RENFREWSHIRE 6-12 handicap championship

George White is local hero

but probably not to man

he pipped, Gary Easton!

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Caldwell Golf Club hosted the Renfrewshire Golf Union 6-12 handicap Championship on a day where early morning conditions were excellent for the competitors.
Gary Easton from Fereneze Golf Club set an early target for the large field of 118 when, playing off a handicap of 11, he got to the turn in 36. He leaked a few on the way back but a card of 76 less 11 for a net 65 raised the eyebrows of those still to tackle the demanding course.
Alan Proctor of Lochwinnoch looked to be up for the challenge as did Martin McCulloch of Bonnyton but both dropped shots toward the end and could only record 66 and 67 respectively for what became third and fourth places.
It took local golfer, George White, to take the wind out of Gary’s sails. George was one behind the leader with three holes to play but a birdie 2 at the dangerous 16th, followed by solid pars at the two remaining holes, saw him return the same net score – 72 less 7 for 65 – as Gary.
A complicated count back resulted in George taking the trophy with what was the best scratch score of the day.
+Picture, courtesy of Renfrewshire Golf Union, shows championship winner George White being presented with the trophy by RGU president Billy Gilmour.