The available players returning the best sixteen scores in the Ayrshire Men's Strokeplay Championship go forward to contest the Matchplay Championship.
The full draw is:-
Monday, April 29, 2024
AYRSHIRE MEN'S MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Line up for Rowallan Castle published
AYRSHIRE MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Gavin Chesney wins first county title in play off at Largs
Gavin Chesney (Kilbirnie Place) won the 2024 Ayrshire Men's Strokeplay Championship, sponsored by Lomond Property, at Largs Golf Club on Sunday the 28th of April, taking his first Ayrshire county title after a three hole play off with Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle).
A field of 77 players contested the 2024 championship in fine weather on a largs course which was presented in excellent condition.
David A MacDonald (Largs), who eventually finished in fourth place overall, led the way after the first round with a two under par score of 68, giving him a single shot lead over the eventual winner Gavin Chesney and a three shot advantage over four others, including championship runner up Craig Hamilton and Adam Sweeney (Prestwick St Cuthbert) who eventually finished in third place.
Once all the scores were in, Gavin Chesney and Craig Hamilton, with two round totals of 141, finished one shot clear of Adam Sweeney and David A MacDonald, and the destination of the title was decided by a three hole strokeplay play off, over holes 1, 2 and 18.
player could better par at each hole and Gavin Chesney took the title by winning the three hole play off by a single stroke.
At the conclusion of the championship, Ayrshire Golf Association President Andrew Gilligan presented vouchers to the succesful competitors before handing over the championship trophy, and commemorative medal to the 2024 Ayrshire Men's Strokeplay Champion Gavin Chesney.
As a result of his win, Gavin Chesney gains a place in the Ayrshire Champion of Champions Trophy competition in 2025 and will also receive a Titleist Performance Institute screening session in the Mind Body Golf studio in Troon, courtesy of Paul Moutrie.
The Ayrshire Golf Association would like to extend sincere thanks to the members, management, and staff of Largs Golf Club for hosting the 2024 championship so well and would also extend sincere thanks to the championship sponsors Lomond Property, and to Paul Moutrie of Mind Body Golf for sponsoring the provision of fruit and bottled water for all the competitors at the championship.
The list of prizewinners, and final scores are:-
Saturday, April 27, 2024
AYRSHIRE MEN'S HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - First four results from 2024 competition posted.
In League 2, Irvine had a 4-2 home win over Ayr Dalmilling while Kilmarnock Barassie and the Golf South Ayrshire Golf Club shared a 3 - 3 draw at Kilmarnock Barassie.
In League 4 Moorpark opened with a 4-2 away win at Ballochmyle while in league 7 Auchenharvie had a 5-1 home win over Stewarton in their opening fixture
Friday, April 26, 2024
PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Ballochmyle and Wallacetown progress to round two.
Ballochmyle and Wallacetown will meet in the second round of the 2024 handicap club team knockout competition for the President's Putter.
In the first round matches played recently, both clubs had 2-1 wins away from home, against North Beach & Ayr Belleisle respectively.
The one remaining first round match, between Redburn & Kilbirnie Place, is due to be completed by Sunday the 28th of April
AYRSHIRE FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - Three more first round ties completed
Kieran & Thomas Reid (Alton) beat their visitors Cameron Hill & Fraser Robertson (Kilmarnock Barassie) by a single hole to progress while Danny Chilton & Daniel Sharpe (Prestwick Centre) had a home win over Barry McDonnell & Ronnie Watters (Stewarton) at the third extra hole and will be at home in round two against Gordon Brown & James McGill (Moorpark) who beat Ian Spiers & Scott Cassidy (The Chase) by 2 &1 to progress from round one.
AYRSHIRE MEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - First round concludes this weekend
Robbie Stewart (Troon Portland) had a 5&4 home win over Darren Young (Crosshouse) and will be at home to Aidan Long (Ayr Belleisle) in the second round after Long had a walkover against Kevin Campbell (Glacier) in round one.
Brian Gibson (Rowallan Castle) has a trip to either Irvine Ravenspark or Ayr Dalmilling in round two after a 5&4 away win against Andrew McConnell (Portmann) in the opening round.
Holder Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) came through his first round tie away to George Paton (Troon Merchants) by 7&5 and will be at home to Jamie Monaghan (Girvan) in the second round following Monaghan's home win over Ryan Morrison (Ayr Seafield) by 2&1 in round one.
Steven Smith (Loudoun) beat Brian McGarrity (Drongan) by 5&4 in round one, and has another home tie in the second round against Stuart Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie) who won by 2&1 on his first round visit to play Scott Martin (Troon Welbeck).
