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MAY NEWS Houston Trophy - Castle Douglas Castle Douglas Ladies advise that there is still spaces available for their Houston Trophy which is to be played on Saturday 19th May and not as listed on the South Fixture List
SHAMASH TROPHY Dumfries & County GC play host to the South of Scotland Golfers Association's season opener with the Shamash Trophy on Sunday 22nd April 2012.Late Entries are still avaliable via the Secretary Iain Robin. Defending Champion Rory Thomson is an absentee so there is ample opportunity for some new faces to add their names to an impressive honours list. The South Associaion are indebted to Dumfries & County to allow us to run the event over their fine course in what will be a very busy season for them as the Club celebrates its Centenary. Full Draw SHAMASH DRAW 2012 (CLICK TO VIEW)
South Season Under way with Impressive win
South of Scotland Golfers retain Presidents Trophy 2011 Scottish Boys Champion David Wilson led a strong group of Ayrshire golfers to Stranraer Golf Club on Sunday attempting to win the President's Trophy back from the South of Scotland. The format for the match was four players under 16 years of age, four under 18 and four Youths. The match was tied at three all after the morning foursomes , with South wins from under 16s Chris Shearman and new boy Duncan McNeil, under 18s Conor Syme and Connor Bennewith and Youths Kyle McClung and Chris Corbett. South of Scotland's under 16s got off to a tremendous start in the afternoon singles, taking three and a half points from a possible four, with wins from Robert Hughan, Matthew McCulloch, Chris Shearman and Duncan McNeil halving his match.
Not to be outdone Ayrshire fired back with impressive wins from Euan Walker and Calum Gorrie over Connor Bennewith and Scott Whannel respectively, Brandon Burgess gained half a point to move the South closer to the winning line. In the "Match of the Day" Conor Syme was two down against David Wilson after seven holes, Syme's response was to play the next nine holes in six under par, producing four birdies and an eagle to win 5/3 and complete the double over David. Next to cross the finish line with a win was Team Captain Kyle McClung and when Danny McConnachie won his match 4/3 the South of Scotland retained the Trophy. Chris Corbett fought back to record a 3 and 1 win and in the final match which swung to and fro, Max Jackson and Louis Murray both birdied the last hole to finish all square, with Max showing a lot of courage to hole an eight foot putt for the half. This was a very good result for the South of Scotland Golfers and a good warm up before the season starts in earnest, with all the matches being played in a friendly but competitive manner and the result being closer (7 matches going to the last hole) than the score of eleven and a half to six and a half suggests. On behalf of the South of Scotland Golfers Association we thank Neville Wright and the Staff at Stranraer Golf Club for their hospitality, everyone agreed the course was in excellent condition, also Gillespie Leisure at Brighouse Bay and Solway Solar Systems for their generous help throughout the season. Best wishes to all the boys from the South of Scotland and Ayrshire who head to Murcar in two weeks time for the Scottish Boys Championship and to Chris Shearman who has been selected to play for the Northern Counties of England Select Team against Yorkshire.
