Hopeman boy wins Paul Lawrie

Stableford at Deeside

By MURRAY CARNIE
Organiser, Paul Lawrie Foundation
A field of 31 golfers teed up for our latest Stableford event at Deeside Golf Club on Sunday. It was Finlay McPherson (Hopeman) who finished first with a fine 42 pts over a superb Bieldside course.
Finlay, a graduate out of our flag event, continues to to improve and it will not be long before he is playing off single figures.
Ben Murray, a talented left-hander from Portlethen, shot 39 points playing off five to lift second place.
Calvin Cheyne (Newburgh), playing off 15, scored a tidy 38 points to secure third place from Steven Singer (Turriff) and Ben Henderson (Deeside) who both had 37 points.
Results:
STABLEFORD
Par 70. SSS 70. CSS 69.
1 Finlay McPherson (Hopeman) (15) 42pt.
2 Ben Murray (Portlethen) (5) 39pt.
3 Calvin Cheyne (Newburgh on Ythan) (15)38pt.
4 Steven Singer (Turriff) (22) 37pt (better inward half).
5 Ben Henderson (Deeside) (14) 37pt.
Other points totals:
John Polson 36, George Colleran 35, Craig Lawrie 35, Michael Carrell 34, Samuel Duncan 34, Kieran Spence 33, Gavin Kinnear 32, Ryan MacKinnon 30, Gavin Elrick 30, Murray Considine 30, Jason Banks 29, Ryan Grieve 29, Jack Mahon 28, Zoe Marr 28, Ross Powell 28, Darren Smith 28, Aidan Smith 27, Scott Watson 27, Greg Carrell 27, Craig Watson 27, Lewis Paterson 27, Connor Prudence 26, Cameron Walker 26, Cameron Boyle 24, Christopher Ogg 22, Rowen Mackie 12.

DEESIDE FLAG COMPETITION
Sunday's event turned out to be a real cracker at the Deeside course. We had entries from as far away as Kirkcaldy. The course was in great condition and the achievements of the youngsters keeps on getting better and better.
Paul Lawrie walked the course with younger son Michael early on but also followed several of the later groups for a few holes. He was delighted to see so many of the youngsters playing so well but more importantly they all seemed to be enjoying themselves.
"The youngsters just get better every time I see them - they show no fear and go for everything," commented a delighted Paul.
Nicole Yeats came back into form and lifted the Girls' Under-12 competition honours with Eve Manson and Rachael Cobb hard on her heels. Jasmine MacIntosh continues to improve every week and it was no suprise to see her win the Under-10 girls' event. Sarah Black and Carla Banks both turned in fine performances to secure second and third place.
Michael Lawrie secured his first win of the season with a narrow win over Gregor Duncan. Both boys reached the 11th green with their 36th shot. Ben Green secured third place with Adam Black and Chris Somers pushing him close.
Tyler Ogston continued his remarkable run of wins when he finished 3ft from the flag at the 11th hole to lift the Under-10 title. Tyler has consistantly produced this form at every event so far this season, demonstrating a high level of skill, especially around the greens.
Liam Duncan and Kiran Nolan shared second spot as they both finished in the hole at the ninth.
Campbell Marr continues to improve his final placings and he just managed to hold off David Lamb for third place.
Flag competition results:
Under-12 Girls
1 Nicole Yeats
2 Eve Manson
3 Rachael Cobb
Under-10 Girls
1 Jasmine MacIntosh
2 Sarah Black
3 Carla Banks
Under-12 Boys
1 Michael Lawrie
2 Gregor Duncan
3 Ben Green
Under-10 Boys
1 Tyler Ogston
2 Liam Duncan & Kiran Nolan
4 Campbell Marr