AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Final spots for Ayr Belleisle and Turnberry

With the Ayrshire Junior Golf League competitions nearing a conclusion, Ayr Belleisle and Turnberry secured their places in two finals recently.

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

Royal Troon's title hopes in the Ayrshire Scratch League Division 2 suffered a setback recently with a defeat by West Kilbride.

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.

Alistair McKinnon and Carol Moffat (Caprington) are the second pairing through to the semi finals of the Ayrshire mixed greensomes knockout competition, for The Ayrshire Jug.

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

The 2026 Ayrshire Women's Champion of Champions Trophy competition final at Royal Troon on Friday the 14th of August will be between Jennifer Linklater (Largs) and Audrey Thompson (Loudoun).

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

Tom Loy (Irvine) m has secured his place in the final of the Ayrshire Senior Men's Matchplay Championship, to be played at Royal Troon on Friday the 14th of August.

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.

MUIRKIRK OPEN - Entries invited for August event

Entries are now being accepted for the Muirkirk Open which takes place at the Southside course in Muirkirk on Saturday the 22nd of August.

There are prizes on a scratch and handicap basis for the event, with the player returning the best nett score on the day gaining custody of the James Millar Trophy for the coming year.

Entry fee is £10 and entries can be secured as noted on the poster below.

AYRSHIRE BOY'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - draw published for 2026 event at Routenburn

The draw for the 2026 Ayrshire Boy's Strokeplay Championship, to be held at Routenburn Golf Course in Largs on Thursday the 6th of August has been published and emailed to competitors.

The 36 hole strokeplay competition has prizes and trophies on both a scratch and handicap basis.

The draw for the championship this year is :-

AYRSHIRE GIRL'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Draw circulated for 2026 event at Routenburn

The draw for the 2026 Ayrshire Girl's Strokeplay Championship, to be held at Routenburn Golf Course in Largs on Thursday the 6th of August, has been circulated to competitors by email.

The 18 hole strokeplay competition is open to girls under the age of 18 on the 1st of January 2026 who are members of any of the 67 Ayrshire Golf Association member clubs.

Trophies and prizes are competed for on both a scratch and handicap basis.

There is avaiability for late entries, that can be secured by emailing the Area Secretary at ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com

The entry fee is £10.

The draw for order of play on the 6th of August is:-

  

SCOTTISH MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Strong Ayrshire contingent head to Royal Aberdeen

Ayrshire have a strong representation of 19 players in the field of 264 heading to Royal Aberdeen and Murcar Links next week for the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship, which takes place between the 28th of July and the 1st of August.

Strokeplay qualifying will be held over both the Rotyal Aberdeen and Murcar courses, with the matchplay qualifiers playing off over the Royal Aberdeen course throughut the remainder of the week.

The Ayrshire players taking part are:-

Harvey McDonald (Loudoun), Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle, Matthew Allen (Western gailes), Blair Morton (Royal Troon), Scott Brown (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Louis Alberts (Troon St Meddans), Findlay Andrew (Turnberry), Scott Hannah (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Kevin Thomas (Troon St Meddans), Cameron McGarvie (Prestwick), Gregor Hay (Ayr Belleisle), Dominic Booth (Turnberry), Mark Anderson (Irvine), Cameron Aitken (Largs), Calum nairn (Prestwick St Cuthbert), John Shanks (Irvine), Steven Stamper (Turnberry), Daniel Forbes (Irvine), and harvey broadfoot (Royal Troon).   

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUE DIVISION 4 - Ardeer lead the way in title bid

Ardeer remain in the lead in the chase for the Ayrshire Scratch League Division 4 title after recent fixtures.

In two recent ties, Redburn boosted their own title hopes with a 3.5-2.5 home win over Troon Welbeck, who subsequently bounced back from the defeat with a 5-1 home win over Golf South Ayrshire in their latest fixture.

Present positions in Scrratch League Division 4 are:-

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Turnberry and Kilmarnock Barassie to meet in AJGL Championship final as other competitions reach the semi-final stages

The 2026 Ayrshire Junior Golf League Championship final will be between turnberry and Kilmarnock Barassie after the two qualifying sections were completed recently.

