44 clubs from the length and breadth of Ayrshire will contest the 2006 Ayrshire Fourball Matchplay Trophy.
The draw for the first two rounds were made recently. The draw for round 3 will be made after completion of round 2.
Draw details are :-
ROUND 1 (to be played by 23 April 2006)
WEST KILBRIDE (Cameron McLatchie & Fraser Mclatchie)
Vs
SAXONE (W. Creevy & J. Campbell)
SEAFIELD (Allan Smeaton & Andrew Gibson)
Vs
ALTON (Ian Flynn & Robert Gillon)
WELBECK (Ian Murray & Tom Bell)
Vs
ANNANHILL (W. Arnott & J. Arnott)
TURNBERRY (Ronnie McLellan & Tom Bennett)
Vs
WALLACETOWN (Kenneth McGill & Richard Rawding)
ARDEER (James Conlan & Kevin McCormick)
Vs
NEW CUMNOCK (Kevin Nisbet & Robert Ross)
DRONGAN (James Philip & Johnny Graham)
Vs
MUIRKIRK (David Muir & Murray Pringle)
IRVINE (Jim Hay & John Darroch)
Vs
DOON VALLEY (James Brown & Ralph Mitchell)
RAVENSPARK (Ronnie Potts & Ian Wilson)
Vs
STEWARTON (Alan Stewart Sr & Alan Stewart Jr)
ST. MEDDANS (E. McFadden & F. Greer)
Vs
SKELMORLIE (Innes Anderson & Jeff Jack)
ST. NICHOLAS (Roger Parry & Alan Duffy)
Vs
BRAEHEAD (Sean Ingle & Gavin Stuart)
BELLEISLE (Ian Yates & Derek Brown)
Vs
CAAGS (Tony Murphy & Bruce Dunbar)
CAPRINGTON (John Houston & L. Ross)
Vs
IRVINE CSS (Pat Johnstone & Peter Akavicis)
ROUND 2 ( to be played by 28 May 2006)
WEST KILBRIDE or SAXONE
Vs
DURWARD (R. McCubbin & G. Jess)
SEAFIELD or ALTON
Vs
CROSSHOUSE (Alan Ross & Charlie Brown)
WELBECK or ANNANHILL
Vs
BRUNSTON CASTLE (A.F. Murdoch & D. Murdoch)
TURNBERRY or WALLACETOWN
Vs
ST. CUTHBERT (Claud Gerrish & Tom Gerrish)
ARDEER or NEW CUMNOCK
Vs
AYR CARRICK (Andy Kerr & Craig Anderson)
DRONGAN or MUIRKIRK
Vs
CHASE (Robert Gilchrist & Stephen Wosencroft)
IRVINE or DOON VALLEY
Vs
MAYBOLE (Kevin McKeown & Ramsay Eccles)
RAVENSPARK or STEWARTON
Vs
KILBIRNIE (I. Steele & B. O'Rourke)
ST. MEDDANS or SKELMORLIE
Vs
ROUTENBURN (J. Boyd & G. Wiggett)
ST. NICHOLAS or BRAEHEAD
Vs
TAM O SHANTER (Glen Kelly & Scott Kelly)
BELLEISLE or CAAGS
Vs
TROON PORTLAND (Adam Cairns & Clark Robertson)
CAPRINGTON or IRVINE CSS
Vs
AUCHENHARVIE (Andrew Scanlon & Alec Hughes)
KILMARNOCK BARASSIE (Roger Thyne & Alastair Brown)
Vs
BALLOCHMYLE (Derek Matthews & Alex Bell)
DALMILLING ( William McCormick & Alex Thomson)
Vs
GLACIER (John Elliot & Stephen Kirk)
NORTH BEACH (G. Lyon & J. Nimmo)
Vs
MOORPARK (Eddie Walsh & John Walsh)
MALLETSHEUGH ( Denis Taggart & Paul Appleby)
Vs
LOUDOUN (D. Brand & B. Rutherford)
Full details will be forwarded to the club representatives in the near future.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - County side record win over Troon Welbeck
The first of the annual Ayrshire County friendly matches against club sides took place on Sunday 26 February when the current Summer League Champions, Troon Welbeck, took on a strong County select.
In the lead tie John Cairney (Ravenspark) play some excellent golf and comfortably defeating Del Chamberlain by 6&5.
Bert Ferguson quickly levelled the match with a 5&3 victory over George Robertson (Ravenspark), but Tom Loy (Ballochmyle) restored the County side's lead with a 2 & 1 win over Stephen Murray.
The next 2 ties both went the way of Welbeck, with David McLure beating Alan Connery (Irvine GC) on the final green, and Scottish under 16 international Michael Stewart defeating Kevin Ferguson (St Cuthbert) by 4&2.
The Doc Thom Order Of Merit Champion, Steven McBlain (St Cuthbert) levelled the match score in beating Kenny Hankinson by 2&1.
The Ayrshire side then recorded a further four points without reply in the remaining ties, Kevin Lammie (Portland), Fraser McCall (Portland), Ross Milligan (St Meddans) and Darren Mallinson (Ravenspark) defeating Colin McGowan, Colin Craig, John Skilky and Frank Henderson by 2 holes, 1 hole, 2 holes and 3&2 respectively.
The thanks of the Ayrshire Golf Association go to Troon Welbeck Captain, Alistair Kyle, and the club members for their hospitality during the day.
