Carrbridge Golf Club Blog

Carrbridge Golf Club Report W/E 17th July 2011

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:27:52 +0000

In the midst of the low pressure over the UK, the Carrbridge micro-climate produced a sunny, hot and dry but humid day for the thirty two contestants in the Graham Lorimer Memorial trophy played last Sunday. In spite of the inclement weather of the preceding few days, the course was in immaculate condition, leading to some high Stableford point scoring and three disqualifications.

One was for an unsigned card, another for a missing handicap and the third, on the part of Club President John Walker, for returning an incorrect score following a rule infringement in a hazard! To add insult to injury, or perhaps vice-versa, he suffered the indignity of going base over apex when chasing and tripping over his run away trolley on the descent from the seventh tee.

Thankfully unscathed, the President was able to present the trophy to the winner, Ken MacKenzie (8) who’s scintillating round amassed 43 points. Second was Andy Fraser (21) just missing out on 42 points but securing a shot cut in handicap. Michael Griffins (11) came in third on 40 points.

MacKenzie not only scooped the winner’s pot but also shared the “two’s” kitty with Alan Watson, both making birdie on the par three eighth.

Other Leading Scores (CSS 68 (39 points)) -

A Watson (17) 39; B Mackie (6) 38; G Gilfillan (28) 37; L MacBean (8), L Dickson (15) 36; G Dyer (23), D Crosby (18), T Loynes (14) 35.

In the Ladies section (CSS 70 (38 points)) Carol MacDonald (27) triumphed with a splendid round of 37 points followed by Ann Rae (34) on 33 and Cath McCook (29) just edging third place from Aisne Imperiale (28) by way of a better inward half (both on 31).

Full results at www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk

This coming weekend sees the annual Carrbridge Festival of Golf with Open competitions for Senior Gents on Friday morning (22^nd) and Senior Ladies on Friday afternoon (both 50+). Saturday heralds the Campbell Cup Open Mixed Foursomes and on Sunday there is a Texas Scramble with morning and afternoon shotgun starts. All competitions are open to members and visitors and the Texas Scramble teams can be any combination of male and female.

Entry slots are still available for all competitions and bookable either in person at the Clubhouse or by telephone on 01479 841 623. Information and booking forms are also on the web site (see above).

Opening Match

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:53:08 +0000

Opening Texas Scramble tomorrow….bit of fun and soup afterwards….then maybe the Cairn? 12 noon kick off so try and be there about 11.30….by the way….subs are now overdue (ahem!!)

Car Boot Sale

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:37:44 +0000

Our annual car boot sale takes place on Saturday 26 March in the car park. From 10am till 2pm. Lots to see and do! Clubhouse cafe open for hot drinks and snacks.

Golf lessons with Ross Dennison Professional
Mini putting competition
Try golf free
Discounted membership of the club

Only £10 per car (£15 if it’s a van)

Phone 01479 841506 or email the club to book a place

Quiz Night

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:30 +0000

Have a bit of fun and come along to the Cairn Hotel on Wednesday 30 March at 8 pm for 8.30pm start. It’ll cost £20 per team for teams of 4 or 5 or £15 for a team of 3. It’s a general knowledge quiz (not Golf questions – although we might sneek one in!) Great atmosphere and lots of fun, you’ll enjoy it and there’ll be good prizes.

Go on, give yourself a mid-week night out!

Golf at last…

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:54:35 +0000

A few played today, Sunday, it was almost springlike!! We need to update the honour boards….does anybody know anybody who does gold leaf lettering…or is it a dying art?

Domain Registration Scam

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:28:46 +0000

We received a very convincing looking letter today reagarding renewing our domain name registration….I don’t what made me check but it’s an unethical scam……… click here for more info……pass this on….

New members from Old

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:29:36 +0000

Is there any way former members could be encouraged to rejoin and come back as regular players. It’s really disappointing that the local Carrbridge membership is dwindling.

Post AGM

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:23:14 +0000

Good AGM with reasonable turnout……new Captain in Andy Murray and two new committee members in Jock Clark and Paul Hastings…wish them luck

Thawing…..but not enough…

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:45:22 +0000

The course is no longer snow bound, but it’s covered in sheet ice just under the surface. Michael knows that some are getting a bit “stir crazy” but it’s not feasible to allow play safely yet…when it is we’ll post it on the website.

9 Hole Qualifiers?

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:45:10 +0000

Before holding 9 hole qualifying competitions we need to apply for a separate SSS for the designated 9 holes. Is it worth the bother? At the moment we get about 8 gent members for a Sunday Medal! By the way is this a reverse pivot…or tilt and whatever!