Stuart Robin (Prestwick St. Nicholas) has edged ahead of Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) as the contest for the Junior Order Of Merit reaches the halfway stage.
In the latest round of results, Andrew Abercrombie (Largs) took the honours in the 36 hole West Kilbride boys open with a 144 total, 4 ahead of nearest rival Lloyd Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie).
At the Prestwick St. Nicholas Junior Open, home player Stuart Robin took maximum points with his 67 being the best scratch of the day, one ahead of Jamie Mackay (Kilmarnock Barassie), the early leader in this seasons Order Of Merit.
At The Gareth Ferguson Trophy event at Ardeer, home advantage led to John Shanks of the host club taking full points, with a scratch 72. Graeme Gimson (St. Cuthbert) trailed Shanks by three shots for second overall. Malcolm Pennycott (Whiting Bay) gained points for the third time this season, with a 5th place at Ardeer.
Leading positions in the Order Of Merit, after 10 events, are :-
275 - STUART ROBIN (PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS)
250 - STEVEN McEWAN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
250 - JAMIE MACKAY (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
175 - JOHN SHANKS (ARDEER)
175 - DAVID CURRIE (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
150 - ANDREW ABERCROMBIE (LARGS)
130 - DAVID ADDISON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - LLOYD SMITH (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - CRAIG McLAUGHLIN (LARGS)
100 - CAMERON GRAY (WEST KILBRIDE)
95 - GRAEME GIMSON (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
90 - MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (WHITING BAY)
75 - JEFF BRIGHTON (GIRVAN)
75 - MICHAEL ROOS (WEST KILBRIDE)
75 - IAIN MENZIES (LARGS)
60 - EUAN BROWN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
55 - ANDREW CONNELL (LARGS)
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Thursday, July 28, 2005
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Wallace Thornton Trophy update.
There have been no recent matches in Section 1. Present positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
LARGS/2/2/0/0/6/2/+4/8
BARASSIE/1/1/0/0/4/0/+4/4
BELLEISLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
ROUTENBURN/3/0/0/3/2/10/-8/0
Wit home games remaining, against closest challengers Belleisle and Largs, Kilmarnock Barassie remain slight favourites to progress to the final, although they can aford no slip ups in what is proving to be a very closely contested section.
In Section 2, West Kilbride strengthened their grip on the section with a 4-0 win at Welbeck. Ballochmyle maintained their position with a 3-1 home win over Welbeck whilst Ravenspark and Ardeer fought out a 2-2 draw at Irvine. Presnt positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
W. KILBRIDE/3/3/0/0/11/1/+10/12
BALLOCHMYLE/3/2/0/1/7/5/+2/8
RAVENSPARK/2/0/1/1/3/5/-2/2
ARDEER/2/0/1/1/2/6/-4/2
WELBECK/2/0/0/2/1/7/-6/0
West Kilbride are almost assured of a semi final place as a result of their wictories so far. Both Ballochmyle and West Kilbride travel away in thie final fixtures, to Ravenspark and Ardeer respectively. Only a 4-0 defeat of West Kilbride, coupled with a 4-0 win by Ballochmyle would deny West Kilbride a place in the final.
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
LARGS/2/2/0/0/6/2/+4/8
BARASSIE/1/1/0/0/4/0/+4/4
BELLEISLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
ROUTENBURN/3/0/0/3/2/10/-8/0
Wit home games remaining, against closest challengers Belleisle and Largs, Kilmarnock Barassie remain slight favourites to progress to the final, although they can aford no slip ups in what is proving to be a very closely contested section.
In Section 2, West Kilbride strengthened their grip on the section with a 4-0 win at Welbeck. Ballochmyle maintained their position with a 3-1 home win over Welbeck whilst Ravenspark and Ardeer fought out a 2-2 draw at Irvine. Presnt positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
W. KILBRIDE/3/3/0/0/11/1/+10/12
BALLOCHMYLE/3/2/0/1/7/5/+2/8
RAVENSPARK/2/0/1/1/3/5/-2/2
ARDEER/2/0/1/1/2/6/-4/2
WELBECK/2/0/0/2/1/7/-6/0
West Kilbride are almost assured of a semi final place as a result of their wictories so far. Both Ballochmyle and West Kilbride travel away in thie final fixtures, to Ravenspark and Ardeer respectively. Only a 4-0 defeat of West Kilbride, coupled with a 4-0 win by Ballochmyle would deny West Kilbride a place in the final.
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE- Champions hopes hang by a thread, whilst West Kilbride and Ballochmyle finish on top of their sections
Three of the 4 League Championship qualifying sections have been decided, with West KIlbride, Ballochmyle and either Ravenspark or Ardeer going into the last four.
In Section A, The season ended in farce, with Routenburn conceding 4 of their 8 section matches in total, including an early match at Ballochmyle and the return on Sunday at Routenburn, for which Ballochmyle turned up as arranged, to find an open competition taking place and no Routenburn team to play. St. Cuthbert completed their programme of matches with a 4-2 win at New Cumnock on Saturday to keep their qualifuication hopes alive, but the inability of Routenburn to fulfill thier fixtures, and the resultant match award to Ballochmyle saw the latter club through to the semi finals by virtue of tie difference over all matches, Ballochmyle and St. Cuthbert being tied on points at the top of the table. Final positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 8/5/2/1/32.5/15.5/+17/24
ST. CUTHBERT 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
ANNANHILL 8/2/3/3/21/27/-6/14
ROUTENBURN 8/2/1/5/22/26/-4/10
NEW CUMNOCK 8/1/2/5/15/33/-18/6
In Section B, West Kilbride claimed the semi final place by virtue of a 4.5-1.5 win at St. Meddans. This, coupled with a 3-3 draw at largs and a defeat by 4-2 for largs at Beith, halted Largs' hopes for the 2005 Championship. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 8/6/1/1/30/18/+12/26
LARGS 7/4/1/2/24.5/16.5/+8/18
BEITH 8/4/1/3/24.5/23.5/+1/18
BARASSIE 7/2/1/4/22.5/19.5/+3/10
ST. MEDDANS 8/1/0/7/12.5/35.5/-23/4
In Section C, positions remain the same, with three fixures left to play. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
AYR BELLEISLE 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
KILBIRNIE PLACE 6/4/0/2/18/18/0/16
LOUDOUN 7/3/0/4/22/20/+2/12
ST. NICHOLAS 7/0/0/7/10/32/-22/0
In Section D, A similar problem to that in Section A has arisen, with Skelmorlie conceding matches away to Ardeer and at home to Ravenspark. Consequently, with only the two matches between Caprington & Skelmorlie remaining to be played, the present positions are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ARDEER 6/4/0/2/21.5/14.5/+7/16
RAVENSPARK 6/4/0/2/21.5/14.5/+7/16
CAPRINGTON 4/2/0/2/9.5/14.5/-5/8
SKELMORLIE 4/0/0/4/7.5/16.5/-9/0
In Section A, The season ended in farce, with Routenburn conceding 4 of their 8 section matches in total, including an early match at Ballochmyle and the return on Sunday at Routenburn, for which Ballochmyle turned up as arranged, to find an open competition taking place and no Routenburn team to play. St. Cuthbert completed their programme of matches with a 4-2 win at New Cumnock on Saturday to keep their qualifuication hopes alive, but the inability of Routenburn to fulfill thier fixtures, and the resultant match award to Ballochmyle saw the latter club through to the semi finals by virtue of tie difference over all matches, Ballochmyle and St. Cuthbert being tied on points at the top of the table. Final positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 8/5/2/1/32.5/15.5/+17/24
ST. CUTHBERT 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
ANNANHILL 8/2/3/3/21/27/-6/14
ROUTENBURN 8/2/1/5/22/26/-4/10
NEW CUMNOCK 8/1/2/5/15/33/-18/6
In Section B, West Kilbride claimed the semi final place by virtue of a 4.5-1.5 win at St. Meddans. This, coupled with a 3-3 draw at largs and a defeat by 4-2 for largs at Beith, halted Largs' hopes for the 2005 Championship. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 8/6/1/1/30/18/+12/26
LARGS 7/4/1/2/24.5/16.5/+8/18
BEITH 8/4/1/3/24.5/23.5/+1/18
BARASSIE 7/2/1/4/22.5/19.5/+3/10
ST. MEDDANS 8/1/0/7/12.5/35.5/-23/4
In Section C, positions remain the same, with three fixures left to play. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
AYR BELLEISLE 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
KILBIRNIE PLACE 6/4/0/2/18/18/0/16
LOUDOUN 7/3/0/4/22/20/+2/12
ST. NICHOLAS 7/0/0/7/10/32/-22/0
In Section D, A similar problem to that in Section A has arisen, with Skelmorlie conceding matches away to Ardeer and at home to Ravenspark. Consequently, with only the two matches between Caprington & Skelmorlie remaining to be played, the present positions are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ARDEER 6/4/0/2/21.5/14.5/+7/16
RAVENSPARK 6/4/0/2/21.5/14.5/+7/16
CAPRINGTON 4/2/0/2/9.5/14.5/-5/8
SKELMORLIE 4/0/0/4/7.5/16.5/-9/0
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - John Boyd Quaich cancelled
The John Boyd Quaich competition, rescheduled for Sunday 7th August at Caprington, has been cancelled due to the low number of teams entered. Clubs who had submitted teams will be notified directly.
3 AYRSHIRE PLAYERS IN BOYS TEAM FOR HOME INTERNATIONALS
Ayrshire will be well represented in the Scotland team for the 2005 Boys Home Internationals, to be held at Woodhall Spa from 2 - 4 August.
New Scottish Boys Strokeplay Champion, Steven McEwan of Kilmarnock Barassie will be joined in the 11 man team by clubmates David Addison and Robert McKnight.
New Scottish Boys Strokeplay Champion, Steven McEwan of Kilmarnock Barassie will be joined in the 11 man team by clubmates David Addison and Robert McKnight.
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION - Largs girls to the fore in Janice Moodie Trophy
Jennifer Linklater (Largs) took the honours with a 84 - 26 = 58 in the Janice Moodie Trophy competition at Windyhill on Friday 22d July. Best scratch score returned, amongst the 27 competitors who took part, was a 74, posted by the 2005 Ayrshire Ladies Champion, Lesley Hendry from the Largs Routenburn club.
Results :-
Par 72 CSS 71
Age Group 10 - 14 years
1st Zoe Differ (Dullatur) 81 (13) 68
2nd C.Mulholland (Hilton Park) 97 (27) 70
Age Group 15 -17 years
1st N.McNeil (Vale of Leven) 86 (17) 69
2nd E. Fairnie (Peebles) 75 (5) 70 BIH
3rd N. Ferguson (Clober) 88 (18) 70
Age Group 18-21 years
1st S. Herd (Dunblane) 77 (6) 71
Scratch
Lesley Hendry, (Routenburn) 74
Overall Winner
Jennifer Linklater (Largs) 84 (26) 58
Results :-
Par 72 CSS 71
Age Group 10 - 14 years
1st Zoe Differ (Dullatur) 81 (13) 68
2nd C.Mulholland (Hilton Park) 97 (27) 70
Age Group 15 -17 years
1st N.McNeil (Vale of Leven) 86 (17) 69
2nd E. Fairnie (Peebles) 75 (5) 70 BIH
3rd N. Ferguson (Clober) 88 (18) 70
Age Group 18-21 years
1st S. Herd (Dunblane) 77 (6) 71
Scratch
Lesley Hendry, (Routenburn) 74
Overall Winner
Jennifer Linklater (Largs) 84 (26) 58
JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT - Currie takes top spot in Welbeck Open
David Currie (Kilmarnock Barassie) took full points with a scratch 71 over Darley in last weeks Welbeck Boys Open. Second place, taking his first points of the season was John Shanks (Ardeer) whilst Euan Brown (Kilmarnock Barassie) also gained his first placing this year, in third spot.
John Coulter and Chris McKenzie from Ravenspark, along with Liam McLeod (Kilmarnock Barassie) and Liam Foley (Ayr Belleisle) took the remaining order of merit points available
Leading positions after 7 events, with 13 remaining, are :-
250 - STEVEN McEWAN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
175 - STUART ROBIN (PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS)
175 - DAVID CURRIE (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
175 - JAMIE MACKAY (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
130 - DAVID ADDISON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - CRAIG McLAUGHLIN (LARGS)
100 - CAMERON GRAY (WEST KILBRIDE)
75 - JOHN SHANKS (ARDEER)
75 - JEFF BRIGHTON (GIRVAN)
75 - IAIN MENZIES (LARGS)
70 - MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (WHITING BAY)
55 - ANDREW CONNELL (LARGS)
50 - EUAN BROWN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
50 - DARREN KEAN (WEST KILBRIDE)
50 - GRANT McILLONEY (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
50 - ROBERT McKNIGHT (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
John Coulter and Chris McKenzie from Ravenspark, along with Liam McLeod (Kilmarnock Barassie) and Liam Foley (Ayr Belleisle) took the remaining order of merit points available
Leading positions after 7 events, with 13 remaining, are :-
250 - STEVEN McEWAN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
175 - STUART ROBIN (PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS)
175 - DAVID CURRIE (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
175 - JAMIE MACKAY (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
130 - DAVID ADDISON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - CRAIG McLAUGHLIN (LARGS)
100 - CAMERON GRAY (WEST KILBRIDE)
75 - JOHN SHANKS (ARDEER)
75 - JEFF BRIGHTON (GIRVAN)
75 - IAIN MENZIES (LARGS)
70 - MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (WHITING BAY)
55 - ANDREW CONNELL (LARGS)
50 - EUAN BROWN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
50 - DARREN KEAN (WEST KILBRIDE)
50 - GRANT McILLONEY (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
50 - ROBERT McKNIGHT (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
Monday, July 25, 2005
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Champion Of Champions Trophy Semi Final line up decided
David Glass (St. Cuthbert) will meet holder Tommy McInally (Loudoun) in the first semi final of this seasons Champion Of Champions Trophy, at Royal Troon on Friday 5th August.
In the quarter finals, Glass had a 1 hole victory over Brian Moore (Largs), at St. Cuthbert, whilst McInally had a 3&1 win over Andrew Mathie (Dalmilling) at Ayr.
In the other Semi final, also due to be played at Royal Troon on 5th August, Tony Fraser (Annanhill) will meet Ian Walker (Brunston Castle).
Fraser and Walker both progressed to the semi finals with one hole victories away from home, over Ian Gray (Chase) and Gary Bryden (Girvan) respectively.
In the quarter finals, Glass had a 1 hole victory over Brian Moore (Largs), at St. Cuthbert, whilst McInally had a 3&1 win over Andrew Mathie (Dalmilling) at Ayr.
In the other Semi final, also due to be played at Royal Troon on 5th August, Tony Fraser (Annanhill) will meet Ian Walker (Brunston Castle).
Fraser and Walker both progressed to the semi finals with one hole victories away from home, over Ian Gray (Chase) and Gary Bryden (Girvan) respectively.
WEST OF SCOTLAND BOYS LEAGUE - Ayrshire gain away win over Renfrewshire
The Ayrshire boys team beat Renfrewshire 4.5 - 3.5 at Erskine on Sunday (24 July) in the latest match in the West Of Scotland inter county league for the Wishart Trophy.
Despite the absence of a number of players, due to the Scottish Amateur Championship commencing on Monday at Southerness, Ayrshire put up an excellent performance to gain a notable win.
Kyle Smith (Barassie), winner of the Under 16 trophy in last weeks Scottish Boys Strokeplay Championship, had an epic tussle with Michael dailly of the host club. A putt which lipped out on the 17th hole saw Smith surrender his lead, but he showed his mettle on the final green, holing a difficult downhill 7 foot putt for a one hole victory.
In the lead match, Fraser Lawrie (Largs) and Colin Thomson (East Renfrewshire) traded holes throughout, and secured a deserved half match on the final green.
Renfrewshire secured an early lead by taking the second game, but wins in games 3 through to 6 was sufficient to secure the match for Ayrshire, despite defeats in the final two games.
Full match results (Ayrshire names first):-
Fraser Lawrie (Largs) halved with Colin Thomson (East Ren.)
Andrew Abercrombie (Largs) lost to Jack Bradley (Paisley) 5&3
Euan Brown (Barassie) beat Jonathon Caldwell (Greenock) 4&3
Kyle Smith (Barassie) beat Michael Dailly (Erskine) 1 hole
Iain Menzies (Largs) beat Stephen McNamara (Renfrew) 3&2
John Shanks (Ardeer) beat Scott Mcgonnigle (Cochrane castle) 2&1
Andrew Connell (Largs) lost to Ricardo Ribeccio (Greenock) 2&1
Jamie Mackay (Barassie) lost to Peter Mclachlan (Eastwood) 7&5
Despite the absence of a number of players, due to the Scottish Amateur Championship commencing on Monday at Southerness, Ayrshire put up an excellent performance to gain a notable win.
Kyle Smith (Barassie), winner of the Under 16 trophy in last weeks Scottish Boys Strokeplay Championship, had an epic tussle with Michael dailly of the host club. A putt which lipped out on the 17th hole saw Smith surrender his lead, but he showed his mettle on the final green, holing a difficult downhill 7 foot putt for a one hole victory.
In the lead match, Fraser Lawrie (Largs) and Colin Thomson (East Renfrewshire) traded holes throughout, and secured a deserved half match on the final green.
Renfrewshire secured an early lead by taking the second game, but wins in games 3 through to 6 was sufficient to secure the match for Ayrshire, despite defeats in the final two games.
Full match results (Ayrshire names first):-
Fraser Lawrie (Largs) halved with Colin Thomson (East Ren.)
Andrew Abercrombie (Largs) lost to Jack Bradley (Paisley) 5&3
Euan Brown (Barassie) beat Jonathon Caldwell (Greenock) 4&3
Kyle Smith (Barassie) beat Michael Dailly (Erskine) 1 hole
Iain Menzies (Largs) beat Stephen McNamara (Renfrew) 3&2
John Shanks (Ardeer) beat Scott Mcgonnigle (Cochrane castle) 2&1
Andrew Connell (Largs) lost to Ricardo Ribeccio (Greenock) 2&1
Jamie Mackay (Barassie) lost to Peter Mclachlan (Eastwood) 7&5
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Summer League latest
With three sections completed, there is still much to play for in Sections 1 & 2 of this seasons competition.
In Section 1, Turnberry recorded a 5-1 away win at Moorpark, whilst West Kilbride also beat Moorpark in their final match, by 5.5 - 0.5 at home.
Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN/5/4/0/1/22/8/+14/16
WEST KILBRIDE/6/4/0/2/24/12/+12/16
TURNBERRY/5/3/0/2/15.5/14.5/+1/12
MOORPARK6/0/0/6/4.5/31.5/-27/0
Loudoun travel to Turnberry this week, knowing that a draw would be sufficient to give them a clear advantage and a place in the semi finals.
In Section 2, the latest round of matches saw 4-2 home wins for NACCO and Annanhill over Troon Portland and Kilbirnie respectively. Annahill's win was a decisive one, putting them level with Kilbirnie with one game remaining to be completed.
Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ANNANHILL/5/4/0/1/18.5/11.5/+7/16
KILBIRNIE/6/3/2/1/20.5/15.5/+5/16
PORTLAND/6/0/3/2/13/17/-4/6
NACCO/6/1/1/4/13/23/-10/6
Annanhill travel to Portland this week, seeking at least a draw to progress to the last four of the competition.
In the play off for a semi final place, Kilmarnock Barassie play host to Irvine Ravenspark this week, with the second leg at Irvine to follow. The winners will meet Troon Welbeck in the last four.
In Section 1, Turnberry recorded a 5-1 away win at Moorpark, whilst West Kilbride also beat Moorpark in their final match, by 5.5 - 0.5 at home.
Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN/5/4/0/1/22/8/+14/16
WEST KILBRIDE/6/4/0/2/24/12/+12/16
TURNBERRY/5/3/0/2/15.5/14.5/+1/12
MOORPARK6/0/0/6/4.5/31.5/-27/0
Loudoun travel to Turnberry this week, knowing that a draw would be sufficient to give them a clear advantage and a place in the semi finals.
In Section 2, the latest round of matches saw 4-2 home wins for NACCO and Annanhill over Troon Portland and Kilbirnie respectively. Annahill's win was a decisive one, putting them level with Kilbirnie with one game remaining to be completed.
Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ANNANHILL/5/4/0/1/18.5/11.5/+7/16
KILBIRNIE/6/3/2/1/20.5/15.5/+5/16
PORTLAND/6/0/3/2/13/17/-4/6
NACCO/6/1/1/4/13/23/-10/6
Annanhill travel to Portland this week, seeking at least a draw to progress to the last four of the competition.
