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New Members Event & Gaining a Handicap

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As a Committee, we have been looking at ways in which we can support new and less experienced members to make the most of their membership with Bridge of Allan Golf Club.

At the start of the 2021 season, we reached out to new members to welcome them to the Club by inviting them to a New Member Event in the Clubhouse. This year I would like to broaden the invite to all members, as we recognise existing members may also appreciate support.
To this end we will be holding a revamped New Member Event in the Clubhouse on 2 dates in March, if you would like to attend, please confirm this by responding to membershipsecretary@bofagc.com, advising of which event you would prefer to attend:
Wed 15 March at 19:30 
Sun 19 March at 13:30 

At the meeting you’ll be able to sit back, enjoy a drink from the bar, whilst we cover the following topics:

  • The Club in general
  • Obtaining and maintaining a handicap
  • Competitions
  • The Clubhouse
  • The DIP Scheme
  • Bar Card
Our aim is to give new members an overview of how the club operates, the activities you can get involved in and the support we can offer you. If you are an existing member who is looking to gain a handicap but feel unsure on how to achieve this or would simply like to meet other golf buddies, this may also be an excellent opportunity for you.
Following these events, we will be ringfencing tees on the afternoon of 26th March, solely for attendees of the meetings. This will be a safe, no pressure environment where we will play 9 holes around the course; subject to favourable course conditions, we are hoping those interested will be able to submit their first card toward their handicap. These groups will be led by Club representatives who will be able to support and answer any questions you may have.
Two areas we are very keen to focus on and demystify are Handicaps and Club Competitions. Both of these are a wonderful part of the game and are a way to meet new golfers and make great friendships. As detailed above we will cover both elements at the New Member Meetings.
If you are interested in attending, can you please confirm your preferred date to membershipsecretary@bofagc.com 
Please indicate in your email what you will be looking to get from the meeting.
We look forward to meeting you!!

9 AND DINE – Sunday 19th February 2023

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We are going to have another ‘Steak Pie Sunday’, or ‘9 & Dine’, if you prefer, on Sunday 19th Feb for all of our Members.

This is a 9 hole stableford competition followed by food in the clubhouse. Reserved tee times are now available in BRS for booking by clicking here: https://members.brsgolf.com/bridgeofallan/login

There will be prizes on offer for the leading Ladies and Gents on the day.

To take part simply add a name to a competition slot in BRS – if you want to take part and do not yet have a handicap we can give you one for the day and also please email our Match Secretary at  matchsecretary@bofagc.com with your food order.

Helene will be offering the following dishes for £10 per person, there is no cost to enter the golf competition.

– Steak Pie
– Deef Fried Haddock & Chips with peas and Tartare Sauce
– Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry with rice and mango chutney.

Scottish Golf Tourism Awards 2022 – We’ve Been Shortlisted!!

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We are very pleased to announce that we have just been shortlisted for “Best 9 Hole Course” by the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards 2022.

This is quite a Christmas present for all of the people that work so hard to keep our Club running and our course maintained every day.

We are delighted that our stunning, challenging and truly historic wee course is getting the recognition that we feel it deserves.

The winners are announced in February 2023 at a celebration of the very best of the Scottish Golf Tourism Industry at the 10th annual SGTA Awards. Best of luck to all the nominees and keep your fingers crossed for us!!

If you want to read more about the awards click here:

https://www.scottishgolftourismweek.co.uk/sgta.html

Winter membership Nov 22 to Mar 23

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Our Winter Golf membership is back for 1st Nov 22 – 31st Mar 23, £100 unlimited golf and if you chose to join Bridge of Allan G.C. on a full membership during January to March’ 2023, the £100 can be deducted from your full subscription fee. See ‘membership’ then ‘winter golf’ tab on our Home page for details and T&Cs: https://www.bofagc.com/winter-golf/

 

 

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Goldcrest Gents Senior Open 2nd September 2022

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The Godcrest Senior Open on Friday 2nd September, was played in sunny weather enableing another series of good scores by both our own members and visitors alike.

George Reid won the handicap competition with another sub par performance. This meant second place went to Stephen McNally and third place going to Gerry Casey of Muckhart Golf Club.

The scratch competiton was won by Cameron Ferguson of Dunblane on a countback from Alistair Smillie with only one shot on the back nine seperating them. Club Captain Douglas Gebbie was third.

Rising Sun Gents Open 27th August 2022

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The Rising Sun Open was played on Saturday amid calm, sunny conditions which resulted in a great days golf with everyone seeming to enjoy their day. There was a lot of praise for the condition of the course, especially from those visitors who were visiting for the first time, or who don’t play it regularly so many thanks must go to the greenkeeping team and those volunteers who help keep the course in the current condition.

65 players, including 35 visitors representing 16 golf clubs took part in the open and there was generally very good scoring with 8 players scoring nett par or better.

The scratch competition was won by Craig Perrie, representing Braehead Golf Club, with a score of 67. This was enough to pip Scott Mackenzie’s 70 which was set in the first three ball and stood as the target for most of the day. Steven Duncan of Stirling Golf Club took third place in the Scratch Competition.

The handicap competition was won by Ian Houston with a tremendous nett score of 62. William Whitfield of Falkirk Tryst Golf Club took the second place in the handicap competition and Declan Hayes, representing Kirkhill Golf Club took the third prize.

Nearest the line on the 3rd/12th was also won by William Whitfield and nearest the pin at the 9th/18th was won by Ryan Perrie of Stirling Golf Club very late in the day.

Finally, there were 4 scores of 3 (or better) on the first hole. After a draw, the winner of the bottle of whisky was Alan King of Stirling Golf Club.

Bloom Room Ladies Senior Open 17th August 2022

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Great conditions on the 17th Aug for our Ladies Senior Open sponsored by the Bloom Room, Bridge of Allan.  Our winners are Michelle and Isabel from Bridge of Allan Golf Club

The weather was perfect and the course was in great condition. All the players very much enjoyed their day.
All three handicap winners were home players with the Scratch prizes going to ladies from visiting clubs .