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Monday, February 06, 2017

2017 AYRSHIRE FIXTURES - Calendar almost complete for forthcoming season

A few fixtures and venues remain to be confirmed, however the 2017 Ayrshire Golf fixture list is almost complete and has now been published.




The list of events includes mens', ladies' and juniors' competitions and some national fixtures.

The list can be downloaded via the appropriate link on the left of the Ayrshire Golf web page.


THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
FIXTURE LIST 2017
** Doc Thom Ayrshire Order Of Merit Counting Event
** Ayrshire Ladies Event
** Ayrshire Junior Order Of Merit Event
FEBRUARY
24th Annual Dinner and Presentation  Loudoun 
MARCH
19th Ayrshire A Vs Prestwick St Cuthbert GC Prestwick St Cuthbert
26th Ayrshire Vs South Of Scotland Troon Lochgreen
APRIL
10th - 12th ** Ayrshire Ladies County Championship Glasgow Gailes
12th - 14th ** Scottish Boys Open Strokeplay Monifieth Links
12th - 14th Scottish Girls Open Strokeplay Montrose Medal
21st - 23rd ** Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Royal Troon
23rd Ayrshire Junior Team Championship Caprington
30th Ayrshire U18 Vs Renfrewshire U18 Erskine
MAY
7th ** Ayrshire Strokeplay Championship Western Gailes
7th ** West Of Scotland Ladies Championship Kilmarnock (Barassie)
8th - 11th ** Ayrshire Matchplay Championship Prestwick
9th ** Ayrshire Ladies County Foursomes Ayr Seafield
14th ** West Of Scotland Strokeplay Dullatur
14th Innes McQueen Trophy - AGA Vs ALCGA Rowallan Castle
21st ** Hillhouse Cup Royal Troon
28th **West Kilbride Mens Open West Kilbride
JUNE
2nd - 4th ** Scottish Strokeplay Championship Western Gailes
4th ** Belleisle Cup Ayr Belleisle
6th ** Ayrshire Ladies Quaich Loudoun
6th - 10th  ** Scottish Women's Championship Royal Aberdeen
10th  ** Ayr Seafield Open Ayr Seafield
10th  ** The McGilchrist Cup Ardeer
11th  Ayrshire U18 Vs Stirlingshire U18 Strathkendrick
12th - 14th ** Womans West District Inter County Matches Hamilton
18th Scottish Boys Area team Championship Stranraer
19th  ** Kennedy Salver - Girls Inter County Matches Clober
19th - 24th ** The Amateur Championship Royal St Georges/ Princes
25th Ayrshire Handicap Championship Rowallan Castle
30th - 5th ** Scottish Boys Championship Scotscraig
30th - 5th Scottish Girls Championship Drumoig
JULY
1st ** The Stone Trophy Largs Routenburn
2nd ** Byrne Howard Trophy  Royal Troon
2nd Ayrshire Club Championship Ballochmyle
TBC ** Tom Lehman Junior Open Troon Municipal
6th ** Largs Junior Open Largs
7th ** Troon Welbeck Junior Open Troon Welbeck
8th ** Brunston Castle Open Brunston Castle
9th ** The Gowf Cup Loudoun
10th ** Ayrshire Ladies Summer Meeting East Renfrewshire
