North of Scotland Seniors Open at Elgin

 By GORDON THOMSON

The second event of the Scottish Seniors Golfing Society season takes place on Thursday and Friday with the North of Scotland Seniors Open (sponsored by McCrea Financial Services) at Elgin.

There is a field of 103 for the event with a good mix of ages and handicaps and all are looking forward to playing one of the finest inland courses in the North of Scotland.

The holder and winner of the 2015 Seniors Order of Merit title, Ronnie Clark (Erskine) starts his bid to retain his title after missing the first event due to work commitments. 

Nick Robson (Meldrum House), winner of the recent Spring Open at Monifieth, will be keen to continue his impressive form and there will be stiff competition from the established group of leading players as well as some new faces keen to make their mark, including Maurice Lindsay (Broughty) who was the runner-up at Monifieth.

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