31st December 2019
Christmas Hamper winner
Leighton Thomas
25th November 2019
Last Sunday saw the second week of the winter league take place.
League A results
G McIntyre and R McArthur bt Ryan and M Leitch 1up
M Crichton and S Greenshields bt J Bicker and J Jardine 3 and 2
D Greer and I McFarlane bt D Standaloft and C Renfrew 3 and 2
With two defeats in a row club champion D Standaloft and C Renfrew now find themselves at the bottom of the league with GMac and Robert leading the way along with Mark and Stephen.
League B results
R Turnbull and F Lintermans bt D Kilpatrick and J Whitelaw 1up
A Stewart and H Whitelaw bt J Black and J Thom 6 and 4
S Jamieson and J Standaloft bt Roddie and J Leitch 7 and 6
Two defeats in a row for new partners John and Jim now see them rooted to the bottom with new partners Sam and Jack leading the way after two big wins along with Robert and Francois.
A lot of golf yet to play in the league so all still to play for. This Sunday 01st December is the 3rd round of the winter trophy. 18 Holes stableford with the usual ballot times.
Also on offer at the club is the chance to win a Christmas hamper which includes 6 sleeves of balls, 2 hats, 2 golf towels, winter mitts along with other golf accessories. As well as the goodies there is also a voucher entitling the winner to £100 discount from next years green fees. Tickets are priced at £10 and can be purchased from any of the committee
27 October 2019
9th September 2019
A huge thanks to Tricia Howat of Howat`s Housekeeping and Property Services for sponsoring the shirts for our first team. Her continued support to the club is much appreciated.
8th September 2019
Largs Trip: 6th September
26th August 2019
Grouse open
Prize winners along with sponsors David and Mary-Jane Kilpatrick from The Bike Shed.
SAM RETAINS THE GROUSE
At long last the weather seemed to shine at Port Bannatyne Golf Club on Sunday for the last Major Singles competition of the season, The Grouse Open. A good field took part in glorious sunshine with the course in excellent condition.
Two rounds of 12 holes is the order of play for this competition with members’ handicaps being reduced to two thirds.
After the morning rounds it was tight at the top with Francois Lintermans leading the way with a nett 43 closely followed by 5 golfers on 44.
The second round separated the field a bit more and it was a nervous wait for Sam Jamieson after he completed the second round in nett 41 which included a double bogey 5 at the par 3 4th. Francois came in with nett 42 which meant Sam won The Grouse for the second year running by virtue of the better second round.
With a huge array of prizes the prize giving took some time to complete. A full list of all the prize winners is as follows
Overall Winner – Sam Jamieson, Second place – Francois Lintermans, Third – Robert Turnbull, Fourth - Elaine Thom, Fifth – John Black
Best Scratch score – Donald Standaloft, Second place – Alistair Shaw, Third – Graham Fisher, Fourth – Jim Thom, Fifth – Gordon McIntyre
Consolation prize (last place) – John Whitelaw
Ladies Section – First Place – Elaine Thom, Second – Ann Kennovin
Nearest the pin at 4th – Alistair Shaw, 10th – Sam Jamieson, 18th – Elaine Thom
Nearest the pin in 2 at 1st – Donald Standaloft, 3rd – Jim Thom, 7th – Sam Jamieson
Two`s were scored on the day by Sam Jamieson (10th) and Graham Fisher (18th)
6th August 2019
Ken Chisholm Memorial Quaich
Friday 26th July saw the ever popular Ken Chisholm memorial trophy return to the club. This mixed scramble night is sponsored by the Chisholm family with Harry Slaven and family acting as the link between them and Port Bannatyne Golf Club. A huge thanks to the Chisholm family and Harry & Maureen Slaven for their continued support of this tournament. Winners on the night were Club Captain, Hector Whitelaw, Anita Rutherford and Gordon McIntyre.
5th August 2019
GRAHAM BAGS A GROUSE
A very quiet weekend last week at The Port with The Bennie and Wee Bennie, at Rothesay, along with the weather on Sunday, putting a hold on any golf at The Port.
As reported a few weeks ago, Port member, Graham Dunn had a magical hole in one at the 8th hole at Rothesay during a Texas Scramble. Graham is pictured receiving his gallon of Famous Grouse Whiskey from Macs Bar owner George Ross who sponsors the 8th Hole at Rothesay Golf Club.
This weekend is another quiet one at the Port with the McLean cup at Rothesay on Saturday and The Kingarth Open on Sunday. For those not taking part in these two events there will be an extra medal on Saturday 10th and the August medal on Sunday 11th. Usual ballot times for both.
A reminder to all members to ensure that you keep up to date with any competitions you are still involved in and try and get them played as soon as possible in order that they can be completed before the end of the season.
29th July 2019
Greenshields Nearly Blows It
A great turnout at the Port today, despite the weather and Butefest, saw the 21st running of the ever popular Jimmy Whitelaw trophy. This 2 x 12hole competition is always well sponsored and today never disappointed with a host of prizes.
Taking home the winners trophy today is Stephen Greenshields who tried his best to throw it away at the 11th hole with a 9, yes nine. It's a good job his morning round was decent (Net 41) and he was only 1 over par for the second 12 before the 11th. Stephen's score of 83 was good enough though to beat Jack Standaloft into second place.
Third was Graham Fisher with Colin Renfrew taking the last of the major prizes.
Best scratch score of the day was Donald Standaloft with 87.
