EILIDH FROM KILMACOLM MAKES IT THRO' TO THE MATCH PLAY STAGES OF THE BRITISH GIRLS

West of Scotland player from Kilmacolm -- Eilidh Briggs (pictured above- Courtesy of Colin Farquharson - Click to enlarge) ) – qualified for the match-play stages after the two stroke-play eliminating rounds finished in wind and rain at West Lancashire Golf Club this evening.
Both Comrie's Carly Booth aged 17, and 16-year-old Elidh had totals of six-over-par 150, made up of two 75s each.
They qualified with ease quite high up among the 64 who made it through with totals of 158 or better.
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) missed out with scores of 80 and 79 for 159, and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) bowed out on 168 with rounds of 82 and 86.
Borders women’s champion Lesley Atkins (Minto), who is enduring that loss of form which all young improving players go through at some time or other, had scores of 83 and 89 for 172.
Eilidh Briggs clinched her place with two late birdies, at the 14th and 16th in an inward 37 for 75 while Carly covered the last 13 holes with 12 pars and one bogey … the kind of form that wins match-play ties.
Rachael Watton had a nightmare 9 at the par-4 10th and had an inward half of 46.
Leading qualifier was the 15-year-old Spanish girl, Noemi Jimenez from Malaga, with rounds of 70 and 73 for 143.
For the all the scores go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

A Golf Poem

In My Hand I Hold A Ball,
White And Dimpled, And Rather Small.
Oh How Bland It Does Appear,
This Harmless Looking Little Sphere.
By Its Size I Could Not Guess,
Or The Awesome Strength It Does Possess.
But Since I Fell Beneath Its Spell,
I've Wandered Through The Fires Of Hell.
My Life Has Not Been Quite The Same,
Since I Chose To Play This Stupid Game.
It Rules My Mind For Hours On End,
A Fortune It Has Made Me Spend.
It Has Made Me Curse And Cry,
And Hate Myself And Want To Die.
It Promises A Thing Called Par,
Even If I Can Hit It Straight And Far.
To Master Such A Tiny Ball,
Should Not Be Very Hard At All.
But My Desires The Ball Refuses,
And Does Exactly As It Chooses.
It Hooks And Slices, Dribbles And Dies,
And Even Disappears Before My Eyes.
Often It Will Have A Whim,
To Hit A Tree Or Take A Swim.
With Miles Of Grass On Which To Land,
It Finds A Tiny Patch Of Sand.
Then Has Me Offering Up My Soul,
If Only It Would Find The Hole.
It's Made Me Whimper Like A Pup,
And Swear That I Will Give It Up.
And Take To Drink To Ease My Sorrow,
But The Ball Knows ... I'll Be Back Tomorrow.
Stand proud you noble swingers of clubs and losers of balls....

A recent study found the average golfer walks about 900 miles a year.
Another study found golfers drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year.
That means, on average, golfers get about 41 miles to the gallon.
Kind of makes you proud. Almost feel like a hybrid.

Thanks go to Maggie Rutherford of Douglas Park for this poem

Live Scoring from the British Girls

West of Scotlands Eilidh Briggs and Alyson McKechin do well in first round of the British Girls

BRITISH GIRLS’ OPEN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
West Lancashire Golf Club.
FIRST OF TWO QUALIFYING ROUNDS Par 72. 6324 yards
Leading Scores:

70 Noemi Jimenez (Spa).
71 Heidi Baek (Felixstowe Ferry).
72 Hannah Turland (Tidworth Garrison), Delacour Perrine (Fra), Mandy Goyos (Spa).
73 Mara Puisite (Lat).
74 Anna-Lena Kraemer (Ger), Meghan McLaren (Wellingborough), Alexandra Peters (Notts Ladies), Marlies Krenn (Aut), Justine Dreher (Fra).

75 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Carly Booth (Comrie).
Others:
80 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)
82 Rachael Watton (Mortonhall),
83 Lesley Atkins (Minto),

The PROJECTED CUT-OFF POINT (i.e. 2 x 79 = 158) AFTER ROUND TWO FOR 64 MATCH-PLAY QUALIFIERS


To read the full report go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website

West Vets and East Vets draw at Troon Portland

West Vets Vice Captain Fiona Roger accepts the ASP Trophy from East Vets Vice Captain Noreen Fenton - Click to enlarge

The West Vets retained the ASP Trophy after a drawn match against the East Vets at Troon Portland today.
To read the full report go to the West Vets Website

Medal 10 - Douglas Park

Played 07/08/2009, SSS 72, CSS:72, 45 Entrants
Silver:
1st 84-12=72 Susan Griffin
2nd 88-15=73 Olive MacKay
3rd 93-20=73 Mairi Telfer
Bronze
1st 90-21=69 Pat Kennedy
2nd 104-30=74 Joyce Ferguson
3rd 106-31=75 Sheena Gardiner
Scratch: Joan Gemmell, Carol Fell 83

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D&A County Medal played over Douglas Park

August Medal played at Douglas Park Golf Club on 6th August 2009
SSS 72, CSS 72, 82 Entrants
Scratch : Nichola Ferguson (Clober) 78 (BIH)
1st Silver : Patricia Richmond (Douglas Park) 86-16-70
2nd Silver : Helen Robertson (Douglas Park) 82-11-71
3rd Silver : Maggie Rutherford (Douglas Park) 87-16-71
1st Bronze : Anne Reid (Douglas Park) 93-24-69
2nd Bronze : Edith Monachan (Douglas Park) 94-23-71

Emma Hale wins the Nancy Chisholm Trophy at the West Kilbride Open

Winners L to R: Lindsay Montgomery (Best Pre Handicap), Mirren Fraser (Best Net), Emma Hale (Best Scratch) -- Click to enlarge

Emma Hale of Troon Bentinck Ladies won the Nancy Chisholm Trophy for the Best Scratch score in the West Kilbride Girls Open today. The Best Net score was returned by Mirren Fraser of Powfoot and Mirren won the Kandy Bar Cup. Lindsay Mongomery of West Kilbride won the June Kerr trophy for the Best Pre handicap score.

Nancy Chisholm with competitors in the first West Kilbride Junior Girls Open - click to enlarge

The West Kilbride Golf Club Girls Open - Leading Scores 2009
Best Scratch Nancy Chisholm Trophy - Emma Hale (Troon Bentick Ladies)
Best Net: Kandy Bar Cup - Mirren Fraser (Powfoot)
Best Pre handicap: June Kerr Trophy - Lindsay Montgomery (West Kilbride)
Pre handicap Up to 12
1, Helen Montgomery, West Kilbride
2 Hayleigh Campbell, Louden
3 Emma Paterson, Louden
Pre Handicap over 12
1. Lindsay Montgomery, West Kilbride
2. Nicola Turner, West Kilbride
3. Sarah Davies, West Kilbride
Bronze
1. Mirren Fraser, Powfoot
2. Beth Donohue, Stirling
3. Kirsty McGuckin, Bonnybridge
Silver
1. Rachel Irvine, Largs
2. Nicola Robertson, Dunblane
3. Rachel Howie, West Kilbride
Scratch
1. Emma Hale Troon, Bentinck Ladies
2. Katie McCracken, Powfoot
3. Mnairi McKay, West Kilbride
Nearest the Pin
Katie McCracken, Powfoot

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Scottish Vets retain the Miller Stirling Trophy

Scotland retained the Miller Stirling Trophy at the Veteran Ladies Golf Association Jamboree, completing a 100 per cent record through three days of competition at a very wet Bath Golf club course by beating England South 5 1/2-3 1/2 today
To read all the results go to the West Vets Website

Scotland are Runners - Up in the Home Internationals

By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Scotland regained their pride and their fighting spirit to finish runners-up to Stroyan Cup winners England on the last day of the girls’ home international golf matches at sunny Fairhaven Golf Club, Lancashire.
The Scots came from 2pt in arrears to snatch a 4 ½-4 ½ draw with Wales and so win the Swansea Spoon for finishing second.
"I'm thrilled to bits with the way Scotland played. England were the only team to beat us and we all agree they are different class this year," said Scotland captain Margaret MacNaughtan. "As we did against Ireland on the first day, we rallied from what could have been a losing position in the singles. Great stuff. I've enjoyed every minute of being here in Lancashire with the girls."
Kevin Craggs, the SLGA coach said," It was a good all-round performance. You have to remember most of the Scotland girls were new to international golf and it was a young team."
England were given their toughest match of the series by Ireland before beating them 6 ½-2 ½. LISA AND ALEXANDRA THE MVPs
The “Most Valuable Players” of the week were Ireland’s 14-year-old Lisa Maguire and England’s Alexandra Peters. Both won five times and lost one in their six outings.
Scotland’s top points achievers were Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall), both with 4pt out of six. Ironically, both lost their final ties against Wales.
After the Wales v Scotland foursomes were shared 1 ½-1 ½, Wales claimed victory in the first two singles to finish. Amy Boulden beat Eilidh Briggs by 3 and 1 and Gemma Bradbury beat Rachael Watton 4 and 3.
The Scots’ rally began with a one-hole win by Alyson McKechin over Kelly Miller.
McKechin staged a grandstand finish to win both the 17th and the 18th for a one-hole victory.
Sammy Leslie’s 3 and 1 win for Scotland over Chloe Williams levelled the overall scoreline at 3 ½ pt each.
Katie Bradbury put Wales back in front by beating Rachael Taylor by one hole.
Scotland, trailing by one with one tie to finish, got the levelling point with a 2 and 1 win by their champion from Peebles, Ailsa Bain, over Natasha Gobey. Bain was never behind in a match in which she was three up after nine holes

GIRLS HOME INTERNATIONALS
Fairhaven Golf Club, Lancashire
DAY3

WALES 4 ½, SCOTLAND 4 1/2

Foursomes: Chelsey Herbert & Katie Bradbury halved with Ailsa Bain & Rachael Taylor; Amy Boulden & Gemma Bradbury lost to Eilidh Briggs & Rachael Watton 3 and 2; Natasha Gobey & Chloe Williams bt Alyson McKechin & Sammy Leslie 1 hole (1 ½-1 ½).
Singles: Boulden beat Briggs 3 and 1, Kelly Miller lost to McKechin 1 hole, Gemma Bradbury bt Watton 4 and 3, Katie Bradbury bt Taylor 1 hole, Williams lost to Leslie 3 and 1, Gobey lost to Bain 2 and 1 (3-3).

