Girls Fun Quiz & Girls Fun Foursomes

Girls Fun Quiz

There were 12 girls including myself as well as two younger brothers who took part but they dont really count! There were also 5 parents who stayed including Pam and Sue attended as well as Libby who came for a short while at the end.

Basically the night was split into two sections.
       - Games
       - Quiz

The girls were split into three teams of 4 originally as Anna Fox came a bit later and the two brothers were included in these teams. There were four stations with games:

- Snap
- Wii Golf
- Putting
- Throwing the ball into a hoop

The teams each moved around te stations with an adult help going with them to mark their scores. They were split into pairs within their team to produce a result of winners and losers for each team. This was then used for the quiz. All the winners were on one team and the losers on another, so again they were mixing with new people but they had someone they definitely knew as well. The quiz was split into three sections with various styles of questions etc.

There were then prizes for everyone - thanks to Pam! Everyone enjoyed it !

Lara
GLGC Junior Captain

Girls Fun Foursomes Day 

We hope to meet some of you at our fun foursome day on Sunday April 17th, and to meet other new members as the season progresses.

New Girl Members 

Our new members are: Kirsten Walker, Niamh Pinkerton, Claudia Watson, Siobhan Duff, Sarah Bryce, Sarah Robinson, Hanna McKie and Chloe Doris.  Please make the new members feel welcome to our club and help with any questions they may have.

Nicky 

Gullane pro 74th best in Official World Golf Rankings

Scottish rankings in OWGR as at 27th March 2011 


21 Martin Laird 3.86 
74 Stephen Gallacher 1.81
139 Richie Ramsay 1.16
150 Paul Lawrie 1.09.
233 David Drysdale 0.71
258 George Murray 0.65.
290 Scott Jamieson 0.59.
296 Peter Whiteford 0.57.
398 Raymond Russell 0.39.
422 Colin Montgomerie 0.36.
458 Simon Yates 0.32.
469 Steven O'Hara 0.31.
472 Marc Warren 0.30.
497 Gary Orr 0.27.
536 Andrew Coltart 0.23.
542 James Mcleary 0.23.
613 Lloyd Saltman 0.18.
636 Alastair Forsyth 0.17.


http://www.officialworldgolfranking.com/home/default.sps

Great day today and its only March !

*3 of our top boys at Dunbar warming up for Scottish Boys with Ian Rowlands assisting on course - Greg, Michael & Alexander - very worthwhile 

*12 getting coaching from Ian and playing v Loretto Golf Academy at Craigielaw - winning 5-1 !

*3 girls playing for East Lothian Ladies / Juniors v Borders

*2 junior members in SGU Junior Tour event at Arbroath
* Scottish double - Lawrie and Laird both win !! 

IAN ROWLANDS

Ian is a former Welsh Internationalist and Welsh Schoolboys Champion. Ian started his Professional career at West Linton Golf Club, focusing on Junior coaching before joining the team at Gullane in August 2010 as Assistant PGA Professional.

Ian can provide lessons for golfers of all ages and standards with his main expertise being in the short game. As a Ping player Ian specialises in Ping custom club fitting, with a broad knowledge of the Ping product range.

Gullane Juniors v Loretto

Gullane Juniors took on a Loretto Golf Academy team at Craigielaw today, with both sides missing a few of their lower handicap players due to other golfing commitments. The format was handicap foursomes and Gullane ran out convincing winners 5-1 in the spring sunshine. A great result for Gullane led by the inspirational duo of Duncan McLean and Coll Donaldson who defeated their low handicap opponents. Welcome to new team players Tom & Cameron Middlemass, Richard Yarrow and 10 year old William Ladbrooke !  

