Newmachar beat Royal Aberdeen 3-2
in Pennant final at Banchory

   Newmachar receive the Joe Little Trophy from Pennant League organiser Derek Johnstone (third from right). Picture by Cal Carson Golf Agency.

Newmachar won the Aberdeen Men's Pennant League golf title for the second time in three years by beating defending champions Royal Aberdeen 3-2 in a closely-fought final at Banchory Golf Club today (Sunday).
With the overall scoreline 2-2, Allan Strath and Chris Simpson scored the decisive third win for Newmachar by beating Mike Wilson and Grant Joss by 2 and 1.
The Royal Aberdeen line-up included three members of the Macandrew family.
Details (Newmachar names first):
Mark Rae and Jamie Wilson lost to Nick Macandrew and Craig Leith 3 and 2.
Martin Lawrence and John Roy bt Don Macandrew and Dave Muir 2 and 1.
Andy Chan and Jordan Calder lost to Daniel Sim and Niall Young 1 hole.
Owen Walker and Liam Strath bt Donald Macandrew and Cameron Black 5 and 3.
Allan Strath and Chris Simpson bt Mike Wilson and Grant Joss 2 and 1.

+ Next year's Pennant League final will be hosted by Auchmill Golf Club which will also stage the 2020 Maitland Shield City of Aberdeen club team foursomes.