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Formed in November 2006, the Society is the brainchild of former amateur internationalist, Gordon MacDonald. It was formed to meet a significant demand
for high level competition for senior amateur golfers still keen to test their games at a high level.

SSGS has surpassed expectations in terms of what it has achieved since 2006, particularly at a time when golf is struggling to maintain levels of
active participation. The standard of golf is high with many former Walker Cup and Scottish internationalists involved. We have 250 members and all the
events take place in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere on very good courses.

We run a programme of events for players aged 50 and over with handicaps of 9.4 or less. These are principally 36 hole events played on Thursdays and
Fridays at top quality venues with a maximum field of 140 players, as well as a match-play event (55 years and above) and an inter-county team event. In
addition, we also run a limited series of 18 hole competitions over the winter period. Full details of our 2016 fixtures can be accessed via the
“Competitions” tab above.

By utilising the various links above you will be able to find all the relevant information about the Society, how to become a member and enter our
various events.

Latest News

South of Scotland Open 26th & 27th July
Initial draw for the event can now be viewed via link https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships/#/competition/1351387/teetimes
You will note that first tee off is 08:30.
Practice rounds are available on Wed 25th at cost £15 and MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE via Pro Shop. If you do not book in advance you may not be able to obtain a tee time. Any alterations to the groupings/times of your practice round, once booked, MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE PRO SHOP.
Trollies are available to hire as well as ride on buggies (subject to medical sertificate). These must be booked in advance via Pro Shop.
Catering will be available each day from 7:30

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2018 Matchplay 11-13 July Drumpellier Golf Club
13th JULY : RONNIE CLARK wins Matchplay defeating GEORGE BARRIE by the narrowest of margins, 1 hole.
The match produced golf of the highest quality from both players and was played in the best of sportsmanship throughout. Ronnie has produced excellent golf all week starting with his 5 under par total in the qualifying rounds and through all the knockout stages. A well deserved victory and a worthy Champion.
Congratulations also to George who's performances this week has been a joy to see

GEORGE RODAKS (Pitreavie) wins Super Seniors Matchplay Championship with a fine 4&3 victory over David Nelson (Aboyne) in this morning's final at Drumpellier. Hopefully photo will follow in due course.
The main Matchplay final this afternoon will be between RONNIE CLARK (ERSKINE) and GEORGE BARRIE (CALLANDER). Top seed Ronnie overcame fellow Scottish Internationalist Graham Bell (Downfield) this morning in a close match, winning 1 Up. George had a 3&1 winning margin over ex-pat Jimmy Johnston from Northumberland. Good luck to both players in this afternoon's final.
Updated Super Seniors results CLICK HERE
The semi-finals on Friday will be between Ronnie Clark & Graham Bell and in match 2 Jim Johnston and George Barrie. Ist match tees off at 08:30.
12th July: Results from the last 16 round are now on the results page link. Quarter finalists are Ronnie Clark, Ian Brotherston, Graham Bell, John Fraser, Phil Dempsey, Jim Johnston, David Shields & George Barrie. Matches teed off at 13:30 today.
In the Super Seniors, this years final will be between George Rodaks and David Nelson. This will be played tomorrow morning.
George defeated Jim Kinloch by 1 hole and David overcame Ian Dickson 2&1 in the semi-finals. Good luck to both players tomorrow. To open Super Seniors Results page CLICK HERE

Day 1 Knockout Results.
Ronnie Clark progresses through to last 16. No 2 seed Alastair Belford out as is defending Champion Nick Robson.
In Super Seniors top seed George Rodaks is though to semi-final and defending Champion Peter Kinloch loses at 19th hole.
DAY 1 report click here. Main Matchplay results on Competition page.
Updated Super Seniors results/draw CLICK HERE

Ronnie Clark wins qualifying event with a 5 under par total of 137. Full report on the 2 days play will follow in due course.
CSS for both days was 73. Cut off for Main event was 158, and for Super Seniors 149 (Net). Card play offs were required in both events.
MAIN DRAW CLICK HERE or via link below
www.scottishgolf.org/championships/#/competition/1351385/matchplay
Super Seniors Draw CLICK HERE

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2018 Spanish Seniors Festival

27th June:
to date the following players have confirmed by e-mail their participation in the above event.
IAN KERR                                    KEVIN WILL                       JOHN COUTTS
CHRISTOPHER MATHER           ROB CRAW                       NICK ROBSON
DAVID SHIELDS                          ANDY CAMPBELL             ROBERT JENKINS
ALLAN HOGG                             STUART DRYSDALE          ALLISTER RAPHAEL
GORDON DOIG                          DOUGLAS HUNTER          JAMES MELVILLE
DREW WILSON                          IAN GOURLAY                   JIM KINLOCH
PETER KINLOCH                         TOM SIREL                        LES PIRIE
ALAN HARRINGTON                  STEPHEN CONNOLLY      BRIAN AITKEN
BRUCE HARVEY
Anyone who has not yet paid should forward a cheque to our Treasurer, Jim Paterson, by 30th June.
Anyone else intending going to Hacienda this year should advise Keith Ross by e-mail - rosco1956@hotmail.co.uk - as soon as is possible.

25th May 2018: We have had some information regarding available accommodation at HDA for October. To view click on links below:
General Info. Apartment details

We have now confirmed that we will be returning to Hacienda Del Alamo in October 2018 for our Spanish Golf Festival week.
Costs are £315 and full details can be viewed by opening the full article.
Names please to Keith Ross 07957 821912, email rosco1956@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible, thanks.
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2017 Finals Day and Order of Merit Winners.
In an exciting finish to this year's OOM Stewart Henderson narrowly wins award from Graham Bell, with the title only being decided on the last putt on the last green at Blairgowrie.
Due to cancellation of Annual Dinner in March, the presentation of the McCrea Trophy to Stewart was delayed until the West of Scotland Open at Ranfurly Castle in June 2018. Stewart is pictured below receiving the trophy from Jonathan Campbell, Director at McCrea Financial Services, our main Sponsor.

Open article for full report.

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West of Scotland Open
Stewart Henderson wins West of Scotland Seniors Open
Stewart Henderson (Hamilton) won our West of Scotland Seniors Open, reduced to one round because of high winds on Thursday, with a two-under-par score of 68.
Stewart won by one stroke from Ian Brotherston (Dumfries and County) with Ronnie Clark (Erskine) third on the 70 mark at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club.
Stewart had a mixed big bag of figures. He had an eagle 2 at the third and birdies at the first, third, fourth and short 14th. But he ran up a double bogey 6 at the eight and dropped strokes to par at the 12th and 17th in halves of 34.
Ian's highlights in a 69 were an eagle 3 at the third and a birdie at the 12th.
In the Handicap section, Kevin McArthur (St Andrews Golf Club) won narrowly with a Net 69, edging out our Captain Gordon Doig (Southerness) by 2 shots.
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