed a buffet lunch in the North Berwick clubhouse and thanks to the club for their hospitality.
Thanks to Sharon MacPherson for all her help and to parents and grandparents for supporting the event.
The winners of the competition were:
Handicap
1st Claire Forrester
2nd Megan Linton
Non- handicap
1st Lucy Morrison
2nd Ella Marshall
Aged 8 and under
1st Erin Johnston
2nd Grace Marshall
2's
Ella Marshall
Monday, April 14, 2014
Spring Meeting 14th April 2014
The Spring meeting was held at Craigmillar Park on a warm and sunny Spring-like day.
Despite the excellent weather, players struggled to score on the lightning fast greens. Despite this, some excellent scores were returned and it was especially gratifying to see Our Development Squad junior Caitlin Turner, amongst the prizewinners with a net 67.
Well done Caitlin!
The CSS for the day was 73 (SSS 70)
Results were as follows:
1st Scratch (Cormack Salver) - Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe) 75
2nd Scratch - Karen Ferguson (Liberton) 77
Best Overall Net -Diana Neave (Mortonhall) 90 -23 = 67 (bih)
2nd Best Overall Net - Caitlin Turner (Baberton) 102 - 35 = 67
1st Silver Handicap - Olivia Fulton (Craigmillar Park) 82 - 10 = 72
2nd Silver Handicap - Colleen Derighetti (Lochend) 90 -17 = 73
Bronze Scratch - (Park Rosebowl) Rachel Steedman (Murrayfield) 97
1st Bronze Handicap - Jane Browitt (Glencorse) 100 - 27 = 75
Grateful thanks to Craigmillar Park for allowing us the use of their course which was in excellent condition.
Thanks also to all Craigmillar Park members and staff for their help, to Hilary for her impeccable organisation and to Zandra for her help on the day.
Despite the excellent weather, players struggled to score on the lightning fast greens. Despite this, some excellent scores were returned and it was especially gratifying to see Our Development Squad junior Caitlin Turner, amongst the prizewinners with a net 67.
Well done Caitlin!
The CSS for the day was 73 (SSS 70)
Results were as follows:
1st Scratch (Cormack Salver) - Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe) 75
2nd Scratch - Karen Ferguson (Liberton) 77
Best Overall Net -Diana Neave (Mortonhall) 90 -23 = 67 (bih)
2nd Best Overall Net - Caitlin Turner (Baberton) 102 - 35 = 67
1st Silver Handicap - Olivia Fulton (Craigmillar Park) 82 - 10 = 72
2nd Silver Handicap - Colleen Derighetti (Lochend) 90 -17 = 73
Bronze Scratch - (Park Rosebowl) Rachel Steedman (Murrayfield) 97
1st Bronze Handicap - Jane Browitt (Glencorse) 100 - 27 = 75
Grateful thanks to Craigmillar Park for allowing us the use of their course which was in excellent condition.
Thanks also to all Craigmillar Park members and staff for their help, to Hilary for her impeccable organisation and to Zandra for her help on the day.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Cuthbertson Cup 2014
East Lothian were worthy winners of this year's Cuthbertson Cup which was hosted by Midlothian at Broomieknowe Golf Club yesterday.
On a cold and windy day Midlothian were drawn against East Lothian in the morning matches. Our team of Emily Dalgetty, Emma Morrison, Kirsty Burgess and Julia Smith faired well against the strong East Lothian challenge in the first half.All girls played well but were overcome in the back nine by the stronger side finally losing all 4 ties.
Emily Dalgetty led the challenge against North Berwick's Clara Young and went into an early lead. However Clara went ahead in the second half and eventually won on the 18th green.
Emma Morrison and Julia Smith made their first Cuthbertson Cup appearance and played excellent golf. Special mention to Julia, brought in to play at the last minute to replace Eilidh Crawford who was unwell. She played exceptionally well against her significantly lower handicapped opponent eventually losing on the 16th.
In the other morning tie Stirling and Clackmannanshire beat Fife 4 - 0.
The final between Stirling and Clackmannanshire and East Lothian was won by East Lothian 4 - 0.
Midlothian beat Fife in the foursomes play off for 3rd place.
Congratulations to the winners and to Clara Young for her hole in one at the 11th in the final.
Well done to all competitors not only for their impeccable on course behaviour but for the quality of golf in challenging conditions and for the friendly spirit in which all matches were played.
Thanks to all those who helped and supported the day and to Sue Tait, Shirley Porter and everyone at Broomieknowe for their hospitality.
