A competition for all the clubs within the Firth of Clyde had 44 entrants for this team event.
This is a handicap event for players between 11 and 22 with three from five scores being taken towards the team score..
Nine teams took part with gusty winds and close cut greens making scoring difficult. Innellan were represented by Willie McCosh, David Penman, Graham Black, Bertie Brown and David Hodge and looked good for the spoils.
Alas,no one told Skelmorlie Golf Club as they scored a very good total of 193.
Our boys did well and managed to score 197 for a clear 2nd place.
Kenny Malcolm from Skelmorlie won the main singles trophy with a nett 62 closely followed by Innellan's Graham Black.
Special mention must go to Graham,who won the gross prize on offer, with a score of 76, two strokes ahead of anyone else.
Another mention must go to Pete Barrett, of Port Bannatyne, who aced the 11th hole and thanks for his generousity in supplying a large bottle of whisky to celebrate his achievement.
With all players commenting on the high standard of our course, praise to the Greenstaff again.
Again thanks to Patrick, Sheila and Maureen for all their hard work, in house.
Robin, Billy,Willie and Bobby for checking and recording scorecards and making this event run as smoothly as it did again.
High praise again from The Associated Clubs of the Firth of Clyde Committee,was well warranted.
Our club is held in high esteem, lets keep it that way.
Andy
Tuesday 23 August 2011
SHANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
The February Medal(Stableford) took place in perfect conditions with 34 players taking part.
A great day for scoring saw 7 players beat their handicap, must be a record this year. With this the CSS was 37 pts.
An early morning score of 38 points by Alan Taylor saw him lead in the clubhouse for hours, until 2 other scores came in.
Richard Lysik, played early evening and filled by a couple of burgers, created a new pre round ritual, which obviously appeared to work with a 38 point total.
In virtual darkness, came a round to be proud of, from Duncan Lauder, fresh from his abdication from The Cowal "Wee Firth" team. A coaching session late Saturday evening, saw Duncan with new found confidence and a will to succeed sneak home under the radar with the 1st prize.Well it must have been radar as it was almost pitch black when the last group came in.
A great day for scoring again and a course which I cannot praise highly enough.
With everyone repairing pitchmarks and keeping trolleys away from the greens, we are aiding our Greenstaff, which means they can concentrate on other areas of the course which need attention.
Thanks again for your cooperation.
Andy
A great day for scoring saw 7 players beat their handicap, must be a record this year. With this the CSS was 37 pts.
An early morning score of 38 points by Alan Taylor saw him lead in the clubhouse for hours, until 2 other scores came in.
Richard Lysik, played early evening and filled by a couple of burgers, created a new pre round ritual, which obviously appeared to work with a 38 point total.
In virtual darkness, came a round to be proud of, from Duncan Lauder, fresh from his abdication from The Cowal "Wee Firth" team. A coaching session late Saturday evening, saw Duncan with new found confidence and a will to succeed sneak home under the radar with the 1st prize.Well it must have been radar as it was almost pitch black when the last group came in.
A great day for scoring again and a course which I cannot praise highly enough.
With everyone repairing pitchmarks and keeping trolleys away from the greens, we are aiding our Greenstaff, which means they can concentrate on other areas of the course which need attention.
Thanks again for your cooperation.
Andy
Sunday 21 August 2011
CAPTAIN'S PRIZE
Thanks to all 32 players who took part in The Captain's Prize. At time of writing, I have yet to decide what the prize is. Unfortunately due to work commitments I was unable to be present on the day,though I heard through the grapevine it was a very close contest.
In 3rd place was Graham McGillivray, 2nd place Graham Black,both scoring 61 and winning by one stroke was Bertie Brown.
Bertie was drafted into the Bullwood Bucket team at the very last minute and played well,and has never stopped telling me that,Alas his scores at Innellan tell another story until now.A fine round of 60 saw him pick up a major(Well it seems that way).I was thinking a hurl in the fire engine could be the prize for the day,but Bertie told me he has had enough of blue lights and sirens for this year, so I will try to think of something else. It's good too see him fighting back to fitness after his health scare.
So thanks again for all the support I have been given in my time of being Captain and I look forward to serving Innellan Golf Club with everyone's best interest for the rest of the season.
Andy
In 3rd place was Graham McGillivray, 2nd place Graham Black,both scoring 61 and winning by one stroke was Bertie Brown.
Bertie was drafted into the Bullwood Bucket team at the very last minute and played well,and has never stopped telling me that,Alas his scores at Innellan tell another story until now.A fine round of 60 saw him pick up a major(Well it seems that way).I was thinking a hurl in the fire engine could be the prize for the day,but Bertie told me he has had enough of blue lights and sirens for this year, so I will try to think of something else. It's good too see him fighting back to fitness after his health scare.
So thanks again for all the support I have been given in my time of being Captain and I look forward to serving Innellan Golf Club with everyone's best interest for the rest of the season.
Andy
Wednesday 17 August 2011
AUGUST MEDAL
Better weather was the order of the day for the monthly medal. Thankfully the rain subsided and wind picked up to dry the course out for the 28 players on the Monday. Scoring was mixed with only one player playing under his handicap. David Friend scored 63 with Dougie Cooper scoring 64 to be a close 2nd.
So well done to David and all who took part.
Andy
So well done to David and all who took part.
Andy
ROYAL HOTEL TROPHY
After 3 days of constant rain we had 42 foolhardy players brave the elements to take part in The Royal Hotel Trophy. Early conditions proved very trying, with real heavy showers and constant drizzle, making play almost impossible.It was a testament to the hard work of the Greens staff that the course was still playable under the deluge we had. A thanks to competitors from Kyles and Blairmore. who supported our MAJOR event of the golfing calendar.