Away from home in the opening round, Andrew Marshall (Prestwick St Nicholas) beat Dennis Taggart (Malletsheugh) by 7&6, and has a home tie in round two, while John R Anderson (Skelmorlie) was 3 up after 5 holes in his first round tie against Michael Smyth (Royal Troon) when he was conceded the tie by his opponent who cited an injury during the match.
Five first round matches remain to be completed this weekend.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
AYRSHIRE MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Space now available for Sunday at Largs
The place will be allocated on a first come first served basis and anyone wishing to enter should contact the Area Secretary by email at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
and forward a completed entry form, but not make payment until all,location of the place has been confirmed.
Monday, April 22, 2024
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - West Kilbride and Turnberry take the honours in season opener
The Ayrshire Golf Association Championship season got under way on Sunday the 21st of April when the 2024 Ayrshire Junior Team Championship was contested at Kilbirnie Place Golf Club, where West Kilbride and Turnberry took the honours.
Nine member clubs were represented at the event with the best three scores from four in each team contributing to the team score.
West Kilbride retained the Matt Lygate Trophy and Ayrshire Junior Team Champions title by a single shot from Turnberry, with the team of Finlay Watt, Dylan Scally, Daren Docherty & Lyle Vogwell posting a team total of 222.
Turnberry took the Andrew D Nimmo Trophy for the best nett team score, Quintin Dunlop, Euan Forrest, Ben Slatter and Gregor hay combining for a team total of 219.
Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle) was the winner of the Carrick Trophy for the best individual nett return of the day, with his score of 74-5=69 to win the trophy by a single shot.
The Prestwick Circuits Trophy for the best individual scratch score of the championship was won by reigning Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Champion Scott Newman (Royal Troon) who posted an excellent two under par score of 67, his three bogeys at the 8th 14th and 18th being countered by birdies at the 5th, 10th, 13th, 16th and 17th.
At the conclusion of the championship Ayrshire Golf Association President Andrew Gilligan (Royal Troon) presented the trophies and prize vouchers to the succesful competitors.
The Ayrshire Golf Association would like to thank thank the committee and members of Kilbirnie Place Golf Club for hosting the championship and the warm welcome extended to players and officials during the championship.
The full list of team scores is:-
Friday, April 19, 2024
THE AYRSHIRE JUG - Two of three first round ties completed in mixed greensomes championship
Alasdair & Catherine Malcolm (Prestwick St Cuthbert) had a single hole home victory over last years quarter finalists Jean Tannock & Rab Dalziel (Troon Welbeck) and will be at home in round two to either Carol Moffat (Caprington) & James McGhee (Loudoun) or Kevin Flack & Janet Harkness (Skelmorlie).
The other first round victors were Susan Smith & Roddie Middleton (Loudoun) who had a 2&1 victory on their visit to play Angela Hughes (Irvine) and Douglas Gillespie (West Kilbride).
AYRSHIRE FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - Annanhill pair through to round 2
Facing and away tie against Jamie Clark & Allan Dunlop (Wallacetown) in the opening round, the Annanhill pair won through on the final green by a single hole to progress.
Goldie & Purvis now have a trip to either Irvine or Kilbirnie Place in round two.
There are eight other first round ties still to be completed by the 28th of April.
AYRSHIRE MEN'S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - Scott Campbell is first round winner
With an opening tie away from home against Gavin Chesney (Kilbirnie Place), Campbell recoorded a 2&1 win to book a trip to face either Kenny Doherty (Routenburn) or Jamie Ralston (Moorpark) in round two.
There are fourteen other first round ties in this year's competition, which are due to be completed by the 28th of April.
WEST OF SCOTLAND JUNIOR STROKEPLAY - Entries now open for Wishaw
The Lanarkshire Golf Association are now accepting entries for the 2024 West of Scotland Junior Strokeplay Championship which whill be held at Wishaw Golf Club on Sunday 7th July.
The championship is open to boys and girls under 18 years of age on 1st January 2024 with a handicap of no more than 36.
The competition will be over 18 holes and scratch and handicap prizes will be presented.
The entry fee is £10, and all entries must be made on the Scottish Golf App under “Events” and at “Club”, Lanarkshire Golf Association should be entered.
The boys returning the 8 best scratch scores will return to Wishaw on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16th July to contest the West of Scotland Boys Matchplay Championship.
Entry details are on the championship poster below, and are also available on the link on the left of this page, under the 'Juniors' heading.
AYRSHIRE STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Capacity field to contend 2024 event at Largs
A World Golf Rankings counting event, the 36 hole championship will be defended by Colin Goudie (Ayr Belleisle) who won his first Ayrshire title at Western Gailes last year.