1. Duncan McLean & Coll Donaldson bt George Munsey & Tom Scott 2&1

2.   Scott Gillies & Graham Swan bt Tristran Reisch & Niklas Bringsen  1 hole

3.   Tom Middlemass & Ruaridh Donaldson bt Warren Bynoe & Andrew Reid 4&3

4.   Jamie Black & Richard Yarrow bt Giorgio Dieze & John Dunn-Butler 5&3

5.   Oliver Ladbrooke & Finn Donaldson bt Siska Buchhorn & Friederika Bernsau 1 hole

6.   William Ladbrooke & Cameron Middlemass lost to Hannah Sharp & Johan Collin  1 hole

GULLANE WON 5-1  

ELLCGA -v-Scottish Borders Sunday 27th March 2011

The annual friendly match between ELLCGA and Scottish Borders took place today at the Hirsel Golf Club, Coldstream.  It is fair to say both Captains had not appreciated that the clocks went forward the night before when organising the fixture, and the 9.45 tee off proved to be an early start for the East Lothian team with many setting off before 8am!

The team today was Clara Young, Lesley Atkins, Keren Ward, Morag MacPherson, Lesley Nicholson, Rosie Everett, Dawn Young, Anne Marshall, Nandini Nagra and Charlotte Munro.

The course was in good condition, and overhead the sun was shining.  All matches were played in great spirit and it was lovely to have such a mixture of team members and very encouraging to see so many of our junior members involved.

East Lothian won the Snr Team Game 2.5/1.5 with our juniors losing out in their match (results below).

This match is enjoyed by all involved, and it is good to see old friends, and make new ones each year. This fixture that will be held in East Lothian next year when I am sure the Borders will be keen to seek revenge!

Matches

Clara Young & Lesley Atkins bt Judith Anderson & Lynn Douglas 3 and 2

Keren Ward & Morag MacPherson bt Gillian Oliver & Ailsa Mitchell 6 and 5

Lesley Nicholson & Rosie Everett halved with Denise Richards & Danielle Kerr

Dawn Young & Anne Marshall lost to Tara MacTaggart & Laura 2 and 1

Juniors

Nandini Nagra & Charlotte Munro lost to Leanne Wilson and Amy Martin 3 and 2

GREAT SCOTT WINS SGU JUNIOR TOUR OPENER BY FOUR SHOTS

Courtesy of  COLIN FARQUHARSON

Colin@scottishgolfview.com

Click here for Scottish Golf View 

If Ewan Scott from St Andrews can keep the momentum he has established through the winter and spring for another two weeks, he is the one they will all have to beat in the Scottish boys' match-play championship at Dunbar from April 11 to 16.

Scott underlined his prospects by winning the SGU Junior Tour Event No 1 by four strokes over the Arbroath links today.

He had a five-shot lead after sub-par rounds of 68 and 67 but as the conditions became a little stiffer in the afternoon a three-over 73 for a total of two-under 208 saw him home by a comfortable margin from two leading candidates for the Scottish Under-18s title - defending champion Grant Forrest (Craigielaw) and Bradley Neil (Blairgowrie).
Neil had a double bogey 6 in the first round while Forrest had two over the first 36 holes and they never mounted a challenge to Scott who won twice on the Scottish Golf Academy's winter circuit, winning the Under-16s' Order of Merit award.
Scott has maintained the promise he showed a couple of years ago when he became the first Scot to win the English Under-14 boys' open title. 

FINAL TOTALS 
Par 210 (3x70). CSS 70 70 70
208 Ewan Scott (St Andrews) 68 67 73.
212 Bradley Neil (Blairgowrie) 71 70 71, Grant Forrest (Craigielaw) 71 70 71.
213 Liam Johnston (Dumfries and Co) 72 68 73, Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock Barassie) 71 72 70, Cameron Farrell (Cardross) 69 72 72, Greig Marchbank (Dumfries and Co) 69 71 73.
214 Alasdair McDougall (Elderslie) 69 71 74.
215 Craig Howie (Peebles) 70 72 73, Fraser Thain (West Linton) 70 75 70.
216 Jamie Savage (Cawder) 73 77 66, Lee Morgan (Newbattle) 72 73 71.
217 Craig Ross (Kirkhill) 74 73 70.
218 Euan Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie) 74 74 70, Josh Jamieson (St Andrews New) 73 72 73.
219 Freddie Brown (Nairn Dunbar) 74 72 73, Louis Gaughan (Bathgate) 74 72 73, Anthony Blaney (Liberton) 73 75 71.
221 James Steven (Bothwell Castle) 77 75 69.
223 Ben Kinsley (St Andrews) 73 71 79
224 Lawrence Allan (Alva) 77 72 75, Daniel Flannery (Peebles) 75 72 77.
225 Ewen Ferguson (Bearsden) 77 72 76, Ewen Donaldson (Craigielaw) 75 74 76.