An early score of 63 from John Carmichael led the nett prize till about the 3rd last group, when Tom White of Kyles managed a nett 62, when the conditions were more favourable. So well done to Tom on winning the Tom Muir Quaich.
The weather in the afternoon was slightly better and scoring was marginally lower with most of the best gross scores being recorded then.
Course record holder and Club Champion,Chris Carson lived up to the tag as favourite, with a fantastic 65 closely followed by Steve Ellis and Nipper Simpson, with 68 and 69 respectively. So well done to Chris and all other players, who took part,which made the event a success under trying circumstances.
Andy
An early score of 63 from John Carmichael led the nett prize till about the 3rd last group, when Tom White of Kyles managed a nett 62, when the conditions were more favourable. So well done to Tom on winning the Tom Muir Quaich.
The weather in the afternoon was slightly better and scoring was marginally lower with most of the best gross scores being recorded then.
Course record holder and Club Champion,Chris Carson lived up to the tag as favourite, with a fantastic 65 closely followed by Steve Ellis and Nipper Simpson, with 68 and 69 respectively. So well done to Chris and all other players, who took part,which made the event a success under trying circumstances.
Andy
Sunday 7 August 2011
Ex Presidents Trophy
Another beautiful day on the First day of August saw 26 players take part for The Club's oldest trophy. The Ex Presidents Trophy was 1st played for in 1896, when some our oldest members were just boys.
In great scoring conditions, in defence of my title I managed to bat round in a nett 61..Also scoring really well with a gross 65 was Steve Ellis. Steve has been playing away all over Scotland and with the usual +0.1 to be added to his handicap by playing his home course he knuckled down and played splendidly well, and needed a 3 up the last to play to his age, alas the excitement was too much for our low senior and he stumbled to a 5, nonetheless a fantastic nett 63.
Back from injury was Scott Lauffer, who has developed a very good short game and a nett score of 60 secured the trophy. I believe a mongrel called Nipper or was it, SNAPPER has helped his game no end, so no need to get any golf lessons from a Pro, just get bitten by a wee dug.
A course in good condition and favourable weather saw 6 players break 64,saw the CSS lower to 63 so thanks to all who took part.
Andy
In great scoring conditions, in defence of my title I managed to bat round in a nett 61..Also scoring really well with a gross 65 was Steve Ellis. Steve has been playing away all over Scotland and with the usual +0.1 to be added to his handicap by playing his home course he knuckled down and played splendidly well, and needed a 3 up the last to play to his age, alas the excitement was too much for our low senior and he stumbled to a 5, nonetheless a fantastic nett 63.
Back from injury was Scott Lauffer, who has developed a very good short game and a nett score of 60 secured the trophy. I believe a mongrel called Nipper or was it, SNAPPER has helped his game no end, so no need to get any golf lessons from a Pro, just get bitten by a wee dug.
A course in good condition and favourable weather saw 6 players break 64,saw the CSS lower to 63 so thanks to all who took part.
Andy
Centenary Scramble
Eight teams, some consisting of three and mostly fours had a fun and satisfying Monday evening on a sundrenched course on 25 July.
A shotgun start with teams plotted all over the place saw a 4 man team led by Alex Robertson score well under par with the scoring system. Alex's team of Robert Boom Boom Dodds, Andy Collings and David Lawson won the trophy by a comfortable margin,
So thanks again to Patrick who provided a hearty meal for the competitors.
Andy
A shotgun start with teams plotted all over the place saw a 4 man team led by Alex Robertson score well under par with the scoring system. Alex's team of Robert Boom Boom Dodds, Andy Collings and David Lawson won the trophy by a comfortable margin,
So thanks again to Patrick who provided a hearty meal for the competitors.
Andy
Thursday 4 August 2011
MIXED FOURSOMES
A beautiful day greeted 18 couples for the very 1st Lido Open Mixed Foursomes. Couples from Blairmore and Strone Golf Club and a couple from overseas,well across the water supported the event.
A 10 am start saw the couples start off in glorious sunshine on a well manicured golf course. All the couples were on the course by 11.30 and on the whole, scoring was good in the stableford format.
A close run thing saw Three Innellan couples win the top awards. 3rd place went to Murray Wilson and Mary MacDonald with 32 points, 2nd place to Duncan and Margaret Lauder with 33 and winners were Douglas Pollock and Maureen Spy with a whopping 35 points, fine scoring indeed.
The novelty prizes of nearest the flag, at the 3rd and 12th, were won by, Innellan members, Graham Black and Sheila McCubbin.A big thank you to all our sponsors and especially, Nancy Morris who provided the wonderful trophy.
An unsung hero was Jenny Marshall ,who rallied the local sponsors, so thank you to her.
So here is hoping for the same again next year and for years to come.
Andy
A 10 am start saw the couples start off in glorious sunshine on a well manicured golf course. All the couples were on the course by 11.30 and on the whole, scoring was good in the stableford format.
A close run thing saw Three Innellan couples win the top awards. 3rd place went to Murray Wilson and Mary MacDonald with 32 points, 2nd place to Duncan and Margaret Lauder with 33 and winners were Douglas Pollock and Maureen Spy with a whopping 35 points, fine scoring indeed.
The novelty prizes of nearest the flag, at the 3rd and 12th, were won by, Innellan members, Graham Black and Sheila McCubbin.A big thank you to all our sponsors and especially, Nancy Morris who provided the wonderful trophy.
An unsung hero was Jenny Marshall ,who rallied the local sponsors, so thank you to her.
So here is hoping for the same again next year and for years to come.
Andy
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