ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL

 The Annual Subscription of £15.00 is due to be paid by the end of February 2023.

Please  click here  to complete the form and submit.

Thank you 

Fiona Johnston (Captain)

Xmas Greetings

 

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all our Midland Vets. The New Committee is looking forward to meeting you all next season, which kicks off with our Spring Meeting at Scotscraig Golf Club on Tuesday 18th April 2023. 

A reminder that the Annual Subscription Renewal of £15.00 is due to open on 1st January 2023.

Best wishes to all from the Fiona and the Committee.

The AGM was held at Ladybank Golf Club on Wednesday, 26 October 2022

 In advance of the Minutes being published, I would like to summarise the following Items which were agreed:

The Motion to change Item 12 of the Constitution was carried by twenty-seven votes to one:

Item 12 of the Constitution will now read:

Applicants for membership shall have a maximum Handicap Index of 30 under WHS Rules of Handicapping as Applied within GB&I (Scottish Version)

Please draw attention to this change to players in your club and other friends.   At the moment we do not have a waiting list.  

Payment of Annual Subscriptions

New and current members are asked to note that the Payment of Annual Subscriptions will be due from 1 January 2023 to 28 February 2023

Entry and Payment for Competitions – there will be a two-week period between Entry Date and Closing Dates for Meetings.   There will be reminders on the website and by email.   These dates will be published on the Fixture Card and the Website.

The Use of Buggies – We would like to draw your attention to Item 4 in our Condition of Competition on the Website which states 'A player may use ride-on transportation’   This is subject to some conditions including insurance.   It should be noted this is only if Clubs allow buggies on their Course on the Day of the Competition.

New Committee

Captain                   Fiona Johnston (P&K)

Vice-Captain           Lorna McKinlay (Fife)

Treasurer                Aileen Baker (Fife)

Committee              Evelyn Hamilton (Fife)

                              Ashley Leitch (P&K)

                              Elinor Arkley (S&C)

                              Sheila Travers (P&K)

Past Captain           Pat Bow (S&C)

Fixtures for 2023

SVLGA (Midland Division) 2023 Venues

Meeting	Venue	2023 Dates
Spring	Scotscraig	18 April
Summer and Championship	Balbirnie Park	20 & 21 June
Greensomes (Stableford)	Falkirk Tryst	10 August
Autumn	Strathmore	5th Sept.

 

Matches	Venues	2023 Dates
Midland v North	Blairgowrie	11 May
Midland v East	TBA
Midland v West	Dullatur	29 May

 

SVLGA – 2023 Venues

 

Meeting	Venue	2023 Dates
Irish Match	Barassie GC	2 & 3 April
Jamboree	Fixby Hall GC	8 – 10 August
Championship	Blairgowrie	24 Sept
Strokeplay	Blairgowrie	25 Sept
Greensomes	Blairgowrie	26 Sept

 

MVLGA - PRIZE WINNERS 2022

 

SPRING MEETING – ALLOA

ALLAN TROPHY

Helen Ewen (Muckhart) 89-20-69

 

Scratch

1st: Lorna Bennett (Ladybank) 78  

2nd: Aileen Baker (Crail) 79  

Handicap Division 1 (-10 - 12.4)

1st: Lindsey Wilson (Glenbervie) 89-13-76  

2nd: Linda Dyball (Pitreavie) 82-6-76   

3rd: Margaret Tough (Falkirk) 82-6-76 

Handicap Division 2 (12.5-20.4)

1st: Helen Ewen (Muckhart) 89-20-69

2nd: Alex Glaister (Muckhart) 87-17-70

3rd: Caroline Haddow (Blairgowrie) 92-19-73

Handicap Division 3 (21.5+)

1st Liz Breingan (Glenbervie) 96-23-73

2nd Kathryn Champness (Muckhart) 98-23-75

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SUMMER MEETING – DUNBLANE

DONALDSON QUAICH:

Kay Knight (Pitlochry) 80-10-70 

POPPY PAPERWEIGHT (70+):

Helen Ewen (Muckhart) 87-17-70   

 

Scratch

1st: Alison Davidson (Stirling) 74   

2nd: Elaine Moffat (St Regulus) 78 

Handicap Division 1 (-10 – 12.4)

1st: Kay Knight (Pitlochry ) 80-10-70  

2nd: Lesley Gibb (West Lothian) 80-7-73  

3rd: Linda Allan (Glenbervie) 80-7-73 

Handicap Division 2 (12.5 – 20.4)

1st: Helen Ewen (Muckhart) 87-17-70

2nd: Alison Houston (Milnathort) 88-14-74   

3rd: Sheila Travers (Milnathort) 90- 14-76

Handicap Division 3 (20.5+)

1st:  Aileen Lee (Stirling) 97-24-73  

2nd: Sheila Durwood (Dunblane) 99-22-77  

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STABLEFORD GREENSOMES – DRUMOIG

STABLEFORD SALVER:

