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Leitfie Links Trophy Results

The opening competition of the season saw a small field turn out on a glorious sunny, if slightly windy, day with the following results:

Scrtach:

1st G McLuskey 68 (better last 6)
2nd B McGowan 68
3rd I Butchart 70

Nett

1st C Miller 74 - 24 = 50
2nd E Gray 82 = 27 = 55
3rd K Ewan 73 - 17 = 56

The only twos of the day were recoded by G Haynes and F Moran (jnr)

Leitfie Trophy Draw

A small but select field for the first competition of the year, as follows:

1000 I Butchart; G McLuskey
1007 K Ewan; D Thomson; B Erskine
1015 B McGowan; F Moran; E Gray
1022 M Melville; G Haynes; F Moran (jnr)

Mail on Sunday Golf Classic 3rd Round Tie 3rd April 2011

The date for our 3rd round tie away at Blairgowrie G.C. is Sunday the 3rd of April with a first tee time of 2.30pm. We require a team of five and sign up sheet is on the Match board in the changing room. There is a maximum handicap limit of 18 in this competition but that apart is open to all full members of the club.

Mail on Sunday Golf Classic 2011 3rd Round Draw

The draw for the above came through this afternoon and we have been drawn Away to play Blairgowrie with the tie to be played by the 4th April.
Will post a sign up sheet on the match board once we have date confirmed.

Mail on Sunday Golf Classic Result

The second round match in the above competition found us facing a home tie against Caird Park Golf Club who sent a strong team of five single handicapped players which meant all our team of Mark Scott, Ally Low, Chris Brand, Dave Grant and Iain Butchart received strokes.
Wins for Mark, Dave and Iain gave us a really good 3-2 winning result and progress into the third round. Well done all five and thanks to everyone else who made themselves available to play.

Team for Tie versus Caird Park

The team for Saturdays tie in the Mail on Sunday Golf Classic versus Caird Park G.C. at home, first tee-time 11am is.

Mark Scott 4
Iain Butchart 6
Jerry Wood 13
Ali Low 14
Chris Brand 18

Reserves
Phil Johnstone 14
Frank Moran 16

Thanks to everyone who offered to play, you will certainly be considered for future matches.

Winter Competitions

It is with regret, due to the extended closure of the course, that the Gents Committee has taken a decision to cancel the winter knockout competitions for this season. However, given the number of players that have already submitted cards for the winter league, the committee also decided to continue this competition, albeit with a smaller number of counting cards. Accordingly, given that the course should be open for play this weekend, the winter league resumes with effect from Sunday 27th February. We have also consulted with the greenkeepers and winter greens will remain in play for the next few weeks. This allows us to extend the winter season, for the purposes of the winter league only, until close of play on Saturday 19th March. Assuming that the course remains open for play from now on, this reduces the winter season to 7 weeks, therefore the winter league will be decided on the best 6 counting cards submitted.

Should play again be interrupted by the weather, the number of counting cards for the winter league will be one less that the number of full weeks that the course has been open and available for play.

Course Update

I have just spoken to David Norman and the centre will have 18 holes open tomorrow, almost certainly with summer greens in operation.
They have been pumping tens of thousands of gallons of water off the 11th Fairway which is now clear.
So a good golfing weekend in prospect.

Strathmore G.C versus Caird Park G.C. Mail on Sunday Classic 2011 2nd Round - 5th March

We require a team of five for this match. It is at home, all being well. There is a sign up sheet on the match board or alternatively phone me on 07778 003958 if you wish to play. This is open to all full members especially those who have swung a club in anger since November but there is a maximum handicap limit of 18.
Sorry Alan, Rory et al, over 18years old as of the 1st January 2011 on this one (competition rules).

Course Conditions

The Rannaleroch is still not playable all the way round but many holes are possible to play. With situation changing daily it is best to check with the Centre.

