MIDLOTHIAN COUNTY LADIES' GOLF ASSOCIATION

MIDLOTHIAN COUNTY LADIES' GOLF ASSOCIATION
JUNIOR SECTION NEWSLETTER 2006
Junior Secretary, Amanda Easton. Tel 0131 441 7111
Email:amandajeaston@aol.com

Welcome to the Midlothian Junior Newsletter which is sent out to Junior Girls, both existing and new members to inform them of events which are planned through the season. Please note that the Midlothian County Ladies' Golf Association has its own web site - www.mclga.co.uk. In the junior section you will find information about our junior events and the progress of our junior members.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CAPTAIN

December 2005

Dear Girls

I am delighted with the progress, which you have all made in 2005. Well done everyone!

Special congratulations to Scottish Girls' Champion, Sally Watson; Scottish Under 14 Champion, Cara Easton; East of Scotland Champion, Jane Turner and Midlothian Junior Champion, Amanda Edwards. Congratulations also to Rebecca Watson who finished third in this year's SLGA girls' ranking.

Well done to all our prize winners, to those who have reduced their handicaps and to those who have attained a handicap for the first time this year.

Many of you have been taking part in the coaching sessions at the Braids. I hope that some of you who have been working hard at these sessions will soon be playing in the 9-holes held at the Princes Course on the third Sunday of each month. Well done to the girls who played there this year. I enjoyed seeing you all at the Adult/Girls foursomes - it was a great day.

We are looking forward to hosting the Cuthbertson Cup at Broomieknowe Golf Club on Sunday 16 April 2006. Please come along to support the Midlothian girls' team if you can.

I'm sure you will all make new golfing friends next year and we welcome new girls who have just joined Midlothian. I hope you have a fantastic Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all in 2006 at the many events, which will involve the junior members of Midlothian County.

Best wishes for a successful golfing season in 2006.
Margaret McPherson, Captain MCLGA

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
Junior membership currently stands at 102 girls. 45 are members of golf clubs and 22 juniors hold a CONGU handicap, ranging from 3 to 36. We are always delighted to welcome new members. We would also like to encourage our members to join a golf club as soon as they can. Advice and help can be given on this

MIDLOTHIAN JUNIOR COACHING
Braid Hills Golf and Driving Range
Coaching, run by the Association is available to all junior members throughout the year. This is held at the Braid Hills Golf and Driving Range where the coaching is taken by Golf Professionals Ian Young, Mark Berrie and Paul Malone. The year is split into three blocks and booking is taken in advance. The juniors pay a contributory charge of £25 per block.

Block 1	Block 2	Block 3
January 8th	May 7th	September 3rd
February 5th	June 4th	October 1st
March 5th	July 2nd	November 5th
April 2nd	August 6th	December 3rd

Junior Development Squad
Rachael Archibald (The Merchants), Cara Easton (Dalmahoy), Rachael Watton (Baberton) Gillian Simpson (Baberton) and Eilidh McKellar(Dundas Parks) were asked to join a Midlothian junior development squad this year. The Association has been delighted with the progress these girls have made, having competed at County, District and National level. All have shown great commitment to the game and have managed to reduce their handicaps dramatically this year.
Senior County Squad
Amanda Edwards (Liberton), Rachael Livingstone (Musselburgh Old), Jane Turner (Mortonhall) Rebecca Watson (Elie&Earlsferry) and Sally Watson (Elie&Earlsferry) are all members of the County Squad and receive coaching with the team.

MIDLOTHIAN JUNIOR COMPETITIONS
Spring Meeting at Liberton Golf Club, April 4th 2006 at 10.00am. Closing Date March 10th.
This competition is open to all members with or without a handicap. Players without a handicap play 8 holes and have the option to enter a putting competition. Prizes: Fraser Trophy - Scratch; Macpherson Trophy - Handicap; Non Handicap Trophy; Putting Trophy
Championship at Glencorse Golf Club, Sept 10th 2006 at 12.30pm. Closing Date August 25th
This competition is open to members with a handicap. Prizes: Brown Trophy - Championship/Scratch Trophy; Marshall Trophy - Handicap
Princes Course Braid Hills, January to November (third Sunday in the month at 10.30am)
These 9 holes of golf give beginners the opportunity to get out on a golf course, learn the rules and the etiquette of the game and make new friends. These games are well supervised. From March to October the girls can compete in a league and collect points. The girl's best three scores go towards winning prizes at the end of the season. Charge £3
January 15th, February 19th, March 19th, April 16th, May 21st, June 18th, July 16th, August 20th, September 17th, October 15th, November 19th
Summer Singles and Foursomes Knockout Competitions 2006
These are open to girls with a handicap. Girls may enter the Foursomes with or without a partner. All players will be sent copies of the draws and the rules of the competitions. Effort must be taken to ensure all games are played by the due date. Prizes: Jack Trophy - Singles; Cackett Salver - Foursomes
Closing date for entries March 10th

