Ladies chosen for Gleneagles’ scholarship

Jan 30 2009 by Gordon Bannerman, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

PERTH and Kinross Ladies County Golf Association have selected sisters Emily and Megan Aird (Strathmore), Curtis Cup international Carly Booth (Comrie) and Nicola Robertson (Dunblane) to receive this year's highly prized Gleneagles Scholarships, writes the Cal Carson Golf Agency.

This scholarship is open to all P&K girls under 18 years of age on January 1 and provides the four girls with full use of the magnificent Gleneagles Golf Academy, including additional coaching throughout the year, full membership of all three Gleneagles courses and use of Dormy House and its changing facilities.

“As this scholarship is such a massive privilege and a huge benefit to the girls who are lucky enough to be selected, we do not take the granting of scholarships lightly,” said Perth and Kinross county captain Dawn Butchart.

“We only select the girls we feel will not only benefit but take full advantage of this opportunity during the year ahead.

“Emily Aird, at the age of only 12, has reduced her handicap from 21 to 13 in just 12 months. She has participated in most of the SLGA Junior events and has had some very encouraging successes.

“Emily is extremely enthusiastic and a great team player.

“Megan Aird is 15 and has a playing handicap of 10 and along with Emily has entered most of the SLGA events.

“Megan is a great supporter of county events and has played in the women's events as well as the juniors and I know she will take full advantage of her scholarship.

“Carly Booth is 16 playing off a handicap of +3.

“She is the lowest handicap female golfer in the county.

“Carly is now living at home and attending Glenalmond School.

“So this is the perfect time for Carly to take advantage of the facilities Gleneagles has to offer and I know she is very excited about the year ahead.

“Nicola Robertson, at the age of 13, has reduced her handicap from 26 to 16 in the space of one year.

“She attends most of our junior events and she works extremely hard on her golf all year round.

“I know Nicola will take advantage of this award and will enjoy every minute of it!”