Sunday 31 August 2008

Programme For September

Thursday 4th September - Seniors Medal (Counting) - WHITE TEES
(8.45 to 10.00am)

Thursday 11th September - Stableford (Counting) Yellow Tees
(8.45 to 10.00am)

Thursday 11th September - Match v Grange at Strathmore
(Meet 11.15am for 12.00noon start)

Thursday 18th September - Stableford (Counting) Yellow Tees
(8.45 to 10.00am)

Thursday 25th September - Tri-Am Yellow Tees
(8.45 to 10.00am)

Thursday 25th September - Match v Glenisla at Strathmore
(Meet 11.15am for 12.00noon start)

Saturday 30 August 2008

Matches in September

We have two Seniors' Matches in September to close off the season.

The first is on Thursday 11th of September versus The Grange, Monifeith at Strathmore

The golfers who playede in Monifeith and count for automatic inclusion in the team are:

Andy Ramsay & Jack Duncan

Peter Tinker & John Brand

Ian Scott & Alistair Donaldson

Jim Davidson & George Dolby

Sandy Robertson & David Dawson

Ernie Wastell & Jim Ross.

Those wanting to play, but not listed should put their names down as reserves on the list which will be on the notice board from Monday.

Those named above should tick off their names if they will play and score them off before Friday the 5th of September if not available.

The second of our remaining fixtures is against Glenisla, also at Strathmore, on Thursday the 25th of September.

Same rules apply as above. The players who made the short journey to Glenisla in April, and who form the first choice selection are:

Ken MacLeod & David Robinson

Graeme Hunter & Russell Peacock

Jim Davidson & David Dawson

Ernie Wastell & Peter Barnett

Peter Tinker & John Menzies

Graham Bullock & Jim Ross.


All the best

Friday 29 August 2008

Team to Play Murrayshall (Away) & Result

The Team that played Murrayshall at Murrayshall on Tuesday 26th of August was:

Ernie Wastell and Bob Greig

George Allan and George Dolby

Jim Ross and John Brand

Alistair Donaldson and Robb Kidd

David Dawson and Ian Scott

Ken MacLeod and Alan Christie

The match should have started at 10.00am but was delayed 15 minutes due to Murrayshall starter double booking the tee with hotel guests without advising the Murrayshall Seniors. The intention was in fact to knock us back almost an hour to 10.55 so we should consider ourselves lucky on that count. As it was one of our team who phoned the starter early in the morning was given the 10.55 tee off and turned up after the first two groups had already teed off with yours truly believing we were a man short.



The result was an extremely slow round and frayed tempers. The match itself was won by Murrayshall (5 - 1), reversing exactly the result at Strathmore earlier in the year.

Tuesday 26 August 2008

Tee Times and Result from Thursday v Ladies

With a shortfall of 4 ladies to meet us Jim Ross and Ian Elvers changed sides but were still not able to help the ladies to victory.

The seniors recorded their 9th successive victory in convincing fashion from the yellows so next year we are off of the whites.

The Buddy

1st Tee

10.00 John Brand & Dave Kerr

10.07 Ron Haynes & Joe McGeoghegan

10.15 Alex Sutherland & Peter Tinker

10.22 Ken MacLeod & James Ross

10.30 Sandy Robertson & David Norman

10.37 George Allan & Russell Peacock


10th Tee

10.00 John MacFarlane & George Dolby

10.07 Ernie Wastell & Garry Stewart

10.15 Jim Davidson & Brian Ruffhead

10.22 David Dawson & Ian Mollison

10.30 Jim Ross & Ian Elvers

10.37 Jack Gillison & Alistair Donaldson

Everyone off of the YELLOWS.

Monday 25 August 2008

Strathmore Golf Club seeks new Treasurer

Sheena Scott is standing down in October as Club Treasurer after several years in the post.

If you feel that you could do this job and have some spare time on your hands, which you are willing to give to the Club, get in touch with a committee member as soon as possible and express this interest.

The sooner a replacement is found the longer the handover from Sheena and the better for the club and the incoming Treasurer.

As the saying goes 'YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU', so if you feel that you can take on this responsibility please let us know

Friday 22 August 2008

Seniors v Ladies - 28th August

Having made the concession to play the under 70's from the white tees in this year's encounter with the Ladies of Strathmore to make their life easier I have to now inform our members that this proposal has been rejected by the ladies.

Not a problem for us, We will all be teeing off from the Yellows next Thursday without exception.