The Leitfie is Open....Rannaleroch is Closed

Spoke with David Norman this morning who reported the Leitfie is fully open for play today.
The main course has only four holes playable none of which are accesible so no play possible on the course today.

Mail on Sunday National Golf Classic 2011

Strathmore Golf Club have been drawn at Home versus Caird Park Golf Club in the second round of this competition with the tie to be played by the 7th March. At this stage a date has not been fixed but will be within the week. A sign up sheet shall be put up on the Match board shortly. Please remember this is open to all full members of the Gents section and we would like to encourage everybody to take part.

New Members Night Moved to 17th March at 7pm

We are absolutely delighted to welcome all the new members to the club and look forward to the new members night scheduled for March. Due to various outside commitments the welcome night shall now take place on the 17th March (not the 10th as per fixture book) with a 7pm kick off.

This is an informal chance to familiarise yourselves with all aspects, opportunities etc, at Strathmore Golf Club.

Course Conditions

Obviously the course has been closed yesterday and today, we will try to update you as best we can. The centre will let us know the situation moving towards the weekend.

More Holes Available To Play

There are now a few more holes open for play on the Rannaleroch. Playing now to winter greens are nine holes in a row, 10th to 17th and then up the 9th. Stunning winters day today.
Holes 2,3,4 and 8 are also playable but not very practical to get to and from, will keep you updated as best we can.
The Leitfie is entirely open and a good option too. So opportunities at last for some decent golf in this part of Perthshire.

6 Holes open for play at Strathmore on The Rannaleroch

There are now six holes open for play on the Rannaleroch at Strathmore holes 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and the 9th to be played in that order to winter greens. Also available on the Leitfie are holes 1, 2, 4, 6 and 9.
Care needs to be taken on the course as it is icy in places but at least we can get out and swing a club.

Winter Competitions

The extended closure of the course due to snow has brought all winter competitions to a halt and it is not yet known when the course will re-open. The gents committee met earlier this week to review the situation but until the course becomes available for play it is difficult to identify the most appropriate solution. At this time the intention is to run the winter league in its current format although it may be necessary to reduce the number of counting cards. The number of cards will be decided towards the end of the winter season and will be related to the number of weeks that the course has been available for play. Once the course re-opens it may be possible to give an estimate of the relevant number of counting cards but that estimate will be based on there being no further extended closures of the course. The number of counting cards will not exceed the number of full weeks (Sunday to Saturday) that the course has been available for play.

The knockout competitions require some further thought. While it is hoped that sufficient playing time will be available for members to arrange ties, it may be necessary to alter the format of the latter stages of these competitions. While no final decisions have been made, one suggestion currently being considered is to play the competitions to the quarter final stage and thereafter all qualifiers will take part in a one round competition (format to be decided) to decide the winners. This might not be necessary for all competitions and the most likely competition where an amended format might prove necessary is the singles given the number of entries. As the situation is very fluid at the moment, once the course re-opens please do not play any quarter final ties in knockout competitions without first consulting a committee member.

The committee will keep members updated and suitable notices will be posted in the clubhouse.

Reduced green fees at Montrose

Montrose Golf Links have extended their East Coast Concession rates to Strathmore members for the remainder of the winter season. Strathmore members can now play on the Medal Course for £20 on any day of the week (usual green fee £25) or pay £70 for a four ball (usual green fee £90). Alternatively, play the Broomfield Course for £8, Monday to Friday, or £12 at the weekend (usually £10 and £15 respectively). No fairway mats and full greens normally available on both courses throughout the winter. Lower green fees apply if winter greens are in operation. Further details can be found on the Montrose Golf Courses website here

2011 Mens Mail On Sunday National Competition

The draw for the first round of the 2011 Mens Mail On Sunday National Golf Club Classic has been completed and Strathmore Golf Club have been given a bye through to the second round.
The first round matches are due to be played by Monday 7th February and details of the second round draw will be made shortly after that.
A sheet shall be put up on the Matches Board for those of you who are feeling that they are in good form or at least can remember how to swing a golf club.