Strathmore G.C. 2 - 3 Milnathort G.C.

Strathmore welcomed league leaders Milnathort last night in the third scratch league match of the season. With a couple of changes to personnel last night seeing both Chris and Stewart Flannigan making their debut for the Strathmore team.
With the wind lighter than recently but with temperatures more winter than summer our team started well and were up in four of the five matches at the turn.
However it was not going to be easy against another talented team and so it proved with Milnathort coming back at us strongly.
Defeat for Scott Thomson was followed by a win for Allan Easton who remains unbeaten this season and a very fine win for Stewart Flannigan closing out his match 4&2.
However reverses for Norman Dyce and Chris Flannigan left the team defeated and a little frustrated. Next up King James VI at home next Friday night.

Draw for Club Championship/Tankard Qualifier Round 1 - Saturday 28 May

The draw for the first qualifiying round for the Club Championship and the Tankard Trophy is attached. The second qualifying round is due to take place next Sunday (5 June) and at present there is only a limited number of entries. If entries remain low from members playing both qualifying rounds, the committee may reduce the qualifying places for the Club Championship matchplay stage to 8.
Please click on the image to enlarge:

CASH FOR KIDS REMINDER

This Sunday (29th) sees the annual Radio Tay's Cash for Kids event at Strathmore.
The event is a Gents Singles Competition in the morning followed by a Mixed Doubles Event in the afternoon. Should any members and their friends be thinking of playing in any of the events, please contact David or Jane at the Centre as soon as possible.

MIXED TEXAS SCRAMBLE WINNERS

The Winners of Sunday's Mixed Texas Scramble were

THE BRODIE BUNCH

RON, KIRSTY, MICHAEL

RUNNERS-UP WERE

TEAM: TRY, TRY, TRY AGAIN

DAWN, IAIN, EMILY

Strathmore Golf Club 1.5-3.5 Crieff Golf Club

Our Scratch League team could not follow up last weeks away win as they were defeated by a very strong Crieff team over what seems like a permenantly windy Strathmore last night. Three losses for Mark Scott, Norman Dyce and Rory Tinker were brightened by a half for Allan Easton and a good win for Scott Thomson resulting in a defeat by a margin of two.
The margins as always between winning and losing these matches is very tight but our team are so much more confident in their abilty to win at this level and are playing great golf.
If you are up at the club over the next couple of Fridays it is worth going out on the course to see how high the standard of golf is in these matches and give the lads some encouragement in our matches with Milnathort and King James.

Captain's Day Draw

The draw for Captain's Day is attached. The format this year is stableford and there is a two tee start. Please click on the image to enlarge:

MIXED TEXAS SCRAMBLE

The Draw for the Mixed Texas Scramble on Sunday is as follows:

Glenisla G.C. 1.5 - 4.5 Strathmore G.C.

On the same night as the Scratch League team had their fine win another team of 12 travelled the short distance to play an interclub match at Glenisla. Despite it being away from home and tricky green conditions we overcame our hosts.

Wins for
Mark Melville and Alan Downs, Phil Johnstone and John Nichol, Hamish McKelvie and Kevan McVey, Dave Grant and Ali Low were preceeded by a half for Jerry Wood and Willie McGregor and one counter for Glenisla against Billy Sievewright and Mike Shepherd resulting in a victory by a margin of three matches.

Well done the 12 and we look forward to our next interclub match when we host Blairgowrie at the beginning of July.

King James VI: 1 - Strathmore: 4

An excellent win was recorded by Strathmore this evening in the first match of this season's P & K Scratch League at King James VI. Alan Easton, Norman Dyce, Scott Thomson and Rory Tinker all recorded wins with Mark Scott unfortunately finding his opponent too strong on the night. Well done to all concerned and trust this good form continues in next week's home tie against Crieff!

Draws for weekend competitions

Apologies for the late posting of these draws - the blog site has been unavailable for updates due to maintenance problems. The draws are posted below - click on image to enlarge:

May Monthly Medal - Saturday

 NAPGC Qualifier - Sunday

P & K Scratch League -v- King James VI - Friday 13 May

The team for the first match of this season's scratch league is:
Scott Thomson
Norman Dyce
Alan Easton
Mark Scott
Rory Tinker
First tee time is 6:00pm - please meet at King James VI clubhouse for 5-45pm. Team members are reminded of the levy of £7-50 per match (home and away) to cover hospitality costs for home ties. Please pay to team captain on the night and good luck to all.

Team For Match This Friday 13th May AWAY versus Glenisla G.C.

The interclub match this Friday is away to Glenisla Golf Club with a first tee-time of 5.15pm. Please can you be at Glenisla by 5pm.
The format is fourball matches and the team is

Jerry Wood and Willie McGregor
Mark Melville and Alan Downs
Phil Johnstone and John Nichol
Billy Sievewright and Mike Shepherd
Hamish McKelvie and Kevan McVey
Dave Grant and Ali Low

The cost is £12.50 for that you get your round and meal afterwards. Enjoy your round and a victory would be good! Any queries please contact me (David) on 07778 003958.

72 hole strokeplay trophy - Round 4 draw

The draw for this competition taking place on Saturday 7 May is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge.

NAPGC Qualifier - Re-scheduled date

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this competition which was due to take place on Sunday 8 May has had to be re-scheduled to Sunday 15 May. Morning and lunchtime tee times are available and existing entries will be carried forward. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this late alteration.

Draw for P&K Spring Meeting

The draw for the P&K County Spring Meeting at Dunkeld this coming Sunday, in which a number of Strathmore members are playing, is attached. Please click on the image to enlarge.

Alyth Golf Club 1.5-3.5 Strathmore Golf Club

The first round of the Perth and Kinross County Bell trophy saw us travel the short distance to play Alyth.
On a grand evening for golf the team achieved a fine win, never easy on an away course.
There were clear wins for Norman Dyce, Chris Flannigan and Willie McGregor, a half for Scott Thomson after being 5 down and a loss for Kevin James. So overall a great team performance and a place in the second round, the draw for which will be next week.
Well done the five of you!

GARY SMITH TROPHY

On a glorious sunny day 28 Ladies and Gents Members played for

The Gary Smith Trophy on Sunday.

Good scores were recorded in blustery conditions and an excellent social day was enjoyed by all.

The result was as follows:

1st Chris and Peter Tinker - 43 points

2nd Gillian Allardice and Frankie Moran - 41 points

3rd Sheena and Jack Scott - 40 points 

The Winners being presented with the Trophy by Gents Captain Eric Gray

Bell Trophy 1st Round Team

The first round of the Bell Trophy sees Strathmore playing away at Alyth tomorrow night.

The team for this match is

Norman Dyce
Scott Thomson
Chris Flannigan
Kevin James
Willie MacGregor

Thanks again to all eight who put their name forward, the three that missed out will definitely get a game against Glenisla on the 13th of May.
Good luck to the five an away win at Alyth would be grand!