THERE was a superb turnout for the annual Famous Grouse Trophy at Port Bannatyne Golf Club, with golfers enjoying a full day of competition, hospitality, and excellent course conditions in one of the club’s flagship events of the season.
The event, once again generously sponsored by David Kilpatrick and family of Bute Signs, featured a packed prize table with rewards ranging from premium golf balls to vouchers, ensuring dozens of competitors left with something to show for their efforts.
The course was presented in near-perfect condition, with credit going to Duncan and Graham for their continued hard work maintaining playing standards. The format saw competitors tackle two rounds of 12 holes, with a welcome mid-competition refreshment in the clubhouse bar, courtesy of the sponsor.
Players were also treated to a strong clubhouse offering throughout the day, including breakfast rolls, chicken or crispy fish wraps, burgers, and homemade chocolate cake, alongside the usual selection of drinks and snacks.
On the course, competition was fierce across both scratch and handicap divisions, as well as a range of skill prizes including nearest-the-pin contests and longest drives.
Scratch Results
1 – Graham Bolton; 2 – Donald Standaloft; 3 – Graham Dunn; 4 – Roddie Leitch; 5 – Matthew Dunn.
Handicap Results
(including Overall Winner)
1 – Graham Fisher (Overall Winner); 2 – Alan Stewart; 3 – Alex Morrison Cowan; 4 – Gordon McIntyre; 5 – Neil Whitelaw.
Skill Prizes
Longest Drive (2nd) – Joe Livingstone; Longest Drive (7th) – Iain Simpson; Nearest the Pin (4th & 10th) – Graham Fisher; Nearest the Pin (18th) – Roddie Leitch (Hole in One).
Sweeps
AM – Gordon McIntyre; PM – Graham Fisher.
Twos (AM)
Richard Murphy, Sam Jamieson, Scott McAllister, Iain Simpson.
Twos (PM)
Roddie Leitch (x2), Graham Fisher, Hector Whitelaw.
A spokesperson for the club thanked all competitors for taking part in another highly successful renewal of the Famous Grouse Trophy, highlighting both the strong turnout and the continued support of sponsors in making the event one of the highlights of the Port Bannatyne golfing calendar.
