SAIR HEID BASH UPDATE

As there are 5 Teams signed up for the Sair Heid Bash, this event will go ahead with the first Tee Time at 11.00am. Should any members who have not already signed up and wish to play in this event please turn up at 10.30am and a format will be decided then.

BOXING DAY TEXAS SCRAMBLE

Unfortunately due to lack of entries for the Boxing Day Texas Scramble this event has been cancelled.

Hopefully the Sair Heid Bash will take place if the numbers allow.

Seasons Greeting

Just a brief note to wish all club members and centre staff a very Merry Christmas and a Guid New Year.

If the forecast is to be believed, we might even get the Sair Heid Bash played.....

Donald Thomson, Captain

Turkey Trot Results

Congratulations to those taking part and thanks to the weather for letting the competition take place this year. The top three spots were taken by:
1st: Frank Moran
2nd: Ken Macleod
3rd: David Robinson

No 2s were recorded so  the money will carry over to the next competition.

Draw for Turkey Trot - Saturday 10 December - Amended

The amended draw is posted below. Apologies for missing one group out of earlier post - must remember to take my specs with me next time!

1000  G McLuskey; J Henvey
1007  K Macleod; E Gray
1015  D Thomson; D Robinson; K Ewan
1022  M Melville; F Barber; D Findlay
1030  B Cominsky; J Ireland; C McDonald
1037  T Ogg; T Bennet; K McVey
1045  M Bell; F Moran; I Butchart

TURKEY TROT

The Entry Sheet for the Gents Turkey Trot is now in the folder.

This takes place on Saturday 10th December with

a first tee time of 10am.

There is a £20 voucher up for grabs for the winner so sign up and have some festive fun!

December Entertainment Events

The Centre still have a limited amount of places available at the following events taking place during December. As places are limited please contact the centre as soon as possible if you wish to book places. Click on the images below to enlarge:

2012 MEMBERSHIP FEES UPDATE

Strathmore Golf Centre have just announced some welcoming news that there will be NO INCREASE in Membership Fees for 2012 AND there are some brilliant incentives to pay early.
See below..............

TRI-AM RESULT

14 Teams took part in the final Summer Mixed Competition which took the form of a Tri-Am and an enjoyable day was had by all and the weather gods were also kind to us.
Below are the Winners and Runners Up both teams scoring 151.

 The Winning Team - Scottish Slimmers, Gary McLuskey, Mike Bell, Jim Ireland (unfortunately not available for photograph)

 The Runners-Up - Team Vion+, Mike Shepherd, Billy Sievewright, Rhoda Fraser (unfortunately not available for photograph)

END OF SEASON TRI-AM DRAW

The Draw for Saturday's End Of Season Tri-Am is as follows
and a thank you to the Centre for arranging for this event to be
a 2 Tee Start, it is much appreciated by the Club.

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Draw for Four Club Challenge - Saturday 22 October

Morning Starters

0800  D McDonald, C Sharpe
0807  J Ireland, B McGowan
0815  T Ogg, B Comiskey, P Johnstone
0822  M Shepherd, M Bell, G McLuskey
0830  T Bennet, F Barber, C Davidson
0837  I Ryan, K McVey, J Nicholl

Lunchtime Starters

1200  F Moran, Dave Alexander
1207  K Ewan, D Thomson, M Scott
1215  E Gray, A Downs, J Scott
1222  J Henvey, C McDonald, I Scott
1230  E Ritchie, D Douglas, G Haynes

Gents Section AGM - Friday 21 October

All members of the Gents Section are reminded that the Annual General Meeting takes place this Friday in the clubhouse starting at 7pm (not 7-30pm as erroneously posted on the notice inviting nominations for new committee members).
Apart from the usual business, two motions regarding changes to the rule book will be on the agenda covering a proposed increase in competition entry fees and  a proposed change to the arrangements for obtaining a handicap. Further details have been posted in the clubhouse.

END OF SEASON TRI-AM

The annual End of Season Tri-Am takes place on Saturday 29th October with an 11am start.

Teams of 3 Members can be made up of 3 Gents, 3 Ladies, 2 Gents and 1 Lady or 2 Ladies and 1 Gent.

This a social competition and the cost is £3.00 per Team, the entry sheet is on the Mixed Board for Members Names and Team Name. 

Draw for Transco Cup & DWAM

This Saturday sees the final weekend counting competition of the season with the Transco Cup up for grabs for the medal winners and the DWAM for the rest of us. The draw is attached - please click on the image to enlarge:

MESSAGE FROM THE GENTS CAPTAIN

On behalf of Strathmore Golf Club I would like to congratulate both Michael and Kirsty Brodie on their great results yesterday in the Highland Spring Scottish Junior Masters Competition at Gleneagles Queens Course.

For Kirsty to win the Girls Section and Michael to come second in the Boys Section is a great result, and a fitting reward for the hard work of the Competitors, Junior Convenor, Iain Bucthart and the Junior committee as well as the coaching staff here at Strathmore.

We as a Club are extremley proud of you all.

