AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - 2013 Doc Thom counting events finalised

The counting events for the 2013 Ayrshire Golf Association Order Of Merit, for the Doc Thom Salver, has been finalised.

The 16 counting competitions begin with the Ayrshire Strokeplay Championship in April and conclude with the Arrol Cup at Prestwick St Nicholas in September.

The list is also available to download via the link on the left of this page under the 'Gents Info' heading.

David Wilson (Troon Welbeck) defends the title he won for the first time in 2012.

THE DOC THOM SALVER – AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT 2013 COUNTING EVENTS
DAY	DATE	MONTH	EVENT	VENUE
Sun	28	April	AYRSHIRE STROKEPLAY	PRESTWICK
Mon-Thur	06-09	May	AYRSHIRE MATCHPLAY	PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS
Sun	19	May	THE HILLHOUSE CUP	ROYAL TROON
Fri – Sun	31–02	May/June	SCOTTISH STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP	SOUTHERNESS
Sun	02	June	BELLEISLE CUP	AYR BELLEISLE
Sat	08	June	AYR SEAFIELD OPEN	AYR SEAFIELD
Sat	08	June	BALLOCHMYLE OPEN	BALLOCHMYLE
Mon – Sat	17-22	June	THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP	ROYAL CINQU PORTS
Sat	22	June	THE McGILCHRIST CUP	ARDEER
Sat	13	July	BRUNSTON CASTLE OPEN	BRUNSTON CASTLE
Sun	14	July	THE GOWF CUP	LOUDOUN GOWF
Mon – Sat	29-03	July/August	SCOTTISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP	BLAIRGOWRIE
Sun	4	August	STEVENSON TROPHY	GIRVAN
Sun	18	August	VIKING KRUS	LARGS KELBURN
Sun	25	August	WELBECK LINKS	TROON MUNICIPAL
Sat	14	September	ARROL CUP	PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS

AYRSHIRE STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Entry forms for Prestwick fixture now available

Entry forms for the 2013 Ayrshire Strokeplay Championship are now available to download from the web page, and will be forwarded to clubs, along with the entry forms and posters for the Ayrshire Seniors and Ayrshire Boys Championship within the week.

The 2013 Strokeplay Championship returns to the birthplace of The Open Championship when it is contested at Prestwick Golf Club on Sunday 28th April.

David Wilson (Troon Welbeck) defends the title over the historic links which last hosted the event in 2008 when local player Steven Wallace (Prestwick St Cuthbert) took the trophy.

The players returning the best 16 scores in the championship will go forward to contest the Ayrshire Matchplay Championship at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club from 6th to 9th May.

For the first time this year, the R & A have confirmed that the Ayrshire Championship will be  included in World Amateur Golf Rankings. The strokeplay championship will be considered a qualifier for the matchplay where WAGR points will be awarded to the successful players.

 

Entry forms for the Strokeplay Championship can be downloaded via the link on the left of this page under the 'Gents Info' heading.

THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION

PRESENT

THE 2013 AYRSHIRE

STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

AT

PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB

BY KIND PERMISSION

ON

SUNDAY 28th APRIL 2013

(OVER 36 HOLES STROKEPLAY)

**********

ENTRY FEE £ 20.00

 HANDICAP LIMIT : 3

**********

ENTRY MAY BE LIMITED TO 60 PLAYERS - TO BE BALLOTED BY HANDICAP AFTER THE CLOSING DATE

 THE WINNER WILL RETAIN THE AYRSHIRE STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY

FOR ONE YEAR AND WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL FOR RETENTION

 The winner qualifies for the 2014 Scottish Champion Of Champions at Leven

 IN ADDITION VARIOUS PRIZE VOUCHERS WILL BE AWARDED

ON SCRATCH BASIS

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The players returning the 16 best aggregate scratch totals will contest

THE AYRSHIRE MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

At Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club from 6 – 9 May 2013

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ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM CLUB SECRETARIES

