On a wet and miserable morning, 25 players took part in the "play the course backwards" event.
Firstly a big thank you to Junior Carmichael for sponsoring this event again.
The morning started like a scene from a movie starring Signourney Weaver, "Aliens" I here you say, but no, with the light rain and fog and with 2 big guys, namely Denny Dee and Deanie following me on the course, "Gorillas in the Mist" was what I was thinking.
It's bad enough playing the course backwards, but having to walk up the hill from the 3rd tee to the 1st green was a real killer.
Nonetheless, we had a winner and it was bad weather expert, Nipper Simpson, who scored a great score of 41 stableford points, followed by Denis and sponsor Junior with 39 and 38 points.
Big hitter Bobby Milliken nailed the longest drive on the front nine and Nipper the back nine.
With accurate tee shots at the 8th to the 6th green Billy Ferguson and Denis won the nearest the pins and other nearest the pin at the Rubicon 5th tee to 3rd green was myself.
So thanks again to all competitors and Junior for supplying the prizes and bacon rolls, and of course Patrick for cooking them.
Remember The Winter League starts Sunday 9th so get yourself out and keep fit during the winter months.
A big thank you, to all members of staff at Innellan Golf Club, from the Greenkeepers and all the House staff for all their efforts throughout the year, to keep the course in good condition and the Clubhouse most welcoming.
Presentation Dinner Dance is booked for Saturday 3rd December, so see any committee member for tickets.
Lets support this event as its a good night with great food and entertainment.
Look forward to seeing you all there..
Andy
Monday 3 October 2011
Tuesday 6 September 2011
September Medal
On the last Monday competition of the year, we saw a good turnout of 32 players take to the course on a pleasant day. Scoring was good, with the outstanding effort coming from Ronnie Stokes who knocked his ball around the course with the "big boys ". Denis and Steve witnessed a great score of gross 71, amassing a whopping 44 stableford points.
It was hardly worthwhile going out to try to beat that score.
But we have a strong breed at Innellan Golf Club and other notable scores of the day were Dougie Cooper with 38 and two others who notched up 37 points also.
The CSS was 36 points, 64 and well done to the players who beat their handicap.
Andy
It was hardly worthwhile going out to try to beat that score.
But we have a strong breed at Innellan Golf Club and other notable scores of the day were Dougie Cooper with 38 and two others who notched up 37 points also.
The CSS was 36 points, 64 and well done to the players who beat their handicap.
Andy
Tuesday 23 August 2011
THE WEE FIRTH
A competition for all the clubs within the Firth of Clyde had 44 entrants for this team event.
This is a handicap event for players between 11 and 22 with three from five scores being taken towards the team score..
Nine teams took part with gusty winds and close cut greens making scoring difficult. Innellan were represented by Willie McCosh, David Penman, Graham Black, Bertie Brown and David Hodge and looked good for the spoils.
Alas,no one told Skelmorlie Golf Club as they scored a very good total of 193.
Our boys did well and managed to score 197 for a clear 2nd place.
Kenny Malcolm from Skelmorlie won the main singles trophy with a nett 62 closely followed by Innellan's Graham Black.
Special mention must go to Graham,who won the gross prize on offer, with a score of 76, two strokes ahead of anyone else.
Another mention must go to Pete Barrett, of Port Bannatyne, who aced the 11th hole and thanks for his generousity in supplying a large bottle of whisky to celebrate his achievement.
With all players commenting on the high standard of our course, praise to the Greenstaff again.
Again thanks to Patrick, Sheila and Maureen for all their hard work, in house.
Robin, Billy,Willie and Bobby for checking and recording scorecards and making this event run as smoothly as it did again.
High praise again from The Associated Clubs of the Firth of Clyde Committee,was well warranted.
Our club is held in high esteem, lets keep it that way.
Andy
This is a handicap event for players between 11 and 22 with three from five scores being taken towards the team score..
Nine teams took part with gusty winds and close cut greens making scoring difficult. Innellan were represented by Willie McCosh, David Penman, Graham Black, Bertie Brown and David Hodge and looked good for the spoils.
Alas,no one told Skelmorlie Golf Club as they scored a very good total of 193.
Our boys did well and managed to score 197 for a clear 2nd place.
Kenny Malcolm from Skelmorlie won the main singles trophy with a nett 62 closely followed by Innellan's Graham Black.
Special mention must go to Graham,who won the gross prize on offer, with a score of 76, two strokes ahead of anyone else.
Another mention must go to Pete Barrett, of Port Bannatyne, who aced the 11th hole and thanks for his generousity in supplying a large bottle of whisky to celebrate his achievement.
With all players commenting on the high standard of our course, praise to the Greenstaff again.
Again thanks to Patrick, Sheila and Maureen for all their hard work, in house.
Robin, Billy,Willie and Bobby for checking and recording scorecards and making this event run as smoothly as it did again.
High praise again from The Associated Clubs of the Firth of Clyde Committee,was well warranted.
Our club is held in high esteem, lets keep it that way.
Andy
SHANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
The February Medal(Stableford) took place in perfect conditions with 34 players taking part.
A great day for scoring saw 7 players beat their handicap, must be a record this year. With this the CSS was 37 pts.
An early morning score of 38 points by Alan Taylor saw him lead in the clubhouse for hours, until 2 other scores came in.
Richard Lysik, played early evening and filled by a couple of burgers, created a new pre round ritual, which obviously appeared to work with a 38 point total.
In virtual darkness, came a round to be proud of, from Duncan Lauder, fresh from his abdication from The Cowal "Wee Firth" team. A coaching session late Saturday evening, saw Duncan with new found confidence and a will to succeed sneak home under the radar with the 1st prize.Well it must have been radar as it was almost pitch black when the last group came in.
A great day for scoring again and a course which I cannot praise highly enough.
With everyone repairing pitchmarks and keeping trolleys away from the greens, we are aiding our Greenstaff, which means they can concentrate on other areas of the course which need attention.
Thanks again for your cooperation.