In the play off for a semi final place, Kilmarnock Barassie play host to Irvine Ravenspark this week, with the second leg at Irvine to follow. The winners will meet Troon Welbeck in the last four.
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Champions keep hopes alive with crushing win
Ardeer kept alive their hopes of progressing to the semi finals of this seasons League Championship on Sunday (24th July) with a crushing 6-0 home win over Caprington, which effectively also ended all Capringtons hopes in this seasons competition.
With Ardeer having completed their fixtures, Ravenspark face a trip to Skelmorlie in their final game, requiring a victory by at least 4-2 in order to stop Ardeer progressing, or 4.5-1.5 to ensure a semi final place for themselves.
Present positions in section D are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ARDEER 6/4/0/2/21.5/14.5/+7/16
RAVENSPARK 5/3/0/2/17.5/12.5/+5/12
CAPRINGTON 4/2/0/2/9.5/14.5/-5/8
SKELMORLIE 3/0/0/3/5.5/12.5/-7/0
With Ardeer having completed their fixtures, Ravenspark face a trip to Skelmorlie in their final game, requiring a victory by at least 4-2 in order to stop Ardeer progressing, or 4.5-1.5 to ensure a semi final place for themselves.
Present positions in section D are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ARDEER 6/4/0/2/21.5/14.5/+7/16
RAVENSPARK 5/3/0/2/17.5/12.5/+5/12
CAPRINGTON 4/2/0/2/9.5/14.5/-5/8
SKELMORLIE 3/0/0/3/5.5/12.5/-7/0
Sunday, July 24, 2005
JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Robin marches on to last four
After his creditable performance in the Scottish Boys Open Strokeplay Championship last week, where he lead after the second and third rounds, eventually securing fourth place overall, Stuart Robin (Prestwick St. Nicholas) returned to winning ways with a 7 & 5 victory at home over Paul Robinson (Skelmorlie) in the quarter finals of the Champion Of Champions Trophy. Robin joins Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie), winner of the Scottish Strokeplay event last week, in the semi finals, where they await the draw for the penultimate round, which will be made early next month.
AYRSHIRE BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP - Menzies returns to defend title.
Iain Menzies (Largs) bids to defend the Ayrshire Boys Golf Championship trophy at Prestwick St. Nicholas on Thursday 4th August, when he heads a strong field in the 54th playing of the championship. Despite the absence of the new Scottish Boys Strokeplay Champion Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie), on international business, there are a number of very low handicapped players who will challenge for the title.
The championship is played over 36 holes strokeplay, and in addition the players returning the best 8 aggregate scratch scores will progress to contest the Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Championship over the Prestwick Golf Club links from 11th to 13th August.
The draw for the Championship at St Nicholas on 4th August is undernoted.
Morning tee times are given, with the afternoon times scheduled to be 5 hours after the corresponding morning time.
0914
S. Manson (St. Nicholas), D. McLachlan (Welbeck), S. McConnell (St. Cuthbert)
0921
S. Robin (St. Nicholas), J. Shanks (Ardeer), D. Currie (Barassie)
0928
L. Facchini (Belleisle), M. Tait (Annanhill), A. Bruce (Welbeck)
0935
C. McGlynn (Ravenspark), S. Baird (Welbeck), S. Munro (Belleisle)
0942
S. Fallows (Welbeck), F. lawrie (Largs), E. Brown (Barassie)
0949
P. Robinson (Skelmorlie), I. Menzies (Largs), S. Henderson (Barassie)
1000
K. Kirk (Welbeck), M. Roos (West Kilbride), C. Robinson (Skelmorlie)
1007
J. Nordbo (Largs), G. Herbertson (Ballochmyle), C. Todd (Belleisle)
1014
D. McLean (Largs), A. Foley (Belleisle), P. Lochrie (Ravenspark)
1021
S. Muir (Welbeck), C. Crowe (Kilbirnie), C. Stewart (Belleisle)
1028
D. Kean (West KIlbride), M. Skeoch (Welbeck), A. Abercrombie (Largs)
1035
A. Connell (Largs), J. Mackay (Barassie), J. Butler (Ravenspark)
1042
C. McLaughlin (Largs), G. Gimson (Belleisle), M. Pennycott (Whiting Bay)
1049
C. Butler (Ravenspark), S. Clark (Belleisle), G. Weir (West Kilbride)
1100
J. Gibson (Turnberry), C. Doyle (Welbeck)
1107
A. Thomson (Belleisle), T. Gaunt (St. Meddans)
The handicap limit for the competition is 12, and entry fee is £5.
A limited number of places in the event are still available, and will be allocated ion a first come first served basis. Contact the Championship Secretary, Alasdair Malcolm on
01292 - 477657
or e-mail
aj-malcolm@fsmail.net
for late entries.
The championship is played over 36 holes strokeplay, and in addition the players returning the best 8 aggregate scratch scores will progress to contest the Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Championship over the Prestwick Golf Club links from 11th to 13th August.
The draw for the Championship at St Nicholas on 4th August is undernoted.
Morning tee times are given, with the afternoon times scheduled to be 5 hours after the corresponding morning time.
0914
S. Manson (St. Nicholas), D. McLachlan (Welbeck), S. McConnell (St. Cuthbert)
0921
S. Robin (St. Nicholas), J. Shanks (Ardeer), D. Currie (Barassie)
0928
L. Facchini (Belleisle), M. Tait (Annanhill), A. Bruce (Welbeck)
0935
C. McGlynn (Ravenspark), S. Baird (Welbeck), S. Munro (Belleisle)
0942
S. Fallows (Welbeck), F. lawrie (Largs), E. Brown (Barassie)
0949
P. Robinson (Skelmorlie), I. Menzies (Largs), S. Henderson (Barassie)
1000
K. Kirk (Welbeck), M. Roos (West Kilbride), C. Robinson (Skelmorlie)
1007
J. Nordbo (Largs), G. Herbertson (Ballochmyle), C. Todd (Belleisle)
1014
D. McLean (Largs), A. Foley (Belleisle), P. Lochrie (Ravenspark)
1021
S. Muir (Welbeck), C. Crowe (Kilbirnie), C. Stewart (Belleisle)
1028
D. Kean (West KIlbride), M. Skeoch (Welbeck), A. Abercrombie (Largs)
1035
A. Connell (Largs), J. Mackay (Barassie), J. Butler (Ravenspark)
1042
C. McLaughlin (Largs), G. Gimson (Belleisle), M. Pennycott (Whiting Bay)
1049
C. Butler (Ravenspark), S. Clark (Belleisle), G. Weir (West Kilbride)
1100
J. Gibson (Turnberry), C. Doyle (Welbeck)
1107
A. Thomson (Belleisle), T. Gaunt (St. Meddans)
The handicap limit for the competition is 12, and entry fee is £5.
A limited number of places in the event are still available, and will be allocated ion a first come first served basis. Contact the Championship Secretary, Alasdair Malcolm on
01292 - 477657
or e-mail
aj-malcolm@fsmail.net
for late entries.
Friday, July 22, 2005
JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT - National win takes Mcewan to top of table
Courtesy of his win in the Scottish Boys Open Strokeplay Championship this week, Steven McEwan of Kilmarnock Barassie has been propelled to the top of the Order Of Merit table, after 6 events.
Stuart Robin (Prestwick St. Nicholas) moved into joint second place after his good showing in the same event.
Present placings are:-
Stuart Robin (Prestwick St. Nicholas) moved into joint second place after his good showing in the same event.
Present placings are:-
THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT 2005
JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT 2005
AFTER 6 COUNTING EVENTS – 14 REMAINING
250 - STEVEN McEWAN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
175 - STUART ROBIN ( PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS)
175 - JAMIE MACKAY (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
130 - DAVID ADDISON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - CRAIG McLAUGHLIN (LARGS)
100 - CAMERON GRAY (WEST KILBRIDE)
75 - JEFF BRIGHTON (GIRVAN)
75 - IAIN MENZIES (LARGS)
75 - DAVID CURRIE (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
70 - MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (WHITING BAY)
55 - ANDREW CONNELL (LARGS)
50 - DARREN KEAN (WEST KILBRIDE)
50 - GRANT McILLONEY (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
50 - ROBERT McKNIGHT (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
20 - GORDON MUNRO (CAPRINGTON)
20 - GREG RORISON (TURNBERRY)
20 - NICKY SINCLAIR (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
10 - SCOTT BROWN (GIRVAN)
10 - STUART HENDERSON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
5 - DANIEL McLEAN (LARGS)
5 - ANDREW MILLER (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
5 - FRASER LAWRIE (LARGS)
250 - STEVEN McEWAN (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
175 - STUART ROBIN ( PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS)
175 - JAMIE MACKAY (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
130 - DAVID ADDISON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - CRAIG McLAUGHLIN (LARGS)
100 - CAMERON GRAY (WEST KILBRIDE)
75 - JEFF BRIGHTON (GIRVAN)
75 - IAIN MENZIES (LARGS)
75 - DAVID CURRIE (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
70 - MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (WHITING BAY)
55 - ANDREW CONNELL (LARGS)
50 - DARREN KEAN (WEST KILBRIDE)
50 - GRANT McILLONEY (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
50 - ROBERT McKNIGHT (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
20 - GORDON MUNRO (CAPRINGTON)
20 - GREG RORISON (TURNBERRY)
20 - NICKY SINCLAIR (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
10 - SCOTT BROWN (GIRVAN)
10 - STUART HENDERSON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
5 - DANIEL McLEAN (LARGS)
5 - ANDREW MILLER (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
5 - FRASER LAWRIE (LARGS)
SCOTTISH BOYS STROKEPLAY - McEwan takes national title
In what proved to be an excellent championship for the Ayrshire representation, Steven McEwan of Kilmarnock Barassie produced two excellent closing rounds on Thursday at Monifieth to take the 2005 Scottish Boys Open Strokeplay Championship.
A morning round of 67 was followed in the afternoon by a 69, which included birdies at the final two holes, to give McEwan a one under par total of 283 over the four rounds, and the title by two strokes, from defending champion Scott Henry (Cardross).
The leader after 3 rounds, Stuart Robin (Prestwick St. Nicholas) faultered over the inward nine of the final round, eventually posting a 75 for a 287 total and a very creditable 4th place overall.
Former Scottish Under 16 Champion, David Addison (Kilmarnock Brassie) also finished well, 72 in both his Thursday rounds giving him a 290 total, and equal 6th place.
Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie) completed an outstanding championship for Ayrshire, and the Kilmarnock Barassie club, with rounds of 69 and 74 on Thursday to win the George McDonald Memorial Bowl for the best score by a player under 16, his 295 giving him an equal 10th spot in the championship overall and the under 16 award by an impressive 6 shots from his nearest rival.
Full scores and reports are available on the Scottish Golf Union website at www.scottishgolfunion.org
A morning round of 67 was followed in the afternoon by a 69, which included birdies at the final two holes, to give McEwan a one under par total of 283 over the four rounds, and the title by two strokes, from defending champion Scott Henry (Cardross).
The leader after 3 rounds, Stuart Robin (Prestwick St. Nicholas) faultered over the inward nine of the final round, eventually posting a 75 for a 287 total and a very creditable 4th place overall.
Former Scottish Under 16 Champion, David Addison (Kilmarnock Brassie) also finished well, 72 in both his Thursday rounds giving him a 290 total, and equal 6th place.
Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie) completed an outstanding championship for Ayrshire, and the Kilmarnock Barassie club, with rounds of 69 and 74 on Thursday to win the George McDonald Memorial Bowl for the best score by a player under 16, his 295 giving him an equal 10th spot in the championship overall and the under 16 award by an impressive 6 shots from his nearest rival.
Full scores and reports are available on the Scottish Golf Union website at www.scottishgolfunion.org
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
SCOTTISH BOYS STROKEPLAY - Stuart Robin leads at halfway stage
Stuart Robin (Prestwick St. Nicholas) leads the field by 3 strokes after 36 holes in the 2005 BP Scottish Boys Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship being played at Monifieth.
With an early start in round 2, Robin raced to the turn in 4 under par 32, and although he bogeyed a number of holes on the inward nine, his one under par total of 70 added well to his opening 71, for a 141 total.
With 46 players making the cut on 10 over par, 152, Ayrshire is well represented amongst the qualifiers with 7 players from the county amongst the qualifiers who will play a further 36 holes on Thursday (21st July), to decide the championship.
Alongside Stuart Robin, the Ayrshire qualifiers are :-
146 - David Addison (Kilmarnock Barassie)
147 - Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie)
149 - Nicky Sinclair (Kilmarnock Barassie)
150 - Jamie Mackay (Kilmarnock Barassie)
152 - Robert McKnight (Kilmarnock Barassie)
152 - Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Full reports and scores are available on the SGU website at
www.scottishgolfunion.org
With an early start in round 2, Robin raced to the turn in 4 under par 32, and although he bogeyed a number of holes on the inward nine, his one under par total of 70 added well to his opening 71, for a 141 total.
With 46 players making the cut on 10 over par, 152, Ayrshire is well represented amongst the qualifiers with 7 players from the county amongst the qualifiers who will play a further 36 holes on Thursday (21st July), to decide the championship.
Alongside Stuart Robin, the Ayrshire qualifiers are :-
146 - David Addison (Kilmarnock Barassie)
147 - Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie)
149 - Nicky Sinclair (Kilmarnock Barassie)
150 - Jamie Mackay (Kilmarnock Barassie)
152 - Robert McKnight (Kilmarnock Barassie)
152 - Kyle Smith (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Full reports and scores are available on the SGU website at
www.scottishgolfunion.org
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - results update
In SECTION 1 of the WALLACE THORNTON TROPHY, Kilmarnock Barassie had a convincing away win at Largs Routenburn, by 4-0, in their opening fixture of the competition last week. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
LARGS/2/2/0/0/6/2/+4/8
BARASSIE/1/1/0/0/4/0/+4/4
BELLEISLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
ROUTENBURN/3/0/0/3/2/10/-8/0
There have been a number of results posted this week in
THE AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.
In Section A, Routenburn had a convincing 5.5 - 0.5 home win over Annanhill, to maintain their hopes of finishing the section in third place. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 7/4/2/1/28.5/13.5/+15/20
ST. CUTHBERT 7/4/2/1/25.5/16.5/+9/20
ANNANHILL 8/2/3/3/21/27/-6/14
ROUTENBURN 6/2/1/3/18/18/0/10
NEW CUMNOCK 6/0/2/4/9/27/-18/2
St. Cuthbert travel to New Cumnock on Saturday 23 July, needing at last a draw to keep the pressure on Ballochmyle, who face a trip to Routenburn the next day, knowing victory by any margin will be sufficient to thwart St. Cuthbert.
In Section B, Barassie ensured they would finish the season above their Troon rivals when they secured a 6-0 away win at St. Meddans last week. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 6/5/0/1/22.5/13.5/+9/20
LARGS 5/4/0/1/19.5/10.5/+9/16
BEITH 7/3/1/3/20.5/21.5/-1/14
BARASSIE 7/2/1/4/22.5/19.5/+3/10
ST. MEDDANS 7/1/0/6/11/31/-20/4
In Section C, positions remain the same, with three fixures left to play. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
AYR BELLEISLE 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
KILBIRNIE PLACE 6/4/0/2/18/18/0/16
LOUDOUN 7/3/0/4/22/20/+2/12
ST. NICHOLAS 7/0/0/7/10/32/-22/0
In Section D, Ravenspark took over top spot, inflicting on Caprington their first defeat of the season, with a 5-1 win at Irvine. Present positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
RAVENSPARK 5/3/0/2/17.5/12.5/+5/12
ARDEER 5/3/0/2/15.5/14.5/+1/12
CAPRINGTON 3/2/0/1/9.5/8.5/+1/8
SKELMORLIE 3/0/0/3/5.5/12.5/-7/0
The match between Ardeer and Caprington this Sunday, could prove decisive for the hopes of all thre teams challenging for the semi final place from this section, whilst Skelmorlie can still hold the key to the section, with home matches against Ravenspark and Caprington remaining, as well as a trip to Caprington.
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
LARGS/2/2/0/0/6/2/+4/8
BARASSIE/1/1/0/0/4/0/+4/4
BELLEISLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
ROUTENBURN/3/0/0/3/2/10/-8/0
There have been a number of results posted this week in
THE AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.
In Section A, Routenburn had a convincing 5.5 - 0.5 home win over Annanhill, to maintain their hopes of finishing the section in third place. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 7/4/2/1/28.5/13.5/+15/20
ST. CUTHBERT 7/4/2/1/25.5/16.5/+9/20
ANNANHILL 8/2/3/3/21/27/-6/14
ROUTENBURN 6/2/1/3/18/18/0/10
NEW CUMNOCK 6/0/2/4/9/27/-18/2
St. Cuthbert travel to New Cumnock on Saturday 23 July, needing at last a draw to keep the pressure on Ballochmyle, who face a trip to Routenburn the next day, knowing victory by any margin will be sufficient to thwart St. Cuthbert.
In Section B, Barassie ensured they would finish the season above their Troon rivals when they secured a 6-0 away win at St. Meddans last week. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 6/5/0/1/22.5/13.5/+9/20
LARGS 5/4/0/1/19.5/10.5/+9/16
BEITH 7/3/1/3/20.5/21.5/-1/14
BARASSIE 7/2/1/4/22.5/19.5/+3/10
ST. MEDDANS 7/1/0/6/11/31/-20/4
In Section C, positions remain the same, with three fixures left to play. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
AYR BELLEISLE 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
KILBIRNIE PLACE 6/4/0/2/18/18/0/16
LOUDOUN 7/3/0/4/22/20/+2/12
ST. NICHOLAS 7/0/0/7/10/32/-22/0
In Section D, Ravenspark took over top spot, inflicting on Caprington their first defeat of the season, with a 5-1 win at Irvine. Present positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
RAVENSPARK 5/3/0/2/17.5/12.5/+5/12
ARDEER 5/3/0/2/15.5/14.5/+1/12
CAPRINGTON 3/2/0/1/9.5/8.5/+1/8
SKELMORLIE 3/0/0/3/5.5/12.5/-7/0
The match between Ardeer and Caprington this Sunday, could prove decisive for the hopes of all thre teams challenging for the semi final place from this section, whilst Skelmorlie can still hold the key to the section, with home matches against Ravenspark and Caprington remaining, as well as a trip to Caprington.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Wallace Thornton Trophy latest
In Section 1, Largs Lead the way with two 3-1 wins in their first two matches, away to Routenburn and at home to Belleisle. Belleisle recorded their first points of the competition courtesy of a conceded match this week, against Largs Routenburn. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
LARGS/2/2/0/0/6/2/+4/8
BELLEISLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
ROUTENBURN/2/0/0/2/2/6/-4/0
BARASSIE/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0
In Section 2, West Kilbride lead the way after home wins over Ravenspark and Ballochmyle by 3-1 and 4-0 respectively. In the only other match played so far, Ballochmyle recorded a 4-0 home win over Ardeer. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
W. KILBRIDE/2/2/0/0/7/1/+6/8
BALLOCHMYLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
RAVENSPARK/1/0/0/1/1/3/-2/0
ARDEER/1/0/0/1/0/4/-4/0
WELBECK/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
LARGS/2/2/0/0/6/2/+4/8
BELLEISLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
ROUTENBURN/2/0/0/2/2/6/-4/0
BARASSIE/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0
In Section 2, West Kilbride lead the way after home wins over Ravenspark and Ballochmyle by 3-1 and 4-0 respectively. In the only other match played so far, Ballochmyle recorded a 4-0 home win over Ardeer. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Diff./Pts
W. KILBRIDE/2/2/0/0/7/1/+6/8
BALLOCHMYLE/2/1/0/1/4/4/0/4
RAVENSPARK/1/0/0/1/1/3/-2/0
ARDEER/1/0/0/1/0/4/-4/0
WELBECK/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0
Monday, July 18, 2005
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - League Championship latest
In Section A, Annanhill inflicted a 5-1 home win on New Cumnock, who are still looking for their first win of the 2005 league season. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 7/4/2/1/28.5/13.5/+15/20
ST. CUTHBERT 7/4/2/1/25.5/16.5/+9/20
ANNANHILL 7/2/3/2/20.5/21.5/-1/14
ROUTENBURN 5/1/1/3/12.5/17.5/-5/6
NEW CUMNOCK 6/0/2/4/9/27/-18/2
The crunch matches remaining are still the away matches involving St. Cuthbert and Ballochmyle next week, with St. Cuthbert travelling to New Cumnock on Saturday 23 July and Ballochmyle visiting Routenburn the following day.
