Pristine conditions for new Ardrishaig season
Ardrishaig Bowling and Tennis Club was in pristine condition as the first jack of the season was thrown on Saturday April 9.
Club secretary and treasurer Fiona MacLachlan delivered the first bowl on an immaculate green thanks to the efforts of green-keeper Tommy McCrae. The adjoining tennis courts were also in mint condition with new blaes, nets, fencing and new gates installed by Balfour Beatty.
The clubhouse has also been furnished with a new table-tennis table.
‘I’d like to thank Tommy for his hard work,’ club president Donald MacLachlan said as he welcomed members to the start of the new season. ‘The green is looking pristine thanks to his efforts and I’m sure we’ll give it a good go today despite the cold weather.’
Donald’s welcoming remarks were followed by a minute’s silence in memory of members who had died in the last year.
Due to the Covid pandemic, the opening day was the first in three years and members were delighted to be back on the green.
‘Last year we managed just a few games in August,’ explained Fiona, ‘but it’s great to be back with an opening day and the new season to look forward to.
‘I’ve been a member here since 1974 and it would be great to have some new members join us. Anyone interested can come along on a Wednesday at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome.’
Above left: Club president Donald MacLachlan welcomed members to the opening day. Above right: Ardrishaig Bowling Club secretary and treasurer Fiona MacLachlan throws the first jack of the season.
Tarbert Golf Club hosted the Fishermen’s Cup at the Glenralloch course at the head of West Loch Tarbert.
Held in dry weather, the event on Saturday April 9 saw teams of two men play a Stableford format on an alternate shots basis.
The winners, on 36 points, were Stuart McAlister and Kenny MacFarlane with Chris McArthur and Andrew Henderson next on 33. In third place were John MacNab and Peter McLean junior, scoring 29.
The ladies nine-hole Stableford was won by Frances Hardie on 19 points.
This Saturday, April 16, the gents compete in the first round of the Fyne Tankard with the April medal on Sunday for the ladies.