WELL DONE OUR JUNIORS!!

I am absolutely delighted to report that our Junior Scratch League Team not only went out and played their hearts out on Sunday night, but they won their very first match 3.5 to 1.5 against Pitlochry. Pitlochry not only fielded a team whose average age was much higher than ours but whose average handicaps would have been lower than ours (but of course it was played scratch). Just Fantastic!!

The team consisted of Allan Easton, Matthew Bell, Megan Aird, Grant Martin and Emily Aird. All five had played 18 holes just an hour before and went out on a rainy night and did us all proud. Elite squad convener Iain Butchart was there to see them off and wish them well. He, along with all the members who were attending a BBQ and fun day, got completely wrapped up in the excitement.

The groups of spectators did not put any of our players off in fact they were encouraged by the support. A great night for the Junior Section and a superb start to their Scratch League career.

Well done all of you, we are very proud!

Iain asked this to be printed.

'I would like to say I was very impressed by the support and encouragement that each team member gave to one another and in the sporting fashion that both teams played their matches. A credit not only to yourselves but to Strathmore Golf Club. Well done and many thanks to you all.'

Iain

Our Club President Peter Tinker has also contacted me and asked the following to be added.

'Warm congratualtions to all the Junior Scratch League Team who had such a fantastic match on Sunday. A wonderful result for the junior section and for Strathmore Golf Club. Well done all'

Peter Tinker

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

Sunday was the first round qualifier for the Junior Club championship. 8 juniors took part. They were current Junior Champion Allan Easton, Matthew Bell, Megan Aird, Grant Martin, Emily Aird, Alistair Gilmore, Rory Tinker and Brad Bannerman.

They all played very well and were a joy to watch. Highlight of the day for me was witnesing Rory Tinker's eagle 3 on the first hole!! WOW Rory!

The results are as follows:

Scratch
Allan Easton 82
Megan Aird 84
Mathew Bell 88
Emily Aird 89

Handicap
Emily Aird (19) 70
Rory Tinker (20) 71
Megan Aird (10) 74
Alistair Gilmore (12) 75

Well done all!

Also a big thank you to all the helpers who walked round with the juniors on Sunday. They were Jackie Moran, Fergus Martin, Dawn Butchart and Mark and Dawn Tinker. Great support for the juniors.

CONGRATULATIONS MATTHEW

Our youngest member, 4 year old Matthew Sime received his second Certificate this weekend. To do this you must play holes 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 in 30 or shots or under. Matthew had already received his first Certificate a few weeks ago.

Well done Matthew you are a wee star!!

If you would like to try to get your first Certificate then all you have to do is complete holes 1 and 9 in 12 shots or under. When you have done this let Jackie know and she will organise your Certificate or like Matthew you can go for your 2nd Certificate. Next step is getting yourself and handicap. Can't be easier!! See some of the blogs previous which explains how to do this.

Have fun!

SCRATCH LEAGUE

Strathmore Junior Section will take part in our very first Scratch League Match on Sunday at home against Pitlochry. Strathmore's entry into the P&K Scratch League has been organised by Elite Squad Convener Iain Butchart and he is extremely pleased with the response from all of you who who have put your name down for consideration for the team.

The team has been picked on handicap alone and the players representing Strathmore on Sunday will be.

Allan Easton

Matthew Bell

Megan Aird

Grant Martin

Emily Aird

We wish the team well and hope the weather will be a bit better!

SCRATCH LEAGUE

Elite Junior Convener Iain Butchart, received some excellent news today from the R&A, who at a County Executive meeting held last night, agreed to allow girls to play in this years Junior Scratch League.

The boys must play off the White Tees and the Girls off the Red Tees, also whether its boys or girls that play they must play in strict handicap order (lowest handicapper first and so on)

This is fantastic news. So come on girls get signed up to take part!!

HOW TO OBTAIN A JUNIOR CLUB HANDICAP

There seems to be some misunderstanding as to how you can get yourself a junior club handicap on the 'wee course'. So to set the record straight I need 3 cards over only NINE holes and two of the cards can be signed by your friends or family but one must be signed by a member of the Junior Committee. Telephone contact numbers are at the right hand side of this page or contact the office and they will provide numbers for the following people who can help:

Stephen Schofield (Junior Convener)
Iain Butchart (Elite Squad Convener)
Fergus Martin (Intermediate Convener)
Jackie Moran (Beginners Convener)
Peter Tinker (President)
Jane Taylor (Ladies Captain)
Lewis Duncan (Gents Captain)
Dawn Butchart (Junior Committee)
Frank Moran (Junior Committee)

So lots of people who are here to help!!

If you have any further questions regarding handicap please contact me, Dawn on 01828 633000/633395 and I will be more than happy to help.

BUT PLEASE REMEMBER ONLY 3 CARDS OVER 9 HOLES OF LEITFIE ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A JUNIOR CLUB HANDICAP.

SO WHAT'S STOPPING YOU!!!!

WEE WONDERS COME TO

STRATHMORE

The HSBC Wee Wonders Championships is a junior golf tournament that gives boys and girls aged 5 to 12 a way to progress from coaching competitions into competitive golf. Playing on Par 3 Golf courses, in ‘flag format’, you will get the chance to see how you score against others juniors your age and this year we are very lucky as our regional qualifier will be held on our very own 'Wee Course'.

You will have 36 shots to get as far around the course as possible. Where the ball stops, you plant your flag. If you get further than others your age, you've won!

If you win your age category in the regional final, we will invite them to play in the grand final at St. Andrews.

Due to the fantastic golf displayed by the 2007 grand finalists, this year's grand final will be played on two courses at St Andrews on 23 and 24 August 2008.

The following age groups will compete on the 9-hole Balgove Course:Boys 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 Girls 8 and under, 9-10

To find our more or to enter on line, please go to the Wee Wonders Web Site. I have put a link to the website below so just click.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO WEE WONDERS