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August 2006
31/8/06
The extension to the Golf Practice Centre, which includes the St Andrews Links Golf Academy, was officially opened today by Peter Dawson, chief executive of The R&A more
21/8/06
Those wishing to volunteer for marshalling or scoring duties at next year's Women's British Open to be held on the Old Course from 2-5 August can download a form now
18/8/06
Links News for August
online now
17/8/06
Advance applications for play on St Andrews Links in 2007 can be made from 00.01 BST on 6 September
Application forms and guidelines are available to download now. Details
11/8/06
The winner of the Eden Trophy 2006 is Oliver Farr of Ludlow. Today he beat Steven Clarke of Kidderminster 4 and 3 over a windy Eden Course.
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Oliver Farr |
Steven Clark |
August Tournaments produce fine champions
Oliver Farr of Ludlow GC took the Eden Trophy title this year after defeating Kidderminster’s Stephen Clarke 4 and 3 in the tournament’s matchplay final held over a blustery and fast running Eden Course in first class condition.
Farr, an 18-year-old South Shropshire lad playing at St Andrews for the first time, took the lead at the 4 th hole but Clarke rallied at the 7 th to bring the match back to all square.
The final was still tied at the turn but then Farr accelerated away with wins at 10, 11 and 12. He defended his lead over the next three holes before taking the title at the 15 th.
For 21-year-old Clarke, it was a second successive runner-up spot but despite the disappointment he promised to return next year and try again to go one better.
Farr qualified for the matchplay stages of the tournament in only 47th place on 156, after scoring 75 on the Eden Course and 81 on the New Course, nevertheless Oliver showed himself to be a formidable opponent in the knock-out stages with only one of his matches making it to the 17 th. He got to the final after wins against Andrew Lawrence (Baberton) 3 and 2; Paul Desport (Hawick) 6 and 5; Andrew Carmichael (Charthills) 3 and 2; Luke Searle ( Richmond) 2 and 1; and Neil Raymond (Corhampton) 3 and 2.
The best qualifier was Roberto Laino of Bedford & County who returned a 67 on the Eden and a 71 on the New for a great three under par total of 138.
A record total of 355 golfers sought to enter the Eden Tournament this year, with 240 being successful. Handicap entries were cut at 4.7.
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Karen Marshall |
Chris Appleby |
While the men’s event was won by a newcomer to the Links, the Strathtyrum Trophy was claimed for a record third time by 31-year-old Baberton golfer Karen Marshall, who was also the champion in 1997 and 2003. She beat Preston’s Chris Appleby, ten years her senior, 4 and 2 over the Eden Course.
Marshall got off to a great start with wins at the 3 rd and 4 th holes but Appleby fought back to win the next two holes and the match stayed all square after six. However, Links veteran Marshall got ahead again at the 7 th and was never to relinquish her control over the final, winning 10 and 11 to go three up. Appleby bravely won the 12 th, but Marshall clinched victory after taking the 15 th and 16 th.
Karen was always a favourite for the championship this year, and the Midlothian player qualified for the matchplay in second place with a 159 total. Top performer in the first two rounds of strokeplay was Amanda Shorrock of Pryors Hayes with a score of 157 over the Eden and New courses.
Karen’s route to the title included wins over Diana Payne ( Oakmere Park) 4 and 3; Stephanie Liddell ( Carlisle) 1 up; Louise Fraser (Comiston Ladies) 7 and 6; and local challenger Rebecca Watson (Elie and Earlsferry) 2 and 1.
In the handicap events, four-handicapper Thomas Robertson of East Kilbride won the Eden Tankard with a 4 and 2 defeat of Michael McGuigan of Clober, who plays off nine, while the Strathtyrum Salver went to Janis Slater (16) of Worksop who convincingly beat Pearl Smeaton (19) of Willesley Park 7 and 6.
In the Tankard final, McGuigan won the first hole but Robertson tied immediately and went on to win 3, 5, 6 and 8. Although he lost the long par four 13 th, Robertson regained his four shot lead on the 16 th green to close out the match.
The Salver was all over by the 12 th green. Slater stormed out of the blocks and won four of the first five holes. A consolation win at 6 was a brief respite for Smeaton as her opponent went on to claim 7, 9, 10 and 11.
