Scotland are Champions
Three West Seniors, Gillian Kyle, Lesley Robertson and Ruth Hunter were in the Scotland Seniors Team who won the Miller Stirling Salver in a nail biting afternoon at Kilmarnock Barassie. Having won the opening two matches against the south and the midlands our girls were one win away from overall dominance. The girls put up a fighting performance against the north but were narrowly beaten by 5.5 - 3.5. A nervous wait on the result of the match between midlands and south added to the tension. This match was thankfully tied and the team and the officials could relax and enjoy the moment. Its 15 years since we last won this event. We therefore congratulate Captain Lynne Fraser and her victorious team for this achievement. All results and final standings can be found on the opening page of our website.
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Mid-West Trophy
31st July, Cawder Golf Club
The annual scratch match against Midland Seniors was played on the Keir Course at Cawder Golf Club. This match was originally scheduled for May but had to be cancelled due to the course being closed due to flooding. The course was in excellent condition and the matches were played in warm, sunny conditions.
The games were all played in a very sporting manner with West retaining the trophy.
Well played and thank you to our members who played today.
Result:
West 5 Midland 2
SSWGA Captain Lynne Fraser and committee are delighted to announce the team that has been selected to represent the SSWGA Team Scotland at the upcoming annual Jamboree to be held at Kilmarnock Barassie GC from 5th - 7th August 2025. We wish them all the very best and would be delighted if any supporters could join them over the course of the week.
The team representing SSWGA Team Scotland is as follows:
Alison Davidson (Stirling GC, Midlands)
Lesley Robertson (Ranfurly Castle GC, West)
Elaine Moffat (St Regulas Ladies, Midlands)
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire GC, West)
Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe GC, East)
Karen Marshall (Baberton GC, East)
Hilary Laughland (Mortonhall GC, East)
Ruth Hunter (Lanark GC, West)
Reserve: Wendy Nicolson (Baberton GC, East)
Congratulations to Lesley, Gillian and Ruth
Championship
The 2025 West Senior final was contested by Lesley Lloyd and Lesley Robertson (Lesley R).
Lesley Lloyd got off to a great start, going 3 up after 3, including a birdie at the 2nd hole.
Lesley R won the next 3 holes in par, to square the match
and with a birdie at the 8th , Lesley R was 1 up at the turn.
Lesley R won hole 10 and had a birdie at the 11th to go 3 up.
Lesley Lloyd won the par 3 14th to take her back to 2 down but Lesley R won the 15th and closed out the match on the 16th green, to win 4/2.
This was Lesley R's debut playing in the Senior Championship and what a debut.
The match was played in great spirit and both players put on a golfing display, worthy of any final.
Stewart Trophy Final
The Stewart Trophy final was played between Joan Anderson & Susan Morrow, both first time finalists. The game was played in great spirits and was very close all the way with some great golf and no more than a few shots in it with Joan winning at the 17th 2/1.
Top Qualifer for the Championship Trophy
Donna Jackson was the top qualifer for the championship
Renfrew Golf Club
On another amazing sunny day at Renfrew Golf Club.
Here are the semi finalists for Thursday.
Donna Jackson beat Janette McCartney 5/4
Lesley Lloyd beat Gillian Kyle by 1 hole
Lesley Robertson beat Liz Stewart 6/4
Joanne Sharp beat Ruth Hunter by 1 hole
Stewart Trophy Semi Finalists
Jan Macnab had a walk over
Joan Anderson beat Ann Shanks 5/4
Elaine Robb beat Kate Waddell by 1 hole
Susan Morrow beat Christine Halliday by 2 holes
If you attended our AGM last November you will be aware that the background to this name change was that the three divisions in
England were well on their way to change their name from Veteran Ladies to Senior Women. The reasons given were that the word Veteran gave the wrong impression on how senior women were
perceived in golfing circles. It was a name that was introduced in the 1950’s but it is now considered to be out of date with current thinking. It was discussed again at Blairgowrie on the 22nd September 2024 and it was agreed that the name change would go ahead from 1st October 2024. It was therefore a name change that was enforced upon us. No doubt we will get used to it eventually.
We are now called Scottish Senior Women's Golf Association West Division. More information on this name change can be found below.