Open week

The best Major of the year is upon us from Royal Troon, a great week ahead and full coverage can be seen here at the club as this year's event is being aired on Sky Sports. With coverage from 6:30am I can think of no better way to spend the next four days. A few putts, maybe a couple of holes, a possible purchase in the shop and a few beers in the clubhouse.




New Club Champion crowned

I'm happy to update you all that Greg Wishart has been crowned Club Champion 2016. In a hard-fought final, Greg managed to hold off Ewan Davidson for a 2&1 victory. Some great golf was played with plenty of birdies from both players.

Greg, who narrowly missed out in 2015, battled hard this year with good rounds in the qualifying to win the Silver Medal followed by a hard week, being crowned champion. 

Other matches saw Geoff Thow hold off Charlie Slaven in the Seniors Championship, Danny Stalker pip Stuart Fowlie in the Feathery and Callum Giffin hold off Sam Nicholson in the Junior Championship.


July Medal

Saturday saw the July Medal played and with an incredible 88 (23) for a nett 65, young Cameron Adamson waltzed to victory in Division Two by five shots, beating his dad (Ian) in the process. His lesson on Friday with Fraser obviously went well! Food for thought? Brian Craig saw victory in Division One with a 74 (9), closely followed by Murdo Macleod on 71 (4).


McDonald Trophy

Please note that due to a clerical error at Leven Golfing Society/Thistles end, the McDonald Trophy will no longer be played on 31st July as advised in the diary but re-scheduled for August 26th. Entry procedures will be as normal.




Shop Open specials

Being my favourite event, I intend to offer some deals over the four days. The offers are that good I'd get into trouble for listing prices, so swing by for a browse and catch my Open specials! Deals on clothing, shoes and balls in-store.


Spring/Summer 2017

My least favourite time of the year! As we are now well into July, I need to start thinking about new ranges and orders for 2017. This week saw my first pre-book for Spring/Summer 2017 which emphasises how far in advance we need to order, with many companies requiring numbers before mid-August. It's always a tough window to manage with a busy golf course and the required away day to visit the brands we support. Seen a brand you like? Let me know and I'll have a look - get in touch here.