This years annual night out will take place at Mister Sings restaurant on the 28th November 6pm.
http://www.mistersinghsindia.com
We have Provisionally booked 30 places so please get in touch sooner rather than later to confirm your place.
Two course meal for £15 to be paid before the evening to the west section account.
Account details sort code 80-09-29 Account No 00268991
Please make sure your name is added to the transaction also please send me a e mail to gerrybruen1@btinternet.com as I am posting the list of names attending.
Link to names attending
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-AT-dF1jCOA60rGMtZBFowhvNz3951EWx8ICc-fJsEQ/edit?usp=sharing
Many thanks look forward to seeing you on the evening
Friday, 24 October 2014
Thursday, 16 October 2014
West Section AGM
We only have one week until our 2014 AGM
Please see links below
AGM AGENDA
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_dsdjUppW9HbXlsNmU5ZTcwSkU/view?usp=sharing
MINUTES 2013 AGM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_dsdjUppW9HaDVOX1dERkRnVGs/view?usp=sharing
There are a few vacancies arising on the committee so if you are interested please get in touch with any of the current committee.
There will be two education slots after the AGM
As always please support your sections AGM and I look forward to seeing you on the day.
Please see links below
AGM AGENDA
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_dsdjUppW9HbXlsNmU5ZTcwSkU/view?usp=sharing
MINUTES 2013 AGM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_dsdjUppW9HaDVOX1dERkRnVGs/view?usp=sharing
There are a few vacancies arising on the committee so if you are interested please get in touch with any of the current committee.
There will be two education slots after the AGM
- David Carson & Alistair Taylor (Rigby Taylor)
- Jamie Lees (Everris)
- CPD will be credited for attendance on the day.
As always please support your sections AGM and I look forward to seeing you on the day.
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
National championships
Congratulations to Gordon Sangster Cathkin Braes Golf Club who has retained the national championship today.
Gordon shot a 2 under par at Liphook today after the 1st round was abandoned due to the terrible weather.
Also please keep the 23rd of this month for the west section AGM.
Haggs Castle Golf Club
10.30am arrival & coffee
11am AGM
More details to follow
Saturday, 20 September 2014
Patrons Award Nomination 2014
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to recognise the hard work and dedication of a member of your staff. This award is so much more than just a jolly to Harrogate and I implore you to consider submitting a nomination for a team member. Please note that the award is for clubs of all shapes and sizes!!
The Scottish Region provides you with the opportunity to nominate yourself, an employeeor a colleague for the prestigious Patrons Award 2014. This award recognises the member’s continuing attempt to improve his / her knowledge and skills in greenkeeping by participating in education, training and networking events. A full list of the criteria for this award is detailed below along with information relating to the prize itself.
An award ceremony will be held at Stirling Golf Club on Wednesday, 10th December 2014 with all of the Scottish Region’s Patrons invited to attend as a thanks for their continued support to our members.
Criteria
He/she must be a current member and have continuous membership for the last two years
He/she must be actively participating in BIGGA’s CPD scheme
He/she must be actively participating in education, either through attending industry events, college attendance or other external pursuits
He/she must be actively participating in section events, i.e. seminars, meetings and golf events
He/she could be active in environmental and/or ecological projects on their respective golf course
He/she can be nominated if it is determined that they would benefit from the experience of attending BTME but are unable to do so through financial constraints at their respective club
The Award
A Certificate detailing their accomplishment
An invitation to the Patrons Award lunch in December to receive their certificate
Three night’s bed and breakfast in Harrogate during BTME
Travel expenses to Harrogate
An education budget of £250 for the Continue to Learn programme at BTME
A nomination form for a candidate is attached to this email and can also be found on BIGGA and BIGGA Scotland web-sites. Forms must be submitted to the Section Secretary no later than 23 September. The proposer should detail the reasons that a candidate is worthy of the award using the scheme’s criteria with the nominee signing the form in agreement to being nominated for the award and to allow the section to contact BIGGA headquarters to access their Continuing Professional Development records.