Andy
A great day for scoring saw 7 players beat their handicap, must be a record this year. With this the CSS was 37 pts.
An early morning score of 38 points by Alan Taylor saw him lead in the clubhouse for hours, until 2 other scores came in.
Richard Lysik, played early evening and filled by a couple of burgers, created a new pre round ritual, which obviously appeared to work with a 38 point total.
In virtual darkness, came a round to be proud of, from Duncan Lauder, fresh from his abdication from The Cowal "Wee Firth" team. A coaching session late Saturday evening, saw Duncan with new found confidence and a will to succeed sneak home under the radar with the 1st prize.Well it must have been radar as it was almost pitch black when the last group came in.
A great day for scoring again and a course which I cannot praise highly enough.
With everyone repairing pitchmarks and keeping trolleys away from the greens, we are aiding our Greenstaff, which means they can concentrate on other areas of the course which need attention.
Thanks again for your cooperation.
Andy
Sunday 21 August 2011
CAPTAIN'S PRIZE
Thanks to all 32 players who took part in The Captain's Prize. At time of writing, I have yet to decide what the prize is. Unfortunately due to work commitments I was unable to be present on the day,though I heard through the grapevine it was a very close contest.
In 3rd place was Graham McGillivray, 2nd place Graham Black,both scoring 61 and winning by one stroke was Bertie Brown.
Bertie was drafted into the Bullwood Bucket team at the very last minute and played well,and has never stopped telling me that,Alas his scores at Innellan tell another story until now.A fine round of 60 saw him pick up a major(Well it seems that way).I was thinking a hurl in the fire engine could be the prize for the day,but Bertie told me he has had enough of blue lights and sirens for this year, so I will try to think of something else. It's good too see him fighting back to fitness after his health scare.
So thanks again for all the support I have been given in my time of being Captain and I look forward to serving Innellan Golf Club with everyone's best interest for the rest of the season.
Andy
In 3rd place was Graham McGillivray, 2nd place Graham Black,both scoring 61 and winning by one stroke was Bertie Brown.
Bertie was drafted into the Bullwood Bucket team at the very last minute and played well,and has never stopped telling me that,Alas his scores at Innellan tell another story until now.A fine round of 60 saw him pick up a major(Well it seems that way).I was thinking a hurl in the fire engine could be the prize for the day,but Bertie told me he has had enough of blue lights and sirens for this year, so I will try to think of something else. It's good too see him fighting back to fitness after his health scare.
So thanks again for all the support I have been given in my time of being Captain and I look forward to serving Innellan Golf Club with everyone's best interest for the rest of the season.
Andy
Wednesday 17 August 2011
AUGUST MEDAL
Better weather was the order of the day for the monthly medal. Thankfully the rain subsided and wind picked up to dry the course out for the 28 players on the Monday. Scoring was mixed with only one player playing under his handicap. David Friend scored 63 with Dougie Cooper scoring 64 to be a close 2nd.
So well done to David and all who took part.
Andy
So well done to David and all who took part.
Andy
ROYAL HOTEL TROPHY
After 3 days of constant rain we had 42 foolhardy players brave the elements to take part in The Royal Hotel Trophy. Early conditions proved very trying, with real heavy showers and constant drizzle, making play almost impossible.It was a testament to the hard work of the Greens staff that the course was still playable under the deluge we had. A thanks to competitors from Kyles and Blairmore. who supported our MAJOR event of the golfing calendar.
An early score of 63 from John Carmichael led the nett prize till about the 3rd last group, when Tom White of Kyles managed a nett 62, when the conditions were more favourable. So well done to Tom on winning the Tom Muir Quaich.
The weather in the afternoon was slightly better and scoring was marginally lower with most of the best gross scores being recorded then.
Course record holder and Club Champion,Chris Carson lived up to the tag as favourite, with a fantastic 65 closely followed by Steve Ellis and Nipper Simpson, with 68 and 69 respectively. So well done to Chris and all other players, who took part,which made the event a success under trying circumstances.
Andy
An early score of 63 from John Carmichael led the nett prize till about the 3rd last group, when Tom White of Kyles managed a nett 62, when the conditions were more favourable. So well done to Tom on winning the Tom Muir Quaich.
The weather in the afternoon was slightly better and scoring was marginally lower with most of the best gross scores being recorded then.
Course record holder and Club Champion,Chris Carson lived up to the tag as favourite, with a fantastic 65 closely followed by Steve Ellis and Nipper Simpson, with 68 and 69 respectively. So well done to Chris and all other players, who took part,which made the event a success under trying circumstances.
Andy
Sunday 7 August 2011
Ex Presidents Trophy
Another beautiful day on the First day of August saw 26 players take part for The Club's oldest trophy. The Ex Presidents Trophy was 1st played for in 1896, when some our oldest members were just boys.
In great scoring conditions, in defence of my title I managed to bat round in a nett 61..Also scoring really well with a gross 65 was Steve Ellis. Steve has been playing away all over Scotland and with the usual +0.1 to be added to his handicap by playing his home course he knuckled down and played splendidly well, and needed a 3 up the last to play to his age, alas the excitement was too much for our low senior and he stumbled to a 5, nonetheless a fantastic nett 63.
Back from injury was Scott Lauffer, who has developed a very good short game and a nett score of 60 secured the trophy. I believe a mongrel called Nipper or was it, SNAPPER has helped his game no end, so no need to get any golf lessons from a Pro, just get bitten by a wee dug.
A course in good condition and favourable weather saw 6 players break 64,saw the CSS lower to 63 so thanks to all who took part.
Andy
In great scoring conditions, in defence of my title I managed to bat round in a nett 61..Also scoring really well with a gross 65 was Steve Ellis. Steve has been playing away all over Scotland and with the usual +0.1 to be added to his handicap by playing his home course he knuckled down and played splendidly well, and needed a 3 up the last to play to his age, alas the excitement was too much for our low senior and he stumbled to a 5, nonetheless a fantastic nett 63.
