County boys keep Inter-area title

Lanarkshire Boys retained the Scottish Boys’inter-area Championship with an excellent win over Stranraer on Sunday.

The foundation was set in the morning with a superb 67 from last year’s winning team members Greg Dalziel and Lewis Irvine, which was three under-par, and a 76 from new boys Scott Thomson and Kieran Mcallister, which gave Lanarkshire a joint halfway lead with Fife.

Steady rounds in the afternoon from the four boys ensured a one-stroke victory.

Greg and Lewis will have a chance next year to go for a unique three in a row.

The winning team was: Greg Dalziel (Airdrie), Lewis Irvine (Kirkhill), Scott Thomson (Drumpellier), Kieran Mcallister (Easter Moffat). The team manager was Ian Rankin of Colville Park.

Bothwell Castle are staging their Boys’open on Monday, July 10. There are several prizes, with a £5 entry, call 01698 801969.

Lanarkshire Mens’county Championship at East Kilbride on Sunday, July 9. E-mail wsosharpe@ yahoo.co.uk.