Windyhill Pro David Roger takes West Alliance

honours at Lanark Golf Club with two-under 68

By JOHN CARRELL
West of Scotland Golfers' Alliance secretary
A total of 60 amateurs and 15 professionals were put to the test in this week's West of Scotland Golfers' Alliance competition at a frosty Lanark Golf Club.
The start was delayed by an hour and a half while we waited for the sun to soften the ground. Play got underway at 9.30 with only one winter green. The course looked in great condition and the players enjoyed their time on this Open Qualifying course.
David Roger, the pro from Windyhill, took an early lead on 68 with five birdies and no bogies in the first nine. The second nine was looking good with par all the way till the 18th where he took a triple bogey 6 to leave him on two under par. The mistake on the 18th turned out to be okay though as no-one managed to overtake him for the rest of the day.
Previous winner Stevie Gray, the pro from Hayston, came equal second with two young amateurs, James Hendrick (+1) from Bonnyton and Conor O'Neill (+2) from Pollock, both on par 70.
The amateurs' prize went to Kevin McCann (7) who finished with a net 66. Kevin Caldwell (4) from Hayston and Brian Robertson (11) from Forrester Park shared second place on 69.
Seniors prize went to the last outing's amateur winner, John Greene (12), who carded a net 70.
PRIZEWINNERS
Scratch
68 David Roger (Windyhill) p £110.
70 Stevie Gray (Hayston)p £60, James Hendrick (+1) (Bonnyton) and Conor O'Neill (+2) (Pollock) £60 vouchers each.
Handicap
Prize Vouchers
66 Kevin McCann (Vale of Leven) (7) £80.
69 Kevin Caldwell (Hayston) (4), Brian Robertson (Forrester Park) (11) £42.50 each.
71 Andrew Sturton (Forrester Park) (9) £25.
Seniors
Prize Vouchers
70 John Greene (Cowglen) (12) £30.
72 John Mansfield (Troon Merchants) (15) £20.

Our top three handicap winners also shared the sweep money, while eight players who achieved 2s on the day shared our amateurs' 2s sweep money.