NAPGC Qualifier - Sunday 8 May

Just a brief reminder that next Sunday (8 May) sees the local qualifying event for the NAPGC competition. The Scottish regional final takes place at Strathmore on Friday 5 August which will give those that qualify next Sunday the benefit of local knowledge at the regional final. The national final takes place over the Eden Course at St Andrews on Sunday 25 September.
The format is stableford and there are three handicap division -  10 and below; 11 to 16; and 17 to 28. This provides an ideal opportunity to gain a place in the regional final - the more entries we have in our local event means the opportunity for more qualifying places in the regional final. A big turnout would be appreciated.

Scott Robertson competes in Perth and Kinross Champion of Champions

We wish Scott all the best as he represents Strathmore Golf Club as our Gents Club Champion at the Champion of Champions two round competition this weekend. The competitition is on Sunday over the Lansdowne Course at Blairgowrie.
Good luck Scott!
Allan Easton is also playing as a result of being selected recently by the Perth and Kinross Gents Team and we wish him well too.

GARY SMITH TROPHY DRAW

The Draw for The Gary Smith Trophy on Sunday 1st May is as follows:

PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

72 hole strokeplay trophy - Round 3 draw

The draw for the third round of this competition, taking place on saturday 30 April, is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

BALLANTYNE CUP RESULT

Sunday saw the Ladies and Gents Members play for a new trophy The Ballantyne Cup which has been donated by the Gents Vice Captain Donald Thomson and his son Scott in rememberance of Donald's mother who took a great interest on Scott's golf.

The result is as follows:

1st - John Nicholl - 43 points (after count back)

2nd - Michael Brodie - 43 points

3rd - Sally Fenner - 39 points

The Winners with Gents Vice Captain Donald Thomson 

FINLAY TEXAS SCRAMBLE

The draw for this competition on 26th April is as follows:

10.00 - J.McCOUIG,  C.McNAB,  K. MACLEOD,  I McCOUIG

10.07 - S.FENNER,  R.McINTOSH,  J.BRAND,  B.MOORE

10.15 - J.DOUGLAS,  E.FENWICK,  J.GILLSON,  J.MacFARLANE

10.22 - K.FINLAY,  G.GRAY,  R.PEACOCK,  G.BULLOCK

10.30 - S.PEACOCK,  R.FRASER,  E.RALSTON,  P.TINKER

10.37 - W.NICOLL,  H.DAWSON,  M. M.STRACHAN,  I.SCOTT

10.45 - M.MENZIES,  S.BAILEY,  C.TINKER,  R.HAYNES

10.52 - L.ROSS,  M.GALBALLY,  J.GROOM,  A.MORRISON

Recent competition results

Apologies for the delay in posting the midweek results due to work commitments. Pleasefind below the results for the Summer League Card 1 played on Wednesday 20 April and for Round 2 of the 72 Hole Strokeplay Trophy, played earlier today:

Summer League Card 1
1st  A Easton  70-3=67
2nd  B Griffin  85-17=68 (bih)
3rd  G Dolby  80-12=68
CSS = 70

Playing Handicap revisions - down
B Griffin now 16 and R Donaldson now 19

Playing Handicap revisions - up
David Alexander now 14; Dave Alexander now 15 and S Barclay now 10

Twos were recorded by A Blair @ 6th; P Upperton @ 6th; D Douglas @ 6th and S Barclay @ 13th.

72 Hole Strokeplay Trophy - Round 2
1st  S Thomson  70-2=68
2nd  F Barber  89-20=69 (bih)
3rd  M Scott  73-4=69
CSS = 71

Playing Handicap revisions - down
I McGowan now 12 and D McDonald now 21

Playing Handicap revisions - up
R Tinker now 5 and M Shepherd now 21

Twos were recorded by A Easton @ 6th; S Tosh @ 6th and N Dyce @ 13th

There have been recent problems with scores being transferred to Howdidido. The problem is being investigated and will hopefully be resolved shortly.

72 hole strokeplay trophy round 2 - advancement of tee times

Due to a slight administrative error on my part, the lunchtime tee times have had to be brought forward by one slot. The first tee time is now 1222hrs. The amended times have been attached to the original post below. Apologies for any inconvenience or confusion.

