Thursday 17 April 2008

Morag Macpherson is the 2008 Ayrshire County Champion

Morag MacphersonMorag Macpherson (Troon Ladies) --- (pictured left) won the Ayrshire women's county championship for the first time at West Kilbride Golf Club today.
Morag, the No 1 qualifier, beat Jennifer Linklater (Largs), the second seed, at the 19th in a classic match-play final.
Macpherson was three up after 13 holes but Linklater squared the match by winning the 14th, 15th and 16th. The 17th and 18th were halved before Macpherson won the day at the first extra hole.
Today's results:
Semi-finals:
Morag Macpherson (Troon Ladies) beat Rachael McQueen (Troon Ladies) 5 and 4.
Jennifer Linklater (Largs) beat Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 4 and 3.
Final:
Macpherson beat Linklater at 19th.