Play each day commences at 5.00 p.m.
The draw for the championship is :-
Monday, June 08, 2026
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Line up for 2026 competition at Troon Lochgreen confirmed
AYRSHIRE WOMENS STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Debbie Watt and Lori Darroch win Ayrshire titles at Annanhill
The 2026 Ayrshire Women's Strokeplay Championships, sponsored by Lomond Property, took place at Annanhill golf course on Sunday the 7th of June, with Debbie Watt (Ayr Belleisle ladies) and Lori Darroch (Rowallan Castle) taking the Ayrshire Strokeplay and Ayrshire handicap Strokeplay titles respectively.
Competitors were faced with testing conditions at annanhill during the event but there were still commendable scores returned.
Debbie Watt (Ayr Belleisle Ladies), the reigning Ayrshire Womens Matchplay Champion, secured the Championship trophy by two shots with a scratch score of 81, two shots ahead of the 2024 winner Audrey Thompson (Loudoun) with current Ayrshire Womens Champion of Champions Trophy winner Orla Moran (Irvine) in third place on 86.
The winners of the nearest the pin prizes at the 4th and 17th, with distances of 16'8" and 14'6" respectively, were Kelly McNee (Loudoun) and Orla Moran (Irvine).
At the conclusion of the championships prize vouchers were presented to the succesful competitors and the trophies were handed over to the 2026 champions Debbie and Lori.
The list of prizewinners was:-
WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY UNDER 18 LEAGUE - Ayrshire suffer home defeat to Renfrewshire at Prestwick
The Ayrshire Boys Under 18 team suffered a home defeat by 5-3 to Renfrewshire at Prestwick Golf Club on Sunday the 7th of June in their latest fixture in the West of Scotland Inter County Under 18 League for The Wishart Trophy.
The Ayrshire team featured four debutants in the match with Angus Brown and Jack Lammie recording two of the three Ayrshire wins, while Zak McCallum and Thomas Carlyle were both unfortunate to lose their ties on the final green.
Match details (Ayrshire names first) :-
Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle) beat Aaron McGuire (Elderslie) by 3&2
James McNeillie (West Kilbride) lost to Ben Paling (Kilmacolm) by 3&2
Thomas Carlyle (Turnberry) lost to Thomas Watson (Old Ranfurly) by 1 hole
Angus Brown (Royal Troon) beat Zachary Thomas (Kilmacolm) by 6&4
Jenson Fergusson (Royal Troon) lost to Cameron Grose (East Renfrewshire) by 2&1
Lyle Vogwell (West Kilbride) lost to Euan Watters (Gourock) by 4&3
Zak McCallum (Loudoun) lost to Alex Duff (Whitecraigs) by 1 hole
Jack Lammie (Royal Troon) beat Nathan Love (Greenock) by 7&5
AYRSHIRE 3 RENFREWSHIRE 5
Ayrshire's next fixture is on the 26th of July when they take on Stirlingshire at Girvan
SCOTTISH MEN'S AREA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Ayrshire overwhelmed by Lothians at Ballochmyle
Ayrshire suffered their seconsd successive defeat in the Scottish Men's Area Team Championship on Sunday the 7th of June at Ballochmyle when they were overwhelmed by Lothians in the afternoon singles.
The morning foursomes were shared 1.5 - 1.5, with Ayrshire close to taking a lead into the afternoon signles when A superb second shot from Angus Carrick for the Lothians pairing set up a winning birdie four at the last against Craig Hamilton and Graeme Gimson to secure a half point for the visitors.
Morning Foursomes
Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) & Graeme Gimson (Preswtwick St Cuthbert) halved with Angus Carrick & Craig Davidson
Calum Nairn (Prestwick St Cuthbert) & Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) lost 5&3 to Marc Reid & Malcolm Pennycott
Alan McLean (Largs) & Steven Stamper (Turnberry) beat Jake Edgcombe & Craig Surgeon by 6&4
Ayrshire 1.5 Lothians 1.5
In the afternoon singles it was former Ayrshire county player Malcolm Pennycott who put the first point on the board for the visitors in the singles with an emphatic win over Graeme Gimson which was added to shortly after when Marc reid beat Alan McLean.
