SOME GREAT SCORING

Ryan received his 1st Certificate today and will be desperate to try for his 2nd. Keegan over the last 2 days has knocked 6 shots off his fun Leitfie Handicap returning scores of 34 and 36. Incredible scoring and even managed a birdie on the 3rd, drove the green and holed from 4 feet. 

WHAT A START

2nd day after Strathmore Juniors started off competitive golf and already the first two players have knocked 3 shots off their Handicaps. Well done Blair and Cammy, impressive scoring. Ryan gained his 1st Certificate and Megan her 2nd. James has outgrown his Hire set and had them replaced. Social distancing is being adhered to and if everyone continues to follow the guidance hopefully we can have a safe, long and successful season.
Certificate was sanitised before presentation.

2020 2nd NEW MEMBER

Huge welcome to James from Kirriemuir who becomes our latest new member.

UPDATE ON TRUST

Strathmore Juniors purchased a golf trolley donated to Peza Trust and the £50 is already on it’s way to Zimbabwe to assist with Trust’s hospital costs.
Message received from Francis Fleming of Peza Trust
He has an infection in his skull and is on heavy antibiotics for 7 days so he will be kept in. Then he will have 3 months of oral antibiotics. The slight worry is that the infection might be in the bone and they would have to remove a section but we are hoping not. He is feeling better and the local golf club head man has taken him some magazines and some treats. Thank you for your contribution.
The trolley is available for Hire to Strathmore Juniors for £5 per year plus a one off donation of your choice to Trust.

COMPETITION GOLF

Delighted to announce that competition play will commence on July 1^st 2020. Rules for both the Big course and Leitfie are below and MUST be adhered to.

Rannaleroch:

We will try to catch up on all Medals from the beginning of the season and any individual trophies that have been missed. Due to the next few Saturdays playing catch up we will have Summer League being played any day bar a Saturday which will be the main competition days. There will be no restriction to the amount of cards submitted per week, however only one per day. The rules below must be strictly adhered too. Please note all competitions are played from the White Tees for the boys and Red Tees for the girls.

• There will be no signing in book. You must indicate to Iain by text or email before you play. All Tee times must be pre booked via the centre either using the online booking system or by telephone . It is also up to each player to arrange a playing partner, at present we are happy for a parent or family member to verify the scores. You can play at any time you wish however there are tee times pre booked at 12:00 and 12:07, if you wish these tee times then you MUST inform Iain by Thursday prior to play or these tee times will be released.
• Arrive around 15 mins prior to play and go onto tee when the players before you have teed off.
• Do NOT exchange cards. Verbal confirmation will suffice at present. As well as entering your name, date, name of comp please also PRINT on your card the name of your playing partner or marker (this does not need to be someone playing but can be someone who is simply walking round with you). Please sign your card. There is no need for playing partner/marker to sign it.  Failure to date, sign and enter competition name could result in disqualification.
• Please observe social distancing at all times
• As the bunkers do not have rakes , at present, you are permitted to lift and place the ball within 6 inches, no nearer the hole, DO NOT SMOOTH THE SAND BEFORE YOU PLAY. Once you have played please smooth the area as best you can with your foot or club.
• To enter your score take a photograph and text, email, WhatsApp or Messenger this to Dawn or Iain. Please retain your cards safely to help resolve any future queries.

Iain’s Email Iain@ianddinsurance.co.uk

Iain’s Phone no. 07707657233

Dawn’s Email Dawn@ianddinsurance.co.uk

Dawns Phone no. 07831242460     

*Fixture list for August is at the bottom of this email.

Leitfie

Summer League, Handicap and first and second Certificates.

Again there will be no restriction to the amount of cards for Summer League returned each week, however only one per day will be permitted.

• There will be no sign in book at present. It is up to each player to arrange a playing partner or marker (this does not need to be someone playing but can be someone who is simply walking round with you), we are happy for this to be a parent or family member.
• Do NOT exchange cards, we will not accept cards that are not dated and name clearly noted. Please also print the name of your playing partner clearly on the card
• Please observe social distancing at all times
• To enter the card, take a photograph and text, email, WhatsApp of Messenger this to Dawn or Iain. Please retain your cards safely to help resolve any future queries.  Details are above.

Fixtures for Saturday Comps Rannaleroch

Sat 4^th July    - Medal

Sat 11^th  July - Medal

Sat 18^th July - Hamish McTavish Cup (stroke play)

Sat 25^th July - Medal

We will update you on futures fixtures as soon as possible.

Any queries please contact us

PAT BARRON

Suddenly yesterday Pat Barron the original owner and man behind the idea to create Strathmore Golf Centre out of his farm died. I first met him when I went down to see what he was planning. We jumped into his Land Rover and he took me round the fields to see where the holes were going to be. Dawn and I joined as members 21 & 22 and love what he started in 1994. We played Leitfie, the 9 hole course for a season whilst the 18 hole Rannaleroch course bedded in and opened in 1995. He was a real gentleman and a character, much respected and will be sorely missed by his family.

GOLF COULD BE BACK FROM 29th MAY

Strathmore Golf Centre Important Information - Please Read

Dear Members By now you will have likely heard the fantastic news that Strathmore Golf Centre can re-open from Friday 29th May (subject to final confirmation on 28th May), albeit with restrictions. The course has been extremely well maintained in your absence, and I will bring you up to speed with everything on that score, and more, in a newsletter in due course. In this first communication I wish to simply outline the general conditions under which we will operate during ‘Phase 1’ of our journey back to normality; our more detailed operating plan, pertaining specifically to Strathmore, will follow shortly. Please bear with us whilst we piece together this detailed operating plan – its purpose is to provide a safe environment for both members, visitors and staff alike. In the meantime, please feel free to reserve your tee times on-line for Friday 29th May onward. I will update you if there is any change to this date. General Conditions, Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s): Scottish Golf has worked with the Scottish Government, Active Scotland, Sport Scotland, Health Protection Scotland, The PGA and other key industry partners to produce a guide for Golf Clubs and Golfers in Scotland. This guide will form the basis of our own operating plan. You can read the guide and associated FAQ’s by following this link: https://scottishgolf.org/guidance-for-golf-clubs-and-golfers-on-returning-to-golf-in-scotland/ If the link does not appear, please either copy and paste the web address into your browser or click on the ‘Read More’ link at the foot of this email. Stay Safe yourself and look after the welfare of those close to you. We look forward to seeing you all back at Strathmore soon. Warmest Regards David David Norman Director of Operations