Foursome take Torrisdale Cup
Carradale Golf Club welcomed 17 teams to its Am-Am Torrisdale Cup Open on August 5. The weather held and the course was in great condition, receiving many positive comments following a tough season of extreme weather conditions for greenkeeper Robert Strang. The club thanked Glen Scotia Distillery for their very generous sponsorship of the event and its continued support of the club. Congratulations go to the winning team of Ryan McConnachie, Alan Robertson, Alistair McMillan and John McMillan (48 strokes); runners-up: Craig Ramsay, Jim Clark, John Ramsay and Roy McKinven (49 strokes); and third placed: Jamie Campbell, Lorna Campbell, Gillian Kitson and Jamie Robertson (50 strokes). Other results – nearest the pin in two strokes at the 4th: Vince Jordan. Nearest the pin at 10th: Robert Irvine. Nearest the pin at 17th: Ranald Rixson. Drive nearest line at 14th: Margaret MacFarlane. A club spokesperson said: ‘A big thank you to sponsors, Glen Scotia, competitors for taking part and the backroom support team. ‘Thanks also to Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club which provided a special prize, awarded to the winner of a lucky squares draw, of an overnight stay for two at the Royal Hotel or Ugadale Hotel.’