Peterculter County Open Results

 The results from the Peterculter County Open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link

Peterculter Results

ALCGA Junior Scramble Deeside Golf Club 17 August 2025

 

Winning Team Hannah, Joy, Fiona

The inaugural Junior Girls Scramble took place in glorious sunshine at Deeside Golf Club on Sunday 17^th August 2025.

Three well matched teams took part, each led by an experienced ALCGA county lady. The aim was for everyone to enjoy playing as part of a team & to pick up tips on course management, etiquette & rules. It was a great opportunity for some of the girls, as yet to achieve a handicap to meet up with others & play good golf.

Each team played round the 9 hole, Par 34, Blairs course twice and they scored under par every time. It was lovely to see everyone play together with such enthusiasm and each team member made their contribution, sometimes under pressure!

Winners: Total 61 (30,31)

Fiona Campbell (McDonald Ellon), Joy Lovie (Ballater) Hannah Denholm (Newmachar)

2^nd Place: Total 65 (32,33)

Carol Eddie (Deeside), Holly Lovie (Ballater), Lucy Morrison (Inverurie)

3^rd Place: Total 66 (34,32)

Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies), Lois Reid (Cruden Bay), Demi Morrison (Inverurie)

 

Well done to all the players, we hope the taste of subpar golf will inspire you to great things.

Our sincere thanks go to Deeside Golf Club who most kindly gave us courtesy of their lovely course and let us use their first class facilities. 

Cruden Bay Results

 The results for the Cruden Bay County Open on 14th August can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link

Cruden Bay Results

ALCGA Junior Tri-Am Deeside Golf Club 17th August 2025

 

The three teams for the ALCGA Junior scramble on the Blairs course at Deeside Golf Club on Sunday 17^th August are -

 12.27             Sheena Wood (Aberdeen Ladies)

                       Lois Reid (Cruden Bay)

                       Demi Morrison (Inverurie

 

12.36             Carol Eddie (Deeside)

                      Holly Lovie (Ballater)

                      Lucy Craigmile (Inverurie)

 

12.45             Fiona Campbell (McDonald Ellon)

                      Joy Lovie (Ballater)

                      Hannah Denholm (Newmachar)

 

We are sure the girls will enjoy this competition, have fun being part of a team and learn a few course management tips along the way.

McDonald Ellon County Open Results

The results for the McDonald Ellon County Open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link - Ellon Results

Peterculter County Open 21st August 2025

 The Peterculter County Open Draw can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link

Peterculter Golf Club County Open Draw    

Late entries will be accepted by emailing pamela.fraser23@btinternet.com

 

Cruden Bay County Open 14th August

The draw for the Cruden Bay County Open ca be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following the link below. 

Cruden Bay Draw

Lyon Double Foursomes Cancelled

 

ALCGA committee have taken the decision to cancel this year’s Lyon Double Foursomes at Aboyne.

Unfortunately with an amber weather warning in place and Police Scotland advising the public to avoid unnecessary travel, we had no choice.

This is particularly disappointing as the Lyon Double Foursomes is always such an enjoyable team event and everyone was looking forward to playing at Aboyne.  

The Committee did look at options of how to reorganise/reschedule the event, but it proved to be unfeasible.

Our thanks go to Aboyne Golf Club and in particular their Professional Mike who have been so accommodating in every way.

Sadly Storm Floris will be the winner this year!

 

Could all clubs who have entered please email our Honorary Treasurer Laura McLardy with their bank details as they will be due a refund of their entry fee.

Success for Aberdeenshire at the North of Scotland Championship Kinross Golf Club 2025

 

Lily and Lorna

Congratulations to Lily Macdonald, one of our talented juniors from Aboyne who had a great run in the North of Scotland Scratch Championship. In the final Lily was narrowly beaten 2 & 1 by Katy Alexander from Blairgowrie, who plays off a handicap of +2.5. On the way she beat leading qualifier Lucy Moran, a scratch player from Milnathort.

