INTER COUNTY YOUTHS LEAGUE - Dumbartonshire win opener against Stirlinghsire

The outstanding result from the West Of Scotland Youths league matches played last Sunday, 21^st September, resulted in a 6 – 2 home win by Dumbartonshire over Stirlingshire at Vale Of Leven.

Match details (Dumbartonshire names first) :-

Cameron Black (Cardross) beat  Ben Craggs (Glenbervie) by 4 & 3

Calum Burns (Balmore) lost to Richard Johnston (Glenbervie) by 2 holes

Ellis Heart (Dullatur) beat Charlie Linton (Dunblane New) by 3 & 1

Paul Delaney (Balmore) lost to James Yarnell (Glenbervie) by 4 & 3

Rhys Thomson (Palacerigg) beat Callum Bauchop by 1 hole

Mark Hughes (Hilton Park) beat Shaun Lynch (Falkirk) by 4 & 3

Stuart Boyd (Hayston) beat Greg Nicol (Falkirk Tryst) by 6 & 4

Greg Fitzsimmons (Windyhills) beat Fraser Laird (Glenbervie) by 6 & 4

 

DUMBARTONSHIRE 'Y' 6   STIRLINGSHIRE 'Y'   2

 The confirmed league standings after week 1 are :-

COUNTY	P	W	D	L	F	A	Dif	Pts
LANARKSHIRE	1	1	0	0	7	1	+6	2
DUMBARTONSHIRE	1	1	0	0	6	2	+4	2
AYRSHIRE	1	1	0	0	4.5	3.5	+1	2
RENFREWSHIRE	1	0	0	1	3.5	4.5	-1	0
STIRLINGSHIRE	1	0	0	1	2	6	-4	0
GLASGOW	1	0	0	1	1	7	-6	0

 

VISITING GLASGOW IN RYDER CUP WEEK - ‘Hole In One’ golfing competition tees off at Princes Square

As one of the world’s biggest golfing events grips the nation this week, Glasgow’s leading shopping and dining destination, Princes Square, is encouraging visitors to get into the swing of things by entering a three day ‘Hole In One’ challenge to raise money for charity.   

From Friday 26^th until Sunday 28^th September, in partnership with Scotland’s bestselling golf title, ‘Bunkered’ Magazine, Princes Square will transform its Courtyard area into a bespoke golf green, challenging those daring enough to try their hand at achieving a hole in one.

Budding sports enthusiasts, aged six and over, will be encouraged to perfect their stance, practise their swing and take their winning shot.  If successful in scoring that coveted hole in one, they will receive (in true Scottish fashion!) a saltire flag golf head cover.

Shoppers will be met by a member of the Bunkered team upon arrival, where they will be kitted out for action and asked to donate a pound or two in aid of Yorkhill Children’s Charity, a fundraising body which aims to improve children’s health by providing services and equipment for the Yorkhill NHS Trust Hospitals.

Claire Wilkinson, Marketing Manager from Princes Square says:

‘We’re really looking forward to working alongside ‘Bunkered’ Magazine to host this fantastic competition. It’s sure to be a lot of fun for visitors of all ages, whether taking part or spectating.  It’s also fantastic to be able to raise money for Yorkhill Children’s Charity, a very worthwhile cause.’

Tom Lovering, from Bunkered Magazine says:

‘The Princes Square Courtyard is an ideal space to host a ‘Hole In One’ competition and we’re excited to see how the three days play out.  We’re hoping it will provide a little something for everyone and give visitors a taste of golf at what is an exciting time for the sport in Scotland.’

Visitors can take part in the ‘Hole In One’ competition from Friday 26th until Sunday 28th September from 11am until 7pm in the Courtyard of Princes Square

WEST OF SCOTLAND YOUTH LEAGUE - Winning start for defending chasmpions

The 2014 West Of Scotland Inter County Youths League began on Sunday 21^st September with defending champions Ayrshire continuing their recent good run in the competition.

The title holders opened with a good 4.5 – 3.5 away win against Renfrewshire at Old Ranfurly to extend their unbeaten run in the competition.

Match details (Renfrewshire names first):-

Andrew Cunningham (Ranfurly Castle) lost to James Johnstone (Ayr Belliesle) by 3 & 2

Alex Ferguson (Paisley) lost to Greg Telfer (Prestwick St Cuthbert) by 2 & 1

Conor Toal (Old Ranfurly) beat Greg Vernon (Kilmarnock Barassie) by 4 & 2

Daniel Muir (Cochrane Castle) lost to Robbie Fitzpatrick (Irvine) by 4 & 2

Furhan Iqbal (Erskine) beat Alasdair Berry (Irvine Ravenspark) by 2 holes

Ross Robertson (Old Ranfurly) halved with Gary Morrison (Kilmarnock Barassie)

Andrew McColl (Erskine) lost to Sandy Walker (Ardeer) by 5 & 4

Jamie Stewart (Old Ranfurly) beat Craig Telfer (Prestwick St.Cuthbert) by 3 & 2

 

RENFREWSHIRE YOUTHS   3.5   AYRSHIRE YOUTHS   4.5

Lanarkshire opened their bid for the 2014 title with a resounding 7 – 1 away win over Glasgow at Cowglen.

Match details (Glasgow names first):-

Ross Douglas (Ralston) lost to Callum Connaghan (Wishaw) by 1 hole

Craig Anderson (Sandyhills) lost to Dominic Doughan (Airdrie) by 2 & 1

Nick Gardiner (Cawder) lost to Callum Harrison (Carluke) by 3 & 2

James Monaghan (Bishopbriggs) lost to Fraser Kane (Kirkhill) by 5 & 4

Kieran McLaughlan (Cawder) lost to Andrew Thomson (Lanark) by 3 & 2

Greg Brown (Cathcart Castle) beat David fair (Strathaven) by 1 hole

Stuart Mclean (Ralston) lost to Keiran McVicar (East Kilbride) by 2 & 1

Matthew Hendricks (Pollock) lost to Mitchell Ronald (East Kilbride) by 4 & 3

 

GLASGOW YOUTHS   1    LANARKSHIRE YOUTHS    7

The result of the match between Dumbartonshire and Stirlingshire at Vale Of leven is still to be confirmed.

There will be no fixtures on Sunday 28^th September, due to the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, with the next matches scheduled for Sunday 5^th October.

Present positions in the Youth league are :-

COUNTY	P	W	D	L	F	A	Dif	Pts
LANARKSHIRE	1	1	0	0	7	1	+6	2
AYRSHIRE	1	1	0	0	4.5	3.5	+1	2
DUMBARTONSHIRE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
STIRLINGSHIRE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
RENFREWSHIRE	1	0	0	1	3.5	4.5	-1	0
GLASGOW	1	0	0	1	1	7	-6	0