DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Matt Allen moves into second spot after Viking Krus victory

Matt Allen (Western Gailes) has moved into second spot in the Ayrshire Order of Merit for the Doc Thom Salver after the latest two counting events, following his victory in the 36 hole Viking Krus competition at Largs GC.

A two round total of 135 gave Matt a four stroke victory over Alan McLean (Largs), who remainst in the lead for the order of Merit title, and fellow Ayrshire county pllayer Craig Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert).

The previous day in the Troon St Meddans open it was host club member Louis Alberts who took top points with a scratch score of 71 over the Troon Lochgreen course, the best scratch score of the day by two shots.

With six counting events remaining to be played, present positions in the Doc Thom Ayrshire order of Merit are:-

The remaining counting fixtures are:-

9th August - Rowallan Castle Open

22nd August - Ballochmyle Rosebowl

28th-30th August - Troon Weekender

12th September - Golf South Ayrshire Golf Club Open

19th September - Arrol Cup

25th-27th September - Girvan Classic

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Semi-final line up confirmed

The semi-final line up in the 2026 Ayrshire Women's Hnadicap League Championship has been confirmed with the remaining qualifying section fixtures being completed recently.

In GROUP 1 defending champions Largs finished top of the table just ahead of Rowallan Castle.

Final placings in Group 1 are:-

In GROUP 2, Loudoun secured the top spot with a 3.5-0.5 home win over caprington in their final qualifying section fixture, while a 2-2 draw away to ballochmyle in their own final fixture was enough for Caprington to take the other semi-final qualifying spot.

Final placings in Group 2 are:-

In the semi finals Largs will host Caprington and Loudoun will host Rowallan Castle, with the semi finals due to be completed by the 30th of August.

The final is scheduled to take place during Finals day at Ardeer on Sunday the 6th of September.

AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Quarter-final ties completed and semi-finalists confirmed

The four quarter final ties in the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Handicap League Championship were completed last week, with the semi-finals line up now confirmed.

Tam O Shanter overturned a 4-2 defecit from their first leg away to Ardeer, winning the return fixture on Friday the 31st of July at Ayr Belleisle by 4.5-1.5 to progress to the semi finals with a 6.5-5.5 victory overall.

In the semi finals Tam O Shanter will face Beith who also overturned a first leg defecit to win their tie 6.5-5.5 against Alton, when they lost the first leg away from home by 3.5-2.5 but won the return fixture by 4-2 to progress.

Leading 6-0 over Ayr Belleisle after their home leg, Drongan drew 3-3 in the return fixture to progres to the semi-finals by 9-3 overall.

The closest quarter final tie proved to be between Ayr Seafield and Caprington, after both sides won their home fixtures by 4-2 for a 6-6 tie aggregate, with Ayr Seafield progressing to meet Drongan in the semi-finals by virtue of a 26-20 counback over the individual ties in the two legs of their quarter-final.

The semi-final ties are due to be completed by the 23rd of August, with the final scheduled to take place during Finals Day at Ardeer on the 6th of September.

 

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Division 2 and Division 4 updates

Results of fixtures in Divisions 2 and 4 of the Ayrshire Scratch Leagues have been reported recently.

In DIVISION 2 West Kilbride boosted their hopes with a 4-2 home win over Turnberry in their latest fixture. West Kilbride now need a win in their final fixture at Louodun to give themselves an opportunity for promotion.

Loudoun still lead the title chase, with a home fixture against West Kilbride and an away fixture at Turnberry remaining, while Royal Troon still have two fixtures against Turnberry to play, which will be crucial to their own title aspirations.

Present positions in Division 2 are:- 

In DIVISION 4, Annanhill moved to the top of the table following a 3-3 home draw with Troon Welbeck and a 6-0 away win over Golf South Ayrshire in their latest two fixtures.

Annanhill have away fixtures remaining against Redburn and Ardeer, with the latter fixture looking to be crucial to the title hopes of both clubs. In addition Ardeer also have home and away fixtures against Golf South Ayrshire still to play, while Redburn are also still not out of the promotion race, with a home fixture against Annanhill and an away match against Golf South Ayrshire still to complete.

