AYRSHIRE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - First two players negotiate opening round ties

Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) and 
Shaun Ryan (Ayr Dalmilling) are the first two players to successfully negotiate the first round of the 2017 Ayrshire Champion Of Champions competition.

Michael Smyth opened with an away tie against Darren Mallinson (Irvine Ravenspark) and edged through on the final green with a two hole victory. In round two, Smyth will be at home to either John Anderson (Skelmorlie) or Tommy McInally (Loudoun), a five time winner of the championship.

Shaun Ryan also faced an away tie in the opening round, against Frank Murdoch (Brunston Castle), and won through to round two with a 2 & 1 victory. Ryan will also be at home in the second round, against either Kieran Clark (Braehead) or Scott McCune (Moorpark)

The eleven remaining first tround ties are due to be completed by 16th April.