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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 (50 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 2019 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

East of Scotland Open 2019 3/4th June Strathmore
21 May Update: As you are aware, we had to change from our original venue at Cawder G C to Strathmore G C, who managed to accomodate us at short notice.
The revised dates of 3rd & 4th June are on a Monday and Tuesday.
Due to previous commitments at the club on the Monday, our tee times will be adjusted to accomodate another group that were pre-booked. Our tee times on Monday will be between 08:00 and 08:54 with a break then until 09:39. There will be another break in the afternoon between 12:57 and 13:33. Last tee time on Monday will be circa 15:03. There are no issues for Tuesday and the draws will be published in the nexxt week or so, after the North of Scotland Open.

Due to the above, and once again as most members have requested te etimes in the 10:00-12:00 slot, it has not been possible to meet everyone's rquested tee time. To view draw click onlink below. Make sure you check both days draws as the times are different on day 2.

https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships/#/competition/1813270/teetimes
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Due to the prior commitments at the club, Practice times will be limited. Tee time availability will be late on Saturday/Sunday and from 1430 on the Friday 31st May. We would encourage you to play a practice round before those dates if you can.Cost will be £16 and can be booked direct with the club.

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North Of Scotland Open 9th/10th May 2019

GLENN TAYLOR WINS AT DUFF HOUSE ROYAL.
Edzell players filled the top two spots at tour North of Scotland Open at Duff House Royal.
Glenn Taylor won the gold medal for top scratch prize with rounds of 71 and 64 for a one-under-par total of 135. He finished three shots ahead of clubmate Gary Tough, the overnight leader, who added a three-over-par 71 to his opening round of 67.
Open article for full report. Full list of scores on Competitions page

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Annual Dinner 2019
Our Annual Dinner and Prize Giving was held in MArch 2019 at Stirling Golf Club,
Open article for report and gallery of pictures from the night.
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Spring Meeting 25th April 2019
Paul Moultrie wins the opening event of the 2019 OOM season, with a level par total of 142. In second place was Maurice Lindsay (The Grange G C) one shot adrift on 143, with Niall Lamond (Tantallan) and Richard Johnston (Glebervie) tied equal 3rd on 145.

In the handicap section, ex-pat Ken Thomson (Bramhall Park) had an excellent 2 round total of 139 Nett, 3 under par, with Niall Lamond and Alan Harrington (Western Gailes) tied for 2nd on 141.

Play over the 2 days was challenging, with the weather breaking from the recent good spell. On Thursday, we were faced with high winds throughout the day and the later players had to contend with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Play had to be suspend for 30 mins in the afternoon for player safety. On Friday the wind had changed direction slightly and intensified. The early starts had the best of the day getting around in the dry, before the heavens opened and heavy rain persisted for the afternoon. Scoring was excellent in view of the conditions.

CSS for round 1 was 72, and for Round 2 74. (Par and SSS for Powfoot is 71).

https://www.scottishgolf.org/championships/#/competition/1813260/results
Winners
Scratch (Gold) PAUL MOULTRIE (ROYAL TROON GOLF CLUB)

Handicap (Bronze) Kenneth Thomson (Bramhall Park)
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2018/19 Winter Series

1st April 2019: STUART McKENDRICK WINS 2019 WINTER OOM.
The final event of the Winter series was held last Friday at Prestwick St Cuthbert. Duncan Scott emerged the winner with a superb 39 points, 2 aheadd of the consistent George Barrie. Full results can be viewed here. RESULTS
There was a tight finish to this years Order of Merit with less than 4 points covering the top 4 after the 4 counting events. In the end Stuart McKendrick with 4 consistent finishes pipped Tom McLevy by less than 1 point and Neil McGarva beat Norman Dyce into 4th place by the same margin. Keith Ross finished in 5th place with another good finish at Prestwick St Cuthbert. For full OOM table CLICK HERE
Vouchers will be available at Powfoot those not collected will be mailed to winners.
Full list of voucher winners CLICK HERE
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