BLCGA Annual General Meeting

The Border Ladies AGM will be held at St Boswells on Tuesday 27th October at 7pm.  All ladies are welcome.                                          

Silver Jubilee Quaich - Results

Many thanks to Selkirk Golf Club for allowing us to hold this event at their course.  The course, the welcome and the weather were fantastic. 14 ladies played with some great scoring with a 1,2,3 from the home players.

CSS 68
1st   Jen Robertson 40pts
2nd  Marjory Rae 37pts
3rd   Lynne Robertson   35pts bih

Silver Jubilee Quaich - Selkirk

The draw for the Silver Jubilee Quaich to be held on Sunday 30th August at Selkirk

12.00     Julie Birdsall,  Anne Fleming

12.10     Diane Cassidy,  Denise Richards,  Janet Brown

12.20     Marjory Rae,  Alison Smith,   Fiona Ker

12.30     Jen Robertson,  Claire Howden, Lynne Robertson

12.40     June Craig, Elaine Brotherston,  Wilma Craigie

Jubilee Quaich - Selkirk 30th August

Please get your entries in asap for the stableford  Jubilee Quaich, which is being held by kind permission from Selkirk GC.  Tee times between 12noon & 1.00pm

Contact fionaker41@yahoo.co.uk or 07738 521157

SOUTH DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

 Sunday 13^th September 2015

Crichton Golf Club, Dumfries (By kind permission)

                  18 hole Scratch Strokeplay                                                Entry £7.00                        

 Open to all Silver Division Players

 Competitors must be Members of Borders, Dumfriesshire or Galloway County Golf Associations 

Entries :-   Eileen Scott, Treweryn, 24 Carlisle Road, Lockerbie. DG11 2DN. 

By Thursday 3rd September   Email:  malcolm.scott228@btinternet.com         Tel:- 01576 203507

Isobel Massie

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that our Ex-Captain and Past President Isobel Massie passed away peacefully in her sleep last Friday after a long illness.

Isobel, originally from Elgin, lived in Innerleithen for many years with her family, although she moved to Haddington over 20 years ago she retained her membership with the Border Ladies. She was awarded honorary membership in 2013 in recognition of her commitment to golf and the Border Ladies.  She travelled far and wide with her close friend Netta Lawrie supporting the team and was always the first to send her good wishes.

We will all miss her and it has been a pleasure to have known such a lovely lady.

Isobel is survived by her children Grant and Sarah and 5 grandchildren.

Commonwealth Spoons - Results

Claire Howden & Marvyn Bryden of Torwoodlee, with a net score of 71.5, won and have qualified for the SLGA Commonwealth Spoons Finals to be held at Bothwell Castle on 3rd September.
We would like to thank everyone at Melrose Golf Club for allowing us to hold this competition at their course,
Good luck to Claire and Marvyn in September

Commonwealth Spoons - Draw

Please see below the tee times for the Commonwealth Spoons to be held by kind permission of Melrose Golf Club on Sunday 9th August

1pm     Alison Smith & Pam Cessford
            Claire Howden & Marvyn Brydon

1.10     Anne Fleming & Janet Brown
            Sharon Paterson & Leanne Wilson

1.20    Karen McKinlay & Christine McLain
           Moira Wilson & Lynne Robertson

1.30    Denise Richards & Gillian Lithgow
           Fiona Ker & Elaine Brotherston

I hope the weather is fair and we all have a good day
         

Commonwealth Spoons - 9th August

Our qualifier for the Commonwealth Spoons is being held at Melrose Golf Club on Sunday 9th August. Tee times between 1pm & 2pm.
This is a 2 ball foursomes event, the winners of which will go forward to the finals at Bothwell Castle on 3rd September.
Please forward your entries to fionaker41@yahoo.co.uk

Cancellation - Charity Texas Scramble

Unfortunately due to incessant rain which left the course waterlogged we had to cancel this event.

Entries & Starting holes for Monksford 4th July

NB This event has a shotgun start - please arrive to allow plenty time to get to your starting hole

9.00am

Hole 1                   Fiona Ker

Hole 2                   Judith Anderson

Hole 3                  

Hole 4                   Elaine Brotherstone
Hole 5                   Moira Wilson
Hole 6                   Lynne Flannigan
Hole 7
Hole 8                   Julie Birdsall
Hole 9

2.00pm

Hole 1                   Kelso 1
Hole 2                   Kelso 2
Hole 3                  
Hole 4                   Martine Pow
Hole 5                  
Hole 6
Hole 7
Hole 8                   Jayne MacIntyre
Hole 9

Please note that entry to the golf course is from the stables entrance on right of A68. (not the main gates opposite northern turn-off for Newtown St Boswells)

Charity Texas Scramble at Monksford - 4th July

You are running out of time to get your entries in for this event

Once again the owners of Monksford have kindly allowed us courtesy of the course for our charity texas scramble on the 4th July.  This tricky 9 hole layout is a joy to play and we are extremely grateful that we have access to such a fine course.
This event is open to non-members of the BLCGA, both male and female and the teams of four can be of any combination.
We will be having shotgun starts at 9am and 2pm.
The profits from this event will be split equally between the BLCGA and the charity of choice of the winning team.

Please forward entries for this event asap to Fiona Ker 07738521157 or
email fionaker41@yahoo.co.uk

2015 Jamboree - Stranraer

Despite having many of the usual members missing either due to illness, injury or family commitments the Borders team played well, the final match scores did not reflect the close nature of most of the games.

Saturday - Dumfries v Galloway (7 - 2)
am foursomes
Rachel Walker & Gemma Batty beat Katie Wright & Maria Cowan 3&2
Diane Macdonald & Mirren Fraser beat Sheila McMurtrie & Tracey Milligan 5&4
Jordana Graham & Emma Greenlees beat Gwen Robson & Jenny Edmunds 3&2
pm singles
Rachel Walker lost to Katie Wright 5&4
Diane Macdonald beat Gwen Robson 3&2
Katie Malcolm beat Maria Cowan 1 hole
Jordana Graham beat Pat Magill 3&2
Mirren Fraser lost to Tracey Milligan 1 hole
Gemma Batty beat Sheila McMurtrie 2&1

Sunday - Dumfries v Borders (8 - 1)
am foursomes
Diane Macdonald & Mirren Fraser beat Alison Smith & Denise Richards 6&5
Rachel Walker & Gemma Batty beat Tara Mactaggart & Fiona Ker 4&3
Jordana Graham & Emma Greenlees beat Sharon Paterson & Leanne Wilson 2&1
pm singles
Gemma Batty beat Leanne Wilson 8&7
Rachel Walker beat Fioan Ker 3&2
Diane Macdonald beat Sheila Cuthbertson
Mirren Fraser beat Alison Smith 3&2
Jordana Graham beat Sharon Paterson 1 hole
Linsey Kirkwood lost to Tara Mactaggart 4&3

Monday - Galloway vs Borders (6.5 - 2.5)
am foursomes
Katie Wright & Maria Cowan beat Sharon Paterson & Leanne Wilson 6&5
Gwen Robson & Jenny Edmunds beat Denise Richards & Alison Smith 4&3
Sheila McMurtrie & Jean Brydson beat Tara Mactaggart & Fiona Ker 3&2
pm singles
Katie Wright lost to Tara Mactaggart 6&5
Gwen Robson halved with Sharon Paterson
Maria Cowan beat Sheila Cuthbertson 1 hole
Pat McGill beat Denise Richards 5&4
Tracey Milligan lost to Leanne Wilson 2 holes
Sheila McMurtrie beat Fiona Ker 4&3

Dumfries will join Angus, Midlothian & Ayrshire at the County Finals which will be taking place at Stranraer in September,

2015 Border Team

LtoR  Denise Richards, Fiona Ker, Alison Smith, Sheila Cuthbertson, Leanne Wilson, Sharon Paterson, Tara Mactaggart
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South Jamboree - Stranraer 27-29th June

The Border team defending the Mary J Greig Quaich in the South Jamboree this year at Stranraer Golf Club is

Judith Anderson (Hawick)
Sheila Cuthbertson (Peebles)
Fiona Ker (Roxburghe)
Tara Mactaggart (Minto)
Sharon Paterson (Kelso)
Denise Richards (Torwoodlee)
Alison Smith (Hirsel)
Leanne Wilson (Kelso)

27th Dumfries vs Galloway
28th Dumfires vs Borders
29th Borders vs Galloway

Format -  3 foursomes in the morning, 6 singles in the afternoon

Good luck girls, have a great weekend

Results Team Tournament -The Woll

We are extremely grateful to the Woll for allowing us courtesy for our Team Tournament which was played today in very changeable weather. The course was in great condition and we were looked after very well by all clubhouse staff

CSS 73

Scratch winners - 247
The Roxburghe (Julie Birdsall, Fiona Ker, Lynne Flannigan, Kirsty Baird)

Handicap winners - 225
Minto (Mary Towers, Carol Allott, Lily Towers, Tara Mactaggart)

Nearest pin at 5th (vouchers kindly donated by Leanne Wilson & Wilma Craigie)
Silver  - Fiona Ker
Bronze - Wendy Underhill

Longest Drive at 16th (vouchers kindly donated by Judith Anderson & Wilma Craigie)
Silver  - Fiona Ker
Bronze  - Wilma Craigie

Team Tournament - The Woll, 21st June

The Team Tournament draw being held at The Woll on Sunday 21st June

8.10	C Howden (TWL2)	L Flannigan (Rox)
8.18	M Bryden (TWL1)	D Richards (TWL1)	W Craigie (TWL1)
11.10	V Scott (TWL2)	D Easton (Lau)
11.20	C Campbell (Lau)	Player 2 (Duns)	J Dunbar (TWL1)
11.30	D Keddie (Peeb)	Player 3 (Duns)	L Hogarth (Lau)
11.40	E Brotherston (Lau)	S Horsburgh (Peeb)	K Baird (Rox)
11.50	V McKean (Peeb)	A Wood (Duns)	J Birdsall (Rox)
12.00	F Ker (Rox)	S Cuthbertson (Peeb)	Player 4 (Duns)
13.30	T Mactaggart (Min)	E Bell (Hir)
13.40	J Craig (Sel)	M Towers (Min)
13.50	A Smith (Hir)	L Lendrum (Sel)
14.00	P Cessford (Hir)	C Allott (Min)
14.10	G Lithgow (TWL2)	B Davies (Sel)	L Towers (Min)
14.20	W Underhill (TWL2)	S Smith (Sel)	C McLean (Hir)

Team Tournament

The Woll Golf Club is the venue for our Team Tournament on the 21st June.  Please note that non-members can play in this event.  Best 3 scores from 4 from each team to count.  Scratch & Handicap prizes.

Entries to Fiona Ker  07738 521157 or by email  fionaker41@yahoo.co.uk 

Scottish Ladies 2015

Minto's Tara Mactaggart and Kelso's Leanne Wilson played in the Scottish Ladies at Monifieth this year.
Tara had a great first day, sitting in second place after a level par round.  Her final round of 78 left her in 9th place setting up a first round championship tie against Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam. Unfortunately, Shannon won 2&1 in a very close match.
After a disappointing first round 87, Leanne fought back well with a second round 78 finishing in 39th place earning a first round tie against Ranfurly Castle's Denise Cowan in the Rosebowl which Denise won on the 18th.
Well done to you both

SLGA NEWS RELEASE

SGU & SLGA NEWS RELEASE

ATTENTION NEWS/SPORTS DESKS

 

Amalgamated Governing Body Seeking New Board Directors

 

The new unified governing body for golf in Scotland has begun the process of appointing its first Chairperson and Non-Executive Board who will be tasked with leading the organisation into a new era.

 

Following unanimous votes earlier this year by the members of the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association (SLGA) to amalgamate into a unified governing body, Scottish Golf Limited will officially begin life on 1 October.  Suitable applicants are now being sought for the nine positions on the inaugural board.

 

An Appointments Panel, led by existing chairs Tom Craig (SGU) and Beth Paterson (SLGA), are working alongside an independent HR consultancy to oversee the interviewing and selection of candidates, with the aim of recruiting people who share a genuine passion for the game combined with the qualifications, skills and determination to lead the strategic direction and successful long term growth of golf in Scotland.

 

Each Board position will be Non-Executive and non-remunerated while appointments will be effective from 1 October with a 3-year term and a maximum of two terms. The first appointment will be that of the new Chairperson, who, once recruited, will be involved in selecting suitable candidates for the remaining eight vacancies.

 

In addition to the Chairperson, candidates are being sought for directorships in the following areas: Championships; Club Development; Commercial; Communications; Finance; Handicapping & Course Rating; Participation; and Performance. Individuals must demonstrate expertise and a track record from their professional careers and/or within the game in relation to the respective role being applied for, with a sound knowledge of golf and the industry and a desire to make a positive and meaningful contribution to the game and its continued development.

 

There will be a minimum of three directors of each gender. This will ensure that a substantial minority group is appropriately represented within the organisation. Successful candidates will attend quarterly Board meetings, as well as supporting the work of the new organisation’s committees across its key areas.

 

Beth Paterson, Chair of the SLGA, said: “These roles represent exciting opportunities for individuals with a desire to give something back to the game and a willingness to make a real difference to the future of golf in Scotland.

 

“The positive vote on amalgamation has given us real momentum to drive the game forward. The new Board will be key to realising the vision of the new organisation.”

 

SGU Chairman Tom Craig added: “We want to ensure we have the best available people on the new Board of Scottish Golf Limited and therefore we have a robust recruitment process in place. It is vital that we attract individuals who are suitably qualified, share our vision and have the desire and commitment required.

 

“The sport continues to face challenges, but with the right people on board, working with an excellent executive team, we believe they can guide our clubs and golfers into an exciting new era for Scottish golf.”

 

The Non-Executive Director roles will be advertised on both the SGU and SLGA websites, with full details and role descriptions available at the following microsite: http://scottishgolf.hrconsultancy.co.uk

 

Applications should be submitted no later than Sunday 14 June with CV’s submitted through the above web link or sent in writing to Hilary Roberts, HR Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd, 58 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2QZ.

Video of the final day in 2015 championships

Tara Mactaggart - Champion 2015

19 year old Scottish International Tara Mactaggart (Minto) overcame  Sheila Cuthbertson (Peebles) today in our 2015 championship at The Roxburghe.  Tara, the runner-up in 2013 showed impressive form in the run up to the final and although Sheila was two up after 8 holes Tara fought back strongly to win the next 5 holes eventually winning at the 16th.

The Bronze Championship stableford was held earlier in the day during the worst of the weather which proved very difficult. Elaine Brotherston (Lauder) returned the best score of the day of 36 points (CSS 76)

Champions - Tara & Elaine

Results - Championship
Final
Tara Mactaggart beat Sheila Cuthbertson 4&2

Semi-finals
Leanne Wilson lost to Sheila Cuthbertson 2 &1
Tara Mactaggart beat Judith Anderson 7 & 6

Bronze
Winner - Elaine Brotherston  36 points
Runner-up - Doreen Pringle  22 points

Leanne, Sheila, Tara, Elaine & Doreen (Judith missing from picture)

Day one of Championships at The Roxburghe

The semi finalists have been decided after an eventful first day. Good luck tomorrow to you all

First round
Fiona Ker (Bye)
Lorraine White lost to Leanne Wilson (2 holes)
Liz Campbell beat Alison Rutherford (6&5)
Sharon Paterson lost to Sheila Cuthbertson (1 hole)
Julie Birdsall & Ev Rafferty - both withdrew
Carol Purves lost to Tara Mactaggart (10&8)
Alison Melvin lost to Denise Richards (19th)
Judith Anderson (Bye)

Quarter finals
Fiona Ker lost to Leanne Wilson (4&2)
Liz Campbell lost to Sheila Cuthbertson (4&3)
Tara Mactaggart (Bye)
Denise Richards lost to Judith Anderson (5&4)

Semifinals
9.00 Leanne Wilson vs Sheila Cuthbertson
9.10 Tara Mactaggart vs Judith Anderson

Final 13.40

BLCGA Championships - The Roxburghe 2/3rd May

Championship Draw
First Round - Saturday
Fiona Ker (1)  Bye
9.00 Lorraine White (9) vs Leanne Wilson (8)
9.10 Liz Campbell (5) vs Alison Rutherford (12)
9.20 Sharon Paterson (13) vs Sheila Cuthbertson (4)
        Julie Birdsall W/D (3) vs Ev Rafferty (14)
9.30 Carol Purves (11) vs Tara Mactaggart (6)
9.40 Alison Melvin (7) vs Denise Richards (10)
Judith Anderson (2) Bye

Quarter finals Saturday 13.30 - 14.00
Semi finals Sunday 9.00 - 9.10
Final Sunday pm

Bronze Draw - Stableford
Sunday
9.20  Doreen Pringle, Sammy Barrie
9.30  June Craig, Wendy Underhill, Elaine Brotherston
9.40  Maria Smail, Sheila Horsburgh, Cathy Chapman

Spectators welcome, please come and support us.

Spring Competition Results from Minto

Our spring stroke (championship qualifier) was held today and our grateful thanks go to Minto golf club for courtesy of their course.

Results

1st Scratch - Fiona Ker (The Roxburghe) 81

Silver Division - Handicap
1st  Ev Rafferty (Selkirk) 77 (96 - 19) BIH
2nd Judith Anderson (Hawick) 77 (81 - 4)

Bronze Division - Handicap
1st  Doreen Pringle (Kelso)  74 (96 - 22)
2nd Elaine Brotherston (Lauder)  79 (109 - 30)

Gross scores 

Silver division

81 Fiona Ker (Roxburghe), Judith Anderson (Hawick)

83 Julie Birdsall (Roxburghe)

84 Sheila Cuthbertson (Peebles), Liz Campbell (Torwoodlee)

85 Tara Mactaggart (Minto)

87 Alison Melvin (Hirsel)

88 Alison Smith (Hirsel) NQ

91 Leanne Wilson (Kelso)

92 Lorraine White (Torwoodlee), Denise Richards (Torwoodlee)

93 Carol Purves (Selkirk), Alison Rutherford (Selkirk)

94 Sharon Paterson (Kelso)

95 Clare Howden (Torwoodlee) NQ

96 Ev Rafferty (Selkirk)

108 Janet Brown (Melrose)

N/R Diane Cassidy

Bronze division

96    Doreen Pringle (Kelso)

105  Sammy Barrie (St Boswells)

107  June Craig (Selkirk)

108  Wendy Underhill (Eyemouth)

109  Elaine Brotherstone (Lauder)

110  Maria Chapman (Jedburgh), Sheila Horsburgh (Peebles)

116  Cathy Chapman (Jedburgh)

Spring meeting - Minto on Sunday 19th April

Please see below the draw for the spring meeting to be held at Minto on Sunday 19th April.

Late entries still being taken - mobile 07738 521157 or by email fionaker41@yahoo.co.uk

Good luck to all those playing

9.10	Alison Rutherford (S)	Tara Mactaggart (M)
9.20	Diane Cassidy (S)	Alison Smith (Hir)
9.30	Leanne Wilson (K)	Carol Purves (S)
9.40	Martine Pow (S) NonQual	Alison Melvin (Hir)
9.50	Janet Brown (Mel)	Sharon Paterson (K)
10.00	Julie Birdsall (R)	Liz Campbell (T)
10.10	Maria Smail (Jed)	Sammy Barrie (StB)	Doreen Pringle (K)
10.20	Elaine Brotherston (L)	Cathy Chapman (Jed)
10.30	Judith Anderson (Haw)	Fiona Ker (R)
1.50	Sheila Cuthbertson (P)	Claire Howden (T)	Ev Rafferty (S)
2.00	Lorraine White (T)	Sheila Horsburgh (P)	Denise Richards (T)
2.10	June Craig (S)	Wendy Underhill (E)	Rhea Middlemas (H)

Jenny Cleghorn - results

It was typical Scottish weather today with all 4 seasons within one day, sleet, rain and sunshine, those playing in the morning suffering the worst of the weather.
St Boswells golf course was in great condition and our sincere thanks go out to their lady members who looked after us throughout the day

Winners
Silver handicap -  Sharon Paterson & Sammy Barrie  66 (18)
Bronze handicap -  Irene Middlemiss & Moira King  70 (29)

Well done and thanks to all those who played.

Draw for Jenny Cleghorn at St Boswells 12th April

10.00      Leanne Wilson & Vicki Shirra-Gibb

               Irene Middlemiss & Marion King

              

10.10      Liz Campbell & Grace Black

              Julie Birdsall & Fiona Ker

              Alison Melvin & Kirsty Inkpen

01.10     Moira Wilson & Lynne Robertson

              June Craig & Elaine Brotherston

              

01.20     Claire Howden & Venetia Scott 

              Sammy Barrie & Sharon Paterson

01.30     Diane Cassidy & Alison Rutherford

              Denise Richards & Gillian Lithgow

Late entries still being taken - please contact 07738 521157 or fionaker41@yahoo.co.uk

              

Jenny Cleghorn Sunday 12th April

Please get your entries in asap for the Jenny Cleghorn Greensomes to be held at St Boswells on Sunday 12th April - morning and afternoon tee times available
Mobile 07738 521157  or by email to  fionaker41@yahoo.co.uk

2015 Fixtures

Friendly matches
vs Midlothian.......Sunday 8th March 10.30am (Peebles GC)
vs East Lothian......Sunday 22nd March 10.00am (Hirsel)

County Competitions
Jenny Cleghorn............Sunday 12th April (St Boswells)  Entry form
Spring meeting.............Sunday 19th April (Minto)  Entry form
Border Girls Strokeplay championship...   Entry form (To be run in conjunction with Spring meeting)
BLCGA championships..... May 2/3rd (The Roxburghe)
Team tournament...........Sunday 21st June (The Woll) Entry form
South Jamboree..............27/28/29 June (Stranraer)
Lawrie Quaich Texas Scramble...4th July (Monksford)  Entry form
Commonwealth Spoons.......... 9th August (Melrose) Entry form
Silver Jubilee Quaich....Sunday  30th August (Selkirk)  Entry form
Scottish County Finals......  18-20th September (Stranraer)
AGM ....   October    (TBA)

Match vs East Lothian

Our friendly against East Lothian finished as a halved match.  The course was in great condition and all the games were played in great spirit.

Fiona Ker & Diane Cassidy halved with Sophie Bain & Lauren Lee
Leanne Wilson & Sharon Paterson lost to Joanne Free & Charlotte Munro 3&2
Julie Birdsall & Isla Craigie beat Sarah Stitchburn & Susan Penman 2&1
Alison Smith & Alison Melvin halved with Cynthia Guthrie & Stacey Cameron

Julie rounded off a what was a good day with her very first hole in one after she sunk an 8 iron at the 14th.  Well done Julie.

Many thanks to the Hirsel for allowing us courtesy of the course.

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Special Offer - full membership will be discounted to £8.00 if your subscription is paid by the Jenny Cleghorn on 12th April


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Match vs East Lothian - 22nd March at Hirsel

The team to play against East Lothian on Sunday 22nd March at The Hirsel

Julie Birdsall
Diane Cassidy

Isla Craigie

Fiona Ker

Alison Melvin-Ffinch

Sharon Paterson

Alison Smith

Leanne Wilson

First tee time 10.00

Borders vs Midlothian

We had all seasons in one day and sometimes it was even on the same hole at Peebles against a strong Midlothian team.

Judith Anderson & Denise Richards lost to Kate McIntosh & Wendy Nicholson 3&2
Sharon Paterson & Alison Smith lost to Karen Ferguson & Alison McBride 6&5
Julie Birdsall & Fiona Ker lost to Karen Marshall & Emma Morrison 4&3

Many thanks to all at Peebles for their hospitality

Tara Mactaggart

Many congratulations to Border Ladies and Minto member Tara Mactaggart who was presented with the Borders Sport & Leisure Young Sports Personality of the Year for 2015 on Friday night at the Border Sports Awards held at Peebles Hydro.
Tara who is in her second year at Stirling University won her first full Scottish cap last September in the Home Internationals at Aberdovey in Wales.
Tara is pictured right with her proud dad Stuart at the Border Ladies Championships in 2013

Friendly vs Midlothian at Peebles 8th March

The team to play in the friendly at Peebles against Midlothian is as follows

Judith Anderson (Hawick)
Julie Birdsall (Roxburghe)
Dani Ker  (Roxburghe)
Sharon Paterson (Kelso)
Denise Richards (Torwoodlee)
Alison Smith (Hirsel)

Juniors
Rebecca Macdonald (St Boswells)
Rhea Middlemas (Minto)

First Tee time 10.30