Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Ladies Invitation Day, 2012

Congratulations to Marysia Whittet and her guest Cathy Irvine!
Marysia Whittet and Cathy Irvine narrowly pipped May Halkerston and her guest Sandy Young to win the Ladies Invitation Day on Monday, by virtue of a better inward half after an excellent Nett 69.  Jean McEwan and her guest Jan Rae were third with a Nett 70.

Ladies Invitation Day, 2012
The challenge of playing partnership golf was followed by a prize-giving lunch, which included the brief appearance of some mini Pavlovas and the presentation of some very exclusive prizes.

Many thanks to all who helped make the day the success it was.

Friday, 11 May 2012

3rd Dow & Jessie Valentine (Qualifier), 2012

Rescheduled Competition.
Yesterday's 3rd Dow & Jessie Valentine (Qualifier), which was cancelled after rain forced the closure of the Murrayshall Course, has been rescheduled to Thursday 17th May.
There is no option for an Alternative Day for the rescheduled competition.
The Stableford 4 & Past Captain's Trophy 2 competition, which was due to be played on the Thursday 17 May, has been rescheduled to Thursday 28 June. 

Monday, 7 May 2012

Scottish Hydro National Competition, 2012

Libby Rodger, 2010
Libby Rodger really enjoyed her day on Sunday.
Libby finished 3rd equal with a Nett 72 in the 2012 Scottish Hydro Ladies' National Final at Murrayshall.
Katherine Chambers was her caddie for the day.
Well done Libby!  Great Result.


A Nett 63 won it!!

Saturday, 28 April 2012

Murrayshall Ladies Greensomes, 2012

Some Great Golf, Some Prizes and at last Some Sun!

Below are a few of the ladies who took part. 
Murrayshall Ladies Greensomes, 2012
The Winners
With a nett 71.2 were:
Jean Jasper 
& Yvonne McGregor 


The Runners-up
With a nett 73.6 were:
Marysia Whittet
& Diana Alston 

1st Dow & Jessie Valentine (Qualifier), 2012

Rescheduled Competition.
Last Thursday's competition, which was cancelled due to course closure,
has been rescheduled to Thursday 31st May 2012.
The scores returned by those who played on the Alternative Day still stand.

Sunday, 22 April 2012

Barnardo's Scotland, 2012

Congratulations to Fay Wildsmith who scored a fantastic Nett 67 yesterday.
Not only did she cut her handicap from 26.8 to 24.4 but she also qualified for the Barnardo's Scotland Grand Final at Arbroath Golf Course on Friday 24 August, 2012.
The 16th Hole, Arbroath Golf Course
Great score Fay!!  Good Luck in the Final!

Saturday, 21 April 2012

Ladies & Seniors Texas Scramble, 2012

Great Turn-out, Great Fun and Great Scores!  
The Winners with a fantastic nett score of 61.8 were: 
     Neil Mitchell, Steve Blackett, Sheila Garden & Fay Wildsmith 
Joint second with a nett score of 63.7 were: 
     Ron Cousland, Leigh McGowan, Katherine Chambers & Jean Springford
     Bob Riddell, Angela Beale, Sylvia Mitchell & Rachael Machray


Many thanks to the Seniors' Captain John Sutton for all his help in organising the event.

Juniors Opening Day Texas Scramble, 2012

Congratulations to Kerr Sands!
Kerr and his team of Frazer Haggart and Jane Yellowlees just pipped Sandy Shackles and his team of John Oswald and Yvonne McGregor to win the Juniors' Opening Day Texas Scramble with the Ladies and Gents on Sunday.


Many thanks to Heather Cameron and Mike Beale for organising the event and to all the Ladies and Gents who came along to play with our rising stars at Murrayshall.


Good luck to all the Juniors for their season ahead!

Sunday, 15 April 2012

Daily Mail Foursomes, 2012

Well done to Kathleen Ralston & Carol Tweedie!
They won their second round match against Strathmore at Murrayshall yesterday, 6&4!
Best of luck to the girls in their next round.

Carnoustie Country Ladies (Invitational) Open, 2012

The Open Winners, 2012
What a wonderful time Yvonne McGregor and Jane Yellowlees had at the Carnoustie Invitational!

After watching the ceremonial opening tee shot they enjoyed 18 holes of competition golf on the Championship Course, a coffee and a chat at the beat-the-pro hole, a golf masterclass, a champagne reception and a prize-giving dinner all with Catriona Matthew, MBE.
Catriona Matthew MBE, Carnoustie 12 April 2012







To top it all, after a day battling the challenges of the weather, the bunkers and the Barry Burn, they ended up winning the Open!!


A very special day indeed.


Saturday, 14 April 2012

Scottish Hydro National Competition, 2012

Congratulations to Libby Rodger who scored a fantastic Nett 66 on Thursday.
Not only did she cut her handicap from 15 to 13.5 but she also qualified for the Scottish Hydro Regional Final to be held at Murrayshall on Sunday 6 May, 2012.


The winner of the Final will play in the Scottish Hydro Challenge Pro-Am at the magnificent Macdonald Spey Valley Resort, Aviemore in June.
The Spey Valley Championship Course
Well done Libby and Good Luck!!

Monday, 9 April 2012

Easter Egg Hunt, 2012

Lots of fun & lots of eggs won!
Murrayshall Easter Egg Hunt, 2012
Congratulations to all those who brought back Golden 2's, Eagles, Rabbits, Chickens and Ducks!


A special mention and a Gold Star goes to Nicola Gilmore who secured this year's Golden Prize.


Thanks to Linda Gray for all her help in hatching the plan for the day.  Excellent!