2012 FIFE GOLFING ASSOCIATION ORDER OF MERIT

For The Mackay Bowl presented by www.MyGolfRanking.co.uk . 

Positions after 10 events: 

1 James White (Lundin) 200 pts

T2 Scott Crichton (Aberdour) 180

T2 Jordan McColl (Scotscraig)

4 Ewan Scott (St Andrews) 160

5 Alan Sutherland (Ladybank) 150

T6 Brian Soutar (Leven GS) 140

T6 Scott Stewart-Cation (The Duke’s) 140

8 Stuart Meiklejohn (Aberdour) 125.

The FIFE STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP at DUNFERMLINE G C on 8 July was postponed due to a waterlogged course and a new date will be confirmed. The other imminent counting events for the 2012 FIFE ORDER OF MERIT are the SUTHERLAND CHALICE at DUMFRIES and GALLOWAY G C on 14 & 15 July, the NEWLANDS TROPHY at LANARK G C on 21 & 22 July and the PITREAVIE G C 36 HOLE OPEN on 29 July.

                                                                                      

RUSSELL WEIR REAPPOINTED CAPTAIN FOR 2013 PGA CUP

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By NATHANIEL SYLVESTER
Scotland's Russell Weir has received an early birthday present after accepting the challenge to captain the Great Britain and Ireland PGA Cup team for a second successive time.
Weir, who turns 61 on July 11 and is the joint record holder for PGA Cup appearances, will have the chance to avenge the 17.5-8.5 defeat inflicted upon his side by the United States at CordeValle last year.
On taking up the challenge to skipper the side in the 26th PGA Cup match at Northumberland's De Vere S laley Hall from September 20-22 in 2013, Weir, picture by courtesy of Getty Images(c), from Dunoon and the former head PGA professional at Cowal Golf Club, said: "I am absolutely over the moon and it's great to have another go to make up for last time," he said.
"It's another chance to get my hands on that trophy and to win it for the PGA.
"I still think about what happened last time and I have learned from that and will certainly use the experience gained."
Weir's appointment was given a unanimous seal of approval by the PGA Executive Committee.
PGA chief executive Sandy Jones said: "It was a unanimous view of our Executive Committee that Russell Weir should be given the opportunity to lead the Great Britain and Ireland PGA Cup team as captain at De Vere Slaley Hall in 2013.
"It is fitting that in the 40th anniversary since the commencement of the PGA Cup matches that Russell will again be involved for a fourth decade, having represented GB&I in the 1980s and 90s, in 2000 and as captain in 2011 which is a fantastic achievement.
"He led the team well in CordeValle and I am sure with the new team selection criteria will be working hard for us to regain the Llandudno Trophy for the first time since we won under Jim Farmer at The K Club in 2005."
Weir, who made eight successive appearances between 1986-2000 that netted him 15 wins, will be the first captain to benefit from the changes in the 10-man team selection announced at the start of the year.
Under the new system, the GB and I PGA Cup team will comprise the top six point scorers from the two counting Glenmuir PGA Professional Championships, the top three finishers at the Titleist PGA Play-Offs in the year prior to the PGA Cup - thus, this year, and a captain's pick.
Reflecting on the changes, which will give more members the opportunity to qualify and in turn strengthen the side, Weir said: "It's an interesting change and will certainly mean a bit more travelling across the regions to see as many players as possible that could come into the reckoning as a pick.
"It certainly widens the scope to include players that might just miss out on the making the team."
De Vere Carden Park is Weir's first port of call as GB and I PGA Cup captain with the venue hosting the 72-hole Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship from August 7-10.
Weir, who was one of Scotland's most accomplished players in the 1980s and 90s, winning a raft of titles including two Glenmuir championships, becomes only the fifth man to captain the side twice.
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FALKIRK TRYST WIN ALEXANDER TROPHY

Falkirk Tryst winning team with Stirlingshire president Ian Howarth (second right).             

 HUGH HUNTER REPORTS

In the midst of the very wet summer conditions, local golf officials breathed a sigh of relief when the Alexander Trophy was completed on Sunday at Glenbervie.  Clubs in Stirling and Clackmannan Golf Unions compete for the trophy dating back to 1914, and this year 13 teams took part. 

The 2012 winning team was Falkirk Tryst Golf Club - by a comfortable four shots from the 2011 winner Alva Golf Club.  Best individual scratch score came from Dollar’s Darren Hulston with a well compiled six birdie 67.

  FULL RESULTS.  (best three scores to count from four)

1st Falkirk Tryst    219    (D Buchanan 77, N Cunningham 71, S McMehen 71)

2nd Alva  223 ( A Aitken  74, D Ashe 75, S McIvor 74)

3rd   Falkirk    224

4th  Glenbervie 224

5th Alloa  224

6th  Grangemouth  226

7th Bonnybridge 230

8th   Dollar 230

9th  Stirling  234

10th  Stirling Junior and Youth Society  235

11th  Tillicoultry 237

12th Earlsgate 263

13th   Braehead  NR