UNFORTUNATELY CORMAC MISSED OUT ON A QUARTER FINAL PLACE

The Scottish Men’s Amateur at Murcar is drawing to a close but Cormac lost out this morning. Better news for his home clubmate Connor who is through to the semi final after having to go 20 holes this afternoon to get a result. 

CORMAC MAKES LAST 16 SCOTTISH MENS AMATEUR

Congratulations to junior member Cormac who had a great day winning through to the last 16 in the Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship and recording a  “hole in one” in the process. This is where the previous experience of playing match play in the Bell Trophy and Scratch League plays as an advantage when it gets to the knockout stages. Such a shame these events are not happening this year. A special mention to Conner who is a team mate at Cormac’s home club who also made it through and the pressure will be on their opponents playing these juniors in the Men’s event. At Strathmore we have always said if your good enough your old enough and that’s why we have no age restrictions. Held a taster session today for Maya a granddaughter of one of our Gents members and she did very well. Quick learner who certainly seemed to enjoy the experience. Then off to Edzell to play the West Water 9 hole course with our  own grandkids and daughter. Alana not only managed her first par but then went back to back with another one. Her roar of delight could probably be heard in Brechin. I had birdied 7, 8 and 9 so as I can’t remember (might be an age thing) birdieing 4 in a row went onto the 10th but my putt just slipped past. Golf is a game everyone can enjoy and having 3 generations out having fun is what it’s all about.

TODAYS UPDATE

Cameron finished 4th in the Stephen Gallacher Under 15 Handicap section and Cormac held is form and qualified tied 4th for the match play at the Scottish Men’s 

UPDATE FROM JUNIORS ON TOUR

Cameron is lying 4th equal in the handicap section going into the final round of the Stephen Gallacher Under 15 Championship tomorrow. Cormac made a promising start in the Men’s Scottish Amateur and sits tied 5th on 6 under par 3 shots behind the leader who shot a course record. Unfortunately Kirsten lost out in the last 16 at the Northern Ladies. Past members Megan lost in the last 8 but Katy progressed to the semi finals and we wish everyone good luck for tomorrow. 

STRATHMORE JUNIORS ON TOUR

Kirsten today qualified for the Scratch Match Play in the North of Scotland Ladies at Blairgowrie and Cammy is joint leader in the under 15 handicap section in the Stephen Gallacher at Ratho Park. Good luck to them both tomorrow. 

ANOTHER BUSY DAY

Congratulations to team Tarah who ran out winners in the latest Family Fun Day. This was followed up with another Skills Challenge. Great fun was had by all. 

ANOTHER GREAT DAY FOR STRATHMORE JUNIORS

Went out with Stuart and Lochlan for a few holes and wow was I impressed by both players. Lochlan stared off with a great birdie after hitting his approach shot to 2ft. When we were on the 3rd green Conan and Cameron hit their tee shots within 15 yds of the green then Blair shouted fore as his tee shot finished on top of the hump front right of the green. These boys have certainly gained massive distances off the tee and when Lochlan gave me 40 + yds down the 5th I enquired what was making the difference and was delighted when he told me it was all down to slowing his swing down a bit. I left to get to Crieff and meet our GolfSixes team. Was great fun with some great scores and we finished tied 2nd with Pitlochry with the hosts running out comfortable winners. The funniest thing that happened today was Adrian who scored a hat-trick which is normally associated with football. First up he forgot his cap so purchased one in the pro shop. Next up on the 5th the longest drive hole he hit a monster which finished in the middle of the fairway. And it was hilarious when he was presented with his prize a skip and a beanie so the hat-trick was complete. Our team members confidences are growing and to see the smiles and the interactions is brilliant and will help all these players develop. Next up tomorrow is a Family Fun Day and the 2nd round of the Skills Challenge.