Trophies and tantrums at Lochgilphead Golf Club

After 10 weeks of coaching the much-improved attendees were joined by experienced golfers from the club to play in a greensomes competition on Wednesday June 20.

Thirty-six golfers in total took to the course to compete for the Clubgolf Scotland under-10 trophy, the Clubgolf Scotland over-10 trophy and an additional prize for the adult coaching group.

Following the competition the golfers enjoyed a lovely supper in the clubhouse while the scores were added up and the coaches nominated their choices for most improved player in their groups.

Eilidh Flanagan and her partner Jim Hunter romped in to win the under-10 trophy. Father and son duo, Euan and Steven Gilmour, won the over-10 trophy. The adult winners were Susie McLean and Douglas Whyte. Most improved players were Eilidh Flanagan, Callum Paterson and Melanie MacLean.

That’s the end of coaching for this year, watch this space for next year’s dates. The club is looking forward to seeing the new players on the course, some of whom are already playing in competitions.

Round three and four of the gents’ championship took place last weekend with last year’s winner Ross Sinclair starting six strokes in the lead on Saturday June 23.

David Sinclair wasn’t far behind and made a sterling effort to overtake him but this wasn’t to be and Ross finished the day still six strokes ahead.

Sunday saw a reduced field finish the competition which can be attributed to a mixture of injuries, tantrums and poor shots.

Ross, however, couldn’t be shifted despite David’s efforts and he retained his title of club champion and senior club champion, winning the downhill trophy. David’s efforts did not go unrewarded and his score was the best nett score to win him the nett trophy.