LETTER FROM CONVENOR

We are nearly 4 weeks into the season and so much is happening. 

Great to see so many out playing but only Andrew, Kieran and Leighton have returned Leitfie Summer League cards. With the Leitfie Flag Championship taking place on Sunday 12th May there is plenty of time for everyone without a WHS (World Handicap System) to get practicing, this event is a lot of fun and ideal for measuring improvement.

Coaching started on Wednesday with 30 juniors attending the 3 sessions. Kathryn was really impressed by the standard our players are at. She opened each session with a quick introduction of herself and where golf's journey had taken her. She followed that with the importance that she and other professionals make in preparation for playing or practicing by demonstrating warm up techniques. After a few team building exercises and games she headed for the putting green and explained the importance of understanding the putting stroke. Again the teams rotated round with a different skill to be developed. Then it was back to the chipping area to concentrate on accuracy and control. As the weeks progress the programme will include range work and on course development.  

Annie became our 9th new member for the season and attended her 1st coaching session. 

6,5,4,3,2 ? No it's not a countdown but our free golf shoe swap scheme merry go round. Tommy needed size 6’s, his 5’s went to Callum who’s 4’s went to Annie who’s 3’s went to Cameron who's 2 are back in stock. Another brilliant idea working so well.

Isla Primary School - 5 girls from primary's 3 and 4 have booked in for a Taster session on the 9th May

On Sunday 5th May we host our first GolfSixes League match when we welcome Blairgowrie, Kinross and North Inch. We have a squad of 12 and Noah, Seamus, Hunter, Callum, Tommy and Jayden will make up the first team of 6. 

For our Rannaleroch players we have entered 2 teams into the 2024 Bell Salver and I will be organising squads for this soon. We have 9 players entered into the Hamish McTavish Cup on Saturday with Drew and Shay playing for their handicaps. Turnouts have been very encouraging with up to 12 playing regularly. 

We took delivery of the rangefinder we are adding to our hire scheme and will be offering these to players who we believe will benefit from using them.   

Finally Conan and Keir will be playing in the Junior Tour Scotland event at Forfar. Pleased that both boys have gained entry and this is just another step in their progression.