GOOD NEWS AND NOT SO GOOD NEWS

Firstly Kirsty had a mixed 1st round at West Kilbride in the Scottish Ladies Amateur Championship, she shot a tremendous 1 over par gross 74 to lie tied 17th and only 5 shots back. Her round included an eagle, 3 birdies, 11 pars, a bogey, double bogey and a triple bogey. She messaged after her round to say 2 bad drives cost her but she gave herself loads of birdie opportunities and is looking forward to round 2. Amy was at the physio yesterday and the diagnosis of her foot injury is likely to be the tendon of her foot arch, it is strapped and she goes back on Friday, if no improvement she may need ultrasound but was told recovery could take 8 weeks. So disappointed for her as she had such a great start to the season and was hitting form. Took Megan out on the course to give her some tips on short iron approach shots and was very impressed with how quickly she was able to pick up my advice and put it into practice and am confident she is ready for the next step very soon. 

I also have another 2 juniors who want to join the Club Hire Scheme and will pick up their sets this week making 14 using the scheme this season  - amazing !!

HANDICAP CUTS

James Bonar 34 to 32

Tod Bannerman 8 to 7 (7.3)

Megan Ashley 7 to 6 (6.3)

Well done to you all !!!!

MORE HANDICAP CUTS !!!

Still to be confirmed but looks like Megan, James and Tod all cut their handicaps today. 

Josh was presented with his 1st Certificate and we may have identified another couple of players who are ready for certificates and maybe even handicaps. 

Alex and I started our Gents foursomes adventure today and what a way to start won 8&6, 6 birdies in 12 holes !! 

ALEX AND I START DEFENCE OF GENTS 4 BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Played Club President Jack Scott and Club Secretary Eric Ritchie tonight in our title defence. Lost the 1st, won 4 and 6, lost 8 to turn all square. Won 12, 14 and 16 to secure a 3&2 victory and now face Tod and his Uncle Billy. 

P&K ANNOUNCE TEAM TO TAKE PART IN SCOTTISH AREA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday the 5th June and Alex is off to play at Grangemouth Golf Club who host the Scottish Area Team Championship. Having played the course in a practice round he can go out with confidence knowing the course holds no surprises.

ANOTHER JUNIOR ASKS FOR ASSISTANCE

Was delighted when Kirsten asked for assistance with her game and spent an hour and a half on putting, short game and distances. I was very impressed that she picked up my advices quickly and if she practices hard I think we will see a rapid improvement in her handicap. Looking forward to seeing how quickly it happens. 

CHARLIE MCKAY RECEIVES HIS FIRST CERTIFICATE

Congratulations on being the first Junior in 2016 to earn your 1st certificate