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2010 News Sunday, 19th December 2010 To view a Christmas Card from your web master, click here.
Thursday, 16th December 2010 FREE GOLF FOR LADIES - 9 HOLE COURSE SPECIAL OFFER FROM NOW TO END OF MARCH 2011 This is a great chance if you know anyone who would like to try their hand at golf. If you know anyone like this, please contact Heather Sinclair, Secretary for details - 01475 791912 or email secretary@greenockgolfclub.co.uk Tuesday, 14th December 2010 Greenock Golf Club - Family Boxing Day Event Ladies & Gentlemen ...................After the great success of last year Greenock Golf Club once again brings to you ... The Greenock Golf Club Family Boxing Day! At the moment we are currently looking for donations to our raffle if anyone can donate a bottle/gift/kids toy or game for a raffle prize it would be greatly appreciated. We also have one sponsorship slot available costing £50 if anyone can fill the gap again it would really be appreciated. Raffle tickets will be sold in the club from now until the Boxing Day Event and will also be available to buy on the day. Free Tickets will be available behind the bar From Sat 18th Dec or contact stuartbarr@acbel.com Kind regards Saturday, 11th December 2010
Last night the Ladies Section held their annual Christmas Party at the Golf Club. Just under 30 ladies enjoyed a delicious festive meal. Following this we then had plenty of audience participation with party games and a great Karaoke session to round off the very enjoyable and entertaining evening. Click here to view the photographs from the evening. Click here to see clips of the Karaoke sing-a-long..........watch out X Factor 2011.
Wednesday, 1st December 2010 Following our AGM last month, some important amendments have been made which will be implemented at the start of next season within the Ladies Section. If any member has any questions or needs further clarification, please contact Moira Paul, Captain or Jessie McKillop, Secretary. The main changes are summarised below.
Saturday, 27th November 2010 In the midst of the current cold snap, the first snow of the Winter arrived in Greenock late last night. These photos were taken on the golf course today. As you can see, winter greens were in play for anyone brave enough to venture out.......
Looking back down the 9th fairway from the green
Looking over to the winter green on the 6th Hole with the Arrochar Alps and Glen Fruin hills beyond
12th Green looking beyond to Greenock
Looking down on the 12th fairway (left) and 9th fairway (right) Tuesday, 23rd November 2010 Following on from this year's Prizegiving photos, below is a photo from the 1974 Prizegiving. How many people do you recognise? Thank you to Margaret Paton for the picture.
1974 Ladies Section Prizegiving Back Row: (L to R) Mattie Houston, Mo Neilson, Jenny Corcoran, Nan Sloan Front Row: (L to R) Cath Forbes, Isobel Stewart, Margaret Paton (Captain), Ann Beveridge, Ena Heron Then we have a couple of pictures from the Captain's Salver competition from 1987. Many thanks to Lady Duthie for the photo.
Captain's Salver 1987: Winners Lady Duthie & Kathleen McNeil being presented with the Salver by Edith Blackmore (Captain)
All the competitors in the Captain's Salver competition in 1987 Back Row: (L to R) Mattie Houston, Audrey Goudie, Ada Jagger, Edith Blackmore, Margaret Paton, Berta Hall, Anne Hutchison, Noel Duthie Front Row: (L to R) Kathleen McNeil, Jean Tierney, Annie Yeaman, Elizabeth Wylie, Jenny Crawford --------------------------------- Monday, 15th November 2010 Last Friday night, the annual Ladies Section Committee Dinner was held at the Golf Club. Some photos from the evening can be seen below.
Margaret, Linda, Anne and Mae
Jessie and Kathleen
Mae and Linda Wednesday, 10th November 2010 The Ladies A.G.M. was held tonight at the Golf Club. Our existing Captain, Linda McDougall finished her 2 year term tonight. Our new Captain is Moira Paul, and the new Vice Captain is Kerri McGill. There were 4 vacancies for the committee this year, and the following members have been elected - Dorothy Fisher, Cath Forbes, Sandra MacDougall and Rosetta Quinn.
Our new Captain, Moira Paul being presented with the Captain's Badge by Linda McDougall, outgoing Captain
Moira presenting Linda with her Past Captain's sweater
Now on with the meeting......... Monday, 8th November 2010 Click here to see photographs from from the Prizegiving and Dinner held in the Golf Club. Everyone looks as if they are having a great time. Many thanks to Heather Sinclair who took the pictures.
