Friday, June 15, 2013  

Watt Duffus at Ballater

Many congratulations to all the ladies who participated in the Watt Duffus Inter Club Trophy, held this year at Ballater Golf Club.  We were blessed with the most wonderful day of sunshine and what a joy it was to see everyone in lovely summer golf gear enjoying the beautiful weather. 

There were several excellent scores but one of our County Team players, Rachel Polson, Peterculter Golf Club, produced the round of the day with a gross 72 to win the Kennaway Cup,  Another of our excellent young golfers Lauren Whyte, Aberdeen Ladies, playing off a handicap of 8 won the Individual Handicap Trophy with a gross 76 nett 68.

Lauren Whyte

In the team events there was a tie for the handicap event with three clubs all on a total of 223.  They were McDonald Ellon, Aberdeen Ladies 2 and Deeside 1.  After some extensive arithmetic which took us to the best last six holes, McDonald Ellon came out the winners.  Well played to all three teams and many congratulations to McDonald Ellon.

Joan Forbes, Fiona Campbell and Mandy Roger.

Having done our sums for the handicap event  the Committee were delighted to have a very clear winner for the scratch prize, the Watt Duffus Trophy.  Many, many congratulations to the Aberdeen Ladies 1 team who produced a superb scratch total of 233 to win the Trophy for the third year in a row.

Fiona Seedhouse, Marta Moody, Olive Fraser, Margaret Parkinson, Sheena Wood

Kim Watt, Evelyn Cruickshank, Fran Gibson

Our grateful thanks go to Mr Patrick Wildblood, Captain, Mrs Fran Gibson Ladies` Captain and the Council members of Ballater Golf Club who kindly granted us courtesy of their lovely course.  We had a fantastic day. 

Märta Moody

County Captain

North Division Jamboree 15th – 17th June 2013

Just to let you know that our wonderful county team are heading rather far north on Friday to Tain Golf Club to take part in the above competition.  We have a great team this year and came very close last year at Monifieth so are travelling with lots of positive thoughts.

Sheena Wood

Kimberley Beveridge

Sammy Leslie

Sara Mathieson

Donna Pocock

Rachel Polson

Tegan Seivwright

Carol Wilson

It is always lovely to have a few canary coloured supporters but we appreciate that Tain is not exactly round the corner.  However if any of you happen to find yourselves that far north over the weekend it would be wonderful to see you. 

Märta Moody

County Captain

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Paul Lawrie Foundation Scottish Schools Championship

The above tournament will take place at Murrayshall House Hotel Golf Courses on Monday 10^th June.  Aberdeenshire have six representatives in the field:

Kimberley Beveridge, Jasmine Mackintosh, Shannon McWilliam, Kirsten Pryde, Tegan Seivwright and Lauren Watson.  Very best of luck girls.

SLGA Inter-divisional Girls Tournament

This annual match play tournament was played on Saturday 1^st and Sunday 2^nd June at Glenisla golf course.  The North team comprised Claire Robertson from Angus, Emily Aird, Kirsty Brodie and Jennifer Saxton from Perth and Kinross, Annabel Brown from Northern Counties and our Aberdeenshire representative, Lauren Watson of Deeside.  The girls all played beautiful golf and I am delighted to report that with a 100% record in their matches, North were this year`s winners.  Very well done girls.

Annabel Brown (Northern Counties), Emily Aird (P&K), Jennifer Saxton (P&K)

Lauren Watson (Aberdeenshire), Claire Robertson (Angus) and Kirsty Brodie (P&K)

(Photo courtesy of Cal Carson Golf)

Friday, May 31, 2013

Congratulations to Alison

Many congratulations to Deeside County rep, Alison Graham, who produced the best score of the day at the SLGA Regional Medal Final at Banchory on Monday 27^th May.  On a typical blustery and showery day Alison returned a nett 68, four under the CSS, to be the lead qualifier.  Very well played Alison and we wish you the best of luck in the Final at King James VI in Perth on Sunday 8^th September. 

Märta Moody

County Captain

Sunday, May 19, 2013 

Aberdeenshire County Team

The team selected to represent Aberdeenshire in the Northern Division Jamboree at Tain Golf Club from Saturday 15^th June until Monday 17^th June is listed below, in alphabetical order.