The players returning the sixteen best 36 hole totals on the day will progress to contest the 2024 Ayrshire Men's Matchplay Championship at Rowallan castle GC from the 6th to the 9th of May.
If any player needs to withdraw from the championship they should email the Area Secretary as soon as possible at
ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
The draw for order of play at Largs on the 28th of April is:-
HILLHOUSE CUP - Entries now invited for Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit event at Royal Troon
Entries are now invited for the 2024 Hillhouse Cup competition, which takes place at Royal Troon on Sunday the 19th of May.
The 18 hole strokeplay competition, a counting event for the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order of Merit, is open to amateur golfers aged 16 years and over who are members of recognised Ayrshire golf clubs, with a handicap index of 5 or less.
Entry is £25.00 and closing date for entry is the 10th of May.
The entry form is available via the link below, or via the link on the left of this page, under the 'Mens Golf' heading.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
WEST OF SCOTLAND MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Entry reminder for Hilton Park
Players are reminded that entries are still being taken for the 2024 West of Scotland Men's Strokeplay Championship, being held this year by Dumbartonshire Golf Union at Hilton Park Golf Club on Sunday the 19th of May.
Details of how to enter the 18 hole championship are included on the championship poster below
PRESIDENT'S PUTTER - Holders defeated in opening match of title defence.
As the 2024 Ayrshire Golf Association extended competitions get under way for 2024, the opening match in the handicap club team knockout competitoion for the President's Putter has provided a notable result.
Facing an away tie in their opening fixture in round two against Auchenharvie 88, who won the championship in 2023, the team from Ardeer recorded a 2-1 victory to progress to the third round of the competition, where they will be away to either Annanhill or Troon St Meddans.
The three first round ties in the championship, which are due to be completed by Sunder the 28th of April, are:-
North Beach Vs Ballochmyle
Ayr Belleisle Vs Wallacetown
Redburn Vs Kilbirnie Place
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - 9 clubs to contest opening event at Kilbirnie Place GC
Teams from 9 member clubs will contest the traditional opening event of the 2024 Ayrshire Golf Association season, The Ayrshire Junior Team Championship, which takes place at Kilbirnie Place Golf Club on Sunday the 21st of April.
West Kilbride and Loudoun defend the Matt Lygate and Andrew D Nimmo team trophies respectively, while individual scratch and handicap trophies are also being contested during the event.
The draw for order of play is:-
Monday, April 15, 2024
PRESIDENT'S TROPHY - Ayrshire Boys & Youths team storm to victory over South of Scotland at Wigtownshire County
The combined Ayrshire Boys and Youths team stormed to victory over their hosts from the South of Scotland at Wigtownshire County Golf Club on Sunday the 14th of April as they retained the Presidents Troiphy in the annual match, the traditional opening fixture of the season.
The team of four under 16's, four under 18's and four under 23's played six foursomes ties in the morning and twelve singles ties in the afternoon.
The Ayrshire side, who won the trophy in 2023 at Girvan, overwhelmed their hosts in the morning foursomes to take a 5.5 - 0.5 lead into the afternoon singles, with only the anchor youths match ending with honours even.
Looking for a strong start in the afternoon singles, the Under 16 and under 18 players dfelivered, taking alleight of their ties without reply before the South of Scotland team rallied a little by winning the four youths ties by 3 - 1.
The outstanding team display, particularly by the under 16 and under 18 players who recorded a 100% win record over the foursomes and singles ties, saw Ayrshire retain the president's Trophy with a 14.5 - 3.5 overall match score in their favour.
Match details (Ayrshire names first):-
Foursomes
Finlay Watt (West Kilbride) & Ollie Kane (Royal Troon) beat Scott gardiner (Portpatrick) & Riley Gratton (Stranraer) by 6&5
Aiden Hay (Irvine) & Liam Moran (Irvine) beat ZakStankovic (Lochmaben) & Brennan henry (Dalbeattie) by 3&1
Dylan Scally (West Kilbride) & Harris Fleming (Royal Troon) beat Carla Morris (Dumfries & County) & Joe Clark (Dumfries & County) by 5&3
Quinton Dunlop (Turnberry) & Scott newman (Royal Troon) beat Murray paterson (Dumfries & County) & Matt Mcfarlane (Lochmaben) by 4&3
Ryan Kennedy (Irvine) & Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) beat Colin McKenzie (Lochmaben) & Cieran Howit (Dumfries & County) by 6&4
Harvey McDonald (Turnberry) & Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) halved with Adam Scott (Lochmaben) & Rogan McGraw (Dumfries & County)
Singles
Watt beat Gardner by 5&4
Moran beat Henry by 2&1
Kane beat Stankovic by 5&4
A. Hay beat Gratten by 6&5
Newman beat Morris by 8&6
Fleming beat Paterson by 2&1
Dunlop beat McFarlane by 1 hole
Scally beat Clark by 1 hole
Broadfoot beat McKenzie by 6&5
McDonald lost to Howit by 5&4
kennedy lost to McGraw by 3&2
J. Hay lost to Scott by 4&3
AYRSHIRE 14.5 SOUTH OF SCOTLAND 3.5
SCOTTISH JUNIOR OPEN STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - Boys and Girls events concluded at irvine and Powfoot
The Boys' Championship at Irvine was won by Louka Morin from France with a three over par total of 287 for the four rounds.