Back from injury was Scott Lauffer, who has developed a very good short game and a nett score of 60 secured the trophy. I believe a mongrel called Nipper or was it, SNAPPER has helped his game no end, so no need to get any golf lessons from a Pro, just get bitten by a wee dug.
A course in good condition and favourable weather saw 6 players break 64,saw the CSS lower to 63 so thanks to all who took part.
Andy
Centenary Scramble
Eight teams, some consisting of three and mostly fours had a fun and satisfying Monday evening on a sundrenched course on 25 July.
A shotgun start with teams plotted all over the place saw a 4 man team led by Alex Robertson score well under par with the scoring system. Alex's team of Robert Boom Boom Dodds, Andy Collings and David Lawson won the trophy by a comfortable margin,
So thanks again to Patrick who provided a hearty meal for the competitors.
Andy
A shotgun start with teams plotted all over the place saw a 4 man team led by Alex Robertson score well under par with the scoring system. Alex's team of Robert Boom Boom Dodds, Andy Collings and David Lawson won the trophy by a comfortable margin,
So thanks again to Patrick who provided a hearty meal for the competitors.
Andy
Thursday 4 August 2011
MIXED FOURSOMES
A beautiful day greeted 18 couples for the very 1st Lido Open Mixed Foursomes. Couples from Blairmore and Strone Golf Club and a couple from overseas,well across the water supported the event.
A 10 am start saw the couples start off in glorious sunshine on a well manicured golf course. All the couples were on the course by 11.30 and on the whole, scoring was good in the stableford format.
A close run thing saw Three Innellan couples win the top awards. 3rd place went to Murray Wilson and Mary MacDonald with 32 points, 2nd place to Duncan and Margaret Lauder with 33 and winners were Douglas Pollock and Maureen Spy with a whopping 35 points, fine scoring indeed.
The novelty prizes of nearest the flag, at the 3rd and 12th, were won by, Innellan members, Graham Black and Sheila McCubbin.A big thank you to all our sponsors and especially, Nancy Morris who provided the wonderful trophy.
An unsung hero was Jenny Marshall ,who rallied the local sponsors, so thank you to her.
So here is hoping for the same again next year and for years to come.
Andy
A 10 am start saw the couples start off in glorious sunshine on a well manicured golf course. All the couples were on the course by 11.30 and on the whole, scoring was good in the stableford format.
A close run thing saw Three Innellan couples win the top awards. 3rd place went to Murray Wilson and Mary MacDonald with 32 points, 2nd place to Duncan and Margaret Lauder with 33 and winners were Douglas Pollock and Maureen Spy with a whopping 35 points, fine scoring indeed.
The novelty prizes of nearest the flag, at the 3rd and 12th, were won by, Innellan members, Graham Black and Sheila McCubbin.A big thank you to all our sponsors and especially, Nancy Morris who provided the wonderful trophy.
An unsung hero was Jenny Marshall ,who rallied the local sponsors, so thank you to her.
So here is hoping for the same again next year and for years to come.
Andy
Thursday 21 July 2011
THE FESTIVAL CUP
Just like buses, you wait ages for a 59 and then two come along at the same time. Alan Taylor scored a fantastic 59 in the morning when the weather was fair.Evening conditions were not quite so good, with some real heavy showers, hampering shot selection. No problem for Willie McCosh who finished in style with a birdie 3 and win the Festival Cup. A fine run of form has seen Willie's handicap plummet to 17 from 22 this season . Another mention to Denis Doherty who scored a 67 gross
BLAIRMORE OPEN
An Armada from Innellan made its way Blairmore for their open last Sunday.Unfortunately the weather and midges were at their worst in the morning A fantastic gross score of 64, 2 over par from the modest Nipper Simson ,our wet weather expert, was enough to win the gross prize and share the handicap prize.
So well done to Nipper and all the other Innellan members who attended Blairmore and Strone Golf Club, they appreciated our support.
On Sunday we have a Mixed Open, with 20 couples taking part. The 1st tee is reserved from 10 till 2.
Next event for members only is the Centenary Scramble on Monday at 6, be there for 5.30 for the ballot.
Andy
BLAIRMORE OPEN
An Armada from Innellan made its way Blairmore for their open last Sunday.Unfortunately the weather and midges were at their worst in the morning A fantastic gross score of 64, 2 over par from the modest Nipper Simson ,our wet weather expert, was enough to win the gross prize and share the handicap prize.
So well done to Nipper and all the other Innellan members who attended Blairmore and Strone Golf Club, they appreciated our support.
On Sunday we have a Mixed Open, with 20 couples taking part. The 1st tee is reserved from 10 till 2.
Next event for members only is the Centenary Scramble on Monday at 6, be there for 5.30 for the ballot.
Andy
BULLWOOD BUCKET
The 2nd leg of The Bullwood Bucket was played at Cowal on Friday the 15th. As per usual the rain started bang on the 5.30 tee time and never really stopped till Saturday afternoon. A score of 3.5 to 1.5 secured the Bucket for Innellan for the 1st time in years making an aggregate score of 6.5 to 3.5.
Top scorers for Innellan were Billy Ferguson and Steve Ellis and Scott Lauffer/Bertie Brown and myself who scored 2 points each. Also scoring vital points were Chris Carson and Bruce Lauder and Davy Cooper and Ewen Mitchell/Patsy Gallagher and Andy Wilson and partner Graham Black.
A special thanks to Patsy for standing in for Ewen and especially Bertie who got a very late call up 4.30 on the day to substitute for Scott Lauffer, who was injured in the line of duty,getting the vital mail to the residents of Cowal.
Captain of the Cowal team, Davy Galloway presented the Bucket to myself on behalf of Innellan Golf Club. Thanks to Cowal Golf Club for their hospitality and sportsmanship throughout the match.
Top scorers for Innellan were Billy Ferguson and Steve Ellis and Scott Lauffer/Bertie Brown and myself who scored 2 points each. Also scoring vital points were Chris Carson and Bruce Lauder and Davy Cooper and Ewen Mitchell/Patsy Gallagher and Andy Wilson and partner Graham Black.
