Allan takes Lamlash Open title against a strong field
The 33rd annual Lamlash Open attracted a large turnout of more than 113 entrants who took part in the open competition held last weekend. On Saturday golfing began at 8am with the last game scheduled for 5pm to accommodate a well-know visitor who was arriving on the 3.20pm ferry.
The weekend weather was mostly enjoyed by all apart from the late starters who experienced the worst conditions on both days. Wind Saturday, rain Sunday.
The course received many compliments; the green staff presenting a superb course with slick greens where three putting became a common feature for some, probably assisted by the strong gusts of wind. A scratch player on Saturday scored 65 while on Sunday 76 – perhaps influenced by Saturday celebrations – however he began well but it was three holes 10 to 12 on the back nine which blotted his card.
Every hole on both days was sponsored by members and local business which the club thanked at the prize giving ceremony along with sponsors of the event; Arran Domestic, Brewers, Drift Inn, Pierhead Tavern and Lamlash Bay Hotel.
During the day the charity Smile of Arran visited the club on their walk around the island where they were assisted by member Ian Hutchison who helped raise more than £500 for their charity.
On Sunday evening the clubhouse had a capacity audience for the presentation which was ably presented by Captain Stuart Campbell, with other members of the committee being congratulated for the fine organisation of the Open event.
The weekend was rounded off with Tom’s disco which was enjoyed into the wee hours. The dates of the 2017 Open will be Friday August 4 to Sunday August 6.
Full results of the open are as follows; Saturday first l drive was won by Todd Jameson, 1st n/pin K. Glen, 2nd n/pin N.Young, 3rd l drive for 13+ E Docherty, 3rd n/pin S Cameron, 4th n/pin B Skinner, 5th n/pin D Currie, 6th l drive Serge, 6th n/pin C Harvey, 7th n/pin M Elliot, 8th n/ pin D Hutchison, 9th n/ pin C Harvey, 10th n/pin A Colquhoun, 11th l drive for 13+ M Reid, 11th n/ pin C Campbell, 12th not won, 13th n/pin M Carnegie, 14th n/pin C Richardson, 15th n/pin T Jameson, 16th n/pin M MacDonald, 17th n/pin P Jameson, 18th target W Currie, 18th n/pin A Winship. 11 - Magic twos, N Cameron 4th, R Adams 17th, S Campbell 16th, M Carnegie 13th, C Wall 17th, M MacDonald 16th, D Hutchison 8th and 16th, K Ferguson 16th, A Macaskill 16th and P Jameson 17th. Pierhead Tavern cup over 18 holes, 3 Stuart Campbell 67-5=62, 2 Allan Merry 708=62 BIH, 1 Ian Taylor 7717=60.
Sunday first l drive was won by J McCusker, 1st n/pin N Cameron, 2nd n/ pin S.Campbell, 3rd l drive 13+ S Campbell, 3rd n/pin A Barcley, 4th n/pin J Adams, 5th n/pin M Carnegie, 6th l drive B Robertson, 6th n/pin R Malone, 7th n/pin J Carr, 8th n/pin P Bremner, 9th n/pin P Gossman, 10th n/pin N Cameron, 11th l drive 13+ C Watson, 11th n/pin S MacFarlane, 12th not won, 13th n/pin C McCance, 14th n/pin I Gillan, 15th n/pin A Barclay, 16th n/pin A Barclay, 17th n/pin A Crawford, 18th target D Hutchison, 18th n/pin A Smith. Nine Magic twos I Gillan 14th, B Meldrum 16th, N Cameron 16th, A Moore 2nd, P Bremner 8th, S Campbell 5th, G Hutchison 16th, A Wales 16th and M Wren 2nd. Drift Inn Cup over 18 holes, 3 C Watson 79-16=63, BIH, 2 A Colquhoun 71-9=62 BIH, 1 J Conlan 70-8=62, BIH.
Senior scratch, Ian Gillan with 67 and 69=136, Senior shield, Ian Taylor with 60 and 69=129.
Scratch Quaich, 3 S Cameron 65 and 76=141, 2 S Campbell 67 and 72=139, 1 I Gillan 67 and 69=136. Best island resident, 3 N McIntyre 66 and 64=130 BIH, 2 S Campbell 62 and 67=129, BIH, 1 A Colquhoun 67 and 62=129.
The Open Cup 36 holes, booby prize, Ian Hutchison 84 and 97=181, 5 N McIntyre 66 and 64=130,BIH, 4 I Taylor 60 and 69=129, 3 S Campbell 62 and 67=129 BIH, 2 C Watson 66 and 63=129 BIH. Winner of the 33rd Lamlash Open, Allan Colquhoun 67 and 62=129 BIH.