STRATHMORE JUNIORS TOP THE LEADER BOARD AGAIN!
Strathmore Juniors win Perth and Kinross inaugural Mini Foursomes
Rory Tinker and Grant Martin today put Strathmore Golf Club into the history books by becoming the first winners of the inaugural Mini Foursomes event held at Pitlochry Golf Club with a gross 75 nett 65.5 which was also the lowest nett. However, as always, scratch takes precedence and they can only win one section. What a fantastic result.
Sunday 31 May 2009
Friday 29 May 2009
EMILY IS OFF TO USA
Emily Aird joins our band of Internationally acclaimed Strathmore Juniors by finishing 6th in the under 13 girls section of the U. S. Kids Golf European Championship held at Gullane 26-28/5/9 and has been Invited to take part in the World Championship at Pinehurst USA in July/August.
A very tired but excited Emily telephoned me last night to break this great news and to give an account of her play over the 3 day event. Our best wishes go to Emily and what she has achieved. Emily has practiced very hard over the winter and has taken advantage of her P&K scholarship at Gleneagles which this result backs up.
(Above is a photograph of Emily with her playing partner Carly Booth in a previous County Event)
Full results were as follows:
1: Prapassarangkul, Chayanid Thailand, 81, 70, 69 - 220
2: Mcgeehan, Rebecca, Germany, 81, 80, 72 - 233
3: Gautier, Lena, France, 77, 78, 80 - 235
4: Wilson, Aimee, United Kingdom, 78, 81, 78 -237
5: Nule Galofre, Mariana, Colombia, 83, 78, 78 - 239
6: Cyrielle, Kern, France, 86, 77, 79 - 242
6: Aird, Emily, United Kingdom, 86, 79, 77 - 242
8: Carolin, Schart, Germany, 82, 80, 81 -243
8: Jenickova, Tereza, Czech Republic, 84, 75, 84 - 243
10: Lopez, Faustine, France, 83, 79, 83 -245
10: Whyte, Lauren, United Kingdom, 86, 76, 83 - 245
10: Walterscheid-müller, Carlotta, Germany, 86, 80, 79 - 245
13: Kaimakami, Jessica, United Kingdom, 81, 82, 87 - 250
14: Heckova, Natalia, Slovakia, 88, 80, 84 -252
15: Foos, Carolina, Germany, 86, 83, 84 - 253
16: Finlay, Poppy, United Kingdom, 94, 77, 89 - 260
17: Williams, Rachel, United Kingdom, 87, 87, 87 -261
18: Rusova, Katerina, Czech Republic, 90, 86, 90 - 266
19: Thomas, Libby, Midland/Texas, 91, 92, 84 - 267
20: Saum, Kaitlyn, Mesa/Arizona, 97, 84, 88 - 269
21: Kucirkova, Katerina, Czech Republic, 96, 84, 93 -273
Tuesday 26 May 2009
Russell Bailey Shield
On Sunday we had a great turnout for the adult & junior Russell Bailey Shield . Nine couples took part as Julie-Ann's daughter Jodie was at home being sick ( hope your feeling better now ).
In 3rd place was Hannah Robb & Chris Tinker with a score of 29.5
In 2nd place was Robbie Smith & Derrick Robb with a score of 28.00
In 1st place was Cameron Gray & Gwyn Gray with a fantastic score of 26.75
As you will see from the photographs we had one very proud granny.
In 3rd place was Hannah Robb & Chris Tinker with a score of 29.5
In 2nd place was Robbie Smith & Derrick Robb with a score of 28.00
In 1st place was Cameron Gray & Gwyn Gray with a fantastic score of 26.75
As you will see from the photographs we had one very proud granny.
CONGRATULATIONS HANNAH
Strathmore Golf Centre hosted the 'Cash for Kids' tournament this weekend and our very own Hannah Robb won first place in the Ladies Handicap Section. Fantastic for Hannah and for Strathmore Juniors. Well done Hannah.
We were also very proud of Hannah who stood up and made a very good thank you speech. The first of many we think Hannah!
Friday 22 May 2009
Monday 18 May 2009
Yesterday Strathmore Juniors surpassed themselves yet again.
In the morning Hannah Robb represented the section in the Gibb Trophy, Perth and Kinross County's Handicap Championship, but unfortunately lost her semi-final to the eventual winner. Remembering that Hannah has only been playing golf for less than 2 years this is a tremendous achievement.