Congratulations also go to ALCGA Past Captain Lorna Johnston, from Meldrum House on becoming North of Scotland Handicap Champion beating Lisbeth Husband from Carnoustie by 2 holes. Lorna surely has nerves of steel as all her matches were close, including a 2 hole victory over Anne Munro from Kemnay.

In the Girls’  Championship, well done to Holly Mckenzie, from Murcar Links who won The  Handicap Trophy with a 77 (2) nett 75.

Great results for Aberdeenshire County and well done to all who took part.

Thanks go to Perth and Kinross County Ladies for running a successful tournament.

 

McDonald Ellon County Open Draw 2025

The draw for the McDonald Ellon County Open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link - Ellon Draw

Any late entries or withdrawals please contact Fiona Campbell on fiona.e.campbell@hotmail.co.uk

LYON INTER-CLUB FOURSOMES ABOYNE GOLF CLUB 2025

 

The draw for the Lyon Inter-Club Foursomes to be held at Aboyne Golf Club on Monday 4^th and Tuesday 5^th August is as follows:-

 Monday 4^th August

08.45 & 08.53 Kemnay 1 v Aboyne

09.01 & 09.09 Hazlehead v Deeside

09.17 & 09.25 Stonehaven v Peterculter

09.31 & 09.39 Aberdeen Ladies 1 v Banchory

09.47 & 09.55 Duff House Royal 1 v Aberdeen Ladies 2

10.03 & 10.11 Kemnay 2 v Cullen

10.19 & 10.27 Duff House Royal 2 v Ballater

10.35 &10.43 Murcar Links v Cruden Bay

 

Monday 4^th August quarter finals commence at

14.00 & 14.08

14.16 & 14.24

14.32 &14.40

14.48 & 14.56

 

Semi finals commence on Tuesday 6^th August at

 09.00 & 09.08

09.16 & 09.24

Final commences Tuesday 6^th August at 14.00

Click link to see full draw

 2025 Lyon Foursomes draw

The attention of club representatives is drawn to para. 8 of the rules of this competition appended to the County Constitution, namely, “Before the commencement of each round each club shall give to the member of the management committee responsible for running the competition, in writing, the pairings and order of couples in each team.

Please note that after the first round an original player maybe replaced only in the event of illness or injury in which case the replacement player must have a handicap equal to or higher than that of the player replaced. This restriction does not apply to a player from the second team who may be moved into the first team.

Catering will be available from 07.45 – 19.30 please could teams pre-order meals before commencing play. Bar and catering are happy to provide tabs for teams.

Deeside County Open 2025 Results

 The results for the Deeside County Open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link  Deeside County Open results

Scottish Girls Amateur Championship 18-20 July 2025

Good luck to Amy Blackadder (Deeside), Lily Macdonald (Aboyne), Holly Mckenzie (Murcar Links)  and Lois Reid (Cruden Bay) in the Scottish Girls Amateur Championship at Kings Golf Course 18-20th July 2025.

The Championship consists of 36 holes of stroke play qualifying with the leading players progressing into match play.

Live scoring can be found on the Scottish Golf website.

Deeside County Open 2025

 

DEESIDE GOLF CLUB Road Closure Deeside County Open - Thursday 17th July

As reported on Monday 14th July  - Golf Road is closed for for emergency Scottish Water repairs with diversions through Newton Dee village - from Old Ferry Road Can golfers please ensure they drive at a maximum of 10 mph through Newton Dee Estate. Please leave extra time for travelling to the club.

Murcar Links County Open Results 2025

 The results for the Murcar Links County Open 2025 can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link Murcar Links County Open Results 2025

Scottish Girls Under 16 Open championship West Linton 8-10th July

 

Good luck to Holly Mckenzie (Murcar Links) and Amy Blackadder (Deeside) in the Scottish Girls Under 16 Open Championship at West Linton 8-10th July this week.

