Juniors at the Princes Course

While some of us were over sunning ourselves in Fife at the Cuthbertson Cup, there was a great turn out at the Princes Course for the monthly 9-hole competition. 14 girls took part and there were some great scores. Thanks go to Ron Hardy and Sharon MacPherson for organising and running this month's competition.

The results were as follows:

1st handicap: Heather Laing (46-15.5) net 30.5
2nd handicap: Carla Maran (56-18) net 38

1st non-handicap: Sophie Aitchison 49
2nd non-handicap: Kirsten McCorquodale 54 (better last 6)
3rd non-handicap: Julia Smith 54

Points total after month 2 of the runing competition:

Handicap:
Heather Laing - 6 points
Carla Maran - 4 points

Non-handicap:
Kirsten McCorquodale - 6 points
Julia Smith - 6 points
Sophie Aitchison - 4 points
Emma Morrison - 3 points

Well done to everyone who played. Thank you for turning out to play and I hope you enjoyed your rounds.

Winter Foursomes Won by Broomieknowe Couple

Sandra Hennessy and Caroline McIntosh (Broomieknowe) yesterday won the Midlothian Winter Foursomes in a thrilling final. Playing Dorothy Silver and Barbara Duguid (Ravelston) at Ravelston, the pair were 3 down after 9 holes and battled back to win on the 18th hole. Congratulations to Sandra and Caroline.

Junior Spring Meeting

The Junior Spring Meeting was held today at Liberton Golf Club. As well as the 18 hole competition for those girls with handicaps, 8-hole and putting competitions were again held for those without handicaps. The weather was dry and sunny, although a bit chilly and certainly windy. The course was in good condition and the girls seemed to enjoy their games and had several stories to tell. One was how Rachael Watton and Gillian Simpson stood in awe and watched 10-year-old Emma Morrison birdie the first hole.

Our thanks go to all of the parents, grandparents and helpers for being present and helping with the non-handicap competitions, and to Liberton Golf Club for the use of their course and their hospitality. Thank you also to Joan Simpson for organising the day and for giving out the prizes.

The prizewinners, pictured above, were as follows:

1st Scratch: Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) 79

2nd Scratch: Gillian Simpson (Murrayfield) 87

1st Handicap: Katherine Fisher (Baberton) net 75 (better inward half)

2nd Handicap: Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw) net 75

1st 8-Hole Competition: Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park) 58

2nd 8-Hole Competition: Julia Smith (Murrayfield) 61

1st 9-Hole Putting Competition: Eilidh MacKinnon 22 putts (at 2nd play-off hole)

2nd 9-Hole Putting Competition: Caitlin Turner 22 putts

ESGGA Spring Meeting 2009

The East of Scotland Girls' Golfing Association Spring Meeting was held on Monday at Grangemouth Golf Course. Midlothian had 7 entrants, with Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) winning overall scratch with a 79 and Rachael Watton winning the Under 18s net prize, with a net 78.

Centenary TriAm

Don't forget to put your entry in for the Centenary Tri Am to be held at Duddingston Golf Club on Thursday 9 July 2009.
Click HERE to download an entry form.

The closing date for entries is 14 June 2009.

MCLGA Championship

A reminder that the 2009 Championship is being held at Newbattle Golf Club, with the knockout stages for both the main and "B" Section Championships being held on Friday 1st and Sunday 3rd May. The qualifier for the "B" Section Championship (handicaps over 12) takes place on Monday 20th April as part of the County Spring Meeting, while the 2 round qualifier for the main Championship (handicap 12 and under) is being held at Newbattle Golf Club on Tuesday 28th April.

The closing date for the Spring Meeting and therefore the "B" Championship qualifier has passed but late entries or "turn up on the day" entries will be taken. Entries for the main Championship close on Friday 17th April. If you would like to take part in this competition, please send your entries to Agnes Leslie no later that the 17th April. No late entries will be accepted for the main Championship.

Spring Meeting

This year, the Spring Meeting is being held at Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club (West Course). The draw has now been made and can be viewed on the website. Please note that if you would like to enter this, spaces are still available. Please contact Agnes Leslie to add your name or you can turn up on the day and will be put with the first available group within your handicap category. This competition is the qualifying round for the "B" Section Championship, that is for handicaps above 12.

Let's hope the weather holds and we have a good day for the start of the 2009 season.