Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick congratulates young golfers

This is the third year of the South Ayrshire Schools Open Golf competition which is organised by Rev David Gemmell and Richard Gordon, Golf Pro at Belleisle.   

South Ayrshire Council Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick welcomed the competition winners to the County Buildings and presented them with their prizes.

Pictured at the presentation are (left to right) Rev David Gemmell, Stephen McMillan, Jack Broun, Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick, Robert Meddings and Richard Gordon – other prize winners were unable to attend the presentation. 

After presenting the winners with their Claret Jugs, Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick said: “Since this competition stated in 2011 entries have increased to a record number this year and I am delighted that so many youngsters are becoming involved in this great sport.   

“I am encouraged that organisers, Reverend David Gemmell and Richard Gordon’s vision has reached this level and continues to grow to the benefit of youngsters in South Ayrshire and I thank them both for their input and hard work.” 

South Ayrshire Schools Open Golf competition results 

Scratch Winners 

Stewart Russell           Marr College               71        1st Scratch 

Emma Hale                 Marr College               72        2nd Scratch  

Hazel McGarva          Marr College               72        3rd Scratch 

Nett Winners

Jack Broun                 Carrick Academy       811962            1st Nett

Stephen McMillan       Belmont Academy      842163            2nd Nett

Robert Meddings        Belmont  Academy     72963              3rd Nett

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