Eric G Gray

Gents Captain

Winter Competitions

Sign up sheets for the winter competitions are now in the competition folder in the clubhouse adjacent to the PSI terminal. The three competitions are:
Winter knockout singles;
Winter knockout doubles;
Winter league.

Entry fee is £1 per player per competition and these should be posted in the gents box in the clubhouse in a sealed envelope clealrly marked with your name and the competition(s) entered. The closing date for entries is noon on 29 October. Entries not accompanied by the appropriate fee will not be included in the draws to be made later that day.

Lets hope for less snow and more golf than last winter!

Trophies

As the end of the season is nearly upon us, could anybody currently in possession of any club trophies return them to the clubhouse as soon as possible to allow time for engraving before the AGM and prize-giving.

Many thanks.

Draw for October Monthly Medal - Saturday 8 October

The draw for this competition is attached - please click on the image to enlarge:

NORSE CUP RESULT

The Norse Cup was played for on Sunday and an enjoyable day was had by all who played.

16 Members went out and played a Stableford round not knowing who their partners were until a mystery draw at the end of the Competition.

The winning pair were Cathy McNab and Iain Butchart

with a score of 59 points with a better back 6

from Kirsty Brodie and Chris Flannigan

The Winners with Lady Captain Kay Finlay

Extra Medal 1/10/11

Apologies for the delay. Draw attached please click on image to enlarge:

NORSE CUP DRAW INFO

Just to let the Members who have signed up for the Norse Cup know, we would ask them to turn up around 11.15am on Sunday when the draw and format will be announced. There is space for 2 Gents to play and partner Ladies for this event, if any Gent wishes to play please telephone Jack Scott on 01828 670583 or 07860 850 703 as soon as possible.

WELL DONE TO OUR JUNIORS

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 acheviments this season.
To be runners up in the Junior Scratch Legue 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.

Eric G Gray
Gents Captain

Autumn Meeting Draw

The draw for the Autumn Meeting on Saturday 24 September is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

JUNIOR SCRATCH LEAGUE FINAL

I would along with the Gents Committee and I am sure the rest of the Gents Section and Ladies Section like to wish Strathmore Junior Scratch League Team our best wishes as they compete in the Final of The Perth & Kinross Scratch League this Saturday at Gleneagles. Their opponents will be local rivals Blairgowrie Golf Club. This year has seen the team under the guidance of Iain Butchart the Junior Convenor perform beyond their years with some excellent results and has put Strathmore Golf Club firmly on the Junior Golfing map. Once again enjoy the day and our best wishes go with you.

Eric Gray (Gents Captain)

MIXED INVITATION DAY RESULT

An excellent day was had by all that played in the

Mixed Invitation Day on Sunday.

Good scoring was the order of the day.

The winners were:

Edith and George Ralston - 41 points

2nd - Sheena Scott & Greg Edwards  - 40 points

3rd - Dave Grant & A Manutim - 39 points

The Winners with other prizewinners.

MIXED INVITATION DAY DRAW

The draw for this years Mixed Invitation Day is as follows:

11.00 S Scott & Partner / J Moran & Partner
11.07 K Finlay & Partner / M Hunter & Partner
11.15 C McNab & Partner / E Ralston & Partner
11.22 R Fraser & Partner / D Grant & Partner
11.30 G Wood & Partner / G Bullock & Partner
11.37 J Scott & Partner / S Fenner & Partner

September Monthly Medal Draw

The draw for the September Monthly Medal on Saturday 17 September is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

Gents Invitation Day Draw

Apologies for the delay in posting the draw - internet connection problems! Please click on the image below to enlarge:

Gents Invitation day - Sunday 11 September

The draw for the invitation day will appear tomorrow - one or two last minute arrangements to confirm prior to publication

Draw for Saturday Stableford - 10 September

The draw is attached - please click on image to enlarge:

GENTS DEFEAT LADIES IN WOODEN SPOON

With the match scores being tied after all matches being completed, a nailbiting final green shoot out between Gents Captain Eric Gray and Lady Captain Kay Finlay took place in a Chipping/Putting decider on the 18th green with Eric holing a monster 20foot putt to claim victory.

Gents Captain Eric handing over the The Wooden Spoon to Lady Captain Kay 

Draw for Radio Tay Cash for Kids Gents Open - Saturday 3 September

The draw for this Open Competition is attached - please click on the image to enlarge. There are limited places left - contact the starter if you wish to take part.

Strathmore G.C. 2-4 King James VI G.C.

Our 12 man team travelled to Perth to take on King James VI over the island course defending the Mole Trophy won last year.
The course was playing well if a little soggy under foot. King James VI played well and won the first two games before halves for Jack and Mark Scott, Hamish McKelvie and David Douglas and a fine win for Alan Downs and Fred Barber meant the last game was the decider. King James VI won the last match and therefore won the Mole Trophy back. Defeat but a good day out for us all.

