May 2016 – South of Scotland Golfers' Association

SOUTH U16 v CUMBRIA U16

This was the first official match of the season for both teams and was played at Lockerbie Golf Club on Saturday 28 May. The course was in good shape and well presented after the ravages of the winter weather. The boys of both teams were excited and all keyed up ready for the morning foursomes as the sun broke through from a cloudy sky to welcome them on to the first tee. In front of a gathering of fellow competitors, officials, families and friends and some Lockerbie Members, Cameron Gray (Kirkcudbright) and Finlay Copeland (D&G) led the…

JUNIOR MATCH SOUTH U 16 v CUMBRIA U 16

This match against Cumbria U 16 will take place at Lockerbie Golf Club on Saturday 28 May. The team selected to represent South of Scotland is:- Finlay Copeland (D&G) David Sharp (D&C) Mitchell Cowie (D&C) Callum McMillan (Kirkcudbright) Cameron Gray (Kirkcudbright) Jamie Alison (D&G) Corey Brown (D&C) …

MEETING WITH DUMFRIESSHIRE LADIES AND GALLOWAY LADIES

NOTES ON MEETING re AMALGAMATION 11 MAY 2016 Amalgamation Proposals: The Chairman introduced a discussion paper that had been circulated to all and pointed out that all references to the male gender should also include the female. What we were to discuss was about golfers; not men, not Ladies. Discussion: The men’s South of Scotland had 3 Counties (Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire) who ran their own administration and competitions. The Ladies’ South of Scotland also had 3 Counties (Galloway Ladies, Dumfriesshire Ladies and Border Ladies) but there was no central administration except for organising an annual…

DRENNAN SALVER

This is the match play competition between 8 man teams from Wigtownshire, Dumfriesshire and Kirkcudbrightshire. This year the competition was played at Portpatrick Golf Club on Saturday 14 May on a beautiful sunny day with only light winds from the south in the morning. In the afternoon the wind changed to the north and increased in intensity but not enough to affect the excellent standard of golf produced by the competitors. The course had recovered well from the ravages of the winter weather and was in excellent condition. An exciting day of golf between 24 of the…

NCL SOUTH v CUMBRIA

The match at Lochmaben on Saturday 21 May has been cancelled as Cumbria are unable to raise a team. It has been re-arranged for Sunday 26 June at Kirkcudbright. The team originally selected for Lochmaben will represent South at Kirkcudbright if all available. Micheal Haley Womens Jersey

Kirkcudbrightshire Strokeplay Championship 2016

Wave Tyrrell
4 May 2016
Draws

To be played at Castle Douglas Golf Club on Sunday 8th May. Draw: 8.00: G.Blayney(SN):W.Blayney(SN): C.Smith(Dal) 8.10: S.Blayney(SN): M.Whalen(SN): K.Adams(Dal) 8.20: C.Riddick(SN): D.Douglas(SN): R.Whalen(Dal) 8.30: N.Watson(Kbt):R.Patterson Snr(Kbt):S.Thompson(GH) 8.40: R.Patterson(Kbt):K.Irving(CD):G.McMillan(GH) 9.00: R.Murray(SN): A.Hartnell(Dal): 10.00: A.Bendall(CD) 10.30: I.McBeth(CD): D. Maxwell(CD): 11.00: C.Maddox(CD):J.Welsh(CD): 12.00: C.Kirkpatrick(CD):G.Findlay(CD) Late entries accepted - ring Championship Secretary on 01644 450265. Ethan Westbrooks Authentic Jersey

NCL South v Cumbria

This match, the first of the season, will take place at Lochmaben Golf Club on Saturday 21 May. The Team selected to represent South of Scotland is:- Mitchell Cowie (D & C) Finlay Copeland (D & G) Angus Bendall (Castle Douglas) Nathan…

JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT

Wave Tyrrell
2 May 2016
Association News / Competitions / Juniors

The South of Scotland Golfers Association Junior Order of Merit 2016 got off to a wet and windy start at Dumfries and County Golf Club on Sunday 1st May. With the course in great condition the juniors only had to battle the weather to post good scores. County member Lewis Fraser came out on top with a nett 68 to lead the handicap order of merit from Dumfries and Galloway’s Fraser McFadyen. Fellow County member Dylan Cairnie took the scratch competition with a gross 74 with last years under 18 scratch order of merit winner Nathan Watson…