Scott Newman (Royal Troon), the only Ayrshire player to make the cut, closed with rounds of 77 and 80 for a total of 308, 24 over par, to finish in joint 40th place.
The Girls' Championship at Powfoot was won by England's Chloe Tarbard with a four over par total of 223 for three rounds.
Freya Russell (Royal Troon) finished top Scot with a nine over par total of 228 after a closing round of 85 left her in joint eighth place overall.
Friday, April 12, 2024
SCOTTISH JUNIOR OPEN STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - Freya Russell leads the field in the Girls championship at the halfway stage after course record.
Added to her opening round score of 76, the two round total of 143, three under par, leaves Freya four ahead of the chasing pack going into the final day's play.
The cut for the final day fell at 160, with the only other Ayrshire player in the field, Jodie Graham (Royal Troon) missing out by 11 shots after rounds of 84 and 86 for a 25 over par total of 171.
In the corresponding boys event being held at Irvine Golf Club, Alexandre Godin (France) holds a single shot lead going into the final day with a one under par total of 141.
Scott Newman (Royal Troon) carded a seven over par second round of 78 for a nine over par total of 151, to make the cut for the final day by a single shot.
Scott's second round looked likely to be better than what transpired, a bogey, birdie start being followed by bogeys at the 6th, 9th and 12th giving him a three over par total with two holes to play, before he finnished with successive double bogeys on the closing two holes.
The other two Ayrshire players in the field missed the cut for the final days play.
Connor Wills (Royal Troon) bettered his opening round by two shots, his second round 77, six over par, giving him a fourteen over par total of 156, while Sean Hillis (Kilmarnock Barassie) was eight shots better in his second round, a six over par score of 77 giving him a two round total of 162, twenty over par.
Both the Boys' and Girls' championshoips are scheduled to conclude on Friday the 12th of April.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
PRESIDENT'S TROPHY - Ayrshire team to defend title at Wigtownshire County named
The team of twelve comprises four Under 16's, four Under 18's and four Under 23's who will play foursomes matchplay against the South of Scotland team in the morning and singles in the afternoon.
The Ayrshire team hoping to defend the trophy won last year at Girvan is:-
Under 16's
Finlay Watt (West Kilbride)
Oliver Kane (Royal Troon)
Aidan Hay (Irvine)
Liam Moran (Irvine)
Under 18's
Scott Newman (Royal Troon)
Harris Fleming (Royal Troon)
Dylan Scally (West Kilbride)
Quintin Dunlop (Turnberry)
Youths
Harvey McDonald (Turnberry)
Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon)
Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle)
Ryan Kennedy (Irvine)
SCOTTISH BOYS' OPEN STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Scott Newman leads Scottish challenge at Irvine after day 1
A two over par opening round of 73 gave Newman a joint third finish on the opening day, alongside fellow Scot Jamie McDonald (St Andrews New), three shots behind tournament leader William Partner from England.
In difficult conditions, Newman birdied the fifth and bogeyed the sixth in a level par outward half, but a run of three successive bogeys from the tenth put him three over par before he finished in style with a birdie three at the closing hole for his two over par total.
Two other Ayrshire players are in the field for this weeks event. Connor Wills (Royal Troon) opened with an eight over par score of 79 while Sean Hillis (Kilmarnock Barassie carded a fourteen over par score of 85 on day one.
The cahmpionship continues on thursday and concludes on Friday.
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
CARRICK SPEAKERS GOLF CLUB - Maybole based club disbands after 35 years
The Ayrshire Golf Association are sorry to learn that the Carrick Speakers Golf Club, a member club of The Association for around 35 years, is folding and disbanding.
This is the second setback to the sport in the carrick area in recent years, following the demise of the Maybole Golf Club a couple of years ago.
In advising The Association of the decision, Club Secretary Hugh McKay commented
"We have persevered and tried to keep going but our numbers have not been sustainable for some time. This together with increased costs, the changes in administration and the technical changes introduced by Scottish Golf, means we have decided to call it a day. We will look to join other stronger clubs and hopefully continue to enjoy the game for many years to come.
