LEAGUE TABLE @ 31 MAY 2010

Craigielaw surge further ahead of the pack after an away win at Dunbar. Catch -up required !  EAST LOTHIAN JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - LEAGUE TABLE 2010 @ 31st May Team Name Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Points "Goal" Diff Craigielaw 7 5 1 1 30 12 5.5 18 Longniddry 4 3 0 1 14 10 3 4 Tantallon 3 2 1 0 11.5 6.5 2.5 5 Haddington 3 1 2 0 10 8 2 2 Royal Muss. 5 2 0 3 14.5 15.5 2 -1 Musselburgh Old 3 1 1 1 8.5 9.5 1.5 -1 Gullane 4 1 1 2 11 13 1.5 -2 North Berwick 5 1 1 3 13 17 1.5 -4 Glen 3 1 0 2 5.5 12.5 1 -7 Dunbar 4 1 0 3 8 16 1 -8 Kilspindie 3 0 1 2 6 12 0.5 -6

Scott Gillies represents Scotland at US Kids !!

Scott Gillies proudly represented all the Scottish players at the Opening Ceremony of the US Kids this evening . Pictured here with Duncan McLean also from Gullane GC. Both are playing in the 14 yo age group on Gullane No 2. Good luck boys !

Reports on the progress of these two and the 5 other Gullane players will appear as the week unfolds  - GO TEAM GULLANE !

Blogs Stats for 2010

St Rule Trophy - St Andrews

Rachael Watton came 24th in this major ladies event at the week-end and 5th in the u18 section. Full details on http://www.kirkwoodgolf.co.uk/

Lothian Boys Championship 2010

Four Gullane members have qualified for the matchplay stages of the Lothians Boys Championship which will start on Tuesday evening at the Braids. Excellent scoring from 15 yo Alexander Wilson ( who also plays in the US Kids this week ! ) , steady stuff from Anthony Blaney ( who played in the Van Horn Cup in 2008 ) and multi-clubbed Fraser Thain. Great recovery from 16 yo Gullane Scratch OoM leader Alasdair Simpson The CSS was 70 in the morning and 68 in the afternoon.  Jamie Black also played but didn't make it through. this year but good experience. 


Full results on 
http://www.lothiansgolfassociation.org.uk/JuniorChampResults.asp

Louis Gaughan	Bathgate	69	68	137
Blair Todd	Greenburn	70	69	139
Lee Morgan	Newbattle	70	70	140
Alexander Wilson	Gullane	74	69	143
Anthony Blaney	Liberton & Gullane	72	73	145
Euan Mackay	Torphin Hill	71	74	145
Ryan Boyle	Bathgate	78	68	146
Fraser Thain	West Linton, Tantallon  & Gullane	73	73	146
Michael Bacigalupo	Longniddry	73	73	146
Alasdair Simpson	Tantallon & Gullane	80	67	147
Euan Bowden	The Glen	71	76	147
Ross Munro	Liberton	76	72	148
Ewen Donaldson	Craigielaw	75	73	148
Sean Walter	West Linton	78	71	149
Simon Fairburn	Craigielaw	78	71	149
Greg Miller	Bathgate	75	74	149

Here is the match play draw - first tie 5.00pm Tuesday - good luck !! 


M Bacigalupo v A Wilson 
A Simpson v E Donaldson
E Mackay v S Fairburn
G Miller v R Munro
B Todd v F Thain 
S Walter v E Bowden
K Boyle v A Blaney 

Under 14 Championship Draw

Congratulations to the 8 successful qualifiers. Quarter -final matches to be played on Sun 13th June @ 2.00pm on No 3 - white tees off scratch. 

Finn Donaldson v David Dunn-Butler 

Matt Brady v Oliver Ladbrooke 

Scott Young v  Adam Munro 

Graeme Chalmers v Gary Brownlee 

Semi-Finals will be on No 3 on Sat 19th June at 12noon and Final on No 1 on the Club Final day on No1 at 14.36 

Good luck to all ! 

