WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY!

What a brilliant day we had at Strathmore yesterday, the only downside for us all was the most awful weather!! Each and everyone of us, golfers and helpers were soaked at some point in the day! However that did not stop each and every one of our winners being under their handicap! Well done all.

We had some great home success's with Megan Aird and Hannah Robb winning both the girls top prizes of the Loyal Leisure Scratch and Handicap Plates respectively. Megan returned a scratch score of 81 and Hannah returned a handicap score of 70. Emily Aird was also in the prizes, she received third handicap with a nett 71. Rory Tinker headed the Strathmore Boys in the prizes winning the handicap section of the 14 and overs with a nett 71. Rory is having a brilliant season, he has to date reduced his playing handicap from 25 to 12. Amazing Rory, you have done extremely well, AWESOME in fact!!

Brilliant day was had by all but special thanks must go to David Norman as it was his idea to hold a Junior Open, he also funded the whole event and provided all the vouchers and trophies. So a huge thank you to David. Also thanks must go to Jane who helped with the entries and the draw and Jackie and David Douglas for preparing the cards and the board. Also thanks to the helpers on the day they were Jane, Jackie, Mark Truswell, Mark Tinker, Fergus and Lewis. Also to Iain who took the photo's above, if you would like any of the photo's to be forwarded please contact me and I will be happy to forward them on.

It was a day which was enjoyed by all, players and helpers alike!

The full results are below:

Boys CSS 71 Girls CSS 71,

Girls Scratch
M. Aird 81,

Boys under 14
C West 81,

Boys 14 and over
Nick Conroy 77 bih,

Girls Handicap Section,
H Robb (Strathmore) (34) 70 bih,
N. Robertson (Dunblane) (19) 70,
E Aird (Strathmore) (15) 71.

BoysUnder 14 Section,
J Rimmer (Criagie Hill)(13) 69,
I Christie (Alyth) (26) 70,
R Dyce (Kirriemuir) (28) 71,

14 & over section,
R Tinker (Strathmore) (12) 71,
J Davie(Camperdown) (10) 72 bih
S Johnston (Camperdown) (14) 72,

Winners of the Loyal Leisure Scratch Plate,
M Aird and N Conroy, Winners of the

Winners of the Loyal LeisureHandicap Plate
H Robb and J Rimmer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH & RANNALEROCH TROPHY

Today saw the Daily Telegraph qualifier and the Rannaleroch Trophy being held over the 18 hole course. Seven boys and girls came along to play and the standard of play was fantastic. The Daily Telegraph qualifier is a scratch tournament and the Rannaleroch is handicap. So there was something for everyone. The best scratch boy and girl go forward for the Daily Telegraph and the overall best handicap score wins the Rannaleroch Trophy (either boy or girl).

The winner of the Boys Daily Telegraph was Rory Tinker with a great score of 83 and the winning girl was Megan Aird with a fantastic 81. Great scores by both well done. The winner of the Rannaleroch Trophy was Emily Aird who returned a fantastic 66!! Well done Emily.

The full results were as follows:

Scratch
Megan Aird 81
Rory Tinker 83
Emily Aird 83

Handicap
Emily Aird (17) 66
Megan Aird (11) 70
Rory Tinker (13) 70
Hannah Robb (35) 71

As you can see the scoring was fantastic, Well done all of you!!

STRTHMORE JUNIOR OPEN!

What a fantastic response we have had to our very first Strathmore Junior Open. With over 50 entries we are delighted and really looking forward to the day.

For all our players who have entered the draw is below:

10:30: C West (Scotscraig), C McKay (Monifieth)
10:37: A Burnett (Dunkeld), K Reid (Monifeith )

10:45: S Grant (Piperdam), M Brodie (Alyth)
10:52: B McKenzies (Piperdam) , L Macdonald (Dunblane)
11.00: A Gilmour (Strathmore) D Thom (Alyth)
11:07: E Burnett (Dunkeld), K Robertson (Auchterarder)
11:15: F Moran (Strathmore), S Gallacher (Caird Park)
11:22: S Teagul (Auchterarder), C Primrose (Monifieth)
11:30: B Bannerman (Strathmore), B Scharf (Piperdam)
11:37: C Michie (Monifeith), M Bell (Strathmore)

11:45: K Crombie (Strathmore), B Nicol (Caird Park)
11:52: L Mackie (Strathmore), G Nicol (Caird Park)
12:00: R Tinker (Strathmore), A Easton (Strathmore)
12:07: G Martin (Strathmore), R Willemars (Blairgowrie)
12:15: M Aird (Strathmore), N Robertson (Dunblane)
12:22: J McKenna (Strathmore), C Wyllie (Killin)
12:30: L Aitken (Killin), E Aird (Strathmore) R Hall (Alyth)
STARTERS TIME
12:45: J McKenna (Strathmore), C Gray (Blairgowrie)
12:52: M Pollock (Swanston), C Miller (Strathmore)
13:00: H Robb (Strathmore), J Saxton (Milnathort) K Macleod (Hollandish)
13.07: J McCowan (Strathmore), S Fraser (Blairgowrie), J Whitelaw (Camperdown)
13.15: J Wilkie (Camperdown), J McGowan (Alyth), C Hunter (Blairgowrie)
13.22: L McGowan (Alyth), H McIntosh (Strathmore)

I have highlighted in blue the boys and red for girls.

JUNIOR MEDAL

We held a junior meday day at strathmore over the Leiftie Course and the winner was Todd Bannerman. Well done Todd. In 2nd place was Abigail Aird who is pictured below.

And we couldn't end the day without congratulating the player with the lowest scratch score, which was Micheal Brodie.

A great days fun. Will keep you all posted for the next one!

DID YOU SPOT THEM??