226 Bob McIntyre (Glencruitten) 77 74 75.

227 Ross Proctor (Forres) 76 76 73.

 

228 Euan Bowden (The Glen) 75 73 80.

231 Ben Craggs (Glenbervie) 79 75 77.

234 Alasdair McDougall (St Andrews) 81 76 77.

239 Calum Stewart (Brora) 82 81 76.

TO CHECK THE SCORECARDS ON THE SGU WEBSITE

CLICK HERE

SLGA Under 16 Girls Strokeplay Championship

Lesley Atkins and Clara Young will be playing in this event at Strathmore nr Blairgowrie on 14th & 15th April. There is a field of over 100 with handicaps ranging from 29 to +1. Lesley at 1 is the lowest handicapped Scottish girl but faces opposition from a host of English girls who are travelling up as well as from Clara ( 4 ) and the other Scottish girls

Other East Lothian Girls playing include Rosie Everett from Craigielaw and Tara McTaggart from Minto & NB

We wish them all well !

For more details please see http://www.slga.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=37&Itemid=67



2010 Scottish teams at the event

Loretto team for Sunday

1.      George Munsey
2.      Tom Scott
3.      Giorgio Diezi
4.      Pelayo Lombardia
5.      Friederika Bernsau
6.      Siska Buchhorn
7.      Hannah Sharp
8.      Migle Rusteikaite
9.      Patrick Clark
10.     Gonzalo Pan de Soraluce
11.     John Dunn Butler
12.     Cameron Blair

Lothian Boys Championship 29 May - 3rd June 2011

The event

The Lothians Boys Championship takes place in June each year at Braid Hills No 1. An event for boys who are under 18 on January 1, it is open to players whose home club is affiliated to the Lothians Golf Association. Its roll of honour makes for impressive reading, the winners including Andrew Oldcorn (1977), Ian Young (1978) and David Inglis (1998). The tournament commences with a 36-hole quaifying stroke-play event, with 16 qualifiers going forward to compete in a match-play stage. The leading qualifier gets the Lindsay Trophy, with the champion holding the Speirs Trophy for a year. The latter is the second oldest of the trophies held by the Lothians Golf Association, having been first contested in 1925. The championship was, in fact, originally organised by Edinburgh Town Council. It ran the event until the mid-1960s, when it asked the Lothians Golf Association to take over that role. The event allows the Lothians Golf Association to work together with the City of Edinburgh Council in their joint aim of promoting junior golf in the area. 

2010

Simon Fairburn with the Speirs Trophy at the Braid Hills

After just scraping into the match-play phase, Simon Fairburn, representing Craigielaw, made a successful defence of the title, becoming the first player to achieve that feat in the modern era. On this occasion, he beat Liberton's Anthony Blaney by one hole in the final.

2011

The qualifying for the event will take place at Braid Hills No 1 on Sunday, May 29, with the match-play phase being held from Tuesday, May 31 until the final over 18 holes on Friday, June 3.

To download a copy of  the Official Entry Form 

• in Microsoft Word format click here
• in Adobe Acrobat format click here

NB potential Clash with US Kids if you reach matchplay - some have tried to do both as matchplay is in evenings - but there is school too ! 

The Lothian’s Golf Association

_____________________________________________________________________

LOTHIANS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP 2011

SPONSORED BY EDINBURGH LEISURE

To be played over The Braid Hills Golf Course between

Sunday 29th May and Friday 3^th June.

(36 Holes Qualifying on Sunday 29th May.)

The Championship is open to boys under 18 on 1^st January 2011 (Max. handicap 18)

Entry Form                       SPONSORED BY EDINBURGH LEISURE

BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE

Club: ____________________________________________________________________

Christian Name & Surname: __________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

                 __________________________________________________________________

                 __________________________________________________________________

                 __________________________________Post Code: ______________________

Telephone Number: ____________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________

Exact Handicap (Not exceeding 18): ___________________________________

I hereby certify that the above particulars are correct.

