The Ferguson Cup (Junior Open) at Strathaven on Tuesday 6 August.
Strathaven have provided us with the following update on their successful junior open which attracted 51 boys and girls and a competitor from the USA.
Conditions were tough in a blustery wind with ground conditions soft following heavy overnight rain.
In the boys event there was a multiple photo finish with 4 players tieing on 75 (+4).
Jack Barnes (Drumpellier) followed up his 3rd place finish in the County Championship on Sunday with a win on BIH to lift the cup.???? Well done Jack.
(Our thanks go to Jack's Dad for supplying the attached picture).
In the girls event the winner was Ellie McManus (Airdrie) who continued her recent fine form to lift the cup with an 85 (10) 75.
In the overall handicap competition Lewis Court (Lanark) won on 87 (18) 69 BIH from Harris Dempster (Callander) 94 (25) 69.
Results
Ferguson Cup (Boys) Scratch
1-Jack Barnes (Drumpellier) 75 BIH
2-Mitchell Taylor (Strathaven) 75 BIH
3-Joseph Kelly (Cambuslang) 75 BIH
4- Euan Watters (Gourock) 75
Ferguson Cup (Girls) Handicap
1-Ellie McManus 85 (10) 75
Strathaven Salver (awarded to the best Strathaven player)
1-Mitchell Taylor 75
Handicap Prizes
1-Lewis Court (Lanark)
87 (18) 69 BIH
2-Harris Dempster (Callander ) 94 (25) 69
3-Ewan Dodds (Strathaven)
84 (14) 70
Special thanks go to Callum and Gregor in the Pro Shop who were so generous with their time and expertise.