Ayrshire were defeated for the second successive day at the West Of Scotland Ladies Inter County matches at Bothwell Castle on Tuesday 18th June, going down by 6 - 3 to Renfrewshire
The Ayrshire team lost the morning foursomes by 2 - 1 and the afternoon singles by 4 - 2
Match details (Renfrewshire names first) :-
Foursomes
Alyson McKechin & Eilidh Briggs beat Connie Jaffrey & Audrey Thompson by 4 & 3
Donna Jackson & Gillian Kyle lost to Emma Hale & Alex Glennie by 4 & 3
Megan Briggs & Carol Whyte beat Jenny Linklater & Mhairi McKay by 3 & 1
Singles
Alyson McKechin beat Connie Jaffrey by 3 & 2
Eilidh Briggs beat Katie McGarva by 7 & 6
Megan Briggs beat Roz Purdom by 1 hole
Iona Stephen lost to Audrey Thompson by 6 & 5
Gillian McGinlay lost to Alex Glennie by 4 & 3
Carol Whyte beat Emma Hale by 6 & 4
RENFREWSHIRE 6 AYRSHIRE 3
In the other match played on Tuesday, Lanarkshire beat Dumbarton & Argyll by 5.5 - 3.5.
The final day matches on Wednesday sees Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire play off for the title and a place in the Scottish finals later in the year, while Ayrshire play Dumbarton & Argyll for third and fourth place.
AYRSHIREGOLF
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
TURNBERRY JUNIOR OPEN - Players invited to enter inaugural event
An exciting new Junior Open competition has been added to the local calendar, with the inaugural Turnberry Junior Open scheduled to take place over the Kintyre course next month.
The competition, open to both boys and girls, will be held on Thursday 11th July.
Entry fee is £25.
Further details on how to enter can be found by visiting the website at
www.turnberryresort.co.uk/junior-open
There is also a link to the entry information on the left of this page, under the 'Juniors Info' heading.
The competition, open to both boys and girls, will be held on Thursday 11th July.
Entry fee is £25.
Further details on how to enter can be found by visiting the website at
www.turnberryresort.co.uk/junior-open
There is also a link to the entry information on the left of this page, under the 'Juniors Info' heading.
WEST LADIES INTER COUNTY MATCHES - Ayrshire lose on day one
Trailing 2.5 - 0.5 after the morning foursomes, Ayrshire narrowly lost the singles 3.5 - 2.5 to lose the match 6 - 3 overall.
Match details (Ayrshire names first)
Foursomes
Connie Jaffrey & Audrey Thomson halved with Rachel Cassidy & Lesley Lloyd
Alex Glennie & Jenny Linklater lost to Fiona Norris & Jenny Potter by 6 & 4
Roz Purdom & Emma Hale lost to Susan Wood & Susan McGrenaghan by 2 & 1
Singles
Connie Jaffrey beat Emma Caddow by 4 & 3
Emma Hale halved with Fiona Norris
Lenny Linklater lost to Susan Wood by 5 & 4
Alex Glennie beat Jenny Potter by 1 hole
Katie McGarva lost to Ruth Rankin by 4 & 3
Mhairi McKay lost to Rachel Cassidy by 4 & 3
AYRSHIRE 3 LANARKSHIRE 6
In the other match played on Monday, Renfrewshire beat Dumbarton & Argyll 7.5 - 1.5
LADIES GOLF - Ayrshire successes in County Foursomes finals at Ranfurly Castle
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| Audrey Thompson & Liz Keohone |
(Details and pictures courtesy of Carol Fell)
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| Catherine Malcolm & Debbie Watt |
Ayrshire pairings took two of the three prize winning places in the scratch event, with Audrey Thomson & Liz Keohone finishing runners up and Catherine Malcolm and Debbie Watt finishing in third place.
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| Jess Blackwood & Jeanette Stewart |
In the handicap competition, Jess Blackwood & Jeanette Stewart finished runners up.
