Team News 2008
Mens Summer League
2008 League Group
Swanston New, Broomieknowe, Baberton, Liberton, Prestonfield
Swanston qualified for their first ever appearance in
the Summer League quarter-finals which they lost to Silverknowes
(away).
|
|
|
Played |
Won |
Halved |
For |
Against |
Points |
|
1 |
Baberton |
8 |
6 |
0 |
46 |
18 |
12 |
|
2 |
Swanston |
8 |
6 |
0 |
39.5 |
24.5 |
12 |
|
3 |
Broomieknowe |
8 |
3 |
1 |
23.5 |
32.5 |
7 |
|
4 |
Prestonfield |
7 |
2 |
1 |
24.5 |
31.5 |
5 |
|
5 |
Liberton |
7 |
1 |
0 |
15 |
33 |
2 |
Tuesday 15th July Swanston vs Prestonfield (Home) Won
6½ to 1½
Expecting this to be a shoot-out for 2nd place in the group,
the Swanston team were really up for the match.
Prestonfield turned up in not such a positive mood with the
news that they'd lost to Liberton the previous week meaning
that this fixture was no longer relevant as Swanston were
already guaranteed 2nd place and a first ever appearance in
the knockout stages.
Tuesday 1st July Swanston vs Baberton (Home) Lost 5-3
Baberton got their revenge in the return fixture to go
back to the top of the table. We were without John Gallagher
(Spain) and Graeme Miller (California). Stuart
Hutchison did manage a memorable victory over Baberton's
2008 Club Champion, Stephen Marshall.
Tuesday 24th June - Baberton (Away)
Won 5-3
An historic victory away to Baberton, who'd not lost a home
match for 10 seasons. Wins for John Gallagher, Graeme
Miller, Mike Armstrong, Graham Burnett and a crucial 1 hole
victory by Malcolm Campbell, from 2 down with 4 to go, sealed
a memorable night at a wet Baberton.
Tuesday 10th June - Liberton (Home)
Won 7-1
Back to our winning ways with a comfortable win in tough,
windy conditions. Wins for Grant Skinner and Craig
Stewart on their season debuts, combined with the return of
Mark Dickson and Graham Burnett saw us home comfortably.
With the two games against Baberton to come and mirrored
results against Broomieknowe, points difference may prove
crucial in deciding the second qualifying spot.
Friday 6th June - Broomieknowe (Away) Lost 7-1
Due to the Friday date many of Swanston's top players were
unavailable for this game and Broomieknowe also fielded what
they described as their strongest side possible. It
still doesn't make the result any better. The good
news is that Ross Muir defeated Ross Thomson (3 times their
club champion in the past 10 years) on the last green in his
first appearance in the summer team of the season.
Monday 2nd June - Prestonfield (Away) Win 5½ to 2½
Wins from Mike Armstrong, John Gallagher, Mark Dickson,
Malcolm Campbell and Colin McClung helped Swanston keep
their 100% record this season.
Monday 5th May - Liberton (Away) Win 4½ to 3½
Victories from Malcolm Campbell, Mike Armstrong, Mark
Dickson and Graham Burnett, and a crucial half point from
dormie 2 down from James Muir secured a welcome away
victory.
Tuesday 29th April - Broomieknowe (Home) Win 7 - 1
Further information should appear at:
http://www.edinburghgolfleague.com/ or try
Evening News website.
Junior Summer League
Monday 23rd June:
The Swanston team for this
week's Edinburgh Junior Inter-Club Tournament at Murrayfield
GC is as follows Ross Muir, Ross Fergus, Robbie Orr, Calum
Kerr, Scott Fergus & Jamie Aitken.
Current leagues
01/06/08 Mortonhall (home) - Lost 4½ to 3½ (Weekened team
due to many other commitments eg: Lothians qualifying at
Braids and exams).
04/05/08
Torphin (home) - Won
A new look Swanston Junior team defeated Torphin 7½ to ½.
Steven Morton, Michael Williams, Ross Muir, Calum Kerr,
James Fisher,
David Brockie, Jackson Bell, Lee Elliot, Murray Pollock
Mortonhall (away) - Lost
Turnhouse (away) - Lost
Seniors Summer League
2008 Swanston Seniors Squad
in their new team kit (operate a rotation system)
Back row: Iain Cowe, Joe Murray, Ian Campbell, Alex Plank,
Hugh Elam, Jimmy Mitchell, Tom Wright
Middle: Fred Rankin, Derek Dougherty, Stewart Kerr
Front: Jocky Elliot, John McLachlan, Rab Knowles, Paul Edgar
South Edinburgh District Seniors Golf League
Fixtures/Results
|
|
|
Played |
Won |
Half |
For |
Against |
Points |
|
1 |
Swanston New |
9 |
5 |
1 |
32.5 |
21.5 |
11 |
|
2 |
Turnhouse |
9 |
5 |
0 |
27.5 |
26.5 |
10 |
|
3 |
Mortonhall |
7 |
4 |
1 |
22 |
20 |
9 |
|
4 |
Broomieknowe |
8 |
4 |
0 |
27 |
21 |
8 |
|
5 |
Craigmillar Park |
8 |
4 |
0 |
25.5 |
22.5 |
8 |
|
6 |
Torphin Hill |
8 |
4 |
0 |
23.5 |
24.5 |
8 |
|
7 |
Glencorse |
8 |
4 |
0 |
22 |
26 |
8 |
|
= |
Merchants of Edin. |
8 |
3 |
2 |
22 |
26 |
8 |
|
9 |
Haddington |
8 |
3 |
1 |
23.5 |
24.5 |
7 |
|
10 |
Lothianburn |
8 |
3 |
1 |
22 |
26 |
7 |
|
11 |
Ravelston |
8 |
3 |
0 |
21.5 |
26.5 |
6 |
24th April - Turnhouse (Home) Won 4 -2
6th May - Torphin (Away) Loss 6 -0
5th June - Ravelston (Home) Won 6 -0
17th June - Mortonhall (Away) Draw 3-3
3rd July - Lothianburn (Home) Win 5½-½
17th July - Haddington (Away) Lost 4-2
31ST July - Glencorse (Home) Won 5½-½
12th August - Craigmillar Park (Away) Lost 4½-1½
26th August - Broomieknowe (Home) Won 5-1
11th September - Merchants (Away)
Further information should appear at
http://www.uk.msnusers.com/SouthEdinburghDistrictSeniorGolfLeague
