AYRSHIRE SENIOR MENS CHAMPIONSHIP - Single spot remains for Prestwick st Cuthbert

A single spot remains to be filled in the field for the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Mens Championship for the Sandy Provan Trophy, which takes place at Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club on Tuesday the 7th of July. 

The championship has a scratch prize and handicap prizes in three age categories, with the trophy and winners voucher going to the player returning the best nett score of the day.

There will also be two nearest the hole prizes on the day.

The players returning the best eight scratch scores will go forward to contest the Ayrshire Senior Mens Matchplay Championship later in July.

The final place in the field is available, on a first come first served basis, by contacting the Area Secretary by email at 

ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com

The field for this years competition is:-

WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY UNDER 18 BOYS LEAGUE - Ayrshire trail leaders after secoond series of matches

The Ayrshire Under 18 boys team trail leaders Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire after the second series of matches in the 2026 West of Scotland Inter County Boys League for The Wishart Trophy. 

A 4-4 draw away to glasgow and a 5-3 home defeat to renfrewshire so far in the five match series leaves Ayrshire in  fourth place overall at present.

Lanarkshire lead Renfrewshire on tie difference after a 7-1 away win over Glasgow by Lanarkshire at Cathcart Castle GC in their latest fixture, to slightly better Renfrewshire's away win over Ayrshire at Prestwick, while in the other match in the second series Dumbartonshire had a 5.5-2.5 home win over Stirlingshire at Ross Priory.

Present positions in the West of Scotland Inter County Under 18 Boys League after two rounds of matches are:-

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Turnberry and Kilmarnock Barassie lead in league Championship final bid.

Turnberry and Kilmarnock Barassie lead in the bid to secure places in the Ayrshire Junior Golf League Championship final, as matches in both qualifying sections continue towards a conclusion.

In SECTION A, can secure a place in the final with victory in their final match away to Irvine who, with four ties still to play, are the only club that can still catch Turnberry at the top of the table.

Recent fixtures saw Turnberry beat Prestwick St Nicholas 5-1 and draw 3-3 with Irvine at home, and record a crucial 4.5-1.5 away win over Ayr Belleisle while Irvine maintained their challenge with a 3.5-2.5 home win over Troon Welbeck.

Prestwick St Nicholas had two home fixtures recently which resulted in a 3-3 draw with Troon Welbeck and a narrow 3.5-2.5 defeat to Ayr Belleisle.

With four fixtures remaining to be played, present positions in Section A are:-

In SECTION B, Kilmarnock barassie maintained their unbeaten record with a 6-0 home win over East Ayrshire, who themselves had a 5-1 home win over Prestwick St Cuthbert and a 3-3 draw away to Ballochmyle, while West Kilbride maintained their hopes with a 4-2 home win over Ballochmyle.

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

In the UNDER 16 KNOCKOUT COMPETITION, three of the four semi final places have been secured, with only the result of the match between Turnberry and Caprington to be confirmed.

In the quarter finals Troon Welbeck were awarded a walkover by Loudoun while Ayr Belleisle beat their visitors from Annanhill by 3.5-05, and Irvine went through on their visit to Prestwick St Cuthbert by 26-7 on the countback after a 2-2 draw in the match.

in the WALLACE THORNTON TROPHY competition, Kilmarnock Barassie await the winners of the other three quarter final ties before the draw for the semi finals ins made.

In the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition, Euan Forrest (West Kilbride) had a 5&3 home win over Sandi Rogerson (Kilmarnock Barassie) to book the first semi final place, with the results of the other three second round ties still awaited. 

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - Largs and Caprington in pole positions

Largs and Caprington are in pole positions in the two Ayrshire Women's Handicap League qualifying sections and clubs bid for the four qualifying places for the knockout semi finals.

In SECTION A, Largs completed their home fixtures with a 4-0 win over Troon Welbeck, to maintain their 100% home record and followed this with a 2-2 away draw at Rowallan Castle in their latest fixture.

