AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION

I felt it was appropriate today to post a wee "blog" this morning given it was the day that we would all have been meeting up at St Nicholas to play in our first event of the year, the County Championship. Ironically, in a year when we are unable to play, the weather has chosen to be glorious!! Not something that can be said for Championships in recent years. Prestwick springs to mind when it was particularly hellish but the support of our members is to be applauded as you all battled on and supported the event. Last year was pretty cold and windy on the first day but the sun shone for the final contested by Louise Duncan, West Kilbride and Audrey Thompson, Loudoun in the beautiful setting of the Robert the Bruce Course at Turnberry. It was a very sporting final with Louise claiming her first Ayrshire County Championship title Despite the golf courses being closed I hope you are all practicing at home, where possible, for when they open up again. Your committee...

Coronavirus Update It is with regret that, due to the continuing threat from the Covid-19 virus and following a consultation with the 4 West County Captains, it has been decided to cancel the following competitions - 1 West of Scotland Championship - 10 May 2 Junior Inter County Matches (Kennedy salver) - 1 June 3 Inter County Foursomes Final - 2 June 4 West Inter County Matches (Jamboree) - 15-17 June I hope you are all keeping safe and well Jean Macintyre West of Scotland secretary

Congratulations to Hazel MacGarvie, Royal Troon, who has been selected to represent the International team that is due to take on the USA in this years Arnold Palmer Cup. This is a Ryder Cup style event for College/University golfers which began back in 1997. This is due to take place at Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland from July 3rd to 5th this year. Obviously we don't know if this event will be able to go ahead this year (fingers crossed) but this is a great achievement for Hazel.

Copy and paste the following link for the recent advice from Scottish Golf - stay safe folks https://mailchi.mp/8602c411e92f/covid-19-update-monday-23-march-9247722?e=18d945fe54

Ladies Since I last wrote to you the situation with the Coronavirus has got much worse and therefore it will probably come as no surprise to you that, it is with great disappointment and regret, the Committee and I have decided to cancel the County Championship in April and the Foursomes in May . We had hoped that it may have been possible to keep these competitions going by adhering to social distancing and not using club house facilities. However, following the Prime Ministers announcement yesterday and for the safety and well being of our members and their families this will not be possible. These are very sad and unprecedented times. Being an optimist, hopefully we will all get back to our golf in June. Thank you for your continued understanding. Take care and stay safe. Joanne