Ross Kellett tied 6th place finish on Spanish 

Gecko Tour

By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Ross Kellett (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) earned 382 euros for a tied sixth place finish with rounds of 69, 74 and 71 for 214 - six shots behind the winner by three, Luke Johnson (King's Lynn) (67-70-71) on this week's Spanish Gecko Tour event at Los Naranjos and La Quinta golf courses on the Costa del Sol.
"I played solid this week for my first tournament of the year . I'm spending a few months in Spain getting ready for the season on the Challenge Tour ,"  said Kellett.
"Good playing and practising conditions down here and competitive golf is always good."

SPANISH GECKO TOUR 
 Los Naranjos and La Quinta Golf Clubs.
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 215 (2x72, 1x71)
208 Luke Johnson (King's Lynn) 67 70 71
211 Sam Connor (Alsager) 70 73 68, Carlos Rodiles (Spa) 71 66 74

SELECTED TOTAL
214 Ross Kellett (Paul Lawrie GC) 69 74 71 (T6).


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Big Johnson's Tour event at Drumoig next Tuesday (January 19)

FROM JOHN HENRY
  Big Johnson's Tour is heading to Drumoig Golf Centre, near Leuchars in Fife on Tuesday, January 19 (10am first tee time]
ALL professionals are invited. If you would like to play in this competition, please feel free to contact us on Twitter @bigjohnsonstour or via email johnhenry92@hotmail.com .

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Paul Lawrie makes sub-par start to 25th year on European Tour

Paul Lawrie marked the start of his 25th year on the European Tour with a sub-par, four-birdie round of 69 in the Joburg Open. He birdied the first, ninth, long 15th and 17th in halves of 34 and 35. His bogeys came at the short 13th and the 18th.
The Aberdonian, winner of the 1999 Open at Carnoustie, is four shots off the leading scores of 65
Ross McGowan followed a hole-in-one at the par-5 fifth on the East course with four birdies in a five-hole stretch along the back nine to open with a 67, with Marcel Siem also two off the pace after dropping a stroke on his final hole.
Challenge Tour graduate Max Orrin had looked on course to set the early pace with two eagles and three birdies in his first 14 holes, but dropped three strokes over the closing holes to close a three-under 69
LEADERBOARD
players from S Africa unless stated
65 Justin Walters,  Anthony Wall (Eng), David Howell (Eng), Mark Williams (Zim)
66 Haydn Porteous, Johan Carlsson (Swe), Mixchael Jonzon (Swe)
 SCOTS' SCORES
69 Paul Lawrie.
71 Scott Henry, Craig Lee
73 Jamie McLeary
74 David Drysdale
75 Bradley Neil, Peter Whiteford.
+Field of 210 players. East and West Courses being used.

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ALL THE SCRATCH SCORES AT EDINBURGH and EAST OF SCOTLAND ALLIANCE COMP at GULLANE 3