ENGLAND 6 ½, IRELAND 2 1/2.
Foursomes: Heidi Beck & Kelly Tidy lost to Leona Maguire & Lisa Maguire 3 and 2;
Hannah Turland & Hayley Davis halved with Laura McCarthy & Emma O’Driscoll;
Holly Clyburn & Alexandra Peters bt Carla Reynolds & Patrice Delaney 2 and 1 (1 ½-1 ½).
Singles: Clyburn lost to Lisa Maguire 1 hole, Peters bt Delaney 4 and 2, Turland bt Reynolds 1 hole, Nikki Foster bt O’Driscoll 3 and 2, Davis bt McCarthy 3 and 2, Lauren Taylor bt Leona Maguire 2 and 1 (5-1).

HOW THEY FINISHED
England 3pt, Scotland 1 1/2pt, Ireland 1pt, Wales ½ pt.

Kilmacolm and Troon Ladies into the Quarter Final Stages of the Scottish Matchplay Foursomes

The Scottish Ladies' Match Play Foursomes has reached the quarter-final stage. The matches to be played by 23 August to determine the four teams who will compete on Finals day at Forfar on 30 August are:
West Linton v Troon Ladies
Aboyne v Kilmacolm
Murcar Links v Mortonhall
Perth Ladies v Thornhill

Scotland Vets squeeze through to victory over England Midlands

Scotland took another step towards retaining the Miller Stirling Trophy when they made it two match wins out of two by beating England Midlands 5-3 at the Veteran Ladies Golf Association Jamboree at Bath Golf Club. To read the full report go to the West Vets Website

County Centenary Greensomes Success

Sandie Streets and Jean Campbell -- Click to enlarge

The County Centenary Greensomes played at Troon Portland today -- 5th August were voted a success by the 104 ladies who participated from all 4 West counties. Scores were fairly low thanks to a strong breeze but the sun shone so everyone was happy!

Winners were:
1st: Janette Stewart (Ayrshire), Gillian McGinlay (Renfrewshire) 38 pts
2nd: Catherine Malcolm (Ayrshire), Helen McGregor (Dunbartonshire & Argyll)37 pts BIH
3rd: Jess Blackwood (Ayrshire), Alisoun Fairbairn (Dunbartonshire & Argyll) 37 pts

Best dressed prizes (for magnificent headgear) were won by Sandie Streets and Jean Campbell while Troon Ladies Captain Marion Reid’s inspired guess of 72 lost balls earned her the 1st prize in the Lost Ball Sweep.

Many thanks to all who played, to the Ladies’ Golf Club, Troon, for their hospitality and to Royal Troon G.C. for the use of the course -- Nora McCrossan (Ayrshire County Captain)

To see some photos from the day's events click on the small thumbnail below and then select slideshow

Ayrshire County Centenary Match Photos

Scotland Lose to England in the Girls' Home Internationals

Report By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Scotland’s Under-18 girls team have tasted the highs and the lows of golf on consecutive days at the girls' home international matches for the Stroyan Cup at Fairhaven Golf Club.
Quite rightly proud of their come-from-behind 5-4 win over European champions Ireland on Tuesday, the Scots were humbled 8-1 by England today on a very hot day at the Lancashire venue.
England, the defending champions, are currently different class at this age level and when it is eight-a-side – or they certainly have looked it this week. They simply have more good players than any of the other countries.
On Tuesday, they slaughtered Wales 8-1 and 24 hours later they did the same to the Scots team who are no duffers by any means. Several of the Under-18 Scots will graduate to the adult line-up in the not too distant future.
England had to settle for a 2-1 lead from the foursomes when Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) won their alternate shot tie by two holes over Holly Clyburn and Alexandra Peters.
Holly is the new England girls champion and Alexandra is the Fairhaven women's course record holder, having won the Fairhaven Junior Open girls' title for the past two years. So that was a great win by Eilidh and Rachael.
But it was to prove the sole crumb of comfort.
England whitewashed the Scots 6-0 in the singles with defeats for Germany-based Rachael Taylor (3 and 2 by Holly Clyburn), Sammy Leslie (4 and 2 by Kelly Tidy), Rachael Watton, failing to win for the first time in four outings as she went down by 5 and 4 to Nikki Foster, Eilidh Briggs (3 and 2 by Hannah Turland), Alyson McKechin (2 and 1 by Heidi Baek) and Lesley Atkins (5 and 4 by Alexandra Peters).
Ireland came from 4-2 down to beat luckless Wales 5-4 but, even with the brilliance of the 14-year-old Maguire twins giving them a chance of securing three points – one in the foursomes and two in the singles – it is almost impossible to see them beating England in their last match.
Scotland finish by playing Wales – and, judging by the way the Welsh played against the Irish, it could be a close one.
DAY TWO RESULTS

IRELAND 5, WALES 4
Foursomes: Lisa & Leona Maguire lost to Katie Bradbury & Chelsey Herbert 1 hole; Carla Reynolds & Patrice Delaney lost to Amy Boulden & Gemma Bradbury 2 and 1; Laura McCarthy & Emma O’Driscoll bt Chloe Williams & Natasha Gobey 3 and 1 (1-2).
Singles: Leona Maguire bt Gobey 5 and 3, Paula Grant lost to Gemma Bradbury 3 and 2, O’Driscoll bt Herbert 1 hole, Reynolds lost to Katie Bradbury 6 and 5, McCarthy bt Kelly Miller 1 hole, Lisa Maguire bt Boulden 3 and 2 (4-2)

SCOTLAND 1, ENGLAND 8
Foursomes: Ailsa Bain & Sammy Leslie lost to Heidi Baek & Kelly Tidy 3 and 2; Sammy Vass & Rachael Taylor lost to Hannah Turland & Hayley Davis 2 and 1; Eilidh Briggs & Rachael Watton bt Holly Clyburn & Alexandra Peters 2 holes (1-2).
Singles: Taylor lost to Clyburn 3 and 2, Leslie lost to Tidy 4 and 2, Watton lost to Nikki Foster 5 and 4, Eilidh Briggs lost to Turland, Alyson McKechin lost to Baek 2 and 1, Lesley Atkins lost to Peters 5 and 4 (0-6) .

HOW THEY STAND
England 2pt, Scotland 1pt, Ireland 1pt, Wales 0pt.

FINAL MATCHES
England v Ireland, Scotland v Wales.

Live Scoring from the LGU Website

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in the Girls' Home Internationals

Betty Singleton Trophy Winners at Prestwick St Nicholas

Agnes Hill & Jerry Brown pictured with Lady Captain Linda Thompson - click to enlarge

Agnes Hill and Jerry Brown from Prestwick St Cuthbert were the over all winners of the Betty Singleton Trophy played over Prestwick St Nicholas on Friday 31st July

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Scotland Vets make good start to title defence at Bath

Scotland made a good start to their defence of the Miller Stirling Trophy in the Veteran Ladies Golf Association Jamboree at Bath Golf Club today (Tuesday).
On a very wet day, they splashed their way to a 7 ½-1 ½ win over England North, whose line-up included former Scottish women’s champion Fiona Anderson from Blairgowrie but now living and working in the Manchester area.
To read all the results today go to the West Vets Website

Draw for tomorrows Foursomes at the Girls Internationals

FAIRHAVEN GOLF CLUB, LANCASHIRE
SCOTLAND v ENGLAND
Ailsa Bain & Sammy Leslie v Heidi Baek & Kelly Tidy.
Sammy Vass & Rachael Taylor v Hannah Turland & Hayley Davis
Eilidh Briggs & Rachael Watton v Holly Clyburn & Alexandra Peters

IRELAND v WALES
Lisa Maguire & Leona Maguire v Katie Bradbury & Chelsey Herbert.
Carla Reynolds & Patrice Delaney v Amy Boulden & Gemma Bradbury
Laura McCarthyt & Emma O'Dristoll v Chloe Williams & Natasha Gobey.

