Club Secretary Brian Milligan has advised that the funeral of Ayr Seafield Golf Club Captain Billy Frew, to which all friends are respectfully invited, will be held at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday 8th December 2010 at St. Marnock's Church, St Marnock Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1DZ and thereafter to Kilmarnock Cemetery, Grassyards Road, New Farm Loch, Kilmarnock, KA3 7SH.
The family has requested no flowers and there will be a collection in Billy's memory.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION - Officials for 2011 elected at AGM
The committee and officials of the Ayrshire Ladies County Golf Association for the 2011 season were elected at the recent Annual General Meeting.
The full list of Officials and Committee members are :-
Hon. President: Mrs Phyl Wylie
President: Eila MacLennan
Captain: Alex Glennie
Vice-Captain Sandie Streets
Hon. Secretary: Lesley Barker untill February then Ann Wallace
Hon. Treasurer: Jill West
Junior Secretary: June Kerr
Committee
Sandra Shackleton (Troon Bentinck)
Lynda Cochrane (Brunston Castle)
Linda Parry (Irvine)
Sheila Sheddon (Prestwick St Nicholas)
The full list of Officials and Committee members are :-
Hon. President: Mrs Phyl Wylie
President: Eila MacLennan
Captain: Alex Glennie
Vice-Captain Sandie Streets
Hon. Secretary: Lesley Barker untill February then Ann Wallace
Hon. Treasurer: Jill West
Junior Secretary: June Kerr
Committee
Sandra Shackleton (Troon Bentinck)
Lynda Cochrane (Brunston Castle)
Linda Parry (Irvine)
Sheila Sheddon (Prestwick St Nicholas)
AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY GOLF - 2011 Fixtures announced
The season opens with the County Championship at Largs whilst Ayrshire also host the West Of Scotland Inter County Matches this year, with Kilmarnock Barassie the venue for the event in June
The full list of fixtures is :-
2011 AYRSHIRE LADIES COUNTY FIXTURES
12- 14 April - Ayrshire Ladies County Championship (Largs)
8 May - West Of Scotland Ladies Championship (Lanark)
10 May - County Foursomes (West Kilbride)
14 June - Quaich (Troon Lochgreen)
20 - 22 June - West Of Scotland Inter County matches (Kilmarnock Barassie)
19 July - Summer Meeting (Bonnyton)
9 Aug - Coronation Medals (Ardeer)
13 Sept - Thistle Brooches (Prestwick St Cuthbert)
11 Oct - Quaich (Ayr Belleisle)
The fixture list is also available to download via the link on the left of this page, under the Ladies Info heading
Saturday, November 27, 2010
SCOTTISH GOLF DINNER - New look & new sponsor for annual event
(From the Scottishgolf website)
Xerox Office Solutions (XOS) are the new sponsors of the Scottish Golf Dinner as part of a new two-year partnership agreement with the Scottish Golf Union announced last week.
The XOS Scottish Golf Dinner 2011 will take place on the new date of Friday 18 February at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow, with BBC Sport’s Andrew Cotter taking over the reigns as event host and a number of Scottish Golf’s leading names lined up to attend. The Ryder Cup trophy will also be on show at the event following Colin Montgomerie’s successful captaincy at Celtic Manor last month.
Hamish Grey, Chief Executive of the Scottish Golf Union, welcomed the new partnership:
“We are delighted to bring in XOS as our new sponsor, not only for their sponsorship of the Scottish Golf Dinner but as a company who can provide an excellent service to our member clubs. They have a proven track record in customer service and cost savings and we look forward to working with them.”
“The XOS Scottish Golf Dinner will be one of the highlights of the golfing calendar and we have made a number of changes to the event for next year which I’m sure will attract an even wider audience of golfers to attend. It will be a fantastic celebration of Scottish Golf and will raise funds for the development of junior golf in Scotland,” he added.
Managing Director of XOS, Lindsay Wallace, commented:
“As an ambitious Scottish company we are very proud to be associated with the SGU and look forward to celebrating the achievements of Scottish golfers at next year’s dinner. XOS already has a number of golf clubs as clients and we are delighted to be putting something back into the game with this sponsorship.”
“We offer a fantastic service to golf clubs with our range of office solutions and our Account Managers will also work with clubs on local sponsorship activity.” he added.
