Monday 30 July 2012 - Results for week ending 29th July
At Boat of Garten last week a busy fortnight of competitions got under way with the ladies on Wednesday. Playing in ideal conditions for the Centenary Bowl (scratch) Nia Morrison continued her current run of form with an excellent round of 79 to take the trophy for the first time. Past winner Ishbel Shannon was runner-up on 84, followed by Jane Roxburgh on 89. In the event’s handicap section for the Crawford Bowl, the winner was Ludka Aitken (28) just edging out Jean Brock (17) on countback after both scored 72. Ann Weller (17) and Alison Fielding (35) filled the minor placings. Leading scores: Centenary Bowl (Scratch) (CSS 72) – N.C. Morrison 79; I. Shannon 84; J.S. Roxburgh 89.
Crawford Bowl (Handicap) – L. Aitken (28), J.C. Brock (17) 72; M.A. Weller (17) 75; A.A. Fielding (35) 77; V.E. Dykes (18), L. MacPherson (28), C.T. Reynolds (24) 79; B.M. Hughes (23), L.D. Ross (28) 80; S.A. McLaren (23) 81; C.E. Reid (22) 82; M.M. MacCormick (32), M.A. Thompson (18), A.N. Davidson (27), L. Sim (28) 83; P. MacGillivray (25), L. Richardson (22) 85.
In the annual Pro’s Day event an excellent round from David Housby (5) gave him 42 Stableford points, well clear of runner-up Peter Lyons on 39pts. The ladies’ prize list was headed by clear winner Christine Aitken (19) playing below her handicap with 38pts with runner-up Jacqui Coulthard (18) scoring 35pts.
Leading Stableford scores were (Gents) D. Housby (5) 42pts; P. Lyons (18) 39pts; D.G. Watt (14), M.I. McDonald (5), D.W. Holton (8), S. Salem (28) 38pts; J.C. Dingwall (13), G. Bell (4), V.W. McLaughlin (17), 37pts.
(Ladies) C.A. Aitken (19) 38pts; J. Coulthard (18) 35pts; I. Watson (20), D.A. McDonald (16) 34pts; L. MacPherson (28) 33pts. The event, sponsored by PGA Professional Ross Harrower, attracted a maximum field of 102 and was followed by the summer family barbecue for around 150 members and their guests.
Sunday’s mixed foursomes competition was for the John Grant Memorial Trophy, presented in 1972 in memory of the Boat’s long serving Professional. In the very wet conditions there was a very close finish as Andrew & Christine Aitken (16) held off Ian Cassells & Marj Stewart (13) on countback after both pairs finished with 35pts. No less than 4 pairs scored 34pts Rory Simpson & Pam MacGillivray (16) took third place from David & Helen Holton (13), Kenneth & Mary Chrystie (20) and Gordon & Judith Bell (12). Players donated a total of £211 to the Club charity.Leading scores: A.M. & C.A. Aitken (16), I. Cassells & M.A. Stewart (13) 35pts; R. Simpson & P. MacGillivray (16), D.W. & H.R. Holton (13), G. & J.A. Bell (34pts; J.F. Brady & C.T. Reynolds (20) 31pts.
Members are reminded that the course will be closed from 1:00pm on Friday 3rd August for preparation for the following day’s 36-Hole tournament, the ‘Boat Open’.
Monday 16 July 2012 - Results for week ending 15th July
At Boat of Garten last Saturday was Captains’ Day and a large entry produced good scores and close finishes in both the gents and ladies events. For the gents the Captain’s Prize (CSS 69) started well with early starter James Ingram (5) setting the target with 39 points helped by 3 birdies on the inward half. Several players came within 2 points – Craig Young, Martin Hendry, Steve Rooney, Fraser Sharp, Graham MacPherson and Jim McPhee – and late finisher, Club Captain James Grant, closest of all with 38 points but Ingram was not to be denied and collected the prize.
Leading scores: J.R. Ingram (5) 39pts; J.A. Grant (2) 38pts; C. W. Young (1), M.R. Hendry (12), S. Rooney (10), D.F. Sharp (6), G. MacPherson (21), J.M. McPhee (16) 37pts; A.N. Waterson (6), R. Quinn (14), T. Loynes (14), W.A. Macadam (15) 36pts; A. Brock (15), I.A. Fraser (23), J.A. MacBean (12), R.G. Kinnaird (6), W.C. Gray (11) 35pts; R. Lyon (13), R.S. Coupar (12), C.A. MacDonald (14), G. Tregaskis (8) 34pts; J.A. Boxx (11), S.J. Austin (8) 33pts; V.W. McLaughlin (17) L.J. MacBean (8) 32pts; N.G. Cunningham (14), R. Simpson (7) 31pts; I.P. Turner (15), R.J. Davidson (17) 30pts.
The Ladies’ Captain’s Prize was also closely contested producing a CSS of 71. Shona Fielding (21) scored 38 points to lead the field, soon matched by Nia Morrison (10) who stumbled at the last with a double bogey. Anne McSherry (28) also came home with 38 points, boosted by a nett birdie at the last and took the prize on countback over the last 6 holes. Jacqui Coulthard (18) and Margaret Thompson (18) had to settle for the minor placings after both scored 35 points.
Leading scores: A. McSherry (28), S. Fielding (21), N.C. Morrison (10) 38pts; J. Coulthard (18), M.A. Thompson (18) 35pts; C.T. Reynolds (24), M. Dougal (17) 32pts; S.A. McLaren (23) 31pts; L. Richardson (22), I.H. Watson (20), M.A. Weller (17) 30pts; C. Waterson (27), A. Fraser (31) 29pts; C. J. Shand (34), P. Ingram (13), B.M. Hughes (22) 27pts.
