Entries have been received for the competition to date, 26th February, from :-
Prestwick St Nicholas
Ailsa Craig
Ayr Dalmilling
Stewarton
Moorpark
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Loudoun
Annanhill
Irvine Ravenspark
Beith
Tam O Shanter
Rowallan Castle
Sunday, February 26, 2017
AYRSHIRE HANDICAP LEAGUE - More member clubs enter new competition
Entries have been received for the competition to date, 26th February, from :-
Prestwick St Nicholas
Ailsa Craig
Ayr Dalmilling
Stewarton
Moorpark
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Loudoun
Annanhill
Irvine Ravenspark
Beith
Tam O Shanter
Rowallan Castle
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION DINNER - 2016 county winners honoured at Loudoun event
The 2017 Ayrshire Golf Association annual dinner and presentation of prizes took place at Loudoun Gowf Club on Friday, 24th February, with the winners of the 2016 county events being honoured for their successes.
A three figure attendance at the dinner, representing many of the member clubs of The Association, were also addressed by the main guest of the evening, Captain of the Royal And Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, and Prestwick Golf Club member, Keith Mackintosh.
After enjoying an excellent meal and speeches, the company applauded the season's winners from last year, with trophies and awards being presented by the Ayrshire Golf Association President John Rushbury.
The awards presentation included presentation of medals to the 10 players present from the squad of fourteen players who successfully defended the West Of Scotland Inter County League Championship in 2016.
The medal recipients present were :-
Tommy McInally (Loudoun), Stuart Robin (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Stuart Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie), John Shanks (Irvine), Scott Brown (Turnberry), Keith Hamilton (Ayr Belleisle), Greg Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Michael Smyth (Royal Troon), Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) and Steven Stamper (Turnberry).
Charlie Macneal (Prestwick), Steven Wallace (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Jim Johnstone (Ayr Belleisle) & Malcolm Pennycott (Whiting Bay ) were unable to attend the dinner and will be presented with their medals at a later date.
Also honoured during the evening was host club member Tommy McInally who won the West Of Scotland Strokeplay title over his home course in May 2016.
After the presentation of trophies and prizes, the evening concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ayrshire Golf Association Vice President John W. Watt.
Prizewinners who were unable to attend the dinner to receive their awards were Champion Of Champions Trophy winner John Sloan (Doon Valley) and President's Putter winners Brunston Castle GC.
A three figure attendance at the dinner, representing many of the member clubs of The Association, were also addressed by the main guest of the evening, Captain of the Royal And Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, and Prestwick Golf Club member, Keith Mackintosh.
After enjoying an excellent meal and speeches, the company applauded the season's winners from last year, with trophies and awards being presented by the Ayrshire Golf Association President John Rushbury.
The awards presentation included presentation of medals to the 10 players present from the squad of fourteen players who successfully defended the West Of Scotland Inter County League Championship in 2016.
The medal recipients present were :-
Tommy McInally (Loudoun), Stuart Robin (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Stuart Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie), John Shanks (Irvine), Scott Brown (Turnberry), Keith Hamilton (Ayr Belleisle), Greg Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert), Michael Smyth (Royal Troon), Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) and Steven Stamper (Turnberry).
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| Tommy McInally (Loudoun) with the West Of Scotland Strokeplay Trophy |
After the presentation of trophies and prizes, the evening concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ayrshire Golf Association Vice President John W. Watt.
