Draw for Open Meeting at Fort William

Sunday 10th July
11.08 - Paula Halas (FW), Jean Cameron (S) Division B
11.16 - Joan Barker (FW), Pam Gordon (I) Division S
11.24 - Kathleen Leithch (FW), Isobel MacIntosh (I) Division S
11.32 - Dot Rae (FW), Rosemary Bruce (MO) Division B
11.40 - Rosie MacIntyre (FW), Mairi Orr (T) Division S
11.48 - Patricia Miller (FW), M Douglas (D) Division B
11.56 - Helen Brian (FW), Mary Heyden (T) DIvision S
12.04 - Sheila Ramsay (I), L Lloyd Baker (G) Division S
12.12 - Iris Wilson (F), Maureen Ritchie (MO) Division S
12.20 - Dorothy Marshall (F), Liz MacLaren (I) Division S
12.28 - Sheena MacLennan (ND), Janice Cummings (I) DIvision S
12.36 - Jean Tims (FW), E Dey (K) Division B
12.44 - P Ross (K), Sally Rowan (I) DIvision B
12.52 - J Grant (K), Jean Russell (T) Division S
13.00 - Kim Topping (FW), A Ryan (T) Division S
13.08 - Ashton Ingram (FW), Mary Smith (T) Division S
13.16 - S Vass (T), Gail Anderson (FW) Division S/B
13.24 - Ann Lovatt (FW), Jan Paterson (FA) Division B
13.32 -

FW - Fort William; G - Grantown; I - Inverness; K - Kingussie; MO - Muir of Ord; ND - Nairn Dunbar; D - Dornoch; T - Tain; S - Strathpeffer; FA - Fort Augusus

THANKYOU

I would like to congratulate the team for another outstanding performance in defence of the Gibb Trophy. This now brings Northern Counties victories to 14 since 1980. The players were very supportive of each other, and throughout the weekend, had a terrific spirit and it was a pleasure to be the captian of Northern Counties Team.

Further, I would like to thank all the caddies and supporters who so willingly gave of their time. It was much appreciated. I would make special mention of Susan Mackenzie who seemed tireless throughout and was the mistress of all trades.

To Elgin golf Club and all the staff for so generously affording their facilities and course for the weekend - thank you on behalf of us all.

Some of you may have noticed the team had new sweaters and these were very generously donated by Johnstons of Elgin, and a big thank you also goes to them.

Your Northern Counties Squad shall shortly be getting into County Final mode for their trip to Ranfurly Castle 16th - 18th September where they shall be defending the Scottish County Trophy.

Thank you all

Mairi
Captain

JAMBOREE

HAT TRICK for NORTHERN COUNTIES. RUNFARLY CASTLE GOLF CLUB here we come in September. Well done to all players.

Jamboree

Very best wishes to all the Northern Counties Team this week-end from Inverness Golf Club
Sally Rowan, Secretary

JAMBOREE

Best of luck to all the team at ELgin - Bonar Bridge Ardgay Golf Club

Good wishes to the Northern County Ladies at the Jamboree - Buckpool Golf Club

Good Luck to all members of Northern Counties at Elgin this weekend - Elgin Golf Club Ladies

REMINDERS

County open at Fort William on SUNDAY 10th JULY - closing date for entries is 24th June to Mrs R. Macintyre, 13 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort WIlliam PH33 7LE Tel: 01397 772568.

JAMBOREE - All members are cordially invited to attend, dressed in RED JERSEYS, Elgin Golf Course to experience some wonderful golf. Look forward to seeing you there to support Northern Counties - Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th JUNE

Mairi Orr
Captain

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We would all like to wish the Junior Convenor, Cara Gruber a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY and BEST WISHES from us all on the 18th June 2005

Mairi Orr
Captain

COUNTY PUTTER

Morag Lane from Tarbat won the County Putter at Grantown on Spey. Congratulations to her.

Mairi Orr
Captain

RANKINGS TABLE

Well done to Cara Gruber who is climbing her way up the rankings table. We wish her well next week at Littlestone where she is playing in the Ladies British Open.

Mairi Orr
Captain

COUNTY OPEN

The next County Open will be held at FORT WILLIAM GOLF CLUB on SUNDAY 10th JULY. Closing date is the 24th June.
Entries to be sent to - Mrs R. Macintyre, 13 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort William PH33 7LE - Telephone 01397 772568. Entry fee £7 for members and £10 for non-menbers.