Monday 23 July 2012 - Results for week ending 22nd July
Boat of Garten’s annual Seniors’ Open on Thursday last week attracted a full complement of 105 players including 89 visitors. In the race for the Seniors’ Open title (scratch) Boat member Fraser Sharp posted an early 76 but was soon bettered by Ray Logie (Kemnay) and Newmachar duo Gordon Gray and Ian Stuart who all posted 75s. However, playing in the final group, Bert Nicholson (Royal Dornoch) took the title with 73, despite a 2-stroke penalty at the 6th for playing the wrong ball! Winner of the trophy for the lowest overall handicap score was Royal Aberdeen’s Brian Stewart (13) whose 66 edged out his nearest challengers by 1 stroke. In handicap Section 1 (0-12), Ray Logie (7) took the prize with 68, just ahead of David Bissett (Banchory) (8) and Ian Stuart (6). In Section 2 (13-24) Boat Member Tommy Loynes (14) continued his recent form to win on countback from Nairn Dunbar member Duncan Dick (21). Boat Members Donald Watt (14) and Bobby Davidson (17) completed the podium.
Leading Scores (Boat of Garten unless stated):
Overall Scratch winner- B. Nicholson (Royal Dornoch) 73. Overall Handicap winner- B. Stewart (Royal Aberdeen) (13) 66.
Section 1(0-12) – R. Logie (Kemnay) (7) 68; D. Bissett (Banchory) (8), I. Stuart (Newmachar) (6) 69; F.G. Gray (Newmachar) (5), R. Denning (Newmachar) (12), R. Flockhart (Royal Burgess) (9) 70; J. Murdoch (Elgin) (8), R. Miller (Kirkistown Castle, N.I.) (7), L.J. MacBean (8) 71.; J. Wilson (Mouse Valley, Kames CC) (9), I.M. Fraser (Royal Dornoch) (12), H. Robertson (Kemnay) (12), J.C. Dingwall (12), W. Sheed (Bonnyton) (7), N.T. Hendry (West Lothian) (9), J. Cleland (Kilmarnock Barassie) (10), V. Hawkins (Dunkeld) (8), P. Rhodes (Dunkeld) 12) 72. Section 2- (13-24) – T. Loynes (14), D. Dick (Nairn Dunbar) (21) 67; D.G. Watt (14) 69; R.J. Davidson (17) 70; W.C. MacDonald (Muir of Ord) (13), A.M. Walker (16) 71; D. Spark (Strathpeffer) (15), K. Finlayson (Cathkin Braes) (16) 72; Pushp Vaid (Westhill) (16), N.M. Morrison (16), W.A. Macadam (15), P. Lyons (18) 73.
On Saturday the gents competed for the Boat Hotel Trophy, presented to the Club in 1947 and the ideal conditions led to a CSS of 69. A hole-in-one from Gary Foubister at the 154-yd 9th wasn’t enough to lift him into the prize list where the trophy was claimed by Country Member Greg Fitzsimmons (9) after a superb round of 65. The early target had been set by David Housby (5) with a 67, which was eventually bettered by Mike Ashcroft (19) with 66. Rory Simpson (7) and Fraser Sharp (6) lowered the target to 65 but late finisher Fitzsimmons edged out both with the better inward half.
Leading scores: G.J. Fitzsimmons (9), R. Simpson (7), D.F. Sharp (6) 65; M.W. Ashcroft (19) 66; D. Housby (5) 67; R.T. Davidson (14), A. MacPherson (20) 68; J.R. Ingram (5) 69; C. Sutherland (14), S. Fitzsimmons (3), R.J. Davidson (17), J.F. Brady (15) 70; R.S. Coupar (12), R.G. Kinnaird (6) 71; A.N. Waterson (6), S.A. MacBean (6), G. Tregaskis (8), R. Flockhart (9), L.J. MacBean (8), D.J. Brown (11). I.A. Murray (6), J. MacKenzie (19), G. MacPherson (21), R. Proud (12) 72.
The ladies competed for the Hazel Hamilton Trophy in a pairs Greensomes. The pairing of Jacqui Coulthard and Lorraine MacPherson (22) claimed the win with 35 points, from runners up Marlyn Sharp and Liz Gray (20) on 33pts. Lorna Richardson and Letti Sim (24) took 3rd place from Brenda Hughes and Catriona Shand (27) with a better inward half.
Leading scores: J. Coulthard & M. Sharp (22) 35pts; M. Sharp & E.M. Gray (20) 33pts; L. Richardson & L. Sim (24), B.M. Hughes & C. Shand (27) 32pts; P. Ingram & A, Fraser (20) 28pts; M.A. Thompson & M.L. Jones (21), M.A. Weller & C.E. Reynolds (20) 27pts; J.E. Watt & E.L. Deakin (30) 26pts.
Monday 4 July 2011 - Results for week ending 3rd July
At Boat of Garten last Wednesday, after a succession of consistent scores new Member Grahame Tregaskis (9) won his first event, the Freedom Inn Cup, with 43 Stableford points resulting in a 2 stroke cut in his handicap. Runner-up Reg Proud (12) was well back on 38 points with the minor placings going to Brian Jones (24) and Rory Simpson (9) with 37.
Leading scores: (CSS 70)- G. Tregaskis (9) 43pts; R. Proud (12) 38pts; B.H. Jones (24), R. Simpson (9) 37; J.R. Thompson (12) 35pts; W.H. Spencer (9), D.G. Watt (13) 34pts; G. Eastwood (9), J.R. Ingram (6), J.A. MacBean (12) 33pts; V.W. McLaughlin (19) 32pts; S. Thomas (7), J.M. McPhee (17), J.A. Inglis (14) 31pts; R.S. Taylor (11) 30pts.
Later in the day the Ladies’ Wednesday Medal (CSS 72) attracted a good field and was played in good conditions. In the Silver section Ann Carter (15) set the early mark with 74, which was soon bettered by Ann Weller’s (19) 72 and later by Caroline Bashford (15) who took the prize with 71. Pam MacGillivray (28) won the Bronze section with 72, just ahead of Catriona Shand (36) on 73 and Brenda Hughes (22) in 3rd on 75. Both 1st and 2nd earned a cut in their handicap.