1    Stewart    Duncan J Turnhouse    Professional    63   
2    Owenson    Marc    Gullane            Trainee        64
3    Henderson Neil     Renaissance    Professional    66   
4    Munro    Ross     Duddingston    Trainee            66   
5    Gordon    Craig     Edinburgh GC    Professional    67   
6    Martin    Duncan    Longniddry    Amateur            67   
7    McNicoll    Keir    Gullane    Professional    67   
8    Neill    Ross     Drumpellier    Professional    67   
9    Reid    Alan     West Lothian    Professional    67   
10    Skinner    Grant    Glencorse    Amateur            67   
11    Blaney    Anthony    Liberton    Amateur            68   
12    Brian    Richard Bruntsfield L    Professional    68   
13    Brookfield Nick    Niddry Castle    Amateur            68   
14    Pennycott Malcolm Royal Burgess    Amateur     68   
15    Smith    Calum    Royal Musselburgh Professional    68   
16    Strachan Sandy    Deer Park    Professional    68   
17    Brown    Stuart     Dunbar            Amateur            69   
18    Grant    Ronald    Baberton    Senior            69
19    Wither    George     Duddingston    Senior      69   
20    Donaldson Cameron Craigielaw    Trainee     70   
21    Dunsmore Steven  Falkirk Tryst    Professional    70   
22    Forsyth    Walter     Peebles            Amateur            70   
23    Imlah    Graig    Craigielaw    Professional    70   
24    Rothney    Andrew    Deer Park    Amateur            70   
25    Silvestro James    Dalmahoy    Amateur            70   
26    Boyle    Tony    Glenbervie    Amateur            71   
27    Cockburn Robin    Harburn            Amateur            71   
28    Erskine    Andrew    Ratho Park    Professional    71   
29    Jeavons    Ian     Dunbar          Amateur            71   
30    Kerr    Mark    Dalmahoy    Professional    71   
31    Munro    Donny    Kingsknowe    Amateur            71   
32    Brydon    David    Torwoodlee    Amateur      72   
33    Dand    Steve    Pumpherston    Amateur            72   
34    Fyfe    Ian    Musselburgh    Senior            72              
35    Gaughan    Louis    Bathgate    Trainee            72   
36    Laing William     Prestonfield    Amateur      72   
37    Mason    Andrew    Dalmahoy    Amateur            72   
38    Nicolson David    Craigielaw    Amateur            72   
39    Porteous Paul    Longniddry    Amateur            72   
40    Callan    Stuart     Bathgate    Professional    73   
41    Gillies    Scott    Craigmillar Pk    Trainee            73   
42    Hillson    Gordon     Dunbar            Professional    73   
43    Johnston Richard Glenbervie    Amateur            73                     
44    MarshallAndrew     Houston         Professional    73   
45    Veitch    Michael Peebles      Amateur            73   
46    Bain    Mark    Cardrona    Amateur            74   
47    Louden    Michael Glencorse    Senior            74   
48    Pelling    Robert     Craigielaw    Amateur            74   
49    Chrystal Brian    Baberton    Senior       75   
50    Doyle    Steven     Dunbar       Amateur            75   
51    Johnston Graeme Glenbervie    Amateur       75   
52    Reid    Scott    Broomieknowe    Amateur     75   
53    Robertson Ewan    Longniddry    Senior            75   
54    Wilson    Tommy    Glenbervie    Amateur            75   
55    Bell    Gordon     Gullane            Senior            76   
56    Johnston Cameron Royal Musselburgh Amateur    76   
57    Denham    John    Torwoodlee    Senior       77   
58    McElhinney    Andrew    Harburn    Amateur            77   
59    McInnes    Duncan    Longniddry    Senior            77   
60    Murray    Roy    West Lothian    Amateur         77   
61    Sokolowski Mark    Archerfield    Amateur            77
62    Watson    James    West Lothian    Senior    77   
63    Leggate    Philip    Musselburgh    Amateur    78   
64    Masterton John     Mortonhall    Amateur    78   
65    Meldrum    David    Uphall      Senior    78   
66    Jeffrey    David    Longniddry    Senior    79   
67    McCallum Iain    Murrayfield    Amateur    79   
68    Lees    Steven     Dalmahoy    Amateur    80   
69    Wight    Andrew     Glencorse    Senior    80   
70    Lamb    Jordan    Glencorse    Amateur    81   
71    Marr    Michael Duddingston    Amateur    81   
72    McCluskey John    Archerfield     Amateur    81   
73    Rankeillor James Baberton    Senior    82   
74    Watson    David     Peebles      Senior    82   
75    Wilson    Gerry    Musselburgh    Amateur    82   
76    Allan    Bob    Cardrona    Senior    83   
77    Brown    Gordon     Baberton    Amateur    83   
78    Carrigan Michael Greenburn    Amateur    83   
79    Davidson Stuart Archerfield     Amateur    83   
80    Jervis    Derek    Prestonfield    Senior    83   
81    Marshall Robert Gogarburn    Amateur    84   
82    Devlin    Alan     Pumpherston    Senior    85   
83    Miller    William Falkirk Tryst    Senior    85   
84    Kay    Michael Dalmahoy    Amateur    86   
85    Stronach Alan     Falkirk Tryst    Amateur    88   
86    Wardlaw    Stuart     Harburn            Senior    88   
87    Colquhoun Neil     Merchants    Pro    NR   
88    Murphy    Kevin    Gifford            Amateur    NR   
89    Rennie    Martin    Uphall            Amateur    NR   
90    Smith    Norman     Musselburgh    Senior    NR    

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Scots miss cut at Asian Tour Qualifying School
Scots Clarke Lutton and Paul Doherty missed the second-round cut at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final tournament at Hua Hin, Thaitland today.
Lutton  shot 72-74 for two-over-par 146, three shots over the limit qualifying mark for the final two rounds.
Doherty had a disastrous second round of 79 for 149.
The field of 242 players was cut to the leading 100 and ties. 