Pairings For Mole Trophy Sunday 27th of August versus King James VI

First Tee Time in Perth Noon

Donald Thomson and Eric Ritchie
Calum Sharpe and Chris McKenna
Jack Scott and Mark Scott
Alan Downs and Fred Barber
Phil Johnstone and Hamish McKelvie
Billy McGregor and Gary McLuskey

Reserve David Douglas

Strathmore G.C. Team For Match Versus King James VI

Great, we now have a full team to play in defence of the Mole Trophy in Perth on Sunday. King James are confident of regaining the trophy so incentive enough to give it a go. If anyone has any preferences as to who they would like to patrner in this four-ball format text or phone David on 07778 003958. The pairings shall be posted on here tomorrow night. If we can meet at King James around 11.30am.

Donald Thomson 18,
Hamish McKelvie 17,
Phil Johnstone 15,
Calum Sharpe 14,
David Douglas 12,
Eric Ritchie 15,
Mark Scott 4,
Alan Downs 18,
Jack Scott 8,
Billy McGregor 14.
Chris McKenna 17
Gary McLuskey 12

One more player required for Sundays away Match at King James VI in Perth Tee Time Noon

Just one body required for Sunday still open to all full members no matter their handicap. If you can play call or text David on 07778 003958

Gents Invitation Day - Sunday 11 September

Members are reminded that due to the cancellation and re-scheduling of the Radio Tay Cash for Kids Open, the Gents Invitation Day has in turn been re-scheduled to Sunday 11 September with the first tee time at 10-30am. At present there are not many entries for this sociable event with prizes up for grabs. In order that the necessary administrative arrangements can be made members are encouraged to sign up for this event as soon as possible.

RNLI Shield - Saturday 27 August (Revised draw)

The revised draw for this charity competition is attached. Click on the image to enlarge:

1 More Player Required For Sunday

We still require one more player to play in defence of the Mole trophy versus King James VI in Perth on Sunday. If you would like to play please text or phone David on 07778 003958.
Playing already are
Donald Thomson 18,
Hamish McKelvie 17,
Phil Johnstone 15,
Calum Sharpe 14,
David Douglas 12,
Eric Ritchie 15,
Mark Scott 4,
Alan Downs 18,
Jack Scott 8,
Billy McGregor 14.
Chris McKenna 17.

Six Players Required For Sunday

For the first time in a couple of years we are struggling a wee bit to put a team together for an inter-club match. We are defending the Mole Trophy at King James VI at noon on Sunday.
If you wish to play and you are not one of the six already signed up, simply phone or just text your name to David on 07778 003958.
Thanking you.

Drumoig G.C. 4-1 Strathmore G.C.

Sorry for delay in posting this report. Our 12 man team travelled to Fife on Sunday to take on Drumoig, the course was enjoyable, the matches tight but ultimately the opposition were too strong on the day.
Scott Shephard and Kevan McVey delivering our one win to avoid the "grannie".
Next up a week on Sunday, an away trip to "the island" to play for the Mole Trophy against our friends from King James VI G.C..
Sign up sheet in usual place in changing room.

Draws for weekend competitions

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President's Cup - Saturday 20 August

August Monthly Medal - Sunday 21 August

I & D INSURANCE SERVICES SHIELD RESULT

28 Members enjoyed a lovely day playing for the I & D Insurance Services Shield at Strathmore yesterday. Good scoring was the order of the day with 3 couples tied on 42 points.

In 3rd place was Hannah Robb and Frankie Moran, 2nd place went to Sheena and Jack Scott and the winners with a better inward half was Kay Finlay and Dave Grant.

The winners pictured above with the hosts for the day Iain and Dawn Butchart.

Revised Team draw For Match Versus Drumoig G.C. Away 14th August

Norman Dyce & Rory Dyce
Alan Downs & Phil Johnstone
Billy Sievewright & Mike Shephard
John Nicholl & Brendan Comiskey
Donald Thomson & Michael Brodie
Scott Shephard & Kevan McVey

We had to change the pairings because of withdrawals. Enjoy the day and if possible.................win!
Meet at Drumoig at noon.

I and D Insurance Draw For Sunday 14th August

11:22 ~Dawn and Iain Butchart - Kirsty and Ron Brodie

11:30 Sheena and Jack Scott - Dawn and Mark Tinker

11:37 Cathy McNab & Mark Melville - Margaret Young & Graham Bullock

11:45 Lesley & Graham Haynes - Kay Findlay & David Grant

11:52 Sheila Bailey & Keith Ewan - Gillian Allardice & Eric Gray

12:00 Sandra & Fred Barber - Hannah Robb & Frankie Moran

12:07 Jackie & Frank Moran - Chris & Pete Tinker

One Player Required For Team playing at Drumoig this Sunday

We have had a withdrawal from Sunday's team so if you would like to play at Drumoig on Sunday (forecast good) can you phone David 07778 003958.

Draw for Captain's Charity Sweep - Saturday 13 August

The draw is attached - please click on the image to enlarge:

Bag a birdie not a Grouse - Friday 12th August

This fundraising event takes place tomorrow - the Glorious Twelfth - and is aimed at members and their guests having a bit of fun while enjoying the experience of a sociable round of golf at Strathmore. Anybody wishing to book a late tee time should contact the clubhouse - the cost for guests is £10 with the money going towards club funds. Many thanks to the Centre for making the course available for this event. Attached is an information sheet regarding Magic 2's and "the Glorious Twelfth. Click on the image to enlarge:

NEW DATE FOR I & D SHIELD MIXED COMPETITION

Unfortunately due a flooded course on Sunday 7th August the scheduled

I & D Shield Mixed Competition was cancelled. Therefore a new date of 14th August has been selected for the running of the Competition. Should any member who was unable to play on the original date but would like to play on the new date please enter your name on the sign up sheet on the mixed board before Friday. Should you have any queries please contact Iain or Dawn Butchart 01828 633000

HowDidIDo Order of Merit

HowDidIDo is offering subscribing members the opportunity to take part in a national order of merit competition running between 1 August and the end of October 2011. The Order of Merit is based on scores in medal competitions submitted by clubs to HowDidIDo. In order to take part all that is required is to register for the Order of Merit on HowDidIDo. Further details and the registration page can be found at the following link:
http://www.howdidido.co.uk/page.asp?section=269&sectionTitle=OOM

Interclub Match Away to Drumoig 14th August First Tee Time 12.30 (meet at Noon)

                                                                         
Team
Donald Thomson and Alan Downs
Norman Dyce and William MacGregor
Phil Johnstone and John Nicholl
Billy Sievewright and Mike Shephard
Craig McDonald and Brendan Comiskey
Scott Shephard and Kevan McVey

Reserve-Hamish McKelvie

Any queries please contact David 07778 003958

Sorry Hamish you had to miss out but you will defintely play in the match at King James VI on the 28th.

I & D INSURANCE SHIELD DRAW

This Sunday sees the annual I & D Shield Mixed Competition take place and the draw is as follows:

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Endurance Trophy Draw - Saturday 6 August

The draw for this competition is attached. Please note there are slightly different pairings in the morning and afternoon rounds. Five hours between tee times should provide plenty of time to grab a spot of lunch between rounds but please try and avoid slow play.
Please note the entry fee is 50 pence irrespective of playing one or two rounds but there will be separate sweeps and 2's competitions morning and afternoon.
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NAPGC Regional Final tee times - Friday 5 August (amended)

The finalised start sheet (now including Fred Barber and Eric Gray) for the regional final has been received from the NAPGC and is attached. There appears to be a good chance of competing members progressing to the final - best of luck to you all. Please click on image to enlarge:

July Monthly Medal Draw

Morning Starters:

0800: R Tinker, M Tinker, I Gray

0807: B McGowan, J Wood, M Bell

0815: I Ryan, M Melville, P Johnstone

0822: S Murray, I Clark, G Bruce

0830: D Thomson, D McFadden, C Fairweather

0837: M Shepard, J Ireland, J Nicholl

0845: T Bennent, D McDonald, D Findlay

0852: G Burton, B Harris, I Sangster


Afternoon Starters:

1200: A Easton, S Thomson

1207: M Scott, C Flannigan, R Dallas

1215: I Butchart, S Flannigan, K James

1222: I Scott, J Scott, A Aird

1230: G McLuskey, R Michie, David Alexander

1237: E Ritchie, B Comiskey, Dave Alexander

1245: T Ogg, A Downs, C Brand

1252: F Barber, C McDonald, C McKenna

1300: K McVey, J Henvey, James Henvey

SUMMER TRI-AM RESULT

Sunday saw 27 members play in a Summer Tri-Am in glorious weather at Strathmore.

The winners of the Competition were Team "Birdie" (aka Team "Bogey") which consisted of Sheena Scott, Eric Ritchie and Jack Scott who won on a better back 9 from "The Tinkers", Dawn, Mark and Rory Tinker. Both teams shot a 140 score.

The Winners and Runners-up with Lady Captain Kay Finlay

 

Forthcoming Committee Vacancies

A number of vacancies will occur on the Gents Committee at the end of the season. The duties of committee members are not overly onerous but without an active and involved committee the club simply would not function. In order to ensure that there will be sufficient members on the committee next season, now is the time to consider whether you would be prepared to assist in the running of the club by acting as a member of the committee. If you wish to contribute to the continued success of the club by serving on the committee next season, or are aware of another member who is considering doing so, please feel free to contact the Captain or other current committee member to gain a greater understanding of how the committee works.

Draw for George Black Memorial Trophy - Saturday 23 July

The draw for this competition is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

SUMMER TRI-AM DRAW

The draw for The Summer Tri-Am on Sunday is as follows:

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SHOULD ANY MEMBERS WISH TO ENTER A TEAM IN THIS EVENT

PLEASE CONTACT JACK SCOTT ON 07860 850703

ENTRY FEE £3.00 PER TEAM

Team required for Sunday 24th July

Strathmore Golf Club has been invited to enter a 4 man team in the Craigie Hill Centenary Celebration Competition taking place this Sunday. The format is stableford and we have been given a tee time of 1310 hrs. The match will be followed by a meal and a prizegiving ceremony,. Any member available and wishing to take part is asked to enter their name on the relevant sheet on the changing room noticeboard or alternatively to contact Eric Gray.