Silver section (0-20)- C.S. Bashford (15) 71; M.A. Weller (19) 72; A.F. Carter (15) 74; J.S. Roxburgh (15) 77; P. Ingram (12) 78; I. Shannon (11) 79; M.A. Thompson (18) 82.
Bronze section (21-36)- P. MacGillivray (28) 72; C.J. Shand (36) 73; B.M. Hughes (22) 75; J.E. Watt (28) 78; L. Richardson (21) 79; S. Walker (26), C. Hendry (36) 80.
In Saturday’s monthly medal, Jim Thompson (12) set the pace with 70 in section 1 but late finisher John Ross (8) matched the leader’s 70; David Housby (6) 69 and Bruce Murray (12) 67 then lowered the target further but it was Shaun MacBean (7) who eventually claimed the day with a fine 65 to earn a cut in his handicap. Similarly in section 2, for most of the day Andy Grigor (16) 68 led the field from James Brady (14) 70 but Ian Turner (15) posted 66 to win the section.
Leading scores (CSS 69) Section 1 (0-12) - S.A. MacBean (7) 65; B.D. Murray (12) 67; D. Housby (6) 69; J.A. Ross (8), J.R. Thompson (12) 70; D.D. Ross (10) 71; S. Glen (9), M.R. Hendry (12) 72; R. Proud (12), R.S. Coupar (11) 73; D.J. Proud (10) 74; G. Tregaskis (7) 75; M.I. McDonald (5), R. Simpson (8) 76. Section 2 (13-28) - I.P. Turner (15) 66; A.C. Grigor (16) 68; J.F. Brady (14) 70; R. Lyon (14), M.G. Hendry (15) 71; K.C. Roger (13) 72; J. MacKenzie (19) 73; V.W. McLaughlin (19) 75; J.M. McPhee (17) 76.
In the ladies’ medal (CSS 71) Marlyn Sharp’s 73 won the Silver section (0-20) from Carol Gibbons on 81 and May Souter on 82, while Mandy Dougal won the Bronze prize with 73 from Letti Sim who edged out Lorna Richardson on countback with both filing 82.
Silver section (0-20)- M. Sharp (13) 73; C. Gibbons (18) 81; H.M. Souter (19) 82; M. Douglas (8) 83. Bronze section (21-36)- M. Dougal (23) 73; L. Sim (28), L. Richardson (21) 82; A. Glen (36) 86.
Sunday’s mixed foursomes event was for the Kathleen Ingram Cup. A close finish saw Neil Morrison and Christine Reynolds (21) take the trophy with a better inward half from Darren Proud and Marlyn Sharp (12), after both teams scored 35 points. For the second year in a row Jim and Margaret Thompson (15) edged 3rd place on countback, this time on 33pts from Nicholas Cunningham and Jane Roxburgh (15).
Leading scores: N.M. Morrison & C.T. Reynolds (21), D.J. Proud & M. Sharp (12) 35pts; J.R. & M.A. Thompson (15), N.G. Cunningham & J.S. Roxburgh (15) 33pts; M.L. & A. Forster (13) 32pts; R. Simpson & L. Richardson (15), P. & P. Rice (19) 30pts; M.J. McCreath & A. Napier (24) 27pts.
Monday 25 June 2012 - Results week ending 24th June
At Boat of Garten the men played on Saturday for the Roddy Macleod Trophy, with the early starters avoiding the wetter weather later in the day. The top 6 places were covered by 2 strokes and the competition ended with a CSS of 70. Graham MacPherson (22) returned a nett score of 69, which was enough to win the trophy, but only after a countback on the last 9 holes from Ronald Kinnaird (6) who matched his score.
Leading scores:G. MacPherson (22) 69 bih; R. Kinnaird (6) 69; R. David (20) 70 bih; J. Brady (14) 70; A. Waterson (6) 71 bih; R. J. Davidson (17) 71
On Sunday the Ladies Open attracted a large field, many of them still drying out from their previous day's efforts at Grantown on Spey Ladies Open. The damp conditions and wet rough meant the day ended with a CSS of 74 for both home and away players leading to reductions only in handicaps. In the scratch competition Fiona McLean (Hilton Park) took the title with a gross score of 81, one shot ahead of Sandra Farquhar (Buckpool) whose 82 beat Morag Wardrop (Niddry Castle) into 3rd place after her score of 85.
In the handicap class, Silver Section, previous winner Carol Gibbons (19) (Hilton Park) won both the section and the J.R. Ingram Trophy for best overall nett score with a fine 69. Boat of Garten’s Ladies’ Captain Margaret Thompson (18) was pipped for a repeat of last years second place by Sheena Cruickshank (19) (Newburgh on Ythan) on a countback, their scores of 74 putting Ann Weller (17) (Boat of Garten) into fourth place. The Bronze Section was won by Kathleen Blackie (24) (Castle Park), her score of 79 beating Irene Watson (29) (Niddry Castle) into second place because of a better inward half. Third and fourth places were also decided on a countback after Liz Gray (28) (Boat of Garten) and Joan Bankier (23) (Hilton Park) both returned an 81, Liz, the Ladies Vice Captain at Boat of Garten, being succesful.
Boat of Garten unless stated
Leading scores: Scratch – F. McLean (Hilton Park) 81; S. Farquhar (Buckpool) 82, M. Wardrop(Niddry Castle 85); L. Terry (Cruden Bay) 86; A. Archbold (Gullane) 88; N. Morrison (Carrbridge) 88.
Handicap – Silver section: C. Gibbons (Hilton Park) (19) 69; S. Cruickshank (Newburgh on Ythan) (19) 74; M.A. Thompson (18) 74; A. Weller (17) 75: D. McDonald (16) 76; M. Stewart (15) 76.
