Match vs East Lothian Sunday 23rd March

The Borders team to play against East Lothian on Sunday 23rd March at Craigielaw.
First tee time 10.30am

Judith Anderson
Liz Campbell
Dani Ker
Sharon Paterson
Denise Richards
Alison Smith
Lorraine White
Leanne Wilson

Friendly vs Midlothian at Newbattle

It turned out a really good although  blustery day for the few of us who were available to play against Midlothian at Newbattle yesterday.  It stayed dry and many thanks to Midlothian and Newbattle Golf Club for their hospitality.




Sharon Paterson & Fiona Ker were first out against Louise Fraser & Kate McKintosh, Borders were 2 up after 9 but a fightback by Midlothian reversed that score.  The match was eventually lost 2&1






Judith Anderson & Marny Waddell (super-sub) had a great game against Rachel Livingstone & Emily Dalgetty and were 3 up with only a few holes to play, they managed to hold on to win 2&1






Our only junior, Rebecca McDonald, joined the
Midlothian junior squad for some match play practice, she was paired up with Sophie Aitchison against Alison Lamond & Lisa McPherson, unfortunately Rebecca (right) & Sophie were beaten 5&4.

Diary 2014

Friendly matches
 vs Midlothian.......Sunday 16th March 11.00am (Newbattle GC)
 vs East Lothian......Sunday 23rd March 10.30am (Craigielaw)

County Competitions
Jenny Cleghorn............Sunday 6th April (St Boswells)  Entry Form
Spring meeting.............Sunday 20th April (Duns)  Entry Form
Border Girls Strokeplay championship...   Entry form (To be run in conjunction with Spring meeting)
BLCGA championships..... May 3/4th (The Roxburghe)
Team tournament...........Sunday 22nd June (Kelso) Entry form
South Jamboree..............28-30th June (Torwoodlee)
Commonwealth Spoons.......... 10th August (Lauder) Entry form
Silver Jubilee Quaich....Sunday  31st August (Eyemouth)  Entry form
Lawrie Quaich Texas Scramble...4th October (Monksford) Entry form
Scottish County Finals......  19-21st September (Hilton Park)

AGM ....   October    (TBA)

Special Offer - subscription discount

This year, as a measure to encourage membership, the £10 subscription for BLCGA will be discounted down to £7 if paid by the Jenny Cleghorn Greensomes which are being held at St Boswells on the 6th April. 
Please forward your subscription to our treasurer Wilma Craigie, 14 Manse Street, Galashiels, TD1 1NE or to any committee member
Thank you

Captain's message

I must admit that being voted on as captain of the BLCGA came as a bit of a surprise last night, but I will do my best to continue the good work done by previous captains.  I welcome Sharon Paterson and Elaine Brotherstone on to the committee.

As you may already know, as the Border Ladies Junior Convenor, I have been a keen advocate for junior golf and with our youngsters now competing on the national stage I am very optimistic for our future.  I will endeavour to bring the same enthusiasm to my new position by encouraging our membership, both young and old, (and all those in between!!) to participate in this game which we all love. 

Last night, Gillian Oliver, presented Isobel Massie with honorary life membership of the BLCGA, a fitting accolade for someone who, as a previous captain and president, has been and continues to be, one of the County’s staunchest supporters.

I look forward to seeing you all in 2014

Fiona Ker

Open letter from Isobel Massie (Past President)

Gillian

I am so sad to read your message to the members of Borders . I think it is dreadful that nobody is willing to take on the Captaincy. I know it has been a struggle for years to find people who will do anything other than turn up and play competitions , but this is awful . You have done a great job and that makes you a hard act to follow , you must  be the youngest ever Captain and done it so well . But there are members who have enjoyed their golf in the Borders and merrily gone on to the Vets without any thought of giving something back . When I was invited to be Captain I saw it as an honour , even more so not being born a Borderer. The second time around, like you I could not get  a vice captain , and it was not easy doing it from Haddington, so I can understand your frustration .

There has never been been more promise for the County than now with the fine young girls coming through , and it would surely be rewarding to be the  Captain  with all this happening  and extremely sad if it all falls apart .

I fully support you in your stepping down , you have certainly done your bit . I really hope someone will come forward on the 25th .

Best Regards

Isobel

Captain's Message

Hi All,

As you may or may not be aware I will be due to giving up the post as Captain of the County Golf Association at the forthcoming AGM.  I am not willing to continue due to work and other personnel commitments.  As yet I have not been able to find someone to takeover, this is not for want of trying however no-one appears to be in a position or want to take over the role.  This message is to every member of the county to consider whether they could fill this role or know someone that could.  The position is not that time consuming as we have a committee that is willing and able to organise competitions and be at events.  In addition meetings are only held when required (no more than 4 times a year).

To put it bluntly without someone taking on this position I am unsure about the future of the BLCGA, which I think is a great shame.  Not only because of the great history of the organisation, but looking to the future what impact it will have on our up and coming juniors.

Please take time to consider this, and make others aware and hopefully we can find someone to fill the post.  If you or anyone else would like further information please get in touch.

Thanks 

Gillian