RECORD BREAKERS

First of all thanks to Crieff Golf Club for hosting our match against Auchterarder, the course, as always, was in great condition which is testament to their green staff. Thanks also to Perth and Kinross County Golf Union for organising and running the whole event. 

Running one of the biggest junior sections in P&K comes with loads of responsibility, hard work and endless hours behind the scenes, but Strathmore Juniors never cease to amaze me and make what Dawn and I do worthwhile. Having so many players with WHS handicaps has meant over the last few years we have been able to field two teams. It’s double the work but this week these players have responded and proved again that the set up we have created at the club works and that is the reason we attract players. Stuart Duncan led out the team today and got the first point on the board with a great 4&2 win, he nearly holed his tee shot on 13, photo below. His ball striking was very impressive along with his consistent putting. Archie Pattullo also won 4&2 and was always in control of his match. The ultimate match play player Louis Purdie won 5&3 and again proved why this format suits him so well. Joseph Frullani played very well and was ahead for most of his match before Sophie produced some great golf to win 3 holes in a row and take a 2 up lead which he couldn’t peg back and he lost 3&1. A piece of History was made today as Strathmore 2 will now play Strathmore 1 in the Final at Gleneagles next Saturday. 

Back at Strathmore Keegan Ferguson shot a gross 75 for 41 points to pip Andrew Brass, who was playing his first Summer League, and had 40 points. More handicap cuts coming up. Thanks to Diane and Rosie who accompanied the under 12’s on the course today. 

As I said before Strathmore Juniors just keep going from strength to strength and it’s a pleasure to be involved. Dawn and I are fitting Callan Mackie for his hire clubs tomorrow before taking him out to mark his card for handicap. He only joined last week as our 27th new member for 2025 and his set makes 56 for  this year. 

With 7 kids gaining Golf Scholarships in America, 8 Internationalist, 4 Greenkeepers and 7 PGA professionals, soon to be 8, over the past 10 years. Our youngster just keep on achieving and for a Club that only celebrates 30 years in existence this year, we certainly punch above our weight. 

Will be so proud next week when both teams take to the fairways at Gleneagles and may the “best team win”. One thing is certain Strathmore Golf Clubs name will be on the trophy again. 

We sold some of our half sets of ex club hire clubs to King James V1 and see they had 19 youngsters at a session this week, which is fantastic. Growing golf starts at grass roots level and keeps Clubs futures secure.