In the afternoon the Juniors were represented by Brad Bannerman (18) Michael Brodie (20) Josh McKenna (23) John McKenna (24) and Frankie Moran (26) and played in Perth and Kinross Junior Bell Trophy in the first leg away to King James VI. This is a mixed 5 singles Match play knock out event where Category A players are not permitted , only players with handicaps between 6 and 28 boys and 6 and 36 girls are eligible. As the County already have a mixed Scratch League this is to encourage clubs who do not either have enough low handicap players or have enough junior members to accommodate both Scratch and Handicap teams. Rob Blackburn welcomed our team , 4 of whom had never played match play before. Rob and myself exchanged team sheets and as this must be played in strict handicap order we worked out the differentials for our teams. King James had put out a very strong team with handicaps of 6,7,13,16 and19. We wished our teams all the best and off they went.
Things were looking bad when we were up in only one match. Josh was 4 down at the turn and I waited for John who was 2 down to walk a couple of holes. John playing very well turned it around and went ahead in his match, I had spoken to Michael who by this time was well ahead in his match and Frankie who had also come back and had gone ahead in his tie. Brad Bannerman was 2 down when I caught up with him and by time I got back to Josh he had got his match back to 1 down playing 16, where he had a shot. As Josh walked off the 16 green all square he took time to reminded me again his opponent was in 4th year and he was only in 1st year! Both missed the 17th green and as Josh was the first to play he lined up his shot over the bunker to a tight front pin position taking a full swing with a wedge he floated the ball into the air landing it softly onto the green and running it up to a couple of feet to win the hole and go ahead. After two excellent drives Josh hit a good 2nd but his opponent unfortunately hit his 2nd shot out of bounds. Josh knowing he also had a shot on the hole turned to me and said " I don't want to win like this" remembering Josh only turned 13 this week what a statement for a young lad to make.
The final result was King James VI 2 Strathmore 3 with the return leg taking place on Sunday 24th May. I would like to thank all the boys for their efforts and sportsmanship and Brad for his speech which his teammates elected him ( in his absence) to do.
Thanks also to all the parents for getting the team to and from Perth and to Jackie , Frank and Ron who also stayed to assist.
On returning to Strathmore I met Allan Easton and Grant Martin who although the Gents Scratch team had lost 3-2 both boys had won their matches convincingly.
In the morning Hannah Robb represented the section in the Gibb Trophy, Perth and Kinross County's Handicap Championship, but unfortunately lost her semi-final to the eventual winner. Remembering that Hannah has only been playing golf for less than 2 years this is a tremendous achievement.
In the afternoon the Juniors were represented by Brad Bannerman (18) Michael Brodie (20) Josh McKenna (23) John McKenna (24) and Frankie Moran (26) and played in Perth and Kinross Junior Bell Trophy in the first leg away to King James VI. This is a mixed 5 singles Match play knock out event where Category A players are not permitted , only players with handicaps between 6 and 28 boys and 6 and 36 girls are eligible. As the County already have a mixed Scratch League this is to encourage clubs who do not either have enough low handicap players or have enough junior members to accommodate both Scratch and Handicap teams. Rob Blackburn welcomed our team , 4 of whom had never played match play before. Rob and myself exchanged team sheets and as this must be played in strict handicap order we worked out the differentials for our teams. King James had put out a very strong team with handicaps of 6,7,13,16 and19. We wished our teams all the best and off they went.
Things were looking bad when we were up in only one match. Josh was 4 down at the turn and I waited for John who was 2 down to walk a couple of holes. John playing very well turned it around and went ahead in his match, I had spoken to Michael who by this time was well ahead in his match and Frankie who had also come back and had gone ahead in his tie. Brad Bannerman was 2 down when I caught up with him and by time I got back to Josh he had got his match back to 1 down playing 16, where he had a shot. As Josh walked off the 16 green all square he took time to reminded me again his opponent was in 4th year and he was only in 1st year! Both missed the 17th green and as Josh was the first to play he lined up his shot over the bunker to a tight front pin position taking a full swing with a wedge he floated the ball into the air landing it softly onto the green and running it up to a couple of feet to win the hole and go ahead. After two excellent drives Josh hit a good 2nd but his opponent unfortunately hit his 2nd shot out of bounds. Josh knowing he also had a shot on the hole turned to me and said " I don't want to win like this" remembering Josh only turned 13 this week what a statement for a young lad to make.
The final result was King James VI 2 Strathmore 3 with the return leg taking place on Sunday 24th May. I would like to thank all the boys for their efforts and sportsmanship and Brad for his speech which his teammates elected him ( in his absence) to do.
Thanks also to all the parents for getting the team to and from Perth and to Jackie , Frank and Ron who also stayed to assist.
On returning to Strathmore I met Allan Easton and Grant Martin who although the Gents Scratch team had lost 3-2 both boys had won their matches convincingly.
Saturday 16 May 2009
CONGRATULATION HANNAH
Well done to Hannah Robb who has played her way into the semi finals of the handicap county championships. She will play tomorrow at Strathmore at at 9.45am and we all wish her well!!
