ERSKINE'S ANDREW McCOLL PREVAILS IN EXTRA HOLES

  

DRAMATIC END TO RENFREWSHIRE 

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

RENFREWSHIRE GOLF UNION

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The junior champions of the golf clubs in the Renfrewshire Golf Union fight it out annually at Paisley Golf Club for the Champion of Champions title.   

The event, sponsored by Greenlaw Garage, came to a nail biting end last weekend. 

In the first semi-final, Lee Wingate of Ranfurly Castle GC defeated Scott Ewing of Elderslie GC by a convincing 5 and 3.  In a much tighter match, Erskine’s Andrew McColl finally overcame Stephen Wilson of Greenock Whinhill GC with a birdie 2 at the 17th to win 2 and 1.

As anticipated, the final was an exciting affair with Lee taking an early lead with a birdie at the long third hole.  That hole was to feature later in the day!   

Andrew won at nine and 10 to take the lead for the first time but Lee fought back with a wedge to six inches at the 12th, conceded for the birdie.  Having gone one down at fourteen, having hit his drive out of the park, Andrew responded with a great birdie at the 16th and, after 18 holes, the match was all square. 

The first two extra holes were halved in par then drama at the long third where both players found the water from the tee and struggled to get back in position.  Eventually, Andrew sank a six foot putt to be crowned champion.

Picture shows Andrew McColl receiving the trophy from Ian Laing of tournament sponsors Greenlaw Garage