The remaining four singles ties went to the final hole but only Steven Stamper in the anchor tie secured a half match, with the other three ties going to the Lothians team by a single hole.
Afternoon Singles
Craig Hamilton lost to Angus Carrick by 1 hole
Calum Nairn lost to Craig Davidson by 1 hole
Alan McLean lost to Marc Reid by 4&3
Graeme Gimson lost to Malcolm Pennycott by 6&5
Harvey Broadfoot lost to Jake Edgcombe by 1 hole
Steven Stamper halved with Craig Surgeon
Ayrshire 0.5 Lothians 5.5
Match result – AYRSHIRE 2 LOTHIANS 7
Ayrshire are now out of contention for a place in the finals to be polayed at Largs in September, with just one qualifying section match to be played in July, where Ayrshire host Glasgow at Ayr Seafield.
In the other match in the section Lanarkshire beat Glasgow 5-4 at Cawder to set up a winner takes all section decider against Lothians in July at Easter Moffat on Sudnay the 12th of July.
Saturday, June 06, 2026
SCOTTISH MEN'S AREA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Ayrshire host Lothians at Ballochmyle in second qualifying match
Ayrshire will host Lothians at Ballochmyle on Sunday the 7th of June in the second of three qualifying matches for the 2026 Scottish Men's Area Team Championship.
The Ayrshire team selected for the fixture includes Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) a multiple Club Champion at the host venue, new Ayrshire Men's Matchplay Champion Calum Nairn (Prestwick St Cuthbert), and Steven Stamper (Turnberry), along with Graeme Gimson (Prestwick St Cuthbert), the matchplay championship runner up this year.
2025 Ayrshire Men's Strokeplay Champion Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) and the new Strokeplay Champion Alan McLean (Largs) completed the line up for Ayrshire.
Matches commence at 08.30 on Sunday morning with the thre foursomes ties, followed by six singles in the afternoon.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Competition updates
In THE AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, Ayr Belleisle moved to the top of the table in qualifying Section A with a 5-1 home win over Troon Welbeck.
Present positions in section A are:-
Kilmarnock Barassie lead Section B, with present positions being:-
In the JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition the remaining first round tie saw 2025 Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Champion Findlay Andrew (Turnberry) record a 3&1 home win over 2025 Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Champion Jake Hendry (West Kilbride).
The full quarter final line up in the competition, with ties to be completed by the 26th of June, is:-
Jenson Fergusson (Prestwick St Cuthbert) Vs. Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle)
Euan Forrest (West Kilbride) Vs. Sandi Rogerson (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Adam Balfour (Troon Welbeck) Vs. Gregor Hay (Turnberry)
Findlay Andrew (Ayrshire Boys Strokeply Champ.) Vs. Zak McCallum (Loudoun)
AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE - Qualifying section updates
In LEAGUE 1, Largs had a 5-1 home win over Stewarton while Ardeer won by 4.5-1.5 away at West Kilbride.
Present positions in league 1 are:-
Present positions in League 2 are:-
In LEAGUE 3, Golf South Ayrshire won 5-1 away to Wallacetown while Troon Srt Meddans had a 3.5 - 2.5 home win over Ayr Seafield.
Present positions in League 3 are:-
In LEAGUE 4, Tam O Shanter had a 4-2 win away to Crosshouse while Auchenharvie 88 won their final home match of the campaign by 5.5-0.5 against Portmann
Present positions in League 4 are:-
In LEAGUE 5, the two fixtures recently resulted in Kilbirnie Place recording 3-3 draws away to both Caprington and Redburn.
Present positions in League 5 are:-
presnt positions in League 6 are:-
In LEAGUE 7, Drongan had a 4-2 home win over their visitors from Rowallan Castle.
