It is with sadness that we have to report the death of  SSGS member Ian W R Smith from Gullane. Ian was aged 54 and died suddenly after a short illness. Our condolences  go to his family and friends at this time.

The inaugural Scottish Super Seniors International Masters Event will be held at Scotscraig Golf Club from 15^TH TO 17^TH April 2020

Currently there is no 54-hole Open Super Seniors tournament in Scotland and at the request of our membership we have included the inaugural Super Seniors International Masters on our 2020 fixture list.

The 54-hole event is open to all aged 65 or over on first day of competition. Field size is limited to 120. Handicap limit 12.4

Entry fee is £90 and closing date is 1st March 2020.

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6th Oct 2019:

The 2020 fixtures have been published and can be viewed by clicking on link below.

Super Seniors fixtures have now been finalised. Venue for the Area Team Championships in September will be updated as soon as possible.

Entry forms for all 2020 events will be published within the next month (by end November at latest).

FIXTURES

There will be a series of pre-season 18 hole stablefords organised for early in 2020. The first of these will be at Stirling Golf Club on Friday 28th February, prior to the Annual Dinner and Prize-Giving. Thereafter another 4/5 events will be held before the main season commences. Further details in early course.

 Super Seniors match v UK Senior Golf Association.

2020 will see an inaugural Super Seniors match against the UK Seniors Golf Association.

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Our NinthAnnual Dinner will be held at Stirling Golf Club on Friday 28th February 2020 at 6.30pm for 7pm prompt start.

The Dinner will include the annual presentation of prizes and wives and partners are most welcome to attend.

Numbers are limited to 90 guests with places available on a first come, first served basis. The dress code is jacket collar and tie for gents and at the lady’s discretion.

Our guest speaker will be Mr Campbell Elliot, Golf professionla and renowned after dinner speaker. Campbell is Head Professionla at Haggs Castle Golf Club in Glasgow, and is an ex Scottish Amateur Internationalist, and after turning professional was Captain of the PGA Scotland.

Tickets are £30.00 per person. Demand is expected to be high so please contact Alex Hogg at thehoggfamily@btinternet.com  with your reservations.

Payments should thereafter go to Ian Kerr at PO Box 19610, Johnstone PA5 5AQ with a note of the names being paid for. Payment can also be made by direct transfer into our Bank Account, if using this method please ensure you email Ian Kerr at admin@scottishseniorsgolf.com to advise.

We will be organising a Winter Stableford event the same day as part of the Winter series events so why not make it a great day out. Entries can be emailed to Drew at aliciaanddrew@sky.com

Alex Hogg

Dinner Co-Ordinator.

Email: thehoggfamily@btinternet.com

Tel: 01786 815246

Lothians win Area Team Championships with team score of 363, with Glasgow in 2nd place on 369 with Fife 3rd on 373. This was Lothian'sfirst win since 2012.

In the Individual competition Glenn Taylor (Angus) emerged the winner with a 4 under par 68, with a better inward halve from John Fraser (Lothians). In 3rd place was Ian Ross (Clackmannanshire) on 70.

To view team results, team and individual scores, click on appropriate link below.

TEAM RESULTS

TEAM SCORES

INDIVIDUAL