2024 AGM and prizegiving

The 2024 AGM and Prizegiving took place on Sunday 27th October at Ladybank Golf Club, with approximately 38 members in attendance.

The main item on this year's AGM Agenda was the proposed amalgamation of Fife County Ladies Golf Association and Fife Golf Association to create the new entity of Fife Golf.

There was a wide ranging discussion on a number of issues and concerns and it was accepted the first year would be a period of transition that would be subject to regular review.

The vote resulted in a significant majority in favour of progressing with the amalgamation.

The next step in the amalgamation process is the Fife Golfing Association (FGA) AGM, which is scheduled for Thursday 12th December.

Assuming the FGA also vote in favour of amalgamation, this will be the start of a new era for Ladies County Golf in Fife, however the intention is that most members' Golf meetings will continue in the same way and hopefully will be better attended going forward.

Below are pictures of this years prize winners (click here for the full list of prize winners), well done to all! The final picture is someone that probably all of you know, Bev Brown, who received her Lifetime membership. Congratulations Bev!

Many thanks to Ladybank Golf Club for hosting and serving a tasty lunch.

New Golf Coaching business from member Lynne Mathieson

We’re excited to share that one of our members, Lynne Mathieson, has launched a new golf coaching business, Evolv3 Golf Coaching & Mentoring, aimed at supporting women in golf across Fife! With her experience in high-performance coaching and a background in sports development, Lynne brings fresh energy, passion, and enthusiasm to the golfing industry, motivated by a genuine desire to help you achieve your golfing goals.

 

Evolv3 Golf offers tailored individual coaching and group sessions for players of all ability levels, focusing on skill development, course strategy, and the mental aspects of the game—all in a friendly, supportive environment. Lynne’s mission is to create a community where women can connect, share experiences, and grow their skills together. Whether you're looking to build confidence or refine your game, Evolv3 Golf Coaching & Mentoring provides the perfect opportunity to develop your abilities and enjoy the game we all love.

 

For more details, visit https://evolv3golf.co.uk

East of Scotland Championship results

The results are in from the East of Scotland Championship, played on Sunday 13th October at Craigielaw.

Rachael Livingstone (Baberton) won best gross with a 70, and Audrey Dunnett (Winterfield) won the handicap with a nett 66.

In the team event, Gillian Paton, Megan Scott, Lorna McKinlay and Dianne Watson were representing Fife and were a very respectable second behind East Lothian.

Gross Results

Nett Results

Team Results

Thank you to Craigielaw Golf Club for hosting the event.

Winter League draws and rules

The draws for the winter league have been completed, the divisions, fixtures with play by dates can be found on the left side of the website.

The rules for the Winter League have also been reviewed and updated, please note the change that the handicap allowance for each player is 90% of their course handicap for the course being played. This is the WHS recommended handicap allowance for the competition format.

Good luck to all taking part and enjoy your games!

East of Scotland Championship 2024 Draw (updated 1st October)

The draw for the east of Scotland Championship, being played on Sunday 13th October at Craigielaw, is available on the following link as well as the player information

Good luck to all those playing!

Amalgamation update from President Marina

Dear Member,

I hope you are all enjoying your golf despite the weather - which has definitely not been the best of summers!

I promised to keep you all updated in our discussions with Fife Golf Association (FGA) regarding a potential amalgamation with Fife County Ladies Golf Association (FCLGA)

These discussions have been ongoing for the past year and have been constructive and positive. We are currently looking at a proposed constitution for the new amalgamated organisation as well as a draft structure taking account of the aims of both organisations which are broadly similar.

As far as our members are concerned we don’t anticipate any major differences from how FCLGA currently operates.

Our Championship and East Division Jamboree  would remain in the same format and we expect our current competitions would continue - depending on the level of entries which have been a concern this year.

The amalgamation may provide an opportunity to jointly host competitions with the men to maximise the use of courses - but those discussions are still at an early stage.

It is our intention to discuss the benefits of a potential amalgamation fully at the AGM in October where we welcome any comments or questions. If this proposal is successful then we would hope to have it in place by the start of next year’s playing season.

We would also hope to have a good female representation within the new organisation and will be asking for expressions of interest once the structure is agreed.

At the moment if you are a member of a mixed club you will already be paying a fee to FGA - which is currently £2 per year. The current proposal would maintain that fee at £2 and our current FCLGA fee of £25 will no longer be required.

I trust this letter will allay any concerns you may have regarding this potential amalgamation. I do think this will be a positive opportunity to both FCLGA and FGA members and will create an organisation that can fully represent amateur golf in Fife at all levels.

 

I look forward to seeing you at the AGM where this can be discussed further – however if you have any questions before then please get in touch with me.

 

Regards 

Marina Hope 

President