The chase for the 2006 Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit title gets into full swing over the next few weeks, with a number of qualifying events scheduled.
With points already recorded from the Scottish Boys Championship in April, the remaining counting evnets are :
GIRVAN BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP (29 June)
PRESTWICK BOYS OPEN (3 July)
LARGS JUNIOR OPEN (6 July)
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE JUNIOR OPEN (10 July)
BEITH JUNIOR OPEN (12 July)
TROON WELBECK JUNIOR OPEN (14 July)
LOUDOUN BOYS OPEN (17 July)
WEST KILBRIDE BOYS OPEN (18 July)
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS JUNIOR OPEN (24 July)
ARDEER JUNIOR OPEN (25 July)
SCOTTISH BOYS STROKEPLAY (25 July)
CAPRINGTON JUNIOR OPEN (27 July)
TOM LEHMAN JUNIOR OPEN (1 August)
AYRSHIRE BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP (3 August)
IRVINE BOYS OPEN (8 August)
AYR BELLEISLE JUNIOR OPEN (10 August)
AYRSHIRE BOYS MATCHPLAY (10-12 August)
KILBIRNIE JUNIOR OPEN (13 August)
BALLOCHMYLE JUNIOR OPEN (14 August)
Monday, July 03, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - 2006 Fourball competition reaches quarter final stage
The 2006 Ayrshire Fourball competition is now at the quarter finals stage.
In recent matches played, Alan Smeaton and Andrew Gibson (Ayr Seafield) edged into the last eight with a one hole victory over R. McCubbin & G. Jess (Durward), whilst the pairing of James Bryce & Ralph Mitchell (Doon Valley) continued their impressive home form with a 7 & 6 win over Ronnie Potts & Ian Wilson (Ravenspark).
Two of the 3rd round matches were decided in extra holes, E. McFadden & F. Greer (St. Meddans) beating their visitors, Glen & Scott Kelly (Tam O Shanter), at the 19th, whilst George Lyon & J. Nimmo (North Beach) also gained a home win, over Denis Taggart & Paul Appleby (Malletsheugh) , winning at the 20th hole.
A.F. Murdoch & D. Murdoch (Brunston Castle) lost at home by 2 & 1 to Ronnie McLelland and Tom Bennett(Turnberry) whilst Ian Yates and Derek Brown (Ayr Belleisle) defeated their visitors John Houston & Cameron Ross (Caprington) by 3 & 2
The Quarter final draw, with matches to be completed by 13th August, is:
AYR SEAFIELD
Vs.
TURNBERRY
MUIRKIRK
Vs.
DOON VALLEY
TROON ST. MEDDANS
Vs.
AYR BELLEISLE
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
Vs.
NORTH BEACH
In recent matches played, Alan Smeaton and Andrew Gibson (Ayr Seafield) edged into the last eight with a one hole victory over R. McCubbin & G. Jess (Durward), whilst the pairing of James Bryce & Ralph Mitchell (Doon Valley) continued their impressive home form with a 7 & 6 win over Ronnie Potts & Ian Wilson (Ravenspark).
Two of the 3rd round matches were decided in extra holes, E. McFadden & F. Greer (St. Meddans) beating their visitors, Glen & Scott Kelly (Tam O Shanter), at the 19th, whilst George Lyon & J. Nimmo (North Beach) also gained a home win, over Denis Taggart & Paul Appleby (Malletsheugh) , winning at the 20th hole.
A.F. Murdoch & D. Murdoch (Brunston Castle) lost at home by 2 & 1 to Ronnie McLelland and Tom Bennett(Turnberry) whilst Ian Yates and Derek Brown (Ayr Belleisle) defeated their visitors John Houston & Cameron Ross (Caprington) by 3 & 2
The Quarter final draw, with matches to be completed by 13th August, is:
AYR SEAFIELD
Vs.
TURNBERRY
MUIRKIRK
Vs.
DOON VALLEY
TROON ST. MEDDANS
Vs.
AYR BELLEISLE
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
Vs.
NORTH BEACH
WEST OF SCOTLAND UNDER 18 LEAGUE - Ayrshire held by Renfrewshire
Ayrshire were held to a 4 - 4 draw by Renfrewshire, in the latest match in the West Of Scotland Under 18 inter county league for the Wishart Trophy, played at Prestwick St. Nicholas on Sunday 2nd July.
Ayrshire opened with wins in the first two ties, but three defeats in succession left the home side trailing, before Kilmarnock Barassie pair, david Currie and Ewan Brown ensured a draw for the home side.
Results of the 8 ties (Ayrshire names first) were:
KYLE SMITH (Kilmarnock Barassie)
beat
Colin Thomson (East Renfrewshire)
by 1 hole
MICHAEL ROOS (West Kilbride)
beat
Jack Bradley (Paisley)
2 & 1
SCOTT BROWN (Brunston Castle)
lost to
David Fitzpatrick (Greenock)
3 & 2
CHARLES DOYLE (Troon Welbeck)
lost to
David Muir (Cochrane Castle)
by 6 & 5
STUART HENDERSON (Kilmarnock Barassie)
lost to
Gordon Stevenson (Whitecraigs)
by 1 hole
DAVID CURRIE (Kilmarnock Barassie)
beat
Michael Dailly (Erskine)
by 4 & 2
EUAN BROWN (Kilmarnock Barassie)
beat
Sam Bunting (Old Ranfurly)
by 3 & 2
MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (Whiting Bay)
lost to
Jonathon Caldwell (Greenock)
by 4 & 3
AYRSHIRE 4 RENFREWSHIRE 4
Ayrshire opened with wins in the first two ties, but three defeats in succession left the home side trailing, before Kilmarnock Barassie pair, david Currie and Ewan Brown ensured a draw for the home side.
Results of the 8 ties (Ayrshire names first) were:
KYLE SMITH (Kilmarnock Barassie)
beat
Colin Thomson (East Renfrewshire)
by 1 hole
MICHAEL ROOS (West Kilbride)
beat
Jack Bradley (Paisley)
2 & 1
SCOTT BROWN (Brunston Castle)
lost to
David Fitzpatrick (Greenock)
3 & 2
CHARLES DOYLE (Troon Welbeck)
lost to
David Muir (Cochrane Castle)
by 6 & 5
STUART HENDERSON (Kilmarnock Barassie)
lost to
Gordon Stevenson (Whitecraigs)
by 1 hole
DAVID CURRIE (Kilmarnock Barassie)
beat
Michael Dailly (Erskine)
by 4 & 2
EUAN BROWN (Kilmarnock Barassie)
beat
Sam Bunting (Old Ranfurly)
by 3 & 2
MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (Whiting Bay)
lost to
Jonathon Caldwell (Greenock)
by 4 & 3
AYRSHIRE 4 RENFREWSHIRE 4
AYRSHIRE BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP - Entries for 2006 event close soon
Entries for the 20o6 Ayrshire Boys Golf Championship, to be held at Largs Golf Club on Thursday 3rd August, are now being accepted, but the closing date for entries is fast approaching, with entries required to be in the hands of the Championship Secretary by noon on Monday 17th July.
The 36 hole event, which has a restricted field, has an entry fee of £5.
Entry forms are available through club Secretaries, junior convenors or direct from the Championship Secretary,
Alasdair Malcolm
17 Auchincruive Avenue
Prestwick
KA9 2DT
The 36 hole event, which has a restricted field, has an entry fee of £5.