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| The A squad management team of Gordon Boyle, Allan Muir, John Rushbury & James McMurdo with The West Of Scotland Inter County League Trophy |
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| Brothers Iain and David Macdonald with the Ayrshire Fourball Trophy |
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| The winning Ayrshire Club Championship team from Prestwick St Cuthbert Craig Telfer, David Glass & Greg Telfer |
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| Inaugural winners of the Gary Bryden Memorial Salver Loudoun Gowf Club |
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| The Scratch League Division 5 winners from Moorpark |
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| Scratch League Division 4 winners from Troon Portland |
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| Scratch League Division 3 winners Largs |
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| Scratch league Division 2 winners West Kilbride |
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| Prestwick St Cuthbert team manager Steven Guillies with the Scratch League Division 1 trophy |
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| Two times winner Allan Merry (West Kilbride) with the Ayrshire Seniors Trophy |
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| Ayrshire Matchplay Champion John Shanks (Irvine) |
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| Ayrshire Strokeplay Champion Greg Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) |
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| Winner of the Ayrshire Order Of Merit and Doc Thom Salver Steven Stamper (Turnberry) The 2016 runner up was Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) with Stuart Robin (Prestwick St Cuthbert) in third place |
Prizewinners who were unable to attend the dinner to receive their awards were Champion Of Champions Trophy winner John Sloan (Doon Valley) and President's Putter winners Brunston Castle GC.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
100 NOT OUT ! - Loudoun member Jim Richmond celebrates birthday milestone in style
Jim has been a season ticket holder at Rugby Park for many years and rarely misses a home game. As the longest serving supporter of the Club, he was an honoured guest at a dinner held in the Park Hotel for notable former players.Retired Kilmarnock dentist Jim Richmond has just celebrated his 100th birthday in style with several parties over the last few days – at Rugby Park , at Kilmarnock Probus Club, and at Loudoun Gowf Club.
On 21 February this year, the actual day of his birth in 1917, Jim was the star attraction at the Probus Club lunch in Kilmarnock.
Next day at Loudoun Gowf Club Jim had to cut yet another birthday cake as the Club celebrated this momentous event in the life of its oldest member.
Club Captain Barry McGougan welcomed over 70 members who came along to share in this happy occasion, and Deputy Lieutenant Frank Donnelly presented Jim with the royal telegram.
Jimmy made a very sincere thank-you speech and John Campbell, Deputy Provost of East Ayrshire, awarded Jim a commemorative present on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The cake, baked by Club member Liz Keohone, was then cut and consumed to end a very pleasant event in the annals of Loudoun Gowf Club.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
AYRSHIRE HANDICAP LEAGUE - Entries for new event close on 28th February.
In addition to the current list of entries received, a number of clubs have also indicated their intention to enter the competition before the closing date.
Secretaries of all member clubs were sent the entry forms for the event a number of weeks ago by email. Should any club require a further copy they should contact the Area Secretary.
The confirmed entries received so far are :-
Prestwick St. Nicholas
Ailsa Craig
Ayr Dalmilling
Stewarton
Moorpark
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Largs GC drop out of 2017 competitions
Largs Golf Club have intimated that they will not now be entering the
Ayrshire Junior Golf League competitions in 2017.
Although the Junior Academy at the club last year was a
great success, with 40 youngsters getting tuition on a weekly basis, the
players are considered too young at the moment to play in the AJGL competitions
and there are not sufficient experienced juniors at present to participate in
the AJGL competitions.
Because of the Largs withdrawal, eleven clubs will now contest
the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP this year, with Section A now
featuring Troon Welbeck, Ballochmyle, Ardeer, Irvine, and Ayr Belleisle.
Section B still has six teams - Turnberry, Kilmarnock (Barassie), Prestwick St
Cuthbert, West Kilbride, Caprington and Loudoun.
Irvine now received a bye into round two of the UNDER 16
KNOCKOUT TROPHY competition as a result of the Largs withdrawal.
The revised list of first round ties is :-
West Kilbride Vs. Ballochmyle
Prestwick St Cuthbert Vs. Loudoun
Ayr Belleisle Vs Kilmarnock (Barassie)
In the CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition, Blair
Fleming (Troon Welbeck) will receive a bye into round two as a result of the
Largs withdrawal.