Wednesday, 3rd November 2010 Although the playing season is now over, there are 2 very important dates coming soon for the Ladies Section. Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Golf Club on Wednesday, 10th November at 7.30pm. All Lady members are invited to attend. Also come along and get into the festive spirit by attending our annual Christmas Party which will be held on Friday, 10th December at 7.30pm. All members will receive a letter in the next few weeks giving more details. This will be the perfect start to your Christmas celebrations.
Saturday, 30th October 2010 Last night 38 Ladies attended the annual end of season Ladies Section Prizegiving and Dinner. As well as a delightful meal, everyone enjoyed catching up and reminiscing over the season that had just finished. Congratulations to all the prizewinners and well done to everyone who took part in all the competitions. A full selection of photos from the evening will follow shortly. Below are the main prizewinners.
2010 Ladies Section Prizewinners Back Row: (L to R) Marjorie Carracher, Dorothy Fisher, Felicity Bryant, Lady Duthie Front Row: (L to R) Kerry Blance, Anne Terrey, Janice Aviss, Linda McDougall (Champion), Helen Armstrong, Moira Paul, Ann Sweeney Monday, 18th October 2010 MacDonald Cup (Best 3 of 6 rounds) 1st: Linda McDougall - 213 2nd: Anne Sweeney - 214 Ringer Result Silver 1st: Linda McDougall - 64 - 2.5 = 61.5 2nd: Margaret Austin - 76 - 9.5 = 66.5 Bronze 1st: Ann Sweeney - 80 -11 = 69 2nd: Fiona Cook - 84 - 12 = 72 Thursday, 7th October 2010 IVC - 14 Hole Competition (Best 2 of 4 rounds) 1st: Fiona Cook - 111 Saturday, 2nd October 2010 Last Saturday 60 players took part in the annual Charity Tri Am event at Greenock Golf Club. On what turned out a gloriously sunny day, the course was looking splendid. Among the players were 6 ladies and they featured strongly amongst the prizewinners. The overall winner of the whole event was Carol Whyte (Windyhill) who won the Sandy Sinclair Salver with a total of 38 points. Carol was also the leading point scorer in her team - SGU Presidents Select with Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) claiming the 2nd place in the same team with a total of 35 points. Linda McDougall (Greenock) won the prize for Nearest The Pin. Photos of the ladies who took part can be seen below.
Carol Whyte winner of the Sandy Sinclair Salver
Anne Laing, Linda McDougall & Donna Jackson
Lindsay Mathie, Carol Whyte & Clare Hargan Thursday, 30th September 2010 14 Hole Stableford Competition 1st: Margaret Austin - 31 points 2nd: Sandra MacDougall - 24 points Monday, 27th September 2010 Remember that there are 2 important events in the Ladies Section in the next couple of months. The annual Ladies Prize giving and Dinner will be held in the Clubhouse on Friday, 29th October at 7 for 7.30pm. All Ladies will receive a copy of the menu very shortly. If everyone can return their tear off slip to Linda McDougall, by Friday, 22nd October with their choice of meal. Our Ladies Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 10th November at 7.30pm again in the Clubhouse. All Lady members are invited to attend. Sunday, 19th September 2010 All the Greenlees matches in Division 3 have now been completed. The Greenock team finished in a very creditable 4th place this year with a total of 32.5 points. With only a few points separating the 2nd to 4th placed teams, we missed out in promotion by just 2 points. The final league placings are below. All the Greenlees results can be viewed here.
Monday, 30th August 2010 Medal Foursomes - Peggy Crawford Trophy 1st: Helen Armstrong & Felicity Bryant:- 97 (22.5) = 74.5 (b.i.h.) 2nd: Cath Forbes & Moira Paul:- 94 (19.5) = 74.5 Tuesday, 24th August 2010 Our annual Captain v Secretary match was washed out yesterday due to the incessant wet weather all day. However, despite the golf not going ahead as planned, the Ladies more than made up for the dreich weather outside by enjoying a wonderful meal and enjoyable evening at the Golf Club last night. Everyone was a winner and prizes were presented to everyone by our Captain, Linda McDougall and by our Secretary, Jessie Mckillop. More photos of the day can be seen here
Captain v Secretary Dinner at Greenock Golf Club Kerri McGill, Joan Muir, Sandra MacDougall & Linda McDougall (Captain) Friday, 20th August 2010 Our last Greenlees match this year was held today with an away game at Cawder Golf Club. Frequent squally showers together with strengthening winds made playing conditions tricky for both players.The course was in wonderful condition with the fairways beautiful and the greens fast and true. The final result was a draw. Cawder 4.5 - Greenock 4.5. Click here to see some more photos of the day.
