Lorna McClymont completes hat-trick in R&A Student Tour Series

Lorna McClymont (Photo Courtesy of the R&A)

By Martin Dempster (The Scotsman Newspaper)

In-form University of Stirling student Lorna McClymont claimed a third straight R&A Student Tour Series victory after winning a play-off in the Spanish leg.

The 21-year-old, who is a member of Milngavie, started the final round at Infinitum Golf in Tarragona two shots behind Welsh woman Darcey Harry.

But, after signing for a closing one-over 72, McClymont joined 18-year-old Harry at the top of the leaderboard on five-over 218.

McClymont, a sports studies student, forced the play-off with a closing birdie-4 then repeated the feat at the first extra hole.

“I knew I had to go for it at the last and was pleased to see the ball land on the green,” said McClymont, who had already won events in Portugal and Ireland.

“In the play-off, I was even closer to the green and hit a 4-iron, so that hole was crucial for me today.

“It’s a bit special to think I’ve won the last three (Tour Series events). It gives me a lot of confidence for the rest of the season.

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Alison Davidson on golfing friendships meaning more than titles

Alison Davidson, back left, with fellow Scots Mhairi McKay, back right, and Janice Moodie, front,
after helping Great Britain & Ireland win the 1996 Curtis Cup at Killarney.

By Martin Dempster (The Scotsman) 

Until a fortnight ago, Alison Davidson was the last Scottish player to have been crowned as the R&A Women’s Amateur champion, having landed the prize at Cruden Bay in 1994.

Only time will tell what lies ahead in the game for Louise Duncan after she ended Scotland’s drought in the event, but Davidson has shown that satisfaction can be found by staying in the amateur ranks.

The Stirling woman never even gave turning professional consideration at the height of a career that also saw her win four points out of four in a Curtis Cup and insists she has no regrets whatsoever.

How did you feel when West Kilbride’s Louise Duncan became the first Scot since then to claim the title with her recent win at Kilmarnock (Barassie)?

AD: It was nice to have that title of being the last Scot to win the British Amateur, but it was time someone else won it and I am absolutely thrilled for Louise. I think Scottish golf is in a great place right now and hopefully Louise can move on and, fingers crossed, we can have some Scots in the Curtis Cup later this year, if it goes ahead. Twenty-four years is a long time and it had to happen at some point, though I am surprised it took so long (laughing).

You might already have partly answered this one, but sum what golf has meant for you?

AD: Mainly it’s a game that I love. Even though I don’t play as much competitively now as I did, I still go out and give it my best shot every time I go out. I’m very passionate about golf and one of the main things I love about golf is the friendships I’ve made. All my good friends are golfers and I still follow all the girls I used to play international golf with. In my first Home Internationals, my foursomes partner was Catriona Matthew and I still follow their careers. I just think it’s a fantastic game for friendships.

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Shaeen Ahmad, Tricia Chillas and Shona Cunningham leading qualifiers at Murrayshall

Shaeen Ahmad produced a grandstand finish to clinch a narrow victory in the women’s event at the Scottish Medal Finals Central 1 event at a wet Murrayshall Country House Hotel & Golf Club in Perthshire on Sunday 23rd May 2021

The 18-handicapper from Balmore Golf Club was level par when she stepped onto the tee at the 127-yard par-3 18th hole but holed out in two for a net one and a two under par net round of 69. 

On a day marred by increasingly inclement weather that was enough to give Ahmad a single shot win over Tricia Chillas (Stirling) and Shona Cunningham (Mortonhall). 

All three players qualify for the Scottish Medal Finals Grand Final at The Duke’s, St Andrews, where they will be joined by Janette Bowman (Auchterarder), Carolyn Smith (Dunblane New) and Kathy McIlwaine who shared fourth place with two over par net rounds of 73.

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SHELAGH QUINN HAS HER FIRST HOLE IN ONE

Shelagh Quinn

Congratulations to Shelagh Quinn on getting her first hole in one today at the 6th at Stirling Golf Club after playing golf for 60 years. 👏👏

Scottish Seniors Team for Home Internationals is announced

Congratulations to West of Scotland's Donna Jackson in her selection for the Home Internationals. 

Senior Women’s Team for the Home Internationals, County Sligo, Ireland 1st to 3rd October:

Aileen Baker, Crail Golfing Society 
Jennifer Bryans, Harburn 
Alison Davidson, Stirling 
Donna Jackson, Ladies Golf Club Troon 
Lorna McKinlay, Dunnikier Park 
Elaine Moffat, St Regulus Ladies 
Sheena Wood, Aberdeen Ladies 

Thanks to West Vets Captain Chris Fowler for the update.

Past Curtis Cup player Alison Davidson raises £13,000 for Leukaemia UK

Tricia Chillas Alison Davidson and Fraser and Martin

Many congratulations go to Alison Davidson, her family and friends, who in memory of her cousin Andrew, organised and completed a 100 Holes (in one day) 

She would like to extend our gratitude to all those who sponsored and supported her with this fantastic challenge. We are so very grateful!

Our final total raised for Leukaemia UK is £13,000. 

Thanks to Stirling Golf Club for all the help and support we received and a huge thank you to all of our friends and family who have been so generous with their donations. Totally blown away, could never have imagined that we’d raise so much. 

In Alison's words: “I can’t thank everyone enough who’s supported us and donated to our cause, especially Martin, Fraser and Tricia. We’ve raised far more than I could ever imagined"

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