Entry forms are available through club Secretaries, junior convenors or direct from the Championship Secretary,
Alasdair Malcolm
17 Auchincruive Avenue
Prestwick
KA9 2DT
2006 WALLACE THORNTON TROPHY - Belleisle secure opening win
The chase for the 2006 Wallace Thornton Trophy began recently with Ayr Belleisle recording a 3.5 - 0.5 home win over Irvine Ravenspark in the first match completed in Section 2.
matches will be completed in both qualifying sections by the end of August, with the winners of each section contesting the final in September.
matches will be completed in both qualifying sections by the end of August, with the winners of each section contesting the final in September.
AYRSIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - West Kilbride secure semi final place in Under 16 competition
West Kilbride are the first side through to the semi finals of the 2006 Under 16 Knockout Trophy, after a 4 - 0 home win over Caprington in the Quarter finals.
West Kilbride will face an away tie in the semi final, against either Prestwick St. Nicholas or Largs Routenburn.
West Kilbride will face an away tie in the semi final, against either Prestwick St. Nicholas or Largs Routenburn.
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - League Championship update
With only four weeks of competition to go, the race for the semi finals in the 2006 Ayrshire Junior Golf League championship is hotting up.
In section A, Ballochmyle remain in pole position after being held to a 3 - 3 draw by nearest rivals Annanhill. In the other two matches played recently, Troon Welbeck and Ardeer shared the spoils, winning their respective home matches by 4 - 2 and 4.5 - 1.5 against each other.
Present positions in section A are ;
TEAM /P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Ballochmyle /5/4/1/0/20/10/+10/18
Annanhill /5/2/2/1/15½/14½ /+1/12
Troon Welbeck /7/2/1/4/17/25/-8/10
Ardeer /6/2/0/4/17½/18½/-1/8
Beith /5/2/0/3/14/16/-2/8
In Section B, Caprington lead the wy after a recent 6 - 0 home win over Kilbirnie and a 3 - 3 draw at Prestwick St. Nicholas. Prestwick St. Cuthbert maintained the unbeaten home record with a 4 - 2 win over Troon St. Meddans.
Present positions in Section B are :
TEAM /P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Caprington /6/3/3/0/24/12/+12/18
Prestick St. Cuthbert /6/2 /2/2/17½/18½/-1/12
Kilbirnie /5/3/0/2/13/17/-4/12
Troon St Meddans /4/0/2/2/10½/13½ /-3/4
Prestwick St. Nicholas /3/0/1/2/7/11/-4/2
In Sectio0n C, leaders Largs crashed to a 5.5 - 0.5 defeat on their visit to Kilmarnock (Barassie) and now face a crunch match at Ayr Belleisle in their final match, with the Ayr club being the only team in a position to overtake Largs in the section, if they can secure results against both Largs and Routenburn at home in their last two matches. Present positions in Section C are :
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Largs 5/3/1/1/16/14/+2/14
Ayr Belleisle /4/3/0/1/14/10/+4/12
Kilmarnock Barassie /6/2/1/3/19/17/+2/10
Largs Routenburn /5/1/0/4/11/19/-8/4
Loudoun lead Section D, after a 4-2 home win over West Kilbride. In the other match played recently, Irvine Ravenspark had a 4 - 2 away win at New Cumnock. Present positions in Section D are :
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Loudoun Gowf /5/3/1/1/18½/11½/+5/14
West Kilbride /3/2/0/1/11½/6½/+5/8
Irvine Ravenspark /3/2/0/1/11/7/+4/8
New Cumnock /5/0/1/4/7/23/-16/2
In section A, Ballochmyle remain in pole position after being held to a 3 - 3 draw by nearest rivals Annanhill. In the other two matches played recently, Troon Welbeck and Ardeer shared the spoils, winning their respective home matches by 4 - 2 and 4.5 - 1.5 against each other.
Present positions in section A are ;
TEAM /P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Ballochmyle /5/4/1/0/20/10/+10/18
Annanhill /5/2/2/1/15½/14½ /+1/12
Troon Welbeck /7/2/1/4/17/25/-8/10
Ardeer /6/2/0/4/17½/18½/-1/8
Beith /5/2/0/3/14/16/-2/8
In Section B, Caprington lead the wy after a recent 6 - 0 home win over Kilbirnie and a 3 - 3 draw at Prestwick St. Nicholas. Prestwick St. Cuthbert maintained the unbeaten home record with a 4 - 2 win over Troon St. Meddans.
Present positions in Section B are :
TEAM /P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Caprington /6/3/3/0/24/12/+12/18
Prestick St. Cuthbert /6/2 /2/2/17½/18½/-1/12
Kilbirnie /5/3/0/2/13/17/-4/12
Troon St Meddans /4/0/2/2/10½/13½ /-3/4
Prestwick St. Nicholas /3/0/1/2/7/11/-4/2
In Sectio0n C, leaders Largs crashed to a 5.5 - 0.5 defeat on their visit to Kilmarnock (Barassie) and now face a crunch match at Ayr Belleisle in their final match, with the Ayr club being the only team in a position to overtake Largs in the section, if they can secure results against both Largs and Routenburn at home in their last two matches. Present positions in Section C are :
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Largs 5/3/1/1/16/14/+2/14
Ayr Belleisle /4/3/0/1/14/10/+4/12
Kilmarnock Barassie /6/2/1/3/19/17/+2/10
Largs Routenburn /5/1/0/4/11/19/-8/4
Loudoun lead Section D, after a 4-2 home win over West Kilbride. In the other match played recently, Irvine Ravenspark had a 4 - 2 away win at New Cumnock. Present positions in Section D are :
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
Loudoun Gowf /5/3/1/1/18½/11½/+5/14
West Kilbride /3/2/0/1/11½/6½/+5/8
Irvine Ravenspark /3/2/0/1/11/7/+4/8
New Cumnock /5/0/1/4/7/23/-16/2
SUMMER LEAGUE - Ravensaprk withdraw from competition as semi finals loom
As the four qualifying sections approach a conclusion in the 2006 Ayrshire Golf Association Summer League, section 3 has been reduced in number by the withdrawal of Irvine Ravensaprk. In compliance with the rules of the competition, all Ravensaprk results and matches to be played have been declared void, and the section table adjusted accordingly.
In Section 1 Moorpark held their visitors, and league leaders, West Kilbride to a 3 - 3 draw in the only recent result recorded. Present positions in the section are;
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 4/2/2/0/18/6/+12/12
TURNBERRY 3/1/1/1/10/8/+2/6
MOORPARK 4/1/1/3/8/16/-8/6
TAM O SHANTER 3/1/0/2/6/12/-6/4
In Section 2, Welbeck remain in fromt after beating local rivals St. Meddans by 6 - 0, although Ballochmyle maintained the pressure on the leaders with a 3.5 - 2.5 win at Annanhill.
