Girvan had a 2-1 home win over irvine to set up a home match in the last eight against irvine ravenspark, who progressed courtesy of a 2-1 home win over Caprington in the second round.
The full quarter final ine up is:-
Monday, July 06, 2026
GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Quarter final ties confirmed
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Semi final line up confirmed
in the outstanding ties, Joy Young (Ballochmyle) had a victory at the first extra hole on her visit to play Catherine Malcolm (Ayr Belleisle Ladies), while Jennifer Linklater (Largs) progressed from her tie against 2025 Ayrshire Women's Strokeplay Champion Kelly McNee (Loudoun).
The semi finals, due to be completed by the 9th of August, are:-
PAULINE PATRICK (Irvine) Vs. JENNIFER LINKLATER (Largs)
AUDREY THOMPSON (Loudoun) Vs. JOY YOUNG (Ballochmyle)
Sunday, July 05, 2026
CAMERON CORBETT VASE - Harvey Broadfoot retains prestigious trophy at Haggs Castle.
The Scottish Golf Order of Merit counting event, played over 72 holes, is one of the major annual amateur competitions played in Scotland.
After opening rounds of 67 and 73 on the Saturday, Harvey started the third round one stroke behind the leader David Lindsay (Lenzie) but a course record equalling third round of 65 saw Harvey take a four shot lead into the final round ahead of Scottish international Sam Mukherjee (Gullane). A solid final round of 70, 1 under par, saw Harvey retain the trophy he won for the first time in 2025, by a three shot margin over Sam Mukherjee, with a four round total of 275, nine under par.
A second successive title win saw Harvey emulate recent repeat winners, Daniel Young (Craigie Hill), James Morgan (Longniddry), and Ed Wood (Crow Wood) in back to back triumphs, while to date no player has won the Cameron Corbett Vase three years in succession.
AYRSHIRE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - Prestwick St Cuthbert win the R.L. Crawford Trophy at Rowallan Castle
Prestwick St Cuthbert GC are the 2026 Ayrshire Club Champions when they posted the best team total of the 17 clubs who took part in the championship at Rowallan Castle Golf Club on Sunday the 5th of July.
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| 2026 Ayrshire Club Champions - Prestwick St Cuthbert GC Graeme Gimson, Scott Brown, AGA Vice President William Fleming, Adam Sweeney |
The team of Scott Brown, Graeme Gimson, and Adam Sweeney combined to post a team total of 145 to win the title from West Kilbride by a single shot, with Scott brown also posting the best individual scratch score of the day with a one under par score of 71.
Loudoun finished in third place, a further shot behind West Kilbride, on 147.
At the conclusion of the competition Ayrshire Golf Association Vice President William Fleming (Ballochmyle) presented vouchers to the winning team and handed over the R.L. Crawford Trophy to the 2026 champions Prestwick St Cuthbert GC.
The 2026 success is the third occasion that Prestwick St Cuthbert have won the trophy in the 26 year history of the competition, following their previous wins in 2016 and 2021.
The Association would like to extend sincere thans to Rowallan Castle Golf Club for hosting the event, and the staff of The Glasshouse Restaurant for looking after the competitors and officials throught the competition
Friday, July 03, 2026
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Competition updates
In the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, Irvine boosted their hopes of qualifying for the final from Section A with 4-2 home wins over Turnberry and Ayr Belleisle recently.
With just the two fixtures between Prestwick St Nicholaxs and irvine remaining to be played in the section, Irvine need at least a win and a draw from the two matches to ensure qualification for the final.
Present positions in Section A are:-
In Section B, there are several fixtures still to be completed, though Kilmarnock Barassie have already secured their place in the final of the league Championship.
Present positions in Section B are:-
In the UNDER 16 KNOCKOUT TROPHY competition, Turnberry secured the last semi final place with a 3-1 home win over Caprington in their second round tie.
The four clubs who are through to the semi finals are Troon Welbeck, Turnberry, irvine, and Ayr Belleisle
In the WALLACE THORNTON TROPHY competition Kilmarnock Barassie await the winners of the other three second round ties in the semi finals.
In the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition, Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) and Euan Forrest (West Kilbride) are through to the semi finals and await the winners of the other two second round ties in the penultimate round.
AYRSHIRE MEN'S FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - Largs secure last quarter final spot
The Largs pairing had a 4&3 win over Ben Cooney & Steven D Johnston (Abbotsford) to progress to the last eight.
The full quarter final line up is:-
GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Two more through to quarter finals
2 - 1 home wins for West Kilbride and Redburn over Troon St Meddans and Ardeer respectively saw the two clubs into the last eight of the competition, where they will meet each other at West Kilbride for a place in the semi finals.