In the other match played in the section recently, Troon Welbeck recordecd a 3-1 home win over Kilmarnock Barassie.

Present positions in Section A are:-

In SECTION B, the latest result recorded was a 3-1 away win for caprington over Ayr Belleisle Ladies.

Present positions in Section B are:-

Sectional matches continue throughout June and July, with the tow two in each league section progressing to the semi finals.

PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Two more clubs through to quarter finals

Two more clubs have booked their place in the quarter finals of the handicap club team knockout competition, for The President's Putter.

Ayr Seafield got the better of local rivals Ayr Belleisle in their third round encounter, winning the tie 2-1 to set up a visit to near neighbours Tam O Shanter in the quarter finals.

Also through to the last eight are Drongan, who had a 3-0 home win over Prestwick St Nicholas in their third round tie. Drongan now visit Troon Portland for a place in the semi finals.

The two remaining third round ties are due to be completed by the 28th of June.

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUE DIVISION 1 - Ayr Belleisle take early lead in title chase

Ayr Belleisle remain the early leaders in the chase for the Ayrshire Scratch league Division 1 title, following recent results.

Having opened with two wins, the Belleisle team share the top spot with Largs, though the Belleisle team have played a game less than their co-leaders.

Largs maintained their title hopes with a 4-2 home win over caprington in their latest fixture.

Despite their defeat at largs, caprington remain well placed following a 5-1 away win at Irvine recently.

Defending champions Prestwick st Cuthbert also got their title defence back on track with a 3.5-2.5 away win over irvine in their latest outing.

Present positions in scratch league Division 1 are:-

THE AYRSHIRE JUG - Two more book quarter final spots in mixed greensomes

Two more pairings have booked their places in the quarter finals of the 2026 mixed greensomes knockout competition, for The Ayrshire Jug.

Graham & Alyson Hutton (Skelmorlie) were five up after seven holes in their tie against Lori Darroch & Jim Hood (Rowallan Castle) when their ties was conceded by their opponents.

Also through to the quarter finals are Elizabeth McConnell & Derek Macpherson (Rowallan Castle) who won a marathon home third round tie against Jamie Wilson & Mya Wilson (Troon Portland/Royal Troon) at the 22nd, the fourth extra hole.

The remaining four second round ties are due to be completed by the 5th of July.

 

AYRSHIRE MEN'S FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - Two more clubs through to quarter finals

Two more clubs have booked their spots in the quarter finals of the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Fourball Championship competition.

In the one outstanding second round tie posted recently, Alex Shaw & Andy Millar (Prestwick st Nicholas) received a walkover from George McAsh & Ronnie Wier (Caprington) and the St nicholas pairing are at home to Kenny Marshall & John Champion (West Kilbride) in round three.

Scott & Ross Chesney (Kilbirnie Place) were away to Leigh Gray & Andrew Coley (Golf South Ayrshire) in the third round and emerged victorious at the 22nd hole, the fourth extra, to set up a home tie in the quarter finals against either Skelmorlie or The Chase.

Also through to the quarter finals are Iain Rawlings & Matthew Purvis (Malletsheugh) who had a 2&1 home win over Daniel Carroll & Stuart Wightman (Drongan) in round three, and will be at home to either Prestwick St Cuthbert or Glacier in the quarter finals.

The remaining third round ties are due to be completed by the 5th of July. 

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - Audrey Thompson through to semi finals

Audrey Thompson (Loudoun) is the first player to boomk their place in the semi finals of the 2026 Ayrshire Women's Champion of Champions Trophy competition.

Playing away to Sarah Tryon (Troon Welbeck), Audrey was leading her quarter final tie by four holes when Sarah injured her wrist on the 11th hole, and conceded the tie as a result.

The remaining three quarter final ties are due to be completed by the 5th of July. 

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT - Adam Balfour leads after first three events

Adam Balfour (Troon Welbeck) leads the Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit after completion of the first three of the twenty seven counting competitions were completed recently.

Hannah Ounap (Loudoun) was the only points scorer from the opening two events, the Scottish Boys' and Girls' Open Strokpelay events, while the first local counting event, the Golf South Ayrshire Junior Open at Ayr Belleisle on the 6th of June saw Adam Balfour as the best Ayrshire finisher with a scratch score of 74.

The next counting event is the Troon Welbeck Junior Open on the 3rd of July, with several more events scheduled throughout July and August.

Present positions in the Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit are:-

 

DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Gowf Cup victory moves Blair Morton into third spot

Victory in the latest Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit counting event, The Gowf Cup at Loudoun Gowf Club on Sunday 21st June, has moved Blair Morton (Royal Troon) into third spot in the order of Merit table with 12 of the 25 counting events now completed in 2026.

Successive rounds of 67 gave Blair a total of 134 and a two shot victory over Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) and Matt Allen (Western Gailes) on 136.

A best of the day round of 64 in the afternoon saw Craig Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) share fourth spot with Greg Jarvie (Loudoun) two shots further back on 138.

Other recent local counting events in the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit completed include The Macgilchrist Cup at Ardeer where Paul Giffney of the host club took top spot with a 76, The Ayr Seafield Open where Steven Stamper (Turnberry) and Colin Goudie (Ayr Belleisle) shared top points with scores of 66, and the 36 holes qualifying rounds in the Ayr Golf Championship (Tam O Shanter) where jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) took full points with a 36 hole total of 138.

The next counting event is the Hillhouse Cup at Royal Troon on Sunday the 28th of June.

Present positions in the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit are:-

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - Latest update

The 2026 Ayrshire Women's Handicap League fixtures continue, as clubs bid for a place in the knockout stages.

In GROUP 1, Troon Welbeck had a 3-1 home win over Kilmarnock Barassie in their latest fixture.

Present positions in Group 1 are

Loudoun lead the way in GROUP 2 at present, where current positions are:-

AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Matches continue in all eight qualifying sections

Matches continue in all eight qualifying sections in the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Handicap League Championship competition, as clubs bid for a place in the knockout stages.

in GROUP 1, a 4-2 win at Largs kept West Kilbride at the top of the table ahead of Ardeer who enjoyed home wins over Kilmarnock Barassie and Stewarton in their latest fixtures, by 4.5-1.5 and 5.1 respectively.

Largs completed their season's fixtures with a 5-1 home win over Kilmanrock Barassie and a 3.5-2.5 away win against Stewarton.

Present positions in Group 1 are:-

In GROUP 2, Moorpark lead after home wins by 5.5-0.5 and 6-0 over Loudoun and Prestwick st Cuthbert respectively, while beith maintained their hopes with a 4.5-1.5 home win over Irvine Ravenspark. Prestwick St Cuthbert boosted their own hopes with a 3.5-2.5 away win at irvine ravenspark while the other fixture played recently saw Loudoun record a 6-0 home win over Irvine Ravenspark.

Present positions in Group 2 are:-

Golf South Ayrshire lead GROUP 3, despite a narrow 3.5-2.5 away defeat to Ayr Seafield, after they bounced back with a 4-2 home win over irvine in their next fixture. 

Troon St meddans maintained thir own qualification hopes with a 3.5-2.5 away win against Wallacetown.

Presnt positions in Group 3 are:-

A 4-2 away win against Portmann moved Auchenharvie 88 clear at the top of GROUP 4, in the only fixture played recently.

Present positions in Group 4 are:-

Everything is close in GROUP 5 fololowing the latest fixture when Redburn had a 5-1 home win over Girvan.

Present postions in Group 5 are:-

In GROUP 6 Ayr Belleisle have secured their place in the knockout stages following a 4-2 away win over Prestwick St Nicholas in their penultimate fixture, which put the Belleisle club clear of all other teams, despite Royal Troon's 5-1 home win over Annanhill in the other fixture played recently.

