AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Results update

The Ayrshire Junior Golf league fixtures in all competitions are progressing towards the finals days in August.

In the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, Irvine moved level on points with Turnberry at the top of the table after a 4-2 home win over Prestwick St Nicholas recently, and need at least a draw in the final fixture of the section, away to Prestwick St Nicholas, if they are to progress to the final. 

Present positions in Section A are:-

In SECTION B, West Kilbride moved into second place with victories at home to East Ayrshire and away against Prestwick St Cuthbert by 4.5 - 1.5 and 3.5 - 2.5 respectively, but Kilmarnock Barassie boosted their qualification hopes, and set back West Kilbride's, with a 5-1 away win over West Kilbride on Friday the 10th of July. The same evening Prestwick St Cuthbert completed their home fixtures with a 3-3 draw with East Ayrshire.

With five fixtures still to be completed, present positions in Section B are:-

The remaining fixtures in the section are:-

Kilmarnock Barassie vs Ballochmyle

Ballochmyle Vs Prestwick St Cuthbert

East Ayrshire Vs Ballochmyle

East Ayrshire vs West Kilbride

West Kilbride vs Prestwick St Cuthbert

In the UNDER 16 KNOCKOUT COMPETITION, the four semi finalist have been confirmed as:-

Troon Welbeck

Turnberry

Irvine

and 

Ayr Belleisle

In the WALLACE THORNTON TROPHYcompetition, Turnberry claimed a semi final place with a 2.5 - 1.5 home win over Prestwick St Nicholas in their second round tie.

With Turnberry and Kilmarnock Barassie already confirmed as semi finalists, the other two places will be filled by the winners of the second round ties between West Kilbride and Ballochmyle, and Prestwick St Cuthbert and Troon Welbeck.

In the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition, Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) and Euan Forrest (West Kilbride) are already confirmed as semi finalists, with the results of the ties between Adam Balfour (Troon Welbeck) and Gregor Hay (Turnberry), and Findlay Andrew (2025 Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Champion) and Zak McCallum (Loudoun) in the lastg four.

WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY UNDER 18 LEAGUE - Lanarkshire maintain 100% record after top of table clash

Lanarkshire maintained their 100% record in their defence of the Wishart Trophy and West of Scotland Boys League title recently with victory over Renfrewshire in a top of the table clash.

On Sunday the 5th of July the two unbeaten area teams met at Ranfurly Castle GC and it was the visitors who ran out winners by 5-3.

The other two fixtures in the third series of ties take place on Sunday the 26th of July when Glasgow host Dumbarrtonshire at sandyhills and Ayrshire entertain Stirlingshire at Troon Lochgreen.

Present postions in the Wedst of Scotland Inter County Boys league are:-

 

PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Tam O Shanter book semi final spot

Tam O Shanter are the first club to book a semi final spot in the 2026 handicap club team knockout competition for The President's Putter.

In a local derby tie against Ayr Seafield in the quarter finals the tam O Shanter team prevailed with a 2-1 victory in the tie.

Tam O Shanter will be at home to either Prestwick St Cuthbert or Skelmorlie in the semi finals.

The remaining three quarter final ties are due to be completed by the 26th of July

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUE - Results update

Play in the four Ayrshire Sctratch leagues continue through the summer, with some results posted recently.

In DIVISION 1 Ayr Belleisle moved closer to league leaders caprington with a 5 - 1 win away to Largs.

Present positions in Division 1 are:-

In DIVISION 2, Kilmarnock Barassie had their first victory of the campaign with a 5 - 1 home result against West Kilbride.

Present positions in Division 2 are:-

In DIVISION 3, the result of the recent Troon Portland vs Troon St Meddans match has still to be recorded, and a couple of fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of 10th - 12th July. 

Present positions in Division 3 are:-

In DIVISION 4, Ardeer moved clear at the top of the table after a 4.5 - 1.5 away win at Annanhill.