Results
Eden Trophy
Strathtyrum Trophy
Eden Tankard
Strathtyrum Salver
Top qualifier in the Eden Trophy was Roberto Laino of Bedford & County GC who shot 67 on the Eden and 71 on the New for a total of 138. Amanda Shorrock of Pryors Hayes was top lady qualifier.
Eden Trophy round 2 results
Strathtyrum Trophy round 2 results
8/8/06
Eden Trophy and Strathtyrum Trophy first round results
Eden Trophy
Strathtyrum Trophy
7/8/06
Congratulations to Sherri Steinhauer on a great victory at the Weetabix Women's British Open. We look forward to seeing your defence at the Home of Golf in 2007.
4/8/06
Winter Golf Package off to great start
Dates in April next year have been taken. More three day packages, which include a guaranteed round on the Old Course, are available from November 2006 to March 2007 and in October 2007. More
3/8/06
Junior Opens 2006
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Michael Williams |
Whitney Hillier |
Michael Williams is the new St Andrews Boys' Open champion and proud holder of the Merchants' Cup. The 17-year-old from Craigielaw near Edinburgh defeated local lad Iain Finlay of St Andrews GC, who is also a member of St Andrews Links Junior Golf Association (SALJGA), at the first extra hole in their matchplay final on the Old Course.
Williams was two up after two holes and three up after seven but Finlay fought back to take four straight holes between the 11th and the 14th to go 1 up. Playing into the breeze on the way home, the boys halved the 15th before Williams drew level at 16. Williams won the Road Hole to stand 1 up on the final tee but Finlay forced a concession at the 18th to take the tie into extra holes before succumbing on the 19th green.
After qualifying with a 72 on the Eden Course Williams had a great run to the final, with convincing wins in each of his matches on the Old Course. In round one he beat Ross Goodbrand (Westhill) 6 and 4, and in each of the next three rounds he won by 3 and 2 against Ryan Tuppen (Roundhay), Jonathan Hewitt (Gerrards Cross) and Ben Harman (Letchworth). In his semi final, Finlay played the Old Course in par figures to knock out top seed Sean Stevens (Deeside) 3 and 2.
A total of 178 boys entered this year’s competition with the handicap ballot falling at 6.7.
The Junior Ladies' Open title has gone to the other side of the world with 15-year-old Whitney Hillier of Joondalup GC near Perth in Western Australia. Whitney beat Pamela Prestwell of Bothwell Castle, who is two years her senior, on the third extra hole to claim the Golf Monthly Salver. Ms Prestwell took a two-shot lead after wins at the 9th and 10th but Whitney rallied to take three in a row from the 14th. Pamela took the 17th to draw level again and the ladies tied 18 to take their match into extra time, when Whitney won the day after Pamela’s putt for a half lipped out. Both girls impressed onlookers with their high quality performances in the final.
Whitney had earlier defeated top qualifier Holly Aitchison of Bedfordshire GC in her semi final, also at the 21st hole, and she came out on top 1 up against England internationalist Faye Sanderson (Heworth) in the last eight. Her victim in round one was Donna O’Connell (Burnham and Berrow), whom she beat by 4 and 2.
The boys' handicap champion is Shaun Clark from St Michaels Golf Club, who overcame Jack Logan (Westerhope) 1 up. Shaun, a 15-year-old who plays off four, is a member of SALJGA. All square after 12, three-handicapper Logan won the 13th but Clark took both 14 and 15. Logan drew level at 16 but Clark won the crucial 17th hole to take a one hole lead onto the last tee. A half at 18 earned Shaun the Murray Mitchell Trophy.
The Junior Ladies' handicap winner is Jessica Scott of Wanstead, who also beat her opponent, Lauren Mackin of Son Muntaner, 1 up. Lauren plays off 7 and was giving her opponent a total of nine shots. As in the other ties, the inward stretch provided huge excitement in the match. Lauren won 13 and 14 to go two up, but Jessica, who is 23 and playing in her last Junior Ladies’ Open, prevailed at each of the last three holes to emerge the winner of the Girls' Open Quaich.
All the junior finals produced close finishes, underlining the status of the Old Course as the best matchplay venue in golf.
Junior Open Championship, Finals. Old Course.