In SECTION A of  THE AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, irvine had the chance to secure a final place with a win in their last fixture away to Prestwick St Nicholas, but a 4.5-1.5 defeat dashed their hopes and Turnberry took the place in the final from Section A.

Final positions in Section A were:-

 

With Kilmarnock Barassie already through to the final, the remaining fixtures in the section were played in recent weeks.

Kilmarnock Barassie finished their campaign with a 5-1 home win over Ballochmyle. East Ayrshire played their final two home matches, recording a 6-0 win over Ballochmyle and losing 4-2 to West Kilbride, while prestwick St Cuthbert concluded with a 4-2 away win at Ballochmyle and a 4.5-1.5 defeat at home to West Kilbride.

Final placings in Section B were:-

The other three Ayrshire Junior Golf league competitions have reached the semi final stages, with the draws being made at a recent meeting of the club representatives.

In the UNDER 16 KNOCKOUT competition, Ayr Bellesile will host Irvine in the first semi final with Troion Welbeck at home to Turnberry in the other semi final tie.

In the WALLACE THORNTON TROPHY competition semi-finals, Troon Welbeck host West Kilbride and Kilmarnock Barassie are at home to Turnberry.

The semi finals of the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CHAPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition sees Euan Forrest (West Kilbride) at home to Gregor Hay (Turnberry) and Findlay Andrew (Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Champion) host Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) for a place in the competition final. 

All four AJGL finals are due to be played at Loudoun in August.

AYRSHIRE GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP - Entries still being accepted for Routenburn

Entries are still being accepted for the 2026 Ayrshire Girls' Strokeplay Championship, to be held at Routenburn golf course in Largs on Thursday the 6th of August.

The championship will be held over 18 holes, with prizes and trophies being awarded on both a scratch and handicap basis.

The championship is open to any girl, under the age of 18 on the 1st of January 2026, who is a member of any of the 67 Ayrshire Golf Association member clubs. The handicap index limit for the competition is 36.0.

The entry fee for the competition is £10.

Entries can be submitted on line via the Scottish Golf App, as outlined on the poster below.

Traditional entry forms will also be accepted, which can be downloaded from the appropriate link on the Ayrshire Golf Association website. If there are any issues, please email the Area Secretary at ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Ayr Belleisle Ladies withdraw while Largs and Rowallan Castle move into semi finals

Ayr Belleisle Ladies have withdrawn from Section 2 of the Ayrshire Women's Handicap League qualifying section 2, which has resulted in all their previous match results being declared null and void.

Loudoun presently lead section 2, with just one crucial fixture to be played, where Ballochmyle host Caprington on the 31st of July, in a fixture that will decide who will join Loudoun in the semi finals.

Present positions in Section 2 are:-  

The fixtures in qualifying section 1 were completed when Rowallan Castle beat their visitors from Troon Welbeck by 3-1. Defendig Champions Largs progress to the semi finals alongside newcomers Rowallan Castle.

Final positions in qualifying section 1 were:-

PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Troon Portland join Tam O Shanter in the last four

Troon Portland have joined Tam O Shanter in the semi finals of the 2026 Ayrshire handicap club team championship for The President's Putter.

A 2-1 home win over Drongan in their quarter final tie gives Troon Portland a home tie in the semi finals against Auchenharvie 88 or Troon St Meddans, while Tam O Shanter will be at home to either Prestwick St Cuthbert or Skelmorlie in the other semi final.

The remaining two quarter final ties are due to be completed by Sundday the 26th of July

GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Kilmarnock Barassie through to semi-finals

Kilmarnock Barassie are the first club to book their place in the 2026 semi finals of the scratch club team knockout competition for The Gary Bryden Memorial Salver.

In their home quarter final match against Kilbirnie Place the Kilmarnock Barassie team ran out winners by 3-0 to progress to the last four where they will be at home to either Ayr Belleisle or Royal Troon.

The three remaining quarter final ties are due to be completed by Sunday the 2nd of August.