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Ian Poulter in lead-off pairing for Europe  against Asia in Eurasia Cup at Kuala Lumpur EUROPEAN TOUR COMMUNICATIONS Ian Poulter has been pitted in the familiar role of Europe’s frontman for the opening day of the EURASIA CUP Captain Darren Clarke has entrusted Poulter and playing partner Bernd Wiesberger with delivering an early point for the away team when the Friday morning fourballs get underway at 8.35am at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club, in Kuala Lumpur. Poulter boasts a formidable Ryder Cup record, having accrued 13 points from five appearances in the biennial contest, and the Englishman is again relishing his role as Europe’s go-to guy this week. The pair will go up against a familiar foe in Anirban Lahiri, who won two European Tour titles last term, and his partner Jeunghun Wang of South Korea. The second match sees Yorkshiremen Danny Willett and Matt Fitzpatrick come up against Byeong-hun An and Thongchai Jaidee, who captained Asia in the first edition of this event in 2014, before Victor Dubuisson and Søren Kjeldsen meet Danny Chia and Nicholas Fung in match three. England’s Ross Fisher and Swede Kristoffer Broberg will make their EURASIA CUP bows against Prayad Marksaeng and K.T. Kim at 9.20am, before last year’s WGC–Bridgestone Invitational winner Shane Lowry and Andy Sullivan face Wu Ashun and Japan’s Shingo Katayama. Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood and fellow Englishman Chris Wood come up against Kiradech Aphibarnrat and SSP Chawrasia in the last of the morning’s matches at 9.50am. Darren Clarke’s European team will be looking to lift the trophy for the first time after the inaugural event ended in a 10-10 tie two years ago. Player and Captain Quotes Ian Poulter: “When you get a good group of guys together, ten guys last time, 12 this time; there's something about being able to have other teammates around to be able to talk to, to be able to laugh and joke with, and also to be able to gain a lot of experience. This EurAsia Cup is something that means a lot to both teams and it certainly means a lot to these European players. “The reason why I certainly like Ryder Cup and obviously this format is because it's the purest form of golf. It's match play. You see your opponent right in the face and you can go out there and you can make a difference: You can hole a chip shot; you can hole a bunker shot; you can hole a long putt; you can turn a match around. In stroke-play events, that doesn't really happen, but in match play, it does. The second you hit that first tee shot, you want to get your opponent off the golf course as soon as possible. This format really excites me.” Darren Clarke: “Obviously we all know Poults. We know what he brings to the team. We know what he brings to the team room. And to have him leading off Europe, we couldn't ask for a better player. With Bernd, you've got a very, very young, exciting talent, who won The French Open last year, on one of our most difficult golf courses and won comfortably; a very strong pairing. I could say the same about everyone. “You go down to Danny and Fitz, two young guys and everybody has been playing wonderful in practise. Victor and Soren, Ross and Chris, and finishing off with Lee and Woody is a very strong pairing, as well. There isn't one pairing there that stands out to be stronger than anything else. " The team have been, as I said, wonderful to work with this week. It's been a pleasure for me to try and figure a few things out. I have had a few ideas and so far they are listening to me. I feel very fortunate and humble that I am their captain this week.” FOUR-BALL DRAW Ian Poulter and Bernd Wiesberger v Anirban Lahiri and Jeung Hun Wang Danny Willett and Matt Fitzpatrick v Byeong Hun An  and Thingchai Jaidee Victor Dubuisson and Søren Kjeldsen v Danny Chia and Nicholas Fung Ross Fisher and Kristoffer Broberg v Prayad Marksaeng and KT Kim Shane Lowry and Andy Sullivan v Shigo Katayama and Wu Ashun Lee Westwood and Chris Wood v Kiradech Aphibarnrat and S S P Chawrasia

Duncan Stewart comes home in 30 for a 63 to 

win top scratch at Edinburgh and East Alliance

The Edinburgh and East Alliance enjoyed a break in the weather on Wednesday  and 90 players headed to Gullane No.3 to resume play after the festive break.

The good weather brought some fine scoring and The John Glen Trophy was won late in the day when new member Robert Pelling of Craigielaw carded a fine net 62 to claim the silverware with 74 less 12 on the par 68 (34,34) course.

