Stewart Henderson wins Spring Meeting at Powfoot

After a windy and stormy first day at Powfoot, playing conditions were perfect for the second round on Friday.

Joint overnight leader Stewart Henderson (Hamilton) made an excellent start to this season by adding a two-under-par score of 69 to his opening 74 for a total of one-under143, winning by 5 shots from Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon)

Stewart had a bogey-free round, highlighted by birdies at the 11th and 14th holes. 

Paul had rounds of 77 and 71 for a 148 total. 
Three players shared third place on a total of 149 - Robert Smith (Nairn) 78 + 71, John Archibald (Luffness New) 76 + 73, and Jalil Aman (Grangemouth) 75 + 74.

The handicap section was won Ian Fraser (Dumfries & County) based on a better 2^nd round, having shared a score of 144 with David Taylor (St Andrews New), who had been the joint overnight leader with Stewart.

There was a tie for third place between Robin MacPherson (Tantallon) and Alan White (Newton Stewart) on 145.

Full results and list of voucher winners can be viewed in COMPETITIONS PAGE.

 We have entered into a new and exciting relationship with Glenmuir of Lanark to provide SSGS members with high quality golf clothing at very reasonable prices.

To view current range available and to download brochure and order form, visit the Merchandising page on the website.

We are also offering members the opportuunity to purchase some of our older stock at vastly reduced prices, but you'll need to hurry as current offer ends on 31st December 2017.

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.

Wilson Morton was the lucky winner in the draw for the exclusive JuCad Golf Trolley (donated by courtesy of JuCad). This was awarded to any player who had a hole in one at on eof our main SSGS events. During the year there were 2 members who had a hole in 1, Wilson and Alan White (Newton Stewart). 

Full details of JuCad products can be viewed by clicking on attached link. https://www.jucad.de/en/

As a consolation Alan receives a Straighline Putter, kindly donated by our member Robin Lawson (R & A ).

Picture below shows Wilson being presented with his trolley by Gordon Doig (Captain SSGS).