In Section B, West Kilbride secured top spot with a 5-1 home win over Beith, which also ended their visitors challenge for the semi final place. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 6/5/0/1/22.5/13.5/+9/20
LARGS 5/4/0/1/19.5/10.5/+9/16
BEITH 7/3/1/3/20.5/21.5/-1/14
BARASSIE 6/1/1/4/16.5/19.5/-3/6
ST. MEDDANS 6/1/0/5/11/25/-14/4
With West Kilbride facing two away fixtures in their final two games, including a trip to Largs, and Largs also having two away matches still to play, the result of the section is far from clear at this stage.
In Section C, Ayr Belleisle finished strongly to establish a stiff target for their challengers at the top of the table, courtesy of wins in their final two fixtures, by 5-1 away at St. Nicholas and 3.5-2.5 at home to Loudoun. Kilbirnie got back to their winning ways in the other fixture played recently, beating St. Nicholas by 3.5 - 2.5 at Prestwick. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
AYR BELLEISLE 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
KILBIRNIE PLACE 6/4/0/2/18/18/0/16
LOUDOUN 7/3/0/4/22/20/+2/12
ST. NICHOLAS 7/0/0/7/10/32/-22/0
With only 3 fixtures remaining, both of Belleisle's challengers, Kilbirnie and Troon Welbeck, require two wins from two to match Belleisle's total points. Kilbirnie have an away tie at St. Nicholas and a home tie against Welbeck, whilst Welbeck have a home match against Loudoun as well as their trip to Kilbirnie. Even with two wins, Kilbirnie will have to be on top form to overcome Belleisle's points difference, whilst Welbeck, although they have a good points difference, face a difficult task to secure a win at Kilbirnie.
In Section D, Ardeer moved to the top of the section, courtesy of a conceded match against Skelmorlie. Present positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ARDEER 5/3/0/2/15.5/14.5/+1/12
CAPRINGTON 2/2/0/0/8.5/3.5/+5/8
RAVENSPARK 4/2/0/2/12.5/11.5/+1/8
SKELMORLIE 2/0/0/2/3.5/8.5/-5/0
Caprington still remain the biggest challengers to Ardeers hopes of a third successive League Championship title, with 3 games in hand over the champions.
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 7/4/2/1/28.5/13.5/+15/20
ST. CUTHBERT 7/4/2/1/25.5/16.5/+9/20
ANNANHILL 7/2/3/2/20.5/21.5/-1/14
ROUTENBURN 5/1/1/3/12.5/17.5/-5/6
NEW CUMNOCK 6/0/2/4/9/27/-18/2
The crunch matches remaining are still the away matches involving St. Cuthbert and Ballochmyle next week, with St. Cuthbert travelling to New Cumnock on Saturday 23 July and Ballochmyle visiting Routenburn the following day.
In Section B, West Kilbride secured top spot with a 5-1 home win over Beith, which also ended their visitors challenge for the semi final place. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
WEST KILBRIDE 6/5/0/1/22.5/13.5/+9/20
LARGS 5/4/0/1/19.5/10.5/+9/16
BEITH 7/3/1/3/20.5/21.5/-1/14
BARASSIE 6/1/1/4/16.5/19.5/-3/6
ST. MEDDANS 6/1/0/5/11/25/-14/4
With West Kilbride facing two away fixtures in their final two games, including a trip to Largs, and Largs also having two away matches still to play, the result of the section is far from clear at this stage.
In Section C, Ayr Belleisle finished strongly to establish a stiff target for their challengers at the top of the table, courtesy of wins in their final two fixtures, by 5-1 away at St. Nicholas and 3.5-2.5 at home to Loudoun. Kilbirnie got back to their winning ways in the other fixture played recently, beating St. Nicholas by 3.5 - 2.5 at Prestwick. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
AYR BELLEISLE 8/5/2/1/29.5/18.5/+11/24
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
KILBIRNIE PLACE 6/4/0/2/18/18/0/16
LOUDOUN 7/3/0/4/22/20/+2/12
ST. NICHOLAS 7/0/0/7/10/32/-22/0
With only 3 fixtures remaining, both of Belleisle's challengers, Kilbirnie and Troon Welbeck, require two wins from two to match Belleisle's total points. Kilbirnie have an away tie at St. Nicholas and a home tie against Welbeck, whilst Welbeck have a home match against Loudoun as well as their trip to Kilbirnie. Even with two wins, Kilbirnie will have to be on top form to overcome Belleisle's points difference, whilst Welbeck, although they have a good points difference, face a difficult task to secure a win at Kilbirnie.
In Section D, Ardeer moved to the top of the section, courtesy of a conceded match against Skelmorlie. Present positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ARDEER 5/3/0/2/15.5/14.5/+1/12
CAPRINGTON 2/2/0/0/8.5/3.5/+5/8
RAVENSPARK 4/2/0/2/12.5/11.5/+1/8
SKELMORLIE 2/0/0/2/3.5/8.5/-5/0
Caprington still remain the biggest challengers to Ardeers hopes of a third successive League Championship title, with 3 games in hand over the champions.
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Beith book spot in last four of Under 16 Knockout Trophy
With a 4 - 0 home win over Troon St. Meddans in the quarter finals, Beith have booked a place in the last four of the Under 16 Knockout Trophy competition for 2005, joining Prestwick St. Cuthbert and Kilmarnock (Barassie) in the semi finals.
The three teams now await the winner of the Largs Routenburn Vs. Loudoun tie, before the draw for the semi finals is made next month.
The three teams now await the winner of the Largs Routenburn Vs. Loudoun tie, before the draw for the semi finals is made next month.
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - McEwan first into Champion Of Champions semi finals.
Steven McEwan (Kilmarnock Barassie) is the first player into the semi finals of this seasons Champion of Champions Trophy competition, after a comprehensive 8 & 6 victory in his visit to meet Graeme Muir (Loudoun) in the quarter finals.
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Summer League holders ousted at qualifying stage.
Ballochmyle's bid for three succesive Summer League titles has been thwarted at the qualifying section stage by Troon Welbeck, after the latest round of matches.
In League 1, Loudoun suffered their first defeat of the season with a 4-2 loss at home to West Kilbride, which also maintained West Kilbride's slim hopes of a semi final place. Current positions in League 1 are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN 5/4/0/1/22/8/+14/16
WEST KILBRIDE 5/3/0/2/18.5/11.5/+7/12
TURNBERRY 4/2/0/2/10.5/13.5/-3/8
MOORPARK 4/0/0/4/3/21/-18/0
With West Kilbride having a home game against bottom club, Moorpark, in their final fixture, Loudoun will be looking for at least a draw in thir own final match, away at Turnberry, to ensure qualification for the semi finals.
Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
Moorpark Vs. Turnberry
West Kilbride Vs. Moorpark
Turnberry Vs. Loudoun
In League 2, no further results have been posted. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
KILBIRNIE 5/3/2/0/19.5/10.5/+9/16
ANNANHILL 4/3/0/1/14.5/9.5/+5/12
PORTLAND 4/0/3/1/11/13/-2/6
NACCO 5/0/1/4/9/21/-12/2
Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
NACCO Vs. Troon Portland
Annanhill Vs. Kilbirnie Place
Troon Portland Vs. Annanhill
In League 3, Troon Welbeck gained the 3-3 draw required in their final match, away to Irvine (Bogside) to give them a clear win in the section and a place in the semi finals, at the expense of the title holders, Ballochmyle. Final positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
WELBECK 4/2/1/1/13.5/10.5/+3/10
BALLOCHMYLE 4/2/0/2/13/11/+2/8
IRVINE 4/1/1/2/9.5/14.5/-5/6
In League 4, Kilmarnock Barassie edged a 3.5-2.5 home win over Caprington in the final sectional match to take their place in the play off with the League 5 winners, for a spot in the semi finals. Final positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
BELLEISLE 4/0/1/3/9.5/14.5/-5/2
In League 5, Irvine Ravenspark stormed through to take the play off place, by virtue of a better points difference, from Troon St. Meddans, after 4-2 wins in their final two fixtures away to Tam O Shanter and at home to St. Meddans. Final placings in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ST. MEDDANS 4/3/0/1/13.5/10.5/+3/12
RAVENSPARK 4/3/0/1/15.5/8.5/+7/12
TAM O SHANTER 4/0/0/4/7/17/-10/0
Kilmarnock Barassie and Irvine Ravenspark now face a two leg play off to decide who progresses to meet Troon Welbeck in the semi finals, whilst the winners of Leagues 1 and 2 will meet in the other semi final encounter.
In League 1, Loudoun suffered their first defeat of the season with a 4-2 loss at home to West Kilbride, which also maintained West Kilbride's slim hopes of a semi final place. Current positions in League 1 are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN 5/4/0/1/22/8/+14/16
WEST KILBRIDE 5/3/0/2/18.5/11.5/+7/12
TURNBERRY 4/2/0/2/10.5/13.5/-3/8
MOORPARK 4/0/0/4/3/21/-18/0
With West Kilbride having a home game against bottom club, Moorpark, in their final fixture, Loudoun will be looking for at least a draw in thir own final match, away at Turnberry, to ensure qualification for the semi finals.
Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
Moorpark Vs. Turnberry
West Kilbride Vs. Moorpark
Turnberry Vs. Loudoun
In League 2, no further results have been posted. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
KILBIRNIE 5/3/2/0/19.5/10.5/+9/16
ANNANHILL 4/3/0/1/14.5/9.5/+5/12
PORTLAND 4/0/3/1/11/13/-2/6
NACCO 5/0/1/4/9/21/-12/2
Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
NACCO Vs. Troon Portland
Annanhill Vs. Kilbirnie Place
Troon Portland Vs. Annanhill
In League 3, Troon Welbeck gained the 3-3 draw required in their final match, away to Irvine (Bogside) to give them a clear win in the section and a place in the semi finals, at the expense of the title holders, Ballochmyle. Final positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
WELBECK 4/2/1/1/13.5/10.5/+3/10
BALLOCHMYLE 4/2/0/2/13/11/+2/8
IRVINE 4/1/1/2/9.5/14.5/-5/6
In League 4, Kilmarnock Barassie edged a 3.5-2.5 home win over Caprington in the final sectional match to take their place in the play off with the League 5 winners, for a spot in the semi finals. Final positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
BARASSIE 4/3/0/1/13.5/10.5/+3/12
CAPRINGTON 4/2/1/1/13/11/+2/10BELLEISLE 4/0/1/3/9.5/14.5/-5/2
In League 5, Irvine Ravenspark stormed through to take the play off place, by virtue of a better points difference, from Troon St. Meddans, after 4-2 wins in their final two fixtures away to Tam O Shanter and at home to St. Meddans. Final placings in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ST. MEDDANS 4/3/0/1/13.5/10.5/+3/12
RAVENSPARK 4/3/0/1/15.5/8.5/+7/12
TAM O SHANTER 4/0/0/4/7/17/-10/0
Kilmarnock Barassie and Irvine Ravenspark now face a two leg play off to decide who progresses to meet Troon Welbeck in the semi finals, whilst the winners of Leagues 1 and 2 will meet in the other semi final encounter.
