Fantastic scores as 44 compete Reay Golf Club junior open
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There was an entry of 44 in sunny conditions for Reay Golf Club's junior open on Sunday.
In the 18-hole competition from the white medal tees, Arran Johnson (Reay) won the scratch prize for a second consecutive year with a fantastic gross score of 74. Arran had three birdies, on the fifth, 14th and 15th holes.
In the handicap section, Dylan Mackenzie (Reay) won with a net 81 by virtue of a better inward half over Tyler Gordon (Thurso).
From the red tees, Isla Mackay (Thurso) won the scratch trophy with a gross score of 107 and Rachel Durrand (Thurso) took home the handicap trophy.
A gross score of 108 won Charles Fryett the scratch trophy in the 18-hole competition played off the blue junior tees. The handicap prize was won by Ellis Macdonald with a net score of 79, while the runner-up was Calder Macdonald.
Lots more competitors covered either six holes or three holes on the main course. Competition was tough in the six-hole round with 19 juniors taking part.
In the girls’ section, Sophie Mackay (Thurso) was way out ahead, finishing on an excellent 39. Chloe Mezals (Reay) scored a great 46 to take second place, with Lily Moodie only one shot more to take third.
In the boys’ competition, Ethan Mackenzie (Reay) took the prize with a fine score of 36. Michael Smith (Reay) came second with another great score of 37.
Harry Fulton was only three shots behind to finish on 40. This included a super birdie on the difficult third hole.
With the best overall score in the six-hole competition, Ethan took home the overall shield.
Skye Foubister (Thurso) triumphed in the three-hole girls’ competition with a great score of 26. Runner-up was Lauren Tunn (Reay) on 33.
The three-hole boys’ competition was won by Cameron Forbes (Thurso) with an excellent 25. Ruairidh Macdonald (Reay) took second place.
The overall shield for the three-hole competition went to Cameron.
Some of the newer or younger players competed on the junior three-hole course.
In the boys’ section, Jack Kelly (Reay) came first with a fantastic 18. Owen Munro (Reay) was only two shots behind on 20 and took the silver medal.
In the girls’ section, Hannah Bisset (Reay) triumphed with a great 21 with Ailsa Macdonald taking second place. The overall trophy was taken home by Jack.
The prizes were presented by club member and junior volunteer Colin Munro. Thanks were given to all the volunteers who helped to run the event and to the coaches and volunteers for their help throughout the season.
Every player went home with a prize, courtesy of new sponsor TD Gall Ltd.
Reay's junior section is close to finishing for this season but will be back in the spring. Anyone interested in finding out how to get involved should contact junior convener Lora Jane Kelly at reaygolfjuniors@gmail.com
The action in Reay Golf Club's Abbott Risk Consulting Summer Cup is heating up, and round 12 saw Willie Steven continue his excellent season to top the standings with a fine score of 36 points in breezy conditions.
Halves of 41 and 40 helped him to a round of 81 and the win. Stuart Greig managed a spectacular eagle three at the long 14th hole on his way to 34 points and a share of second place with Lee Parnell, who birdied the 14th during a solid round of 75.
A red-hot front nine of 38 helped Steve Efemey to 33 points, a tally matched by Pete Barker who also did his best work on the outward half.
With two rounds to go in the competition, Andy Bain leads the way on a six-round aggregate score of 217, ahead of Jimmy Meiklejohn on 213 and Leslie Malcolm on 212 – but, with several players handily placed in the chasing pack, the final two rounds may prove crucial in determining the destination of the silverware.
Rosalind McQuaker maintained her recent fine form to win round 11 of the ladies' summer Stableford competition with an excellent tally of 36 points, ahead of Lora Jane Kelly on 33. Laura Bain and Pam Bain were next best after both accumulated solid totals of 32 points.
No fewer than five players, Heather Campbell, Carol Paterson, Rebecca Munro, Jacqui Greig and Joy Fraser, were next best after they all finished on 30 points.
This Saturday sees the club host its Safari Team Open which is always one of the highlights of the golfing calendar. Teams of four will be competing in the event which is sponsored by Nuclear Decommissioning Ltd.
