Results Thursday 2nd September - Silly Season comes to Strathmore

On a beautiful day with the course in top condition 'Silly Season' came to Strathmore.

With a rather disappointing field of only 15 for the first time in a long time not one golfer shot under their handicap.

Ken MacLeod took the medal with a net 74 with Ernie Wastell second on a net 76 and Pat Duffy third on 78. The rest of the field were spread over the range of 79 to 87 with a couple of NRs to boot. Everyone appeared to enjoy the day but there was obviously something in the air.


The tee times for Thursday's medal were:

9.00 Alan Morrison, Jack Rough

9.07 George Allan, Ernie Wastell

9.15 Jim Davidson, Ken MacLeod, Pat Duffy

9.22 David Johnston, Ron Haynes, Chris Brand

9.30 Brian Moore, John Brand

9.37 Malcolm Stewart, Alex Sutherland, Jeff Lonsdale

White Tees

Result - 26 August v Ladies

After a run of 10 consecutive victories to the Senior Gentlemen the Ladies managed to romp home with a 6.5 to 3.5 victory (albeit after handicappping rules were severely skewed in their favour, ignoring CONGU rules for general doubles match play but incorporating them where this favoured the Ladies).

Despite this 3 of the gents' teams secured victory and one halved, normally where handicaps were relatively close. An in between formula will have to be agreed upon next year to keep the match competitive, probably dropping the CONGU element all together.

Despite the weather, which turned nasty somewhere in the back nine for all teams, everyone appeared reasonably happy with the day and we look forward to next year's event to see if another little tweak of the handicapping can make the event even more competitive.

Seniors' Convenor

Ernie Wastell is stepping down from the position of Seniors' Convenor which he has held for the past 3 years.

Those interested in taking over the position are requested to contact Ernie directly or alternatively Eric Gray the Gents Captain. Both numbers are in the front of your Membership and Fixture Card 2010 booklet

Matches in September

With the cancellation of the match v Murrayshall on 24th August we have only two remaining fixtures, both at Strathmore.

As per usual if you played in the away encounter you have first call on playing the return and likewise anyone who missed the first leg but would like to play in the return match is still invited to put your name on the reserve list and take the place of those who cancel.

The team that played against Grange at Monifeith was:

Ian Scott
John Brand
Doug Gillespie
Eric Gray
Sandy Robertson
Ernie Wastell
JIm Davidson
Norman Smith
Jack Rough
Dave Johnston
Ken MacLeod
Ron Haynes

The return match is on Friday 10th September. Tee off from 12.00 noon

The team that played against Glenisla at Glenisla was:

John Brand
Ian Scott
Ken MacLeod
Ian Strachan
Ron Haynes
Sandy Robertson
Graham Bullock
Doug Gillespie
George Allan
Sandy McGibbon
Eric Gray
Jim Ross

The return match will be on Tuesday 21st September. Tee off from 12.00 noon.

The sheets will be up on the notice board on the morning of Tuesday 24th of August so will the above named please indicate their intentions to play or not. Will those who would like to participate but are not listed please put your names on the reserve list.

The lists will be taken down on Tuesday the 7th of September and Thursday the 16th of September respectively.

All the best.

MATCH V MURRAYSHALL

The match v Murrayshall programmed for Tuesday the 24th of August has been cancelled due to lack of interest on their side.

Sorry

results from Thursday 19th August

On a bright but gusty morning we had one of the best turnouts of the year and golf to match.

Of the 19 1st Division golfers playing 11 scored 36 points or more with Jim Dunnett taking 1st place with an impressive 40 points from Sandy Robertson with 39 who took second place on a count back from Alan Morrison.

In the 2nd division Gerry Kennedy, again on 40 points sneaked home one ahead this time of Ron Haynes on 39.

Ian Scott, not to be left out of the money cleared up on the 2's with 2.

Congratulations to all the above.

Groupings and tee times for Thursday's Counting Stableford were :-

9.00 Jim Dunnett, Sandy McGibbon, Ernie Wastell

9.07 Ron Haynes, Phil Upperton, Sandy Robertson

9.15 Norman Smith, Rob Kidd, John MacFarlane

9.22 Gordon Wood, Ian Strachan; Bob Greig

9.30 Ian Scott, Gilmour Ivey, John Brand

9.37 Ken MacLeod, Jack Rough, Gerry Kennedy

9.45 Jim Davidson, Garry Stewart; Pat Duffy

9.52 Gordon Ewen, Peter Rainbird, Alex Sutherland

10.00 John Barr, David Robinson, Alan Morrison



All the best

Results from Thornton

The weather gods took note for our ounting to Thornton and blessed us with an almost shower free round of golf (it rained lightly for about 2minutes) and even a dry get away after the meal. The course was in great condition but played long as a result of the over night rain.

Being a tree lined course all wayward drives were punished heavily and as a result only one of our twenty four golfers shone in the sun. Sandy McGibbon came in with the best gross score on 80, net 67 and took the Ian Mollison trophy for the golfer of the day award. Needless to say Sandy's stableford points (38) were also the highest of the day but, following golfing etiquette the best stableford prize, the Mike Dower Bowl was awarded to Dave Kerr with 30 points. While the award to Sandy was one of many over the lafst few years this was Dave's first trophy so congratulations to Dave on his maiden win.

The Team Stableford points also went to Sandy's team with 71 points from the best two points scores on each hole so again congratulations to Sandy, Jim (Davidson)and Robb (Kidd).

There were no two's and we had a refund of GBP 24.00 from Thornton Golf Club due to the meal being cheaper than recorded so GBP 43.02 , the excess collected for the day will now be sent off to Help for Heroes as poposed and agreed at the end of the day.

In all everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day, despite the golf in some cases so here's hoping we can get a bigger band together for next year's outing.

What Lies Ahead in August

Almost half way through the month I draw members attention to the remaining fixtures;


Tuesday 17th August - Away Day at Thornton in Fife. Teeing off from 10.30am onwards all those going should be there by 9.45am to partake of Bacon Roll and Tea/Coffee. Five members have not yet paid their final payment of twenty five pounds. To avoid administration on the day can they please do so before SUNDAY 15th August

Thursday 19th August - COUNTING STABLEFORD - the only one for the month so please put your names up on the sheet which is on the notice board.

Tuesday 24th August - Away match v Murrayshall. The notice has been on the board for some time so if you played in the home encounter and have not yet marked your availability against your name please do so. If you want to play butdid not play on the home tie put your name on the reserve list. The list will be taken down on the 18th of August. Tee off from 10.00am so again be at Murrayshall by 9.15am for your roll and cuppa.

Thursday 26th August - Seniors v Ladies - The list is up on the board so if available and you want to play you know what to do.

That closes the calendar for August but I take the opportunity to remind you that all these fixtures and for the rest of the year are listed in the annual fixture card, starting with the September Medal on the 2nd of September.

All the best

Results from Thursday 12 August

Ian Scott took the 1st Division with 38 points from Pat Duffy on 36pts with the rest trailing. John Brand scored an exceptional 41 points (to win the second division by 9clear points) amid clamours for a handicap review. His round of 85 equated to a net 65 which was even more remarkable when the inclement weather conditions for part of the round are taken into account.

Ian Scott, with a 2 at the 13th cleaned up the 2s competition as the only 2 of the day.

Well done to both of them.


Tee Times were:

9.00 George Allan; Garry Stewart

9.07 Eric Gray; John Brand; Bob Greig

9.15 Norman Smith; Pat Duffy; Ian Scott

9.22 Ian Strachan; Ernie Wastell; John MacFarlane

9.30 Len Scott; Alex Sutherland; Gordon Wood

9.37 Ron Haynes; Brian Ruffhead; Gordon Ewen

9.45 Jim Davidson; Gilmour Ivey; Sandy Robertson

No match fee, Sweep GBP 1.00, 2's 50p

All the best

Home Match v Aberfeldy

Strathmore Seniors continue their recent winning streak with a 4 - 2 home victory over Aberfeldy. A convincing victory on paper but hard fought on the course, and always in a good humour. Apart from a couple of short and light showers the weather was fine and all came home with blue skies. The course was in fine condition despite the heavy rain in the morning and the day was rounded off with a fine meal in the club house.

Well done to the Strathmore team members, the centre staff and the green keepers for a course that continues to pull in the acolades from visiting golfers, and many thanks to the Aberfeldy team for their visit and company for the day.

The pairings were:

Jim Dunnett & Ernie Wastell

Ian Scott & John Brand

Peter Tinker & Eric Gray

Sandy Robertson & Ron Haynes

George Allan & Jim Davidson

Bob Greig & Jack Rough

All the best

August Medal - results

Results from the August medal were impressive with Ian Scott and Jim Dunnett both shooting gross 77s to take first and second spots in Division 1 with net 68 and 69.

John Brand took the second division with a net 70, and George Allan swept up the winnings for 2s with one at the 6th hole. This was matched by Ian Strachan and Alex Sutherland, both of whom did not enter that part of the competition.

Despite forecasts of showers for late morning we managed to get round without any rain with the last group home just after 1.30pm.



9.00 Jim Dunnett; Ian Scott

9.07 Bob Greig; Peter Tinker

9.15 Alan Morrison; George Allan; Dave Cochrane

9.22 Ken MacLeod; Ernie Wastell; Jim Davidson

9.30 Pat Duffy; Ian Strachan; Dave Johnston

9.37 Ron Haynes; John Brand; Garry Stewart

9.45 Alex Sutherland; Eric Stuart; Eric Gray

Hope the weather is fine and that we have a green keeper free round.

All the best