Competitions Update
Strokeplay Championship – Round 1 (Gross), PGA, 10 May 2025
The season-opener at Dun Whinny asked all the right questions. Congratulations to David McColgan, whose rock-solid 77 set the pace and ultimately proved untouchable. Runner-up was the ever-reliable Alastair Cantlay on 78, just a stroke shy after a late surge. Third place went to George Stubbs with 82, edging Tony Moran on countback after both posted battling cards in tricky, breezy conditions. With the field tightly stacked through the 80s, early mistakes were costly and par-saving putts at a premium. McColgan’s tidy course management and cool finishing stretch delivered a deserved win and an early marker in the gross championship race.
Strokeplay Championship – Round 1 (Net), PGA, 10 May 2025
Handicap honours opened with a flourish. Congratulations to Crawford Gray, who claimed the round with an excellent net 72, balancing steady fairways with confident putting. Runner-up Jonathan Fletcher posted a composed net 74, edging Doug Law—also on 74—into third on countback. A pack of contenders sat within a few shots: Paul Kelly, Patrick Elsmie, and Mark Higham all returned net 75s to stay firmly in touch. With the greens running true but punishing from above the hole, those who left themselves uphill looks prospered. Gray’s clean card and blemish control set the standard, but the net title race looked wide open after day one.
Spring Meeting (Kings) – Gross, 17 May 2025
Kings demanded control and nerve, and David Logie supplied both. Congratulations to Logie, whose superb 73 topped a quality field and set the early Duncrub Trophy pace. Andy Barton’s gritty 74 earned runner-up, while Neil Lock’s tidy 75 pipped Tony Moran (76) to round out the podium. A logjam formed in the 80s—Alistair Shand, Andy Lothian, and David McColgan all at 81—on a day when missing on the wrong side cost dearly. With the greens quick and the breeze quartering, fairway-first golf prospered. Logie’s poise under pressure proved decisive and establishes him as an early gross contender.
Spring Meeting (Kings) – Net, 17 May 2025
A net masterclass from Andy Barton set the standard. Congratulations to Barton, whose sparkling net 61 was in a class of its own. Runners-up were Robert McLeary and Kevin Beattie on net 69s, separated on countback, with Alistair Shand and Kevin Dickson close behind at net 70. A compact cluster at net 73—Andy Lothian, Neil Lock, Tony Moran, Rob Crockart, and Paul Lewis—kept the Club Championship Trophy race wide open. With pins tucked and pace firm, those who left themselves sensible leaves thrived. Barton’s card was remarkably clean; everyone else knows the bar for September has been set.
Club Championship/Millenium Tropy - 7th/14th June
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Congratulations to our Club Champion - David Logie, and the Millenium winner - Rob Crockart
President’s Platter (Round 1) – Kings, 18 Jun 2025
Handicap strategy was the difference at Kings. Congratulations to Douglas Hamilton, who set a formidable clubhouse target with a superb net 66, three clear of the pack. Runner-up Michael Cantlay signed for a tidy net 68, keeping the pressure on. Jonathan Fletcher took third on 70, while Paul Lewis (71) led a crowded chasing group that included foursomes at 72: Rob Simpson, Ken Marshall, Douglas Laing, and Tony Stewart. With scoring opportunities at a premium, Hamilton combined disciplined tee shots and reliable lag putting to separate from the field. The Platter was set up beautifully—Hamilton’s cushion looked valuable ahead of Queens.
Stableford, PGA, 21 Jun 2025
A lively Stableford produced shared fireworks at the top. Congratulations to co-winners Frank Johnson and Jonathan Fletcher, both posting excellent 38-point returns to claim the day. Johnson’s steady ball-striking and Fletcher’s savvy course management stood out against a field bunched in the low 30s. The podium was rounded out by Kevin Dickson on 34 points, with Iain Aitchison (32) and a five-strong group on 31—Michael Cantlay, Daley Smith, David Watt, Andy Lothian—showing competitive depth. With 24 cards returned and plenty in the 20s, this was a day that rewarded patience more than pyrotechnics. Johnson and Fletcher share the plaudits.