ARDEER GOLF CLUB - Shanks takes historic championship double
17 year old John Shanks has created history at his home club this year by taking both the junior and senior club championship titles in the same season. 3 Handicapper Shanks, who captained his club to their second successive Ayrshire Junior Golf League title in 2004, will be one of the favourites in this seasons Ayrshire Boys Championship, to be held at Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club next month.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION - Keohone takes top honours in Summer Meeting
Former County Champion, Liz Keohone (Loudoun) took the top honours at the Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association Summer Meeting at Bonnyton Golf Club on Monday 11th July.
In glorious but very hot weather conditions, Keohone's scratch score of 81 was the best return of the 75 competitors who played.
In the Silver division, 16 handicapper Shelagh Young of Kilmarnock Barassie took the top prize with a nett 73, edging out her clubmate Jean Cunningham and County Secretary Dorothy Cree (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) by virtue of the best inward half.
In the Bronze division, Prestwick St. Nicholas member, Eleanor Watson recorded the best nett score of the competition with a 72 off her 23 handicap, edging out Jeanette Smith (Irvine) by one shot, with Kate McClelland (Loudoun) taking third place, two shots further back on 75.
Results:-
SCRATCH
Liz Keohone (Loudoun) 81
SILVER
1st Shelagh Young (Kil Bar) (16) 73
2nd Jean Cunningham (Kil Bar) (18)73 bih
3rd Dotrothy Cree (P St Cuth) (16) 73 bih
BRONZE
1st Eleanor Watson (P St Nic) (23) 72
2nd Jeanette Smith ( Irvine) (28) 73
3rd Kate McClelland (Loudoun) (22) 75
In glorious but very hot weather conditions, Keohone's scratch score of 81 was the best return of the 75 competitors who played.
In the Silver division, 16 handicapper Shelagh Young of Kilmarnock Barassie took the top prize with a nett 73, edging out her clubmate Jean Cunningham and County Secretary Dorothy Cree (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) by virtue of the best inward half.
In the Bronze division, Prestwick St. Nicholas member, Eleanor Watson recorded the best nett score of the competition with a 72 off her 23 handicap, edging out Jeanette Smith (Irvine) by one shot, with Kate McClelland (Loudoun) taking third place, two shots further back on 75.
Results:-
SCRATCH
Liz Keohone (Loudoun) 81
SILVER
1st Shelagh Young (Kil Bar) (16) 73
2nd Jean Cunningham (Kil Bar) (18)73 bih
3rd Dotrothy Cree (P St Cuth) (16) 73 bih
BRONZE
1st Eleanor Watson (P St Nic) (23) 72
2nd Jeanette Smith ( Irvine) (28) 73
3rd Kate McClelland (Loudoun) (22) 75
JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT - Mackay still in front after 5 events
Jamie Mackay (Kilmarnock Barassie) remains at the top of the table, after completion of the latest two Order Of Merit events, at Largs and Kilmarnock Barassie. Mackay took 4th and 7th places in the respective events, to give him points from each of the last 4 events.
At Largs, local member Craig McLaughlin took top spot amongst the 78 competitors with clubmate, Iain Menzies, who defends his Ayrshire Boys title next month, taking second place.
Darren Kean (West Kilbride) edged into third spot ahead of Jamie Mackay, by virtue of the beter inward half, on 73, with Andrew Connell (Largs), Malcolm Pennycott (Whiting Bay) and Fraser lawrie (Largs) taking the remaining Order Of Merit points.
At the Pollock Trophy at Kilmarnock Barassie, Cameron Gray (West Kilbride) took full points with a scratch 72, edging out David Currie of the host club by virtue of the better inward half to take top spot amongst the 87 competitors.
Gray eas the only player from outwith the host club to take any Order Of Merit points from the Pollock Trophy event, the remaining points going to Robert McKnight (73), David Addison (75), Nicky Sinclair (76), Stuart Henderson (77) and Jamie Mackay (77).
Present positions in the Order Of Merit, after 5 events, with 15 remaining, are :-
175-JAMIE MACKAY-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
110-DAVID ADDISON-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
100-STUART ROBIN-PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS
100-CRAIG McLAUGHLIN-LARGS
100-CAMERON GRAY-WEST KILBRIDE
75 -JEFF BRIGHTON-GIRVAN
75 -IAIN MENZIES-LARGS
75 -DAVID CURRIE-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
70 -MALCOLM PENNYCOTT-WHITING BAY
55 -ANDREW CONNELL-LARGS
50 -DARREN KEAN-WEST KILBRIDE
50 -GRANT McILLONEY-PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT
50 -ROBERT McKNIGHT-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
20 -GORDON MUNRO-CAPRINGTON
20 -GREG RORISON-TURNBERRY
20 -NICKY SINCLAIR-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
10 -SCOTT BROWN-GIRVAN
10 -STUART HENDERSON-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
5 -DANIEL McLEAN-LARGS
5 -ANDREW MILLER-PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT
5 -FRASER LAWRIE-LARGS
Qualifying events this week are the Troon Welbeck Boys Open and the Beith Boys Open, whilst next week there are three qualifying events, the Loudoun Boys Open, the Harris Open at West Kilbride and the Scottish Boys Strokeplay at Monifieth.
At Largs, local member Craig McLaughlin took top spot amongst the 78 competitors with clubmate, Iain Menzies, who defends his Ayrshire Boys title next month, taking second place.
Darren Kean (West Kilbride) edged into third spot ahead of Jamie Mackay, by virtue of the beter inward half, on 73, with Andrew Connell (Largs), Malcolm Pennycott (Whiting Bay) and Fraser lawrie (Largs) taking the remaining Order Of Merit points.
At the Pollock Trophy at Kilmarnock Barassie, Cameron Gray (West Kilbride) took full points with a scratch 72, edging out David Currie of the host club by virtue of the better inward half to take top spot amongst the 87 competitors.
Gray eas the only player from outwith the host club to take any Order Of Merit points from the Pollock Trophy event, the remaining points going to Robert McKnight (73), David Addison (75), Nicky Sinclair (76), Stuart Henderson (77) and Jamie Mackay (77).
Present positions in the Order Of Merit, after 5 events, with 15 remaining, are :-
175-JAMIE MACKAY-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
110-DAVID ADDISON-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
100-STUART ROBIN-PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS
100-CRAIG McLAUGHLIN-LARGS
100-CAMERON GRAY-WEST KILBRIDE
75 -JEFF BRIGHTON-GIRVAN
75 -IAIN MENZIES-LARGS
75 -DAVID CURRIE-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
70 -MALCOLM PENNYCOTT-WHITING BAY
55 -ANDREW CONNELL-LARGS
50 -DARREN KEAN-WEST KILBRIDE
50 -GRANT McILLONEY-PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT
50 -ROBERT McKNIGHT-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
20 -GORDON MUNRO-CAPRINGTON
20 -GREG RORISON-TURNBERRY
20 -NICKY SINCLAIR-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
10 -SCOTT BROWN-GIRVAN
10 -STUART HENDERSON-KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
5 -DANIEL McLEAN-LARGS
5 -ANDREW MILLER-PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT
5 -FRASER LAWRIE-LARGS
Qualifying events this week are the Troon Welbeck Boys Open and the Beith Boys Open, whilst next week there are three qualifying events, the Loudoun Boys Open, the Harris Open at West Kilbride and the Scottish Boys Strokeplay at Monifieth.
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - St. Cuthbert take advantage with win at Ballochmyle
With less than three weeks to go until the conclusion of the qualifying matches, there are a number of important fixtures still to be completed to decide the four semi finalists in the 2005 League Championship
In Section A, St. Cuthbert won an important crunch match this week with a 3.5 - 2.5 advantage away to Ballochmyle. Ballochmyle had earlier renewed their challenge with home wins over Routenburn and New Cumnock by 4-2 and 6-0 respectively. In the other match played recently, Annanhill moved into mid table with a 4-2 home win over Routenburn. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 7/4/2/1/28.5/13.5/+15/20
ST. CUTHBERT 7/4/2/1/25.5/16.5/+9/20
ANNANHILL 6/1/3/2/15.5/20.5/-5/10
ROUTENBURN 5/1/1/3/12.5/17.5/-5/6
NEW CUMNOCK 5/0/2/3/8/22/-14/ 2
St. Cuthbert and Ballochmyle both face away matches in their final fixtures, which will decide who qualifies for the semi finals, with St. Cuthbert travelling to New Cumnock on Saturday 23 July and Ballochmyle visiting Routenburn the following day. New Cumnock will be keen to gain their first win of the season, whilst Routenburn, who also have remaining home matches against Annanhill and New Cumnock will be hoping for a late charge to secure a high finishing spot in the section.
In Section B, West Kilbride secured a 4-2 win at Kilmarnock Barassie to move into second in the table. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LARGS 5/4/0/1/19.5/10.5/+9/16
WEST KILBRIDE 5/4/0/1/17.5/12.5/+5/16
BEITH 6/3/1/2/19.5/16.5/+3/14
BARASSIE 6/1/1/4/16.5/19.5/-3/6
ST. MEDDANS 6/1/0/5/11/25/-14/4
In a close section, three teams can still take the top spot, with 6 fixures remaining to be completed by the end of July.
In Section C, Kilbirnie's hopes crashed with their first defeat of the season, by 5-1 at Belleisle, being followed by a 4.5-1.5 loss on their trip to Loudoun. Troon Welbeck took over top spot after a 5.5 - 0.5 home win over St. Nicholas. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
AYR BELLEISLE 6/3/2/1/21/15/+6/16
LOUDOUN 6/3/0/3/19.5/16.5/+3/12
KILBIRNIE PLACE 5/3/0/2/14.5/15.5/-1/12
ST. NICHOLAS 5/0/0/5/6.5/23.5/-17/0
With 6 fixtures remaining to be completed in the section, any one of four teams still have hopes of reaching the semi finals.