Its a sad day for us all. I would like to express our thanks to the Ayrshire Golf Association for the work you have done over the years and I’m sure we will continue to enjoy the rights, privileges and protections that you offer with our new clubs".
For several years the Carrick Speakers Golf Club staged a succesful open competition over the Girvan golf course alongside several club events and championships.
The Ayrshire Golf Association are sorry to see the demise of one of our member clubs, which now takes the total membership to 63 clubs, and send all former members of the Carrick Speakers Golf Club best wishes, and hope they continue their involvement and enjoyment of the sport within other member clubs in the county.
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
AYRSHIRE MEN'S STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Entry closing date reminder
The 2024 championship takes place at Largs GC on Sunday the 28th of April.
Handicap limit for the 36 hole competition, a World Amateur Gof Rankings counting event, is 3 and the entry fee is £25.
In the event that the competition is over subscribed, there will be a ballot on handicap.
Entry forms should be available through member clubs, and can be downloaded via the link on the left of the Ayrshire Golf Association web page (desktop view).
If any players have issues obtaining the entry form they should contact the Area Secretary by email at ayrshire.golf@btinternet.com
Entries received to date are:-
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AYRSHIRE MENS STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORED BY LOMOND PROPERTY LARGS GC - SUNDAY 28 APRIL ENTRIES RECEIVED |
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PLAYER |
CLUB |
H/Cap |
FORM |
PAYMENT |
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Andrew Gordon |
Ayr Belleisle |
-0.6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Cameron Aitken |
Largs |
-1.5 |
Y |
Y |
|
J Mark Robertson |
Western Gailes |
1.6 |
Y |
|
|
Andrew McDonald |
Largs |
1.6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Drew Cleaver |
Ayr Belleisle |
0.3 |
Y |
Y |
|
Gavin Chesney |
Kilbirnie Place |
-0.7 |
Y |
Y |
|
Jamie Murchie |
Largs |
-0.9 |
Y |
Y |
|
John G T Robertson |
Largs |
0.2 |
Y |
Y |
|
Stuart Miller |
Kilmarnock Barassie |
-0.6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Sandy Walker |
Kilmarnock Barassie |
-0.7 |
Y |
Y |
|
Kris Kirk |
Troon Portland |
-0.8 |
Y |
Y |
|
Euan Lindsay |
Largs |
-0.3 |
Y |
Y |
|
Aidan Long |
Ayr Belleisle |
-3.7 |
Y |
Y |
|
Thomas Pace |
Prestwick St Nicholas |
1.1 |
Y |
Y |
|
Neil Clapperton |
Ballochmyle |
1.1 |
Y |
Y |
|
Scott Hannah |
Prestwick St Cuthbert |
-0.6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Matthew Allan |
Western Gailes |
-5.3 |
Y |
Y |
|
Finlay Watt |
West Kilbride |
1.9 |
Y |
Y |
|
Harvey Broadfoot |
Royal Troon |
-2.4 |
Y |
|
|
Jack Broadfoot |
Troon Welbeck |
3.6 |
Y |
|
|
Jamie Hay |
Ayr Belleisle |
-3.5 |
Y |
Y |
|
Craig Telfer |
|
|
|
Y |
|
Scott Brown |
Prestwick St Cuthbert |
-0.5 |
Y |
Y |
|
William Fleming |
Ballochmyle |
0.8 |
Y |
Y |
|
Scott Davidson |
Largs |
0.4 |
Y |
Y |
|
Jonny Andrews |
Largs |
-1.1 |
Y |
Y |
|
Joe McSorley |
Prestwick St Cuthbert |
-1.3 |
Y |
Y |
|
Adrian Orton |
Kilmarnock Barassie |
0.8 |
Y |
Y |
|
Harvey McDonald |
Turnberry |
-1.8 |
Y |
|
|
Alan Watson |
Ballochmyle |
1.1 |
Y |
Y |
|
David Macdonald |
Largs |
-1.5 |
Y |
Y |
|
Elliot Masterson |
Ayr Belleisle |
-1.7 |
Y |
Y |
|
Colin Goudie |
Ayr Belleisle |
-0.6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Scott Chesney |
Kilbirnie Place |
1.2 |
Y |
Y |
|
Mark Watt |
Prestwick St Cuthbert |
-1.3 |
Y |
Y |
|
Scott Gilchrist |
Loudoun |
1.5 |
Y |
Y |
|
Colin Hume |
Ayr Belleisle |
2.1 |
Y |
Y |