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Old Ranfurly Golf Club News
Friday 24th July saw the golf club’s ladies section enjoying the annual
lady captain’s outing with a difference. This year’s lady captain Suzanne
Smith was determined the ladies section didn’t miss out entirely on
their annual fun day. Due to the Coronavirus restrictions the usual
away day had to take place at our own club.
This did not deter the ladies from having a great day and all within
the current safety restrictions. It was an excellent turn out and
the sun shone for us. We formed 11 teams of 4 to play an 18 hole
Stableford Competition. The team winners were Sandra Bell, Maureen
Mitchell, Fay Storey and Charmaine Morton. The overall winner was
Margo Maxwell scoring 40 points. This years lady captain Suzanne
Smith thanked all the ladies who came along and was delighted by the
large turn out. It really was an away day with a difference!!
Although golf in Scotland has only commenced since 28th May the
ladies section is well into their competitions and club championships.
After a game members can now enjoy meals and refreshments in the
club house. During the lockdown the club house has under gone a
major refurbishment and is now open to members who need to book in
advance to ensure numbers in the club house are within the guidelines.
At all times members are advised to follow all the health and safety
rules. Hand sanitizers are available and it’s table service only. Although
recent times have been challenging for all it is hoped that we are
looking forward to safely enjoying the rest of our golf season.
Leo’s Dynamite!
Dynamite gymnastics takes competing to a whole
new level. Aware of the impending lockdown, the
Club were quick off the mark to seek out other
avenues for gymnasts missing out on the British
championships.
Up against time, routines were recorded and
passed on to be judged, creating a first ever
virtual competition. Leo Harris Downes submitted
routines and anxiously waited the results. Over
300 gymnasts across the U.K took part.
The results were in. 1st place in DMT and 6th in
Trampolining. A bonus overall was coming 3rd as
the highest scoring gymnast. Leo said, “The time
has been hard with no training for months. I can’t
wait to get back to training and focus on the next
championships.”