Gordon MacDonald wins Scottish Seniors 

Golfing Society Winter Order of Merit

By GORDON THOMSON

Gordon MacDonald (Glenbervie) emerged as the winner of the Scottish Seniors Golfing Society Winter Series after the last event played at Prestwick St Cuthbert on Friday. Kenneth Harrison (Peebles) finished second just ahead of George Barrie (Callander) in third place.

Despite not winning any of the individual events, MacDonald was well placed in all five events and that consistency earned him the title. After a fine 2015 season he picked up where he left off last year to show that at the age of 68 he is still a match for the best in Senior golf.

After good weather conditions in the first four events, Friday’s rain and strong winds made scoring conditions difficult at Prestwick St Cuthbert. Ian Johnston (Williamwood) and George Barrie tied for first place on 34 points with Gordon MacDonald and Brian Halbert (Callander) tied on 33 points.

The top ten places in the Order of Merit, containing no fewer than six Stirlingshire players, were :

Gordon MacDonald (Glenbervie )  172 points

Kenneth Harrison (Peebles)  162 points

George Barrie (Callander) 155 points

Robin Craw (Glenbervie )147 points

Alan Harrington (Western Gailes) 142 points

Colin Halcrow (Windyhill) 135 points

David Smith( Stirling ) 131 points

Bruce Hunter (Stirling ) 127 points

Brian Halbert (Callander )127 points

Keith Ross (Beith) 120 points