On a cold and windy day Midlothian were drawn against East Lothian in the morning matches. Our team of Emily Dalgetty, Emma Morrison, Kirsty Burgess and Julia Smith faired well against the strong East Lothian challenge in the first half.All girls played well but were overcome in the back nine by the stronger side finally losing all 4 ties.
Emily Dalgetty led the challenge against North Berwick's Clara Young and went into an early lead. However Clara went ahead in the second half and eventually won on the 18th green.
Emma Morrison and Julia Smith made their first Cuthbertson Cup appearance and played excellent golf. Special mention to Julia, brought in to play at the last minute to replace Eilidh Crawford who was unwell. She played exceptionally well against her significantly lower handicapped opponent eventually losing on the 16th.
In the other morning tie Stirling and Clackmannanshire beat Fife 4 - 0.
The final between Stirling and Clackmannanshire and East Lothian was won by East Lothian 4 - 0.
Midlothian beat Fife in the foursomes play off for 3rd place.
Congratulations to the winners and to Clara Young for her hole in one at the 11th in the final.
Well done to all competitors not only for their impeccable on course behaviour but for the quality of golf in challenging conditions and for the friendly spirit in which all matches were played.
Thanks to all those who helped and supported the day and to Sue Tait, Shirley Porter and everyone at Broomieknowe for their hospitality.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Well done Emily
Junior Spring Meeting
The Junior Spring meeting was held today at Liberton. The weather was cold and wet but despite this some excellent golf was played.
7 girls competed in the handicap competition and 4 in the non-handicap. The putting competition was abandoned but will be played later in the season.
Thanks to President,Tracy for presenting the prizes and to Hilary, Sharon and Zandra for their help in running the competition and marking cards.
Thanks also to Liberton Golf Club for allowing us courtesy of their course and to the Greens staff for the excellent condition of the course.
Results were as follows:
Handicap winner Kirsty Burgess (Silverknowes) 79 (10) 69
Handicap runner up Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park 80 (10) 70
Scratch winner Eilidh Crawford (Harburn) 78
Scratch runner up Kirsty Burgess (Silverknowes) 79
Non- handicap winner Emily Rigg (Craigmillar Park)
CSS 68
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Midlothian Girls compete
The season gets underway in earnest and our girls are busy competing.
Good luck to Emily Dalgetty who is competing in the Irish Girls Open Strokeplay at Roganstown Golf and Country Club.
Good luck also to our girls who are competing in the East of Scotland Girls Spring meeting at Pitreavie and to Eilidh Crawford and Emma Morrison who are playing later in the week in the SLGA Under 16 Open Stroke play at Strathmore.
Good luck to Emily Dalgetty who is competing in the Irish Girls Open Strokeplay at Roganstown Golf and Country Club.
Good luck also to our girls who are competing in the East of Scotland Girls Spring meeting at Pitreavie and to Eilidh Crawford and Emma Morrison who are playing later in the week in the SLGA Under 16 Open Stroke play at Strathmore.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Junior Spring Meeting Draw
The Draw for the Junior Spring Meeting on Monday 7th April is as follows:
10.00 Eilidh Crawford
Kirsty Burgess
10.07 Alex Massey
Emma Morrison
10.14 Emma Watson
Megan Linton
10.21 Hannah Darling
Emily Rigg
Please sign in and be ready to play at least 10 minutes before your tee time. Can everyone please observe the dress code of the club . No trainers or jeans are allowed in the clubhouse.
Unfortunately there is only one entrant for the 8 hole non-handicap and putting competition which will not go ahead unless there are other entrants - late entries will be welcomed - sheila.rstuart@tiscali.co.uk
If the weather remains as cold as today, please wrap up warm.
Unfortunately there is no caterring at Liberton on a Monday so please be aware of this and bring a packed lunch.
The prizegiving will take place shortly after the last competitiors complete their round.
Got my fingers crossed for sunshine!
10.00 Eilidh Crawford
Kirsty Burgess
10.07 Alex Massey
Emma Morrison
10.14 Emma Watson
Megan Linton
10.21 Hannah Darling
Emily Rigg
Please sign in and be ready to play at least 10 minutes before your tee time. Can everyone please observe the dress code of the club . No trainers or jeans are allowed in the clubhouse.
Unfortunately there is only one entrant for the 8 hole non-handicap and putting competition which will not go ahead unless there are other entrants - late entries will be welcomed - sheila.rstuart@tiscali.co.uk
If the weather remains as cold as today, please wrap up warm.
Unfortunately there is no caterring at Liberton on a Monday so please be aware of this and bring a packed lunch.
The prizegiving will take place shortly after the last competitiors complete their round.