MATCH RESULTS :- (Ayrshire names first)
John Cairney (Ravenspark) beat Del Chamberlain by 6 & 5
George Robertson (Ravenspark) lost to Bert Ferguson by 5 & 3
Tom Loy (Ballochmyle) beat Stephen Murray by 2 & 1
Alan Connery (Irvine GC) lost to David McLure by 1 hole
Kevin Ferguson (St Cuthbert) lost to Michael Stewart by 4 & 2
Steven McBlain (St Cuthbert) beat Kenny Hankinson by 2 & 1
Kevin Lammie (Troon Portland) beat Colin McGowan by 2 holes
Fraser McCall (Troon Portland) beat Colin Craig by 1 hole
Ross Milligan (Troon St Meddans) beat John Skilky by 2 holes
Darren Mallinson (Ravenspark) beat Frank Henderson by 3 & 2
AYRSHIRE 7 TROON WELBECK 3
The next match is scheduled for Irvine (Bogside) on 5th march.
In the lead tie John Cairney (Ravenspark) play some excellent golf and comfortably defeating Del Chamberlain by 6&5.
Bert Ferguson quickly levelled the match with a 5&3 victory over George Robertson (Ravenspark), but Tom Loy (Ballochmyle) restored the County side's lead with a 2 & 1 win over Stephen Murray.
The next 2 ties both went the way of Welbeck, with David McLure beating Alan Connery (Irvine GC) on the final green, and Scottish under 16 international Michael Stewart defeating Kevin Ferguson (St Cuthbert) by 4&2.
The Doc Thom Order Of Merit Champion, Steven McBlain (St Cuthbert) levelled the match score in beating Kenny Hankinson by 2&1.
The Ayrshire side then recorded a further four points without reply in the remaining ties, Kevin Lammie (Portland), Fraser McCall (Portland), Ross Milligan (St Meddans) and Darren Mallinson (Ravenspark) defeating Colin McGowan, Colin Craig, John Skilky and Frank Henderson by 2 holes, 1 hole, 2 holes and 3&2 respectively.
The thanks of the Ayrshire Golf Association go to Troon Welbeck Captain, Alistair Kyle, and the club members for their hospitality during the day.
MATCH RESULTS :- (Ayrshire names first)
John Cairney (Ravenspark) beat Del Chamberlain by 6 & 5
George Robertson (Ravenspark) lost to Bert Ferguson by 5 & 3
Tom Loy (Ballochmyle) beat Stephen Murray by 2 & 1
Alan Connery (Irvine GC) lost to David McLure by 1 hole
Kevin Ferguson (St Cuthbert) lost to Michael Stewart by 4 & 2
Steven McBlain (St Cuthbert) beat Kenny Hankinson by 2 & 1
Kevin Lammie (Troon Portland) beat Colin McGowan by 2 holes
Fraser McCall (Troon Portland) beat Colin Craig by 1 hole
Ross Milligan (Troon St Meddans) beat John Skilky by 2 holes
Darren Mallinson (Ravenspark) beat Frank Henderson by 3 & 2
AYRSHIRE 7 TROON WELBECK 3
The next match is scheduled for Irvine (Bogside) on 5th march.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCAITION - Summer League draw pairs former winners
The draw for the 2006 Ayrshire Golf Assocaition Summer Scratch League was made by Tournament convenor, Sandy Provan, and Past President John Rutherford at the recent annual dinner of The Association.
With 15 teams competing this year, there will be four qualifying sections, with the winner of each section progressing to the semi finals.
SECTION A will feature some well travelled golfers, with Moorpark and West Kilbride in the north of the county contesting the section alongside Tam O Shanter and Turnberry from the south.
SECTION B Brings together the holders Troon Welbeck, local rivals Troon St. Meddans and the side who won the competitions in 2003 and 2004, Ballochmyle. Also in the section are 2005 semi finalists, Annanhill.
SECTION C brings together friendly rivals Caprington and Irvine ravenspark alongside Kilbirnie and Ayr Belleisle.
SECTION D features only three teams, but these include last seasons semi finalists, Kilmarnock Barassie, alongside 2005 runners up, Loudoun and Irvine Bogside.
the full sections are :-
SECTION A
Turnberry
Moorpark
Tam O Shanter
West Kilbride
SECTION B
Ballochmyle
Troon Welbeck
Annanhill
Troon St. Meddans
SECTION C
Caprington
Irvine Ravenspark
Ayr Belleisle
Kilbirnie Place
SECTION D
Kilmarnock (Barassie)
Irvine (Bogside)
Loudoun
With 15 teams competing this year, there will be four qualifying sections, with the winner of each section progressing to the semi finals.
SECTION A will feature some well travelled golfers, with Moorpark and West Kilbride in the north of the county contesting the section alongside Tam O Shanter and Turnberry from the south.
SECTION B Brings together the holders Troon Welbeck, local rivals Troon St. Meddans and the side who won the competitions in 2003 and 2004, Ballochmyle. Also in the section are 2005 semi finalists, Annanhill.
SECTION C brings together friendly rivals Caprington and Irvine ravenspark alongside Kilbirnie and Ayr Belleisle.
SECTION D features only three teams, but these include last seasons semi finalists, Kilmarnock Barassie, alongside 2005 runners up, Loudoun and Irvine Bogside.
the full sections are :-
SECTION A
Turnberry
Moorpark
Tam O Shanter
West Kilbride
SECTION B
Ballochmyle
Troon Welbeck
Annanhill
Troon St. Meddans
SECTION C
Caprington
Irvine Ravenspark
Ayr Belleisle
Kilbirnie Place
SECTION D
Kilmarnock (Barassie)
Irvine (Bogside)
Loudoun
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Champion Of Champions Trophy 2006
48 players will contest the 2006 Ayrshire Golf Association Champion Of Champions Trophy competition, sponsored by Fisher Direct.
Tommy McInally (Loudoun) returns as the holder, bidding for an unprecidented 4 successive titles, although he faces a potentially hazardous trip to Ayr Belleisle in the first round, to meet Chris Harkins.
2005 runner up Tony Fraser (Annahill) also returns to contest the 2006 championship.
