Golfers - it has been reported that some members have been taking their trolleys over the tees and Winter greens. Also some have been playing shots off the Winter greens to the full Summer ones and taking divots. Please refrain from this behaviour to protect the courses for all users.
Merry Xmas
The centre office has winning envelopes and / or vouchers awaiting collection for the following Seniors -
Robert Adams
Andy Anderson
Ian Ballantyne
Fred Barber
Tom Buckham
Ian Cameron
Sandy Clark
Iain Coupar
James Falconer
Derek Glen
Graham Haynes
Jim Henvey
Alan Izzard
Paul Lothian
Ian McGrath
Billy McGregor
Alan McHattie
Stewart McLaren
Gary McLuskey
Mark Melville
Brian Milne
Bill Morton
Lindsay Mure
Sandy Ogg
Robert Reilly
Chic Scrimgeour
Calum Shaw
John Stiell
John Tighe
Mark Tunstall
Joe Wilson
Gordon Wood
Hi Seniors.
Received an appeal from John MacFarlane's daughter Katrina.
Could the Seniors who visited him in hospital consider visiting him now he is at home - 5 Banff Wynd (the wee cottage before the farm on left side.) He can't get up quickly so when you chap on the door, he should shout and then you can enter.
Much appreciated.
Merry Xmas Seniors
Our last Senior Stableford of 2024 was held in mainly sunshine but initially frost covered ground moving to wet grass.
24 Seniors booked to play and all 24 did - great effort guys.
Two's competition - only 2 recorded by -
James Falconer 4th and Paul Lothian 11th winning £6.00 each.
Division One - 13 players
1st - 34 points Bih Tom Buckham £6.50
2nd - 34 pts Brian Milne £4.30
3rd - 32 pts Michael Bell £2.20
Division Two - 11 players
1st - 37 pts Neil Rae £5.50
2nd - 36 pts Bill Morton £3.60
3rd - 34 pts Sandy Ogg £1.90
The PSI terminal in the Centre which has failed to work over the the last few weeks may be replaced by Club V1 in the near future due to technical issues. Hopefully we will enter 22025 in a better place?
Hello Seniors.
As promised I give you a run down of the years Senior golf.
Over the 18 weeks of the 2023 / 2024 Winter golf - 455 Seniors played.
During the Summer, 26 weeks, 951 Seniors played.
This equates to 1406 Seniors playing over the year = 31.95 per week on average. This is up on the previous years numbers,
Administration of the competitions has been better this year so keep marking and signing your Scorecards correctly following the R&A rules.
The Seniors banked Entry Fees totalling £1034.00. This was spent on providing the Food £547.00 (Opening / Closing Day- Bacon Rolls and Coffee, the Senior Convenors Day - Pie, Beans and Chips) and £460.00 for Prize Vouchers .
The Championships are decided by Order of Merit points being gained on all Monthly Medal and Trophy Strokeplay competitions. (1st = 10 ponts down to 10th = 1 point).
Senior Scratch Champion - Wm Sinclair 75 points, runner up Mike Stiell on 69 pts.
Senior Handicap Champion - Ian Cameron 25 pts.
Senior Eclectic winners with 57 Nett - Wm. Sinclair and James Falconer. Gary McLuskey and Mike Stiell had 59's
Senior Order of Merit Winner ( most points- 10 to 1- from all Thursday counting events) - James Falconer with 55 pts..
Senior Knockout Singles Winner - Wm. McGregor, Runner Up - Keith Ewan.
Senior Blind Doubles Knockout Winners - Stewart McLaren and Scott McGregor, Runners Up - John Mill and Alan McHattie.
Trophy Winners were-
Nick Farr Nett - Andrew Anderson,
Nick Farr Scratch - Wm. Sinclair.
Tinker Trophy - Brian Duncan.
Tam Bennett - Colin Crighton.
The Senior Convenors Trophy winners was the team of - Donald Nairn, Brian Forrest and Richard Barker.
Monthly Medal Winners in the 3 Divisions were -
April - 1) John Mill, 2) Fred Barber, 3) John Stiell
May - 1) Wm. McGregor, 2) Ray Pollock, 3) Chris Brand.
