CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Holder McEwan ousted in first round

Round 1 winner Robbie Fulker

Defending champion Steven McEwan (Loudoun) saw his bid for a third successive Champion Of Champions title dashed at the first hurdle on Sunday 30 March when he lost out in his opening tie in this seasons competition.

McEwan faced an away tie against Robbie Fulker at Kilmarnock Barassie and it was the veteran home player who won through to round two with a 2 & 1 victory.

Fulker now faces an away tie in round two against the winner of the first round match between last years beaten finalist Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) and Ian Harding (North beach)