Tuesday, August 07, 2012

GARETH WRIGHT SHARES LEAD IN GLENMUIR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

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A few tweaks to his putting technique yielded instant returns for former champion John Dwyer in round one of the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship at De Vere Carden Park.
The Ashbourne head pro, who won the Peugeot supported event in 2007, carded a flawless six-under-par 66 to set the clubhouse target, later matched by West Linton's Welshman, Gareth Wright.
Dwyer revealed a loss of confidence with the putter had prompted his tinkering ahead of the £78,000 tournament but there were no jitters on the greens during a blistering front nine containing five birdies and no dropped shots.
"I've been playing very steady with five second place finishes in Ireland but I've not been putting well to be honest," he said.
"I made a few changes since my last event at home and it has made a big difference. I had had lost a bit of confidence through holing no putts and was not really committing to putts.
"So I shortened the back swing and got it accelerating through impact and the ball is just rolling better and holding its line."
With a further three rounds to go it remains early days for Dwyer but his opening salvo stirred memories of his previous triumph at Royal Porthcawl
"From memory I started with the same score at Royal Porthcawl and obviously it is nice to get up there," he said.
"There is still a long way to go but if you are playing well there are a lot of birdies out there."
While Dwyer managed to keep bogeys off his card, Wright had the misfortune of leaking a shot on the very first hole.
It wasn't an ideal start for the Scottish-based Welshman but Carden Park is a happy hunting ground for Wright who topped European Tour qualifying school at the venue back in 2005.
"I got off to a bit of a ropey start, I didn't hit a particularly good tee shot down the first and left myself a long way away off and then I found a hazard at the second which I stupidly didn't realise was there but fortunately made par - up and downing it from 30 yards.
"But I was swinging it okay and wasn't really worried, going on a nice little run with a five iron to four feet on the third and a four foot birdie on the next."
A brilliant six iron to a foot on the 174-yard par three eighth maintained his momentum which culminated with a birdie, birdie finish and just a blip on the 12th when a chip came up short denying him the outright lead.
Hot on the heels of the leaders after a 67 is Midland-based pro Craig Shave from Whestone who credited his return to form with some timely advice from his parents.
"I've no idea where this round came from because I haven't been playing too well this season," he said.
"But mom and dad had a look at me on the range and pointed out a few things and it's paid off today.
"I've been trying hard but the results have just not been coming. My irons were good today, I teed off well, hit a lot of close second shots which helps and putted okay."
Cameron Clark (Moor Hall) birdied the last two holes for a 68 and after previous experiences is hoping to sustain his form for the four rounds.
"I always enjoy this event and it's one I really look forward to. In the past I've had two and a half decent rounds but it's trying to put four decent rounds together," he said.
"This week I've got the family with me so I'm nice and relaxed. I want to compete and do well and if it works great but there's more to life than playing good golf."
PGA Cup duo Jon Bevan (Wessex Golf Centre) and Stuart Little (Minchinhampton New Golf Club) carded 69s as did Kilkenny's Jimmy Bolger.
LEADING FIRST-ROUND SCORES

Par 72
66 John Dwyer (Ashbourne), Gareth Wright (West Linton)
67 Craig Shave (Whetsone)
68 Cameron Clark (Moor Hall)
69 Jon Bevan (Wessex Golf Centre), Stuart Little (Minchinhampton New), Jimmy Bolger (Kilkenny)

SCOTS' SCORES
72 Ian Graham (Crow Wood), Robert Arnott (Bishopbriggs), Craig Matheson (Falkirk Tryst), Ian Taylor (Drumpellier) (T24)
73 Stephen Lamb (Macdonald Cardrona).
75 Alastair Forrow (Whitecraigs), Albert Forrow (Whitecraigs), Albert Mackenzie (Saunton) (T74)
76 Andrew Fullen (Largs) (T99)
79 Scott Herald (Mearns Castle) (T133)
80 Jonathan Cliff (Murrayfield) (T140)
82 Norman Huguet (Musselburgh) (T151)

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BOTHWELL CASTLE EARN PROMOTION TO DIVISION ONE OF LANARKSHIRELEAGUE

Bothwell Castle Golf Club men's team won their last match of the season, at home against Airdrie GC by 8 games to 2 to win the Division 2 title and earn promotion to Division 1.
The team won Division 3 in 2011 and these successive league title wins mean that the team will play in Division 1 of the Lanarkshire League for the first time in over 40 years.
 Pictured below is the winning team.