Present positions in Division 4 are:-

 

THE AYRSHIRE JUG - Quarter final line up confirmed

The Ayrshire mixed greensomes knockout competition for The Ayrshire Jug has reached the quarter final stage, with the remaining third round ties being completed recently.

In the outstanding third round ties, Sarah Harding & Brian McCrone (Rowallan Castle) progressed in their home tie againstWilliam Fleming & Joan McMurdo (Ballochmyle) while Alastair McKinnon & Carol Moffat (Caprington) won their home tie against Susan Smith & Roddie Middleton (Loudoun)  by 3&1 to progress.

The remaining third round tie saw Catherine & Alasdair Malcolm (Ayr Belleisle Ladies/Golf South Ayrshire) win by 3&1 at Loudoun in their visit to play Scott Gilchrist & Shona Malcolm (Loudoun/Prestwick St Cuthbert)

The full quarter final line up is :- 

Quarter Final

Played By:- 2nd August 2026

Graham & Alyson Hutton (Skelmorlie)

Sarah Harding & Brian McCrone (Rowallan Castle)

Patricia Harris & Neil Wilson (Ballochmyle)

Elizabeth McConnell & Derek MacPherson (Rowallan Castle)

Alistair McKinnon & Carol Moffat (Caprington)

David Hodge & Irene Hodge (Largs)

Catherine & Alasdair J. Malcolm (Ayr Belleisle Ladies/Golf South Ayrshire)

Kevin Hamilton & Karen Millar (Rowallan Castle)

AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Tom Loy first into semi finals

Tom Loy (Irvine) is the first player to book his place in the semi finals of the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Men's Championship.

In his first round tie at home to Stuart Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie) Tom edged into the last four with a single hole victory.

In the semi finals Tom will visit either Craig Robertson (Turnberry) or Steven Johnston (Abbotsford)

The three remaining first round matchesare due to be completed by the 22nd of July.

AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Just two quarter final places still to be decided.

As the eight quailfying sections for the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Handicap League Championship competition enter the final weekend for fixtures to be played, just two of the eight quarter final slots remain to be decided.

In SECTION 1, Stewarton defaulted on their final two scheduled fixtures, amking three defaulted fixtures in total in the season and as per the rules of the competition all their results were declared null and void. Fortunately the removal of their previous results had no effect on the final qualification for the quarter finals with Ardeer securing the place in the last eight as a result of a 6-0 home win over nearest challengers West Kilbride in their final fixture which put them out of reach at the top of the table with just the Kilmarnock Barassie Vs West Kilbride fixture remaining to be played on Sunday the 12th of July.

Current positions in Section 1 are:-

In SECTION 2 , A 5-1 home win for Beith over Prestwick St Cuthbert in their penultimate fixture of the campaign, coupled with  a 3-3 home draw for Loudoun against Moorpark means that beith go forward from the section into the quarrter finals. In the other fixture played recently irvine ravenspark had a 3.5 - 2.5 home win over Loudoun.

With the final fixture between Loudoun and Beith due to be played on Sunday the 12th of July, present positions in Section 2 are:-

In SECTION 3, Ayr Seafield need to avoid defeat against Wallacetown in their final fixture of the campaign on Sunday the 12th of July if they are to take the quarter final spot ahead of Golf South Ayrshire.

With just the Irvine vxs Wallacetown and Wallacetown Vs Ayr Seafield results to come in, present positions in Section 3 are:-

In SECTION 4, Tam O Shanter topped the table and took the quarter final place. In the final two fixtures, between Crosshouse and Portmann, Portman drew their home fixture 3 - 3 and won the return away from home by 3.5 - 2.5. 

Final positions in Section 4 were:-

In SECTION 5, caprington had a 4.5-1.5 away win over Redburn to keep their qualification hopes on track, and require a win over Girvan in their final home fixture on saturday the 11th of July to overtake Kilbirnie Place at the top of the table.

