Delayed championship final goes ahead at Lamlash Golf Club
The 36-hole championship for 2020 between Iain Murchie and Paul Cowan was delayed from July due to the Covid-19 pandemic but was played on Saturday September 12 at 10.30am and 4pm to accommodate a charity event.
The first 18 was played in dry conditions, with the course rather wet underfoot, in parts, due to the constant rain of the previous day. The first 18 also produced the best golf from both players. Apart from a couple of concessions, Paul lost a ball at the fourth and Iain one at the sixth due to a plugged ball, which could not be found. Otherwise it was a game which remained level through 17 holes with the 18th going to Paul’s birdie after Iain’s approach ended through the green by the old teeing area. Best ball for the 18 being 64 – 35 out and 29 in.
Forecast for the evening was not good, rain started just before 4pm and became worse as the match continued.
Whiting Bay Golf Club
Sunday September 13 – The Hamilton Salver. A total of 12 played and endured a blustery morning and a course very wet underfoot.
Thankfully the rain stayed away but even so Kevin Jackson’s winning score of 38 points was quite an achievement standing the conditions: 1 Kevin Jackson 8, 38pts; 2 John Pennycott 13, 36; 3 Douglas Auld 18, 34; 4 Gus Macleod 13, 33. CSS stayed at 63/36pts and there were no magic twos recorded.
Fixtures: Sunday September 20, The Richard Parfitt Stableford. Wednesday September 23, The Bannatyne Cup. Until further notice there will be no draws for partners and members should arrange their own groupings.
Brodick Golf Club
Wednesday September 9, Summer Cup, 31 played, CSS 64. Chris Pattenden 78-17=61; Finlay Sillars 74-12=62 ACB; Gordon Hendy 68-6=62. Scratch, Gordon Hendry 68.
Summer Cup final results
Paul had a one-hole advantage, which soon changed to a threehole deficit by the fifth. The conditions seemed to affect Paul, but Iain produced steady golf including a birdie two at the fourth. The next two were halved in pars, Paul won the eighth in par and the next four holes were halved – good golf in trying conditions.
Paul won the 13th to reduce his deficit to one after Iain went out of bounds, then at the 14th Paul gave it back by also going out of bounds. At 15 Paul had an excellent birdie, again reducing his deficit to one. The 16th was halved in bogeys following some entertainment for the number of spectators who turned out in the heavy rain to watch the final holes.
The match ended at the 17th when Iain holed a longish putt for his par three. Best ball for the 17 holes completed being 62 – 35 out and 27 in. This records two finals for Paul and Iain’s fourth win, including 2009, 2011 and 2013.
(best five rounds), Finlay Sillars 310, Gordon Hendry, Greg McCrae and Babbies MacNeil 315. Scratch Jug, Ewan McKinnon 319, Greg McCrae 340, Gordon Hendry 342. Summer Eclectic, Ewan McKinnon and Greg McCrae 48, Iain MacDonald 50. Jinty Trophy (number of twos), Ewan McKinnon 10, Greg McCrae 9, Gordon Hendry 7.
Thursday September 10, McLelland Medal final, Graham Dobson beat George Hamilton.
Sunday September 13, Brandon Cup final, winner, Gordon Hendry. Sweep, 22 played, CSS 67, Alistair Hume 78-12=66, David Hendry 82-15=67, Gordon Hendry 746=68. Scratch, Gordon Hendry 74.
Fixtures: Saturday September 19, Mixed Texas Scramble, arrange own games. Sunday September 20, Sweep.
Lamlash Golf Club
Thursday September 10, Summer Cup, CSS 64. 1 Serge El Adm 68-12=56; 2 Paul Jameson 73-11=62; 3 Iain Murchie 69-6=63. Best scratch, Serge El Adm 68. Magic twos, Douglas Macfarlane, Scott Campbell, Stuart Campbell both at fifth, Norrie MacIntyre at 16th. Hole 16 drawn, Norrie MacIntyre winner.
Sunday September 13, Jamieson Cup, CSS 66. 1 Graeme Andrew 76-10=66; 2 Ian Bremner 77-8=69. Best scratch, Graeme Andrew No magic twos recorded.
Fixtures: Sunday September 20, Scratch Cup, 9.30am and noon starts. Thursday September 24, Summer Cup final day. Sunday September 27, Medal Shield and final day of Eclectic Cup, 9.30am and noon starts.
Shiskine Golf Club Machrie Bay Golf Club Corrie Golf Club
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Thursday September 10, Ladies’ 18-hole medal. Silver: 1 Liz Kerr 83-16=67; 2 Alice Anderson 85-17=68. Bronze: 1 Sally Brookes 97-22=75; 2 Esther Henderson 10326=77. Scratch, Ann May 76.
Sunday September 13, Gents’ Sunday Stableford. 1 Black Stewart 30pts; 2 Q Oliver 28pts; 3 W McNally 26pts. Magic twos, W McNally, A Leek, J Faulkner, S Black.
Tuesday September 8, Stableford from the yellow tees. 1 Alexander MorrisonCowan 35, 2 Brian Sherwood 34, 3 Campbell Laing 31.
Tuesday September 15, 1 William Kelso and Alex Morrison-Cowan 34pts, 3 Reuben Betley 31. Magic twos, Willie Kelso.
Fixtures: Tuesday September 22, Stableford Medal, tee off 12.30pm.
Fixtures: Saturday September 26, Captain’s Prize. Arrange own games and notify the club as per current Covid rules. Members are also invited to bring along ‘a little something’ to sponsor a hole of their choice.
Let’s have a good turnout to celebrate Peter’s final year in office.
Prize giving circa 4.30pm.