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CAPTAIN’S BLOG APRIL 2012

The new season is now underway and I would like to thank all those who helped to organise the Captain v Vice Captain’s Day which was well supported. Grateful thanks also to our Catering & Bar staff who provided the food and refreshments and Green keeping team for presenting the course in such great condition this early in the season. Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with those who did not bother to complete the full eighteen holes as indicated. Although it may not have made much difference to the final score on the day (yes I was well and truly beaten) it would have given a truer result. So please note for future years folks!!

The Sportsman’s Dinner in March organised by Sandy Smith to celebrate Alan Lockhart winning the Scottish PGA Championship at Gleneagles last year turned out to be an excellent evening. All those who attended enjoyed the wit and humour of Chic Young, Radio Scotland sports presenter and the interesting talk on the Ryder Cup given by Sandy Jones, Chief Executive of the PGA.

At the recent Junior Evening Junior members were introduced to the new Junior Convenor – Scott Findlay – who passed on some of his ideas for the future. Sandy Smith also gave information on the coaching sessions that he will be holding with the help of Assistant Pro’s Alan and Gregor Wright. For all the adults who came along and gave their support on the evening I thank you.

Many congratulations on behalf of the Club to Susan Jackson on wining her first Fife County Ladies Golf Association Championship in fine style at the Kittocks Course St Andrews, a magnificent achievement. Congratulations also to Lorna Bennett who has again been selected to play for the Scottish Ladies Veterans team to play against Ireland and on being asked to referee at The US Ladies Open. A great honour and good wishes go to her in what must be quite a daunting task. Lorna along with Susan Jackson and Jocelyn Mackie has been picked for the Fife County Squad.

I recently visited Past President Lucy Fleming and had a nice chat with her in her new home. She has settled in well and sends her best wishes to all at Ladybank. May is a very busy month for the Club when we will be hosting the SGU Scottish Youths Championships on 11th - 13th May followed by the PGA Scottish Glenmuir Championship on the 29th so I do hope you can find time to come along to support these events.

Social Events for the year ahead have been organised, details of these can be found below.

Captain’s Note: may I bring to your attention to Members’ lack of concern about the unacceptable number of pitch marks on the greens! “Care of the Course” is fundamental to the Etiquette of golf and with the high standard of course presentation to which our members are privileged to enjoy, it is a pity that repair of ball-marks is being overlooked. If the cap fits wear it - please repair your pitch marks and one other - which will solve the problem and add to everyone’s enjoyment of the golf course.

Finally may I take this opportunity to wish you well for the season.

Bill Pettigrew
Captain

Social Programme 2012