10th ** West Of Scotland Boys Strokeplay Bishopbriggs
11th - 12th ** West Of Scotland Boys Matchplay  Bishopbriggs
11th - 13th Scottish Boys Under 16 Strokeplay Fairmount Kittocks
17th - 18th Scottish Girls Under 16 Strokeplay Mortonhall
17th ** Loudoun Junior Open Loudoun
18th Ayrshire Seniors Championship Ayr Seafield
18th ** Harris Boys Open West Kilbride
23rd Ayrshire U18 Vs Lanarkshire U18 Kilmarnock (Barassie)
25th ** Pollock Trophy Junior Open Kilmarnock (Barassie)
31st - 5th ** Scottish Amateur Championship Prestwick / Pr. St Cuthbert
AUGUST
3rd ** Ayrshire Boys Championship Largs
3rd Ayrshire Girls Champs. -St Nicholas Trophy Largs
4th Ayrshire Champion Of Champions Semi Finals Royal Troon
6th ** Stevenson Trophy Girvan
7th ** Turnberry Junior Open Turnberry - The Bruce
8th - 10th ** Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Prestwick
14th ** Ballochmyle Junior Open Ballochmyle
8th ** Ayrshire Ladies Coronation Medals Largs
10th ** Ayr Belleisle Junior Open Ayr Seafield
11th ** Prestwick Boys Open Prestwick St Cuthbert
11th Ayrshire Champion Of Champions Final Royal Troon
12th  **Troon St Meddans Open Troon Municipal
13th **Ballochmyle Rosebowl Ballochmyle
13th - 14th Scottish Boys Under 14 Strokeplay Crail Craighead
13th - 14th Scottish Girls Under 14 Strokeplay  Crail Craighead
15th - 20th ** Boys Amateur Championship Nairn / Nairn Dunbar
20th Ayrshire U 18 Vs Dumbartonshire U18 Dumbarton
20th ** Viking Krus Largs
27th ** Rowallan Castle Open Rowallan Castle
SEPTEMBER
3rd Ayrshire U18 vs Glasgow U18 Irvine Ravenspark
10th Ayrshire Finals Day TBC
10th AJGL Under 16 Knockout Final Troon Darley
10th AJGL Wallace Thornton Trophy Final Troon Darley
10th ** Prestwick St Nicholas Junior Open Prestwick St Nicholas
TBC ** Ayrshire Ladies Thistle Brooches TBC
8th - 10th SGL Mens Area Team Championships Newmachar
15th - 17th ** Scottish Womans County Finals Glenbervie
16th ** Arrol Cup Prestwick St Nicholas
17th AJGL Champion Of Champions Final Troon Darley
17th AJGL Junior League Championship Final  Troon Darley
17th Ayrshire A Vs Stirlingshire A Prestwick St Cuthbert
17th Ayrshire Youths Vs Stirlingshire Youths Callander
18th  Scottish Mixed Championship Gleneagles Queens Course
24th Ayrshire A Vs Lanarkshire A Strathaven
24th Ayrshire Youths Vs Lanarkshire Youths Troon Darley (1030)
OCTOBER
1st Ayrshire A Vs Renfrewshire A Paisley
1st Ayrshire Youths Vs Renfrewshire Youths Kilbirnie Place
5th - 7th Scottish Mid Amateur Strokeplay Crail Craighead
8th Ayrshire A Vs Dumbartonshire A Prestwick St Nicholas
8th Ayrshire Youths Vs Dumbartonshire Youths Douglas Park
15th Ayrshire A Vs Glasgow A Away - TBC
15th Ayrshire Youths Vs Glasgow Youths Loudoun
NOVEMBER
6th Ayrshire Junior Golf League Dinner TBC

AYRSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Final numbers for 2017 extended competitions

Entries have now closed for five extended Ayrshire Golf Association competitions which will take place during 2017.





45 players will contest the 2017 AYRSHIRE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition, including the defending champion John Sloan (Doon Valley) and five times winner Tommy McInally (Loudoun). 
The full list of participants this year is :-

John Sloan (Title Holder)
Steven Dunlop (Alton)
Frank Murdoch (Brunston Castle)
Mark Tait (Rowallan Castle)
James McMurdo (Ballochmyle)
Robert Murdoch (Doon Valley)
Martin Riddall (New Cumnock)
Derek Watt (Drongan)
Kieran Clark (Braehead)
Iain Fraser (Troon Portland)
Scott Little (Auchenharvie 88)
John Shanks (Irvine)
David Clydesdale (Glacier)
Craig Burns (Muirkirk)
Darren Mallinson (Irvine Ravenspark)
Blair Henderson (Ayr Carrick)
David A Macdonald (Largs)
Shaun Ryan (Ayr Dalmilling)
Johnny O’Neill (N B Parkstone)
Adam Sweeney (Largs Routenburn)
Derek Ballantyne (Ardeer)
Scott Ireland (Prestwick St Nicholas)
Gordon Munro (Caprington)
Scott McCune (Moorpark)
Steven Jackson (Wallacetown)
Andrew Gilligan (Troon St Meddans)
Michael Smyth (Royal Troon)
Sandy Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Tommy McInally (Loudoun)
Gordon Johnston (Kilbirnie Place)
Robert Adams (Abbotsford)
Ian Smith (Troon Welbeck)
Tom Reid (Stewarton)
Campbell McCluskie (Annanhill)
Stuart White (Girvan)
Graeme Gimson (Prestwick St Cuthbert)
John R Anderson (Skelmorlie)
Martin Moore (Tam O Shanter)
Greg Jarvie (Crosshouse)
Jack Broun (Ayr Belleisle)
Colin Wark (Ayr Seafield)
Danny Head (Whiting Bay)
Steven Stamper (Turnberry)
George Reilly (Malletsheugh)
Steven Arrandale (The Chase)

44 clubs have entered the 2017 AYRSHIRE FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, with Iain Barr & Alan Madden representing the holders Largs GC this year.

The full list of entrants for the 2017 competition is:-
Graeme Kerr & Gerry Reid (Alton)
Douglas McCormick & Jamie McCrindle (Brunston Castle)
Shaun Hedger & Brendan Tumilty (West Kilbride)
David Addison & Phillip Rooney (Rowallan Castle)
John McNair & Stephen Miller (Ballochmyle)
Lee McGuckin & Robert McGuckin (Doon Valley)
Gary Dawid & Steven Nisbet (New Cumnock)
Drew McCutcheon & Colin Pettigrew (Drongan)
Tommy O'Ware & James O'Ware (Braehead)
Stuart Wilson & Ross Livingstone (Troon Portland)
James Donohoe & George Donohoe Snr (Auchenharvie 88)
Stephen Wells & Gordon Storrar (Irvine)
John Toal & Kevin Campbell (Glacier)
Hugh Fyfe & Bobby Hill (Muirkirk)
Archie McKie & Archie McKie Jr (Irvine Ravenspark)
Robert Martin & Andrew McMorland (Ayr Carrick)
Iain Barr & Alan Madden (Largs)
Alex Bryan & Hugh McWilliam (Ayr Dalmilling)
Graeme Warnock & Craig Barr (N B Parkstone)
William Loughran & Kevin Rowe (Largs Routenburn)
Adam Porter & Neil Stevenson (Ardeer)
Robert Liddell & Wilhelm Smith (Caprington)
Alan Pole & Martin Cairns (Prestwick St Nicholas)
Robert Stewart & Tony Kelly (Moorpark)
Steven Jackson & Andy Graham (Wallacetown)
Chris Young & Scott Thomason (Troon St Meddans)
Tom McClements & John Mansfield (Troon Merchants)
Frank Milloy & James Anderson (Loudoun)
Scot Cairns & Martyn Cairns (Kilbirnie Place)
Craig Robertson & Hugh Watson (Abbotsford)
Ian Smith & Steven Miller (Troon Welbeck)
Brian Richmond & Calum Watson (Stewarton)
Gordon S McKenzie & Iain McKenzie (Annanhill)
D Hamilton & James Fyfe Snr. (Girvan)
Keith McKenzie & Colin Yair (Ayr Neptune)
Stephen Roarty & Paul Arnott (Prestwick St Cuthbert)
James Ross & Billy Whitten (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Graham Anderson & Graham Todd (Skelmorlie)
Jake Bunyan & Scott Bunyan (Tam O Shanter)
Craig Stevenson & Andy McConnell (Crosshouse)
John McBean & Andrew Brown (Ayr Belleisle)
Tony Storrie & Robbie O’Brien (Ayr Seafield)
Seamus Connor & Stuart Horsburgh (Malletsheugh)
Eric Borland & James Bryden (The Chase)

24 clubs have enetered the AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES this year, which means that four full divisions of six teams will be in operation this year.