LEADING SCORES:
Scratch
1st Renfrewshire: Donna Jackson (Cochrane Castle) & Liz Stewart (Greenburn) (79)
2nd Ayrshire: Audrey Thompson & Liz Keohone (Loudoun Gowf) (84)
3rd Ayrshire: Cathy Malcolm (P. St Nicholas) & Debbie Watt (Belleisle) (86)
Handicap
1st Renfrewshire: Val Lawrence (Kilmacolm) & Brenda Conway (Renfrew) (88-15=73)
2nd Ayrshire: Jess Blackwood & JeanetteStewart (Kilmarnock Barassie) (98-17=81)
3rd D&A Helen Robertson & Jinty Halley (Douglas Park) (97-14=83)
FULL LIST OF RESULTS
Scratch
D Jackson/L Stewart Cochrane C/Greenburn 3/3 RLCGA 79
A Thompson/L Keohone Loudoun Gowf 4/6 ALCGA 84
C Malcolm/D Watt P.St Nicholas/Belleisle 4/3 ALCGA 86
L Campbell/L McGeachy Cardross/Windyhill 6/6 D & A 87
L Lloyd/F Scott Hayston/Bothwell Castle 2/4 LLCGA 90
F Norris/M McDonald Hamilton/East Kilbride 1/15 LLCGA 90
D Cowan/J MacDonald Ranfurly Castle 6/20 RLCGA 91
H Anderson/LHale TroonLadies/Caldwell 7/10 RLCGA 91
S Steele/M Stewart Hilton Park 11/11 D & A 92
F Alexander/C Sim Hilton Park/Balmore 11/16 D & A 95
J Anderson/M Marshall Wishaw 18/27 LLCGA 105
J West/M Miller Irvine Bogside/Troon Ladies 15/17 ALCGA N/R
Handicap
V Lawrence/B Conway Kilmacolm/Renfrew 14/16 RLCGA 88 15 73 1
J Blackwood/J Stewart Kilmarnock Barassie 14/20 ALCGA 98 17 81 2
H Robertson/J Halley Douglas Park 12/16 D & A 97 14 83 3
S Reid/B Lyle Kilmacolm/Whitecraigs 17/19 RLCGA 103 18 85
A McCall/M Craig Strathaven 21/17 LLCGA 106 19 87
A Aitken/L Giblin Eastwood/Haggs Castle 12/20 RLCGA 106 16 90
M Porter/P Rice Strathaven 20/22 LLCGA 112 21 91
A Gardner/A Campbell Hilton Park 22/27 D & A 116 24.5 91.5
N Choat/A Cumberland Hilton Park 23/21 D & A 113 21.5 91.5
J Glass/I Cooper Drumpellier 25/21 LLCGA 116 23 93
L Wilson/L McDonald Kilmarnock Barassie 7/16 ALCGA N/R
SGU JUNIOR TOUR - EVENT 2 - Third place for Walker at Rowallan Castle
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| Euan Walker |
Walker returned rounds of 78 and 67 for a three over par score of 145, leaving him just one shot off the winning total set by Connor Syme of Dumfries & County (73/71) and Calum Hill of Tantallon (75/69)
Stuart Easton (Irvine), the only other Ayrshire player to make the halfway cut, finished in joint eighth place on 151, nine over par, after rounds of 82 & 69.
Ayrshire scores :-
145 (+3) - Euan Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie) 78/67
151 (+9) - Stuart Easton (Irvine) 82/69
Missed Cut
Jack Thomas (Irvine) 83 (+12)
Callum Gorrie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 84 (+13)
Blair Gavin (Kilmarnock Barassie) 85 (+14)
Louis Murray (Troon Welbeck) N/R
WEST OF SCOTLAND INTER COUNTY UNDER 18 LEAGUE - Ayrshire and Lanarkshire draw at Caprington
Lanarkshire took the advantage early on with wins in three of the four Under 16 ties, but the home side had comfortable wins in the last three of the under 18 ties to secure a draw in the match.
