STRATHMORE LEAGUE | SEMI-FINAL 

SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2026

Following our final league match, played on Tuesday 18th August (after the original fixture was postponed due to flooding), I'm delighted to report that we won 6-0 and have qualified for the Semi-Final of the competition!

Huge congratulations to the team and to everyone who played in a match this season. This is the first time we've reached the Semi-Finals in three years — a great achievement!

Fixtures

Edzell Golf Club is hosting the Semi-Final and Final this season, and we have been drawn against Edzell in the Semi-FInal.

• Semi-Final: Sunday 20th September, 10am tee-off 
• Final: Sunday 27th September (if we qualify)

Given how close together these matches are, and to help with team arrangements, a sign-up sheet will be posted on the gents' noticeboard on Wednesday 2nd September. Please tick the dates you're available.

Team Selection

A number of players have taken part this season, which will make selecting the team for the Semi-Final difficult. In the interest of fairness and transparency, the team will be chosen based on those who put themselves forward to represent the club in the Strathmore League and who played in the most matches this season. This may not always be possible due to handicap category rules, but I will do my best to be fair — though I acknowledge there may inevitably be some disappointment and appreciate everyones understanding.

The team selected for the Semi-Final will have first refusal for the Final; however, reserves will be needed if any Semi-Final team members are unavailable. So please do put yourself forward if you're interested.

Catering

Soup and sandwiches will be provided at both Strathmore and Edzell following the matches, fully subsidised by the gents' section funds — no contribution required.

Format

4BBB, with 90% of the handicap difference taken from the lowest man off the white tees. Please note: a maximum of 6 shots will be given to any player this season.

Thanks again to everyone for a great season, and I look forward to seeing your names on the sheet.

Wooden Spoon 2026

 Thank you to all the hardy souls who played in the annual Wooden Spoon Event.

It is the one competition that no one wants to win.

Due to the wet conditions it was played over 15 holes. 

Due to the uneven numbers, an average of the scores was taken which saw the Women average 25 and the men 21.

Christine took great pleasure in presenting the spoon to Gavin who accepted it with good grace.

(Had it been 18 holes the Gents would have won) 💪😀

Gent's 2026 Invitational (Final Update)

 GENTS,

DRAW FOR INVITATIONAL BELOW.

THIS MATCH IS FREE FOR YOUR GUESTS, AND THERE ARE GOOD PRIZES UP ON THE DAY.

THE CENTRE JUST LOOK THAT YOU HOPEFULLY BUY A MEAL AFTER THE MATCH AND HAVE A BIT OF A CRAIC WITH THE OTHER COMPETITORS.

VOUCHER PRIZES FOR 1st, 2nd and 3rd GROSS AND NET £170 IN TOTAL.

RESULT - LOCAL CHARITY MIXED TEE MEDAL 29.08.26

 35 players took part in this year's Local Charity Mixed Tee Medal with players playing off either the Blue, White or Yellow tees.  £53 was raised for the local charity.

Results

Two's - there were 7 two's today - pride of place goes to Jack Scott who managed two of them!

 

Local Charity Medal

 GENTS, PLEASE REMEMBER AS IT'S A CHARITY MEDAL, IT IS £2 ENTRY AS £1 GOES TO CAPTAIN'S CHARITY, PLUS SWEEP AND 2's. IT WILL BE £4 TOTAL IF PLAYING SWEEP AND 2's.

MIXED COMPETITION SO IT'S A CHOICE OF BLUE, WHITE OR YELLOW TEES.

A BIT OF FEEDBACK ON THIS TYPE OF COMPETITION WOULD BE GOOD BEFORE WE PLAN IN NEXT YEARS FIXTURE BOOK, EITHER SPEAK TO MYSELF OR A COMMITTEE MEMBER IF YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE THE MIXED TEES.

August Monthly Medal Results

 WELL DONE TO GAVIN GREIG WINNING DIVISION 1 AND THOMAS GLEN WINNING DIVISION 2 IN THE WHITES.

August Monthly Medals

 

SCAA Tri-Am Results

 

Congratulations to Gary and Diane McLuskey and Kevin Drysdale who won the SCAA charity Tri-Am after count back with 72 points (Ian standing in for Kevin). 

Second were Ian and Alison Ballantyne with Margaret Young with 72. 

Third were Christine Bruce,  Rena Lister and Blair Smith with 71. 

The real winner was the SCAA as we collected £140 on the day. Thank you to all who contributed.

Captain's Charity Sweep Result

 WELL DONE TODAY GENTS, 42 PLAYED TODAY.

ALSO WELL DONE TO THE INDIVIDUALS WHO PAID THE EXTRA £1 FOR CHARITY, AND EVEN BETTER THE ONES THAT PUT AN EXTRA EXTRA £1, IT MADE UP FOR THE ONES WHO 'FORGOT'

I SEE A FEW OF YOU ARE NOW RAIDING THE KIDS / GRANDKIDS BANKIES FOR ENTRY FEES, I'M GOOD AT RETURNING SUCH DROSS SO YOU'LL BE ABLE TO PUT IT BACK IN THE BANKIE WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY 👍

RESULTS BELOW.

Captain's Charity Draw (Mixed Tee)

 GENTS,

DRAW BELOW, BUT REMEMBER IT IS £2 ENTRY AS IT IS A CHARITY EVENT, SO THEREFORE £4 TOTAL IF PLAYING SWEEP AND 2's.