Aileen Baker (Crail) & Hilary Scott (St Regulus) –

43 pts   

2nd: Shirley Fleming (Ladybank) & Joan Blyth (Thornton) - 42 pts (BIH)

3rd: Winifred MacCallum (Falkirk) & Lindsey Wilson (Glenbervie) - 42 pts

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AUTUMN MEETING – STIRLING

PATRICK TROPHY (Scratch):

Claire Cappocci (Dunblane) – 82       

OWL TROPHY (Nett, 50-64 yrs): 

Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy) 85 - 7 – 78

SENIOR VET'S TROPHY (Nett, 65+): 

Elma Leisk (Stirling) 96 - 22- 74         

 

Scratch

1st: Claire Capocci (Dunblane) – 82   

2nd: Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy) – 85

3rd: Lorna McKinlay (Dunnikier) 87

Handicap Division 1 (-10 – 12.4)

1st: Alison Houston (Milnathort) 95 - 13 – 82

Handicap Division 2 (12.5 – 20.4)

1st: Alex Glaister (Muckhart) 99 - 17- 82

Handicap Division 3 (20.5+)

1st: Aileen Lee (Stirling) 105 - 25 – 80           

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MIDLAND VETS CHAMPIONSHIP - DUNBLANE

LADY MACINNES SHAW CUP: Alison Davidson   

Runner-up: Lesley Gibb   

 

Quarter Finals	Semi-Finals	Final	Winner
Alison Davidson	Alison Davidson	Alison Davidson	Alison Davidson
Linda McDonald
Linda Allan	Aileen Baker
Aileen Baker
Elaine Moffat	Elaine Moffat	Lesley Gibb
Linda Dyball
Lesley Gibb	Lesley Gibb
Margaret Tough

 

 

 

MATCHES

Midland vs North at Alyth:   Midland lost on the last putt of the Match after 10 Years of winning

 

Midland vs East at Ladybank:   Halved Match – Midland retained the Trophy

 

Midland vs West at Glenbervie:   Midland lost

The SVLGA (Midland Division) AGM, Lunch and Prize-Giving

 

The SVLGA (Midland Division) AGM, Lunch and Prize-Giving will take place at Ladybank Golf Club on Wednesday, 26 October 2022.   

The Welcome Desk will be open from 11:00am and the Meeting will start at 11:30am.   

To book your place, please click here.   Cost is £19 per person.   Payment can be made by BACS or cheque (see form for details).

The small remaining stock of current Midland Division Merchandise will be on sale at Bargain Prices.

This year the meal will be two courses and we will be returning to Buffet Service.   Please indicate your choices on the Form.   Any special dietary requirements should be noted on the Form.   Forms should be submitted by 15 October.

A list of Prize Winners will be posted on the web before the end of September.

Members may put forward any Motions or Proposals relevant to SVLGA (Midland Division), in writing, to the Captain (svlga.midland@gmail.com).   Please ensure any motion is proposed and seconded.  

The Committee will be bringing forward some ideas to amend our Constitution which is out of date.   We will create a link on the Website to any New Proposals on or before the 29 September to give a reasonable amount of time for members to consider.

Menu

Homemade Lasagne

Chicken Curry with Rice

Salad Bar with a range of Fresh Meats and Cheese

Chips with above

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Raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake

Chocolate Truffle with Gold Shimmering Profiteroles

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - AGM

 The AGM and Prize Giving will be held at Ladybank Golf Club on Wednesday 26 October 2022 at 11.30am followed by lunch.

I will Post the Invitation with Menu Choices following our next Committee Meeting - please watch this space

AUTUMN MEETING RESULTS - STIRLING 2022

 

The Autumn Meeting took place today at Stirling Golf Club.   The number of entries was lower than previous Autumn Meetings.  

The day started at 7 am with a notification that the course was closed due to flooding.   Using the new software, we could email players directly with updates allowing members to make their own decisions - balancing travel distance and forecasts - there were a number of call-offs.   In the end, the heavy rain stopped, the ground drained enough to satisfy the greenkeepers and the course finally opened.   Our first times were delayed by 25 mins and thankfully the Meeting was held in glorious weather.

All of the scores were on the high side which reflected the ground conditions.   Congratulations to Claire Capocci for returning the best scratch score of the day - an 82 winning the Patrick Rosebowl.

The Owl Trophy for the best nett score in the age category 50 – 64 was won by Caroline Henderson with a nett 78.

The Senior Vets Trophy for the best nett score in the age category 65+ was won by Elma Leisk with a nett 74.   This was also the best Overall Nett score, so doubly well done.

My thanks go to the Greenkeepers for working ahead of our ladies preparing the way;  Scott in the Pro shop for managing the tee times of our competition and the ‘early-bird members’;  the catering staff and the office staff.   Particular thanks to the Convener, Ashley Leitch and Committee Member Evelyn Hamilton who worked as a great team, welcoming members, sorting start times and entering scores.

RESULTS

Note:  We had previously agreed that no member could win more than one prize at a Meeting and that the number of prizes should reflect the number of Entries.

