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Golf and Bowls Action in Stirling and District

Strategic Insights

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A week of golf and bowls action culminated with the players competing in a series of matches and tournaments in Stirling and its surrounding districts. At Stirling Golf Club, players competed in the Victory Cup, the King George V Trophy, and the first round qualifier for the Club Championships. Meanwhile, the Bridge of Allan Golf Club hosted its first Open of the season, which was won by local pair Mary Watson and Grace Christie in the Gardner Plant Ladies Open.

Key Takeaways:

  • 99 ladies competed in the Festival Trophy tri-am at Stirling Golf Club, with the winning team scoring net 135.
  • Muriel Young and Elizabeth Farquharson from Stirling Golf Club won the R&A Coronation Foursomes on 13 May with 45 points.
  • The Nine Hole Stableford at Stirling Golf Club was won by Moira McIntosh with 23 points on 13 May.
  • Graeme Hendry from Bridge of Allan Golf Club won the Senior Gents Nine Hole Stableford on 16 May with 25 points.
  • Andrew Picken from Bridge of Allan Golf Club won the 18 Hole Stableford with 39 points on 17 May.
  • The Gardner Plant Ladies Open at Bridge of Allan Golf Club was won by Mary Watson and Grace Christie, who scored 61 nett.
  • The Bridge of Allan Golf Club's first Open of the season was held on 19 May.
  • The winner of the senior section in the Peter Smith Memorial League was Stirling with 16 points.

Statistics:

  • 99 ladies competed in the Festival Trophy tri-am at Stirling Golf Club.
  • The top three teams in the Festival Trophy tri-am at Stirling Golf Club scored net 135, 136, and 138.
  • 45 points were the highest score in the R&A Coronation Foursomes won by Muriel Young and Elizabeth Farquharson on 13 May.
  • 24 points were the highest score in the Senior Gents Nine Hole Stableford won by Graeme Hendry on 16 May.
  • 61 nett was the lowest score in the Gardner Plant Ladies Open at Bridge of Allan Golf Club.
  • 39 points were the highest score in the 18 Hole Stableford won by Andrew Picken on 17 May.

Sources:

  • Stirling GC Weekly Newsletter, Week 1, 2020 - details of golf competitions at Stirling GC.
  • Bridge of Allan GC Weekly Newsletter, Week 1, 2020 - details of golf competitions at Bridge of Allan GC.
  • Bridge of Allan GC, Invitation to Members: Gents Foursomes Invitational on 24 May.
  • Peter Smith Memorial League, Results from Week 1, 2020.

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