Medal - 30th May - Gullane No 3

Great turnout today - 25 playing overall including Anna Fox, Lesley Atkins and 4 young members playing for handicap - Roddy Main, James Clugston, Matthew Brady and James Chalmers. William Ladbrooke guested in preparation for joining shortly.  John Dunn-Butler retired hurt with broken toe - well done for giving it a go ! Congratulations to Oliver - a fine net 64. Five gross scores in the 70s - excellent rounds from Gary and Finn.

Qualifiers for U14 Championship will follow in next post



Junior Medal
30-05-2010
Par 68  CSS 65 

Name                       Gross  Hcp    Score Ex. Hcp  Comments
Oliver Ladbrooke     79       15        64     14.7
Gary Brownlee         77       12       65      AWAY
Finn Donaldson        76       11       65      AWAY   Lowest Gross
Adam Munro            89       23       66      23.2
Michael Williams     76        9        67      9.0         Lowest Gross
Jack Dunlop             95       27       68      27.2
Andrew O'Riordan   96       28       68      28.0
Duncan McLean       76        8        68      8.0          Lowest Gross
Scott Young             88       20       68      AWAY
Craig Spinks             93      22       71      21.6
Greg Houlston         77       5        72       5.0
Scott Gillies              83      11       72      11.4
Graeme Chalmers   104     31       73      31.0
Graham Swan           89      12       77      12.2
Calum Black           120     40        80     40.0
David Dunn-Butler  104      21       83     AWAY
James Fox              123     28        95      27.9
Henry Gray             N/R  Dqfd - No Card

Published at : www.how-did-i-do.co.uk/gullane-golf-club
30 May

Gullanites in US Kids European Championship 2010

The action kicks off next Tuesday but as you will have seen the Kids and their entourages are already in town acclimatising and practising hard. Official Practice on Monday and Opening Ceremony at the Museum of Flight on Monday evening

There is a fantastic squad of 7 Gullanites playing - Team Gullane !!

Charlotte Munro - aged 10 - Gullane Ladies GC playing Gullane No 3 
Brodie Good - aged 11 - Gullane GC playing Craigielaw 
Sarah Dunlop - aged 13 - Gullane Ladies GC playing Gullane No 3
Tom Simmonds - aged 14 - Gullane GC playing Gullane No 2 
Duncan McLean - aged 14 - Gullane GC playing Gullane No 2
Scott Gillies - aged 14 - Gullane GC playing Gullane No 2
Alexander Wilson - aged 15 - Gullane GC playing GullaneNo2

We wish them well - they'll have a great time meeting young golfers from all over the world and testing their skills on their home patch against some of the best in the world - will they match up ?? Good luck to their caddies too !!

Follow their progress on this blog - photos too.

Under 14 Championship Qualifying - Sun 30th

On Sun 30th we have a Junior Medal on no 3 which will also comprise the Qualifying Round for the U14 Championship ( age as at 1 Jan 10 ). 8 best scratch scores for u14s will qualify. All u14s should play - you never know !!  This competition has been going for 3 years now and previous winners have been Alasdair Simpson ( now playing off 3 ! ) , Tom Grey ( who appeared in 3 finals no less ) and Duncan McLean. There is a nice Trophy presented by Jimmy Hume the former pro at Gullane. We will have a 6 hole option if required ( please e-mail ir.mclean@yahoo.co.uk  to confirm if you plan to do 6 holes  )

Older members should also play in the medal although some will be at the Lothian Boys Championship Qualifying at The Braids ( 36 holes on Sunday ).

HOPEFULLY  THOSE IN THE MORRISON TROPHY ARE GETTING YOUR GAMES ORGANISED IN MAY SOME LEEWAY MAY BE ALLOWED

WILL it BLEND ? 


http://juniorgolfclub.org/blog/Will-It-Blend--Golf-Balls

Babe Zaharias cup/Honor Bright Trophy

Dear Golfer,

Babe Zaharias born in 1911 was an American Athlete named by the Guiness Book of World Records, along with Lottie Dod, as the most versatile female competitor, achieving outstanding success in golf, basketball and track and field. She was also an expert diver, roller skater and bowler.

At the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic games Babe won 2 gold medals and a silver for track and field events, girl power or what!

In 1935, she began to play golf, a late comer to the sport but by which she would become most famous. In 1947 Babe traveled to Scotland to compete in and win the British ladies amateur golf championship right here in Gullane! Babe along with her considerable other achievements was also instrumental in setting up what is today the LPGA.

Sadly, Babe died in 1956 having achieved an incredible amount of respect in the sporting world. In 1964 her husband George Zaharias donated a cup to Gullane primary school in memory of his wife.

The Babe Zaharias Cup

Has been hotly contested by Gullane primary school pupils ever since. I am delighted to report that this year on the 18th of June it is no different and that 10 pupils have stepped up to pitch their golfing prowess to compete for the cup over 18 holes. Also, as in previous years a smaller scaled down version played over 6 holes with 11 pupils will also be taking part on the 18th.

A call out for volunteer scorers has been widely received but there is still an opportunity to help. If you are interested in helping out contact Andy Walker on 01620 842135. Gullane GC will generously provide Food and Refreshments at the end of the competition in the main clubhouse.

The 18th of June is all about golf!!

The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfer, based at Muirfield GC have invited a number of Gullane primary children to take part in a coaching event on the morning of the 18th. Gullane GC professional Alisdair Good along with other GC professionals from East Lothian will be there to impart their considerable knowledge of the game of golf to the children.

Honor Bright Trophy

This trophy was donated to the school in 1922 by the then retiring Headmaster and has, with the exception of the war years been hotly contested ever since. This match play competition will take place on Gullane GC number 3 course over the next three weeks, culminating with the winner being announced on the 18th June. Mrs Tremmel (Gullane Primary Head Teacher) has handed out the format for the children who are taking part. Parents are advised that due to the American Kids European event taking place next week that timed slots will be hard to get so please book a slot as soon as possible. All games must be played before the 18th June.

Again, Junes all about Golf, if you would like to volunteer or support these coming events please call me Andy Walker on 01620 842135. Look forward to seeing you and your support.

Clubgolfers
P6's again getting to grips with the match winners, putting and chipping it's not all about driving!
P5's scheduled to enhance their putting skills.

Again many thanks to the Clubgolf children for showing their enthusiasm in learning the game.

Regards
Andy Walker
Clubgolf Convenor

Gullane Junior Turns Pro !

Former Gullane Junior Jordan Ramanauskas  has turned pro and is now an assistant professional here in Gullane with Alasdair Good - we wish him the best of luck as he undertakes his PGA training and pursues his career in golf !

Seven Blue Flag awards for Scottish beaches

 Wednesday, 26 May 2010 

A beach in the Scottish Borders has been awarded Blue Flag status for the
first time.

Coldingham Bay is one of seven beaches in Scotland
 which have been given the coveted international award
in 2010.

But Montrose Seafront in Angus and Elie Harbour Beach
 in Fife lost their Blue Flag this year after failing to
 meet the criteria.

Another 56 beaches have been commended for their quality
by Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB).

Among those picking up the Seaside Award for the first
time in 2010 include Sandend in Aberdeenshire, Abroath
 and Lunan Bay in Angus and Bruce Embankment in Fife.

Water quality

Special recommendations have also been given to 
16 beaches which have achieved the award for 
more than 10 years in a row.

These include Gullane Bents in East Lothian, 
which has consistently won the accolade since 
the scheme began in Scotland in 1993.

The Seaside Award programme assesses beaches
on litter management, information provision, risk
assessment and water quality.

BLUE FLAG BEACHES 2010

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• Broughty Ferry, Dundee
• Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife
• Burntisland, Fife
• Elie Ruby Bay, Fife
• Leven, Fife
• St Andrews West Sands, Fife
• Coldingham, Scottish Borders

To achieve Blue Flag status, which is recognised across the world, the site must meet strict criteria including the highest EU standards of bathing water.

John Summers, chief executive of KSB, said: "Over the last 10 years the number of Seaside Awards in Scotland has more than quadrupled, there were just 13 in 2000.

"I am particularly delighted to welcome Coldingham Bay
in the Scottish Borders to the Blue Flag list and to see more
 beaches joining the award scheme in Aberdeenshire and
Angus too."

Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said Scotland
 was recognised all over the world for "unspoilt and stunning" surroundings.

"The fact that the number of Seaside Awards has soared in
the past decade is a major boost for the tourist industry,"
he added.

Tounament Director Speaks !

Gullane has a great junior program! It is definetly one the best in the world and I think a Gullanite may one day be The Open Champion! I look forward to being there next week for the U.S.Kids Golf European Championship. I wish all of you who have entered the best of luck- come out and watch some fantastic golf.... John Godwin U.S. Kids Golf Tournament Director

19 May 2010 00:41 

NORTH BERWICK CHILDREN'S GOLF COURSE COMPETITIONS

These very successful competitions for under 14s take place every year at the Kids' Course in North Berwick which is to be found adjacent to the Marine Hotel. Kids can play on this course for an annual fee of £10 / £20 depending on age - contact the pro shop at North Berwick. It really is an excellent course for kids and is a good next step from the Gullane Kids' Course with small greens, real rough, bunkers, out of bounds and, typically for North Berwick, walls coming into play! Many North Berwick and Gullane kids have honed their skills here before taking on the bigger courses. Catriona Matthew, now one of the best women golfers in the world and British Ladies Open Champion played in these competitions and PGA Tour player Nick Dougherty travelled up from Liverpool to compete. The course is no Mickey Mouse challenge though - the best kids can shoot under par scores and would happily take on even the best local adults - be warned! All kids ( boys and girls ) are welcomed although those under 8 are not usually allowed into the knock-out competitions.

The competitions in 2010  are  to be :-

Saturday 10 July - July Cup ( Stroke Play )

Friday 16 July - Balfour-Melville ( Knock-Out )

Saturday 31 July  - Cree Medal ( Stroke Play )

Saturday 7 August Esmond Cup ( Knock-Out )

Saturday 14 August Malcolm Cup ( Strokeplay / Knock-Out )

For further details / entry form please contact Iain McLean ( ir.mclean@yahoo.co.uk)

Lothians Junior Championship 2010

Good luck to junior members  Alasdair Simpson, Jamie Black, Alexander Wilson, Anthony Blaney and Fraser Thain all of whom are playing in the qualifying round of the Lothians Junior Championship at Braids on Sunday. Watch the gorse !

Medal 23rd May - No 1 CSS 71 - Check the Scores !!

Greg Houlston      71 - 6   = 65    h/c reduced to 4.9
Gary Brownlee     80 - 13 = 67    away - Qual for Junior Masters
Alasdair Simpson  71 - 3  =  68   away
Jack Dunlop         97 - 28 = 69    h/c reduced to 27.2 Qual for Junior Masters
Graham Swan       82 - 13 = 69    h/c reduced to 12.1
Adam Munro        94 - 24 = 70    h/c reduced to 23.2
Duncan McLean    79-  8  = 71 
Michael Williams   81 - 9  = 72
Tom Grey              84-10 =  74
Alexander Wilson   79 - 5 =  74
Jamie Black            88 -11 = 77  ( Jamie has announced his retirement from golf.... for a couple of days ... )
Oliver Ladbrooke   98 -15 = 83
Craig Spinks           NR


Overall  excellent scoring. Fantastic 71s from Greg and Ally - two home grown 16 year olds. 7 scores on CSS or better , various handicap reductions 

League Update 24th May

Craigielaw stay well ahead of the pack after Longniddry had their first loss at the weekend. 

EAST LOTHIAN JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - LEAGUE TABLE 2010 @ 24th May
Team Name	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Against	Points	"Goal" Diff
Craigielaw	6	4	1	1	26	10	4.5	16
Longniddry	4	3	0	1	14	10	3	4
Tantallon	3	2	1	0	11.5	6.5	2.5	5
Haddington	3	1	2	0	10	8	2	2
Royal Muss.	5	2	0	3	14.5	15.5	2	-1
Musselburgh Old	3	1	1	1	8.5	9.5	1.5	-1
Gullane	4	1	1	2	11	13	1.5	-2
North Berwick	5	1	1	3	13	17	1.5	-4
Dunbar	3	1	0	2	6	12	1	-6
Glen	3	1	0	2	5.5	12.5	1	-7
Kilspindie	3	0	1	2	6	12	0.5	-6