Reay Meadal

The Reay Medal saw a number of low scores recorded with players enjoying the bright and calm conditions. Topping the leaderboard following a magnificent nett 62 was Pete McCartney. A solid outward half of 40 provided the foundation for his round, but he upped the tempo during an inward 36 which comprised 8 pars and a solitary bogey at the 10th hole. As well as the silverware, McCartney secured a well-deserved handicap reduction for his efforts.

Taking second place on countback following a nett 66 was Simon Harper who has enjoyed an excellent end to the season. His gross score of 73 was made up of two steady halves of 36 and 37, with birdies at the 6th and 14th holes providing the highlights of his round.

Lee Parnell took third place after carding a nett 66, and he also had the distinction of recording the lowest gross score of the day, a 71. An outward half of 34, which included a birdie at the 9th hole, was followed by a 37 on the inward nine. A further two players carded nett scores below 70, Andy Bain and Murray McGlasson, who both scored nett 68.

County Pairs

Note for the Ladies the County Pairs are on Sunday 16th September at Wick, if you would like to play find a partner and contact Carole Cameron to enter.

Donald Campbell Open

The Donald Campbell Open on Sunday saw players from all over the county and beyond vying for success, but once again it was Steve Efemey who emerged victorious, this time in the scratch category. A magnificent round of 72, which included no less than five birdies at the 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and 14th holes, was good enough to take the win on countback from Lee Parnell and David Dunbar of Thurso, who both carded gross 72s.

In the handicap section youngster Euan Munro finished on top of the leaderboard following a fine round of nett 63. Playing off a handicap of 13, he carded a very impressive round of 76, with birdies at the 8th and 16th holes the highlights of his day.

Ruari McCartney took the prize for Category 1 with a fine nett 65, and Dunbar gained some consolation after scooping up the runners-up spot. Category 2 winner was another Thurso player, Keith Dreaves, after a nett 70, with Willie Allan taking second place on nett 71. Pat Valentine won the prize for nearest the pin at the 18th.

September Medal

On Saturday players from the home course were competing for glory in the September Medal. Despite a fresh wind from the north-west several excellent scores were recorded in both categories. 

Steve Efemey took the prize in Category 1 following a nett 65. His round of gross 74 was made up of halves of 36 and 38 with birdies at the 8th and 14th holes. John O’Brien took second place following a nett 66, courtesy of the lowest gross score of the day, a 73. Halves of 36 and 37 included a solitary birdie at the 12th hole. Donald Mowat bagged third place after his gross 75 gave him a nett score of 67. Mowat also managed a brace of birdies at the 8th and 13th holes.

The Category 2 prize was claimed by youngster Ian A. Mackay who has seen his handicap tumble over the summer months. A steady round of 83 was good enough for a nett score of 67, and he secured a further handicap reduction for his efforts. Taking second spot was John Disbury following a nett 68, with a birdie at the 12th the highlight of his round. Pete McCartney took third after a nett 70.

Centenary Bowl

Centenary Bowl presented by Mo to Lauren & Su

Centenary Bowl pairs competition was played on Sunday 2nd Sept in perfect conditions.  An exciting competition with a chip in for par on the 10th and sinking a 20ft putt for par on the 11th before blowing it on the 16th and that was just Mo and Al! Su and Lauren snatched the victory from Carole and Pat with a better inward half.