The event, a counting competition for the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit, takes place on Saturday the 30th of May 2026 over the Ayr Seafield course.
Entries can be submitted by using the link below
Friday, April 03, 2026
AYR SEAFIELD OPEN - Entries now being taken for Doc Thom counting event
SHISKINE GOLF CLUB - Open event opportunities in Arran this summer
The Gents Stableford Open will take place on Sunday the 19th of July with an entry fee of £15 for visitors.
The Ladies Greensome Open takes place on Thursday the 30th of July with a visitors entry fee of £20 per pair.
Details on how to enter are on the posters below
Thursday, April 02, 2026
PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB - Birthplace of The Open seeks new Links Manager
Prestwick Golf Club are seeking a new Links Manager, with the position being advertised this week.
Prestwick Golf Club, one of the world’s most historic and iconic links courses, ranked in the top 100 in the world, is seeking an outstanding leader to take on the role of Links Manager in the year the Club celebrates its 175th Anniversary.
As the birthplace of The Open Championship, Prestwick offers a unique opportunity to lead at a venue steeped in tradition. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving standards, developing people, and safeguarding the natural character and global reputation of the course.
The Role
Reporting to the Secretary and working closely with the Green Committee, the Links Manager will provide clear, confident leadership across all aspects of course management. You will set the vision for course presentation, inspire a high-performing greenkeeping team, and create a culture of accountability, pride, and continuous improvement, all while respecting Prestwick’s historic links heritage.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the greenkeeping team, setting high standards and fostering a strong team culture
- Take full ownership of the planning and delivery of maintenance programs, aligning daily operations with long-term strategic goals
- Drive consistency and excellence in course presentation through a high attention to detail, effective leadership and communication
- Manage budgets, resources, machinery, and procurement with a strategic and disciplined approach
- Champion sustainable turf management practices and continuous improvement
- Build strong working relationships with the Secretary, Greens Committee, and wider stakeholders
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety and environmental responsibilities
The Ideal Candidate
- A proven leader with experience in a senior greenkeeping or course management role, ideally within a links environment
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
- Strong decision-making skills with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
- A deep understanding of fine turf management and sustainable practices
- Minimum qualification of Level 4 qualification in Turfgrass Management (or equivalent).
- A passion for upholding the traditions and standards of a championship golf course
What We Offer
- The opportunity to lead at one of golf’s most prestigious and historic venues
- A progressive and supportive club environment that values strong leadership
- Attractive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience
Application Process
To apply candidates should email a letter highlighting their motivation for the role and relevant experience, an up-to-date CV, details of your current remuneration, notice period and ability to relocate if necessary.
Addressed to Rob McGuire, Secretary.
Email: secretary@prestwickgc.co.uk
Contact: 01292 477404
Address: 2 Links Road | Prestwick | KA9 1QG | Scotland
Applications close on Friday 24th April 2026
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
WEST OF SCOTLAND MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Entries now open for Lanark event
Hosted by the Lanarkshire Golf Association this year, the event unfortunately clashes with two other local Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit events being played the same day, The West Kilbride Open and The Belleisle Cup.
Details on how to enter the West of Scotland Strokeplay are outlined on the poster below.
Monday, March 30, 2026
AYRSHIRE MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Closing date reminder
The 2026 championship takes place over 36 holes at The West Kilbride Golf Club on Sunday the 26th of April.
Entry is open to male members of clubs affiliated to The Ayrshire Golf Association with a handicap index of 3.0 or less.
In the event that the entry is over subscribed on the closing date there will be a ballot on handicap index basis for available places.
Entry is £25 and is being accepted either in 'hard copy' traditional paper form, or on line via the Scottish Golf App.
Details of how to enter are on the poster below
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Closing date reminder
The 2026 competition takes place at Prestwick St Cuthbert GC on Sunday the 19th of April, as the traditional opening strokeplay fixture of The Ayrshire Golf Association season.
Entries received so far from :-
AYR BELLEISLE
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
TROON WELBECK
ROYAL TROON
LOUDOUN
PRESTWICK ST CUTHBERT
IRVINE
Entries should be in the hands of the Area Secretary by Noon on Sunday the 5th of April.
