Junior Hole & Hole

Congratulations to Heather Laing (Glencorse) on winning this year's junior hole & hole competition, beating Sophie Aitchison (Murrayfield) at the 19th in the final. Thanks to Joan Simpson for organising the competition.

Draw for Junior Championship

The draw for the Junior Championship on Sunday 16 September at Newbattle is as follows:

1.42pm Hannah Scott
             Emily Dalgetty
1.52pm Jessica Dalgetty
             Kirsty Burgess
2.02pm Emma Morrison
             Heather Laing
2.12pm Sophie Aitchison
             Anna Massey
2.22pm Alexandra Massey
             Emma Watson
             Rachael Steedman

Autumn Meeting

The Autumn meeting took place at Murrayfield Golf Club yesterday.  It was a bit of a mixed day with the remains of summer weather in the morning and heavy rain in the afternoon.  There were many tales of woe and most found it tough going which was reflected in the scores.  Then Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) came along, and playing in the worst conditions later on in the day, she shot 72, 9 shots better than her nearest rival.  Well played Louise - keep that form up for County Finals! The best nett score, other than Louise, was Fiona Ford (Murrayfield) with an excellent nett 70.

Results (CSS 74)
1st scratch: Lady Ford Cup - Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) 72
2nd scratch:  Karen Marshall (Baberton) 81(bih)

1st overall nett: Fiona Ford (Murrayfield) 82 (12) 70
2nd overall nett: Katy Gilles (Melville) 91 (20) 71

1st bronze scratch: Janice Duguid (Ravelston) 105 (bih)
1st bronze handicap: Marion Glauch (Mortonhall) 105 (25) 80 (bih)

1st silver handicap: Norma Richmond (Murrayfield) 81 (9) 72
2nd silver handicap: Janet Graham (Harburn) 90 (17) 73 (bih)

There was only one "two" by Ann Beedie (Glencorse) - and the money was rolled over from the summer meeting!! Well done Ann - cheque is in the post!!

Thank you to Murrayfield Golf Club for hosting this event and to Janet and Sheila for all their hard work.

County Finals Countdown ....

Not long to go to the Scottish County Finals which are being held at Montrose Golf Links from 21-23 September.

Midlothian will play Dumfriesshire on day 1, Renfrewshire on day 2 and Angus on day 3.Morning foursomes start at 9.30 and afternoon singles at 13.30 each day

Support would be very welcome!

Spaces left for this year's Gibson Cup

From Anne Brownie ......

If you are looking for a tournament to round off this year’s golf season and don’t already have golf scheduled in your diary for the weekend of 6th and 7th October, then why not find yourself a partner and play in the Gibson Cup? Played over the Braids as a ladies foursomes event, the entry fee of £26 per pair covers an initial medal round with morning tee off times on Saturday 6th October plus further golf on the Sunday. Whether you play in the matchplay knockout or in the Consolation Stableford (both still foursomes format) on Sunday 7th depends on your net score from the Saturday!

Information on the format can be found on the entry form which you can obtain from Anne Brownie (apbrownie@blueyonder.co.uk ) via email – or phone or text her mobile (07762 087558) if interested in playing. (NB There is a handicap limit of 30 for the Gibson Cup.)

Entries are due to close on 12th September but if you contact Anne soon, you should still be able to reserve a place in the draw.

Good luck Scotland!

Good luck to Jane Turner and Rachael Watton who are representing Scotland in the Home Internationals in Cork this week.

Photo courtesy of Colin Farquharson

Champion of Champions

The Champion of Champions final took place at Royal Burgess today, with Karen Marshall (Baberton) beating Kim Horne (Dalmahoy) 4&3.  It was a very close affair early on.  The course was quite wet in places and playing very long.  Kim played some good steady golf and went ahead early on, but Karen made some great recoveries to stay in the match. In the end Karen's length and her ability to get up and down from difficult lies and thick rough saw her fight back and move ahead, and once she had the lead she made sure she didn't let Kim back in.

The sun shone and the match was played in a very friendly fashion, with good support from both clubs. Many thanks to Anne Brownie for refereeing the final - they kept her quite busy today, and to Royal Burgess for once again hosting this event.

Congratulations also to the beaten semi-finalists Ruth Brown (Lothianburn) and Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe).