Just a little reminder that there is just over a week to enter the 4BBB at Bathgate Golf Club, with the closing date being the 5th August 2024.
I hope that this competition will be supported as in previous years and I look forward to seeing you there. The entry form is in the previous communication.
Fiona Johnston
Past Captain/Acting Captain
Entry is now open for the the 4BBB Stableford meeting at Bathgate Golf Club on Thursday 15th August 2024. Tee time are 9.30 - 12.00.
We will be playing for the Stableford Salver (Best Nett). There will also be a 4BBB Scratch Prize.
Players will also be able to enter for Magic 2's which will cost £1.00 per player, payable on the day.
Please click here for the online Entry Form. Enter you and your partner's details and then click "Submit."
Entries must be accompanied by payment fee of £25.00. Payment can be by BACS or Cheque (See form for details)
Please note that if you do not have a partner, you can still enter and we will aim to match you up with someone. If this is the case, you should only pay £12.50 and tick this option on the form.
The closing date for entries is Monday 5th August 2024.
The Convenor for this event is Elinor Arkley. Any questions, please contact Elinor at (email :- elinorarkley@icloud.com, Tel 07305727959.
Detailed travel information of how to get to Bathgate Golf club will be provided when the Draw is made.
Fiona Johnston
Past Captain/Acting Captain
SVLGA (Midland Division) Championship
The Final of the Midland Vets Ladies Championship between Alison Davidson (Stirling) and Lorna McKinlay (Dunnikier) was held today in initial sunshine, with the threat of heavy rain, which in the end only resulted in very little showers lasting only minutes. From the 15th onwards, we were back into full sunshine, which was enjoyed by all.
The course was in good condition, with the green s and pin positions being quite tricky. However, it was acknowledged by all players and the Professional that the bunkers were in very poor condition. A situation I have been informed is being addressed by the Club's Committee.
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 be built on in the final. The supporters following the game were treated to some great golf by both players, with challenging putts to win or half the holes.
The match was nip and tuck throughout, with Lorna only 1 up approaching the 18th. Congratulations, however, goes to Lorna McKinlay, who won the match 2 up on the 18th. The presentation of the Lady McInnes Shaw Cup was made in the Clubhouse, in the presence of the supporters. Lorna will now represent the Midland Division of the SVLGA Championship at Blairgowrie in September.
For your interest, here are some photos of the Quarter-Finalists, Semi-Finalists and Finalists a Kinross Golf Club, during our Championship.
Quarter-Finalists
Semi- Finalists
Please click here for a Summary of the Winners of the Trophies and the Division winners and click here for the Full Nett Results of the Summer Meeting.
I would like to thank all 40 participants for travelling to Kinross Golf Club. I hope you all enjoyed the day, especially the sunshine.
Our next meeting will be the 4bbb at Bathgate on 15th August 2024, where there will be a Scratch Prize and Magic twos to contest for.
Fiona Johnston
Past Captain/Acting Captain
Following a great morning of sunshine, the Quarter-finals commenced in late afternoon, with the sun continuing to shine, to provide positive conditions for all 4 matches. The Semi-finals and Final will be played tomorrow, 16th July, commencing at 9.30 and 9.40 with the Final at 2.30.
I would like to thank all members for playing in the Summer Meeting and in the Championship and to the volunteers on the desk who gave up their time for most of the day.
The full results of the Summer Meeting and outcome of the Championship will be announced on Wednesday 17th July.
Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals
Elaine Moffat
Elaine Moffat 5/4
Jude Allardice
Claire Capocci
Alison Davidson 3/1
Alison Davidson
Lorna McKinlay
Lorna McKinlay 9/8
Dorothy Ford
Margo Gardner
Elsie Hutcheon 1 up
Elsie Hutcheon
Fiona Johnston
Past Captain/Acting Captain
Please click here for the Draw for the Summer Meeting and Championship Qualifier at Kinross on Monday 15th July 2024
Summer Meeting
This is a Strokeplay Competition and Handicap allowance is 95%.
We will be playing for :-
The Donaldson Quaich - Lowest Nett Score.
The Poppy Paperweight - Lowest Nett Score for players over 70yrs.
There will be 1 Scratch Prize and Prizes for winners in all the 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, 2024, playing against the other Divisional Champions.
This is a Scratch Competition and the players who have one of the best 8 Scratch Scores will be entered into the Knockout Stages, playing for
The Lady McInnes Shaw Cup.
Championship Quarter-Final Tee Times, 15th July:-
15.32, 15.40, 15.48, 15.56
Tuesday 16th July, the Championship Semi Final tee times:-
9.32 and 9.40
Championship Final - 14.36pm
Please sign in at the Welcome desk and ensure you notify the workers which age group you are in.
Although your handicap may change slightly with the week, players will be going out as per the draw order made today.
I wish you all a great game on the day and I hope the weather is kind to us.
Fiona Johnston
Past Captain/Acting Captain