CASTLE DOUGLAS TEENAGER WINS TITLE AT SOUTHERNESS

       Alex Chalk, right, is presented with the trophy by county president Kenny Murray 

 

ALEX (17) CHALKS UP IMPRESSIVE WIN 

 

IN KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE FINAL

Seventeen-year-old Alex Chalk (Castle Douglas) is the new Kirkcudbrightshire match-play champion. He beat Gary King (Southerness) by 7 and 6 in the final at Southerness.

Both players had won through to the final by beating some of the best players in the Stewartry.  Conditions were excellent with just a slight breeze and the course in top condition. Alex was soon four up after only four holes.

He increased his advantage by winning the sixth, seventh and ninth - seven up at the turn.

The game was conceded by Gary on the 12th green.