ANN RAMSAY LEADS STRATHTYRUM QUALIFIERS BY EIGHT SHOTS

Three times runner-up, Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir) is favourite to win this week's Strathtyrum Tournament for women amateurs after leading the matchplay qualifiers by eight strokes from last year's winner, Karen Marshall (Baberton).and local player Nicky Wilson (St Regulus). LEADING QUALIFIERS 150 Ann Ramsay (Kirriemuir) 74 76 158 Karen Marshall (Baberton) 76 82, Nicky Wilson (St Regulus) 76 82 159 Jennifer Fallows (Manchester) 79 80. 161 Elaine Clark (Manchester) 85 76. 162 Christine Appleby (Preston) 81 81 165 Gundlla Krause (Germany) 80 85.Vivienne Holgate (Blundells) 84 81 166 Marilyn Henderson (Royal Belfast) 83 83, Margaret McAuliffe (Ballybunion) 84 82 ends