CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY - Four more through to round 2

Four more players have booked their places in the second round of he 2021 Ayrshire Champion of Champions Trophy competition, whilst preliminary round matches are also completed.

In the remaining preliminary round match, former winner Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) lost out, beaten 2 & 1 by former Scottish internationalist Steven McEwan (Caprington) over the Kilmarnock course.

Steven McEwan now visits Stephen Murray (Troon Portland) in the first round.

Alan Watson (Ballochmyle) beat his host Alan Gray (Tam O Shanter) by 2 & 1 to book a visite to Redburn or Kilmarnock Barassie in round 2.

Also through to round 2 is John Shanks (Irvine) who beat David Pratt (Annanhill) by 6&4 over the Kilmarnock course to earn a visit to Glacier or Turnberry at the next stage. 

Scott McIlwraith (Prestwick St Cuthbert) eased into the second round with a 7&5 home win over Steve Arrandale (The Chase) to set up a home tie against the Kilbirnie Place or Troon St Meddans representatives in round 2.

James Brown (New Cumnock) received a walkover from Scott Davidson (Largs) and will now visit Caprington or Routenburn in round 2.

The remaining First round matches are due to be completed by the 13th of June.

The updated draw is:-