WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY LEAGUES - Wins over Dumbartonshire for A and Youths teams in week 5

Both the Ayrshire A and Youths teams recorded victories in their respective fixtures against Dumbartonshire in week 5 of the 2026 West of Scotland Inter County Leagues on Sunday 18th October.

The A team visited Dalmuir golf course in Clydebank and came away with a 5-3 win against their hosts, with just two ties lost, two halved, and four won.

Match details (Ayrshire names first):-

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) lost to Alan Russell (Clydebank & District) by 1 hole

John Haggarty (Loudoun) beat Craig Bissett (Dumbarton) by 5&4

Scott Brown (Prestwick St Cuthbert) halved with David Lindsay (Lenzie)

Alan McLean (Largs) lost to Jack Gillies (Hilton park) by 3&1

Andy Gibson (caprington) beat Thomas Morrison (Kilsyth) by 3&2

Joe McSorley (Prestwick St Cuthbert) halved with Mark McGachy (Clydebank & District)

Steven Stamper (Turnberry) beat Gavin Rodger (Clober) by 5&3

Craig Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) beat Callum McAteer (Clydebank & District) by 271

AYRSHIRE A   5   DUMBARTONSHIRE A   3

In the other week 5 fixtures played on Sunday, Glasgow beat Renfrewshire 5-3 at Cowglen GC while Stirlingshire and Lanarkshire fought out a 4-4 draw at Falkirk GC.

The results leave Ayrshire in second place behind Lanarkshire going into the two week six fixtures still to be completed with a chance of still winning the league championship this year, should Lanakrshire not beat Renfrewshire in their last fixture, and Ayrshire can record a good win over Stirlingshire at Falkirk GC in their last match.

Present positions in the A league are:-

 

In the youths league match played at Royal Troon GC Ayrshire maintained their unbeaten record this season with a 5.5 - 2.5 win over their visitors.

Match details (Ayrshire names first):-

Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) lost to Sam Somerville (Bearsden) by 2&1

Gregor Hay (Ayr Belleisle) beat Blane McFadzean (Kirkintilloch) by 372

Mason Chisholm (Irvine) halved with Jack Clark (Dullatur)

Findlay Andrew (Turnberry) beat Lewis McGlinchy (Clober) by 5&4

Jenson Fergusson (Royal Troon) beat Stewart Forrest (Hayston) by 2&1

Jamie Robertson (Loudoun) lost to Kyle Caskie (Hayston) by 472

Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle) beat Liam McGrogan (Dumbarton) by 6&5

Sam Crozier (West Kilbride) beat Blair Auld (Clydebank & District) by 4&3

AYRSHIRE YOUTHS   5.5   DUMBARTONSHIRE YOUTHS   2.5

Ayrshire go into the final week of matches, on Sunday 25th October, sitting top of the league table and needing to avoid defeat by Stirlingshire at Falkirk GC, in a final match shoot out, in their bit to win the 2026 league title.

The other fixtures due to be played in week 6 see Glasgow host Dumbartonshire and Renfrewshire host Lanarkshire.

Present postions in the West of Scotland Youth league are:-

 

WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY LEAGUES - A team win and Youths draw against Renfrewshire in week 4.

The Ayrshire A team had a home win over Renfrewshire in week four of the 2026 West of Scotland Inter County Leagues on Sunday 11th october, while the Youths team maintained their unbeaten run with a draw in the youths league match.

The A team entertained Renfrewshire at Irvine GC in fine weather, with the course in excellent condition. 

A strong showing throught the side saw Ayrshire run out winners by 5.5 - 2.5 to move into second place in the league table.

