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Ratho Park – Senior Open – Stroke Play

Billy and I arrived so early that we could have chosen to either cut the greens or hoover the locker rooms. No food however and the coffee was out a machine. The weather was slightly better than we have been used … Continue reading

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Lundin – Gents’ Open – Stroke Play

Myself and John Docherty, also a member of Stirling Golf Club, arrived at Lundin Golf Club to be welcomed by very windy conditions. My playing partner, Colin Ramsay from Musselburgh Golf Club, were about to tee-off when we were informed … Continue reading

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The Roxburghe – “Friendly” Fourball

The weather was windy but dry and the course was in excellent condition. I struck the ball as good as I have ever done, but still managed to lose by two holes. My nephews Craig and Billy, combined well together … Continue reading

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Leven Thistle – Senior Open – Stroke Play

Arrived nice and early only to discover that I had forgotten both my camera and my Power Caddy battery. So no photo this time. Still, us golfers can overcome these small setbacks. My playing partners were my nephew Billy Scott / … Continue reading

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Scoonie Golf Club – Senior Open – Stroke Play

Another fine sunny day awaited our return to Scoonie Golf Club for the Senior Open. Our start time of 09.00am was perfect as my nephew and I teed off along with Jock Page, a local member. That’s Jock in the … Continue reading

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Edzell Golf Club – Format: 2 Ball Better Ball

Two hours driving, but it was worth it. The course was in very good condition although my nephew and I, once again, did not make the prize list. Our playing partners were Murray, that’s him with the moustache, and Ken … Continue reading

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Dunblane New Golf Club – Format: Two Ball Better Ball

Stirlingshire Association of Past Captains Spring Outing at Dunblane New Golf Club. A better-ball format, my partner was Arthur Denholm (Aberfoyle) and our playing partners were Gary McSorley (Falkirk Tryst) and Jim White (Falkirk). While my partner played well, I missed several … Continue reading

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Harburn Golf Club – Format: Texas Scramble

Another Texas Scramble, this time a four man team, which will include myself, my nephew, his friend Billy and David Walker. Forecast is good so we should have a laugh. We arrived nice and early, weather as predicted, blue skies, sunshine and … Continue reading

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Scoonie Golf Club – Format: Texas Scramble

I have never played Scoonie before, although I have played on its illustrious neighbour Leven Links many times. I am, however, looking forward to my first visit when I will compete in a Texas Scramble with my nephew and a friend, should be fun. Sunday … Continue reading

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Hi I’m Andy Aitken

4th May – Niddry Castle – Senior Open (Cancelled) 28th May – Paisley Golf Club – Senior Open (Cancelled) 15th August – Stirling Golf Club – Match V Fife 16th August – East Kilbride Senior Open

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