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Tuesday, May 03, 2011

AYRSHIRE MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Bryden ousts holder in quarter finals.

Gary Bryden
Euan Brown's hopes of retaining the Ayrshire matchplay title were ended on Tuesday evening at Troon Portland. The defending champion, from Kilmarnock Barassie, faced a quarter final match against Gary Bryden (Girvan) but saw his hopes of a second successive title dashed after a 6 & 4 defeat.
Stephen Murray
In the semi final on Wednesday evening, Gary Bryden will face the 2007 Matchplay winner Stephen Murray (Troon Welbeck), who claimed a place in the last four with a comprehensive 6 & 5 win over three times winner Alex Gourlay (Irvine).



Michael Smyth
Michael Smyth (Royal Troon), the runner up in the strokeplay event last month, claimed a semi final spot with a notable 3 & 2 win over Keith Hamilton (Ayr Belleisle).


Marc Smith
After coming in as a late reserve, Marc Smith (Troon Welbeck) continued to take full advantage of his inclusion, winning the all Troon Welbeck quarter final match against Scottish Boys Champion David Wilson by 5 & 4 to set up a semi final tie on Wednesday evening with Michael Smyth.

 The semi finals take place from 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

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