The section committee will discuss all nominations at their committee meeting in October before putting the winner forward for confirmation at the Annual General Meeting.
If you would like any further information or to submit a nomination for this award then please contact John Young on his mobile 07776 242120 or by emailing johnyoung@bigga.co.uk
An award ceremony will be held at Stirling Golf Club on Wednesday, 10th December 2014 with all of the Scottish Region’s Patrons invited to attend as a thanks for their continued support to our members.
Criteria
He/she must be a current member and have continuous membership for the last two years
He/she must be actively participating in BIGGA’s CPD scheme
He/she must be actively participating in education, either through attending industry events, college attendance or other external pursuits
He/she must be actively participating in section events, i.e. seminars, meetings and golf events
He/she could be active in environmental and/or ecological projects on their respective golf course
He/she can be nominated if it is determined that they would benefit from the experience of attending BTME but are unable to do so through financial constraints at their respective club
The Award
A Certificate detailing their accomplishment
An invitation to the Patrons Award lunch in December to receive their certificate
Three night’s bed and breakfast in Harrogate during BTME
Travel expenses to Harrogate
An education budget of £250 for the Continue to Learn programme at BTME
A nomination form for a candidate is attached to this email and can also be found on BIGGA and BIGGA Scotland web-sites. Forms must be submitted to the Section Secretary no later than 23 September. The proposer should detail the reasons that a candidate is worthy of the award using the scheme’s criteria with the nominee signing the form in agreement to being nominated for the award and to allow the section to contact BIGGA headquarters to access their Continuing Professional Development records.
The section committee will discuss all nominations at their committee meeting in October before putting the winner forward for confirmation at the Annual General Meeting.
If you would like any further information or to submit a nomination for this award then please contact John Young on his mobile 07776 242120 or by emailing johnyoung@bigga.co.uk
Link to nomination form
Gerry
Monday, 1 September 2014
Autumn Outing 2014 West / Ayrshire Joint Event
Autumn outing Gourock
Golf Club
16th
September 2014
Scratch
Winner Chris Prior
Bearsden
69
1st Class
1st Gerry Bruen
Williamwood
35
points
2nd Alasdair Reid Williamwood
32 points
2nd Class
1st Alec Cruickshank’s Turf Tech 40 points
2nd Brian Hillen Drumpelier GC
36 points
3rd Class
1st Bobby McDougal Souter’s
2nd Michael Maxton East Kibride
Winner of the Daval Two round trophy Chris Prior Bearsden 74 point over the spring autumn
outings
https://www.flickr.com/photos/63246138@N06/sets/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/63246138@N06/sets/
The details of this years joint West / Ayrshire outing have been finalised.
Click on the fixture list section under Business for details and entry form.
For a modest entry fee you will have coffee & a filled roll on arrival,partake in a eighteen hole competition, have a chance to win a prize and enjoy an evening meal as well as meeting like minded colleagues.
For those who have played in the past we look forward to seeing you all on the day.
The committee would ask in order to arrange catering requirements and post the draw sheet with tee times on the Blog it would be appreciated if all entries with remittance to be returned before the cut off date the Mon 15th September.
Contact details for more information
CONTACT DETAILS
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John Young
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07776 242120
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Derek Wilson
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07770 734360
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Fraser Ross
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07970 366355
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Monday, 18 August 2014
BIGGA Policy on Courtesy Golf
One misconception of BIGGA membership is that courtesy golf is a benefit for members. This of course is not the case and can only be granted by a golf club with the clear agreement of the Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper. Unfortunately there are times when this privilege is abused either by over-use or by someone implying that they are a member when they are not or have not been for some time.
In one recent incident, the date on a card had been manually altered by an individual named Greg Hadow, who was a member of the association a few years back but has NOT worked in the industry for quite some time. I would ask you to look out for a request from Mr Hadow and ensure that no courtesy is granted at your club. Please note that a situation of this type is not a fraud against BIGGA but a fraud against the club that have incorrectly granted courtesy and that you would be well within your rights to contact the police.
