FANTASTIC SCORING

Louis came first with a best back 6 pipping Conan for best stableford score today but Conan can take comfort in shooting a personal best gross 81 and soon will be joining the 70’s club. 5 out of the 7 playing today had 36 points or better. On Leitfie Archie shot a gross 38 and received another handicap cut. Next week we start all the winter fun competitions so let’s hope we get some more out playing and keeping the practicing up. 

LAST COUNTING COMPETITION DRAW

 

OLLY TAKES THE HONOURS

Olly took the honours today with 35 points with birthday boy Keir in 2nd place. Birthday cake all round. 

 

SCORES FROM THE CASTLE

Best score overall by Cameron with 36 points. In his report back he was “really impressed by how the rest of the team performed in the harsh conditions “ Tarah had the top girls score, which is also very encouraging. Looks like Andrew is going to upgrade his membership to Rannaleroch as he is keen to get his full WHS handicap. Very positive signs for the rest of the season. 

RACE TO THE CASTLE

Strathmore finished a creditable 2nd in the P&K Race to the Castle event at St Andrews. Well done to Tommy Banks who also achieved his Fun Handicap on Leitfie and now can play Winter League. 

WINTER LEAGUE UPDATE

Fantastic scoring by Saoirse and Seamus 36 and 43 respectively. 3 and 2 shot reduction of handicaps. Think these are also 2 personal bests. Great to see them both getting so many rounds played. 

GREAT TO SEE SO MANY OUT PLAYING

7 played for handicap on Rannaleroch with Jack just pipping Archie by 1 point and Stuart only 1 point further behind. Saoirse reduced her fun handicap by 3 shots, new hire clubs working well. Decent scores from Seamus and Archie as well. 

FIRST CERTIFICATE

Congratulations to Kari who achieved her first certificate. 

FIRST CARDS IN FOR THE LEITFIE WINTER LEAGUE

Great to receive the first Leitfie Winter League cards from Saoirse and Seamus. Seamus takes the lead by playing to his fun handicap but Saoirse is getting used to her new hire set so look out for a rapid improvement. 

FINAL COACHING SESSION

Well that’s been a busy season !! So many improvements and so many great prospects for the future. We managed to give 114 youngsters the chance to try golf and make progress and I’m pleased to report so many have. We’ve had Flag, GolfSixes and Bell Salver teams competing in Club, County and National events along with individuals playing at numerous events at both County and National level. This year we say good luck to Kirsten and Cormac who both are now on Golf Scholarships in America and our future Junior Captain is plying his trade as a green keeper at Strathmore. Golf can take you in many directions. 

CONAN AT THE DUNHILL

Conan was presented with his prize at St Andrews at the final day of the Alfred Dunhill Championship. He received it from Scottish actor Craig McCartney for winning the Alfred Dunhill Schools Challenge Handicap section for S4-S6 he also had a lesson from South Africa’s Grant Hepburn who assessed him as “very talented”, high praise indeed. Very bright future ahead for this talented youngster. 

Russell Bailey

Conan and Dawn won the Russell Bailey Shield with a fantastic score of 69. Dawn was very impressed with Conans ball striking and his new irons he got last week are certainly working well. Dawn, Gareth and myself have now all remarked on the similarities between his and Alex Simpsons swing and ball flight.