Royal Troon seniors to the four

Cochran ( Ravenspark) and Paul Moultrie ( Royal Troon) shared fourth on 146.

Gary had the consolation of sharing first place in the handicap section with Phil Dempsey ( Tulliallan) on 141.

Moultrie started the season by sharing the gold medal in the Spring Meeting at Monifieth with 141, with Jenkins finishing tied for 12th.

At the North of Scotland Seniors, Paul McKellar ( Royal Troon) finished sixth on 148 with Moultrie a shot further back in seventh spot. Alistair Belford ( St Nicholas) shared 14th on 152.

Moultrie’s fine form continued with a tie for 11th with a 36 hole aggregate of 149 at the East of Scotland Seniors at Edzell.

Belford was the top Ayrshireman at the Scottish Seniors Open Championship at Royal Burgess, with a 54 hole aggregate of 225 which earned him a share of 27th.