Present positions in section 2 are ;
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
TROON WELBECK 4/2/1/1/15.5/8.5/+7/10
BALLOCHMYLE 3/1/2/0/9.5/8.5/+1/8
ANNANHILL 4/1/2/1/12.5/11.5/+1/8
ST. MEDDANS 3/0/1/2/4.5/13.5/-9/2
In Section 3, the withdrawal of Ravenspark and a 4.5 - 1.5 win at Belleisle allowed Caprington to claim the first semi final place of the competition. Present positions in Section 3 are ;
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
CAPRINGTON 3/3/0/0/12/5/+7/12
AYR BELLEISLE 3/0/1/2/7/11/-4/2
KILBIRNIE PLACE 2/0/1/1/4/8/-4/2
In Section 4, Irvine (Bogside) forged further ahead aftetr a 3 - 3 draw at Kilmarnock (Barassie). Present positions in section 4 are :
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) 3/1/2/0/10/8/+2/8
LOUDOUN 2/1/1/0/6.5/5.5/+1/6
KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) 3/0/1/2/7.5/10.5/-3/2
In Section 1 Moorpark held their visitors, and league leaders, West Kilbride to a 3 - 3 draw in the only recent result recorded. Present positions in the section are;
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 4/2/2/0/18/6/+12/12
TURNBERRY 3/1/1/1/10/8/+2/6
MOORPARK 4/1/1/3/8/16/-8/6
TAM O SHANTER 3/1/0/2/6/12/-6/4
In Section 2, Welbeck remain in fromt after beating local rivals St. Meddans by 6 - 0, although Ballochmyle maintained the pressure on the leaders with a 3.5 - 2.5 win at Annanhill.
Present positions in section 2 are ;
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
TROON WELBECK 4/2/1/1/15.5/8.5/+7/10
BALLOCHMYLE 3/1/2/0/9.5/8.5/+1/8
ANNANHILL 4/1/2/1/12.5/11.5/+1/8
ST. MEDDANS 3/0/1/2/4.5/13.5/-9/2
In Section 3, the withdrawal of Ravenspark and a 4.5 - 1.5 win at Belleisle allowed Caprington to claim the first semi final place of the competition. Present positions in Section 3 are ;
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
CAPRINGTON 3/3/0/0/12/5/+7/12
AYR BELLEISLE 3/0/1/2/7/11/-4/2
KILBIRNIE PLACE 2/0/1/1/4/8/-4/2
In Section 4, Irvine (Bogside) forged further ahead aftetr a 3 - 3 draw at Kilmarnock (Barassie). Present positions in section 4 are :
CLUB/P/W/D/L/F/A/Pts
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) 3/1/2/0/10/8/+2/8
LOUDOUN 2/1/1/0/6.5/5.5/+1/6
KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) 3/0/1/2/7.5/10.5/-3/2
Sunday, July 02, 2006
EUROPE TAKE PALMER CUP WITH RECORD VICTORY
Europe regained the Palmer Cup, played at Prestwick Golf Club on Thurday 29th and Friday 30th June, with a record 19.5 - 4.5 victory over their United States counterparts in this annual event whic brings together the best collegiate players from both continents in a Ryder Cup style match.
Despite the presence of left hander Brian Harman, the youngest player ever to represent the USA in the Walker Cup, and other members of the USA team, such as Luke List, who have already competed in some of the Majors, it was the European side who dominated the match throughout, winning all four series of matches over the two days.
The opening fourball matches, on Thursday morning, set the tone for the event, with Europe taking a 4 - 0 lead. Match results (USA names first) were ;
Brian Harman & Chris Kirk
lost to
Alejandro Canizares & Pablo Martin
by 5 & 3
Luke List & Clay Ogden
lost to
Mark Haastrup & Joost Luiten
by 4 & 3
Ryan Baca & Ryan Blum
lost to
Rhys Davies & Richard Ramsay
by 6 & 4
Roberto Castro & Kevin Larsen
lost to
Oscar Floren & Stephen Lewton
by 2 & 1
The United States fared little better in the afternoon singles, taking only 2 of the 8 ties, to leave them trailing by 10 - 2 overnight. The singles results from thursday afternoon (USA names first) were;
Harman lost to Martin by 6 & 5
Ogden lost to Canizares by 2 & 1
Baca beat Haastrup by 3 & 2
List lost to Luiten by one hole
Castro beat Ramsay by one hole
Larsen lost to Floren by 6 & 4
Kirk lost to Lewton by one hole
Blaum lost to Davies by 4 & 3
On the Friday morning, the foursomes ties started in wet weather conditions and the European team continued their dominance, eventually taking all four ties to secure the Palmer Cup even before the final round of singles started.
The morning foursomes results (USA names first) were;
Blaum & Castro
lost to
Canizares & Martin
by 6 & 5
Baca and Ogden
lost to
Floren & Haastrup
by one hole
Harman & List
lost to
Luiten & Ramsay
by 3 & 2
Kirk & Larsen
lost to
Davies & Lewton
by 4 & 3
Despite the afternoon singles having no influence on the destination of the trophy, there were a number of aspects to the final series of matches that ensured an interest in proceedings would continue throughout the final afternoon.
Europe had an opportunity to record the highest winning margin since the USA won the innaugural event in 1997 by 19-5 against the Great Britain & Ireland team, who provided the opposition until 2002.
In addition, Alejandro Canizares, playing in a record 4th Palmer Cup, had the opportunity to complete an personal record of 8 wins from 8 in singles matches in Palmer Cup competition, whilst 6 of the European team had the opportunity to record a personal record of 4 points from 4 in the 2006 match.
In the event, Canizares was pushed all the way in his match before he eventually secured a one hole victory to complete his unprecidented singles record in the event.
Pablo Martin, Rhys Davies and Joost Luiten all joined Canizares with 4 wins from 4 in the 2006 match, with the standard of play throughout the week being exemplified by Luiten's finish to his match.
Two holes behind for most of the match, Luiten birdied the 14th to reduce the defecit and birdied the 16th to level the match before taking the lead for the first time with another birdie at the 17th. On the par 4 final hole, luiten hit a superb drive which came to rest a mere 18 inches from the hole to secure the match, with his closing run of birdie-par-birdie-birdie-eagle.
results of Friday afternoon singles (USA names first) were;
Castro lost to Martin by 3 & 2
Blaum beat Floren by 4 & 2
Harman lost to Haastrup by 5 & 3
Baca lost to Canzares by one hole
Larsen lost to Luiten by 2 holes
Ogden halved with Lewton
List lost to Davies by 3 & 2
Kirk beat Ramsay by one hole
Overall score
EUROPE 19.5 USA 4.5
At the conclusion of the event the trophy was handed over to the victorious European team by a representative of the sponsors, Monster.
Despite the presence of left hander Brian Harman, the youngest player ever to represent the USA in the Walker Cup, and other members of the USA team, such as Luke List, who have already competed in some of the Majors, it was the European side who dominated the match throughout, winning all four series of matches over the two days.
The opening fourball matches, on Thursday morning, set the tone for the event, with Europe taking a 4 - 0 lead. Match results (USA names first) were ;
Brian Harman & Chris Kirk
lost to
Alejandro Canizares & Pablo Martin
by 5 & 3
Luke List & Clay Ogden
lost to
Mark Haastrup & Joost Luiten
by 4 & 3
Ryan Baca & Ryan Blum
lost to
Rhys Davies & Richard Ramsay
by 6 & 4
Roberto Castro & Kevin Larsen
lost to
Oscar Floren & Stephen Lewton
by 2 & 1
The United States fared little better in the afternoon singles, taking only 2 of the 8 ties, to leave them trailing by 10 - 2 overnight. The singles results from thursday afternoon (USA names first) were;
Harman lost to Martin by 6 & 5
Ogden lost to Canizares by 2 & 1
Baca beat Haastrup by 3 & 2
List lost to Luiten by one hole
Castro beat Ramsay by one hole
Larsen lost to Floren by 6 & 4
Kirk lost to Lewton by one hole
Blaum lost to Davies by 4 & 3
On the Friday morning, the foursomes ties started in wet weather conditions and the European team continued their dominance, eventually taking all four ties to secure the Palmer Cup even before the final round of singles started.
