SCOTTISH GOLF YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME - Applications invited for 2025 - 2026 programme.

Scottish Golf are still inviting applications to join the 2025 - 2026 Young leaders programme, with applications being accepted until the 30th of November 2024.

Open to young adults between the ages of 16
and 24 who are living in Scotland and are either a member of an affilliated club, employed or volunteering in a golf club, an Open Play member, or someone who has a passion for golf, applicants should be enthusiastic about making a difference and be prepared to commit to a full two year programme and allocate four hours per month towards projects associated with the programme.

Applicants are encouraged to provide a supporting  reference from someone oin either an education, sporting or working capacity explaining why they are a good candidate. This could be a teacher, coach, employer, or a person in the community with whom they volunteer. those unable to provide a reference are still encouraged to apply in any case as all applications will be considered.

More information on what in involved, and a link to the application process can be accessed via the following link

SCOTTISH GOLF YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME 

U.S. COLLEGE GOLF - Double hole in one joy for John McCracken

Kilmarnock Barassie GC team member John McCracken scored a remarkable double recently while participating in the Currahee invitational College Golf Tournament in Toccoa, Georgia, U.S.A.

Representing Young Harris College, Georgia, John achieved a hole-in-one on the 214-yard 4th hole during the practice day remarkably repeated the feat again on the first day of the tournament, which contributed to him finishing in the top 20 in a highly competitive field.

Also competing in the tournament were John’s Ayrshire teammates, third year Junior Max Barclay from Ayr Belleisle, representing Coker University, South Carolina, and fifth year Graduate Sean Addie from Kilmarnock (Barassie), representing Wingate University, North Carolina.

The event was the final tournament of a hurricane disrupted season, with the new College season due to start in mid-February.

Annanhill Golf Trust Announces Regeneration Project for Annanhill Park to Promote Community Health and Wellbeing Through Golf

Annanhill Golf Trust is proud to announce a new regeneration project aimed at transforming Annanhill Park’s disused 18-hole pitch and putt course and adjacent playground into a vibrant community golf and recreation facility. 

As a charity, Annanhill Golf Trust is dedicated to regenerating Annanhill Park to enhance wellbeing, inclusivity, and pride through golf. By revitalizing this space, the Trust aims to create an inviting, year-round facility for Kilmarnock’s residents to enjoy and share.

This initiative, designed to support health and wellbeing, will introduce children ages 4-14 to golf, with community coaching courses running throughout the year. By engaging youth and encouraging inclusivity, the project aims to foster personal growth, community pride, and the values of the sport.

The redevelopment will include a new adventure golf facility, repurposing the old BMX track, creating a sustainable revenue stream to support the Trust’s long-term goals. Additionally, local primary school students will be invited to design the 18-hole course, with winning ideas brought to life on-site, fostering a sense of ownership and connection.

 

Intersted parties are invited to give feedback on the proposal on a community consultation form via the link below

Annanhill Golf Trust Community Feedback Form

You can also keep up with updates on the project via the trusts facebook page at

Annanhill Golf Trust Facebook Page

For more information, please contact:  

Annanhill Golf Trust

www.annanhillgolftrust.org.uk

scott@annanhillgolftrust.org.uk

 

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE - Season winners honoured at annual dinner

The 2024 winners in the Ayrshire Junior Golf league events were honoured at the annual dinner of The League, which was held at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club on Monday the 4th of November.

Top table guests included League Chairman Mark Mason, Prestwick St Nicholas GC Club Captain Tony Greig, A.J.G.L. Secretary Gavin Scott and coaching professional Lee Hughes.  

After an excellent meal, the company were entertained by a fundraising raffle where several prizes were distributed before the evening concluded with the presentation of prizes for the 2024 season, which were handed over by the host club captain Tony Greig.

The first award of the evening was the MacRobert Thistle trophies for the leading girl and boy golfers in Ayrshire in 2024.

The girl's award for 2024 was won by Orla Moran (Irvine GC) who retained the title she also won in 2023.

An excellent example to other on the course, in an impressive season Orla had several successes including winning the inaugural Ayrshire Girls Strokeplay Championship, the West Kilbride Junior Girls Open, the Golf South Ayrshire Junior Girls Open, the Prestwick St Cuthbert Junior Gilrs Open, and the Irvine Junior Girls Open.

Orla was also a mainstay in the Irvine Golf Club junior team and also represented her club in the Women's inter club competition for the Greenleeds trophy, and achieved a notable double by winning the Women's Club Championship titles at both Irvine and Prestwick St Cuthbert golf clubs.

The boy's award for 2024 was presented to Scott Newman (West Kilbride) who had an exceptional playing season, while being well respected amongst his peers and a great example to other both on and off the course.

Scott's successes in 2024 included winning the Prestwick Circuits Trophy at the Ayrshire Junior Team Championship, succesfully defending the Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Championship, finishing runner up in Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Championship, winning the Ayrshire Junior Champion of Champions trophy, winning a Scottish Junior Tour event at Portpatrick, winning the Irvine junior open and finishing third in the Welsh Youths championship, while also being an integral part of the Ayrshire Under 18 boys team that won the West of Scotland Inter County League championship and the Ayrshire youths team that retained the West of Scotland Inter County Youths league title.

The full list of award winners on the night were:-

MacRobert Thistle Junior Girl Golfer Of The Year - Orla Moran (Irvine)

MacRobert Thistle Junior Boy Golfer Of The Year - Scott Newman (West Kilbride)

Ayrshire Junior Team Champions (Matt Lygate Trophy) - West Kilbride GC

Ayrshire Junior Handicap Team Champions (A D Nimmo Trophy) - Turnberry GC

Prestwick Circuits Trophy - Scott Newman (West Kilbride)

Carrick Trophy - Harris Vennard (Ayr Belleisle)

Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Champion - Scott Newman (West Kilbride)

Ayrshire Boys Handicap Strokeplay Champion (Hilmarton Trophy) - Adam McIntyre (Irvine)

Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Champion - Quintin Dunlop (Turnberry)

Ayrshire Girls Strokeplay Champion - Orla Moran (Irvine)

Ayrshire Girls Handicap Strokeplay Champion (Prestwick Salver) - Alyssa Gillies (Ballochmyle)

Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit - 3rd - Scott Newman  (West Kilbride)

Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit - runner up - Quintin Dunlop (Turnberry)

Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit Winner - Jack Broadfoot (Royal Troon)

Wallace Thornton Trophy Runners Up - Kilmarnock Barassie GC

Wallace Thornton Trophy Winners - Turnberry GC

Under 16 Knockout Trophy Runners Up - Troon Welbeck GC

Under 16 Knockout Trophy Winners - Prestwick St Nicholas GC

Ayrshire Junior Champion of Champions Trophy - Scott Newman (West Kilbride)

Ayrshire Junior Golf League Runners Up - Turnberry GC

Ayrshire Junior Golf League Winners - West Kilbride GC 

West of Scotland Inter County Under 18 Boys League Winners - Ayrshire

Matt Lygate Trophy
West Kilbride GC

Andrew D Nimmo Trophy
Turnberry GC

Prestwick Circuits Trophy
Scott Newman

Carrick Trophy
Harris Vennard

Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay Champion
Scott Newman

Hilmarton Trophy
Adam McIntyre

Ayrshire Boys Matchplay Champion
Quintin Dunlop

Ayrshire Girls Strokeplay Champion
Orla Moran

Prestwick Salver
Alyssa Gillies

Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit
Jack Broadfoot

Wallace Thornton Trophy 
Turnberry GC

Under 16 Knockout Trophy
Prestwick St Nicholas GC

Ayrshire Junior Champion of Champions
Scott Newman

Ayrshire Junior Golf League Champions
West Kilbride GC

West of Scotland
Inter County Under 18 Boys League Winners
Ayrshire