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUE DIVISION 3 - Troon St Meddans lead the title chase

Troon St Meddans are at the top of Ayrshire Scratch League Division 3, after recent results.

Troon St Meddans had a 6-0 away win against Rowallan Castle but in two fixtures against Troon Portland the St. Meddans team won 3.5-2.5 over the Portland course and lost their home fixture by 4.5-1.5.

Ballochmyle boosted their own title hopes with a 5-1 home win over Prestwick St Nicholas and a 3-3 draw away to Rowallan Castle in recent fixtures.

Present positions in Scratch League Division 3 are:-

The remaining fixtueres in Division 3 are:-

Troon St Meddans Vs Ballochmyle, Rowallan Castle Vs Troon Portland, Ballochmyle Vs Troon Portland, Troon Portland Vs Ballochmyle, Prestwick St Nicholas vs Troon Portland, and Ballochmyle Vs Troon St Meddans. 

THE AYRSHIRE JUG - Graham & Alyson Hutton through to semi finals

Graham & Alyson Hutton (Skelmorlie) are the first pairing through to the semi finals of the Ayrshire mixed greensomes knockout competition, for The Ayrshire Jug.

Playing at home against Sarah Harding & Brian McCrone (Rowallan Castle) in the quarter finals, the Huttons won by a single hole to progress.

The remaining three quarter final ties are due to be completed by Sunday the 2nd of August. 

AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Audrey Thompson books final spot

Audrey Thompson (Loudoun) is the first player to book their place in the final of the 2026 Ayrshire Womens Champion of Champions Trophy competition.

In her semi final tie at home to Joy Young (Ballochmyle), Audrey won 5&4 to progress to the final at Royal Troon on Friday the 14th of August, where she will play either Pauleen Patrick (Irvine) or Jenny Linklater (Largs) 

AYRSHIRE MEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - New winner ensured after quarter finals completed

The Ayrshire Men's Champion of Champions Trophy will have a new name on it in 2026 after the four quarter final ties were completed recently.

Jim McIntyre (Redburn) had a single hole victory on his visit to play Scott Brown (Prestwick St Cuthbert) and will play Lewis Higgins ((Ardeer) in the semi finals after his home victory by the same score over Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle).

Gary Jordan (Annanhill) will play David Currie (Royal Troon) in the other semi final after David overcame Alan McLean (Largs) at tthe first extra hole in their quarter final clash at Royal Troon.

The two semi final matches are scheduled to be played at Royal Troon on Friday the 7th of August, with the final taking place at the same venue on Friday the 14th of August.

AYRSHIRE SENIOR MEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Semi final line up confirmed

The semi-final line up in the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Men's Matchplay Championship has been confirmed with the remaining two quarter final matches being completed recently.

Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) won his home tie against Gordon Cree (Troon St Meddans) and will be at home to Alan Kelly (West Kilbride) in the semi finals, while Craig Robertson (Turnberry) overcame Steven Johnston (Abbotsford) in his home quarter final tie, to set up a home tie in the semi final against Tom Loy (Irvine).

The two semi finals ties are due to be completed by the 5th of August with th efinal due to be held at Royal Troon on Friday the 14th of August.

 

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT - Harris Vennard takes over at top of table

Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) has moved to the top of the Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit table after the first eight of the twenty seven counting events were completed recently.

A first place at the Troon Welbeck Junior Open followed by his last sixteen showing in the Scpottish Boys' Championship moved Harris just ahead of Mason Chisholm (Irvine) and Finlay Watt (West Kilbride, with just fifteen points separating the leading three.

Hannah Ounap (Loudoun) moved into fourth place after reaching the semi finals of the Scottish Girls' Championship.

Current placings in the Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit are:-

SCOTTISH GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP - Ayrshire hopes end in semi finals

Ayrshire’s hopes were dashed in the two matchplay competition semi finals in the Scottish Girls’ Championships at Pollok on the morning of Sunday the 19th of July.