Results:- Foursomes Under 16s Robert Hughan/Matthew McCulloch Vs Jack Thomas/Stuart Easton 1Up Chris Shearman/Duncan McNeil 1Up Vs Blair Gavin/Jordan Fraser Under 18s Conor Syme/Connor Bennewith 3/2 Vs David Wilson/Euan Walker Scott Whannel/ Brandon Burgess Vs Calum Gorrie/Darren McCutcheon 7/6 Youths Kyle McClung/Chris Corbett 3/2Vs Robbie Fitzpatrick/Greg/Telfer Danny McConnachie/Max Jackson Vs Jack McCluskey/Louis Murray 2Up
Singles Under 16s Robert Hughan 6/4 Vs Jack Thomas Matthew McCulloch 1 Up Vs Stuart Easton Duncan McNeil Vs Blair Gavin All Square Chris Shearman 4/3 Vs Jordan Fraser Under 18s Conor Syme 5/3 Vs David Wilson Connor Bennewith Vs Euan Walker 6/5 Scott Whannel Vs Calum Gorrie 6/4 Brandon Burgess Vs Darren McCutcheon All Square Youths Kyle McClung 4/3 Vs Robbie Fitzpatrick Chris Corbett 3/1 Vs Greg/Telfer Danny McConnachie 4/3 Vs Jack McCluskey Max Jackson Vs Louis Murray All Square
SOSGA SEASON BEGINS The 2012 season is about to get under way with the first matches of the season being matches against Cumbria and Borders. South play Cumbria at Brampton on Sunday 1st April 2012 South play Borders at Dumfries & County on Sunday 8th April 2012
The Shamash Trophy will be played at Dumfries & County GC on Sunday 22nd April. The South Association is pleased to be able to use Dumfries & County as they have a very busy season ahead celebrating their Centenary. All South Executive members wish them a succesful and enjoyable year ahead SHAMASH ENTRY FORM 2012 CLICK TO VIEW
South of Scotland Under 16 Order of Merit Winner 15 year old Conor Harkness from the Dumfries and Galloway Club is the South of Scotland under 16 Order of Merit winner for 2011. Points are awarded for the top five gross scores from the ten nominated events played throughout the season. The Tournaments start in June at Dumfries and Galloway (Donaldson Cup) then move on to Dumfries and County (Albany Cup), Portpatrick (Sam Dorans Open), Wigtownshire County (South of Scotland Junior Strokeplay and Matchplay Championship), Southerness (Carlyle Cup and Ferguson Trophy), Wigtownshire County ( E & J Adamson Cup) Lochmaben (Watt Smith Open) Kirkcudbright (Junior Tassie) and finally at the South of Scotland Junior Academy in September the Brighouse Bay Junior Open. Brighouse Bay golf course was in perfect condition for the final event and it was very close at the top of the leader board, Conor had a slight lead from Robert Hughan and Darren Brown, but unfortunately neither boy was available for the Tournament and Conor ran out the winner. Final positions 1st Conor Harkness 2nd Robert Hughan (Newton Stewart) 3rd Darren Brown (Dumfries and County) Conor who is coached by Joe Fergusson is pictured with the Under 16 Trophy which will join the Under 14 Order of Merit Trophy he won last year.
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Dumfriesshire Win Drennan Salver Originally played on a home and away basis for over 30 years, the decision was taken to make this a one day event from 2010 onwards, with the inaugural winners being Kirkcudbrightshire at Glenluce . With each team consisting of 8 players, games are contested by a foursomes method in the morning and singles in the afternoon, each player playing against both opposing counties during the day. This years contest was originally scheduled for 18thSeptember over Dumfries & Galloway Golf Club but had to be re-arranged due to inclement weather making the course unplayable, and was rescheduled for 16thOctober at the same venue. Following some close games in the morning foursomes, Kirkcudbrightshire raced into an early lead winning their first two matches against Wigtownshire, but were to be caught and overhauled by Dumfriesshire who managed to win all four of their games including a hard fought one hole win by home players Martin McNae & Sean Kennedy against Wigtownshire's Scott Whannel & Jonathon McQuaker. The afternoon singles took on a similar story with Kirkcudbrightshire brushing aside Wigtownshire by four matches to nil with some fine performances by Colin Heuchan & Ross Murray In particular, a feat Dumfriesshire could not match in their 2 ½ to 1 ½ winning margin against the same opponents, Kyle McClung earning Wigtownshire their sole victory. This left things very finely poised, with Dumfriesshire a mere ½ point ahead of Kirkcudbrightshire with four games, between the two sides, still out on the course. However, wins for McNae, Thomson, Hamilton, and a halved last game, saw Dumfriesshire win the salver for the first time in three years by a 3 ½ point margin. Thanks go to Dumfries & Galloway Golf Club and its members for providing courtesy of the course, and all their staff for their efforts on the day. Full list of scores DRENNAN SALVER 2011 RESULTS (click to view) FIXTURE LIST 2012 The attached link an updated draft of the 2012 fixture list. Any corrections or omissions can be sent to the secretary by e-mail to jburns.sosga@tiscali.co.uk or stranraergolf@btclick.com Alternatively you can call on 01776 870245 during office hours All hopefully to be updated prior to adoption at the South AGM on Thursday 24th November 2011. 2012 FIXTURE LIST Draft revised 29.11(Click to view)
Congratulations to Greg Marchbank (Dumfries & County) for winning the SGU Boys Order of Merit 2011. It is a very well deserved outcome to a season that has seen Greg develop into a very competent player and great recongnition for South Junior Golf. Also worth a mention is Ian Brotherston also of the same club who will make his debut next week in the Senior Home Internationals at Woodhall Spa. Again recognition of Ian prowess in the senior ranks. Good luck to both and well done
South Matchplay results saw Kyle McClung do the double after a titanic struggle against Rory Thompson (Dumfries & Galloway) where the match required 5 extra holes before a result could be determined. Both players were to be commended on the standard of play in the final Full list of results South Matchplay results (click to view) South of Scotland Championship 2011 Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire County) succesfully defended the title he won at Southerness last year.