Signature: ____________________________________Club Secretary

_____________________________________________Golf Club __________________Date

This entry form, Together with remittance of entry fee of £8.00. Must be in the hands of the Tournament Secretary, Lothians Golf Association, by Noon on Monday 16^th May 2011.

Cheques should be made payable to The Lothians Golf Association.

R W Robertson

11 Farrer Terrace                                          

Edinburgh EH7 6SE        Telephone: 0131 657 2394 E Mail:bob.robertson@blueyonder.co.uk

Late entries cannot be accepted.

Gullane Juniors - Spring Meeting - Sunday 3rd April

This takes place on Sunday 3rd April from 12 noon on No. 3 - all welcome and encouraged to participate whether

1 girls or boys
2 experienced players
3 just starting out or playing for handicap
4 new members
5 only fancy 6 holes
6 play on own or accompanied by parent

Gullane No.3 Course was completed in 1910, with the first three and last three holes on the east side of the A198 road. The remaining holes are on the South side of Gullane Hill with excellent views across Aberlady Bay to Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. 

Do not be misled by the official yardage. This course will test even the most experienced golfer's ability at accurate shot making and truly is a gem


We will use the Members Clubhouse after the medal - Mixed Lounge upstairs - parents welcome

Please telephone the No2 / No3 starter on 01620 843786 in advance to confirm attendance

ALL WELCOME ! 

JACKIE DAVIDSON APPOINTED CLUBGOLF MANAGER

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY CLUBGOLF 

clubgolf (Scotland Ltd) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Davidson as clubgolf Manager to lead the national junior programme in delivering Scotland’s 2014 Ryder Cup pledge.

Davidson, pictured, brings extensive sports development experience from her current role of Scottish Cycling’s Chief Executive, where she has been responsible for significant growth and increased participation in the sport.

Under her tenure at Scottish Cycling, and as a result of a regional structure she created to support cycling’s grass roots, youth participation grew by 18 percent and membership expanded from 2,300 to 4,000 over five years.  Working with key stakeholders she coordinated the Strategic Framework for Mountainbiking in Scotland.

A Director of Commonwealth Games Scotland and former Scottish Triathlon Director, Davidson who describes herself as a “keen recreational golfer”, will now focus her energy into golf and is looking forward to the challenge of taking clubgolf to the next level.

She takes over a healthy clubgolf programme which, since its 2003 launch has introduced 180,000 children to golf in school.  Last year 12,000 juniors, 3,000 of them girls, took part in clubgolf coaching programmes at 300 clubs and facilities, under the instruction of some 45 PGA Professionals and 1,400 qualified volunteer coaches.

“clubgolf is an excellent programme that has achieved phenomenal results in a very short space of time,” said Davidson, who lives in Fife’s Lundin Links and will start her new role this summer.

“It really is a best practice model for every other sport in Scotland and something to be very proud of.  I'm really excited about working in golf and look forward to the challenge of taking the programme forward, introducing more young people to the sport, getting them involved at club level and encouraging them to become lifelong members.”

Together with her eight-strong clubgolf regional management team and the integrated support of colleagues from partner organisations, Davidson will build on clubgolf’s achievements with the following priorities:

· Creating the opportunity for every child in Scotland to play golf by the time they are nine years old

· Engaging more PGA Professionals to lead and support club programmes

· Supporting club volunteer coaches to ensure juniors receive a quality coaching experience ·  Work with colleagues throughout Scottish Golf to support clubs in growing their junior memberships

Welcoming Davidson, Scottish Golf Development Manager, Andy Salmon said:   “We are delighted to have someone with Jackie’s knowledge and expertise joining our team in Scottish Golf and we have complete confidence in her ability to build on clubgolf’s progress.  

“Jackie’s experience in sports development combined with her proven track record of success and tremendous people skills makes her the ideal person to lead on achieving our key goals of providing every nine year old with the opportunity to play golf and increasing club membership.”