It is a 54 hole stroke play competition and live scoring can be found on the Scottish Golf website.

Deeside County Open Draw 2025

 The draw for the Deeside County Open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link - Deeside County Open 2025

Any late entries or withdrawals please contact Carol McGregor on carol@mcgregors.org.uk

Kemnay County Open Results

 The results for the Kemnay County Open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link

Kemnay County Open Results

North of Scotland Reminder - closing date is Monday 7th July

Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Association is hosting The North of Scotland

Championship at Kinross Golf Club (Bruce Course) from 21st – 23rd July 2025.

The details and entry details can be found on the P&K Website but are also listed below 

Ladies NOS Poster

Ladies NOS Entry Form

Ladies NOS Terms of Competition

Girls NOS Poster

Girls NOS Entry Form

Girls NOS Terms of Competition

Murcar Links County Open Draw 2025

 The draw for the Murcar Links County Open 2025 can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link Murcar Links Open draw

Late entries are being accepted and please contact Jill Ramage on jillram@tiscali.co.uk

Commonwealth Spoons 30th June 2025 McDonald Ellon Golf Club

 The Commonwealth Spoons were held today at McDonald Ellon Golf club.

We had 35 pairs taking part with the best  4 Nett scores going forward to the finals at Baberton Golf Club (Edinburgh) on Monday 1^st September.

The weather was excellent and it was nice to see everyone with their bright coloured summer outfits on.

We would like to Thank McDonald Ellon Golf Club for the courtesy of the Course which was in excellent  condition, the Bar and Catering staff who were all very attentive and a big thank you to the Lady Captain Jane who helped out on the desk during the busy time.

 

Today’s Results:

1^st – A.MacDonald (Peterculter) & H. Wallace (Aberdeen Ladies)    Nett    63.5

2^nd – F.Campbell & J. Guthrie ( McDonald Ellon)                                “        66

3^rd – J. Gove & F. Windle (Deeside)                                                   "        69

4^th – A.Grant & L.McBride (Hazlehead)                                               “        71

 

Congratulation to the above Ladies that will be going forward to Baberton Golf Club on Monday 1^st September.

 

Junior County Championship 29 June 2025 at Portlethen Golf Club

 

Aberdeenshire Junior County Championship 29 June 2025 at Portlethen Golf Club

Five junior girls played in the County Junior Championship at Portlethen Golf Club on Sunday 29 June. The standard of golf was impressive and it was a joy to watch the youngsters play with such enthusiasm.

The Junior Scratch Champion and winner of the Farquharson Quaich was Amy Blackadder (Deeside) with an excellent score of 2 over par 75, a new personal best for her.

In joint 2^nd place were Lily Macdonald (Aboyne) and Holly Mckenzie (Murcar Links) with 88.

 

The Junior Handicap Champion and winner of the Styropack Salver was Brianne Mackay (Duff House Royal) with an excellent score of nett 71, handicap 17.

Runner Up was Lois Reid (Cruden Bay) with a nett 72, handicap 16.

Congratulations to all the girls who took part. Aberdeenshire are lucky to have so many good young players.

Thank you to Portlethen Golf Club for granting us courtesy of their lovely course which the girls thoroughly enjoyed playing.

Amy Blackadder (Deeside) Scratch Winner of Farquharson Quaich 

Brianne Mackay (Duff House Royal) Handicap Winner of Styropack Salver

ALCGA Winners and Runners Up Portlethen 2025

Kemnay County Open 3rd July

 The draw for the Kemnay County Open on Thursday 3rd July can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link

Kemnay County Open Draw

The field is fully subscribed and there are no late entries.

                                  Congratulations Robyn ! 🏆

Hugh congratulations goes to our County Team player Robyn Fowlie who yesterday won the first playing of the new Northern Ladies 54 Hole Open at Carnoustie Golf Links.

