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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

SCOTTISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Robertson and Stewart through as three Ayrshire players exit championship

George Robertson (Irvine Ravenspark) and Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) safely negotiated their respective first round ties in the 2008 Scottish Amateur Championship at Carnoustie on Monday 28th July, whilst three other Ayrshire players exited the championship at the first hurdle.

John Sloan (Doon Valley) lost out by 3 & 1 against Ian Thomson (Powfoot), whilst David Addison (Kilmarnock Barassie) was beaten 2 & 1 by 8th seed Scott Henry (Cardross).

The other defeated Ayrshire player was Keith Hamilton (Ayr Belleisle) who was beaten 5 & 4 by defending champion John Gallagher (Swanston New).

Better news came from George Robertson (Irvine Ravenspark) who won by two holes against John McMahon (Cardross). Robertson now faces the 4th seed, Gavin Dear (Murrayshall) in the second round on Tuesday.

6th seed Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) ws a 3 & 2 winner against Gordon Miller (Cawder) and now plays John Godward (McDonald) in the second round.

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