The draw for the first and second rounds are noted below. The draw for the third round will be made after the first two rounds are completed.
ROUND 2 – to be played by 21st May 2006
McLellan or Stuart Vs G. Bettaney (Saxone)
Leonard or Scanlon Vs T. Loy (Ballochmyle)
Lawrie or Sloan Vs D. Hollingworth (CAA)
Lammie or Philip Vs S. White (Grvan)
Thomson or McIntyre Vs D. Robertson (Crosshouse)
Moore or O’Rourke Vs R. McCubbin (Durward)
McBlain or Hamilton Vs N. McCormack (New Cumnock)
Harkins or Mcnally Vs P. Johnstone (Irvine No1)
Dixon or Eccles Vs C. Craig (Troon Welbeck)
Cox or Angus Vs A. Stewart Jr. (Stewarton)
Brackenridge or Ross Vs W. Blair (Troon St. Meddans)
Brydon or Cathcart Vs J. Shanks (Ardeer)
Tweddell or Fraser Vs R. Paterson (Moorpark)
Houston or Bolland Vs M. Pennycott (Corrie)
Harrington or Martin Vs W. Murdoch (Ayr Carrick)
Duff or Milligan Vs G. Robertson (Irvine Ravenspark)
Tommy McInally (Loudoun) returns as the holder, bidding for an unprecidented 4 successive titles, although he faces a potentially hazardous trip to Ayr Belleisle in the first round, to meet Chris Harkins.
2005 runner up Tony Fraser (Annahill) also returns to contest the 2006 championship.
The draw for the first and second rounds are noted below. The draw for the third round will be made after the first two rounds are completed.
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY COMPETITION
2006
ROUND 1 – to be played by 16th April 2006
R. McLellan (Turnberry) Vs G. Stuart (Braehead)
S.A. Leonard (Royal Troon) Vs A. Scanlon (Auchenharvie)
G. Lawrie (St. Nicholas) Vs J. Sloan (Doon Valley)
K. Lammie (Troon Portland) Vs J. Philip (Drongan)
H. Thomson (Irvine) Vs J. McIntyre (Ayr Seafield)
B. Moore (Largs) Vs B. O’Rourke (Kilbirnie)
S. McBlain (St. Cuthbert) Vs G. Hamilton (Glacier)
C. Harkins (Ayr Belleisle) Vs T. McInally (Holder)
R. Dixon (Kilmarnock Barassie) Vs R. Eccles (Maybole)
S. Cox (Loudoun) Vs S. Angus (Muirkirk)
D. Brackenridge (Ayr Dalmilling) Vs G. Ross (Malletsheugh)
J. Brydon (Skelmorlie) Vs J. Cathcart (Chase)
D. Twedell (North Beach) Vs A. Fraser (Annanhill)
J. Houston (Caprington) Vs S. Bolland (Tam O Shanter)
A. Harrington (Largs Routenburn) Vs D. Martin (Alton)
J. Duff (West Kilbride) Vs C. Milligan (Wallacetown)
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY COMPETITION
2006
ROUND 1 – to be played by 16th April 2006
R. McLellan (Turnberry) Vs G. Stuart (Braehead)
S.A. Leonard (Royal Troon) Vs A. Scanlon (Auchenharvie)
G. Lawrie (St. Nicholas) Vs J. Sloan (Doon Valley)
K. Lammie (Troon Portland) Vs J. Philip (Drongan)
H. Thomson (Irvine) Vs J. McIntyre (Ayr Seafield)
B. Moore (Largs) Vs B. O’Rourke (Kilbirnie)
S. McBlain (St. Cuthbert) Vs G. Hamilton (Glacier)
C. Harkins (Ayr Belleisle) Vs T. McInally (Holder)
R. Dixon (Kilmarnock Barassie) Vs R. Eccles (Maybole)
S. Cox (Loudoun) Vs S. Angus (Muirkirk)
D. Brackenridge (Ayr Dalmilling) Vs G. Ross (Malletsheugh)
J. Brydon (Skelmorlie) Vs J. Cathcart (Chase)
D. Twedell (North Beach) Vs A. Fraser (Annanhill)
J. Houston (Caprington) Vs S. Bolland (Tam O Shanter)
A. Harrington (Largs Routenburn) Vs D. Martin (Alton)
J. Duff (West Kilbride) Vs C. Milligan (Wallacetown)
ROUND 2 – to be played by 21st May 2006
McLellan or Stuart Vs G. Bettaney (Saxone)
Leonard or Scanlon Vs T. Loy (Ballochmyle)
Lawrie or Sloan Vs D. Hollingworth (CAA)
Lammie or Philip Vs S. White (Grvan)
Thomson or McIntyre Vs D. Robertson (Crosshouse)
Moore or O’Rourke Vs R. McCubbin (Durward)
McBlain or Hamilton Vs N. McCormack (New Cumnock)
Harkins or Mcnally Vs P. Johnstone (Irvine No1)
Dixon or Eccles Vs C. Craig (Troon Welbeck)
Cox or Angus Vs A. Stewart Jr. (Stewarton)
Brackenridge or Ross Vs W. Blair (Troon St. Meddans)
Brydon or Cathcart Vs J. Shanks (Ardeer)
Tweddell or Fraser Vs R. Paterson (Moorpark)
Houston or Bolland Vs M. Pennycott (Corrie)
Harrington or Martin Vs W. Murdoch (Ayr Carrick)
Duff or Milligan Vs G. Robertson (Irvine Ravenspark)
Saturday, February 25, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Full house at 24th Annual Dinner
A good turnout of representatives from clubs throughout the county were entertained in great style at the 24th annual dinner and presentation of trophyies of the Ayrshire Golf Association, which was held at Irvine Ravenspark on Friday 24th February 2006.