In Section D, Caprington installed themselves as favourites to topple the defending champions, Ardeer, after recording their second successive win in the section, a 4-2 home win over Ravenspark. Present positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
CAPRINGTON 2/2/0/0/8.5/3.5/+5/8
RAVENSPARK 4/2/0/2/12.5/11.5/+1/8
ARDEER 4/2/0/2/11.5/12.5/-1/8
SKELMORLIE 2/0/0/2/3.5/8.5/-5/0
With 6 section matches still to be completed, three of the four teams could still qualify, with only Skelmorlie's task looking unlikely in the quest for the semi finals.
In Section A, St. Cuthbert won an important crunch match this week with a 3.5 - 2.5 advantage away to Ballochmyle. Ballochmyle had earlier renewed their challenge with home wins over Routenburn and New Cumnock by 4-2 and 6-0 respectively. In the other match played recently, Annanhill moved into mid table with a 4-2 home win over Routenburn. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
BALLOCHMYLE 7/4/2/1/28.5/13.5/+15/20
ST. CUTHBERT 7/4/2/1/25.5/16.5/+9/20
ANNANHILL 6/1/3/2/15.5/20.5/-5/10
ROUTENBURN 5/1/1/3/12.5/17.5/-5/6
NEW CUMNOCK 5/0/2/3/8/22/-14/ 2
St. Cuthbert and Ballochmyle both face away matches in their final fixtures, which will decide who qualifies for the semi finals, with St. Cuthbert travelling to New Cumnock on Saturday 23 July and Ballochmyle visiting Routenburn the following day. New Cumnock will be keen to gain their first win of the season, whilst Routenburn, who also have remaining home matches against Annanhill and New Cumnock will be hoping for a late charge to secure a high finishing spot in the section.
In Section B, West Kilbride secured a 4-2 win at Kilmarnock Barassie to move into second in the table. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LARGS 5/4/0/1/19.5/10.5/+9/16
WEST KILBRIDE 5/4/0/1/17.5/12.5/+5/16
BEITH 6/3/1/2/19.5/16.5/+3/14
BARASSIE 6/1/1/4/16.5/19.5/-3/6
ST. MEDDANS 6/1/0/5/11/25/-14/4
In a close section, three teams can still take the top spot, with 6 fixures remaining to be completed by the end of July.
In Section C, Kilbirnie's hopes crashed with their first defeat of the season, by 5-1 at Belleisle, being followed by a 4.5-1.5 loss on their trip to Loudoun. Troon Welbeck took over top spot after a 5.5 - 0.5 home win over St. Nicholas. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
TROON WELBECK 6/3/2/1/22.5/13.5/+9/16
AYR BELLEISLE 6/3/2/1/21/15/+6/16
LOUDOUN 6/3/0/3/19.5/16.5/+3/12
KILBIRNIE PLACE 5/3/0/2/14.5/15.5/-1/12
ST. NICHOLAS 5/0/0/5/6.5/23.5/-17/0
With 6 fixtures remaining to be completed in the section, any one of four teams still have hopes of reaching the semi finals.
In Section D, Caprington installed themselves as favourites to topple the defending champions, Ardeer, after recording their second successive win in the section, a 4-2 home win over Ravenspark. Present positions in the section are:-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
CAPRINGTON 2/2/0/0/8.5/3.5/+5/8
RAVENSPARK 4/2/0/2/12.5/11.5/+1/8
ARDEER 4/2/0/2/11.5/12.5/-1/8
SKELMORLIE 2/0/0/2/3.5/8.5/-5/0
With 6 section matches still to be completed, three of the four teams could still qualify, with only Skelmorlie's task looking unlikely in the quest for the semi finals.
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Wallace Thornton Trophy qualifying sections under way
The two qualifying section in the 2005 Wallace Thornton sections are under way, with the clubs, who gained entry to the event by virtue of their performance in the Ayrshire Boys Team Championship, playing off through July and August for a place in the final in September.
In Section 1, Largs made it 2 wins from 2, following their opening 3-1 away win at Routenburn with a 3-1 home win over Ayr Belleisle.
With Prestwick St. Nicholas electing to withdraw from the competition before any of their fixtures were played, only 4 teams will contest the section this year.
In Section 2, Ballochmyle opened their challenge with a 4-0 home win over Ardeer in the opening match of the section.
In Section 1, Largs made it 2 wins from 2, following their opening 3-1 away win at Routenburn with a 3-1 home win over Ayr Belleisle.
With Prestwick St. Nicholas electing to withdraw from the competition before any of their fixtures were played, only 4 teams will contest the section this year.
In Section 2, Ballochmyle opened their challenge with a 4-0 home win over Ardeer in the opening match of the section.
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Summer league sections nearing conclusion
In League 1, Loudoun made it 4 from 4 with a 5-1 win on their visit to Moorpark, almost securing a semi final place in the process. Current positions in League 1 are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN 4/4/0/0/20/4/+16/16
WEST KILBRIDE 4/2/0/2/14.5/9.5/+5/8
TURNBERRY 4/2/0/2/10.5/13.5/-3/8
MOORPARK 4/0/0/4/3/21/-18/0
Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
Loudoun Vs. West Kilbride
Moorpark Vs. Turnberry
West Kilbride Vs. Moorpark
Turnberry Vs. Loudoun
In League 2, Kilbirnie maintained their unbeaten record with a 3-3 draw at Portland. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
KILBIRNIE 5/3/2/0/19.5/10.5/+9/16
ANNANHILL 4/3/0/1/14.5/9.5/+5/12
PORTLAND 4/0/3/1/11/13/-2/6
NACCO 5/0/1/4/9/21/-12/2
Annanhill and Kilbirnie meet at Kilmarnock this Sunday (17th July) in what is likely to prove to be a decider in the section. Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
NACCO Vs. Troon Portland
Annanhill Vs. Kilbirnie Place
Troon Portland Vs. Annanhill
In League 3, defending champions Ballochmyle revived their hopes of reaching the semi finals with a 4-2 home win over Irvine Bogside. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
WELBECK 3/2/0/1/10.5/7.5/+3/8
BALLOCHMYLE 4/2/0/2/13/11/+2/8
IRVINE 3/1/0/2/6.5/11.5/-5/4
The final fixture in the section on Friday 15th July, sees Welbeck travelling to Irvine Bogside, knowing that a draw will be sufficient to progress to the semi finals, although any slip up is likely to let the defending champions, Ballochmyle, edge past them into the last four.
In League 4, Kilmarnock Barassie and Caprington meet at Troon on Thursday 14th July, in the final match in the section, with the winner progressing to meet the winner of League 5 for a place in the semi finals, with Caprington slightly favoured by virtue of only requiring a draw in the match in order to progress. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
CAPRINGTON 3/2/1/0/10.5/7.5/+3/10
BARASSIE 3/2/0/1/10/8/+2/8
BELLEISLE 4/0/1/3/9.5/14.5/-5/2
In League 5, 2 fixtures are still to be completed, with St. Meddans remaining favourites to progress. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ST. MEDDANS 3/3/0/0/11.5/6.5/+5/12
RAVENSPARK 2/1/0/1/7.5/4.5/+3/4
TAM O SHANTER 3/0/0/3/5/13/-8/0
The remaining fixtures in the section are :-
Tam O Shanter Vs. Irvine Ravenspark
Irvine Ravenspark Vs. Troon St. Meddans
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN 4/4/0/0/20/4/+16/16
WEST KILBRIDE 4/2/0/2/14.5/9.5/+5/8
TURNBERRY 4/2/0/2/10.5/13.5/-3/8
MOORPARK 4/0/0/4/3/21/-18/0
Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
Loudoun Vs. West Kilbride
Moorpark Vs. Turnberry
West Kilbride Vs. Moorpark
Turnberry Vs. Loudoun
In League 2, Kilbirnie maintained their unbeaten record with a 3-3 draw at Portland. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
KILBIRNIE 5/3/2/0/19.5/10.5/+9/16
ANNANHILL 4/3/0/1/14.5/9.5/+5/12
PORTLAND 4/0/3/1/11/13/-2/6
NACCO 5/0/1/4/9/21/-12/2
Annanhill and Kilbirnie meet at Kilmarnock this Sunday (17th July) in what is likely to prove to be a decider in the section. Remaining fixtures in the section are :-
NACCO Vs. Troon Portland
Annanhill Vs. Kilbirnie Place
Troon Portland Vs. Annanhill
In League 3, defending champions Ballochmyle revived their hopes of reaching the semi finals with a 4-2 home win over Irvine Bogside. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
WELBECK 3/2/0/1/10.5/7.5/+3/8
BALLOCHMYLE 4/2/0/2/13/11/+2/8
IRVINE 3/1/0/2/6.5/11.5/-5/4
The final fixture in the section on Friday 15th July, sees Welbeck travelling to Irvine Bogside, knowing that a draw will be sufficient to progress to the semi finals, although any slip up is likely to let the defending champions, Ballochmyle, edge past them into the last four.
In League 4, Kilmarnock Barassie and Caprington meet at Troon on Thursday 14th July, in the final match in the section, with the winner progressing to meet the winner of League 5 for a place in the semi finals, with Caprington slightly favoured by virtue of only requiring a draw in the match in order to progress. Present positions in the section are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
CAPRINGTON 3/2/1/0/10.5/7.5/+3/10
BARASSIE 3/2/0/1/10/8/+2/8
BELLEISLE 4/0/1/3/9.5/14.5/-5/2
In League 5, 2 fixtures are still to be completed, with St. Meddans remaining favourites to progress. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ST. MEDDANS 3/3/0/0/11.5/6.5/+5/12
RAVENSPARK 2/1/0/1/7.5/4.5/+3/4
TAM O SHANTER 3/0/0/3/5/13/-8/0
The remaining fixtures in the section are :-
Tam O Shanter Vs. Irvine Ravenspark
Irvine Ravenspark Vs. Troon St. Meddans
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT 2005 - Mackay still in front after Prestwick Boys Open
Jamie Mackay (Kilmarnock Barassie) remains in front in the junior order of merit, after the latest qualifying event, the Prestwick Boys Open.
Stuart Robin (St. Nicholas) led the 70 strong field at St. Cuthbert on Monday 4th July, recording a 2 under par 69 to take the Scott Gillon Trophy, and 100 points in the Order Of Merit. Scottish Internationalist, david Addison (Kilmarnock Barassie) was second with a 73, edging out local member Grant McIlloney (St. Cuthbert) on the better inward half.