The morning foursomes results (USA names first) were;
Blaum & Castro
lost to
Canizares & Martin
by 6 & 5
Baca and Ogden
lost to
Floren & Haastrup
by one hole
Harman & List
lost to
Luiten & Ramsay
by 3 & 2
Kirk & Larsen
lost to
Davies & Lewton
by 4 & 3
Despite the afternoon singles having no influence on the destination of the trophy, there were a number of aspects to the final series of matches that ensured an interest in proceedings would continue throughout the final afternoon.
Europe had an opportunity to record the highest winning margin since the USA won the innaugural event in 1997 by 19-5 against the Great Britain & Ireland team, who provided the opposition until 2002.
In addition, Alejandro Canizares, playing in a record 4th Palmer Cup, had the opportunity to complete an personal record of 8 wins from 8 in singles matches in Palmer Cup competition, whilst 6 of the European team had the opportunity to record a personal record of 4 points from 4 in the 2006 match.
In the event, Canizares was pushed all the way in his match before he eventually secured a one hole victory to complete his unprecidented singles record in the event.
Pablo Martin, Rhys Davies and Joost Luiten all joined Canizares with 4 wins from 4 in the 2006 match, with the standard of play throughout the week being exemplified by Luiten's finish to his match.
Two holes behind for most of the match, Luiten birdied the 14th to reduce the defecit and birdied the 16th to level the match before taking the lead for the first time with another birdie at the 17th. On the par 4 final hole, luiten hit a superb drive which came to rest a mere 18 inches from the hole to secure the match, with his closing run of birdie-par-birdie-birdie-eagle.
results of Friday afternoon singles (USA names first) were;
Castro lost to Martin by 3 & 2
Blaum beat Floren by 4 & 2
Harman lost to Haastrup by 5 & 3
Baca lost to Canzares by one hole
Larsen lost to Luiten by 2 holes
Ogden halved with Lewton
List lost to Davies by 3 & 2
Kirk beat Ramsay by one hole
Overall score
EUROPE 19.5 USA 4.5
At the conclusion of the event the trophy was handed over to the victorious European team by a representative of the sponsors, Monster.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
SCOTTISH YOUTHS STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - McEwan fades as spaniard takes title.
16 year old Francisco Pintor became the first Spanish winner of the Scottish youths’ open amateur stroke-play golf championship at Mortonhall Golf Club in Edinburgh this weekend.
Four shots off the pace at the halfway stage, Pintor forged a two hole lead with a four-under-par 68 in the third round. A closing 74 was good enough to see him win the title by two shots with a four-under-par total of 284.
Scottish boys match-play champion James White (Lundin) and Ross Kellett (Colville Park) were joint runners-up on 286.
Best finisher from Ayrshire was the halfway leader Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) who faded with closing rounds of 74 and 76 to a level par total of 288, for a joint fourth place.
Final scores for the Ayrshire players who qualified to complete all four rounds were :-
288 - Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) (68-70-74-76)
292 - Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) (71-74-74-73)
292 - Robert McKnight (Kilmarnock Barassie) (70-71-75-76)
293 - Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) (73-76-73-71)
306 - Cameron Gray (West Kilbride) (75-73-73-85)
308 - Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie) (74-75-81-78)
Four shots off the pace at the halfway stage, Pintor forged a two hole lead with a four-under-par 68 in the third round. A closing 74 was good enough to see him win the title by two shots with a four-under-par total of 284.
Scottish boys match-play champion James White (Lundin) and Ross Kellett (Colville Park) were joint runners-up on 286.
Best finisher from Ayrshire was the halfway leader Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) who faded with closing rounds of 74 and 76 to a level par total of 288, for a joint fourth place.
Final scores for the Ayrshire players who qualified to complete all four rounds were :-
288 - Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) (68-70-74-76)
292 - Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) (71-74-74-73)
292 - Robert McKnight (Kilmarnock Barassie) (70-71-75-76)
293 - Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) (73-76-73-71)
306 - Cameron Gray (West Kilbride) (75-73-73-85)
308 - Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie) (74-75-81-78)
Saturday, June 24, 2006
SCOTTISH YOUTHS CHAMPIONSHIP - McEwan and McKnight lead the field at halfway stage
Steven McEwan and Robert McKnight of Kilmarnock Barassie lead the field at the halfway stage of the Scottish youths’ open amateur stroke-play golf championship being held at Mortonhall Golf Club in Edinburgh this weekend.
McEwan, who won the Scottish Under-18 boys’ stroke-play title last year had a two-under-par 70 in round two, to add to his opening round of 68 for a six-under-par total of 138 for the opening 36 holes.
McEwan leads by three shots from Kilmarnock Barassie clubmate Robert McKnight, who returned scores of 70 and 71 for a 141 total.
50 players on 149 or better qualified for Sunday’s final two rounds.
Ayrshire Qualifiers are :-
138 Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) (68-70)
141 Robert McKnight (Kilmarnock Barassie) (70-71)
145 Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) (71-74)
148 Cameron Gray (West Kilbride) (75-73)
149 Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie) (74-75)
149 Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) (73-76)
McEwan, who won the Scottish Under-18 boys’ stroke-play title last year had a two-under-par 70 in round two, to add to his opening round of 68 for a six-under-par total of 138 for the opening 36 holes.
McEwan leads by three shots from Kilmarnock Barassie clubmate Robert McKnight, who returned scores of 70 and 71 for a 141 total.
50 players on 149 or better qualified for Sunday’s final two rounds.
Ayrshire Qualifiers are :-
138 Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) (68-70)
141 Robert McKnight (Kilmarnock Barassie) (70-71)
145 Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) (71-74)
148 Cameron Gray (West Kilbride) (75-73)
149 Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie) (74-75)
149 Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) (73-76)
Friday, June 23, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - 11 clubs will contest 2006 Club Championship event
11 member clubs will contest the 2006 Ayrshire Club Championship competition at Ballochmyle Golf Club on Sunday 9th July.
Holders Prestwick St. Nicholas will be represented by the same trio who won the title last year, Gavin Lawrie, Gavin Paterson and John Ashton. The other clubs contesting the title will be Ardeer, Ballochmyle, Kilmarnock Barassie, Largs, Loudoun, New Cumnock, Irvine Ravenspark, Prestwick St. Cuthbert, Tam O Shanter and West Kilbride.
