Members’ News (Updated 3rd September 2008)

Club Newsletter
Below is a PDF version of the August Newsletter that was transmitted by email recently. If your email address has changed recently or if for any other reason you did not receive your copy please contact the secretary and we will arrange that future issues and other club information sent out by email gets to you.

Previous News 18th August 2008

Childrens 1st TRI-AM, 16 August 2008

Previous News 14th August 2008

DOWNS CUP 2008 - Vila Sol Golf Challenge
Winners: John Skelton & Scott Robertson +5
Runners-up: Frank Degnan & Danny Anderson +3 (b.i.h.)

3rd Kevin Moon & Tom Durham +3
4th Ian Sneddon & Eugene Murray +2 (b.i.h.)
5th Hamish Watson & Scott Williams +2 (b.i.h.)
6th Ian Mackie & John Duncan +2

Winner of “Vila Sol week-end holiday” raffle is: Donald Harvey

Previous News 12th August 2008

Finals Day

This year's winners are:

Earl of Home Cup - Club Champion
Winner: Craig Faskin
Runners-up: Graham Robertson

Countess of Home - Lady Club Champion
Winner: Pamela Pretswell
Runner-up: Janice Paterson

Junior Champion (h/cap 23 or less)
Winner: Gordon Burns
Runner-up: Ross Taylor

Junior Champion (h/cap 24 or more)
Winner: Blair McCarte
Runner-up: Michael Dorris

Jack Adams Trophy - Senior Club Champion
Winner: Nicol Rennie
Runner-up: Michael Shillitto


STRI Report
The Report attached details the recent review of condition of the course(primarily the greens), the improvements made to date and the work required to be done in the future.

Gents Club Championship
In 2 hard fought semi-final matches Craig Faskin beat Alex Ritchie while Graham Robertson defeated Douglas Stirrat on the last hole, and will now meet in the 36 hole final to be played on finals day this Sunday, weather permiting.

More Junior Success
The BCGC Junior team of Alan McCloskey, Gordon Burns, Kieran Muldoon and Jak Muir returned an excellent team score of 58 to take second team prize in the the Bothwell Castle Pro Am on 20th July. Thanks are due to the Seniors Section who once again sponsored the team.

The Junior team has won the Section 4 trophy of the Lanarkshire Junior League Competition and will play Kirkhill, home and away in the quarter finals for a place in Finals day at Lanark on 31st August. Many thanks to all those who have supported the Juniors once again this year.

Previous News 15th Juy 2008

Braidwood Cup Winners
In a week of mixed weather conditions, the Braidwood Cups were both retained by the 2007 winners, Jak Muir and Eva O’Connor from 30th June to 3rd July.

Above: Eva O’Connor and Jak Muir

Excellent scores were returned in all four rounds, and Jonathan Calder’s 72 in Round 2 won him the best single round award.

Wilkinson and Robson Cups - Rescheduled
The BCGC Boys’ Open for the Wilkinson and Robson Cups was scheduled for Thursday 10th July but had to be postponed due to bad weather. The Open Competition was been re arranged for Thursday 14th August. All boys are asked to book starting times with the pro shop for the re arranged date.

Previous News 25th June 2008

Appointment of new Club Secretary/Treasurer
See main News section

Application for Membership
The Club has agreed that the limitations on rules for qualifying for membership should be relaxed. In keeping with recent relaxed rules such as the dress code, BCGC will now accept applications for membership from outside the immediate proximity of the Club. While the waiting list remains healthy we look forward to receiving applications from friends or relatives who were not able to join because of the previous restrictions.

Success for Pamela in Ladies British Open Amateur Championship
See main News section

Harris Cup Results
Following 2 outstanding rounds - net 64 in the morning and 68 in the afternoon - Andrew Braidwood ran out a comfortable winner by 6 strokes in this year's competition. In 2nd place on 138, following a lowest round of the competition 63 in the morning was Ian Sneddon. In 3rd place one stroke further back on 139 was Stuart Wilkie.