Present positions in League 7 are:-
In LEAGUE 8, Alton had a 3.5-2.5 win away to North Beach, while Ballochmyle had a 5.5-0.5 home win over Troon Portland.
Present postion in league 8 are:-
GARY BRYDEN MEMORIAL SALVER - Second round line up confirmed following completion of round one ties
In the outstanding tie Ardeer had a 2.5 - 0.5 home win over Prestwick St Nicholas to set up an away tie against Redburn in the next round.
The full second round line up, with ties to be completed by the 5th of July, is:-
AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Prestwick St Nicholas consolidate lead in Division 3
In their latest home fixture the St Nicholas team recorded a 4.5 - 1.5 win over their visitors from Rowallan castle to extend their early season lead in Division 3.
Present position in Scratch league Division 3 are:-
STEVENSON TROPHY - Entries now open for Doc Thom event at Girvan
Entries are now being taken for the Stevenson Trophy competition at Girvan Golf Club, a conting event in the Ayrshire order of Merit for The Doc Thom Salver.
The championship takes place on Saturday the 25th of July and entries can be submitted via howdidido.com, or by contacting the club.
All relevant details are included on the poster below
THE AYRSHIRE JUG - Third round line up in mixed greensomes confirmed after second round ties completed.
Lori Darroch & Jim Hood (Rowallan Castle) had a 3&2 away win over former winners Iain & Shirley Campbell (Prestwick St Cuthbert) while Catherine & Alasdair Malcolm (Ayr Belleisle Ladies/Golf South Ayrshire) also won away, by 4&3 against George & Grace Meikle (Kilmarnock Barassie).
The remaining second round tie saw Alistair McKinnon & Carol Moffat (Caprington) record a 5&3 home win over Calum & Linda nNirn (Prestwick St Cuthbert/Prestwick St Nicholas)
The confirmed line up for the third round, with ties to be played by the 5th of July, is:-
AYRSHIRE MENS FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - One result to be confirmed to complete third round line up
In recently completed second round matches, Leigh Gray & Andrew Colley (Golf South Ayrshire) had a 3&2 away win over Scott Anderson & Stuart Bowman (Wallacetown) while the pairing of Daniel Carroll & Stuart Wightman (Drongan) won their away tie against Paul Martin & William Hughes (Auchenharvie 88) at the first extra hole.
Morris Steveley & Derek Harrigan (Largs) were also away winners, beating Graham Longair & James Harker (Ayr Seafield) by 3&2, while there were home wins by 1 hole and 3&2 for Ian Cameron & Gary Munro (Skelmorlie) and Gavin Ireland & Alex Wilson (Loudoun), over Gareth Dowse & Mark Haldane (Prestwick Centre) and Ian Hunter & John McPike Jr. (Ballochmyle) respectively.
The result still awaited is from the match between george McAsh & Ronnie Wier (Caprington) and Alex Shaw & Andy Miller (Prestwick St Nicholas)
All third round ties are due to be completed by the 5th of July.
The third round line up, with the one second round result outstanding, is:-
AYRSHIRE WOMEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - First round ties completed and quarter final oline up confirmed
The remaining first round tie saw Jennifer Linklater (Largs) beating Debbie Watt (Ayr Belleisle Ladies) , the 2025 Ayrshire Womens Matchplay Champion, by 4&3 in a repeat of the matchplay final last year at Largs.
The full quarter final line up, with all ties to be completed by the 5th of July, is:-
BYRNE HOWARD TROPHY - Entries open for Royal Troon Junior Event
Entries are now open for the 2026 Byrne Howard Junior Open at Royal Troon Golf Club.
The competition takes place on Sunday the 26th of July and is open to both boys and girls aged 12 to 18.
Entries can be mde via howdidido.com
All details available on the poster below.
Monday, June 01, 2026
NEW CUMNOCK OPEN COMPETITIONS - Entries now invited
Entries are now being invited for two open competitions being hosted by New Cumnock Golf Club on the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July 2026
The Womens Open takes place on saturday the 18th of July and the Mens Open takes place the following day, Sunday the 19th of July.
