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

Jean Kennedy

We are sorry to inform County members of the sad passing of Jean Kennedy of Dunfermline GC. 

Many of you will fondly remember Jean as part of the "super caddy " team for many Jamborees and County Finals. She has not enjoyed good health recently but will be sadly missed by her friends in Fife County.

Funeral arrangements are as follows :

Thursday 5th September 2024

2.15pm at Kirkcaldy Crematorium

FCLGA Winter League - Winter 2024 - 2025

Hi Everyone  

We are currently contacting all the clubs who participated in the 2023 - 2024 Winter League to establish if they wish to enter team(s) in the 2024 - 25 league.

The following clubs participated in 2023 - 24 League:

Dunnikier        Crail

Ladybank        Kirkcaldy

Elie                 Pitreavie

Lochgelly        Kinghorn

Aberdour        Dunfermline

Scotscraig   

A team will be made up of 2 players who are current paid up members of FCLGA and there will be 2 Divisions :

Division 1        Handicap Index up to 20.9

Division 2        Handicap Index 21 to 36

Handicaps for Division purposes will be based on the handicap at 1 October .

All matches will be played on handicap - 4 Ball Better Ball matchplay with full handicap allowance for each player - using course handicap.

Before you enter the Winter League you will need to ensure you have sufficient eligible players (current paid up members of the County in the appropriate handicap division) to have a "pool" of players to cover holidays illness etc.

If your club wishes to join the league and has sufficient eligible players who are willing to play can you contact Joan Peden on jmpeden@sky.com or 07754151395 by 6 September 2024 with details of which Division(s) and the contact who will liaise with clubs to arrange matches through the Winter League.

Once we have a list of all participating clubs draws will be made for Division 1 and 2 with details of clubs contacts and dates the matches should be played.

These will be posted on the FCLGA website with a message posted on the website.

Any questions please get back to Joan Peden

East of Scotland Championship

The East of Scotland Championship will be held at Craigielaw on Sunday 13th October. Make sure to get your entries in for a chance to play this beautiful course.

Please note the entry date of Thursday 28th August at 1700hrs and entry is by email.

Click here for Entry details poster

Click here for Terms of Competition

Millenium Salver Results

Congratulations to everyone who played today at Dunfermline GC but particularly the 4 hardy golfers that had the worst of the weather in the evening draw slot. Our thanks go to Dunfermline for hosting us and our compliments go to the greens team for presenting the course in very good condition. 

The winning scores today were:

Gross Salver - Gillian Paton (St Regulus) 75

Gross Runner Up - Karin Sharp (Kirkcaldy) 82 (BIH)

Handicap Salver - Ruth Kinnell (Lochgelly) Net 70

Handicap Runner Up - Ruth McConkey (Dunfermline) Net 72 (BIH)

Hard lines to Jane McDonald who was pipped in both sections on the BIH. 

Click for full net results and gross results. 

A reminder that the final event of the 2024 season is the Ann Smith Quaich which will be held at Leven Links on 9th October - entries are open now on the Scottish Golf APP. 

Draw for Millenium Salvers (Autumn Meeting)

The draw for the Millenium Salvers at Dunfermline on the 8th of August, is now available, click here to view. 

For any queries, please contact fclgaentries@googlegroups.com 

To all entrants, enjoy your round!

Congratulations Abigail and Carly on your Home Internationals Selection

Following their selection at the European Team Championships and European Young Masters, Abigail May and Carly McDonald will be in action again for Scotland, at the Girls Home Internationals. The Girls' and Boys' Home Internationals will be held at Conwy, Wales from 6th to 8th August. 

Good luck Girls, from everyone at Fife County!

Babe Zaharias Entries close 9th August

Entries are still being accepted for the Babe Zaharias Trophy, but will close on 9th August. Details in the image below, make sure to get your entry in soon!