Robyn had an excellent score of 71 gross (3 under par ) on the Championship course on Saturday morning, followed by a 68 on the Buddon course that afternoon another 3 under par. Yesterday she scored 73 on the Buddon course again which in tough conditions was a great score to win the Championship by 2 shots, a total of 4 under par for her 3 rounds.

Well done Robyn from Aberdeenshire - keep that flag flying.

                           Good Luck at Eyemouth Sheena

Wishing our Captain, Sheena all the best this week while playing in the Scottish Seniors Woman’s Open being played at Eyemouth starting tomorrow  23rd June.

We are all rooting for you Sheena.

Follow live scoring and results on the Scottish Golf webpage.

Junior Championship

The Junior Championship takes place at Portlethen Golf Club on Sunday 29th June.

The draw is detailed below.

13.10     Isla Reid (Cruden Bay)                                 Joy Lovie (Ballater)

13.20     Brianne Mackay (Duff House Royal)            Holly Lovie (Ballater)

13.30     Lois Reid  (Cruden Bay)                               Amy Blackadder (Deeside)

13.40     Lily Macdonald (Aboyne)                              Holly Mckenzie (Murcar Links) 

Good luck to all competitors.

Cruden Bay County Open

 The Cruden Bay Open on Thursday 14th August is now full and entries are closed.  A Waiting List is in operation.  If you would like to add your name to the Waiting List please email alcga.comp.sec@gmail.com 

Hazlehead County Open Results

The results for the new Hazlehead County Open can be found under Fixtures 2025 or by following this link

Hazlehead County Open Results

A special mention to Rachel Mathieson from Hazlehead Golf Club who broke the course record with a gross 68.  Well done Rachel!

Commonwealth Spoons Draw for 30th June 2025

 The draw for the Commonwealth Spoons can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link Commonwealth Spoons Draw 

Late entries will be accepted but only if a four can be made up. Please email alcga.comp.sec@gmail.com

There will be catering from 8.30 onwards offering bacon rolls, lunch and scones. In order to assist the caterer pre booking before playing will be required.

Sad News

 

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Mary Burgess (Aboyne) on June 12th 2025.

Mary was a great county stalwart and past County Selector. She had also been Captain of the Scottish Senior Women’s Golf Association Northern Division (Vets) and always took a keen interest in everyone’s golf.

Mary  was a most gracious lady, modest, had a great sense of humour and was popular with everyone. She will be greatly missed by us all and remembered with great affection.

Our sincere sympathy goes out to all her family.

Reminders

 The Junior Championship is at Portlethen Golf Club Sunday 29th June, please remember to get your entry in.

Commonweatlh Spoons is at McDonald Golf Club Ellon, closing date 16 June.

North of Scotland 2025

Perth & Kinross Ladies County Golf Association is hosting The North of Scotland

Championship at Kinross Golf Club (Bruce Course) from 21st – 23rd July 2025.

The details and entry details can be found on the P&K Website but are also listed below 

Ladies NOS Poster

Ladies NOS Entry Form

Ladies NOS Terms of Competition

Girls NOS Poster

Girls NOS Entry Form

Girls NOS Terms of Competition

Edzell Results

 Please see link for todays results

Day 3 Results

Final Results at Edzell - Well done Northern Counties

 Northern Counties defeated the Aberdeenshire team 5.5 - 3.5 and therefore retain  the North Division Inter County Trophy.

Huge congratulations go to Northern Counties who really are a fantastic team and worthy winners.

The Captain and Management team would like to commend the girls in the Aberdeenshire Team who gave their very best all weekend.

We would particularly like to thank the Angus Captain, Virginia Jamieson and her team for all their hard work and superb organisation of the event.

Sincere thanks must also go to Edzell Golf Club for their excellent hospitality and the fantastic condition of their course.