Scotland Girls are inspired by Catriona Matthew

By COLIN FARQUHARSON
“The Catriona Matthew inspiration is working already,” said a cock-a-hoop captain Margaret MacNaughtan after Scotland toppled European champions Ireland on the opening day of the Under-18 gitrls’ home international matches at Fairhaven Golf Club, Lancashire today
Very much the underdogs against an Irish team that won the Euro girls team title only four weeks ago and includes two Vagliano Trophy team players in the 14-year-old Maguire twins, Scotland rallied from 3-1 down to win 5-4.
That sets the scene for a Day 2 summit meeting – Scotland versus defending champions England.
The English walloped Wales 8-1 in their opening tie.
“I’ve never seen a Scotland girls team so animated since they went to Royal Lytham to see Catriona winning the Women’s British Open and meeting her afterwards. And I’m quite certain that some of Catriona’s magic rubbed off on our girls,” said Mrs MacNaughtan, who played for Scotland … at hockey.
“To beat Ireland was a simply fantastic performance. I don’t want to single any players out for special mention because I’ve been stressing since we got here that this is a team championship – and everybody has a role to play in the team effort.
“And that was some team effort against Ireland.”
The Scots, 2-1 down from the morning foursomes, saw that deficit stretchto two points when Lisa Maguire produced some brilliant golf to beat Alyson McKechin (Eldereslie) 7 and 6. Lisa was six up at the turn and birdied the first, fourth, sixth and 10th She was roughly four under par for the holes played.
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) started the afternoon ball rolling for Scotland when she put a second team point on the board by beating Sara Helly 4 and 3Helly was one up at the turn but the initiative in what had been a tight match was seized by Briggs who won three holes in a row, the 13th, 14th and 15th , for victory
Rachael Watton put Scotland on level terms at 3-3 overall with a tremendous 2 and 1 win over Leona Maguire. The tone for a quality match was set when the first hole was halved in birdie 4s. Watton took the lead at the second and was never in arrears after that.
Maguire won the third but the Scot then won the fourth, fifth and eighth to take a three-hole lead. Briggs lost the 10th but went back to three up with a birdie 3 at the 12th. In a ding-dong finish Maguire birdied the 15th and 16th to cut her deficit to one but Briggs won the 17th and the match with a par.
Scotland moved into a 4-3 lead when their new champion, Ailsa Bain (Peebles) beat her Irish counterpart Emma O’Driscoll by one hole after being two down at the turn. Bain won the 10th, the 11th with a birdie and then the 12th to lead for the first time.
O’Driscoll squared the contest again at the 14th but Bain’s par 3 at the 17th put her back in the lead and the last hole was halved.
Ireland drew level at 4-4 when Carla Reynolds, who had been three up after three holes, bt Lesley Atkins (Minto) by 3 and 2 after the Scot had cut her deficit to one hole with a birdie at the 11th. Reynolds won the 12th, 13th and 14th to go four up. Atkins won the 15th but a half at the 16th ended the match in Ireland’s favour.
And so everything hinged on the last of the six singles – Sammy Lesie for Scotland and Patrice Delaney for Ireland.
After losing the first hole, Leslie, from Westhill, Aberdeen, won the next four in a row for a three-hole advantage which was cut to one when Delaney won the seventh and eighth.
A birdie by the Scot at the ninth put her two up again and a par at the 13th was good enough to re-establish Leslie’s three-hole lead and a half in bogey 6s at the 15th meant that neither Sammy nor Scotland could be beaten.
END OF PLAY RESULTS
ENGLAND 8, WALES 1
SCOTLAND 5, IRELAND 4

FIRST DAY FOURSOMES
ENGLAND 3, WALES 0
England names first
Kelly Tidy & Heidi Baek bt Chloe Williams & Natasha Gobey 1 hole (Wales one up after nine).
Hayley Davis & Hannah Turland bt Gemma & Katie Bradbury 4 and 3 (England four up after nine).
Alexandra Peters & Holly Clyburn bt Kelly Miller & Amy Boulden 2 and 1 (England one up after nine).

SCOTLAND 1, IRELAND 2
Scotland names first
Ailsa Bain & Sammy Leslie lost to Leona & Lisa Maguire 5 and 4 (Ireland two up after nine).
Lesley Atkins & Alyson McKechin lost to Patrice Elaney & Carla Reynolds 2 and 1 (Ireland one up after nine).
Eilidh Briggs & Rachael Watton bt Laura McCarthy & Emma O'Driscoll 2 and 1 (Scotland four up after nine).

SINGLES

ENGLAND v WALES
Holly Clyburn bt Natasha Gobey 2 holes (Wales one up after nine).
Kelly Tidy bt Amy Boulden 2 holes (Wales one up after nine)
Lauren Taylor bt Gemma Bradbury 4 and 3 (England four up after nine).
Nikki Foster bt Katie Bradbury 2 and 1 (Wales one up after nine).
Hayley Davis lost to Chloe Williams 4 and 3 (Wales three up after nine).
Alexandra Peters bt Emma Davies 8 and 7 (England seven up after nine).

SCOTLAND v IRELAND
Ailsa Bain bt Emma O'Driscoll 4 and 3.
Alyson McKechin lost to Lisa Maguire 7 and 6.
Rachael Watton bt Leona Maguire 2 and 1.
Eilidh Briggs bt Sarah Helly 4 and 3.
Lesley Atkins lost to Carla Reynolds 3 and 2.
Sammy Leslie bt Patrice Delaney 4 and 2.

Girls' Home Internationals begin today

(Alyson McKechin LHS -- Eilidh Briggs 2nd from the RHS) -- courtesy of Gillian Kirkwood

West of Scotland players Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) are playing today in the opening matches of the Girls Home International Matches at Fairhaven Golf Club
Scottish Team :
Lesley Atkins (Minto), Ailsa Bain (Peebles), Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Sammy Leslie (Westhill), Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach), Sammy Vass (Tain), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall).

TUESDAY FOURSOMES PAIRINGS

SCOTLAND v. IRELAND
Ailsa Bain & Sammy Leslie v Leona & Lisa Maguire.
Lesley Atkins & Alyson McKechin v Patrice Delaney & Paula Reynolds
Eilidh Briggs & Rachael Watton v Laura McCarthy & Emma O'Driscoll.

ENGLAND v WALES
Kelly Tidy & Heidi Baek v Chloe Williams & Natasha Gobey.
Hayley Davis & Hannah Turland v Gemma & Katie Bradbury.
Alexandra Peters & Holly Clyburn v Kelly Miller & Amy Boulden

West of Scotland's Janice Moodie is selected along side Catriona Matthew for the Solheim Cup

Janice Moodie is delighted to be selected for the Solheim Cup

2009 European Solheim Cup Team

Captain: Alison Nicholas
Assistant captains: Joanne Morley and Liselotte Neumann
Automatic points qualifiers
1. Gwladys Nocera 200.50
2. Tania Elosegui 138.75
3. Diana Luna 126.80
4. Laura Davies 119.55
5. Sophie Gustafson 118.00
Qualified via Rolex Rankings
6. Suzanne Pettersen 6
7. Helen Alfredsson 10
8. Catriona Matthew 14
9. Maria Hjorth 35
Captain’s picks
10. Becky Brewerton
11. Janice Moodie
12. Anna Nordqvist

Catriona Matthew the other Scottish Solheim Cup Selection -- Click to enlarge --- Courtesy of Colin Farquharson

For the full Solheim report and USA Selection --- CLICK HERE

PAMELA SHOWS VAGLIANO TROPHY CLASS TO WIN RICCARTON ROSEBOWL

Janice Paterson (left), winner of the inaugural Riccarton Salver for Senior Ladies over one round; Hamilton Golf Club ladies' captain Jenni Allan, and Riccarton Rosebowl winner Pamela Pretswell

Vagliano Trophy player Pamela Pretswell won the Riccarton Rosebowl SLGA 36-hole Order of Merit tournament by a six-stroke margin at Hamilton Golf Club today (Sunday).
The Bothwell Castle player and Glasgow University student had rounds of 69 and 72 for a total of 141, compared with the combined CSS aggregate of 146 (73-73).
Runner-up was former girls international Rebecca Wilson (Monfieth) with two steady rounds of 74 and 73 for 147. Rebecca had the best net total of 143 off two of a handicap.
Scotland caps Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) and Claire Hargan (Mortonhall) tied for third place on 149.
Congratulations also go to Janice Paterson (Bothwell Castle) who was the winner of the Over 50's Event Played over 18 holes
RICCARTON ROSEBOWL
Hamilton Golf CLUB
FINAL TOTALS
CSS 73 73
141 Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) 69 72.
147 Rebecca Wilson (Monifieth) 74 73.
149 Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) 76 73, Claire Hargan (Mortonhall) 74 75.
150 Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) 76 74.
151 Anne Laing (Vale of Leven) 79 72, Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) 76 75, Susan Wood (Drumpellier) 74 77, Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir) 74 77.
153 Laura Murray (Alford) 893 70.
156 Jacquelihne Sneddon (Alyth) 80 76.
158 Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) 78 80.
160 Rachel McQueen (Troon Ladies) 82 78.
162 Anne Moore (Hamilton) 79 83.
163 Louise McGillivray (Banchory) 82 81, Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) 80 83.
164 Ashley Wilton (Ladybank) 81 83.
165 Ashley Smith (Monifieth) 86 79, Jenni Allan (Hamilton) 79 86.
167 Linda Bain (Lochend) 83 84, Emma Caddow (Colville Park) 83 84, Angela Devine (Hamilton) 80 87.
168 Mhairi McKay (West Kilbride) 85 83, Lesley Rolland (Dunfermline) 83 85.
170 Natasha Quayum (Ranfurly Castle) 84 86.
172 Katie Reid (Monifieth) 84 88.
182 Patricia Davidson (Erskine) 89 93.
183 Lindsay Mathie (Windyhill) 91 92.
186 Gail Wilson (Monifieth) 92 94.
195 Sandra Littlejohn (Erskine) 99 96.

Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report and photographs

Catriona Matthew is the 2009 Womens' British Open Champion

Super mum Catriona Matthew secured a three shot victory at the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club today
She became not only the first ever Scot to win a women’s major championship, but the fourth ever Brit to do so following Laura Davies, Alison Nicholas and Karen Stupples.

Another point of interest -- her aunt Helen Crichton of Ranfurly Castle is absolutely thrilled with her win as is the rest of Scotland

Catriona Matthew with winning Trophy being interviewed by Hazel Irvine

Catriona Matthew with caddy husband Graeme

For all the final scores and full report go to the European Tour Website
Also click on the following link RICOH WEBSITE for all the info

David Law is the the 2009 Scottish Amateur Champion

Paul O'Hara (left) and David Law on the first tee before the start of today's 36 hole Allied Surveyors Scottish amateur championship final at Royal Troon (image by Cal Carson Golf Agency). Click to enlarge.

David Law wins a classic final at the 38th hole against Paul O'Hara

To read the full report go to Colin Farqharson's Scottish Golf View Website

Catriona Matthew remains on course at Royal Lytham

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew edged closer to her first major championship victory with a round of 71 on Saturday, taking a three shot lead into the final round of the RICOH Women’s British Open
The 39-year-old from North Berwick finished at four-under-par, three clear of Christina Kim from the United States, at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.

Mixed Stableford Medal - Douglas Park

Played 01/08/2009, SSS: 72, CSS:75

Silver:
1st 27pts Karen Brodie
2nd 27pts Norma Campbell
3rd 27pts Gladys Speedie

Bronze:
1st 31pts Evelyn Crombie
2nd 31pts Ginette Evans
3rd 28pts Marion Stevenson

Medal 9 - Douglas Park

Played 31/07/2009 SSS 72, CSS:71, 30 Entrants
Silver:
1st 82-10=72 (bih) Carol Fell
2nd 88-16=72 Alison Miller
3rd 85-12=73 Sally Macfarlane
Bronze:
1st 91-23=68 Ginette Evans
2nd 104-33=71 Ann Settle
3rd 104-30=74 Lesley Blair
Scratch: Joan Gemmell, Helen Faulds 79

Catriona Matthew has a Hole in One and leads the British Open

A breathtaking back nine of seven-under 30 took Scotland’s Catriona Matthew into a tie at the top of the leader board on day two at the RICOH Women’s British Open.

She had a Hole in One at the 12th today and is currently 3 Under Par for the 2 rounds and sharing the lead so far
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT
Par 3 4 4 4 3 5 5 4 3 35 4 5 3 4 4 5 4 4 4 37 72
R1 3 3 4 4 3 6 3 4 3 33 5 5 4 3 4 5 4 6 5 41 74
R2 3 4 5 3 3 5 6 5 3 37 4 3 1 3 4 4 3 5 3 30 67

Great Golf Lines

These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow.
~ Sam Snead

I was three over. One over a house, one over a patio and one over a swimming pool.
~George Brett

Actually, the only time I ever took out a one-iron was to kill a tarantula. And I took a 7 to do that!
~ Jim Murray

The only sure rule in golf is - he who has the fastest cart never has to play the bad lie.
~ Mickey Mantle

Sex and golf are the two things you can enjoy even if you're not good at them.
~ Kevin Costner

I don't fear death, but I sure don't like those three-footers for par
~ Chi Chi Rodriguez

After all these years, it's still embarrassing for me to play on the American golf tour. Like the time I asked my caddie for a sand wedge and he came back ten minutes later with a ham-on-rye.
~ Chi Chi Rodriguez

The ball retriever is not long enough to get my putter out of the tree.
~ Brian Weis

Swing hard in case you hit it.
~ Dan Marino

My favorite shots are the practice swing and the conceded putt. The rest can never be mastered.
~ Lord Robertson

Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep
the clubs and the fresh air.
~ Jack Benny

There is no similarity between golf and putting; they are two different games, one played in the air and the other on the ground.
~ Ben Hogan

Professional golf is the only sport where, if you win 20% of the time, you're the best
~ Jack Nicklaus

The uglier a man's legs are, the better he plays golf. It's almost a law.
~ H G Wells

I never pray on a golf course. Actually, the Lord answers my prayers everywhere except on the course.
~ Billy Graham

If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf.
~ Bob Hope

While playing golf today I hit two good balls. I stepped on a rake.
~ Henny Youngman

If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.
~ Jack Lemmon

You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work.
~ Lee Trevino

I'm not saying my golf game went bad, but if I grew tomatoes, they'd come up sliced.
~ Lee Trevino

Thanks go to Ann Wallace of Prestwick St Nicholas for these quotes

Riccarton Rosebowl Starting Times - Hamilton Golf Club

Sunday's tee time for the SLGA Order of Merit 36-hole event, the Riccarton Rosebowl, at Hamilton Golf Club:
8.00 & 12.00 Lauren D'Ambrosio (Carluke) & Lindsay Mathie (Windyhll).
8.10 & 12.10 Gail Wilson (Monifieth) & Mhairi McKay (West Kilbride).
8.20 & 12.20 Emma Caddow (Colville Park) & Jenni Allan (Hamilton).
8.30 & 12.30 Katie Reid (Monifieth) & Ashley Smith (Monifieth).
8.40 & 12.40 Anne Moore (Hamilton) & Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle).
8.50 & 12.50 Louise McGillivray (Banchory) & Jennifer Linklater (Largs).
9.00 & 13.00 Angela Devine (Hamilton) & Linda Bain(Lochend).
9.10 & 13.10 Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) & Louisa Ruane (Cardross).
9.20 & 13.20 Lesley Rolland (Dunfermline) & Carol Whyte (Windyhill).
9.30 & 13.30 Louise Fraser (Kingsknowe) & Jacqueline Sneddon (Alyth).
9.40 & 13.40 Rebecca Wilson (Monifieth) & Susan Wood (Drumpellier).
10.00 & 14.00 Claire Hargan (Mortonhall) & Rachel McQueen (Troon Ladies).
10.10 & 14.10 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) & Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir).
10.20 & 14.20 Anne Laing (Vale of Leven) & Laura Murray (Alford).
10.30 & 14.30 Emily Ogilvy (Auchterader) & Louise Kennmey (Pitreavie).
10.40 & 14.40 Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle) & Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar).

West Kilbride Girl's Open-- Still time to enter

There are still places available in the West Kilbride Girls' Open to be played next Thursday, 6th August. There are three Divisions:-

Pre handicap (The June Kerr Trophy)
Handicap (The Kandy Bar Cup)
and Scratch (The Nancy Chisholm Trophy)

In addition we are running a short game challenge- including parents- and shall have a snack bar around the turn.

Entries accepted by email to wkjuniorgolf@live.co.uk Tee times from 10am

Clare- Marie Carlton wins the Mackie Bowl over Gullane

West of Scotland's Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze) -- pictured above won the Mackie Bowl by 4 shots at Gullane 1 today with scores of 74 and 72 for 146.
FINAL Leading Totals ---- Par 148 (2 x 74)

146 Clare-Marie Carlton (Fereneze) 74 72
150 Laura Murray (Alford) 74 76.152 Louise Kenney (Pitreavie) 75 77.
153 Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir) 76 77.

GB&I win final set of singles but Continent of Europe win the Vagliano Trophy

Pamela Pretswell, Kylie Walker and Sally Watson - courtesy of Gillian Kirkwood - Click to enlarge The GB&I Team -- Courtesy of Gillian Kirkwood - Click to enlarge

Skipper Mary McKenna's Great Britain & Ireland team finished with their tails up by winning the final singles 5-3 - the only one of the four sessions of play over the two days that they did not lose - but the Continent of Europe retained the Vagliano Trophy women's biennial amateur international trophy by a 13-11 margin at Hamburger Golf Club, Falkenstein in Germany.
Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell Castle)and Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) halved their foursomes tie this morning and Pamela had a comfortable win in the singles this afternoon.