With four fixtures to be completed, present positions in Group 6 are:-

In GROUP 7, Drongan lead following there recent 5-1 away win over Troon Welbeck, to avenge a 3.5-2.5 defeat in the reverse fixture, along with a 5.5-0.5 win away to Routenburn.

Troon Welbeck completed their fixtures with a 5-1 defeat at home to Rowallan Castle.

With just two fixxtures remaining, Rowallan castle hold the key to qualification as they host both Routenburn and drongan in their remaining home matches.

present positions in Group 7 are:- 

Alton lead the way in GROUP 8 following recent wins by 4-2 at home to North Beach and 5-1 away at Troon Portland, while Ballochmyle maintained their hopes with a 3.5-2.5 home win over North beach in their latest fixture.

With three fixtures remaining to be played, present positions in Group 8 are:-

PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Four of eight quarter finalists confirmed

Four of the eight quarter final places in the handicap club team knockout competition for The President's Putter have been climed after the completion of some third round ties recently.

Tam O Shanter had a 2-1 home win over Caprington and will now host either Ayr Seafield or Ayr Belleisle in the quater finals.

Prestwick St Cuthbert are also through to the last eight after a 3-0 home win over Irvine, and will host either Moorpark or Skelmorlie for a place in the semi finals.

A 2-1 home win for Troon Portland over Ardeer has set up a quarter final tie at home to either Drongan or Prestwick St Nicholas, while Troon St Meddans had a 2-1 win away to Annanhill to set up a visit to play either North Beach or Auchenharvie in the last eight.

The remaining four third round ties are due to be completed by the 28th of June.

GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Three more clubs through to the quarter finals

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

Kilmarnock Barassie had a 2-1 home win over Ballochmyle in their second round tie and will now host Kilbirnie Place in the last eight.

Home wins for Ayr Belleisle, by 3-0 over Largs, and Royal Troon, by 2-1 over Loudoun, has set up a quarter final clash between the two at Ayr Belleisle.

The remaining four second round ties are due to be completed by the 5th of July.

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Results update

Matches continue in the Ayrshire Scratch Leagues with all four leagues well under way.

With a couple of recent results still to be confirmed, and many matches due to be played in late June and early July, present confirmed positions in DIVISION 1 are:-

 

In DIVISION 2, Royal Troon lead the way following a 3.5-2.5 away victory over West Kilbride, while Loudoun maintained their title hopes with a 4-2 away win over Kilmarnock Barassie, and a nominal 4-2 home win over Turnberry as a result of a concession in thier latest fixture, where their opponents were unable to field a team.

In the other fixture played recently in the division, Turnberry and Kilmarnock Barassie shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw at Turnberry.

Present postions in Division 2 are:-

In DIVISION 3 Prestwick St Nicholas lead though Ballochmyle consolidated their challenge with a 6-0 home win over Rowallan castle in their latest fixture.

Present positions in Division 3 are:-

In DIVISION 4, Ardeer still lead the title chase ahead of redburn who enjoyed a 4.5-1.5 home win over Golf South Ayrshire and a 3-3 home draw with Ardeer in thier latest two fixtures.

Present postions in Division 4 are:-

THE AYRSHIRE JUG - Two pairings through to quarter finals

Two pairings have booked their places in the quarter finals of the 2026 Ayrshire mixed greensomes competition for The Ayrshire Jug.

David & Irene Hodge (Largs) had a 2&1 win on their visit to play Stephen McCutcheon and Jacqui McDevitt (Ballochmyle) to set up a visit to either Caprington or Ballochmyle in the last eight.

Kevin Hamilton and Karen Millar (Rowallan Castle) had a 2&1 win over their visitors Stuart & Sandra Dunlop (Kilmarnock Barassie) in their third round tie, and will now visit either Loudoun or Ayr belleisle in the quarter finals.

All the remaining third round ties are due to be completed by the 5th of July.   

AYRSHIRE MEN'S FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - Troon Portland duo through to quarter finals

The duo of Vince Gilligan & Peter Clark (Troon Portland) are through to the quarter finals fo the 2026 Ayrshire men's Fourball Championship.