SCOTTISH GOLF AWARDS - Linzi Dye declared Coach Of The Year
On Friday the 27th of March at the Scottish Golf Annual Awards Ceremony, West Kilbride coaching professional Linzi Dye was named Scottish Golf Coach of the Year 2026.
The very deserved award reflects the dedication and exceptional work that Linzi continues to deliver, particularly with her innovative coaching scheme which has attracted a very significant number of women to golf for the first time, and her unwavering commitment to coaching and developing the game.
Sincere congratulations from all at The Ayrshire Golf Association to Linzi on this award, which is a very special shared by all connected with West Kilbride Golf Club.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
AYRSHIRE MEN'S TEAM - Prestwick St Cuthbert triumph in latest pre season match
An Ayrshire men's select team took on the Scratch League Division 1 title holders Prestwick St Cuthbert on Sunday the 22nd of March in the latest pre season match before the 2026 campaign.
Playing over the Prestwick St Cuthbert course, the Ayrshire select faced a strong host club team which included several regular members of the Ayrshire A team.
In a competitive and enjoyable match, it was the host club who emerged victorious with a 6-2 victory in the match.
Match details (Ayrshire select first):-
John Haggarty (Loudoun) lost to Calum Nairn by 1 hole
Greg Jarvie (Loudoun) lost to Steven Gillies by 3&1
Blair Morton (Royal Troon) beat Scott Brown by 4&2
John Shanks (Irvine) lost to Stuart Robin by 5&4
Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) lost to Graeme Gimson by 4&2
Mark Watt (Prestwick St Cuthbert) lost to Joe McSorely by 8&7
Steven Stamper (Turnberry) lost to Adam Sweeney by 5&3
Sandy Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie) beat Scott Hannah by 3&2
Prestwick St Cuthbert 6 Ayrshire Select 2
The Ayrshire squad have another pre season fixture on the 12th of April at Largs, against a team of local golf professionals, before the competitive season begins with the first Scottish Men's Area Team Championship match of the season away to lanarkshire at Kirkhill on Sunday the 3rd of May.
COACHING - Ayrshire elite and development squads conclude coaching programme
The Ayrshire elite and development coaching squads completed their pre season coaching programme at Prestwick Golf Club on Sunday the 22nd of March, in preparation for the forthcoming competitive season starting next month.The Elite Squad with under 18 team co-manager Paul Kennedy
and coaching professionals David Fleming & Richard Gordon
The Association would like to thank the coaching professionals Richard Gordon, David Fleming, Allan Todd and Lee Hughes, as well as Paul Moultrie of Mind Body Golf and fitness coach Brian Milligan of Base Line in Dundonald for their continued imput and dedication to The Association's coaching delivery, and also to Prestwick Golf Club and its members for thier unwavering support of the coaching programme and other events each year.
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| The Development Squad with coaching professionals Allan Todd & Lee Hughes |
The enthusiasm and commitment of the members of both squads during the 2026 programme was excellent and The Association hope that the players will benefit from their involvement as the 2026 season progresses.
The young Ayrshire squad members will face their first test of the year on Sunday the 12th of April when a combined Under 16, Under 18 and Youth squad will travel to Wigtonshire County Golf Club to play the South of Scotland team in the annual match for The President's Trophy, hoping to retain the trophy for a third successive time following thier 2024 victory at the same venue, the match having not taken place in 2025.
Friday, March 20, 2026
2026 AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION YEARBOOK - 23rd successive edition now available
The 40 page booklet, the 23rd successive edition of the yearbook, contains an introduction by Area President Barry O'Rourke, reviews of the work of The Association and the 2025 events as well as contact information for member clubs, historical records, and the 2026 Ayrshire Golf Association fixture list.
The cover photograph features a vintage photograph of a mixed golf match on the twelfth green on the links of Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire's oldest existing club, who along with Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2026.
An on-line version of the yearbook can be accessed by clicking on the front cover picture of the yearbook on the left of this page.
