May 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Hector Scott Won by Graham Dunn by Webmaster @ 12:24 GMT

Graham Dunn won the Hector Scott by one shot over family rival Graham Fisher. Both had outstanding second rounds to go with their 67's of the previous day. In Graham Fisher's case he shot a gross 68 less 7 for a net 61. However, the other Graham shot a gross 66 less 6 for his net 60 giving him a total of 137 with the other Graham on 138. Graham Dunn's Sunday round had no less than seven 3's plus a 2 and being the only 2 of the whole week-end with 2 good fields of competitors - well - 'nuff said! Saturday was obviously the more difficult scoring day with the best rounds coming from the two Grahans and Robert Turnbull - all on 67. The CSS for this round was 66. On Sunday however the conditions were obviously more suited for scoring with the CSS at 65. Apart from the two Grahams' fantastic rounds the other round of the day was that of Ian Shaw who scored a gross 67 less 7 for his net 60. Unfortunately for him Graham Dunn's net! 60 had the better inward half. Ian's round had eight 3's and it's good to see him running into some form.

This Week-End.

Friday is the first mixed texas Scramble of the season and members are asked to report at 5.45 for a 6.00 Shotgun Start.
Details of teams, rules and cards will be inside the foyer.
Saturday is The Ardbeg lodge Quaich and members are reminded that no play should be prior to 9.00 am.
Sunday sees the Port take on Routenburn in The Firth of Clyde League. having beaten them at home by 4 games to nil The Port go away to Routenburn with high hopes of an away win. Players are asked to contact robert Turnbull for details of travel etc.
Sunday is also The Past Captains of the Firth of Clyde outing. This year it is at Rothesay and no doubt will be as popular an event as ever.

News
Knockout competition draws are posted, as are tie procedures. Members are asked to note that payment prior to play is essential aas is "play by dates".
The Competition Board has the following entry sheets posted:
Grouse Open: Cowal Builders Seniors Open: MacLeod Homes Port Open: Bute Blacksmiths' Handicap Open: The Standaloft Greensomes Open & The George Hanson Buliders Ltd 4 Man Team Open
The fixture List for August has had to be changed and details of the changes are posted both on the Competition Board and in the upstairs lounge.
Another change will be necessary for The Jimmy Whitelaw Trophy. This popular 2 round of 12 holes competition will have to be moved due to the arranged date being the day after Frances Whitelaw's impending wedding. Once the re-arranged date has been fixed members will be notified.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

M & M Trophy by Webmaster @ 12:41 GMT

By the time this report goes to print the winner of the 3 round, different courses, M & M Trophy will have been decided. However after round 2 at The Port it was local club player Alex Greer Jnr who was leading the 64 strong entry. His total after 2 rounds was 133 with Jim Ewing of Rothesay in second 2 shots behind. In joint 3rd was Tommy Duncan who was the leader after round 1, and Steven McDonald who were both on 136. Sadly though, none of the leaders were on the prizelist for Round 2. Three net 63's set the pace at the end of the day with The Port's Graham Fisher being the overall winner by virtue of his better inward half over Rothesay's John Duncan, whose 63 included an 8, in second and his club mate Ian Simpson edged out in 3rd. Best scratch score of the day came from Donald Standaloft who played in the worst conditions of the day for his gross 66 with a scintillating total of 31 over the back nine. CSS for the day was 65.

Mail on Sunday Classic

The Port won through to round 5 of this national competition by virtue of a "walkover". Inverary, having agreed the date well in advance, were unable to raise a team on the day and awarded the Port Club the tie. We await the Round 5 draw.

McFadyen Trophy

Members intending to play in this mixed scramble are asked to append their names to the sheet on the Competition Board by Wednesday 27th May.
Players are asked to meet no later than 5.45 for a 6.00 pm Shotgun start.

Knockout Competitions

Draws and procedures are posted on the locker room notice board.

Summer Cup 2009

An exciting new format has been introduced for this competition in 2009. Kindly sponsored by Ian Shaw this season will see a 2 man scramble format with prizes for the best score every week and, depending on response, the chance that the competition may extend into August. Full information regarding organisation etc is on the Competition Board.

This Week-End

The Hector Scott Quaich is played for this week-end. The best 2 rounds net score aggregate over Saturday and Sunday takes the prize.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Bodys's Card Needs read! by Webmaster @ 12:01 GMT

Two net 64's won the first and class May medals on Sunday. In the first class category David Bodys, in only his second competitive outing of the season, carded the winning 64 while in the second class John Preston, continuing his run of recent good form, won that particluar medal. Robert Turnbull took the scratch medal.

This Week-End
An early "Old Firm" encounter has been arranged for Saturday with a 12 hole match play foursomes between the respective "Old Firm" supporters. A sheet is on the notice board for those interested BUT should anyone wish to play and not support any of the 2 teams then please come along and swell the numbers for this fun event. Pie and beans are on offer after the golf.

The Firth of Clyde Team take on Skelmorlie (A) on Sunday any player in doubt as to arrangements are asked to phone Robert Turnbull.

The M&M Trophy begins on Sunday over Kingarth with Rothesay on the 13th and The Port on the 17th.

News
Knockout trophy draws are now on the locker room notice board and entrants are asked to check opponents, timescales and procedures for ties.

The McFadyen Mixed Texas Scramble entry sheet is on foyer notice board.

Our next sojourn into The Mail on Sunday 5 Man Team Classic is on Saturday 16th May against Inverary at home. The team for this is:
G. Dunn: J. Jardine: H. Whitelaw: A. Greer (Jnr) & J. Black.
Any of the above unable to play on this date is asked to contact J. Bicker asap.