Congratulations to Isabel Cullen and Louise Walker on winning the Beddows Quaich Greensomes with a magnificent 45 points. Another couple from the West, Marie Kirk and Jennifer Wiles, were third with 42 points. Fantastic scoring ladies and well done to all!
Gillian Kyle represented West Vets in the SVLGA Championship at Blairgowrie.
In yesterday’s quarter finals she beat Ann Sewell, East Division Champion then in this morning’s semi final she beat Sheena Wood, Northern Division Champion.
In the final Gillian played Martine Pow the Borders Champion. It was a closely contested match with Martine winning at the 17th.
Well done to Gillian on a fine performance over the last couple of days and for representing the West in this event.
Congratulations to Gillian Kyle and Ruth Hunter on their selection to represent Scotland at the European Seniors Team Championship at Cubo Golf, Slovenia from 3rd-7th September and the Senior Home Internationals at Castlerock GC, Northern Ireland from 17th-19th September.
Wishing them and both teams all the very best in both events.
Lesley Lloyd
Captain
What an exciting Finals Day at Renfrew for both the Championship and the Stewart Trophy held in glorious Renfrewshire sunshine.
Gillian and Lesley played some great golf with plenty of birdies to entertain the gallery. Renfrew was playing very long but they made it look so easy and enthralled the gallery with their amazing shots and putts. Gillian eventually got ahead and managed to win 3/1. This is only the 2nd time Gillian has won the Championship but has been runner up many times so this was a very special win for her, she will now go on to represent the West Division at Blairgowrie later in the year. This match was refereed by Vice Captain Gillian McGinlay.
Marianne & Sandra had a great tussle with Sandra fighting back from 4 down to all square playing 18 where Marianne won 1 up. This match was refereed by Marion Stewart.
Many thanks to all ladies who played in the qualifying at Hayston and the match play at Renfrew. Next year the qualifying round will be at Cardross golf club with the match play at Renfrew again.
Our Greensomes competition was played at Williamwood Golf Club today. The weather was dry and overcast for the early starters and the sun made a brief appearance later in the day. The course was in excellent condition and our members enjoyed lovely food before and after play. Thank you to Williamwood for hosting our event.
We experienced some technical difficulties with scoring and I am pleased to advise that due to assistance from Mary Scott everything was resolved and all scores input to the computer. Due to this hitch some handicaps were adjusted due to the change of course on the system. Thank you to Mary for her invaluable help in resolving this issue.
Forty seven couples participated and the prize winners are as follows:
1st Lynn Hain and Catherine Skinner (Douglas Park) 70
2nd Fiona Armour and Brenda Mulholland (Whitecraigs) 71
3rd Anne Brown and Margaret Dalziel (Loudon Gowf) 72 BIH
Seven couples recorded magic 2s and will receive their ball markers at our next event at Hilton Park in September or at the AGM in November.
Full results now available on Club V1
Spring Meeting, Cowglen Golf Club
Our opening competition of the season was played at Cowglen Golf Club on a nice spring day with 78 ladies participating. It was nice to welcome 15 of our new members.
Congratulations to one of our new members Pauline Patrick, Irvine, (pictured above) who had an excellent scratch score of 77 and the best overall net score of 71.
Prize winners as follows:
Scratch
Pauline Patrick, Irvine, 77
Handicap Prizes
Division 1
1st - Pauline Patrick, Irvine, 77–6=71 (winner of the Spring Salver for best overall net score)
2nd - Joanna Scott, Playsport, 84-12=72
Division 2
1st - Margaret Dalziel, Loudon Gowf, 97–24 = 73 (bih)
2nd - Grace Kennedy, Skelmorlie, 97–24 = 73
Super Vet
Irene Papworth, Skelmorlie, 99-25=74
Summer Meeting, Hayston Golf Club
The summer meeting was played at Hayston Golf Club in glorious sunshine today.
Congratulations to Pauline Patrick, Irvine, who had an excellent scratch score of 77 and is the winner of the Heather Anderson Trophy. Lynn Hain, Douglas Park, had the best net score of the day returning an excellent 67 against the par of 71.
Well done to the ladies who have qualified for the Championship and the Stewart Trophy which will be played at Renfrew Golf Club on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th May.
Prize winners as follows:
Scratch
Pauline Patrick, Irvine, 77 (winner of the Heather Anderson Trophy for best scratch score)
Handicap Prizes
Division 1
1st - Pauline Patrick, Irvine, 77–5=72 (BIH)
2nd – Adelia McEwan, Hayston, 86-14=72
Division 2
1st – Lynn Hain, Douglas Park, 91-24=67
2nd – Joyce Tait, Clober, 100-29=71
Super Vet
Jocelyn Faris, West Kilbride, 86-13 = 73 BIH
Match play draws are now available on Club docs on the Club v1 hub and on the home page of the website
Autumn Meeting, Hilton Park Golf Club
Our final competition of 2024 was played over the Allander Course at Hilton Park Golf Club today. We were fortunate to get a dry, sunny day despite the recent spell of wet weather. The course was playing very long and some excellent scores were returned in the conditions.
Congratulations to Pauline Patrick, Irvine, who had the best scratch score of 74 and is also the winner of the Autumn Salver for the best net score returned with a net 71. Enid Young, Balmore, was the winner in Division 2 with a net 73 and also won the Super Vet prize.
Prize winners as follows:
Scratch
Pauline Patrick, Irvine, 74
Handicap Prizes
Division 1
1st - Pauline Patrick, Irvine, 74-3=71
2nd – Janette McCartney, Erskine, 85-13=72 (BIH)
Division 2
1st – Enid Young, Balmore, 97-24=73
2nd – Joyce Tait, Clober, 100-25=75
Super Vet
Enid Young, Balmore, 97-24=73
SVLGA Captain Lynne Fraser is delighted to announce
I just wanted to share with you some exciting news regarding the Vice Captain appointment. It has taken some time to get to this point however I am delighted to share with you that Lesley Lloyd will take up this position with a view to moving into her captaincy role in September 2025. Lesley joins our committee with a vast amount of experience as a player as well as on the administrative side.
Lesley is a current member of the Ladies Golf Club Troon. She is also a past Captain of Lanarkshire Ladies County in 2010/2011, current Captain of the SVLGA West Division 2024/2025.
Lesley has also excelled as a player having represented SVLGA at the Irish Match and Jamboree as well as representing Scotland at the European Senior Team Championships and Senior Home Internationals.
I have no reservations about Lesley’s ability to undertake this role with her breadth of knowledge as a player and administrator and very much looking forward to working with her over the next couple of years.
President Marjorie Rae and all other SVLGA Office Bearers join Lynne in welcoming Lesley as a member of the SVLGA team.
We at West Vets are delighted for Lesley and we wish her all the very best for her time at the SVLGA
A few spaces have become available to join the west vets. If you know someone who may be interested please encourage them to contact us. Entry form can be found under the section --- how to join.
We have now taken delivery of our new polo shirts. The are available throughout the season or you may place an order for one by contacting Fiona Cameron. They are available in two colours, white and turquoise.
S. M. L. XL. 2XL. 3XL
Cost is £20
Now available in Turquoise.
Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL. 3XL
£20