CHRIS STUART WINS SECOND MORAY OPEN IN THREE YEARS

By ALAN COWIE
Chris Stuart won his second Moray Open tournament in three years, defeating Richie Larratt in the final over the Lossiemouth links. Never behind, Chris made the decisive thrust by winning the 10th, 11th and 12th to take a three- hole lead. Although Richie won the 14th, it was not enough to prevent defeat.
In a close finish to the morning semi-final, Chris defeated holder John Forbes from Inverness on the last green.
Like the scratch final, Class 1 was also a close affair until the turn then Scott Matheson applied the necessary acceleration by winning four of the next five holes, eventually winning the match 2 and 1.
Class 2 saw Ronald Main winning on the last green over Glen McNaughton. Results:
Moray GC members unless stated.

Scratch section:
Semi-finals
C Stuart bt J D Forbes (Inverness) 1 hole.
R C Larratt bt A W Mair 3 and 2.
Final
Stuart bt Larratt 2 and 1.

Handicap Class 1
Macpherson Rose Bowl
Semi-finals
S Matheson (3) bt I Rooney (Craigmillar Park) (5) 4 and 3.
S Girvan (Newmachar) (6) bt J McGrath (5) 2 and 1.
Final
Matheson bt Girvan 2 and 1.

Handicap Class 2 (Ross Anderson Trophy)
Semi-Finals
R G Main (17) bt A Ingram (17) 2 and 1.
G McNaughton (18) bt G Roberts (12) 7 and 6.
Final
Main bt McNaughton 1 hole.

Stableford qualifying for Matchplay
Final
C Stirrat (10) bt H Cameron (21) 1 hole.