Allan McKie wins Strokeplay title at Machrihanish

Allan McKie’s birdie,birdie finish in his second round was enough to give the Glencruitten member his first Argyll & Bute Area Strokeplay title over Machrihanish. Leader in the morning after a one under par 69, his level par afternoon round consolidated his position at the top of the leaderboard. In second place was Gordon Tyre three shots back after scoring  a 142 total. In third place were defending champion Graham Bolton alongside home club member Oliver Armour.

In the team trophy held in conjunction with the area championship. Host club Machrihanish represented by Ross Currie, David Graham and Ian McGougan emerged victorius and will represent the area in the Scottish Club Championship at Falkirk Tryst in 3 weeks time.   David Graham capped off a fine day for the host club by winning the youth’s title from Glencruitten’s Robert MacIntyre by one shot. Scores

 

1st Alan Mckie                                                     69           +             70 =        139
2nd Gordon Tyre                                                 74           +             68=         142
3rd Oliver Armour                                                72           +             72=         144
 3rd Graham Bolton                                             72           +             72=         144
5th Ross Currie                                                   76           +             69=         145
6th Ian McGougan                                               74           +             72=         146
6th Stuart Campbell                                            71           +             75=         146
8th John Jack                                                      74           +             74=         148
8th David Graham                                              72           +             76=         148
8th Stephen Renfrew                                         72           +             76=         148