PATRICK ROSEBOWL (Best Scratch)

    Claire Capocci (Dunblane New Golf Club) – 82

OWL TROPHY (Best Nett 50 – 64 yrs)

    Caroline Henderson (Aberfeldy Golf Club)   85 – 7 – 78

SENIOR VETS TROPHY (Best Nett 65+yrs)

    Elma Leisk (Stirling Golf Club)   96 – 22 - 74

SCRATCH

    1^st Claire Capocci (See Patrick Rosebowl)

    2^nd Caroline Henderson (See Owl Trophy)

    3^rd Lorna McKinlay (Dunnikier Park Golf Club) – 87

HANDICAP DIVISION 1 (-10 – 12.4)

    1^st Alison Houston (Milnathort Golf Club) 95 – 13 – 82

HANDICAP DIVISION 2 (12.5 – 20.4)

    1^st Alex Glaister (Muckhart Golf Club) 99 – 17 – 82

HANDICAP DIVISION 3 (20.5 +)

    1^st Aileen Lee (Stirling Golf Club) 105 – 25 – 80

For full results - click here

 

AUTUMN MEETING DRAW

 Please click here for the Autumn Meeting Draw at Stirling Golf Club on Monday 5 September 2022.

We look forward to Signing you in at the Welcome Desk.   

This is a Strokeplay Competition and there will be a Label on your card with your H'Cap Index, Playing Handicap and Course Handicap for Stirling.    Please confirm that your Handicap is correct on the day.

We will be playing for some Age Related Trophies - you will be asked discreetly to confirm which competition we have you entered for.😉

As usual, Players will be exchanging cards.  It would help, when you verify your score for each hole with your Marker, that you add up both 9's.   

Please return your Signed Card to the Welcome Desk and your score will be entered onto the Computer by a Committee Member.

Robert, the Catering Manager, knows we will be coming and will be ready to serve rolls on arrival and the usual Menu at Stirling Golf Club will be available throughout the day.   Please support the club if you can and order at the Bar.

There is an on course toilet between the 9th Green and the 10th Tee.   We will give you the code on the day.

Any questions/cancellations please contact the Meeting Convener:   Ashley Leitch, (email: ash.leitch54@gmail.com    Mobile:  07593 609639)

NATIONAL SENIOR TEAM SELECTIONS

VLGA JAMBOREE 

The Veteran Ladies Golfing Association Jamboree was held at Moor Park Golf Club from the 9th to 11th August.  Congratulations to Elaine Moffat who was selected to represent Scotland.  The Team was captained by Fiona de Vries.

The full Scotland team was:

Karen Ferguson-Snedden - East

Anne Hanson - East

Ruth Hunter - West

Gillian Kyle - West

Karen Marshall - East

Elaine Moffat - Midland

Wendy Nicholson - East

Sheena Wood - North

The Jamboree was won by South who retain the Miller Sterling Trophy.  Scotland failed to win any of their matches, however, Elaine won both her foursomes and singles matches on Day 1 and halved both her single matches on the following two days.  Well played Elaine!

EUROPEAN SENIOR LADIES TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to Alison Davidson and Elaine Moffat who have been selected to represent Scotland at the European Senior Ladies Team Championship at Golf Arboretum in Slovenia from 30th Aug to 3rd Sept.  

The Team is:

Alison Davidson - Midland

Karen Ferguson-Snedden - East

Gillian Kyle - West

Karen Marshall - East

Elaine Moffat - Midland

Sheena Wood - North

Good Luck to the Scotland Team 

WOMEN & MEN'S SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONALS

The Senior Home Internationals will be held at Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club in Wales from 13th to 15th Sept.  The Team has not yet been announced by the R&A.

Report posted by Dorothy Ford, Past Captain

Stableford Greensomes - Results

The Stableford Greensomes Competition was played today at Drumoig Golf Club.   The heatwave created Mediterranean conditions - the only thing missing was the 'Refreshments Buggy'  There was a great run on the ball because of the dry conditions and scoring was very good.   

Thanks to Evelyn Hamilton who did a great job as Convener, managing the Draw, welcoming the Players and getting everyone out on time.

Congratulations to Aileen Baker and Hilary Scott who won the Stableford Salver with a Fabulous Score of 43 Points playing off a Team Playing Handicap of 4.   Although they are just outside the prizes because its a Handicap Competition, I feel a special mention has to go to Dorothy Ford and Linda McDonald who scored 41 points with a Team Playing Handicap of 6. 

Well done to everyone 

Results

	Name	Club	Playing H’Cap	Stableford Points
1st and Winners of the Stableford Salver	Aileen Baker	Crail	4	43
	Hilary Scott	St Regulus
2nd	Shirley Fleming	Ladybank	16	42 better inward half
	Joan Blyth	Thornton
3rd	Winifred MacCallum	Falkirk	13	42
	Lindsey Wilson	Glenbervie

 For Full results Click here