THE FUTURE

Today Dawn and I saw part of the future development and growth of Strathmore Juniors. Keegan Fergusson continued his consistancy. Struan Shepherd who I accompanied for the first time has huge potential, his driving distances are phenomenal and very consistent. A bit of putting practice will make all the difference. Noah Shepherd playing his first competition adapted well, although he had 4 high scoring hole he showed enough on the other holes and his par 3 on 17 was the highlight. Great to have him taking part and joining our growing band. Archie Loudon impressed Dawn with his distance improvement off the tee and is so committed to improving his performances. Keir Reid joined 2 of the Ladies who were also playing today so we didn’t have a Fourball and impressed the Ladies so much that they both said they would be happy to help out anytime they were needed. 

Over the next couple of weeks Aoife Short and Lucy Richardson have been invited to attend some extra Scottish Girls Hub coaching to catch up with Amaya Mallin, Jessica and Millie Grewar who have already received some sessions. Both girls can be added to the list of those with huge potential. The future is so bright at the moment. 

FALDO FUTURES

Archie Loudon and Willow Rae travelled to Dalmahoy yesterday for the regional qualifier in the Faldo Futures. The experience they gain from playing in these events is so important for their development. Neither had their best day on the course but both can take the positives and move on. Past junior member Tarah Simpson qualified in the girls 11-12 age group. 

4th CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

Fantastic scoring by Keegan Fergusson, a gross 81 nett 67 also seen his handicap reduced from 12.7 to 11.9. 9 played last night including new member Struan Shepherd. 

COACHING PROGRAMME COMPLETED FOR 2025

It’s now time to get out on the courses and put all the coaching and practice into playing. 

Leitfie - 

Route 36 - starting from Red tees, then Yellow tees and finally White tees.

Certificates - 1st = first and ninth hole in 12 shots or less

                   2nd = all 9 holes in 54 shots or less

Fun Handicap - Leitfie Summer League

For all of the above please send photo of completed score card dated and signed by both the player and marker

We will also run ad hoc skills challenge and flag competitions 

Rannaleroch - weekly Saturday Junior competitions where players without handicaps can take part to submit cards for handicap. 

This is a huge weekend ahead with GolfSixes at Blairgowrie and Strathmore making up 25% of the field at Crieff for the P&K Strokeplay Championship. Good luck to everyone. 

WHAT A GREAT SUNDAY

Up early this morning to get organised for a busy week ahead. First up a Club Fitting for Ellis Murray and he is delighted to get them and a trolley. His dad told me he had only bought his set for Xmas and that’s him outgrown them in 5 months. Ellis has subsequently donated them to our hire scheme so another new member can benefit from using them, what a generous gesture. Next up was a quickly arranged Flag Competition with Daniel Alexander and Willow Rae taking part. Willows drive on the first was pin high and I wish I’d taken a video of her swing, it was text book. Daniel had a great 5 on the first as did Willow. Both played very well and their 36th shots both finished on the 6th hole. Daniel short of the green and Willow an inch from the hole. Daniel went on to gain his first Certificate by having a 6 on the 9th including a fresh air shot. Fantastic to see these youngsters so keen to get out and play. 

Next up was the Crieff Junior Open and I’m so proud of our 6 players who attended. Angus Palmer retained the Jennie Collie Trophy he won last year by returning a gross 75. Jessica Sievwright was the leading girl and also finished 2nd overall in the handicap section. We spoke to both of them tonight and they are delighted with their results. Angus was disappointed he took 3 to get out of a bunker but that’s positive as he knows his score could have been better. Something he will no doubt work on. Jessica didn’t realise how well she had done but a voucher and prize sorted that. Waiting for P&K to confirm but I think more than these 2 will pick up valuable points for the Gleneagles Scholarships. 

THE STORY CONTINUES

Great result today, 3 out of the 4 qualified for selection for the district. Trust is delighted and hopefully this will help him get into a coaching course. 

TRUST TAKES HIS TEAM ON AN AWAY DAY

Growing Golf in Zimbabwe. Trust has taken a team of youngster to Mutare to compete in a competition and they are staying in a tent. Respect to this young man who we helped and seeing him continuing to help grow golf.