A Housemartin nested in the driving range this spring and after lots of hiding away she produced 3 chicks. They were the talking point of many a golf lesson!!

Below is the last picture I took of them before they flew the nest

STRATHMORE JUNIOR OPEN

Below is the draw for the Strathmore Junior Open which takes place on Tuesday 29th July. There are still places just call the Centre on 10828 633322.

Boys ofF the whites, girls off the reds.

10:30: C West (Scotscraig), C McKay (Monifieth)
10:37: A Burnett (Dunkeld), K Reid (Monifeith)
10:45: S Grant (Piperdam), M Brodie (Alyth)
10:52: B McKenzies (Piperdam), L Macdonald (Dunblane)
STARTERS TIME
11:07: E Burnett (Dunkeld), K Robertson (Auchterarder)
11:15: F Moran (Strathmore), S Gallacher (Caird Park)
11:22: S Teagul (Auchterarder), C Penrose (Monifieth)
11:30: B Bannerman (Strathmore), B Scharf (Piperdam)
STARTERS TIME
11:45: K Crombie (Strathmore), B Nicol (Caird Park)
11:52: L Mackie (Strathmore), G Nicol (Caird Park), R Tinker (Strathmore)
STARTERS TIME
12:07: G Martin (Strathmore), R Willemars (Blairgowrie)
12:15: M Aird (Strathmore), N Robertson (Dunblane)
12:22: J McKenna (Strathmore), C Wyllie (Killin)
12:30: L Aitken (Killin), E Aird (Strathmore)
STARTERS TIME
12:45: J McKenna (Strathmore), C Gray (Blairgowrie)
12:52: M Pollock (Swanston), C Miller (Strathmore)
13:00: H Robb (Strathmore), J Saxton (Milnathort)


Have fun!

Juniors at Monifieth

Sunday the 13th saw Emily Aird, Frankie Moran, Hannah Robb and Brad Bannerman take part in the Monifieth Junior Links Competition. We finish in mid position which was a very credible result. As our average age was 12 years.

CONGRATULATIONS ALLAN

Many congratulations go to our Junior Champion Allan Easton who has played his way into the finals of the Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters. Allan played at Dunblane yesterday in the Central Regional final and will now play at Gleneagles on the Queen Course Oct 12th.

A qualifying round was played at Strathmore and Allan, Rory, Megan and Emily made it through however only Allan and Rory could play at Dunblane as Megan and Emily were playing at the Scottish Girls at Alyth, they are playing in the regional final at Duff House Royal in August and we wish them luck.

Whilst Emily and Megan were at Alyth, both girls qualified for the 2nd flight matchplay stages unfortunatley both we knockout but Emily did go on to win the net prize of the consolation round.

Well done our juniors!

11/07/08

JUNIOR MEDAL ON LEITFIE

For those of you who have not entered this competion yet, it starts at 12.00 on Sunday 13th July

If you want to enter please turn up at 11.30 to register.

You will need at least a club handicap to enter

10/07/08

Strathmore Junior Open Tuesday 29th July

Please note entries for this competion will close on the 19th July

If you would like to enter ( cost £5.00 ) you can download an entry form and you will need a congu handicap

Senior To Junior

Parker Crockett congratulates Matthew Sime on making the final of the Wee Wonders to be held in St.Andrews.

08/07/08

Wee Wonders Final

On Sunday past at Strathmore was the regional final of the Wee Wonders and we had three junior representatives they were Michael and Kirsty Brodie, Matthew Sime also in this final was an ex Strathmore member Alex Simpson. Of these four finalists Kirsty, Matthew and Alex made it to the national finals in St.Andrews to be held at the end of August.

07/07/08

Junior Championship

On Sunday Allan Easson and Grant Martin played in an exciting final over 18 holes Allan eventually winning 2&1. Both players played very well and the match was contested in a very sporting manner.

07/07/08

Congratulations

On Saturday our junior captain Matthew Bell was successful in winning the Gents Club Championship over 36 holes defeating Iain Butchart by 1 hole. Our vice captain Grant Martin was beaten by Jack Scott in the Tankard Final 2&1 after 18 holes.Our good wishes go to both players for their achievement in reaching the finals.

GOOD LUCK MATTHEW!

Junior Captain Matthew Bell has played his way into the Strathmore Gents Club Championship final which will take place on Saturday. This is a 36 hole event with the morning tee time at 9.07. Junior Elite Squad Convener and reigning Club Champion Iain Butchart is his opponent in the final so I am sure this will be an excellent match played in great spirit.

Please come along and watch this game and support your Junior Captain.

JUNIOR FINAL

The junior Club Championship final will take place on Sunday 6th July at 11.52. The finalists are Grant Martin who won his match against semi-finalist Matthew Bell and Allan Easton who won his semi final match against Megan Aird. Allan and Megans match was a repeat of last year's final when both met in the final and Allan won the match.

We are very proud of all our juniors, their behaviour both on and off the course is exemplary and I am sure this will continue on into the final. The two finalists golf has be of a very high standard and the final will be a great match to watch. So please let's try to come along and support the boy's on the day!

A LITTLE QUIZ!!

Below is two photo's and what we would like you all to do is to try (a) spot the difference and (b) tell us what both are.

This may prove to be a little harder for some. Answers will be posted later, or just ask Allan!

SCRATCH LEAGUE TEAM PLAY AUCHTERARDER

Our scratch league team made their way to Auchterarder on Sunday encountering some of the most fabulous farmyard creatures on route (ask Allan!). But nobody was sheepish about the matches they took on an away team for the first time and the result was a fantastic all square.

This really is a brilliant result away from home. Well done all.

Sunday was also the first airing of our Scratch League Team's Uniform and isn't it smart? Below a a few photos of the new look team. Let me know what you think!