Match details (Ayrshire names first):-

John Haggarty (Loudoun) beat Paul Dorrian (Greenock) by 2&1

Steven Stamper (Turnberry) lost to Barry Hume (Renfrew) by 3&2

Joe McSorley (Prestwick St Cuthbert) halved with Michael Daily (Erskine)

Louis Alberts (Troon St Meddans) beat Alex Ferguson (Paisley) by 7&5

Andy Gibson (Caprington) lost to Ryan McKenzie (Erskine) by 3&1

Alan McLean (Largs) beat Jack Tourish (Elderslie) by 5&4

Craig Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) beat Roddy McAuley (Fereneze) by 2&1

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) beat Stewart Watt (Old Ranfurly) by 2&1 

AYRSHIRE A    5.5    RENFREWSHIRE  A  2.5

In the other fixtures played in week 4, Lanarkshire beat Glasgow 5.5 - 2.5 at East Kilbride and Stirlingshire beat Dumbartonshire 5-3 at Falkirk.

Present positions in the A team league are:-

Next week the A team are away to Dumbartonshire at Dalmuir GC.

In the corresponding Youths team match the Ayrshire team visited Renfrewshire Youths at Kilmacolm.

The match loooked close throughout and the result was decided by the final tie on the course which was a half, to give an overall 4 - 4 draw in the match.

The result maintained Ayrshire's unbeaten record in the campaign this year so far, and kept the side at the top of the table.

Match details (Renfrewshire names first) :-

Ethan Lang (Elderslie) lost to Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) by 4&3

Neil Rainey (Erskine) beat Gregor Hay (Ayr Belleisle) by 1 hole

Stuart Dickson (Fereneze) beat Mason Chisholm (Irvine) by 3&2

Alex Duff (Whitecraigs) lost to Findlay Anderew (Turnberry) by 372

Ben Paling (Kilmacolm) lost to Jamie Robertson (Loudoun) by 2&1

Joe-Luke Robertson (Kilmacolm) halves with Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle)

Jack Edmiston (Old Ranfurly) halved with Sam Crozier (West Kilbride)

Tom Watson (Old ranfurly) beat Jake Hendry (West Kilbride) by 6&5

RENFREWSHIRE YOUTHS     4   AYRSHIRE YOUTHS   4

In te other matches played in week 4, Glasgow lost 6-2 to Lanarkshire at Haggs Castle and Dumbartonshire lost 5-3 to Stirlingshire at Balmore

Present positions in the Youths League are:-

Next week the Youths team entertain Dumbartonshire at Royal Troon GC.

SCOTTISH SENIOR MEN'S AREA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Ayrshire take runners up spot at Blairgowrie.

The Ayrshire Senior Men's team finished as runners up to defending champions Renfrewshire in the 2026 Scottish Senior Men's Area Team Championshiop which was held at Blairgowrie GC on Tuesday 6th of October.

With five scores from six counting towards the team score, Ayrshire finished just two shots adrift of Renfrewshire with a team total of 368 and secured second spot by virtue of the best sixth score, ahead of Lothians.

Best of the day for Ayrshire was Tom Loy (Irvine) who made his mark playing in the event for the first time with a scratch score of 69, the best individual return of the day among the field of 89 players.

Robert Jenkins and Paul Moultrie (both Royal Troon) added a 72 and a 73 respectively. The three other team members, John Rushbury (Royal Troon), Stuart Miller (Royal Troon), and John McKean (Prestwick) all returned scores of 77.  

The Ayrshire team scores were:-

The final team placings were:-

The leading individual scores were:-

The 2027 event is scheduled to take place at Nairn GC on Friday 24th September.

WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY LEAGUES - Mixed fortunes for Ayrshire against Lanarkshire in week 3

The two Ayrshire teams had mixed fortunes in week 3 of the 2026 West of Scotland Inter County Leagues on Sunday 4th October against Lanarkshire with the A team losing at home and the Youths recording an away win.

The A team hosted the Lanarkshire side at Royal Troon in a late venue change, and the breezy conditions were testing for both teams. In a very close contest it was the visitors who prevailed with a 4.5 - 3.5 victory over their hosts.

