HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Matches under way in 2021 title chase

Matches in the qualifying sections of the 2021 Handicap League Championship are now under way, as clubs bid for a place in the final in September.

In Section B, Rowallan Castle opened with a 4 - 2 home win over Ardeer.

In Section F, Redburn had a storming start with a 6 - 0 home win over Troon Merchants in their opening fixture.

Meanwhile, Irvine Ravenspark have withdrawn from Section E, leaving just Prestwick St Nicholas, Troon Portland and Ayr Seafield fighting it out for a place in the latter stages.