Merchants’ Cup (scratch)
Iain Finlay (St Andrews) lost to Michael Williams (Craigielaw) at the 19th hole
Golf Monthly Trophy (scratch)
Whitney Hillier (Joondalup) bt Pamela Prestwell (Bothwell Castle) at the 21st hole
Murray Mitchell Trophy (handicap)
Shaun Clark (St Michaels) bt Jack Logan (Westerhope) 1 up
Girls’ Open Quaich (handicap)
Jessica Scott (Wanstead) bt Lauren Mackin (Son Muntaner) 1 up
Junior Open Championship, Semi Finals. Old Course.
Merchants’ Cup (scratch)
Sean Stevens (Deeside) lost to Iain Finlay (St Andrews) 3 and 2
Ben Harman (Letchworth) lost to Michael Williams (Craigielaw) 3 and 2
Golf Monthly Trophy (scratch)
Holly Aitchison (Bedfordshire) lost to Whitney Hillier (Joondalup) 21st hole
Jane Turner (Mortonhall) lost to Pamela Prestwell ( Bothwell Castle) 7 and 6
Murray Mitchell Trophy (handicap)
Adam Ormesher (Childwall) lost to Shaun Clark (St Michaels) 2 and 1
Jack Logan (Westerhope) bt Andrew McLachlan (Eastwood) 5 and 3
Girls’ Open Quaich (handicap)
Jessica Scott (Wanstead) bt Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) 2 and 1
Lauren Mackin (Son Muntaner) bt Lauren Whyte (Aberdeen Ladies) 19th hole
2/8/06
Junior Open Championships, Quarter Final results. Old Course.
Murray Mitchell Trophy (handicap)
Joshua Smith ( Belton Park) lost to Adam Ormesher (Childwall) 19th hole
Shaun Clark (St Michaels) bt Liam O’Kane (Pumpherston) 3 and 2
James White ( St Andrews) lost to Jack Logan (Westerhope) 4 and 3
Andrew McLachlan (Eastwood) bt Ceyhan Mihcioglu (Ponteland) 3 and 2
Merchants’ Cup (scratch)
Sean Stevens (Deeside) bt James Hendrick (Pollock) 2 and 1
Iain Finlay ( St Andrews) bt Ben Crossfield (Gainsborough) 2 and 1
Ben Harman (Letchworth) bt Darragh Coghlan (Royal Dublin) 1 up
Jonathan Hewitt (Gerrards Cross) lost to Michael Williams (Craigielaw) 3 and 2
Girls’ Open Quaich (handicap)
Jessica Scott (Wanstead) bt Catherine Conejo (Williamwood) 19th hole
Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) bt Cara Easton (Dalmahoy) 2 and 1
Emma Bisset (Elie & Earlsferry) lost to Lauren Mackin (Son Muntaner) 1 up
Michaela Chivers (Farrington) lost to Lauren Whyte (Aberdeen Ladies) 2 up
Golf Monthly Trophy (scratch)
Holly Aitchison (Bedfordshire) bt Gemma Easton (Bargoed) 3 and 2
Faye Sanderson (Heworth) lost to Whitney Hillier (Joondalup) 1 up
Lucy Gould (Bargoed) lost to Jane Turner (Mortonhall) 21st hole
Pamela Prestwell ( Bothwell Castle) bt Rachel Myles (St Regulus) 6 and 5
1/8/06
The quarter finalists of the Junior Open championships emerged today on the Eden Course. Tomorrow, the championship will move to the Old Course. Seven of the top eight seeds have qualified for the Golf Monthly Salver. Top qualifier, Holly Aitchison, will play Gemma Easton (Bargoed) while her club-mate, the number two seed, Lucy Gould, will take on Jane Turner of Mortonhall. The other quarter finals will be between Faye Sanderson (Heworth), the semi finalist of 2003 and 2004, and Whitney Hillier (Joondalup) and Paula Prestwell (Bothwell Castle) and local girl Rachel Myles (St Regulus), who won the Open Quiach handicap competition in 2004.
