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The Chase Golf Club Scratch Championship result.

  • The Club Championship Final took place last night (Sept 13th) over Seafield golf course with defending Champion, Alan Smeeton, taking on former champ Robert Gilchrist. It was the defending champ who struck first when his par at hole 2 was good enough to win and the advantage was doubled in sensational style when Alan holed a five iron from 160yds at hole 4 for an eagle 2. Not to be outdone, Robert struck back with a birdie at hole 6 but the lead was doubled again as Alan's par at hole 8 meant he was 2up at the turn. Alan was out in 33 strokes (level par) with Robert shooting approximately 2over par(35). With the Championship on the line, the inward nine witnessed some of the best golf seen in a Chase final as Robert halved his deficit with a birdie at hole 11 and when he birdied hole 13, the game was suddenly all square and there appeared to be a slight momentum shift in the match. Another birdie followed at hole 14 and when Alan failed to make par at 15, suddenly Robert was 2up with only 3 holes left to play. The defending Champion was not going down without a fight and immediately birdied hole 16 to reduce the deficit to just 1 hole but with both players making par on both 17/18, it was Robert Gilchrist who joins Alan in becoming a 6-time Club Champion with a 1up victory. With 5 birdies and an eagle in the match the better ball for the pair was 64 (5 under par) with Alan shooting level par 69 and Robert an approximate 68 (1 under par). The match was played in great spirit (well done to both players), but unfortunately there has to be a winner and so congratulations to Robert Gilchrist who will represent the Chase Golf Club in the Ayrshire Golf Association's Champion of Champions event next season.

    • Chase Quaich results.

  • The Chase Quaich took place on September 4/6/7/8 over Seafield golf course from the white tees under the Stableford points format and once again the weather decimated the numbers following the course closure on the Wednesday (4th) limiting the field to only 12 players. However, scoring at the head of the field was excellent with all three podium finishers scoring better than par i.e. 36 points. In 3rd spot was Alan Smeeton with 37pts and his round contained birdies at 5/6/14/18, although the double bogey at hole 15 possibly cost him the chance for victory. This weeks runner-up with 38pts was Tony Bloor despite double bogeys on holes 7/8 as he scored 17pts on the front nine. A fine total of 21 pts on the inward half gave him the grand total of 38pts and a shot at victory. However, also tied on 38pts was Ian Gray and after a steady outward half of 16pts, a spectacular inward nine containing birdies at holes 13/14 gave Ian a total of 22pts coming home and victory on countback. There were no Two's this week so the prize pot rolls over to this week's Medal at Seafield.

    • Medal Final and Consolation Trophy draw.

  • The Medal Final and Consolation Trophy takes place on September 18/20/21/22 over Seafield golf course from the white tees and the draw is as follows: Wednesday game 1 is G Cavanagh, S Kelly; Wednesday game 2 is J Burnett, J Brodie, D Mansell; Friday game is E Borland, H Mackie, D Edgar; Saturday game 1 is M Mancini, T Bloor P Middleditch, D Beattie; Saturday game 2 is A Smeeton, S Kirk, A Muir, M Duffy; Sunday game 1 is J Cathcart, I Gray; game 2 is J Taylor, R Gilchrist, I Speirs. The following members have qualified for the Medal Final by virtue of winning a monthly medal: D Mansell, J Bryden, J Brodie, J Cathcart, E Borland, G Cavanagh, R Greenwood, R Gilchrist, D Edgar, M Mancini plus the winner of the September Medal if they have not already qualified. The Consolation Trophy can only be won by someone who has failed to win any strokeplay or stableford event, so far this season. I would remind everyone the reserve list has been withdrawn and players who wish to be added to a game MUST CONTACT DOUGIE BEATTIE. Any player who fails to do so and puts their name straight in to BRS will be disqualified but shall be charged the entry fee for the event. Good luck to everyone taking part.

    • September Medal draw.

  • The September Medal takes place on September 11/13/14/15 over Seafield golf course from the white tees and the draw is as follows: Wednesday game is J Burnett, S Kelly; Friday game 1 is E Borland, G Christie; game 2 is H Mackie, D Edgar, J Bryden; Saturday game 1 is M Mancini, A Muir, S Kirk; Saturday game 2 is P Middleditch, A Smeeton, T Bloor, D Beattie; Sunday game 1 is D Mansell, R Gilchrist, I Gray; game 2 is J Taylor, J Cathcart, I Speirs, J Brodie. I would remind everyone the reserve list has been withdrawn and players who wish to be added to a game MUST CONTACT DOUGIE BEATTIE. Any player who fails to do so and puts their name straight in to BRS will be disqualified but shall be charged the entry fee for the event. Good luck to everyone taking part.

    • Captains Day 2024 results.

