AYRSHIRE MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - 2012 competition kicks off at Western Gailes on Monday

The chase for the 2012 Ayrshire Matchplay Championship title begins at Western Gailes on Monday evening, 7th May, when the eight first round ties are scheduled to take place.

The championship will continue throughout the week with the final scheduled to take place on the evening of Thursday 10th May.

With some of the original qualifiers being unable to take part, a number of reserves have been brought in to the starting line up.

The revised first round schedules are :-

MONDAY 7th MAY

1700 - David Wilson (Troon Welbeck) Vs Del Chamberlain (Troon Welbeck)

1707 - Stephen Spence (Irvine) Vs Steven McEwan (Loudoun)

1714 - John Shanks (Irvine) Vs Stuart Robin (Prestwick St Nicholas)

1721 - John Haggarty (Loudoun) Vs Steven Stamper (Girvan)

1728 - Keith Hamilton (Ayr Belleisle) Vs Gary Bryden (Girvan)

1735 - Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) Vs David Orchiston (Ballochmyle)

1742 - Tommy McInally (Loudoun) Vs Stuart Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie)

1749 - Stephen Murray (Troon Welbeck) Vs Michael Smyth (Royal Troon)