Details of how to enter are included on the posters below
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - League Championship update
In SECTION A, Turnberry had a 4.5-1.5 away win at Troon Welbeck while Troon Welbeck had a win, by 3.5-2.5 and a 3-3 draw at home to Ayr Belleisle and Prestwick St Nicholas respectively.
Present positions in Section A are:-
In SECTION B, Kilmarnock Barassie had a 5-1 away win over Prestwick St cuthbert ancd drew their next away match 3-3 at Annanhill.
Present positions in Section B are:-
WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY UNDER 18 LEAGUE - Ayrshire open with draw away to Glasgow
Ayrshire opened their bid for the 2026 West of Scotland Inter County Under 18 league for The Wishart Trophy with a 4-4 draw away to Glasgow at Dougalston GC on Sunday the 31st of May.
The Ayrshire team fought back from olosing the opening two ties to secure a draw overall in the match.
Match details (Glasgow names first):-
Murdo Madonald (Glasgow) beat James McNeillie (West Kilbride) by 3&1
Lewis Reynolds (Glasgow) beat Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) by 3&1
Kyle Morrison (Cowglen) halved with Mason Chisholm (Irvine)
Seumas Maccuish (Glasgow) lost to Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle) by 1 hole
Chris Cowan (Cathcart Castle) halved with Lyle Vogwell (West Kilbride)
Archie Macmillan (Glasgow) beat Findlay Andrew (Turnberry) by 5&3
Reece Coyle (Ralston) lost to Finlay watt (West Kilbride) by 1 hole
Calum Morrison (Cowglen) lost to Oliver Kane (Royal Troon) by 5&3
GLASGOW 4 AYRSHIRE 4
Ayrshire's next match in the five match series takes place on Sunday the 7th of June when the team host Renfrewshire at Prestwick Golf Club.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
BELLEISLE CUP - Alan McLean wins
Ayrshire Mens Strokeplay Champion
Rounds of 68 and 69 gave Alan a total of 137 to take the trophy by three shots from clubmate cameron Aitken in second place on 140, with rounds of 72 and 68.
Keith Hamilton (Royal Troon) took third place on 141 following rounds of 69 and 72.
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| Trophy presentation by Ayr Belleisle GC Club Captain Andy Moynihan |
TOP OF THE SCOTS - Calum Nairn takes third place in Scottish Open Strokeplay at Gailes Links
Rounds of 70, 68, 70, and 69 gave Calum a seven under par total of 277, which left him five behind the winner Greg Holmes from England and three behind his final round playing partner Mads Heller from Denmark.
Around the turn in the final round Calum came within two shots of long time leader Holmes but it looked like his championship challenge was fading when he dropped a shot at the eleventh on the way home, only for his hopes to be dramatically reignited with an astonishing eagle three at the par five fourteenth hole.
Having found a bunker on the left from the tee, Calum played a long bunker shot for his second which he pulled left of the fairway, coming to rest in long rough some one hundred and twent yards or so from the hole. Drawing on all his strength and skill Calum's shot from the rough made a great contact and soared towards the green, to be met with souts from spectators as it came to rest against the pin before dropping in for a superb, and much welcomed eagle three. Despite dropping a shot at the sixteenth when he bunkered his tee shot, calum rallied again with a fine birdie three at the penultimate hole, and an excellent up and down over a greenside right bunker at the last for a closing par four to take third spot on the countback over Mads Viemose larsen of Denmark who also finished with a 277 total.
His seven under par total saw Calum finish top Scot in the tournament by a clear seven shots from his other final round playing partner Ollie Blackadder (Deeside).
