Junior Captain Kirsten Miller has just received confirmation of a Golf Scholarship at Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She becomes our 6th Junior in recent years to receive this honour. She follows in the footsteps of Senior Assistant PGA Professional at Sunningdale Heath, Hannah Robb, who studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univesity, Daytona Beach, Florida. Assistant PGA Professional at Saffton Walden G.C, Emily Aird, who studied at Newman University, Wichita, Kansas. Professional caddy currently working in New Zealand, Michael Brodie, who studied at Lander University, South Carolina. Scottish Internationalist who played in 2 European Team Championships and a Home International Championship, Kirsty Brodie, who is in her final year at College of Charlston, South Carolina. Alexei Butchart, who has just started at Lincoln Memorial University, Tennessee. Great news and as you can see can lead to fantastic opportunities all over the world but started with coaching and encouragement at Strathmore.
Yesterday I took out 7 year old Keir Reid for his 3rd Full Handicap card. 136, 128 and 125 his consistency and improvements reminds me of another junior Alex Simson and we all know how good he became. Now 3rd year PGA Assistant professional at Noah’s Ark. If Keir keeps listening, learning, practicing and playing who knows where golf will take him ?
8 year old Tarah Simpson was away yesterday playing at the Loretto Schools under 9 event Craigielaw, Edinburgh and finished tied 3rd (bunker trouble on last hole cost her 2nd place) but this is a venue Hannah, Emily, Kirsty and Kirsten have also played in their early years. I am taking her out today for her 2nd handicap card and she also reminds me of a young Kirsty who’s enthusiasm for playing was second to none.
To finish off a perfect day we were invited to enter a second team into the P&K Race to the Castle event and Fraser, Lewis, Keegan and Jack have all confirmed availability. Also had confirmation that another Junior, Tom Stevenson, has upgraded his membership to include Rannaleroch.
With so much talent coming through the ranks and membership numbers booming I can’t wait to see what the future holds6
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