Jude Archibald received his Level Two Certificate this week from Coach Gareth
Lewis Avolio also received his level Two certificate
Well done boys, next step fun handicap on Leitfie!
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Monday, 26 September 2011
SPOT THE JUNIOR!
Iain Butchart decided to follow the trend and wear the team top! Congratulations to Tod Bannerman, Cory Miller, Callum Ewan and Frankie Moran who played in the Red Cross on Sunday 25th, winning it again for the third year!
Apologies for the quality of the photographs. We'll try to get better ones taken at the AGM/Prize Giving.
MESSAGE FROM GENTS CAPTAIN
I received this message from Gents Captain Eric Gray.
On behalf of the whole of Strathmore Golf Club I would like to congratulate Junior Convenor Iain Butchart and the whole Junior Section on their fantastic achievements this season.
To be runners up in the Junior Scratch League is indeed a great feat, all the more so when you consider that it is only in the last three years that we have had a team in this event.
The sporting behaviour of all our Juniors has won us much praise from other clubs.
Once again many Congratulations to all our Juniors.
Thank you Eric for you kind words. It makes all the hard work we put in worthwhile.
On behalf of the whole of Strathmore Golf Club I would like to congratulate Junior Convenor Iain Butchart and the whole Junior Section on their fantastic achievements this season.
To be runners up in the Junior Scratch League is indeed a great feat, all the more so when you consider that it is only in the last three years that we have had a team in this event.
The sporting behaviour of all our Juniors has won us much praise from other clubs.
Once again many Congratulations to all our Juniors.
Thank you Eric for you kind words. It makes all the hard work we put in worthwhile.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
ANOTHER BUSY DAY OUT OF THE OFFICE
Headed off at 8 am and dropped off Michael Brodie at Craigiehill where the Autumn meeting was taking place. Michael finished 7th in the under 16 section , Rory Tinker 2nd in the under 18 section and Alex Simpson took 2nd spot in the under 14's with Brad a close 5th. Well done to you all.
Kirsty Brodie and myself had entered the SLGA Adult and Girl Foursomes event at Auchterarder and we had a brilliant time highlighted by 2 birdies . We finished 4th in our section with 32 points and only missed out of the prizes by 1 point (my fault)
Over the fence at Gleneagles Emily Aird took 3rd place in the Champion of Champions played over the Queens Course . Well done .
On my return to Strathmore our 4 boy team were just getting ready to play the back nine in the British Red Cross Day event and were a couple under par for the front nine (but had lost the Red Cross Ball) I watched them tee off and went to watch some of the Solheim Cup. When they came in they had also done well on the back nine and we waited in expectation for the results to be called. With 2 Kirriemuir teams and Blairgowrie also playing Strathmore who had won the event for the last 2 years were declared as being 1st and made it a Hat Trick of wins. Congratulations to Tod Bannerman , Callum Ewan , Cory Miller and Junior Captain Frankie Moran who made an excellent acceptance and thank you speech on behalf of the competitors .
With so much going on I hope I haven't missed anything out. Back to work for a rest tomorrow - oh just remembered Junior coaching Monday night 6-7 & 7.15-8.15 !!!!!!!
Kirsty Brodie and myself had entered the SLGA Adult and Girl Foursomes event at Auchterarder and we had a brilliant time highlighted by 2 birdies . We finished 4th in our section with 32 points and only missed out of the prizes by 1 point (my fault)
Over the fence at Gleneagles Emily Aird took 3rd place in the Champion of Champions played over the Queens Course . Well done .
On my return to Strathmore our 4 boy team were just getting ready to play the back nine in the British Red Cross Day event and were a couple under par for the front nine (but had lost the Red Cross Ball) I watched them tee off and went to watch some of the Solheim Cup. When they came in they had also done well on the back nine and we waited in expectation for the results to be called. With 2 Kirriemuir teams and Blairgowrie also playing Strathmore who had won the event for the last 2 years were declared as being 1st and made it a Hat Trick of wins. Congratulations to Tod Bannerman , Callum Ewan , Cory Miller and Junior Captain Frankie Moran who made an excellent acceptance and thank you speech on behalf of the competitors .
With so much going on I hope I haven't missed anything out. Back to work for a rest tomorrow - oh just remembered Junior coaching Monday night 6-7 & 7.15-8.15 !!!!!!!
Saturday, 24 September 2011
STRATHMORE FINISH RUNNERS UP IN SCRATCH LEAGUE FINAL
I have spent a helter skelter day of emotions and it started very early (check time of previous post) After watching Great Expectations (great book and film) I set off to assist Gareth at the Coaching . I took Molly Castle and Aaron Inglis out to do their 1st Certificates unfortunately both failed at their 1st attempt but both achieved it at the 2nd attempt. Molly was unbelievable scoring a 4 on the 1st and sinking a putt from off the 9th green for a 3 making a total of 7 wow ! High fives ! Brilliant ! (a wee birdie tells me Molly earned her 1st pair of golf shoes because of her feat) Jude Archibald and Lewis Avolio were presented with their 2nd Certificates then it was off to pick up Dawn and Hannah . We arrived at Gleneagles and Michael Brodie was 1st to arrive closely followed by Rory Tinker and Emily Aird . Ross Dallas and Rory Dyce arrived in plenty of time and all 5 took advantage of the facilities to warm up. With a strong travelling support of Rory Tinker's parents Mark and Dawn Tinker plus grandparents Peter and Chris, Emily's family Alistair, Alison, Megan and Abigail. Michael's dad Ron, also squad members Hannah Robb and Brad Bannarman who was also accompanied by his mum Gail and fellow junior member Tod. Also to Janet Griffiths and Dawn Butchart who all gave up their time to come to support our team. Ross's mum Karyn Dallas should also deserve a special mention for making the trip from Kirriemuir twice to ensure that Ross and Rory arrives safely and were brought back home.
Photos taken play commenced and with Blairgowrie fielding their strongest team they quickly built up a lead in 4 of the matches , as we approached halfway Michael had maintained his form and lead and Ross and Rory D had started to peg their opponents back but as we started to run out of holes Blairgowrie tightened their hold on the matches and Bradley Neil led their team to a well deserved victory . We returned to Strathmore (without Emily who is playing in the Champions of Champions back at Gleneagles tomorrow , wishing her all the best) to enjoy a meal courtesy of the Centre . Many thanks from the Juniors involved and we will be back next year more determined to go one step further and sitting with the team tonight the banter was great . I have so much fun and enjoy seeing the the Juniors develop their games and the feedback I get from them is fantastic!
It's now off too bed , early start , 8am pick up for Michael and Kirsty Brodie , drop Michael at Craigiehill who along with Rory Tinker , Brad Bannerman and Alex Simpson are playing at Craigiehill in the P&K Autumn Meeting then off to Auchterarder for the SLGA Adult and Girl Championship whilst keeping in touch with Emily and our team who are taking part in the British Red Cross Day event at Strathmore .
Photographs to follow.
Photos taken play commenced and with Blairgowrie fielding their strongest team they quickly built up a lead in 4 of the matches , as we approached halfway Michael had maintained his form and lead and Ross and Rory D had started to peg their opponents back but as we started to run out of holes Blairgowrie tightened their hold on the matches and Bradley Neil led their team to a well deserved victory . We returned to Strathmore (without Emily who is playing in the Champions of Champions back at Gleneagles tomorrow , wishing her all the best) to enjoy a meal courtesy of the Centre . Many thanks from the Juniors involved and we will be back next year more determined to go one step further and sitting with the team tonight the banter was great . I have so much fun and enjoy seeing the the Juniors develop their games and the feedback I get from them is fantastic!
It's now off too bed , early start , 8am pick up for Michael and Kirsty Brodie , drop Michael at Craigiehill who along with Rory Tinker , Brad Bannerman and Alex Simpson are playing at Craigiehill in the P&K Autumn Meeting then off to Auchterarder for the SLGA Adult and Girl Championship whilst keeping in touch with Emily and our team who are taking part in the British Red Cross Day event at Strathmore .
Photographs to follow.
BIG DAY DAWNS
Captain Frankie was correct - its just like Xmas for me and I know what present I want our team to get today . Hopefully they are all still asleep and getting a good rest before making their way to Gleneagles . I am so looking forward to seeing our team do themselves proud in the final . I know the hours of practice each player has put in and today is the climax of all that hard work . Our team take their place in the final with a 100% winning record , having already beaten todays opponents Blairgowrie in the qualifying stages and if they stay focused there is no reason they cannot repeat that success .
My message to the team is " Enjoy the experience , be confident , walk with your shoulders back and your heads held high , smile , be focused on each shot , play the shots you've practised , be proud of what you've achieved , make your opponent win any hole , remember in match play the holes not finished until the balls in the cup and finally believe in yourselves you all have the ability and your track records this year is 2nd to non , now just go out there and do it for yourself and the rest of the team especially Allan , Hannah and Brad "
I know each player will give me total commitment on the day and that is all I can ask for . They are winners and have proved all season how good they are individually and as a team .
My message to the team is " Enjoy the experience , be confident , walk with your shoulders back and your heads held high , smile , be focused on each shot , play the shots you've practised , be proud of what you've achieved , make your opponent win any hole , remember in match play the holes not finished until the balls in the cup and finally believe in yourselves you all have the ability and your track records this year is 2nd to non , now just go out there and do it for yourself and the rest of the team especially Allan , Hannah and Brad "
I know each player will give me total commitment on the day and that is all I can ask for . They are winners and have proved all season how good they are individually and as a team .
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