ON THE WEB AT www.ayrshiregolf.blogspot.com

OR THE A.G.A. SECRETARY

ALASDAIR MALCOLM

17 AUCHINCRUIVE AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 2DT

(PLEASE ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE)

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CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: - NOON ON WEDNESDAY 3^rd APRIL 2013

PLEASE NOTE : COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO OBEY CLUB RULES REGARDING DRESS

BOTH ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLUBHOUSE

WEST KILBRIDE GENTS OPEN - New event for 2013 calendar

West Kilbride Golf Club are holding a gents open competition for the first time this year. The event, which is likely to be a popular addition to the local calendar, takes place on Sunday 30th June

Entry forms are available to download from the club website at www.westkilbridegolfclub.com

THE  WEST  KILBRIDE

GOLF  CLUB

GENTS OPEN COMPETITION

 

Sunday 30^th June 2013

 __________________________________________________

    -   Age Limit :  18 years and over

-   Handicap Limit :  12

 -   Starting Times :  8.00am – 3.00pm

-   Prize Vouchers for:

    ~ Handicap Prizes:       6 and below : 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th  

                                 7 - 12 : 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

     ~ Lowest Scratch Score

No competitor will receive more than one prize.

 -   Entry Fee : £15.00

_____________________________________________________

 -  Entry Forms should be accompanied by the Entry Fee

and a Stamped Addressed Envelope  -

 Entries to:

 The Administration Secretary, The West Kilbride Golf Club,

33-35 Fullerton Drive, Seamill, WEST KILBRIDE, Ayrshire, KA23 9HT

-   Closing Date for Entries : Friday 31^st May 2013

CARNOUSTIE LINKS GIRLS CHALLENGE - 2 Ayrshire girls in competition field

(Courtesy of the Calcarson Golf Agency)

Katie (left) and Connie

Two of Ayrshire's leading girl golfers have been selected by the Scottish Ladies Golfing Association to take part in the 2013 Carnoustie Links Girls Challenge, which takes place from April 5th -7th over  the Championship Course, Burnside and Buddon Links.

Troon Ladies members Connie Jaffray and Katie McGarva join 10 other players from throughout Scotland selected to compete so far.

The players are:

Lesley Atkins Gullane

Kimberley Beveridge Aboyne

Emma Greenlees Dumfries and Galloway

Connie Jaffray Troon Ladies

Paige Kemp Rochford Hundred Golf Club

Katie McGarva Troon Ladies

Rebecca McGeehan Hummerbachaue

Tara McTaggart Minto

Heather Munro Monifieth

Eilidh Watson Muckhart

Lauren Whyte St Regulus

Clara Young North Berwick

AYRSHIRE WINTER GOLF ASSOCIATION - Fox joint top at Troon

The 4th Fixture of the season for The Ayrshire Winter Alliance was played over Royal Troon's Portland Course.

Congratulations once again to Graeme Fox (Rowallan) who alongside Jason McCreadie fired an impressive 6 under par 65's.
Graeme has now extended his Order of Merit lead to 19 points with two remaining fixtures at West Kilbride and Old Prestwick to come.

The amateur winner of the KERNEL ROSEBOWL in his first season as a member was Scott McIntosh (Cowglen) who shot a one under par gross score of 70 less 5 (net 65). Tom Crozier (Abbotsford) and Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) followed close behind with net 68's. Paul's Gross score was an excellent 65 (+3).
 