Northern Counties Winners 2025

Thank you and see you next year at Nairn Dunbar

Please see morning results and draw for afternoon Singles matches

 Day 3 Foursomes Results and Singles Pairings

Day 3 Foursomes Results and Singles Pairings

Hazlehead County Open 19th June

 The draw for the Hazlehead County Open on 19th June is now available under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link

Hazlehead County Open Draw 

Late entries will be accepted by calling Katherine Emeleus on 07967 828849

Day 3 Edzell Foursomes

 Aberdeenshire play Northern Counties and Perth and Kinross play Angus

Please see link below for this morning's pairings.

Day 3

Day 2 Results

 Aberdeenshire had close games today against Angus who won 5-4

Well done to Northern Counties winning against Perth and Kinross 8-1

Day 2 Results

Please see morning results and draw for afternoon Singles matches

 Day 2 Foursomes Results

Day 2 Edzell Foursomes

Aberdeenshire play Angus and Northern Counties play Perth and Kinross.

Please see link below for this morning's pairings.

Day 2

Day 1 Final results

A plucky performance by Aberdeenshire in atrocious conditions this afternoon against a quality team from Perth and Kinross who won overall 7-2.

Well done done Northern Counties beating Angus 5-4.

Click link for todays results.

Day 1 Results

Please see Morning Results and Draw for Afternoon Singles Matches

Day 1 - Foursome Results

Good Luck Team Aberdeenshire this weekend at Edzell Golf Club

 

The girls thoroughly enjoyed their practice round on the lovely Edzell Golf course and are now all set & raring to go. Good Luck Team Aberdeenshire this weekend.

Teams

Day 1

Newmachar County Open results 2025

 The results for the Newmachar County Open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link  - Newmachar County Results 2025

Aberdeenshire County Team for Northern Division Inter County Matches Edzell 2025

 

The selection committee are delighted to announce the team to represent Aberdeenshire at Edzell Golf Club 7-9 June 2025. We wish them all the best for an enjoyable and successful Jamboree.

 

Fiona Campbell – McDonald Ellon

Robyn Fowlie – Murcar Links

Robyn Gallon  – Duff House Royal

Karolina Martincova – Aberdeen Ladies

Rachel Mathieson – Hazlehead

Claire Prouse – Hazlehead

Suzanne Robertson – Fraserburgh

Lauren Whyte – Aberdeen Ladies

Reserve   Louise Anderson  – Duff House Royal

 

The Draw is  -

Saturday 7^th -     Angus    v    Northern Counties

                           Aberdeenshire    v    Perth & Kinross

 

Sunday 8^th -     Northern Counties    v    Perth & Kinross

                         Aberdeenshire    v    Angus

 

Monday 9^th -     Aberdeenshire    v    Northern Counties

                          Perth & Kinross    v    Angus

 

Tee times for foursomes each day are 08.30 – 09.15

Tee times for singles on 7^th June are 14.30 – 16.00

Tee times for singles on 8^th and 9^th June are 13.30 – 15.00

 

Supporters would be most welcome to cheer on the team and I am sure the golf will be of the highest quality.

SSWGA Championship

Congratulations to Captain Sheena, President Ellie and County Member Shirley Copland at Downfield 2025 SSWGA NORTH  Senior Championship.

What a great weekend at Downfield for Aberdeenshire.

Our Captain Sheena is the Scottish Womans Senior Champion for the Northern division after beating another county player and supporter Susie Macleod by 2 and 1, a very close match.

Our President Ellie had a tremendous match against another well known county supporter Lynne Terry eventually Ellie won at the 21st.....another very tight match, both need a well earned rest now!

Shirley Copland, Murcar Links beat Jan Ord in the Division 2 handicap matchplay. Another exciting match with Shirley coming from behind to win. 

You have all done Aberdeenshire proud - congratulations to you all.

Newmachar County Open 2025

 The draw for the Newmachar County open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link Newmachar County Open draw

Late entries are being accepted so please contact Sheila at Sheila.mcnaught@btopenworld.com

Hole in One

Another Hole in one !