The BIGGA Guidelines for Courtesy Golf is noted below for your information however if you would like any further details on this subject then please contact Regional Administrator, John Young on 07776 242120 or emailing johnyoung@bigga.co.uk or contact BIGGA HQ on 01347 833800.
BIGGA Policy on Courtesy Golf
We have decided to publish guidelines on the use of courtesy golf to clear up any confusion among BIGGA members and golf clubs. We are aware the majority of members do behave sensibly when seeking courtesy golf.
The Guidelines are as follows:
In one recent incident, the date on a card had been manually altered by an individual named Greg Hadow, who was a member of the association a few years back but has NOT worked in the industry for quite some time. I would ask you to look out for a request from Mr Hadow and ensure that no courtesy is granted at your club. Please note that a situation of this type is not a fraud against BIGGA but a fraud against the club that have incorrectly granted courtesy and that you would be well within your rights to contact the police.
The BIGGA Guidelines for Courtesy Golf is noted below for your information however if you would like any further details on this subject then please contact Regional Administrator, John Young on 07776 242120 or emailing johnyoung@bigga.co.uk or contact BIGGA HQ on 01347 833800.
BIGGA Policy on Courtesy Golf
We have decided to publish guidelines on the use of courtesy golf to clear up any confusion among BIGGA members and golf clubs. We are aware the majority of members do behave sensibly when seeking courtesy golf.
The Guidelines are as follows:
- Only those with FULL greenkeeper membership should seek courtesy golf
- Courtesy golf is only given at the discretion of the individual golf club and is not an automatic benefit of membership
- Members wishing to seek courtesy golf at a club should contact the club at least 24 hours in advance of wishing to pay
- On arrival at the club, members should report to the Secretary/Pro Shop and follow normal procedures for playing golf
- Members should always produce a valid membership card as proof of status to the club
- Members should make a point of thanking the club for their courtesy on completion of their round of golf
- Members should not seek courtesy golf at any one golf club more than twice per year
GOLF CLUBS WISHING TO VERIFY MEMBERSHIP OR REQUIRING FURTHER DETAILS SHOULD CONTACT BIGGA ON 01347 833800.
Thursday, 8 May 2014
The BIGGA Scottish Golf Championship takes place at Renfrew Golf Club.
Thursday, 12th June 2014
Renfrew Golf Course is a tree-lined parkland course constructed in 1970 and officially opened on 29th September 1973 and was the design of Architect Commander John D. Harris in the estate of the late Lord Blythswood. Since 1973, the 6808 yard course with a SSS of 73 from the championship tees has hosted many major tournaments: Scottish Amateur Championship in 1984 and 1994, The European Boys Team Championship in 1988, The Sunderland of Scotland Masters and running from 2000 through to 2004 the Scottish Regional Qualifier for The Open Championship.
The Challenge Cup is awarded to the player with the best gross score and is the highest prize on offer and recognises the best golfing greenkeeper in the region. However it should be noted that ALL members can participate at the championship with a number of individual and team competitions to play for using both strokeplay and stableford formats with a total prize fund of £1,000.
Individual Strokeplay
- Challenge Cup – Scottish Champion (best gross)
- Ransomes Trophy – 1st class (best net)
- Pattison Trophy – 2nd class (best net)
- STRI Trophy – 3rd class (best net)
In addition the winners of the individual strokeplay competitions will also receive their entry fee to the BIGGA National Tournament to be held at Liphook Golf Club in Hampshire.
Individual Stableford
- Friendship Trophy – best Head Greenkeeper
- M & M Trophy – best Assistant/Apprentice
- SIGGA Trophy – best Veteran (aged over 55)
- The Patrons Shield – best Patron
Team Event
The St Mungo Trophy will be awarded to the Section with the 4 best combined stableford scores. Our thanks to GOLF KINGS LTD for sponsoring this trophy.
If you would like to take part in the Region’s premier golf event then you should complete the attached entry from and return to John Young, Regional Administrator. Contact John for further details on his mobile 07776 242120 or by emailing johnyoung@bigga.co.uk
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