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.
Friday, July 31, 2026
SCOTTISH MEN'SAMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Harvey Broadfoot through to quarter finals at Royal Aberdeen
DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Alan Mclean still leads after sixteen events
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
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
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.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT - Barry O'Rourke steps down from position
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
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
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
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 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
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
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).
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
SCOTTISH MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Mixed fortunes for Ayrshire contingent at Royal Aberdeen and Murcar
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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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.
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
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)
Monday, July 27, 2026
AYRSHRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - First two ties in quarter finals played
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
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:-
Sunday, July 26, 2026
WEST OF SCOTLAND JUNIOR STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Good Ayrshire representation at Falkirk
Several Ayrshire players are in the field bidding for the strokeplay title, and also playing for a place in the West of Scotland Boys Matchplay Championship which take splace over the same course later in the week.
The draw for order of play on Monday the 27th of July is:-
WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY LEAGUE - First win for Ayrshire as they overwhelm Stirlingshire at Lochgreen
The Ayrshire Under 18 boys team recorded their first win of the season in the West of Scotland under 18 boys league on Sunday the 26th of July when they overwhelmed Stirlingshire at Troon Lochgreen golf course.
Ayrshire defeated their visitors by 7.5 - 0.5 in the match, their third fixture of the campaign which followed a draw with Glasgow and defeat by Renfrewshire.
Ryan Steven put Ayrshire's first point on the board with a 7&5 win and was soon followed by the other three under 16 players who all won their ties. In the lead tie James McNeillie fought back from five down at one stage to edge out his opponent on the final green for a notable victory.
Three of the under 18 players also won their ties and in the last tie on the course Jack Lammie fought back from four down early in the match to gain a half point, leaving Ayrshire overall winners by 7.5 - 0.5
Match details (Ayrshire names first)
James McNeillie (West Kilbride) beat Craig Dalrymple (Bonnybridge) by 1 hole
Connor Hunter (Prestwick St Nicholas) beat Lucas Higgins (Dunblane New) by 5&4
Mason Chisholm (Irvine) beat Ruariu McNeill (Falkirk) by 3&2
Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle) beat Louie Anderson (Falkirk) by 7&5
Jake McLaughlin (Troon Welbeck) beat Flyn n Mitchell (Stirling) by 4&2
Jack Lammie (Royal Troon) halved with Kai Dickson (Stirling)
Oliver kane (Royal Troon) beat Ben Wilson (Stirling) by 2&1
Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) beat Reuben Brown (Balfron) by 5&4
AYRSHIRE 7.5 STIRLINGSHIRE 0.5
In the other fixture played on Sunday the 26th of July, Dumbartonshire had an away win over Glasgow by 5 - 3 at Sandyhills.
Present positions in the West of Scotland inter county under 18 boys league are:-
Next month Ayrshire are away to Lanarkshire at Crow Wood on Sunday the 30th of August
Saturday, July 25, 2026
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Final spots for Ayr Belleisle and Turnberry
In the UNDER 16 KNOCKOUT TROPHY semi-finals, Ayr Belleisle hosted Irvine and after a 2-2 draw in the match, Ayr Belleisle progressed to the final on an 18-11 countback score.
The Belleisle team now await either Troon Welbeck or Turnberry in the final.
In the WALLACE THORNTON TROPHY semi final Turnberry visited Kilmarnock Barassie and ran out winners by 4-0 to book their place in the final, where they will face either Troon Welbeck or West Kilbride.
In the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition, Gregor Hay (Turnberry) has a 2&1 win on his visit to play Euan Forrest (West Kilbride) in their semi final match and now awaits either Findlay Andrew (Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay champion) or Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) in the final.
AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUE DIVISION 2 - Royal Troon title setback after West Kilbride defeat
With the chance to overtake Louodun at the top of the table, Royal Troon hosted west Kilbride on Wednesday the 23rd of July, but a fine performance by the visitors saw them win three ties and secure half points in two others for a 4-2 victory, which also boosted their own slim hopes of the 2026 Division 2 title.
Present positions in Scratch League Division 2 are:-
AYRSHIRE JUG - McKinnon and Moffat book semi final place.
At home in the quarter finals against David & Irene Hodge (Largs) Alistair & Carol won by 4&2 to take their place in the last four.
The remaining two quarter final ties are due to be completed by the 2nd of August.
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Final line up confirmed
With Audrey already having secured her place in the final following her victory over Joy Young (Ballochmyle) recenlty, Jennifer Linklater booked her place in the final match with a 4&2 win when she visited Pauleen Patrick (Irvine) in their semi final clash.
AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Tom Loy secures final spot
In his semi final tie away to Craig Robertson (Turnberry), Tom ran out a winner by 3&2 to book his final spot.
The other semi final, between Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) and Alan Kelly (West Kilbride) is due to be completed by the 5th of August.
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