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:-

WEST OF SCOTLAND JUNIOR STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Good Ayrshire representation at Falkirk

Ayrshire are well represented in the West of Scotland Junior Strokeplay Championship which takes place at Falkirk Golf Club on Monday the 27th of July.

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

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)