Tickets for the XOS Scottish Golf Dinner 2011 are now available to purchase by calling the SGU on 01334 466 477, with a table of ten priced at £650 or individual tickets costing £70 per person. A booking form is also available at www.scottishgolf.org .
Further details of the event will be announced over the next few weeks, including new award categories and guest appearances.
XOS are a fully accredited Xerox premier partner and are the official supplier of office printing and copying equipment to the SGU. XOS are also offering to sponsor local golf club competitions, club teams or tee boards in 2011 for every Xerox multifunctional installation made.
Xerox Office Solutions (XOS) are the new sponsors of the Scottish Golf Dinner as part of a new two-year partnership agreement with the Scottish Golf Union announced last week.
The XOS Scottish Golf Dinner 2011 will take place on the new date of Friday 18 February at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow, with BBC Sport’s Andrew Cotter taking over the reigns as event host and a number of Scottish Golf’s leading names lined up to attend. The Ryder Cup trophy will also be on show at the event following Colin Montgomerie’s successful captaincy at Celtic Manor last month.
Hamish Grey, Chief Executive of the Scottish Golf Union, welcomed the new partnership:
“We are delighted to bring in XOS as our new sponsor, not only for their sponsorship of the Scottish Golf Dinner but as a company who can provide an excellent service to our member clubs. They have a proven track record in customer service and cost savings and we look forward to working with them.”
“The XOS Scottish Golf Dinner will be one of the highlights of the golfing calendar and we have made a number of changes to the event for next year which I’m sure will attract an even wider audience of golfers to attend. It will be a fantastic celebration of Scottish Golf and will raise funds for the development of junior golf in Scotland,” he added.
Managing Director of XOS, Lindsay Wallace, commented:
“As an ambitious Scottish company we are very proud to be associated with the SGU and look forward to celebrating the achievements of Scottish golfers at next year’s dinner. XOS already has a number of golf clubs as clients and we are delighted to be putting something back into the game with this sponsorship.”
“We offer a fantastic service to golf clubs with our range of office solutions and our Account Managers will also work with clubs on local sponsorship activity.” he added.
Tickets for the XOS Scottish Golf Dinner 2011 are now available to purchase by calling the SGU on 01334 466 477, with a table of ten priced at £650 or individual tickets costing £70 per person. A booking form is also available at www.scottishgolf.org .
Further details of the event will be announced over the next few weeks, including new award categories and guest appearances.
XOS are a fully accredited Xerox premier partner and are the official supplier of office printing and copying equipment to the SGU. XOS are also offering to sponsor local golf club competitions, club teams or tee boards in 2011 for every Xerox multifunctional installation made.
Friday, November 26, 2010
MAIL ON SUNDAY WOMENS CLASSIC - Skelmorlie edged out in semi finals in Spain
The great adventure for the Skelmorlie ladies team ended in the semi finals of the Mail On Sunday Ladies Classic at El Rompido Golf & Beach Resort on the Costa De La Luz this week.
The local side lost out to Beau Desert in the semi finals by 3-2 whilst Murrayfield from the East of Scotland beat Wildwood GC by 5 - 0 to go through to the final.
In the final, Murrayfield took the title with a 3.5 - 1.5 win over Beau Desert GC.
Despite their semi final defeat, the ladies from Skelmorlie did their club and county proud throughout the season in their progress to the latter stages of the competition, and will be looking forward to trying to go one step further in 2011.
The local side lost out to Beau Desert in the semi finals by 3-2 whilst Murrayfield from the East of Scotland beat Wildwood GC by 5 - 0 to go through to the final.
In the final, Murrayfield took the title with a 3.5 - 1.5 win over Beau Desert GC.
Despite their semi final defeat, the ladies from Skelmorlie did their club and county proud throughout the season in their progress to the latter stages of the competition, and will be looking forward to trying to go one step further in 2011.
AYR SEAFIELD GOLF CLUB - Club Captain Billy Frew passes away
The following intimation has been received from Ayr Seafield Golf Club Secretary, Brian Milligan.
"It is with much sadness and very deep regret that I intimate the passing of our club captain Billy Frew. Billy passed away at Ayr Hospital in the early evening of Thursday 25th November 2010 after a lengthy illness.
Billy's partner Jacqueline and his two sons Martin and Callum were present.
I will let you know about the funeral arrangements as soon as I am aware of them".
