JUNIOR BELL TROPHY

Josh McKenna led out the team and took an early lead against Connor Boylan going 3 up after 3 holes and despite Connor attempts to come back Josh held on to win 2 up.

Michael Brodie met the big hitting David Thoms who had a eagle putt on the 1st and followed that up by driving the 3rd green for his 2nd eagle putt in 3 holes. Michael hung in well but lost 4&3.

John McKenna played against last years opponent Ian Christie who played very steady golf and John lost out 5&4.

Brad Bannerman had a close match with Richard Sorokaniuk and took a 2 hole lead onto the 16th tee. Richard won 16 and with 17 being halved Brad took a one hole lead up 18 where Richard could only half the hole and Brad squared the match by winning one up.

All the attention then switched to the deciding tie in which 10 year old Alex Simpson was playing Jack Christie. Alex was 2 down at the turn and with Jack bunkering his tee shot on 10 things were looking better only for Jack to hit his bunker shot to a foot and hole the putt to go 3 up. Alex holed out for a 4 and then won the next 4 holes with pars to take a 1 hole lead. Jack won 15 & 16 with pars and Alex won 17 to square the tie and match. Alex hit 3 good shots to be within 80 yds of the green Jack hit his 3rd shot just off the back of the green. With all still to play for Alex bit a great approach to within 5ft only to see Jack chip his shot to 3ft. Alex hit his putt and it looked in all the way only to lip out leaving Jack his putt for the win and to take Alyth into the semi finals for the 2nd year running. Jack held his nerve and holed the putt.

I am very proud of team spirit shown by the players and am sure these match play situations will help develop both their playing and social skills.

HANNAH PLAYS FIRST ROUND AT EYEMOUTH

Hannah Robb played her first round of the Scottish Girls Championship at Eyemouth today and did herself proud with a very respectable 88. Tough condition raised the CSS to 75. Hannah will take to the tee again tomorrow at 10am.

Good luck from all the Junior Section.