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West of Scotland Gents Match 1: –

The RGU enjoyed a fantastic start to this year’s WOS campaign after recording a 6.5-1.5 win over Ayrshire at Bonnyton Golf Club.

The Renfrewshire team was primarily composed of Bonnyton & Paisley players and local knowledge helped to support a fast start over the front nine where we led 5-3.

1)D Sibbald A/S Vs C Hamilton……strong middle holes led to 3up playing 15th which was lost to a birdie, then 16th to a par and finally 18th to a plugged ball which was found after hole conceded.

2)A Ferguson Won 5/4 Vs C Telfer…..……Alex started strongly, built a lead and continued to win holes until match finished on 14th hole.

3)W McMillan Lost 3/2 Vs S Spence……..home club champion and player on form unfortunately had an off day going 4 down thru 8 before winning two holes then finally losing at 16th.

4)D Dickson Won 5/3 Vs S Stamper………always in control after quick start with several birdies and remained in control despite a poor 5 at 14, David won 15th to end match.

5)C Thomson Won 3/1 Vs B O’Rourke…..close match thru 10 holes before birdies at 12 & 13 followed by nice up and down at 14 leading to 3up before winning match at 17th.

6)A Johnston Won 4/3 Vs M Pennycott…fast start with couple of birdies had Allan ahead and although opponent played well, wins at 14 & 15 closed out match.

7)P Dorrian Won 3/2 Vs G Telfer……………tight front 9 ended all square, wins at 10, 14 and 16 ended match.

8)A Jamieson Won 2/1 Vs S Wallace………Andy turned 2up after wins at 8 and 9, both players hit green at 14th and then 3 putted, a loss at 15 was followed by winning birdie at 16th and par at 17.

Next match is home to Glasgow at Ranfurly Castle GG.

Same team selected with exception of Stewart Watt replacing Paul Dorrian who is unavailable.

Thanks to Bonnyton Golf Club for hosting the match.

Renfrewshire Boys lose to Ayrshire

Renfrewshire Boys Golf Team lost to the team from Ayrshire Golf Association at Caldwell Golf Club on Sunday 11^th August by 5 matches to 3.

This now leaves the West League wide open as there are now no unbeaten teams left playing. A win to-day for Renfrewshire would have all but have confirmed their title win, but it now all comes down to the last series of games.

The course was in good condition and held up well despite the very poor overhead conditions. The fact that the course was closed the previous day says a lot for the playing surfaces at Caldwell as despite soggy underfoot conditions, the course and the greens in particular held out well against the constant rain.

The Renfrewshire team again showed a few changes due to various events also taking place on the day.

Drew Cleaver continued his unbeaten form and won by 3/2.

Alexander Farmer making a welcome return after his earlier injury secured a half match having been 2 up with 2 to play.

The next few games proved pivotal to the result as through 12 holes most RGU boys were ahead but a mixture of poor play by the RGU and good play by Ayrshire saw them win the next 4 games, 3 of which went to the last green.

Cameron Percy unbeaten this season, and on his home course was always in control and won comfortably 4/3.

In the final game, local club Champion, Roddy McAuley was 1 up with 3 to play but a poor putt after a great bunker shot on 16 cost him the hole and his match finished all square.

The match, as always, was again played in a very sporting manner in some very poor weather conditions.

Full results as Follows – Renfrewshire names first –

Renfrewshire 3 – Ayrshire 5

Drew Cleaver (East Renfrewshire) beat Max Barclay (Ayr Belleisle)

Alexander Farmer (Kilmacolm) and Fraser Russell (Royal Troon) all square

Rhys McIlroy (Elderslie) lost to Harvey Broadfoot (Troon Welbeck) 1 hole

Mackenzie Holmes – (Kilmacolm) lost to Kerr Brooks (Irvine) 2 holes

John Jack (Gourock) lost to Chris Hunter (Ballochmyle) 3/1

Harry Kellock (Kilmacolm) lost to Harvey McDonald (Ayr Belleisle) 1 hole

Cameron Percy (Caldwell) beat Jamie McKinnon (Caprington) 5/3

Roddy McAuley (Fereneze) and Jack Allan (Ballochmyle) all square

Graham McGee – Press Officer – Renfrewshire Golf Union

West of Scotland Boys – Final Result

2019 WoS Boys Champion, George Cannon, Glenbervie Golf Club

Congratulations George and thanks to all the boys from across the West who entered.