Present positions in Division 4 are:-

AYRSHIRE JUG - Semi-finalists confirmed in mixed greensomes

The four semi finalists in the mixed greensomes knockout competition for The Ayrshire Jug have been confirmed with the remaining quarter-final ties completed recently.

The first semi final will see Graham & Alyson Hutton (Skelmorlie) host Patricia Harris & Neil Wilson (Ballochmyle) who progressed to the last four with a walkover from Elizabeth McConnell & Derek MacPherson (Rowallan Castle) who withdrew due to injury.

The other semi final sees Alistair McKinnon & Carol Moffat (Caprington) host Catherine & Alasdair Malcolm (Ayr Belleisle Ladies/Golf South Ayrshire) who booked their semi final place with a single hole victory in their home quarter final tie against Kevin Hamilton & Karen Millar (Rowallan Castle).

The semi finals are due to be completed by the 30th of August, wuth the final scheduled to take place during Finas day at Ardeer on Sunday the 6th of September. 

AYRSHIRE MEN'S FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - 2026 competition reaches semi-finals stage

The Ayrshire Men's Fourball Championship has reached the semi final stage, with all four quarter-final ties being played last week.

In the first semi-final Ian Cameron & Gary Munro (Skelmorlie) will host Iain Rawlings & Matthew Purvis (Malletsheugh).

The Skelmorlie pair had an away win by 2&1 in their quarter final tie against Scott & Ross Chesney (Kilbirnie Place), while the Malletsheugh duo had a two hole home win over Alan Parsons & Thomas Anderson (Glacier) for a place in the last four.

The other semi final sees John Tully & Colin Neil (Rowallan Castle) host Morris Steveley & Derek Harrigan (Largs) for a place in the final.

Both the Rowallan Castle and Largs pairings had away wins in their respective quarter-final ties, beating Kenny Marshall & John Champion (West Kilbride) by 2 holes, and Vince Gilligan & Peter Clark (Troon Portland) by 1 hole, respectively.

The two semi-final ties are due to be played by the 30th of August with the final scheduled to take place during Finals day at Ardeer on Sunday the 6th of September.     

SCOTTISH MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Harvey Broadfoot bows out at quarter-final stage

Ayrshire's last representative in the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship, being held at Royal Aberdeen GC, bowed out at the quarter final stage on Friday afternoon, the 31st of July.

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) played Aidan Lawson (Bruntsfield Links) in the last eight. Harvey was one behind at the turn and lost the tenth to go two behind. The defecit increased to three holes before Harvey fought back and took the tie to the last, where he was narrowly defeated by a single hole.

A fine performance from Harvey over the week which saw him qualify for the matchplay stages in fourth place before his impressive run to the quarter finals.

SCOTTISH MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Harvey Broadfoot through to quarter finals at Royal Aberdeen

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) is through to the quarter finals of the 2026 Scottish Men's Amateur Championship at Royal Aberdeen following victory in Friday morning's last sixteen tie.

Harvey secured his place in the last eight with a 4&3 victory over Olive Mukherjee (Gullane) and now faces Aidan Lawson (Bruntsfield Links) on Friday afternoon for a place in Saturday morning's semi-finals. 

DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Alan Mclean still leads after sixteen events

With sixteen of the twenty five counting events now completed, 2026 Ayrshire Strokeplay Champion Alan McLean (Largs) still leads the race for the Doc Thom Salver and Ayrshire Men's Order of Merit title.

The next relevant counting events are the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship which is presently ongoing at Royal Aberdeen and  the Troon St Meddans Open and Viking Krus at largs, which take place on Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August respectively.

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

 

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT - Finlay Watt moves to top of table after rescent successes

Finlay Watt (West Kilbride) has moved into pole position in the chase for the 2026 Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit title following recent successes in counting events.

A first place finish in the Byrne Howard Junior Open at Royal Troon was followed by a win in the West of Scotland Junior Strokeplay at Falkirk and a runner up finish in the West of Scotland Boys Matchplay Championship at the same course.