With just the Caprington Vs Girvan fixture to be completed, present positions in section 5 are:-

In SECTION 6, Ayr Belleisle dominated the section to take the quarter final place.

In the last fixture of the section Royal Troon had a 4-2 away win over Annanhill. Final placings in section 6 were:-

In SECTION 7, DSrongan qualified for the quarter finals despite a 4-2 defeat in their final fixture at Rowallan Castle.

Final placings in section 7 were:-

In SECTION 8, Alton secured their place in the quarter finals with a 5-1 home win over ballochmyle in the final fixture of the league section.

Final placings in section 8 were:-

The quarter final matches will be played on a home and away basis and are due to be completed by the 2nd of August.

The quarter final line up to date is:-

ARDEER Vs TAM O SHANTER

DRONGAN Vs AYR BELLEISLE

AYR SEAFIELD or GOLF SOUTH AYRSHIRE Vs CAPRINGTON or KILBIRNIE PLACE

ALTON Vs BEITH

AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Draw for 2026 event

The draw hads been condfirmed for the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Men's Matchplay Championship, following the completion of the 2026 Senior men's Strokeplay Championship on Tuesday the 7th of July. 

The championship is contested by the available players returning the eight best scratch scores in the strokeplay event.

With just one potential qualifier unavailable for the matchplay, the cut for the 2026 championship saw two of four players on a score of 73 qualifying for the matchpklay event, by virtue of the better inward half.

Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) led the qualifiers with a score of 67, with Craig Robertson (Turnberry) taking the second qualifying spot on 69.

The full list of qualifiers was:-

67 - Paul Moultrie (Ropyal Troon)

69 - Craig Robertson (Turnberry)

70 - Thomas Loy (Irvine)

71 - Alan Kelly (West Kilbride)

71 - Andrew Wilson (Prestwick St Cuthbert)

72 - Stuart Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie)

73 - Steven Johnston (Abbotsford) 

73 - Gordon Cree (Troon St Meddans)

RESERVES

Bob Pace (Prestwick St Nicholas)

Andrew Marshall (Prestwick St Nicholas)

Players will have two weeks to complete their first round ties, two weeks to complete their semi final ties, with the final scheduled to be played at Royal Troon GC on Friday the 14th of August.

The full draw for the Ayrshire Senior Men's Matchplay Championship is:-

AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - Steven Johnston takes 2026 title at Prestwick St Cuthbert

Steven Johnston (Abbotsford) is the new Ayrshire Senior Men's champion after a great nett score of 63 gave him the Sandy Provan Trophy when the 2026 event was held on Tuesday the 7th of July at Prestwick St Cuthbert GC.

In a field in excess of 100 competitors and playing in the fourth last grouping of the day, 10 handicapper Steven edged a single shot ahead of long time leader James Graham (Alton) to take the trophy for 2026.

26 handicapper James Graham (Alton) won the over 70's age group category by a full five shots from Gordon J Hamilton (Loudoun) with Ian Mackay (Alton) taking the third place voucher by virtue of the better inward half  with a nett score of 70.

The 60 - 69 category was won by Gordon Cree (Troon St Meddans), by virtue of the better inward half, ahead of Michael Steel (Ayr Seafield)  when both players returned nett scores of 65, while Stewart Currie (Moorpark) finished third with a nett 66.

With Steven Johnston taking the overall title, Ben Cooney (Abbotsford) took top spot in the 50 - 59 age group category, by virtue of the better inward half, ahead of Drew Wilson (Prestwick St Cuthbert) after both players tied on nett 65's, while Colin McGourty (Troon Merchants) was third in the category with a nett score of 66.

The best scratch score of the tournament was an excellent score of 67 returned by Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon), playing in the first group of the day, who was two shots better than Craig Robertson (Turnberry) on 69.