Today's Results
St Andrews Boys’ Open 2006
Murray Mitchell Trophy (handicap) 1st Round
Joshua Smith (Belton Park) bt David Simpson (Penrith) 2 and 1
Adam Ormesher (Childwall) bt James Phillips (Windlesham) 8 and 6
Shaun Clark (St Michaels) bt Keith Shanks (Hilton Park) 4 and 3
Liam O’Kane (Pumpherston) bt Thomas Burnet (St Melyd) 8 and 6
James White (St Andrews) bt Peter Scanlon (Hamilton) 3 and 2
Jack Logan (Westerhope) bt David Ryan (Ealing) 3 and 2
Andrew McLachlan (Eastwood) bt Neil Beattie (St Andrews) 2 up
Ceyhan Mihcioglu (Ponteland) bt Martin Scott (Hamilton) 4 and 3
Merchants’ Cup (scratch) 1st Round
Sean Stevens (Deeside) bt Clark Simpson (Westhill) 8 and 6
Nicky Maddison (Parklands) bt James Ross (Royal Burgess) 1 up
Steven Maxwell (Windyhill) bt Edward Ash (Harrogate) 2 up
James Hendrick (Pollock) bt Alexander Glover (St Mellion) 19th
Iain Finlay (St Andrews) bt Jason Timmis (Newcastle under Lyme) 2 up
Adam Killen ( St Andrews) bt Lee Kimberley (Fulford Heath) 20th
Ben Crossfield (Gainsborough) bt Matthew Tweddell (Blackwell) 2 and 1
Liam Sinnott (Matlock) bt Douglas Ibbotson (Murcar Links) 4 and 3
Nickolaj Nissen (Helsingor) bt Leon Fricker (Yelverton) 4 and 3
Ben Harman (Letchworth) bt Scott Smallman (Trentham) 3 and 1
Alex Gardner (Radyr) bt Simon Mulholland (Penrith) 1 up
Darragh Coghlan (Royal Dublin) bt Dane Bairstow (West Bradford) 3 and 1
Jonathan Hewitt (Gerrards Cross) bt Corey Crocker (East Sussex National) 8 and 6
Mark Bonas (Pumpherston) bt Sean Thompson (St Andrews) 4 and 3
Ryan Tuppen (Roundhay) bt Thomas Stibbs (Oxfordshire) 3 and 2
Michael Williams (Craigielaw) bt Ross Goodbrand (Westhill) 6 and 4
2nd Round
Sean Stevens (Deeside) bt Nicky Maddison (Parklands) 3 and 1
James Hendrick (Pollock) bt Steven Maxwell (Windyhill) 1 up
Iain Finlay (St Andrews) bt Adam Killen (St Andrews) 4 and 3
Ben Crossfield (Gainsborough) bt Liam Sinnott (Matlock) 2 up
Ben Harman (Letchworth) bt Nickolaj Nissen (Helsingor) 2 up
Darragh Coghlan (Royal Dublin) bt Alex Gardner (Radyr) 6 and 5
Jonathan Hewitt (Gerrards Cross) bt Mark Bonas (Pumpherston) 1 up
Michael Williams (Craigielaw) bt Ryan Tuppen (Roundhay) 3 and 2
St Andrews Junior Ladies’ Open 2006
Girls’ Open Quaich (handicap) Quarter finalists
Jessica Scott (Wanstead) v Catherine Conejo (Williamwood)
Rachel Hanlon (St Regulus) v Cara Easton (Dalmahoy)
Emma Bisset (Elie & Earlsferry) v Laura Mackin (Son Muntaner)
Michaela Chivers (Farrington) v Laura Whyte (Aberdeen Ladies)
Golf Monthly Trophy (scratch) 1st Round
Holly Aitchison (Bedfordshire) bt Annabel Niven (Crieff) 8 and 6
Gemma Easton (Bargoed) bt Emma Fairnie (Dunbar) 1 up
Faye Sanderson (Heworth) bt Sarah Herd (Dunblane New) 7 and 5
Whitney Hillier (Joondalup) bt Donna O'Connell (Burnham and Berrow) 4 and 2
Lucy Gould (Bargoed) bt Lauren MacCallum (McDonald) 4 and 2
Jane Turner (Mortonhall) bt Samantha Birks (Wolstanton) 2 and 1
Pamela Prestwell (Bothwell Castle) bt Lesley Rolland (Dunfermline) 4 and 3
Rachel Myles (St Regulus) bt Kelly Brotherton (Tulliallan) 1 up
31/7/06
Junior Open championships underway
Top qualifier for the Merchants' Cup, played off scratch, was Sean Stevens of Deeside who shot a fine 66 on the par 70 Eden Course. The best junior lady was Holly Aitchison of Bedfordshire GC who returned a 71 on the Strathtyrum Course.
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