Other Ayrshire scores:-
147 (+5) Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) 74/73
149 (+7) Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) - 79/70
152 (+10) Daniel Forbes (Irvine) - 76/76
154 (+12) Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) - 83/71
154 (+12) Cameron McGarvie (Prestwick) - 76/78
156 (+14) - Gregor Hay (Ayr Belleisle) 80/76
158 (+16) - Finlay watt (West Kilbride) 81/77
Thursday, May 28, 2026
AYRSHIRE SENIOR MENS CHAMPIONSHIP - Draw for Prestwick St Cuthbert published
The trophy will be won by the player returning the best nett score of the day while there will be a scratch prize and handicap prizes in three age categories
The players returning the best eight scratch scores will go forward to contest the 2026 Ayrshire Senior Mens championship later in July
There ar a small number of times towards the end of the field still available for late entries. Entry is open to players over the age of 50 on the day of the competition who are members of any of the 67 member clubs affiliated to The Ayrshirre Golf Association.
Entry for the competition is £10 and entries can be submitted via the Scottish Golf App Open Competitions facility
ENTER VIA THE SCOTTISH GOLF APP
How to enter on the Scottish Golf App
Go to the Events tab. Change the club to Ayrshire Golf Association on the drop down menu and select ‘OPEN’ on the right hands side. Chose your competition then click on the basket on the top right-hand side. Then select your preferred zone and continue to payment.
The draw for Order of Play is:-
AYRSHIRE WOMENS STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Draw for Annanhill event published
Trophies and prizes will be competed for on both a scratch and handicap basis, while the players returning the best eight scratch scores will go forward to contest the 2026 Ayrshire Womens Matchplay Championship at Troon Lochgreen later in June.
There are still some spaces available for late entries. Entry fee is £10 and entry is open to any women members of the 67 Ayrshire clubs affiliated to The Ayrshire Golf Association.
Late entries can be submitted either by traditional entry forms, available via the link below, or via the Scottish Golf App open competitions facility.
LINK TO AYRSHIRE WOMENS STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM
ALTERNATIVELY ENTER VIA THE SCOTTISH GOLF APP
How to enter on the Scottish Golf
App
Go to the Events tab. Change the club to
Ayrshire Golf Association on the drop down menu and select ‘OPEN’ on the right
hands side. Chose your competition then click on the basket on the top
right-hand side. Then select your preferred zone and continue to payment.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
THE AYRSHIRE JUG - Three second round results awaited
In recent matches played, Graeme & Alyson Hutton (Skelmorlie) had a 5&4 away win on their visit to play Douglas & Fay Alexander (Prestwick Centre/Ayr Belleisle Ladies) while William Fleming & Joan McMurdo (Ballochmyle) beat Alyssa Gillies &Andrew Orr (Ballochmyle/Loudoun) by 7&6 to progress to round three.
Elizabeth McConnell & Derek Macpherson (Rowallan Castle) won by 4&3 at home to Lynn & Jordan Callaghan (Loudoun) and will face Jamie & Mya Wilson (Troon Portland/Royal Troon) in round three after the Wilsons were given a walkover by Kevin Flack & Janet Harkness (Skelmorlie) in round two.
In the other second round completed recently, Stephen McCutcheon & Jacqui McDevitt (Ballochmyle) visited Andrew Reid & Orla Moran (Irvine) and recorded a two hole away victory.
The remaining three second round ties are due to be completed by the 31st of May.
AYRSHIRE WOMENS HANDICAP LEAGUE - Both qualifying sections well under way
In GROUP 1, Largs lead, having had two 3-1 wins at home to Kilmarnock Barassie and Rowallan Castle and a draw away at Troon Welbeck, while Rowallan Castle had a 3-1 win away at Kilmarnock Barassie.
Present positions in Group 1 are:-
In GROUP 2, Caprington are in front following 4-0 home wins over Ayr Belleisle Ladies and Ballochmyle and a 2-2 draw at home to Loudoun. Loudoun also had a 2.4-1.5 home win over Ballochmyle while Ballochmyle won their first home game against Ayr Belleisle Ladies by 3.5-0.5
Present positions in Group 2 are:-
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