Congratulations this time to Karen McGuinness (Newmachar) on her hole in one at the 6th hole at Duff House Royal using her five iron, in the County Open Thursday 22nd May. 

Well done Karen.

Scottish Ladies Championship Western Gailes, Ayrshire

Good luck to Jasmine Macintosh (Murcar Links) this morning in the semi final of the Scottish Ladies  Championship at Western Gailes.

Good luck also to Ruby Watt (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) this morning who is playing in the semi final of the Clark Rosebowl  (next 16 qualifiers) at Western Gailes.

Aberdeenshire are wishing you both the best of luck. 

All results can be found on the Scottish Golf Website under National Competitions.

 Duff House Royal County Open 22nd May 2025

The results for the Duff House Royal Open can be found under Fixtures 2025 or by following this link

Duff House Royal Results

A special mention to Karen McGuinness from Newmachar Golf Club who had a hole in one at the 6th Hole.  Well done Karen.

Hole in One

Congratulations to Allison Taylor who had a hole in one at the 10th hole at Meldrum House while representing Peterculter Golf Club in the Watt Duffus County Competition. 

Well done Allison.

Juniors Coaching 18th May Portlethen Golf Club

 

David Pocock Head Professional at Portlethen Golf Club kept the girls busy and focussed on improving their putting skills, pitching skills and bunker play with a range of fun competitive drills.

Everyone made good progress and these skills will definitely help them on the golf course.

Thanks again to David and well done all the girls.

 

Banchory County Open results

 The results from the Banchory open can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or 

by following this link  Banchory results

Duff House Royal County Open 2025

The Duff House Royal county open is now full and is operating a waiting list. Please contact   Landerson_2@hotmail.com  to be added to that list.

The draw for the Duff House Royal County open can be found under Fixture Details 2025

or by following this link Duff House Royal Draw

Watt Duffus 12 May 2025 Meldrum House Golf Club

 

Aberdeenshire County were delighted when Meldrum House Golf Club agreed to host the Watt Duffus Trophy, our most prestigious stroke play event, for the first time.

 It was no surprise that a record field of 26 teams took part.

We were very fortunate to have a glorious day of weather and everyone  enjoyed playing on the acclaimed Championship course which was in superb condition.

I would like to Meldrum House Golf Club for giving us courtesy of the course and sincerely thank their administrative staff, particularly David who has been so helpful.

Also many thanks to the greenkeeping staff and catering staff for all their help and friendly efficiency, which we all very much appreciated.

To our President Ellie for starting everyone off and presenting prizes.

A huge thank to our Competitions Team of Fiona, Carol, Pam and Meldrum House County Rep Lorna Johnson for all their hard work which ensured the event was a great success.

Congratulations to Duff House Royal Golf Club for winning  the Mrs Watt Duffus Trophy for the first time with a very good score of  244.

Congratulations to Aboyne 2 for winning the handicap trophy on a countback with  Banchory 1 with a score of 216.

Well done to Robyn Gallon Duff House Royal winning the individual scratch with an impressive score of 78 and to Heather Campbell from Aboyne winning the individual handicap with a nett score of 68.

                                                            

 

Watt Duffus Results

 Congratulations to Duff House Royal 1 who won the Mrs Watt Duffus Trophy for the best scratch score of 244.  Congratulations  to Aboyne 2 winning the handicap trophy with a net score of 216 on countback from Banchory.

Winner of individual scratch was Robyn Gallon  - Duff House Royal with gross score of 78 and the individual handicap was won by Heather Campbell -  Aboyne 2 with a net score of 68.

Full results can be found by clicking on this link Watt Duffus Results

Watt Duffus Meldrum House Golf Club Monday 12 May 2025

Watt Duffus Meldrum House - Some Useful Information

1. Car Parking is available at the Clubhouse and at the Practice Facility

2. Catering will be available in the Clubhouse before and after golf. The Kitchen will be open from 8.00am until 7.15pm. The bar will be open from 8.00am until 8.00pm.

