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The Swinging Sixties: Can senior golfers really improve with age? Foreword by David Livingstone former Sky Sports Golf presenter
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A book featuring some of the society's leading players and their approach to the game has just been published.
The Swinging Sixties - can senior golfers really improve with age? has been written by SSGS member Ian McKerron after a year-long research project.
McKerron, who most of you will know as one of our starter/scorers, interviewed 15 SSGS members and four women from the SSWGA about how they've risen to the top of seniors golf.
The book looks at their approach to aspects of the game such as physical fitness, mental application and pre-round preparation.
Among the players who took part in the project are Scotland's most successful senior amateur Ronnie Clark; 2024 Senior Order of Merit champion Paul Moultrie; and three-times Senior Matchplay winner and leading sports psychologist Dr John Mathers.
McKerron, a former Fleet Street journalist, said: 'The book was inspired by the great Tom Watson when he came within a whisker of winning The Open in 2009, just a few months short of his 60th birthday. But the idea didn't really crystalise until I joined the SSGS and realised what a huge reservoir talent it represented.
'It's not, of course, an instructional book. But I hope it does offer an insight into how top senior amateurs not only maintain performance but, in many cases, continue to improve as they grow older.'
The book is available to purchase as a paperback on Amazon. https://amzn.eu/d/hJDhF3P

The event was held between 5-th August at Strathmore Golf Centre. As always the course was in excellent condition and the players were well looked after in the clubhouse throughout the 3 days of competition.
We again made some changes to the format for both the main draw and the Super Seniors draws in response to members that played in the matchplay events last year. The 32 qualifiers in the main draw were divided into 8 groups of 4 on an Order of Merit ranking basis with each player playing 3 group games before the top 8 moved through to the knockout stages through to the final. 
In the Super Supers events we introduced a scratch event in addition to the usual handicap matchplay event for the top 8 qualifiers from the respective Super Seniors scratch and handicap Order of Merits. In each event, the 8 players contested matches each day to arrive at event winners through to the players in 8th place.

John Mathers (Cathcart Castle GC) beat Derek Paton (Dunnikier Park  GC) 3&2 in the final to win the matchplay for the 3rd year in a row....an outstanding achievement by John.

In the Super Seniors matchplays, the scratch event was won by Ian Brotherston (Dumfries & County GC) beating Willie Irvine (Lanark GC) at the 19th. In the handicap event the winner was Lindsay Gordon (Turnhouse Ltd) who beat Neil McGarva (Kilmacolm GC) 4&3.

Congratulations to John, Ian and Lindsay, and thank you to all the players for supporting the event.

Should also mention that Rob Ford had a hole-in-1 at the 6th on Tuesday....well done Bob!

A big thank you to David Norman, his green keepers and all the staff in the clubhouse and pro shop at Strathmore Golf Centre for helping make the event a success.
We are planning to check with John Mathers to see when he is on holiday next year so that we can hold the event when he is away, and give someone else a chance!!

The 2024 AGM is due to take place at the Autumn Meeting in August. As 
advised in the Members Update in April, there are Committee members that 
have stepped down this year or will be stepping down at the AGM. We need 

nominations to fill these positions urgently so that everything is approved at 

the AGM and in place for the 2025 Tour and beyond. 

Failure to fill all positions would be a serious issue for the continued success 
of the SSGS Tour. 

The 2024 Committee: 

• Chairman: Ronnie Clark (stepping down at AGM) 

•  Secretary: Ian Johnston (stepping down at AGM) 

•  Tournament Secretary: Ian Kerr
  

• Treasurer: Jim Patterson
  

• Area Rep West: Jim Devaney (stepping down at AGM)
  

• Area Rep Central: Vacant (Alex Hogg has stepped down)
  

• Area Rep East: Bill Barclay (stepping down at AGM – Ian Jeen and Derek 
  Paton have agreed to take up the role from the AGM)
  

• Area Rep South: Ian Fraser (stepping down end July)
  

• Area Rep North: Gordon Grimmer (in position and will be ratified at the AGM) 

Other Attendees: 

Honorary President: George Rodaks 

Honorary Vice-Presidents: Jim and Peter Kinloch 

Super Seniors 

There is also a Super Seniors Sub-Group in place that is led by John Fraser. John 
and the group have done a great job in developing interest in Super Seniors 
golf with increased fields for the 4 main SS events, a new scratch and handicap 
matchplay event, the successful 54-hole Masters event on great golf courses 
and 3 matches against England, Wales, and Spain. 

