Ross Cameron in top 10 after Day 1 at Casablanca

Ross Cameron (Saltire Energy) put together a tidy card of three-under-par 69 to be joint eighth at the end of the first day of the German PGA's developmental tour's Casa Green Golf Open at Casa Green Golf Club, Casablanca, Morocco.
Cameron had an eagle at the second, birdies at the fourth and 13th and a bogey at the third. All the rest were pars as he finished the first round three behind German leader Nicolas Meitinger.
Ted Innes-Ker had a 70 with halves of 35 for a share of 12th place.
Philip McLean (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) and Chris Robb (Meldrum House) are tied for 22nd place on 71. Both players had halves of 34-37. Robb dropped shots at the 14th and 16th.
The field of 110 players had a delayed start caused by thick early morning fog.
Sam Kiloh (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) finished T81 with a round of six-over 78, Starting at the 10th he was six over par for his first nine holes, bogeying the 13th, double bogeying the 14th and bogeying 15-16-17-18 for 42 blows from the 10th to the 18th.

LEADERBOARD
Par 72
66 Nicolas Meitinger (Ger)
67 Camilo Sprinz (Ger), Ben Parker (Eng)

SCOTS' SCORES
69 Ross Cameron (T8)
70 Ted Innes-Ker (T12)
71 Philip McLean, Chris Robb (T22). 
78 Sam Kiloh (T81)

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England Golf squads receive 2015 fleet from official trolley supplier PowaKaddy PowaKaddy today backed England’s leading amateur golfers with the presentation of a fleet of cutting edge FW7 electric trolleys to the England Golf Men’s Squad at Royal Lytham and St Annes. The new Freeway Series from PowaKaddy, of which the FW7 is the flagship model, has been improved and upgraded for 2015 with new larger 11” wheels and a reshaped PowaFrame® to raise handle height for enhanced use among taller golfers. The fleet, gifted for use throughout the 2015 golfing calendar as part of PowaKaddy’s long-standing status as England Golf’s Official Trolley Supplier, features all-white frames complete with the England Golf logo. The presentation took place at the Open Championship venue, as England's future stars prepared for the busy season ahead with a warm-up for the prestigious Lytham Trophy, competed for annually over the renowned Lancashire lay-out. Each of England Golf’s leading women amateurs will also benefit from the innovative PowaKaddy FW7, which will be presented to the Women’s Squad ahead of the international match against Spain at Burnham & Berrow from May 9-10. Commenting on the performance benefits that the England squads will draw from using the industry-leading FW7, PowaKaddy Marketing Manager, Mei Tierney, said: “The FW7 is beyond doubt the best-performing electric trolley that we have ever created and we have seen remarkable success for this model in 2015 already. “From a recent study we have conducted with one of golf’s most prominent specialist physiotherapists, we have conclusive evidence that electric trolleys can help golfers to play better. “We are delighted that, through our role as Official Trolley Supplier, we will be able to bring these benefits to some of the best young players in the country as they represent England while competing at the highest level worldwide.” Nigel Edwards, the England Golf Performance Director, said: “Playing up to 36 holes a day on some of the world’s most challenging courses and under immense pressure places great physical and mental stresses on our leading amateurs. “Using an electric trolley has been proven to allow our squads to better deal with these demands while on the golf course, helping them to play their best when it matters most. “I’m delighted that PowaKaddy is continuing to support England Golf in the provision of this essential equipment.” For more information about PowaKaddy’s comprehensive range of electric trolleys and accessories, visit PowaKaddy.co.uk or follow the brand on Twitter at @PowaKaddy_Golf. Image © Leaderboard Photography Lyndsey Hewison Press Officer England Golf pr@englandgolf.org 07825 752 193 EDITORS’ NOTES

QUINTA DO LAGO RAISES €230,000 TO 

BUY CHILDREN’S CHARITY FUN BUS

Residents at the prestigious Quinta do Lago resort on the Algarve  moved into top gear over the Easter holidays and raised an amazing €100,000 at a golf day to help purchase a new state-of-the-art dream bus for one of the leading children’s charities in Portugal.

More than 100 golfers gathered at Quinta do Lago for the annual  ‘Refúgio Golf Extravaganza’ fund-raising event in aid of Refúgio Aboim Ascensão, which raises money for abused, abandoned and neglected children under the age of six. 

After enjoying 18 holes of golf at Laranjal – including a hole-in-one competition to win a car on the par-three 15th, provided by Pontautos – guests were treated to a cocktail reception and prize-giving dinner at the renowned Casa do Lago restaurant on the resort.

 The evening’s entertainment also featured an auction with the chance to bid for some amazing prizes, including a signed shirt and golf cap of world number one Rory McIlroy and a pair of tickets to this year’s Rugby World Cup Final.

And such was the success of the event that it took the total amount of money funds raised in just three years to around €230,000 – fulfilling the organisers’ goal of being able to purchase the dream fun bus. 

Rosie Sunderland, one of the event organisers and a Quinta do Lago resident, said: “We can’t thank the Quinta do Lago community enough for the generosity they have shown in giving to such a deserving cause.

“Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine that, just three years after launching our charity day following a  visit to the Refúgio, we would be handing over a cheque so it can buy the dream bus. It’s truly amazing.” 

Nuno Gonçalves, director of golf at Quinta do Lago, added: “There has always been a strong sense of community at Quinta do Lago and that feeling remains as strong as ever. The residents are always very keen to give their time and support to local events and we’re delighted that the resort could play a part in such a successful day.”

Perfect for a relaxing family holiday in exquisite surroundings, Quinta do Lago offers the very best in award-winning sports and leisure facilities with a wide variety of pursuits to enjoy, including the chance to play its new North Course – voted ‘Best New Golf Course in Europe’ at the 2014 World Golf Awards.

One of three 18-hole championship courses at the luxury resort, the new-look layout has been redesigned by European Ryder Cup-winning captain McGinley in close collaboration with renowned American architect Beau Welling and has quickly becoming a firm favourite with golfers since reopening last October. 

Quinta do Lago’s world-renowned golf courses are matched by outstanding practice facilities, with a state-of-the-art TaylorMade Performance Centre – the only such facility in southern Europe – and new short game area available in addition to the Paul McGinley Academy.

Set amongst 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, there’s plenty to keep guests occupied away from the fairways at the resort, with events, tennis, cycling and watersports just some of the extensive leisure activities available.

Graeme Brown wins PGA Pros' Stableford 

with 39pt at West Kilbride

Montrose Links assistant professional Graeme Brown won the £1,350 PGA Pros' Stableford competition at West Kilbride Golf Club today, writes Colin Farquharson
Brown, who was round in four-under-par 68 (32-36) scored 39 under the Stableford points system of 3 for a birdie, 2 for a par, 1 for a bogey.
He birdied the third,fourth, sixth, seventh and ninth but had bogeys at the eighth and 10th to head the field of 33 players and win the top prize of £300.
Runner-up, beaten by one point, was Graham Fox (Clydeway Golf) whose actual score was a 69 (34-35) with birdies at the third, seventh, 11th and 14th. He bogeyed the 13th and 13th. Fox earned £250.
Four players earned £155 apiece for sharing third place on the 37pt mark, all scoring two-under 70s. They were Michael Patterson (Kilmacolm), Paul O'Hara (Clydeway Golf), Christopher Currie (Caldwell) and Andrew Oldcorn (Kings Acre).
It is believed to be the first Tartan Tour competition played under the Stableford points format, just another of the new ideas being introduced by PGA in Scotland chief executive Brian Mair, including senior events, four-ball better-ball competitions and a Ladies Tartan Tour.

STABLEFORD POINTS SCOREBOARD
39pt Graeme Brown (Montrose Links) £300
38pt Graham Fox (Clydeway Golf) £250
37pt Michael Patterson (Kilmacolm), Paul O'Hara (Clydeway Golf), Christopher Currie (Caldwell) Andrew Oldcorn (Kings Acre) £155 each
36pt Stephen Gray (Hayston) £100
35pt David Nicol (Dundonald Links), Paul Robinson (Largs), Paul Wardell (North Berwick), Greig Hutcheon (Paul Lawrie GC), Paul McKechnie (Braid Hills) £16 each.
34pt Mark Loftus (Mearns Castle), Alan Reid (West Lothian)
33pt David Snodgrass (Crail GS)
32pt Callum Beveridge (West Kilbride), Alastair Forrow (Whitecraigs), Ronan Rafferty (Monte Rei), Brian Marchbank (unatt)
31pt Ross Drummond (unatt), Mark Kerr (Marriott Dalmahoy), Martin Pottinger (American Golf), Luke Simpson (Hilton Park), Stuart Williamson (Clydeway Golf), Neil Fenwick (Dunbar), Stephen McAllister (S McAllister Golf).
30pt David Knapp (American Golf), Campbell Elliott (Haggs Castle)
29pt Vincent Brown (Palacerigg)
28pt Steven Maxwell (unatt)
27pt Stephen Craig (Craig Goof)
19pt Chris Billows (Gleneagles)

 Porsche plunge into pro golf sponsorship with European Open

NEWS RELEASE

Porsche AG has been announced as the title sponsor of the European Open, which takes place at Golf Resort Bad Griesbach in Germany from September 24-27.

It is Porsche’s first title-sponsorship in professional golf, with the luxury car manufacturer agreeing with promoter 4sports & Entertainment AG (4SPORTS) to sponsor the € 2million tournament, which returns to the Race to Dubai for the first time in six years. The tournament will now be known as Porsche European Open.

Dominik Senn, CEO 4SPORTS and Tournament Director, said: “We are excited and honored to be partnering with a company like Porsche for the re-launch of the European Open. As a worldwide innovator and leader in automobile industry and premium brand, Porsche is the ideal partner for this prestigious golf event.”

The European Open was played from 1978 to 2009 and has a proud history of past champions, including Sandy Lyle, Greg Norman, Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnam, Sir Nick Faldo. Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, Michael Campbell, Retief Goosen and Colin Montgomerie