The Ayrshire Golf Association would like to extend sincere condolences to Jaqueline, Martin, Callum and Billy's family, as well as the members of the Ayr Seafield Club, at this very sad time.
"It is with much sadness and very deep regret that I intimate the passing of our club captain Billy Frew. Billy passed away at Ayr Hospital in the early evening of Thursday 25th November 2010 after a lengthy illness.
Billy's partner Jacqueline and his two sons Martin and Callum were present.
I will let you know about the funeral arrangements as soon as I am aware of them".
The Ayrshire Golf Association would like to extend sincere condolences to Jaqueline, Martin, Callum and Billy's family, as well as the members of the Ayr Seafield Club, at this very sad time.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
SCOTTISH GOLF ACADEMY UNDER 16 SERIES - Walker & Jaffrey best for Ayrshire
Academy Under 16 Winter Series took
place at Strathmore Golf Centre, Alyth, on Sunday 21st November.
Following on from his second place in the opening event, Euan Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie) was fourth at Strathmore, his one over par 73 leaving him five shots adrift of the winner Ewan Scott (St Andrews)
Leading scores in the boys event were :-
68 - Ewan Scott (St Andrews).
70 - Ben Kinsley (St Andrews).
72 - Ben Craggs (Glenbervie).
73 - Euan Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie).
74 - Andrew Burgess (Nairn), Christopher MacLean (Clydebank & Dist), George Burns (Williamwood).
75 - Ewen Ferguson (Bearsden), Alasdair McDougall (St Andrews New), Euan Bowden (The Glen).
Other Ayrshire scores :-
81 - Jack Thomas (Irvine)
Best placed Ayrshire player in the girls event was Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride) who finished joint 7th with a 7 over par 79, leaving her four shots behing the winning score of 75.Leading scores in the girls event were :-
75 - Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies), Gabrielle McDonald (Craigielaw), Clara Young (North Berwick).
76 - Lesley Atkins (Gullane Ladies), Lauren Whyte (St Regulus), Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm).
79 - Jessica Meek (Carnoustie Ladies), Connie Jaffrey (West Kilbride).
80 - Samantha Munro (Aberdour), Eilidh Watson (Muckhart).
Other Ayrshire scores :-
82 - Katie McGarva (Troon Ladies).
89 - Emma Hale (Troon Ladies)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
CHARITY CHALLENGE - Rules man gets on his bike !!
Many golfers throughout Scotland, and indeed throughout the world, will know the name of David Rickman (pictured right) who is the Director Of Rules & Equipment Standards at the R & A.David has recently set himself a massive challenge for 2011 as he has undertaken to cycle the length of Britain next June, a distance of over 1,000 miles.
David has undertaken this challenge in memory of his dad, who died in February 2010, and in aid of the British Lung Foundation.
The target for David is to raise the substantial sum of £10,000.
The undernoted link to David's fundraiser page explains more.
The Fundraiser webpage above allows you to donate online by credit or debit card - all donations are secure and sent electronically to the British Lung Foundation.
If, however, you would prefer to send a cheque, this could be sent direct to David at The R & A in St. Andrews.
We wish David all the best with his challenge and hope that many golfers will support David in his big adventure by sponsoring him for this worthwhile cause.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
GOOD LUCK SKELMORLIE LADIES - Mail On Sunday semi finalists jet off at the weekend
The great adventure for the Skelmorlie ladies team continues at the weekend when they jet off to Spain for the Semi Finals and Final of the Mail On Sunday ladies Classic, to be held at El Rompido Golf & Beach Resort on the Costa De La Luz. Skelmorlie will contest the latter stages alongside Murrayfield, Beau Desert and Wildwood during a five day trip from 21 November to 25th November.
We all wish the Skelmorlie team the best of luck and hope that they can bring back the title to Ayrshire.
COUNTY PRESIDENTS - Can you fill in the gaps ?.
Recent research has established that the Ayrshire Golf Association was established In February or March 1955 to replace the former Ayrshire Golf Committee, whcih was part of the Western District Committee of the SGU.