With twelve of the twenty eight counting events now completed, present positions in the Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit are:-

SCOTTISH MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Harvey Broadfoot carries Ayrfshire hopes into last sixteen at Royal Aberdeen

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) carries Ayrshire hopes into the last sixteen of the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship at Royal Aberdeen on Friday morning, the 31st of July, following completion of the first two matchplay rounds on Thursday the 30th of July.

Of the six Ayrshire qualifiers for the matchplay stages, four lost out in the first matchplay round on Thursday morning.

Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) lost to Chris Somers (Murcar Links) by 4&3

Jenson Fergusson (Royal Troon) lost to Daniel Aitken (Aboyne) by 1 hole

Steven Stamper (Turnberry) lost to Jamie McDonald (St Andrews New) by 3&2

Finlay Andrew (Turnberry) lost to Ross Laird (Glenbervie) by 5&4

In the first matchplay round Harvey beat Charlie Reynolds (University of St Andrews) by 4&2 and was joined in the last thirty two by Jack Crawford (West Kilbride) beat Cole Stewart (Carnoustie Caledonia) by 3&2.

In the second matchplay round on Thursday afternoon, Harvey beat Georgie Jackson (Turnhouse) by 3&1 while Jack lost out to Aidan Lawson (Bruntsfield Links) by 2&1.

On Friday morning Harvey plays Oliver Mukherjee (Gullane) for a place in Friday afternoon's quarter-finals.

The other Ayrshire interest, in the shape of Australian Campbell Kerr, whose family hail from the Galston area, saw Campbell beat Ollie Blackadder (Paul Lawrie Foundation) by 1 hole in the first matchplay round before his title bid ended on Thursday afternoon in the last thirty two when he wasdefeated by Ross Laird (Glenbervie) at the 20th hole.

WEST OF SCOTLAND BOYS MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Finlay Watt loses out in final at Falkirk

Finlay Watt (West Kilbride) narrowly lost out on a notable West of Scotland double on Thursday the 30th of July at Falkirk Golf Club when he was edged out on the final green of the West of Scotland Boys Matchplay Championship final by Oliver Gill (Lanark).

Having won the West of Scotland Junior Strokeplay Championship earlier in the week, Finlay booked his place in the final with a semi-final win at the first extra hole on Thursday morning, the 30th of July, over Thomas Watson (Old ranfurly) before being defeated by a single hole in Thursday afternoon's final. 

Finlay is pictured on the left with the strokeplay trophy, alongside the matchplay championship winner Oliver Gill. 

AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT - Barry O'Rourke steps down from position

Ayrshire Golf Association President Barry O'Rourke (Caprington) has stepped down from his position as Ayrshire Golf Association President and also the Ayrshire Golf Association Executive due to personal reasons.

He would like to put his thanks on record to Past President Andrew Gilligan for asking him to be Vice President and giving him the honour of being President.

The decision was intimated on the 25th of June 2026.

In the interim, Ayrshire Golf Association Vice President William Fleming (Ballochmyle) and immediate Past President Andrew Gilligan (Royal Troon) will share responsibility for Association matters until the next Annual General meeting in October.

Vice President William Fleming expresses his thanks to Barry for his time on the Executive over the past six years and once again for giving him the opportunity to be his Vice President during his time as Ayrshire Golf Association President.

AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Quarter-final ties under way

The first leg ties in all four Ayrshire Men's Handicap League Championship quarter-final matches have been completed.

With Drongan leading Ayr Belleisle 6-0 and Ayr Seafield leading Caprington 4-2 after theoir home legs of their quarter finals, the other two quarter final first leg ties also resulted in home wins, with Ardeer beating Tam O Shanter 4-2 and Alton beating Beith 3.5-2.5

The second legs of the quarter-final ties are due to be completed by Sunday the 2nd of August.

 

PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Quarter-finals completed

The quarter-finals of the handicap club team knockout competition for The President's Putter were completed recently and the semi-final line up confirmed.