John will also be stepping down from the Sub-Group at the AGM and we 
therefore, require someone to step up and lead the Sub-Group. At the AGM we 
will propose the Sub-Group Leader position is added to the SSGS Committee. 

We therefore require nominations for Chairman, Secretary, Area Reps Central, 
West and South, and a Super Seniors Rep. 

Key tasks for each role:- 

Chairman: Chair Committee meetings and generally ensure SSGS is managed 
well, all issues are dealt with in a timely manner and continue to improve and 
develop the Tour. 

Secretary: Meeting agendas and minutes, co-ordinate Tour schedule and work 
with Area Reps and club venues, produce prize vouchers and winner 
summaries, organise medals and trophies, engraving, update SSGS Facebook 
page (can be covered), and deal with any member issues that arise. 

Area Reps: Secure course venues for events, complete event checklists, contact 
point for members in the area with any issues and liaise with the 
secretary/committee accordingly. 

Super Seniors Rep: lead the Super Seniors Sub-Group and continue to develop 
SS events as interest continues to grow. 

Any member interested in taking up any of the vacancies can of course contact 
those stepping down - Ronnie, Ian, John or any of the Area Reps – for an 
informal chat about their roles. 

There is no doubt the SSGS Tour has continued to grow and develop over the 
past few years with increased interest and improvements along the way, but 
this has also meant organising and managing the Tour takes time and effort 
from members that have volunteered to make sure members can just turn up 
for events and enjoy their golf. Hopefully some members will now step up to 
fill these vacancies and ensure the continued success of the SSGS Tour. 

Please come forward and play your part in supporting SSGS - we would ask 
for nominations by 31st July. 

 Ronnie Clark 
SSGS Chairman 

“I want to extend a huge thank you to all the members of the Scottish Seniors Golfing Society who supported my London Marathon fund-raising effort for Prostate Cancer UK.

We started with a target of raising £5,000.Through the amazing generosity of the SSGS membership, as well as many other supporters, the total accumulated so far is just under £13,000. Magnificent!

My heartfelt gratitude to you all for supporting such a worthwhile cause. Your contributions will help make the early detection and successful treatment of prostate cancer more of a reality for many men in the future.

If anyone wants to add to the fund-raising pot, the Just Giving page is still open until the end of June. justgiving.com/page/paul-moultrie-london-marathon-2024

With regard to my own journey, I am currently undergoing hormone therapy treatment which will continue for about a further 18 months. I completed my radiotherapy at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow on April 15, six days before the London Marathon. I am extremely grateful to the staff at both the Beatson and Ayr Hospitals for their world-class service, care and expertise.

This was my fourth London Marathon. While it was a memorable experience, I can safely say it will be my last….until the next time!

My sincere thanks again for all your support, including the many messages of encouragement I received.

I look forward to seeing everyone on a golf course as the season continues.”

Kind regards

Paul

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SUPER SENIORS TEAM VICTORIOUS IN WALES

Day 2 resulted in a 2.5 v 2.5 tie so the SSGS team won the match 5.5 v 4.5. Congratulations to the SSGS on winning the match and to Wales Seniors for hosting the inaugural match which will hopefully continue to take place in future years.  Big thank you to Royal St David's Golf Club for hosting the match and their hospitality throughout the 2 days.

13th May Results from day 1.

Scotland 3 Wales 2 

Lindsay Gordon/Ian Brotherston won

Lindsay Blair/Ian Jean halved

William Irvine/John Fraser won 

Ian Angus/Roy Lumsden halved

Brian Bingham/Jay  Aman lost

15th April: SUPER SENIOR TEAM ANNOUNCED V WALES

As many of  you know the Super Seniors team have arranged three matches this year.

Team Captain John Fraser has announced the team for the first of these against Wales to be held on Monday, 13 and Tuesday 14 May at Royal St. David’s Golf Club. This is the first match we have held against Wales.

