SCOTTISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - Prestwick pair join McDonald in last 32 at Blairgowrie

Jack McDonald

Ayrshire hopes for the 2013 Scottish Amateur title rest in the hands of Jack McDonald of Kilmarnock (Barassie) and the Prestwick GC duo of Charlie Macneal and James Bunch, as the championship at Blairgowrie moves into the fourth round.



Charlie Macneal

Jack McDonald edged through by one hole against Marc Owenston (Longniddry) to book his place in the last 32 where he will face Conor O'Neil (Pollock).

Charlie Macneal cruised into the fourth round with a 5 & 4 win over Robert McIntyre ((Glencruitten) and now lines up in the last 32 on Thursday morning against Ewan Ferguson (Bearsden)


James Bunch

In the final tie of the fourth round, James Bunch will face Scotland internationalist Allyn Dick (Kingsknowe) after a 2 & 1 win over Steven Stewart (Clydebank & District) in round 3.
Allyn Dick ended the hopes of Craig Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) with a 2 & 1 win in their third round tie.

The other Ayrshire player in the third round, Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon), was edged out at the first extra hole by Ryan Lumsden (Royal Wimbledon)

All the fourth and fifth round ties are due to be completed on Thursday.

RICOH WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN - Turnberry to host 2015 championship

The Ricoh Women's British Open is returning to Turnberry in 2015, it was announced today.

(News release from IMG)

Turnberry's famous Ailsa course was announced today as the venue for the 2015 Ricoh Women's British Open for only the second time in the Championship's history.

Turnberry, the Luxury Collection Resort in Ayrshire and host of the Open Championship on four occasions, was the scene of the Women's British Open Championship in 2002 when Australia's Karrie Webb won this prestigious title for a third time. The stunning location of the Ailsa course makes Turnberry one of the most scenic golf destinations in the world.

A top-quality links, the location of the Ailsa course makes Turnberry one of the most scenic golf destinations in the world.

the Ailsa couse was the scene of the 1977 Open Championship provided the stage for the famous "Duel in the Sun." In brilliant sunshine, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson went head-to-head over the final two days, with Watson eventually finishing a shot clear of his rival - and 11 shots ahead of the rest of the field.

Turnberry also hosted the Open in 1986, won by Greg Norman,  1994  when Nick Price triumphed and more recently in 2009 when Stewart Cink was the winner.

Webb's triumph at Turnberry in 2002 saw her open with a stunning round of 66 and close the tournament with the same score. She came from three strokes back in the final round to clinch victory with a flawless final round over the Ailsa Course.

 In winning, she became the first player to win the Championship three times.

Next year's Ricoh Women's British Open will be played at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Lancashire from July 10 to 13.

SCOTTISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - More Ayrshire second round successes

The second round of the 2013 Scottish Amateur Championship was completed at Blairgowrie GC on Wednesday morning with four of the remaining five Ayrshire players booking their place in the third round.

Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock Barassie) eased into round 3 with a 2 & 1 win over Darren Hulston (Dollar), whilst Craig Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) had a smooth passage into round 3 with a 5 & 4 win over Chris Lawton (Falkirk Tryst).

Prestwick Golf Club have two representatives in round 3, Charlie Macneal winning his second round match against Matthew Reid (Downfield) by 3 & 1 whilst James Bunch had a final green victory, by one hole, over Ryan Campbell (Falkirk).

The only Ayrshire player to exit in round 2 on Wednesday morning was Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) who lost in a fine match at the 19th hole against David Mitchell (Leven Thistle) despite recording two eagles and four birdies in his round.

All the third round matches are scheduled to be completed on Wednesday evening.

AYRSHIRE BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP - No entries being accepted on the day

For the first time in many years, the field for the Ayrshire Boys Championship has not reached its capacity of 48 players.

The championship, to be held at Ballochmyle GC tomorrow, Thursday 1st August, has a quality field however and organisers look forward to a competitive event involving many of the best young players in the county.

Despite the low level of entries, and for the avoidance of any doubt, entries on the day will NOT be accepted.

There is still an opportunity for players to enter the competition however entry forms and fees will require to be in the hands of the Ayrshire Golf Association Secretary by 9.00 p.m. tonight, Wednesday 31 July. The one concession by organisers, to avoid any delay in submission, is the suspension of the requirement to have handicaps certified by a club official.

The draw for the order of play at this stage is :-

 

09:23	STUART	HOPE	KIL. BARASSIE	7
&	CONNOR	BROOKE	PR. ST NICHOLAS	7
14:23	CONNOR	McKAY	LOUDOUN	4
09:30	JORDAN	SWEENEY	AYR BELLEISLE	5
&	LUKE	MURDOCH	LOUDOUN	6
14:30	STUART	DUNLOP	KIL. BARASSIE	6
09:38	RUAIRIDH	SAYCE	PR. ST NICHOLAS	8
&	ANDREW	DAVIDSON	BALLOCHMYLE	10
14:38	STAURT	FAIRGRIEVE	IRVINE	8
09:45	ROBERT	CLARK	BALLOCHMYLE	7
&	ANDREW	BOGLE	KIL. BARASSIE	10
14:45	ANDREW	GORDON	AYR BELLEISLE	10
09:53	MURRAY	McCRONE	TROON WELBECK	3
&	EWAN	MILLIGAN	LOUDOUN	7
14:53	JORDAN	FRASER	AYR BELLEISLE	4
10:00	LOUIS	MURRAY	TROON WELBECK	1
&	DARRYL	LYNCH	AYR BELLEISLE	1
15:00	BLAIR	GAVIN	KIL. BARASSIE	1
10:08	JACK	THOMAS	IRVINE	1
&	STEWART	RUSSELL	KIL. BARASSIE	2
15:08	SHAUN	HEDGER	WEST KILBRIDE	3
10:15	ROSS	McDONALD	IRVINE	4
&	ADAM	WILSON	AYR BELLEISLE	5
15:15	JACK	PURDIE	LARGS	5
10:23	FRASER	RIGBY	KIL. BARASSIE	7
&
15:23	BLAIR	FLEMING	TROON WELBECK	7
10:30	CRAIG	MCKENZIE	TROON WELBECK	9
&	ROBERT	MEDDINGS	AYR BELLEISLE	6