Scoring was exceptionally low on a very favourable day for good scoring. Stranraer was in fine order and this was reflceted in the morning when Kyle posted a 65 to lead the field by three from Iain Thomson with Stephen Spiers and Michael Grunwell a stoke further back on 69 High calibre scoring continued in the afternoon with early starter Barry Scott setting a fierce target of 138 thanks to a best of the afternoon 67. The main challengers in the afternoon could not quite get even with Kyle whose 70 was eventually enough to see off the rest of the field. Runner up was Stephen Spiers who was left to rue a lost ball at seventeen to finish on 136 (69,67). Scott finished third and the young brigade were led home by Shamash winner Rory Thompson 142 and Danny McConnachie on 144 along with Ian Johnstone Full Results List South Results 2011(click to view) The leading sixteen players now battle for the matchplay championship also being held at Stranraer over the weekend of 27th & 28th August. Draw Matchplay Draw 2011 (click to view) Also running concurrently with the championship was the Club Team Championship which too provided much excitement. Wigtownshire County eventually qualified although Powfoot and Lochmaben pushed them close. Leading Team Aggregates Wigtownshire County 279, Lochmaben 283 and Powfoot 285 County now represent the South Area in the finals at Falkirk in September
South Seniors Results Marshall Douglas regained the Senior crown at Southerness List of prize winners Senior Results 2011 (click to view)
South Junior Championship Results
McConnachie breaks course record to retain title Wigtownshire County Golf Club was the venue for the South of Scotland Junior Strokeplay Championship and what a fantastic race it was for the title. Qualifying Scores:- R Hughan 70 - 72 G Cannon 78 - 72 C Bennewith 75 - 75 M McCulloch 72 - 78 B Lammie 75 - 76 C Shearman 73 - 80 C Harkness 77 - 77 S Whannel 75 - 79 J Magee 81 - 74 A Coulter 81 - 74 F Promfret 79 - 77 D McCreadie 79 - 77 D Rae 79 - 78 D Brown 83 - 75 M Jackson 73 - 87 C McKie 82 - 79
South Junior Matchplay Championship at Wigtownshire County Golf Club Birdies Galore Newton Stewart's Scott Whannel is the 2011 Gillespie Leisure South of Scotland Matchplay Champion. Results:- Round 1 - C McKie beat R Hughan 19th - S Whannel beat J Magee 6/5 - C Shearman beat F Pomfret 1 up - M McCulloch beat D Rae 6/4 - C Bennewith beat D Brown 3/2 - D McCreadie beat B Lammie 3/2 - C Harness beat a Coulter 4/3 - G Cannon beat M Jackson 1up - Round 2 - S Whannel beat C McKie 5/3 - M McCulloch beat C Shearman 2/1 - D McCreadie beat C Bennewith 3/2 - C Harness beat G Cannon Semi Final S Whannel beat McCulloch 5/4 - C Harness beat D McCreadie 2/1 The South of Scotland Executive wish to thank Wigtownshire County Golf Club committee, catering staff for their hospitality, green staff for preparing the course in an excellent manner and members for their support during the last two weeks.