Got my fingers crossed for sunshine!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Scottish Ladies Championship
Calling all Silver Division golfers! Your National Championship needs you! This year is the 100th playing fo the Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championship from 20th-24th May; it is being played at the site of the first Open Championship, Prestwick Golf Club. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a minimum of 3 rounds on one of the finest links courses in the world for only £45. The closing date for entries is 12noon Thursday 17th April 2014, you can enter online on the SLGA website, www.slga.co.uk
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Attention all Juniors
There are lots of Junior events happening over the next couple of weeks so make sure you know what's happening and have submitted your entries.
Junior Spring Meeting -7th April
A final reminder for the Spring meeting which is being held at Liberton Golf Club on Monday 7th April from 10.30am. Entries close tomorrow and the Draw will be posted here on Thursday.
Entry forms are available under Draws on the left of this web site or email sheila.rstuart@tiscali.co.uk to let her know you want to enter. There are categories for both handicap and non- handicap players so it is open to everyone.
Junior Hole in Hole
Entries for the Junior hole in hole are still being taken. This is open to all girls with a handicap and is a great opportunity to get to know each other and to play on different courses.Round 1 will not have to be played until the school holidays so it will be well after the exams. Again, just email Sheila Stuart if you want to enter.
Cuthbertson Cup 12th April
Congratulations to the following girls who have been selected to represent Midlothian in the Cuthbertson Cup.
Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse)
Eilidh Crawford (Harburn)
Kirsty Burgess (Silverknowes)
Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park)
reserve: Julia Smith (Murrayfield)
This is the most prestigious of the Junior events in our calendar where the 4 Counties in the East of Scotland compete to become East of Scotland Champions.
It is being held at Broomieknowe Golf Club on Saturday 12th April from 9.30am for the morning matches, and 2.30pm in the afternoon.
Midlothian are the holders of the trophy so please come along to support our girls and help them to retain their title.
Junior Outing to North Berwick- 16th April
Our annual outing to the 9 hole Children's course at North Berwick is being held on Wednesday 16th April at 10.30am.
No handicap is required and lunch will be available for the girls in the clubhouse afterwards.
It is lots of fun so if you would like to come along please let Diane know (d.morrison68@yahoo.co.uk)
A Draw will be made nearer the time.
Junior Golf Festival at Swanston - 27th April
A Junior Golf Festival is being held at Swanston on Sunday 27th April. there is something for everyone. There are competitions for those with and without a handicap and fun things to do even if you have never played golf so come along and join in the fun.
Further information is available via the link at the top left of this website under Edinburgh Junior golf.
Junior Spring Meeting -7th April
A final reminder for the Spring meeting which is being held at Liberton Golf Club on Monday 7th April from 10.30am. Entries close tomorrow and the Draw will be posted here on Thursday.
Entry forms are available under Draws on the left of this web site or email sheila.rstuart@tiscali.co.uk to let her know you want to enter. There are categories for both handicap and non- handicap players so it is open to everyone.
Junior Hole in Hole
Entries for the Junior hole in hole are still being taken. This is open to all girls with a handicap and is a great opportunity to get to know each other and to play on different courses.Round 1 will not have to be played until the school holidays so it will be well after the exams. Again, just email Sheila Stuart if you want to enter.
Cuthbertson Cup 12th April
Congratulations to the following girls who have been selected to represent Midlothian in the Cuthbertson Cup.
Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse)
Eilidh Crawford (Harburn)
Kirsty Burgess (Silverknowes)
Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park)
reserve: Julia Smith (Murrayfield)
This is the most prestigious of the Junior events in our calendar where the 4 Counties in the East of Scotland compete to become East of Scotland Champions.
It is being held at Broomieknowe Golf Club on Saturday 12th April from 9.30am for the morning matches, and 2.30pm in the afternoon.
Midlothian are the holders of the trophy so please come along to support our girls and help them to retain their title.
Junior Outing to North Berwick- 16th April
Our annual outing to the 9 hole Children's course at North Berwick is being held on Wednesday 16th April at 10.30am.
No handicap is required and lunch will be available for the girls in the clubhouse afterwards.
It is lots of fun so if you would like to come along please let Diane know (d.morrison68@yahoo.co.uk)
A Draw will be made nearer the time.
Junior Golf Festival at Swanston - 27th April
A Junior Golf Festival is being held at Swanston on Sunday 27th April. there is something for everyone. There are competitions for those with and without a handicap and fun things to do even if you have never played golf so come along and join in the fun.
Further information is available via the link at the top left of this website under Edinburgh Junior golf.
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