Prestwick St Cuthbert had a 2-1 home win over Skelmorlie to book an away tie against Tam O Shanter in the last four, while Auchenharvie 88 had a 2-1 win at home to Troon St Meddans and will now travel to play Troon Portland for a place in the final.

The two semi finals are due to be completed by the 30th of August, with the final scheduled to take place during Finals day at Ardeer on Sunday the 6th of September. 

GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Semi-final line up confirmed

The semi-final line up in the scratch club team knockout competition for The Gary Bryden Memorial Salver has been confirmed with all the quarter final matches being completed recently.

West Kilbride had a 2-1 home win over Redburn to set up a home semi-final tie against Girvan, who booked their place in the last four with a 2.5-0.5 home win over Irvine Ravenspark in the quarter-finals.

Royal Troon had a 2-1 away win over Ayr Belleisle in their quarter-final tie and will now travel to play Kilmarnock Barassie in the semi-finals.

Both semi-finals are due to be completed by the 30th of August, with the final scheduled to be played during Finals day at Ardeer on Sunday the 6th of September.

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Troon St Meddans confirmed as Division 3 winners

Troon St Meddans have been confirmed as the Ayrshire Scratch League Division 3 winners with four fixtures remaining to be completed in the league.

Troon Portland's away defeat to Rowallan Castle by 3.5-2.5 recently confirmed that Troon St Meddans could not be caught at the top of the table and will win the title, Division 3 trophy, and promotion to division 2 in 2027.

Rowallan Castle were also confirmed as being relegated to Division 4 in 2027.

With four fixtures still to be completed the remaining promotion and relegation places are still to be confirmed.

Ballochmyle have home matches against Troon Portland and Troon St Meddans to play and an away fixture at Troon Portland, while Troon Portland have also still to visit Prestwick St Nicholas before final placings are decided.

Present postions in Scratch league Division 3 are:-

SCOTTISH MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Six Ayrshire players through to matchplay at Royal Aberdeen

Six Ayrshire players are through to the matchplay stages of the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship after the two strokeplay qualifying rounds at Royal Aberdeen and Murcar Links were completed on Wednesday the 29th of July.

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) was the highest placed of the Ayrshire players in the qualifying, fourth spot on 140, two under par for the two qualifying rounds.

Harvey was joined in the matchplay rounds by Jack Crawford (West Kilbride), Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle), Jenson Fergusson (Royal Troon), Steven Stamper (Turnberry) and Findlay Andrew (Turnberry), with the qualifying score falling at 149 (+7).

The Ayrshire interest in the matchplay stages extends to Australian resident Campbell Kerr, whose family originate from the Galston area, who qualified in joint 24th place on 146 (+4).

The full list of Ayrshire players qualifying scores and placings were:-

140 (-2) - 4th - Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon)

145 (+3) - equal 15th - Jack Crawford (West Kilbride)

147 (+5) - equal 36th - Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle)

148 (+6) - equal 42nd - Jenson Fergusson (Royal Troon), Steven Stamper (Turbnberry)

149 (+7) - equal 60th - Findlay Andrew (Turnberry)

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151 (+9) - equal 81st - Cameron McGarvie (Prestwick), Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle)

152 (+10) - equal 98th - Matthew Allen (Western Gailes)

153 (+11) - equal 108th - Cameron Aitken (Largs)

154 (+12) - equal 117th - Calum Nairn (Prestwick St Cuthbert)

155 (+13) - equal 124th - Gregor hay (Ayr Belleisle)

156 (+14) - equal 138th - Louis Alberts (Troon St Meddans), Scott Hannah (Prestwick St Cuthbert)    

157 (+15) - equal 149th - Harvey McDonald (Loudoun)

160 (+18) - equal 182nd - Blair Morton (Royal Troon), Kevin Thomas (Troon St Meddans)

161 (+19) - equal 190th - John Shanks (Irvine)

165 (+23) - equal 225th - Dominic Booth (Turnberry)

Thre other former Ayrshire players failed to qualify for the matchplay stages.

Scott Newman (Gourock) was equal 67th on 150 (+8), Malcolm Pennycott (Royal Burgess) was equal 117th on 154 (+12) and Daniel Forbes was equal 124th on 155 (+13).

