AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION

Our Junior winter coaching is well under way at Gailes, week 4 last night and, despite the horrendous weather, we had 24 girls making the most of the facilities and the coaching that we are offering.  To see some pictures go to the Junior page on the website.

We now have our full semi final line up with both matches at the top of the draw being completed in the last few days.  Irene Papworth and Gillian Pollock, Skelmorlie, beat Alex Glennie and Anne Edgar, Barassie, and will take on Liz Wilson and Linda McDonald, Barassie, who beat Sandra Johnson and Nancy Shedden, Kilbirnie.

The Lady Past Captains of ALCGA held their Biennial luncheon at Highgrove House Hotel on Monday 27th January 2020. Eleven ladies were present representing five decades from the seventies up to the current year. An abundance of talent sat down to lunch with ladies who had represented Ayrshire over the years and two Past Presidents of the former SLGA. A lovely lunch was served and much chat and reminiscing was enjoyed by all. Back Row (LtoR) Liz Wilson (2017-19) Grace Kennedy (1991-93) Nora McCrossin (2007-09) Eila MacLennan (2003-05) Isabel Crawford (1993-95) Ella Walker (1995-97) Sheila Adams (2013-15) Front Row (LtoR) Margaret Sharp (1977-79) Joyce Cooper (1979-81) Nancy Chisholm (1985-87) Current Captain Joanne Sharp (centre) with current President Sheila Adams (left) and current Honorary President Nancy Chisholm (right)

Some of our senior squad, along with some Juniors and committee members, enjoyed their first coaching session today at Fairways Indoor Arena. Not only were we able to shelter from the pouring rain but we also made use of the short game area, including bunker practice, long game area and trackman. A successful morning enjoyed by all those who attended, thanks to resident professional Bobby Rushford for setting up the challenges and his advice.

Winners of last years winter foursomes, Minnie Hamilton and Liz Fitzpatrick (Barassie) have booked their place in this years semi final courtesy of a win over Margaret White and Sheila McDougall (St Nicholas) They now face another St Nicholas duo of June Dempster and Katie Hodge who won their quarter final match against Jill West (Irvine) and Margaret Miller (Troon Ladies)