A special thanks to Patsy for standing in for Ewen and especially Bertie who got a very late call up 4.30 on the day to substitute for Scott Lauffer, who was injured in the line of duty,getting the vital mail to the residents of Cowal.
Captain of the Cowal team, Davy Galloway presented the Bucket to myself on behalf of Innellan Golf Club. Thanks to Cowal Golf Club for their hospitality and sportsmanship throughout the match.
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Evergreens
WESTERN FERRIES TROPHY
The Western Ferries Stableford Competition was well supported by 34 of our members scoring well in the only stableford competition of the summer months. Yes summer I did say that. Thats been almost a week with some decent weather. Hurrah!!!!. Lets hope it lasts.
As my heading stated this was a competition dominated by let me say it, our less younger members of the club. Our top 3 would not look out of place on The Seniors Tour .
Fantastic scoring in 3rd place was David Friend with 37 pts, second place went to Billy McLaughlin, think it has been a week since I last mentioned him .Winning the Western Ferries Trophy, on countback, with a fabulous points total of 38 was Andy Wilson. A very steady round indeed, of which I am sure, would have won a strokeplay event also.
BULLWOOD BUCKET
Speaking of Andy Wilson, he was one of the team of ten, leading the Cowal boys into the 2nd leg away this Friday.
Andy and partner,Graham Black played well to secure a half point . Other points scorers for Innellan last Friday were Steve Ellis and Billy Ferguson who won a point against Ronnie Oliphant and David Houston .Scott Lauffer and myself secured a full point against Tommy Telfer and Craig Houston. Getting a half match also were Bruce Lauder and Chris Carson, who played a strong pairing of Donald McKay and Davy Galloway.
Davy Galloway thanked our team, greens staff and also the fine catering provided by Patrick and assisted by Bobby.
So let us keep up this fine standard on and off the course . Our members are a credit to the club and going by the reports of most visitors, the course is a joy to play,with the advantage of friendly members, making the club one of the most welcoming.
So Innellan lead Cowal 3 games to 2 and away leg this Friday. So fingers crossed, hopefully good news next week on the Bucket result.
MIXED OPEN
Still on the lookout for donations of raffle prizes, so please be generous.
Thanks again for all your support this year so far.
Andy
The Western Ferries Stableford Competition was well supported by 34 of our members scoring well in the only stableford competition of the summer months. Yes summer I did say that. Thats been almost a week with some decent weather. Hurrah!!!!. Lets hope it lasts.
As my heading stated this was a competition dominated by let me say it, our less younger members of the club. Our top 3 would not look out of place on The Seniors Tour .
Fantastic scoring in 3rd place was David Friend with 37 pts, second place went to Billy McLaughlin, think it has been a week since I last mentioned him .Winning the Western Ferries Trophy, on countback, with a fabulous points total of 38 was Andy Wilson. A very steady round indeed, of which I am sure, would have won a strokeplay event also.
BULLWOOD BUCKET
Speaking of Andy Wilson, he was one of the team of ten, leading the Cowal boys into the 2nd leg away this Friday.
Andy and partner,Graham Black played well to secure a half point . Other points scorers for Innellan last Friday were Steve Ellis and Billy Ferguson who won a point against Ronnie Oliphant and David Houston .Scott Lauffer and myself secured a full point against Tommy Telfer and Craig Houston. Getting a half match also were Bruce Lauder and Chris Carson, who played a strong pairing of Donald McKay and Davy Galloway.
Davy Galloway thanked our team, greens staff and also the fine catering provided by Patrick and assisted by Bobby.
So let us keep up this fine standard on and off the course . Our members are a credit to the club and going by the reports of most visitors, the course is a joy to play,with the advantage of friendly members, making the club one of the most welcoming.
So Innellan lead Cowal 3 games to 2 and away leg this Friday. So fingers crossed, hopefully good news next week on the Bucket result.
MIXED OPEN
Still on the lookout for donations of raffle prizes, so please be generous.
Thanks again for all your support this year so far.
Andy
Monday 11 July 2011
Alan McPherson's visit to Innellan Golf Club
Scottish golf courses - all of them
reports my progress in playing all of Scotland's 625 golf courses to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and hopefully of interest to golfers anywhere.
Please find the link to the website about this mans adventures.
Good impression again about our course.
Lets keep up the friendliness and welcoming nature of our members.
Andy
Thursday 7 July 2011
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED
Going to this blog I believe that summer has finally arrived and last weeks scores reflected this.
SUNDAY CUP
A summer's day greeted 27 players from near and far as this was an Open Competition and The Sunday Cup was retained by Andy Collings, who raced round the course with a nett 61.A fantastic effort by Andy who faltered a wee bit at the end of his front nine but kept his composure to win again with a very steady back nine.I was informed that Andy was so confident about his game he never bothered to bring the trophy along in the morning for the presentation at the end of the play.
Confidence, I love that in a player!!!
In 2nd place was Denis Doherty who shot a nett 62 and Willie McCosh 3rd with a 63, fine scoring indeed .
JULY MEDAL
Another scorcher of a day, great isn't it to say that, had 29 entrants for the July Medal.
A smashing day again was reflected again in the scoring by having 3 players shoot nett 61s.
Third place went to Bruce Lauder and 2nd was Richard Lysik and winning on the countback, was the in form player,Willie McCosh.
Both Bruce and Richard both had bogies up 18 to let the July Medal slip through their fingers and let Willie nip in to win the medal with 2 pars at the last 2 holes.
So well done to all players last weekend and we look forward to a busy July with Open Competitions throughout this month.
BULLWOOD BUCKET
A team match sees Innellan at home to Cowal in the bucket and away next Friday so lets hope the team can take something to defend at Cowal. So good luck to them on Friday.
MONDAY 11 JULY
Next weeks competition is The Western Ferries Stableford so get out there whilst the sun is still here.
There is notice in the clubhouse regarding a day trip to Rothesay Golf Club on the 27th July please append your name for a good day out.
Another appeal, we are looking for raffle prizes for our Mixed Stableford Competition on the 24th July, so anything which is hidden in the kitchen drawer and is no use to you, is most welcome.
