North Region forms a big lump of the country and we feel that a local section can reflect the diversity of culture between what we shall call Greater Aberdeen and (even) Greater Inverness. We invite contributions from all members within the area and even thon chiels frae the saft sooth who have something interesting to add.

To start with we need a neat title for the page and so Vice Captain John Johnston is offering a refinished Bromford to the best title suggestion. Ideas can be submitted to the SSGS Forum Page or by email to David Bunker at the address opposite.

 

 

 

Sandy Pirie wins Hazlehead Championship.

News contributed by Les Fowler, Royal Aberdeen

Sandy first won the title in 1957 at age 15 and at regular intervals in between. Anyone know of a longer span than his 53 years?

James Emslie wins Nairn Club Championship

 From David Bunker, North Website Editor

James Emslie who plays in SSGS events out of his home club Royal Aberdeen is the new Nairn Golf Club champion. James led the field with a four under par 68 in the first qualifying before qualifying comfortably for one of the eight match play places. In the first round James defeated the number two seed Graham Burnett by 4&3 before despatching an unusually out of form local baker George Asher by 6&5 in the semis. James then went on the win the final by 2&1 against the much fancied local +1 player Robert Smith. Well done James on this well merited achievement. 

 

 

At the last count we had 74 members out of the SSGS total database of 355

Biggest club representations are from :

Nairn Dunbar  9, Duff House Royal 8, Royal Aberdeen 7, Murcar 6, Moray 5, Royal Dornoch, Nairn  4 each

Representing you within SSGS are:

John Johnston, Royal Aberdeen  SSGS Captain

Sandy Pirie, Hazlehead  North Region Committee Member

David Bunker  North Region Website Editor

Items for inclusion can go to David by email  davidduggiebunker@btinternet.com

David is on the lookout for regular contributors and would appreciate an email from anyone interested in bringing news from local areas.

In addition our renowned Tournament Administration team, Bill and Dorothy Crighton, ensures the smooth running of SSGS events.

We are very proud of the support and co-operation offered by our Northern Clubs when asked to stage tournaments. With no exceptions they have been superb hosts. Many members had seldom, if ever, played anywhere north of Gleneagles and the experience has been a revelation to them.