Ladies' History
Since
the Lochty Ladies Golf Club was formed in 1924, the Caley had provided them
with accommodation - evidence, one would have thought, of a commendably liberal
attitude to the vexed question of equality between the sexes. This was put to
the test in 1934 when a motion 'to admit ladies to the clubroom' was placed
before the AGM - and failed! It was not until 1989 that this decision was finally
reversed. At the AGM on the 28th of June it was resolved that the constitution
and rules of the club be amended to permit the admission to membership of the
Club of Lady Associate Members.
Lady Associate Members started with 11 members in 1990, in 1991 we had 24 lady
associate members. This figure has steadily risen. 1992 was 63; 1993 - 67; 1994
- 73; 1995 - 81; 1996 - 95. In 1997, a motion was passed to amend the constitution
to remove any differentiation between male and female members in terms of membership
status and subscription levels. The constitution also amended that there should
be Club Captain male and female, a Ladies' Match Secretary as well as a Men's
Match Secretary. 1998 was the first time Ladies were full members, all 103 of
them.
Ladies' Fixtures
Competitions are over the Burnside Course unless stated otherwise. We hold a
Mixed Knockout Competition on the Buddon; Greensome Competition on the Championship,
Caledonia Cup on the Burnside; Rosebowl on the Championship; Captain's Trophy
held on the Buddon. Summer and Winter Electics will run over both Burnside and
Buddon Courses. A Monthly Medal is played for on the 3rd Thursday of the month
on the Burnside course. We have introduced a few new fixtures, eg Millennium
Trophy played on the Buddon and Burnside Course with the combined total as the
winner. We introduced a Ben Hogan competition to mark a great player, two rounds
on the Championship Course. The Ladies' section also has annual matches against
Blairgowrie, Forfar, and St Regulus golf clubs.
We have a few 'fun' evenings, e.g. Texas Scramble, Captain v. Vice Captain,
with meals and fun afterwards. It is always decided to support charities, e.g.
Cancer Relief and Barnados, through the year.
The Ladies' section of Caledonia Golf Club has about eighty members, some of
which are juniors. We could always do with any new members, young or old - so
please have a look at our section on the club
membership page. The Caledonia Ladies' section has got great players
who have done very well this season. Katie McNicol who has travelled all over
the country getting great results, and Claire Penman who jetted off to Sun City
to play after qualifying in the AEG Tournament. Well done!
There have been some great scores over the summer competitions, so the Ladies'
Prize-giving Dinner in November should be well attended for celebrations of
our competitive year and a friendly social afterwards. The ladies take part
in the William Low Coastal League in which we need teams to play each different
course. The Ladies section can always do with new members or fresh ideas, so
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Margaret Brown - Ladies Captain (ladiescaptain@carnoustiecaledonia.co.uk)
Jean Craig - Vice Captain & Match Secretary
Chris Healey - Handicap Secretary