The Order Of Play for the Championship is :-
1415 hrs
J. Shanks (Ardeer) (2)
N. McCormack (New Cumnock) (3)
1422 hrs
P. Forbes (Ardeer) (3)
T. Keddie (New Cumnock) (5)
1430 hrs
S. Hillins (Ardeer) (3)
D. Bryson (New Cumnock) (7)
1438 hrs
S. McBlain (St. Cuthbert) (+1)
A. Leggate (Barassie) (1)
B. Moore (Largs) (+2)
1445 hrs
K. Fergusson (St. Cuthbert) (0)
D. Evans (Barassie) (1)
B. Fisher (Largs) (1)
1452 hrs
D. Glass (St. Cuthbert) (0)
N. Sinclair (Barassie) (1)
C. Kerr (Largs) (3)
1500 hrs
J. Ashton (St. Nicholas) (1)
I. Brown (West Kilbride) (0)
N. Tindall (Tam O Shanter) (0)
1507 hrs
G. Paterson (St. Nicholas) (1)
P. Gossman (West KIlbride) (3)
K. Russell (Tam O Shanter) (3)
1515 hrs
G. Lawrie (St. Nicholas) (+2)
C. Gray (West KIlbride) (0)
J. Sloan (Tam O Shanter) (1)
1522 hrs
T. Loy (Ballochmyle) (0)
T. McInally (Loudoun) (+1)
J. Cairney (Ravenspark) (+1)
1530 hrs
C. Hamilton (Ballochmyle) (0)
S. Cox (Loudoun) (2)
G. Robertson (Ravenspark) (0)
1537 hrs
W.F. Wilson (Ballochmyle) (2)
P. Denim (Loudoun) (2)
D. Mallinson (Ravenspark) (1)
Holders Prestwick St. Nicholas will be represented by the same trio who won the title last year, Gavin Lawrie, Gavin Paterson and John Ashton. The other clubs contesting the title will be Ardeer, Ballochmyle, Kilmarnock Barassie, Largs, Loudoun, New Cumnock, Irvine Ravenspark, Prestwick St. Cuthbert, Tam O Shanter and West Kilbride.
The Order Of Play for the Championship is :-
1415 hrs
J. Shanks (Ardeer) (2)
N. McCormack (New Cumnock) (3)
1422 hrs
P. Forbes (Ardeer) (3)
T. Keddie (New Cumnock) (5)
1430 hrs
S. Hillins (Ardeer) (3)
D. Bryson (New Cumnock) (7)
1438 hrs
S. McBlain (St. Cuthbert) (+1)
A. Leggate (Barassie) (1)
B. Moore (Largs) (+2)
1445 hrs
K. Fergusson (St. Cuthbert) (0)
D. Evans (Barassie) (1)
B. Fisher (Largs) (1)
1452 hrs
D. Glass (St. Cuthbert) (0)
N. Sinclair (Barassie) (1)
C. Kerr (Largs) (3)
1500 hrs
J. Ashton (St. Nicholas) (1)
I. Brown (West Kilbride) (0)
N. Tindall (Tam O Shanter) (0)
1507 hrs
G. Paterson (St. Nicholas) (1)
P. Gossman (West KIlbride) (3)
K. Russell (Tam O Shanter) (3)
1515 hrs
G. Lawrie (St. Nicholas) (+2)
C. Gray (West KIlbride) (0)
J. Sloan (Tam O Shanter) (1)
1522 hrs
T. Loy (Ballochmyle) (0)
T. McInally (Loudoun) (+1)
J. Cairney (Ravenspark) (+1)
1530 hrs
C. Hamilton (Ballochmyle) (0)
S. Cox (Loudoun) (2)
G. Robertson (Ravenspark) (0)
1537 hrs
W.F. Wilson (Ballochmyle) (2)
P. Denim (Loudoun) (2)
D. Mallinson (Ravenspark) (1)
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Champion Of Champions Trophy quarter final draw
The 2006 Ayrshire Golf Assocaition Champion Of Champions event has reached the quarter final stage.
A number of matches have been completed recently, to secure places in the last eight of the event.
Chris Harkins (Ayr Belleisle) continued his run in the competition with a 4 & 3 away win against Stuart White (Girvan).
Malcolm Pennycott (Corrie) and Warren Blair (St. Meddans) were also winners away from home, recording wins by 5 & 4 and at the 19th over George Robertson (Ravenspark) and John Sloan (Doon Valley) respectively.
Matchplay Championship finalist Tommy Loy (Ballochmyle) overwhelmed his visitor Gordon Bettany (Saxone) by 9 & 7 to reach the last eight whilst Henry Thomson (Irvine) had a 2 hole victory at home against last seasons beaten finalist, Tony Fraser (Annanhill).
In the other match, Brian Moore (Largs) came out on top in the local derby against Alan Harrington (Routenburn) securing a 7 & 6 win to march on to the quarter finals.
The quarter final draw has been made. Matches, which are due to be played by 23rd July 2006 are :-
JOHN SHANKS (Ardeer)
Vs.
HENRY THOMSON (Irvine)
COLIN CRAIG (Troon Welbeck)
Vs.
MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (Corrie)
WARREN BLAIR (Troon St. Medddans)
Vs.
CHRIS HARKINS (Ayr Belleisle)
BRIAN MOORE (Largs)
Vs.
TOMMY LOY (Ballochmyle)
A number of matches have been completed recently, to secure places in the last eight of the event.
Chris Harkins (Ayr Belleisle) continued his run in the competition with a 4 & 3 away win against Stuart White (Girvan).
Malcolm Pennycott (Corrie) and Warren Blair (St. Meddans) were also winners away from home, recording wins by 5 & 4 and at the 19th over George Robertson (Ravenspark) and John Sloan (Doon Valley) respectively.
Matchplay Championship finalist Tommy Loy (Ballochmyle) overwhelmed his visitor Gordon Bettany (Saxone) by 9 & 7 to reach the last eight whilst Henry Thomson (Irvine) had a 2 hole victory at home against last seasons beaten finalist, Tony Fraser (Annanhill).
In the other match, Brian Moore (Largs) came out on top in the local derby against Alan Harrington (Routenburn) securing a 7 & 6 win to march on to the quarter finals.
The quarter final draw has been made. Matches, which are due to be played by 23rd July 2006 are :-
JOHN SHANKS (Ardeer)
Vs.
HENRY THOMSON (Irvine)
COLIN CRAIG (Troon Welbeck)
Vs.
MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (Corrie)
WARREN BLAIR (Troon St. Medddans)
Vs.
CHRIS HARKINS (Ayr Belleisle)
BRIAN MOORE (Largs)
Vs.
