MONTROSE LINKS MEN'S OPEN WEEK

ROSS COULL TOP SEED AT MONTROSE

Edzell's Ross Coull pipped first-round leader John Duff (Newmachar) for the top seed spot in the match-play stages of the Montrose Links Men's Open with a three-under-par 68 for a two-round aggregate of four-under 138.
Duff shot a 71 for 140 - five shots ahead of the third best qualifier, Gavin Hemsley (Montrose Mercantile).

LEADING QUALIFIERS
Par 142 (2x71) CSS 72 72
138 Ross Coull (Edzell) 72 68
140 John Duff (Newmachar) 69 71.
145 Gavin Hemsley (Montrose Mercantile) 72 73
146 Craig Penny (Newbiggin) 77 69
146 Adam Crum (Cairndhu) 79 68
148 Gregor Stewart (Murcar Links) 73 75
150 Jamie Beedie (Montrose Mercantile) 77 73
151 Andrew Maiden (Montrose Mercantile) 78 73, Gary Tough (Edzell) 76 75
152 Azzie Paton (Royal Montrose) 78 74, Shaun McGurk (Yaz Links) 78 74, Bob West (Montrose Mercantile) 75 77, Kenny Dickson (Montrose Mercantile) 73 79.

MATCH-PLAY DRAW
WEDNESDAY
13.00 Coull v James Collier (Mercantile)

13.07 Maiden v Tough

13.14 Penny v Dickson

13.21 Crum v West

13.28 Duff v Iain Reid (Arbroath Artisans)

13.35 Beedie v McGurk

13.42 Hemsley v Fraser Auld (Montrose Caledonia)

13.49 Stewart v Paton.

DRAW FOR SECTION A MATCHPLAY ROUND 1

UP TO 11 HANDICAP

10.00 Paul Davis (Falkirk)  v Tony Davidson (Dunwhinny)

10.07 Graham Clark (Duns)  v Findlay Soutar (Mercantile)

10.14 Kevin Milne (Mercantile) v Andrew Speirs (Brechin)      

10.21 Michael Welch (Balmore)  v Craig Carnegie (Kemnay)     

10.28 Gaetan Dillon (Kemnay) v Colin Frew (Royal Montrose)           

10.35 Bill Dryden (Mercantile)  v  Craig Strachan (Mercantile)

10.42 Ron LeClair (Royal Montrose)  v  Richard Craig (Merchants of Edinburgh)

10.49 Alistair Robertson (Mont.Caledonia)  v Kevin Smith (Edzell)

10.56 Cameron Carnegie (Kemnay) v Ian MacGregor (Caledonian Aberdeen)

11.03 Nicky Williamson (Letham Grange) v Tam McKay (Mercantile)                 

11.10    Finlay Harcus (Mont. Caledonia) v Julian Hood (Carnoustie)      

11.17    Hugh Riddell (Kemnay)  v Jim Robertson (Mercantile)

11.24    Mark Robertson (Peterhead)  v Darren McLean (Royal Montrose)   

11.31    Kevin Craig (Mercantile) v Joe McGill (Mercantile)

11.38    Derek Reid (Forfar)  v Neil Smith (Mercantile)

11.45    Stephen McGill (Mercantile)  v Mike Maguire (Royal Montrose)      

                                     

DRAW FOR SENIORS MATCHPLAY ROUND 1

 

12.00  Hans Nissen (Edzell)  v Andy Law (Letham Grange)

12.07  Graham Leslie (Mercantile)  v  Gordon Milne (Royal Montrose)

12.14  Nicky Barr (Falkirk)  v Vince Stewart (Mercantile)

12.21  Allan Shepherd (Mercantile)  v  Barry Coull (Mercantile)

12.28  James Grant (Royal Montrose)  v John Storey (Dunnerholme)

12.35  David Anderson (Panmure) v John Young (Royal Montrose)

12.42  Willie Pearson (Sheddens L/Hill)  v  Eric Innes (Alford)

12.49  Sandy Brand (Mercantile)  v  George McCallum (Mercantile)

DRAW FOR SECTION B MATCHPLAY ROUND 1

                         12 – 24 HANDICAP

08.00    Kieran Scappaticci (Mercantile) v Scott Robertson (Mercantile)

08.07 Craig Connelly (Sheddens Lethamhill) v Ryan Spark (Mercantile)       

08.14 Jeff Crum (Cairndhu) v Kevin Kane (Sheddens Lethamhill)

08.21 Nathan Low (Royal Montrose) v Chris Innes (Newmachar)

08.28 Alex Mason (Brechin) v Corry Marshall (Mercantile)

08.35 Jim Dickson (Mercantile) v Arthur Forsyth (Royal Montrose)

08.42 Brian Leask (Edzell) v Derek Hinshelwood (Brechin

08.49 Robert Wishart (Mercantile) v Andrew Littlewood (Mont. Caledonia)

08.56 Gary Low (Montrose Caledonia)  v Michael McGuinness (Sheddens L/Hill)

09.03 Ian Hamilton (Edzell) v Garry Marr (Mercantile)

09.10 Steven Gordon (Mercantile) v Gianfranco Protano (Royal Montrose)

09.17 Stewart Melrose (Mercantile) v Brian McKay (Mercantile)

09.24 Steven Bruce (Balbirnie Park) v Harris Porter (Royal Montrose)

09.31 Bill Haddick (Mercantile) v Aiden Spark (Mercantile)

09.38 Martin Coull (Mercantile) v Billy Strachan (Royal Montrose)

09.45 Ben Bannerman (Murrayshall) v Andrew Mann (Brechin)

HANDICAP MATCHPLAY. MAXIMUM 24 ALLOWANCE. FULL

DIFFERENCE. IF ALL SQUARE AFTER 18 HOLES A MINIMUM OF THREE EXTRA HOLES MUST BE PLAYED WITH STROKES BEING AWARDED WHERE APPLICABLE. IF STILL ALL SQUARE – SUDDEN DEATH APPLIES.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 HIGHLIGHT FOR SENIOR N0RTH-EAST GOLFERS

    ABERDEEN LINKS SENIOR OPEN

    Sponsored by Lifting Equipment Rental 

                   FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

                    AT KINGS LINKS

 

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PRIZE VOUCHERS

SCRATCH

1st £120, 2nd £50, 3rd £30.

HANDICAP 

1st £80, 2nd £50, 3rd £30.

OVER-65s

1st £60, 2nd £40, 3rd £25.

OVER-70s

1st £60, 2nd £30, 3rd £25.

 Stewart Allison

Aberdeen Links Secretary

ADVICE FROM A MAN WHO KNOWS THE INS AND OUTS OF STUDENT GOLF

WHY STUDENT-ATHLETES IN UK

ARE LOSING OUT IN USA COLLEGE 

SCHOLARSHIP RACE

By GAVIN DEAR

gavin@golfscholars 

There are two types of student-university commitment allowed by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association):       GAVIN DEAR

1) This is a written commitment sometimes called the NLI (National Letter of Intent) which is a contract stating that the student will attend a specific university. This commitment can only be made between specific dates and within a year of starting university. 

2) This is a ‘verbal’  commitment which is unofficial but rarely broken. The ‘verbal’ commitment can be given by a potential student-athlete to a coach at any time. Within golf it is known that verbal commitments are being given by 14 and 15 year olds.

This method of recruiting is a risk for the coaches yet many will opt to try and attract the best 14/15 year olds, hoping that they continue their development into the best 17/18 year olds.

In the ultra competitive world of college golf, coaches have to take risks to recruit the best talent.

Why do international golfers lose out?

American high school students are conditioned to think about their college education from a young age. 

In contrast, most international students don’t consider further education until they are 17 which by this time a large number of scholarships have gone. 

American students have more knowledge of the recruiting process and a greater understanding of the need to be proactive and contact coaches.

It should be noted that college coaches are unlikely to take a ‘risk’ by entering into a ‘verbal’ commitment with very young international golfers as they simply will not know enough about them. However, coaches will track these players and contact them at 16 and 17.

How can international players reverse the trend?

The recruitment process will involve both the young golfer and his or her parents. They need to understand the recruiting process and access information/advice which will improve this understanding. 

There is a lot of basic important information that must be acquired for example: the requirement to make sure the young golfer takes the correct subjects in high school to guarantee NCAA eligibility.

There is also a need to be proactive regarding contacting coaches and building relationships. This shows your child is interested in playing college golf and also the coach’s program. 

The NCAA rules stipulate that a coach can not initiate contact with young high school students. However, they can reply to contact. 

Many families do not know this and therefore wait for coaches to contact them instead of being proactive.

Cost is always a factor and the recruiting process will cost money and time for example there are academic tests and eligibility centre fees. 

It is important to understand that starting early gives the young golfer the best opportunity to gain the best scholarship or at least an informed choice about further education options.

Golf Scholars (www.golfscholars.com) provides a platform which helps guide the young golfer through the recruiting process. 

The website provides members with a personalised profile, library of information, university search and compare facility, a secure messaging system, a golf statistics program and full email support all for £95. 

POSTSCRIPT FROM GAVIN DEAR

Liam Barn and I have been delighted by the response that Golf Scholars has received, especially from our members who are enjoying using the website. 

For all young golfers and parents who are interested in learning more about Golf Scholars, if you email me at gavin@golfscholars I would happy to discuss how Golf Scholars works. 

This is very short notice but I have been contacted by a DivIsion 1 Girls' Coach who has a scholarship for another girl starting in September. At this late stage the girl would have to have a SAT test. 
 If anyone is interested please contact me at gavin@golfscholars.com. 

Gavin Dear

Director

Golf Scholars Limited

gavin@golfscholars.com

www.golfscholars.com

MONTROSE LINKS MEN'S OPEN WEEK

CAMERON CUP AND CAMERON SHIELD  

QUALIFYING ROUND RESULTS 

BROOMFIELD COURSE

CSS 62

Leading Gross Scores 

Joe Black Kirriemuir 72
 

Rhys Bailey Montrose Caledonia 75
 

Michael Paton Montrose Caledonia 76
Leading Net Scores 
Joe Black Kirriemuir 72 (16) 56
 

Guy Salmond Montrose Caledonia 93 (35)58
 

Adam Black Forfar 85 (24) 61

DRAW FOR CAMERON CUP ROUND 1

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

11.07 Michael Paton (Montrose Caledonia) v Kieran Donald 

(Montrose Caledonia) 

11.14 Robbie Duffy (Crow Wood) v Adam Black (Forfar) 

Joe Black (Kirriemuir) and Rhys Bailey (Montrose Mercantile) r

received a bye into the Semi-final.

SCRATCH MATCH-PLAY - IF ALL SQUARE AFTER 18 

HOLES - SUDDEN DEATH APPLIES

DRAW FOR CAMERON SHIELD ROUND 1
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

 
11.30 Michael Falconer (Montrose Caledonia) v Scott Kidd 

(Forfar) 

Guy Salmond (Montrose Caledonia), Logan Petrie (Royal Montrose) and Fraser Nicoll (Royal Montrose) received a bye to the Semi-Final. 

HANDICAP MATCHPLAY FULL HANDICAP - IF ALL 

SQUARE AFTER 18 HOLES 3 EXTRA HOLES TO BE 

PLAYED WITH STROKES AS PER STROKE INDEX 

THEN SUDDEN DEATH AFTERWARDS