The matchplay rounds commence over the Royal Aberdeen links on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July.

Harvey Broadfoot plays Charlie Reynolds (University of St Andrews)

Jack Crawford plays Cole Stewart (Carnoustie Caledonia)

Jamie Hay plays Chris Somers (Murcar Links)

Jenson Fergusson plays Daniel Aitken (Aboyne)

Steven Stamper plays Jamie McDonald (St Andrews New)

Finlay Andrew plays Ross laird (Glenbervie)

and

Campbell Kerr plays Ollie Blackadder (Paul Lawrie Foundation)

WEST OF SCOTLAND BOY'S MATCHPLAY - Finlay Watt through to semi-finals

 The new West of Scotland Junior Strokeplay Champion Finlay Watt (West Kilbride) is through to the semi finals of the West of Scotland Boys Matchplay Championship at Falkirk GC, after the quarter final ties were played on Wednesday the 29th of July.

In the quarter finals Finlay beat Cammy Pike (Lenzie) by 8&7 to set up a semi final clash on Thursday morning, the 30th of July, against Thomas watson (Old Ranfurly)

Ayrshire's other qualifier for the matchplay championship, Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle) lost out in a marathon quarter final tie against Cameron Burns (Glasgow) which needed three extra holes, with Burns winning on the 21st hole of the tie.

The second semi final on Thursday morning is between Burns and Oliver Gill (Lanark).

SCOTTISH MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Mixed fortunes for Ayrshire contingent at Royal Aberdeen and Murcar

There were mixed fortunes for the Ayrshire contingent taking part in the 2026 Scottish Men's Amateur Championship on day one at Royal Abrerdeen and Murcar on Tuesday the 28th of July, as the field battled some testing conditions on the North East links.

Best of the day of the Ayrshire players was Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) who lies in joint sixth place after recording a two under par score of 69 in his opening round.

Harvey lies two shots behind the first round leader Campbell Kerr from Brisbane, Australia, who himself has a strong Ayrshire connection with his father hailing from Galston and with several close relatives still living in the Galston area.  

Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) lies in joint twenty first place after an opening round of 73, two over par, while Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) is in joint 39th place on 74, three over par, alongside former Ayrshire Boys Champion Scott Newman (Gourock GC).

The other Ayrshire players first round scores and current positions are:-

76 (+5) - 74th equal - Findlay Andrew (Turnberry), Jack Crawford (West Kilbride), Steven Stamper (Turnberry)

77 (+6) - 95th equal - Jenson Fergusson (Royal Troon), Matthew Allen (Western Gailes)

78 (+7) - 120th equal - Cameron Aitken (Largs), Scott Hannah (Prestwick St Cuthbert)

79 (+8) - 136th equal - Cameron McGarvie (Prestwick)

80 (+9) = 157th equal - Harvey McDonald (Loudoun), Kevin Thomas (Troon St Meddans)

81 (+10) - 175th equal - Dominic Booth (Turnberry)

83 (+12) - 207th equal - Blair Morton (Royal Troon), Lousi Alberts (Troon St Meddans), Calum nairn (Prestwick St Cuthbert)

85 (+14) - 221st equal - Grtegor Hay (Ayr Belleisle)

86 (+15) - 233rd equal - John Shanks (Irvine)

Three former Ayrshire players, Malcolm Pennycott (Royal Burgess), Daniel Forbes (Glasgow) and Cameron Johnstone (Open Play) are tied on 82 (+11) in joint 185th place.

The second strokeplay qualifying round takes place on Wednesday the 29th of July with the top 64 players progressing to the matchplay stages throughout the remainder of the week. 

AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Paul Moultrie books final spot after marathon semi final.

Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) will face Tom Loy (Irvine) in the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Men's Matchplay Championship final after coming through a marathon semi-final tie on Monday the 28th of July.

At home to Alan Kelly (West Kilbride) in the semi-finals, Paul Moultrie booked his place in the final at the sixth extra hole of the tie, the 24th hole of the match.

