BERT FERGUSON - Stalwart of the Ayrshire county team passes away.

Saddened to learn from his nephew this morning, Saturday the 25th of September 2021, of the passing of Ayrshire golfer Bert Ferguson, who was a regular in the Ayrshire county team for many years, at the age of 67.

A past Captain and Club Champion of the Troon Welbeck club, and latterly a member of Royal Troon, where he was also Club Champion on two occasions, Bert was not only an excellent golfer, but also excelled at football, playing professionally for Ayr United, St Mirren, where he was Sir Alex Ferguson’s first signing, and Stranraer. After moving to the junior ranks he also became a Scottish Junior internationalist.

Though he never captured any of the Ayrshire golf titles, Bert was regularly in the mix at the latter stages of county competitions. He was one of those players who was a mainstay of the county team for many seasons, could always be relied on to step up and play for the county team whenever his services were requested, and could always be relied on to give 100% at all times.

A long time resident of Troon, Bert established a successful construction business, and was well known in Ayrshire golfing circles, and beyond, as a fine golfer who was great company both on and off the course.

Sincere condolences from all at the Ayrshire Golf Association are extended to all Bert’s family and friends at this sad time.