Thursday 16th July 2026
Top marks in Division 1 go to Phil Harrison, who produced an excellent 40 points to take the win. A round full of steady scoring and just enough sparkle to keep everyone else firmly in the rear‑view mirror. Rumours that he floated serenely down the 18th fairway remain unconfirmed.
Two points back was Drew Armstrong, returning a strong 38 points and continuing his run of form that suggests he may be quietly assembling a highlight reel for the end‑of‑season dinner.
Third place went to Graham Pretty, who posted 37 points and secured the position with a sharp back nine of 19 — a finish that will no doubt be mentioned with a modest shrug and a satisfied grin.
Also on 37 points was Stu Newland, edged out on countback with a back nine of 18, but still very much in the prizes and proving once again that he is never far from the action.
Division 2 produced the day’s standout score, with Kevin Giles storming home on 41 points — the sort of total that makes the rest of the division briefly consider taking up gardening instead.
Behind him came a tightly packed trio all on 37 points, separated only by the countback calculator:
Ed Easton claimed second place with a back six of 13,
Chris. Young took third with a back three of 8,
Andy Love completed the prize list with a back three of 5.
A close‑run contest and proof that Division 2 remains a lively and unpredictable battleground.
1st Phil Harrison, 40 pts £18
2nd Drew Armstrong 38 pts £16
3rd Graham Pretty 37 pts (B9 19) £14
4th Stu Newland 37 pts (B9 18) £12
1st Kev Giles 41 pts £18
2nd Ed Easton 37 pts (B6 13) £16
3rd Chris Young 37 pts (B3 8) £14
4th Andy Love 37 pts (B3 5) £12
36 players took part,
Another enjoyable morning’s golf, full of tight finishes, good humour, and just enough drama to keep the Seniors Section lively.
The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers