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Full details and draw information available in the Ladies Section of the website.

Results will follow after the presentation and celebrations in Robertson’s.

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There was challenging conditions throughout the day with wind and rain for the early starters followed by a calmer but very misty spell with low visibility mid way through the day then the wind increased again for the later starters.

Due to the recent rain the course was soft and preferred lies had to be adopted.

As the scores started to come in it was apparent that the going was stiff but then, as seems to be the way, an unbelievable score came in with Richie Ballantyne carding a net 60 when he returned in the early afternoon. This score stood all day with net 64’s from Eddie Brown and Neil Tait being the closest to Richie. Neil gross score of 71 comfortably saw him secure the overall victory and the trophy.

All in all the competitors had a good day of golf, despite the conditions, and were then treated to a lovely meal at the Murray Arms after their round.

As usual the putting competition was hotly contested and went to a 4 way play off with Robbie Norquoy coming out the winner.

Now for the thanks and there are many. So thank you to all who gave up time to help prepare the course, including Ben Lacy-Brown who has done well in his role as green-keeper this season, thank you also go to the folk who were on hand throughout the day to help out and who donated raffles and food with out you all we would struggle to host the event, also thanks to the Murrays for the excellent food and finally to the golfers who came, played and for some conquered our challenging little course because without you there would be no SRCG Open.

KDN

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However, this did not dampen the spirits of those taking part and some great scores were returned. 

Men – 1st Gross with 71 was Barry Reeve.

            3rd Nett with 65 was Jack Tait

            2nd Nett with 63 was James Sim

            1st Nett with 61 was Stevie Linklater.

Nearest the pin on the 15th was Neil Tait, (lucky gust of wind at the right time)

Longest drive on the 8th was Graham Flett. 

Women – 1st Gross with 91 was Lynn Shearer

                 3rd Nett with 79 was Ann Oag

                 2nd Nett with 76 was Kate George

                 1st Nett (on countback) with 76 was Sheila Hourston.

Nearest the pin on the 15th was Lynn Shearer. 

Longest drive on the 8th was Shona Slater.

A huge thank you must go to our sponsor, Andy Gunn of Pipe Dream Plumbing for once again providing fantastic prizes for this event.

Thanks also to Ben, our greens keeper and the hard work of committee members for the condition of the course. 

Thanks to Alex and Jacqueline Rosie, Davie Nicol and all others who helped on the day.

Stevie Linklater tells me he is enjoying playing this course, but don’t panic Stevie, the ditches will eventually get you. 

DW

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The event was planned by Brian Kirkness who unfortunately had to pull out due to illness so the players involved and Ingrid got together to finalise proceedings on behalf of Brian.

Benny Thomson and Craig MacPherson both raised well over £1000 each with there sponsor sheets with the others helping to bolster the final total.

So once again thank you’s have to go to Benny, Craig, Neil, Gary, Jim, Jamie, Derek and Richie for playing 72 holes on the Hope course in very challenging conditions to promote this worthy cause and also to Ingrid and all the others who helped make the event a success by caddying, making tea, baking etc. and to the people and organisations, to numerous to mention who donated in various ways.

(I apologise if I haven’t named all those involved personally but the list would be very long and I haven’t got all the info to hand but you know who you are and so do we and we appreciate it)

Keith Nicol

Club Sec.

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South Ronaldsay Golf Club are looking for a junior convener. Someone who wishes to help us grow our junior section, you do not have to be a coach or even a golfer just someone who is motivated and will be willing to sit on the committee and help – draw up rota’s for the coaching team and volunteers, let parents know when sessions are on or off, be a point of contact for the coaches and parents and help with applications for funding and/or events for the juniors.

This position is both challenging and rewarding but would only require a couple of hours of your time most weeks over the summer, with the possibility of the odd afternoon/evening helping at the club if you were up for it.

Anyone who may be interested in this please feel free to contact me or any committee member.

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Well what can I say…. Sorry for the lack of info on this site this last few months but there has been very little to shout about.

This winter, once again, has been a disaster for SRGC, along with other clubs I might add, with some terrible conditions causing the committee and the greens convener to close the course to all play on numerous occasions and that has resulted in some long term closures. 

But we are now in 2016 and the AGM is almost upon us and after that a new summer season will be just around the corner. I hope!

So what has SRGC got planned so far? – 

Well there is a Quiz at the Murrays on the 26th of FEB

The Duck race will be held on the 26th of March 

We have the Roving pro coaching sessions coming back again this summer and Alan Martin will also be holding individual sessions when at the club. 

We will have our, now established, 4 Opens – The seniors, Ladies, Pipedream and of course the SRGC open.

A full fixture list will be finalised soon and will be posted on here and at the club etc.

So I look forward to seeing you all at some or all of the above.

Lets hope this weather will abate and a good summer will come forth giving us the golfing conditions we crave for.

Until then Good golfing

Keith Nicol

Club Captain

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