Gibson Cup 2011

Don't forget to enter the Gibson Cup! Entries close soon - in fact 7 September to be exact. You can enter by emailing Anne Brownie. Click HERE to email Anne - she is waiting to hear from you!

For those of you who haven't played in the Gibson Cup before, or haven't played in it for a while, this is a great opportunity to play the Braids golf course in an enjoyable foursomes competition which is sponsored by the Ladies Golf Centre. A foursomes medal round on Saturday 1st October is followed by matchplay on Sunday 2nd for successful competitors whose Saturday scores qualify. All other competitors are eligible for the Consolation Salver (a foursomes Stableford) held on the Sunday morning.

Champion of Champions 2011

It was a lovely day, more like summer than summer, blue skies, a course which was in great condition and a fantastic match. Liz Stewart from Greenburn was taking on Paula McDougal from Ravelston in the final of the Champion of Champions at Royal Burgess.



Paula went ahead immediately with a par at the first and Liz leveled it at the 3rd. They carried on winning hole about until the 10th, where Paula went two up. Liz then won three in a row to go 1 up, then it was all square, then Liz was 1 up ..... you get the picture!



It looked like Liz was about to go 2 up with 2 to play, but an uncharacteristic chip by Liz let Paula back in and they teed off at the 18th all square. Paula drove to the middle of the green and Liz to the front. A fantastic putt by Liz ensured her birdie and although Paula left herself a teaser, she holed it with confidence and off they went up the 19th. Paula won the sudden death play off at the 1st extra hole to end a very close and exciting match, with both players producing some excellent golf.

Many congratulations to both competitors for an excellent final and well done to Paula. Thanks to Anne Brownie for refereeing the final.

Autumn Meeting at Harburn

Autumn Meeting was held at Harburn today and although the entry wasn't great, everyone enjoyed the course, many playing it for the first time. There were a few high scores on some of the holes but equally some great scores as well. There were 12 two's recorded, 3 of them by Claire Hargan (Strathmore) and 2 by Olivia Fulton (Craigmillar Park). Local girl Alison McBride-Rourke posted a great 75 early on in the day, only to be denied by Claire Hargan with a 73. The handicap was won my another local "girl", Margaret Ritchie, with an excellent nett 68.



Results (CSS 72)

1st Scratch & Lady Ford Cup: Claire Hargan (Strathmore) 73

2nd Scratch: Alison McBride-Rourke (Harburn) 75

1st Overall Nett & McIntyre Trophy: Margaret Ritchie (Harburn) 84 (16) 68

2nd Overall Nett: Fiona Ford (Murrayfield) 83 (13) 70

Silver 1st Handicap: Arlene McGarty (Harurn) 77 (5) 72

Silver 2nd handicap: Pamela Williamson (Baberton) 78 (5) 73 bih

Bronze Scratch: Anne McMillan (Kingsknowe) 97

Bronze 1st Handicap: Sheila Hay (Baberton) 100 (23) 77



Many thanks to Harburn for hosting the event, for their kind hospitality and for all the help given by the members on the day.

Team for County Finals 2011

The selection committee is pleased to announce the team for the Scottish County Finals which are being held at Dumfries and County from 16-18 September. Midlothian will play Ayrshire on the Friday, Perth & Kinross on the Saturday and Dumfriesshire on the Sunday.



Unfortunately, we are losing three of our team who got us to the finals. Rachael Watton has left for the USA on a four year golf scholarship, Louise Fraser is heading down under for a long planned for trip and Claire Hargan, in her role as SLGA Championship Manager is responsible for running the finals. However we do have great replacements. Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse) returns to the team and both Linda Bain (Lochend) and Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) come into the team for the first time. The team are looking forward to the Finals and following two challenging warm up games against Broomieknowe and Duddingston men, are getting themselves ready for the challenge ahead. The full team is:



Linda Bain (Lochend)

Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse)

Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw)

Karen Marshall (Baberton)

Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe)

Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe)

Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park)

Jane Turner (Craigielaw)



Reserve: Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe)



If you have some free time between 16-18 September, why not plan a wee trip to Dumfries - I know its a bit of a drive - but its a nice drive, and we would really welcome your support.

Golf Club found at Tri Am

Have you lost a Rescue Club? One was found at the Tri Am at Newbattle and no one has claimed it. It needs rescuing! Contact the MCLGA Captain by EMAIL or telephone 0131 665 2879

Draw for Autumn Meeting

The draw for the Autumn Meeting at Harburn on 1 September is now available. Click under DRAWS on the left hand side of this page. Please contact Hilary Anderson for any changes or late entries. Tel: 0131 477 1131 or Email: mclga66@hotmail.co.uk



Please remember raffle prizes for our raffle in support of the Juniors

SLGA Adult Girl Foursomes event

The SLGA Adult Girl Foursomes event will be played at Auchterarder on Sunday 25 September. This is a great opportunity for you to to take part in a national competition.

Details are as follows:

Event: Adult Girl Foursomes

Venue: Auchterarder GC

Date: 25 September 2011

Details:

- This competition is an 18 hole foursomes stableford competition. It is open to junior girls (under 18 on 1/1/2011), partnered with a lady or gentleman with a CONGU handicap. There are separate sections for the various handicap categories and pairings with a junior without a CONGU handicap will also be in a separate section.

- This is a fun competition for girls of all abilities, for example last year we girls of all abilities competing all the way through from international level to girls without handicaps.

Closing Date for entries: Monday 5 September

Entry Form:

http://www.slga.co.uk/images/stories/entry_forms/2011/adult%20girl%20foursomes%202011.pdf