Pictured from the left:- Conor, South President Ted Adamson and Scott A successful Gillespie Classic saw 40 plus couples participated in a very enjoyable event. A full report will feature shortly and in the interim a list of results is attached CLASSIC RESULTS 2011(CLICK TO VIEW) The Gillespie Classic played over Brighouse Bay Golf Club on Saturday 18 June was won by Darren Gourlay and Craig Rudd from Kirkcudbright Golf Club on 46 points. The trophy was presented by our main sponsor Tom Gillespie of Gillespie Leisure. This event which was well attended with a good friendly atmosphere is run by the South of Scotland Golfers' Association as a fund-raiser for junior golf in south west Scotland. Runners up on the day were A Donley (BB) and S Maxwell (KB); S Eccles and A Martin (KB) and J Fuller and K Wilson (LMB) all on 44 points.
Mr Tom Gillespie with President Ted Adamson behind presenting the Gillespie Classic to the winners Darren Gourlay and Craig Rudd South Championship and South Seniors take place in August and forms are listed below SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP 2011(CLICK TO VIEW) to be played at Stranraer on Sunday 21st August 2011 SOUTH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CLICK TO VIEW) to be played at Southerness on Wednesday 3rd August 2011
This year's Shamash Trophy was won by younster Rory Thomson (Dumfries & Galloway) and we congratulate him on his maiden Order of Merit Title. Full List of scores SHAMASH RESULTS 2011(CLICK TO VIEW)
SOUTH BOYS WIN NORTHERN COUNTIES LEAGUE The South of Scotland Juniors went to Maryport recently for their Northern Counties Federation League match in a winner take all situation. Cumbria came to the match knowing one point would be enough for them to win the title. The South also won the Friendship Trophy for the first time since 2006, this Trophy is played for annually between the two areas and was presented to the associations by Tom Bartlett. Foursome results:-
The winning Team with a very proud Dennis Cameron, South Coaching Convener
Drennan Salver The above event took place on Sunday 19th September 2010 at Wigtownshire County Golf Club, Glenluce. Under a revised format wher all matches were played in the one day this new format provided the much anticipated excitement. The three teams of eight played foursomes and singles matchplay against both counties and was very much enjoyed by all who participated. Kirkcudbrightshire were the eventual winners and it is thanks to the originator of the idea Derek Douglas who dreamt up the format that it has re invigorated a championship that was struggling to get any interest. It is anticipated that it will be the format for succeeding years. Full results Drennan Salver Results 2010 (click to view) ORDER of MERIT 2010 Michael Grunwell (Powfoot) has successfully defended his OOM title. Showing consistency throughout the season Michael has always been the one to beat. Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire County) the new South Champion finished Runner-Up proving that the young ones are starting to challenge the old hands. Full Results Order of Merit Table 2010 (click to view)
Fixture List 2011 A draft fixture List is availabe for perusal and comment DRAFT FIXTURE LIST 2011 (1st Edition) click to view Contact Jim Burns or John Watson with alterations or for further information on next year
David King from Southerness is this year's South Matchplay Champion after defeating Michael Grunwell (Powfoot) in a closely contested final. David won the last four holes to turn defeat into victory. It was hard on Michael who appeared to be in control but David, who ousted the strokeplay champion Kyle McClung on route to the final,it was a fitting finale to a hard weekend. Consolation for Grunwell is that he is well positioned to retain the Order of Merit. Full Results South Matchplay Results 2010 (click to view) This years SOUTH of SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP was held at Southerness Golf Club on Sunday 22nd August when quite literally Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire County) blew the field away. Kyle with scores of 66 & 71 (137) won by seven shots from Michael Grunwell (Powfoot) with Neil Hamilton (Powfoot) a further stroke back in third. Full Results South Strokeplay Results 2010 (click to view) Handicap Return Sheets Handicap Exchange Sheets Championship 2010(click to view)
President Jim Briggs handing over trophy to new Champion Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire County). ALso in picture Michael Grunwell (second) and Neil Hamilton (third) both from Powfoot. There was also a team event run in conjunction with the championship, requiring the best two scores from each round from a club team of three to represent the Area in the Finals in September. This honour went to Powfoot who now go forward to Fortrose & Rosemarkie at the end of next month as South representatives. The qualifiers for the South Matchplay Championship to be held at Southerness over the weekend 28th & 29th August 2010 are listed on the attached link and anyone unable to play is rquested to contact Alastair Millar. Full Matchplay Draw MATCHPLAY DRAW 2010 (click to view) The South Executive are indebted to Southerness Golf Club for hosting these prestigious championships. Full draw SOUTH DRAW 2010 (click to view) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ SOUTH SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP took place on Sunday August 15th 2010 at Powfoot Golf Club.
