Troon's David tees up junior open

Aug 8 2008

THIRTEEN year-old David Wilson from Troon Welbeck fired a super net 65, off three, to win the Prestwick St Nicholas Junior Open which drew a field of 138 competitors. His one under gross score won him the Leonard Trophy.

Runner-up was Scott Clark (Belleisle) on 70. Third: Andrew Wright (Barassie) 71; Fourth: Fraser Lawrie (West Kilbride) 71. Best net: Jack Rees (St Cuthbert) (19) 60.

First class: Neil Hamilton Barassie (5) 66 The Bellrock Trophy; Jack Whent (Largs) (10) 66; Iain Reid (West Kilbride) (10) 66; Chris Butler (Ravenspark) (5) 68.

Second class: Kris Given (St C) (13) 62 The BAE Systems Trophy; Chris Hobson (Ravenspark) (17) 64; Graeme Reid (Beith) (14) 64; Steven Brown (Girvan) (13) 65.

Third class: Andrew McBride (St N) (28) 61 The Grangemuir Trophy; Craig Paterson (Largs) (21) 67; Michael Webster (St C) (20) 69; Owen Berry (Annanhill) (20) 71.

Nearest hole: 10th: Kyle Finnie (Ravenspark); 12th: Callum Weir (Muirkirk); 16th: Andrew Wright (Barassie); Longest drive: 14th: Alastair Wright (Barassie); The conveners’ prize for best St Nicholas player not on the prize list went to Scott Liddle.