The composition of the divisions in 2017 will be :-

Division 1
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Turnberry
Loudoun 
Irvine
Kilmarnock (Barassie)
West Kilbride

Division 2
Ballochmyle
irvine Ravenspark
Ayr Belleisle
Troon Welbeck
Troon St Meddans
largs

Divison 3
Girvan
Prestwick St Nicholas
Kilbirnie Place
Rowallan Castle
Caprington
Troon Portland

Division 4
Brunston Castle
New Cumnock
Moorpark
Tam O Shanter
Crosshouse
Largs Routenburn

There will be 26 clubs represented in the scratch club team championship for the GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER, with defending champions Loudoun and last years runners up Prestwick St Cuthbert both taking part.

The full list of entrants for 2017 is:-

Rowallan Castle
West Kilbride
Brunston Castle
Ballochmyle
New Cumnock
Troon Portland
Irvine Ravenspark
Ayr Dalmilling
Ardeer
Prestwick St Nicholas
Caprington
Moorpark
Troon St Meddans
Royal Troon
Loudoun
Kilbirnie Place
Abbotsford
Troon Welbeck
Girvan
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Kilmarnock (Barassie)
Tam O Shanter
Crosshouse
Ayr Belleisle
Irvine
Turnberry

34 clubs have entered the handicap club team knockout competiton for THE PRESIDENT'S PUTTER this year. Both finalists from 2017, the winners Brunston Castle and runners up Moorpark, have entered again this year.

The full entry list for the 2017 competition is:-
Brunston Castle
Ballochmyle
Rowallan Castle
New Cumnock
West Kilbride
Drongan
Braehead
Troon Portland
Auchenharvie 88
Muirkirk
Irvine Ravenspark
Ayr Dalmilling
Ardeer
Prestwick St Nicholas
Caprington
Moorpark
Troon St Meddans
Troon Merchants
Loudoun
Kilbirnie Place
Abbotsford
Troon Welbeck
Stewarton
Girvan
Ayr Neptune
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Kilmarnock (Barassie)
Tam O Shanter
Crosshouse
Ayr Belleisle
N B Parkstone
Ayr Seafield
Turnberry
Skelmorlie

The draws for all the competitions will be made in the near future and distributed to competitors and nominated club representatives when completed.

AYRSHIRE HANDICAP STROKEPLAY - Entry forms for new event now available

Entry forms are now available for the new Ayrshire Handicap Strokeplay event, which will be held this year at Rowallan Castle GC.

The forms should be available through member clubs but can also be downloaded via the appropriate link on the Ayrshire Golf Association web page.

THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
PRESENT

THE 2017 AYRSHIRE
HANDICAP STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
AT
ROWALLAN CASTLE GOLF CLUB
BY KIND PERMISSION
ON
SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2017
(OVER 18 HOLES HANDICAP STROKEPLAY)
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ENTRY FEE £ 10.00

HANDICAP LIMIT : 24

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ENTRY MAY BE LIMITED TO 120 PLAYERS - TO BE DETERMINED BY DATE OF ENTRY

All entrants must be members of clubs fully affiliated to The Ayrshire Golf Association
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THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL FOR RETENTION

IN ADDITION PRIZE VOUCHERS WILL BE AWARDED IN TWO HANDICAP CATEGORIES
0 – 12 AND 13 – 24

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ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM CLUB SECRETARIES
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 SATURDAY 10th JUNE 2017

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

BOTH ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLUBHOUSE

AYRSHIRE BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP - Entry forms for Largs now available

Entry forms for the 2017 Ayrshire Boys Championship, to be played at Largs Golf Club, are now available via member clubs, or can be downloaded from the appropriate link on the Ayrshire Golf Association web page.