Wednesday 20 August 2008

Edzell Away Day - Wednesday 20th August Results

The groupings and tee times for the Away Day were:-

10.00 Gordon Ewen; Ron Haynes; Garry Stewart

10.07 Norman Fenwick; Sandy McGibbon; David Dawson

10.15 John Menzies; David Robinson; Gerry Kennedy

10.22 Sandy Robertson; Ernie Wastell; Joe McGeoghegan

10.30 Bob Greig; Peter Tinker; Jack Duncan

10.37 Jim Ross; Mel Kidd; Rob Kidd

10.45 George Dolby; Jim Davidson; Jeff Lonsdale

10.52 Alan Christie; Jack Rough; Tony Sive

11.00 Peter Rainbird; Neil Colville; Eric Grey

11.07 Russell Peacock; Peter Barnett; Brian Ruffhead

With the weather forecast to be anything but dry from Mid Day onwards we were lucky to get most of the field in before the skies opened just after 2.30.

The course was in good condition but playing long as a result of the rain that had fallen overnight.

Sandy McGibbon continued his good run over the last month or so with 34 points and took the individual prize on a count back from Jim Ross. Look after the Mike Dower Bowl Sandy, it has to be returned, enjoy the Grouse.

In the team competition Sandy appears to have again been a major contributor to the 76 points amassed by him and his playing partners, David Dawson and Norman Fenwick. Well done lads.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience with Edzell proving trunps in not only course condition but also the meal and the service provided.

Tuesday 19 August 2008

Thursday 21st August - Tee Times

Tee Times for Thursday's competition are as follows:-

8.37 Jim Davidson; John Brand

8.45 Ron Adam; Joe McGeoghegan

8.52 Graham Bullock; Sandy Robertson; James Ross

9.00 Ron Haynes; Pat Duffy; Ernie Wastell

9.07 George Allan; John MacFarlane; Jack Rough

9.15 Alex Sutherland; Jeff Lonsdale; Jim Donnelly

9.22 Jack Gillison; Dave Kerr; Jim Pert

The Competition is a counting Stableford from Yellow Tees.

Entry Fee 50p; Sweep GBP1.00

Wednesday 13 August 2008

Team to face Alyth at Strathmore on Monday 18th August

The team to place Alyth next Monday is as follows:

Jim Davidson (Captain)
Russell Peacock
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George Dolby
Peter Tinker
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Norman Fenwick
Jack Rough
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Ian Scott
Bob Greig
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John Menzies
Rob Kidd
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Ken MacLeod
David Robinson

Meet at the Club House 11.15am for 12.00noon start.

RESULT:-

Gritty performances by all in wet and windy conditions led to a 3-3 draw and a good nosh thereafter.

Posted by Veeringleft 7pm. 18.08.08

Tuesday 12 August 2008

RESULTS -Nick Farr Trophy and August Medal

Thursday's medal incorporating the Nick Farr Trophy was played in perfect conditions and this was reflected in the scores recorded.

Tee Times were as below:

8.30 George Allan; Alan Morrison
8.37Sandy McGibbon; Lee Bushby; Graeme Hunter
8.45 John Menzies; Nick Fenwick; Sandy Robertson
8.52 George Dolby; Russell Peacock; Graham Bullock
9.00 Peter Rainbird; David Robinson; Bob Greig
9.07 Jack Rough; Jim Davidson; Dave Cochrane
9.15 Peter Tinker; Jim Ross; Ian Strachan
9.22 Ernie Wastell, Harry Driscoll; Alistair Donaldson
9.30 Brian Moore; Ron Haynes; Garry Stewart
9.37 Ian Mollison; Alex Sutherland; Ian Elvers
9.45 Gerry Kennedy; Jack Gillison; Malcolm Stewart
9.52 James Ross; John Brand; John MacFarlane
10.00 Brian Ruffhead; Jim Pert

The medal goes to Sandy McGibbon (19) who shot a net 63 and he wins the Nick Farr Decanter for lowest net score and takes the spoils from the 2nd Division Sweep. Well done Sandy.

The lowest gross score, also from the 2nd group out, was recorded by Graeme Hunter(9) who shot a gross 75. To him the Nick Farr Claret Jug and our congratulations on a fine round.

First Division Sweep goes to Bob Greig on a countback with a Net 65 and second to George Dolby. Congratulations to you both and commiserations to Jim Ross who was 3rd in the trio of 65's.

Saturday 9 August 2008

Strathmore Gents Open

STRATHMORE OPEN 6th Sep 2008

Hole Sponsors Required

Can you sponsor a hole, or do you know someone who might?