Ronnie Nelson (Powfoot) receiving trophy from President Jim Briggs A reasonable number of competitors made the trip to Powfoot for this year's senior championship. The new champion is Ronnie Neslon (Powfoot) who returned a very creditable 72 to win by one shot from Tom Carson (Lockerbie) and a further stroke back were Wattie Orr (Newton Stewart) and Kirkcudbright's John Thomson who is still waiting for his first South title. Thanks to all who travelled to play and to the hosts Powfoot who made the day very enjoyable for all. The full prize list Winner R. Nelson (72) Powfoot
Category A (55 - 64) Scratch 1 st T. Carson (73) Lockerbie 2 nd J.S. Thomson (74) Kirkcudbright 3 rd M. Gibson (78) Stranraer Handicap 1 st T. Williams (76 - 7 = 69) Stranraer 2 nd W. Orr (74 - 4 = 70) Newton Stewart 3 rd M. Hunter (85 - 13 = 72) Wigtown & Bladnoch
Category B (65 and over)
Scratch 1 st R. Wilson (78) Lockerbie 2 nd I. McMath (85) Powfoot 3 rd J.H. Kirk (86) Dumfries & Galloway Handicap 1 st F. Cummins (82 - 10 = 72) Wigtown & Bladnoch 2 nd T. Little (87 - 13 = 74) Powfoot 3
rd R. McCubbin (86 - 12 = 74) Wigtownshire County To find out where everybody finished click to view Gross Scores Seniors 2010 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ PEAT SALVER (Inter County League) This year as a trial the boys league was run as a one day event with teams of eight players playing matches against each other in both foursomes and singles games. Dumfriesshire proved far too strong on the day and were rightful winners of the Peat Salver which was presented by long time supporter of boys golf in the Area, Willie Peat.
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South Junior Matchplay Championship 2010 held at Kirkcudbright Golf Club C. Smith (Dalbeattie) Champion with President Jim Briggs and Runner Up- B.Burgess (Dumfries & Galloway) Full Matchplay Results : Junior Mathplay 2010 (click to view)
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COUNTY CHAMPIONS 2010 Dumfriesshire : Michael Grunwell (Powfoot) Kirkcudbrightshire: Billy Smith (Dalbeattie) Wigtownshire:- Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire County) Well done to them all
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South Junior Championship
Daniel McConnachie is the new South Junior Champion for 2010. He returned two excellent rounds of 69 at Kirkcudbright to win by 7 shots from nearest contender Brandon Burgess. Defending Champion Liam Johnston lead after the first round with a 68 but tired in the afternoon and faded out of contention with a 77 to finish in third. The top 16 qualified for the Matchplay Title.
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Kyle McClung (Wigtownshire County) South Champion 2011
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Sutherland Chalice results from competition held at Dumfries & Galloway Golf Club over the weekend 10th & 11th July 2010. Jim White (Lundin Links) with a total of 276 won the SGU Ranking Event Full Results:-Final Results Sheets |