SWEEPS:
1ST ROUND
1st (net 63) IAN SNEDDON
2nd. (net 64) ANDREW BRAIDWOOD
3rd (net 69) best last nine JIM RAMSAY

2ND ROUND
1st (net 67) GORDON GRAY
2nd (net 68) ANDREW BRAIDWOOD
3rd (net 69) JOHN MCKAY

Previous News 19th May 2008

Kennyhill and Tevendale Results
The above results are not yet up on the How-did-I-do website, so for those wanting to know how they got on on Saturday please view here

Previous News 9th May 2008

Junior Team
The Junior Team had a great start to the season, beating Bellshill GC at Bellshill on 8th May by 5 matches to 1.

The next match is against Cambuslang at Cambuslang on 15th May.

All this season’s Lanarkshire Junior League fixtures are on the fixture card and the boys would welcome any support that can be given by members during the season.

Previous News April 2008

Social Information
The cabaret night in April was a great success. Bill Barclay’s comedy was outstandingly good and the duo, Colours, who worked with him were very well received. All the comments about the evening were very positive. Everybody enjoyed a nice light-hearted and fun evening’s entertainment.

The next big social event during the golf season is Ladies Day on Saturday 7 Jun. There is Mixed Foursomes golf during the day. The Ladies Committee organise the golf. Please speak to any member of the Ladies Committee for more details.
In the evening there is live music from the trio, ‘Timeless’, in the clubhouse from 8.30 until midnight. All members are welcome to come up and join in the socialising part of the day. There is no charge, no tickets -- just turn up. You can be very organised and book a table for a meal, or just pop in at any time. If you’ve played golf you might be happy just to stay on for the night’s entertainment. A relaxed evening is guaranteed!!

We always book top class music and entertainment for Bothwell Castle and the next big Cabaret Show is on Friday 10 October. The star at this cabaret is Scotland’s top entertainer DEAN PARK. Tickets will go on sale during September. Look out for information in the clubhouse. When Dean has entertained us before it has been a total sell-out. The evening will be a mix of music, comedy, and Dean’s fantastic singing.

Note the dates for the Christmas Dance and the Annual Dance.
The Christmas Dance is on Saturday 13 December. The Annual ‘Black Tie’ Dance is on Saturday 31 January.
The band for the Annual Dance is ‘Washington Street.’ This 4 piece band played for us at the 2007 Christmas Dance. Everybody thought they were excellent, and will be delighted we have been able to get them back for the Annual Dance.

The Hogmanay Party will, as you might imagine, be on Hogmanay – Wednesday 31 December. A great night. Just a perfect way to bring in the New Year.

More information about events is always available from any member of the Social Committee. Tickets are usually on sale about 1 month beforehand.

A new event this year will be the Golf Rules Quiz Night. This has been arranged for Wednesday 22 October. Note the date and spend the season swotting up the rules.

(Updated 10th April 2008)

Cabaret Night 12th April - Still a few tickets left
The star act is Bill Barclay - Edinburgh's answer to Billy Connelly and is great entertainment.
Bill is supported by The O'Brien Brothers.
Please come along and support the club as well as having a great night.
Tickets are only £10 and an early meal can be booked beforehand.
Call the clubhouse on 01698 801973 to book your ticket.

Previous News March 2008

Saturday Medal Cancelled
Friday pm - following heavy overnight rain the first medal of the season has been cancelled. A decision on closure of the course will not be made until 7.00am Saturday morning.

Mats Suspended for Medals
The use of mats will be suspended for the Gents and Ladies medal this weekend(29/30th March). Preferred lies will be in operation - players will lift, clean and place within 6 inches on the fairway and lift, clean and drop no nearer the hole in the rough.

Mats will be used for an additional week for all other play and subject to weather conditions the use of mats should finish on Friday 4th April.

Previous News February 2008

New Fixtures List
To view the new fixtures list for 2008 go to the Members Area or click on Fixtures 2008 (PDF)

Please note the closing dates for this years club competitions and make sure to get your entries recorded on the competition sheets on the notice boards

Previous News January 2008

The course will be closed tomorrow (Sat 19 January} therefore the 3 Club & Putter competition has been cancelled.

Burns Supper - Friday 18 January
Open to all members and guests
A traditional evening  -  meal, entertainment, and speakers
Main Speakers are Sheriff Lindsay Woods & Rod McCowan
6.30 pm for 7.00 pm
Tickets on sale from 3 January
£20.00

Annual Dinner Dance - Saturday 2 February

The Golf Club’s Gala Evening
7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
Gents Dress Code - Black Tie (or Lounge Suit with collar and tie)
Tickets on sale from 18 January
£25.00

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