TOMMY LOY (Ballochmyle)
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - League Championship latest
The four sections in the 2006 Ayrshire Junior Golf League Championship are nearing a conclusion, with the top teams in each section at the end of July progressing to contest the semi finals.There have been no recent match results in section A and Present positions are :-
TEAM / P/ W/ D/ L/ PTS
BALLOCHMYLE /4/4/0/0/16
BEITH /5/2/0/3/8
ARDEER /3/1/0/2/4
TROON WELBECK /5/1/1/3/4
ANNANHILL /3/1/1/1/2
In Section B, Troon St. Meddans were held to 3 – 3 draws in their two home matches, against Prestwick St. Cuthbert and Caprington, recently. Present positions in Section B are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
KILBIRNIE /4/3/0/1/12
CAPRINGTON /4/2/2/0/12
PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT /5/1/2/2/8
TROON ST. MEDDANS /3/0/2/1/4
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS /2/0/0/2/0
In Section C, Largs recorded two home wins recently, with a 4.5 – 1.5 result against local rivals Routenburn and a 4 – 2 win over section leaders Ayr Belleisle. In the other match played recently Routenburn had their first win of the season, beating visitors Kilmarnock Barassie by 5 – 1 at Largs. Present positions in Section C are :-
TEAM/ P/W/D/L/F/PTS
LARGS /4/3/1/0/14
AYR BELLEISLE /4/3/0/1/12
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE /5/1/1/3/4
LARGS ROUTENBURN /5/1/0/4/4
In Section D, Loudoun lost both their 100% record and their undefeated status inn their two recent away matches, losing 4.5 – 1.5 at West Kilbride and drawing 3 – 3 at New Cumnock. Present positions in Section D are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
LOUDOUN /4/2/1/1/10
WEST KILBRIDE /2/2/0/0/8
IRVINE RAVENSPARK /2/1/0/1/4
NEW CUMNOCK /4/0/1/3/2
TEAM / P/ W/ D/ L/ PTS
BALLOCHMYLE /4/4/0/0/16
BEITH /5/2/0/3/8
ARDEER /3/1/0/2/4
TROON WELBECK /5/1/1/3/4
ANNANHILL /3/1/1/1/2
In Section B, Troon St. Meddans were held to 3 – 3 draws in their two home matches, against Prestwick St. Cuthbert and Caprington, recently. Present positions in Section B are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
KILBIRNIE /4/3/0/1/12
CAPRINGTON /4/2/2/0/12
PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT /5/1/2/2/8
TROON ST. MEDDANS /3/0/2/1/4
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS /2/0/0/2/0
In Section C, Largs recorded two home wins recently, with a 4.5 – 1.5 result against local rivals Routenburn and a 4 – 2 win over section leaders Ayr Belleisle. In the other match played recently Routenburn had their first win of the season, beating visitors Kilmarnock Barassie by 5 – 1 at Largs. Present positions in Section C are :-
TEAM/ P/W/D/L/F/PTS
LARGS /4/3/1/0/14
AYR BELLEISLE /4/3/0/1/12
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE /5/1/1/3/4
LARGS ROUTENBURN /5/1/0/4/4
In Section D, Loudoun lost both their 100% record and their undefeated status inn their two recent away matches, losing 4.5 – 1.5 at West Kilbride and drawing 3 – 3 at New Cumnock. Present positions in Section D are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
LOUDOUN /4/2/1/1/10
WEST KILBRIDE /2/2/0/0/8
IRVINE RAVENSPARK /2/1/0/1/4
NEW CUMNOCK /4/0/1/3/2
Thursday, June 22, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Latest Fourball Knockout results
Four teams have now booked their place in the quarter finals of the 2006 Ayrshire Fourball competition, with the remaining ties due to be completed by 2nd July.
David Muir and Murray Pringle (Muirkirk) had a 3 & 2 win on their visit to James Conlan & Kevin McCormick (Ardeer) and now await the winner of the tie between Doon Valley and Irvine Ravenspark.
The St. Meddans pairing of E. McFadden and F. Greer edged out their visitors, Glen & Scott Kelly (Tam O Shanter) at the 19th hole, and now face the winners of the tie between Ayr Belleisle & Caprington.
In the other match played recently, George Lyon & Jim Nimmo (North Beach) edged out their visitors, Denis Taggart and Paul Appleby (Malletsheugh) at the 20th hole, and nowface a trip to play Roger Thyne & Alastair Brown (Kilmarnock Barassie)
David Muir and Murray Pringle (Muirkirk) had a 3 & 2 win on their visit to James Conlan & Kevin McCormick (Ardeer) and now await the winner of the tie between Doon Valley and Irvine Ravenspark.
The St. Meddans pairing of E. McFadden and F. Greer edged out their visitors, Glen & Scott Kelly (Tam O Shanter) at the 19th hole, and now face the winners of the tie between Ayr Belleisle & Caprington.
In the other match played recently, George Lyon & Jim Nimmo (North Beach) edged out their visitors, Denis Taggart and Paul Appleby (Malletsheugh) at the 20th hole, and nowface a trip to play Roger Thyne & Alastair Brown (Kilmarnock Barassie)
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Summer League update
In League 1, Tam O Shanter recorded their first win of the season with a 4.5 – 1.5 home win over Moorpark. In the other match played recently, West Kilbride lost their 100% record when they were held to a 3 – 3 draw at Turnberry. Present positions in League 1 are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
WEST KILBRIDE 3/2/1/0/10
TURNBERRY 3/1/1/1/6
MOORPARK 3/1/0/2/4
TAM O SHANTER 3/1/0/2/4
In the only recent result in League 2, Welbeck extended their lead in the section with a 3.5 – 2.5 win at Annanhill. Present positions in League 2 are :-
CLUB / P./W/D/L/PTS
TROON WELBECK 3/2/1/0/10
BALLOCHMYLE 2/0/2/0/4
ANNANHILL 3/0/2/1/4
TROON ST. MEDDANS 2/0/1/1/2
In League 3, Kilbirnie were held to a 3 – 3 draw by visitors Ayr Belleisle, whilst Caprington suffered a narrow 3.5 – 2.5 defeat at Ravenspark before bouncing back with a 5 – 1 win at home over Kilbirnie. Present positions in League 3 are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
CAPRINGTON 3/2/0/1/8
KILBIRNIE PLACE 3/1/1/1/6
IRVINE RAVENSPARK 2/1/0/1/4
AYR BELLEISLE 2/0/1/1/2
In League 4, the only recent result recorded was a 3.5 – 2.5 win by Loudoun on their visit to Kilmarnock Barassie. Present positions in League 4 are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) 2/1/1/0/6
LOUDOUN GOWF 2/1/1/0/6
KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) 2/0/0/2/0
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
WEST KILBRIDE 3/2/1/0/10
TURNBERRY 3/1/1/1/6
MOORPARK 3/1/0/2/4
TAM O SHANTER 3/1/0/2/4
In the only recent result in League 2, Welbeck extended their lead in the section with a 3.5 – 2.5 win at Annanhill. Present positions in League 2 are :-
CLUB / P./W/D/L/PTS
TROON WELBECK 3/2/1/0/10
BALLOCHMYLE 2/0/2/0/4
ANNANHILL 3/0/2/1/4
TROON ST. MEDDANS 2/0/1/1/2
In League 3, Kilbirnie were held to a 3 – 3 draw by visitors Ayr Belleisle, whilst Caprington suffered a narrow 3.5 – 2.5 defeat at Ravenspark before bouncing back with a 5 – 1 win at home over Kilbirnie. Present positions in League 3 are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
CAPRINGTON 3/2/0/1/8
KILBIRNIE PLACE 3/1/1/1/6
IRVINE RAVENSPARK 2/1/0/1/4
AYR BELLEISLE 2/0/1/1/2
In League 4, the only recent result recorded was a 3.5 – 2.5 win by Loudoun on their visit to Kilmarnock Barassie. Present positions in League 4 are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) 2/1/1/0/6
LOUDOUN GOWF 2/1/1/0/6
KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) 2/0/0/2/0
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
SCOTTISH AREA BOYS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Ayrshire finish well down the field
The Ayrshire team of Cameron Gray (West Kilbride), John Shanks (Ardeer), Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) and Jamie Mackay (Kilmarnock Barassie) could only manage a joint 9th placing in the 2006 Scottish Boys Area Team Championship neld at Paisley Golf Club on Sunday 11th June, 20 shots adrift of winners Fife.
In the morning foursomes Gray & Shanks shot 81 whilst Stewart & Mackay recorded a 78, for a 159 total to leave Ayrshire trailing the pacesetters, Angus, by 13 shots.
In the afternoon Gray (76), Shanks (82), Stewart (75) & Mackay (77) returned a best three score total of 228 for an overall team score of 387, matchin Dumbartonshire for an equal 9th place amongst the 16 competing areas.
In the morning foursomes Gray & Shanks shot 81 whilst Stewart & Mackay recorded a 78, for a 159 total to leave Ayrshire trailing the pacesetters, Angus, by 13 shots.
In the afternoon Gray (76), Shanks (82), Stewart (75) & Mackay (77) returned a best three score total of 228 for an overall team score of 387, matchin Dumbartonshire for an equal 9th place amongst the 16 competing areas.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Under 16 Knockout Trophy quarter final draw
The quarter final draw has been made for the 2006 Under 16 Knockout Trophy competition.
Ballochmyle and Prestwick St. Nicholas claimed the last two quarter final places with home wins by 4 - 0 and 2.5 - 1.5 over Prestwick St. Cuthbert and New Cumnock respectively.
The quarter final matches, to be played by 16th July are :-
Ballochmyle and Prestwick St. Nicholas claimed the last two quarter final places with home wins by 4 - 0 and 2.5 - 1.5 over Prestwick St. Cuthbert and New Cumnock respectively.
The quarter final matches, to be played by 16th July are :-
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS Vs. LARGS ROUTENBURN
IRVINE RAVENSPARK Vs. KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
BALLOCHMYLE Vs. LOUDOUN
WEST KILBRIDE Vs. CAPRINGTON
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Champion Of Champions results and draws
At the recent AJGL Executive meeting, the draws were made for the quarter finals and semi finals of the 2006 Champion Of Champions Trophy competition.
Results returned recently included home wins by Mark Tait (Annanhill) and Ayrshire Boys Champion Jamie Mackay by 2 & 1 and 5 & 4 over Stuart Henderson (Kilmarnock Barassie) and Graeme Gimson (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) respectively.
Adam Sweeney (Largs Routenburn) had an away win by 6 & 4 over Blair Taylor (Ballochmyle) to reach the quarter finals whilst Steven McEwan (Caprington) had a walkover against Darren Kean (West Kilbride) to reach the same stage.
Three matches in round 2 were not decided by the closing date, being the ties between Jason Butler (Irvine Ravenspark) & Craig McCall (Prestwick St. Nicholas), Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Champion Euan Brown & Sean Fallows (Troon Welbeck) and Andrew Connell (Largs) & John Shanks (Ardeer).
Consequently, when the draw for the quarter finals was made, it was decided that three players would receive byes into the semi finals. In the draw, the one quarter final tie was drawn as
Callum Crowe (Kilbirnie)
Vs.
Steven McEwan (Caprington)
This tie is due for completion by 16th July.
The draw for the semi finals (to be played by 31st August) is :-
Jamie Mackay (Ayrshire Boys Champion)
Vs.
Crowe or McEwan
Mark Tait (Annanhill)
Vs.
Adam Sweeney (Largs Routenburn)
Results returned recently included home wins by Mark Tait (Annanhill) and Ayrshire Boys Champion Jamie Mackay by 2 & 1 and 5 & 4 over Stuart Henderson (Kilmarnock Barassie) and Graeme Gimson (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) respectively.
Adam Sweeney (Largs Routenburn) had an away win by 6 & 4 over Blair Taylor (Ballochmyle) to reach the quarter finals whilst Steven McEwan (Caprington) had a walkover against Darren Kean (West Kilbride) to reach the same stage.
Three matches in round 2 were not decided by the closing date, being the ties between Jason Butler (Irvine Ravenspark) & Craig McCall (Prestwick St. Nicholas), Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Champion Euan Brown & Sean Fallows (Troon Welbeck) and Andrew Connell (Largs) & John Shanks (Ardeer).
Consequently, when the draw for the quarter finals was made, it was decided that three players would receive byes into the semi finals. In the draw, the one quarter final tie was drawn as
Callum Crowe (Kilbirnie)
Vs.
Steven McEwan (Caprington)
This tie is due for completion by 16th July.
The draw for the semi finals (to be played by 31st August) is :-
Jamie Mackay (Ayrshire Boys Champion)
Vs.
Crowe or McEwan
Mark Tait (Annanhill)
Vs.
Adam Sweeney (Largs Routenburn)
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - League Championship update
In the recent matches played in Section A, Beith recorded home wins over Troon Welbeck and Ardeer, by 5 - 1 and 4.5 - 1.5 respectively, and narrowly lost out by 3.5 - 2.5 on their visit to Annanhill.
Present positions in Section A are :-
TEAM / P/ W/ D/ L/ PTS
BALLOCHMYLE /4/4/0/0/16
ANNANHILL /3/1/1/1/2
In Section B, Kilbirnie had a narrow 3.5 - 2.5 over visitors, Prestwick st. Nicholas whilst Caprington shaired the spoils with a 3 - 3 draw at Prestwick st. Cuthbert
Present positions in Section B are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
KILBIRNIE /4/3/0/1/12
CAPRINGTON /3/2/1/0/10
PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT /4/1/1/2/6
TROON ST. MEDDANS /1/0/0/1/0
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS /2/0/0/2/0
There have been no recent results returned in section Present positions in Section C are :-
TEAM/ P/W/D/L/F/PTS
AYR BELLEISLE /3/3/0/0/12
LARGS /2/1/1/0/6
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE /4/1/1/2/4
LARGS ROUTENBURN /3/0/0/3/0
In Section D, Loudoun gained ther second succesive win with a 6 - 0 home win over New Cumnock. Present positions in Section D are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
LOUDOUN /2/2/0/0/8
WEST KILBRIDE /1/1/0/0/4
IRVINE RAVENSPARK /2/1/0/1/4
NEW CUMNOCK /3/0/0/3/0
Present positions in Section A are :-
TEAM / P/ W/ D/ L/ PTS
BALLOCHMYLE /4/4/0/0/16
BEITH /5/2/0/3/8
ARDEER /3/1/0/2/4
TROON WELBECK /5/1/1/3/4
TROON WELBECK /5/1/1/3/4
ANNANHILL /3/1/1/1/2
In Section B, Kilbirnie had a narrow 3.5 - 2.5 over visitors, Prestwick st. Nicholas whilst Caprington shaired the spoils with a 3 - 3 draw at Prestwick st. Cuthbert
Present positions in Section B are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
KILBIRNIE /4/3/0/1/12
CAPRINGTON /3/2/1/0/10
PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT /4/1/1/2/6
TROON ST. MEDDANS /1/0/0/1/0
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS /2/0/0/2/0
There have been no recent results returned in section Present positions in Section C are :-
TEAM/ P/W/D/L/F/PTS
AYR BELLEISLE /3/3/0/0/12
LARGS /2/1/1/0/6
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE /4/1/1/2/4
LARGS ROUTENBURN /3/0/0/3/0
In Section D, Loudoun gained ther second succesive win with a 6 - 0 home win over New Cumnock. Present positions in Section D are :-
TEAM / P/W/D/L/PTS
LOUDOUN /2/2/0/0/8
WEST KILBRIDE /1/1/0/0/4
IRVINE RAVENSPARK /2/1/0/1/4
NEW CUMNOCK /3/0/0/3/0
AYRSHIRE FOURBALL - Barassie secure quarter final place
Roger Thyne & Alastair Brown of Kilmarnock Barassie are the first pairing to secure a quarter final place in the 2006 Ayrshire Fourball competition.
The Barassie duo had a 3 & 2 win over their visitors from Glacier, John Elliot & Stephen Kirk, to reach the last eight.
The Barassie duo had a 3 & 2 win over their visitors from Glacier, John Elliot & Stephen Kirk, to reach the last eight.
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - McInally remains in the lead in 2006 Doc Thom Salver
Tommy McInally (Loudoun) remains in the lead in the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order Of Merit at the half way stage, after the latest qualifying event, the Belleisle Cup.
Present positions in the Order Of Merit are :-
150 - Tommy McInally (Loudoun)
130 - Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock (Barassie)
130 - Michael Smyth (Royal Troon)
120 - John Cairney (Ravenspark)
100 - Tommy Loy (Ballochmyle)
100 - Brian Moore (Largs)
67.5 - Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle)
67.5 - Barry Crawford (West Kilbride)
67.5 - Chris Harkins (Belleisle)
67.5 - George Robertson (Ravenspark)
50 - Ross Dixon (Kilmarnock Barassie)
50 - Ian Walker (Brunston Castle)
50 - Neil Black (Caprington)
20 - Kevin Fergusson (St. Cuthbert)
20 - Alastair Leggate (Kilmarnock Barassie)
17 - D. Booth (Turnberry)
17 - Stephen McBlain (St. Cuthbert)
17 - Alan McLean (Kilbirnie)
The remaining counting events are
The Viking Krus (Largs)
The Welbeck Links (Troon Welbeck)
&
The Arroll Cup (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
Present positions in the Order Of Merit are :-
150 - Tommy McInally (Loudoun)
130 - Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock (Barassie)
130 - Michael Smyth (Royal Troon)
120 - John Cairney (Ravenspark)
100 - Tommy Loy (Ballochmyle)
100 - Brian Moore (Largs)
67.5 - Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle)
67.5 - Barry Crawford (West Kilbride)
67.5 - Chris Harkins (Belleisle)
67.5 - George Robertson (Ravenspark)
50 - Ross Dixon (Kilmarnock Barassie)
50 - Ian Walker (Brunston Castle)
50 - Neil Black (Caprington)
20 - Kevin Fergusson (St. Cuthbert)
20 - Alastair Leggate (Kilmarnock Barassie)
17 - D. Booth (Turnberry)
17 - Stephen McBlain (St. Cuthbert)
17 - Alan McLean (Kilbirnie)
The remaining counting events are
The Viking Krus (Largs)
The Welbeck Links (Troon Welbeck)
&
The Arroll Cup (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
PALMER CUP - European team for match named
European Head Coach Peter Mattisson, the director of coaching for the English Golf Union, has named the team to represent Europe in the 2006 Palmer Cup.The annual Ryder Cup-style competition between American and European collegiate golfers will be played from June 29-30 at Prestwick Golf Club.
There are representatives from seven countries in the 8 strong European team.
Alejandro Cañizares (Spain) of Arizona State University, the Palmer Cup all-time leader in victories and points will be competing in his fourth Palmer Cup and has a 9-3 career record in the event.
The full European team is :-
Alejandro Cañizares (Spain) - Arizona State University
Rhys Davies (Wales) - East Tennessee State University
Oscar Floren (Sweden) - Texas Tech
Mark Haastrup (Denmark) - Georgia State University
Stephen Lewton (England) - NC State University
Joost Luiten (Netherlands) - Randstad Topsport Academie Rotterdam
Pablo Martin (Spain) - Oklahoma State University
Richard Ramsey (Scotland) – Stirling University
There are representatives from seven countries in the 8 strong European team.
Alejandro Cañizares (Spain) of Arizona State University, the Palmer Cup all-time leader in victories and points will be competing in his fourth Palmer Cup and has a 9-3 career record in the event.
The full European team is :-
Alejandro Cañizares (Spain) - Arizona State University
Rhys Davies (Wales) - East Tennessee State University
Oscar Floren (Sweden) - Texas Tech
Mark Haastrup (Denmark) - Georgia State University
Stephen Lewton (England) - NC State University
Joost Luiten (Netherlands) - Randstad Topsport Academie Rotterdam
Pablo Martin (Spain) - Oklahoma State University
Richard Ramsey (Scotland) – Stirling University
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION SUMMER LEAGUE - West Kilbride continue impressive start
West Kilbride secured a second successive 6 - 0 win in League 1 of the qualifying sections in the 2006 Ayrshire Golf Association Summer League championship this week, beating visitors Tam O Shanter.
After their whitewash by West Kilbride in their opening match, Moorpark bounced back with a 3.5 - 2.5 home win over Turnberry.
Present positions in League 1 are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
WEST KILBRIDE 2/2/0/0/8
MOORPARK 2/1/0/1/4
TAM O SHANTER 2/0/0/2/0
TURNBERRY 2/1/0/1/4
In the other match played recently, in League 2, holders Troon Welbeck were held to a 3 - 3 draw at home to Ballochmyle.
Present positions in League 2 are :-
CLUB / P./W/D/L/PTS
TROON WELBECK 2/1/1/0/6
BALLOCHMYLE 2/0/2/0/4
ANNANHILL 2/0/2/0/4
TROON ST. MEDDANS 2/0/1/1/2
Leagues 3 & 4 remain unchanged. Present positions are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
KILBIRNIE PLACE 1/1/0/0/4
CAPRINGTON 1/1/0/0/4
AYR BELLEISLE 1/0/0/1/0
IRVINE RAVENSPARK 1/0/0/1/0
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) 2/1/1/0/6
LOUDOUN GOWF 1/0/1/0/2
KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) 1/0/0/1/0
After their whitewash by West Kilbride in their opening match, Moorpark bounced back with a 3.5 - 2.5 home win over Turnberry.
Present positions in League 1 are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
WEST KILBRIDE 2/2/0/0/8
MOORPARK 2/1/0/1/4
TAM O SHANTER 2/0/0/2/0
TURNBERRY 2/1/0/1/4
In the other match played recently, in League 2, holders Troon Welbeck were held to a 3 - 3 draw at home to Ballochmyle.
Present positions in League 2 are :-
CLUB / P./W/D/L/PTS
TROON WELBECK 2/1/1/0/6
BALLOCHMYLE 2/0/2/0/4
ANNANHILL 2/0/2/0/4
TROON ST. MEDDANS 2/0/1/1/2
Leagues 3 & 4 remain unchanged. Present positions are :-
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
KILBIRNIE PLACE 1/1/0/0/4
CAPRINGTON 1/1/0/0/4
AYR BELLEISLE 1/0/0/1/0
IRVINE RAVENSPARK 1/0/0/1/0
CLUB / P/W/D/L/PTS
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) 2/1/1/0/6
LOUDOUN GOWF 1/0/1/0/2
KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) 1/0/0/1/0
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