FINAL DAY AT BARRY DOUGLAS

Went along to see Alex tee off this morning and he was hoping to have a good round so will be happy he had his best round today but will be disappointed overall with his 3 days. Spoke to Alexei before he teed off and unfortunately he had his worst round today but am sure he enjoyed the tournament.

4 Strathmore girls attended the County Coaching at Gleneagles. Kirsty, Amy, Kirsten and Camryn for the first time. I asked her to give me a call and she did on her way home and had really enjoyed the day. They used the practice area then had a Texas Scramble and she can’t wait for the next one.

2nd DAY AT BARRY DOUGLAS

Alex today had a mixed round and although he improved by 2 shots will be hoping day 3 will produce something closer to what he is capable of. Coaching was amazing again today, Ruby was refitted for another set. Euan, Alistair and Tom took possession of their hire clubs and Euan was out later on Leitfie making the most of them. Lewis Smith attained his first certificate with an 8. Blair put in his 1st card for his full handicap and I marked Kirsten’s card and was very impressed with the  improvement in her driving and putting. Things are really buzzing !!! The enthusiasm is infectious and we are seeing so many improvements it’s incredible. To cap it all we were donated £100 from Scottish Disability Golf and Curling to be used within the section. What an amazing day.

1st DAY AT BARRIE DOUGLAS

Alex celebrated his 18th birthday today and after a first 9 of level par was looking good but a disappointing back 9 saw him slip down the field and he will be looking for something better tomorrow. Frankie and Jackie took last nights coaching session and were very impressed by all 3 new members. Tomorrow I have 3 sets of clubs to fit and another to upgrade. I received 2 emails and it looks like we have more new members ready to join.

TURNING THE CLOCK BACK

On the 1st of November 2011 I had the pleasure to meet Alexei for the first time and I remember being very impressed. I knew then that I had met someone who had the ability and determination to succeed and have kept in touch with his progress over the years. I knew he had entered the Scottish Boys at Montrose and emailed his dad about the Barry Douglas Tournament and was delighted that he was able to enter. He flew over from Moscow yesterday and I caught up with him today when he played Strathmore. I was again impressed with his play especially his putting stroke. It was great to catch up and to hear what he was up to. He has grown up to be a very nice and polite young man. Below are pictures from today and 01/11/2011

17th NEW MEMBER for 2018

Huge welcome to Murray McOuat who becomes our 17th and latest new member, equalling last years record intake and we are only in April.  

THIS WILL BE A CLOSE RUN THING

Huge welcome to Fraser Hardy who today became our 16th new member for 2018. Total for last year we had 17. A very excited Eva was fitted for her hire clubs tonight and became our 20th for 2018 and with 4 to renew and another 3 sets to be fitted on Saturday it looks like last years total of 27 will be equaled. We have had to put on an extra coaching session on Thursday’s to accommodate the increase in members.

BUSY MONDAY

Brilliant night at the coaching, the improvements have to be seen to be believed. The youngster are having so much fun and the challenges at the end of the sessions are proving very popular and bringing out the competitive spirit. Congratulations to Liam Shand who became our first Certificate achiever of 2018. Again big thank you to Megan and Kirsty who assisted tonight. Another record may go this week, will it be new members or will it be the the club hire scheme ? or both ??