The nearest the pin prize at the 9th was won by Eddie Boyd (West Kilbride) who struck his tee shot to within 25 1/2 inches of the hole, while the nearest the pin prize at the 17th was won by Alan Muir (The Chase) who saw his tee shot strike the pin and come to rest 10 inches from the hole.

At the conclusion of the championship Ayrshire Golf Association Vice President William Fleming (Ballochmyle) thanked Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club for hosting the championship, the club and catering staff for theoir consideration and attention during the day, and the competitors for supporting the event, before handing over the Sandy Provan Trophy to the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Men's Champion Steven Johnston.

GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Quarter final ties confirmed

The scratch club team knockout competition for The Gary Bryden Memorial Salver has reached the quarter final stage with the remaining second round ties being completed recently.

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:- 

Quarter Final

Played By:- 2nd August 2026

West Kilbride

Redburn

Girvan

Irvine Ravenspark

Kilmarnock (Barassie)

Kilbirnie Place

Ayr Belleisle

Royal Troon

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Semi final line up confirmed

The semi final line up for the 2026 Ayrshire Women's Champion of Champions Trophy competition has been confirmed with all quarter final ties now completed.

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)

 

CAMERON CORBETT VASE - Harvey Broadfoot retains prestigious trophy at Haggs Castle.

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) retained the prestigious Cameron Corbett Vase when the 2026 championship was held at Haggs Castle GC over the weekend of the 4th and 5th of July.

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.

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

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Competition updates

The various Ayrshire Junior Golf League competitions continue to progress towards the various final matches scheduled to take place in August.

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

Morris Steveley & Derek Harrigan (Largs) have claimed the last remaining quarter final place in the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Fourball Championship.

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:-

Quarter Final

Played By:- 2nd August 2026

Kilbirnie Place (Scott Chesney & Ross Chesney)

Skelmorlie (Ian Cameron & Gary Munro)

Malletsheugh (Iain Rawlings & Mathew Purvis)

Glacier (Alan Parsons & Thomas Andersson)

West Kilbride (Kenny Marshall & John Champion)

Rowallan Castle (John Tully & Colin Neil)

Troon Portland (Vince Gilligan & Peter Clark)

Largs (Morris Steveley & Derek Harrigan)

GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Two more through to quarter finals

Two more clubs have booked their places in the quarter finals of the scratch club team knockout competition for The Gary Bryden Memorial Salver.

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

Caprington have moved iinto pole position in the 2026 Ayrshire Scratch League Division 1 title chase.

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)

has booked her place in the semi final of the 2026 Ayrshire Women's Champion of Champions Trophy competition.

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

The quarter final line up for the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Champion of Champions Trophy competition was confirmed recently.

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 :-

 

Quarter Final

Played By:- 26th July 2026

Scott Brown (Prestwick St Cuthbert)

James McIntyre (Redburn)

Lewis Higgins (Ardeer)

Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle)

Gary Jordan (Annanhill)

Gordon Johnston (Kilbirnie Place)

David Currie (Royal Troon)

Alan McLean (Largs)

AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - Two spaces available for Prestwick St Cuthbert event

Two spaces have become available for the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Men's Championship, for the Sandy Provan Trophy, to be held at Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club on Tuesday the 7th of July.

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

DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Harvey Broadfoot moves into top 10 with Hillhouse Cup win

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) moved into the top 10 in the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit  with victory in The Hillhouse Cup competition over his home course on Sunday the 28th of June.

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

Entries are now invited for the Ayr Belleisle Open Competition for the Robert H. Morrison Rozelle Cup, which takes place at Ayr Belleisle golf course on Sunday the 26th of July.

Details of the entry criteria and how to enter are included on the poster below

 

LOUDOUN JUNIOR OPEN - entries sought from boys and girls

Junior golfers in Ayrshire and beyond are invited to enter the forthcoming Loudoun Gowf Club Boys & Girls Junior Open, which takes place over the Loudoun course on Monday the 13th of July.

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.