OCTOBER FIXTURES

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OCTOBER
Sat 3rd - Medal from Yellow tees

Sun 4th- Winter League starts Leitfie
Sat 10th - for Handicap from Yellow tees 
Sat 17th - President’s Cup 10am Shotgun Start

Sun 18th - Russell Bailey 

Sat 24th - Last chance for Handicap from White tees

ANOTHER HANDICAP

 Archie is the latest to achieve a full Congu Handicap and he was delighted with his 32. 

WHAT A WEEKEND

First up yesterday was Stuart who played in the P&K Junior Handicap Match Play at Auchterarder. He won his semi final 3&1 and became 2020 Champion when he run out winner by 7&5 in the final. Tremendous result and so richly deserved. Today Zoe shot 53 on Leitfie to attain her 2nd Certificate and was so excited she did her special “happy dance” on the 9th green. We invited James out to be assessed on the Rannaleroch course and he enjoyed it but struggled with the difference in pace of the greens between the two courses. A Medal was played off the yellow tees and Stuart continued his strong run of form and shot a net 65 reduced his handicap by 2 shots to 24. Lochlan finished 2nd with a net 69 playing to his handicap which he only achieved a few days ago. Stuart was also a member of the winning team along with Archie, Dawn and Jackie with a better ball stableford score of 52 points.

NEW CONGU HANDICAP

 Congratulations to Lochlan who has a first Congu handicap of 39. 

MORE ACHIEVEMENTS

Starting to feel like the good old days. Stuart has just had an email to confirm he has qualified for the P&K Junior Handicap Match Play at Auchterarder on Saturday and received cards from Owen and Kian for their 2nd Certificates. Fun Handicaps for these boys soon. 

AMAZING COACHING SUCCESS

 Strathmore’s Junior Coaching programme is again paying dividends big time. With 7 x 1 hour sessions spread over 3 days provided by our 2 PGA Professionals, Gareth and Rory, we are seeing some amazing progress. Tonight I took a few out for their 1st Certificate. Emily was desperate to have a go and wow was I impressed. She now knows that her utility club is enough on the 1st after her perfectly hit 3 wood finished in the rough behind the green ! After taking relief from an unplayable lie she still managed a 6. Her next tee shot finished 30 yds short left but a magnificent pitch to a pin on the top level of the two tiered green left her within 3 ft of the hole and although she unfortunately missed the par putt an easy 4 was achieved as was her 1st Certificate. So pleased for her as her confidence has grown so much and her love for golf is definitely shining through. New member Kyle achieved his 1st Certificate easily with 2 x 5’s and also won some money from his dad by hitting a drive with a carry of over 100 yds. Harriet missed out but will try again and Sarah was so unlucky by lipping out for hers with a fresh air shot costing her dearly but I know that she can achieve this very soon. Peggy’s ball striking tonight was unbelievable and I suspect we may have discovered another major talent. Can’t wait to take her out on the course to prove me right. Ruby, James and Carly are not far behind. Zoe, Megan, Adrian and Taylor are showing so much promise. Then we have Matthew, Keir, James, Lochy, Jack and Chloe and that’s only from tonight’s 3 sessions. Can’t wait until Wednesday’s 2 sessions.

2020 - IT’S ALL COMING TOGETHER

 5 Juniors played in our inaugural Yellow Medal and the scoring in tough windy conditions was amazing. 3 players tied on nett 67’s with Cammy running out the winner with a better inward half. Archie, Frankie and Lochlan also played cards for their handicap and again some decent scoring. It’s a few years since we needed more than 2 tee times but that is about to change. Zoe is the latest to gain a Fun handicap on Leitfie. More are trying for certificates and more cards are being handed in for summer league etc. Exciting times ahead.