Handicap - Bronze section: K. Blackie (Castle Park) (24) 79; I. Watson (Niddry Castle) (29) 79; L. Gray (28) 81; J. Bankier (Hilton Park) (23) 81; J. Turpie (Niddry Castle) (22) 82; L. MacPherson (28) 82.
Monday 11 June 2012 - Results for week ending 10th June
At Boat of Garten the Senior Club Championships were concluded on Wednesday with the Senior Ladies’ Championship (CSS 71). Ladies’ Captain Margaret Thompson set the standard with 73, but was later beaten for 3rd place by Linda Ross. Ann Weller continued her recent good form with a 72 but was also just edged into the runners up spot on countback by Sue McLaren who took the title.
Leading scores: S.A. McLaren (23), M.A. Weller (17)( 72; L.D. Ross (28), M.A. Thompson (19) 73; E. Gray (28) 76; J. Forbes (24) 77; I. Shannon (12) 79; M. Sharp (14), P. Ingram (12) 81; L. Sim (27) 82; C. Waterson (27), S.R. Murray (24), C.T. Reynolds (24) 84.
On Saturday the first Open Tournament of the season, the Annual Mixed Foursomes, attracted a field of 84 pairs representing 44 different Clubs. Despite the cool conditions there was some good scoring and this year both the scratch and handicap winners were representing the home club, although the scoring was very close. Chris Helik and Nia Morrison claimed the scratch title on 75 having held off Ian Murray and Sally Thom with a better inward half. Gordon & Frances Hay took third on 79, also on countback from Robert Carr and Maggie Lawson. In the handicap section the first 5 pairs home all recorded the same nett score of 70. Brian and Myrtle Jones, placed 4th in last year’s event, eventually claimed victory, ahead of Club Captain, James Grant and his wife Debbie (Grantown). In 3rd place were David and Norma Scrimgeour from Muir of Ord ahead of Alan Boxx and Mandy Dougal (Boat) and Gary Dryerre and Mairead Hume from Auchterarder. Leading scores (Boat of Garten unless stated):
Scratch – C.J. Helik & N.C. Morrison, I.A. Murray (Abernethy) & S. Thom (Grantown) 75; G.H. Hay (Grantown) & F.M. Hay (Whitecraigs), R. Carr (Fortrose) & M. Lawson (Grantown) 79; M. Grant (Garmouth) & R. Grant (Torvean) 80.
Handicap – B.H. & M.L. Jones (25), J.A.Grant & D.M. Grant (Grantown) (10), D. & N. Scrimgeour (both Muir of Ord) (12), J.A. Boxx & M. Dougal (14), G. Dryerre & M.S. Hume (both Auchterarder) (20) 70; M. Ashcroft & A. Campbell (18), D.Gray (Mortonhall) & L. Gray (Royal Musselburgh) (22), J. Alford & H. Stuart (both Muir of Ord) (14) 71; C. & R. Morrison (both Linlithgow) (16), G. Eastwood & P. MacGillivray (17), S. & M. Fraser (Inverness) (17), M. & R. Oakes (Stratford upon Avon) (22) 72; D. & L. Little (Eastwood) (14), W.C. & E/M. Gray (20), D.G. Watt & C.E. Smith (14), D. Gordon & J. Wallace (21) 73.
Monday 2 July 2012 - Results for week ending 1 July
At Boat of Garten last week, the ladies competed for the Wise Old Owl Trophy, limited to those of a certain age. Scoring was difficult due to the overhead conditions but Peasha Ingram (13) battled through to take the trophy with 75. Runner up was Myrtle Jones (26) 79 continuing her steady current form with Ann Carter (14) in 3rd place.
The men’s week began with the Freedom Inn Cup, won this year for the third time by Lewis MacBean (8) with 39 Stableford points. Runner-up Rory Simpson improved on last year’s 3rd place in this event but was just short on 38 pts, with the minor placings going to Tommy Loynes and Chris Helik.
Leading scores: (CSS 70)- L.J. MacBean (8) 39pts; R. Simpson (7) 38pts; T. Loynes (14)37pts; C.J. Helik (6), G. Eastwood (8) 35pts; D. Housby (5) 34pts; A.J. Ross (17), J.R. Ingram (5), R.S. Taylor (11) 33pts; J.A. Ross (8) 32pts; S. Finney (18), K.E. MacDonald 31pts; R. Lyon (13), D.W. Ross (19), J. MacKenzie (18), D. Thomas (18) 30pts.
In Saturday’s monthly medal the scoring was very close. In section 1 the top 7 players were separated by 2 strokes with Bob Coupar (12) emerging on top on 67. On the same score Steve Rooney (10) and James Grant (3) were both edged out on countback, although Club Captain Grant also earned a cut in handicap. Rory Simpson (7) took 4th place ahead of John Ross (8) after both scored 68. In section 2 early starter Ewan Mitchell (19) set the pace on 68 which proved too good for the rest and won the medal by one stroke. Runner up Andy Grigor (15) was well clear of 3rd place Jim McPhee (16) and Vince McLaughlin (17) both on 74.
Leading scores (CSS 69) Section 1 (0-12) – R.S. Coupar (12), S. Rooney (10), J.A. Grant (3) 67; R. Simpson (7), J.A. Ross (8) 68; D. Housby (5), R. Kinnaird (6) 69; B.D. Murray (11), S. Forrest (9), J.A. Inglis (12) 70; G. Eastwood (8) 71. Section 2 (13-28) – E. Mitchell (19) 68; A.C. Grigor (15) 69; J.M. McPhee (16), V.W. McLaughlin (17) 74; S. Salem (27) 75; D.G. Watt (14), A. MacPherson (20) 76.