Match details (Ayrshire names first) :-

Harvey Broadfoot (Royal Troon) lost to James Steven (Kirkhill) by 2 holes  

Calum Nairn (Prestwick St Cuthbert) lost to Greg Andrews (East Kilbride) by 4&3

Craig Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) lost to Kieran McVicar (East Kilbride) by 2&1

Scott Brown (Prestwick St Cuthbert) beat Euan Bogle (Lanark) by 1 hole

Louis Alberts (Troon St Meddans) halved with Mark O'Donnell (Hamilton)

Andy Gibson (Caprington) beat David Farr (Hamilton) by 3&2

Alan McLean (Largs) lost to Cammy Meldrum (East Kilbride) by 8&6

Steven Stamper (Turnberry) beat Gordon yates (lanakr) by 2 holes

AYRSHIRE A   3.5    LANARKSHIRE A   4.5

In the other two matches played in week 3, Renfrewshire had a 4.5 - 3.5 home win over Dumbartonshire at East renfrewshire Gc, while Glasgow had a 5.5 - 2.5 home win over Stirlingshire at Cathkin Braes GC.

Present positions in the West of Scotland A Team league are:-

In the corresponding Youths League match at Kirkhill, the Ayrshire team faced the defending league champions and came away with a fine 5.5 - 2.5 win to make it two wins from two in the matches played so far.

Match details (Lanarkshire names first) :- 

Lewis Russell (Drumpellier) lost to Jamie Hay (Ayr Belleisle) by 4&3

Gabriel Burns (Bothwell Castle) lost to Gregor Hay (Ayr Belleisle) ny 4&3

Ben Sproule (Kirkhill) lost to Mason Chisholm (Irvine) by 5&3

Zak McInnes (Lanark) lost to Findlay Andrew (Turnberry) by 2&1

Ben Paterson (Bellshill) halved with Ryan Steven (Ayr Belleisle)

Harry McLachlan (Lanark) beat beat Jake hendry (West Kilbride) by 2&1

Charlie Barnstaple (Lanark) lost to lost to Sam Crozier (West Kilbride) by 2&1

Leo McCallion (Drumpellier) beat Rob Yorston (Loudoun) by 5&3

LANARKSHIRE YOUTHS   2.5    AYRSHIRE YOUTHS   5.5

The other two fixtures in the Youths League saw Dumbartonshire beat Renfrewshire at home, by 4.5 - 3.5 at Vale of Leven GC while Stirlingshire beat Glasgow by 5.5 - 2.5 in their home fixture at Falkirk GC

Present positions in the West of Scotland Inter County Youths League are:-

In the week four fixtures, on Sunday 11th October, Ayrshire face Renfrewshire, with the A Team at home at Irvine GC while the Youths Team travel to Kilmacolm GC for their match.  

AYRSHIRE JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT - Finlay Watt storms to 2026 title.

Finlay Watt (West Kilbride) stormed to the 2026 Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit title, scoring points in eleven of the twenty seven counting event to secure the title.

The runner up in both the Ayrshire Boys Strokeplay and Ayrshire Boys matchplay Championships, as well as the West of Scotland Boys Matchplay, Finlay added wins at Loudoun, Royal Troon, The West of Scotland Junior Strokeplay, Ballochmyle and the Tom Lehman Trophy competition at Troon Links to finish over 300 points ahead of the field.

Ayrshire Boy's Matchplay Champion Mason Chisholm (Irvine) finished in second place in the Order of Merit while Gregor Hay (Ayr Belleisle) secured third place.

Final placings in the 2026 Ayrshire Junior Order of Merit are:-

 

AYRSHIRE MEN'S ORDER OF MERIT - Alan McLean tops Order of Merit table to win the Doc Thom Salver

Alan McLean (Largs) is the 2026 winner of the Doc Thom Salver after finishing top of the Ayrshire Men's Order of Merit table this season.

Alan, who won the Ayrshire Men's Strokeplay Championship title in April at West Kilbride, led the order of merit chase for the whole season, scoring points in ten of the twenty five counting events. He rounded off the season with an eighth place finish in the penultimate counting event, The Arrol Cup at Prestwick St Nicholas.

Steven Stamper (Turnberry), the 2016 Doc Thom Salver winner, secured full points in the final qualifying event, The Girvan Classic, to secure second place in the order of merit, ahead of Matt Allen (Western Gailes) who was third.

The full finishing positions in the Ayrshire Men's Order Of Merit for the 2026 season is :-