To read the full report go to the Gillan Kirkwood Website

(Gillian -- pictured left --was a referee at the event)

For a printout of all the results Click Here

Medal 8 - Douglas Park

Played 24/07/2009, SSS:72 CSS:73
Silver:
1st 90-17=73 Paula Galloway
2nd 84-11=73 Helen Robertson
3rd 91-16=75 Alison Miller
Bronze:
1st 97-26=71 Mary Agnew
2nd 100-28=72 Ailsa McGregor
3rd 101-22=79 Rhona Murison

GB&I trail to Continent of Europe at Vagliano Trophy halfway stage

GB&I And Continent of Europe Teams -- Click to enlarge (Courtesy of Colin Farquharson)

Great Britain & Ireland, seeking to avenge a record 15-9 defeat at St Andrews two years ago, are trailing the Continent of Europe who lead 7 ½-4 ½ at the halfway stage of the two-day women’s amateur international team golf match for the Vagliano Trophy at Hamburger Golf Club, Germany.
Pamela Pretswell (Bothwell) - 5th from the right and Kylie Walker (Buchanan Castle) 4th from the right in the above photo are in the Team -- Click on this following link for today's full report --- Gillian Kirkwood Website
To print out today's results --- CLICK HERE

Scottish Under 21 Girls' Open Strokeplay Results

Nairn Dunbar’s Kelsey MacDonald, playing over her home course, beat English mid-amateur champion Lucy Williams (Mid Herts) with a birdie at the second hole of a sudden-death play-off to win the Scottish Under-21 girls’ open amateur stroke-play championship today
Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) was the leading West of Scotland player
who tied for sixth place on 227 and her younger sister Eilidh was the next best finishing 5 shots behind in 12th place
Carly Booth (Comrie), winner of the Under-21s title at Auchterarder two years ago and unable to defend it last year at Powfoot, finished joint ninth on 230.
Leading Scores:
Par 222 (3x74)
220 Lucy Williams (Mid Herts) 75 70 75, Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) 70 76 74 (MacDonald won sudden-death play-off at second extra hole).
224 Katy McNicoll (Carnoustie Ladies) 73 76 75, Roseanne Niven (Crieff) 72 77 75.
226 Rebecca Wilson (Monifieth) 73 74 79.
227 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 80 73 74, Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 78 75 74.
228 Jenna Birch (Royal Lytham) 75 78 75.
230 Kate Whitmore (Sandiway) 73 81 76, Carly Booth (Comrie) 76 77 77, Emma Fairnie (Dunbar) 75 75 80.
232 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 80 75 77.

Other West of Scotland Players:
241 Rachael McQueen (Troon Ladies) 78 83 80.
245 Jill Meldrum (Dullatur) 78 81 86.
247 Mhairi McKay (West Kilbride) 81 80 86.
248 Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) 79 84 85.
250 Linsey Stevenson (Elie & Earlsferry/ Whitecraigs) 81 84 85.
251 Morag Macpherson (Troon Ladies) 82 80 89,
258 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 88 89 81, Kirstin Scott (Milngavie) 84 88 86.
264 Nichola Ferguson (Clober) 84 83 97.
331 Alexandra Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) 115 111 105.

To see all the results Click Here
--- Then click on the players name to see where the good and the bad holes are !!

Live Scoring from the Scottish Junior Open Strokeplay

Click on the following link to get the 3rd round of --- LIVE SCORING from the Scottish Ladies' Junior Open Stroke Play Championship at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club from 9.00am on Friday morning.

Ayrshire Centenary Greensomes Draw and Start Times

Ayrshire County are holding a Centenary Greensomes on Wednesday 5th August.
Ayrshire County Captain Nora McCrossan has completed the draw.
To see the Start Times click on the following link County Centenary Draw Sheet

Cancer Mixed Foursomes -- Largs Golf Club

Doreen McConnell, Fraser Innes and Vicki MacLeod (Click to enlarge)

The Amateur Mixed Open Foursomes in aid of Cancer Research UK was held at Largs Golf Club today and approximately £4,000 was raised for all their efforts. Organiser Vicki MacLeod (Chairman Largs Fund Raising Committee) is seen pictured above with Doreen McConnell (Ranfurly Castle) and Fraser Innes (Largs) who had a 76 net 66.5 to be the overall winners of the day

Scottish Junior Ladies Open Strokeplay -- Round 1 and Round 2

TO READ THE FULL REPORT ON TODAY'S PLAY GO TO THE GILLIAN KIRKWOOD WEBSITE
SECOND-ROUND LEADING TOTALS
Par 148 (2x74)
145 Lucy Williams (Mid Herts) 75 70.
146 Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbr) 70 76.
147 Rebecca Wilson (Monifieth) 73 74.
149 Katy McNicoll (Carnoustie Ladies) 73 76, Roseanne Niven (Crieff) 72 77.
150 Emma Fairnie (Dunbar) 75 75.
153 Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) 80 73, Jane Turner (Craigielaw) 78 75, Laura Murray (Alford) 78 75, Carly Booth (Comrie) 76 77, Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) 76 77, Jenna Birch (Royal Lytham) 75 78.
154 Kate Whitmore (Sandiway) 73 81.
155 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 80 75.
157 Gillian Monteith (Portpatrick Dunskey) 75 82

Other West of Scotland Players:
159 Jill Meldrum (Dullatur) 78 81,
161 Mhairi McKay (West Kilbride) 81 80, Rachael McQueen (Troon Ladies) 78 83,
162 Morag Macpherson (Troon Ladies) 82 80,
163 Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle)79 84.
165 Linsey Stevenson (Elie & Earlsferry / Whitecraigs) 81 84.
167 Nichola Ferguson (Clober) 84 83, .
172 Kirstin Scott (Milngavie) 84 88.
177 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) 88 89.
226 Alexandra Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) 115 111.

SLGA events in August

Entry forms to the following SLGA events in August can be downloaded from the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association website: ----- Click on the following link to get your updated entry form for the County Open Meeting from the SLGA by Clicking here

August 18th 2009 - County Golf Open meeting at Dullatur.
August 30th 2009 - Scottish Ladies Foursomes at Forfar --- Go to the SLGA Website

Lanarkshire County Spoon -- Lesley Lloyd equals the Course record over Lenzie

The results of the Lanarkshire County Spoon competition played over Lenzie yesterday were as follows;
SSS: 73, CSS 75
Silver: Emma Caddow ( Colville Park) 81 (10) 71
Lesley Lloyd ( Hayston) 73 (1) 72
Anne Lloyd ( Hayston) 86 (12) 74
Scratch: Lesley Lloyd 73 ( which equalled the Course Record )

Bronze: Lesley Glicksten (Strathaven) 97 (23) 74
Alison Reid ( Lanark) 110 (35) 75
Louise Fleming ( Strathaven) 102 (26) 76
Bronze Scratch: Lesley Glicksten 97
Winner of Nancy's Cup (best net score from a Junior) Emma Caddow 71.

To see some photos from the day go to the Lanarkshire County Website

West Kilbride to stage new girls' Open Tournament -- Get your entry in

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRY -- 27th JULY
West Kilbride Golf Club's girls' section has grown from two at the time our support group took over in 2004 to 36 after this year's intake.
In recognition of this the club have given permission for a new girls' open tournament to be held on Thursday, August 6 2009.
Nancy Chisholm, past president of Scottish Ladies Golfing Association, has agreed to present us with a trophy in her name for the scratch award.
June Kerr, Ayrshire county girls convenor, will put up a trophy for the pre-handicap section and local bakery business Kandy Bar will provide sponsorship and a handicap trophy.
"We are arranging a variety of attractions on the day and aim to make our event a fixture in girl golfers' diaries for years to come," said Keith who is also heavily involved in the Scottish Seniors Golfing Society.

Entries to:
The Secretary
The West Kilbride Golf Club
33-35 Fullerton Drive
Seamill
West Kilbride
Ayrshire KA23 9HT

Scratch/handicap entry £6.00 (non-refundable after closing date for entries)
Pre-handicap entry £4.00 payable on the day of competition

PLEASE NOTE: Stamped self-addressed envelope to accompany each entry
Entries Close Monday 27th July

Junior Girls Open at Kilmarnock Barassie

Kilmarnock Barassie Junior Girls Open Competition, Monday 3rd August 2009
Kilmarnock Barassie Junior Girls section would like to invite girl golfers to their Junior Girls Open Day.
There will be an 18 holes stableford competition held over Barassie Links and a 9 hole competition for non- handicappers over the Hillhouse course.
Both competitions open to any girl under the age of 18 as of the 1st of April 2009.
Go to the Ayrshire Website to get your entry form for the Junior Girls Open

Mail on Sunday - Round 6 Results

Scottish Results:
Crail Golfing Society beat Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club 4-1
Duns Golf Club beat Hirsel Golf Club 4-1
Kilmalcolm Golf Club beat Drumpellier Golf Club 3.5-1.5
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club beat Southerness Golf Club 4.5-0.5
Liberton Golf Club beat Wearside Golf Club 4-1
Mcdonald Golf Club beat Inverurie Golf Club 3-2
Stirling Golf Club beat Glenbervie Golf Club 3-2