The dinner, in the absence of President Ian Guthrie (Ballochmyle), was chaired by Vice President Ricky Magee (Caprington).
Guests of The Association included
SGU President Gordon McInnes
Guest Speaker Tony Higgins of the Scottish Professional Footballers Association
Alan Harrington of sponsors Anaplast
Stirlingshire Golf Union President Campbell Chalmers
Glasgow Golf Union President Jack Gould
Dumbartonshire Golf Union President Jim McGavin
Lanarkshire Golf Association President Harvey Tocher
Renfrewshire Golf Union Vice President Billy Gilmour
Eddie Lawless, Captain of the host club Irvine Ravenspark
as well as the captains of
Prestwick Golf Club, David Mitchell
Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf CLub, Jim Pettigrew
and
Troon Welbeck Golf Club, Alastair Kyle,
whose clubs had all hosted county events during 2005.
After a hearty meal, Alan Harrington of sponsors Anaplast, himself a former winner of both the Doc Thom Salver and the Ayrshire Matchplay Championship, presented trophies and awards to the seasons winners.
The Roll Of Honour for 2005 was
Fourball Champions - TROON PORTLAND G.C.
Club Champions - PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS G.C.
Scratch Summer League - TROON WELBECK G.C.
Ayrshire Boys Champion - JAMIE MACKAY (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Boys Order Of Merit - JAMIE MACKAY (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Ayrshire Matchplay Champion - DAVID ADDISON (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Ayrshire Strokeplay Champion - DAVID McLURE (Troon Welbeck)
Champion Of Champions - TOMMY McINALLY (Loudoun)
Doc Thom Salver
(Order Of Merit) - STEPHEN McBLAIN (Prestwick St. Cuthbert)
At the conclusion of the presentation of prizes, SGU President Gordon McInnes gave an amusing and very informed toast toThe Ayrshire Golf Association, before Guest Speaker Tony Higgins, the former Hibernian, Partick Thistle and Morton player, entertained the company with his amusing stories of his many years in foot ball and around sporting people.
At the conclusion of the evening, Past President Robin Baker proposed a vote of thanks to the guests and all those who contributed to the success of the evening.
The dinner, in the absence of President Ian Guthrie (Ballochmyle), was chaired by Vice President Ricky Magee (Caprington).
Guests of The Association included
SGU President Gordon McInnes
Guest Speaker Tony Higgins of the Scottish Professional Footballers Association
Alan Harrington of sponsors Anaplast
Stirlingshire Golf Union President Campbell Chalmers
Glasgow Golf Union President Jack Gould
Dumbartonshire Golf Union President Jim McGavin
Lanarkshire Golf Association President Harvey Tocher
Renfrewshire Golf Union Vice President Billy Gilmour
Eddie Lawless, Captain of the host club Irvine Ravenspark
as well as the captains of
Prestwick Golf Club, David Mitchell
Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf CLub, Jim Pettigrew
and
Troon Welbeck Golf Club, Alastair Kyle,
whose clubs had all hosted county events during 2005.
After a hearty meal, Alan Harrington of sponsors Anaplast, himself a former winner of both the Doc Thom Salver and the Ayrshire Matchplay Championship, presented trophies and awards to the seasons winners.
The Roll Of Honour for 2005 was
Fourball Champions - TROON PORTLAND G.C.
Club Champions - PRESTWICK ST. NICHOLAS G.C.
Scratch Summer League - TROON WELBECK G.C.
Ayrshire Boys Champion - JAMIE MACKAY (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Boys Order Of Merit - JAMIE MACKAY (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Ayrshire Matchplay Champion - DAVID ADDISON (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Ayrshire Strokeplay Champion - DAVID McLURE (Troon Welbeck)
Champion Of Champions - TOMMY McINALLY (Loudoun)
Doc Thom Salver
(Order Of Merit) - STEPHEN McBLAIN (Prestwick St. Cuthbert)
At the conclusion of the presentation of prizes, SGU President Gordon McInnes gave an amusing and very informed toast toThe Ayrshire Golf Association, before Guest Speaker Tony Higgins, the former Hibernian, Partick Thistle and Morton player, entertained the company with his amusing stories of his many years in foot ball and around sporting people.
At the conclusion of the evening, Past President Robin Baker proposed a vote of thanks to the guests and all those who contributed to the success of the evening.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
BRUNSTON CASTLE - members info now available on line
Congratulations to Morton Kyle , Match Secretary at Brunston Castle for his efforts to provide rapid up to date info on line for his members, with his recently published Blog at www.brunstongolf.blogspot.com .
The Blog provides competition result information with links to the Club website, SGU website and a club handicaps facility.
The Blog appears to be an effective and simple way to provide the kind of info that the members look for. Clubs without their own website (and even those with) may benefit from a look at Morton's Blog, which could prove to be a worthwhile model for others to follow.
Well done again Morton.
The Blog provides competition result information with links to the Club website, SGU website and a club handicaps facility.
The Blog appears to be an effective and simple way to provide the kind of info that the members look for. Clubs without their own website (and even those with) may benefit from a look at Morton's Blog, which could prove to be a worthwhile model for others to follow.
Well done again Morton.
AYRSHIRE BOYS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Caprington to host 2006 event
The 2006 Ayrshire Boys Team Championship will be held on Sunday 16th April at Caprington. This will be the first occasion since the championship began in 1988 that the Kilmarnock course has been the venue for the event.
Matt Lygate Trophy holders, Kilmarnock (Barassie), will bid to become the Ayrshire Boys Team Champions for a third successive year, whilst Ballochmyle will attempt to defend the Andrew D. Nimmo Trophy and the title of handicap team champions, secured at their own course in 2005.
