GOLF — Renfrewshire Golf Union Event At WhinhillWHINHILL Golf Course, Greenock was the setting for the Renfrewshire Golf Union Boys and Youths Stroke Play Championship for 2017.
The course was a test for those taking part. With the poor recent wet weather it was very heavy with little run available, but the greens were in superb condition. This was reflected in the majority of the scoring with the CSS (Competition Scratch Score) moving to 70 from the normal SSS (Standard Scratch Score) of 68.
In the boys’ Caven Trophy, Euan McNeill of Lochwinnoch Golf Club was the winner with a gross score of 74 despite dropping three strokes over the last two holes. He has been a stalwart in the Renfrewshire boys’ team this year, being undefeated in all four matches played, and hopes to further his golf at the University of the Highlands and Islands based in Dornoch.
Euan McNeill and Michael McLennan
In the youth category, for the Menzies Trophy, home players were always going to feature as this is a course players really need to know to score well.
First to post a score was current Whinhill club champion Jamie Sinnamon with a two-over-par 70 despite running up a seven at the final hole. He held the lead until one of his fellow club members, Michael McLennan, came in with the round of the day, a one-under-par 67. With his four handicap he will be the recipient of a major handicap cut.
The eight qualifiers in both events go forward to the RGU Match Play Championships with the Boys event being played over Kilmacolm Golf Club and the Youths at Renfrew Golf Club.
The Caven Trophy was sponsored once again by Paisley-based, family-run company Strathand Security and organisers thank them for their continued support. The courtesy of Whinhill Golf Club and the hospitality that they provided was much appreciated. Inverclyde Council are also thanked for their generosity in allowing Renfrewshire Golf Union to play the event there.