So thanks for your generosity and good luck hunting.
Have a great weekend and again Happy Golfing.
Andy
SUNDAY CUP
A summer's day greeted 27 players from near and far as this was an Open Competition and The Sunday Cup was retained by Andy Collings, who raced round the course with a nett 61.A fantastic effort by Andy who faltered a wee bit at the end of his front nine but kept his composure to win again with a very steady back nine.I was informed that Andy was so confident about his game he never bothered to bring the trophy along in the morning for the presentation at the end of the play.
Confidence, I love that in a player!!!
In 2nd place was Denis Doherty who shot a nett 62 and Willie McCosh 3rd with a 63, fine scoring indeed .
JULY MEDAL
Another scorcher of a day, great isn't it to say that, had 29 entrants for the July Medal.
A smashing day again was reflected again in the scoring by having 3 players shoot nett 61s.
Third place went to Bruce Lauder and 2nd was Richard Lysik and winning on the countback, was the in form player,Willie McCosh.
Both Bruce and Richard both had bogies up 18 to let the July Medal slip through their fingers and let Willie nip in to win the medal with 2 pars at the last 2 holes.
So well done to all players last weekend and we look forward to a busy July with Open Competitions throughout this month.
BULLWOOD BUCKET
A team match sees Innellan at home to Cowal in the bucket and away next Friday so lets hope the team can take something to defend at Cowal. So good luck to them on Friday.
MONDAY 11 JULY
Next weeks competition is The Western Ferries Stableford so get out there whilst the sun is still here.
There is notice in the clubhouse regarding a day trip to Rothesay Golf Club on the 27th July please append your name for a good day out.
Another appeal, we are looking for raffle prizes for our Mixed Stableford Competition on the 24th July, so anything which is hidden in the kitchen drawer and is no use to you, is most welcome.
So thanks for your generosity and good luck hunting.
Have a great weekend and again Happy Golfing.
Andy
Friday 1 July 2011
Club Championship Round 2
A better day weather wise had 30 players for the 2nd Round of the Club Championship.
Leading by 4 shots Chris Carson secured his 1st Club Championship, with another steady 67, for a total of 134, beating his nearest challenger, Nipper Simpson, by 5 shots, who shot a creditable 68, to keep Chris waiting to the very end of play.
A mention must go to the defending champion, Denis Doherty, who tried to keep a grip of his title by playing round in 65. A valiant effort by him, that almost saw a bigger comeback since Lazarus. This effort saw him race up the leaderboard and into 2nd place in The Mark Wells Trophy which is awarded for the best nett scores.
Winning the nett prize, was Nipper ,who amassed a total of 127, to beat Denis and Robin McDougall by one stroke.
So congratulations to Chris and Nipper for their victorys, and all who supported the event.
Sunday Golf again sees the annual Sunday Cup which is another Open Comp and Monday is the July Medal.
So get yourself out there and hit some balls, as who knows how long this good weather will last.
Remember the Clubhouse is open 11 till 5 ,and Summer hours soon will have the Clubhouse opened till 8.
Have a great weekend and Happy Golfing
Andy
Leading by 4 shots Chris Carson secured his 1st Club Championship, with another steady 67, for a total of 134, beating his nearest challenger, Nipper Simpson, by 5 shots, who shot a creditable 68, to keep Chris waiting to the very end of play.
A mention must go to the defending champion, Denis Doherty, who tried to keep a grip of his title by playing round in 65. A valiant effort by him, that almost saw a bigger comeback since Lazarus. This effort saw him race up the leaderboard and into 2nd place in The Mark Wells Trophy which is awarded for the best nett scores.
Winning the nett prize, was Nipper ,who amassed a total of 127, to beat Denis and Robin McDougall by one stroke.
So congratulations to Chris and Nipper for their victorys, and all who supported the event.
Sunday Golf again sees the annual Sunday Cup which is another Open Comp and Monday is the July Medal.
So get yourself out there and hit some balls, as who knows how long this good weather will last.
Remember the Clubhouse is open 11 till 5 ,and Summer hours soon will have the Clubhouse opened till 8.
Have a great weekend and Happy Golfing
Andy
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Ladies News
Cancer Research
Thursday last week ladies played a stroke competition, with donations going to Cancer Research. It was dry which was good, but the midges were hungry and that wasn’t so good. I would like to thank all the brave souls who came out and for helping to raise £45 for a very worthwhile charity. Everyone gave generously and I thank you all very much.
Despite the midges, we all enjoyed the golf, our winner on the evening was Jackie Lauder and congratulations to Jackie on a lovely round of golf. Sheila was delighted to have scored her second 3 in as many weeks, now going for the 2. Mary found a long lost drain on the 5th and almost disappeared so thanks to Jenny and Lyndsey for helping her out. I know Mary you did hurt your foot a little and I hope this is now on the mend.
Buth-kollidar Cup
We managed to complete one of the 18 hole competitions on Saturday 18th, the Buth-kolliday Cup. The weather didn’t look too good when we set off at 10 o’clock, but thankfully it stayed dry and was an enjoyable round of golf. Thanks to those who played. The result was 4th Margaret, 3rd Sheila , 2nd Maureen and I was lucky enough to win the trophy for the first time.
Open Mixed Competition
We are now getting some entries for the Open Mixed to be played on 24 July. Remember to get your entry to me or Andy as soon as you can and if you are looking for a partner, let us know and we will try and arrange something for you. It is shaping up to be a good day and I hope you will all support this new venture in some way.
Matchplay
Just a wee reminder to hand in your cards for the first round of this competition.
Coming up
This week on Thursday we have the June Medal scheduled and I hope you will all be able to come along.
This week on Thursday we have the June Medal scheduled and I hope you will all be able to come along.
We are now officially in Summertime, so no more rain and it will be too hot for midges to come out........ well we can always hope!!!
Happy golfing
Irene
Irene
Club Championship and Greenkeepers Day
On Sunday 19 June saw a poor turnout of only 28 players, for the 1st Round of the Club Championship, incorporating the "Mark Wells Trophy". Maybe the poor weather forecast and heavy rain the previous day accounted for this.
