A long time coming
At the 74th attempt Sergio Garcia is finally a major champion. Prior to last week's Masters tournament at Augusta National, the Spaniard was widely referred to as one of the best golfers to never have won a major title - but not anymore.
Friends, Ryder Cup teammates and long-term golfing rivals Garcia and Rose shared the overnight lead going into the final round and produced a thrilling battle in their quests for a maiden Green Jacket. After 72 holes there was nothing to separate the two Europeans, and so a sudden-death playoff followed. A wayward drive into the trees by Rose at the first playoff hole paved the way for Garcia to win his first major crown.
Not many people can argue with the outcome; Sergio was the only golfer to card four under-par rounds around one of golf's toughest tests. A fitting champion.
Watch the best shots from Augusta here.
Pro shop sweepstake
Bill Paton was the lucky pick with Sergio Garcia in our Masters sweepstake this year. Bill your prize is waiting in the shop for collection.
New Catering Team Update
Grant and Lisa have got off to a flying start according to all the feedback we have received in the Pro Shop. Please see their excellent menu by clicking here. To book a table for yourselves please contact Grant and Lisa direct via grantcon@hotmail.co.uk
Also please remember it is possible to bring up friends and sign them in to have some food at your favourite club.
A Golf Day For A Special Cause
One of our members Kevin King is organising a golf day at Ladybank GC and still has a few spaces left.
This is for an amazing cause and anyone looking to get involved should speak to Kevin on the number below.
PING Fitting Update If you're looking for better accuracy and a big distance gain look no further than our PING fitting system. We have fitted several members of late and seen some excellent results. The latest who came in for a fitting was
Paul Ramsay where we not only improved discrepancy in accuracy but we also lifted the height of the ball flight and gained around 12 yards average in total distance per iron.
The key benefits to
Paul were the ability to stop his ball more easily on the green with the increased height carry and distance gain.
Paul was using dynamic gold shafts at around 120 grams. The change to the Modus 105 shaft improved smash factor increasing ball speed off the face at similar club head speed. The I200 iron is great to look at so no adverse look versus his Mizuno irons of old. A slight lie change to a more upright lie helped with the odd bad shot going right in the past.
If you'd like to book a fitting with us please get in touch by
clicking here.
Ladybank Ladies
SAS Merit One
L McDonald (7) 32 pts,
E Todd (18) 32 pts,
E Stone (33) 30 pts
SAS Merit 2
1.
Charlene Wilson (11) 35 pts, 2.
I Morrow (14) 32 pts, 3.
E Crookston (36) 31 pts
9 Hole Stableford
1.
A Hay (18) 22 pts, 2.
C Anderson (17) 21 pts, 3. E
Paterson (20) 18 pts
Ladybank Club Results Thanks to everyone who entered our PGA Qualifier. It was
KJ Rattray who qualified to play with Sandy at Crieff Golf Club on Monday, 10 July. Congratulations!
Cat 1 & 2
1st -
JA Anthony - 69 (2) 67, 2nd -
KJ Rattray - 75 (5) 70, 3rd -
A Brunton - 74 (4) 70
Cat 3 & 4
1st -
P Keith - 87 (18) 69, 2nd -
DC Meldrum - 93 (24) 69, 3rd - W
Sinclair - 87 (18) 69
Seniors Wednesday, 15 March - New Club - Away - Lost 3½ - 4½
Thursday, 23 March - Downfield - Home - Win 7 - 1
Thursday, 30 March - Elie - Home - Win 6 - 2
Thursday, 06 April - Lundin - Away - Win 4½ - 3½