PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Three more clubs through to round 3

Three more clubs have booked their place in round 3 of the handicap club team knockout competition for The President's Putter.

Irvine Ravenspark beat their visitors from Auchenharvie 88, the trophy holders, by 2-1 in their second round tie at Irvine, to set up another home tie in round three against Tam O Shanter.

A 3-0 home win over Troon St Meddans by Portmann secured an away tie in round 3 for the Kilmarnock based club, at either Kilbirnie or Ballochmyle, whilst the withdrawal of Ayr Dalmilling from the competition saw Troon Portland receive a walkover int round 3, where they will be away to either The Chase or Rowallan Castle.

Eleven second round ties remain to be resolved by the 15th of may, to determine the last sixteen teams in this year's competition.