Monday, February 08, 2010

Qualifiers Decided! by Webmaster @ 15:47 GMT

Rothesay Motor Services Winter League

The 6 pair league qualifying stage is now over and the 8 qualifiers for the knockout stages have been decided. Needless to say, as with every Winter League, surprises on the last day were to the fore with pairings climbing up to the heady heights of qualification due to their own good work on the day but more than benefitting just a little from pairing results elsewhere in their league. Cassidy & McKirdy breezed into the quarter finals and maintained a 100% record of wins, the only pair throughout the leagues to do this, with their 7 & 6 win over G. Whitelaw & Chrystie. They will play McDonald & Slaven who found themselves in second spot in League C by defeating a single player in the shape of D. Reid who, with missing partner P. Manvell were possible qualifiers. Bicker & Marshall blew their chance totally with a surprising and rather emphatic defeat of 6&5 to the very in form bottom of the table MacPhail & Barnett.
Fisher & MacFarlane pushed Crichton & Lintermans into second spot in their league by defeating them 2 up. The table toppers play H. Whitelaw & McMurchie who were quite surprised to find out that they had quailified with their 3&1 win over Shaw & Hassan. Crichton & Lintermans will now play J. Dunn & J. Standaloft who topped their league and had a very tight 1 up win over Driver & Barnsley.
The final quarter final will be between McCready & D. Whitelaw who, despite losing to Renfrew & Peacock, managed to sit top of their league and will play D. Standaloft & G. Dunn who had a comfortable win against Bodys & Martin.
However it is not the end of the road for all the pairings who did not qualify for the quarters. In fact it is now back to square one with every pair playing in a 4 pair league against every pair who finished in the equivelent spot in their qualifying league. All the pairs finishing 3rd will play against each other in a league, every pair finishing 4th will do the same. Playing in "The League To Avoid The Wooden Spoon" are The Greers, MacPhail & Barnett, officer & Muldoon and finally Melville & Ware - should prove an interesting final 3 weeks!

A list of leagues, matches, dates and times has been posted in the Clubhouse notice boards.

This week-end
On Sunday the cancelled January medal will take place with the usual ballot times.

Burns Supper
Tickets are now like gold dust and members wishing to attend MUST contact J. bicker as soon as possible.

Monday, February 01, 2010

Prizegiving by Webmaster @ 13:04 GMT

Nearly 90 people danced the night away at The Victoria Hotel on Saturday evening to celebrate the success of the Port golfers over season 2008-2009.
Main prizewinners were:

Medal Final Winners - 2nd Class - D. Driver: 1st Class - R. Turnbull: Scratch - D. Standaloft
Winter Handicap - H. Whitelaw: Rothesay Motor Services Winter League - H. Slaven & T. McDonald:
Spring Handicap - J. Preston: Ardbeg Lodge Quaich - R. Cassidy: Anchor Tavern Shield - A. Cormack: Ladies Thistle Brooch - P. Renfrew: District Cup - J. Dunn: Ladies Gleneagles Medal - P. Renfrew: Zavaroni Trophy - J. Dunn: Past Captains Jug - G. Dunn: Autumn Handicap - A. Williamson: Ladies Red Cross Eclectic - L. Archibald: Greenkeepers Quaich - H. Slaven: Rover Cup - D. Driver: Ladies 2 Club & Putter - M. Wood: Hector Scott - G. Dunn: The Jimmy Whitelaw Cup - I. Shaw: Ladies St Leger Trophy - M. Wood: Grouse Open - I. McMurchie: The Ladies Ringer prize - B. Campbell: The Hector Linden Tankard - D. Whitelaw: Ladies Chest, Heart & Stroke - M. Standaloft: Bute Blacksmiths' Open - M. Ivory: Cowal Builders Seniors Open - J. maltman: mcLeoad Homes Port Open - G. reynolds: Ladies Archibald Trophy - B. Campbell: The Standaloft Greensome's Open - S. Cockburn & K. Gillespie: The Hanson 4 Man team Trophy - J. Bicker, R. Pedder, H. Slaven & H. Whitelaw: kames Cup - A. Greer (Jnr): Hutchison Cup H. Whitelaw & D. Whitelaw: Harry Hope - P. Ware & M. Crichton: Greensome Salver - J. maltman & C. macPhail: Ladies Haycock Pairs - L. Archibald & M. Standaloft: Seniors Championship - R. Turnbull: Arthur Slack - A. Greer (Jnr): Ladies Champion - L. Archibald: gents Champion - G. Dunn