Strokeplay Championship – Round 2 (Gross), Queens, 28 Jun 2025
Queens rewarded precision. Huge congratulations to Alastair Cantlay, who took the round with a superb 73, vaulting himself into the championship lead. Runner-up was the in-form Andy Lothian with a polished 76, while Tony Moran’s composed 78 secured third ahead of Michael Page on the same number, separated on countback. A trio at 83—Andy Barton, Mark Higham, and Ken Marshall—kept themselves in the conversation, with Iain Aitchison and Rob Simpson close behind on 84. On a course that stiffened on the back nine, Cantlay’s controlled tee-to-green play and sharp lag putting made the difference. Momentum firmly with Cantlay heading to Round 3.
Strokeplay Championship – Round 2 (Net), Queens, 28 Jun 2025
The net leaderboard tightened dramatically at Queens. Congratulations to round winner Andy Lothian, who posted a standout net 69 to surge up the two-round standings. Runners-up were Alan Tarney and Michael Page, both carding net 71s, with Tarney taking second on countback. Alastair Cantlay’s tidy net 72 kept him right in the overall hunt, while Paul Lewis at 74 led a busy midpack. With Queens demanding discipline into the breeze, Lothian’s proximity control and stress-free pars proved decisive. Several regulars stayed within striking distance, but the round belonged to Lothian—his performance setting up a compelling finale for the net crown.
Leaders after two rounds (Combined totals)
Gross (best 2-round aggregates):
Alastair Cantlay — 78 (R1) + 73 (R2) = 151
T2) Tony Moran — 82 + 78 = 160
T2) Andy Lothian — 84 + 76 = 160
Mark Higham — 83 + 83 = 166
Ken Marshall — 87 + 83 = 170
Iain Aitchison — 90 + 84 = 174
Net (best 2-round aggregates):
Andy Lothian — 76 (R1) + 69 (R2) = 145
Alastair Cantlay — 76 + 72 = 148
Mark Higham — 75 + 77 = 152
Ken Marshall — 78 + 75 = 153
T5) Tony Moran — 79 + 76 = 155
T5) Jonathan Fletcher — 74 + 81 = 155
Sandy Grant — 84 + 77 = 161
Iain Aitchison — 83 + 79 = 162
Headed to Round 3, Cantlay leads the Gross by nine over Moran and Lothian, while Lothian holds a three-shot cushion over Cantlay in the Net. Game on.
President’s Platter (Round 2) – Queens, 2 Jul 2025
Queens demanded patience and precision. Bravo to Michael Page, whose composed net 69 topped the round, edging a strong card from runner-up Richard Hally (70). Perennial contender Michael Cantlay finished third with a neat 71, keeping overall hopes alive. First-round leader Douglas Hamilton posted a battling 72 to remain firmly in the mix. Frank Johnson (75) and Paul Lewis (76) stayed competitive, while the back nine’s bite contributed to several DNFs among contenders. Page’s clean card set a target that withstood the afternoon breeze, but the two-round narrative hinged on consistency—Cantlay and Hamilton both doing enough to keep the title race tight.
Overall President’s Platter Winner (best combined net)
Winner: Douglas Hamilton — 66 (R1) + 72 (R2) = 138
Runner-up: Michael Cantlay — 68 (R1) + 71 (R2) = 139
Next best: Paul Lewis — 71 + 76 = 147; Richard Hally — 78 + 70 = 148; Douglas Laing — 72 + 78 = 150
Congratulations to Douglas Hamilton, the President’s Platter champion with an excellent two-round net of 138.
The Hally Prize, Kings, 5 Jul 2025
A festival of points at Kings crowned a worthy winner. Many congratulations to Robert McLeary, who surged to the Hally Prize with 40 points, a standout return that mixed power with touch. Runner-up was the in-form Ryan Longmuir on 37, while third was shared on 34, with Andrew McGill pipping Paul Wadsworth on countback. A busy mid-pack at 33 featured Kevin Beattie, Eric Lambert, and Tony Moran, each threatening the top line. As the leaderboard stretched, consistency trumped volatility, and McLeary’s card showed the fewest blemishes. A fine victory, richly earned, in a field where red numbers were at a premium.
Monthly Medal, Kings, 19 Jul 2025
In medal play, class rises. Congratulations to champion Alastair Cantlay, whose superb 76 secured the Monthly Medal at Kings with authority. Five shots back, the ever-reliable Iain Aitchison took runner-up on 81, while a gritty 82 earned Robert McLeary third. Michael Page (85) led the next cluster ahead of Jonathan Dickson (86), with solid showings from Rob Crockart and Ryan Longmuir (both 87). As conditions tightened, pars were gold dust, and Cantlay’s control off the tee and tidy lag putting proved decisive. Several contenders faltered late, but the winner’s card stayed tidy when it mattered. A commanding and well-deserved medal.
