(Report by David Miller)
Ayrshire’s Under 18 Team built on their recent fine win against Lanarkshire by defeating Dunbartonshire 5 – 3 in Sunday’s match at Prestwick St Cuthbert.
The match was a rollercoaster affair with Ayrshire building up a strong early position in the match before Dunbartonshire turned the tables, leaving the home team to mount a late fighback to earn an important victory.
In the opening matches, Marc Smith and David Wilson were both unable to hold onto early leads and slid to disappointing 3 &2 defeats. Fraser Kerr shrugged aside a couple of recent defeats to record a fine 2 hole victory with Jack McDonald continuing his recent good form with an excellent 3&2 win over Gary Meechan.
Scott Brown produced a blistering start by winning the first five holes in his 5&4 win before Andrew Wright tasted defeat in his encounter with Fraser McKenna. With Dunbartonshire beginning to look favourites, Colin Robinson and Adam Foley showed great character under pressure to produce crucial victories against Tom Sharkey and John Henry respectively.
Match Results:
Marc Smith(Kilmarnock Barassie) lost to D Gallacher(Clydebank) 3&2
Fraser Kerr (Kilmarnock Barassie) bt C Farrell (Cardross) 2 Holes
David Wilson (Welbeck) lost to S Thistleton (Hilton Park) 3&2
Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock Barassie) bt G Meechan (Dullater) 3&2
Scott Brown (Turnberry) bt C Paterson (Hilton Park) 5&4
Colin Robinson (Largs) bt T Sharkey (Helensburgh) 1 Hole
Adam Foley (Belleisle) bt J Hendry (Douglas Park) 2&1
Andrew Wright (Kilmarnock Barassie) lost to F McKenna (Balmore) 3&2
Ayrshire 5 Dumbartonshire 3
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