The Greenless Team at Cawder Golf Club Anne Terrey, Ann Sweeney, Linda McDougall, Sandra MacDougall & Mo Neilson
Kerri McGill, Dorothy Fisher, Moira Paul & Cath Forbes Friday, 13th August 2010 Our penultimate Greenlees match this year was an away game on the north side of Glasgow at Lenzie Golf Club. For once this year the weather was kind to all the players with warm summer sunshine shining all afternoon. Despite several close matches with a few of the games going down to the last hole, Greenock lost the match overall. The final result was Lenzie 8 - Greenock 1. Wednesday, 11th August 2010 The annual Captain's Salver competition was held today. On a rather blustery day, some wonderful golf was played. Altogether 11 players took part in the competition. Congratulations to Linda McDougall who was the overall winner with a 75 - 5 = 70. A lovely meal was held afterwards at the Golf Club. Click on the photo below to see more pictures from the day.
Ada Jagger, Ann Sweeney & Jessie McKillop at the Captain's Salver Dinner Wednesday, 4th August 2010 The annual Riddell Rose Bowl match between Greenock and Skelmorlie was held yesterday at Greenock Golf Club. Greenock won the game and thereby won back The Riddell Rose Bowl for 2010. The final result was Greenock 2 - Skelmorlie 1. Saturday, 31st July 2010 Today was Finals Day at the Club. The Ladies Final was once again between defending champion Linda McDougall and Dorothy Fisher. Frequent heavy squally showers made the playing conditions difficult for both players but despite the recent disappointing weather, the course was in wonderful condition. The game was nip and tuck all the way. Eventually Linda ran out the winner at the 17th hole with a 2 & 1 victory thereby winning the title for the 13th time. Thanks to everyone who braved the elements by following the match and supporting both players.
Charles Paul, Men's Captain with Linda McDougall, Ladies Champion 2010
Charles Paul, Men's Captain with Dorothy Fisher, Runner Up 2010
Linda and Dorothy on the 1st Tee Monday, 26th July 2010 The Greenlees team was in action again today with an away match down the coast at Largs Golf Club. It was a rather dreich day with low cloud looming on the Clyde all day, but a good still day for golf with the rain staying off for most of the day. The course was in wonderful condition and the greens were true. The overall result was Largs 6.5 - Greenock 2.5. Monday, 19th July 2010 The 2010 Megawatt competition was held yesterday at Greenock Golf Club. The format was again a Stableford, and our team of Ann Sweeney, Joan Muir and Julie Houston played very well. Greenock finished 2nd overall with the competition won by Gourock Golf Club. The final results were 1st: Gourock Golf Club - 101 points 2nd: Greenock Golf Club - 95 points 3rd: Kilmacolm Golf Club - 91 points Saturday, 19th June 2010 Yesterday we held our Captain's Flag Day competition. Our Captain Linda McDougall held an afternoon tea for a selection of the more long standing members of the club and everyone enjoyed the wonderful array of home baking - the ginger torte was especially enjoyed. The rest of the ladies teed off in the afternoon with Mo Neilson having the honour of carrying the Flag in the first game. The weather was superb with no wind, cloudless skies and scorching temperatures - a beautiful midsummer day. The course was in superb condition and some wonderful golf was played. The overall winner was Anne Terrey who took the Flag up the 1st fairway with her final shot just short of the green. Anne had never won the Flag Competition before. Kerry Blance was the runner up with her final shot finishing in the 18th hole. The day was rounded off by a wonderful meal and everyone had a very enjoyable day.
Linda McDougall (Captain) with Anne Terrey - winner of the Flag Day Thursday, 17th June 2010 The Greenock Golf Club Gala Day will be held on Saturday, 31st July. Contributions of home baking would be very gratefully received from any ladies for the baking stall. Please hand in any items to the staff behind the bar the day before or on the day itself. Sunday, 13th June 2010 Today a group of 21 players from the Ladies Section took part in the Gleddoch Open Day Greensome at Langbank. Despite early rain in the morning, conditions improved and it turned out very warm for the afternoon when our ladies teed off. Congratulations to the team of Margaret Austin, Fiona Cook and Alice Mackay who took 4th place overall with a score of 63 (SSS 72). More photos of the day - click here.
A selection of the Ladies who played at Gleddoch Golf Club Open Day Friday, 11th June 2010 Our Greenlees Team played their fourth match today at home to Cathcart Castle. The match was played in very blustery conditions and Greenock had a successful win. The final score was Greenock 8 - Cathcart Castle 1. Sunday, 6th June 2010 Our Ladies Open Day was held today with the format a Greensome competition. Altogether 56 ladies took part and some some wonderful golf was played. Skies were a little overcast with spits and spots or rain throughout the day, but it was very humid and playing conditions were pleasant. The overall winners were Agnes Williamson (Ranfurly Castle) and Sheila Biggart (Ranfurly Castle) who scored a magnificent 64.2 net. Well done ladies.
