LOMOND PROPERTY AYRSHIRE MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - 2026 championship all set for West Kilbride

Everything is in place for the 2026 Lomond Prooperty Ayrshire men's Strokeplay Championship which takes place on Sunday the 26th of April at West Kilbride Golf Club.

A capacity field will contest the 36 hole event on Sunday, with the eventuall handicap cut falling at 1.1, with around a third of the field having plus handicaps.

COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE

Catering will be available in the clubhouse from 0900 in the morning until 1800 in the evening.

All competitors should aso be aware that we will be collecting for our partner charity, Hillhouse, on the day of the championship, and any cash donations, large or small, when checking in would be most appreciated in support of this very worthwhile Ayrshire charity.

The updated draw for the morning tee times is :-

AYRSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Extended competitions under way.

Several of the Ayrshire Golf Association extended competitions are already under way, with some results being posted recently.

In the MEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY, former winner Steven McEwan (Caprington) had a home win over Michael Tulloch (Alton) in round 1, and will have a home tie against either Chris Hewitson (Wallacetown) or Gary Burgess (Troon Welbeck) in the secod round.

Also through to round two is James McIntyre (Redburn) courtesy of a walkover from Denis Taggart (Malletsheugh). McIntyre faces an away tie against either Greg Nichol (Kilmarnock Barassie) or Stuart Geddes (West Kilbride) in round two.

The remaining seven first round ties are due to be completed by Sunday the 26th of April.

In the MEN'S FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, The Golf South Ayrshire duo of Leigh Gray & Andrew Coley had a 4&3 win over Arthur Bruce & Paul Payne (Moorpark) to progress to round two.

Eleven further first round ties are due to be completed by Sunday the 3rd of May.

Two first round ties in the mixed greensomes knockout competition for THE AYRSHIRE JUG have been played recently.Graeme & Alyson Hutton (Skelmorlie) had a 6&5 home win over Liz Keohone & Ross Hannah (Loudoun) while Debbie Watt & Michael Malone (Ayr Belleisle Ladies/Golf South Ayrshire) had a 4&3 home win over Jean Phillips & Thomas Woods (Ballochmyle) to progress.

The remaining seven first round ties are due to be completed by Sunday the 26th of April.

In the AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES, the first fixture of the season saw leagie newcomers Golf South Ayrshire open with a 4-2 win at home to Troon Welbeck on Sunday the 19th of April at Ayr Belleisle.

In the handicap club team knockout competition for THE PRESIDENTS PUTTER, two second round ties have already been completed. Ayr Seafield had a 2-1 home win over Golf South Ayrshire, and will be at home to either Ayr Belleisle or Abbotsford in round three, while Troon Portland also recorded a 2-1 win at home, against West Kilbride, to set up a home tie in round three against either Ardeer or Braehead.

TRUMP TURNBERRY AILSA CLUB - Ayrshire Golf Association welcomes 67th member club

The Ayrshire Golf Association has welcomed it's 67th member club with the affiliation of the Trump Turnberry Ailsa Club in 2026.

The Ailsa Club operates separately from Turnberry Golf Club and currently offers three different membership options.  All members enjoy unparalleled luxury, with exclusive access to the resort's golf facilities, including the legendary Ailsa course,  the exquisite King Robert the Bruce course, as well as the soon-to-be-open Trump Twelve, their new 12-hole par-3 offering.  There are also complimentary hotel rooms and discounts across the resort.

The Founding Fifty, which is currently at capacity, provides single & family members with unlimited golf across all courses, and their own Private Members Lounge.  While our Corporate memberships offer a variety of rounds, hotel rooms & discounts, depending on which level suits your business requirements. They have also just recently launched the Lighthouse membership for non-UK-based golfers, which, whilst also offering unlimited golf, comes with the opportunity to stay in the unique 2-bedroom suite inside Turnberry Lighthouse. 

Each membership offers reciprocal rates at all other Trump golf courses, with complimentary offers at Trump International Scotland in Aberdeen and/or Trump International Ireland in Doonbeg.  They also have the opportunity to access discounts at over 150 golf courses worldwide.

The affiliation of The Ailsa club further strengthens the association of the facility at Turnberry and The Ayrshire Golf Association that extends back to the formation of The Association in 1955.

The Association welcome The Trump Turnberry Ailsa Club to membership, and looks forward to a long association with the club as members.

PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB - Major clubhouse development completed

A major clubhouse development at Prestwick Golf Club was completed recently, which will greatly enhance the experience at the historic club for visitors and members alike.

The present clubhouse was first built in 1868 and has been extended, improved, and developed on several occasions since, most notably in the early years of the 20th century and latterly in the approach to the club's Sesquecentenary celebrations in 2001. 

The original public rooms and locker rooms of the clubhouse remain as traditional as always, while the development of the upstairs level of the clubhouse has been the focus of the latest alterations, and provide an outstanding facility which will serve the members and visitors very well for years to come.

The development has provided new office facilities for staff as well as a magnificent new bar area and dining facility, which features a superb panoramic window which gives unrestricted views over the first tee and the whole golf course, with the only parts of the course not visable from the window being the eighth green and ninth tee areas which are hidden from view from the clubhouse by a large sand dune.

The attention to detail in the newly developed areas are excellent, from the golf ball details on the stairs to the updated, repositioned, and renovated displays throughout the clubhouse, including images of historic scorecards from early Open Championships to the honours boards listing champions of major national and international events held on the Prestwick links.

Along with replicas of The Open Championship Trophy and the Challenge Belt, one of the most notable additions to the displays in the newly refurbished entrance hallway is a portrait, gifted by the R & A, of the driving force behind the foundation of both the club and The Open Championship, James Ogilvy Fairlie of Coodam, who is most appropriately the first image you see when entering the clubhouse, welcoming you to this most historic golfing venue.

The club and all those involved in the latest major develpment at Prestwick Golf Club must be warmly congratulated in providing new and dynamic facilities, while also retaining the traditional ambience of the clubhouse throughout the clubhouse.

As the club celebrated the 175th anniversary of its foundation in 2026, the recent development of the clubhouse is a timely and very positive step forward for the future, keeping the club and it's history at the pinnacle of the game.

Prestwick Golf Club - The 2026 clubhouse development

DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Irvine championship added as order of merit event.

A recently revamped championship at Irvine Golf Club has been added as a counting event for the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit for the 2026 season.

Ian R. Lamb

The strokeplay qualifying event for the Irvine Links Championship was opened to all Ayrshire golfers in 2024, and will become a Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit counting event in 2026, with the long time organiser of the Irvine Links Championshoip, the late Ian R. Lamb, being commemorated, and honoured for his service to the championship, with the strokeplay competitors playing for the Ian R. Lamb Trophy in 2026.

As in the past, the top 16 players who are members of Irvine clubs or resident in Irvine will go forward to contest the irvine Links Championship, though this aspect of the event will not be included for Order of Merit points.

The 2026 Ian R. Lamb Trophy competition will be held at Irvine Golf Club on Sunday 26th July, and entry details will be available through the organisers at the club in due course.  

JUNIOR GOLF - New code of conduct and safeguarding process introduced by The Ayrshire Golf Association

The Ayrshire Golf Association have updated the code of conduct and safeguarding procedures for golfers aged under 18 in the county for the 2026 season.

The Ayrshire Golf Association is committed to ensuring that golf is accessible to everyone in our community, and as part of the process The Association has adopted a code of conduct for both our junior players and their responsible guardians.

​This process aims to ensure that all parties clearly understand the expected standards of conduct and behaviour during Ayrshire Golf Association events, and those of our member clubs.

From 2026, all juniors and parents or responsible persons are being requested to read and agree to their respective codes of conduct before any player registration is approved for Ayrshire Golf Association events, including team matches.

The Association will securely retain this information and ensure its deletion at the end of each playing year.

the relevant form needs to be completed in respect of each individual on only one occasion each year.

The relevant codes of conduct and access to the declaration form are available on the Ayrshire Golf Association web page at www.ayrshiregolf.org, or via the link below.

Link to Ayrshire Golf Association Junior Code of Conduct and safeguarding page

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Turnberry and Loudoun retain team titles.

Turnberry and Loudoun retained the two team trophies when the 2026 Ayrshire Junior Team Championship, the traditional opening strokeplay event of the Ayrshire Golf Association season, was held at Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club on Sunday the 19th of April.

12 clubs contested the 2026 championship, with the players enjoying a course in fine condition and an event which was blessed with fine weather throughout.

In the premier event for the Matt Lygate Trophy and Ayrshire Junior team Champions title it was the team of Gregor Hay, Findlay Andrew, Archie Baker, and Thomas Carlyle of  Turnberry who repeated the club's  2025 success at Girvan by posting a team total of 225 to win the trophy by five shots from Ayr Belleisle.