Rob Eyton-Jones

clubgolf Media Manager

t:  07775 746981

e:  rob@eyton-jones.co.uk

Official clubgolf website: 

www.clubgolfscotland.com

Match v Loretto Golf Academy - Sun 27th March @ Craigielaw

Here is our team for our opening match of the season

1.Duncan McLean age 15 h/c 6

2 Scott Gillies age 15 h/c 8

3 Coll Donaldson age 15 h/c 11 

4 Graham Swan age 16 h/c 9

5 Finn Donaldson age 14 h/c 8

6 Tom Middlemass age 15 h/c 9

7 Ruari Donaldson age 16 h/c 10

8 Jamie Black age 17 h/c 11

9 Olly Ladbrooke age 14 h/c 12

10 Richard Yarrow age 16 h/c 15

11 William Ladbrooke age 10 h/c 24

12 Cameron Middlemass age 11 h/c 19

2pm tee off 

Meet on Gullane Range 12 Noon for warm up session with Ian Rowlands & Mark Bruce 

Scottish Boys Draw - First Round Ties for Gullane Junior Members

Mon 11th 

7.17am Michael Williams v Sean Gadsby of Crieff ( with the possibility of Grant Forrest in R2 ! ) 

8.05am Thomas Simmonds v Stephen Harrower of Kinross 

13.05pm Alexander Wilson v Neil McArthur of Bishopbriggs 

13.53pm  Greg Houlston v Jamie Dick of Forrest Hills 

15.33pm  Anthony Blaney v Greg Dunsmore of Saline 

Tuesday 12th 

6.53am Alasdair Simpson v Scott Kane of Cambuslang 

9.13am  Fraser Thain v Greg Telfer of Prestwick St Cuthbert 

Please double check your times !! 

http://www.golfbox.dk/livescoring/startlistMatchPlay.asp?tour={8E9AD70A-4886-4938-8A3A-93D71676B9D1}&grp=1&clubOnly=1&color=1&lang=2057

US Kids 2011 ?

US Kids Golf European Championship

We're well past 350 competitors for this year's championship - but entries are still open for any juniors who want to play on the historic Scottish links.

Article from EL Courier - Feb 2011 

East Lothian's fairways will again be inundated with golfing stars of tomorrow this summer, as a prestigious junior golf tournament returns to the county's courses.

Some 500 of the best junior golfers in the world will descend on the Garden County for the US Kids Golf European Championship in May and June, played over five East Lothian courses.

Competitors from six to 18 will vie for the title of European Champion for their age – while the county's economy and tourism industry are set to receive a much-needed shot in the arm.

The four-day competition will take place from May 31 to June 2 at Gullane No. 2 and No. 3 courses, Craigielaw Golf Club, Luffness New Golf Club and Longniddry Golf Club.

All the courses are modified for each age group. The reward for the top finishers in each category is a place in the tournament's finale, the Van Horn Cup, which takes place on Gullane No. 1. Modelled on the Ryder Cup, the best European players are pitted against the top youngsters from the rest of the world for the trophy. Last year the Europeans, inspired by local boy Duncan McLean, crushed their opponents 13-0.

Meanwhile, the top five finishers in each age and gender group also receive invitations to the US Kids Golf World Championships, at Pinehurst in North Carolina in August.

Alasdair Good, head professional at Gullane Golf Club and the tournament's co-ordinator, said: "I'm delighted the event is once again coming to East Lothian and we will be able to see some major winners of tomorrow.

"The championship provides not only an impressive showcase of golf in Scotland, but also the emerging talent from the rest of the world. I'll guarantee no one will be disappointed.

"However, just as importantly, the championship helps promote Scotland – and East Lothian in particular – to a global audience. I hope many of the families coming over will be inspired to return in the future and enjoy the best golf East Lothian has to offer."

The event was first run in 2008 and has been based in East Lothian since its inception. County youngsters have enjoyed some notable successes in the tournament, including Gullane member McLean, who finished tied-fourth in the boys' 14-years age group competition last year.

The tournament has expanded, including a 15-18 age group for the first time last year.

The competition is run by the US Kids Golf Foundation, which aims to encourage children from around the world to take up golf and use it to make friends.

Dan Van Horn, the organisation's president and founder, said: "Since our inaugural event in 2008, the European Championship has continued to grow in strength and has now become one of the highlights of the junior golf calendar.

