Bute Golf Club

JIM McKIRDY finally shook off his runner-up tag last Saturday as he lifted the St Blane's Trophy in the 18-hole medal event at Kingarth. The 10-handicapper, who has had to settle for second place in the previous two competitions, finished with a flourish when made certain of victory with a birdie three at the 18th for an excellent gross 73. McKirdy's net 63 made him the only player in the field to beat the competition scratch score of 64 and was two clear of his nearest challenger.

Club secretary Frazer Robinson (20) took over the McKirdy mantle of runner-up with net 65. An excellent outward half of 40 had set Robinson up for a possible win but too many dropped shots on the back nine cost him the trophy. Other leading scorers were A. Francis (20), Gordon Little (16) and David Bryden (9) all on 66.

As always, the day was generously sponsored by Janis and David Haig of St Blane's Hotel, Kilchattan Bay and the presentation of awards will take place at the hotel tomorrow (Saturday) at 1.30pm.

Earlier a big turnout is expected to do battle for the Kingarth Trophy, donated by club patron The Honourable Lord Kingarth, in the stableford event which was postponed from earlier in the season. The usual ballot takes place at the clubhouse at 8.30am.

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	JIM McKIRDY finally shook off his runner-up tag last Saturday as he lifted the St Blane's Trophy in the 18-hole medal event at Kingarth. The 10-handicapper, who has had to settle for second place in the previous two competitions, finished with a flourish when made certain of victory with a birdie three at the 18th for an excellent gross 73. McKirdy's net 63 made him the only player in the field to beat the competition scratch score of 64 and was two clear of his nearest challenger. Club secretary Frazer Robinson (20) took over the McKirdy mantle of runner-up with net 65. An excellent outward half of 40 had set Robinson up for a possible win but too many dropped shots on the back nine cost him the trophy. Other leading scorers were A. Francis (20), Gordon Little (16) and David Bryden (9) all on 66. As always, the day was generously sponsored by Janis and David Haig of St Blane's Hotel, Kilchattan Bay and the presentation of awards will take place at the hotel tomorrow (Saturday) at 1.30pm. Earlier a big turnout is expected to do battle for the Kingarth Trophy, donated by club patron The Honourable Lord Kingarth, in the stableford event which was postponed from earlier in the season. The usual ballot takes place at the clubhouse at 8.30am.