In the championship semi-finals Hannah Ounap (Loudoun) lost to Carla Burns (Douglas Park) by 4&2, who herself lost out in the final to the 2026 winner Carly McDonald (St Regulus Ladies)

In the handicap knockout competition for the Ainsley Reid Salver, Stefi Rogertson (Kilmarnock Barassie) lost to Rita Murphy (Murrayfield) by 3&1, who in turn lost to Sophie Macintosh (Whitecraigs) in the final.

SCOTTISH GIRLS' AND BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIPS - Two Ayrshire semi finalists at Pollok while title hopes are extinguished at Fraserburgh

Ayrshire has an interest in two semi final matches on Sunday morning, the 19th of July, at the Scottish Girls’ Championship being played at Pollok GC, following the two rounds of matchplay completed on Saturday the 18th of July.

In the first round of the championship matchplay on Saturday morning Hannah Ounap (Loudoun) beat Freya Dolan (Carnoustie) by 8&7 and followed up with a quarter final win over Lucy Moran (Dunbracken Ladies) by 4&3.

In the championship semi finals on Sunday morning Hannah faces Carla Burns (Douglas Park)

Of the three Ayrshire players who qualified for the handicap knockout competition for the Ainsley Reid Salver, Sandi Rogerson (Kilmarnock Barassie) beat Summer Xie (Swanston) by one hole before losing in the quarter finals to Sophine Macintosh (Whitecraigs) by 4&3, while Orla Moran (Irvine) lost her round of sixteen tie against Rebecca Whiteford (Lundin) by one hole.

Stefi Rogerson (Kilmarnock Barassie) defeated Verity Swift (St Regulus Ladies) by one hole on Saturday morning before clinching a place in Sunday morning’s semi finals with a 4&3 win over Tarah Simpson (Blairgowrie) in their quarter final clash.

In Sunday morning’s Ainsley Reid salver semi final Stefi plays Rita Murphy (Murrayfield) for a place in Sunday afternoon’s final. 

In the Scottish Boys’ Championship at Fraserburgh, Ayrshire’s hopes were extinguished at the last sixteen stage on Saturday morning, the 18th of July. 

Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) lost to Eddie Jackson (Turnhouse) at the 19th, the first extra hole, while Archie Baker (Prestwick St Nicholas) lost to  Alexander Yuill (Gullane) by 4&3

ISPS HANDA WOMEN'S SCOTTISH OPEN - Volunteer opportunities at Dundonald

Several volunteer opportunities are available at the forthcoming ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open which takes place at Dundonald Links from the 23rd to the 26th of July.

Details of the opportunities, and how to register an interest in one or more of the roles are included on the poster below.

HOME INTERNATIONALS - Freya Russell named in team for 2026 event in ireland

Freya Russell (Royal Troon) is the only Ayrshire player selected to take part in the 2026 Home Internationals which will be held in Ireland at Woodbrook Golf Club, County Wicklow from the 4th to the 6th of August.

The four home nations will contest a combined trophy, with the traditional trophies also being played for, with the men competing for the Raymond Trophy and the women playing for the Miller International Shield.

The event format is seven morning foursomes, four men’s and three women’s, and 14 afternoon singles, eight men’s and six women’s, on each of three days.

The full team selection, announced on Friday the 17th of July, is:-

Scotland - Women

Sheridan Clancy (Lake Karrinyup)

Rosie Maguire (Pollok)

Abigail May (St Regulus Ladies)

Abercrombie Nisbet (Gullane)

Jade Potter (Craigielaw)

Freya Russell (Royal Troon)

Jennifer Saxton (Dunfermline)

Reserves: Ellie Docherty (Moray) & Susan Woodhouse (East Kilbride)

Scotland - Men

George Cannon (Glenbervie)

Andrew Davidson (Crail)

Alexander Farmer (Kilmacolm)

Finlay Galloway (St Andrews)

Ross Laird (Glenbervie)

Oliver Mukherjee (Gullane)

Sam Mukherjee (Gullane)

Ben Murray (Portlethen)

Chris Somers (Murcar Links)

Reserves: Oli Blackadder (Deeside) & Ewen Farquhar (St Andrews)