NAPGC Regional Final - Friday 5 August

We have been allocated 7 places in the Regional Final to be played at Strathmore on Friday 5 August. Places are allocated to the lowest gross score, lowest nett score, the winners of the three divisions and the next two best scores recorded at our qualifying competition on 15 May. Accordingly the members qualifying for the regional final are:
Iain Butchart
Mark Melville
Kenny Beattie
David Douglas
Kevan McVey
Fred Barber
Eric Gray

Tee times will be advised as soon as they are known. Good luck to you all.

P & K COUNTY SUMMER MEETING

The Draw for Perth &Kinross County Golf Summer Meeting to be held at Crieff Golf Club on

Sunday 17th July is as follows:

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PRESIDENTS CUP

Unfortunately due to adverse weather conditions making the course unplayable during the competition the Committees had no option but to cancel the event on Saturday. Both Committees have agreed that the Presidents Cup should be played for and an alternative day has been decided on as Saturday 20th August.
Unfortunately we are unable to make it a shotgun start and will be run on the basis as a medal round with the usual Saturday Morning and Lunch Time tee times available. Sign up sheets will be available in due course.

King James VI G.C. 4-1 Strathmore G.C.

For whom the Bell tolls! We lost out last night at the last eight stage of the Bell Trophy on the island in Perth.
All the games in the match were close but in the end only Allan Easton emerged undefeated on this occassion.
Thanks to all who played last night Allan, Iain, Kevin, Mark, Willie and to Scott, Norman, Chris who competed in previous rounds.
Next Matches in August are both away interclub matches at Drumoig and King James VI sign up sheets are on the match board.

PRESIDENT'S DAY TROPHY DRAW

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BLAIRGOWRIE MATCH RESULT

Last night saw the Gents Section play local rivals Blairgowrie Golf Club for the Anniversary Quaich.

The 12 man team were trying to retain the trophy which was won by Strathmore last year. As the results came in things did not look good! The first group of J Scott & M Melville were beaten, the second group of I Butchart and P Tinker also lost, with the sixth group of P Johnstone and H McKelvie being beaten early on, the score with 3 matches remaining on the course was 3 - 0 to Blairgowrie. With our backs to the wall, the pairings of S Thomson and G Chessor, K McVey and C McDonald and A Low and D Grant all came good, each winning their matches, gaining a memorable draw, therefore retaining the Anniversary Quaich.

The Blairgowrie Members were complimentary on the condition of the course and also the food which was served to them by the Centre.

Thanks to all who played in this match and for supporting the Club in these Inter Club Matches. 

Perth and Kinross Team Championships 2011

This year we entered a team in the P+K Team Championship, held this year at King JamesVI G.C. in Perth. the event took place in glorious conditions yesterday and attracted the top players from the county. The teams are made up of three players with the best two scores counting.
The standard yesterday was very high with a number of players shooting sub 70 rounds. Unfortunately none of our intrepid three of Scott Thomson, Allan Easton or Rory Tinker managed to find the magic formula returning scores of 77, 75 and 76 respectively resulting in a team score of 151.
The winning team from Blairgowrie posted an impressive score of 131. The CSS was 69 indicating the quality of golf played.
It is important for our club to be an active county member and it also gives our players valuable experience at this level.

Interclub Match Versus Blairgowrie G.C.

The pairings for this home match versus Blairgowrie tomorrow night first tee-time at 5.15pm are

Peter Tinker and Mark Melville
Jack Scott and Iain Butchart
Scott Thomson and Gavin Chessor
Ali Low and Dave Grant
Kevan McVey and Craig McDonald
Phil Johnstone and Hamish McKelvie

Good luck to everyone taking part

Bell Trophy Quarter Final Away versus King James VI Team

Strathmore team to play this match, first tee-time 6pm on Friday 8th July is

Allan Easton Category 1
Iain Butchart Category 1
Kevin James Category 2
Mark Tinker Category 2
Willie McGregor Category 3

Good luck to the five.

Forthcoming competition arrangements

The weekend competitions on Sunday 10 July (Extra Day Bogey) and Saturday 16 July (Extra Day Sweep) are not drawn competitions. These competitions are being run on the same basis as Wednesday competitions, i.e. arrange your own tee time and playing partners and complete the sign in sheet on the day. Members may wish to arrange their tee times sooner rather than later as the course can get busy at this time of year with visitors. "Normal" weekend competition arrangements will recommence on Saturday 25 July with the George Black Memorial Trophy.
Members should also be aware that tee times before 2pm on Wednesday 6 July are allocated to the Scottish Mixed Foursomes Week meaning that play in the Wednesday Sweep is likely to be restricted to mid and late afternoon and early evening tee times.

Championship Day Results and Pictures

Championship day was blessed by both great weather and golf as we saw the finals from all sections of the club. The Gents Championship Final saw Norman Dyce take on Iain Butchart and the two Mark's, Melville and Tinker contest the Tankard final.

