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Monday, August 21, 2017

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Prestwick St Cuthbert retain Division 1 title

With five fixtures still to be played in DIVISION 1 of the Ayrshire Scratch leagues, Prestwick St Cuthbert have retained the championship following a 4 – 2 home win over nearest rivals Irvine GC in their latest fixture, played on Friday18th August, after Irvine had been narrowly beaten 3.5 – 2.5 on their visit to West Kilbride in their previous fixture.

In other matches played recently, Loudoun eased their relegation worries with a 4.5 – 1.5 win at Turnberry and a 3 – 3 draw at West Kilbride.

At the foot of the table, any one of four clubs could still fill the relegation place after all fixtures are completed.

Present positions in Division 1 are:-

Played
For
Against
Points
PR. ST CUTHBERT
8
35.5
12.5
30
IRVINE
9
30
24
20
KIL. BARASSIE
9
23.5
30.5
14
LOUDOUN
9
23
31
14
WEST KILBRIDE
9
22.5
31.5
12
TURNBERRY
6
15.5
20.5
10

Outstanding results / fixtures :-

Turnberry Vs Irvine
Prestwick St Cuthbert Vs Turnberry
Kilmarnock Barassie Vs Turnberry
Loudoun Vs Turnberry
West Kilbride Vs Prestwick St Cuthbert

In DIVISION 2, Irvine Ravenspark have won the title and a return to division 1 next season, after Ayr Belleisle’s challenge ended with a 3.5 – 2.5 defeat at Troon Welbeck and a 5 – 1 loss at Ballochmyle.

Despite losing 3.5 – 2.5 at Troon St Meddans, Ballochmyle ensured they would retain their place in Division 2 next season when they drew 3 – 3 at Largs, a result which also left Largs in the relegation place and destined for Division 3 next year.

Present positions in Division 2 are:-

Played
For
Against
Points
IRV. RAVENSPARK
9
31
23
26
TROON WELBECK
10
30.5
29.5
24
TR. ST. MEDDANS
10
29
31
20
BALLOCHMYLE
10
31.5
28.5
16
AYR BELLEISLE
9
25.5
28.5
16
LARGS
10
26.5
33.5
14

Outstanding results / fixtures :-
Ayr Belleisle Vs Irvine Ravenspark

In DIVISION 3, Troon Portland are in pole position with four fixtures remaining to be played in the division.

A 3.5 – 2.5 win at Kilbirnie Place took the Portland team above Rowallan Castle at the top of the table, despite suffering defeat by 5.5 – 0.5 at Rowallan Castle in the then league leaders’ final fixture of the campaign. Girvan had a chance of overtaking Troon Portland after a 6 – 0 home win over Kilbirnie Place and a 3 – 3 draw at Prestwick St Nicholas, but their hopes were ended with a 5 – 1 defeat at Caprington.

Caprington also defeated Prestwick St Nicholas 5 – 1 at home, and with three matches still to play, they can still overtake Troon Portland at the top of the table.

At the foot of the table, the relegation of Kilbirnie Place next year was confirmed following their home defeat by Troon Portland.

Present positions in Division 3 are:-


Played
For
Against
Points
TROON PORTLAND
9
34.5
19.5
24
ROWALLAN CASTLE
10
30
30
22
GIRVAN
9
27.5
26.5
18
PR. ST. NICHOLAS
9
24.5
29.5
18
CAPRINGTON
7
21
21
16
KILBIRNIE PL.
8
18.5
29.5
6

Outstanding results / fixtures :-
Caprington Vs Troon Portland
Kilbirnie Place Vs Caprington
Girvan Vs Caprington
Prestwick St Nicholas Vs Kilbirnie Place

In DIVISION 4, the destination of the championship will be decided by the outstanding fixture between the two teams at the top of the table, when Largs Routenburn entertain Tam O Shanter.

Tam O Shanter moved into pole position with a 4 – 2 home win over Crosshouse in their latest fixture, and now need just a draw from their final fixture to ensure the championship trophy and promotion to division 3.

Present positions in Division 4 are:-

Played
For
Against
Points
TAM O SHANTER
7
27.5
14.5
22
LARGS ROUTENBURN
7
24
18
20
BRUNSTON CASTLE
7
23
19
18
CROSSHOUSE
8
21.5
26.5
10
MOORPARK
7
12
30
2

Outstanding results / fixtures:-
Largs Routenburn Vs Tam O Shanter

Brunston Castle Vs Moorpark

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