Finally thanks again to Williamwood Golf Club for hosting the event.

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Renfrewshire Boys defeat Stirlingshire

Renfrewshire Boys Golf Team defeated the team from Stirlingshire Golf Union at Fereneze Golf Club on Sunday 28th July by 7 matches to 1.
This continues the good start they had to this season where they won their first 2 matches and now top the league as the only unbeaten team.
The course was in good condition, but the weather conditions were poor with light drizzle and rain.The Renfrewshire team was again changed but this shows the strength of the player pool.
Drew Cleaver continued his unbeaten form and ran out a comfortable winner by 6/4.
Mac Holmes, had a walk over as his opponent did not play.
Rhys McIlroy returning to the team put in a strong performance and won 5/4
John Jack was up against the newly crowned West of Scotland Boys Champion but showed his class by holding the Champion to a square game, something nobody else could do the previous week.
Timmy Erskine making a welcome return to the team had a struggle on his hands but managed to secure a square game.
Harry Kellock once again proved a formidable opponent maintaining his 100% record and closed out the game at the 17th.
Josh Greer had a solid performance in advance of his play at the Scottish Amateur this week and won 5/4In the final game.
Cameron Percy was much to strong for his opponent and had a comfortable 8/7 win on a course where he has been champion.
The match, as always, was played in a very sporting manner.
Full results as Follows – Renfrewshire names first –
Renfrewshire 7 – Stirlingshire1
Drew Cleaver (East Renfrewshire) beat Lewis Cowie (bridge of Allan) 6/4Rhys McIlroy (Elderslie) beat Wallace McInnes (Dunblane) 5/4Mackenzie Holmes – (Kilmacolm) walk overJohn Jack (Gourock) and George Cannon (Glenbervie) all squareHarry Kellock (Kilmacolm) by Liam Breslin (Callander) 2/1Timmy Erskine (Kilmacolm) and Lewis Clark (Stirling) all squareJosh Greer (Gourock) bt Fraser Gardner (Falkirk) 5/4Cameron Percy (Caldwell) beat Blair Frail (Callander) 8/7

Graham McGee – Press Officer – Renfrewshire Golf Union

Club Team Championship – Greenock Goof Club

Today (28/07/19) saw the final RGU strokeplay event of the season at Greenock Golf Club the home side came out on top in the Club Team Championship with the team of Crawford Rae, Murdo Carmichael and Stephen Mullan combining for an excellent total of 215. Paisley finished 2nd with a total of 218.

Best individual score on the day was Aaron McCue who shot 69.

Thanks to Greenock for the use of their facilities.

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West of Scotland Boys Matchplay – Update

West of Scotland Boys Championships

The 2019 West of Scotland Boys Championships took place today (Monday 22nd July 2019 at Williamwood Golf Club.

Full report to follow…

Matchplay Draw is as follows:

Sheppard wins the County Match Play!

After a week of some excellent golf Gary Sheppard, Erskine Golf Club picked up the County Match Play title at his home club. Gary was involved in 4 tight matches across the week. The final was played in some extremely tough conditions but Gary come out on top beating Steven Higgins, Gourock by 2 Holes.

County Stroke Play Champion 2019 – Matthew Clark

Matt (Kilmacolm Golf Club) shot an excellent 36 Hole total of 134 to win by 4 shots and secure his 5th title.

“I thought the course was well presented and seeing the benefit of a bit of heat lately. It was fantastic to see a full field following a few years of limited numbers and great to see a few younger faces. Always a huge honour to win the County Championship. The RGU catapulted me from a club golfer to the next level 19 years ago and I love showing my support in return by playing in this stroke play championship each year.”

Today also seen 14 youths battle it out for the Youth Stroke Play title which was claimed by Euan Cleary, Erskine Golf Club who made an eagle 2 on the 18 to pip Alasdair McDougall, Elderslie Golf Club on a count back.

Thanks to the players and the members and staff of Erskine Golf Club for making the event a success.

Match Play Draws

The 2019 County Match Play Championship Draw is as follows:

The 2019 Youth Match Play Championship is as follows: