Refreshing balance...
Abernethy Ladies enjoyed a soup and scone lunch before the Pauline Trophy on Monday. There was a great turnout and members were incredibly generous in raising £100 for the Basma ‘Hour’ appeal aimed at providing funds to help Ukrainian refugees as they arrive in Strathspey. All agreed that it was good to see the clubhouse full again. We look forward to repeating this on competition days in the future.
Congratulations to Harris Burke who has been accepted into the Scottish Golf North Training programme. Harris has been part of Abernethy’s junior coaching programme for some years and has enthusiastically embraced golf over the summer. He has been seen out practicing on the golf course in all weathers and his hard work has been rewarded with his inclusion in David Torrance’s development squad.
About his inclusion Harris said “I’m so happy to go to coaching with David over the winter. I’ve been learning new techniques and it’s really fun.”
Well done Harris.
Now’s a great time to try golf on our course. From 1 October 2021 until 31st March 2022 our Winter Season Ticket will enable you to play our course throughout the winter (weather permitting!). Unlimited access to the course, eligible for Seniors competitions and winter eclectic plus use of the practice ground.
COST: ADULTS £ 75 JUNIORS £ 10
To purchase, fill in the form available here or from the Clubhouse and return to [email protected] or the Clubhouse.
Congratulations to Calum Hill for his win at the Cazoo Classic this weekend. We’re proud and delighted to see our Junior course record holder and ex-member winning on the European Tour.
Calum set our course record playing in the Bob Douglas Trophy on 25th July 2010. Calum, who was playing off 3 on the day, shot a gross 64.
Abernethy Golf Club welcomed the start of the club’s golf season with the Opening Match on Sunday 28th.
The traditional flag raising was performed by Captain, Rona Smith. 38 players took part in the match which was the Captain’s Team led by Rona Smith versus the Ladies’ Captain’s team led by June Clark. The format was a 9-hole Four Ball Better Ball with a shotgun start – which actually resounded from a wonderful antique maritime manually operated foghorn recently donated to the club by Helen Gillies. The match went to the last game which decided the win for the Ladies’ Captain’s team by 51/2 games to 41/2 games for the Captain’s team.
The course was in great condition and the new signage was much admired. So thanks to everyone involved in getting us ready for the season. Now for golf.
We’re pleased to be running free Get into Golf sessions for beginners and for those who want to find out a bit more about golf. The sessions are open to both adults and children and no golf equipment is needed – we’ll supply it.
The sessions are from 10:30 – 12:00 on 24th April, 15th and 29th May and 12th June. Just turn up at the Clubhouse on the day or email the club if you have a query .
Thanks to our enthusiastic volunteers who spent time this week filling in divots on the course. All through the summer our members have volunteered for a variety of course maintenance activities to support our greenkeeper. They have been out regularly weeding, strimming, carrying out repair work and path maintenance to ensure that our naturally beautiful course is in prime condition. Come and enjoy it with us.