Tuesday, May 15, 2012

BIG WEEK-END FOR PORT CLUB by Webmaster @ 14:56 GMT

The centenary celebrations at Port Bannatyne Golf Club officially start
this week-end with the first centenary competition of Beat the Pros.
Teams of 4 handicap players will take up the challenge of 4 Scottish
Pros to beat their scratch score with their best 2 net scores out of
the four players at each hole. 16 teams have entered and there is room
for 2 more teams with tee times at 7.30 am and 1.00 pm. Allocation of
these will be on a first come first served basis and anyone interested
should phone Jim Bicker on 503092 asap. With the course in pristine
condition, the new pavilion type shelters, the new tee plates and
markers all we need is a nice bit of sunshine to set the day off
nicely. At night The Rothesay Pavilion will be jumping to the sound of
That Swing Sensation and the centenary revellers who will be attending
The Centenary Ball. Those attending are reminded that the time is 7.00
for 7.30 prompt please. Should anyone else wish to join in the
celebrations then they are asked to contact Ian Shaw sooner rather than
later as a few tickets are still available. Those playing in the Beat
the Pros should note that the prizegiving for this event will be at the
centenary ball. Quite rightly there is an air of expectation about
Saturday that all bodes ell for a great day and a better evening -
after all - only one team can win and the rest will just have to dance
their blues away at the ball.

If that was not enough, on Sunday is The Firth of Clyde Past Captains
meeting with around the 35 - 40 mark expected to play from all clubs
within the Firth of Clyde League area. Any past Captain from Rothesay,
Bute or Port who have not pre-entered can still attend by simply
arriving between 9.30 and 10.00 on Sunday morning and reporting to the
upstairs lounge. Over the years this has proved to be a great day out
for the Past Captains and is certainly worth considering.

On top of that the Firth of Clyde League team enter this season's fray
with a home match against Largs. Players involved will be contacted by
Donald Standaloft as to arrangements.

Other News

Pete Barnett won The Salmon Leap on Friday night with Calum MacPhail in
second plaice (sic)
Ian Shaw and Jim Bicker were defeated by 2&1 by The Ranfurly Castle duo
in the third round of The Daily Mail Foursomes over The Ranfurly course.

All knockout competition draws are now on the locker room notice board
as are the entry sheets for most of the open and mixed competitions of
the season.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

More handicap cuts for Port juniors by Webmaster @ 01:46 GMT

The 1st of the monthly stableford competitions were played over the Port course on sat 30th April with some good and close scoring. Arran Dunn was the best of the pack with 42 points from a fantastic 72 gross. Runner up on the day was Joe Livingstone with a very good gross 75 for 38 points.
Sat 5th May was the May medal and Craig
Shanks was the run away winner with a net 59 and another good cut in his handicap, Alastair shaw had a 77 gross for a net 64 for runners up spot. 2 more juniors have now received their 1st handicaps, well done to Iain Crawford and Connor mcclymont.
This sat 12th May will be the second round of the monthly stableford competitions with a 1pm tee off time.

Monday, May 07, 2012

Latest News, and All That Jazz! by Webmaster @ 16:51 GMT

M & M Trophy

Alex Greer (J) leads the field of 57 players going into the M&M Trophy second round to be held over the Rothesay course on Wednesday. It is still wide open though with 21 players all at 69 or better. Alex's net 62 leads young Ryan McKirdy's score by one shot with Liam Shanks one more shot back. George Reynolds leads the scratch field with his gross score of 70. The CSS for Port members was 65 whilst for the other two Clubs the players CSS was 68.

May Medal & Bellhaven Qualifier

Rory MacLeod kept up his recent excellent form by carding the best net score of the day which won him the second class medal and one of the Bellhaven qualifying places. His net 61 was made up of 74 blows less 13 and brings his handicap down to 12. David Whitelaw was the other qualifier by winning the first class medal with his net 65 (73 - 8). Ian Shaw won the scratch medal with his gross 74. CSS was 65

Seniors League
The Port Seniors started their defence of the Bute Seniors' League title with an emphatic 4-0 home win against Bute GC. Results on the day were:-
H.Whitelaw & P. Barnett bt M. Calder & A. McFarlane by 4&3
A. Williamson & G. Peacock bt R. Speirs & S. Long 4&3
I.L. MacLeod & J. Preston bt S. Neilson & I. McDougall 3&1
T. Wilkinson & A. Stevenson bt R. Melville & F. Robinson 3&2

News
Robert Turnbull won the Salmon Leap on Friday by virtue of the better inward half from Donald Standaloft. Members are reminded that The Salmon Leap ballot is now 6.00 on Friday evenings.
All knockout competition draws are now on the locker room notice board.
Entry money is now payable for all teams who have entered The Centenary Beat The Pros competition. The entry money can be paid to Jim Bicker or through an envelope into the usual box in club foyer. There is space for just one team on the entry sheet.
Centenary Ball preparations are now well ahead and any member or friend still wishing to attend is asked to purchase their ticket immediately form Harry Slaven's shop.

