East of Scotland Seniors' Open at Edzell

By GORDON THOMSON 

The third event in the Scottish Seniors Golfing Society season takes place on Thursday and Friday with the East of Scotland Seniors Open (sponsored by McCrea Financial Services) at Edzell.

 There is a full field of 141 for the event with a good mix of ages and handicaps and all are looking forward to the Society’s first trip to one of the finest inland courses in the North of Scotland.

Nick Robson (Meldrum House), winner of the Spring Open at Monifieth and second at Elgin, leads the Order of Merit from new member, Maurice Lindsay (Broughty) in second place with Senior international, Graham Bell (Downfield) in third place.

 Wilson Morton (Dunbar) and Andrew Stracey (Denham) are tied at the top of the Handicap Order of Merit table with Gordon MacDonald (Glenbervie) leading the Super Seniors (over 65) Order of Merit.

The established group of leading players are all in action this week including the holder, Bob Stewart (Tulliallan) and the 2015 Seniors Order of Merit title, Ronnie Clark (Erskine) so some good scoring is in prospect. 

Formed in November 2006, the Scottish Seniors Golfing Society is the brainchild of former amateur international, Gordon MacDonald. It was formed to meet a significant demand for high level competition for senior amateur golfers still keen to test their games at a high level. All the events take place in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere on good courses.There are age group prizes and separate order of merit titles on a handicap basis and for members over the age of 65.

Membership of the Society is open to golfers over the age of 50 with handicaps of 9.4 or less. Further details can be obtained via the website –www.scottish seniorsgolf.com or by contacting Ian Kerr at admin@scottishseniorsgolf.com.