In the Gents final Iain took an early lead but was on the receiving end of quite an onslaught from Norman who relentlessly pushed his advantage home and Iain eventually succumbed on the 25th hole. Congratulations go to Norman for his impressive play.

The Tankard Final saw Mark Melville establishing a good lead but saw Mark Tinker comeback strongly in the early part of the back nine but Mark Melville closed the game out on the 17th to claim the trophy. Well done Mark a worthy winner.

Well done to both our winners and commiserations to our two runners-up

Our Club Championship winner and runner up and

below Tankard runner up and winner.

 

All of our finalists from todays seven matches played over our wonderful golf course in great conditions.

Our three champions for 2011, Junior Champion, Rory Tinker, Ladies Champion, Emily Aird and Gents

Champion Norman Dyce.



Please Come Along and Support Championship Finals on Saturday

Saturday sees the finals of both the Gents Club Championship and Tankard Trophy. It makes for a great day as the finals of the Ladies and Junior Championships also take place.
Even if you can spare a little time please come down and offer your support.

The Gents Final is played over 36 holes and is between Norman Dyce and Iain Butchart with tee times of 9.15am and 2.15 pm

The Tankard Final is played over 18 holes and is between Mark Melville and Mark Tinker they tee off at 10.45am

Come down and watch what should be some cracking golf.

Strathmore Gents versus Strathmore Seniors

The sunset challenge takes place on Sunday at 4.30pm. the respective teams are

Gents                                                Seniors
Willie McGregor                               John Brand
Chris Flannigan                                 Ernie Wastell
Chris Brand                                      Ian Scott
Phil Johnstone                                  Peter Tinker
Alan Downs                                     Ali Low
Eric Gray                                         David Robinson
Dave Grant                                      Jim Davidson
Donald Thomson                             Ron Haynes

Thanks must go to the seniors for showing a lot of flexibility in making sure this goes ahead.
If you have any queries please contact John Brand, David Douglas or Eric Gray

Strathmore Golf Club versus Blairgowrie Golf Club Team

The interclub match takes place on Tuesday night with first tee-time of 5.15pm at Strathmore.
The Team is
Eric Gray
Scott Thomson
Gavin Chessor
Mark Melville
Jack Scott
Ali Low
Iain Butchart
Phil Johnstone
Hamish McKelvie
Kevan McVey
Craig McDonald
Dave Grant

The pairings will be posted at the weekend, anyone with any queries please phone David 07778 003958

J SCOTT (Printers) TROPHY RESULT

A few hardy souls braved the elements yesterday to play in the

J SCOTT (Printers) TROPHY

Mixed Competition. The winners of the Trophy were Lady Captain Kay Finlay and her partner David Grant with an excellent score of 41 points considering the conditions.

Other Winners were:

Ladies Nearest the Pin - Sally Fenner

Ladies Nearest the Pin in 2 - Sandra Barber

Ladies Longest Drive - Jackie Moran

Gents Nearest the Pin - Keith Ewan

Gents Longest Drive - David Grant

No Gent could reach the Green in 3 on the 18th and as Sandra Barber

had achieved this she won the Gents prize on that hole.

The Prize Winners

Strathmore Gents versus Strathmore Seniors Sunday 3rd July 2011

A sheet is up in the clubhouse for this Sunset Challenge match as we get a chance to match our skills against the guile of the gents of the senior section please add your name or phone David on 07778 003958 if you wish to play.

Macmillan 72 Holes In A Day Challenge

Well done Ian, Scott and Mark for completing 17 hour challenge on Tuesday and raising funds for such a cause here are a couple of photos one of them about to play the last hole and the other illustrating how lovely the conditions were.

J SCOTT (Printers) TROPHY DRAW

The Draw for Sunday's J. SCOTT (Printers) TROPHY Mixed Competition is as follows:

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Draw for Belhaven Medal - Saturday 25 June

The draw for this competition is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

MacMillan Longest Day Golf Challenge

Wholehearted congratulations to Ian McGowan, Mark Tinker and Scott Thomson for taking on and completing this challenge. On the 1st tee at 5:00 am this morning the three intrepid golfers finally walked off the 18th green at 9:50 pm having played 72 holes in mostly atrocious weather. The weather was so  bad that the course was closed to mere mortals in the afternoon. With the best two scores counting at each hole the Strathmore version of the Three Musketeers recorded stableford scores of 69, 76, 79 and 76. This feat of endurance, especially in the weather conditions encountered today, deserves to be recognised and the best way to do so would be to sponsor their efforts if you have not already done so. Donations can be made by contacting any of the guys, via the collecting tins in the clubhouse and the shop or via their sponsorship web page at:
http://macmillan.tributefunds.com/fund/Strathmore+Longest+Golf+Day+Challenge/showFund/FID/2525
 

Request for volunteers - Scottish Senior Open

The Centre has received the attached request for volunteer marshals for the Scottish Senior Open taking place at the Fairmont St Andrews Torrance Course during the wek of 15 - 21 August:

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

During the week of August 15th-21st, The Fairmont St Andrews Torrance Course will be hosting The 2011 Cleveland/Srixon Scottish Seniors Open.

