INTER-DIVISIONAL MATCH BETWEEN THE MIDLAND AND WEST DIVISIONS ON 27th MAY

 Monday of this week saw the last of our Inter-Divisional matches for the season and I would like to thanks the ladies who were available and able to play on the day.  I had been informed on the Sunday that the course at Auchterarder was closed due to wet weather, but we were fortunate that the early sunshine on Monday morning made the close playable, especially as the West team were travelling from as far afield as Troon.

As planned the teams enjoyed bacon rolls with coffee/teas prior to our match teeing off at 11.00am. The threatening rain did not emerge until later in the day, when most groups were on the last few holes.  The final result, I feel, does not reflect the closeness of the matches, with 4 matches being decided on the 18th green.

As is our procedure, a two course meal followed the match along with the presentation of the trophy, which on this occasion saw the West being the winners.  Excluding the overall result, a good day was had by all, with many friendship meeting up on the day.

My thanks goes to the team of Charlotte Wighton, Margaret Tough, Fay Ronaldson, Shonia Hutchison, Myrtle Gilbert, Evelyn Hamilton and Fiona Johnston.

Fiona Johnston lost to Margaret Stewart

Charlotte Wighton beat Carol McNally

Margaret Tough lost to Fay Alexander

Fay Ronaldson lost to Anabel Kean

Shona Hutchison lost to Gillian Pollock

Evelyn Hamilton lost to Caroline King

Myrtle Gilbert lost to Fiona Cameron

Fiona Johnston

Past Captain/Acting Captain

DRAW FOR THE 9 HOLE COMPETITION AT MILNATHORT ON 7th JUNE

 The draw for the 9 hole competition is now available. This is our first attempt at running such a competition and I would like to thank those members who have kindly supported it.  This will be a counting competition for handicap.

I look forward to meeting you on the 7th June.

Click here for the draw

 

Fiona Johnston

Past Captain/Acting Captain

INTER-DIVISIONAL MATCH AGAINST THE EAST-DIVISION

 This was our second Inter-Divisional match of the season and it took place at Ladybank Golf Club.  Again we were blessed with good weather and it was great to see both teams on the practice areas prior to the games, following the coffee/tea and bacon rolls in the clubhouse.

The course was in very good condition with beautiful sand in the bunkers and the greens running very true, although a little slow on some occasions. There was a great amount of laughter, before and after the match with players exchanging experiences of the new season, alongside individual family chats on everything and anything.

Prior to the 2 course meal in the late afternoon, the presentation of the Trophy was made by Sal Shepherd, East Captain to Fiona Johnston, Midland Past Captain. This resulted in the Midland team retaining the silverware for another year. The result was 5.5 - 1.5.  A special thanks goes to Evelyn Hamilton who organised the whole event, exclusive of selecting the team.  It certainly was an excellent day in lovely surroundings

Elsie Hutcheson beat Barbara Biggart

Lesley Gibb beat Dianne Brown

Jude Allardice halved Marie Pollock

Morag Wardrop beat Gail Mathieson

Claire Capocci beat Sharon Lynch

Joyce Murdoch beat Louise Casey

Fiona Johnston lost Fiona Larnach.

Our best wishes go to Linda Dyball, who was originally part of team, and had to withdraw at short notice due to a hand injury.

 

9 HOLE COMPETITION AT MILNATHORT ON FRIDAY 7th JUNE 2024

 The event is a new venture for the Midland Vets for 2024. It will be run in the same way as all other Competitions, with the added hope that some of our ladies, who do not like just playing 18 holes on every occasion, may participate.

The closing date for the Competition is 28th May 2024. Sheila Travers, will not be playing on the day, therefore, will be available for any advice on the day.

Please click here to access the form and submit in the usual way.

I do hope you will support this new event and I look forward to seeing you there on 7th June 2024.

Fiona Johnston

Past Captain/Acting Captain