Junior Coaching at Braids Driving Range

The new block of coaching starts on 7th September.

There are still some places( most at 12 noon).
Please contact Ellice before Sunday if you have not already booked your place.

All those who have returned their forms have got the time they requested.

East of Scotland girls Championship

Congratulations to Rachael Watton ( Mortonhall) on winning the championship. She beat Gabrielle MacDonald ( Craigielaw) in the final. The losing semifinalists were Nicki Taylor and Gillian Simpson. The matches were played at Craigmillar Park Golf Club.

Junior news

Girls singles
Kate McIntosh won the final against Gabrielle MacDonald at Broomieknowe Golf Club today.

August 9 hole competition at the Princes course
handicap
1st Sally Naysmith 47 (16) net 31
non handicap
1st Sophie Aitchison 60
2nd Emma Morrison 68
3rd Ella Whitaker 81

Junior news from St Andrews

St Andrews Junior Ladies Open
Jane Turner reached the final and lost to Katy McNicoll at the 20th.
Gillian Simpson also qualified for the matchplay and lost in the first round.
Kirsty Simpson qualified for the handicap matchplay and lost in the first round.

Junior news

Scottish under 18 Championship at Alyth Golf Club
Five Midlothian girls qualified for the top 32 matchplay.
Rachael Watton(6), Gabrielle MacDonald(14), Kate McIntosh(19), Gillian Simpson(26) and Cara Easton(24).
Rachael and Gillian won their first round matches.
Kirsty Simpson won the under 14 handicap prize.
Carly Booth beat Kelsey McDonald in the final.

Under 21 Scottish Stroke play at Powfoot.
Kelsey McDonald won with a score of 211.
5th Rachael Livingstone (219)
8th Jane Turner(224)
9th Rachael Watton (225)
Cara, Kate, Gabrielle and Gillian also played.

East of Scotland girls championship at Craigmillar Park
Due to the mist, this event is unfinished.
Rachael Watton won the scratch with 74 and Gabrielle was second with 79.
Rachael, Gabrielle, Cara, Gillian and Kate all qualified for the matchplay.
The semi-final and the final will now be played on 31st August.
Please come along and support the girls. You will see some great golf.

Coaching at Braids Driving Range
The letters have been sent out by email. Please reply promptly. The new block starts on 7th September and is on the first Sunday of the month for 5 months till January.

Midlothian Championship at Ratho park on 14th September
All girl members of MCLGA who have handicaps can play in this competition. Please send in your entries.

Adult and girl Foursomes at Kilspindie Golf Club
There is an SLGA competition on 28th September. Entries through the SLGA website. The girls do not need to have handicaps. Please support this competition.

July Competition on the Princes Course

Five girls played over the Princes Course on Sunday in windy but sunny weather conditions. All played some very good golf and hit some lovely shots.

Non-Handicap:
1st Emma Morrison 54
2nd Eva Jack 62
3rd Emma Birch 64

June Competition on Princes course

Well done to the ten girls who played. The scores of Sally, Eva and Emma were the best they have done on the course.
Handicap
1st Sally Naysmith 43 net 27
Non-handicap
1st Eva Jack 52
2nd Emma Morrison 54
3rd Holly Gordon 59

Girls golf at Ballumbie Castle

Congratulations to the East Girls team who won the Interdivision foursomes golf today.

They halved their matches with South and North on the Saturday and won against West on the Sunday.
Four midlothian girls were in the team - Cara Easton, Gabrielle MacDonald, Gillian Simpson and Rachael Watton.

Princes course competition on 18th May

Well done to all the girls who played
handicap
1st Sally Naysmith( Dalmahoy) 47(17.5) net 29.5

non handicap
1st Carys Hardy 70
2nd Emma Morrison 72
3rd Lisa Wilson 77

The next date is Sunday 15th June at 10.30.

Junior girls coaching at Braids Driving range

The next group of lessons starts on 4th May( and first Sunday of June, July and August).
Please remember to send your form and payment to Eileen MacKinnon by 25th April.
New girls are welcome to join the Midlothian Juniors and come along to the lessons.
There is a charge of £25 for 4 monthly lessons.

April 9 hole at Princes Course

Seven girls took part in today's competition. The weather was dry and windy.

Handicap
1st Sally Naysmith (Dalmahoy) 48 (18) net 30

No Handicap
1st Emma Morrison 63(best last 6 holes)
2nd Anna Massey 63
3rd Erin Hardy 66

Cuthbertson Cup team at Haddington

The Midlothian girls' team of Kate( reserve), Gillian, Cara, Rachael and Gabrielle waiting in the snow to see if play would be possible at Haddington.

Cuthbertson Cup

The Cuthbertson Cup which was due to be played at Haddington Golf Club yesterday was postponed. The greens and course were covered with snow mid-morning when the girls were due to tee-off. An altnerative date will be found for the competition later in the year.

