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Formed in November 2006, the Society is the brainchild of former amateur internationalist, Gordon MacDonald. It was formed to meet a significant demand
for high level competition for senior amateur golfers still keen to test their games at a high level.

SSGS has surpassed expectations in terms of what it has achieved since 2006, particularly at a time when golf is struggling to maintain levels of
active participation. The standard of golf is high with many former Walker Cup and Scottish internationalists involved. We have 250 members and all the
events take place in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere on very good courses.

We run a programme of events for players aged 50 and over with handicaps of 9.4 or less. These are principally 36 hole events played on Thursdays and
Fridays at top quality venues with a maximum field of 140 players, as well as a match-play event (55 years and above) and an inter-county team event. In
addition, we also run a limited series of 18 hole competitions over the winter period. Full details of our 2016 fixtures can be accessed via the
“Competitions” tab above.

By utilising the various links above you will be able to find all the relevant information about the Society, how to become a member and enter our
various events.

Latest News

North Of Scotland Open 10th/11th May 2018
24th April: The initial draw for Tain has now been completed and can be viewed by clicking on link below.
https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships/#/competition/1351379/teetimes
PRACTICE ROUNDS AT £15 ON WED 9TH CAN BE BOOKeD THROUGH OFFICE OR PRO SHOP ON 01862 892314.
RIDE ON BUGGIES, SUBBJECT TO MEDICAL CERTIFICATE, CAN BE RESERVED THROUGH CLUB OR PRO SHOP.

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Additional Super Seniors Events 2018
17 April 2018: Draw for the first of this year's Super Senior events at Aboyne & Ballater can be viewed on the Competitions page . Click here for link

ADDITIONAL SUPER SENIORS EVENTS FOR 2018
2018: Following on from the additional Super Senior events that were implemented in 2017, we have added another extra event in 2018. We have also initiated a review of Super Senior events from 2019 onwards and further details will be provided in due course, and at AGM for approval, so watch this space.
In the meantime however, your Committee have agreed that pending this review, we will make some small changes to entry requirements for 2018. FOR SUPER SENIOR EVENTS ONLY:-
- THE MAXIMUM HANDICAP ALLOWED WILL BE RAISED TO 15.4
- NON SSGS MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PLAY IN ONE SUPER SENIOR EVENT, IN ADDITION TO SUPER SENIORS OPEN, WITHOUT JOINING THE SOCIETY.
- IF WISH TO PLAY IN MORE EVENTS, OR ANY NON SUPER SENNIOR EVENTS THEN WILL REQUIRE TO JOIN.
- FOR MAIN EVENTS (I.E. ALL NON SUPER SENIOR EVENTS) CURRENT MAX HANDICAP OF 9.4 WILL CONTINUE TO APPLY.
The above steps have been implemented in order to try and improve attendance figures at Super Senior events.
All 2018 fixtures can be viewed on fixtures page, or by clicking on this link. 2018 FIXTURES
For details of 2017 changes, click on READ MORE button.
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Spring Meeting 26th April 2018
7th April: Draw is now available to view on Competitions page CLICK HERE
Practice rounds are available at cost £15 on the Wed 25th, book through Club Secretary at Powfoot on 01461 204100.
Catering on competition days will be available from 07:30 a.m.(T.B.C).
Ride on buggies (with medical certificate) and can be booked through Secretary.
18th March:
Resulting from the cancellation of the Annual Dinner at Stirling it has been decided to hold a trophy presentation at Powfoot G.C. during the Spring Meeting.
This will be for major trophies only with Gold and Bronze Medal winners being able to collect their medals from the check-in desk at the first event of the season in which they compete.
Area Team Championship Medals will be passed to the various Team Captains for distribution to their team members.
The Presentation will be held at the close of play on Thursday 26th April, hopefully around 6.30 P.M., and it is hoped as many competitors as possible will be able to attend to add to the occasion.
Entries are now being taken for our first event in 2018 at powfoot Golf Club.
As regards accomodation, we have been in contact with the Powfoot Hotel which is adjacent to the course. Details of current terms for accomodation are shown below. Contact hotel direct if you are interested.
POWFOOT HOTEL, ANNAN
Twin or Double room :£ 95.00 midweek Bed and Breakfast (per night)
£144.00 Dinner Bed and Breakfast ( per night)
Single Occupancy £75.00 midweThe Presentation will be held at the close of play on Thursday 26th April, hopefully around 6.30 P.M., and it is hoped as many competitors as possible will be able to attend to add to the occasion. ek Bed and Breakfast (per night)
£95.00 Dinner Bed and Breakfast (per night)
For the 25th and 26th April they currently have 5 rooms that can be twin rooms (4 of them can be double) and 6 rooms that are double only. They hope to have another double room by then - it is currently being refurbished.

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2017/18 Winter Series

8th April: NEISH CHISHOLM WINS WINTER OOM
With 4 out of 8 of this years events cancelled the SSGS winter events Order of Merit went to 3 counting events out of 4 with the final event at Prestwick St Cuthbert last a Friday.
This led to the closest finish we have had with 4 points covering the top 3 players. The winner was Neish Chisholm who is the most enthusiastic and well travelled member of the Society , Neish had a consistent season with 3 top 5 finishes in the counting events well done Neish.
In 2nd place 1.6 points behind was Drew Wilson (St Andrews New) who pipped Prestwick St Cuthbert winner Kevin McCarthur (St Andrews) by 2.2 points in fourth place was Ian McKerron (The Grange).
For OOM table CLICK HERE

30th March
The final Scottish Seniors Golf Society Winter Event went ahead at a breezy Prestwick St Cuthbert today.
The course was in excellent condition and the greens cut making them good to putt on.
The breeze made scoring difficult with pars and birdies hard to get.
The result was close with Kevin McCarthur (St Andrews) 37points piping Neish Chisholm (Kemnay), Keith Ross (Glasgow), Alex Hogg (Stirling), Stuart Drysdale (Leven Golf Society) and Donnie Lindsay (Barrassie) all with 36 points.
Kevin’s back 9 score of 20 points being the best of the day clinching him the win, although it may have been better as he had a no score at the 308 yd 10th hole.
Full results CLICK HERE

Open full article for details of earlier events.
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2018 Spanish Seniors Festival

We have now confirmed that we will be returning to Hacienda Del Alamo in October 2018 for our Spanish Golf Festival week.
Costs are £315 and full details can be viewed by opening the full article.
Names please to Keith Ross 07957 821912, email rosco1956@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible, thanks.
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