On the Scratch front Duncan Stewart, playing out of Turnhouse, produced a five under par 63 to claim the top prize with an excellent inward nine of 30 shots including an eagle at the par 5 14th. Close behind on 64 (33,31) was Gullane Trainee Marc Owenson with 3rd prize shared on 66 between Neil Henderson (Renaissance Club) and Ross Munro (Duddingston).

On the Handicap front Robert Pelling's net 62 earned the top prize  with 2nd prize shared three ways a shot further behind on net 63 by Ron Grant (Baberton) (69 lees 6), James Silvestro (Dalmahoy) (70 less 7) and Grant Skinner (Glencourse) (67 less 4).

Top Senior was Brian Chrystal (Baberton) on net 64 (75 less 11).

Top Trainee was Cameron Donaldson (Craigielaw) on 70.

The Order of Merits see some changes at the top of both Scratch and Handicap.

Scratch now sees Andrew Erskine leading -

1. Andrew Erskine (Ratho Park) - 258.5

2.= Craig Gordon (Edinburgh Golf Centre) - 250.5

2.= Andy Marshall (Houston Golf Range) - 250.5

Handicap now sees Ron Grant leading -

1. Ron Grant (Baberton) - 77.5

2. Willie Laing (Prestonfield) - 76.0

3. Ian Wyse (Falkirk Tryst) - 73.0

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Next event is in two weeks for a visit to Northumberland to play Goswick Links.

Alan Greenshields

Secretary/Treasurer

Edinburgh and East of Scotland Golfers' Alliance

18 Woodfield Park

Edinburgh

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PRIZEWINNERS AT GULLANE No 3

John Glen Trophy			Gullane No.3		13.01.16
Overall Winner		Robert Pelling (Craigielaw)			62 net
Scratch	Prize	Surname	Forename	Club	Score
1st	£100	Stewart	Duncan J	Turnhouse	63
2nd	£80	Owenson	Marc	Gullane	64
3rd=	£50	Henderson	Neil	Renaissance Club	66
3rd=	£50	Munro	Ross	Duddingston	66
5th=	£10	Gordon	Craig	Edinburgh Golf Centre	67
5th=	£10	Martin	Duncan	Longniddry	67
5th=	£10	McNicoll	Keir	Gullane	67
5th=	£10	Neill	Ross	Drumpellier	67
5th=	£10	Reid	Alan	West Lothian	67
Handicap	Prize	Surname	Forename	Club	Net
1st	£100	Pelling	Robert	Craigielaw	62
2nd=	£60	Grant	Ronald	Baberton	63
2nd=	£60	Silvestro	James	Dalmahoy	63
2nd=	£60	Skinner	Grant	Glencorse	63
5th	£20	Forsyth	Walter	Peebles	64
Trainee	Prize	Surname	Forename	Club	Score
Professional	£15	Donaldson	Cameron	Craigielaw	70
Senior	Prize	Surname	Forename	Club	Net
	£30	Chrystal	Brian	Baberton	64
	£15	McInnes	Duncan	Longniddry	66
	£15	Watson	James	West Lothian	66
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 Forrest, Syme and McDonald through to last 

  32 of Aussie amateur championship

By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Craigielaw's Grant Forrest scraped into the 64 qualifiers for the match-play stages of the Australian amateur championship at Metropolitan and Kingswood golf clubs, Victoria after a second-round 77.
But then the Walker Cup player and 2012 Scottish amateur champion recaptured his form to score a notable first-round win by 3 and 2 over the highly-rated Aussie, Kevin Yuan  who broke the Metropolitan course record in the first qualifying round.
There are three Scots through to the last 32.
Connor Syme (Drumoig) beat Mitchell Smith (Australia) 4 and 3, and Jack McDonald (Barassie) bt another Aussie, Jordan Ayre, by 3 and 1.
The only Scot to lose in the opening match-play titles was Walker Cup player Ewen Ferguson who went down by 5 and 3 to Welshman Evan Griffith.
Syme (73-71 for 144) qualified in joint 24th position.
Ferguson (71-74 for 145) was a joint 37th qualifier
McDonald (73-73 for 146) qualified in joint 42nd place.
Forrest (71-77 for 146) qualified in joint 56th position.