East Division Girls, Cuthbertson Cup 2008

East Division Girls, Cuthbertson Cup Competition
Haddington Golf Club, Sunday April 6th 2008

Please come along to Haddington Golf Club on Sunday to support the Midlothian Girls' Team, who will be playing in the Cuthbertson Cup. The girls will play four singles matches in the morning and either singles or foursomes in the afternoon.
Tee off times are 10:00 and 15:00.

Midlothian Team
Cara Easton (Dalmahoy)
Gabrielle MacDonald (Prestonfield)
Gillian Simpson (Murrayfield)
Rachael Watton (Mortonhall)
Reserves: Alison McBride-Rourke (Harburn), Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe)

Winter coaching

The county squad and the junior squad have been attending short game and instinctive golf coaching over the winter months.
They have been helped by Jane Connachan at Musselburgh Old, Mark Berrie at the Braids Driving range and Scott Dixon at Dalmahoy. Thanks to all for your help.
At the last session, on Monday 31st March, we had a visit from Kevin Craggs. He has suggested some new ideas for us to work with for next winter.

Junior Girls' Spring Meeting

This was played at Liberton Golf Club on a very,very windy day, Tuesday 1st April.
There was some great golf played. 8 girls with handicaps played the 18 holes. 6 younger girls played 7 holes and had a putting competition. Well done to all who took part.
Thanks to all the parents and helpers and to Liberton Golf Club for the use of the course and the clubhouse.
Results
Course par 69 SSS 68 CSS 71( reduction only)

1st Scratch Rachael Watton ( Mortonhall) 81
2nd Scratch Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) 85

1st handicap Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) 85 ( 11) net 74
2nd handicap Kate McIntosh( Broomieknowe) 88 ( 13) net 75 (BIH)

1st for 7 holes Sophie Aitchison 63
2nd for 7 holes Eva Jack 68

1st for putting Eilidh Mackinnon 25
2nd for putting Catriona Mackinnon 26( after play off with 3 others)

Mclga girls' coaching at Braids Driving Range and 9 hole competitions

The dates for the next block of coaching are
4th May, 1st June, 6th July and 3rd August.
The cost for the 4 lessons is £25.
The information will be sent by email to Mclga junior members.

9 hole competitions at the Princes Course
The dates are 18th May,15th June, 20th July and 17th August. All at 10.30am.
The cost is £3.50 per round( payable on the day)

Please remember that you can join the Princes Course through Edinburgh Leisure for £50 and play as often as you like and play in their fortnightly Friday Competitions( starting on 13th April).

results of 16th March 9 hole competition

Handicap
1st Sally Naysmith 49(18) net 41
No handicap
1st Anna Massey 56
2nd Emma Morrison 58
3rd Alexandra Massey 62

Spring Meeting and 8 hole competition at Liberton Golf Club 1st April 2008

The draw for the competitions

10.30am Gillian Simpson and Rachael Watton
10.37am Cara Easton and Gabrielle MacDonald
10.42am Alison McBride Rourke and Kate McIntosh
10.49am Isabel Hinds and Kirsty Simpson
10.56am Catriona Williams and Sophie McKilligan
11.03am Katherine Fisher and Sally Naysmith and Carla Maran

Please remember to bring proof of current handicap with you

MCLGA Girls' Eight Hole Competitions for non-handicap players
11.10am Eilidh MacKinnon and Erin Hardy
11.17am Emily Kidd and Sophie Aitchison
11.24am Carys Hardy and Rosie Kidd
11.31am Eva Jack and Joanna Harris
11.38am Anna Massey and Emma Morrison
11.45am Ella Whitaker and Alexandra Massey and Hannah Corrigan

Junior Social night

On Monday 16th March, some of our girls enjoyed an evening at Dalmahoy Driving Range with Scott Dixon(the professsional). They had great fun learning how to play lots of different shots. Thanks to Karen Marshall and Claire Hargan who came along to help and to all the parents for bringing the girls to Dalmahoy.

Entries for junior competitions

Please remember to enter the Spring Meeting and 8 hole competition at Liberton Golf Club on 1st April.
Entries are also needed for the singles and foursomes. Please enter if you have a handicap.

Social night for Midlothian Girls

17th March at Dalmahoy Driving Range at 6.45.
Scott Dixon is going to help you.
Please remember to send your forms to Eileen.
Cost £4 per girl

We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday.
Please remember to wear warm clothes. The driving range can be rather cold.

Junior Squad for 2008

Isobel Hinds (Liberton), Sam Lamb (Glencorse), Gabrielle Macdonald (Prestonfield), Alison McBride-Rourke (Harburn), Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe), Natasha Shijvi (Ratho Park), Kirsty Simpson (Murrayfield)