2010 Open Day Winners Agnes Williamson & Sheila Biggart both from Ranfurly Castle The raffle today raised a magnificent sum of £180 and this will go towards Motor Neurone Disease. Many thanks again to all our sponsors and to all the helpers behind the scenes to make the day such a success. Here are some pictures of the day. Here are the results:- 1st: Agnes Williamson (Ranfurly Castle) and Sheila Biggart (Ranfurly Castle) 81 (16.8) = 64.2 2nd: Janice Aviss (Greenock) and Moira Paul (Greenock) 85 (20.4) - 64.6 3rd: Ann Shanks (Dumbarton) and Fiona Leitch (Dumbarton) 88 (19.2) = 68.8 4th Doreen McConnell (Largs) and Dorothy Fisher (Greenock) 81 = 11.8 = 69.2 Nearest the Pin 3rd Hole: Alice MacKay (Greenock) and Kath McKellar (Skelmorlie) 2ft 4.5 inches. 16th Hole: Doreen McConnell (Largs) and Dorothy Fisher (Greenock) 7ft 2 inches. Nearest the Pin in Two 8th Hole: Moira Hogg (Old Ranfurly) and Merope Dunlop (Old Ranfurly) 19ft 6 inches 14th Hole: Agnes Williamson (Ranfurly Castle) and Sheila Biggart (Ranfurly Castle) 10ft 3 inches Tuesday, 1st June 2010 We had another Greenlees match this afternoon with a home tie against Old Ranfurly. Overcast skies in the morning were soon replaced by sun and warmth in the afternoon. It turned out a lovely day for golf. The overall result was Greenock 5 - Old Ranfurly 4. Monday, 31st May 2010 Congratulations go to Linda McDougall on winning the Inverclyde Champion of Champions event at Port Glasgow Golf Club yesterday. Linda scored a gross 78 in blustery conditions on a testing course. Daily Mail Foursomes 1st: Morag Connelly & Moira McInnes - 70.5 (b.i.h) 2nd: Cath Forbes & Janet Brabender - 70.5 Friday, 28th May 2010 Congratulations to our Captain, Linda McDougall who yesterday played at the West Vets Summer Meeting at Old Ranfurly. Linda qualified for the match play stage of the West Vets Championship which will be held next Tuesday, 1st June again at Old Ranfurly. A full report and Championship draw can be seen here. Friday, 21st May 2010 Our second Greenlees game of the season was an away fixture at Cowglen Golf Club. On what turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far, playing conditions were superb for all players. The course was in beautiful condition and the greens fast and true. The overall result was Cowglen 5.5 - Greenock 3.5. Tuesday, 11th May 2010 The Greenlees team played their first fixture this season with a home game against East Renfrewshire. Despite it feeling more like mid Winter instead of mid Spring, the conditions for playing golf were ideal. Not too windy, and despite the odd spot of rain, the sun shone brightly in the afternoon. Visibility across the Clyde estuary to the hills beyond was beautiful. The final result was a victory for the Greenock team. Greenock 8 - East Renfrewshire 1. Sunday, 9th May 2010 Greenock Golf Club - Special Introductory Offer for the 9 Hole Course Ladies - Now that the lighter nights are here, why don't you try your hand at golf. Greenock Golf Club are offering Ladies a special deal of unlimited golf on our 9 hole course for only £50 till March 2011. This offer is only open to Ladies who have not had a previous introductory offer. Special rates are available for members who have already had an introductory offer. For more details contact Mrs Heather Sinclair, Secretary on 01475 791912 Tuesday, 27th April 2010 Greenock Golf Club Gala Day - Saturday, 31st July 2010 To find out more about this exciting Gala Day in the summer, click here. Monday, 26th April 2010 Peugeot Coronation Foursomes 1st: Cath Forbes & Moira Paul - 27 points 2nd: Linda McDougall & Anne Terrey - 24 points Monday, 19th April 2010 The first cruise ship of 2010 arrived on the Clyde this morning. The Grand Princess sailed into Greenock today and spent the day moored at the Ocean Terminal. The massive cruise liner which can accommodate 2,650 passengers left for Dublin this evening. Seen below from the 6th green, the Grand Princess made a majestic sight leaving the Clyde tonight.