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SUMMARY FROM AUSTRALIAN GOLF   WEBSITE
Victorian Blake Collyer further enhanced his reputation for cutting down higher-ranked opponents to advance to the Australian amateur championship second round of match-play today.
Collyer utilised local knowledge to beat second seed Anthony Quayle two-up in a high-class first round duel that continued right to Metropolitan's 18th green.
"It was a really good match, we both played really well. I guess, I sank some putts when I needed to,'' the victor said.
It's a repeat scenario for Collyer after he saved par from a greenside bunker at the 10th hole in the morning to survive a play-off just to make the 64-man matchplay field.
A member of Metropolitan's pennant team, he cut it fine in a similar qualifying rounds play-off in last year's national championships at The Australian before knocking out a high seed in the first round on his way to the last 16.
"I guess knowing the course really helped me. It gave me some confidence and I felt good out there,'' he said.
On his chances of advancing further this time, Collyer said: "That's the plan. I feel I've got the game to."
Collyer's sub-par upset performance was the local standout on a fine day for the NSW men with Dylan Perry ousting recently crowned Victorian amateur champ Cameron John one-up.
Harrison Endycott won 1-up against Japan's Takumi Kanaya, Corey Jones beat England's Bradley Moore 2 and 1, and Austin Bautista thrashed Welshman Jack Davidson 5 and 4.
Leading qualifier/top seed Charles Pilon continued his good form with a 3 and 2 victory over fellow Australian Haydn Barron.
Golf Australian national squad member Brett Coletta had to work hard to shake off gallant 14-year-old fellow Victorian Karl Vilips 2 and 1.
Curtis Luck, Australia's highest ranked amateur, is out, beaten 2-up by South Korea's Je-chang Ryu.
Scot Grant Forrest, runner-up in the 2015 British amateur, led the overseas challenge with a 3 and 2 win against Australian Kevin Yuan.
William Heffernan is through the next round after a 3 and 2 win agains Fred Lee, while fellow Victorian D J Loypur was even more impressive with his 6 and  5 triumph against Anthony Marchesani.

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Shot Scope Technologies launch performance 
-tracking wearable for golf

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Edinburgh: Shot Scope Technologies has launched a dedicated performance tracking golf wearable using innovative technology which allows the golfer to collect performance data automatically.  Golfers can use either the Shot Scope app or online platform (www.shotscope.com) to gain insights into their golf game and improve.

Today, Shot Scope Technologies has launched an innovative automatic performance tracking wearable for the golf market.  The new technology allows the golfer to collect performance data without using a phone, manually tagging or pressing buttons. 
CEO of Shot Scope, David Hunter said “Shot Scope is the 1st system that allows golfers of all levels to track their game with no interruptions; monitor statistics, identify your trends and use the information to make better decisions on the course. 
" The wristband interacts with unique tags inserted into the grip of every golf club to identify shots, club used and log GPS information.”
Shot Scope automatically collects over 100 performance statistics.  Information is uploaded through Bluetooth or USB to the Shot Scope dashboard and is displayed in easy-to-consume graphics.  Golfers gain actionable insights which help them to identify strengths and weaknesses in their game.  The technology equips golfers with the knowledge to play to their strengths on the course and work on weaknesses off it.
Shot Scope will be launched to the industry on January 27th at the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, USA.  David Hunter commented “The golf world has been extremely supportive throughout the development of Shot Scope.  European Tour golfers, professionals, college golfers, and amateur golfers have provided input into the design and are keen to start using Shot Scope in 2016.”  
The golf industry has been quick to realize the potential of Shot Scope.  Providing golfers with technology that doesn’t impede or slow down the game is key to growth in the sector. 
“Shot Scope has the potential to revolutionize the shot tracking sector” commented Hoyt McGarity, CEO of True Spec Golf (the number 1 custom fitting company), “being fully automatic is key and it will be a great tool for the golfer to improve and learn about their game.”
Shot Scope Technologies was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland.  From its inception, the one simple aim of the company has been to improve the way in which both amateur and professional golfers collect and analyze statistics.  The Shot Scope team, which consists of technology experts and golfers, including a former Walker Cup player (Gavin Dear), set out to develop smart wearable technology that was more intuitive and comprehensive than any current market offering.  After two years of development, Shot Scope are delighted to announce the pre-sale of the Shot Scope wristband from January 2016 which provides the golfing community with the chance to reserve their wristband ahead of the worldwide launch.
Golfers who are keen to be the first to own Shot Scope can access the reduced pre-order price at www.shotscope.com.  Shot Scope pre-orders will be shipped worldwide in April with the golf wearable expected to be available at retailers from May 2016.

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