Until now, records of officials of the Ayrshire Golf Association have been incomplete. some research has filled in some of the gaps bt the help of the members of Ayrshire clubs is now sought in an attempt to establish a full list of Presidents of The Ayrshire Golf Association since its inception in 1955, to give the individuals who served the county in this capacity due recognition.
some of the recent Ayrshire Golf Association Presidents
As far as can be established at present, the list of County Presidents are :-
1955-1956 - J.T. Shaw (Troon)
1956-1958 - 1958-1960 -
1960-1962 - J. Rae (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
1962-1964 - Edward W. Ecrepont (Troon)
1964-1966 - Robert Kirkland (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
1966-1968 -
1968-1970 -
1970-1972 -
1972-1973 -
1973-1975 - Archie Carroll (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
1975-1977 - Matthew H. Lygate (Troon Portland)
1977-1979 - Robert Mclaren (Largs)
1979-1981 - David Murdoch (Prestwick St. Cuthbert)
1981-1983 - R.Leslie Crawford (Kilmarnock Barassie)
1983-1985 - John Wilson (Troon)
1985-1987 - R.A. Innes McQueen (Troon Welbeck)
1987-1989 - Charles Bruce (Loudoun)
1989- 1990 - John Boyd (Caprington)
1990-1992 - William Dowie (Ballochmyle)
1992-1994 - Angus MacPhee (Kilmarnock Barassie)
1994-1996 - John C. Rutherford (Caprington)
1996-1998 - Iain Harvey (Kilmarnock Barassie)
1998-2000 - Ronnie Potts (Irvine Ravenspark)
2000-2002 - Morgan Hall (West Kilbride)
2002-2004 - Robin G. Baker (Troon Portland)
2004-2006 - J.F. (Ian) Guthrie (Ballochmyle)
2006-2008 - Ricky Magee (Caprington)
2008-2010 - Alasdair J. Malcolm (Prestwick St. Nicholas)
It is believed that the late Sam Haswell of Irvine Ravenspark was a past President although the date of his term in office has not been confirmed as yet.
If any other golfers in the county can provide information as to the post holders in the missing years then The Association would be grateful if any details could be passed to the secretary by email to
Monday, November 15, 2010
GOLF IN EGYPT - Open competition invitation
E-mail received from Thomas leader, the golf sales assistant at Stella Di Mare golf and country club in Ain Soukhna, Egypt.
"In January 2011 we are hosting The 2nd annual ‘Starfish Trophy’ Men’s open Championship over our 7150 yard par 72 championships links course. The event is open to all amateur golfers and would be an excellent opener to the 2011 season for many of your players".
The facilities at Stella Di Mare are first class and include a large grass tee driving range and 18 hole 'Himalaya’ style putting green."
a 7 night Stay & Play package from Monday 10th January to Monday 17th January 2011 starts from 590 Euro per person & includes :-
- Accommodation in Stella Di Mare 5 Star Golf Hotel on half board basis (based on double occupancy in Half Board including all taxes & service charge)
- Transfer to/from airport
- Unlimited practice before & after the event
- Unlimited golf before & after the event
- 36 hole competition entry
- Buggy & driving range balls for all days
- Buffet lunch at prize presentation on the Saturday afternoon
Josh North (Director Of Golf) - 002010 855 7975
golfoffice@stelladimare.com
Thomas Leader (golf sales) - 002019 704 5045
Sales.golf@stelladimare.com
Isabelle Cutrona (General manager) - 002010 177 4779
gm.golf@stelladimare.com
GOLF HOLIDAYS IN MALLORCA - Clark may be able to help.
E-mail recently received, which may be of interest to groups considering a golf holiday in Mallorca.MY NAME IS CLARK LEE AND I HAVE JUST SET UP A GOLF WEBSITE THAT MAY BE OF
INTEREST TO YOUR MEMBERS.HAVING HAD THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ORGANISING OUR YEARLY GOLF TRIP TO
MALLORCA FOR THE PAST 9 YEARS,THIS YEAR OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY I DECIDED TO
TAKE THE LADS TO THE NORTH EAST OF THE ISLAND INSTEAD OF THE SOUTH.
I BOOKED THE HOTEL AND THEN THE GOLF COURSES [WHICH INCLUDED PULA THE
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE FOR THE BALEARIC OPEN].
TO CUT A LONG STORY SHORT,AS A RESULT OF OUR TRIP I HAVE SET UP MY OWN
GOLF WEBSITE TO SHARE OUR EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER GOLFERS.
PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE WEBSITE AND IF I CAN BE OF ANY ASSISTANCE TO
YOUR MEMBERS PLEASE DO NOT HEAITATE TO CONTACT ME.
