Our well-established Ladies Section and enthusiastic Committee embraces the commitment our Club has made in signing the R&A’s ‘Women in Golf Charter’. Both our Ladies and Gents sections take great pride in working together as a larger team to create the best golfing experience for all our members.
Here is some key information about our Ladies Section:
- From April to October our competition days for the Ladies are Tuesdays (tee- times in morning, afternoon, and evening) and Sundays and we operate a draw process for the competitions which means you get the opportunity to play with a variety of the members.
- Our competitions are in a variety of formats – stroke, stableford, pairs or fun team competitions, 9-hole competitions as well as Club Championships – scratch, handicap, upper handicap.
- We run a series of knockout match-play competitions throughout the season including mixed pairs.
- We also run a number of Opens where you can bring along your friends and/or family.
- During the winter season we organise stableford and eclectic competitions often themed and fun.
- We have a Scratch 5 team for members with low handicaps who play in the county league.
- We play friendly team matches against some of our local Fife Clubs which lets you experience some local courses.
- There is an organised annual golf outing with fun competitions and nonsense!
- There are group lessons organised with our PGA professional throughout the season focussing on different aspects of the golf game.
If you are new to golf and would like to join our par 3 course (“The Halkett”) initially, please check out our offers which may include lessons and/or introduction to golf and the etiquette.
If you are considering joining you would be assured of a very warm welcome from everyone so please contact the Club Administrator (secretary@Dunfermlinegolfclub.com) or use the contact form if you would like to visit the club to view our facilities.
Alison McGovern (Lady Captain)
LADIES TROPHIES 2024. PLAYING FORMATS
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Held in July
5 stroke play qualifying rounds. Players best 2 rounds count towards qualification.
Must play a minimum of 2 qualifying rounds but may compete in up to 5 events
CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY – Presented in 1955 by W L Dale Esq.
Top 8 lowest aggregate gross scores qualify for the Matchplay Knockout.
The knockout matches are played off scratch.
TORRIE QUAICH – Presented in 2016 by Mrs V MacCallum.
For players with a HI of 21 or lower.
Top 8 best nett scores (after the championship scratch players are identified) qualify for the Matchplay Knockout.
PITFIRRANE PLATE – Presented in 2021 by Mrs A McGovern.
For players with a HI of 21.1 and above.
Top 8 best nett scores (after the championship scratch players are identified) qualify for the Matchplay Knockout.
KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS:
KING GEORGE V QUAICH – Presented in 1935.
Played as a Matchplay Knockout Competition for all players with a handicap index of 21 or less.
LADY VICTORIA WEMYSS CUP – Presented by Lady Victoria Wemyss at Torrie in 1929 just about the time the Club moved there.
Matchplay Knockout Competition.
Open to all players with a handicap index of 21 or less.
MATHEWSON BOWL – Presented in 1982 as a legacy from the Estate of the late Mr Alexander Mathewson.
Matchplay Knockout Competition for all players with a handicap index.
CRICHTON CUP – Presented in 1958 by Miss B Crichton (Babs).
A Matchplay Knockout Competition for players with a handicap index of 21.1 and above.
WESTGARTH CUP – Presented in 1987 by Trevor and Catherine Westgarth.
This is a Matchplay Knockout Competition.
For players with a handicap index of 21.1 and above.
PITCONNOQUHIE QUAICH – Created in 2024
This is a singles Matchplay Knockout Competition for handicap index 32.6 and above.
PEATTIE ROSEBOWL – Presented by Mrs R Peattie in 1959.
This is a Foursomes Matchplay Knockout Competition.
Partners are drawn.
Course Handicap will be limited to 36.
CENTENARY CUP – Trophy presented in 1987 by Mrs Hilda Jack.
This is a Foursomes Matchplay Knockout Competition.
Players enter with a partner. Course handicap limited to 36.
Previous Season’s Centenary Cup winners Qualify for the Daily Mail Foursomes Knockout Competition.
FORBES QUAICH – Presented by Mrs M Forbes in 1984.
One Qualifying round open to players with a handicap index of 21 or below for both the qualifying round and Matchplay Knockout. Top 8 lowest nett scores qualify.
GRETA GARDNER TROPHY – Presented in 2002 by the family of the late Greta Gardner in her memory.
One Qualifying round open to players with a handicap index of 21.1 and above for both the qualifying round and Matchplay Knockout. Top 8 lowest nett scores qualify
JB LAWRENCE MIXED FOURSOMES – Presented by Miss J B Lawrence in 1962.
The Format has changed over the years and is now a Mixed Foursomes Matchplay Knockout Competition.
Nominated partners.
The Course Handicap is limited, for Ladies 36, for Gents 28.
JOHN HARRIS MIXED FOURSOMES
A Matchplay Knockout Competition.
