I have spent a helter skelter day of emotions and it started very early (check time of previous post) After watching Great Expectations (great book and film) I set off to assist Gareth at the Coaching . I took Molly Castle and Aaron Inglis out to do their 1st Certificates unfortunately both failed at their 1st attempt but both achieved it at the 2nd attempt. Molly was unbelievable scoring a 4 on the 1st and sinking a putt from off the 9th green for a 3 making a total of 7 wow ! High fives ! Brilliant ! (a wee birdie tells me Molly earned her 1st pair of golf shoes because of her feat) Jude Archibald and Lewis Avolio were presented with their 2nd Certificates then it was off to pick up Dawn and Hannah . We arrived at Gleneagles and Michael Brodie was 1st to arrive closely followed by Rory Tinker and Emily Aird . Ross Dallas and Rory Dyce arrived in plenty of time and all 5 took advantage of the facilities to warm up. With a strong travelling support of Rory Tinker's parents Mark and Dawn Tinker plus grandparents Peter and Chris, Emily's family Alistair, Alison, Megan and Abigail. Michael's dad Ron, also squad members Hannah Robb and Brad Bannarman who was also accompanied by his mum Gail and fellow junior member Tod. Also to Janet Griffiths and Dawn Butchart who all gave up their time to come to support our team. Ross's mum Karyn Dallas should also deserve a special mention for making the trip from Kirriemuir twice to ensure that Ross and Rory arrives safely and were brought back home.
Photos taken play commenced and with Blairgowrie fielding their strongest team they quickly built up a lead in 4 of the matches , as we approached halfway Michael had maintained his form and lead and Ross and Rory D had started to peg their opponents back but as we started to run out of holes Blairgowrie tightened their hold on the matches and Bradley Neil led their team to a well deserved victory . We returned to Strathmore (without Emily who is playing in the Champions of Champions back at Gleneagles tomorrow , wishing her all the best) to enjoy a meal courtesy of the Centre . Many thanks from the Juniors involved and we will be back next year more determined to go one step further and sitting with the team tonight the banter was great . I have so much fun and enjoy seeing the the Juniors develop their games and the feedback I get from them is fantastic!
It's now off too bed , early start , 8am pick up for Michael and Kirsty Brodie , drop Michael at Craigiehill who along with Rory Tinker , Brad Bannerman and Alex Simpson are playing at Craigiehill in the P&K Autumn Meeting then off to Auchterarder for the SLGA Adult and Girl Championship whilst keeping in touch with Emily and our team who are taking part in the British Red Cross Day event at Strathmore .
Photographs to follow.
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Well done Strathmore Junior Team - immaculate behaviour on and off the course - a pleasure to support. I am sure you will all go from strength to strength through the winter and on into next season. Very proud.
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