A single hole victory over their visitors Gavin Ireland & Alex Wilson (Loudoun) saw the Portland representatives through to the last eight where they will host the representatives from either Largs or Abbotsford.

The remaining third round ties are all due to be completed by the 5th of July.

AYRSHIRE MEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Hay and Currie book places in quarter finals

Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) and David Currie (Royal Troon) are the first two players to book their places in the quarter finals of the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Champion of Champions Trophy competition.

Jamie Hay had a 3&2 win in his third round tie away to Kevin Thomas (Troon St Meddans) and now faces an away tie against either Lewis Higgins (Ardeer) or iain Macfarlane (Prestwick St Nicholas) in the quarter finals.

David Currie had a 2&1 win at home over Neil Clappertton (Ballochmyle) in his third round match, and will now host either Steven Stamper (Turnberry) or Alan McLean (Largs) for a place in the semi finals.

All the remaining third round matches are due to be completed by the 28th of June.

AYRSHIRE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - Closing date for entries approaching

Clubs are reminded that the closing date for entries to the 2026 Ayrshire Club Championship competition, to be held at Rowallan Castle GC on Sunday the 5th of July, is fast approaching.

Entries need to be in the hands of the Area Secretary by Saturday the 20th of June.

Teams of three players, with a maximum individual handicap index of 4.0, represent member clubs with the best two scratch scores from three forming the team score.

The winning team will be awarded the R.L. Crawford Trophy for 2026.

Entry details have been emailed to all member club Secretaries or can be obtained from the Area Secretary

Entries have been received so far from

LARGS

TROON ST MEDDANS (Details of players awaited)

TURNBERRY

PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS

LOUDOUN

ARDEER

TROON WELBECK

KILMARNOCK BARASSIE

 

 

AYR DALMILLING LADIES GOLF CLUB - Entries now invited for Ladies Open Greensomes

Ayr Dalmilling Ladies Golf Club are now inviting entries for their annual Ladies Open Greensomes competition to be held at the Ayr dalmilling course on Monday the 17th of August.

Entry is £16 per pairing and details of how to enter are on the poster below.

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Line up for 2026 competition at Troon Lochgreen confirmed

The line up for the 2026 Ayrshire Womens Matchplay Championship, which takes place over the Troon Lochgreen course from Monday the 22nd to Wednesday the 24th of June, has been confirmed following the recent Strokeplay Championship.

Play each day commences at 5.00 p.m.

The draw for the championship is :-

 

AYRSHIRE WOMENS STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Debbie Watt and Lori Darroch win Ayrshire titles at Annanhill

The 2026 Ayrshire Women's Strokeplay Championships, sponsored by Lomond Property, took place at Annanhill golf course on Sunday the 7th of June, with Debbie Watt (Ayr Belleisle ladies) and Lori Darroch (Rowallan Castle) taking the Ayrshire Strokeplay  and Ayrshire handicap Strokeplay titles respectively.

Competitors were faced with testing conditions at annanhill during the event but there were still commendable scores returned.

Debbie Watt (Ayr Belleisle Ladies), the reigning Ayrshire Womens Matchplay Champion, secured the Championship trophy by two shots with a scratch score of 81, two shots ahead of the 2024 winner Audrey Thompson (Loudoun) with current Ayrshire Womens Champion of Champions Trophy winner Orla Moran (Irvine) in third place on 86.

Lori Darroch (Rowallan Castle) took the Handicap Strokeplay trophy with a nett score of 66 ahead of Sheila Kennedy (Loudoun), with a 72, in second place and Rona Mcinroy (Ayr Belleisle Ladies) in third on 77.

The winners of the nearest the pin prizes at the 4th and 17th, with distances of 16'8" and 14'6" respectively, were Kelly McNee (Loudoun) and Orla Moran (Irvine).

At the conclusion of the championships prize vouchers were presented to the succesful competitors and the trophies were handed over to the 2026 champions Debbie and Lori.

The list of prizewinners was:-