Midlothian County Ladies' Golf Association
Midlothian County Ladies' Golf Association is committed to supporting and developing county golf by providing training for junior girls and ladies – particularly those aspiring to play for the County Team and for National or International Honours.
Monday, 30 January 2012
MCLGA Vice Captain
I am however delighted to inform you that Sheila Stuart (Turnhouse) had kindly accepted my nomination as Vice Captain and the MCLGA Committee has approved Sheila's appointment with immediate effect. The appointment will be formally ratified at the next committee meeting at the end of February.
Thank you Sheila for agreeing to take over at such short notice, and I know you will be as asset to the County. I also know the County members will fully support you.
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Annual Subscriptions
Thursday, 26 January 2012
County Countdown to Curtis Cup

Update from Anne Brownie our Curtis Cup Ambassador:
The countdown to the Curtis Cup in Nairn from 8th to 10th June this year reached its “19 weeks to go” mark with the announcement of the GB&I Squad on today. Two Scots, Pamela Pretswell and Kelsey MacDonald, have been named in this preliminary Squad, which contains many exciting young players whose fine shotmaking skills will be well worth watching over the Nairn Links.
An enthusiastic and vociferous home support would help boost our team’s chances of success vs the USA. It is hoped that many Midlothian members will head north to watch some Curtis Cup action. If you are thinking of going and would like to be kept in touch with other County travelling support or possible group transport plans, please note your interest as follows:
Email Anne Brownie (MCLGA’s Curtis Cup Ambassador) on her dedicated Curtis Cup email address - golfanneatic@gmail.com.
Further updates will follow on MCLGA’s Web and Facebook sites or via your Club reps.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
January 9 holes at Swanston
The 2012 season is underway. 13 girls plus the usual band of parents and helpers braved the cold at Swanston on Sunday for 9 holes. The course was pretty frozen when we started and for many of the girls, using mats was a new experience, and so were some of the bounces! But despite the cold it quite pleasant due to the lack of wind which I must admit was very unusual for this winter. Thanks to all who helped, especially Karen Marshall, Kate McIntosh and Hannah Scott. We are off and running!
Results
Handicap:
1st: Caitlin Turner 42 (18) 24
2nd: Lisa macPherson 48 (21) 27
3rd: Emma Morrison 39 (9) 30
Non-handicap
1st: Ailsa Lamont 42
2nd: Robyn Tait 47
3rd: Georgia Ledingham 48
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
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Monday, 9 January 2012
Curtis Cup 2012
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Squads for 2012
Main Squad:
Linda Bain (Lochend)
Karen Ballantyne (Craigmillar Park)
Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse)
Linda Caine (Dunbar)
Fiona de Vries (St Rule)
Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe)
Claire Hargan (Strathmore)
Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh)
Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw)
Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe)
Karen Marshall (Baberton)
Gillian Simpson (Elie & Earlsferry)
Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe)
Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park)
Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe)
Jane Turner (Craigielaw)
+ Rachael Watton (USA based)
Junior Training Squad:
Sophie Aitchison (Murrayfield)
Kirsty Burgess (Silverknowes)
Eilidh Crawford (Harburn)
Jessica Dalgetty (Glencorse)
Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse)
Katherine Fisher (Baberton)
Heather Laing (Glencorse)
Emma Morrison (Craigmillar Park)
Julia Smith (Murrayfield)
Kirsty Simpson (Elie & Earlsferry)
Monday, 2 January 2012
Happy New Year
Monday, 21 November 2011
Adult/Girl Competition 2011

What a fantastic end to the junior season we had yesterday at Swanston. It was a beautiful autumn day and 28 girls and their 'adult' partners turned up to play in our annual adult/junior 9 hole competition. They were playing for a new trophy, the 'Hennessy Gold Cup' presented by our junior secretary Sandra Hennessey.
There was much excitement on the first tee as the adults had the pressure of teeing off first, watched my their partners and fellow competitors. There were many cheers, jeers and "oh Mum, why did you do that?" and "well done Dads" etc Some great golf was played and it was lovely to see the smiles on faces when good shots were hit (including the adults!). Laughter was heard around the course and in the clubhouse afterwards and new friends were made - isn't that what its all about?
Congratulations to Katie Hay Smith and her Dad Gordon, who were the overall winners with an amazing score nett score of 18.Results:
1st Handicap: Katie & Gordon Hay Smith 32 (14) 18
2nd Handicap: Megan & John Brown 34 (12) 22
3rd handicap: Alexandra & Ed Massey 37 (15) 22
Scratch: Lisa MacPherson & William Lamb
Best aged 8 and under girls
1st: Lucy Morrison
2nd Victoria Weir
3rd: Ella Marshall
Nearest the pin at 4: Lisa MacPherson & William Lamb
Nearest the pin at 9: Victoria & Andrew Weir
Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success and especially to Sandra for all her organisation, and to our President Janet for presenting the prizes (she did even play as well!). Thanks also to Swanston Golf for hosting the event and for hosting our 9 hole competitions throughout the year.
There was also a presentation for the new eclectic competition which we ran this year at our monthly 9 hole competitions, Thanks to Sharon MacPherson. Winners of the new trophies presented by the Captain were:
Handicap: Lisa MacPherson
Non-handicap: Alexandra Massey
Monday, 14 November 2011
Christmas Fair at Kingsknowe Golf Club
Phoenix Cards and Giftwrap
Jamie Oliver Cookware
Partylite Candles
Cup Cakes
Clothes & Jewellery
Framed Pictures
Jewellery
Make up and Beauty Products
Golf Stuff
Beautician
Handmade Knitwear
Small pieces of furniture and table decorations inc. soy wax candles in vintage tea cups, some scarves and handbags .
Avon (to be confirmed)
Tasty Olive Oil
We also have our own Kingsknowe Ladies tables selling all sorts of goodies
Festive Bottle Tombola
We'll also have a "Kids Zone" with Lucky Dips and various fun games for the kids
Our Recipe Books are simmering along nicely
The Fair is not just for members - all welcome
Thursday, 10 November 2011
92nd AGM and Prize giving
The 92nd MCLGA AGM and prize giving took place at Liberton Golf Club last night (9 November). At the AGM, the members paid tribute to Agnes Leslie (Merchants) who stood down as County Secretary after 10 years fantastic work for the County. A presentation was made by our County Champion Karen Marshall on behalf of the members. Agnes is succeeded by Hilary Anderson (Craigmillar Park).
Agnes would like to thank the members for all the warm wishes and the generous gift she received. "I have not come down to earth yet! Last night was absolutely wonderful. I was really so taken aback with the gifts I got – thought I was dreaming."
Thank you to everyone who helped on the night and to Liberton Golf Club for hosting the event. Thanks also to the team and the members for all their support during 2011. We have a fantastic team spirit where everyone works for and supports each other. We also have a brilliant group of caddies and supporters and people who give up their time to make the County successful. Well done everyone and I hope you all have an enjoyable and successful 2012.
Click HERE for a copy of the Captain's Report.
Click HERE to email our new secretary Hilary Anderson
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
East of Scotland Girls Order of Merit 2011
Congratulations to Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw) and Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) who finished first and second respectively in the East of Scotland Girls Golfing Association Order of Merit. Final placings were:
1. Gabrielle Macdonald - 58pts
2. Kate McIntosh - 51pts
3. Clara Young - 35pts
4. Shannen McGuire - 33pts
Monday, 7 November 2011
Fixtures 2012
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
92nd MCLGA AGM
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Greensomes League 2011
Monday, 17 October 2011
Junior 9 hole Competition October
It was dry but a little windy. 9 girls played. Thanks to Janet Wake and Linda Caine and all the parents for supporting the girls .
Results
Handicap
1st Lisa Macpherson 47 (21) 26
2nd Caitlin Turner 45 (18) 27
Non Handicap
1st Emily Rigg 48
2nd Georgia Ledingham 52
3rd Ellie Ferguson 58
Monday, 10 October 2011
Adult/Girl Competition
Just a reminder that the annual adult/ girl 9 hole competition is being held on Sunday 20 November on Swanston's Templar Course. Closing date for entries is 6 November 2011
Click HERE for an entry form. If any of the girls would like to play and don't have a partner, please let me know and I am sure we can find one for them. This is a fun competition and handicaps for girls are not necessary.
East of Scotland Championship 2011
Winter Foursomes Draw
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Bronze Summer Knockout Winner
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Greensomes league
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Junior News
It was a dry day to start but there was a bit of rain later on. Very wet under foot with some casual water on the course. Only one birdie on the day and it was Lucy Morrison with a great 2 at the 5th. Thanks to Ricky Morrison for collecting the cards as I had to leave sharp.
Results
1st Handicap Emma Morrison 35 (9) 26
2nd Caitlin Turner 46 (18) 28
1st Non handicap Alex Massey 34
2nd Non handicap Lucy Morrison 50
3rd Non handicap Lily Grieve 55
SLGA Adult and Girl Foursomes
Congratulations to Caitlin Turner and her Dad who finished 2nd in Category 3 (19 - 36 handicaps) at the SLGA Adult and Girl Foursomes at Auchterarder Golf Club. And to Lisa McPherson her uncle Douglas (Hunter) who finished 2nd in the pre-handicap section.
SLGA Academy Squad
Many congratulations to Emily Dalgetty (Glencorse) and Eilidh Crawford (Harburn) who have been selected for the SLGA Academy Squad - the national development programme for Scotland’s talented young golfers. Two of only 12 girls in Scotland who have been selected for the first year of this squad. Eilidh has reduced her handicap from 26 to 16 this year and Emily from 14 to 8. A fantastic achievement girls - good luck.
Wee Wonder!
Also belated congratulations to Annabel Thain aged 6, who went to Carnoustie in July to play in the regional qualifier of the Wee Wonders competition. She won her age group of 5-8 year, completing 8 holes of the Buddon Course in 58 shots (and beating her big sister!) Annabel therefore played in the Wee Wonders Grand Final in St Andrews on 27/28 August. She did really well - playing 2 rounds of the Balgove on the Saturday and another 9 holes on the Sunday morning. There were some lovely golfers there and Annabel played some super shots. She completed her 3 rounds in 157 which meant she was 6th overall in her age group. A star for the future!!
Update
There have been lots of things happening over the past week when the webmaster was at the Solheim cup in Ireland, along with quite a few Midlothian members. Congratulations to the European team who were obvioulsy inspired by the Midlothian win at the Scottish County Finals! Its certainly been the year for comebacks. I was lucky to get close enough for this photo of Alison Nicholas as she left the stage with the trophy.
Congratulations to:
Dee Williams (Craigmillar Park) on winning the Silver hole and hole, beating Ray Lynch (Murrayfield) in the final.
Rachael Watton who is now at Denver University, Colorado, making only her second competitive appearance since she moved across the Atlantic, finished T9 in a field of 93 at the Dick McGuire Invitational at the University of New Mexico.
Fiona Ford (Murrayfield) & Barbara McGregor (Mortonhall who finished 3rd in the Commonwealth Spoons finals and Barbara Duguid & Pat Forsyth (Ravelston) who finished 5th.
The winners of the Greensomes league will be announced soon as there is one re-arranged game still to play.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Noreeen is Scottish Vets Champion
Scottish County Champions 2011
Well we woke up this morning and thought did that really happen? Its just starting to sink in - Midlothian are Scottish County Champions! It was a fantastic 3 days and a real team effort. The players were totally committed, everyone contributed and dug very deeply when it was needed. The caddies were brilliant and the team really appreciate their support, especially in all the inclement weather they had to cope with. The team spirit and commitment was next to none.
Thanks to Vice Captain Caroline who organised all the caddies and the captain, Secretary Agnes who did all the important things like organising all the meals and munchies, and selector Linda for her sound advice and sense of humour.