The Andrew D Nimmo Trophy and handicap Team Champions title was retained by  Louodun Gowf Club, the team of Kris Downie, Aran Cowan, Ian Kerr, and Ryan Steel posting a nett team total of 203 to retain the trophy by nine shots from their closest challengers.

The Prestwick Circuits Trophy for the best individual scratch score of the day was won by Mason Chisholm (Irvine) who posted the only sub par score of the championship, his three under par score of 68 winning the trophy by three shots from Findlay Andrew (Turnberry)

The Carrick Trophy was won by Ryan Steel (Loudoun), his nett score of

66 winning the trophy by a single shot from two other players.

At the conclusion of the championship Ayrshire Golf Association youth team manager Robert Wilson thnaked prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club for hosting the event and looking after the players and officials on the day, before presenting the winning teams and individuals with their prizes.

Final placings were :-

The full list of team returns were :-

2026 LOMOND PROPERTY AYRSHIRE MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Draw published for West Kilbride

The draw for the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Strokeplay Championship sponsored by Lomond Property, which takes place at The West Kilbride Golf Club on Sunday the 26th of April has been made.

The 36 hole event attracted a large entry with the handicap cut eventually falling at 1.1 at closure of entries.

All those whose handicap index was in excess of 1.1 at the closure date have been automatically refunded their entry fee, with the exception of the following players, who remain on the waiting list meantime, pending any late withdrawals.

1 - Neil Slooves

2 - Lee Kirkland

3 - Jack Kerr

4 - Gregor Hay

5 - Craig Stevenson

The 2025 champion Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) returns to defend the title he won at Troon Lochgreen last year.

The available players returning the 16 best scratch scores in the championship will go forward to contest the Ayrshire Men's Matchplay Championship at Western gailes Golf Club from the 4th to the 7th of May.

The association will also be collecting for our charity partner, Hillhouse, on the day of the competition and it would be very much appreciated if all competitors would consider donating to this worthy local charity when they check in for the competition on the day.

The draw for the morning round in the Strokeplay Championship at West Kilbride on Sunday the 26th of April is :-

PRESIDENT'S TROPHY MATCH - Ayrshire retain trophy in win over South of Scotland at Wigtownshire County GC

The combined Ayrshire boys and youth team opened the season in winning style on Sunday the 12th of April, with victory in the annual match against the South of Scotland for The President’s Trophy.

The winning Ayrshire team and officials at Wigtownshire County GC

Played at Wigtownshire County Golf Club, the Ayrshire team retained the trophy they won in 2024 over the same course, as the match did not take place in 2025.

The match featured six morning foursomes ties and twelve afternoon singles, with each team comprising four under 16’s, 4 under 18’s and 4 players aged 23 or under.

Ayrshire took a 4.5-1.5 lead after the morning foursomes, with Dylan Scally & Jake Hendry fighting back from two down with three to play in the anchor tie to secure an important half.

The morning foursomes results were:-

Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle) & Connor Hunter (Prestwick St Nicholas) won 2&1

Mason Chisholm (Irvine) & Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) lost 2&1

Oliver Kane (Royal Troon) & Lyle Vogwell (West Kilbride) won 5&4

Gregor Hay (Turnberry) & Findlay Andrew (Turnberry) won 5&3

Euan Forrest (Turnberry) & Sam Crozier (West Kilbride) won 4&3

Dylan Scally (Ardeer) & Jake Hendry (West Kilbride) halved 

In the afternoon singles the four under 16’s swept the board, winning all four ties, and with further wins from Oliver Kane, Findlay Andrew, Euan Forrest, and a half from Jake Hendry, won the singles by 7.5 – 4.5 to retain the trophy with an overall match score of 12 – 6

The results in the singles ties were:-

Harris Vennard won 2&1

The South of Scotland team that contested the match

Mason Chisholm won 5&3

Connor Hunter won 6&4

Ryan Steven won 4&2

Oliver Kane won 1 hole

Gregor Hay lost 2&1

Lyle Vogwell lost 3&2

Findlay Andrew won 3&1

Euan Forrest won 4&3

Sam Crozier lost 4&3

Dylan Scally lost 3&1

Jake Hendry halved

The trophy presentation to
AGA President Barry O'Rourke
& Team Captain Euan Forrest

The Association would like to thank the South of Scotland for hosting the match and the members and staff of Wigtownshire County GC for their hospitality and looking after the players and officials throughout the day. 

