AYRSHIRE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - Holder Brown knocked out in round 1

Scott Brown (Turnberry), the holder of the title, was knocked out in round 1 of the 2012 Ayrshire Champion Of Champions competition this week.

Playing away from home against Nick Tindall (Tam O Shanter), Brown was defeated by two holes to end his hold on the trophy at the first hurdle.

Nick Tindall will now be away from home in round 2 against either Euan Brown (Kilmarnock Barassie) or Derek Bryson (New Cumnock)

The results of 11 first round ties, all due to be completed by 15th April, have still to be notified.