The Prestwick Circuits Trophy (holder Robert McKnight, Kilmarnock Barassie) and the Carrick Trophy (holder David Robertson, Ballochmyle) for the best individual scratch and nett scores respectively, will also be contested during the championship.
Entry forms for the 2006 championship will be forwarded to club Secretaries/Junior Convenors in the near future.
Matt Lygate Trophy holders, Kilmarnock (Barassie), will bid to become the Ayrshire Boys Team Champions for a third successive year, whilst Ballochmyle will attempt to defend the Andrew D. Nimmo Trophy and the title of handicap team champions, secured at their own course in 2005.
The Prestwick Circuits Trophy (holder Robert McKnight, Kilmarnock Barassie) and the Carrick Trophy (holder David Robertson, Ballochmyle) for the best individual scratch and nett scores respectively, will also be contested during the championship.
Entry forms for the 2006 championship will be forwarded to club Secretaries/Junior Convenors in the near future.
Monday, February 06, 2006
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - McEwan bids for piece of history in 2006 Champion Of Champions Trophy competition
Scottish Boys Strokeplay Champion Steven McEwan will attempt to create a piece of Ayrshire golf history in the 2006 Junior Champion Of Champions Trophy competition when he bids to become the first player in the 26 year history of the event to win the trophy on two occasions, representing different clubs.
Only former Scottish Boys Champion Alan Reid (Kilmarnock Barassie) and former Scottish Boys Strokeplay champion Gary Holland (Ballochmyle) have won the title twice before.
Having secured the Champion Of Champions Trophy last year whilst representing Kilmarnock (Barassie), McEwan will contest the 2006 event representing his first club, Caprington.
20 player will contest this years event, with the 18 member clubs' representatives being joined by the Ayrshire Boys and Boys matchplay winners.
With a few representatives names still to be notified, the draws for the first two rounds are :-
ROUND 1 (To be completed by 7th May 2006)
Darren Kean (West Kilbride)
Vs.
Jordan Fleming (New Cumnock)
Steven Carrington (Ayr Belleisle)
Vs.
Graham Gimson (Prestwick St. Cuthbert)
(Beith)
Vs.
Euan Brown (Boys Matchplay Champion)
Mark Tait (Kilmarnock Annanhill)
Vs.
Jared Williams (Troon St. Meddans)
ROUND 2 (To be completed by 4th June 2006)
Tait or Williams
Vs.
Stuart Henderson (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Jamie Mackay (Ayrshire Boys Champion)
Vs.
Carrington or Gimson
(Irvine Ravenspark)
Vs.
Craig McCall (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
(Beith) or Brown
Vs.
Shaun Fallows (Troon Welbeck)
Callum Crowe (Kilbirnie)
Vs.
Craig Goodwin (Loudoun)
Andrew Connell (Largs)
Vs.
John Shanks (Ardeer)
Kean or Fleming
Vs.
Steven McEwan (Caprington)
(Ballochmyle)
Vs.
Adam Sweeney (Largs Routenburn)
Only former Scottish Boys Champion Alan Reid (Kilmarnock Barassie) and former Scottish Boys Strokeplay champion Gary Holland (Ballochmyle) have won the title twice before.
Having secured the Champion Of Champions Trophy last year whilst representing Kilmarnock (Barassie), McEwan will contest the 2006 event representing his first club, Caprington.
20 player will contest this years event, with the 18 member clubs' representatives being joined by the Ayrshire Boys and Boys matchplay winners.
With a few representatives names still to be notified, the draws for the first two rounds are :-
ROUND 1 (To be completed by 7th May 2006)
Darren Kean (West Kilbride)
Vs.
Jordan Fleming (New Cumnock)
Steven Carrington (Ayr Belleisle)
Vs.
Graham Gimson (Prestwick St. Cuthbert)
(Beith)
Vs.
Euan Brown (Boys Matchplay Champion)
Mark Tait (Kilmarnock Annanhill)
Vs.
Jared Williams (Troon St. Meddans)
ROUND 2 (To be completed by 4th June 2006)
Tait or Williams
Vs.
Stuart Henderson (Kilmarnock Barassie)
Jamie Mackay (Ayrshire Boys Champion)
Vs.
Carrington or Gimson
(Irvine Ravenspark)
Vs.
Craig McCall (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
(Beith) or Brown
Vs.
Shaun Fallows (Troon Welbeck)
Callum Crowe (Kilbirnie)
Vs.
Craig Goodwin (Loudoun)
Andrew Connell (Largs)
Vs.
John Shanks (Ardeer)
Kean or Fleming
Vs.
Steven McEwan (Caprington)
(Ballochmyle)
Vs.
Adam Sweeney (Largs Routenburn)
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - 2006 Under 16 Knockout Trophy draw
Defending champions Kilmarnock Barassie and 2005 finalists Beith have both avoided a first round tie in the 2006 Under 16 Knockout Trophy draw which was made recently.
The two first round ties feature New Cumnock, Ardeer, Caprington and Troon Welbeck, with the winners progressing to the second round.
In the second round Kilmarnock barassie open their defence with a home tie against Kilbirnei, whilst Beith face a tough away trip to West Kilbride. The full draws for the first two rounds are:-
ROUND 1 (To be completed by 7th may 2006)
New Cumnock Vs. Ardeer
Caprington Vs. Troon Welbeck
ROUND 2 (To be completed by 4th June 2006)
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Vs. Kilbirnie Place
Ballochmyle Vs. Prestwick St. Cuthbert
Prestwick St. Nicholas Vs. New Cumnock or Ardeer
Caprington or Troon Welbeck Vs. Largs
Irvine Ravenspark Vs. Ayr Belleisle
Largs Routenburn Vs. Kilmarnock Annanhill
Troon St. Meddans Vs. Loudoun
West Kilbride Vs. Beith
The two first round ties feature New Cumnock, Ardeer, Caprington and Troon Welbeck, with the winners progressing to the second round.
