GGU Boys vs Ayrshire on Sunday 31st May

Sunday, the last day in May, was the first of the season's 8 player West of Scotland Boys County matches. This first match of Glasgow’s season saw them host Ayrshire at Dougalston.

The Glasgow team included 4 players from Glasgow Golf Club, 2 from Cowglen Golf Club and one each from Ralston Golf Club and Cathkin Braes Golf Club. The match was notable for Murdo MacDonald’s first County appearance and the last series of games for Glasgow by Callum Morrison before he sets off on a golfing scholarship in the USA.

The match was tied 4-4

The debutant Murdo won his first game for Glasgow Golf Union and there was victories for Lewis Reynolds and Archie MacMillan. Halved matches for Kyle Morrison and Chris Cowan saw Glasgow reach their points total.

All the matches were competitive with 4 being settled on the last green, so an excellent start to the season with all to play for this season.

Match Report Boys vs Lanarkshire on 14th of June at Cathcart Castle

On a splendid Summers afternoon at a verdant Cathcart Castle Golf Club, a much changed Glasgow Golf Union Boys team consisting of 8 players met a a powerful Lanarkshire team who were fresh from a recent victory over Dumbartonshire.

The golf course is in fine condition with the greens, in particular receiving positive comments from all the players. One notable feature of Cathcart Castle is the presence of some holes with internal out of bounds, a challenging feature. These holes require good technique and strong nerves to be safely negotiated.

The match was a convincing victory for Lanarkshire of 7-1

There was however some highlights for the Glasgow team. Murdo MacDonald won his match, another victory following his inaugural appearance versus Ayrshire and 12 year old Edward McGonagle played very well against an older more experienced opponent. 

The photo aboveshows 7 of the 8 man team ready to do battle.

Match report Boys v Dumbartonshire on Sunday 26th July at Sandyhills

The Glasgow Golf Union’s Boys Team hosted Dunbartonshire at Sandyhills Golf Club on Sunday the 26th of July. This latest fixture marking the half way point in the West of Scotland Inter County League Ties.

The weather on the day was tricky with a fitful breeze gusting regularly through the trees making club selection tricky. There was also occasional rain showers which did not last long but were quite intense when they did.

The course is in splendid condition and a pleasure for the boys to play over.

With a heavy fixture list of competing Junior Competitions at this time of the season and the Glasgow Fair holiday also playing a part, both counties struggled to field their strongest teams.

Glasgow took the opportunity to give three new 'Under 16s' squad recruits from the home club their first experience of county golf and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Whilst none recorded a victory on the day, there was plenty of evidence for optimism in the future. Now those first appearance nerves are behind them, they can look forward to future selections for the team with enthusiasm and confidence.

The 'Under 18s had two wins and two defeats in their matches, making the Tie Result 5-3 in favour of visitors Dunbartonshire. 

As usual, all our boys accounted for themselves splendidly and although reluctant to single anyone out in particular, a special mention must go to Murdo MacDonald, leading the U16s and Charlie Richardson, leading the U18s, both of whom led by example with victories on the day. Murdo remains undefeated.

We are as usual very thankful to Sandyhills Golf Club and their secretariat and members for the courtesy of the course and to the caterers for looking after both teams, before and after the matches.