JUNIOR TEXAS SCRAMBLE AGM AND PRIZE GIVING

What a brilliant day we had. Weather dry and blustery and 6 teams took to Lietfie with great expectations. With 3 nearest the pins on offer Kirsty Brodie was nearest on the 1st and Brad Bannerman nearest on the 5th unfortunately nobody managed the 9th (unlucky Junior Captain Frankie Moran who's ball was only 2 inches off the green)
The Texas Scramble result went to the best last 6 with Junior Converor Iain Butchart, Frankie Moran, Findlay Brown and Kyle Mitchell just pipping 2011 Ladies Captain Kay Findlay , Brad Bannerman, Peter Mattner and Amy Mitchell.
The AGM and prize giving then took place and the photographs of the winners are below.


This years Scholarships have been awarded to Kirsty Brodie, Brad Bannerman, Michael Brodie and Alex Simpson and if they achieve the same success as Allan Easton, Rory Tinker and Hannah Robb then we have really exciting years ahead.

I look forward to seeing all the Juniors taking part on Saturday's and am excited for next season as I see a huge potential within the section. Please keep practicing and don't let all the hard work that you and Gareth have put in go to waste.

If you would like a copy of any of the photographs sent to you please let me know!

Congratulations to Kyle Mitchell!

Photo of him being presented with his first certificate.

KIRSTY HITS THE SMALL SCREEN

Another first for Strathmore Juniors. Today sees Kirsty making her Television Debut on SGU TV. Not only was her putt confident but so was her interview.

Well done, your a star!

WINTER PROGRAMME

Over the Winter months I intend to get as many of our new players their Fun Handicaps on Leitfie and have them playing Winter League . I already see some with tremendous potential and I think that by next season that we will have a number of players ready to move up to the Rannaleroch Course. The programme will be on Saturdays at 12 noon commencing 5th November .

To coincide Gareth Couzens is to provide some Junior Group Coaching Sessions including warm up excersises , refresher sessions , short game challenges and individual tuition (all balls are included)

Dates - 5th 12th 19th November and 3rd 10th 17th December

Times - 10.45 to 11.45am

Cost - £20 per child for the 6 weeks

Places are limited so to secure your spot and make sure you don't miss out call Gareth on 07947 108173 or contact the office on 01828 633322

AGM AND PRIZE GIVING

Sunday 30th October sees a Fun Texas Scramble on Leitfie at 12 , meet in club house at 11.30. The AGM and prize giving will take place at 2pm and I would like to see as many as possible in attendance.

WINTER LEAGUE UPDATE

Cormac Sharpe shot an impressive gross 44 nett 25 and knocked 2 shots off his fun handicap which now stands at 36. Well done.

WHAT A RESULT

This year I decided to try something different and made a number of phone calls inviting Juniors who had attended coaching and had earned Certificates to come out on the course and attain their fun handicaps . I also invited Juniors who already have handicaps to assist by playing in the Leitfie Winter League and mark their cards and explain the rules etc. (special thanks to Callum Ewan who went beyond the call of duty by demonstrating the "3 off the tee" ruling)

18 players took part , 9 playing their first cards for their Handicaps with Lewis Avolio returning a very impessive gross 48. Arron Fraser , Amy Mitchell and Eilidh Smith were also attempting to gain their 2nd Certificates and 2 achieved the feat with only Amy missing out by 1 shot.

Alex Simpson returned a brilliant gross 33 (4 over par) nett 26 matched by last weeks Russell Bailey winner Louis Walker who returned gross 53 nett 26 and both reduced their handicaps by 1.5 shots to 13 and 53 respectively. Benjamin Fischer also knocked 0.5 strokes off his handicap with a gross 46 nett 28.

Initially when I started this I was going to run it on a Saturday and Sunday thinking we might have a few juniors each day wanting to take part but Saturday was the only day that anybody said they could play (Boys Sunday football) but today a number of juniors have decided this is also going to take place on a Sunday - so by majority rule see you tomorrow !!!

I am delighted this has been such a success and look forward to a great winter season and to seeing our next group of youngsters progressing through the ranks.