ENTRIES FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE COMPETITIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO JUNIOR SECTRETARY, AMANDA EASTON

CUTHBERTSON CUP
Broomieknowe Golf Club April 16th 2006 Midlothian are delighted to be hosting this competition which is played between the four Counties of Midlothian, East Lothian, Fife and Stirling and Clackmannan. Four girls (plus reserves) are chosen to represent Midlothian. Four singles matches are played in the morning. Winning teams play singles matches again in the afternoon and the two losing teams play 2-ball foursomes to determine third and fourth place. Please do come along to support the Midlothian Junior Team.

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
We would encourage girls with handicaps who are playing golf to enter as many of the National competitions as possible. Entry forms for most of these competitions, together with results and news on Scottish golf can be accessed via the SLGA website on www.slga.scottishgolf.com. Girls with handicaps should also consider joining the East of Scotland Girls Golfing Association. A membership form and information is available from www.kirkwoodgolf.co.uk (click on EOS Girls')

SLGA St Leonards U16 Open StrokePlay Championship	Strathtyrum	April 6-7
SLGA Girls' Inter-Division Team Matches	Ballumbie Castle	June 10-11
Scottish Schoolgirls' Championship	Troon Darly& Lochgreen	June 12
Scottish Girls' & Boys' U14 Championship	Deeside	July 14
Scottish Girls' (Close) Amateur Championship	Peebles	July 18-21
Scottish Ladies' Junior Open Strokeplay Championship	Stirling	July 27-28
Janice Moodie Trophy	Windyhill	TBC
St Andrews Junior Ladies' Tournament	St Andrews	July 31-Aug 3
Girls' Home International Matches	Portstewart	Aug 9-11
Girls' British Open Championship	Portstewart	Aug 14-18
SLGA Adult and Junior Foursomes	The Glen	October 8

MIDLOTHIAN GIRLS SOCIAL EVENTS
Junior Social Evening, March 20th 2006 at Baberton Golf Club at 6.30pm for 6.45pm
The theme for the evening will be 'Do you know ALL the golf rules'. Discover and learn more about the rules and the etiquette of the game. Bring Mum and Dad along as well. We are sure the session will be good fun and beneficial to all. There is no charge.
Bowling and Pizza Night, December 7th 2005
Girls who regularly attend the coaching sessions at The Braid Hills Golf and Driving Range are invited to a Bowling and Pizza night. For further information contact the Junior Secretary.

MIDLOTHIAN GIRLS NEWS AND RESULTS For 2005

• Midlothian Junior Champion is Amanda Edwards(Liberton)
• East of Scotland Girls' Champion is Jane Turner (Mortonhall). Jane also won the EOS Girls' Order of Merit. Amanda Edwards was runner-up.
• Scottish Girls' Amateur Champion is Sally Watson (Elie&Earlsferry). Cara Easton (Dalmahoy) won the Scottish Girls' consolation event.
• Scottish Girls' U14 Champion is Cara Easton.
• Sally Watson was second qualifier in the Scottish Ladies' Amateur (Close) Championship. Sally reached the semi-finals of the Championship.
• Gillian Simpson (Baberton) won The St Andrews Girls Open Quaich in the St Andrews Junior Ladies' Tournaments.
• Jane Turner was runner up in the Midlothian Ladies' Championship. Sally Watson was top qualifier.
• Amanda Edwards was runner up to Claire Hargan, current Midlothian Ladies' Champion, in the Champion of Champions.
• Amanda Edwards, Rachael Livingstone (MusselburghOld), Jane Turner, Rebecca Watson (Elie&Earlsferry), and Sally Watson all represented the winning East District team in the inaugural SLGA Inter- Division Matches.
• Sally and Rebecca Watson represented Scotland in the Girls' Home International Matches. Amanda Edwards and Rachael Livingstone were reserves.
• Sally and Rebecca Watson represented Scottish Schools against the English Schools.
• Sally Watson was selected for the Scottish Team in the Ladies' Home Internationals.
• Sally Watson qualified for the match play stages of the Girls' British Open Amateur Championship.
• Sally reached the quarter final stages of the Belgian Junior International Open Girls' Championship
• Sally represented Scotland in the European Girls' Team Championship.
• Rachael Livingstone, Sally Watson and Rebecca Watson have been selected for the National U18 Squad and Amanda Edwards and Jane Turner for the National Training Squad.