Emily and Megan Aird played in the scratch section and did themselves and Strathmore proud losing to county squad players by two holes and 4&2 respectively. Although the County have had juniors playing in the scratch section of the championship it is the first time there has been two juniors from the same club. So that in itself is a great acheivement.
Well done to all three girls and good luck to Hannah .
Well done to Hannah Robb who has played her way into the semi finals of the handicap county championships. She will play tomorrow at Strathmore at at 9.45am and we all wish her well!!
Emily and Megan Aird played in the scratch section and did themselves and Strathmore proud losing to county squad players by two holes and 4&2 respectively. Although the County have had juniors playing in the scratch section of the championship it is the first time there has been two juniors from the same club. So that in itself is a great acheivement.
Well done to all three girls and good luck to Hannah .
Friday 15 May 2009
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
Last night was round two of the Junior Championship Qualifier. Eleven Juniors took part on a sunny yet very windy and cold evening! The scoring was excellent with Allan Easton topping the leading board with a magnificent scratch score of one under par 71, Allan reduced his handicap to 3 which is no mean feat. Well done Allan. Grant Martin also returned a very impressive scratch 77 again playing below his handicap of 8, well done Grant.
Full results are as follows:
Scratch
Allan Easton 71
Grant Martin 77
Emily Aird 83
Handicap
Allan Easton (4) 67
Grant Martin (8) 69
Emily Aird (11) 72
Rory Tinker (11) 72
Hannah Robb (18) 73
As well as being a Championship Qualifier last night was also a qualifier for the Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters. The qualifying criteria is that all players must be under 16 and it is a handicap qualifier. Two boys and two girls qualify to the finals from each club. Our two boys who will go to the finals are Allan Easton and Rory Tinker. The girls joining them are Emily Aird and Hannah Robb.
Well done to all who took part last night.
Last night was round two of the Junior Championship Qualifier. Eleven Juniors took part on a sunny yet very windy and cold evening! The scoring was excellent with Allan Easton topping the leading board with a magnificent scratch score of one under par 71, Allan reduced his handicap to 3 which is no mean feat. Well done Allan. Grant Martin also returned a very impressive scratch 77 again playing below his handicap of 8, well done Grant.
Full results are as follows:
Scratch
Allan Easton 71
Grant Martin 77
Emily Aird 83
Handicap
Allan Easton (4) 67
Grant Martin (8) 69
Emily Aird (11) 72
Rory Tinker (11) 72
Hannah Robb (18) 73
As well as being a Championship Qualifier last night was also a qualifier for the Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters. The qualifying criteria is that all players must be under 16 and it is a handicap qualifier. Two boys and two girls qualify to the finals from each club. Our two boys who will go to the finals are Allan Easton and Rory Tinker. The girls joining them are Emily Aird and Hannah Robb.
Well done to all who took part last night.
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Results from Junior Spring Meeting at Dunning Sunday 10/5/9 .
Allan Easton continued his great form with a gross 69 nett 65 to take 2nd place in his age group and also finish 4th overall for all ages. Rory Tinker finished 10th gross and 7th nett also in the under 16's and Grant Martin was 7th gross and 6th nett in the under 18's.
Sam Craigon of Milnathort who pipped Allan for 1st place in under 16 section then went on to finish 2nd nett in his section in the Gents Spring Meeting at Dunkeld and Birnam where the Best Scratch Score was returned by a 13 year old ( see below report from P and K County website )
Gents Golf
Spring meeting
The above competition was held at Dunkeld+Birnam Golf Club on Sunday 10th May.78 players out of an entered field of 86 enjoyed a good day's golf over a course in good condition for the time of year.
The competition's best scratch prize was collected by 13 year old Bradley Neil from Blairgowrie.Brother, Connor, picked up a prize also, making a very successful day for the brothers.The promise of youngsters in the county was further emphasised by Sam Craigon of Milnathort Golf Clubwhich has a very strong junior membership at the moment.
County captain Tom McLevy scored 69 to round off a successful weekend for him.In the higher handicap section Paul Park from Muckhart carried on from where he left off last season with a fine nett 66.
Results:
Scratch: B.Neil 68, T.McLevy 69, G.Brass 71, S.Graham 72, N.Barr 72.
Section A: C.Neil 66, S.Craigon 66, I.Goodfellow 67, DR.McKay 67, A.Merrilees 68.
Section B: P.Park 66, D.Lemar 67, D.McDougall 69, B.Ponder 71, R.Valentine 71
Nearest Hole at 18th: J.Fraser.
The CSS was 69
Allan Easton continued his great form with a gross 69 nett 65 to take 2nd place in his age group and also finish 4th overall for all ages. Rory Tinker finished 10th gross and 7th nett also in the under 16's and Grant Martin was 7th gross and 6th nett in the under 18's.