Early starters at 9am did not score too well with only one player playing under his handicap. Robin McDougall hit a very nice 62 to be clubhouse leader until a certain Bruce Lauder also shot a 62, only by having a better inward half did Bruce sneak the sweep money. This means that Bruce and Robin are the leaders in the handicap championship.
In the main event the "Club Championship ", Chris Carson leads with a tidy 67 played under quite wet conditions, overhead and underfoot. In second place, with a 4 shot deficit to make up are Nipper Simpson who played well with a gross of 71 and that man again Bruce Lauder. After that is a gap of another 5 strokes to Andy Wilson. So I suppose, Chris will be like a young Irishman, who lead a major going into the last round, with a few shots in hand. Will he be defensive or will he be like Rory and birdie a few in the front 9 to settle the nerves? Time will tell.
Remember if you are in the top 6 gross scores, you will be required to play in the last 2 groups around 6pm on Monday.
Now on to "The Greenkeepers Day".
Forty players from Innellan and visiting clubs took part in better conditions on Monday, the course having dried out a bit from the day before. There were a number of novelty prizes on offer, ie nearest the hole at the 3rd and longest drive up the 9th amongst other prizes, but the main winners on the day, were Scott Lauffer with a best inward half on the way to a net 60, just beating Davie Cooper on countback. Gross score of the day went to Chris Carson with a 69.
So well done to all winners.
Many thanks to all who took part and donated prizes for the raffle.
Next week sees the 2nd round of the Club Championship, so look forward to some decent weather and better scores.
Andy
Early starters at 9am did not score too well with only one player playing under his handicap. Robin McDougall hit a very nice 62 to be clubhouse leader until a certain Bruce Lauder also shot a 62, only by having a better inward half did Bruce sneak the sweep money. This means that Bruce and Robin are the leaders in the handicap championship.
In the main event the "Club Championship ", Chris Carson leads with a tidy 67 played under quite wet conditions, overhead and underfoot. In second place, with a 4 shot deficit to make up are Nipper Simpson who played well with a gross of 71 and that man again Bruce Lauder. After that is a gap of another 5 strokes to Andy Wilson. So I suppose, Chris will be like a young Irishman, who lead a major going into the last round, with a few shots in hand. Will he be defensive or will he be like Rory and birdie a few in the front 9 to settle the nerves? Time will tell.
Remember if you are in the top 6 gross scores, you will be required to play in the last 2 groups around 6pm on Monday.
Now on to "The Greenkeepers Day".
Forty players from Innellan and visiting clubs took part in better conditions on Monday, the course having dried out a bit from the day before. There were a number of novelty prizes on offer, ie nearest the hole at the 3rd and longest drive up the 9th amongst other prizes, but the main winners on the day, were Scott Lauffer with a best inward half on the way to a net 60, just beating Davie Cooper on countback. Gross score of the day went to Chris Carson with a 69.
So well done to all winners.
Many thanks to all who took part and donated prizes for the raffle.
Next week sees the 2nd round of the Club Championship, so look forward to some decent weather and better scores.
Andy
Thursday 16 June 2011
Geoff Arden Trophy and June Medal Results
A good weekend of dry weather saw a turnout of 26 players for the previously postponed Geoff Arden Trophy. Some good scores in the morning by Ronnie Stokes and Duncan Lauder 63 and 62 respectively looked almost unbeatable, until Denis Doherty and myself shaded the spoils.
Denis Doherty came 2nd beating Duncan on the best inward half and I managed to sneak into 1st position with a 61.
Playing together in perfect conditions, Denis and I did not have much between us all round. With a 2 shot swing in the offing, when I missed the green and Denis looking a certainty for birdie landing 6 feet from the hole, miracle of miracles, I developed a short game and pitched in for a cheeky wee 2 at the 17th.
Old saying "Better lucky than Good".
Talking of good, on to the June Medal, an excellent gross score of 63 by Chris Carson getting his handicap back down to Scratch by netting a 62.
Getting to grips with his new driver, Chris tamed the course for the 1st time this year and managed to hole a few putts with the short stick to secure 4 birdies in the middle of his round to secure the best gross score of the year so far.
In 2nd and 3rd place were Scott Lauffer and Richard Deane with 63 and 64. So thanks again to the 28 players who played on Monday.
This weeks events see the 1st round of the Club Championship on Sunday with 3 time slots for ballot. See clubhouse for times available.
On Monday, sees an Open Competition, "The Greenkeepers Day". Billy and Davy and the rest of the Greens Staff deserve a good turnout after all the hard work this year already. Donations for the raffle will be greatly accepted at the clubhouse. All things appreciated, especially things won at our Annual Dance tombola, which is why we have a recycling point behind the bar.
So heres looking forward to a good weekend of competetive golf.
Play well and most importantly, enjoy yourself.
Andy
Denis Doherty came 2nd beating Duncan on the best inward half and I managed to sneak into 1st position with a 61.
Playing together in perfect conditions, Denis and I did not have much between us all round. With a 2 shot swing in the offing, when I missed the green and Denis looking a certainty for birdie landing 6 feet from the hole, miracle of miracles, I developed a short game and pitched in for a cheeky wee 2 at the 17th.
Old saying "Better lucky than Good".
Talking of good, on to the June Medal, an excellent gross score of 63 by Chris Carson getting his handicap back down to Scratch by netting a 62.
Getting to grips with his new driver, Chris tamed the course for the 1st time this year and managed to hole a few putts with the short stick to secure 4 birdies in the middle of his round to secure the best gross score of the year so far.
In 2nd and 3rd place were Scott Lauffer and Richard Deane with 63 and 64. So thanks again to the 28 players who played on Monday.
This weeks events see the 1st round of the Club Championship on Sunday with 3 time slots for ballot. See clubhouse for times available.
