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Thursday, April 17, 2008

Runner-up Jennifer Linklater and Ayrshire Champion Morag Macpherson
[Photo Courtesy Alasdair Malcolm, All rights reserved]

FIRST AYRSHIRE TITLE FOR MORAG MACPHERSON


Troon Ladies Golf Club member Morag Macpherson, beaten finalist last year, won the Ayrshire women's county championship for the first time at West Kilbride Golf Club today.
Morag, the No 1 qualifier, beat Jennifer Linklater (Largs), the second seed, at the 19th in a classic match-play final.
Macpherson was three up after 13 holes but Linklater squared the match by winning the 14th, 15th and 16th. The 17th and 18th were halved before Macpherson won the day at the first extra hole.
Today's results:
Semi-finals
Morag Macpherson (Troon Ladies) bt Rachael McQueen (Troon Ladies) 5 and 4.
Jennifer Linklater (Largs) bt Alex Glennie (Kilmarnock Barassie) 4 and 3.
Final
Macpherson bt Linklater at 19th.

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