 

I am writing this email to offer the members of your club the opportunity to be part of a great event. We have various roles throughout the week including walking scorer, carry board scorer, walking marshall and static scoreboard scorers- We have around 100+ roles during each of the event days so there should be an enjoyable role for all! Famous golfers like Sam Torrance, Ian Woosnam, Costantino Rocca, Sandy Lyle and defending champion Barry Lane will all be attending, so its a great opportunity to watch them close up inside the ropes.

 

In return for the volunteers assistance, they will all receive a complimentary lunch and a volunteers gift package. In addition, all golfers will be invited to a golf day at the resort in September, with the chance to win great prizes.

 

I would be very grateful, if you could forward this email on to all of your members informing them of this great opportunity to be part of a European Seniors Tour Event or alternatively print off the attached file and post on your notice board.

 

As per the attachment, all of your members who are interested, should email Tournament Head Marshall - Alastair Duff at alsduff@yahoo.com

 

 

Once again, Thank you in advance of any assistance you may be able to offer us. We look forward to hearing from many of your members. 

 

Kind Regards

Fraser Liston | Golf Operations Manager | Fairmont St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland, KY16 8PN | Tel: 01334 837 023|    
E-mail: fraser.liston@fairmont.com
The attached flyer provides further information. Please click on image to enlarge:

Club Championship Semi Final Results

Experience overcame youth as Norman Dyce and Iain Butchart beat their opponents in last nights matches over a still but chilly Strathmore course.
In the first match Norman played near faultless golf as Mark Scott had the unenviable task of trying to outdo the cunning of his opponent but on this occassion had to accept second best as Norman finished two under par and with a win 5&4. Another impressive performance from Norman.
The other semi-final was the proverbial nail biter, game of two halves and pretty much everything else as Chris Flannigan established a good lead over the front nine with impressive ball striking that would have blasted most opponents right of course. Iain however showed gritty determination and forced his way back into the match with an eagle on the 11th, leading to a back nine of three under and his comeback was sealed on the 19th. Exhausting stuff to watch let alone play in.
Well done to both and good luck to you both in the final.
Please come and support all the finals Gents, Ladies and Juniors on Saturday 2nd July.

Final Two Make Their Mark

The Tankard Final this year will be contested by Mark Melville and Mark Tinker as they both played their way past tough opponents who admitted to not quite hitting the heights last night. Not to take anything away from the golf played by the two winners who were in irresistable form.
For the record

Mark Melville beat Ali Low 3&2
Mark Tinker beat Gary McLuskey 6&5

Good luck to both in the final.

Milnathort G.C. 4-1 Strathmore G.C.

The final match in this seasons Perth and Kinross Scratch League for us saw our team travel down the M90 with tough opponents in Milnathort. With the club championship semis taking place at Strathmore a hastily arranged team of just four took to battle.
Michael Brodie made his Gents Scratch League debut and could not have faced a tougher opponent in Thomas White a plus handicap golfer who showed no mercy on the night but well done to Michael(I think they call it "part of the learning curve").
Scott Thomson and Rory Tinker also both tasted defeat with our win coming from Allan Easton who has remained unbeaten throughout the scratch league matches. Quite an achievement.
Well done to the nine players who have taken part in matches this season a huge improvement on previous years in what is a high level of golf.

Tankard Trophy Quarter Final Results

The last eight competitors did battle tonight in near perfect conditions

Mark Melville beat Ray Michie 1up
Ali Low beat Jack Scott 4&2
Gary McLuskey beat Stewart Flannigan on the 19th
Mark Tinker beat Jerry Wood 5&4

Tomorrow nights semi-finals are
Mark Tinker v Gary McLuskey
Mark Melville v Ali Low

Good luck to all four!

June Monthly Medal Draw

The draw for the June Monthly Medal, being played on SUNDAY 19 June, is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge.
Messrs Harris & Sangster: please note that you entered your names for both morning and afternoon tee times. Please contact the starter or the Competition Secretary to confirm whether you intended to enter the morning or afternoon draw.

Club Championship Quarter Final Results

The results from tonights matches

Norman Dyce beat Martin MacGillivary 4&3
Mark Scott beat Michael Brodie 4&3
Iain Butchart beat Scott Thomson on the 20th hole
Chris Flannigan beat Rory Tinker on the 19th hole

Norman plays Mark and Iain plays Chris in the semi-finals.

Tankard Trophy Last 16 Results

Results from last nights matches (apologies for not posting match scores (some maybe pleased))

Jerry Wood beat Frank Moran
Jack Scott beat Willie McGregor
Ray Michie beat David Grant
Mark Tinker beat Donald Thomson
Stewart Flannigan beat Rory Dyce
Ali Low beat Alan Downs
Gary McLuskey beat Fred Barber
Mark Melville beat Ian ryan

After last nights matches it is clear this is going to be a very competitive and tough competition good luck to all on Thursday night.

Crieff G.C. 3-2 Strathmore G.C.