WE TAKE ONLY A SMALL DEPOSIT AND THE BALANCE OF EACH TRIP IS PAYABLE ON
ARRIVAL AT THE HOTEL.THIS REMOVES PAYING FOR EVERYTHING UPFRONT,WHICH USED TO REALLY ANNOY ME WHEN BOOKING TRIPS ABROAD.
YOU CAN VIEW THE WEBSITE AT http://www.calamillorgolf.com/ .
The link is also available on the left of this page, under the golf links heading.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE DINNER - Macneal named as Junior Golfer Of The Year
Charlie Macneal of Troon Welbeck was named as the recipient of the Macrobert Thistle Junior Golfer Of The Year Trophy for 2010 when a capacity audience met for the Ayrshire Junior Golf League Annual Dinner & Presentation of Prizes on Monday 8th November at Irvine Ravenspark G.C. David Reynolds & Charlie Macneal
Macneal, who won the Ayrshire Boys Championship in August, as well as a string of boys open events throughout the season, also received the Ayrshire Junior Order Of Merit Trophy as reward for an outstanding season, in which he also helped his club team to a duo of county titles.
The evening was conducted by League Chairman John Nordbo (Largs) and attended by guests, junior convenors & junior golfers from member clubs throughout the county.
The Macrobert Thistle Junior Golfer Of The Year Trophy was presented to the 2010 winner by David Reynolds, representing Fields In Trust.
New Ayrshire Golf Association President David Miller, of Kilmarnock (Barassie), presented the remaining prizes.
Troon Welbeck had an excellent season, picking up seven team or individual honours at the dinner. As well as Charlie Macneal's Junior Golfer Of The Year, Junior Order Of Merit and Ayrshire Boys trophies, further individual trophies were won by David Wilson who retained the Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Trophy and Marc Smith who won the Prestwick Circuits Trophy.
In team competition, Troon Welbeck won the Matt Lygate Trophy at the Ayrshire Boys Team Championship in April and the Wallace Thornton Trophy in September when they defeated Kilmarnock (Barassie) in the final.
Welbeck winners (clockwise from top left) - Matt Lygate Trophy team, Marc Smith (Prestwick Circuits Trophy), Wallace Thornton Trophy team, David Wilson (Boys Matchplay Trophy), Charlie Macneal (Order Of Merit), Charlie Macneal (Ayrshire Boys)
Other winners during the season included Ardeer, who won the Andrew D Nimmo Trophy at The Ayrshire Boys Team Championship & Ballochmyle who took the Silver Jubilee Trophy at the annual Convenors Outing.
Ayr Belleisle won the Under 16 Knockout Trophy beating Prestwick St. Cuthbert in the final in September at Largs.
Above - Ardeer (A D Nimmo Trophy), Ballochmyle (Silver Jubilee Trophy) & League Runners Up - Ayr Belleisle
In individual events, Robert Montgomery of West Kilbride won the Carrick Trophy at the Ayrshire Boys Team Championship in April and Craig Telfer of Prestwick St Cuthbert who beat Joseph Howie of Ardeer in the final, won the Champion Of Champions Trophy at Prestwick St Nicholas in September.
Above - Under 16 Winners Ayr Belleisle & Champion Of Champions Craig Telfer
Right - more prizewinners - Champion Of Champions runner up Joseph Howie, Wallace Thornton Trophy runners up Kilmarnock (Barassie), Under 16 runners up Prestwick St Cuthbert and League Championship semi finalists Ardeer & Annanhill
The presentation of prizes concluded with the presentation of the League Championship semi finalist plaques to Ardeer and Annanhill, followed by the League Championship runners up pennant to Ayr Belleisle before AGA President David Miller, who is also serving captain of the Kilmarnock (Barassie) club, had the pleasurable duty of handing over the League Championship Trophy and pennant to the junior team from his own club, as 2010 League Champions.
2010 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - KILMARNOCK (BARASSIE) GC
Ayrshire Junior Golf League Vice Chairman, Gavin Scott of Loudoun Gowf Club, rounded off a succesful evening with a vote of thanks.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
WALKER CUP - Stewart named in initial GB & I squad
Scottish Amateur Champion Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) is one of four Scots named by the R & A in the initial 23 man Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup squad that will head for the first training session at Portmarnock Golf Club in Ireland this December.The final team of ten to play the USA in the 43rd Walker Cup match, at Royal Aberdeen on 11th and 12th September 2011, will be announced in August next year.
