RENFREWSHIRE COUNTY NEWS

    Renfrewshire boys championship finalist, Alex Ferguson (left) and Andy MacLaughlan.

Andy MacLaughlan is Renfrewshire boys' county champion

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE RENFREWSHIRE GOLF UNION
By DON BREMNER
Kilmacolm Golf Club was, once again, the venue for the final stages of the Freedman Trophy – the Renfrewshire Golf Union Boys’ Match Play Championship.
In excellent conditions, the first semi-final was between Paul Reilly of Lochwinnoch and Andy MacLaughlan of Bonnyton, a regular member of the SGU Academy squad. Andy’s experience showed through and he recorded a comfortable 3 and 2 win.
The second semi-final was a hard-fought affair with Paisley’s Alex Ferguson eventually making his way to the final at the 21st hole, having just survived a talented challenge from Greg Paterson - Ranfurly Castle.
In the final, Andy stamped his authority early in the game, winning the first three holes. However, Alex fought back to be only one down at the turn. Andy moved up a gear at that stage and two birdies saw him restore his three hole advantage and an eventual 4 and 3 victory.