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Thursday, May 13, 2010

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Caprington withdraw from 2010 competitions

Caprington have withdrawn from the Ayrshire Junior Golf League, citing a lack of interested juniors, and will not compete in the 2010 events.

Members briefly from 1976 to 1978, Caprington rejoined The League in 1987 and have competed in every League Championship from then to date.

League Champions in 1997 and winners of the Matt Lygate Trophy, the Ayrshire Boys team Championship, in 1989 and 1991, Caprington enjoyed other successes in League events over the years including :-

2006 Champion Of Champions Trophy (Steven McEwan)
1989 Macrobert Thistle Junior Golfer Of The Year (Hugh McKibbin)
1995 Under 16 Knockout Championship
1989 & 1990 Prestwick Circuits Trophy winner (Hugh McKibbin)
1992 Carrick Trophy Winner (Colin Beck)

Caprington also provided the League Chairman on three occassions over their years of membership.

The withdrawal of Caprington leaves Section C of The Ayrshire Junior Golf League Championship with only three teams, Ayr Belleisle, Irvine (Bogside) and Largs.

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