The two remaining second round ties are due to be completed by the 5th of July.
AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Caprington move into pole position in Division 1
A 4 - 2 home win over Ayr Belleisle recently was followed by a 3.5-2.5 away win over defending champions Prestwick St Cuthbert, which moved Caprington clear at the top of the division ahead of Prestwick St Cuthbert.
Present positions in Scratch League Division 1 are:-
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - Pauline Patrick books semi final place
Pauline Patrick (Irvine)
In her quarter final tie at Irvine against her clubmate and the defending champion Orla Moran, Pauline booked her place in the last four with a 3&2 victory.
In the semi final Pauline will host either Jennifer Linklater (Largs) or 2025 Ayrshire Women's Strokeplay Champion Kelly McNee (Loudoun).
In the other half of the draw Audrey Thompson (Loudoun) will host the winner of the tie between Catherine Malcolm (Ayr Belleisle Ladies) and Joy Young (Ballochmyle) for a place in the final.
AYRSHIRE MEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Quarter final line up confirmed
Gordon Johnston (Kilbirnie Place) completed the quarter final line up when he defeated Fraser McCall (Troon Portland) in their third round tie.
The full quarter final line up is :-
AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - Two spaces available for Prestwick St Cuthbert event
The spaces, available to members aged 50 or over on the day of competition of the 67 Ayrshire Golf Association affiliated clubs, are at the 0800 and 1000 tee times, and can be secured, on a first come first served basis, by emailing the Area Secretary at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
Thursday, July 02, 2026
DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Harvey Broadfoot moves into top 10 with Hillhouse Cup win
A scratch score of 71 in very testing conditions gave harvey the trophy with a two stroke winning margin over Joe McSorley (Prestwick St Cuthbert) and Matty Allen (Western Gailes) who both covered the course in 73 shots.
Ayrshire Strokeplay champion Alan McLean (Largs) still leads the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit ahead of Blair Morton (Royal Troon) and Matty Allen, who moved into third spot with his joint runner up position in the Hillhouse Cup.
The next order of merit counting events are Troon Welbeck Open on the 13th of July, the Stevenson Trophy at Girvan on the 25th of July, and the Ian R. Lamb Trophy competition at irvine on the 26th of July, with the only other counting event beging in in July being the Scottish Amateur Championship which begins on the 28th of the month at Royal ABerdeen and Murcar Links.
With 13 of the 25 counting events now completed, present positions in the doc Thom Ayrshire order of Merit are:-
AYR BELLEISLE OPEN - Entries now invited for the Robert H. Morrison Rozelle Cup competition
Details of the entry criteria and how to enter are included on the poster below
LOUDOUN JUNIOR OPEN - entries sought from boys and girls
A counting event for the Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit, entry for the competition is £5 and details of how to enter are included on the poster below.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - Largs and Caprington still lead title chase
In GROUP 1, Kilmarnock Barassie won their latest home fixture against Troon Welbeck by 3-1
Present positions in Group 1 are:-
The three remaining fixtures in Group 1 see Kilmarnock Barassie host Largs while Rowallan castle have two home fixtures against Kilmarnock Barassie and Troon Welbeck.
In GROUP 2, there are five fixtures still to be completed, Ayr Belleisle Ladies having home matches against Ballochmyle and Loudoun while Ballochmyle host Caprington and Loudoun are at home to both Ayr Belleisle Ladies and Caprington.
Present positions in Group 2 are:-
The top two clubs in each qualifying section go forward to the knockout semi final stages.
AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - More quarter final places secured
In GROUP 1, West Kilbride still lead from Ardeer, who suffered a 4-2 defeat away to Kilmarnock Barassie before being awarded a 4-2 victory in their away fixture against Stewarton.
With four fixtures remaining to be played, West Kilbride face a crusial away match at Ardeer on Sunday the 5th of July, which may have a crucial influence on which of the two clubs qualify for the knockout stages.
Present positions in Group 1 are:-
Present positions in Group 2 are:-
With just two fixtures to be completed present positions in Group 3 are:-
In GROUP 4, Tam O Shanter won their winner take all home match against Auchenharvie 88 by 4-2 to top the section and take their place in the knockout stages.
With two fixtures remaining to be played, present positions in Group 4 are:-
In GROUP 5, Kilbirnie Place lead the way after victories in their final two home matches against Caprington and Redburn by 4-2 and 3.5-2.5 respectively. Following a good away win by 4-2 at Girvan, Caprington can edge out Kilbirnie for the qualifying spot if they can secure at least a win and a draw in their final two fixtures at home to Girvan and away to Redburn.
