26 East Lothian juniors compete in the clubgolf 2 Ball Foursomes at Musselburgh Old Course
The clubgolf East Lothian 2 Ball Foursomes was held at Musselburgh Old Course on Thursday 9th August 2012. The competition was played over 9 holes and the conditions were ideal with the sun shining and no wind making for a very enjoyable round. Entrants represented clubs from across East Lothian including Haddington, Gullane, Musselburgh Old, Musselburgh, North Berwick, The Glen, Tantallon and Longniddry.
For many of the players this was the first time they had played on Musselburgh Old which was in great condition and surprised players as a testing 9 holer. It was also the first time many had played the format of 2 Ball Foursomes which requires team work, strategy and course management.
In the Handicap Division local knowledge paid off for Musselburgh Old junior members Zac Jones and Cameron Brown, who secured 1st place in the handicap division with a net 31.5. Coming in a very close second was Musselburgh Golf Club members Ryan Jeffrey and Lewis Hannah who shot a net 33.5, beating their fellow club members Callum McCabe and Daniel Gailes into 3rd by 0.5.
In the Silver/Non-handicap division the compeition was tight with a shot seperating 1st to 5th so every putt really did count! Ruaridh McKenzie and Cameron Spencer both of North Berwick proved a very strong pairing securing the top spot with a fantastci 41. Mikey Shephard (The Glen) and Archie Wilson (Gullane) came in a very close 2nd with 42, a valiant effort by these boys who are are just going into P5 and P4 respectively. All of these junior boys are ones to watch in the future!
Please click here to view the most up to date Clubgolf East Lothian Junior Order of Merit
The top 6 players in each of the categories will qualify for the Order of Merit Winners Day out. There is still everything to play for and lots of compeitions to enter to clock up more points. Please see below and contact Kate Green to enter.
The Glen Flag Competition
Venue: The Glen Golf Club, North Berwick
Date: Friday 17th Aug 2012
Standard: Handicap and Non Handicap (compete in 2 separate divisions)
Format: Players play a given number of shots and the player that gets the furthest is the winner
Times: 1330 - 1430
Pick up: 2.5 hours after tee time
Winterfield Flag Competition
Venue: Winterfield Golf Club, Dunbar
Date: Friday 7th Sept
Standard: Handicap and Non Handicap (compete in 2 separate divisions)
Format: Players play a given number of shots and the player that gets the furthest is the winner
Times: 1400 - 1500
Pick up: 2.5 hours after tee time
Gifford Flag Competition
Venue: Gifford Golf Club, Gifford
Date: Friday 5th October
Standard: Handicap and Non Handicap (compete in 2 separate divisions)
Format: Players play a given number of shots and the player that gets the furthest is the winner
Times: 1400 - 1500
Pick up: 2.5 hours after tee time
North Berwick Dice Scramble
Venue: North Berwick Children’s Course
Date: Tuesday 16th October (Holiday comp)
Standard: Handicap and Non Handicap
Format: Players enter individually but play in teams. Scramble format with a twist in that each team gets a giant dice to roll to decide who’s drive they get to take!
Times: Shot gun start 1000
Pick up: 2 hours after tee time
North Berwick Children in Need Fancy Dress Fun Comp
Venue: North Berwick Children’s Course
Date: Fri 16th November
Standard: Handicap and Non Handicap
Format: TBC
Times: Shot gun start 1330
Pick up: 2 hours after tee time
