CLACKMANNAN COUNTY GOLF NEWS BY HUGH HUNTER
JUST WHAT IS THE COUNTY GOLF UNION?
With the start of the 2012 golf season coming up in the next couple of weeks, there are some who are unsure of the role of Clackmannan County Golf Union. For the benefit of these and any new golfing members in the area, it may be worthwhile setting out the aims of the organisation.
Basically, it's an umbrella organisation (one of 16 in Scotland) for the golf clubs in the area. Currently six clubs are members: Alloa, Alva, Braehead Dollar, Tillicoultry and Tulliallan.
The Clackmannan County Golf Union was formed in 1903 and is charged with promoting amateur golf in the area, encouraging golf members to meet each other, providing competitive opportunities for individual golfers and taking a part in the running of the Scottish Golf Union.
County golf secretary Tommy Johnson expands on this: “County events are designed to help players develop their golf to whatever level they like. The best recent example is Callum Macaulay (Tulliallan), a former Clackmannan county champion, now competing at the highest levels in the professional game. The Clackmannan County Golf Union was a valuable step in that process.”
More details are on the Clackmannan County fixture cards, available in the six clubs. Entry forms for the boys' championship are now available with the Spring Meeting to follow.
County President George Kay is keen to see good entries in the county events: “Local golfers have good opportunities to play away from their own club. Modest entry fees (unchanged in 2012): £8 for the 18-hole county events, good prizes and minimal travel costs make these events attractive. New members of local clubs will be particularly welcome”
LOCALS IN THE SCOTTISH BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2012 Scottish boys' championship (April 9-14) goes to Murcar Links Golf Club just north of Aberdeen for the top Under-18s' match-play event. A total of 256 boys compete, and the handicap limit was set at 5.6.
It is good to see two locals making the trip north. Lawrence Allan (Alva) takes on Jack Valentine (Musselburgh) in the first round at 12.57 on April 9 while Braehead’s Rikky Alexander plays Ben Kinsley (St Andrews) at 10.53, also on the opening day.
Ahead of this prestigious competition, Lawrence competes next weekend (March 31/April 1) in the first Junior Tour event to be played over Gullane No 2 course. A total of 42 juniors with handicaps below 1.8 will be competing over three rounds. Should be good preparation on a links course for the boys' championship.
With the start of the 2012 golf season coming up in the next couple of weeks, there are some who are unsure of the role of Clackmannan County Golf Union. For the benefit of these and any new golfing members in the area, it may be worthwhile setting out the aims of the organisation.
Basically, it's an umbrella organisation (one of 16 in Scotland) for the golf clubs in the area. Currently six clubs are members: Alloa, Alva, Braehead Dollar, Tillicoultry and Tulliallan.
The Clackmannan County Golf Union was formed in 1903 and is charged with promoting amateur golf in the area, encouraging golf members to meet each other, providing competitive opportunities for individual golfers and taking a part in the running of the Scottish Golf Union.
County golf secretary Tommy Johnson expands on this: “County events are designed to help players develop their golf to whatever level they like. The best recent example is Callum Macaulay (Tulliallan), a former Clackmannan county champion, now competing at the highest levels in the professional game. The Clackmannan County Golf Union was a valuable step in that process.”
More details are on the Clackmannan County fixture cards, available in the six clubs. Entry forms for the boys' championship are now available with the Spring Meeting to follow.
County President George Kay is keen to see good entries in the county events: “Local golfers have good opportunities to play away from their own club. Modest entry fees (unchanged in 2012): £8 for the 18-hole county events, good prizes and minimal travel costs make these events attractive. New members of local clubs will be particularly welcome”
LOCALS IN THE SCOTTISH BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2012 Scottish boys' championship (April 9-14) goes to Murcar Links Golf Club just north of Aberdeen for the top Under-18s' match-play event. A total of 256 boys compete, and the handicap limit was set at 5.6.
It is good to see two locals making the trip north. Lawrence Allan (Alva) takes on Jack Valentine (Musselburgh) in the first round at 12.57 on April 9 while Braehead’s Rikky Alexander plays Ben Kinsley (St Andrews) at 10.53, also on the opening day.
Ahead of this prestigious competition, Lawrence competes next weekend (March 31/April 1) in the first Junior Tour event to be played over Gullane No 2 course. A total of 42 juniors with handicaps below 1.8 will be competing over three rounds. Should be good preparation on a links course for the boys' championship.
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