Match details (Ayrshire names first)
Murray McCrone (Troon Welbeck) beat Kieran McVicar (East KIlbrie) by 1 hole
Campbell Mathieson (Troon Welbeck) lost to David Fair (Hamilton) by 3 & 1
Connor McKay (Loudoun) lost to Innes Ferguson (Drumpellier) by 6 & 5
Ross McDonald (Irvine) lost to Andrew Thomson (Lanark) by 1 hole
Euan Henderson (Kilmarnock Barassie) lost to Jay Haine (Hamilton) by 2 holes
Shaun Hedger (West Kilbride) beat Callum Connacher (Wishaw) by 5 & 4
Jordan Fraser (Ayr Belleisle) beat Ricky Livingston (Colville Park) by 5 & 4
Darren McCutcheon (Troon Welbeck) beat Sam Campbell (Cambuslang) by 3 & 2
AYRSHIRE 4 LANARKSHIRE 4
The next two matches in the series take place on Sunday 23 June when Glasgow play host to Stirlingshire at Sandyhills GC and Renfrewshire meet Dumbartonshire at Greenock.
Present league positions are :-
| P | F | A | Pts | |
| AYRSHIRE | 2 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 1 |
| DUMBARTONSHIRE | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| GLASGOW | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| LANARKSHIRE | 2 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 3 |
| RENFREWSHIRE | 1 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 0 |
| STIRLINGSHIRE | 1 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2 |
Sunday, June 16, 2013
AYRSHIRE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - Entries close on saturday 22nd June
The championship, for the R.L. Crawford Trophy, will be held at Kilmarnock (Barassie) GC on Sunday 7th July, with the winning club going forward to represent Ayrshire in the Scottish Club Championship later in the year.
Entries have been received to date from :-
BRUNSTON CASTLE
DOON VALLEY
BALLOCHMYLE
WEST KILBRIDE
NEW CUMNOCK
Entry forms were sent to all club secretaries some time ago, and are available to download via the appropriate link on the left of this page also.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
WEST OF SCOTLAND UNDER 18 INTER COUNTY LEAGUES - Ayrshire name team for Caprington
Ayrshire's second match in the 2013 West Of Scotland Inter County League takes place on Sunday 16th June at Caprington when the home side face Lanarkshire.
The Ayrshire team for the match is :-
The Ayrshire team for the match is :-
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Murray McCrone
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Troon Welbeck
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Campbell Mathieson
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Troon Welbeck
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Connor McKay
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Loudoun
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Ross McDonald
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Irvine
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Euan Henderson
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Kil Barassie
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Shaun Hedger
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West Kilbride
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Jordan Fraser
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Belleisle
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Darren McCutcheon
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Troon Welbeck
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DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Fleming & McEwan share top points at Ballochmyle
The pair carded scores of 69 to take the top spot, ahead of a number of other members of the host club.
Present positions in the Doc Thom Ayrshire Order Of merit, after seven of the sixteen counting events are :-
| 275 | MICHAEL | SMYTH | Royal Troon | |
| 235 | DAVID | WILSON | Troon Welbeck | |
| 192.5 | STUART | ROBIN | Pr St Nicholas | |
| 162.5 | CRAIG | HAMILTON | Ballochmyle | |
| 130 | KEITH | HAMILTON | Ayr Belleisle | |
| 97.5 | STEVEN | MCEWAN | Loudoun | |
| 94.5 | STEVEN | STAMPER | Turnberry | |
| 87.5 | STUART | WHITE | Girvan | |
| 87.5 | WILLIAM | FLEMING | Ballochmyle | |
| 75 | MALCOLM | PENNYCOTT | Whiting Bay | |
| 60 | TOMMY | MCINALLY | Loudoun | |
| 50 | SCOTT | BROWN | Turnberry | |
| 50 | DANIEL | FORBES | Irvine | |
| 50 | DUNCAN | MCMURDO | Ballochmyle | |
| 35 | JAMES | BUNCH | Prestwick | |
| 35 | DARREN | MALLINSON | Irvine Ravenspark | |
| 35 | JACK | McDONALD | Kilmarnock Barassie | |
| 35 | MARK | DUNSMORE | Ballochmyle | |
| 27.5 | DAVID | TIERNEY | Ayr Belleisle | |
| 27.5 | DAVID | TAYLOR | Ayr Seafield | |
| 20 | RICHARD | EASTERBROOK | Ballochmyle | |
| 10 | EWAN | MCKINNON | Corrie | |
| 7.5 | STEVEN | WALLACE | Prestwick St Cuthbert | |
| 7.5 | CIAR | PORCIANI | Ayr Belleisle | |
| 7.5 | GRAEME | GIMSON | Prestwick St Cuthbert | |
| 7 | STEVEN | MURRAY | Troon Welbeck | |
| 7 | IAIN | MCDONALD | Largs | |
| 7 | STUART | BROWN | Loudoun | |
| 7 | NEIL | BLACK | Rowallan Castle | |
| 3.75 | STEVEN | DUNN | Ayr Seafield | |
| 3.75 | JOSIE | GILLON | Tam O Shanter | |
| 3.75 | MICHAEL | STAKIM | Ayr Seafield | |
| 3.75 | DEREK | MARTIN | Prestwick St Cuthbert | |
| 3 | JAMES | MCMURDO | Ballochmyle | |
| 3 | JAMES | MITCHELL | Ballochmyle | |
| 3 | NEIL | MCCORMACK | New Cumnock | |
| 3 | SCOTT | GILCHRIST | Loudoun | |
| 3 | ROBBIE | WILSON | Ballochmyle |
AYRSHIRE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - four of eight quarter finalists through
Four of the eight quarter finalists in the 2013 Ayrshire Champion Of Champions competition are now known.Defending champion Steven McEwan (Caprington), who was first to book his place in the last eight, faces an away tie against Iain McKenzie (Largs Routenburn) in the quarter finals after McKenzie beat his visitor, David Sloan (Doon Valley) by 2 & 1 in their third round encounter.
Andrew Jess (Ayr Belleisle) had a crushing 7 & 6 home win over Ayrshire Strokeplay Champion Stuart Robin (Prestwick St Nicholas) and now faces a home tie against either Iain Fraser (Troon St Meddans) or Derek Ballantyne (Ardeer) in the last eight.
The other player through to the quarter finals is Bert Ferguson (Troon Welbeck) who beat Gary Jordan (Crosshouse) by one hole in their third round match at Troon.
Ferguson, who is also a member at Royal Troon, faces an away tie against either Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) or George Robertson (Irvine Ravenspark) in the quarter finals, as he bids to secure a semi final place over the old course at Royal Troon in August.
The remaining four third round ties are due to be completed by 23rd June.
AYRSHIRE FOURBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - competition progresses towards quarter final stage
The 2013 Ayrshire Fourball Championship is progressing towards the quarter final stage, with a number of third round matches completed recently.Mick McGowan & Gerry Reid (Alton) won by 2 & 1 away to Martin Brown & Gary Harris (Malletsheugh) to book an away tie against either Ballochmyle or Fenwick in the quarter finals.
Also through to the last eight are defending champions David & George McCulloch (Brunston Castle) who travelled to paly Ross & Craig Anderson (Kilbirnie Place) in round 3 and returned with a one hole victory. The holders now face a home match against Skelmorlie or Muirkirk in the quarter finals.
Gavin Campbell & Paul Ferguson (Maybole) used home advantage to record a 3 & 2 win over Douglas McMaster & Gary Robinson (New Cumnock) in round 3 and now have another home tie, against Loudoun or Saxone, in the last eight.
The other match played so far saw James Graham & Marc Wallace (Doon Valley) win by 5 & 4 at home to Marc Smith & Craig Boyle (Caprington). In the quarter finals, the Doon Valley pair will be at home to either Beith or Troon St Meddans.
The remaining four third round ties are due for completion by 23rd June.
AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Latest results
A number of matches have been played recently in the Ayrshire Scratch Leagues.
In DIVISION 1, Troon Welbeck had a narrow 3.5 - 2.5 home win over West Kilbride whilst the defending champions Loudoun went down by 4 - 2 in their visit to Irvine Ravenspark.
In DIVISION 2, Caprington defeated Ardeer by 4.5 - 1.5 over the Kilmarnock course whilst Ardeer had a 4 - 2 home win over Caprington in the return fixture at Ardeer.
In DIVISION 4, Maybole had their second successive win with a 4 - 2 result away to Tam O Shanter.
In DIVISION 1, Troon Welbeck had a narrow 3.5 - 2.5 home win over West Kilbride whilst the defending champions Loudoun went down by 4 - 2 in their visit to Irvine Ravenspark.
In DIVISION 2, Caprington defeated Ardeer by 4.5 - 1.5 over the Kilmarnock course whilst Ardeer had a 4 - 2 home win over Caprington in the return fixture at Ardeer.
In DIVISION 4, Maybole had their second successive win with a 4 - 2 result away to Tam O Shanter.
AYRSHIRE'S WEE WONDER - Ruben qualifies for national final at St Andrews
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| Ruben Lindsay |
Following his good showing in the European championships recently, 9 year old Ruben continued his good form by winning the North Berwick qualifying event.
Ruben scored an impressive 1 under par 26 on the short but tricky par 3 kids course, winning by 3 shots from his nearest challenger in the age 9-10 years category, and recording the best score of the day overall.
The Wee Wonders championship is the main British event for kids up to 12 years old, and Ruben is looking forward to the Grand Final, to be played over 36 holes in St Andrews on 24 and 25 August 2013.
SCOTTISH SCHOOLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP - Connie Jaffrey takes girls title at Murrayshall
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| Connie Jaffrey |
having already won the Ayrshire Ladies County Championship title for the first time earlier this year, Jaffrey stormed to an eight shot victory in the girls event.
Best placed Ayrshire player in the boys championship was Euan Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie) who had rounds of 70 & 71 for a share of fourth place, eight shots behind the winner Connor Syme.
Although there were some good individual performances, none of the Ayrshire teams, representing the thre local authority areas, featured in the team prizes.
The leading scores were :-
BOYS INDIVIDUAL
133 - Connor Syme (Dumfries and Galloway) 68 65
138 - Andrew Burgess (Highland) 69 69
140 - Niall McMullen (Fife) 74 66
141 - Cameron Kirkwood (Glasgow) 74 67, Euan Walker (S Ayrshire) 70 71, George Burns (East Renfrewshire) 68 73
Other Ayrshire scores
148 - Stuart Easton (N Ayrshire)
151 - Blair Gavin (S Ayrshire) 83 68
154 - Connor McKay (E Ayrshire) 76 78
155 - Euan Henderson (S Ayrshire) 80 75
156 - Murray McCrone (E Ayrshire) 75 81.
157 - Jordan Fraser (S Ayrshire) 79 78
162 - Stuart Russell (S Ayshire) 77 85, Ross McDonald (N Ayrshire) 86 76
BOYS TEAM
284 - Dumfries and Galloway, East Renfrewshire.
290 - East Dunbartonshire.
GIRLS INDIVIDUAL
136 - Connie Jaffrey (S Ayrshire) 68 68
144 - Heather Munro (Dundee City) 73 71
146 - Tara MacTaggart (Borders) 74 72
147 - Danielle Kerr (Borders) 72 75.
147 - Danielle Kerr (Borders) 72 75.
Other Ayrshire scores
151 - Hazel MacGarvie (S Ayrshire) 76 75
161 - Emma Hale (S Ayrshire) 80 81
176 - Lauren Gilbert (N Ayrshire) 87 89
GIRLS HANDICAP
134 - Alexandra Duffy (S Lanarkshire) (12) 63 71
135 - Anna McKay (Fife) (16) 69 66
GIRLS TEAM
293 - Borders
303 - Aberdeenshire
306 - Aberdeen City
SCOTTISH SENIORS GOLF - Harrington best for Ayrshire at Forfar
Alan Harrington (Western Gailes) was the best placed of the Ayrshire players who took part in the East Of Scotland Seniors Championship, held at Forfar GC on 6th and 7th June.
Harrington had rounds of 71 & 74 for a total of 145 which left him in joint 11th place, six shots adrift of the winner Lindsay Blair (Grangemouth)
Next best of the Ayrshire competititors was David Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie) who was joint 14th on 147 after rounds of 71 & 76.
Other Ayrshire scores :-
160 - Keith Howie (West Kilbride) 79/81
164 - Keith Ross (Beith) 82/82
174 - Donnie Lindsay (Troon St Meddans) 90/84
N/R - Ricky Gray (Irvine) nr/74, Billy Wallace (Prestwick St Cuthbert) 79/nr
Harrington had rounds of 71 & 74 for a total of 145 which left him in joint 11th place, six shots adrift of the winner Lindsay Blair (Grangemouth)
Next best of the Ayrshire competititors was David Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie) who was joint 14th on 147 after rounds of 71 & 76.
Other Ayrshire scores :-
160 - Keith Howie (West Kilbride) 79/81
164 - Keith Ross (Beith) 82/82
174 - Donnie Lindsay (Troon St Meddans) 90/84
N/R - Ricky Gray (Irvine) nr/74, Billy Wallace (Prestwick St Cuthbert) 79/nr
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
DOC THOM AYRSHIRE ORDER OF MERIT - Smyth leads after six events
The present holder of the Doc Thom Salver, David Wilson (Troon Welbeck) remains challenging to retain the title in second place whilst Ayrshire Strokeplay winner Staur Robin (Prestwick St Nicholas) is in third position.
A share of second place in the Belleisle Cup moved Craig Hamilton (Ballochmyle) into fourth place whilst Keith Hamilton (Ayr Belleisle) and Steven Stamper (Turnberry) shared the top points in the recent Ayr Seafield Open to move up to fifth and sixth respectively.
The next counting event is The Amateur Championship at Royal Cinque Ports from 17 - 22 June with the only other counting event remaining this month being the McGilchrist Cup at Ardeer on Saturday 22nd June.
Results from the recent Ballochmyle Open are still to be recorded Present positions after the opening six events, up to and including the Seafield Open are:-
| 275 | MICHAEL | SMYTH | Royal Troon | |
| 235 | DAVID | WILSON | Troon Welbeck | |
| 192.5 | STUART | ROBIN | Prestwick St Nicholas | |
| 162.5 | CRAIG | HAMILTON | Ballochmyle | |
| 130 | KEITH | HAMILTON | Ayr Belleisle | |
| 94.5 | STEVEN | STAMPER | Turnberry | |
| 87.5 | STUART | WHITE | Girvan | |
| 75 | MALCOLM | PENNYCOTT | Whiting Bay | |
| 60 | TOMMY | MCINALLY | Loudoun | |
| 50 | SCOTT | BROWN | Turnberry | |
| 50 | DANIEL | FORBES | Irvine | |
| 35 | JAMES | BUNCH | Prestwick | |
| 35 | DARREN | MALLINSON | Irvine Ravenspark | |
| 35 | JACK | McDONALD | Kilmarnock Barassie | |
| 27.5 | DAVID | TIERNEY | Ayr Belleisle | |
| 27.5 | DAVID | TAYLOR | Ayr Seafield | |
| 10 | STEVEN | MCEWAN | Loudoun | |
| 10 | EWAN | MCKINNON | Corrie | |
| 7.5 | STEVEN | WALLACE | Prestwick St Cuthbert | |
| 7.5 | CIAR | PORCIANI | Ayr Belleisle | |
| 7.5 | GRAEME | GIMSON | Prestwick St Cuthbert | |
| 7 | STEVEN | MURRAY | Troon Welbeck | |
| 7 | IAIN | MCDONALD | Largs | |
| 7 | STUART | BROWN | Loudoun | |
| 7 | NEIL | BLACK | Rowallan Castle | |
| 3.75 | STEVEN | DUNN | Ayr Seafield | |
| 3.75 | JOSIE | GILLON | Tam O Shanter | |
| 3.75 | MICHAEL | STAKIM | Ayr Seafield | |
| 3.75 | DEREK | MARTIN | Prestwick St Cuthbert |
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