For a fee of only £50 you will receive:

1 free entry

Advertising banner/board on the tee

Facility to leave promotional literature in the clubhouse for players

If interested please contact Graham Haynes or any committee member
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Members,


Please get your entries in early to secure your preferred tee time. This event has always sold out and in previous years a number of members have been disappointed when they could not get a suitable time.

Please support your club in this important event.

Friday 8 August 2008

Team & Result v Aberfeldy - 7th August

The weather broke for us on the day and the course, after almost 24 hours of constant rain was in great condition, compliments to the Head Greenkeeper and his staff.

Aberfeldy fielded a reasonably strong team and got off to a flying start with victories in the first two matches but that was the end of their glory with all remaining matches going the way of Strathmore and a well merited 4 - 2 victory.

The final home pairings were as below:

Pairing 1 - Ernie Wastell; Jim Ross

Pairing 2 - David Dawson; Peter Tinker

Pairing 3 - John Brand; Ian Scott

Pairing 4 - John Menzies; Rob Kidd

Pairing 5 George Dolby; Jim Davidson

Pairing 6 - Ian Strachan; Ron Haynes.

Tuesday 5 August 2008

Tee Times for Thursday 7th August 2008

Numbers are well below the normal for this week due to the Seniors Match v Aberfeldy in the afternoon. For those who are playing in the morning competition, have a good round.

The format is Tri-Am with tee times and teams as below:

8.45 Ian Ellvers; Sandy Robertson
8.52 George Allan; Garry Stewart
9.00 James Ross; John MacFarlane; Graham Bullock
9.07 Brian Ruffhead; Alex Sutherland; Brian Moore
9.15 Jim Pert; Tony Sive; Jack Gillison.

No entry fee just the GBP1.00 sweep to be paid in after you finish your round.

Saturday 2 August 2008

Return Matches in August

As with Tradition those who played in the first leg have preference in team selection for the return, however, as we also know there are call offs and reserves are always needed.

If you want to, and are able to play on the dates shown below either tick your name on the club notice board posting (available Monday) if you represented Strathmore in the first leg or score it out if you are not available to play. If you did not play in the first leg but want to play in the return write your name in the reserves list.

In the case of the rescheduled match with Alyth for 18th August the players listed are those selected for the original date of the return fixture on the 18th of July.

Monday 18th August - Alyth at Strathmore - Tee Off 12.00 noon

Listed Golfers - Ken MacLeod;David Robinson; Jim Davidson; Russell Peacock; George Allan; Rob Kidd; Ian Scott; David Dawson; Norman Fenwick; Jack Rough; George Dolby and Peter Tinker

Tuesday 26th August - Murrayshall Away - Tee Off 10.00am

Listed Golfers - Peter Barnett; Ernie Wastell; George Allan; Peter Tinker; Ian Strachan; John Brand; Alistair Donaldson; Rob Kidd; David Dawson; Ian Scott; Ken MacLeod; Ron Haynes

EARLY ACTION WOULD BE APPRECIATED FROM ALL

Calendar for August 2008

Thursday August 7th - Triam ( tee 8.45 to 10.00am - Yellow Tees)
Thursday August 7th - Match v Aberfeldy at Strathmore
( meet 12.15pm in Club House for 1.00pm start)
Thursday August 14th - Nick Farr Trophy and Monthly Medal (Yellow Tees)
Monday August 18th - Match with Alyth at Strathmore
(meet 11.15am in Club House for 12noon start)
Wednesday August 20th - Away Day - Edzell
(meet 9.15 for roll and coffee- tee 10.00am)
Thursday August 21st - Stableford (tee 8.45 to 10.00am) Yellow Tees
Tuesday August 26th - Match v Murrayshall (away)
( meet Murrayshall 9.00am for 10.00am start)
Thursday August 28th - Senior Gents v Ladies (2 tee start from 10.00am)

That's all

Friday 1 August 2008

The 5th Hole off the Whites becomes a less daunting challenge for the shorter hitter

The Club Committee and the Centre have agreed to the request from the Seniors' Section to have an area on the tee side of the pond at the 5th cut short. This makes the hole more playable for those golfers who find it difficult to carry the 135 yards over the water from the Medal Tee.

This decision is a positive for both the Club and the Centre as it shows that all sections of the club are being listened to and recognises that there is often more than one way to play a hole.

Even for the average golfer who may occasionally sky their drive, a penalty drop in short grass is less punishing than trying to thrash the ball out of 6inch rough with 50 yards of water waiting just in front of you, so it's not just the old boys who benefit.