HUGH HUNTER'S CLACKMANNAN COUNTY NEWS

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 2011 COUNTY GOLF SEASON

Now that the snow has gone (it could be temporarily of course), Wee County golf enthusiasts can smile a bit more and anticipate the 2011 competitive season in just over two months. Club officials are putting the finishing touches to their golfing calendars. Hopefully the local golfers will support the County events as well as their own Club competitions.

CLACKMANNAN COUNTY GOLF UNION NEWS

The Clackmannan County Golf Union Annual General Meeting was held at the end of last year to hear the 2010 reports, appoint officials and approve the 2011 fixtures. The leading office bearers appointed were

President George Kay (Alloa)
Vice-President Bill Hatley (Tillicoultry)
Secretary/Treasurer Tommy Johnson (Tulliallan)
Team Captain Jamie Aitken (Alloa)
SGU representative Kenneth Ellacott (Dollar)

The County Executive is completed with representatives of the six Clubs in membership and a few co-options.

George is looking forward to the new season “Clackmannanshire players have played well in recent years and hopefully this success will be maintained in 2011 at all levels from boys to seniors.” Bill echoed this “ Both boys and men’s teams did well in 2010, and with team Captain Jamie Aitken taking over from John Gullen, the County hope to maintain good performances. I would also like to see more County elite players taking on the challenge of National Golf events”


CLACKMANNAN COUNTY FIXTURES 2011
Only the main ones are listed.

Spring Meeting Saturday 23rd April A—Alloa B----Braehead
County Fours 3,5,10,12 May Dollar
Summer Meetings Saturday 21 May A—Tulliallan B Alloa
County Match Play 30 May, 2.6.9 June Braehead, Alva, Alloa Tillicoultry
County Seniors Open 31 May Dollar
County Mixed Fours 3rd July Dollar
County Championship 23rd July Braehead
Autumn Meeting 20th August Braehead

County Secretary Tommy Johnson is keen to see good support for the County events “ In recent years, entries for the events have fallen a bit----The County Golf Union are keen to see more entries in 2011--- it’s a chance to get an enjoyable game on an away local course at a very reasonable cost plus the chance to pick up some good prizes”

CALLUM STARTS WELL IN 2011

After a slight loss of form in 2010, Tulliallan’s Callum Macaulay must have been encouraged by a good performance in the Kensville Challenge Tour event held in India last week. He finished the top Scot from the four who made the long trip. His score of 4 over par 292 (72,73,75,72) gave him a share of 12th place and a welcome win of a few thousand euros. Callum had the disappointment of just missing the final qualifying for the European Tour in 2011, and must now work hard to regain his tour card next year.
The best route is through the Challenge Tour, and trying to finish in the top ten, or even better winning one. His local supporters will be wishing him well, and following his progress in the many 2011 events which are fully covered on the European Tour and Scottish Golf View websites.