April Draw

Please see Saturdays draw below. The Captain would like to thank all those who have entered. If you have any questions about this post please contact the the Competitions Secretary.

Race To Strathmore

Due to an eagle eyed committee member the previous post regarding the Race to Strathmore was incorrect. After one event the positions on the spreadsheet are as follows. If you have any issues about this post please contact Chris Flannigan.

Collins Trophy

Due to an error the Collins Trophy entry sheet was taken down on Monday. It will be replaced on Wednesday and the draw will be completed on Thursday and put on the blog on Thursday night. If anyone has not put their names down but wish to play please contact Val Tait before 12.00 on Thursday.

Mixed Knock Out Competition

The draw for the Mixed Knock out competition was made today. The draw will be posted on the mixed notice board on Wednesday. If you have any questions about this post please contact either the Gents Captain of the Ladies mixed convener.

Knock out Competitions: Message from the Competitions Secretary

It has come to my notice that some members have entered summer knock out competitions but have not paid their £25.00 club fee. Please read rule 1.2 on page 21 in the membership and fixture book. If you wish to compete in any gents competitions please ensure that this is paid prior to the draws on the 16th April 2017. This includes the medal competitions.

Belhaven Medal Draw

See below the draw for this weekends competition. If you any issues please contact the match secretary.

Mixed knock out Competition

Can all those who have entered the above competition ensure that all entry fees have been submitted by the closing date of Sunday 9th April. The draw is being completed on Monday 10th. Those who have not paid will not be included. Any questions about this post should be directed to either Val Tait or Mark Melville as Garry is in Augusta. (not playing)

Sundays Medal Draw

Due to the Competitions Secretary going on holiday, inconsiderate in think, the draw for Sunday will be made by the Captain.

Race to Strathmore

Please see attached notice which will be on the notice board from 4th April regarding the above competition. Any questions on this post should be referred to Chris Flannighan in the first instance.

GENTS SUMMER COMPETITIONS

GENTS PLEASE NOTE:---

Can you please ensure that if you are entering any Summer Competitions, entries are recorded and the money is place in the Gents Box no later than the 16th April.

IF YOU HAVE PUT YOUR NAME DOWN BUT NOT PAID, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

NO EXCEPTIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your Competition Secretary

Tom Ogg

Scottish Disability Golf Partnership

We require Ladies and Gents to play in the club match against the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership. This event is organised annually. The date of the competition is Friday 28th April starting at 1.00pm with a two tee start. The entry sheet has been posted on the mixed notice board. You do not require a partner to play in this match and the draw will be completed on the day. .

Captain's Drive In

The Captains and Vice Captains would like to thank every one who participated in this opening event for the start of the season. We hope you all enjoyed the day. The Captain's team were beaten by the Vice Captains 1014 points to 999 points. A mere 15 points.

The winner of the Captain's Drive flag was Eric Ritchie.
The winners of the Lady Captain's flag was Rena Lister.

A total of £158.00 was raised for the respective Captain's charities which are Roxburghe House and the ENT ward at Ninewells Hospital.

The nearest the hole prizes were as follows:

6th Hole Val Tait
15th Hole Dawn Butchart
4th Hole Jim Henvey
17th Hole Doug Middleton

Buggies

UNBELIEVABLE OFFER FROM SCOTTISH GOLF
As most of you know the Club Hire Scheme has been a major success and when Iain Evans the local Scottish Developement Officer visited Iain a couple of weeks ago he wanted to help out and we could never of imagined what he was about to come up with. Iain has been keeping him up to date with members generous donations and Evans realised that he would need to come up with something special. This years Scottish Open has changed venue from Castle Stuart to Dundonald which left them with a problem. The sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Plc had already signed an agreement with Dundonald to supply the official buggies as an advertising strategy so this left Scottish Golf with 20 unused buggies and they have kindly donated them to our Strathmore Juniors. As you need to be 16 to drive one and under the rules of golf need a medical certificate to use one in competition the juniors will struggle to utilise them. Discussions with David and Peter brought up various scenarios, as most buggies are hired to visitors we could not do this as it would impact on a very important revenue stream for them . An agreement has been reached where each buggy can be hired out to a member of the Centre (not necessarily a member of the club) for an annual fee of £50 per annum (£10 going to the Centre to cover electricity recharging costs) and £40 going to the Junior section giving them a potential income of £800 pa. This is another unique concept so if you are interested please text or email on 07707 657233 or iain@ianddinsurance.co.uk with your full name and the code IBHAF

APRIL 1st CAPTAINS DRIVE IN

As it's April the first, all Right handed Putters will Put Left handed and all Left handed Putters will Put Right handed, hope you all enjoy the Captains Drive in tomorrow.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the Committee

CAPTAIN'S DRIVE IN

The Captain's Drive in draw is posted below. Can you wear the relevant coloured tops depending on which team you are in.

Please arrive at the club at 10.00am to sign in and receive complimentary bucks fizz and to purchase your flags for the drive in. The competition will be stableford with the gents playing off the white tees and using their own stroke index. The ladies will play from their own tees using their stroke index and adding 2 strokes to their handicap and using 90% of that. The will be nearest the pin prizes at 4 and 17 for the gents and 6 and 13 for the ladies. The Captain's drive in will take place at 10.45 after the Gents captain has warmed up and made three visits to the toilet.

Collins Trophy Mixed Competition

The entry sheet for the above competition is now on the notice board . This competition is a mixed four ball better ball. The competition is on Sunday 16th April, tee off time 12 noon. The entry fee is £3.00 per couple.

If you do not have a partner and would like to play please add your name to the notice and we will do our best to get you a game.

If you would like to stay for the carvery after the game please put a tick against your name and we will book a table. Any questions regarding this post please contact either of the mixed secretaries.

Mixed Knock Out Competition

The closing date for the above competition will be on Captain's Day, the 1st April 2017. If you wish to enter the competition but do not have a partner please put your name on the sheet and the mixed conveners will do their best to get you a partner.

Message From The Junior Convener

The Junior Convener would like your assistance. Do you have any unloved golf clubs , bags or trolleys taking up space in your garage, shed or attic?

If so please donate them to the Junior Section as they can put them to good use. Contact Iain on 07707657233 mobile, home 01828 633395 or work  01828633000.

Regards Iain

Leitfie Links Championship

The above competition was played today to launch the new season.

The results are as follows:

Best Net Scores

1st  Mark Melville
2nd Graham Haynes
3rd Iain Butchart

Best Gross Scores

1st Iain Butchart
2nd Mark Melville
3rd Eric Richie

One 2 was recorded by Eric Ritchie

Leitfie Links Draw

Due to some technical problems, which have now been resolved, please see the draw below.

Please refer any questions about the draw to the Competitions Secretary.