RESULT FROM CRIEFF JUNIOR OPEN

Well done Brad Bannerman who came 2nd in his age group .

PERTH AND KINROSS BOYS JUNIOR COACHING LIST - WINTER 2011-12

I nominated Michael Brodie , Brad Bannerman and Alex Simpson and am delighted to announce that all 3 boys have been selected to attend County Coaching with Andrew Jowett and his team at Gleneagles during the Winter.


Under 14
Alex Simpson - 9am Sunday 13th November , 15th January and 19th February


Under 16
Michael Brodie - 9am Sunday 20th November , 22nd January and 4th March
Brad Bannerman - 1pm Sunday 20th November , 22nd January and 4th March

Congratulations for all your hard work

The Russell Bailey Adult and Child Trophy took place on Sunday and we had a really good turnout. The scoring was also great especially from our winners Louis Walker and Jackie with a fantastic nett 59!

Well done to all who took part we all had a great time.

SCOTTISH JUNIOR MASTERS

Above is all the prize winners from yesterday's Scottish Junior Masters. Colin Farqharson, editor of Kirkwood Golf kindly forwarded this official photograph for use on our website.

We are all still very excited about yesterday's result and was delighted when Kirsty came to the office today to show Iain and I her trophy, it is beautiful.

Also Iain received the below message from Gents Captain..

On behalf of Strathmore Golf Club I would like to congratulate both Michael and Kirsty Brodie on their great results yesterday in the Highland Spring Scottish Junior Masters Competition at Gleneagles Queens Course.

For Kirsty to win the Girls Section and Michael to come second in the Boys Section is a great result, and a fitting reward for the hard work of the Competitors, Junior Convenor, Iain Bucthart and the Junior committee as well as the coaching staff here at Strathmore.

We as a Club are extremley proud of you all.

Eric G Gray

Gents Captain

Ladies Captain Kay Finlay also telephoned to express her delight and pass on her best wishes to Kirsty and Michael for their achievements on Sunday and Iain would like thank both Captains for their kind words and support of the Junior Section throughout the season   

HIGHLAND SPRING JUNIOR MASTERS

I am so proud of Kirsty and Michael today . Michael (handicap 5) teed off at 8.48am this morning and returned a score of 34 points with a level par 33 back nine for 20 points , after handing in his card he went straight out to support younger sister Kirsty (handicap 13) who teed off at 11.03 and she came back in an amazing 37 only 2 over par for 22 points . Unknown to Michael he was still leading with only one group to come in and Kirsty was leading by 3 points with 4 groups still to finish . The excitement and tension was mounting at Strathmore with live scoring on the internet being followed avidly. It was gut wrenching when Michael was pipped at the post by a player in the final group (handicap 28) returning 36 points. Michael should be very proud of his performance and finishing runner up in a National Competition is an excellent result. Kirsty held on to became the first Strathmore junior to become a Scottish National Champion and with a gross 83 (best scratch score with 2 & 3 handicap players taking part) returning 40 points and I am so delighted for both Kirsty and Michael who nearly made an unbelievable double winning combination. I am not surprised as with all the hard work both these players have put in they deserve all the success and I look forward to their future progress. I am also delighted that they give each other such great support.

GOOD LUCK TO KIRSTY AND MICHAEL

Gleneagles Queen's Course hosts the grand final of the Highland Spring Junior Masters on Sunday , Scotlands premier national handicap competition for under 16's. 51 boys and 30 girls have qualified from the regional events.

Our best wishes go to both Kirsty and Michael , enjoy the day and be proud of your achiements so far.

WINTER LEAGUE TEES OFF IN STYLE

Ben Anderson who only attained his fun handicap a couple of weeks ago was the first player to return a card in this seasons Winter League . A brilliant round of 45 gross 21 nett sees him take 4 shots off his handicap . Well done Ben your new playing handicap is now 44. Who is going to be the next player to return an excellent score ???

CERTIFICATES AWARDED

Mollie Castle achieved her Level One Certificate, above is Mollie with Coach Gareth Couzins

Amy Mitchell also achieved her Level One certificate, above is Amy receiving her Certificate from Junior Convenor Iain Butchart.