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Kilmacolm Golf Club – Senior Stableford

We returned to Kilmacolm yet again and were not disappointed, unless you look at our scores. I am still in amazement as each time I play here I am at a loss as to why I do not score better than … Continue reading

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Balbirnie Park Golf Club – Senior Open

We returned to Balbirnie Park for their Senior Open and soon discovered that the speed of their  greens were the fastest we have so far putted on. My playing partners were Doug Low and Don Wilson, both Balbirnie members. I soon … Continue reading

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Prestonfield – Senior Open

Another course neither Bill or myself have played. Lovely clubhouse and our coffee and rolls were served by a smiling face, which is always nice to see so early in the morning. The weather was again hot and windy, making … Continue reading

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Bathgate Golf Club – Senior Open

A first time visit for both Billy and myself. Unfortunately it was very windy, making the firm greens and firm fairways unpredictable. Our threesome was made up with another visitor, Ian Printy from Kingsknowe Golf Club. The Club are delighted to … Continue reading

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Dumbarton Golf Club – Senior Open

Another nice day for a game of golf. Following our usual coffee and rolls we prepared for the off. My playing partners were my nephew Billy and Dumbarton member Harry Morgan playing off a handicap of twelve. Pars at the 1st … Continue reading

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Ratho Park Golf Club – Senior Open – Defending Champion

Well it’s nearly 7.30am and time to begin the defence of my title. (Will be happy to make the buffer zone.) Playing with my nephew Billy and Ian Fell (13) from Mortonhall Golf Club we set off, bang on time. … Continue reading

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East Kilbride Golf Club – 4BBB

What a lovely morning to play golf. The clubhouse is almost brand new, having been rebuilt in 2011 after a fire the year before completely destroyed the building and is in pristine condition, as you can see from the photo’s. As … Continue reading

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Kilspindie Golf Club – Senior Open

This was by far the best day of the year for playing golf, warm sunshine and that typical links breeze, making the day well worth the visit. Also making it worthwhile was my good-natured playing partner Derek Miller, a three … Continue reading

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Auchterarder Golf Club – Senior Open

My first visit to Auchterarder in a few years saw me finish with a Net 69, one under the CSS of 70, after an outward half of 40 which began par birdie. This was followed by five straight bogies and two pars. My … Continue reading

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Largs Golf Club – Senior Open

The scene of my surprising win in 2012 with a net score of 62 was by all accounts a disappointment. Felt like I struck the ball okay, but could not make myself hit the ball hard enough on the greens. … Continue reading

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