NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS

Coaching finished for the summer holidays and everyone promised they would be out there practicing. On Saturday joined up with Amy and we took James Bonar out for his 1st card for handicap. Kirsty was away to Murcar representing P&K ladies at the jamboree and although P&K suffered 3 defeats Kirsty who played in 2 of the morning foursomes did herself proud and with her partner halved both their matches, speaking to her tonight she loved the experience and I think she will be part of the team for years to come. Alex had a busy weekend with a practice at Arbroath before playing for Scotland against France in a drawn match at St Andews. Then today he finished level par in the Scottish Boys under 16's tied 17th but only 1 shot off top 10. Great start and roll on tomorrow. While I was down at the club tonight saw Molly spending time on the putting green before going out on Leitfie for a few holes, so pleased she has taken my advice as practicing is the only way to improve your game !!!

James Lothian was also presented with his 2nd certificate. 

BELL TROPHY DISAPPOINTMENT

Could only field 4 players tonight in our quarter final against Craigie Hill and despite Marcus and Conor both winning 4&3 Tod and Amy lost their matches and with us having already conceded the 5th match we lost out 3&2. Good luck to our opponents in the semi final. 

BEST WISHES FROM THE CENTRE

Hi Iain

Please pass on our best wishes to Kirsty and Alex for their respective competitions.

Regards

David - Strathmore Golf Centre

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to Kirsty Brodie and Megan Ashley who won their quarter final matches and will now face each other in the semi final. Great match in prospect and a junior will make the final.      

LADIES COUNTY JAMBOREE

Good luck to Kirsty Brodie who plays in her first Jamboree. Report below from P&KLCGA



Our P&K County Team, Captain and officials will be making their way North to Murcar Links Golf Club ahead of the Inter County Team Championship which commences tomorrow through to Monday 29th.

The team representing P&K are

Kirsty Brodie (Strathmore)
Laura Campbell (Pitlochry)
Steph Crolla (Muckhart)
Shonagh Raitt (Crieff)
Nicola Robertson (Stirling)
Jen Saxton (Muckhart)
Laura Walker (Muckhart)
Eilidh Watson (Muckhart)
The format for the Championship is a round robin with Foursomes in the morning then 6 singles in the afternoon. We will play Angus on Saturday, Aberdeenshire on Sunday and Northern Counties on Monday

FUTURE IS LOOKING EVEN BRIGHTER

Marcus Ryan asked me to play 18 holes last night and give him some tips. Was really impressed - driving - very long, distance putting - very precise, short putting - incredible. Only tips - keep head down over all shots and play the simple shots round the green. Don't think it will be long before before he is single figures. 

Alex Simpson and I played our Gents foursomes tonight and gelled well being level par after 15 and winning 5&3. Alex represents Scotland this weekend against France and plays a practice round at Arbroath before next weeks under 16's and I believe not only does he have the game but he also has the confidence to make an impression. 

JUNIOR BELL TROPHY TEAM

Friday at 5.30pm night sees Strathmore host Craigie Hill in this years quarter finals match. The team will be Tod Bannerman, Megan Ashley, Amy Mitchell, Marcus Ryan and Conor Hughes. 

P&K LADIES LADIES COUNTY MEETING AT GLENISLA

Congratulations to Megan Ashley who not only topped the handicap section but did the double by winning the scratch with a great round of 80 - only one shot outside the 70's club. In doing so she also took another stroke off her handicap which has now reduced to 10.8. Well done Megan - single figures soon !!!! To cap it off she had also been awarded a P&K Scholarship at Gleneagles for the second time. Well deserved I would say.      

CSS 72

Gross: 1st Megan Ashley 80
            2nd Gwen Lambie 82
            3rd Carol Muir 82

Nett:    1st Megan Ashley (12) 68
            2nd Elizabeth Campbell (17) 71
            3rd Kathy McKay (23) 71
            4th Catherine Peebles (22) 71

CAITLIN SELLEN RECEIVING HER 1ST CERTIFICATE

And then .....

JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALISTS

Tuesday 7th July at 5.30pm sees the semi finals takes place. In the Scratch top seed Alex will play Tod with Kirsty and second seed Brad contesting the other semi final. In the handicap top seed Megan has a bye into the final where she will meet the winner of Conor and second seed Amy. Some exciting matches I'm sure !!! Good luck to all our semi finalists.     

Scratch

Alex v Tod
Kirsty v Brad

Handicap

Megan v Bye
Conor v Amy


Finals will take place on Saturday 11th July at 1pm Scratch and 1.15pm Handicap.     

FINAL RESULT FROM STEPHEN GALLACHER

Alex and Brad finished 24th and 39th respectively at Cordrona today, well done to both in making the cut and playing in the final round.

WHAT A BRILLIANT DAY AT CARDRONA

Superb day for Alex and Brad who both made the cut. Alex is 22nd and Brad 30th with only 1 shot between them. Go low tomorrow boys !!!!!

GO FOR IT BOYS

Brad Bannerman and Alex Simpson tee it up today in the Stephen Gallacher Foundation Trophy at Cardrona. This is a 54 hole SGU Boys Order of Merit event with the top 40 and tied qualifying after 36 today playing the final 18 tomorrow. Both boys are in great form and our best wishes go to them. 

FIRST PROFESSIONAL CUT MADE

Rory Tinker has made the cut in the PGA Northern Open at Cruden Bay and can now look forward to the final 2 rounds and improving his position from 23rd equal. Have sent him our best wishes.

PAUL LAWRIE SCHOOLS

Kirsty Brodie finished tied 12th and Brad Bannerman tied 24th at Murrayshall yesterday.

SCRATCH LEAGUE

Confirmation that we have won the Red League and will play the runners up in the Blue League. With Brad, Alex and Kirsty available we have the best team in the County and I can't wait to see them confirm it in the semi final and then the final. And I believe with Alex and Kirsty only turned 15 and the strength in depth we have Strathmore will be the team to beat for years to come. 

Blue League Table	Played	For	Against	Points
Murrayshall	5	10.5	4.5	8
Craigie Hill	4	6.5	5.5	4
Auchterarder (maroon)	3	6	3	4
Blairgowrie (yellow)	4	6	6	4
Muckhart (purple)	3	4	5	2
Alyth	4	3	9	2
Kinross	3	3	6	2

Red League Table	Played	For	Against	Points
Strathmore	6	15.5	2.5	10
Muckhart (black)	6	11.5	6.5	8
Blairgowrie (pink)	4	5	7	4
Blairgowrie (green)	3	4	5	4
Auchterarder (brown)	3	3	6	2
Crieff	2	0.5	5.5	0
Pitlochry	4	2.5	9.5	0

SCOTTISH AREA TEAM CHAMPIONSIPS

Brad and Alex helped P&K to an equal 5th finish today at Tulliallan. Tied 3rd after the morning foursomes Alex was the top P&K scorer in the afternoon with a 74. Lothians won by 5 shots from Lanarkshire. Well done boys.

ANOTHER BUSY SATURDAY

Let's start off with the disappointment of the Scratch League team losing away to Blairgowrie, with Alex and Brad having to play a practice match for P&K before tomorrow's Scottish Area team Championship. Kirsty played her part by winning 5&4 but Tod lost 5&4 and Conor lost 7&6. With a 5 from 6 record we should still finish top of the group and look forward to the semi finals.

The coaching this morning was a lot of fun and was really impressed with Georgie who has practiced so much she is recovering from a blister on her blister !! But is now hitting it 75yds with her 7 iron consistantly. Molly is also showing tremendous improvement hitting her 7 iron 150yds (which is further than I can) Alisdair is keen to do his 2nd certificate as is Josh and Finlay. With a bit more practice on the short game and especially the putting all these players can achieve their goals. I believe we have juniors who can progress through the ranks but I need the support of the parents to make sure they get out there and practice and spend time on the course and not just come to the lessons once a week. 

MESSAGE FROM GENTS CAPTAIN

 Congratulations to the team and all involved with this latest success story, another fantastic achievement for the Junior section and for Strathmore Golf.

Regards

Fred Barber  (Gents Captain).