Gillian Kyle wins Renfrewshire title for first time

FREDA TUCK REPORTS FROM RALSTON

Leading qualifier Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) is the new Renfrewshire women's county champion. She won the title for the first time by beating  11 times title-winner Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle)  by 2 and 1 in the final at Ralston Golf Club.

 

Gillian, playing in her first county Final, was two up after only three holes. Donna won the fifth  but Gillian continued her winning streak and was three up at the turn.  

Kyle won the 11th to go 4 ahead but lost the 14th, Donna then won the 16th with a birdie 4. The 17th was halved and so it was a fine win for Gillian by 2 and 1.

Some excellent golf has been played by Gillian all week having won the West Vets meeting on Monday.  She is now representing Scotland in the Scottish Vets match v Ireland seniors at Dunbar this weekend.

Donna, pictured left with Gillian Kyle, didn't manage to achieve her 12th Championship win but she was a very worthy runner-up.

The Championship Trophy and the Peggy Clark Trophy were presented to the winners by Ralston Club Captain Graham Clark.

RECAP ON THE MORNING SEMI-FINALS
Gillian played very well and was 3 up after 7 against Denise Cowan..She then won the 8th  but lost the 9th to be 3 up at the turn. 
Denise got one back at the 11th. Gillian won the 14th to go back to 4 up, lost the 15th but closed out the match to win 4 and 2.
Donna took an early lead against 14-year-old Jennifer Rankine in the other semi-finals and was four up after 8.  The next 3 holes were halved then Jennifer won the 12th to get one back. Donna then had a birdie 2 at the 13th and won the 14th with a par to win by 5 and  4.
Jennifer has played a good steady game throughout the Championships but Donna's experience told on the end. We will see more of Jennifer in future events. 
Renfrewshire women's county championship
Ralston Golf Club
Semi-finals
Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) bt Denise Cowan (Ranfurly Castle) 4 and 2
 Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) bt Jennifer Rankine (Haggs Castle) 5 and 4
Final
Kyle bt Jackson 2 and 1