The team is; Jalil Aman; Ian Angus; Lindsay Blair; Brian Bingham; Ian Brotherston; John Fraser; Lindsay Gordon; William Irvine; Ian Jeen and  Roy Lumsden 

We congratulate all those selected and we are sure they will represent the Society well both on and off the course.

Good luck lads and bring it home.

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10th April:   WINTER STABLEFORD SUMMARY.

The weather won on 2 occasions this year which resulted in Stirling and Drumoig events being cancelled. The other 3 events however were played in Dry pleasant conditions which given the amount of rain we've had was remarkable. Our thanks go to all the venues for hosting our competitions.

As a result, the OOM was reduced to the best 2 scores from 3, and at the end of the day Colin Halcrow (Largs) emerged the winner, as a result of 2 great rounds. A full list of voucher winners can be viewed by clicking on link below, as well as final OOM table.  Vouchers will be issued over the next few weeks.

OOM TABLE

VOUCHER WINNERS

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24th March 2024:   PAUL MOULTRIE PROSTATE CANCER FUNDRAISER - Update

Scotland internationalist Paul Moultrie's bid to run the London Marathon next month to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK has featured in articles in both The Herald and The Scotsman.

Paul, 59, who last year was diagnosed with prostate cancer, had set a target of £5000 but is already well ahead of that figure, thanks largely to the support of SSGS members.

'I'm overwhelmed by the response of friends and fellow competitors and very grateful for their support and generosity,' said Paul.

He is currently undergoing a course of regular radiotherapy treatment at the Beatson West of Scotland Centre in Glasgow which is scheduled to end just six days before the marathon on April 21.

If taking part in the event while being treated for cancer was not challenging enough, Paul tripped and fell while on holiday in Tenerife with his wife Gillian last month and broke a bone in his left hand.

The injury has meant he has not been able to run in training because the jarring movement would not only be painful but could also delay healing.

'So, I've been walking instead to try to get as fit as possible for the marathon,' said Paul.

'I've been trying to walk most days and sometimes clock up 14 or 15 miles. If I have to walk the marathon that's what I'll aim to do.'

Paul decided to get his prostate checked after a number of his friends had been diagnosed with the condition. He had no symptoms so was shocked when a blood test raised concern. Further examination revealed he had cancer.

Fortunately, it has been caught early, boosting the prospects of a full recovery.

The Herald article, which appeared in the March 23 edition of the newspaper, can be read here:

https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/24205418.scots-golfer-running-london-marathon-charity-despite-diagnosis/

Paul's Just Giving page can be accessed here:

http://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-moultrie-london-marathon-2024?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fpaul-moultrie-london-marathon-2024&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

28th February 2024  We have attached below details of Paul’s fundraising effort for Prostate Cancer research, as I’m sure that this will strike a chord with many of us in the Society. We wish Paul all the best in his treatment.

Prominent SSGS member Paul Moultrie is in training to run the London Marathon this year - and for his efforts hopes to raise thousands of pounds for Prostate Cancer UK.

In 2022 society members donated nearly £1500 to the charity through two online Pilates classes gifted by Paul, founder of Troon-based Mind Body Golf consultancy. 

Around 50,000 men in the UK are annually diagnosed with prostate cancer. One in six men during their lifetime will contract the disease. 

And this April’s London Marathon will be especially poignant for Paul - because last year he was diagnosed with the condition himself and he is currently undergoing treatment.

The Royal Troon golfer and senior men’s Scottish internationalist said: ‘As somebody who works hard to stay fit and healthy, it came as a shock when I was told I had prostate cancer. But once I got over that initial jolt, I quickly realised this was just another challenge that I and thousands of men like me have to face up to - and I am determined to beat it. 

‘When I asked Prostate Cancer UK for their blessing to raise funds for the charity by running the London Marathon, I had to laugh when they told me I had all the necessary credentials - including having the disease myself!

‘Fortunately, my cancer has been caught early so my prospects of full recovery are good. But I think it’s important to raise as much awareness as possible about prostate cancer because too many men leave it too late before being medically checked.’

Paul, 59, who plays off a handicap of plus 2 and has regularly finished near the top of the Order of Merit table since he joined the SSGS in 2015. As a senior, he has equalled the course record at three different courses.