We play Perth and Kinross on Saturday 15^th, Angus on Sunday 16^th and Northern Counties on Monday 17^th.  Tain is not the closest place to Aberdeen but if any of you would like to make the journey north to cheer the girls on we would be delighted to see you.

Märta Moody

County Captain

Scottish Amateur Ladies’ Championship

Aberdeenshire was very well represented in the Scottish Amateur Ladies` Championship held this year at Longniddry.  We had a total of 9 members in the field with Rachel Polson, Carol Wilson and Tegan Seivwright all qualifying for the Championship matchplay while Sheena Wood, Kimberley Beveridge, Linda Urquhart and Jill Harrison qualified for the Clark Rosebowl.  Sadly Carol and Tegan went out in the first round, Carol losing to Hannah McCook, a quarter finalist and Tegan taking her match down the 19^th.  Rachel, just recently returned from college in Florida, adapted very well to the colder climes and playing some wonderful golf made it through to the semi-finals.  With Linda, Sheena and Kimberley all making it to the semi-finals of the Clark Rosebowl we were guaranteed at least one Aberdeenshire member in the final and as it turned out we got two, with Sheena and Kimberley winning through.  The final then became a rematch of the County Championship semi-final.  I did wonder if this was going to be another marathon event but this time, no extra holes were needed, with Kimberley beating Sheena 2 and 1.  Many congratulations Kimberley on winning yet another trophy and well done to all the girls who played such great golf. 

Märta Moody

County Captain

Rachel before her semi-final with Clara Young

Sheena and Kimberley with Longniddry Ladies’ Captain Kathy Gibson who refereed their match

 Clark Rosebowl Winner Kimberley Beveridge, Scottish Champion Alyson McKechin and Runner Up Clara Young

All photos courtesy of Cal Carson Golf Agency

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 

County Championship at Kemnay Golf Club

We have just had a wonderful weekend at Kemnay golf course where this year`s County Championship was held.  The course, as ever, was presented beautifully and was enjoyed by all the participants.  Kemnay made us very welcome and I would like to thank the Captain, Ken Manson, Ladies` Captain, Caroline Gordon, the Council and Kay Law, Administrator, for all their support and assistance. 

We were treated to three days of excellent golf.  After Friday`s qualifying round Sammy Leslie of Aberdeen Ladies emerged as the lead qualifier with a superb gross 73.  The matchplay rounds produced some very exciting games several of which went the full distance and beyond.  The semi-final match between last year`s Champion, Sheena Wood of Aberdeen Ladies and Kimberley Beveridge of Aboyne broke all the records.  Sheena showed her amazing matchplay nerves of steel when, one down playing the 18^th, she sank her 8 foot putt for a two to Kimberley`s three.  So off down the 19<sup>th</sup>.  The Kemnay members who were just about to tee off were extremely gracious and gave up the tee to allow our girls to continue their match.  These same gracious gentlemen were again just about to tee off when I appeared with another plea.  The Handicap Final between Kemnay Ladies` Captain, Caroline Gordon and Kemnay member Yvonne Moir was also tied after 18 so another match was off down the 19^th.  Caroline and Yvonne continued to battle it out halving holes until eventually Caroline prevailed at the 23^rd hole.  Many congratulations to Caroline, who becomes the third winner of the County Handicap Championship.  Meanwhile, our intrepid semi-finalists had halved the 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd , 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, until at the 26^th hole Sheena finally ran out the winner.  I have checked the archives and spoken to several people and we think it is a record in the annals of ALCGA.  After such a thrilling contest Sheena then faced lead qualifier Sammy who was the other finalist.  With a display of immaculate golf which included some exceptional iron play Sammy became the 2013 County Champion beating Sheena 6 and 4.   Many, many congratulations to Sammy, a very worthy winner and to Sheena, a most gracious runner-up.   

After a day of such high drama I felt quite exhausted and emotionally drained and I wasn`t even playing!  Well done to the girls who played so beautifully and with their usual wonderful sportsmanship.  Aberdeenshire County is so lucky to have these talented and sporting golfers.

