For your interest here are some photos of the Quarter-Finalists, Semi- Finalists and Finalists at Balbirnie Park, during our Championship.
Quarter-Finalists
Congratulations go to Lorna McKinlay and Elaine Moffat, who qualified for the last 16 at Aboyne in the Senior Women's Scottish Championship. Unfortunately Lorna lost by 1 hole in the Match Play event, while Elaine moved to the Quarter-finals which she won 2&1. Elaine will now play Ruth Hunter at 8.30am tomorrow in the Semi-Final.
Good Luck Elaine. I'm sure all the ladies from the Midland Vets wish you well.
The photo below was taken at our Championship at Balbirnie Park on 21st June when Lorna and Elaine played their Semi-Final. Elaine you will have seen, went on to win the Final in the afternoon that day.
Please click here for a Summary of the winners of the Trophies and Division winners and click here for the full Nett Results of the Summer Meeting.
I would like to thank all 46 participants for travelling to Balbirnie Park Golf Club. I hope you had an enjoyable day.
Our next meeting will be the 4bbb at Falkirk Tryst on 10th August 2023, where there will be a Scratch prize and Magic Two's to contest for.
Fiona Johnston
Captain
SVLGA (Midland Division) Championship
The Final of the Midland Vets Ladies Championship between Elaine Moffat ( St Regulus) and Aileen Baker (Crail) was held today in glorious sunshine, with the course being in a wonderful condition, to test both players. Both losing Semi-finalists, Lorna McKinlay and Linda McDonald provided their caddying services in the afternoon, which was greatly welcomed.
The standard of play in the Quarter-finals yesterday and the Semi-finals this morning proved to be of a very good standard and this was only to built on in the final. The supporters following the game were treated to an exhibition of some wonderful golf from both players, especially approach shots to the green and challenging putts to either win or half the holes.
Congratulations goes to Elaine Moffat, who won the match 2/1. The presentation of the Lady McInnes Shaw Cup was made in the Clubhouse, in the presence of the supporters, the Balbirnie Club Captain and Catering Manager, who catered for all our needs over the past 2 days. Elaine Moffat will now represent the Midland Division at SVLGA Championship at Blairgowrie in September.
A special mention must be made to George Allan, Club Captain, who followed the final throughout, and during our Summer Meeting yesterday ensured the greens were playable following the heavy downpours at lunchtime. The warm welcome we received at Balbirnie Golf Club was second to none ,which made the whole event a very enjoyable experience and a venue I would recommend visiting again.
Following a good morning of sunshine, heavy rain appeared around lunchtime. However, as the Quarter-Finals commenced the sun re-appeared to provide positive conditions for all 4 matches. The Semi-finals and Final will be played tomorrow, 21st June, commencing at 9.30 and 9.40, with the Final at 2.00pm.
I would like to thank all members for playing in the Summer Meeting and in the Championship.
The full results of the Summer Meeting and outcome of the Championship will be announced on Wednesday 21st June.
5 Dorothy Ford
2 Lesley Gibb Linda McDonald 2/1
7 Linda McDonald
3 Margo Gardener Aileen Baker 3/2
6 Aileen Baker
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Hope to see you soon
Please Click here for the Draw for the Summer Meeting and Championship Qualifier at Balbirnie Park on Tuesday 20th June 2023.
Summer Meetin
This is a Strokeplay Competition and the Handicap allowance is 95%.
We will be playing for:-
The Donaldson Quaich - Lowest Nett Score
The Poppy Paperweight - Lowest Nett Score for players over the age of 70yrs.
There will two Scratch Prizes and Prizes for winners in all Divisions.
(Please note players can only win 1 prize)
Championship
The Summer Meeting is also the Qualifying Round for the SVLGA Championship at Blairgowrie in September, playing against the other Divisional Champions.
This is a Scratch Competition and players who have one of the best 8 Scratch scores will be entered into the Knockout Stages, playing for the
The Lady McInnes Shaw Cup.
Championship Quarter Final Tee Times:-
15.30, 15.40, 15.50, 4.00 - Tuesday 20th June 2023
Championship Semi-Final Tee Times
9.30 & 9.40 - Wednesday 21st June 2023
Championship Final - 21 June 2023
14.00pm
Please sign in at the Welcome Desk and ensure you notify the workers which age range you are in.
Although your handicap may change slightly within the week, players will be going out as per the draw made today.
I wish you all a great game on the day and hope the weather is kind to us all.
Fiona Johnston
Captain