Entry forms for the Ayrshire Girls Championship, which will also be held at Largs on the same day, will be available in due course.



THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
PRESENT
THE 2017
AYRSHIRE BOYS
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
AT
LARGS GOLF CLUB
BY KIND PERMISSION
ON
THURSDAY 3rd AUGUST 2017
(OVER 36 HOLES STROKEPLAY)
**********
ENTRY FEE £ 10.00
HANDICAP LIMIT : 12
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ENTRY MAY BE LIMITED TO 48 PLAYERS - TO BE BALLOTED BY HANDICAP AFTER THE CLOSING DATE

THE WINNER WILL RETAIN THE AYRSHIRE BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
FOR ONE YEAR AND WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL FOR RETENTION

IN ADDITION VARIOUS PRIZE VOUCHERS WILL BE AWARDED
ON BOTH SCRATCH AND HANDICAP BASIS
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The players returning the 8 best aggregate scratch totals will contest

THE AYRSHIRE BOYS MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
At Prestwick Golf Club from 7th – 10th August 2017
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ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM CLUB SECRETARIES,
OR FROM THE A.G.A. SECRETARY
ALASDAIR MALCOLM
17 AUCHINCRUIVE AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 2DT
(PLEASE ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE)
**********
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: - NOON ON SATURDAY 22nd  JULY 2017

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

BOTH ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLUBHOUSE

AYRSHIRE SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP - Entry forms for 2017 Championship over Ayr Seafield now available

Entry forms for the 2017 Ayrshire Seniors Championship, to be played over the Ayr Seafield course, are now available through member clubs, or via the appropriate link on the Ayrshire Golf Association web page.

In addition to the usual prizes this year, there will also be two nearest the pin prizes and a magic two's prize option.

 THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION

PRESENT
THE 2017 AYRSHIRE
SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP
For the Sandy Provan Trophy
AT
AYR SEAFIELD GOLF COURSE
BY KIND PERMISSION
ON
TUESDAY18TH JULY 2017
(OVER 18 HOLES HANDICAP STROKEPLAY)
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ENTRY FEE £ 10.00

MINIMUM AGE LIMIT: 55 years of age on the day of the competition

HANDICAP LIMIT : 24

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ENTRY MAY BE LIMITED TO 78 PLAYERS - TO BE DETERMINED BY DATE OF ENTRY

All entrants must be members of clubs fully affiliated to The Ayrshire Golf Association
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THE WINNER WILL RETAIN THE SANDY PROVAN TROPHY
FOR ONE YEAR AND WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL FOR RETENTION

IN ADDITION PRIZE VOUCHERS WILL BE AWARDED FOR BEST SCRATCH SCORE
AND ON HANDICAP BASIS IN THREE AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

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ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM CLUB SECRETARIES
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 SATURDAY 1st JULY 2017

PLEASE NOTE : COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO OBEY CLUB RULES REGARDING DRESS
BOTH ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLUBHOUSE

AYRSHIRE STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Entry forms now available for Western Gailes

Entry forms are now available for the 2017 Ayrshire Strokeplay Championship, to be played at Western Gailes on Sunday 7th May. 

THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
PRESENT


THE 2017 AYRSHIRE
STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
AT
WESTERN GAILES GOLF CLUB
BY KIND PERMISSION
ON
SUNDAY 7th MAY 2017
(OVER 36 HOLES STROKEPLAY)

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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 2018 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 Golf Club from 8th – 11th May 2017

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ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM CLUB SECRETARIES
OR THE A.G.A. SECRETARY
ALASDAIR MALCOLM
17 AUCHINCRUIVE AVENUE, PRESTWICK, KA9 2DT
(PLEASE ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE)
**********
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: - NOON ON SATURDAY 15th APRIL 2017

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

BOTH ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLUBHOUSE

The forms are available through member clubs or can also be downloaded direct from the Ayrshire Golf Association web page, via the appropriate link.