Paul, who is seeking sponsors for his marathon attempt, said: ‘It would be great to have the support of SSGS members whose friendship and camaraderie I have greatly enjoyed over the past few years. Prostate cancer is becoming increasingly common, especially among men in the age group that spans the society.

‘I would be hugely grateful for members’ support in raising much-needed funds to help in the fight against prostate cancer.’

Members can sponsor Paul by donating through his Just Giving page:

www.justgiving.com/page/paul-moultrie-london-marathon-2024?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fpaul-moultrie-london-marathon-2024&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

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7th January 2024:

SSGS TOUR SCHEDULE 2024

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 

The annual renewal subscription of £25 is now due (except for Honorary members) and can be paid by direct transfer into our Bank Account at 83-25-15, 00652674, please ensure you quote your name on the transfer. Alternatively, you can pay the £25 along with your first entries into our 2024 events. 

WINTER STABLEFORDS

We have once again arranged a small tour of 18-hole Stableford events prior to the launch of the main playing season. These events are NON-QUALIFYING for handicap purposes. Full details can be viewed on our website (link below), along with the online entry form for these competitions. Entry is limited to a maximum of 60 players and will be on a first come basis. ALL ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID AT TIME OF ENTRY.

https://www.scottishseniorsgolf.com/winter-events-.php

MAIN TOUR AND SUPER SENIOR EVENTS

A full list of 2024 fixtures can be viewed on our website, link below. Entries are now being accepted via our online entry forms.  Unless you have a credit balance with the Society, then ALL ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID AT TIME OF ENTRY.

https://www.scottishseniorsgolf.com/fixture-lists.php

MATCHPLAY EVENTS

We have made some small changes to the format of the main Matchplay knockout stages for 2024 and have also included a Super Seniors Scratch Matchplay in addition to the current Super Senior Handicap Matchplay.

Full details of all these events are on our website, again follow the link below.

https://www.scottishseniorsgolf.com/fixture-lists.php

SUPER SENIORS TEAM MATCHES

The Super Seniors Sub-Committee have been successful in arranging 2 more team matches, in addition to the current annual match against the UKSGA, scheduled for September 22-24^th at Alwoodley Golf Club, Leeds.

The first of these new matches will be against Wales and will be played on 13 and 14 May ( practice round on Sunday, 12 May) at Royal St David’s Golf Club.

The final match will be an international game against Spain and will be played at Southerness Golf Club on 10^th & 11^th October.

Super Seniors team selection criteria

The Team Captain is John Fraser

Match v Wales at Royal St David’s GC on 13^th & 14^th May: 10 a-side

The team for this match will be selected by The Team Captain after the Super Seniors Spring Meeting at Tulliallan on 24^th & 25^th April.  The team will be selected predominantly from the highest placings in the 2023 Super Seniors Scratch OOM, but meritorious performances at Tulliallan may also be taken into account.

Match v UKSGA at Alwoodley GC on 23^rd & 24^th September: 10 a-side

Match v Spain at Southerness on 10^th & 11^th October: 12 a-side

The top 4 players in the Super Seniors Scratch OOM at the date of selection will gain automatic selection to these teams provided that each of these players has played in a minimum of 4 counting events.  The Team Captain will select all other members of the teams.  Both teams will be selected after completion of the Super Seniors Autumn Meeting at Buchanan Castle on 12^th & 13^th September.

If anyone has any queries or questions, please contact us on comps@scottishseniorsgolf.com

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SCOTTISH SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONALS 2023

This year’s event will be held at West Kilbride GC from 19th to 21st September. Congratulations to SSGS players Ronnie (Capt), Derek, Paul, Robert, Stewart, Duncan and David on their selection to the Men’s Team. Congratulations also to the ladies who gained selection for the Women’s Team.

I’m sure the teams would appreciate support at West Kilbride GC during the event so why not pop along and cheer them on!

Archie and David have been an integral part of SSGS Tour events since 2008, providing event check-in and scoring, and starter positions. As our members know, they have decided to retire from their roles at the end of this season and will be sorely missed.