Amendment to available tee times - Club Championship qualifier rnd 1

The first qualifying round of the club championship takes place on Saturday 28 May. Normally, the two qualifying rounds for this competition offer morning, lunchtime and early evening tee times. Due to course  preparations for the Radio Tay Cash for Kids Open, scheduled to take place on Sunday 29 May, all greenkeeping staff will be working on the course, cutting greens, moving pin positions and tee pegs etc from 5pm on the 28th. It is therefore not possible to offer early evening tee times for this first qualifying round. A full selection of tee times will be available for the second qualifying round on Sunday 5th June.

Ballantyne Cup Draw - Sunday 24 April

The draw for the inaugural playing of this competition on Easter Sunday is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge:

72 hole strokeplay trophy - Round 2 draw

The draw for this competition is attached. Please note the slightly later starting time for lunchtime tee times. Phil Johnstone - please note you entered your name for both a morning and lunchtime tee time. Please contact the starter to clarify which tee time you intend to take up.
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Perth and Kinross Bell Trophy 1st Round Match

We have been drawn to play Alyth Golf Club away in the 1st Round this year and require a team of 5 for the match. The match will be played on Monday the 2nd May with a first tee-time of 5.15pm. A sheet has been put up on the match board in the gents changing room or text me on 07778 003958 if you wish to be considered.
A team has to be picked with a maximum of two players from any of the handicap categories.

A knowledge of Alyth and being in form will be preferred as these are the events we can do well in as our semi-final berth last year demonstrated.

COLLINS TROPHY WINNERS

On a glorious day at Strathmore on Sunday 32 members enjoyed a social day and competed for the

Collins Trophy. The day brought out good scoring and the eventual winners were Mary and Steven McDiarmid.

The scores were:

1st Mary and Steven McDiarmid - 43 points

2nd Kirstie and Ron Brodie - 41 points

3rd Kay Finlay and David Grant - 40 points (bih)
Shenna & Jack Scott - 40 points

The Winners receiving the Collins Trophy from the Captains

Spring Meeting Draw

The draw for the Spring Meeting, taking place this Saturday - 16 April - is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge.

COLLINS TROPHY DRAW

An excellent turnout for the Collins Trophy this Sunday and the draw is as follows:
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE





Rory knocked out of Scottish

Rory Tinker was beaten 5&3 today by Craig Lawrie (Deeside) in the second round of the Scottish Boys Championships at Dunbar. By the sounds of it today was not Rory's best form.

Rory Through, Allan Out.

Rory Tinker is through to the second round of the Scottish Boys after a 5&3 victory this afternoon over Stuart Cameron (Renfrew) where he shall play Craig Lawrie son of Open champion Paul Lawrie tomorrow our best wishes go to him.
In yesterdays play Allan Easton was not so fortunate as he watched Andrew Cunnigham (Ranfurly Castle) birdie the first four holes that gained him a lead that Allan could not pull back. Allan was happy with his ball striking put could not find the putts he needed.
Good to see both boys competing at this level and we will see how Rory goes tomorrow.

Summer Foursomes Draw

The draw for the Summer Foursomes matchplay competition is attached. A full sized version will be posted in the clubhouse shortly. Click on the image to enlarge:

Summer Doubles Draw

The draw for the summer doubles matchplay competition is attached. A full sized version will be posted in the clubhouse shortly. Click on the image to enlarge:

Summer Singles Draw

The draw for the Summer Singles matchplay competition is attached - the text may be rather small and a full sized version will be posted in the clubhouse shortly/ Please click on the image to enlarge:

Allan Easton is the new Perth and Kinross Under 18 Strokeplay Champion

Fabulous news from Crieff this afternoon as Allan Easton carded a gross 71 to become Perth and Kinross Under 18 Strokeplay Champion 2011. This is an outstanding achievement for Allan and reward for the relentless practice he has put in over the winter, the support he receives from the Centre, from the Junior Section over the years and from everybody at the club but first and foremost his single minded determination and talent.

He now heads off to Dunbar for the Scottish Boys Championship which starts on Monday, hopefully joined by Rory Tinker who had to withdraw from todays event with a back injury. Good luck to both of you!

Michael Brodie also played at Crieff this afternoon but could not follow his excellent round at Strathmore this morning with the same at Crieff but he has time on his side to make his mark.

Once again well done Allan brilliant stuff.

Scottish Boys Championship 2011

The Scottish Boys Championship 2011 kicks off on Monday the 11th of April at Dunbar with a field of 254 players including two of our own.

Allan Easton and Rory Tinker both play at the Scottish this year, we will watch their progress with interest and wish them all the best.

Allan tees off in the first round early on Monday and Rory late on Tuesday, their progress can be followed on the SGU site or in the national press.

They both also take part on Saturday in the Perth and Kinross strokeplay championship at Crieff along with Michael Brodie.
Good luck!

Match Versus Taymouth Castle Cancelled

Our match with Taymouth Castle Golf Club has been cancelled by our hosts. They are experiencing complicated operational issues at the course at the moment and thought it best to re-arrange Sundays match for a later date.

72 hole strokeplay trophy - Round 1 draw

The draw is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge.

Taymouth Castle Golf Club versus Strathmore Golf Club

Away Match

Taymouth Castle Golf Club Versus Strathmore Golf Club
Sunday 10th April 2011 First Tee-Time 12.15

Team
1. Eric Gray
2. Jack Scott
3. Mark Melville
4. Phil Johnstone
5. Alan Downs
6. Kevin James
7. Iain Butchart
8. Norman Dyce
9. David Douglas
10. Eric Ritchie
11. Dave Grant
12. Ally Low

******Please meet at the Kenmore Hotel for coffee and bacon rolls at 11.30a.m

Reminder.....Away matches £12.50

Any queries contact David on 07778 003958

Blairgowrie Golf Club 3-2 Strathmore Golf Club

Our team of five took on Blairgowrie over the Lansdowne course (in early season condition) on a blustery Sunday afternoon in the 3rd round of the Mail on Sunday Golf Classic.
Mark Scott won his match with Willie McGregor and Kevin James securing halves however defeats for Iain Butchart and Mark Tinker resulted in a 3-2 reversal.
Thanks to the five and others who played in the last round or made themselves available.

Ballantyne Cup - Sunday 24 April

This new competition takes the form of a mixed individual stableford, in exactly the same format as the President's Cup. In addition to the lunchtime tee times shown in the fixture list, tee times are also reserved between 0800 and 0900 in the morning. These tee times have been made available for any gents (or ladies) that are unable to play with a lunchtime tee off time. An entry sheet will be available in the clubhouse from this Sunday morning.

April Monthly Medal Results

A good field turned out today in unexpectedly bright, if windy, conditions and some impressive scores were posted. The leading scores were as follows:

Division 1
1st  A Easton  71 - 4 = 67
2nd  S Thomson  72 - 3 = 69
3rd  R Tinker  74 - 4 = 70 (bih)

Division 2
1st  M Melville  85 - 18 = 67 (bih)
2nd  W McGregor  81 - 14 = 67
3rd  E Ritchie  83 - 15 = 68

Division 3
1st  M Shepherd  91 - 21 = 70
2nd  S Tosh  96 - 21 = 75
3rd  T Bennet  98 - 22 = 76

The following players had their playing handicaps revised downwards, as follows:
A Easton - now 3;  M Melville - now 16;  W McGregor - now 13;  E Ritchie - now 14;  M Shepherd - now 20
The following players had their playing handicaps revised upwards, as follows:
A Downs - now 18;  C Flannigan - now 6;  K James - now 9;  D Douglas - now 12;  K Ewan - now 18;  F Moran - now 17;  A Ross - now 26

Twos were recorded by the following players:
P Tinker @ 4th; R Tinker @ 13th; G Haynes @ 13th; F Moran @ 13th

Winter League - Final Standings

After a much curtailed winter season, the leading scores in the winter league, calculated on the best 6 cards submitted, were as follows:

1st  Jerry Wood  225 pts
2nd  Parker Crockart  214 pts
3rd  Jim Ireland  213pts
4th  Tam Bennet  212pts
5th  Dave Alexander  208 pts
6th  Frank Moran  208pts