The British Open Championship --- Stewart Cink is the 2009 Champion

Mike Brown (R&A) and Stewart Cink

Tom Watson (Runner Up) and Matteo Manassero (Leading Amateur)

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Stewart Cink beats tiring Tom Watson in four-hole play-off for Open title

FROM THE R&A WEBSITE
American Ryder Cup player Stewart Cink is the new Open champion, snatching the title from the hands of compatriot Tom Watson in a four-hole play off after they tied on a two-under-par total of 278 at Turnberry this evening.
Watson, who had turned the clock back all week, ran out of time in his bid to win his sixth Open over the same course where he won his second in 1977. The dream ended in anti-climatic fashion as the 59-year-old five-time champion wearied over the extra holes and destroyed his chances when he took two shots to force himself clear of the thick rough to the left of the 17th fairway. As they walked off that green he trailed 36-year-old Cink by four shots.
The final hole was a formality. Watson blocked his tee shot into the crowd and was in rough short of the green in two. Cink hit two perfect shots to less then three feet and tapped in the winning putt. Watson, sadly, trailed by six shots.
Unfortunately for the talented Cink, who has earned his place in the higher echelons of the game, he was cast in the role of villain.
Playing in his 50th major championship, Cink created his shot at the title with a closing round of 69, making up three shots on Watson over the final 18 holes. He has won five tournaments on the US PGA Tour over the past 12 years and has played in 11 Opens with a previous best of tied for sixth at Carnoustie in 2007.
He took up the game when his parents, both single handicap players, left him at the driving range before he was old enough to go on the course.
“I grew up watching Tom Watson on television and hoped I could one day follow in his footsteps,” said Cink. “I never expected to be playing against him. It has been a surreal experience on one of my favourite courses in this wonderful championship.”
Ross Fisher started his last round birdie-birdie to take the lead but ran up a catastrophic quadruple bogey 8 a few holes later and his chance had gone.
Lee Westwood was in the leading pair on and off after that but dropped crucial shots over the last few holes and he too finished with an anti-climax of three putts on the 18th to fall out of joint second place.
Chris Wood, the Englishman who won the silver medal as leading amateur at Royal Birkdale 12 months ago, did amazingly well as a rookie pro to tie for third place with Westwood on 279.


FUTURE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP VENUES
2010 ST ANDREWS, Fife
2011 ROYAL ST GEORGE'S, Kent.
2012 ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNE'S, Lancashire.
2103 MUIRFIELD, East Lothian.

Thanks go to Colin Farquharson for the report -- Go to Scottish Golf View to keep up to date with all Golfing news within Scotland

Banff 5 day Tournament -- Lesley Watson is a winner

Cogratulations go to Lesley Watson of Cambuslang who beat Ros Dunsmuir (Cruden Bay) on the 18th to win the Doune Cup (Scratch Competition) at Duff House Royal in their Banff Open Week.
Agnes Carter of Kirkintilloch won the Low Handicap competition.
Also of note was Vicky Lindsay of Kirkintilloch who has not been in the best of health recently and hadn't played in a competition this year, went out in a buggy and shot a 66 (6 under her handicap), got cut and qualified for the matchplay. Unfortunately she lost in the first round. Not bad though for a Lady in her eighties. She's also entered for next year !
There were 195 entrants taking part in this Golfing Week and I have been informed that Brenda Livingstone (Lamlash) was the oldest qualifier in the Scratch Section!!
Well done to all in the West of Scotland who took part in this excellent golfing week

Stableford Competition - Douglas Park

Played 17/07/2009 SSS: 72, CSS:73
Silver:
1st 38pts Helen Robertson
2nd 37pts Olive MacKay
3rd 35pts Carol Fell
Bronze:
1st 32pts Pat Kennedy
2nd 31pts Lorna Neilson
3rd 30pts Christine Baird

Teams to Represent Scotland

Alyson McKechin and Eilidh Briggs - West of Scotland Players

Teams to represent Scotland announced today, Friday 17 July, at Lanark are
Girls Home International Matches, Fairhaven GC, 4-6 August 2009
Team: Lesley Atkins (Minto), Ailsa Bain (Peebles), Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Sammy Leslie (Westhill), Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach), Sammy Vass (Tain), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall)
Reserves: 1 Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus), 2 Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield), 3 Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies), 4 Gabrielle Macdonald (Craigielaw)

Girls' British Open Amateur Championship, West Lancs GC, 10-14 August 2009
Team: Lesley Atkins (Minto), Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Rachael Watton (Captain) (Mortonhall)
Reserves: 1 Sammy Vass (Tain), 2 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie)

European Senior Ladies Team Championship, Dun Laoghaire GC, Ireland, 1-4 September 2009
Team: Heather Anderson (Alyth), Lorna Bennett (Ladybank), Fiona De Vries (St Rule), Fiona Hunter (Baberton), Mary Smith (Tain), Moira Thomson (Gullane Ladies)
Reserves: 1 Noreen Fenton (Dunbar), 2 Helen Faulds (Douglas Park), 3 Kathleen Sutherland (Royal Montrose)
Captain: Pamela Williamson (Baberton)

SCOTTISH GIRLS FINAL AT LANARK

Prizewinners at Lanark G. C. L to R: Alyson McKechin (Elderslie), Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus), Ailsa Bain (Peebles), Sammy Vass (Tain), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall), Ansley Reid Salver winner Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Lauren Duncan (Aboyne), Hannah McCook (Abernethy).

Photo Courtesy of Lanarkshire's Jean Macintyre -- Click on the image to enlarge

Ailsa Bain (Peebles) is the new Scottish Under-18 girls (close) amateur champion.
She beat Sammy Vass (Tain) by two holes in the 18-hole final at Lanark Golf Club this morning.

Sammy was two up after three, having won the long second with a par 5 and being conceded the second but she won only one more hole on the outward half - the short eighth - while Ailsa came on to ther game to win the fifth, sixth and eighth to be all square at the turn.
Ailsa made the move that would ultimately make her champion by w9inning the 10th, 12th and 13th to go three up.
Sammy rallied to win the 16th with a birdie and the 17th with a par to be one down on the 18th tee.
Ailsa clinched the title with a par at the short 18th to finish two holes up.
Ailsa was 20th the the 32 qualifiers for the match-play stages.
Sammy was 11th.

RESULT
Final (18 holes)
Ailsa Bain (Peebles) beat Sammy Vass (Tain) 2 holes.
Thanks go Colin Farquharson for the report

Jubilee Cups -- D&A

Played at Helensburgh Golf Club on Thursday 16th July 2009
SSS 72 CSS 75 (65 played)
Scratch : L.McCathie (Helensburgh) 82 (BIH), L.McNulty (Dalmally) 82
1st Silver & Jubilee Cup Winner : A.Carswell (Helensburgh) 86-17-69
2nd Silver : M.Spence (Helensburgh) 83-11-72
3rd Silver : C.Brown (Dalmally) 92-18-74
1st Bronze & Jubilee Cup Winner : A.Reid (Douglas Park) 100-24-76
2nd Bronze: I.Cullen (Cardross) 99-21-78

Kilmacolm's Eilidh Briggs loses in the Quarter Finals of the Scottish Girls at Lanark

Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), the No 2 seed, was beaten at the 20th by Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) in this morning's quarter-finals of the Scottish Girls (close) Championship at Lanark Golf Club.
No 1 seed Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) progressed to the last four with a 2 and 1 win over Lesley Atkins (Minto). She was then beaten by Ailsa Bain (Peebles) who as a Borders representative had progressed to the afternoon's semi-finals with a one-hole win over Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach).
Sammy Vass (Tain), the North standard-bearer, beat the surprise packet of the championship, 30th qualifier Jessica Meek (Carnoustie) by 2 and 1 in the morning and then won by 1 hole against Rachael Hanlon in the afternoon.
To read the full report from todays play go to the ---- GILLIAN KIRKWOOD WEBSITE

Quarter-finals
Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) beat Lesley Atkins (Minto) 2 and 1.
Ailsa Bain (Peebles) beat Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach) 1 hole.
Sammy Vass (Tain) beat Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) 2 and 1.
Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) beat Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) at 20th.
Semi-finals
Bain beat Watton 1 hole.
Vass beat Hanlon 1 hole.

To see the all the results -- Click Here

To print out the results for the Scottish Under 18 matchplay results --- Click Here

Scottish Girls Quarter Finals at Lanark Golf Club

To see the quarter final and semi final results -- Click Here

To print out the results and start times for the Scottish Under 18 Matchplay quarter finals for today --- Click Here

All Women Pro Am Organised by Karyn Burns

READ MORE ---Gillian Kirkwood Website

The date and venue is now confirmed for my ALL-Women Pro-am! The event will be held at Archerfield Links Golf Club over the Fidra course on 21st August 2009.
I am delighted to have the co-operation of Archerfield Links, this fantastic and exclusive venue will be the perfect setting for what will prove to be an excellent and enlightening fun filled day for all involved! I am also excited at the prospect of having the Top Scottish Lady Professionals of the Ladies European Tour and the PGA all together for the event to make your day most entertaining!
Availibility for teams is Limited....I have space for ONLY 10 teams of 3 amateur players! Cost of entry for Each Team will be £495.
This will include:

Tea/Coffee & Bacon Roll on Arrival
Short Teaching Clinic/Q&A session.
18 holes (Format TBC)
Prizegiving
3 Course Dinner inc wine.