At their last event at the Super Seniors International Masters at Luffness New Golf Club, we presented Archie and David with SSGS engraved crystal decanters and glasses in recognition of their service. We also passed on 2 cheques for £1600 from the SSGS Just-giving page we set up to give our members the opportunity to show their appreciation.  On behalf of Archie and David, thank you to the 125 members who contributed and they were overwhelmed by the generosity.

We wish Archie and David a long and relaxed retirement and thank them again for their long and distinguished support of the SSGS Tour.

See below for message we received from Archie & Dave:

David and I are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Society and the Members for their appreciation of our efforts and their best wishes given to us.

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have been associated with the Society since our first event at Glasgow Gailes in 2009.

We have met and befriended many people during that period, rubbed shoulders with the best senior amateur golfers in the country, been to golf courses that we may otherwise never have visited and have always been well looked after.

We are the one’s you see when you pick up your cards or when you  are waiting to get started on your round, but all of the Hard work has previously been done by the Committee. The Area Reps who  organise the Courses, Ian Kerr who  organises the Competitions and Communications to the Players, and the various people who ensure the distribution of vouchers and payments.

We wish the Society continued success in the future and we wish the Players continued enjoyment of the friendly competition that the SSGS provides.

Ous grateful thanks for the Presentation.

 And. Thanks for the Memories.

David and Archie

1st Sept 2023:    SCOTTISH SENIORS INTERNATIONAL MASTERS

This year's event was held at Luffness New Golf Club last week. The winner of the Masters Trophy was Ian Brotherston (Dumfries & County) with rounds of 70,75,73 for 218  -  a fantastic performance by Ian and a win by 8 shots. In 2nd place on the better 3rd round was Willie Irvine (Lanark) with rounds of 79,73,74 for 226, and in 3rd was Lindsay Blair (Grangemouth) with 74,76,76 also for 226. 

In the Handicap Section, the winner of the Handicap Masters Trophy was Shaun McCarroll (Cathcart Castle) with net rounds of 69,73,70 for 212. In 2nd place was Dougie Greenhaugh (Luffness New) with 71,71,72 for 214, and in 3rd was Adrian Donkersley (Wales) with 71,73,71 for 215.

A big thank you to Luffness New GC for hosting the event and to John Fraser and his Super Seniors Group for organising it. Also thank you to Ian, Archie and David for their usual support throughout the event.

Congratulation to Ian and Shaun on their trophy wins and to all the medal and prize voucher winners! We look forward to next year's event which will be held at Glasgow Gailes.  

Pictured below is IAN receiving his trophy from Luffness New Golf Club Captain, Colin Scott.  Shaun was not available and his picture will be updated later.

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27th August:                 SSGS v UKSGA MATCH 2023
This year's challenge match between the Scottish Seniors Golfing Society and the UK Senior Golf Association will take place at Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society on the 4th & 5th September. John Fraser will again Captain the SSGS Team, and Steve Mason will Captain the UKSGA Team. Congratulations to all the players selected to both teams and it is sure to be another competitive and friendly encounter.

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26th August:     2023 ORDERS OF MERIT

With the competition of the Autumn Meeting at Elgin, the final positions in the main Order of Merits have been decided.

The winner of the 2023 Order of Merit was DEREK PATON (DUNNIKIER PARK) with final points total of 876. Derek had a very consistent season with wins in the Scottish Seniors Open, as well as strong showings in our Presidents Cup at Montrose, and the South of Scotland Open at Southerness. In second place was ROBERT JENKINS (ROYAL TROON), on 775, and PAUL MOULTRIE (ROYAL TROON) in 3rd place on 702.

The winner of the Handicap Order of Merit was DAVID THOMSON (PUMPHERSTON GOLF CLUB), with points total of 312, narrowly pushing LAURIE CHANCELLOR (INVERNESS GOLF CLUB) into 2nd place on 277. The margin between 2^nd and 3^rd couldn’t have been any closer with only 1 point separating Laurie with 3rd place taken by LINDSAY TAYLOR (KIRRIEMUIR GOLF CLUB) on 276.

Congratulations to Derek and David on a successful season.

SUPER SENIORS OOM’S

The final events for the Super Seniors will not be concluded until the Super Seniors Autumn meeting at Buchanan Castle on 14/15^th September.