In the ladies’ medal (CSS 71) Mandy Dougal’s 71 won the Silver section (0-20) from Dot McDonald (15) 74 with June Jessop (16) taking 3rd place ahead of Margaret Thompson (18) on countback after both returned 80. Catriona Shand (34) won the Bronze prize with 79.
Sunday’s mixed foursomes event was for the Kathleen Ingram Cup. A close finish saw last year’s winner Neil Morrison retain the trophy, this year with Brenda Hughes (19), with a better inward half from Jim McPhee and Lorna Richardson (19), after both teams scored 33 points. Sandy and Shuna Walker (22) took 3rd place with 31pts.
Leading scores: N.M. Morrison & B.M. Hughes (19), J.M. McPhee & L. Richardson (19) 33pts; A.W. & S. Walker (22) 31pts; D.G.& J.E. Watt (22), D. Rogers & P. MacGillivray (21) 28pts; N.G. Cunningham & J.S. Roxburgh (15) 26pts; I.A. & W. Fraser (30) 24pts.
Monday 4 June 2012 - Results week ending 3rd June
At Boat of Garten the ladies led the way on Wednesday with the May medal, which produced clear winners in both sections. In the silver section Ann Weller (17) continued her early season form to set the target with 77 but this was bettered by playing partner Nia Morrison (10) on 73. However, Ladies’ Captain Margaret Thompson (19) won the section with a very steady 67. In the bronze section Mary Chrystie (28) had posted 76 to lead until Pam MacGillivray (27) won the day with 68. Marion MacCormick (33) edged into 2nd place on countback. The winners of both sections earned a cut in handicap.
Leading Scores: (CSS 72) Silver section – M.A. Thompson (19) 67; N.C. Morrison (10) 73; M.A. Weller (17) 77; M. MacWilliam (19) 78; I. Shannon (12) 79; P. Ingram (12), M. Sharp (13) 81; V.E. Dykes (18) 82; J.S. Roxburgh (16) 84. Bronze section: P. MacGillivray (27) 68; M.M. MacCormick (33) 76; L. MacPherson (28) 81.
At the weekend good scoring conditions produced dramatic results. On Saturday in the men’s medal there was a first win for new Member Alex Waterson (7) whose 65 won section 1 (0-12) by 5 strokes. However, the chasing pack were closely bunched with 13 players separated by 4 strokes, the places going to Gavin Eastwood (8), James Ingram (6) and Stewart Taylor (11) who all returned 70. In section 2 (12-28) the scoring was very close with another new Member Roy Quinn (15) winning his first event on 68, just edging out Kenneth Roger (13) on countback. Only 1 stroke behind was Ian Turner (15) who took 3rd place also on countback from John Inglis (13), closely followed by Peter Lyons (18) and Andy Grigor (15) both on 70. As before, the winners of both sections earned a cut in handicap.
Leading scores: (CSS 70) Section 1 – A.N. Waterson (7) 65; G. Eastwood (8), J.R. Ingram (5), R.S. Taylor (11) 70; C. Young (1), J.A. Boxx (12) 71; L.J. MacBean (9), J.A. Grant (3) 72; R.S. Coupar (12), C.J. Helik (6) 73; B.D. Murray (10), I. Findlay (4), M.I. McDonald (5), G. Tregaskis (7) 74; S. Forrest (9) 75; W.C. Gray (10), D.F. Sharp (6), S. Rooney (10) 76; J.A. Ross (8) 77; D.D. Ross (9) 78. Section 2- R. Quinn (15), K.C. Roger (13) 68; I.P. Turner (15), J.A. Inglis (13) 69; P. Lyons (18), A.C. Grigor (15) 70; W.R. Wilkie (23), R. Lyon (13) 71; N.G. Cunningham (14) 72; J.F. Brady (14) 73; C. Sutherland (17), J.M. McPhee (17) 74; A.J. MacPherson (20) 75; T. Loynes (13) 76; V.W. McLaughlin (18), L. Dickson (17) 77.
In the ladies’ June medal scoring proved difficult for the small field. The silver section was won by Caroline Bashford (15) with 76, two strokes clear of runner-up Marlyn Sharp (13), who was just ahead of Carol Gibbons (190 and Many Dougal (19) 80. The bronze section was also won by 2 strokes with Catriona Shand (34) holding off Shona Fielding (21) and Shuna Walker (27) who both scored 74. Catherine Souter-Bell (24) took 4th place on 76.
Leading scores: Silver Section – C.S. Bashford (15) 76; M. Sharp (13) 78; C. Gibbons (19) 79; M. Dougal (17) 80. Bronze Section – C.J. Shand (34) 72; S. Fielding (21), S.I. Walker (27) 74; C. Souter-Bell (24) 76; E.M. Gray (28), M. McLachlan (26) 79; A. Fraser (31) 82.
Monday 21 May 2012 - Results for week ending 20th May
At Boat of Garten on Saturday a strong field competed for the Garten Cup in excellent conditions which helped to produce a CSS of 69. Early starters Gavin Eastwood (9) and Mark McDonald (5) set the pace with 68s, a score which was soon bettered by Ronnie Kinnaird’s (6) 67. Despite two treble bogeys on his card, Vince McLaughlin (19) matched the leader’s 67 and can clearly be expected to improve in future. Eventually a return to form from Iain Cormack (7) 66 saw him claim the trophy for the second time, having previously triumphed in 2008. First and second both earned a cut in handicap.
Leading scores: (CSS 69)- I.G. Cormack (7) 66; V.W. McLaughlin (19), R.G. Kinnaird (6) 67; M.I. McDonald (5), G. Eastwood (9), J.C. Dingwall (12) 68; L.J. MacBean (9), J. MacKenzie (19), R. Simpson (7), S. Rooney (10), 70; P. Lyons (18), R. Palmer (21), J. Stewart (17) 71; R. Flockhart (9), R.S. Coupar (12) 72; J.A. Grant (3), J. MacPherson (12), C.J. Helik (6), M.J. McCreath (13), N.M. Morrison (19) 73; B. Bell (11), A.J. Ross (17), J.F. Brady (14), A.T. Gristwood (4), J.A. Ross (8) 75; D.J. Proud (9), W.T. Baird (10), S.A. MacBean (6), R. Proud (13) 76; S. Salem (27), A. Doyle (19), R. Quinn (15) 77; D.D. Ross (9), T. Loynes (13), R. Lyon (13), R.J. Davidson (18), D. Thomas (20) 78.