"Fun Sunday"
19 players turned up on Sunday to give 3 teams of 4 and 1 team of 5 for Sundays "Fun Sunday" 4 Man Team competition. In the end only 3 shots seperated first to fourth with 129 the winning score by D. Standaloft, H. Whitelaw, P. Barnett & J. Bicker

Rothesay Motor Services Winter League
This Sunday is the final matches in the qualifying rounds of the Winter league with everything to play for in all the Leagues.
the following are times and matches:
8.30 - Cassidy & McKirdy V G. Whitelaw & Chrystie: 8.40 - McCready & D. Whitelaw V Peacock & Renfrew: 8.50 - McKillop & Gabell V Greer & Greer: 9.00 - Crichton & Lintermans V Fisher & McFarlane: 9.10 - D. Standaloft & G. Dunn V Bodys & Martin: 9.20 - Bicker & Marshall V MacPhail & Barnett: 9.30 - Shaw & Hassan V H. Whitelaw & McMurchie: 9.40 - Milliken & Preston V Officer & Muldoon: 9.50 - Paterson & Williamson V Melville & Ware: 10.00 - Reid & Manvell V Slaven & McDonald:10.10 - J. Dunn & J. Standaloft V Driver & Barnsley: 10.20 - Pedder & Black V Jardine & Durrant

News

Burns Supper - 20th February - Tickets from J. Bicker. Limited availability so anyone wishing to attend is advised to book early.
AGM - 24th February is the probable date of the Club's AGM. Look out for further information in Clubhouse.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Rothesay Motor Services Winter League Week III by Webmaster @ 13:42 GMT

At last! After 4 weeks of absolute nothingness golf finally got underway again over the Port.
It was week 3 of The Rothesay Motor Services Winter League and when the dust had settled and the scores were all in only 2 pairs remain with maximum points with a further 3 pairs remaining undefeated. In League A Crichton & Lintermans rule the roost with the maximum of 9 points while in League B it is Cassidy & McKirdy. Bicker & Marshall with McDonald and Slaven in League C are undefeated with Shaw & Hassan in league D in the same position.
Results from Sunday were:
League A - Fisher & McFarlane bt Pedder & Black (score yet to be given!): Crichton & Lintermans bt Muldoon & Officer 5&4: Jardine & Durrant bt Milliken & Preston 6&5:
League B - Cassidy & McKirdy bt Bodys & Martin 4&3:D. Standaloft & G. Dunn (Cormack) halved with Melville & Ware:Chrystie & G. Whitelaw bt Paterson & Williamson 3&1
League C -McCready & D. Whitelaw bt MacPhail & Barnett 2 up: Reid & manvell bt Peacock & Renfrew (MacLeod) 1 up: Bicker & Marshall halved with Slaven & McDonald (Gordon)
League D - MacKillop & Gabell bt H. Whitelaw & McMurchie 1 up: Shaw & Hassan bt Driver & Barnsley 3&1: J. Dunn & J. Standaloft bt Greer & Greer W/O

After 3 games played the League standings are:
League A League B
Crichton & Lintermans 9pts (+15) Cassidy & McKirdy 9 pts (+6)
Jardine & Durrant 7pts (+4) Chrystie & G. Whitelaw 7pts (+4)
Fisher & McFarlane 7pts (+1) D. Stand aloft & G. Dunn6pts (+3)
Pedder & Black 5pts (0) Paterson & Williamson 5pts (0)
Milliken & Preston 5pts (-8) Bodys & Martin 5pts (-3)
Muldoon & Officer 3pts (-9) Melville & Ware 4pts (-9)

League C League D
Bicker & Marshall 8pts (+11) Shaw & Hassan 8pts (+7)
McDonald & Slaven 7pts (+3) J. Dunn & J. Standaloft 7pts (+11)
Reid & Manvell 7pts (0) Driver & Barnsley 5pts (-2)
McCready & D. Whitelaw 7pts (-2) H. Whitelaw & McMurchie 5pts (-2)
MacPhail & Barnett 3pts (-4) MacKillop & Gabell 5pts (-6)
Renfrew & Peacock 3 pts (-7) Greer & Greer 5pts (-7)

This Week
It could well be crunch time this Sunday with week 4 of the Rothesay Motor Services Winter League throwing up some League deciding tussles. The following are the games and times:
League A - 9.00 - Crichton & Lintermans V Milliken & Preston: 9.40 - Pedder & Black V Muldoon & Officer: 10.20 - Fisher & McFarlane V Jardine & Durrant
League B - 8.50 - D. Standaloftf & G. Dunn V Paterson & Williamson:9.30 - Cassidy & McKirdy V Melville & Ware:10.10 - Bodys & Martin V Chrystie & G. Whitelaw
League C - 8.40 - Bicker & Marshall V Reid & Manvell: 9.20 - McCready & D. Whitelaw V McDonald & Slaven: 10.00 - MacPhail & Barnett V Renfrew & Peacock
League D - 8.30 - Shaw & Hassan V J. Dunn & J. Standaloft: 9.10 - McKillop & Gabell V Driver & Barnsley: 9.50 - H. Whitelaw & McMurchie V Greer & Greer
News
Prizegiving Dance tickets should now be obtained from I. Shaw. Reminder to all - Saturday 30th, Victoria Hotel, 7.00 for 7.30.
The Club will be holding a Burns Supper on the 20th of February. Tickets will be limited so keep a look out for further news.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Rothesay Motor Services Winter League Week II by Webmaster @ 14:41 GMT

After only the first two qualifying league stage matches of The Rothesay Motor Services Winter League nobody is going to argue that this season's competition is going to be ultra competitive. Even at this early stage only 3 of the 24 pairs entered are on maximum 6 points. In League A it is Crichton and Lintermans who have the maximum 6 after their win over Jardine & Durrant by a comfortable 6 & 5. They now lead that league by 2 points. A similar margin is held by Cassidy & McKirdy who lead League B with their win over Paterson & Williamson by the slim margin of being 1 up. The third pair to hold the maximum 6 points is that of Bicker & Marshall who lead League C after their win over Renfrew & Peacock by 4 & 3. They, however, only hold a 1 point lead over McDonald and Slaven. League D has co-leaders in the form of Shaw & Hassan along with the Greers. Both pairings have 5 points after they halves with each other at the week-end. A good fightback this by Shaw & Hassan who were 2 down with only two to play but a birdie:birdie finish salvaged a half match.
Results over the week-end were:
League A:Pedder & Black bt Milliken & Preston 4&3: Crichton & Lintermans bt Jardine & Durrant 6&5: Fisher & McFarlane bt Officer & Muldoon 3&2.
League B: Cassidy & McKirdy bt Paterson & Williamson 1 up: D. Standaloft & G. Dunn bt G. Whitelaw & Chrystie 3&2: Bodys & Martin bt Melville & Ware 5&3.
League C: McCready & Whitelaw bt Reid & Manvell 3 & 2: Bicker & Marshall bt Renfrew & Peacock 4&3: McDonald & Slaven halved with MacPhail & Barnett:
League D: Shaw & Hassan halved with Greer & Greer: J. Dunn & J. Standaloft bt MacKillop & Gabell 3&2:
Driver & barnsley bt H. Whitelaw & McMurchie 3&2:

This Week-End
The December Medal is scheduled for this Sunday with the ususal ballots.

News
The Annual Prizegiving Dance tickets, priced £25.00, are now on sale from H. Slaven - Fishmongers. This is being held at The Victoria Hotel on the 30th January.
Members holdng Trophies are asked to return them to the Clubhouse - thank you!
Look out for the new fund raiser for The Centenary Celebrations. This will take place every time a stroke play competition is on the course. It takes the form of a "paper" Pro-Am with participants aiming to post the best score on the day alongside their "paper" Professional. Details are on the competition board.
On the subject of the Centenary Fund Raising!! Members are invited to make a small contribution to the Centenary Fund on a monthly basis by direct debit. Details are displayed throughout the clubhouse.
The second "Fun Sunday" of the winter is due to be held on 20th December. This is in the form of a 2 Man Stableford with players choosing their own partners. An entry sheet and details is on the board.
An entry sheet is also on the board for the Boxing Day Greensome.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Close Contest in HORRIBLE Weather by Webmaster @ 12:43 GMT

The first "Fun Sunday" of the Winter fixture list was a great success despite the horrendous wind and rain that swept the course and caused the competition to be shortened to just 12 holes. (This a very popular decision by all concerned taken on course by the match secretary). 20 members participated giving 5 teams of 4 for the Texas Scramble and with the names drawn "out of the hat" and a cross section of handicap categories in each team, it was always going to be a tight contest. In the end 0.2 of a stroke seperated the top 3 teams. On 39 was the third placed team of H. Whitelaw, R. Pedder, J. Marshall and F. Phillips. In front of them in the runner up spot was J. Dunn, H. Slaven, J. Bicker and C. MacPhail on 38.9 shots and perhaps rueing the fact that the captain of the team did not know which was up wind and which was downwind at the second - sorry folks - in joke! The winners then on 38.8 were J.Paterson, B. MacKillop, J. Preston and B. Melville.

