The second round of the Lochgilphead Golf Club winter league finals saw the “duffer” Tom Campbell and Andy Law tie on 33 points, with Davie Philips one shot back from his first round.
Keith Cowan gambled by missing out round two, but enjoyed C2C and “knows what to throw away and knows what to keep” as he had the singles and doubles match play trophies won already.
In the top six leader, Iain MacInnes, Eddie Shaw and Iain Mcglynn added 35 to their totals, closely followed by Ross Sinclair, Donald Carmichael and doubles winner Chris Macintosh. Eddie won the sweep and captain Iain the nearest the pin at the 7th. The accountant took the cash at the 9th with no winner.
Saturday’s final round and prize giving with buffet dawned frosty and sunny, with the course well prepared by Davie and Donald.
Douglas Whyte opened the bar ready to congratulate and commiserate, and Raymond “Ramsay” Flannigan took charge of the food provided by the golfers and wives/ partners.
Tom Campbell rose to the occasion and won the Duffers Derby by six shots from Andy “Sir Chris Hoy” Law. Keith and Davie tied for third place.
Championship winner 23/24, Captain Iain MacInnes, back after 14 years’ practice, lessons and meditation, finished with a two-round best of 86 points – even perennial winner and the only single-figure handicapper on 5 could only watch as Iain continued his stellar play week after week. Congratulations Iain. The sweep and nearest the 9th pin prizes were also his.
Ross finished runner-up and a two round 5 under par most years would have been enough. He was the league champion and his nearest the 7th pin prize would soften the loss a fraction.
Eddie, Donald, ain and Chris had 72, 70, 68 and 66 respectively.
Prizes and trophies awarded, a scrumptious buffet and drinks were enjoyed and October 13 was agreed as the start of all the shenanigans for 24/25.
Enjoy the summer months.
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