Lochgilphead golfers hop into Easter action
In preparation for the opening competition of the season at Lochgilphead Golf Club, Tommy Angus had the honour of raising the club’s new flag to officially open the course for the new season.
Tommy has carried out this happy task on many occasions during his 50 years of membership.
During that time he has been on the committee most years, holding both captain and house convenor roles during his committee stint.
While no longer on the committee, he remains one of the longest serving members and has many tales to tell.
The first competition was The Easter Trophy which saw 29 gents and six ladies take to the course in mixed weather. ‘Mixed’ could also describe the golf. Some were delighted with their results while others cursed the scorecard for having a detrimental effect on their golf. Why, oh why, does a scorecard in the pocket make such a difference to a game one wonders – a discussion that has been heard for many a long year.
The club was delighted to see so many taking part and thanks went to all members who entered the competition.
Congratulations were given to gents’ winner Alister MacArthur, who won with 39 points beating Neil MacDonald on a countback. In third place was Raymond Flanagan with 37 points.
In the ladies’ section Margaret MacKinnon was triumphant with 33 points, beating Alison MacColl by five points. Not to be outdone by her husband, Kirsty Flanagan was third with 26 points.
Ladies’ match secretary Ele Hunter said: ‘Our sign-up for membership has been very positive this year, and the turn-out for the first competition is very heart warming.
‘If you are interested in becoming a member please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing us on enquiry@lochgilphead-golf.com, contacting us via our Facebook page or telephoning 07714 233006.’