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Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club has just launched a superb Winter Golf Offer.

From now until the end of February, visitors can play 18 holes on this Open Qualifying course for just £30.

To take advantage of this great offer, call the Secretary NOW on 01292 313920

Email: golf@kbgc.co.uk

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JUNIOR SECTION - ANNUAL DINNER and PRESENTATION of PRIZES

The Junior Section of Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club was hosted by Junior Convener, Craig Gilmour last Friday evening. The boys, all 28 of them, enjoyed a pleasant meal as well as having their golfing knowledge put to the test with a quiz and a picture board competition. They had a target golf pitching challenge, but had to use left-handed clubs.

Seen here are the prize winners, proudly showing-off a fine array of silverware.

Provan Plate - Cameron Snow

Jura Cup - Jack McDonald

Chainti Wrastlers Cup - Robbie Blackwood

Sneed Trophy - David Wilson

Davaar Quaich - Fraser Rigby

Heather Trophy - Fraser Rigby

Ailsa Trophy - Cameron Snow

Spider Cup - Euan Henderson & Cameron Snow

Westward Cup - Blair Gavin

Kirkwood Trophy (most improved player) Robbie Blackwood

Club Champion - David Wilson

The Equality Act 2010 and K(B)GC

A major change to the structure of the club is coming closer, brought about by the introduction of the new equality legislation. And dropping through every member's letterbox early next week will be a summary of the current and future position together with the Committee proposal to take the Club forward and secure our financial stability.

The midnight oil has certainly been consumed by everyone involved, with just about every possible option being closely evaluated before agreeing the solution to a very difficult problem that has been brought to our doorstep by a change in legislation.

Key players in this complex scenario have been the members of the Equality Working Group and much appreciation must go to them; Stewart Lightbody, Helen Love, Colin Adam, Reg Short and Fraser Williamson.

It is absolutely critical that Members are aware of the implications and are given the opportunity to voice their thoughts and opinions. Everyone within the Club will be affected in one way or another, and this is your chance to influence the future.

Members will be asked to submit written comments on the proposals by Wednesday 1st December 2010. Email responses should be sent to; secretary@kbgc.co.uk. All feedback, while positive or negative, will be provide the platform for drafting the resolutions that will be submitted to a Special General Meeting to be held very early in the New Year.

It cannot stressed strongly enough ...Your Club Needs You!!

TWO DOWN ...ONE TO GO!

Under challenging and frequently inclement weather conditions the brave men from Souters continued with the drainage project and completed the work on the 3rd and 13th holes of the Barassie Links. A walk down the burn will clearly show everyone the levels of improvement to the condition of the fairways with the piping dispelling water at a constant rate. In fact, several Members have commented on the new-found 'firmness' of the 13th fairway.

The project has now moved to the area round the 18th fairway and practice ground, where the pipes are being laid and digging is well advanced for the installation of the tank and and pump ...and the excavated earth being placed for the building of the new bunkers are the reshaping of the 18th.

While a couple of weeks should see the project completed, a some additional reparatory work will be required to get the course ready for play. Much to the appreciation of everyone, the contractors have managed to keep seven holes within that loop open for play at the weekend.

ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

.....AND WHAT AN ARRAY OF SILVERWARE!!!

Last Friday, November 5, saw those lucky Members collect the reward for their golfing prowess during the year.

From a table overflowing with cups, quiachs and other silverware, Club Captain, David Miller presented the trophies to all the worthy winners.

The major cups went to:
Anderson Buchan Trophy - Ian Carfae & Derek Martin

Spring Meeting - 1st Class: Stuart Miller; 2nd Class: Ray Allen; 3rd Class; Andy Johnstone
Summer Meeting - 1st Class: Alex Orr; 2nd Class:Kenneth Barker; 3rd Class; Ian Carfrae
Autumn Meeting - 1st Class: Stephen Kyle; 2nd Class: Tom Farren; 3rd Class; David Carson

Artillery Cup - Andrew Masterton
Hillhouse Trophy - Danny Gorman
McLean Trophy - Ray Allen
Jubilee Bowl - James Morrison
A M Leggate Trophy - Craig Gilmour & Alex Watson
Coronation Cup - David Miller & Robbie Fulker

Fulton Cup - Euan Brown
Morton Cup - Stuart Miller
Walker Plate - Euan Brown

Senior Club Championship - James Morrison
Club Champion - Robbie Fulker

Well done to everyone ...and for the rest of us, there's always next year!!

ANNUAL CLUB DINNER

Club Captain, David Miller (seen in the centre of the photograph) hosted the Annual Club Dinner & Presentation of Prizes last Friday, November 5, in the clubhouse.

On behalf of Barassie, David welcomed the Captains from Prestwick St Nicholas, Royal Troon and Western Gailes, together with the Vice Captain of Irvine before James Morrison entertained the Members with an 'Ode to Golf'. Everyone enjoyed a very pleasant dinner before the interval, which included a 'commercial' for the forthcoming Quiz Night. A few mind-testing questions about the history of our favourite game saw Scott Macintyre's team edge out Gary Torbett's 3-ball in an extra hole play-off.

Tommy Wilson, the guest speaker, had everyone rolling with laughter as joke after joke and story after story flowed from his eloquent tongue.

Following the formal presentation of the various cups and silverware, Past Captain, Robbie Fulker brought evening to and end with a vote of thanks.

ALL SMILES

The 2010 Lady Prize Winners pose for a photograph

Roll of Honour:

Back row: Celia McArthur, Marion McLean, Val Smith, Kati Glennie, Netta Howie, Ann Lockhart, Dorren Tait, Sue Sanderson, Betty Jarvie, Helen McGibbon, Claire Anderson, Maggie Magee

Front row: May Coltsmann, Debbie Peberdy, Alison Gemmill, Suzie McInally, Chris Auld

Our proud 2010 Ladies Club Champion, for an incredible 22nd time, is Alison Gemmill. She was given a run for her money by Debbie Peberdy who took her to the 19th hole.