On Monday, sees an Open Competition, "The Greenkeepers Day". Billy and Davy and the rest of the Greens Staff deserve a good turnout after all the hard work this year already. Donations for the raffle will be greatly accepted at the clubhouse. All things appreciated, especially things won at our Annual Dance tombola, which is why we have a recycling point behind the bar.
So heres looking forward to a good weekend of competetive golf.
Play well and most importantly, enjoy yourself.
Andy
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Ladies Section News
15 June 2011
Ladies have braved the weather and have been lucky enough to have played all but one of the scheduled competitions.
Heather, Mary and myself, braved one of the stormiest days to play in the Blairmore Ladies Open. This was the first time Blairmore had held this Open and we were pleased to give our support. Although difficult to keep clubs and players upright on the extremely exposed course, Heather clinched first place and I was runner up.
On Saturday 11 June, we set off for our awayday at Dalmally. Beautiful morning, not a cloud in the sky. We arrived and enjoyed coffee and bacon rolls before setting out for our first 9 holes. The clouds started to roll in and around the 5th, the heavens opened. Having been optimistic in the morning, most of us had left our waterproofs and umbrellas in the cars, so some very wet lady golfers called into the clubhouse for coffee and scones before setting out on the second 9 holes. I have to mention that Maureen was so wet when she came back in, we hardly recognised her. Sheila did offer to give her a hug, but changed her mind as Maureen was too wet. Despite the weather we all had a good day, we all enjoyed the golf and the home baking even more. Many thanks to Dalmally ladies for their hospitality.
Irene Hodge
Lady Captain
Lady Captain
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Firth of Clyde
Better late than never with this report.
Well done to Largs Kelburn for winning at Innellan Golf Club on Saturday 4th June 2011.
The 5 man team from Largs with 3 players off scratch scored a of 213 with the best 3 from 5 counting towards the team score.
With the wind picking up in the afternoon and worsening conditions this score proved hard to better.
Skelmorlie came 2nd, with 215 and our own guys a disappointing 3rd, with a team score of 218.
Graham McArthur, of Rothesay Golf Club, played well and was the only player to break 70, with a fantastic score of 68, to win the individual prize.
A special thanks to Billy and Davy who where up preparing the course at 1st light.The comments from all players involved were "what a great course we have and in such a fabulous condition." Fantastic praise once again to our greens staff.
Willie for setting up the computer for all the scores, this saved time and made it easier to process the results very quickly.
Patrick who was hard at it in the kitchen, preparing food all day for the 50 odd guests we had. Sheila and Maureen who served the food and drink to all the competitors and Committee of the Firth of Clyde. Everyone enjoyed their meal and I believe the drinks flowed and a good day was had by all.
A special mention must go David Hodge, who started the morning at 8am as a ball spotter and having given up that job and was still at the club at 6pm helping out behind the bar. A ten hour unpaid shift, which did not go unnoticed.
Our Secretary Bobby for being there also from start to finish. What a great effort he made to make the day go smoothly and make my job as Club Captain that bit easier. Though saying that I was a player in the afternoon and could have done with all the help I could get. But alas,all our efforts did not get us the elusive Big Firth Trophy.
So here is looking forward to" The Wee Firth" on the 20th August when we will do this all again.
Blogging off.
Andy
Well done to Largs Kelburn for winning at Innellan Golf Club on Saturday 4th June 2011.
The 5 man team from Largs with 3 players off scratch scored a of 213 with the best 3 from 5 counting towards the team score.
With the wind picking up in the afternoon and worsening conditions this score proved hard to better.
Skelmorlie came 2nd, with 215 and our own guys a disappointing 3rd, with a team score of 218.
Graham McArthur, of Rothesay Golf Club, played well and was the only player to break 70, with a fantastic score of 68, to win the individual prize.
A special thanks to Billy and Davy who where up preparing the course at 1st light.The comments from all players involved were "what a great course we have and in such a fabulous condition." Fantastic praise once again to our greens staff.
Willie for setting up the computer for all the scores, this saved time and made it easier to process the results very quickly.
Patrick who was hard at it in the kitchen, preparing food all day for the 50 odd guests we had. Sheila and Maureen who served the food and drink to all the competitors and Committee of the Firth of Clyde. Everyone enjoyed their meal and I believe the drinks flowed and a good day was had by all.
A special mention must go David Hodge, who started the morning at 8am as a ball spotter and having given up that job and was still at the club at 6pm helping out behind the bar. A ten hour unpaid shift, which did not go unnoticed.
Our Secretary Bobby for being there also from start to finish. What a great effort he made to make the day go smoothly and make my job as Club Captain that bit easier. Though saying that I was a player in the afternoon and could have done with all the help I could get. But alas,all our efforts did not get us the elusive Big Firth Trophy.
So here is looking forward to" The Wee Firth" on the 20th August when we will do this all again.
Blogging off.
Andy
Thursday 9 June 2011
Shaw Trophy
Captains Blog stardate June 9 2011.
Well done to Graham McGillivray, who triumphed in the above event,with a total of 127, pipping 1st round leader, Roddy McIntyre by just one stroke.
Roddy led by 3 strokes going into round 2 but a 2nd round of 68 saw him just miss out on the Trophy by one shot.
Graham having shot a gross 34 on the front nine of round one, and thinking of the season ahead, came back in an ambulance whilst trying to stem the nosebleed of the dizzy heights of Category 1 golf.
With a severe cut in the offing, played not quite as well on the back nine. Not since the days of David (Tiger) Hodge have we seen such cuts.Well apart from the austerity measures implemented to the coalition government.
Steady scoring again in Round 2 saw Graham shot a 64 to win the Shaw Trophy.
So well done to Graham.
Next week we have an added bonus, Sunday Golf, for those who cant manage Monday.
The Geoff Arden Trophy has be arranged for Sunday 12th June and Monday 13th sees us take part in the June Medal.
So here is hoping for some good playing conditions and a good turnout to both events.
Want to see your scores?
Look at the Masterscoreboard website forward to Innellan.
You will find all your scores from May onwards.
Play well and happy golfing.