They are, from left to right; David Colgan, Kevin Mackie, Craig Faskin, Oliver Sheerin, Alistair Read, Peter Robertson, Colin Baird, and back to front, James Steven, Graham Robertson and Kieran Muldoon.

Jim Callaghan CCM
General Manager
Bothwell Castle Golf Club
 
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SCHOOLBOYS CHAMPION SYME IN LAST EIGHT AT ST ANDREWS

Scottish schoolboys champion Connor Syme, son of the Dumfries and County GC professional, won twice today to reach the quarter-finals of the St Andrews boys' open tournament over the Eden Course.
Syme was 28th of the 32 qualifiers for the match-play stages but he settled to show better form.
Murray Naysmith (Marriott Dalmahoy) and Ross Dallas, son of Kirriemuir club pro Karyn Dallas, the Nos 2 and 3 seeds, were eliminated.
Top qualifier Johnathan Noble (Delamere Forrest) is still there.
Eden Course
MERCHANTS CUP
First round - J Noble (Delamere Forest) bt M McInulty (Glenbervie) 6 and 5, K Yule (Goswick) bt C Farrell (Cardross) 3 and 2, R Kemsley (Balmore) bt W Kerr (Craigielaw) 4 and 3, D Sutton (Walsall) bt H Woolfall (Hessle) 3 and 2, A Davidson (Charleton) bt A Fortune (Kelso) 4 and 3, L Sutton bt J Allan (Chelmsford) 2 and 1, C Syme (Dumfries and Co) bt J Douglas (Aberdour) 2 and 1, T Godfrey (Frilford heath) bt B Bannerman (Strathmore) 5 and 4.
M Naysmith (Marriott Dalmahoy) bt G Forrester (Lundin) 3 and 1, N McMullen (Lochgelly)  R Thompson (Boldon) 3 and 2, L Tomlinson (West Lancs) bt R Robertson (Ranfurly Castle) 2 holes, S Irving (Falkirk) bt G Duncan (Windyhill) 3 and 2, B Carnegie (Dunblane New) bt R Dallas (Kirriemuir) 4 and 2, B David (Colchester) bt T Hein (Germany) 4 and 3, J Hogg (The Duke's) bt R Millar (Whitekirk) 3 and 1, A Loch (Pumpherston) bt C Anderson (Sandyhills) 3 and 2.
Second round - Noble bt Yule 3 and 2, D Sutton bt Kemsley 2 and 1, L Sutton bt Davidson at 21st, Sume bt Godfrey 4 and 2, McMullen bt Naysmith 1 hole, Tomlinson bt Irving 6 and 5, Carnegie bt David 2 and 1, Hogg bt Loch 2 holes.
MURRAY MITCHELL TROPHY (Handicap)
First round - D Illingsworth (Formby) (6) bt L Parker (Notts) (5) 3 and 1, R McKinnon (Inchmarlo) (4) bt S Gillies (Gullane) (5) 3 and 2, B Callaghan (Clydebank and Dist) (5) bt M Paterson (Bruntsfield Links) (4) 5 and 4, T Simmonds (Gullane) (4) bt C Campbell (St Andrews) (4) at 19th.
I Ferguson (Drumpellier) (4) bt F Kane (Kirkhill) (5) 1 hole, J Schuermann (Germany) (3) bt G Swan (Gullane) (5) at 23rd, I Simpson (Tankersley Park) (5) bt M Sutton (Etchinghill) (5) 4 and 3, S Murray (Inchmarlo) (3) bt S McLeod (Kinross) (5).
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MYGOLFRANKING FOR FIFE GOLFING ASSOCIATION





Week 30 ending on 29 July 2012




1 Greg Brooksbank Falkland 1033.33
T2 Brian Mustard Dunnikier Park 1000
T2 Kyle Russell Dunfermline 1000
4 J Henderson Ladybank 985.04
5 Ryan Ritchie Elmwood 981.25
6 Marc Elvin Forrester Park 975
7 Darren Wood Pitreavie 966.67
8 Marcus Rickard Cupar 962.5
9 Iain Fleming Auchterderran 959.09
10 Michael Rooney Lundin 957.14
11T G CaldwellBurntisland GH941.67
12Andrew R MedcrafBalbirnie Park929.13
13B McGowanThornton927.13
14N CullSt Michaels916.67
15=T W CorkeSt Andrews GC908.33
Gavin LowePitreavie908.33
17Ben KinsleySt Andrews GC907.14
18Andy PenmanCanmore904.71
19M J AnthonyAberdour904.17
20C NelsonSt Michaels900


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