Friday 26^th October

The final day of competition saw the climax of the pair’s competition. Going into the final round anyone from 4 pairs could have won either the scratch or Nett prize.

With a final round score of 6 under par 66 (Better ball) Nick Robson and Andy Campbell emerged winners with a total score of 136 (8 under par). In second place 5 shots back were Rob Craw and Alan Hogg on 141. 3^rd place was taken by Stuart Drysdale and Les Pirie on 142.

In the handicap event, a final round of Nett 68 by Alan Harrington and Steven Connolly was enough to gain them a 2 shot winning margin from local players, Philip Browne and Dave Marriott. In 3^rd place, because of a better last round was another local pair of Tony Burns and Eddie Doubtfire, with a score of 135.

An enjoyable week’s golf was had by all, in excellent weather and good camaraderie evidenced between all players. Our thanks to hosts Hacienda Del Alamo and congratulations to all the winners.

Final doubles results can viewed by clicking on links below.

GROSS

NETT

Thursday 25^th October:

The final round of the Singles was completed in brilliant sunshine and temperatures in the high 20’s, perfect golfing weather.

Overnight leader Nick Robson who led by 5 shots, ran away with the Competition wining by a 12 shot margin on 221, with a final round 1 over par 73. Well deserved winner who led wire to wire.Nick is a bit of an expert on this course, this being his 4^th win in a row.

In 2^nd place after a final round 80 was Andy Campbell on 233, 1 ahead of Rob Craw and Les Pirie, with Rob pipping Les for 3^rd place on countback and Les taking 4^th place.

In the handicap section, Nick again had the best Nett total of 221, 2 ahead of local players Tony Burns and Philip Browne with Bruce Harvey making up the 3 tied on 223. Tony wins the vouchers (as Nick already a winner in the Scratch event), on countback from Philip and Bruce, with Ian Gourlay taking 4^th slot on 225.

Another excellent singles competition played in great camaraderie and sportsmanship.

Tomorrow sees the final round of the pairs competition.

Full singles scores can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate links below.

GROSS

NETT

Wednesday 24^th October:

The 2^nd round of the singles was played in glorious sunshine, although a tricky wind added some degree of difficulty.

Nick Robson consolidated his overnight lead with the lowest score of the day 73, to give him a 2-round total of 148, a lead of 5 shots over his fellow Aberdonian Andy Campbell who’s 78 gives him a total of 153.  In third place overall is Les Pirie (79) with an eagle 2 at the difficult 16th on 155.

In the handicap competition there are 3 players tied on net totals of 147 after the first 2 rounds. Bruce Harvey (75), Ian Kerr (76) and Douglas Hunter (77) have a narrow 1 shot lead over 4^th placed Nick Robson on 148.

Full scores after 2 rounds can be viewed by clicking on links below. Tee Times for the final round on Thursday are also shown on score sheet.

GROSS SCORES

NETT SCORES

Tuesday 23^rd October

The first round of the singles commenced today in fine weather although a sharp heavy burst of rain towards mid afternoon caught out the last few groups on the latter holes.

Nick Robson shot a 3 over par 75 as did Andy Campbell, to share top spot on the scratch leaderboard, both players dropping shots over the last 2 holes in the rain.

 In a share of 3^rd place on 76 are Douglas Hunter and Les Pirie with Ian Kerr and Rob Crow 1 shot further behind on 77.

In the handicap competition, Douglas Hunter with a net 70 (6 handicap) leads by 1 from Ian Kerr on 71 (6). Douglas finished dropping 3 shots in the last 2 holes, with Ian Kerr dropping 2 on the same holes in difficult conditions.

Monday 22^nd October:

After Sunday’s practice round, where the Captains team (Drew’s) narrowly defeated the Past Captains (Gordon’s) team the Festival started in earnest today with the first round in the pairs competition.

Glorious sunshine and fine weather with temperatures in the mid to high 20’s, produced some sparkling golf.  Leaders after round 1 are Rob Craw and Allan Hogg who top both the scratch and Net leader board with a score of 66/63.0.  In second place in the scratch are Nick Robson and Andy Campbell 4 shots adrift on 70.  In 3^rd place are Stuart Drysdale and Les Pirie on 72.

In the handicap section, local pairing of Phil Browne and Dave Marriot and only 0.5 behind, with 3^rd place being held by Alan Harrington and Steven Connolly on 64.0

Tomorrow sees the first round of the Singles Competition, and with the forecast for the week promising even warmer weather we are sure the scores will match.

 GROSS DOUBLES SCORES

NET Doubles Scores

5th October: 

The first of this year’s winter events was played at Strathmore Golf Centre on Friday 4^th October in glorious sunshine. The course was in excellent condition and the deceptively fast green needing plenty of attention.

There was a tie on 39 points between Derek Murphy (2) Kinross and Stuart McKendrick (scr) Dunkeld, Stuart having four birdies on the back 9 and Derek making his score with only 2 bogeys, 2 birdies and the rest pars.

Kevin McCarthur (2) St Andrews was a point behind on 38 points with a costly no score at the 1st hole.

Senior Moment of the year, 2 well known Stirlingshire electricians made the journey to Strathmore on Thursday 3^rd.

39 points Derek Murphy, Stuart McKendrick

38 points Kevin McCarthur

37 Points Allister Raphael, Tom McLevie

36 points Roy Farquhar, Norman Dyce, David Logie

35 points Bob Robertson, Rob Craw

33 points Drew Wilson, George Rodaks, Lindsay Clark, Colin Halcrow

32 points Jalil Aman, Pat McErlean, Bob Thomson, David Taylor, David Halkerston

31 points George Barrie, Ian Gourlay, Neish Chisholm, Stuart Drysdale

30 points Keith Bruce, Neil McGarva

29 points Jim Watt

28 points Brian Aiken, Bill Erskine

27 points Bill Barclay

25 points Colin Mavor

Perth & Kinross emerge winners in the 2018 Seniors Area Team Cahmpionships, which were held at Stranraer Golf Club . 

Their winning team score of 374 gave them a 4 shot margin over second placed host area, the South. 

3 teams finished on 381 (Lothians, Fife & Glasgow) with Lothians claimimg Bronze Medal slot due to their 6th score of 79, against 83 for Fife and 84 for Glasgow.

Dumbarton were 6th on 386.

Perth & Kinross Team comprised Stuart McKendrick (Dunkeld), Scott Michie (Kinross), Dave Logie (Craigiehill), Tom McLevy (Blairgowrie), Norman Dyce (Strathmore) & Mark Williamson (Dunkeld).

TEAM RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

The winning Perth & Kinross Team are pictured below.