PERSONAL BEST FROM SWANSTON EVENT
Congratulations to all the kids who played yesterday at Swanston it was great to see the smiling faces and some...
TODAYS ADULT/JUNIOR EVENT AT SWANSTON GC
TODAYS SWANSTON EVENT In total we had 38 boys and girls and their parents taking part in our latest Adult/Junior...
NEW EVENT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED, U18 NATIONAL MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Our new event has been launched today, details below. to enter go to Events section, Month of August
Free Golf at Swanston for kids, BACK ON, from FRIDAY 5th JUNE
Swanston Golf office has E-mailed me to say a few SGF parents have called the Club asking if their kids can play from this Friday, when the Templar Course will re-open. We have spoken to Swanston and they have agreed that SGF kids can play from Friday 5th of June but MUST call the Shop to book a time and only 2 players for each tee time. To book a t time call The Shop number on 0131 445 2239 option1 - ask them to call between 9.30am and 4.00pm.
SGF Virtual Events; Win a Chance to Play with Stephen
Well it looks like the courses will be opening again within the week, fingers crossed. We will be looking to hold some events in the near future and will keep you updated regards this. For now though and for a bit of fun we have decided to hold 3 Virtual Events, please see the events section, over the coming weeks finishing on the week of the "Open". These are for fun but also any monies raised will go towards our SGF Junior Coaching and Mentoring Programme for 2020/21. At the end of each event there will be a prize draw, with the winner to play 9 holes and have lunch with Stephen Gallacher at Kingsfield GC, the dates for this event will be advised once we know all the winners. This is a fantastic prize with a chance to play with a European Tour Winner and Ryder Cup Player. For each event the entry fee will be £5, its not restricted to members of the Foundation and multiple entries can be made. As anyone can enter this, please feel free to share with all your friends and colleagues, the more the merrier
Patrons Newsletter
Hi, Hope you are all safe and well and managing to enjoy this nice spell of weather despite not being...
All May Events for 2020 Postponed
MAY EVENTS POSTPONED 3rd May Gogarburn GC, Flag and Stroke Play Event 10th May Niddry Castle GC, Flag and Stroke Play Event 17th May Linlithgow GC, Flag and Stroke Play event 24th May Castle Park GC, Flag and Stroke Play Event 31st May Glenbervie GC, Flag and Stroke Play Event We have taken the decision to postpone all the events above, in the month of May, this is an unprecedented time and I am sure everyone will understand why we are taking this action. We will where possible in the future look to re-arrange these events. This means our first event will now be on June 7th at Longniddry GC, this though again is subject to the ongoing situation regards the coronavirus but we will keep you informed at all times. For anyone who has entered our events in May and wish to transfer their entry to another event in the future, please let me know and I will arrange this. If you have any queries on this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: ALL APRIL EVENTS POSTPONED
APRIL EVENTS POSTPONED 12th April North Berwick Flag and Stroke 15th April Easter Team Competition- Craigielaw 26th April Stuart Hutchison Trophy- Swanston Templar GC We have taken the decision to postpone all the events above, in the month of April, this is an unprecedented time and I am sure everyone will understand why we are taking this action. We will where possible in the future look to re-arrange these events. This means our first event will now be on May 3rd at Gogarburn GC, this though again is subject to the ongoing situation regards the coronavirus but we will keep you informed at all times.
UPDATE: Coronavirus and Swanston Templar GC, course still Open
For now we have cancelled all events in March and will make a decision regards the events in April in the coming days and we will advise you accordingly. The 9 hole Swanston Templar Course, who we have an agreement with, is still open and free for all Foundation kids to play, furthermore an adult who plays with the child will also play for free. The golf course have assured us they have taken every precaution possible regards the Coronavirus, such as: No rakes Holes upside down Ball washers removed Remember not to touch the pins or shake hands and keep your distance from your playing partners and do not pass scorecards between players. The Brasserie for now, is open from 9am-4pm but expectation is that it will be closed in the near future. Remember to always stick within the government guidelines for your safety and others. Golf is still a great way to exercise and for Mental Health and wellbeng, even in the current crisis but please play it safely.
SGF Events Update on Coronavirus
It is with regret we have taken the decision to postpone all events for the month of March. Our proposed events: 22nd March Adult/Junior Event at Swanston 29th March Ryder/Solheim Cup Match at Swanston will all now be moved to new dates, we will update you with these in the near future. This is an unprecedented time and we will keep you up to date as we go forward. For now our next event will be our start of Summer Season Flag and Stroke play event at North Berwick Childrens Course on Sunday 12th April.
SGF Pro-Am, Date changed to Saturday 10th October
We have unfortunately taking the decision to postpone our scheduled Pro-Am at Kingsfield on Saturday 18th April, due to the situation on going with regards the Coronavirus. This event is geared for the kids and adults spending a long time together on and off the golf course and because of the numbers involved with this event have decided to take this precaution. A new date has been set of Saturday 10th October, if you have already entered this will be carried forward to the new date. All other events will be going ahead as planned, for now, but we may decide, not to have presentation of prizes at the end of each event. We will though monitor the situation with regards the Coronavirus as it changes daily and we will keep you well informed of any further amendments. If anyone has any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Braids Winter Golf Coaching CANCELLED today
Unfortunately due to unforseen circumstances todays Winter Group Coaching at the Braids Driving range has been cancelled. A new date will be organised in March and we will be in touch with the children and parents involved. Once again our apologies