June - 1) Jack Scott, 2) Brian Milne, 3) Robert Reilly.
July - 1) Andy Anderson, 2) Sandy McGibbon, 3) Graham Millar.
August - 1) Mike Stiell, 2) John Stewart, 3) Ian Ballantyne.
September - 1) Jim Falconer, 2) Iain Coupar, 3) Bruce Redden.
October - 1) Wm. Sinclair, 2) Keith Ewan, 3) Ian Ballantyne.
As I stand down as Senior Convenor - I thank you for your support and understanding of the role and hope that you continue that support as James Falconer takes over the reins
Yours Aye.
Keith Ewan
40 Seniors booked to play and 37 did - one call off and buggies not allowed. Weather was bitterly cold with some sun and little wind. 42 Seniors gathered after the golf for our Turkey Trot Meal and Prize Giving.
Santa has come early to Charles (Chic) Scrimgeour taking the top prize of a £30.00 Tesco voucher which I'm sure he will put to good use. He scored 31 points over the 15 holes played.
Nearest the Pin - Gary McLuskey - bottle wine
Longest Drive - James Falconer - bottle wine
One card is outstanding / mislaid, which I'll check out but results are -
Division One - 20 players but 19 in Sweep
1st - 29 points Mark Tunstall £9.50
2nd - 28 pts Bih Fred Barber £6.30
3rd - 28 pts Stephen Saunders £3.20
Division Two - 17 players
1st - 31 pts Chic Scrimgeour £8.50
2nd - 30 pts Ian (the Banker) Ballantyne £5.60
3rd - 28 pts Lindsay Mure £2.90
Two's competition - 5 recorded winning £3.60 each
4th - Alan Mchattie, Mark Tunstall and Brian Crighton
11th - James Falconer
13th - John Mill
Will follow this Post on the Blog with a recap of the Senior Stats and Prize Winners for 2024 later.
The Turkey trot comprises a 3 Tee start on the 1st, 8th and 10th. ONLY 15 holes will be played - omit the 16th, 17th and 18th. £30.00 Tesco voucher to winner.
The aim is to have everyone in and seated for our 2 Course meal with Coffee and mints by 13.00 / 13.30.
The Senior Prize Giving will also take place to celebrate your successes over 2024. Vouchers and Trophies to be had.
REMINDER - Turkey Trot next week. 41 signed up to play. Hopefully all can stay to have your Turkey Trot Xmas Meal and celebrate our Senior Winners for 2024 at the Prize Giving.
For those who have not indicated that they are staying to eat, or have not indicated their Menu Choices, then you are asked to text Keith on 07757 635387 to indicate whether you are NOT staying to eat , or to indicate your food choices from the Menu previously posted on this Blog. Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated in order to help the Restuarant Staff cope on the day (Another 2 groups are eating that day) - BUSY.
Thursday's GOLF - We were lucky to catch a window between the winter rain and possible snow. Blue skies early on with no wind then dark threatening clouds but no rain.
27 seniors booked to play and 22 did. No buggies were allowed so two Seniors missed out and due to call offs our lone PM starter did not get out either.
The 2 Winter Greens that the Centre announced early in the day turned out to be 4. Based on the early information we played the Yellow course on 95% Handicaps.
Division One - 9 players.
1st - 38 points Keith Ewan (My Swansong) winning £4.50
2nd - 36 pts Bih Alan McHattie £3.00
3rd - 36 pts Brian Crighton £1.50
Division Two - 13 players.
1st - BRILLIANT 44 pts Stewart Baillie £6.50
2nd - GREAT 39 pts Ian Brogan £4.30
3rd - GOOD 37 pts Jim Henvey £2.20
Two's Competition - The £11.00 goes to the only 2 recorded - Alan McHattie on 13th. Well Done.
Hope the weather holds but my forecast says Rain?
Turkey Trot - Remember to select your Turkey Trot Menu options if you are eating on the 12th December. The list will be available at the Centre this Thursday. You can also text Keith on 07757 635387 with your options. The Subsidised cost of £21.00 can be paid to Keith this Thursday or on the day itself.
If you are playing the Turkey trot on the 12th but intending not to stay for the Meal and Prize Giving can you also indicate on the list or text keith.
