ABOYNE PRODUCES PAIR OF ACES IN JUNIOR MASTERS
QUALFIER AT STIRLING
Craig Graham and Lauren Duncan, both junior members at Aboyne Golf Club, sparkled in the Stirling sunshine as the pair clinched victories in the Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters Central Regional qualifying tournament
Twelve handicapper Graham showed his promise with a scratch score of 74 to amass a whopping 46 Stableford points and run away with the boys' title and seal his place among the favourites for the Gleneagles Finals.
Clubmate Laura Duncan, playing off 11, surged home in 19pt to earn a total of 34, to edge home on a count back from Dunblane’s Nicola Robertson. Also on the 34 mark was West Lothian’s Claire Stewart who took third prize in the girls section.
Northern’s Caitlin Geddes and Ayrshire’s Kelly McNee clinched the final two qualifying spots in fourth and fifth place.
The boys section was a tight affair after a day of low scoring as the summer finally made an appearance. No fewer than 12 players broke the 40pt barrier, with host club star Liam Haldane making local knowledge count with a scratch 71 and a 41pt haul.
Haldane took the runner-up spot courtesy of an inward nine countback against Falkirk Tryst’s Lewis Thom , also on 41pt, finishing third. Ally Morrison (Inverary) and Scott MacDonald (Dunblane) both amassed 41 points and were unlucky to miss out on the prizes.
Clydebank’s Ryan Scivington had the shot of the day, holing a superb seven-iron for an eagle 2 at the 17th. The youngster followed it up with a birdie at the last but just missed out on a place in the final on 39 points.
The leading 10 boys make it through to the Gleneagles final on October 7, with 40 points going through, although two players on that mark miss out.
Dunfermline Building Society’s Ken Dow congratulated all players who took part:
“The Open Championship in Scotland is a great inspiration to Scotland’s young golfers, who can get to see the world’s top stars at close quarters. With the scoring we’ve seen today, hopefully some of our own junior golfers can go on to match the likes of Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia.”
“We are delighted to support grass roots golf in partnership with the Scottish Golf Union, and its encouraging to see so many communities across Scotland represented at the Junior Masters.” added Ken.
QUALIFIERS
QUALFIER AT STIRLING
Craig Graham and Lauren Duncan, both junior members at Aboyne Golf Club, sparkled in the Stirling sunshine as the pair clinched victories in the Dunfermline Building Society Junior Masters Central Regional qualifying tournament
Twelve handicapper Graham showed his promise with a scratch score of 74 to amass a whopping 46 Stableford points and run away with the boys' title and seal his place among the favourites for the Gleneagles Finals.
Clubmate Laura Duncan, playing off 11, surged home in 19pt to earn a total of 34, to edge home on a count back from Dunblane’s Nicola Robertson. Also on the 34 mark was West Lothian’s Claire Stewart who took third prize in the girls section.
Northern’s Caitlin Geddes and Ayrshire’s Kelly McNee clinched the final two qualifying spots in fourth and fifth place.
The boys section was a tight affair after a day of low scoring as the summer finally made an appearance. No fewer than 12 players broke the 40pt barrier, with host club star Liam Haldane making local knowledge count with a scratch 71 and a 41pt haul.
Haldane took the runner-up spot courtesy of an inward nine countback against Falkirk Tryst’s Lewis Thom , also on 41pt, finishing third. Ally Morrison (Inverary) and Scott MacDonald (Dunblane) both amassed 41 points and were unlucky to miss out on the prizes.
Clydebank’s Ryan Scivington had the shot of the day, holing a superb seven-iron for an eagle 2 at the 17th. The youngster followed it up with a birdie at the last but just missed out on a place in the final on 39 points.
The leading 10 boys make it through to the Gleneagles final on October 7, with 40 points going through, although two players on that mark miss out.
Dunfermline Building Society’s Ken Dow congratulated all players who took part:
“The Open Championship in Scotland is a great inspiration to Scotland’s young golfers, who can get to see the world’s top stars at close quarters. With the scoring we’ve seen today, hopefully some of our own junior golfers can go on to match the likes of Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia.”
“We are delighted to support grass roots golf in partnership with the Scottish Golf Union, and its encouraging to see so many communities across Scotland represented at the Junior Masters.” added Ken.
QUALIFIERS
BOYS
46pt Craig Graham (Aboyne) (12).
41 Liam Haldane (Stirling) (4) , Lewis Thom (Falkirk Tryst) (23), Ally Morrison (Inverary) (28), Scott McDonald (Dunblane) (14).
40 Callum Greenhill (Turnhouse) (13), Grant Carnegie (Dunblane) (3), Euan McIntosh (East Aberdeenshire) (6), Jamie Black (West Lothian) (20) , Callum Cromar (Lumphanan) (6).
Non-qualifiers included:
40 Neil McGregor (Bridge of Allan) (8), Mark McLaren (Kirriemuir) (12).
39 Ryan Scivington (Clydebank & Dist) (12), David Kinnaird (Tillicoultry) (16).
38 George Imlach (Duff House Royal) (16).
37 Gary Chalmers (Dollar) (7), Sean Lawrie (Portlethen) (13).
36 Ewan Stevenson (Portlethen) (22), Christopher MacAulay (Lochgilphead) (20), Stuart McTaggart (Carnwath) (18), Daniel Naismith (Kirriemuir) (6).
GIRLS
34pt Lauren Duncan (Aboyne) (11), Nicola Robertson (Dunblane) (25), Claire Stewart (West Lothian) (23).
30 Caitlin Geddes (Northern) (21).
29 Kelly McNee (Ayrshire) (18).
Non-qualifiers included:
29 Alexis Hutton (Falkirk Tryst) (25).
27 Rachel Polson (Peterculter) (11).
24 Kayleigh Buttars (Kilspindie) (36).
23 Amy Taylor (Kirriemuyior) (19).
20 Nicole Underhill (Falkirk Tryst) (33).
19 Kirsty Ferguson (Kirriemuir) (23).
17 Amy Grant (Kilspindie) (34).
Girls - 34pt Lauren Duncan (Aboyne), Nicola Robertson (Dunblane) (25), Claire Stewart (West Lothian) (23); 30 Caitlin Geddes (Northern) (21). 29 Kelly McNee (Ayrshire) (18).
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