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SCOTTISH GOLF LTD HOME INTERNATIONALS TEAM 2023
Scottish Golf today announced the Men's and Women's Teams for the upcoming Home Internationals at West Kilbride GC from 19th to 21st September.
Congratulations to our members on selection to the Men's team: Team Captain Ronnie Clark (Erskine GC), Stewart Henderson (Hamilton GC), Robert Jenkins (Royal Troon GC), Duncan Low ((Gullane GC), Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon GC), Derek Paton (Dunnikier Park GC) and David Thomson (Pumpherston GC).
Good luck to both the Men's and Womens's Teams at West Kilbride....play well!
Full update......
https://www.scottishgolf.org/news-detail?newsarticleid=1749

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See photos of finalists and winners receiving their trophies from SSGS Chairman, Ronnie Clark

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4th July:  Super Seniors Open - Edzell Golf Club - 10/11th July

To view the draw se draw and results section under Competitions, or click on this link.  DRAW

As at closing date for entries (22nd June) we had a maximum field of 132 entrants. Any late entries will be added to a reserve list in order received.

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24th April:: Presidents Cup:   At closing date we had received 159 entries for a maximum field of 132. As a result a ballot based on handicap index was carried out in accordance with the Society's ballot rules and a reserve list created. All entrants have been advised. Any late entries will be added to the bottom of the  reserve list in order received, irrespective of handicap. List of entrants and reserve list can be viewed in Competition Tab, under draw and results section.

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3rd April 2023:   SSGS PRE-SEASON 2023 - FINAL ORDER OF MERIT LEADERBOARD

SSGS PRE-SEASON TOUR 2023 - PRIZE VOUCHERS

Following on from the conclusion of our Pre-Season Tour, the Prize Voucher summary below shows players who won prize vouchers for finishing in the top 5 places at our 4 events, and the top 10 on our Pre-Season Order of Merit leaderboard. Congratulations to Ian McKerron, coming out on top with 3 top 5 placings and tied 3rd on the OoM, and all the prize voucher winners. Vouchers will be posted out week commencing 10th April.

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28th MARCH 2023:  To view details and tee times for the Super Senior Events (Excluding the 3 day Masters) then click on this link.

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23rd March: Spring Meeting @ Powfoot:   At closing date we had received 133 entries for a maximum field of 132. As a result a ballot based on handicap index was carried out and a reserve list created. All entrants have been advised. Any late entries will be added to the bottom of the  reserve list in order received, irrespective of handicap. List of entrants and reserve list can be viewed in Competition Tab, under draw and results section.

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8th March 2023:            Matchplay Changes

As you may be aware, following on from the members survey carried out last year, the majority of respondents indicated that they wished a change to the qualification methods, and format of our Match-Play competitions, both main event and Super Seniors.

As a result, we have initiated a change for 2023 to reflect these wishes, and the success, or otherwise of these changes, will be reviewed after the competitions.

The main changes are as follows:

• 1. Qualification for the Main Match-Play will be based on the top 32 in the Gross Order elof Merit after the R&A Seniors British Open on 14^th July.
• 2. Qualification for the Super Seniors Match-Play will be based on top 8 in the Super Seniors Handicap Order of Merit after the Super Seniors Open (Sandy Pirie Trophy) on 11^th July.
• 3. If a Super Senior qualifies under point 1 above, and also qualifies under point 2, then they can decide which competition they wish to participate in.
• 4. If any qualifier cannot make the 3-day event at Forfar on 14-16^th August, then their place will be offered to the next member in the OOM to obtain a full field. Only qualifiers who play in the Match-Play event will therefore gain OoM points.
• 5. All qualifiers in both events, will be guaranteed 3 days play at Forfar.
• 6. Entry fee for the 3 days knockout stages will be £50.
• 7. Order of Merit points for 2023 have been amended to reflect these changes. Any changes to Super Seniors OOM points will be advised separately to Super Senior members in due course.
• 8. Order of Merit points will also be tiered from winner to tied 31^st in main event, and from 1^st to 8^th in Super Seniors event. This gives all players the opportunity to maximise their possible points awarded during the 3 days.
• 9. This will also give certainty as regards accommodation requirements for members for these 3 days, as well as boosting the number of spectators for both finals in the afternoon of day 3.