KIRKINTILLOCH SHIELD RETURNS TO LENZIE ON JULY 28

NEWS RELEASE

Kirkintilloch town council decided to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the town being granted the liberty of a Burgh.  In 1964 various celebrations took place including sporting events.  A golf tournament was instigated called the Kirkintilloch Shield.  The local golf clubs of Kirkintilloch and Hayston already held open competitions so it was decided to hold the event at Lenzie.
The three local clubs have jointly decided to try and return the competition to its former glory. It will be played in rotation by the clubs the first being held at Lenzie on July 28. 

The Kirkintilloch Shield has a rich history with past winners including past Scottish Amateur Champions Allan Brodie, David Carrick and Graham Rankin. Past winners also include legendary Scottish Golfer Barclay Howard.

It is with this in mind, and a prize fund totalling more than £1100, we are trying to restore this once staple of the Scottish Golfing calendar to its former glory. 

Entries can be submitted through the Scottish Golf Union Website – www.scottishgolf.org or entry form can be downloaded from www.lenziegolfclub.co.uk or e-mail kirkyshield@gmail.com.