"Despite their age, the skill of these players is unbelievable and I'm sure many of them will not only go on to become competent golfers, but possibly even the Lee Westwoods and Rory McIlroys of tomorrow.

"East Lothian is also a very special location for US Kids Golf and the historic courses always provide a great challenge for all of our competitors. I'm sure the standard of play this year will, as ever, be superb and we will see some close matches between our young competitors."

The tournament's organisers are looking for entries from anyone aged six to 18. To register or for more information, visit www.uskidsgolf.com

Or contact Alasdair Good or Iain McLean for more info / advice 

The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation is a  nonprofit organization that was established in 2001. The vision of the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation is to provide kids and their families the opportunity to participate in the game of golf through instruction and competition. Today, the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation conducts over 400 local, regional, national, and international events.

North Berwick Kids Course Competitions 2011

ADVICE AND RULES

2011 NORTH BERWICK CHILDREN’S GOLF COURSE COMPETITIONS

July

July competitions will be organised by Kathryn Smith.   Please telephone The Starter on 892666

for times and if withdrawing on the last day before the competition please telephone 892341.

August

From 15^th July onwards Anne Littlefair will be organising August competitions.   Please telephone The Starter on 892666

for times and if withdrawing on the last day before the competition please telephone 892239.

Notes for Parents

To comply with child & adult protection policy regulations, you are required to contact the Managing Secretary, Mr. Christopher Spencer, on 895040 if you do not wish your child to be photographed should they win a competition.

ALL competitors MUST submit two scorecards prior to their first competition.

Please include name, age, and telephone number on the cards.

Please put the cards in the letterbox of the shed on the Children’s Course.

Children under 8 years are not suited to knockout competitions.   The oldest entrants will be allocated places first because of the number restrictions.

Please keep a note of which competitions your child has entered on the following schedule

Competition	Date	Entry Return Date	Entered
July Cup (Stroke Play)	Saturday      09 July	Monday     04 July
Esmond Cup (Knockout)	Friday          15 July	Monday     11 July
Cree Medal (Stroke Play)	Saturday      30 July	Monday     25 July
Balfour-Melville Cup (Knockout)	Saturday      06 August	Monday     01 August
Malcolm Cup (Stroke Play)	Saturday      13 August	Monday     08 August

1                     All competitions, except knockouts, are open to those aged under 14 on 1^st July 2011.

2                     Competitions played according to Rules of Royal and Ancient Golf Club, and Local Rules (to be found on back of card for the course).  In case of dispute the Committee’s decision is FINAL.

3              a)            Maximum number of players for Balfour-Melville Cup and Esmond Cup – 64

b)                   Maximum number for other competitions - 80

4         There will be an entry fee of £1.50 for each competition payable on the day.

5         A reserve list will, if necessary, be made for all competitions.  The organisers will do their best to give everyone a game.  Late entries can only be accepted if space allows.

6         Starting times will be posted at the Children’s Course on Wednesdays by 18.00 hrs.  For children out of town starting times can be requested from the Starter’s Lodge, West Links (01620 892666).  Children are expected to report to the Starter at the Children’s Course ten minutes before their tee-off time on competition days.

7          Please complete the attached entry form and return as soon as possible to Anne Littlefair, The North Berwick Golf Club, Beach Road, North Berwick, EH39 4BB.

The purpose of all the competitions is primarily for the enjoyment of the children.  We do, however, hope that by competing the children will learn the rudiments of the game of golf.  Our markers do their best to help and guide them on the day.  The co-operation and support of parents is much appreciated and we would welcome any that could assist in marking or some other capacity on the day.  Parents are allowed to caddy for children under the age of eight.  We try to wean children off a caddy as soon as possible but if there are special circumstances please talk to Anne or Kathryn beforehand.   We look forward to meeting you all this summer.

THESE ARE FANTASTIC COMPETITIONS - GREAT FOR THOSE STARTING OUT AND IDEAL FOR THOSE ALREADY PLAYING AND LOOKING TO BUIKD THEIR SKILLS - PARTICULARLY SHORT GAME . 

ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM IAIN MCLEAN OR ANDY WALKER AT CLUBGOLF 

If anyone would like to run some additional events on Gullane Kids Course please let us know !!