The final, along with the Ayrshire Men's and Ayrshire Women's Champion of Champions Trophy finals are scheduled to take place at Royal Troon on Friday the 14th of August, commencing from 5.00 p.m. 

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Ayr Belleisle lead Division 1 with six fixtures remaining while Troon St Meddans are on the verge of taking the Division 3 title.

With just six fixtures remaining to be played, Ayr Belleisle lead the Ayrshire Scratch league Division 1 title chase, while Troon St Meddans are on the verge of winning the Division 3 title for 2026.

A 5.5-0.5 home win over Caprington recently kept the Belleisle team ahead of defending champions Prestwick St Cuthbert, who maintained their hopes of defending the title with a 6-0 home win over irvine in their latest fixture.

In the other fixture played recently irvine fought out a 3-3 draw with their visitors from Largs.

The destination of the 2026 title looks to hinge on the two fixtures still to be played between Prestwick St Cuthbert and Ayr Belleisle, while the Belleisle team also have an additional fixture to complete at home to Irvine.

Present postions in Scratch league Division 1 are:-

The remaining fixtures are:-

Ayr Belleisle Vs Irvine

Ayr Belleisle Vs Prestwick St Cuthbert

Caprington Vs Largs

Caprington Vs Irvine

Largs Vs Irvine

Prestwick St Cuthbert Vs Ayr Belleisle

In Scratch League Division 3, Troon St Meddans all but secured the 2026 title with a 4.5-1.5 home win over Ballochmyle in their latest fixture.

The only team still able to match Troon St Meddans' points total are Troon Portland, who would need to win their remaining four fixtures, At home to Ballochmyle and away to Prestwick St Nicholas, Rowallan castle, and Ballochmyle by substantial scores, and hope that Troon St Meddans took nothing from their final fixture away to Ballochmyle.

Present positions in Scratch league Division 3 are:-

WEST OF SCOTLAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - Victory for Finlay Watt at Falkirk

Finlay Watt (West Kilbride) is the new West of Scotland Junior Strokeplay Champion, winning the title on Monday the 27th of July at

Falkirk Golf Club.

Ayrshire had 11 players in the field of 60 for the championship, hosted this year by the Styirlingshire Golf Union, and it was Finlay who posted the best scratch score of the day with a one under par score of 71 to take the title by a single shot.

The full list of Ayrshire scores was:-

Finlay Watt West Kilbride 71 (69)

Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle) 75 (73)

Alyssa Gillies (Ballochmyle) 78 (72)

Charlie Scott-Martin (Annanhill) 80 (75)

James McNeillie (West Kilbride) 81 (79)

Jamie Robb (Royal Troon) 82 (75)

Thomas Carlyle (Turnberry) 82 (78)

Lucas Farquhar (Kilmarnock Barassie) 86 (81)

Adam Brown (Ayr Belleisle) 88 (77)

Francisco Trejo (Irvine) 88 (80)

Orla Gillies (Ballochmyle) 99 (73)

Finlay Watt led the eight qualifiers for the West of Scotland Boys Matchplay Championship which takes place at Falkirk GC on Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th of July, and was joined in the matchplay event by Ryan Steven.

In the first round of matchplay on Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, Finlay plays Cammie Pike (Lenzie) and Ryan plays Cameron Burns (Glasgow)

 

AYRSHRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - First two ties in quarter finals played

The first two ties in the quarter finals of the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Handicap league Championship competition were completed recently, as the remaining teams bid for places in the semi finals.

Ayr Belleisle have it all to do in their second leg at home to Drongan after losing the first leg tie away from home by 6-0.

Ayr Seafield beat Caprington in the home leg of thier quarter final, and take a 4-2 lead to the return match at Caprington.

All the quarter final ties are due to be completed by the 2nd of August.

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Troon Welbeck move joint top in Division 4

Troon Welbeck have moved into joint top position in Division 4 of the Ayrshire Scratch Leagues following their latest fixture.

In their home match against Redburn the Troon Welbeck team recorded a 4.5-1.5 win to move onto the same points as leaders Ardeer.

Present positions in Scratch League Division 4 are:-