Thanks also to Lynne and Terry at the Huntingdon Hotel who looked after the team so well, charging batteries, drying out clothes and shoes, and even getting up to make us breakfast at 6.30 am on the final day! They were fantastic and come highly recommneded if you ever want a golfing break in Dumfries!
Results from day 3 v Perth & Kinross
Jane Turner beat Laura Walker 4&2
Kate McIntosh beat Fiona Ramsay 3&2
Wendy Nicholson halved with Steph Crolla
Sal Shepherd halved with Nicola Robertson
Linda Bain lost to Eilidh Watson 5&4
Gabrielle Macdonald halved with Jill Milne
Results from day 3 v Dumfries-shire
Jane Turner lost to Diane Macdonald 2&1
Kate McIntosh beat Jordanna Graham 5&3
Gabrielle Macdonald lost to Lindsay Kirkwood 3&2
Wendy Nicholson halved with Katie McCracken
Kirsten Blackwood lost to Emma Greenlees 3&2
Karen Marshall halved with Rachael Walker
Third time lucky!
Kate McIntosh had won her match against Jordana Graham but elsewhere things were not going well for most of the afternoon with Dumfrieshire up in 5 of the 6 matches with only a few holes remaining. We only needed one more half point to clinch the title. But Midlothian are made of stern stuff and Wendy Nicholson started her fightback from 5 down to be only 1 down standing on the 18th tee (her comeback including a run of 3 birdies from the 13th). Could we really do it? Memories of Dunfermline came flooding back and Joan Marshall confidently told the captain that Wendy was going to do it. And of course she did with an excellent par on the long par 4 18th and under unbelievable pressure. Karen Marshall, unaware of the situation, except for being told by her captain she needed a half, also came back from three down with 7 holes remaining to seal a second half point on the 18th. What a team!
Despite loosing to Dumfrieshire, this time the points count back went our way as the team had done enough in the previous matches.
Our motto of Yes we can, became Yes we will and then Yes we did!
More to follow and photos after some sleep! Well done girls - a true team effort.
Saturday, 17 September 2011
County Finals Day 2
Day 2 started well. It was a nice crisp September morning. Everyone was focused and ready for action. Midlothian were always in control of the foursomes matches against Perth & Kinross. The results were as follows:
Karen Marshall & Wendy Nicholson beat Laura Walker 2&1
Kate McIntosh & Linda Bain beat Steph Crolla & Nicola Robertson 2 up
Gabrielle Macdonald & Kirsten Blackwood beat Jill Milne & Eve Muirhead 5&4
However,
The team of greens staff that had been out trying to clear the greens eventually came in as the greens they had just cleared of water were now covered in hailstones.
In the end, we left as our singles games were abandoned for the day. The green staff were trying to clear the last few holes to allow Ayrshire and Dumfrieshire to finish their foursomes games. The plan is to complete our singles games against Perth & Kinross in the morning. The final match against Dumfrieshire will be reduced to 6 singles games only. Its going to be an interesting day (if the course is in fact playable)
Friday, 16 September 2011
County Finals Day 1
Midlothian made a great start to the Scottish County Finals at Dumfries & County Golf Club today by beating Ayrshire 6-3 in the opening day. We won the morning foursomes 2-1 and the afternoon singles 4-2 in torrential rain. There were some interesting situations at times both for players and caddies, with jackets caught in lockers, balls landing on brolleys, insect bites and a few other sticky moments, but all escaped unharmed in the end.
The team fought hard with their usual team spirit in very testing conditions. We play Perth & Kinross tomorrow.