Mairi Orr
Captain

Results of Northern Counties Foursomes

The above competition was held at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club on 26th May and the results are as follows:-
1st Scratch - Mary Smith & Jean Russell (Tain) (9) - 85
1st Handicap - Elda Morrison & Sheena Dunn (Fortrose) (20.5) - 69.5
2nd Handicap - Joan Barker & Kathleen Leech (Fort William) (15.5) - 70.5
3rd Handicap - A. Mackintosh & A. Smitton (Fortrose) (22) - 75
4th Handicap - Sheila Duncan & Anne Barnett (Royal Dornoch) (19.5) - 76.5

Mary Hayden
Hon. Secretary

COURSE RECORD

Cara Gruber played in the Ladies Medal and SLGA Brooch on Wednesday 25th May at Royal Dornoch Golf Club and had a gross 69.

par: 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 5 - 37 3 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 5 - 39

score: 3 4 3 3 5 3 5 4 4 - 34 2 4 5 3 5 3 4 5 4 - 35

The previous record was 71 and was held by Lindsey Anderson.
Unfortunately, Cara did not win the Brooch as she was beaten on a better inward half by Joan Dean!

Cara is now playing off a handicap of +1. Well done!

Mairi Orr
Captain

North of Scotland Championship

Just a reminder of the above championship at BANCHORY GOLF CLUB on Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th July 2005. This competition is open to all county members. Please refer to the Gillian Kirkwood Website for more details.

Mairi Orr
Captain

County Foursomes on 26th May at Grantown

The County foursomes competition at Grantown on Spey is looking for a late entry to play at 12 noon on 26th May. One pair is all that is required. If you would like to enter, please ring Lorna Lloyd-Baker on 01808 521361, leave a message and she will return your call as soon as. Cost £10 per pair and an optional £2 for the Commonwealth Spoons. Hope the sun shines on Thursday!

Mairi Orr
Captain

Congratulations

Wonderful news - Kelsey MacDonald has been selected to play in the European Girls Team Championships at Lucerne in Switzerland from July 5th to 9th and we wish her every success.

Mairi Orr
Captain

The "Past Its"

On Sunday 22nd May in glorious sunshine, the Past Captains of the Northern Counties team played against the Northern Counties 2005 team. A Great time was had by all who participated with 2 games being won and 2 games being lost. A cup was donated by Pam Gordon for the occasion and hopefully it will become an annual event.

Mairi Orr
Captain

Scratch League

"North Counties"
Sunday 8th May, Ross-shire played Inverness at Invergordon.
Mary Smith v Marion Howieson 3 up; Audrey Scott v Christine Mackay 5 up; Sonna Sinclair v Janice Cumming 5 up; Anne Ryan v Alison Gowie 8 up.

Sunday 15th May, Inverness played Caithness/Sutherland at Inverness.
Ashto Ingram v Eileen Manson all square; Marion Howieson v Marion Mackay 7 up; Christine Mackay v Liz Coghill 5 down. The fourth game was awarded to Inverness as Caithness/Sutherland fielded only 3 players.

Delegates note - please continue to send your handicap stats. of people reducing, who knows you might have a champion in your midst, and also let us know about your category 1 and 2 players.

For information the handicaps of the above players are as follows:-
M. Smith 5; M. Howieson 7; A. Scott 5; C. Mackay 9; D. Sinclaiar 5; J. Cumming 9; A. Ryan 6; A. Gowie 11; E. Manson 6; M. Mackay 7; L. Coghill 12; A. Ingram 6;

Mairi Orr
Captain

Scottish Ladies Championship

I am sure you will join me in congratualting Kelsey MacDonald and Cara Gruber on their fine scores thru the difficult weather conditions of the last two days at Cruden Bay Golf Course. They are both through to the match play stages of the Scottish Ladies Close Championships; Kelsey with scores of 83 & 76 and Cara 77 & 82.

Our other entries put up a valiant display of golf given the attrocious weather conditions and so well done to Laura Walker, Jenny Milne and Pam Mackay.

Good luck to Laura who has qualified to play in the Rosebowl.

Watch this space for the hopefully positive results over the next two days.

Mairi Orr
Captain

Scottish Close Championships at Cruden Bay

Kelsy MacDonald and Cara Gruber were knocked out of the above. Kelsey played K. Marshall and lost 4 & 2 and Cara played C. N. Carlton and was beaten 4 & 3.

Clark Rosebowl
Laura Walker won in the morning against Louise Fraser by one hole and lost in the aftrnoon to Dawn Dewar 3 & 2.

Well done to them all.

Mairi Orr
Captain

NORTHERN COUNTIES TEAM 2005

The Northern Counties Team for the Inter-County Championship at Elgin on 25th, 26th & 27th June will be -

Cara Gruber (Royal Dornoch), Kerri Harper (Inverness), Christine McAndrew (Nairn Dunbar), Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar), Jenny Milne (Elgin), Meg Sievewright (Keith), Linda Smith (Buckpool), Laura Walker (Nairn Dunbar)

Reserves - Marion Howieson (Inverness) & Mary Smith (Tain)

Mairi Orr
Captain