This Week-End
Third and final round of The M&M at Bute GC

Monday, April 30, 2012

Spring Handicap Won by Shanks! by Webmaster @ 11:56 GMT

On a week-end when the course was very breezy and greens fast, a whole lot of scorecards were simply torn apart by the conditions. However because of a relatively small entry on both Saturday and Sunday, and the few players who did manage to get into the buffer zone, the CSS for both days was 65. Liam Shanks was the best score on the Saturday to win the Spring Handicap. His net 65 (75 - 10) was just one shot ahead of Bob Sutherland in second and two better than Jim Bicker in third spot. Sunday's McMillan Qualifier was headed by Pete Barnet with a net 64 (79 - 15) and having just gone up to 15 handicap he now finds himself back to 14 and he will play Winter League partner Calum MacPhail in the knockout stages. Calum qualified in fourth place with his 69 (86 - 17). Second best score was posted by Ian McFarlane with a 66 (76 - 10) and he will play Jim Bicker who qualified in third place with his 68 (83 - 15).

This Week - End

Saturday is the May Medal and the Bellhaven Qualifier with two qualifying players heading for the Ayrshire coast to play Prestwick St Nicholas. The winners of the first and second class medals will go forward to represent the Club.
Sunday is the first round of The M&M and will be played at The Port with the second round over Rothesay on Wednesday and the third round at Bute GC on Sunday 13th. The M&M is a stableford competition this year.

News
The Salmon Leap was won by Pete Barnett on Friday night with Jim Bicker in second place - again! Salmon "Leapers" are reminded that the ballot moves to 6.00pm as of Friday.
Congratulations to all who took part in the first "teach in" over the course on Friday night. It was obviously a huge success and special thanks go to the Junior Club for passing on the coaching tips learned over the past two years at World of Golf. The Ladies Section members were full of praise for the efforts of the youngsters.
The draw for the Kames Cup and The Senior Championship is on the board.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Matthew wins April medal by Webmaster @ 22:51 GMT

The April medal was played on Sunday with some great scoring from all the juniors, Matthew Dunn had the best net score of the day with a 58 and a 2 shot cut in his handicap.This won Matthew the April medal, Matthew's gross score of 74 was equalled by Alastair Shaw for a net 60 for runners up spot and a cut down to 13. Lewis Poole returned another good score but signed for the wrong score at one hole and had to be disqualified but still got a cut in his handicap. With 2 gross 74's and a 75 the juniors will soon be chapping at the door of the seniors section and a place in the 1st team. Iain Crawford also returned a very good score playing for his first handicap. Well done Iain.
This Saturday 28th April is the first of the monthly stableford medals with a tee off time of 1pm.
Tuesday night coaching continues from 6pm at the Port course for all interested juniors.

The JMF Tankard by Webmaster @ 15:25 GMT

With fantastic sponsorship, a large field, a gorgeous day plus the official opening of the new "pavilion" at the 1st/13th by the Fergus Family, a great day was had by all. With the Fergus family having sponsored the new centenary pavilion at the 1st tee in memory of their father Jim, it was great for the club that daughter Fiona cut the ribbon and Alistair and David, yet again, sponsored the JMF Tankard competition. Hector Whitelaw had the best day of all though as he came out the winner from a 40 strong field with his net 62 (72 - 10). Hitting only two greens in regulation he chipped and putted like a demon to come up with his winning score and, after all these months after his hip replacement, it is obvious the father of the bionic man is back! John Black was runner up with his 63 beating Donald Standaloft by the better inward half but Donald found consolation in being the best scratch score of the day with his 67. Jimmy Dunn regained his place on a winning podium by taking third spot with a net 64 (74 - 10). Such was the generosity of the Fergus family in sponsoring the competition no fewer than 16 players took home prizes of some sort. Port Bannatyne Golf Club is grateful to the Fergus Family for their continued support of this competition but especially for their sponsorship of the centenary pavilion in memory of their father - Jim would have loved the whole day!
Full prizelist :- Winner - H. Whitelaw (62): 2nd - J. Black (63): 3rd - J. Dunn (64): 4th J. Bicker (65 BIH): 5th - A. Greer (J) (65): Best Scratch - D. Standaloft (67): Best Overseas - A. Fergus (67): Best Outward Half - J. Jardine: Best Inward Half - I. McFarlane: Longest Drive at 2/14 - R. Jardine: Nearest Pin at 10 - D. Greer: Nearest Pin at 18 - I. McFarlane: Worst Overseas - S. Blair: Worst at any 1 hole - G. McIntyre: Worst net - R. McKenzie: Worst Gross - J. Muldoon:

This Week-End
Saturday is the Spring Handicap and no more Winter Rules. Sunday is The McMillan Qualifier with the top 4 net scores going through to the knock out stages. Any player unable to play in these games should indicate this on their scorecard.

News
Pete Barnett won The Salmon Leap on Friday with Jim Bicker coming in second for the second week in a row. Ballots remain at 5.30 for this competition on Fridays.
Tickets are now selling fast for The Centenary Ball and anyone who wishes to go and does not have a ticket should get one as soon as possible. Available from H. Slaven Fish shop. All members and friends of the Club are welcome and should note that the band playing that evening is not a jazz band but a swing band.