Kings Blue Tees, 26 Jul 2025
Blue tees, big test—equal parts guile and grit. Congratulations to David Mitchell, who won on 34 points, edging Michael Page on the same total via countback. Kevin Dickson was a single point adrift in third with 33, while Iain Aitchison’s 32 kept him close all day. The field clustered around 30—Kevin Beattie and Rob Simpson notable—while low-handicapper Alastair Cantlay battled hard for 29. With rough penal and angles awkward from the blues, Mitchell’s balance of aggression and restraint proved decisive. Page’s late run nearly flipped the script, but consistency won out. A tight, compelling contest—Mitchell takes the laurels.
Yellow Tees (Alternative to Blue Tees), 26 Jul 2025
From the forward set, momentum mattered. Congratulations to winner Ken Swa, whose strong 35 points led the Yellow Tees field. He edged a pair of in-form runners-up: Aidan O’Carroll on 35 (second on countback) and Michael Cantlay on 34 in third. Bill Sexton (32) anchored the chasing group, with Allister Wallace (29) next best. Visitors and regulars alike found scoring pockets, but Swa’s steadiness—particularly on par 4s—proved the difference. With the alternative tee adding variety to strategy and club selection, those who plotted sensibly prospered. Swa’s tidy card and timely pars sealed a deserved victory. Bravo to the podium.
Summer Meeting (Kings) – Gross, 2 Aug 2025
Thick rough and crosswinds made Kings a stern summer test. Congratulations to Mark Higham, who posted an excellent 80 to win, with Colin Campbell one adrift on 81. Andrew McGill took third with a composed 82, while David McColgan’s 84 kept him prominent in the overall chase. Ken Marshall (86) led the peloton, as a host of single-figure players found the back nine exacting. Higham’s balance of aggression and percentage golf—particularly off the tee—told the tale. With two meetings in the books and best two of three to count, the Duncrub Trophy race tightens ahead of the Autumn Meeting.
Summer Meeting (Kings) – Net, 2 Aug 2025
Consistency paid in a tightly packed net leaderboard. Congratulations to Kevin Beattie, whose net 72 won on countback from Patrick Elsmie and Mark Higham, both also on 72. Colin Campbell (74) and Ken Marshall (75) were close behind, with a queue at 76–79 hinting at how exacting the setup proved. Beattie’s disciplined pace putting and smart misses kept doubles off the card; Elsmie’s and Higham’s tidy rounds keep their two-from-three ambitions alive. With one meeting to play, the Club Championship Trophy standings are delicately poised, rewarding those who can back up a strong spring or summer card in September.
Leaders after two meetings (best two of three count)
Gross (Duncrub Trophy) – two-round aggregates:
David McColgan — 81 (Spring) + 84 (Summer) = 165
T2) Andy Barton — 74 + 95 = 169
T2) Ken Marshall — 83 + 86 = 169
Andy Lothian — 81 + 89 = 170
Kevin Beattie — 87 + 89 = 176
Mark Higham — 97 + 80 = 177
Net (Club Championship Trophy) – two-round aggregates:
Kevin Beattie — 69 (Spring) + 72 (Summer) = 141
Andy Barton — 61 + 84 = 145
Patrick Elsmie — 75 + 72 = 147
T4) Tony Moran — 73 + 76 = 149
T4) Rob Crockart — 73 + 76 = 149
T4) Ken Marshall — 74 + 75 = 149
Paul Lewis — 73 + 80 = 153
Daley Smith — 74 + 79 = 153
T9) Andy Lothian — 73 + 81 = 154
T9) David Watt — 74 + 80 = 154
With best two of three to count and the Autumn Meeting still to come, McColgan leads the Duncrub Trophy chase, while Beattie holds the inside track for the Club Championship Trophy. One big September card could still flip both leaderboards.
Upcoming Fixtures (entry via app)
16th August - Monthly Medal - PGA
23rd August - Roy Nicolson Salver - Queen’ss
30th August - Muirfield Salver - Dundonald
6th September - Strokeplay Championship Round 3 - King’s