AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - Malcolm leads qualifiers at Troon Portland

Catherine Malcolm

Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Nicholas) led the qualifiers as the 2012 Ayrshire Ladies County Championship began at Troon Portland on Tuesday 10th April.

The early starters in the field of 61 players had  blustery and showery conditions to contend with whilst the later starters enjoyed much calmer drier, and at times very sunny, conditions.

Former champion Malcolm, who also led the qualifiers in the event 12 months ago, began her round with an eagle and a birdie at the opening two holes on her way to a two over par 77 to lead the 16 qualifiers for the matchplay stages which will take place at Troon Portland on Wednesday and Thursday.

The other qualifiers are:-

Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Lesley Hendry (Largs Routenburn)
Ros. Purdom (Prestwick St Nicholas)
Jane Finnie (Troon Ladies)
Pauline Patrick (Irvine)
Audrey Thompson (Loudoun)
Mhairi McKay (West Kilbride)
Catherine Garrett (West Kilbride)
Sara-Ann Bottomly (Troon Ladies)
Sheila Adams (Loudoun)
Rachel Irvine (Largs)
Gillian Henderson (Belleisle Ladies)
Barbara Beckett (Loudoun)
Nora McCrossan (Troon Ladies).

The matchplay stages begin at 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday morning.