	AYRSHIRE WINTER GOLF ASSOCIATION
ROYAL TROON-PORTLAND			12/02/2013
		PAR 71
PROFESSIONALS/TRAINEES		CLUB	PROF/TRAINEE	SCORE
GRAHAM	FOX	Rowallan	Professional	65
JASON	McCREADIE	Buch. Castle	Professional	65
ALISTAIR	BROWN	Archerfield	Professional	68
IAN	COLQUHOUN	Dundonald	Professional	68
IAIN	McNAB	Dundonald	Trainee	68
	KERNEL ROSEBOWL
AMATEURS		CLUB	GROSS	HCAP	NET
SCOTT	MCINTOSH	Cowglen	70	5	65
TOM	CROZIER	Abbotsford	81	13	68
PAUL	MOULTRIE	Royal Troon	65	+ 3	68
ALEX	FALLIS	Cowglen	86	17	69
JOHN	MATTHEWMAN	Barassie	83	14	69
LES	MCLAUGHLIN	Whitecraigs	70	1	69
ALLAN	PATERSON	Glasgow G C	80	11	69

TGI GOLF PARTNERSHIP AWARDS - Prestwick is named Europe's top shop

David Fleming - left - receiving the Pro Shop Of The Year award

Prestwick Golf Club professional David Fleming has won a prestigious award from the TGI Golf Partnership, with his shop at the Links Road clubhouse being named Pro Shop Of The Year.

(Courtesy of the www.scottishgolfview.com website & Cal Carson Golf Agency)

David Fleming, PGA Professional at Prestwick Golf Club - birthplace of the Open Championship - was presented with the Pro Shop of the Year award by Europe's leading golf retail services group, the TGI Golf Partnership at its Gala Awards Ceremony in Manchester.

David saw off competition from TGI Golf's 450-plus PGA Professionals from across the continent to scoop the award, finishing ahead of fellow nominees John Heggarty, Head Professional at Royal Liverpool, host of the 2014 Open, and Martin Balfour, from Newbury and Crookham Golf Club.
 

Held at the four-star Marriott Worsley Park Hotel in Manchester, the TGI Golf Partnership Awards Dinner was attended by some of the biggest names in the golf industry, including Scots-born PGA Chief Executive Sandy Jones.

David's 'Pro Shop of the Year' award was graded on top-class shop presentation, excellent customer service, choice of quality products available and attention to detail.
 

"It's an honour to receive this prestigious award and fantastic to receive national recognition for what we do," said David. "This provides us with a benchmark for keeping the standard high going forward. A special thanks to my PGA qualified senior assistant Nicky Sinclair and PGA trainee assistant Allan Todd for their hard work and dedication in my business"

Eddie Reid, Managing Director of The TGI Golf Partnership, added: "David thoroughly deserves this award for the hard-work and dedication he has shown to ensuring his Pro Shop at Prestwick Golf Club is one of the best in the area.

"Along with his team at the club he has ensured golf club members and visitors have a beautifully laid out shop where they can find the latest products from golf's top suppliers, as well as knowledgeable and friendly staff to help with any inquiries."

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Draws for 2013 competitions

The draws were made on Tuesday night, 5th February, for the 2013 Ayrshire Junior Golf League competitions.

With 11 clubs competing in the League Championship this year, it was agreed that only two qualifying sections would be played, with the winners of each section progressing to contest the League Championship final.

Defending champions Prestwick St Cuthbert were drwn in section A, alongside 2011 champions Irvine, whom the Prestwick club beat in the 2012 final to take the title.

The draw for the League Championship sections is :-

SECTION A - Prestwick St Cuthbert, Irvine, Troon Welbeck, Kilmarnock Barassie, Ballochmyle, Caprington

SECTION B - Loudoun, Ayr Belleisle, Largs, West Kilbride, Prestwick St Nicholas

In the Under 16 Knockout competition, holders West Kilbride received a bye into the second round.
The draw for the Under 16 Knockout is :-

ROUND 1

Irvine Vs Kilmarnock Barassie

Caprington Vs Troon Welbeck

Largs Vs Ballochmyle

QUARTER FINALS (to be completed by 4th August)

Ayr Belleisle Vs West Kilbride

Loudoun Vs. Irvine or Kilmarnock Barassie

Largs or Ballochmyle Vs Caprington or Troon Welbeck

Prestwick St Cuthbert Vs Prestwick St Nicholas

In the Champion Of Champions competition, Jamie McNair (Caprington) & darren Nimmo (Prestwick St Cuthbert recieved byes into the quarter finals.

The draw for the Champion Of Champions competition is :-

ROUND 1 (To be completed by Sunday 2nd June 2013)

AYRSHIRE BOYS MATCHPLAY CHAMPION (Greg Telfer) Vs. IRVINE (Stuart Easton)

LOUDOUN (Aidan Dore) Vs BALLOCHMYLE (TBC)

AYRSHIRE BOYS CHAMPION (Euan Walker) Vs AYR BELLEISLE (Jack McCluskey)

PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS (Calum Nairn) Vs. ARDEER (Sandy Walker)

TROON WELBECK (Murray McCrone) Vs. WEST KILBRIDE (TBC)

KILMARNOCK BARASSIE (TBC) Vs. LARGS (Hamish Mills)

CAPRINGTON (Jamie McNair) - Bye

PRESTWICK ST CUTHBERT (Darren Nimmo) - Bye 

AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER - Tickets still available

There are still tickets available for the 2013 Ayrshire Golf Association Annual Dinner & Presentation Of Trophies, to be held at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club on Friday 22nd February.

In addition to the county silverware, attendees will also have the opportunity to see the Raymond Trophy, won by Scotland at the Home Internationals over Glasgow Gailes in 2012, which will be on display during th event.

Anyone wishing to purchase tickets, priced at £17.50 each, shold contact the Association Secretary as soon as possible, as remaining tickets will be sold on a first come first served basiis.

 

THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION

 

ANNUAL DINNER

&

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES

at

PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS GOLF CLUB

 

FRIDAY 22^nd FEBRUARY 2013

6.30 P.M. FOR 7.00 P.M.

SPEAKER

James R Robertson LLB DFM NP

East Of Scotland Assistant Procurator Fiscal

TICKETS PRICED AT

£17.50 EACH

ARE AVAILABLE FROM

THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION SECRETARY

ALASDAIR J. MALCOLM

17 AUCHINCRUIVE AVENUE

PRESTWICK

KA9 2DT

Tel. 01292 477657

Email – ayrshiregolf@fsmail.net

KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE GENTS OPEN - Entry forms now available

Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club are to hold a Gents Open Competition this year, on Sunday 28th July.

Entry forms and posters have been circulated to Ayrshire clubs by email.

Entry forms can also be downloaded from the Kilmarnock (Barassie) website at

http://www.kbgc.co.uk/page.php?id=3081

KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) GOLF CLUB

GENTS OPEN GOLF COMPETITION

SUNDAY 28^TH JULY 2013

STROKEPLAY COMPETITION

ENTRY FEE £14.00 per person

AGE LIMIT                18 years

                                           HANDICAP LIMIT        24

 

      STARTING TIMES        7.30am – 3.00pm

 

Prizes will be presented in SGU vouchers, all ties will be decided on BIH count back

and the committee decision will be final.  No competitor can win two main prizes.

Handicaps   Scratch   Nett                Nett                Nett

0-8                   9-16                 17-24

1^st                  £120      £120                £120                £120

2^nd                  £80        £80                  £80                  £80

3^rd                  £60        £60                  £60                  £60

4^th                  £40        £40                  £40                  £40

5^th                  £20        £20                  £20                  £20

Prizes also for longest drive and nearest the pin.

 

Please send Entry Form enclosing cheque for £14.00 to:

Secretary Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club, 29 Hillhouse Road, Barassie, Troon KA10 6SY

Entry forms may be downloaded at www.kbgc.co.uk – (Visitor Info Section)

Closing date 30th June, 2013

The draw will be made immediately following the closing date and

 will be posted on the Club website and emailed to clubs and individuals.

Please enclose a S.A.E. if you do not wish a reply by email.

Presentation of Prizes will be in the Clubhouse at 7.45pm

*Official handicap certificate will be required to be shown for entry into the competition

 

Catering will be available throughout the day.