16/06/2026
Orkney golf club mens report
The Alfred Flett Ltd Clan Open was played at Orkney golf club last Saturday with an excellent entry of 95 Gents.
The weather was reasonable, although a tricky westerly breeze persisted throughout the day making scoring slightly more difficult.
The course itself was again in excellent condition with the Greenkeeping team coming up trumps again.
The Clan lasses Karen and Charlotte were doing a sterling job relieving everyone of their weekend spending money for what is an excellent charity.
Mike and Kenny were in their normal place for the day behind the barbecue keeping everyone going with superbly cooked burgers.
A big thanks is due to everyone who donated both to the raffle and the barbecue.
Onto the golf and of the early starters only Stewart Fotheringhame showed any decent form with his gross 74 nett 70 leading the way in both sections.
Those scores were however eventually overtaken as the day wore on.
The Cup on offer is a Nett one although there are prizes in both sections, in the Gross section Steven Walls took 3rd place with a 72, but was then overtaken by his peedie brother Scott with a 71 for second spot , however no one got anywhere near the winner Lee Findlay, who's excellent gross 65 included 7 birdies, well played Lee.
In the Nett section scores were proving difficult to come by but eventually we got four players into the 60s.
Fourth place went to Bruce Moar on 69 nett
Colin Harcus was one better on 68 for third,
and Scott Ralph continued his good form with another steady rd of 75 for a nett 67 and second spot.
But topping the lot with his lowest rd of the season a gross 79 for a nett 66 to pick up the silverware was Iain Wilkie who's putting was the difference this time around holing out very well throughout the rd, in his winners speech thanked everyone involved including the main sponsor Marty Flett , and all those involved in making this competition one of the best supported in the Orkney golfing calendar.
At the end of the proceedings Marty announced that the grand total raised on the day was an incredible £5000.
Again thanks to all who entered including many players from all over the north of Scotland and our own clubs .
The previous day had seen an open Stableford sweep played with 34 players entered,
Alan Donaldson was third with 35 points, second was visitor Ronnie Duncan on 36 points and taking first place with an excellent 38 points was Graeme Bell.
A couple of days earlier the Gorns Trophy was played for with another good entry of 43 players , conditions were again not to bad .
Third place and lowest gross with a 67 nett 65 was Liam Smart, second on countback was Eddie Brown also on 65 nett .
But winning the ryder cup style trophy was Keith Nicol with an excellent gross 81 for a nett 64 and a one shot victory.
Well played Keith.
This coming week sees the prestigious Mcvitie and Price cup played for over two rounds on Wednesday and Saturday.
On Friday night The Glass Shop sponsors an open Texas Scramble. This is a shotgun start at 6pm for teams of three or four. Following the comp the Scotland v Morrocco World Cup game will be live in the clubhouse.
The following week sees the club championship played for over 4 rounds on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
So plenty of golf to be played over the next couple of weeks good luck everyone.
PD HOOK
Attached photo
Br lr Scott Ralph, Colin Harcus, Derek Robb, Bruce Moar, Scott Walls, Andrew Glynn,
Mid R, lr Diane Crawford, Karen Dunnett,Andy McGinn, Lynn Shearer, Lorna Wilson, Michelle Clouston.
Fr lr Nicola Sutherland, Karin Brown, Karen Farquhar, Marty Flett, Iain Wilkie, Lee Findlay.
