Well done to James Wilson (Balmore), Steven Stewart (Clydebank & District) and Chris MacLean (Balmore) who are through to the last 32.
Mixed fortunes for our players with the Prestwick course again proving a stern test.
The original 264 players have now been reduced to the top 64 and ties to play in the matchplay starting on Wednesday.
The leading DGU player is Steven Stewart (Clydebank & District) who finished in 9th place, a magnificent 6 under par 65…
After the first day's play we have a good representation of DGU players in the top places. With the top 64 and ties progressing to the matchplay stages later in the week a number of players are well placed.
Leading scores from the DGU players are Chris MacLean and James Wilson (both Balmore) who are in…
The attached newsletter has been circulated to all member clubs to keep members in touch with DGU activities.
DGU Newsletter (July)
Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick St Cuthbert
Good luck to the 14 players from DGU clubs who are playing in Ayrshire next week. Joining holder George Duncan from Windyhill are the following players:
James Wilson Balmore Golf Club
Chris MacLean Balmore Golf Club
Callum Burns Balmore Golf…
Congratulations to Chris MacLean (Balmore) on his selection for the Scottish Team playing in the Home Internationals at Moortown on the 16th – 18th August.
Chris is the 2017 DGU Strokeplay Champion and is currently 8th in the Scottish Golf Order of Merit. His selection is just reward for a tremendous season.
Also congratulations to Jillian Farrell…
Ralston Golf Club : Sunday 10th September 2017.
Details on the Glasgow Golf Union website at Glasgow Youths
The Autumn Meeting will be held at Helensburgh Golf Club on Sunday 10th September 2017. Tee times from 12 noon to 2pm.
Enter on-line now via this link to the Competitions Page Autumn Meeting
Matchplay Championship Final
Congratulations to Mark Hughes (Hilton Park) who defeated James Wilson (Balmore) at the 3rd extra hole of a very tight and exciting match at Hilton Park.
James had fought back from being 3 down early on with birdies at 9 and 10. In a tight finish Mark played a number of exceptional chip shots…
A good effort by our team playing Renfrewshire at Eastwood but hindered by a late withdrawal due to injury we went down by 5 games to 3.
Team members were Jack Pike (Clober), Kyle Murphy (Clydebank & District) and Murray MacVicar (Hilton Park) who all won their games. Liam Taylor (Bearsden), Blane MacFadyen (Kirkintilloch), Max McCluskey…