Results:
Wendy Nicholson & Karen Marshall beat Catherine malcolm & Debbie Watt 3&2
Sal Shepherd & Linda Bain lost to Lesley Hendry & Jenny Linklater 2 holes
Jane Turner & Gabrielle Macdonald beat Audrey Thompson & Connie Jaffrey 2 holes
Karen Marshall lost to Catherine Malcolm 2 holes
Kate McIntosh beat Gillian Arnott 5&3
Wendy Nicholson beat Lesley Hendry 3&1
Kirsten Blackwood lost to Jenny Linklater 2&1
Gabrielle Macdonald beat Audret Thompson 4&3
Jane Turner beat Connie Jaffrey 2&1
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
5 - a - side Leagues 2011
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Junior Championship 2011
Well done to all the girls who battled through the wind. CSS 72 Reduction only
Scratch winner: Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe) 79
Runner up: Kirsty Simpson (Elie & Earlsferry) 91
Handicap winner: Jesscia Dalgetty (Glencorse) 83 (11) 72
Runner up:Katherine Fisher (Swanston) 95 (19) 76
Many thanks to Ravelston Golf Club for their kind hospitality and for granting us courtesy of the course.
Monday, 5 September 2011
Draw for Junior Championship
12.00 Kate McIntosh & Emily Dalgetty
12.10 Hannah Scott & Jessica Dalgetty
12.20 Kirsty Simpson & Kirsty Burgess
12.30 Heather Laing & Eilidh Crawford
12.40 Emma Morrison & Katherine Fisher
12.50 Julia Smith & Emily Thain
13.00 Sophie Aitchison & Anna Massey
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Gibson Cup 2011
For those of you who haven't played in the Gibson Cup before, or haven't played in it for a while, this is a great opportunity to play the Braids golf course in an enjoyable foursomes competition which is sponsored by the Ladies Golf Centre. A foursomes medal round on Saturday 1st October is followed by matchplay on Sunday 2nd for successful competitors whose Saturday scores qualify. All other competitors are eligible for the Consolation Salver (a foursomes Stableford) held on the Sunday morning.
Champion of Champions 2011
Paula went ahead immediately with a par at the first and Liz leveled it at the 3rd. They carried on winning hole about until the 10th, where Paula went two up. Liz then won three in a row to go 1 up, then it was all square, then Liz was 1 up ..... you get the picture!
It looked like Liz was about to go 2 up with 2 to play, but an uncharacteristic chip by Liz let Paula back in and they teed off at the 18th all square. Paula drove to the middle of the green and Liz to the front. A fantastic putt by Liz ensured her birdie and although Paula left herself a teaser, she holed it with confidence and off they went up the 19th. Paula won the sudden death play off at the 1st extra hole to end a very close and exciting match, with both players producing some excellent golf.
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Autumn Meeting at Harburn
Results (CSS 72)
1st Scratch & Lady Ford Cup: Claire Hargan (Strathmore) 73
2nd Scratch: Alison McBride-Rourke (Harburn) 75
1st Overall Nett & McIntyre Trophy: Margaret Ritchie (Harburn) 84 (16) 68
2nd Overall Nett: Fiona Ford (Murrayfield) 83 (13) 70
Silver 1st Handicap: Arlene McGarty (Harurn) 77 (5) 72
Silver 2nd handicap: Pamela Williamson (Baberton) 78 (5) 73 bih
Bronze Scratch: Anne McMillan (Kingsknowe) 97
Bronze 1st Handicap: Sheila Hay (Baberton) 100 (23) 77
Many thanks to Harburn for hosting the event, for their kind hospitality and for all the help given by the members on the day.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Team for County Finals 2011
Unfortunately, we are losing three of our team who got us to the finals. Rachael Watton has left for the USA on a four year golf scholarship, Louise Fraser is heading down under for a long planned for trip and Claire Hargan, in her role as SLGA Championship Manager is responsible for running the finals. However we do have great replacements. Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse) returns to the team and both Linda Bain (Lochend) and Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park) come into the team for the first time. The team are looking forward to the Finals and following two challenging warm up games against Broomieknowe and Duddingston men, are getting themselves ready for the challenge ahead. The full team is:
Linda Bain (Lochend)
Kirsten Blackwood (Glencorse)
Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw)
Karen Marshall (Baberton)
Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe)
Wendy Nicholson (Broomieknowe)
Sal Shepherd (Craigmillar Park)
Jane Turner (Craigielaw)
Reserve: Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe)
If you have some free time between 16-18 September, why not plan a wee trip to Dumfries - I know its a bit of a drive - but its a nice drive, and we would really welcome your support.