The Association is grateful to the publishers, Ayrshire media Services, and all the advertisers who have supported the yearbook, allowing free distribution of the booklet to member clubs.
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER - 2025 winners honoured at Carlton Hotel.
The event was chaired by President Barry O'Rourke, who opened by introducing the top table guests, including Scottish Golf President Lynne Terry who addressed the company, before AGA Executive members Jimmy McGhee said grace and the assembled company enjoyed an excellent meal.
Former sprint champion George McNeill was the guest speaker who entertained the company with his presentation and toasted The Ayrshire Golf Association, before President O'Rourke summarised the previous and forthcoming seasons in Ayrshire.
A prize draw during the evening raised the sum of £960 for The Association's partner charity, Hillhouse, before the culmination of the evening with the presentation of prizes and trophies won in the 2025 season.
The evening concluded with a vote of thanks by Ayrshire Golf Association Vice President William Fleming.
The principal prizewinners were:-
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| Scotish Senior Internationalist Robert Jenkins |
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| Scottish Senior Internationalist Paul Moultrie |
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| West of Scotland Club team Champions Largs GC |
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| Ayrshire Club Champions Royal Troon GC Team member Blair Morton accepting trophy |
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| Gary Bryden Memorial Salver Prestwick St Cuthbert GC Team & Club Captain Steven Gillies |
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| Presidents Putter Irvine Ravesnaprk GC |
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| Ayrshire Womens Handicap League Largs GC Team Member Jane Ashdown |
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| Ayrshire Men's Handicap League Moorpark GC |
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| Scratch League Division 3 Troon St Meddans GC team captain Louis Alberts |
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| Scratch League Division 2 Caprington GC Club Captain Robbie Gibson |
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| Scratch League Division 1 Prestwick St Cuthbert GC Club and team Captain Steven Gillies |
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| Senior Men's Matchplay Champion Stephen King |
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| Men's Strokeplay Champion Harvey Broadfoot |
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| Women's Matchplay Champion Debbie Watt |
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| Women's Champion of Champions Orla Moran |
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| Men's Champion of Champions Harvey Broadfoot |
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| Doc Thom Order of Merit - 3rd Scott Brown |
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| Doc Thom Order of Merit Runner Up Harvey Broadfoot |
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| Doc Thom Salver Order of Merit Winner John Shanks |
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Scratch League Division 1
and
Gary Bryden Memorial Salver
Winners
Prestwick St Cuthbert GC
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
AYRSHIRE JUG - Forty one pairings bid for mixed greensomes title
The draw was made recently and circulated to competitors.
If any competitor has not received the draw and contact details they should contact the Area Secretary by email at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
The draw for the opening rounds is:-
AYRSHIRE MEN'S FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - Forty four clubs represented in 2026 line up
Should any competitor have not received the draw and information, they shoukld contact the Area Secretary by email at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
The draw for the opening rounds is:-
Monday, March 09, 2026
AYRSHIRE MEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Forty one players bid for 2026 title
Any competitor who has not yet received the draw and contact details should email the Area Secretary at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
The draw for the opening rounds is:-
GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - 22 clubs bid for scratch club team knockout competition title
Should any club representative not have received the draw and contact information they should contact the Area Secretary by email at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
The draw for the opening rounds is :-
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - Eight clubs bid for 2026 crown
Two sections will again operate, with teams playing each other home and away.
The winners and runners up in each section will play off in semi final ties for a place in the final.
The two qualifying sections are :-
PRESIDENTS PUTTER - Thirty Six Clubs bid for handicap club team knockout trophy
Thirty six member clubs will contrst the 2026 handicap club team knockout competition for the President's Putter, with the draw for the opening rounds being made recently.
If any club representative has not received contact information they should email the Area Secretary at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
The draw for the opening rounds is:-
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Line up for 2026 competition.
Twelve champions will contest the 2026 event, bidding for a place in the final at Royal Troon in August.
If any competitors have not received contact information they should email the Area Secretary at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
The draw for the opening rounds is:-
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