Andy
Well done to Graham McGillivray, who triumphed in the above event,with a total of 127, pipping 1st round leader, Roddy McIntyre by just one stroke.
Roddy led by 3 strokes going into round 2 but a 2nd round of 68 saw him just miss out on the Trophy by one shot.
Graham having shot a gross 34 on the front nine of round one, and thinking of the season ahead, came back in an ambulance whilst trying to stem the nosebleed of the dizzy heights of Category 1 golf.
With a severe cut in the offing, played not quite as well on the back nine. Not since the days of David (Tiger) Hodge have we seen such cuts.Well apart from the austerity measures implemented to the coalition government.
Steady scoring again in Round 2 saw Graham shot a 64 to win the Shaw Trophy.
So well done to Graham.
Next week we have an added bonus, Sunday Golf, for those who cant manage Monday.
The Geoff Arden Trophy has be arranged for Sunday 12th June and Monday 13th sees us take part in the June Medal.
So here is hoping for some good playing conditions and a good turnout to both events.
Want to see your scores?
Look at the Masterscoreboard website forward to Innellan.
You will find all your scores from May onwards.
Play well and happy golfing.
Andy
Friday 27 May 2011
Wet Weather
Alas, due to the severe wet and windy weather the competition scheduled for Monday 23 May (Shaw Trophy 1st RD) has had to be postponed. Procedures are in place regarding an updated Fixture List to accommodate all postponements. Keep you eyes peeled on the notice boards around the club and also this blog.
Weather permitting 1st round of The Shaw Trophy this Monday 30th May, this has been rescheduled from last week.
Have a great weekend
Andy
Weather permitting 1st round of The Shaw Trophy this Monday 30th May, this has been rescheduled from last week.
Have a great weekend
Andy
Sunday 22 May 2011
Winter League Outing
Welcome to the latest blog.
After a call to the Pro, at Buchanan Castle Golf Club, I was surprised to find the Outing still on, with all the rain we had yesterday and most of last night.
After a breakfast of hot filled rolls and coffee we made our way down on to the course.
On Sunday the 22nd, 15 devotees of the Winter League were greeted by glorious sunshine on the 1st Tee of Buchanan Castle, with a light scirocco to keep us cool.
Aye right it was gusting around 30 mph and lashing, just perfect for The Winter( League).
Buchanan Castle were perfect hosts, with Greens just like our well kept greens and sodden fairways just like ours, but then again all the courses on the West of Scotland have had to endure this spell of wet weather.
We had Individual and Team Stableford, as well as other prizes up for grabs.
Longest drive and Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Robert Dodds and Billy McLaughlin repectively.
The team competition was won on counback by Pete Pullen, Robert Dodds, and myself with a team score of 44 points.
The Individual prize was won by Robert Dodds with a great score of 36 points and had he not bought those balls that are afraid of the dark I am sure he would have amassed at least 40 points. Bet he was glad that Junior had brought the van to take back all his winnings.
In 2nd place was Willie Ferguson with 33 points and 3rd was Jr Carmichael with 32 points.
So thanks to all the participants who braved the elements and hopefully had a good day.
Unfortunately last week's event at Innellan, The Geoff Arden Trophy had to be postponed due to the bad weather.
Next competition at Innellan is the 1st Round of the Shaw Trophy weather permitting.
So good luck to all and play well.
Andy Holland
After a call to the Pro, at Buchanan Castle Golf Club, I was surprised to find the Outing still on, with all the rain we had yesterday and most of last night.
After a breakfast of hot filled rolls and coffee we made our way down on to the course.
On Sunday the 22nd, 15 devotees of the Winter League were greeted by glorious sunshine on the 1st Tee of Buchanan Castle, with a light scirocco to keep us cool.
Aye right it was gusting around 30 mph and lashing, just perfect for The Winter( League).
Buchanan Castle were perfect hosts, with Greens just like our well kept greens and sodden fairways just like ours, but then again all the courses on the West of Scotland have had to endure this spell of wet weather.
We had Individual and Team Stableford, as well as other prizes up for grabs.
Longest drive and Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Robert Dodds and Billy McLaughlin repectively.
The team competition was won on counback by Pete Pullen, Robert Dodds, and myself with a team score of 44 points.
The Individual prize was won by Robert Dodds with a great score of 36 points and had he not bought those balls that are afraid of the dark I am sure he would have amassed at least 40 points. Bet he was glad that Junior had brought the van to take back all his winnings.
In 2nd place was Willie Ferguson with 33 points and 3rd was Jr Carmichael with 32 points.
So thanks to all the participants who braved the elements and hopefully had a good day.
Unfortunately last week's event at Innellan, The Geoff Arden Trophy had to be postponed due to the bad weather.
Next competition at Innellan is the 1st Round of the Shaw Trophy weather permitting.
So good luck to all and play well.
Andy Holland
Saturday 14 May 2011
McGillivray Quaich
A day of fantastic scoring saw Scott Lauffer record a nett score of 57,closely followed by our own Greenkeeper, drainage expert,tractor repairer, Billy McLaughlin with another nett 60, where does he get the energy from?
Earlier on in the day a newer member,Neil McFarlane fired his ball straight into the hole at the 2nd, for a Fantastic "Hole in One" and as is customary Neil wishes us to join in with his achievement by leaving a bottle behind the bar to toast his success.
Next weeks event is the "Geoff Arden" Trophy, so I look forward to posting more good news and great scores again.
Good luck to all
Earlier on in the day a newer member,Neil McFarlane fired his ball straight into the hole at the 2nd, for a Fantastic "Hole in One" and as is customary Neil wishes us to join in with his achievement by leaving a bottle behind the bar to toast his success.
Next weeks event is the "Geoff Arden" Trophy, so I look forward to posting more good news and great scores again.
Good luck to all
Wednesday 4 May 2011
New Season
Hello and welcome to Innellan Golf Club.
I hope to get additional info added to this blog as soon as.
Regards
Andy Holland
2011 Captain
Innellan Golf Club
I hope to get additional info added to this blog as soon as.
Regards
Andy Holland
2011 Captain
Innellan Golf Club
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