  • This year's Captains Day took place on Saturday, August 31st at Girvan Golf Course with 18 members and a solitary visitor playing 2 rounds of golf, from the yellow tees in both rounds, with pairings for morning and afternoon kept the same. The morning round was playing for the Ronnie Montgomery Trophy and in 3rd spot with a nett 63 (1 under par) was John Brodie shooting birdies at holes 2/6/10. Runner-up was David Jones with the same score but pipping John on countback. Our clear morning winner was Mark Mancini with a fine nett 60 (4 under par) with a solitary birdie at hole 16. Nearest the pin at hole 5 was Stephen Hannah (12ft) and nearest the pin in two at hole 16 was Mark Mancini (22 inches). After a soup/sandwich lunch we were joined by Stan Smith and John Cathcart for the afternoon round and once again the fight for the minor places was tight. In 3rd spot with a nett 66 (2 over par) was David Jones and his round contained a birdie at hole 16. Just pipping David on countback with the same score was Dougie Beattie with birdies at holes 9/11. Once again we had a clear winner with a terrific round of nett 61 (3 under par) as Brian Kelsey was victorious by a 5 stroke margin. Nearest the pin in two at hole 4 was Paul Middleditch (5ft) but no one hit the green on hole 18 so the prize was not won. Stephen Hannah provided a third nearest the pin prize and John Brodie secured the spoils by firing in to 5ft at hole 10. The best gross score over the two rounds was 70/68 for 138 (10 over par) fired by Alan Smeeton who again (3rd time in a row) picked up the Fred Gerrish Trophy for the best gross score on the par 3 holes over both rounds. Our visitor's prize was donated by Richard Gordon, PGA Professional at Belleisle Park and Andy Gibson played superbly shooting nett 124 (4 under par) to win the spoils. Andy has been our guest for many years now and his efforts this year would have yielded him the major prize if he had been a Chase member. However, I am sure he found some consolation in securing his share of the Sweep money for his overall efforts. In the main event, the Captains prize, the fight for the podium places was very tight with David Connor finishing in 4th spot on 135 (7 over par). In 3rd place with 131 (3 over par) was John Brodie who was pipped to the runner-up spot by Brian Kelsey on 130 (2 over par). Our winner with a score of 129 (1 over par) was David Jones in his first appearance at this event and congratulations to a worthy winner. Thanks to the greenkeeping staff at Girvan for the condition of the course and to Catriona Young at her staff at the Nineteenth Hole for the hospitality and catering on the day. After dinner and the prize presentation we embarked for the Chase Inn where Stephen Kelly and his team were only too happy to provide further refreshments to finish off the day. Thanks to everyone who took part on the day and I look forward to seeing you all at future events.

    • 3 Man Team event 2024.

  • The date for this competition is Sunday, September 29th, 2024 and the venue is Seafield Golf Course. Tee times will be allocated by a draw with the first tee time at 07.30 hrs and the last 09.50 hrs if we have 15 teams (maximum). This competition is played in teams with the best nett score counting for the Team prize. All players should endeavour to complete their scorecard as there will be a scratch prize and a nett prize for individual players to play for. Food will be provided from 2pm in the Lounge Bar of the Chase Inn and please also note that 1 complimentary drink will be provided. Visitors are welcome but priority will be given to members if we are oversubscribed. Entry fee is 36GBP per team with closing date for entries and payment set for September 15th, 2024. Players can enter via the entry sheet on the notice board in the Chase Inn or contact the Secretary by phone/text/email and he will enter your team in the event. I look forward to as many of you entering as possible for what will be our final event of the Summer program.

    • Chase Golf Club Singles and Doubles draws for season 2023/24.

  • The draws for the Singles and Doubles have been posted on the website for all to peruse. All matches, excluding the Final, must be concluded on the day played i.e. in the event of a tie the players must proceed to the 19th or subsequent holes to conclude the contest. Extensions will only be given for golf course closures or in the event of a prolonged play off (darkness), but only after the Handicap Secretary has been contacted. Players are reminded that they are ineligible to participate in a Strokeplay competition if they are completing a Matchplay tie as differing penalties may apply to any Rules infringements. Therefore, no ties will be incorporated into any Strokeplay event draws. Like previous years there is no challenger so all players are equally responsible for arranging a MUTUALLY AGREED DATE and TIME TO PLAY. We would ask that all competitors exercise common sense in arranging ties. Failure to agree a date will result in both parties being disqualified, unless the Handicap Secretary has been contacted at least 7 days before the play by date and made aware of the difficulties. Only the Handicap Secretary will be responsible for allowing extensions, if he believes circumstances warrant it. Good luck to all who are taking part.

    • Electronic score returns

  • Please refer to the email instruction sent out on 10/08/20. If members require further assistance in this matter they should contact Dougie Beattie (Handicap Secretary).

    • Amendment to procedure

  • Following 2 incidents where a member was left without a game, the following procedure must now be followed by all players who pull out of a game after the draw has been made. It is now a requirement that the player pulling out contacts EVERYONE PLAYING IN THE GROUP to inform them. This should happen as a common courtesy but clearly has not been.

  • Office Bearers Season 2023/2024
    • Captain Ian Speirs Secretary/Treasurer John Brodie
    Handicap Secretary Dougie Beattie
    Committee Roy McCubbin Committee Stan Smith
    Committee Scott Kirk Committee Vacant
    Committee Vacant