MEMBERS of Kyles of Bute Golf Club enjoyed a successful day of competition on Saturday, May 31, as they contested the Kames Village Store Shield.
The event was generously sponsored by Andy, owner of Kames Village Store, who provided food, prizes and the elegant shield competed for on the day. Club members expressed their appreciation for his continued support in helping make the competition another enjoyable occasion.
In the main competition, Jim Carruthers produced the best score of the day, returning an excellent net 67 to secure victory and lift the Kames Village Store Shield.
A closely fought battle for the remaining places saw Gordon Whyte and Dougie Anderson finish tied in second place on net 69.
Whyte also enjoyed an outstanding day in the scratch competition, claiming first scratch prize with a superb gross 68. To cap off his performance, he recorded two twos during the round.
Kames Village Store Shield Results
1 – Jim Carruthers (Net 67); 2 – Gordon Whyte (Net 69) and Dougie Anderson (Net 69).
Scratch Prize
1 – Gordon Whyte (Gross 68).
Twos
Gordon Whyte (2).
The club thanked Andy and Kames Village Store for their sponsorship and contribution to another successful day at the club.
Earlier in the week, on May 28, members enjoyed the club’s annual outing to Buchanan Castle Golf Club in Drymen, organised by Club Captain Peter Mobeck. A total of 25 players made the trip and, despite the odd rain shower, conditions were generally favourable for golf throughout the day.
Competition for the Club Outing Shield was keenly contested, with Dan MacRae producing the winning performance to claim the trophy with an excellent 38 Stableford points. The outing proved another enjoyable occasion for members, combining competitive golf with good company and camaraderie.
Attention now turns to Sunday’s Vice-Captain’s Trophy, with a 9.45am ballot scheduled in the clubhouse.
Meanwhile, the club’s ladies’ section enjoyed a successful outing to Old Ranfurly Golf Club, where Lucie Cooney emerged as the winner with a scratch score of 88.
With strong participation both at home and away, it was another positive week for Kyles of Bute Golf Club and its members.