MIXED EVENT, SO SIGN INTO WHITE OR YELLOW TEES.

SCAA Tri-Am Draw

 

Winter Competitions 2026/27

 Quick Survey

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Gents,

Entries in our winter competitions have been declining over the past few seasons, and before we finalise this year's programme the committee wants to hear directly from members on what competitions you'd actually enter. Your answers will decide which competitions run this winter.

The winter season runs from 2nd November 2026 to early March 2027, with all winter competitions played on the winter course (winter greens).

Please take 30 seconds to complete this short survey through the link below to an online questionaire: 

 

Click Here: Winter Competition Survey

 

Thanks for your help on behalf of the Gents Committee.

ENDURANCE TROPHY RESULTS - 08.08.26

Today was the annual Endurance Trophy which is over 36 holes on the same day off the white tees.  21 players played in the morning first round then 14 of them carried on to the afternoon second round.  Congratulations to Scott Thomson on winning the Gross title and to James Falconer for winning the Nett title.  Both will receive a voucher at the prizegiving at the AGM.  Sweeps on the day were for the individual rounds.  Summary of the results are shown below.

  OVERALL

INDIVIDUAL ROUND 1

INDIVIDUAL ROUND 2

RESULT - YELLOW TEE STABLEFORD - 08/08/26

 29 players played in today's Yellow Tee Stableford - sweep results as follows:

 

Endurance Trophy and Yellow Tee Stableford

 GENTS, DRAWS FOR SATURDAY BELOW.

IF YOU ARE ENTERING ONE ENDURANCE ROUND THEN IT IS £1 ENTRY THEN £1 SWEEP (OPTIONAL) £1 2's (OPTIONAL)

IF YOU ARE PLAYING BOTH ROUNDS, THEN THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR SECOND ROUND, AGAIN WITH THE OPTIONAL £2 SWEEP AND 2's, SO PLAYING BOTH ROUNDS WITH ALL OPTIONS, THEN IT'S £5.

GENTS INVITATIONAL DAY

Sunday 6th September 2026

Bring a Mate, Free of Charge!

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Gents,

Fancy having the bragging rights over your friend? The Gents Invitational Day is back on Sunday 6th September 2026 at Strathmore  — and this year, your mate plays for nothing, courtesy of the generosity of the Centre.

Vouchers and spot prizes up for grabs, so there's every reason to drag along that pal who's always promising to "come down for a game one of these days."

Once the golf's done, treat your guest to the legendary Strathmore Carvery — you might be on the hook for the food, but let's be honest, it's worth every penny.

Good golf, good banter, good club. What more do you need?

Sign-up sheet's on the noticeboard in the clubhouse — get your name (and your mate's) down. Any questions, give Captain Gavin Greig a shout or any member of the committee. (gmgreig@btinternet.com / 07707606757)

GENTS SECTION CLUB FUNDRAISER

MIXED TEXAS SCRAMBLE PAIRS OPEN 

FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST 2026

 

Following the fantastic success of our 2025 event, we are delighted to host the Strathmore 2-Person Texas Scramble Open on the 28 August 2026

• Format: 2-Person Texas Scramble (Any combination of Gents / Ladies)
• Tee Times: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Played in 4-balls)
• Entry Fee: £55 per pair
• Eligibility: All players must have a valid WHS handicap and CDH number.
• Handicap Capping: Maximum Handicap Indexes: Gents 28 | Ladies 36 (Entries with higher handicaps are welcome but will be capped at the maximum index).
• Format Rules: Minimum of 6 drives required per player.

Prizes & Features

• Prizes: Awarded to the Top 5 Scratch and Top 5 Nett teams.
• Nearest the Pin: Competitions on all Par 3s.

Raffle: Fantastic prizes with separate Morning and Afternoon draw

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Sponsorship & Support Opportunities

We are currently seeking local businesses or individuals to sponsor a hole for this year's event.

If you know of any companies who may be interested in the opportunity to sponsor the event, please get in touch!  You may be a member and would like the opportunity to promote your own business?

Please contact any member of the Committee or email us directly at gents@strathmoregolf.com.

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What’s included in Hole Sponsorship?

• Your company banner or sign displayed prominently at your sponsored hole.
• Distribution of your business promotional flyers to participants.

Your company logo/name featured in the footer of all club emails, letters, and communications for the remainder of the year.

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Rafflle Donations

Donations of raffle prizes are always greatly appreciated! If you or your company would like to donate a prize or sponsor a hole, please contact any member of the Committee or email us directly at gents@strathmoregolf.com.

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How to Book

Secure your tee time online via the Open Competitions section at Strathmore Golf Centre. Spaces fill up quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment!

DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

I&D Insurance Mixed Results

 

Congratulations to Tracey Gellatly and John Mill who won the I&D Insurance Trophy with 42 points.

Second were Gavin Greig and Jane Millar 41 and third were Diane and Gary McLuskey 41. 

Scoring was close (4 couples with 41) Mark Scott won nearest the pin on the 13th and nearest the pin in 2 on the 10th. 

Ann Cameron won nearest the pin on the 6th

July Monthly Medal Results

 

I&D Insurance Mixed Draw