Friday, 16th April 2010 Our Open Day this year takes place on Sunday, 6th June and is a Greensome competition. This is a great chance to play our wonderful course with breathtaking views across the Firth of Clyde. To download an Entry Form, please click here. For more information please email Moira Paul, Vice Captain - ladyvicecaptain@ntlworld.com or phone 01475 791484. Tuesday, 13th April 2010 As the new season is now well under way, remember to log onto the How Did I Do web site to find out all the lastest competition scores and results. Check out your exact handicap after playing in the competition. Click on the logo below.
Friday, 2nd April 2010 Easter Greetings to everyone. To see a card from your webmaster, click here. Thursday, 25th March 2010 A few ladies braved the rather wet conditions today to play in our Stableford competition. The final result was:- 1st: Linda McDougall - 39 points 2nd: Sandra Macdougall - 32 points (b.i.h.) Thursday, 18th March 2010 Today we held our second competition of the season - an 18 hole Stableford. A total of 12 ladies played in very blustery conditions. The final result was:- 1st: Linda McDougall - 36 points 2nd: Janice Aviss - 35 points Sunday, 14th March 2010 The Mail on Sunday ladies team consisting of Linda McDougall, Dorothy Fisher, Mo Neilson, Margaret Austin and Sandra Macdougall played in the 2nd round (we got a bye in the 1st round) of the competition today. The match was supposed to have been played at Ranfurly Castle, but as their course was still under snow, the tie was switched to Greenock. A strong NW wind made it feel very cold, but the afternoon stayed dry which was a great relief to everyone. Unfortunately the Greenock team lost the match. The overall result was Greenock 2 - Ranfurly Castle 3 Thursday, 11th March 2010 The 2010 golfing season officially got underway today for the Ladies with a 14 Hole Stableford competition. A total of 17 ladies played and although it was overcast and cold early on, it became a little milder during the morning. Moira Paul our vice captain was the first lady to officially tee off this season, and was closely followed by her golfing partner Kerri McGill - see photos below. The overall result was:- 1st: Linda McDougall - 28 points 2nd: Ann Sweeney - 25 points (b.i.h) Congratulations to both Linda and Anne for being among the prizes so early on in the season. Our next competition. is a 18 hole Stableford next Thursday. All names should be down on the draw sheet by next Monday night by 7pm.
Moira Paul - the first lady to tee off today in the first Ladies competition this season
........and closely followed by Kerri McGill on the first tee Tuesday, 9th March 2010 Drop Zone - 8th Hole A ball coming to rest on the new buggy path at the left hand side of the 8th green may be lifted and dropped without penalty on to the temporary drop zone provided. A permanent drop zone is being prepared. Ground Committee, Greenock Golf Club. 25th February 2010 Saturday, 6th March 2010 Last night our annual Ladies Section Cheese & Wine evening took place at the Golf Club. Around 50 members and guests attended this fun occasion. It was a great opportunity for everyone to meet up again after the long winter months and prior to the start of the new season. The cheese and the wine were enjoyed by everyone. After the raffle, the evening was rounded off by our compere and captain Linda, with an auction of golf clubs and wine. Click on the photo below to see a selection of pictures from the evening.
Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010 Remember - the first competition of the 2010 golfing season is only 9 days away - a 14 Hole Stableford on Thursday, 11th March. All entries have to be in by this Friday, 5th March at 9pm, so can everyone ensure their names are down by then. Hopefully the snow will have melted by next week and the green grass from the golf course will reappear from the winter snow. Sunday, 7th February 2010 The fixture list for the forthcoming 2010 season has now been published. Click here to see the full list of competitions. Our first competition is a 14 Hole Stableford on Thursday, 11th March - only 32 days and counting.............. Wednesday, 3rd February 2010 All members by now should have received further information on the Cheese and Wine Evening. Please let Linda McDougall know by Tuesday, 23rd February whether or not you will be attending. Tuesday, 19th January 2010 Note for your diary The Cheese and Wine Evening will be held on Friday, 5th March at 7.30pm. All ladies will receive a letter by post very soon with more details. This is a perfect opportunity to meet up with everyone after the long winter months. It is also a perfect chance to fix up forthcoming fixtures for the new season - so remember to bring your diaries. Saturday, 9th January 2010 No Relief now from a Seeded Divot As of 1st January 2010, 30 new rules and 49 amendments to rules have been published in the new Decisions of Golf book published by the R & A. The most obvious one and one that all golfers require to know is that now no relief can be obtained from a seeded divot. This comes into effect immediately. For a full account of the new rules, click on the attached link Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Tuesday, 5th January 2010 Please see below for the proposed dates for the forthcoming Greenlees fixtures. 2010 Greenlees Fixtures - Greenock
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