On Sunday in the ladies’ monthly medal, played in support of Cancer Relief, there was a clear winner in section 1 but a close finish in section 2. Silver section winner was Ann Weller (18) 72, three shots clear of runner up Marlyn Sharp (13) with Caroline Bashford (15) taking third place with 77. In the Bronze section Marion MacCormick (33) just took the honours with 76, one ahead of Brenda Hughes (23) 77, who in turn was just one better than Helen Walker (22) 78. The sum of £91.65 was donated for the charity.
Leading scores: (CSS 74) Silver - M.A. Weller (18) 72; M. Sharp (13) 75; C.S. Bashford (15) 77; I. Shannon (12) 79; V.E. Dykes (18) 82. Bronze – M.M. MacCormick (33) 76; B.M. Hughes (23) 77; H. Walker (22) 78; P.S. Roxburgh (24) 80; M.A. McNeilage (36) 81; M.L. Jones (26) 83.
Monday 15 April 2013 - Results for week ending 14th April
At Boat of Garten the ladies began the Club’s competitive week on Wednesday with the month’s first medal. In the Silver Section (0-20) playing in the first group, Val Dykes (18) set the early mark with 77 but was edged out by Ladies’ Champion Nia Morrison (9) who began the season where she left off last year taking the honours with a fine 76. In the Bronze Section (21-36) Christine Waterson (27) posted an early 75 and took the medal despite challenges from Helen Walker (22) and Linda Ross (28) who both returned 77.
Leading scores: Silver Section- N.C. Morrison (9) 76; V.E. Dykes (18) 77; M.A. Weller (17) 82; I. Shannon (12) 83; P. Ingram (13) 86. Bronze Section- C.E. Waterson (27) 75; H. Walker (22), L.D. Ross (28) 77; L. MacPherson (28) 81; M.H. Smyth (21), P. MacGillivray (23) 83.
On Saturday ideal conditions for the Glenfiddich Trophy led to some very low scoring and a CSS of 69. Early starter Ian Murray (7) took full advantage of the conditions with 14 pars and 3 birdies to return a magnificent nett 61, claim the trophy and unsurprisingly earn a 2-stroke cut in handicap. In the next group Alex Waterson (7) posted 64 which would have taken the spoils in most events but had to settle for runner-up. And Leslie Paterson (15) showed that winter practice brings its rewards with 65 and third place. Gordon MacDonald (5) and Mark McDonald (7) filled the minor places, both scoring 66.
Leading Scores: I.A. Murray (7) 61; A.N. Waterson (7) 64; L.D. Paterson (15) 65; G.S. MacDonald (5), M.I. McDonald (7) 66; J.A.Grant (1), C.J. Helik (5), G. Tregaskis (8) 69.
Monday 13 May 2013 - Results week ending 12th May
At Boat of Garten on Saturday the men competed for the Tennent Cup, with the over 55s competing for the Cameron Tankard, run in conjunction with the main event. Despite the very blustery, showery conditions there was a very tight finish and a CSS of 70. Mark McDonald set the standard with an excellent 68 with challenges coming from Charlie MacDonald, Ronnie Kinnaird and Craig Sutherland who all returned 69, just short of the target. Andy Doyle finished best of the rest on 70. But late finisher and former Club Champion Darren Murray matched the earlier 68 and edged out Mark McDonald on countback. The Cameron Tankard Cup went to Charlie MacDonald ahead of Bobby Davidson and Ken Malcolm.
Leading scores: Tennent Cup- D. Murray (1), M.I. McDonald (6) 68; C.A. MacDonald (16), R.G. Kinnaird (6), C. Sutherland (14) 69; A. Doyle (19) 70; R.J. Davidson (18) 71; K. Malcolm (18), E. Mitchell (20), C.J. Helik (6) 72.
Cameron Tankard (Over 55s): C.A. MacDonald 69; R.J. Davidson 71; K. Malcolm, E. Mitchell 72.
In the ladies’ monthly medal on the same day, there were clear winners in both sections and a CSS of 72. Silver section winner was Dot McDonald (16) on 74, five shots clear of runner up Ann Carter (16) who pipped Marlyn Sharp (16) by one stroke. In the Bronze section Lorna Richardson (22) also finished 5 clear, with Tierna Browne taking 2nd place on countback from Christine Reynolds after both scored 78.
Leading scores: Silver – D.A. McDonald (16), A.F. Carter (16) 79; M. Sharp (16) 80. Bronze – L. Richardson (22) 73; T. Browne (23), C.T. Reynolds (25) 78; C. Waterson (27), S. Fielding (20) 85.
On Sunday 19 teams competed for the season’s traditional Easter Texas Scramble which had been postponed due to the weather. Although the format promised low scores competitors had to battle strong winds and showers. However, the winning team of Jane Wallace, John MacBean, Dougie Gordon and Shaun MacBean edged home by the narrowest margin with 54.9. The team of Peasha Ingram, Ishbel Shannon, James Ingram and Fraser Sharp were pipped for 2nd spot on countback by Bruce Grant’s team which included Debbie Grant, Mark McDonald and James Grant. Leading scores: J. Wallace, D. Gordon, S.A. & J.A. MacBean (6.1) 54.9; B. Grant, M.I. McDonald, D.M. & J.A. Grant (6.0), I. Shannon, P. & J.R. Ingram, D.F. Sharp (4.0) 55.0; M.A. Stewart, M. Dougal, I.W. Cassells & I.P. Turner (6.2) 55.8.