In the second round Kilmarnock barassie open their defence with a home tie against Kilbirnei, whilst Beith face a tough away trip to West Kilbride. The full draws for the first two rounds are:-
ROUND 1 (To be completed by 7th may 2006)
New Cumnock Vs. Ardeer
Caprington Vs. Troon Welbeck
ROUND 2 (To be completed by 4th June 2006)
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Vs. Kilbirnie Place
Ballochmyle Vs. Prestwick St. Cuthbert
Prestwick St. Nicholas Vs. New Cumnock or Ardeer
Caprington or Troon Welbeck Vs. Largs
Irvine Ravenspark Vs. Ayr Belleisle
Largs Routenburn Vs. Kilmarnock Annanhill
Troon St. Meddans Vs. Loudoun
West Kilbride Vs. Beith
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - 2006 League Championship draw
The draw has been made for the 2006 Ayrshire Junior Golf League Championship qualifying sections.
Matches are played over the summer months, on a home and away basis, with the winners of the four qualifying sections progressing to the semi finals.
With the resignation of Skelmorlie, the 18 member clubs were drawn in two sections of 5 and 2 sections of 4 teams.
Ardeer, finalist in the last three seasons, will contest Section A, alongside Beith, Troon Welbeck, Annanhill and 2006 semi finalists Ballochmyle.
Section B sees local Prestwick rivals, St. Cuthbert and St. Nicholas, contesting the section alongside Troon St. Meddans, Kilbirnie and Caprington.
There is also a local derby in Section C where Largs and Largs Routenburn battle it out with Kilmarnock Barassie and the 2006 semi finalists, Ayr Belleisle.
Defending champions West Kilbride will bid to defend their title against Irvine Ravenspark, Loudoun and New Cumnock in Section D.
The Sections at a glance are :-
SECTION A
Ardeer
Beith
Troon Welbeck
Kilmarnock Annanhill
Ballochmyle
SECTION B
Troon St. Meddans
Prestwick St. Cuthbert
Kilbirnie Place
Prestwick St. Nicholas
Caprington
SECTION C
Ayr Belleisle
Largs
Kilmarnock (Barassie)
Largs Routenburn
SECTION D
West Kilbride
Irvine Ravenspark
Loudoun
New Cumnock
Matches are played over the summer months, on a home and away basis, with the winners of the four qualifying sections progressing to the semi finals.
With the resignation of Skelmorlie, the 18 member clubs were drawn in two sections of 5 and 2 sections of 4 teams.
Ardeer, finalist in the last three seasons, will contest Section A, alongside Beith, Troon Welbeck, Annanhill and 2006 semi finalists Ballochmyle.
Section B sees local Prestwick rivals, St. Cuthbert and St. Nicholas, contesting the section alongside Troon St. Meddans, Kilbirnie and Caprington.
There is also a local derby in Section C where Largs and Largs Routenburn battle it out with Kilmarnock Barassie and the 2006 semi finalists, Ayr Belleisle.
Defending champions West Kilbride will bid to defend their title against Irvine Ravenspark, Loudoun and New Cumnock in Section D.
The Sections at a glance are :-
SECTION A
Ardeer
Beith
Troon Welbeck
Kilmarnock Annanhill
Ballochmyle
SECTION B
Troon St. Meddans
Prestwick St. Cuthbert
Kilbirnie Place
Prestwick St. Nicholas
Caprington
SECTION C
Ayr Belleisle
Largs
Kilmarnock (Barassie)
Largs Routenburn
SECTION D
West Kilbride
Irvine Ravenspark
Loudoun
New Cumnock
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - New League officials elected to posts
At the meeting of the Ayrshire Junior Golf League Executive on Monday 6 February 2006, Bill Taylor, a past club Captain, was elected to the Chairmanship of The League, on behalf of and representing Troon Welbeck.
The meeting also elected Barry Somerville (Caprington) to the post of Secretary, replacing Alasdair Malcolm (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) who demitted office at this meeting, having served over 16 years in the post. Barry Somerville was also elected as the League representative to the Ayrshire Golf Association.
Following the retiral of the Assistant Secretary Alastair Graham (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) at the A.G.M. last year, Billy Tait (Annanhill) was elected to the vacant post.
Former Ayrshire Golf Association President Robin Baker was elected to the post of League Treasurer.
The meeting also elected Barry Somerville (Caprington) to the post of Secretary, replacing Alasdair Malcolm (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) who demitted office at this meeting, having served over 16 years in the post. Barry Somerville was also elected as the League representative to the Ayrshire Golf Association.
Following the retiral of the Assistant Secretary Alastair Graham (Prestwick St. Cuthbert) at the A.G.M. last year, Billy Tait (Annanhill) was elected to the vacant post.
Former Ayrshire Golf Association President Robin Baker was elected to the post of League Treasurer.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - 2006 fixtures
The 2006 Ayrshire Golf Association fixture list is nearing completion with most events and venues now finalised. The fixtures are :-
DATE - EVENT (VENUE)
26 February - Ayrshire Vs. Troon Welbeck (Lochgreen- provisional)
05 March - Ayrshire Vs. Irvine (Bogside) (Irvine Bogside-provisional)
12 March - Ayrshire Vs. St. Cuthbert (St. Cuthbert-provisional)
19 March - Ayrshire Vs. Kilmarnock (Barassie) (Kilmarnock Barassie)
26 March - Ayrshire Vs. South Of Scotland (Brunston Castle)
16 April - Ayrshire Boys Team Championship (Caprington-provisional)
23 April - Ayrshire Strokeplay Championship (Kilmarnock Barassie)
1 – 4 May - Ayrshire Matchplay Championship (Troon Portland)
(?) May - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Glasgow U18 (Away)
21 May - Area Team Vs. Borders (Brunston Castle)
18 June - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Renfrwewshire U18 (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
20 June - Ayrshire Seniors Championship (T.B.A.)
02 July - Ayrshire Club Championship (T.B.A.)
09 July - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Stirlingshire U18 (Ballochmyle)
03 August - Ayrshire Boys Championship (Largs)
04 August - Champion Of Champions Semi Finals (Royal Troon)
06 August - Area Team Vs. Stirlingshire (Glenbervie)
10-12 August - Ayrshire Boys Matchplay (Prestwick)
11 August - Champion Of Champions Final (Royal Troon)
( ? ) August - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Lanarkshire U18 (Away)
24 September - Area Team Vs. Renfrewshire (Bonnyton)
24 September - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Dumbartonshire U18 (Largs)
(?) September - Ayrshire Autumn Meeting (T.B.A.)
(?) September - Ayrshire Fourball Final (T.B.A.)
14 October - Ayrshire A Vs. Renfrewshire A (St. Cuthbert)
14 October - Ayrshire Y Vs. Renfrewshire Y (Caldwell)
21 October - Ayrshire A Vs. Stirlingshire A (Dunblane New)
21 October - Ayrshire Y Vs. Stirlingshire Y (Ardeer)
28 October - Ayrshire A Vs. Lanarkshire A (West Kilbride)
28 October - Ayrshire Y Vs. Lanarkshire Y (Strathaven)
04 November - Ayrshire A Vs. Dumbartonshire A (Kirkintilloch)
04 November - Ayrshire Y Vs. Dumbartonshire Y (Brunston Castle)
11 November - Ayrshire A Vs. Glasgow A (Irvine-provisional)
11 November - Ayrshire Y Vs. Glasgow Y (Away)
DATE - EVENT (VENUE)
26 February - Ayrshire Vs. Troon Welbeck (Lochgreen- provisional)
05 March - Ayrshire Vs. Irvine (Bogside) (Irvine Bogside-provisional)
12 March - Ayrshire Vs. St. Cuthbert (St. Cuthbert-provisional)
19 March - Ayrshire Vs. Kilmarnock (Barassie) (Kilmarnock Barassie)
26 March - Ayrshire Vs. South Of Scotland (Brunston Castle)
16 April - Ayrshire Boys Team Championship (Caprington-provisional)
23 April - Ayrshire Strokeplay Championship (Kilmarnock Barassie)
1 – 4 May - Ayrshire Matchplay Championship (Troon Portland)
(?) May - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Glasgow U18 (Away)
21 May - Area Team Vs. Borders (Brunston Castle)
18 June - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Renfrwewshire U18 (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
20 June - Ayrshire Seniors Championship (T.B.A.)
02 July - Ayrshire Club Championship (T.B.A.)
09 July - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Stirlingshire U18 (Ballochmyle)
03 August - Ayrshire Boys Championship (Largs)
04 August - Champion Of Champions Semi Finals (Royal Troon)
06 August - Area Team Vs. Stirlingshire (Glenbervie)
10-12 August - Ayrshire Boys Matchplay (Prestwick)
11 August - Champion Of Champions Final (Royal Troon)
( ? ) August - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Lanarkshire U18 (Away)
24 September - Area Team Vs. Renfrewshire (Bonnyton)
24 September - Ayrshire U18 Vs. Dumbartonshire U18 (Largs)
(?) September - Ayrshire Autumn Meeting (T.B.A.)
(?) September - Ayrshire Fourball Final (T.B.A.)
14 October - Ayrshire A Vs. Renfrewshire A (St. Cuthbert)
14 October - Ayrshire Y Vs. Renfrewshire Y (Caldwell)
21 October - Ayrshire A Vs. Stirlingshire A (Dunblane New)
21 October - Ayrshire Y Vs. Stirlingshire Y (Ardeer)
28 October - Ayrshire A Vs. Lanarkshire A (West Kilbride)
28 October - Ayrshire Y Vs. Lanarkshire Y (Strathaven)
04 November - Ayrshire A Vs. Dumbartonshire A (Kirkintilloch)
04 November - Ayrshire Y Vs. Dumbartonshire Y (Brunston Castle)
11 November - Ayrshire A Vs. Glasgow A (Irvine-provisional)
11 November - Ayrshire Y Vs. Glasgow Y (Away)
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - 2006 Coaching Squads announced
The core under 18, under 16 and under 14 squads for the 2006 Ayrshire Golf Association coaching programme have recently been finalised. Individual letters will be forwarded to the players involved in the near future, giving details of the 2006 programe. The players involved in the three squads are :-
UNDER 18
CAMERON GRAY (West Kilbride)
CRAIG McLACHLAN (Largs)
DAVID CURRIE (Kilmarnock Barassie)
EUAN BROWN (Kilmarnock Barassie)
FERGUS CUNNINGHAM (Ardeer)
JAMIE MACKAY (Kilmarnock Barassie)
JOHN SHANKS (Ardeer)
MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (Whiting Bay)
MARTIN DUNNING (Ardeer)
MATTHEW SKEOCH (Troon Welbeck)
STUART HENDERSON (Kilmarnock Barassie)
UNDER 16
ADAM FOLEY (Ayr Belleisle)
ALISTAIR WRIGHT (Troon Welbeck)
ANDREW ABERCROMBIE (Largs)
CHARLES DOYLE (Troon Welbeck)
COLIN ROBINSON (Largs)
DANNY HEAD (Whiting Bay)
FRASER LAWRIE (Largs)
CRAIG GOODWIN (Loudoun)
KEIRAN BYRNE (New Cumnock)
KYLE SMITH (Kilmarnock Barassie)
MICHAEL STEWART (Troon Welbeck)
SAM FINDLATER (Troon Welbeck)
SCOTT BROWN (Brunston Castle)
UNDER 14
FRASER KERR (Kilmarnock Barassie)
FRASER MUNRO (Ayr Belleisle)
JONATHON MARTIN (Kilmanrock Barassie)
JOSH NORDBO (Largs)
MATTHEW FOLEY (Ayr Belleisle)
SCOTT HANNAH (New Cumnock)
THOMAS GAUNT (Troon Welbeck)
SEAN TAYLOR (Largs)
NICHOLAS McALINDON (Largs)
DAVID McLELLAN (Largs)
KIERAN HOWIE (West Kilbride)
FRASER McKAY (West KIlbride)
CAMERON McLEAN (West Kilbride)
JOHN MONTGOMERY (West Kilbride)
DANIEL FORBES (Ardeer)
SEAN THORBURN (Ayr Belleisle)
CAMERON ROYDS (Ayr Belleisle)
DONALD SWINDLEY (Ayr Belleisle)
ROBBIE CONNELL (Ayr Belleisle)
ALAN WATSON (Ballochmyle)
JACK MURDOCH (Ballochmyle)
In addition to the three squads, the undernoted players have been nominated by their clubs to attend the 2006 Talent Day, which follows on from similar days held over the last few years, with the aim of identifying talented players for inclusion in future coaching squads. Nominated players will also receive details of the talent day in the near future. The players nominated are :-
LARGS - Sean Taylor, Nicholas McAlindon, Blair Wightman, Robbie Dow, David McLellan & Stephen Durnin.
