REILLY IS RENFRESHIRE JUNIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS AGAIN

RENFREWSHIRE GOLF UNION

 PRESS RELEASE

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Paul Reilly of Kilmacolm Golf Club has become the first player to win the Renfrewshire Golf Union Junior Champion of Champions for three consecutive years.  A quick check of historical records show that only two players (Murdoch Carmichael and Ian Darroch in the Freedman Trophy) have equalled this feat.

Paul had made short work of Erskine’s Martin McCorkell in the semi final contest with a 6 and 5 win over a wet and windy Paisley course.  His opponent was to be Alasdair McDougall (Elderslie) who also won convincingly against Old Course Ranfurly’s Champion, Ross Robertson.   

In an earlier round, Alasdair had faced the challenge of Colin Edgar who started with three birdies but was only one up with Alasdair shooting an eagle at the third hole.  Such is the quality of this competition.

In the final, Reilly took control and a birdie at the tenth hole and solid golf in difficult conditions took him to 3 up at the twelfth.  McDougall showed his top level experience and determination with a birdie at the next hole and a par into a stiff wind at the fifteenth took him back to only one down.  Paul withstood the challenge and parred the remaining three holes to win one up. 

A great final and an historic moment for young Paul.

Pictures of Paul and Alasdair