Other results:
Ladies’ Walk-on medal (May 8): S.A. McLaren (20) 68; J. Forbes (25), C. Waterson (27) 73; L. MacPherson (28), J. Coulthard (19) 74; M.Sharp (16) 75. .
Men’s Stableford (May 9): K. Slaney (22) 38pts; A.N. Waterson (6), D. Housby (5) 37pts; R. Lyon (13) 36pts; I.A. Murray (6) 35pts; C. Whelan (21), D. MacKenzie (16), N. Hough (10), A. Cormie (12) 34pts.
Monday 6 May 2013 - Results week ending 5th May
At Boat of Garten in the previous week a full entry competed for the top 16 placings in the qualifying round of the men’s Ingram Cup in ideal conditions. Scoring was very close as usual with early starter James Ingram (5) setting the pace on 67 but he was soon overtaken by an excellent round of 63 from David Ross (19). Challenges came from Graham Meeks (12) with a wonderful 64 and Stephen Salem (28) with 66 but Ross wasn’t to be denied and won the competition earning a 2-stroke cut in handicap.
Qualifying scores: D.W. Ross (19) 63; G.J. Meeks (12) 64; S. Salem (28) 66; J.R. Ingram (5) 67; G.S. MacDonald (5) 68; I.P. Turner (15) 69; G. Tregaskis (8), L.J. MacBean (8), J.A. Grant (1) 70; C. Sutherland (14) 71; I.A. Murray (5), R.A. Kinnaird (6), D. Murray (1), L.R. Smith (3) 72; R. Proud (12) , W.A. Baird (11) 73.
On the same day the ladies played for the Hazel Hamilton Trophy, a pairs Greensomes event. Marj Stewart and Jean Watt (21) claimed a narrow win with 69, one clear of runners-up Margaret Thompson and Sue McLaren (19) 70. Letti Sim and Mandy Dougal (21) edged out Pam MacGillivray and Lorraine MacPherson (25) on countback after both pairs returned 76.
Leading scores: M.A. Stewart & J.E. Watt (21) 69; M.A. Thompson & S.A. McLaren (19) 70; M. Dougal & L. Sim (21), P. MacGillivray & L. MacPherson (25) 76; C. Shand & D.A. McDonald (22), J. Coulthard & L. Richardson (20) 77.
Last Wednesday the ladies’ medal brought a good entry in both sections. In the Silver Section Caroline Bashford (16) took the prize on 75 just ahead of Margaret Thompson (18) and Peasha Ingram (13) who both scored 77. In the Bronze section Catriona Shand (32) earned a 2-stroke cut in handicap posting a 70 to edge Pam MacGillivray (23) 71 into second place. Both were well clear of 3rd place Letti Sim (29) and Jessie Forbes (25), both with 80.
Leading scores: Silver Section- C.S. Bashford (16) 75; M.A. Thompson (18), P. Ingram (13) 77; I.C. Blease (20) 79; D.A. McDonald (16), J. Coulthard (19) 80. Bronze section - C. Shand (32) 70; P. MacGillivray (23) 71; L. Sim (29), J. Forbes (25) 80.
On Saturday the men’s monthly medal saw another full entry which, despite the windy and occasionally wet conditions, produced a CSS of 70. In section 1 the early pace was set by James Ingram (5) and Gavin Eastwood (7) who both shot 70. The nearest challenge came from John MacBean (12) with 71 but it was late starter Malcolm McCreath (12) who also returned 70 who took the prize on countback. In section 2 David Ross (17) briefly led the field with 70 but was soon bettered by Charlie Edward (20) with 67 and finally by Jim Thompson (13) whose 66 was the best of the day and earned a 1-stroke cut in handicap. The winners of each section will represent the Club in the Regional Finals of the Belhaven Club Handicap Championships in August.
Leading scores: Section 1 (0-12) - M.J. McCreath (12), J.R. Ingram (5), G. Eastwood (7) 70; J.A. MacBean (12) 71; G.S. MacDonald (4), J.A. Grant (1), S.A. MacBean (5) 72; W.C. Gray (11) 73. Section 2 (13-28) - J.R. Thompson (13) 66; C. Edward (20) 67; D.W. Ross (17) 70; L.D. Paterson (13), J.F. Brady (15) 71; R. Lyon (13), J. MacKenzie (18) 72.
Finally on Sunday there was a good turnout for the RBS Trophy, a pairs Greensomes Stableford competition. Ron Lyon and Vince McLaughlin scored 39pts, which was equalled by Alan Gristwood and Andy Doyle but the eventual winners were David Housby and Shaun MacBean who edged ahead with 40pts to claim the trophy.
Leading scores: D. Housby & S.A. MacBean (5) 40pts; R. Lyon & V.W. McLaughlin (15), A. Gristwood & A. Doyle (10) 39pts; R. Quinn & C. MacDonald (15), A.C, Grigor & C. Sutherland (14) 38pts; C. Shand & N.M. Morrison (22), W.C. Gray & E.M. Gray (19), A.J Ross & D.W. Ross (17) 36pts.
Other results:
Men’s Stableford (April 25): D. MacDonald (12) 37pts; M.I. McDonald (6) 35pts; D.W. Ross (19), H.J. MacLennan (27) 34pts; R. Proud (12), C. Sutherland (14), V. McLaughlin (18), W. Baird (11) 33pts.
Men’s Stableford (May 2): G. Peters (20), G. Eastwood (7) 38pts; D. Thomas (19), D.F. Sharp (5), K. Slaney (22), W. Baird (11) 35pts.
Ladies’ Stableford (May 4): S.A. McLaren (20) 34pts; L. MacPherson (28) 33pts; J. Coulthard (19), D.A. McDonald (16) 31pts; C.S. Bashford (16) 30pts.