Also, I have specifically chosen this date as it coincides with day one of the 2009 Solheim Cup which is being played in the USA. Following dinner, coverage of the Solheim Cup will be screened for us in the clubhouse should you so wish to make an evening of it!
I have also agreed a very special rate of £150/twin room in the Pavillion rooms within Archerfield, however there is limited availability on the number of rooms available.
I can provide further information on alternative accommodation on entry should you so require.
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact me. If you wish to get your team signed up for what I'm sure will be one of your most memorable golf days EVER then please email or call me as soon as possible to confirm your place. Entries are opened to all players with an LGU Handicap!

Happy Golfing Always!
Best Regards,
Karyn Burns
PGA (AA) Professional
Sports Massage Therapist
Email: karynburns@yahoo.com
Mobile: +447720442492

Eilidh Briggs reaches the Quarter Finals of the Scottish Girls

Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) is the only West of Scotland player to reach the quarter finals of the Scottish Under 18 Matchplay Championships at Lanark Golf Club today. To read the full report on todays play go to the Gillian Kirkwood Website
FIRST ROUND
Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) beat Louise Smith (Monifieth) 6 and 4.
Jill Meldrum (Dullatur) beat Jennifer Hide (Royal Norwich) 1 hole.
Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride) beat Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) 4 and 3.
Lesley Atkins (Minto) beat Gillian Simpson (Murrayfield) 3 and 2.
Gemma Dryburgh (Beaconsfield) beat Jordana Graham (Southerness) at 19th.
Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach) beat Jemma Chalmers (Monifieth) 4 and 2.
Ailsa Bain (Peebles) beat Sophie Alexander (Deeside) 1 hole.
Linsey Stevenson (Elie & Earlsferry + Whitecraigs) beat Samantha Leslie (Westhill) 2 and 1.
Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies) beat Hannah McCook (Abernethy) 3 and 2.
Natasha Qayum (Ranfurly Castle) beat Alison Goodwin (Glenbervie) at 20th.
Sammy Vass (Tain) beat Mhairi McKay (West Kilbride) 4 and 3.
Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) beat Eleanor Tunn (Reay) 6 and 5.
Rachael Hanlon (St Regulus) beat Tara MacTaggart (Minto) 4 and 3.
Kirstin Scott (Milngavie) beat Lauren Duncan (Aboyne) 3 and 2.
Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) beat Rachel Polson (Peterculter) 2 and 1.
Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) beat Julie Vass (Tain) 6 and 5.

SECOND ROUND
Watton beat Meldrum 3 and 2.
Atkins beat Jaffrey 9 and 7.
Taylor beat Dryburegh 3 and 2.
Bain beat Stevenson 5 and 4.
Meek beat Qayum 2 and 1.
Vass beat McKechin 1 hole.
Hanlon beat Scott 5 and 4.
Briggs beat MacDonald 1 hole.

2009 Scottish Vets Team is announced

The West Vets Captain Helen Faulds (Douglas Park) has been selected for the Scottish Vets team to play in the 2009 Vets Jamboree at Bath Golf Club -- Tuesday 4th August -Thursday 6th August . To read the full team selection go to the West Vets Website

Would you like to play in the County Centenary Greensome over Troon Portland

Ayrshire County Golf Association are holding a County Centenary Greensomes on the 5th August 2009 over Troon Portland .
Ayrshire County Captain Nora McCrossan still has 18 places left for "foreigners"

No need for form - just e-mail her your name, address and handicap and pay on day by clicking on the following link --- Email --- Nora McCrossin

Scottish Girls Championship Eilidh Briggs is 2nd Qualifier

Rachael Watton, 17-year-old Mortonhall member, earned the top seed status in the match-play stages of the Scottish Girls (close) Amateur Championship with a five-over-par total of 153 in the 36-hole qualifying test at Lanark Golf Club today.
Rachael had rounds of 77 and 76 with playing the last eight holes in two under par to finish three shots clear of Renfrewshire's Eilidh Briggs (Kilmalcolm),
Eilidh had a roller-coaster first round of 77 which included an eagle 3 at the long 11th and a birdie at the long 14th as well as a double bogey sixth at the fifth. She had nothing better than par in her second round.
Renfrewshire's Alyson McKechin (Elderslie) who led the 1st round with a one over par 75 did not do so well in the 2nd round but ended up being the 6th best qualifier for the matchplay stages tomorrow.
LEADER BOARD: CSS 2 x 74
1 WATTON, Rachael Mortonhall 77 76 153
2 BRIGGS, Eilidh Kilmacolm 77 79 156
3 MCCOOK, Hannah Abernethy 77 79 156
4 LESLIE, Samantha Westhill 78 81 F 159
5 DRYBURGH, Gemma Beaconsfield 82 78 160
6 MCKECHIN, Alyson Elderslie 75 85 160
7 HANLON, Rachel St Regulus 83 78 161
8 ATKINS, Lesley Minto 82 79 161
9 SUMMERS, Ailsa Carnoustie Ladies 81 80 161
10 DUNCAN, Lauren Aboyne 87 75 162
11 VASS, Sammy Tain 79 83 162
12 TAYLOR, Rachael Bad Griesbach 85 78 163
13 ALEXANDER, Sophie Deeside 80 83 163
14 GOODWIN, Alison Glenbervie 84 81 165
15 MACDONALD, Gabrielle Craigielaw 82 84 166
16 HIDE, Jennifer Royal Norwich 83 84 167
17 MELDRUM, Jill Dullatur 76 91 167
18 POLSON, Rachel Peterculter 88 80 168
19 QAYUM, Natasha Ranfurly Castle 85 83 168
20 BAIN, Ailsa Peebles 84 84 168
21 CHALMERS, Jemma Monifieth 88 81 169
22 MCKAY, Mhairi West Kilbride 85 84 169
23 SCOTT, Kirstin Milngavie 84 85 169
24 JAFFREY, Connie West Kilbride 86 84 170
25 SIMPSON, Gillian Murrayfield 89 82 171
26 MACTAGGART, Tara Minto 80 91 171
27 TUNN, Eleanor Reay 89 83 172
28 GRAHAM, Jordana Southerness 89 83 172
29 STEVENSON, Linsey Elie & Earlsferry 87 85 172
30 MEEK, Jessica Carnoustie Ladies 87 85 172
31 VASS, Julie Tain 87 86 173
32 SMITH, Louise Monifieth 88 86 174
33 BEVERIDGE, Kimberley Aboyne 85 89 174
34 REID, Katie Monifieth 93 82 175
35 MUNRO, Samantha Aberdour 90 85 175
36 MUNRO, Heather Monifieth 86 89 175
37 AIRD, Megan Strathmore 87 89 176
38 TAYLOR, Nicola Dunnikier Park 93 84 177
39 WILSON, Gail Monifieth 90 87 177
40 MCGUIRE, Shannen Canmore 89 88 177
41 CLYNE, Megan Deeside 82 95 177
42 FULLERTON, Fiona Meldrum House 93 85 178
43 YOUNG, Clara North Berwick 91 87 178
44 PROUSE, Claire Hazlehead 92 87 179
45 HUTTON, Alexis Falkirk Tryst 90 89 179
46 MCCRACKEN, Katie Powfoot 88 91 179
47 WARD, Keren Glen 90 90 180
48 KENNEDY, Katlyn Inverrary Country Club 92 89 181
49 MCINTOSH, Kate Broomieknowe 92 89 181
50 WATSON, Eilidh Muckhart 88 93 181
51 MCGARVA, Katie Troon Ladies 88 93 181
52 AIRD, Emily Strathmore 93 89 182
53 SCOTT, Hannah Broomieknowe 91 91 182
54 MACCALLUM, Kirsten Newburgh-on-Ythan 87 95 182
55 MCGILLIVRAY, Louise Banchory 87 95 182
56 COSH, Lesley Cowglen 91 93 184
57 ALSTON, Ashley Ann Royal Montrose 89 98 187
58 HALE, Emma Troon Bentinck 90 98 188
59 NIVEN, Annabel Crieff 95 94 189
60 GOODWIN, Helen Glenbervie 104 88 192
61 ANDERSON, Seren Deeside 101 93 194
62 MILLAR, Erin Pitlochry 95 99 194
63 SIMPSON, Kirsty Murrayfield 105 91 196
64 SMALL, Catherine Craigielaw 109 89 198
65 GLIKSTEN, Abigail Strathaven 104 95 199
66 TAYLOR, Amy Kirriemuir 95 104 199
67 D'AMBROSIO, Lauren Carluke 99 101 200
68 IRVINE, Rachel Largs 104 97 201
69 MCWILLIAM, Shannon Aboyne 110 106 216
70 QAYUM, Alexandra Ranfurly Castle 113 108 221
71 GOODWIN, Catherine Glenbervie 156 131 287
RTD VANNET, Kristina Peterculter 86 +6 4 RTD

MATCH-PLAY DRAW
UPPER HALF
1 Rachel Watton v 32 Louise Smith.
17 Jill Meldrum v 16 Jennifer Hide.
9 Ailsa Summers v 24 Connie Jaffrey.25 Gillian Simpson v 8 Lesley Atkins.

