DOUBLE FIGURES FOR NEW MEMBERS 2023

Jakob becomes new member number 10 and will be fitted for hire clubs on Friday and look forward to meeting him then. 

For the past 14 years we have been encouraging youngsters at Strathmore and it’s great to now include our grandchildren. We have had our grandsons Kieran and Leighton staying since Sunday night and they have played two Flag Competitions qualifiers and also took part in the Skills Challenge and am proud that both have done really well. Leighton, our youngest, is currently top of the 6 and under section and his improvement is amazing. Today for a change, I took them to the North Inch first to play Foot Golf, brilliant fun and a great way to combine two sports they love. After lunch we went out on the 9 hole Leitfie Course to try for their fun handicaps and 2nd Certificates and I am delighted to say Leighton achieved both. He shot 53 including a lost ball. His tee shot on the 9th was just short of the green and his chip found the top level of the green 5ft short of the pin. He just missed the par but a 4 was good enough. Kieran unfortunately didn’t have his best round but after Leighton insisted we went to the chipping area I feel he will soon be catching up if he continues to practice. Leighton then insisted we went to the putting green and eventually had to be dragged off. At tea time tonight Leighton was still practicing his putting by hitting his Scampi across his plate ! I gave him a pickled onion which seemed to help !! I believe we may have discovered another talented youngster who could be anything, and as his grandad could not be prouder. 

PROVISIONAL DRAW FOR JUNIOR OPEN

 

FUTURE IS BRIGHT

First up was the Girls Hub. Gareth welcomed Floss, Hannah, Lucy and Phoebe and all 4 loved it. He started off by fitting them with sets of clubs and the basics of grips and stance. All of them improved greatly and with the rain going off, we took them down to the putting green and again they did a few drills and improved with the practice. We then played a game of “Donkey” which again was a lot of fun. After snacks it was time to go to the chipping area where the girls were taught how to chip and pitch and run. The Girls took their sets home so they can come back and practice before their next session.

Next up was the latest Junior Championship qualifier and I played along with Louis and Keegan and was very impressed by their consistency off the tee. Both boys scores did not reflect their play but Louis still topped the leaderboard in todays event. 

We now have our finalists and semi finalists. Stuart will play Conan in the Scratch Final and number 1 qualifier Keir will play 4th qualifier Cameron with 2nd qualifier Keegan playing 3rd qualifier Louis and I expect some great matches. Good luck to everyone.

JULY MEDAL

Olly wins July medal

NEW MEMBER NUMBER 9 AND GIRLS HUB FILLING UP FAST

Callum becomes our latest new member after going to the driving range at Middlebank for lessons with Gareth. Look forward to meeting him soon. Another 2 have signed up for the Girls Hubs and we only have  2 spaces left.

LEITFIE SUMMER LEAGUE

Andrew has just got his first fun handicap and is keen to get going, his card included a birdie 2 on the 9th and he looks very pleased with the feat. Seamus and Archie both submitted cards and have had handicap cuts. The Girls Hubs went live on Friday and already we have our first two signed up. 

PRESIDENTS CUP

Fantastic turnout with 10 juniors joining the adults out on the course today. Huge thank you to President Sally Fenner and both the ladies and gents sections for making the youngsters so welcome and also to the 8 members who took them round. The youngsters all really enjoyed themselves today and some tremendous scoring. Olly just pipped Archie on a better back nine. Archie didn’t let that bother him and went out for another 18 holes on Leitfie and scored really well. We have had an enquiry for membership and our first enquiry for the Girls Hub we are holding. Think the school holidays are going to be busy.