This Sunday
The second Sunday of the Rothesay Motor Services Winter league is this Sunday with the following games:-
League A: 9.00 Fisher & McFarlane V Officer & Muldoon: 10.10 Pedder & Black V Milliken & Preston:
10.20 Crichton & Lintermans V Jardine & Durrant
League B: 8.50 Bodys & Martin V Melville & Ware: 9.30 D. Standaloft & G. Dunn V Chrystie & G. Whitelaw:10.00 Cassidy & McKirdy V Williamson & Paterson
League C: MacPhail & Barnett V McDonald & Slaven: 9.20 Bicker & Marshall V Renfrew & Peacock: 9.50 McCready & D. Whitelaw V Reid & Manvell:
League D: 8.30 H. Whitelaw & McMurchie V Driver & Barnsley: 9.10 Shaw & Hassan V Greer & Greer: 9.40 McKillop & Gabell V J. Dunn & J. Standaloft

Trophies
Trophy holders are asked to return any trophy to the Clubhouse

Monday, November 16, 2009

Winter League Under Way! by Webmaster @ 15:01 GMT

Rothesay Motor Services Winter League

It was the first day of the qualifying campaign on Sunday in the Rothesay Motor Services Winter League and apart from a few showers at the beginning of the day the weather was extremely kind. With four leagues of 6 pairings and only the top two in each qualifying for the big prizes then qualification is going to be tight in all leagues. Tightest game of the day was the match in League B between the new pairings of D. Standaloft & G. Dunn against J. McKirdy & R. Cassidy with the latter coming home with a 1 up win. Biggest win of the day was in League C with an on form pairing of Bicker & Marshall defeating an out of form pairing of D. Whitelaw & McCready by the margin of 7 & 6. The last minute pairing of Milliken and Preston, which will now stay together throughout the competition, had a good 2 up win over Fisher & McFarlane. Other notable scalps were taken by Shaw & Hassan with their win over McKillop & Gabell and by Crichton & Lintermans over Black & Pedder by the comfortable margin of 4 & 3.
Results were:
League A: Crichton & Lintermans bt Pedder & Black 4&3: Milliken & Preston bt Fisher & McFarlane 2 up : Jardine & Durrant bt Muldoon & Officer 4& 3
League B: Cassisdy & McKirdy bt D. Standaloft & G. Dunn 1 up: Paterson & Williamson bt Bodys & Martin 4 & 2: Chrystie & G. Whitelaw bt Melville & Gilchrist (Ware) 4 & 3:
League C: Bicker & Marshall bt D. Whitelaw & McCready 7&6: Reid & Manvell bt MacPhail & Barnett 2&1:
McDonald & Slaven bt Renfrew & Peacock 2&1:
League D: Shaw & Hassan bt McKillop & Gabell 4&2: H. Whitelaw & McMurchie bt J. Dunn & J. Standaloft 2&1: Greer & Greer bt Ddriver & Barnsley 2&1:

November Medal
The decision to cancel the first date of this competition proved to be a good one with the weather totally in tune with the good turnout. Two medal virgins came out on top on the day with T. McCready winning his first ever medal in the first class section and Pete Barnett repeating the same feat in the second class category. Tommy had the best score of the day with a 76 less 11 giving him a net score of 65. Pete won his class with a net 67 beating Gary Gabell by virtue of the better inward half. Donald Standaloft's gross 69 won him the scratch section. CSS was 65.

This Week-End
Members are encouraged to sign up for the first "Fun Sunday" of the winter in the shape of a 4 man Texas Scramble. An entry sheet is on the board but anyone not entered should turn up at the Clubhouse at 9.30 for a 10.00 Shotgun start. Teams will be drawn on the day and the format is such that teams will be drawn to ensure a cross section of handicaps make up each team. All entry money will go towards prizes with the prizegiving at 3.30 and catering from our fabulous Janey is available.

News
A date for the diary is the 30th January. Our Prizegiving Dance will be held that evening and members are asked to keep a look out for further information and ticket availability.
Members holding trophies are asked to return them to the Clubhouse.
Good luck and enjoyable weekend is extended to the group of members travelling to Macrihanish this week-end - have a good one lads!