AYRSHIRE A TEAM - Season preparations continue with pro match at Largs GC

The Ayrshire A team's season preparations continued on sunday the 12th of April with a match at Largs GC against a team of local professional golfers, several of whom were also former Ayrshire county players.

The ten a side match consisted of singles ties, while each group also contested a fourball betterball match within their groupling at the same time.

In the event, the Ayrshire team narrowly won the match by 8.5 - 6.5

Match details

Group 1 - Pro team won 2&1

Jack McDonald beat Blair Morton (Roiyal Troon) by 2&1

Stuart Easton beat Harvey Broadfoot by 4&3

Group 2 - Ayrshire won by 2 holes

Jack Broun lost to Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) by 3&1

Euan Ferguson beat Scott Brown (Prestwick St Cuthbert) by 2 holes

Group 3 - Professionals won by 8&7

Fraser Russell beat Alan McLean (Largs) by 4&3

Hamish Mills  lost to Sandy Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie) by 1 hole

Group 4 - Ayrshire won 2&1

George Duncan halved with Calum Nairn (Preastwick St Cuthbert)

Steven Stamper (Girvan) lost to Joe McSorley (Prestwick St Cuthbert) by 3&2

Group 5 - Ayrshire won 2&1

Liam Kirkham lost to Cameron Aitken (Largs) by 5&4

Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) lost to Gavin Chesney (Largs) by 1 hole

The Association would like to that the local professional golfers for their support in staging the match and the committee and members of largs Golf Club for hosting the fixture.

PRESIDENTS TROPHY MATCH - Ayrshire team announced to face South of Scotland

The combined Ayrshire boys and youths team to face the South of Scotland at Wigtownshire County GC on Sunday the 12th of April, in the annual match for the President's Trophy, has been announced.

The 2024 winning Ayrshire team at Wigtownshire County GC

The match did not take place in 2025, with Ayrshire defending the trophy they won in 2024, when nthe match was last played at Wigtownshire County GC.

Each team consists of 4 under 16's, 4 under 18's, and 4 youths (23 and under), and the match consists of 6 morning foursomes and 12 afternoon singles ties.

The Ayrshire team for the 2026 match is :-  

Under 16

Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle), Mason Chisholm (Irvine), Connor Hunter (Prestwick St Nicholas, Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle)

Under 18

Oliver Kane (Royal Troon), Gregor Hay (Turnberry), Lyle Vogwell (West Kilbride), Findlay Andrew (Turnberry)

Youths

Euan Forrest (Turnberry), Sam Crozier (West Kilbride), Dylan Scally (Ardeer), Jake hendry (West Kilbride)

The match commences at 9.30 am, with the foursomes ties.

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - 12 clubs to contest season opener

12 member clubs will contest the traditional season opening Ayrshire Golf Association strokeplay event, when the 2026 Ayrshire Junior Team Championship is played at Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club on Sunday the 19th of April.

Turnberry and Loudoun will be defending the team trophies they won in 2025 at Girvan, while the winners of the two individual trophies, Finlay Watt and Robert Meney, will also defend the awards won last year.

The draw for order of play is:-

AYR SEAFIELD OPEN - Entries now being taken for Doc Thom counting event

Entries are now being taken for the 2026 Ayr Seafield Open competition.

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

Ayr Seafield Open entry link

SHISKINE GOLF CLUB - Open event opportunities in Arran this summer

Visitors to Arran this summer have the chance to play the excellent course at the Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club, with two open competitions being advertised, and entries now being taken.

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

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

WEST OF SCOTLAND MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Entries now open for Lanark event

Entries are now open for the 2026 West of Scotland Men's Strokeplay Championship, and Club Team Championship, which takes place at Lanark Golf Club on Sunday the 31st of May 2026.

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.

AYRSHIRE MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Closing date reminder

Players are reminded that entry to the 2026 Ayrshire Men's Strokeplay Championship closes at Noon on Saturday the 11th of April.

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

Clubs are reminded that the closing date for entering the 2026 Ayrshire Junior Team Championships competition is Sunday the 5th of April.

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.

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.

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.

2026 AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION YEARBOOK - 23rd successive edition now available

The 2026 Ayrshire Golf Association Yearbook has been published and distributed to member clubs recently.

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.

Link to the 2026 Ayrshire Golf Association Yearbook