It was also the first event to count for the Junior Order of Merit. It should be noted that all scores are gross and no account is taken of handicap.
The weather was fair and breezy in the early part of the day but rain came in later making conditions difficult. The golf course was in superb condition as confirmed by the excellent scores recorded by the contestants.
The Championship was won with a very good score for this event of 65 gross, by Sam Findlater (Troon Welbeck G C) to secure The Grants Trophy. The Nick Price Team Trophy, donated by Nick Price when he won The Open at Turnberry in 1994, was won by Belleisle Juniors with a score of 208. (C Stewart 71; S Clark 71; A Foley 66). This is for the best 3 scores from any golf club entered.
The President of Rotary Club of Girvan, Gordon Laird, presented the prizes. Other prize-winners were as follows :-
12 – 13 Age group: E Walker 73(Barassie); J McCluskey 80(Turnberry); J Mulholland 84(Doon Valley); E Henderson 87(Barassie)
14 - 15 Age group : C Porciani (Turnberry) 66; D Flood (Caprington) 70; G McIntosh (Girvan) 72bih; P Timmons (St Meddans) 72bih;J Johnstone (Belleisle) 72bih
16 – 18 Age group: S Findlater (Troon Welbeck) 65; S Clark (Belleisle) 66; K McClung (Wig County) 67; C Telfer (St Cuthberts); C Stewart (Belleisle) 71bih
5th hole nearest the pin: G Mitchell (Doon Valley) ½ inch.
18th hole nearest the pin: M McKelvie (Caprington) 6' 8".
Youngest competitor to return a completed card: A Kerr (Turnberry).
9th hole Longest drive: C Corrigan (Welbeck.)
Old Street Garage prizes for KA26 players 13-14: J McCluskey (Turnberry) 80.
14-15: C Porciani (Turnberry 66.
16-18: S Brown (Girvan) 71
B G Shilling Trophy: C Porciani (Turnberry) 66.
The Rotary Club of Girvan wish to thank the following for their valued sponsorship:- William Grant & Sons Ltd; South Ayrshire Council; Turnberry Hotel Golf Academy; Brunston Castle Golf Pros; Turnberry Golf Club; Girvan Golf Club; Brunston Golf Club and W McKie (Old Street Garage).