Monday 29 August 2011 - Belhaven Championship - Members' success!
Darren Proud and Martin Hendry represented the Club at the regional finals of the Belhaven Best Club Handicap Championships - 4-ball, better ball stroke play competition - held at Moray GC on Friday 26th August. Darren and Martin finished 3rd with a four under score of 67 (edged out of 2nd place on countback) and go forward to the Grand Final at the Fairmont Torrance course in St. Andrews at the end of September.
Monday 22 April 2013 - Results week ending 21st April
At Boat of Garten on Saturday the highlight of the opening medal of the season was a hole in one by Rob Flockhart (10) at the 9th, watched in admiration by playing partners James Grant and Roy Quinn. In section 1 (0-12) early starter Gordon MacDonald (5) posted a 70, which was soon equalled by James Grant (1). Chris Helik (5) then took the lead with 69 only to be matched and edged out of the top prize on countback by Shaun MacBean (5). In division 2 (13-28) playing partners Ron Lyon (14) and David Ross (19) both scored 73 to set the pace, with Tommy Loynes (15) coming home with the same score. But it was form player Leslie Paterson (14) who followed last week’s excellent 65, who returned a 70 to take the medal by 3 strokes and earn another cut in his handicap.
Leading scores: Divn 1 (0-12)- S.A. MacBean (5), C.J. Helik (5) 69; J.A. Grant (1), G.S. MacDonald (5) 70; M.J. McCreath (12) 71; R.G. Kinnaird (6), J.R. Ingram (5) 72.
Divn 2 (12-28)- L.D. Paterson (14) 70; R. Lyon (14), D.W. Ross (19), T. Loynes (15) 73; D. Ross (15) 74; K.T. Malcolm (19) 75; L. Dickson (18) 76.
In the second ladies’ monthly medal there were clear winners in both sections. In the Silver Section Jacqui Coulthard (19) posted 77 to win by 2 strokes from Dot McDonald (16) with Rona French (16) taking 3rd place with 83. In the Bronze Section Lorraine MacPherson (28) enjoyed a 3-stroke victory from Ladies’ Captain Liz Gray (29) with Lorna Richardson (22) in 3rd spot on 87.
Leading scores: Silver Section- J. Coulthard (18) 77; D.A. McDonald (16) 79; R.A. French (16) 83; C. S. Bashford (16) 85. Bronze Section- L.M. MacPherson (28) 79; E.M. Gray (29) 82; L. Richardson (22) 87.
The coming weekend sees prestigious competitions with the qualifying round of the Ingram Cup for the men and the Hazel Hamilton Greensomes Trophy for the ladies.
Friday 16 April 2010 - Decisions on The Rules of Golf 2010 - 2011
Decision 33-8/34 is a new decision which prohibits Clubs from invoking a Local Rule to provide relief from repaired divot holes. Any such Local Rule is place must be remove immediately.
This means that Local Rule 6 on the scorecard no longer applies.
It will be removed from the next print run.
Monday 29 August 2011 - Kinloch Anderson Trophy
Thurs 8th Sept - the Kinloch Anderson Trophy is a 'bogey' competition, i.e., individual match play against the course. The event will be held on Thursday 8th September in place of the weekly Thursday Stableford competition. Players must enter the competition in the Pro Shop before teeing off and games are to be played within Members' times. Scores should be entered on the laptop in the locker room as normal.
Monday 11 January 2010 - The Boat's Log
The Club's annual newsletter "Boat's Log" has been published and distributed to all Members. If any Member has yet to receive their copy, please contact the Office and we'll send a replacement.
Wednesday 3 February 2010 - Annual General Meeting 2010
Despite heavy snow in the late afternoon and very difficult conditions both underfoot and on the roads the Captain, Malcolm McCreath, welcomed a good number of Members to this year's AGM in the Clubhouse on Tuesday 2nd February. Finance convener, Willie Gray, led the meeting through the Annual Accounts, after which he answered various questions from the floor, including the tricky subject of VAT, Partial Exemption and the de minimis rules! He finished by commenting on the healthy state of the Club's affairs.
Office Bearers were unanimously re-elected as recommended by the Council:
Club President: R.Mel Sim
Vice President: John A. MacBean
Club Captain: Malcolm J.R. McCreath
Vice Captain: James A. Grant
Standing down from the Council were Dr Willie Gray and Messrs Dougie Gordon and Fraser Sharp. Elected to the Council were Mrs Linda Ross and Messrs Iain Cormack and Steven Rooney.
The Captain reported on the progress of the Steering Group and, in particular, on plans to redevelop the Clubhouse to improve the changing facilities for both Members and visitors alike. Other major expenditure had been approved to create a service area on the course for the greenkeepers, which would begin in the Spring with a self-contained wash-bay area for course equipment.
Monday 29 March 2010 - Opening Match (Captain vs Vice-Captain)
Yesterday (Sunday 28th March) the Club Captain welcomed around 75 Members to the official opening of the new season and signalled the occasion by raising the Club flag.
The ceremony was followed by the annual Opening Match, a matchplay event with a shotgun start, between teams of Members representing the Club Captain, Malcolm McCreath), versus the Vice-Captain, James A Grant. Unfortunately the weather deteriorated and credit is due to the players who all completed the round despite the constant rain and blustery conditions. After the event, which was won by the Vice-Captain 9½ - 7½, players enjoyed an excellent complimentary meal from new Steward Kerrie Cole and her team.
Members are now looking forward to the easing in to the new season with two non-counting competitions over the Easter weekend:
The Gents lead the way on Saturday with the 5 club Stableford event (Members' times) followed on Sunday by the Easter Texas Scramble, open to Ladies and Gents.
Monday 11 February 2013 - Open Competitions
A reminder regarding the Club's Open events - go to Visitors Tab for details.
The Senior's Open and 36 Hole Open are now full and a waiting list has been opened.
