HELP, HELP, HELP
Numbers for the above Quiz are short! Please try and support this if at all possible.
Wednesday 28 March at 2.00pm at Fairways, Inverness
£20 per team of 4 including Tea & Biscuits.
All proceeds to Junior Girls Funds
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
National Playing Fields Association
Many congratulations to Kelsey MacDonald on being awarded a medal at the above awards in Edinburgh, by Ethel Jack, President of SLGA.
Monday, March 12, 2007
PAM GORDON QUIZ
Pam Gordon is holding another quiz for Junior Girls Funds on
WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH at 2pm in FAIRWAYS, INVERNESS.
£20 per team of 4
Tea and biscuits included
To enter, contact Pam on 01667 453392
See you there
WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH at 2pm in FAIRWAYS, INVERNESS.
£20 per team of 4
Tea and biscuits included
To enter, contact Pam on 01667 453392
See you there
Saturday, January 27, 2007
NOTICE OF DELEGATES MEETING
Please be advised that a meeting of the Northern Counties Delegates will take place on SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY at 2.00pm in NAIRN DUNBAR CLUBHOUSE.
It is hoped that all clubs will be represented.
Apologies should be sent to the County Secretary.
Mary Hayden
Secretary
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Happy Birthday
Congratulations to our President, Isobel McIntosh on reaching the ripe old age of 70 on 11th January 2007. Maybe you will have to give up the caddying this year at Cruden Bay Isobel!!
Best Wishes from all County Members and Officials
xxxx
Friday, December 15, 2006
Christmas Wishes
We would like to wish all of our members and golfing friends a Very Happy Xmas and successful New Year in 2007, hopefully Santa will bring you what you would wish for
Mairi Orr
Captain
Saturday, November 25, 2006
County Member's Celebrations
Tain Golf Club will be celebrating this weekend as one of their well known Lady Members who is also a member of the County Team reaches a special birthday number. I don't think anyone needs any more information to guess who this is -
Many Happy Returns Mary, from your fellow members of the County.
County Party
1967 - 2007
Northern Counties will celebrate their 40th Birthday at Elgin Golf Club on Sunday 22 April 2007
Grand County Raffle Draw
Prizes - Numerous 4 Ball Times for Courses throughout Northern Counties
(to be drawn at Elgin on 22 April)
Contact your Delegate for full details
Mairi Orr
Captain
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
County Update November 2006
Hello from the Command Centre. I know you all thought "oh joy she has hibernated"quite the contrary, I have to say, indeed, we administrators have been busy with next years diary and 2008 and in fact already working on 2009. How time flies during a stormy few days. There are a number of important points which we wish to address at this time of year and your full co-operation will be hugely appreciated.
Curtis Cup 2008
It has been announced today that the above will be played at St. Andrews 30th May - 2nd June 2008, something for the diary and special attention re: fixtures as you will all no doubt wish to go.
Guidance on running a competition
The R&A have written to us asking if we would let you know about the above publication. Mary and I have both read it and we would recommend your club have one. It may be purchased from the R&A at www.randa.org. While you are on that site, you will also see a number of other booklets which are free, as is the postage.
Xmas Stocking Fillers
I know you are always wondering what to do about this, so why not buy 3 County Pens for a £1 and a Keyring for £1.50
County Sweaters
Ahead of our 40th Birthday next year, why not get yourself a new county sweater to look the part at the party. Order from Mary on 01862 892545 or maryhayden1@aol.com It would be lovely to see you all in red tops!!
Reporting
Speaking of which, you will have read how Ashton is doing in America. Unfortunately, the report suggested she was struggling, as indeed Michelle Thomson was the following day. I would suggest tho, that the only struggle comes from the reports which continually call us "The WUMINS" Association. Maybe in our 40th year we might at last be called ladies. Indeed, sometimes the record is stuck. One of your county players is described always as a 46 year old, however, I can let you into a little secret, she is to be eligible to play in the senior events come the 26th of this month!!
Winter Training Squads
These have not been officially reported yet to the press. However, I can tell you that Kelsey is in the National Squad, Kerri in the under 22, Sammy and Eilidh in the under 18, so well done to them all.
Ladies and Girls Rankings
These have now been finalised and in the ladies the following county members are - no. 14 Laura Walker, no. 16 Kerri Harper. Terrific news, well done. In the girls rankings no. 3 Kelsey MacDonald, no. 16 Sammy Vass, no. 21 Eilidh Mackay.
Fixtures 2007
These are all well in hand and hopefully we will have a good year. There is to be a meeting to discuss the Party at Elgin in April and I will let you know soonest what is planned. After our successful trip to Orkney, I have had a call to say that approx. 12 Orkney Ladies are doing a "tour" of the County next summer. A number of clubs are to be involved, namely Dornoch, Muir of Ord, Inverness, Tain and Grantown.
Membership
Delighted to report that the above ladies would like to join the County and so I have surpassed my target to recruit at least one new member and hopefully you have been encouraging new people to join.
SLGA Fixtures
These have now been published and you can read them on SLGA Webpage.
Our Webpage
Access it by www.nclga.blogger.com Next year we hopefully will again have all the draws and results available on time.
Fixtures 2008
We have prepared a list for then and Mary Doll is writing to each club concerned. She will advise the delegate under separate cover.
News of the girls
Sammy won the Donald Ross held at Dornoch and Kelsey won the Highland schools at Spey Valley.
Course Records
Pleased to report that most clubs have now returned this despite a certain amount of embarrassment, however one club in Yorkshire even replied. The power of technology. Delighted not to have 1000 posters and minutes etc. all over our tables, worktops, beds and indeed any flat surface. It will be the delegates responsibility to print the minutes and posters for her club. Hopefully you will all see the benefits. Reduced postage, printing costs, paper and most importantly our time, as we are only two people. Further, we hope that this initiative will encourage more volunteers to step forward. We are hoping to arrange for a speaker to give a talk to the delegates on the simple use of computers aimed at county documents.
Must away and get ready for a wee trip Mary and I are going on this weekend, to the Harrods of the north in Banff.
Technology
As I mentioned in my Captain's report, we intend to use this more in the future, being ever conscious of County Funds. Posters etc. will be put onto a disc for each club and this will be sent out at the end of January.
Mairi Orr
Captain
Curtis Cup 2008
It has been announced today that the above will be played at St. Andrews 30th May - 2nd June 2008, something for the diary and special attention re: fixtures as you will all no doubt wish to go.
Guidance on running a competition
The R&A have written to us asking if we would let you know about the above publication. Mary and I have both read it and we would recommend your club have one. It may be purchased from the R&A at www.randa.org. While you are on that site, you will also see a number of other booklets which are free, as is the postage.
Xmas Stocking Fillers
I know you are always wondering what to do about this, so why not buy 3 County Pens for a £1 and a Keyring for £1.50
County Sweaters
Ahead of our 40th Birthday next year, why not get yourself a new county sweater to look the part at the party. Order from Mary on 01862 892545 or maryhayden1@aol.com It would be lovely to see you all in red tops!!
Reporting
Speaking of which, you will have read how Ashton is doing in America. Unfortunately, the report suggested she was struggling, as indeed Michelle Thomson was the following day. I would suggest tho, that the only struggle comes from the reports which continually call us "The WUMINS" Association. Maybe in our 40th year we might at last be called ladies. Indeed, sometimes the record is stuck. One of your county players is described always as a 46 year old, however, I can let you into a little secret, she is to be eligible to play in the senior events come the 26th of this month!!
Winter Training Squads
These have not been officially reported yet to the press. However, I can tell you that Kelsey is in the National Squad, Kerri in the under 22, Sammy and Eilidh in the under 18, so well done to them all.
Ladies and Girls Rankings
These have now been finalised and in the ladies the following county members are - no. 14 Laura Walker, no. 16 Kerri Harper. Terrific news, well done. In the girls rankings no. 3 Kelsey MacDonald, no. 16 Sammy Vass, no. 21 Eilidh Mackay.
Fixtures 2007
These are all well in hand and hopefully we will have a good year. There is to be a meeting to discuss the Party at Elgin in April and I will let you know soonest what is planned. After our successful trip to Orkney, I have had a call to say that approx. 12 Orkney Ladies are doing a "tour" of the County next summer. A number of clubs are to be involved, namely Dornoch, Muir of Ord, Inverness, Tain and Grantown.
Membership
Delighted to report that the above ladies would like to join the County and so I have surpassed my target to recruit at least one new member and hopefully you have been encouraging new people to join.
SLGA Fixtures
These have now been published and you can read them on SLGA Webpage.
Our Webpage
Access it by www.nclga.blogger.com Next year we hopefully will again have all the draws and results available on time.
Fixtures 2008
We have prepared a list for then and Mary Doll is writing to each club concerned. She will advise the delegate under separate cover.
News of the girls
Sammy won the Donald Ross held at Dornoch and Kelsey won the Highland schools at Spey Valley.
Course Records
Pleased to report that most clubs have now returned this despite a certain amount of embarrassment, however one club in Yorkshire even replied. The power of technology. Delighted not to have 1000 posters and minutes etc. all over our tables, worktops, beds and indeed any flat surface. It will be the delegates responsibility to print the minutes and posters for her club. Hopefully you will all see the benefits. Reduced postage, printing costs, paper and most importantly our time, as we are only two people. Further, we hope that this initiative will encourage more volunteers to step forward. We are hoping to arrange for a speaker to give a talk to the delegates on the simple use of computers aimed at county documents.
Must away and get ready for a wee trip Mary and I are going on this weekend, to the Harrods of the north in Banff.
Technology
As I mentioned in my Captain's report, we intend to use this more in the future, being ever conscious of County Funds. Posters etc. will be put onto a disc for each club and this will be sent out at the end of January.
Mairi Orr
Captain
Thursday, October 12, 2006
2007 Fixture List
April 22 - Elgin 40th Birthday
April 28,29 & 30 - Royal Dornoch for County Championship
May 17 - Strathpeffer - County Open
May 20 - Duff House Royal - Captains Match
May 26 - Isle of Skye - County Open
June 6 - Fort Augustus - Delegates Day
June 10 - Brora - County Foursomes
June 23,24 & 25 - Cruden Bay - Inter County Championships
July 2,3 & 4- Moray Old - North of Scotland Championships
July 13 - Alness - County Open
August 17 - Tarbat - County Open & Vets Trophy
August 26 - Boat of Garten - County Open
August 31, September 1 & 2 - Tulliallan - County Finals
September 8 - Buckpool - County Greensomes
September 9 - Inverness - Scratch League Final
September 20 - Tain - Commonwealth Spoons Final
October 7 - Nairn Dunbar - County Open & AGM
Junior Girls
April 15 - Fortrose - Ladies/Juniors Foursomes
May 13 - Fairways - McDermott Trophy
June 9 & 10 - Ballumbie Castle - Inter Div Girls
July 9 - Hopeman - Medal
August 1 - Moray New - Junior Championship
August ? - TBA - Girls North of Scotland
Mairi C Orr
Captain
April 28,29 & 30 - Royal Dornoch for County Championship
May 17 - Strathpeffer - County Open
May 20 - Duff House Royal - Captains Match
May 26 - Isle of Skye - County Open
June 6 - Fort Augustus - Delegates Day
June 10 - Brora - County Foursomes
June 23,24 & 25 - Cruden Bay - Inter County Championships
July 2,3 & 4- Moray Old - North of Scotland Championships
July 13 - Alness - County Open
August 17 - Tarbat - County Open & Vets Trophy
August 26 - Boat of Garten - County Open
August 31, September 1 & 2 - Tulliallan - County Finals
September 8 - Buckpool - County Greensomes
September 9 - Inverness - Scratch League Final
September 20 - Tain - Commonwealth Spoons Final
October 7 - Nairn Dunbar - County Open & AGM
Junior Girls
April 15 - Fortrose - Ladies/Juniors Foursomes
May 13 - Fairways - McDermott Trophy
June 9 & 10 - Ballumbie Castle - Inter Div Girls
July 9 - Hopeman - Medal
August 1 - Moray New - Junior Championship
August ? - TBA - Girls North of Scotland
Mairi C Orr
Captain
County Open at Tain
The final county open at Tain had to be stopped as unfortunately the greens flooded. The field returned to the clubhouse wet, but in good spirits. Well done to all those who played. The AGM was held immediately afterwards and the members voted unanimously to adopt the re-written constitution and were pleased to note that the entry fees for girls was reduced as part of the ongoing attempts to encourage the young ones to play. Also decided at the meeting was to revert to 16 scratch qualifiers and 8 handicap qualifiers. It was also agreed to place the following courses on our list of approved Championship venues - Brora and Spey Valley, when they have completed their affiliation process with the SLGA and hopefully we will be able to play there in 2009. The following Officials were unanimously re-elected for a year:-
Hon President - Isobel McIntosh
Captain - Mairi C Orr
Vice-Captain - Eileen Manson
Secretary/Treasurer - Mary Hayden
Junior Secretary - Lorna Lloyd-Baker
The Scratch League trophy was won by Morayshire. The Silver Aggregate Trophy was presented to Susan MacVicar who is from Gairloch. The Bronze Aggregate Trophy was won by Aline Drummond of Fortrose & Rosemarkie. The Francis Souter Trophy for the most improved girl was shared this year between Hannah McCook of Abernethy who cut her handicap from 30 to 15, and Julie Vass of Tain who cut her handicap from 31 to 16. Next year Northern Counties shall be 40 years old and we plan a special day at Elgin on 22 April where the first Northern Counties event was played.
Mairi C Orr
Captain
Hon President - Isobel McIntosh
Captain - Mairi C Orr
Vice-Captain - Eileen Manson
Secretary/Treasurer - Mary Hayden
Junior Secretary - Lorna Lloyd-Baker
The Scratch League trophy was won by Morayshire. The Silver Aggregate Trophy was presented to Susan MacVicar who is from Gairloch. The Bronze Aggregate Trophy was won by Aline Drummond of Fortrose & Rosemarkie. The Francis Souter Trophy for the most improved girl was shared this year between Hannah McCook of Abernethy who cut her handicap from 30 to 15, and Julie Vass of Tain who cut her handicap from 31 to 16. Next year Northern Counties shall be 40 years old and we plan a special day at Elgin on 22 April where the first Northern Counties event was played.
Mairi C Orr
Captain
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
County Open at Tain Golf Club 1st October
Due to the field going out in three balls, the AGM starting time will probably be delayed from our estimated time of 5 pm and will now be nearer 6 pm, as we will be having the prize giving for the Open before the AGM. Hopefully you are all able to stay, as there is a full Agenda and a number of important issues to be addressed.
See you on Sunday.
11.08 - H Vass (Tain), M Lane (Tarbat)
11.16 - L Coghill (Dornoch), M Gordon (Tarbat), A Ryan (Tain)
11.24 - M Ross (F&R), D Macbride (Dornoch), A Macdonald (Tarbat)
11.32 - T Weekes (Dornoch), S Rowan (Inverness), L Thomson (Tain)
11.40 - A Burnett (Dornoch), C Selwyn (Fort Augustus), F Nicholas (Nairn)
11.48 - J Patterson (Fort Augustus), A Ross (Tain), P Moscati (Dornoch)
11.56 - M Smith (Tain), D Sinclair (Tain), H Stuart (Muir of Ord)
12.04 - M Hayden (Tain), J Russell (Tain), C Malcolm (Dollar)
12.12 - B Little (Brora, M Douglas (Dornoch), C Vass (Tarbat)
12.20 - D Sutherland (Tain), S Bruce (Brora), H Macleod (Inverness)
12.28 - M McCook (Abernethy), C Macleod (Nairn Dunbar), F Brand (Tain)
12.36 - D MacKinnon (Durness), N Green (Nairn), L Lloyd-Baker (Grantown)
12.44 - A Drummond (F&R), M Orr (Tain), A Strauss (Dornoch)
12.52 - M Barr (Gairloch), J Loudon (Nairn), M Ritchie (Muir of Ord)
13.00 - S MacVicar (Gairloch), K Graham (Muir of Ord), S Ramsay (Inverness)
13.08 - M Sutherland (Tain), L Mackay (Durness), W Spencer (Muir of Ord)
13.16 - S Vass (Tain), M Vass (Tain), I McIntosh (Invernes)
13.24 - J Vass (Tain), K Mackay (Durness), H Mackay (Tain)
Mairi Orr
Captain
See you on Sunday.
11.08 - H Vass (Tain), M Lane (Tarbat)
11.16 - L Coghill (Dornoch), M Gordon (Tarbat), A Ryan (Tain)
11.24 - M Ross (F&R), D Macbride (Dornoch), A Macdonald (Tarbat)
11.32 - T Weekes (Dornoch), S Rowan (Inverness), L Thomson (Tain)
11.40 - A Burnett (Dornoch), C Selwyn (Fort Augustus), F Nicholas (Nairn)
11.48 - J Patterson (Fort Augustus), A Ross (Tain), P Moscati (Dornoch)
11.56 - M Smith (Tain), D Sinclair (Tain), H Stuart (Muir of Ord)
12.04 - M Hayden (Tain), J Russell (Tain), C Malcolm (Dollar)
12.12 - B Little (Brora, M Douglas (Dornoch), C Vass (Tarbat)
12.20 - D Sutherland (Tain), S Bruce (Brora), H Macleod (Inverness)
12.28 - M McCook (Abernethy), C Macleod (Nairn Dunbar), F Brand (Tain)
12.36 - D MacKinnon (Durness), N Green (Nairn), L Lloyd-Baker (Grantown)
12.44 - A Drummond (F&R), M Orr (Tain), A Strauss (Dornoch)
12.52 - M Barr (Gairloch), J Loudon (Nairn), M Ritchie (Muir of Ord)
13.00 - S MacVicar (Gairloch), K Graham (Muir of Ord), S Ramsay (Inverness)
13.08 - M Sutherland (Tain), L Mackay (Durness), W Spencer (Muir of Ord)
13.16 - S Vass (Tain), M Vass (Tain), I McIntosh (Invernes)
13.24 - J Vass (Tain), K Mackay (Durness), H Mackay (Tain)
Mairi Orr
Captain
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
County Update
Hello to you all from a dreich mist-enshrouded Dornoch. The last few weeks have been very busy for everyone, all trying to cut the handicaps before the end of the season. Some have been successful and others less so, although on information supplied by Delegates, it looks like handicaps are coming down, which can only augur well for the future of Northern Counties.
More mature golfers in the County drove the long winding road to Machrihanish to play in the Scottish Seniors, although none qualified for the matchplay championship. On the first day, Pam Moscati had a gross 92 and Evelyn Hutton had a 95. In the scheme of things, this was excellent golf - the greenkeeper had a sense of humour. Three ladies putted off the 17th green into a bunker. I am pleased to say none were from the north.
Next month is of course the Senior Home internationals at Hamilton and Pam Gordon is Captain of the Scottish Team. Please do try to take a trip down there to give your support. Contact Florence Allan as she is trying to organise a bus.
Last Sunday was the Scratch League Final played at Moray Golf club between Morayshire and Ross-shire, Moray won the match and congratulations to them; also to Moray golf club for the courtesy and the warm welcome we received from Aileen Johns, Lady Captain. The League is open to all cat. 1 & 2 players who are County members and although primarily designed to give the squad more matchplay practice, it is essential to encourage more people to take part as the golf does improve and of course brings more people into the "limelight". Ours is a big County and we must give everyone an equal opportunity to participate in County events.
News of the young ones is always encouraging and terrific to see them all travelling about, not only the County, but beyond. Kelsey was selected to be a reserve in the Home International Team, a terrific achievement. Kelsey if off to England this week to play in the Scottish Schools team.
Ashton has settled into her new life at Belmont College in America and plays 7 days in the week; not sure she is relishing the 3 mile runs, pilates and special diets.
Gordonstoun School have asked to play a match against the girls and Lorna is busy organising this.
The County Greensomes were a great success and the entry was encouraging; although the plan to back to back with the highland vets did not altogether work as a lot of the vets did not play in our competition.
We have distributed a number of pens and keyrings and the delegates who have them will hopefully be able to return the monies to Mary at the AGM.
Tain County Open on Sunday 1 October. Entries to Ann Ryan on 01862 892100. Members £7, Juniors £5 and £12 for non-member. Late entries will be accepted until next Sunday 24 September.
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
More mature golfers in the County drove the long winding road to Machrihanish to play in the Scottish Seniors, although none qualified for the matchplay championship. On the first day, Pam Moscati had a gross 92 and Evelyn Hutton had a 95. In the scheme of things, this was excellent golf - the greenkeeper had a sense of humour. Three ladies putted off the 17th green into a bunker. I am pleased to say none were from the north.
Next month is of course the Senior Home internationals at Hamilton and Pam Gordon is Captain of the Scottish Team. Please do try to take a trip down there to give your support. Contact Florence Allan as she is trying to organise a bus.
Last Sunday was the Scratch League Final played at Moray Golf club between Morayshire and Ross-shire, Moray won the match and congratulations to them; also to Moray golf club for the courtesy and the warm welcome we received from Aileen Johns, Lady Captain. The League is open to all cat. 1 & 2 players who are County members and although primarily designed to give the squad more matchplay practice, it is essential to encourage more people to take part as the golf does improve and of course brings more people into the "limelight". Ours is a big County and we must give everyone an equal opportunity to participate in County events.
News of the young ones is always encouraging and terrific to see them all travelling about, not only the County, but beyond. Kelsey was selected to be a reserve in the Home International Team, a terrific achievement. Kelsey if off to England this week to play in the Scottish Schools team.
Ashton has settled into her new life at Belmont College in America and plays 7 days in the week; not sure she is relishing the 3 mile runs, pilates and special diets.
Gordonstoun School have asked to play a match against the girls and Lorna is busy organising this.
The County Greensomes were a great success and the entry was encouraging; although the plan to back to back with the highland vets did not altogether work as a lot of the vets did not play in our competition.
We have distributed a number of pens and keyrings and the delegates who have them will hopefully be able to return the monies to Mary at the AGM.
Tain County Open on Sunday 1 October. Entries to Ann Ryan on 01862 892100. Members £7, Juniors £5 and £12 for non-member. Late entries will be accepted until next Sunday 24 September.
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
County Update
Hello to you all from a dreich mist-enshrouded Dornoch. The last few weeks have been very busy for everyone, all trying to cut the handicaps before the end of the season. Some have been successful and others less so, although on information supplied by Delegates, it looks like handicaps are coming down, which can only augur well for the future of Northern Counties.
More mature golfers in the County drove the long winding road to Machrihanish to play in the Scottish Seniors, although none qualified for the matchplay championship. On the first day, Pam Moscati had a gross 92 and Evelyn Hutton had a 95. In the scheme of things, this was excellent golf - the greenkeeper had a sense of humour. Three ladies putted off the 17th green into a bunker. I am pleased to say none were from the north.
Next month is of course the Senior Home internationals at Hamilton and Pam Gordon is Captain of the Scottish Team. Please do try to take a trip down there to give your support. Contact Florence Allan as she is trying to organise a bus.
Last Sunday was the Scratch League Final played at Moray Golf club between Morayshire and Ross-shire, Moray won the match and congratulations to them; also to Moray golf club for the courtesy and the warm welcome we received from Aileen Johns, Lady Captain. The League is open to all cat. 1 & 2 players who are County members and although primarily designed to give the squad more matchplay practice, it is essential to encourage more people to take part as the golf does improve and of course brings more people into the "limelight". Ours is a big County and we must give everyone an equal opportunity to participate in County events.
News of the young ones is always encouraging and terrific to see them all travelling about, not only the County, but beyond. Kelsey was selected to be a reserve in the Home International Team, a terrific achievement. Kelsey if off to England this week to play in the Scottish Schools team.
Ashton has settled into her new life at Belmont College in America and plays 7 days in the week; not sure she is relishing the 3 mile runs, pilates and special diets.
Gordonstoun School have asked to play a match against the girls and Lorna is busy organising this.
The County Greensomes were a great success and the entry was encouraging; although the plan to back to back with the highland vets did not altogether work as a lot of the vets did not play in our competition.
We have distributed a number of pens and keyrings and the delegates who have them will hopefully be able to return the monies to Mary at the AGM.
Tain County Open on Sunday 1 October. Entries to Ann Ryan on 01862 892100. Members £7, Juniors £5 and £12 for non-member. Late entries will be accepted until next Sunday 24 September.
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
More mature golfers in the County drove the long winding road to Machrihanish to play in the Scottish Seniors, although none qualified for the matchplay championship. On the first day, Pam Moscati had a gross 92 and Evelyn Hutton had a 95. In the scheme of things, this was excellent golf - the greenkeeper had a sense of humour. Three ladies putted off the 17th green into a bunker. I am pleased to say none were from the north.
Next month is of course the Senior Home internationals at Hamilton and Pam Gordon is Captain of the Scottish Team. Please do try to take a trip down there to give your support. Contact Florence Allan as she is trying to organise a bus.
Last Sunday was the Scratch League Final played at Moray Golf club between Morayshire and Ross-shire, Moray won the match and congratulations to them; also to Moray golf club for the courtesy and the warm welcome we received from Aileen Johns, Lady Captain. The League is open to all cat. 1 & 2 players who are County members and although primarily designed to give the squad more matchplay practice, it is essential to encourage more people to take part as the golf does improve and of course brings more people into the "limelight". Ours is a big County and we must give everyone an equal opportunity to participate in County events.
News of the young ones is always encouraging and terrific to see them all travelling about, not only the County, but beyond. Kelsey was selected to be a reserve in the Home International Team, a terrific achievement. Kelsey if off to England this week to play in the Scottish Schools team.
Ashton has settled into her new life at Belmont College in America and plays 7 days in the week; not sure she is relishing the 3 mile runs, pilates and special diets.
Gordonstoun School have asked to play a match against the girls and Lorna is busy organising this.
The County Greensomes were a great success and the entry was encouraging; although the plan to back to back with the highland vets did not altogether work as a lot of the vets did not play in our competition.
We have distributed a number of pens and keyrings and the delegates who have them will hopefully be able to return the monies to Mary at the AGM.
Tain County Open on Sunday 1 October. Entries to Ann Ryan on 01862 892100. Members £7, Juniors £5 and £12 for non-member. Late entries will be accepted until next Sunday 24 September.
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
Monday, September 11, 2006
Northern Counties Scratch League FInal
The above competition was played on Sunday 10 Spetember in possibly the best conditions at Moray Old Course. The Counties are divided into South and North; the South comprising Banff, Moray & Nairn; while the North is Inverness, Ross-shire and Cathness & Sutherland. The Teams of four are selected from all Category 1 & 2 County members available to play. Todays final was between Moray and Ross-shire, the defenders.
Results -
Moray names first - Jenny Milne beat Pat Morrison, Winnie Ross beat Lynne Fraser, Audrey Gill beat Fiona Brand and Susan Dean lost to Helen Stuart.
Well done to Morayshire and many thanks to Moray Golf Club for the courtesy of their course and to Aileen Johns, Lady Captain for the welcome we received. The golf was superb and the girls are wondering how they can better the course record of 65 set by Elaine Farquharson Black. The par is 75. The opportunity may well come at the Northof Scotland Championships early July next year.
Mairi Orr, Captain
Results -
Moray names first - Jenny Milne beat Pat Morrison, Winnie Ross beat Lynne Fraser, Audrey Gill beat Fiona Brand and Susan Dean lost to Helen Stuart.
Well done to Morayshire and many thanks to Moray Golf Club for the courtesy of their course and to Aileen Johns, Lady Captain for the welcome we received. The golf was superb and the girls are wondering how they can better the course record of 65 set by Elaine Farquharson Black. The par is 75. The opportunity may well come at the Northof Scotland Championships early July next year.
Mairi Orr, Captain
Sunday, September 10, 2006
County Greensomes
The Northern Counties Greensomes were played on 6th September at Bonar Bridge/Ardgay Golf Club, a little known gem at the top of the Dornoch Firth and well worth a visit. We are indebted to them for their hospitality and courtesy of their course. We had players from as far away as Wick and Gairloch. Bonar Bridge was presented to us looking at its' best and with the heather blooming, we could almost have been on our holidays.
The prize list is as follows -
1st - B Bremner & M Webster (Fortrose & Rosemarkie) 63.4
2nd - S Hamilton (Brora) & M Hayden (Tain) 64.2
3rd - M Lane & M Gordon (Tarbat) 64.6
The winner of the County Putter was Elda Morrison (Fortrose)
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
The prize list is as follows -
1st - B Bremner & M Webster (Fortrose & Rosemarkie) 63.4
2nd - S Hamilton (Brora) & M Hayden (Tain) 64.2
3rd - M Lane & M Gordon (Tarbat) 64.6
The winner of the County Putter was Elda Morrison (Fortrose)
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
Golspie Open and Vets Trophy
The above competition was played at Golspie Golf Club on 14th August by kind permission. The course was in excellent condition and as usual the weather was kind to us. Par 71, SSS 71, CSS 73.
The Cathy Ross Salver for ladies of a certain age was won by Barina Little of Brora (24) 71. The Cathy Ross Trophy was donated 25 years ago.
Silver Scratch - Sammy Vass, (Tain) 81
1st Handicap - S McVicar (Gairloch) (11) 75
2nd Handicap - I McIntosh (Inverness) (7) 76
Bronze 1st Handicap - B Little (Brora) (24) 71
2nd Handicap - M Johnson (Wick) (25) 73
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
The Cathy Ross Salver for ladies of a certain age was won by Barina Little of Brora (24) 71. The Cathy Ross Trophy was donated 25 years ago.
Silver Scratch - Sammy Vass, (Tain) 81
1st Handicap - S McVicar (Gairloch) (11) 75
2nd Handicap - I McIntosh (Inverness) (7) 76
Bronze 1st Handicap - B Little (Brora) (24) 71
2nd Handicap - M Johnson (Wick) (25) 73
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
Kerri's Course Record
Kerri Harper set a new course record at Nairn Golf Club on Tuesday 5th September, playing in the Ladies Medal
Par 75, SSS 75. The previous record of 70 was held by her team mate Laura Walker.
Par 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 36 5 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 5 39 75
Kerri 3 5 2 3 4 3 5 4 4 33 5 2 4 4 3 4 3 4 5 34 67
Well done to Kerri, whose golf is going from strength to strength.
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
Par 75, SSS 75. The previous record of 70 was held by her team mate Laura Walker.
Par 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 36 5 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 5 39 75
Kerri 3 5 2 3 4 3 5 4 4 33 5 2 4 4 3 4 3 4 5 34 67
Well done to Kerri, whose golf is going from strength to strength.
Regards
Mairi Orr, Captain
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