The revised list of first round ties is :-
West Kilbride (Fraser Murray) Vs. Caprington (Jamie
McKinnon)
Turnberry Vs. Prestwick St Cuthbert (Shawn McBride)
Loudoun (Elliot Spence) Vs. Kilmarnock Barassie (Robbie
Muir)
Ballochmyle Vs. Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Champion (Euan
Ferguson)
Irvine (Ross McDonald) Vs. Ayrshire Boys Champion (Jack
Broun)
AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER - Tickets still available for Loudoun
There are a small number of tickets still available for the 2017 Ayrshire Golf Association Annual Dinner, which takes place at Loudoun Gowf Club of Friday 24th February.
Tickets are £17.50 each and can be secured by contacting the Ayrshire Golf Association Secretary by email at ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com.
The speaker for the evening will be the R & A Captain, Keith Mackintosh.
ANNUAL
DINNER
PRESENTATION
OF TROPHIES
LOUDOUN GOWF CLUB
SPEAKER
R
& A Captain Keith Mackintosh
ARE AVAILABLE FROM
KA9 2DT
Tickets are £17.50 each and can be secured by contacting the Ayrshire Golf Association Secretary by email at ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com.
The speaker for the evening will be the R & A Captain, Keith Mackintosh.
THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL
DINNER
&
PRESENTATION
OF TROPHIES
At
LOUDOUN GOWF CLUB
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY
2017
6.30 P.M. FOR 7.00 P.M.
SPEAKER
R
& A Captain Keith Mackintosh
TICKETS PRICED AT
£17.50 EACH
ARE AVAILABLE FROM
THE AYRSHIRE GOLF ASSOCIATION
SECRETARY
ALASDAIR J. MALCOLM
17 AUCHINCRUIVE AVENUE
PRESTWICK
KA9 2DT
Tel. 01292 477657
Email
– ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
Monday, February 13, 2017
WEST OF SCOTLAND STROKEPLAY - Entry forms for 2017 competition now available
Entry forms for the 2017 West Of Scotland Strokeplay Championship are now available. This years competition will be hosted by Dumbartonshire and takes place at Dullatur Golf Club on Sunday 14th May.
Entry forms are available from the Dumbartonshire Area Secretary, Ayrshire club secretaries and can also be downloaded direct from this web page, via the appropriate link on the left of the page.
THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
AREA ASSOCIATIONS
PRESENT
THE 2017 WEST OF SCOTLAND
STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
SPONSORED BY
www.thelegalpartnership.net
AT
DULLATUR GOLF CLUB
BY KIND PERMISSION
ON
SUNDAY 14th MAY 2017
(OVER 36 HOLES STROKEPLAY)
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ENTRY FEE £ 15.00
HANDICAP LIMIT : 5
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ENTRY MAY BE LIMITED TO 81 PLAYERS - TO BE BALLOTED BY HANDICAP AFTER THE CLOSING DATE
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SIX PRIZE VOUCHERS WILL BE AWARDED
ON SCRATCH BASIS
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ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM CLUB SECRETARIES
OR ON THE WEB AT www.dgu.org.uk
OR THE DUMBARTONSHIRE GOLF UNION SECRETARY
JOHN STRUTHERS
8 ALSTON GARDENS, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW G61 4RZ
(PLEASE ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE)
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CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: - NOON ON MONDAY 1ST MAY 2017
PLEASE NOTE : COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO OBEY CLUB RULES REGARDING DRESS
BOTH ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLUBHOUSE
Thursday, February 09, 2017
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Draws made for 2017 competitions
The draws were made at the ALGL meeting on Tuesday 7th February for the 2017 Ayrshire Junior Golf League competitions.Twelve teams will contest the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP this year, with two sections of six teams playing off on a home and away basis throughout the summer, with the winners of each section going forward to contest the final at Troon Darley on 17th September.
Section A features Troon Welbeck, Ballochmyle, Ardeer, Irvine, Ayr Belleisle and Largs.