WEST KILBRIDE - Colin Harvey, Cameron McCaig, Kieran Howie, Fraser McKay, Robert Montgomery, Stuart Montgomery, Ewan Paterson, Cameron McLean, John Montgomery & Jamie Garroway.
ARDEER - Daniel Forbes, Christopher Bennett & Alastair McIntyre.
AYR BELLEISLE - Sean Thorburn, Craig Copson, Gerrard Rooney, Jamie Henderson, Cameron Royds, Donald Swindley, Robbie Connell & Lewis Meston.
BALLOCHMYLE - Alan Watson & Jack Murdoch.
LOUDOUN - Ally McGregor & Darren Tannock.
UNDER 18
CAMERON GRAY (West Kilbride)
CRAIG McLACHLAN (Largs)
DAVID CURRIE (Kilmarnock Barassie)
EUAN BROWN (Kilmarnock Barassie)
FERGUS CUNNINGHAM (Ardeer)
JAMIE MACKAY (Kilmarnock Barassie)
JOHN SHANKS (Ardeer)
MALCOLM PENNYCOTT (Whiting Bay)
MARTIN DUNNING (Ardeer)
MATTHEW SKEOCH (Troon Welbeck)
STUART HENDERSON (Kilmarnock Barassie)
UNDER 16
ADAM FOLEY (Ayr Belleisle)
ALISTAIR WRIGHT (Troon Welbeck)
ANDREW ABERCROMBIE (Largs)
CHARLES DOYLE (Troon Welbeck)
COLIN ROBINSON (Largs)
DANNY HEAD (Whiting Bay)
FRASER LAWRIE (Largs)
CRAIG GOODWIN (Loudoun)
KEIRAN BYRNE (New Cumnock)
KYLE SMITH (Kilmarnock Barassie)
MICHAEL STEWART (Troon Welbeck)
SAM FINDLATER (Troon Welbeck)
SCOTT BROWN (Brunston Castle)
UNDER 14
FRASER KERR (Kilmarnock Barassie)
FRASER MUNRO (Ayr Belleisle)
JONATHON MARTIN (Kilmanrock Barassie)
JOSH NORDBO (Largs)
MATTHEW FOLEY (Ayr Belleisle)
SCOTT HANNAH (New Cumnock)
THOMAS GAUNT (Troon Welbeck)
SEAN TAYLOR (Largs)
NICHOLAS McALINDON (Largs)
DAVID McLELLAN (Largs)
KIERAN HOWIE (West Kilbride)
FRASER McKAY (West KIlbride)
CAMERON McLEAN (West Kilbride)
JOHN MONTGOMERY (West Kilbride)
DANIEL FORBES (Ardeer)
SEAN THORBURN (Ayr Belleisle)
CAMERON ROYDS (Ayr Belleisle)
DONALD SWINDLEY (Ayr Belleisle)
ROBBIE CONNELL (Ayr Belleisle)
ALAN WATSON (Ballochmyle)
JACK MURDOCH (Ballochmyle)
In addition to the three squads, the undernoted players have been nominated by their clubs to attend the 2006 Talent Day, which follows on from similar days held over the last few years, with the aim of identifying talented players for inclusion in future coaching squads. Nominated players will also receive details of the talent day in the near future. The players nominated are :-
LARGS - Sean Taylor, Nicholas McAlindon, Blair Wightman, Robbie Dow, David McLellan & Stephen Durnin.
WEST KILBRIDE - Colin Harvey, Cameron McCaig, Kieran Howie, Fraser McKay, Robert Montgomery, Stuart Montgomery, Ewan Paterson, Cameron McLean, John Montgomery & Jamie Garroway.
ARDEER - Daniel Forbes, Christopher Bennett & Alastair McIntyre.
AYR BELLEISLE - Sean Thorburn, Craig Copson, Gerrard Rooney, Jamie Henderson, Cameron Royds, Donald Swindley, Robbie Connell & Lewis Meston.
BALLOCHMYLE - Alan Watson & Jack Murdoch.
LOUDOUN - Ally McGregor & Darren Tannock.