Order of Merit Update.
With one event left in this year's order of merit Alexander Wiseman has sealed first place with a 3 under par finish to win the Peterhead Junior Open which was played at the weekend. He has produced nine top five finishes this season in the order of merit this season. With 93.5 points he leads the field by 23 points from Sam Strachan. Unfortunately, Sam cannot play in the Paul Lawrie Junior Open in September, as he has been selected to play for the Scottish Schools team. This could leave the door open for Euan Mc Intosh to claim runners up spot.
Top 10 Order of Merit.
1. A Wiseman - 93.5 points
2. S Strachan - 70.5 points
3. E McIntosh - 69.5 points
4. M Patterson - 48.5 points
5. D Mc Andrew - 47 points
6. E Robertson - 36 points
7. R Manson - 35.5 points
8. R Bain - 34.5 points
9. A Carrell - 34 points
10. C Cromar - 33 points
Pro-Am Event 24/08/08
32 youngsters had the opportunity to play with a young Pro at Newburgh-on-Ythan golf couse today. The Pro's are here to play in the Paul Lawrie Matchplay Tournament which starts tomorrow at Newburgh. Today's event gave the youngsters the chance to see the skills of the young Pro's and will hopefully have inspired them to try to further improve their own game. In addition some of the energy and enthusiasm of the youngsters may have rubbed off on the Pro's! Good luck to all in the Pro's in the tournament.
Order of Merit Update.
The race to win the Paul Lawrie Order of Merit nears its completion as we come to the end of an exciting season. One hundred and eight junior golfers have managed to win points in the order of merit events but it is Alexander Wiseman who leads the event with 83.5 points. With two events left (Peterhead-24 August, Paul Lawrie Open at Deeside-21 September) there can still be changes to the top five placings.
Top 10 Order of Merit.
1. A Wiseman - 83.5 points
2. S Strachan - 70.5 points
3. E McIntosh - 64 points
4. M Patterson - 48.5 points
5. D Mc Andrew - 39 points
6. E Robertson - 36 points
7. R Manson - 35.5 points
8. R Bain - 34.5 points
9. A Carrell - 34 points
10. C Cromar - 33 points
Scottish Open Coaching Weekend
The Paul Lawrie Programme moved to the shores of Loch Lomond last weekend as, in conjunction with the PGA, we offered free golf lessons to youngsters attending the Scottish Open. Under the guidance of Steve Craig 83 youngsters were given a short lesson which included a video analysis of their swing. In addition hundreds of youngsters could be spotted in the crowds sporting their Paul Lawrie tee shirts and caps. Many of the youngsters were fortunate enough to have their caps signed by Paul when he took time out of his busy playing schedule to visit the coaching sessions on Saturday morning.
In the photo below 2 youngsters from Helensburgh, Dominic Ward and Euan Kirk are shown with Steve.
Paul Lawrie Aberdeen City Schools Championships.
The City Schools Championships were played at the Craibstone course over two evenings. Nick MacAndrew posted a 72 to win the [0-12] scratch event off the white tees. Mark Wareham played really solid golf to win the [0-12] handicap event off the white tees with a nett 64. Scott Keith shot 78 to win the [13-28] scratch with Scott Simpson lifting the [13-28] handicap event off the yellow tees with a nett 60. Sophie Alexander lifted the girl’s title with a nett 63 off a handicap of 10.
0-12 Section Winners [Nick MacAndrew,Sophie Alexander,Mark Wareham]
Section winners 13 -28.
Scott Simpson and Scott Keith
Paul Junior Open Order of Merit.
Ryan Bain (Strathlene) has made the early running in the Paul Lawrie Order of Merit. He leads the way with an impressive 20 points having won back to back junior opens. Sam Strachan ( Inverallochy), who is in the form of his life, lies in second place with 16.5 points.
Top Five Order of Merit
- Ryan Bain 20 pts.
- Sam Strachan 16.5 pts.
- Chris Chalmers 14.5 pts
- Matthew Roger 11.5 pts.
- Donald Mc Andrew 10 pts
Paul Lawrie Scottish Schools Championships.
Chris Robb (South Aberdeenshire) lifted the Paul Lawrie Schools Championship at Inchmarlo today after a sudden death play off against Sam Strachan (North Aberdeenshire). Chris made birdie from 5ft on the first play off hole.
In the girls event Kelsey McDonald (Highland) won the girls’ event by five shots from Eilidh Briggs and Jill Meldrum.
In the team events Highland (girls) and Dumfries (boys) lifted the team title. I walked both courses and I was delighted to see a very high standard of golf at both venues.
The girls who took part and myself
Sam Strachan, myself and Chris Robb
Aberdeen Highland Games
The Paul Lawrie Junior Programme set up a mobile driving bay at the Aberdeen Highland Games on Sunday. Steve Craig was present to give the many youngsters who attended a free 10 minute golf lesson. Over 50 keen youngsters received one to one coaching from our PGA coach. All the youngsters had a great time and they were all given tips on how to improve their game.
PITCH IN FOR KIDS
Paul Lawrie Junior Golf and childrens charity Children 1st have teamed up together to raise money for children that benefit from both organisations. We have designed a pitch fork, which firstly every golfer should have, and when it is bought the profit from the sale will be split 50/50 between Paul Lawrie Junior Golf and Children 1st. Boxes of 100 are available to buy at £100, or we are encouraging shops, clubs and businesses to place them in a public area where the general public can buy them for the suggested retail price of £1 each. Please support PITCH IN FOR KIDS.
If you are interested please email my Junior Golf Manager (Murray Carnie) on m_carnie@hotmail.co.uk
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