07/05/2026
As the season literally gets into full swing there has been a huge increase to the number of players out battling for points and trophies. Getting underway for the year was the Wednesday Series 9 hole stableford. Week 1’s winner was Duncan Lauder with 17, 2nd was Neil Ferguson with 15 and third was Karen Mitchell also on 15 but gave the position to Neil so he wouldn’t be sulking at home all night. Week 2 Wednesday series was won by Thomas Law with 21, 2nd was Mark McAleese with 17 and 3rd was Neil Ferguson with 16. Week 3 saw Thomas Law take top spot with 19, close behind in second was Len Maxwell on 17 and third was Neil Ferguson also on 17 pts.
The ladies competitions also got underway. Week 1 saw the spoils go to Shonna Derrett with 18, 2nd was Margaret Lauder with 15 and 3rd was Margaret Gallagher with 12. Week 2 was won by Katie Houston with 16, second was Margaret Gallagher with 14 and 3rd was Margaret Lauder with 15. The ladies 18 hole stableford also got underway with Shonna Derrett taking the spoils with 27pts but only just as Karen Mitchell was beaten into 2nd with 27 also. Mary Reid was 3rd on the day.
The Saturday series started also with Shonna Derrett wining with an outrageous net 59 that included a 3 at the Rubicon. Sensational stuff. Second was last years silversmith Harry Black with a 66 and third was Andy Holland with a 70. Week 2 was won by Russell Lees with 37pts, 2nd was Simon McMahon with 36pts and third was Dan Wilkinson with 35 pts. (Note the Saturday series plays stroke one week then stableford the next throughout the season)
The January Medal was final able to be played with Dan Wilkinson strolling in first with 36pts, 2nd was Russell Lees with 35pts and 3rd was Andy Holland with 35pts. The February medal was also played due to welcomed conditions and it was Douglas Cooper winning with an impressive 38 pts, 2nd was Scott Lauffer with 36, who had 5 birdies and 3 duck eggs so impressive scoring, and third was Willie McCosh with 36 also.
The J Sharp Memorial was won by Brian Emery with an impressive 65, 2nd was Robert Baxter with 67 and 3rd was Freddie Williams with 67.
The Geoff Arden was won by Harry Black with a 65 followed by Dan Wilkinson with a 66 and 3rd was Colin Duncan with a 68.
Thanks to all who turned out over a busy couple of weeks. Keep your eyes on Masterscoreboard for future competitions.