In freezing cold, blustery conditions, the Junior Training Squad turned out for their first coaching session of 2009 with Mark Berrie at the Braid Hills Driving Range. This year, the squad has been divided into two groups which each have a 45-min coaching session. The girls seemed to enjoy the session and the smaller group format. Our thanks to Mark for his time this morning.
As well as the coaching, 6 girls braved the weather for the monthly 9-holes round the Princes Course. We were thankful that it stayed sunny and the sleet did not come until after they had all finished but a lot of jumping and running around was needed to keep warm. Despite all of this, the girls all played really well and hit some fantastic shots. The general feeling was that more putting practice was required! My thanks to May Hardy for organinsing today and to Claire MacDonald for her help. The results were:
Handicap:
Heather Laing net 46.5
Non-handicap:
1st Carys Hardy 62
2nd Caitlin Turner 63
3rd Emma Morrison 67
Congratulations to Heather and Carys!
Remember the Princes Course league starts next month and runs until August. Points are awarded for turning up, for the handicap winner and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd non-handicap place. So come along and join in!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Centenary Lunch
Less than two weeks to go until the Midlothian Centenary Lunch at the Roxburghe Hotel. We have 176 going and the list has closed.
Your committee are looking forward to greeting our members and guests on Saturday 24th January at 12 noon.
A host of speakers will entertain the diners.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Pre-season Squad Training
As with the Junior Training Squad, pre-season training has been set up for the County Squad. A couple of friendly matches amongst themselves have been set, one in January and another in February. Jane Connachan has once again agreed to give short game coaching sessions, these being held between February and March at Musselburgh Old Golf Course. Along with the juniors, the squad members will be put through their paces in February with a rules night devised by Mary and Linda, and Scott Dixon at Dalmahoy Golf and Country Club will hold a "Train your Golf Brain" coaching session at the end of March. As the season gets underway, we have a variety of practice matches against the Borders Ladies at The Hirsel Golf Club on Sunday 15th March, the Lanarkshire Ladies at Strathaven Golf Club on Sunday 24th May, Duddingston Men on Friday 29th May, and the SUGS at Gullane Golf Club on Friday 5th June.
It is hoped that the Squad will enjoy and benefit from the training which has been set up and it will stand them in good stead for the Inter-County Jamboree which is being held, this year, at Falkirk (Carmuirs) from Monday 29th June to Wednesday 1st July.
It is hoped that the Squad will enjoy and benefit from the training which has been set up and it will stand them in good stead for the Inter-County Jamboree which is being held, this year, at Falkirk (Carmuirs) from Monday 29th June to Wednesday 1st July.
Junior Social Night
We are arranging a Junior Social Night for the MCLGA girls. This will be held at the Megabowl at FountainPark on Wednesday 25th March and will consist of 2 games of bowling and a meal. Watch out for details of this exciting evening with your renewal application forms and come along and enjoy yourselves!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Junior Coaching
Coaching for the MCLGA junior girls has again been arranged for this coming year. This will be held at the Braid Hills Driving Range under the tutelage of Iain Young and his fellow Professionals. Coaching will be in 1-hour sessions from 10am - 1 pm, and will take place on the first Sunday of each month (except January 2010, when it will be held on the 10th). Due to the decrease in numbers experienced during the holiday season, we have decided to omit the summer months of July and August this year and to run two 5-block sessions instead. The first of these will run from February to June, inclusive, with the second running from September to January, inclusive. We are very grateful to Sharon MacPherson and Suzie Laughland who have agreed to oversee these coaching days on our behalf.
The girls are also welcome to try out their golf skills on a golf course. 9-Holes of golf are arranged for the juniors on the third Sunday of each month (January to November inclusive) at the Princes Golf Course, the next date being the 18th January at 10.30 am. This is aimed to allow the girls to learn the rules and etiquette of the game of golf, as well as to introduce them to new friends. A competition is held from February to August, with prizes available for both the overall handicap and non-handicap winners. The November 9-hole competition is an adult/junior competition, where the girls have an opportunity to impress their adult partners! Once again, we are very grateful to May Hardy, who has kindly agreed to oversee these 9-hole competitions.
Further details on the above will be available with the subscription notices, which have recently been sent out.
The girls are also welcome to try out their golf skills on a golf course. 9-Holes of golf are arranged for the juniors on the third Sunday of each month (January to November inclusive) at the Princes Golf Course, the next date being the 18th January at 10.30 am. This is aimed to allow the girls to learn the rules and etiquette of the game of golf, as well as to introduce them to new friends. A competition is held from February to August, with prizes available for both the overall handicap and non-handicap winners. The November 9-hole competition is an adult/junior competition, where the girls have an opportunity to impress their adult partners! Once again, we are very grateful to May Hardy, who has kindly agreed to oversee these 9-hole competitions.
Further details on the above will be available with the subscription notices, which have recently been sent out.
Junior Training Squad
The Junior Training Squad for 2009 is:
Isobel Hinds (Liberton), Samantha Lamb (Glencorse), Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Sally Naysmith (Dalmhoy), Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe), Natasha Shivji (Ratho Park), Kirsty Simpson (Murrayfield) and Heather Tumblety (Duddingston).
We are delighted to welcome Sally and, new member, Heather to the squad and wish all of them well in the coming year. Karen Marshall has agreed to continue to oversee the Junior Training Squad and, with her experience and enthusiasm, we hope that the girls will enjoy their year and will benefit from everything that has been arranged. We are also delighted that Kate and Hannah have been invited to join the SLGA Junior Performance Squad, which we hope they will enjoy.
This year, the County has arranged further coaching for the squad at the Braid Hills Driving Range, under the watchful eye of Mark Berrie. Sessions will take place on Sunday 18th January and Sunday 15th February, with a further session on the 22nd March involving on course coaching round the 9-hole Princes Golf Course. As well as this, a rules/social evening has been arranged, together with the main squad, on Thursday 5th February, where our Vice-Captain, Mary, and selector, Linda, will put the squads to the test! A "Train your Golf Brain" coaching session will be held at Dalmahoy Golf Club under the auspices of Scott Dixon on Monday 30th March, again with the main squad, and practice matches have been arranged between the MCLGA Junior Training Squad and both the Borders (Sunday 15th March at The Hirsel Golf Club) and Lanarkshire (Sunday 24th May at Strathaven Golf Club) Junior Squads.
Good luck, girls. We hope 2009 is a good year for you all and you all enjoy your golf.
Isobel Hinds (Liberton), Samantha Lamb (Glencorse), Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Sally Naysmith (Dalmhoy), Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe), Natasha Shivji (Ratho Park), Kirsty Simpson (Murrayfield) and Heather Tumblety (Duddingston).
We are delighted to welcome Sally and, new member, Heather to the squad and wish all of them well in the coming year. Karen Marshall has agreed to continue to oversee the Junior Training Squad and, with her experience and enthusiasm, we hope that the girls will enjoy their year and will benefit from everything that has been arranged. We are also delighted that Kate and Hannah have been invited to join the SLGA Junior Performance Squad, which we hope they will enjoy.
This year, the County has arranged further coaching for the squad at the Braid Hills Driving Range, under the watchful eye of Mark Berrie. Sessions will take place on Sunday 18th January and Sunday 15th February, with a further session on the 22nd March involving on course coaching round the 9-hole Princes Golf Course. As well as this, a rules/social evening has been arranged, together with the main squad, on Thursday 5th February, where our Vice-Captain, Mary, and selector, Linda, will put the squads to the test! A "Train your Golf Brain" coaching session will be held at Dalmahoy Golf Club under the auspices of Scott Dixon on Monday 30th March, again with the main squad, and practice matches have been arranged between the MCLGA Junior Training Squad and both the Borders (Sunday 15th March at The Hirsel Golf Club) and Lanarkshire (Sunday 24th May at Strathaven Golf Club) Junior Squads.
Good luck, girls. We hope 2009 is a good year for you all and you all enjoy your golf.
Happy New Year
A good New Year to all MCLGA members from your Committee.
We hope that 2009 is a good year for you all, both on and off the golf course and we hope you enjoy the various Centenary Celebrations which have and are being put together for you.
We hope that 2009 is a good year for you all, both on and off the golf course and we hope you enjoy the various Centenary Celebrations which have and are being put together for you.
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