Sam Craigon of Milnathort who pipped Allan for 1st place in under 16 section then went on to finish 2nd nett in his section in the Gents Spring Meeting at Dunkeld and Birnam where the Best Scratch Score was returned by a 13 year old ( see below report from P and K County website )
Gents Golf
Spring meeting
The above competition was held at Dunkeld+Birnam Golf Club on Sunday 10th May.78 players out of an entered field of 86 enjoyed a good day's golf over a course in good condition for the time of year.
The competition's best scratch prize was collected by 13 year old Bradley Neil from Blairgowrie.Brother, Connor, picked up a prize also, making a very successful day for the brothers.The promise of youngsters in the county was further emphasised by Sam Craigon of Milnathort Golf Clubwhich has a very strong junior membership at the moment.
County captain Tom McLevy scored 69 to round off a successful weekend for him.In the higher handicap section Paul Park from Muckhart carried on from where he left off last season with a fine nett 66.
Results:
Scratch: B.Neil 68, T.McLevy 69, G.Brass 71, S.Graham 72, N.Barr 72.
Section A: C.Neil 66, S.Craigon 66, I.Goodfellow 67, DR.McKay 67, A.Merrilees 68.
Section B: P.Park 66, D.Lemar 67, D.McDougall 69, B.Ponder 71, R.Valentine 71
Nearest Hole at 18th: J.Fraser.
The CSS was 69
Strathmore Juniors girls all progress through to Perth and Kinross Ladies County Championship Finals knock-out stages which take place at Strathmore on Saturday 16/5/9 and Sunday 17/5/9.
Emily and Megan Aird qualified into the last 16 scratch section , and Hannah Robb kept up the run of success by qualifying into the last 8 of the handicap section. Our best wishes go with them into the weekend.
Emily and Megan Aird qualified into the last 16 scratch section , and Hannah Robb kept up the run of success by qualifying into the last 8 of the handicap section. Our best wishes go with them into the weekend.
Friday 8 May 2009
Oh What A Night !!!!!!!
Emily Aird and Rory Tinker endorse Strathmore Junior Section and Strathmore Golf Centre coaching programme by winning Blairgowrie Golf Club's Friday night competitions. Both are a credit to Strathmore Golf Club and it just goes to show how with the encouragement of the Ladies and Gents Sections over the years by welcoming Juniors of any age to play in all their competitions that both Emily and Rory will soon be single figure players.
Rory returned a staggering nett 68 and as the CSS was 72 Rory was 4 below, Emily returned a nett 75 and with a CSS for the ladies of 77 Emily was 2 under.
Well done to both,
Iain Butchart
Emily Aird and Rory Tinker endorse Strathmore Junior Section and Strathmore Golf Centre coaching programme by winning Blairgowrie Golf Club's Friday night competitions. Both are a credit to Strathmore Golf Club and it just goes to show how with the encouragement of the Ladies and Gents Sections over the years by welcoming Juniors of any age to play in all their competitions that both Emily and Rory will soon be single figure players.
Rory returned a staggering nett 68 and as the CSS was 72 Rory was 4 below, Emily returned a nett 75 and with a CSS for the ladies of 77 Emily was 2 under.
Well done to both,
Iain Butchart
Thursday 7 May 2009
NEW EVENTS
Stroke Play competitions open to all Juniors both boys and girls with Congu handicaps (handicaps for the big course) have been arranged on the following dates and times in May.
Saturday 16th - 1.37pm and 1.45pm
Saturday 23rd - 2.15pm and 2.22pm
Saturday 30th - 1.52pm and 2.00pm
Sign up sheets will be placed on the Junior Notice Board on Friday 8/5/9.
Stroke Play competitions open to all Juniors both boys and girls with Congu handicaps (handicaps for the big course) have been arranged on the following dates and times in May.
Saturday 16th - 1.37pm and 1.45pm
Saturday 23rd - 2.15pm and 2.22pm
Saturday 30th - 1.52pm and 2.00pm
Sign up sheets will be placed on the Junior Notice Board on Friday 8/5/9.
Wednesday 6 May 2009
Junior Boys Spring Meeting Sunday 10/5/9 at Dunning
Tee times
8.20 Allan Easton
9.40 Grant Martin
10.00 Rory Tinker
11.20 Brad Bannerman
Good Luck to you all
For full draw click below
http://www.perthandkinrosscountygolf.net/juniors/springmeet.html
Unfortunately due to the amount of entries P&K have had to limit the field by handicap following the policy of National Junior Golf which states all Medals are Scratch.
Tee times
8.20 Allan Easton
9.40 Grant Martin
10.00 Rory Tinker
11.20 Brad Bannerman
Good Luck to you all
For full draw click below
http://www.perthandkinrosscountygolf.net/juniors/springmeet.html
Unfortunately due to the amount of entries P&K have had to limit the field by handicap following the policy of National Junior Golf which states all Medals are Scratch.
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