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Cowe produces the fireworks at Thurso
Cowe produces the fireworks at Thurso
11 November 2011
THE first round of Thurso Golf Club’s winter eclectic competition was played on Saturday, October 29. Walter Rutherford returned the best round of…
Doubles win clinches victory
Doubles win clinches victory
11 November 2011
COLIN Banks’s Crown “1” side travelled to Lybster to face Bayview “1” in an important match for both teams in the Wick and District Pool League.
Morrison puts on the style to claim seniors win at Thurso
Morrison puts on the style to claim seniors win at Thurso
09 November 2011
AFTER a month of pretty poor golfing weather, the Thurso seniors were treated to a lovely morning last Tuesday for round five of the EGGS Winter Stableford…
Sasa’s dream team look strong contenders for Wick league title
Sasa’s dream team look strong contenders for Wick league title
09 November 2011
THE Camps Bar have gone top of division one in the Wick and District Darts League after a narrow win against the Blackstairs. As this was going on…
Thurso star tops leader board
Thurso star tops leader board
09 November 2011
THURSO and Wick’s two-plus-one handicap golfers, Dougie Thorburn and Ronnie Taylor respectively, took advantage of an excellent Brora links and perfect…
Legion stay top in Wick league
Legion stay top in Wick league
04 November 2011
THE team from the Legion held on to top spot in the fourth week of action in the Wick and District Darts League.
Thurso big hitter hopes for glory in the ring
Thurso big hitter hopes for glory in the ring
04 November 2011
WITH few other Far North females competing, Thurso boxer Sarah Harper spends most of her time sparring with the opposite sex. But the 24-year-old, from…
Halkirk athlete helps team lift national title
Halkirk athlete helps team lift national title
02 November 2011
Determined Douglas shows a return to fitness
Mackay just ahead as countback decides winner
Mackay just ahead as countback decides winner
02 November 2011
THE second round of Thurso Golf Club’s Winter League competition was a close-run thing...
Sangster makes amends at Thurso
Sangster makes amends at Thurso
02 November 2011
Tain’s Mike Sangster made amends for his close-call at Durness...
Taylor puts field to shame at Rumster
Taylor puts field to shame at Rumster
02 November 2011
Although it was a windy and sharp morning, conditions were good and many fast times were posted...
East players prevail in Split Stone contest at Reay
East players prevail in Split Stone contest at Reay
28 October 2011
PLAYERS gathered at Reay for the annual Split Stone Challenge which pits golfers from the east against players from the west in a team event.
Sutherland scores round of the day at Wick
Sutherland scores round of the day at Wick
28 October 2011
THE first winter medal of the season was played at Wick. A strong south-easterly made scoring difficult over the last nine holes which were into the wind.…
Tactical decider clinches win in Wick league
Tactical decider clinches win in Wick league
28 October 2011
LAST season’s top two teams in the Wick and District Pool League went to battle on Monday night in a four-hour marathon match. Camps “2” travelled out…
Thurso youngsters aid return to top flight
Thurso youngsters aid return to top flight
26 October 2011
TWO youngsters from Thurso Amateur Swimming Club – Emma Budge and Ellie Spencer – represented Scotland North in the Inter-Counties League Championship…
‘2’ take glory in Blackstairs battle
‘2’ take glory in Blackstairs battle
21 October 2011
WEEK two in the Wick & District Pool League saw Ryan Cook’s Blackstairs “2” side record an impressive 6-5 victory over its rivals Blackstairs “1”.
Ian Coghill overcomes bogey opener
Ian Coghill overcomes bogey opener
21 October 2011
WICK Golf Club’s winter competitions started on Sunday with a Stableford played from the front tees. Over 30 members entered the competition.
Spectacular final hole separates leading trio
Spectacular final hole separates leading trio
21 October 2011
AFTER the postponement of the first fixture due at Thurso the previous weekend, the North Golf Alliance winter season got under way over the Durness golf…
Steady start to Richard McDonald’s eclectic bid
Steady start to Richard McDonald’s eclectic bid
21 October 2011
GOLFERS at Reay took part in the first round of this year’s Winter Eclectic on Saturday. Over the coming months competitors will play six rounds over…
County's Dunnett girls close the gap
County's Dunnett girls close the gap
19 October 2011
THE first championship cross-country race of the session saw Caithness runners Emma and Oonagh Dunnett joining their Edinburgh Athletic Club team mates…