In the penultimate Scratch League week of the season our team of five travelled across Perthshire to meet league leaders Crieff in a crucial match as far as progressing into the latter stages of the competition. Once again the team showed signs of the progress they are making this season however came up short on this occassion.
Reverses for Norman Dyce and Iain Butchart were followed by a sizeable win for Rory Tinker, a win at 18th for the so far undefeated Allan Easton. Unfortunately Scott Thomson missed out narrowly as his opponent squeezed out the match at the last hole.
So frustration for the team but clear again that we now have a scratch league team who are effective at this level and with a bright future.
Next week the team travel to Milnathort for the last group stage match.

Kinpurnie Cup Draw - Sunday 12 June

12.00 S & F Barber, L & G Haynes

12.07 K Finlay D Grant, S Fenner R Haynes

12.15 K & R Brodie, R Fraser E Gray

12.22 M West A Low, D Butchart & F J Moran

12.30 C & P Tinker, J & F Moran

Hall of Fame Medal Draw - Saturday 11 June

The draw for this charity competition is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

Club Championship - Draw for knockout stages

As the final line-up has now been determined, the draw for the knockout stages is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

Tankard Trophy - Draw for knockout stages

Following the final line-up being determined, the draw for the Tankard Trophy is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

Strathmore G.C. 3.5 - 1.5 Kinross G.C.

It was the second round tie of the Perth and Kinross Bell Trophy tonight with our team of five up against Kinross. In a match that started in rain of almost monsoon proportions but finished in a gentle summer evening we prevailed in quite a close match.
Wins for Allan Easton 5&4, Scott Thomson 3&1, Iain Butchart 3&1, followed by a one hole reverse for Mark Tinker and a halve for Willie McGregor resulted in a wining margin of 2 matches.
So progress into the last eight and we will see who we are playing in next weeks draw.
Well done all five who represented the club tonight against a really good bunch from Kinross who were very impressed with our golf course.

Club Championship & Tankard Trophy Knockout Stages

As previously advised, due to the number of entries for these competitions, the number of players qualifying for the knockout stages of the Club Championship has been set at 8 and the number of players qualifying for the Tankard Trophy has been set at 16. The knockout rounds for the Club Championship will be played on Wednesday 15 June (tee times 5-30 pm to 6-00pm) and Friday 17 June (tee times 5-30pm & 5-37pm). The knockout rounds for the Tankard Trophy are as shown in the fixture book, namely Tuesday 14 June (tee times 5-30pm to 6-30pm), Thursday 16 June ( tee times 5-30pm to 6-00pm) and Friday 17 June ( tee times 5-45pm & 5-52pm). If any of the qualifiers named below are unavailable to play in any of these knockout rounds, please contact the Competition Secretary (07985 622625) as soon as possible and in any case before close of play on Wednesday 8 June to allow the draws to be re-configured and finalised.

The Qualifiers:

Club Championship

Norman Dyce:  Rory Tinker:  Scott Robertson: Iain Butchart:
Mark Scott:  Michael Brodie:  Scott Thomson:  Chris Flannigan

Tankard Trophy

Jerry Wood:  Mark Melville:  Willie McGregor:  Rory Dyce:
Fred Barber:  Alan Downs:  David Grant:  Martin MacGillivray:
Mark Tinker:  Donald Thomson:  Ross Dallas:  Ray Michie:
Ally Low:  Gary McLuskey:  Stewart Flannigan:  Jack Scott

Strathmore G.C. 4.5 - 0.5 King James VI

It is a measure of how our Scratch League team are progressing that they welcomed King James to Strathmore last night confident of a positive outcome and so it proved as the team won comfortably on this occasion.
Wins for Norman Dyce, Scott Thomson, Iain Butchart (making his season debut) and Allan Easton were followed by a half for Stewart Flannigan resulting in a winning margin of four.
This sets up the team for the key match next week away at Crieff and they can approach the match in a positive frame of mind.

Perth and Kinross Bell Trophy Second Round Tuesday 7th June 2011

The team for this HOME match versus Kinross G.C. First Tee Time 18.00 is

Allan Easton Category 1
Scott Thomson Category 1
Chris Flannigan Category 2
Iain Butchart Category 2
William McGregor Category 3

Sorry and thanks to all others who made themselves available for the match, because of the competition rules only two players from any given handicap category maybe selected. There is the interclub match also on a Tuesday night against Blairgowrie coming up at the beginning of July.

Gents Invitation Day - re-scheduled date

As many of you will be aware, the Cash for Kids Charity Open competitions last Sunday had to be abandoned as the course was unplayable, and in places unsafe, due to high winds. With the agreement of the Committee, the Open competitions have been re-scheduled for Saturday 3 September, the original date for the Gents Invitation Day. The competition schedule has been re-arranged and the Gents Invitation Day will now take place on Sunday 11 September with a two tee start at 1030 am with a meal and presentation of prizes at the end of play. Please make a note of this change in your diary and/or fixture list. Last year's invitation day was very well subscribed and hopefully this change of date will not cause any inconvenience.

Draw for Club Championship/Tankard Qualifier Round 2 - Sunday 5 June

The draw for the second qualifying round for the Club Championship and Tankard Trophy knockout stages is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge: