Hugh Hunter's Clackmannan County News
Lawrence Allan (left) and Gary Chalmers. Picture by courtesy of Hugh Hunter.GOOD PERFORMANCES FROM COUNTY BOYS
The two top Clackmannan county boy golfers….Lawrence Allan (Alva) and Gary Chalmers (Dollar) had a good week in West Kilbride at the Scottish Boys Golf Championship. In difficult golfing conditions at the start of the week, Gary won two matches before losing in Round 3; Lawrence went considerably further, winning 5 matches before losing at the quarter final stage--- the best performance in this event since Ross Benvie (Braehead) reached the semi-final several years back.
Gary was first off-- in round 1 his match against Jordan Milne (Elgin) was close for the first few holes before Gary forged ahead--- 3 up at the turn, he maintained the lead winning by 3/1 It was a different story in Round 2 when he lost a three hole lead in the closing holes and only took his match against Peter Sangster (Thurso) on the 19th with a par 4.
In the 3rd round against big hitting Angus Carrick, Gary took an early lead only to be pulled back, eventually losing on the 16th green.
Lawrence had a succession of close matches, all of them going to the last few holes, recording some fine wins, including the Scottish Schools Champion. In his quarter final match against Jamie Lynch (Falkirk Tryst), he found himself 2 down after a par, birdie eagle start. 4 down at the turn, he made a tremendous fight back with a sub par run. However there was too much to do and he lost on the 18th green.
It was a top class performance by the 15year old, and with two years left at boys level, he must feel that his confidence is increasing, and also that he can compete at a high level. He must be a strong contender for a Scottish team place in the years ahead, after these fine performances at the Under 16 level.
At present he is in Holland playing in a quadrangular match, returning at the end of the week to play in the second Junior tour event at Newmachar Golf club as part of the 30 strong field. He has been drawn with the new 2010 Scottish Boys Champion (Grant Forrest--- Craigielaw), and he must be looking forward to comparing his golfing skills with the best in Scotland.
Well done Lawrence from all the Wee County golfers! Both you and Gary are a credit to your clubs and Clackmannanshire, and your on course attitude and behaviour are great models for others.
CLACKMANNAN COUNTY GOLF DINNER
The Annual dinner postponed from march due to bad weather conditions was held last week at Tulliallan Golf Club and around sixty golf enthusiasts enjoyed and evening of witty stories, good food, and good company . County President Bill Abernethy (Braehead) presented the 2009 awards to Clubs and individual golfers. Ian Ross (Alloa) picked up the Harrower Trophy and Order of merit titles with Jamie Aitken picking up the Match Play title.
WORLD AMATEUR GOLF RANKINGS
There was a new entry in the charts last week ---- but not the top twenty! Thanks to a fine performance by Jamie Aitken in the Champion of Champions, he gained ranking points making him the first Alloa golfer to appear in the World Amateur Golf rankings. OK it’s fairly well down at position 2905 out of around 4000 golfers throughout the world—still a fine achievement, and hopefully an incentive to try his golf at other ranking events.
Points last for 12 months so his name will feature, and his ranking will change on a weekly basis. Tulliallan’s Callum Macaulay moved well up the rankings as an amateur and Scott Borrowman (Dollar) has featured for the past few years.
LAST CHANCE FOR COUNTY GOLF TEAM.
The County Golf Team have their last chance of winning the Provan Salver this weekend when they take on a Perth and Kinross team over Dollar golf course. Team Captain John Gullen set out the task” To win the event the team needs a good win which is highly possible but are also dependent on Fife (with no wins so far) beating Angus County—rather a long shot”. Selected for the County are Jamie Aitken, Ian Ross, and Scott Moffat (all Alloa); Darren Hulston, Gary Chalmers (both Dollar); John Maxwell, Steven Horne (both Tulliallan); Mike Rust (Braehead).
MIDLAND ALLIANCE
The Midland Alliance golf fixtures for 2009/2010 are drawing to a close with their Annual Championship fixture. The JTC Exteriors Express Championship was contested over the Montrose links in fine weather. The Wee County was well represented--- especially Alloa Golf Club with five entrants.
Best scores over 36 holes came from Gregor Abel (Professional at Alloa) who took the 4th equal scratch prize, and Hugh Hunter who took the second handicap aggregate with 144 two shots behind Gary Tough (Edzell). Gary was awarded the more valuable second scratch award, leaving Hugh the top handicap prize. The event was won by Kenny Hutton (Downfield) ( 65,69) who covered the inward nine in his first round in an amazing 29 shots
There are still two events to be completed having been postponed due to severe winter conditions.
NO JOY FOR CALLUM IN MADEIRA
Tulliallan’s Callum Macaulay could not repeat his fine performance of 2009 in the Madeira Open when he finished runner up. Over the par 72 7000 yard Porto Santo course, he recorded scores of 72, 68, 75 and 71 for an aggregate of 286 and a 44th placing. However he did have a memorable moment with a holed a 4 iron at the 220 yard 9th hole. He will be hoping for better luck in the forthcoming 2010 events on the Challenge Tour---- it certainly is a tough life on the professional golf circuit.
The two top Clackmannan county boy golfers….Lawrence Allan (Alva) and Gary Chalmers (Dollar) had a good week in West Kilbride at the Scottish Boys Golf Championship. In difficult golfing conditions at the start of the week, Gary won two matches before losing in Round 3; Lawrence went considerably further, winning 5 matches before losing at the quarter final stage--- the best performance in this event since Ross Benvie (Braehead) reached the semi-final several years back.
Gary was first off-- in round 1 his match against Jordan Milne (Elgin) was close for the first few holes before Gary forged ahead--- 3 up at the turn, he maintained the lead winning by 3/1 It was a different story in Round 2 when he lost a three hole lead in the closing holes and only took his match against Peter Sangster (Thurso) on the 19th with a par 4.
In the 3rd round against big hitting Angus Carrick, Gary took an early lead only to be pulled back, eventually losing on the 16th green.
Lawrence had a succession of close matches, all of them going to the last few holes, recording some fine wins, including the Scottish Schools Champion. In his quarter final match against Jamie Lynch (Falkirk Tryst), he found himself 2 down after a par, birdie eagle start. 4 down at the turn, he made a tremendous fight back with a sub par run. However there was too much to do and he lost on the 18th green.
It was a top class performance by the 15year old, and with two years left at boys level, he must feel that his confidence is increasing, and also that he can compete at a high level. He must be a strong contender for a Scottish team place in the years ahead, after these fine performances at the Under 16 level.
At present he is in Holland playing in a quadrangular match, returning at the end of the week to play in the second Junior tour event at Newmachar Golf club as part of the 30 strong field. He has been drawn with the new 2010 Scottish Boys Champion (Grant Forrest--- Craigielaw), and he must be looking forward to comparing his golfing skills with the best in Scotland.
Well done Lawrence from all the Wee County golfers! Both you and Gary are a credit to your clubs and Clackmannanshire, and your on course attitude and behaviour are great models for others.
CLACKMANNAN COUNTY GOLF DINNER
The Annual dinner postponed from march due to bad weather conditions was held last week at Tulliallan Golf Club and around sixty golf enthusiasts enjoyed and evening of witty stories, good food, and good company . County President Bill Abernethy (Braehead) presented the 2009 awards to Clubs and individual golfers. Ian Ross (Alloa) picked up the Harrower Trophy and Order of merit titles with Jamie Aitken picking up the Match Play title.
WORLD AMATEUR GOLF RANKINGS
There was a new entry in the charts last week ---- but not the top twenty! Thanks to a fine performance by Jamie Aitken in the Champion of Champions, he gained ranking points making him the first Alloa golfer to appear in the World Amateur Golf rankings. OK it’s fairly well down at position 2905 out of around 4000 golfers throughout the world—still a fine achievement, and hopefully an incentive to try his golf at other ranking events.
Points last for 12 months so his name will feature, and his ranking will change on a weekly basis. Tulliallan’s Callum Macaulay moved well up the rankings as an amateur and Scott Borrowman (Dollar) has featured for the past few years.
LAST CHANCE FOR COUNTY GOLF TEAM.
The County Golf Team have their last chance of winning the Provan Salver this weekend when they take on a Perth and Kinross team over Dollar golf course. Team Captain John Gullen set out the task” To win the event the team needs a good win which is highly possible but are also dependent on Fife (with no wins so far) beating Angus County—rather a long shot”. Selected for the County are Jamie Aitken, Ian Ross, and Scott Moffat (all Alloa); Darren Hulston, Gary Chalmers (both Dollar); John Maxwell, Steven Horne (both Tulliallan); Mike Rust (Braehead).
MIDLAND ALLIANCE
The Midland Alliance golf fixtures for 2009/2010 are drawing to a close with their Annual Championship fixture. The JTC Exteriors Express Championship was contested over the Montrose links in fine weather. The Wee County was well represented--- especially Alloa Golf Club with five entrants.
Best scores over 36 holes came from Gregor Abel (Professional at Alloa) who took the 4th equal scratch prize, and Hugh Hunter who took the second handicap aggregate with 144 two shots behind Gary Tough (Edzell). Gary was awarded the more valuable second scratch award, leaving Hugh the top handicap prize. The event was won by Kenny Hutton (Downfield) ( 65,69) who covered the inward nine in his first round in an amazing 29 shots
There are still two events to be completed having been postponed due to severe winter conditions.
NO JOY FOR CALLUM IN MADEIRA
Tulliallan’s Callum Macaulay could not repeat his fine performance of 2009 in the Madeira Open when he finished runner up. Over the par 72 7000 yard Porto Santo course, he recorded scores of 72, 68, 75 and 71 for an aggregate of 286 and a 44th placing. However he did have a memorable moment with a holed a 4 iron at the 220 yard 9th hole. He will be hoping for better luck in the forthcoming 2010 events on the Challenge Tour---- it certainly is a tough life on the professional golf circuit.
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