With just the two fixtures remaining to be played, present postioins in Group 5 are:-
In GROUP 6, Ayr Belleisle continued ther dominance of the section with a 5-1 away win over Royal Troon while Annanhill recorded their first victory of the campaign away to Prestwick St Nicholas, by the same score.
With just Annanhill's home tie against Royal Troon remaining to be played on Sunday the 5th of July, present postion in Group 6 are:-
With just the one fixtures to be completed, present positions in Group 7 are:-
With just the one fixture remaining, present positions in Group 8 are:-
Saturday, June 27, 2026
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Harris Vennard secures semi final place
In a top class quarter final tie away to Jenson Fergusson (Prestwick st Cuthbert), Harris prevailed by a single hole, in a excellent tie where he was five under par for the holes played.
Harris joins Euan Forrest (West Kilbride) in the semi final draw, with the result of the quarter final ties between Adam Balfour (Troon Welbeck) and Gregor Hay (Turnberry), and Finlay Andrew (Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Champion) and Zak Mccallum (Loudoun) still to be confirmed.
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - Contest for semi final places continues
In GROUP 1, Rowallan Castle boosted their bid for a place in the semi finals with a 3.5 - 0.5 away win over Troon Welbeck recently.
With four fixtures still to be played, present positions in Group 1 are:-
In GROUP 2, Loudoun boosted their hopes with a 2-2 draw away to Ballochmyle in their latest match.
With five fixtures remaining in the group, present positions in Group 2 are:-
AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - Qualifying section updates
In GROUP 1, West Kilbride lead the way while Largs maintained their hopes with a 5-1 home win over Kilmarnock Barassie.
With six fixtures remaining, present positions in Group 1 are:-
In GROUP 2, Prestwick St Cuthbert remained in touch with section leaders Moorpark following a 3-3 draw between the two clubs at St Cuthbert recently.
With five fixtures still to be played, present positions in Group 2 are:-
In GROUP 3, Golf South Ayrshire lead from Ayr Seafield, following a 3-3 draw away to Irvine, with the two leading clubs due to meet in a potential qualification decider on Sunday 28th June at Ayr Belleisle.
Irvine moved ahead of Troon St meddans with a 3.5-2.5 away win in the recent fixture between the two clubs.
With five fixtures still to be completed, present positions in group 3 are:-
With three fixtures remaining to be played, the home fixture for Tam O Shanter against Auchenharvie 88 will decide the qualification for the knockout stages.
Present positions in Section 4 are:-
Two scheduled fixtures in GROUP 5 have been postponed recently due to weather related course closures, and with five fixtures still to be completed, present positions in the section are:-
In GROUP 6, the latest fixture saw Prestwikc st Nicholas beat their visitors from Annanhill by 4-2.
With Three fixures remaining to be played, Ayr Belleisle have already secured their place in the knockout stages.
Present positions in Group 6 are:-
In GROUP 7, Rowallan Castle's recent fixture against drongan was postponed due to a weather course closure.
With just two fixtures remaining to be completed, Drongan cannot be caught, and have secured their place in the knockout stages where they will face home and away ties against Ayr Belleisle for a place in the semi finals.
Present postions in Group 7 are:-
In GROUP 8, Ballochmyle had an important 4.5-1.5 home win over Alton in their penultimate fixture to move to the top of the table, with the return fixture due to be a qualification decider between the two clubs.
With just two fixtures remaining to be completed, Present positions in Group 8 are:-
PRESIDENTS PUTTER - Quarter final line up confirmed
The quarter final line up in the handicap club team knockout competition for The President's Putter has been confirmed following completion of the two remaining third round ties recently.
Skelmorlie and Auchenharvie 88 secured the final two places with 2-1 away wins against Moorpark and North Beach respectively.
The confirmed quarter final line up is:-
AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - League updates
In DIVISION 1, Defending champions Prestwick St Cuthbert moved to top spot with a 4-2 home win over Largs.
Present positions in Division 1 are:-
In DIVISION 2, Loudoun moved into pole position with a 4-2 home win over Kilmarnock Barassie.
Present positions in Division 2 are:-
In DIVISION 3, Prestwick St Nicholas lead the way despite a 4-2 defeat at Troon St Meddans, after they had a 5-1 away win at Troon Portland, while Troon St Meddans also maintained their title hopes with a 6-0 home win over Rowallan Castle, who also lost 5-1 away to Troon Portland, and remain at the foot of the table.
Present positions in Division 3 are:-
With a couple of recent results still to be confirmed in DIVISION 4, present positions are:-
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