 Marta Moody

County Captain

2013 Scratch and Handicap Champions – Sammy Leslie and Caroline Gordon

Paul Lawrie Golf Centre Scottish Ladies` Open Tour

Many of the girls involved in the Championship had little time to recover as they were off the next day to sample the delights of playing at Trump International in the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre Scottish Ladies` Open Tour.  Our congratulations to two of our young up and coming stars,  Shannon McWilliam of Aboyne and Tegan Seivwright of Deeside.  They each produced wonderful scores, going round this exceptional golf course in 79.  Sheena Wood, our runner up in the County Championship showed that she still had some energy reserves, coming in with an 82.  Very well done girls.

Scottish Ladies`Amateur Championship

The next major amateur event is the Scottish Ladies`Amateur Championship which is being played at Longniddry Golf Club from 14^th – 18^th May.  Aberdeenshire is exceptionally well represented with ten players in the field.  They are:

Kimberley Beveridge

Ros Dunsmuir

Jill Harrison

Laura McLardy

Rachel Polson

Tegan Seivwright

Lynne Terry

Linda Urquhart

Carol Wilson

Sheena Wood

From everyone at ALCGA we wish you all the very best.

Monday, January 21, 2013

A rather belated Happy New Year to you all and a huge thank you to all of you who turned out for our AGM in November.  Courtesy of Karen`s excellent photographic skills, I hope you enjoy the images of last season`s prizewinners. 

Since the AGM, golf matters have not been very high on my agenda with Christmas preparations, flooding and now snow preventing even the hardiest of us from testing our skills in winter conditions.  However the days are getting longer and I`m sure Spring will appear before we know it and with it, some great golf.  Karen is in the process of finalising the details of this season`s fixtures but here is a sneak preview of some of the events. 

The County Championship at Kemnay GC on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4^th and Sunday 5^th May

The Watt Duffus at Ballater GC on Monday 10^th June

The North of Scotland Championships at Deeside GC on Monday 8^th, Tuesday 9^th and Wednesday 10^th July

The Lyon Foursomes at Murcar Links GC on Monday 5^th and Tuesday 6^th August

The Commonwealth Spoons at Peterculter GC on Monday 12^th August

In addition I am delighted to announce that we are able to continue with the `Fun Four Ball ` this year and am especially grateful to the Captain and Council of Inverurie Golf Club who have granted us courtesy of their course.  The Fun Four Ball will be held at Inverurie GC on Friday 19th July. 

The County Jamboree is being held at Tain GC this year from Saturday 15^th to Monday 17^th June.  The girls are always very pleased to see some yellow clad supporters so if anyone would like to combine a short holiday with supporting County Golf we would love to see you. 

In the meantime keep cosy and I look forward to seeing many of you during the golfing season which I hope is a warm, sunny one.  I think we deserve it. 

Marta Moody

County Captain

Standing - Tegan Seivwright (Deeside), Laura Murray (Alford), Carol Wilson (Murcar Links), Nita Dervish-Uman (Kemnay), Lorna Johnson (Meldrum House), Susan Black (Inchmarlo), Helen Wood (Inchmarlo), Tricia Halliwell (Inchmarlo), Fiona Hay (Kemnay), Thelma Beattie (Deeside). 

Seated - Sammy Leslie (Aberdeen Ladies), Lesley Patterson (Aberdeen Ladies), Evelyn Cruickshank (ALCGA President), Marta Moody (ALCGA Captain), Margaret Parkinson (ALCGA Vice Captain), Sheila McCrae (Murcar Links), Molly Stewart (Murcar Links).

Kneeling - Jasmine Mackintosh (Hazlehead), Kimberley Beveridge (Aboyne)

Aggregate Trophy Winners

Laura Murray (Alford), Carol Wilson, Nita Dervish-Uman, Lorna Johnson, Helen Wood

Margaret Parkinson (Vice Captain), Evelyn Cruickshank (President), Marta Moody (Captain)

Championship Group

Molly Stewart (Handicap Champion), Kimberley Beveridge (Junior Champion), Carol Wilson (Scratch Runner-Up and Leading Qualifier), Sammy Leslie (Scratch Semi-Finalist)

Margaret Parkinson (Vice Captain), Evelyn Cruickshank (President), Marta Moody (Captain)