Golf: New-look to Midlothian junior squad

FOUR newcomers have been included in this year's Midlothian County Ladies' junior golf squad, which will be coached by Mark Berrie at the Braid Hills Golf Centre, writes MARTIN DEMPSTER.

Katherine Fisher (Baberton), Heather Laing (Glencorse), Jane Finlay (New Swanston) and Rebecca Trimble (Murrayfield) join 'old hands' Hannah Scott (Broomieknowe), Kirsty Simpson (Murrayfield) and Heather Tumblety (Liberton) in the much-changed group.

Broomieknowe's Kate McIntosh has been elevated into the main squad, while Natasha Shivji (Ratho Park) moves out of the junior section.

In addition, Samantha Lamb (Glencorse) has been forced to give up golf due to an injury while Isobel Hinds (Liberton) and Sally Naysmith (Dalmahoy) have decided to concentrate on their school studies.

Berrie will hold coaching sessions with the squad over the next three months, as well as spending some time on course management with them.

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