HIGHLAND SPRING JUNIOR MASTERS

I am so proud of Kirsty and Michael today . Michael (handicap 5) teed off at 8.48am this morning and returned a score of 34 points with a level par 33 back nine for 20 points , after handing in his card he went straight out to support younger sister Kirsty (handicap 13) who teed off at 11.03 and she came back in an amazing 37 only 2 over par for 22 points . Unknown to Michael he was still leading with only one group to come in and Kirsty was leading by 3 points with 4 groups still to finish . The excitement and tension was mounting at Strathmore with live scoring on the internet being followed avidly. It was gut wrenching when Michael was pipped at the post by a player in the final group (handicap 28) returning 36 points. Michael should be very proud of his performance and finishing runner up in a National Competition is an excellent result. Kirsty held on to became the first Strathmore junior to become a Scottish National Champion and with a gross 83 (best scratch score with 2 & 3 handicap players taking part) returning 40 points and I am so delighted for both Kirsty and Michael who nearly made an unbelievable double winning combination. I am not surprised as with all the hard work both these players have put in they deserve all the success and I look forward to their future progress. I am also delighted that they give each other such great support.