South of Scotland Seniors Open 

at Dumfries and County

By GORDON THOMSON

The Scottish Seniors Golfing Society circuit moves to Dumfries and County on Thursday and Friday for the South of Scotland Seniors Open, sponsored by McCrea Financial Services.

There is a good entry for the event with a mix of ages and handicaps and all are looking forward to the challenge of playing one of the finest parkland courses in  Scotland. 

Ronnie Clark (Erskine) is defending the title which he won at Stranraer last year and he will be keen to add to his wins at Elgin and Glenbervie earlier this season. 

Lindsay Blair (Grangemouth) leads the Order of Merit race which he won in 2013 and will be looking to extend his narrow lead over Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) and senior international captain, David Gardner (Broomieknowe).

Gordon MacDonald (Glenbervie) fresh from his great win in the Matchplay Championship at Stirling will be hoping to continue his good form while local favourite, Ian Brotherston will fancy his chances on his home course as will clubmate Muir Townsley, who was runner-up to  MacDonald in the Matchplay Championship.