3. The Practice Facility with driving range (all bays with Toptracer), chipper’s alley, and putting green will be open for use from 7.30am. The ball dispenser in the Practice Facility building takes tokens that can be purchased at the Professionals’ Shop (£2.50 for 25 balls) or £1 coins.

Please note trolleys must not be taken into the Practice Facility building.

4. The Half Way House Toilet can be accessed after the 9th and the 16th holes. No entry code is required.

5. Golf will be played from the Tees numbered 54 (which are the first 2 digits of the course length from this tee): Par 70, Course Rating 72.1, Slope Rating 128.

6. Pin Positions are indicated by the letters hanging on marker posts at the tees: ‘A’ for front of the green; ‘B’ for middle; and ‘C’ for back

7. Local Rules are printed on the back of the Score Card. Particular attention is drawn to the following:  

Young trees identified by red tags or paint are no play zones. 

Boulders on the course, including those in bunkers, are integral parts of the course. 

Wood Chips Areas on holes 5 and 6 are integral parts of the course.

 Sand Bands exist following work to improve drainage. Free relief is available in some circumstances. 

8. No Temporary Local Rules are currently in operation.

9. Penalty Areas (previously referred to as water hazards) feature at a number of holes at Meldrum House. If you are unaccustomed to playing courses with penalty areas, please familiarise yourself with Rule 17 of the R&A Rules of Golf.

10. Penalty Area and Provisional Ball: If you think that your ball might be in a penalty area but you are not sure (ie it is not known or virtually certain), you must not play a provisional ball (Rule 18.3a of the R&A Rules of Golf). If you play another ball then it immediately becomes the ball in play. What you must do is go and check if your ball is in the Penalty Area and then consider your options. Your only option may be to return to where you last played a shot. 

11. Wild Flower Areas are integral parts of the course from which free relief is not granted. The ball must be played as it lies or relief taken under ‘ball unplayable’ penalty.

12. Swans and Geese are familiar sights at Meldrum House. Usually they are very calm around players but if they become restless and potentially aggressive (they have cygnets and goslings at this time of year) then you should proceed in accordance with the R&A Rules of Golf Rule 16: Relief from Abnormal Course Conditions (including Immovable Obstructions, Dangerous Animal Conditions, Embedded Ball).

13. Bird Dung is a loose impediment that may be removed under Rule 15.1 of the R&A Rules of Golf. But take care!

 Aboyne County Open 8th May

The results can be found on the website under Fixture Details 2025 Aboyne or by following this link

Aboyne Results

Duff House Royal Draw

 The draw for the Duff House Royal County open can be found under Fixture Details 2025

or by following this link Duff House Royal Draw

Please contact Landerson_2@hotmail.com for any changes, late entries and withdrawals.

County Championship Kemnay Golf Club 2025

 

Kemnay hosted the County Championship for the first time since 2013 and proved an excellent venue which produced great matches, fantastic finals and worthy winners.

The course was in superb condition and thanks must go the greenkeeping staff, admin staff and bar and catering staff for all their help and hard work.

We felt honoured to be amongst the first to play the new 17^th.

I must give a sincere thanks to Kemnay Captain, Cameron Slater for refereeing the final this afternoon.   

The winner of the best scratch qualifying score this year was Fiona Campbell McDonald Ellon with a score of 76, beating Claire Prouse Hazlehead on the better inward half.       

The handicap final was between Jacqui Guthrie from MacDonald Ellon and Brianne Mackay from Duff House Royal. Brianne is one of our rising stars amongst our Junior Section playing in her first County Championship at the tender age of 13.

Brianne played with a composure and maturity well beyond her years, producing a great par, par finish to win a very exciting match by 1 hole.

Congratulations to Brianne our Handicap Winner.