Present positions in the Order Of Merit, with 3 events recorded, and 17 remaining, are :-
135 - JAMIE MACKAY (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - STUART ROBIN(PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS)
75 - DAVID ADDISON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
75 - JEFF BRIGHTON (GIRVAN)
60 - MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (WHITING BAY)
50 - GRANT McILLONEY (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
35 - ANDREW CONNELL (LARGS)
20 - GORDON MUNRO (CAPRINGTON)
20 - GREG RORISON (TURNBERRY)
10 - SCOTT BROWN (GIRVAN)
5 - DANIEL McLEAN (LARGS)
5 - ANDREW MILLER (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
Stuart Robin (St. Nicholas) led the 70 strong field at St. Cuthbert on Monday 4th July, recording a 2 under par 69 to take the Scott Gillon Trophy, and 100 points in the Order Of Merit. Scottish Internationalist, david Addison (Kilmarnock Barassie) was second with a 73, edging out local member Grant McIlloney (St. Cuthbert) on the better inward half.
Present positions in the Order Of Merit, with 3 events recorded, and 17 remaining, are :-
135 - JAMIE MACKAY (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
100 - STUART ROBIN(PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS)
75 - DAVID ADDISON (KILMARNOCK BARASSIE)
75 - JEFF BRIGHTON (GIRVAN)
60 - MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (WHITING BAY)
50 - GRANT McILLONEY (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
35 - ANDREW CONNELL (LARGS)
20 - GORDON MUNRO (CAPRINGTON)
20 - GREG RORISON (TURNBERRY)
10 - SCOTT BROWN (GIRVAN)
5 - DANIEL McLEAN (LARGS)
5 - ANDREW MILLER (PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT)
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Summer League latest
The 2004 Ayrshire Golf Association Summer League competition is rapidly progressing to the quarter final stages, as teams compete in the final sectional matches over the next couple of weeks.
In League 1, West Kilbride maintained a challenge to leaders Loudoun after a 4.5 - 1.5 home win over Turnberry. West Kilbride face a crunch match in their next scheduled fixture away to Loudoun. Current positions in League 1 are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN 3/3/0/0/15/3/+12/12
WEST KILBRIDE 4/2/0/2/14.5/9.5/+5/8
TURNBERRY 4/2/0/2/10.5/13.5/-3/8
MOORPARK 3/0/0/3/2/16/-14/0
In League 2, NACCO have been on the receiving end of two away defeats by 5 - 1 at Annanhill and Kilbirnie recently. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
KILBIRNIE 4/3/1/0/16.5/7.5/+9/14
ANNANHILL 4/3/0/1/14.5/9.5/+5/12
PORTLAND 3/0/2/1/8/10/-2/4
NACCO 5/0/1/4/9/21/-12/2
Annanhill and Kilbirnie meet at Kilmarnock in the next series of matches, in what could prove to be a decisive fixture in the section.
In League 3, Welbeck further dented the hopes of defending champions, Ballochmyle, with a 4-2 home win over the holders. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
WELBECK 3/2/0/1/10.5/7.5/+3/8
BALLOCHMYLE 3/1/0/2/9/9/0/4
IRVINE 2/1/0/1/4.5/7.5/-3/4
With only two fixtures remaining in the section, Ballochmyle must beat Bogside in their final match to have any hope of progressing, whilst Bogside will be looking for a result in their penultimate fixture, before playing host to Troon Welbeck in the final match in the section.
In League 4, Barassie kept the pressure on the leaders, caprington, with a 4-2 win away at Ayr Belleisle.
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
CAPRINGTON 3/2/1/0/10.5/7.5/+3/10
BARASSIE 3/2/0/1/10/8/+2/8
BELLEISLE 4/0/1/3/9.5/14.5/-5/2
Barassie and Caprington meet in the final match of the section, at Barassie, with the winner of the match destined to top the section.
In League 5 no further match results have been played this week. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ST. MEDDANS 3/3/0/0/11.5/6.5/+5/12
RAVENSPARK 2/1/0/1/7.5/4.5/+3/4
TAM O SHANTER 3/0/0/3/5/13/-8/0
Ravenspark still maintain a hope of winning the section, with a visit to Tam O Shanter in their penultimate match being followed by a home match in their final game, against St. Meddans, which could prove to be a section decider.
In League 1, West Kilbride maintained a challenge to leaders Loudoun after a 4.5 - 1.5 home win over Turnberry. West Kilbride face a crunch match in their next scheduled fixture away to Loudoun. Current positions in League 1 are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
LOUDOUN 3/3/0/0/15/3/+12/12
WEST KILBRIDE 4/2/0/2/14.5/9.5/+5/8
TURNBERRY 4/2/0/2/10.5/13.5/-3/8
MOORPARK 3/0/0/3/2/16/-14/0
In League 2, NACCO have been on the receiving end of two away defeats by 5 - 1 at Annanhill and Kilbirnie recently. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
KILBIRNIE 4/3/1/0/16.5/7.5/+9/14
ANNANHILL 4/3/0/1/14.5/9.5/+5/12
PORTLAND 3/0/2/1/8/10/-2/4
NACCO 5/0/1/4/9/21/-12/2
Annanhill and Kilbirnie meet at Kilmarnock in the next series of matches, in what could prove to be a decisive fixture in the section.
In League 3, Welbeck further dented the hopes of defending champions, Ballochmyle, with a 4-2 home win over the holders. Present positions are :-
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
WELBECK 3/2/0/1/10.5/7.5/+3/8
BALLOCHMYLE 3/1/0/2/9/9/0/4
IRVINE 2/1/0/1/4.5/7.5/-3/4
With only two fixtures remaining in the section, Ballochmyle must beat Bogside in their final match to have any hope of progressing, whilst Bogside will be looking for a result in their penultimate fixture, before playing host to Troon Welbeck in the final match in the section.
In League 4, Barassie kept the pressure on the leaders, caprington, with a 4-2 win away at Ayr Belleisle.
TEAM/P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts.
CAPRINGTON 3/2/1/0/10.5/7.5/+3/10
BARASSIE 3/2/0/1/10/8/+2/8
BELLEISLE 4/0/1/3/9.5/14.5/-5/2
Barassie and Caprington meet in the final match of the section, at Barassie, with the winner of the match destined to top the section.
In League 5 no further match results have been played this week. Present positions are :-
TEAM P/W/D/L/F/A/Dif/Pts
ST. MEDDANS 3/3/0/0/11.5/6.5/+5/12
RAVENSPARK 2/1/0/1/7.5/4.5/+3/4
TAM O SHANTER 3/0/0/3/5/13/-8/0
Ravenspark still maintain a hope of winning the section, with a visit to Tam O Shanter in their penultimate match being followed by a home match in their final game, against St. Meddans, which could prove to be a section decider.
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - St. Nicholas take Club Championship title.
Prestwick St. Nicholas took the Ayrshire Club Championship title on Sunday 3rd July, a full six shots ahead of their nearest rivals.
13 clubs competed in the event, held at West Kilbride Golf Club, with the best two scores from three counting towards the team total.
Gavin Lawrie and John Ashton recorded the best individual scores of the day, with one under pr 70's with lawrie taking the prize for best individual score, by virtue of the best last three holes.
Despite a creditable score 0f 75, Gavin Paterson provided the non counting score of the St. Nicholas trio.
Runners up were Loudoun on 146, J. Paton recording a 73, with an eagle two at the final hole, with G. Goodwin (73) and C. Bone (856) providing Loudoun's other returns.
Full Results :-
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS - 140
G. Lawrie (70), J. Ashton (70), G. Paterson (75)
LOUDOUN - 146
J. Paton (73), G. Goodwin (73), C. Bone (86)
KIMARNOCK BARASSIE - 148
D. Addison (73), A. Dickie (75), A. Leggate (85)
PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT - 148
K. Fergusson (73), S. Wallace (75), S. McBlain (N/R)
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) - 150
H. Thomson (74), A. Gourlay (76), B. Fairgrieve (78)
BALLOCHMYLE - 151
T. Loy (71), D. McKinnon (80), J. McMurdo (N/R)
WEST KILBRIDE - 154
A. Brown (77), I. Brown (77), K. Howie (82)
LARGS - 154
B. Moore (73), A. Ewing (81), B. Fisher (N/R)
TROON ST. MEDDANS - 160
R. Milligan (78), S. Pennington (82), W. Blair (82)
NEW CUMNOCK - 163
N. McCormack (78), R. Hodge (85), T. Keddie (N/R)
TAM O SHANTER - 164
S. Bolland (79), C. Merry (85), S. Arrandale (90)
ARDEER - 172
K. O'Neil (82), M. Dunning (90), S. Ainsworth (95)
AYR BELLEISLE - N/R
D. Tierney (81), I. Yates (N/R), D. Low (N/R)
On a difficult day for scoring, the CSS rose by 3 to 74.
13 clubs competed in the event, held at West Kilbride Golf Club, with the best two scores from three counting towards the team total.
Gavin Lawrie and John Ashton recorded the best individual scores of the day, with one under pr 70's with lawrie taking the prize for best individual score, by virtue of the best last three holes.
Despite a creditable score 0f 75, Gavin Paterson provided the non counting score of the St. Nicholas trio.
Runners up were Loudoun on 146, J. Paton recording a 73, with an eagle two at the final hole, with G. Goodwin (73) and C. Bone (856) providing Loudoun's other returns.
Full Results :-
PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS - 140
G. Lawrie (70), J. Ashton (70), G. Paterson (75)
LOUDOUN - 146
J. Paton (73), G. Goodwin (73), C. Bone (86)
KIMARNOCK BARASSIE - 148
D. Addison (73), A. Dickie (75), A. Leggate (85)
PRESTWICK ST. CUTHBERT - 148
K. Fergusson (73), S. Wallace (75), S. McBlain (N/R)
IRVINE (BOGSIDE) - 150
H. Thomson (74), A. Gourlay (76), B. Fairgrieve (78)
BALLOCHMYLE - 151
T. Loy (71), D. McKinnon (80), J. McMurdo (N/R)
WEST KILBRIDE - 154
A. Brown (77), I. Brown (77), K. Howie (82)
LARGS - 154
B. Moore (73), A. Ewing (81), B. Fisher (N/R)
TROON ST. MEDDANS - 160
R. Milligan (78), S. Pennington (82), W. Blair (82)
NEW CUMNOCK - 163
N. McCormack (78), R. Hodge (85), T. Keddie (N/R)
TAM O SHANTER - 164
S. Bolland (79), C. Merry (85), S. Arrandale (90)
ARDEER - 172
K. O'Neil (82), M. Dunning (90), S. Ainsworth (95)
AYR BELLEISLE - N/R
D. Tierney (81), I. Yates (N/R), D. Low (N/R)
On a difficult day for scoring, the CSS rose by 3 to 74.