Section B features both last seasons finalists, Turnberry and Kilmarnock (Barassie), alongside Prestwick St Cuthbert, West Kilbride, Caprington and Loudoun.
In the UNDER 16 KNOCKOUT TROPHY competition, title holders Ayr Belleisle face a first round match at home to Kilmarnock (Barassie) whilst the 2016 runners up, Turnberry, have a bye into round two along with Ardeer, Troon Welbeck and Caprington.
The first round ties, to be played by 4th June, are :-
West Kilbride Vs. Ballochmyle
Prestwick St Cuthbert Vs. Loudoun
largs vs. Irvine
Ayr Belleisle Vs Kilmarnock (Barassie)
The final of the competition is scheduled to be held at Troon Darley on Sunday 10th September.
There are fourteen players in the CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY competition this year, with the draw giving the representatives from Ardeer and Ayr Belleisle a bye into round two.
The first round ties, to be played by 4th June, are :-
West Kilbride (Fraser Murray) Vs. Caprington (Jamie McKinnon)
Turnberry Vs. Prestwick St Cuthbert (Shawn McBride)
Loudoun (Elliot Spence) Vs. Kilmarnock Barassie (Robbie Muir)
Ballochmyle Vs. Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Champion (Euan Ferguson)
Largs Vs. Troon Welbeck (Blair Fleming)
Irvine (Ross McDonald) Vs. Ayrshire Boys Champion (Jack Broun)
The final will take place on Sunday 17th September at Troon Darley.
Entry forms for the AYRSHIRE JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, which takes place at Caprington GC on Sunday 23rd April, have been distributed to all Ayrshire Golf Association member clubs, and AJGL representatives by email this week.
The fixtures for the WALLACE THORNTON TROPHY competition will be confirmed following the completion of the Ayrshire Junior team Championship.
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Four divisions in operation in 2017
With 24 clubs entering the Scratch leagues this year, four full divisions of six clubs will be in operation this season.Details will be forwarded to nominated club representatives in the near future.
Fixtures in the scratch league competition will take place throughout the season, with all leagues due to be concluded by 31st August.
The composition of the four divisions this year is :-
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TURNBERRY
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LOUDOUN
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IRVINE
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KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
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WEST KILBRIDE
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DIVISION 2
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BALLOCHMYLE
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IRVINE RAVENSPARK
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AYR BELLEISLE
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TROON WELBECK
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LARGS
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DIVISION 3
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GIRVAN
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KILBIRNIE PLACE
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ROWALLAN CASTLE
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CAPRINGTON
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TROON PORTLAND
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DIVISION 4
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BRUNSTON CASTLE
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NEW CUMNOCK
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MOORPARK
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TAM O SHANTER
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CROSSHOUSE
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LARGS ROUTENBURN
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PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Draw made for 2017 competition
The draw has been made for the 2017 handicap club team competition for The President's Putter, with details due to be emailed to nominated club representatives in the near future.Only two first round ties were required this year, with Troon Welbeck being drawn at home to Crosshouse and Ayr Dalmilling playing host to title holders Brunston Castle.
2016 runners up Moorpark face a trip to Ayr Seafield in their opening tie in round two.
The full draw for the opening two rounds this year is :-
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Played By:- 23rd April 2017
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Troon Welbeck
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Crosshouse
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Brunston Castle
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Loudoun
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Prestwick St Nicholas
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Irvine Ravenspark
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Ballochmyle
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Troon St Meddans
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West Kilbride
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Muirkirk
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Drongan
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Braehead
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Skelmorlie
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Moorpark
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Troon Portland
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NB Parkstone
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Ardeer
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Tam 'O' Shanter
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Ayr Belleisle
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Caprington
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Stewarton
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Prestwick St Cuthbert
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Ayr Neptune
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Rowallan Castle
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Troon Merchants
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Turnberry
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Kilmarnock Barassie
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New Cumnock
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Girvan
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