5 Gemma Dryburgh v 28 Jordana Graham.
21 Jemma Chalmers v 12 Rachael Taylor.
13 Sophie Alexander v 20 Ailsa Bain.
29 Linsey Stevenson v 4 Sammy Leslie.

LOWER HALF
3 Hanna McCook v 30 Jessica Meek.
19 Natasha Qayum v 14 Alison Goodwin.
11 Sammy Vass v 22 Mhairi McKay.
27 Eleanor Tunn v 6 Alyson McKechin.

7 Rachel Hanlon v 26 Tara McTaggart.
23 Kirstin Scott v 10 Lauren Duncan.
15 Gabrielle MacDonald v 18 Rachel Polson.
31 Julie Vass v 2 Eilidh Briggs.

Alyson McKechin is leading after Round 1 of the Scottish Girls

Alyson McKechin (75) sets the pace in

Scottish girls' qualifying at Lanark

Elderslie's Alyson McKechin set the clubhouse target of one-over-par 75 in the first qualifying round of the Scottish Under-18 girls (close) amateur championship at Lanark Golf Club today.
Alyson had birdies at the first, long 11th, 13th and 17th which almost offset a double bogey at the sixth and other shots dropped at the long fourth, ninth and short 18th in halves of 41 (three over par) and 34 (two under par).
Lying second among the early first-round returns is Jill Meldrum (Dullatur) with a 76. Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) and Rachael Watton (Mortonhall) come next with 77s.
The leading 32 players on the gross scoreboard at the end of 36 holes will go forward to the match-play stages.
EARLY CLUBHOUSE FIRST-ROUND SCORES
Par 74
75 Alyson McKechin (Elderslie).
76 Jill Meldrum (Dullatur).
77 Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm), Rachael Watton (Mortonhall), Hannah McCook (Abernethy).
78 Sammy Leslie (Westhill).
79 Sammy Vass (Tain).
80 So[phie Alexander (Deeside).
81 Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies).
82 Gemma Druburgh (Beaconsfield), Lesley Atkins (Minto), Gabriella MacDonald (Craigielaw).
83 Jennifer Hide (Royal Norwich), Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus).
84 Ailsa Bain (Peebles), Kirstin Scott (Milngavie).
85 Rachael Taylor (Bad Griesbach).
87 Louise McGillivray (Banchory),
89 Gillian Simson (Murrayfield), Jordana Graham (Sotherness).
90 Keren Ward (Glen).
92 Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe), Katlyn Kennedy (Inverrary).
93 Emily Aird (Strathmore).

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RACE FOR 2009 JUNIOR MASTERS TITLE STARTS THIS WEEK

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY SCOTTISH GOLF UNION
The race for the 2009 Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters title, Scotland’s biggest participation junior golf event, gets underway with the first two of this summer’s four regional finals taking place this week.
Sixty four juniors will go west to Glasgow’s Bishopbriggs Golf Club which will tee off this year’s title race, the event then heads north to Boat of Garten with 69 young aspiring golfers hoping to be among those to secure a place in the prestigious grand final, which takes place on the Queen’s Course, Gleneagles, in October.
Qualifying competitions have been taking place up and down the country over the last three months, with the leading two boys and girls from each club making their way through to the regional finals. Following this week’s events, the Junior Masters regional finals moves to Alyth in Perthshire next week (21 July) and the following month to Lothianburn Golf Club, who will host the last qualifier on Wednesday 5 August.
Around 300 youngsters from clubs across the country will be participating in the four events, with the leading 80 players heading for Gleneagles, home of the 2014 Ryder Cup. Among the juniors taking part this year, over 50 competitors are girls, boosted by clubgolf’s ‘Girls in Golf’ programme.
SGU Marketing & Sponsorship Manager Ross Duncan said, “The Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters has been a huge success and we are very grateful to the sponsor’s contribution over the last three years.
“Their support of this event has boosted the grass roots game by promoting and supporting junior golf in communities across Scotland, as well as giving young players the chance to play in a national event at Gleneagles, the Ryder Cup venue for 2014. The calibre of the field at each event has improved year on year and demonstrates much of the hard work going into junior golf and our SGU Academys right now.”
The winner of last year’s Junior Masters girls section was Kirkintilloch’s Jorden Ferrie, whilst Renfrewshire’s Rory McKinnon from Ranfurly Castle won the boys section. Ferrie will be among the field teeing up tomorrow, however McKinnon is unable to take part and is replaced by Scott McAllister, son of two times European Tour winner Stephen McAllister.
This year’s players will need to be on the top of their game to top the Gleneagles leaderboard and take the respective titles at this year’s Grand Final which takes place on 11 October.
Please visit the website for tee times www.scottishgolf.org

Starting Times for the Scottish Girls

The Scottish Girls Championship begins at Lanark tomorrow.
Click on the following link to see all the Starting Times -- then Round 2 for the 2nd round

Scottish Girls Championship -- Traffic Delays

Will all competitors please note that there are major road works (gas main replacement) on the main road into Lanark town centre. There are temporary traffic lights in operation and the main road is reduced to one lane. This is causing delays to traffic entering the town centre from the A73 Carluke and A72 Hamilton directions. Please can competitors ensure that they allow adequate time to get to Lanark Golf Club

Come back to Ayrshire -- The Home of Golf

Come Back to Ayrshire - The Home of Open Golf Comebacktoayrshire Newsletter 12 July 2009 It's a great year for golfers and anyone with an interest in golf to come back to Ayrshire. Almost 150 years ago a group of individuals took to the sandhills of Prestwick and made Ayrshire the home of Open Golf. Today, Ayrshire boasts two out of five of The Open venues. This year, the newly refurbished Turnberry resort will play host the The Open, a world class event. Those visiting The Open this year will have opportunities to find out more about the area including its range of links, public and parkland courses. A special 'Come Back to Ayrshire' stand will provide information on golf, tourism and the range of events taking place in Scotland's Year of Homecoming and beyond. There will also be opportunities to discover your Scottish roots as specialists from Ayrshire Archives will be on hand to give you an insight into how to trace your family tree and discover more about geneaology. Golf is of course one of the Homecoming pillars and the last practice day of The Open (Wed 15 July) is a special Homecoming Day. Scotland's Year of Homecoming celebrates 250 years since the birth of Robert Burns. Burns was born in Burns Cottage, Alloway, Ayrshire, making this a "must visit" destination for all visitors in 2009. The Come Back to Ayrshire team will have lots of information on the Burns attractions in the area as well as annual Ayrshire events including, the Scottish Gold Cup Festival, Ayr Flower Show, The Burns an' a' that Festival and Alloway 1759. The Homecoming Day will also be a great family day out with opportunities to 'Beat the Pro' at putting, have your photograph taken with The Claret Jug and see some special on screen welcomes from the world of sport. Another special Homecoming golf related event will take place during the week of The Open and throughout the summer until 31 August 2009. Whole in One is a special golf exhibition that charts the history of Open Golf. This free exhibition takes place at Maclaurin Galleries, Rozelle Estate, Ayr and has something for all of the family to enjoy including golf artefacts and memorabilia, an interactive golf simulator and some nostalgic video clips. On a recent visit to Ayrshire golfing legend Jack Nicklaus said of the exhibition: ''The Whole in One exhibition is all about memories and rekindling the spirit of the past. I would encourage everyone with an interest in sport, their local history or those who are plain curious to have a look at the development of golf in South Ayrshire and to see some of the exhibits on show." Jack Nicklaus The Open provides a driving force for golf development in Ayrshire. South Ayrshire Council Leader Hugh Hunter said: "Golf is a major asset to Ayrshire tourism. Often referred to as Scotland's Golf Coast, Ayrshire is a popular destination for golfers the world over. As well as major golfing events such as The Open, annual golf events are also organised by South Ayrshire Council bringing together locals and visitors to enjoy a sense of competition and camaraderie over a number of our courses in Ayr, Troon and Girvan and teams from Golf South Ayrshire and Junior Golf South Ayrshire (Club golf delivered by South Ayrshire Council within local primary schools) work together to develop the sport's social and recreational benefits amongst the young and young at heart!" It is fitting that The Open comes back to Ayrshire in Scotland's Year of Homecoming and Turnberry, a luxury collection resort, newly refurbished to the highest standard will once again open its doors to provide the perfect setting. Who can forget the famous 1977 Duel in the Sun between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. This year looks set to be just as good with so many young exciting players emerging to compete with a few returning notable old hands. Fifteen thousand grandstand seats, more than ever before, will provide not only uninterrupted views of the golf but will also showcase the breathtaking Ailsa Craig and the stunning Ayrshire scenery that surrounds Turnberry lighthouse. People the world over will be glad that The Open has come back to Ayrshire. comebacktoayrshire.com

Barclays Scottish Open -- Final Results

The Barclay's Scottish Open ---- Click on the following link for all the final day's scores LIVE LEADER BOARD