GB and I squad:
James Byrne (Banchory)
Laurie Canter (Saltford)
Paul Cutler (Portstewart)Alan Dunbar (Rathmore)
Rhys Enoch (Truro)
Oliver Farr (Ludlow)
Tyrrell Hatton (Harleyford)
Billy Hemstock (Teignmouth)
Stiggy Hodgson (Sunningdale)
Alastair Jones (Radyr)
Ross Kellett (Colville Park)
Tom Lewis (Welwyn Garden City)
Chris Lloyd (The Kendleshire)
Kris Nicol (Fraserburgh)
Matthew Nixon (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Eddie Pepperell (Drayton Park)
Kevin Phelan (University of North Florida)
Rhys Pugh (Vale of Glamorgan)
Jack Senior (Heysham)
Matthew Southgate (Thorpe Hall)
Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck)
Andy Sullivan (Nuneaton)
Darren Wright (Rowlands Castle)
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION - Championship Entry Forms distributed
Entry forms for the 2011 Ayrshire matchplay knockout championships have been distributed to club secretaries this week.
Entry forms have been e-mailed to all 63 Ayrshire clubs for the 2011 Ayrshire Champion Of Champions, Ayrshire Scratch Summer League and Ayrshire Fourball championships.
The closing date for entries in all three competitions is 31st JANUARY 2011.
Any club secretary/ contact who has not received the entry form by next week should contact the AGA Secretary Alasdair Malcolm at ayrshiregolf@fsmail.net .
Subscription notices for 2010 - 2011 have also been posted to all clubs this week and should be in the hands of club secretaries by the weekend.
Entry forms have been e-mailed to all 63 Ayrshire clubs for the 2011 Ayrshire Champion Of Champions, Ayrshire Scratch Summer League and Ayrshire Fourball championships.
The closing date for entries in all three competitions is 31st JANUARY 2011.
Any club secretary/ contact who has not received the entry form by next week should contact the AGA Secretary Alasdair Malcolm at ayrshiregolf@fsmail.net .
Subscription notices for 2010 - 2011 have also been posted to all clubs this week and should be in the hands of club secretaries by the weekend.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
SGU UNDER 16 SERIES - Walker second in first event
With a field of invited players under the age of 16 on 1 January 2011 and who are part of the Scottish Golf Academy the series of four events will take place throughout the winter months.
The opening event was won by Bradley Neil (Blairgowrie) with a three under par score of 67, whilst Euan Walker was the only other boy to break par, finishing two shots back on 69, one under par.
LEADING SCORES :-
2 WALKER, Euan Kilmarnock (Barassie) 69 -1
T3 HUGHAN, Robert Newton Stewart GC 70 Par
T3 WILSON, Alexander Gullane 70 Par
T5 MACINTYRE, Bob Glencruitten 71 +1 T5 SYME, Connor Dumfries & County 71 +1
T7 FERGUSON, Ewen Bearsden 72 +2
T7 MCDOUGALL, Alasdair The New Club, St Andrews 72 +2
T7 SCOTT, Ewan St Andrews 72 +2
T10 KINSLEY, Ben St Andrews 73 +3
T10 HILL, Calum Tantallon 73 +3
12 STEWART, Rory Crieff 74 +4
13 BOWDEN, Euan The Glen 75 +5
T14 BURNS, George Williamwood Golf Club 76 +6
T14 MORRISON, Liam Hamilton 76 +6
The only other Ayrshire player in the field, Jack Thomas (Irvine) finished tied 23rd on 79 (+9).
In the girls event, won by Gabrielle McDonald (Craigielaw) with a a score of 72, the best places Ayrshire player was Emma Hale (Troon Ladies) - pictured - who tied tenth on 80, 3 shots ahead of Connie Jaffery (West Kilbride) who was tied 17th on 83.The other Ayrshire girl in the field was Katie McGarva (Troon Ladies) who was 19th, on a score of 85.
The remaining events on the schedule are :-
Event 2 - Strathmore, Sunday 21 November
Event 3 - St Andrews, Eden Course, Sunday 6 February 2011
Event 4 - TBC, Sunday 6 March 2011