 

In the Championship semi finals Julie Lees Westhill beat Holly Mckenzie Murcar Links 3&2 and Rachel Polson Peterculter beat Sammy Fanthorpe 3&2.

This set up a final between Julie and Rachel. Both players very much entertained the gallery with spectacular golf and some amazing recovery play.

Well done to Julie who accredited herself well in her first Championship final appearance.  

Huge congratulations to Rachel, our Aberdeenshire Champion 2025 winning her third title by 4&3. 

County Championships 2025

 To see the results of the latest matchplay results from the County Championships please click on the link below:

Scratch matchplay

Handicap matchplay

Banchory County Draw

The draw for the Banchory County open can be found under Fixture Details 2025

 or by following this link  Banchory Draw

Please contact g.christie2@hotmail.co.uk  for any changes, late entries and withdrawals up to 11/5/25.  Any withdrawals after this date please contact the professional shop at Banchory.

County Championship Friday Full Results

The results of the county championship qualifying round  can be found in Fixture Details 2025 or by following these links

Gross scores

Net scores

County Championship Saturday Draw

The Saturday morning draw for the County championship is now available in Fixture Details 2025 or by following the links below   

The Scratch match Play Draw

The Handicap Match Play Draw 

Players must report to the desk in the club house prior to going to the first tee at least 20 minutes prior to tee time.

County Championship Kemany 2025

 Good luck to everyone taking part in the County Championship this weekend.

To access the leaderboard on the SG App and Website

For those who are in the competition click on the three dots (“More”) at the bottom right of the Scottish Golf App screen. This takes you to a screen which includes “My Competitions”, click on that to take you to a screen showing competitions from the last three months.

 Click on the relevant competition and this takes you to the competition results/leaderboard.

 

If you are not in the competition

To find the results of the County competitions like the County Championship/Watt Duffus you need to go to the Scottish Golf Website – https://www.scottishgolf.org/

 

Then log in with your CDH number and your password.

 

Find competitions on your home page.

If you played in the competitions you can look under My Competitions

If you didn’t play in the competition you need to select All Competitions from the drop down.

Then you need to select at All Clubs Played instead of at My Home Club

Then scroll down until you find the competition you are looking for and you will see the results there.

Watt Duffus Draw 2025

Watt Duffus Competition
Monday 12 May 2025
Meldrum House Golf Club

The draw for the Watt Duffus competition can be found under Fixture Details 2025 or by following this link - Watt Duffus Draw

Scoring will be done through the Scottish Golf App. Please can you make sure you bring your mobile phone and ensure your Scottish Golf App is working and up to date. Can you also arrive at least 20 minutes before your tee time to register and set up your app for scoring. 

Some Useful Information regarding Meldrum House facilities

1. Car Parking is available at the Clubhouse and at the Practice Facility
2. Catering will be available in the Clubhouse before and after golf.
The Kitchen will be open from 8.00am until 7.15pm. The bar will be open from 8.00am until 8.00pm.
3. The Practice Facility with driving range (all bays with Toptracer), chipper’s alley, and putting green will be open for use from 7.30am.
The ball dispenser in the Practice Facility building takes tokens that can be purchased at the Professionals’ Shop (£2.50 for 25 balls) or £1 coins.
Please note trolleys must not be taken into the Practice Facility building. 

4. Golf will be played from the Tees numbered 54 (which are the first 2 digits of the course length from this tee): Par 70, Course Rating 72.1, Slope Rating 128.

Paul Lawrie North East District Junior Tour Cruden Bay Sunday 27th April

 

Four girls played at Cruden Bay on Sunday, they all played some lovely golf.

Well done to Lois Reid, Joy Lovie, and Holly Lovie for being prize winners.

The next Paul Lawrie Junior event is on Sunday 11^th May at Duff House Royal Golf Club.

We would all like to wish good luck to our Juniors Holly McKenzie and Brianne Mackay who are playing in the County Championship this weekend at Kemnay Golf Club.