Colin Robinson (Largs) - pictured right - is the 2009 Ayrshire Boys Champion after a two stroke victory in the championship held at Irvine Ravenspark Golf Club on Thursday 6th August. The championship attracted a capacity field of some of the best young players in the county.One handicapper Robinson, who won the West Of Scotland Boys Strokeplay title earlier in the season, opened with a two over par round of 73 which left him two off the halfway lead, held by clubmate Josh Nordbo, but in the afternoon Robinson improved by two shots to return a level par 71 and a two round total of 144.
Cameron McLean (West Kilbride), with a best of the day round of 70 in the afternoon, came closest to Robinson, finishing on 146.
Third place went to host club member Chris Butler with rounds of 74 & 73 for a 147 total.
The best nett return of the day was recorded by local member Liam Gourlay, the 9 handicapper returning 67 & 69 for a 6 under par total of 136.
Leading scores :-
Scratch
144 - Colin Robinson (Largs) - 73/71
146 - cameron McLean (West Kilbride) - 76/70
147 - Chris Butler (Irvine Ravenspark) - 74/73
148 - Jared Williams (Kilmacolm) - 76/72
148 - David Wilson (Troon Welbeck) - 74/74
Nett
136 - Liam Gourlay (Irvine Ravenspark) (9) 67/69
138 - Brad Cathie (Irvine Ravenspark) (10) 69/69
139 - Greg Telfer (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) (11) 71/68
Prizes were presented to the succesful competitors - pictured below - at the conclusion of the championship by Ayrshire Golf Association President Alasdair Malcolm (Prestwick St. Nicholas).
Colin Robinson now travels south to take part in the British Boys Championship at Royal St. Georges next week.
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