Partners are drawn
The Course Handicap is limited, for Ladies 36, for Gents 28.
OTHER NAMED COMPETITIONS:
CORONATION MEDAL – Medal Winners and Runners Up from the previous season qualify to play. Qualifiers are informed prior to the Competition. It is always run in conjunction with another Stroke Play Competition. Winner is the lowest Nett Score of the qualifiers.
3-CLUB COMPETITION – Presented by Miss J B Lawrence in 1984. As suggested in the name the Winner has the best Nett Score using a maximum of three clubs and a putter.
SENIORS SALVER – Presented by Mrs Mary Wilson in 1974 for players 55 and over. This is a stroke play competition and the winner is the player with the best nett score.
JP ARCHIBALD OPEN MIXED FOURSOMES TROPHY – Presented in 1962 by John Archibald Esq, Late Secretary of the Club. It is played annually and is for all golf levels members and non-members.
TOM GALLOWAY TROPHY – Presented in 2010 by his daughter in his memory. This is an individual Stableford for both men and women. The ladies get 2 extra shots as it is a
mixed competition. Players book their own tee-times. Gents Match Secretary organises this Competition.
SENIOR OPEN TROPHY – Presented in 2010 by Dunfermline Building Society.
This is for Ladies aged 55yrs and above.
It is an Open competition played annually and is for the lowest Nett score.
Handicap index limited to 36.
SPEARS SALVER – Presented by Liz Fraser in 1998 in memory of her father John Fraser. This is an Open Greensome Foursomes Competition.
The winners are the lowest nett score.
Handicap index limited to 36.
MCKEY BOWL – Ladies Open Tri-Am.
Winners have the best nett score.
Handicap index limited to 36.
ISABEL ROBERTSON TROPHY (CRYSTAL ROSEBOWL) – Presented in 2001 by her family in her memory at Isabel’s request.
This is a stableford competition and the winner is the person with the highest number of points.
Players are asked to donate £1 for a selected charity.
ROYAL BANK TROPHY – Presented in 1987 for our Centenary.
There are 2 rounds to this Strokeplay competition.
Winner has the lowest combined gross score over the 2 Rounds.
DALE REID SALVER – Presented by Dale Reid in 2005 who came as an after dinner speaker for the Ladies Presentation Night.
This is for the most improved Player of the Season. The Handicap Committee selects the player.
SAM BURTON SALVER – Presented by Sam Burton in 2007.
This is for the lowest nett score in our Invitation Greensomes Competition.
JANE ROBERTSON TROPHY – Presented by Jane Robertson in 2011.
This is a Stableford Competition.
HALKETT CUP: – first presented in 2021 as part of our Get into Golf initiative.
Winner of the knockout matchplay Ladies competition on the 9 hole course (no handicap)
HALKETT QUAICH: first presented in 2021 as part of our Get into Golf initiative.
For the overall winner of the Halkett Ladies Eclectic competition. Lowest 3 monthly scores.
FLAG COMPETITION – Stroke play format. Continue play until you have used all your handicap. Place the Flag at that point. The player who goes the furthest wins.
MIXED 9 HOLE TROPHY – Presented 2022 by Alison McGovern.
6 x 9 hole, stableford competitions monthly over the season – open to Ladies Gents and Juniors. Winner has the best 2 stableford scores.
Included is a one off R&A Mixed 9 Hole Challenge Pairs event. Any combination of Gents and Ladies. A pairing including 1 Junior is acceptable. Winners go through to the R&A area finals.
CAPTAIN’S PRIZE – The Captain determines the format and prizes.
CHARITY COMPETITIONS: Will be introduced throughout the season.
LADIES CORONATION FOURSOMES – Choose your own partner. Stableford. Winners qualify for regional finals. £2 entry fee per person.
FRIENDLY MATCHES:
Both Home and Away versus neighbouring golf clubs.
Open to everyone with a handicap.
Enter online via ClubV1 Members Hub/ Teams
DIVISION 1 MEDAL – Open to HI 21 and below. This is a Strokeplay competition a minimum of 1 per month.
DIVISION 2 MEDAL – Open to HI 21.1 and above. This is a Strokeplay competition a minimum of 1 per month.
The Scottish Medal Finals is open to female golfers who have been identified by their golf club as one of the top 3 (available) female players returning the lowest aggregate of 3 net scores from the previous year’s club medal competitions. Competitors have the option to play in one of the 6 regional qualifying events.
LADIES YELLOW BALL CHALLENGE – Fun Competition for all Members. Format will be explained on the Day.
We also have monthly Strokes each month. Division 1, HI 21 or less. Division 2, HI 21.1 to 32.5. Division 3 HI 32.6 and above
There are PAR/Bogey and Stableford Competitions throughout the season, for handicap up to 54.
Also regular team events for all Ladies.