A special mention to Gordon McIntyre who won the afternoon round with an excellent net 41, unfortunate not to make it into the major prizes.
Nearest the pin winners:
1st in two - John Whitelaw
3rd in two - Tommy Wilkinson
4th - Matthew Dunn
5th in two - Alistair Shaw
10th - Hector Whitelaw jnr
18th - David Whitelaw
Only two 2's today by Donald Standaloft and Hector Whitelaw jnr
Women’s winner on the day was Cathy McKirdy who pipped Zoe Whitelaw into second place.
A massive thanks to the Whitelaw family for their continued support to the club and a huge thanks to Graham Dunn and the greens staff for state of the course and greens which, even with all the rain, were in great condition.
This weekend (Sunday 4th August) is the Lavender Trophy with usual ballot times.
24th July 2019
Seniors Skelmorlie Trip 2019
Congratulations to Hector Whitelaw club captain for his winning round beating Jim Bicker to 2nd place. Thanks go to Mike Ivory for doing all the hard work of arranging a great day out.
22nd July 2019
DOUBLE VICTORY FOR STANDALOFT
Busy busy week at the Port this week with the championship deciders and the ever popular Standaloft Greensome Open. First of all we will start with the championship competitions.
After a couple of nervous quarters and semis Donald Standaloft managed to secure a 6th championship defeating Matthew Dunn in the final 4 & 3. Graham Fisher managed to secure a double the wrong way round winning the handicap (Arthur Slack) championship after winning the championship last year by defeating Stephen Greenshields down the last. Elaine Thom won the Ladies Championship for the fourth time by defeating rookie Zoe Whitelaw 6 & 4. Well done to all winners.
Sunday was the ever popular Standaloft Greensomes. Sam Jamieson and Leighton Thomas were leaders in the clubhouse for the majority of the day with a score of 62.8 until club champion Donald Standaloft partnered by Ian Andrews came in with an excellent nett 58 to take the title. Scratch prize went to David Greer and Liam Shanks with a 71.
Well done also to Elaine Thom and Ann Kennovin on winning the ladies section
Nearest the pins were as follows:
1st in two - John Black and Steven Butler
3rd in two - Scott and Matthew Dunn
4th & 16th - Sam Jamieson
7th in two - Mark Crichton and Graham Fisher
10th - Liam Shanks
18th - Hector Whitelaw
Longest drive at 2nd went to Alastair Shaw.
A huge well done to all the winners and a massive thanks to Donald Standaloft and family for their continued support and sponsorship.
Next weekend (Sunday 28th) is the Whitelaw open tournament which consists of two rounds of 12 holes. Ballot times available from 8 am
24th June 2019
NO SHANKS FOR LIAM
McFadyen Trophy
Another busy weekend at the Port started off on Friday night with the 19th running of the McFadyen trophy. This mixed scramble is always well supported and winners on the night were Hector Whitelaw, Ann Kennovin and Billy McFadyen. Runners up on the night were Donald Standaloft, Jim Bicker and Michelle Standaloft who was dragged out of retirement for the night. In her words she “carried the other two round the course”. Well done guys. Thanks to both the McFadyen and Patterson families for their continued sponsorship.
Sunday was the McLeods Construction Port Open
which saw a good field of 42 players battle it out in great conditions albeit a bit blowy. Port Open champion 2019 is Liam Shanks with a gross 67. Liam is pictured below receiving the trophy from Captain Hector Whitelaw. Runner up with a 69 is George Reynolds. Handicap winner is in form Belgian Francois Lintermans with an excellent nett 59. Expect a cut Frankie. A full list of prize winners below.
A huge thanks to the greens staff for the condition of the course and a special thanks to all those who attended the works party on Thursday to sort out the bunkers.
Scratch
Winner - L Shanks 67
Second -G Reynolds 69
Third equal- D Standaloft and A Shaw 70
Fifth-G Bolton 71
Handicap
Winner- F Lintermans 59
Second - M Crichton 61
Third - M Dunn 61
Fourth - S Dunn 64
Fifth - S Greenshields 65
Nearest the pins
4th/16th - G Reynolds
10th - G Reynolds
18th -D Standaloft
Twos were scores by A Shaw @ 18 and M Crichton @ 18
17th June 2019
Family Affair at the Port
Busy two days at the Port this weekend with two big competitions on Friday and Saturday.
Friday was The Cowal Builders Seniors Open which was open to all golfers over the ripe old age of 50. Two different age classes in this tournament and an overall winner. Overall winner went to Mike Ivory with a very impressive 77 for nett 61. Winner of 50-65 age group went to Jim Thom with David Coll taking the over 65 category. Graham Dunn took home the scratch prize with a 74. Mike is pictured below receiving his prize. Thanks to Cowal Builders and Plumbing Supplies for sponsoring this event.
Saturday saw the second running of Bute Island Foods open which consisted of pairs playing two 12 hole rounds. Scramble in the morning and greensome in the afternoon. A great day was had by all with differing weather ensuring that it wasnt easy out there. It ended up a family battle for the top places with Roddie and Jordan leitch narrowly defeating Scott and Matthew Dunn to take home the prizes. Many more prizes were given out on the day. A huge thanks to Bute Island Foods for their generous sponsorship of this event which I am sure will run for many years.
This weekend is another busy one for the club with the annual McFadyen mixed scramble on Friday night and the always popular McLeod Homes Port Open on Sunday. All welcome to both events with a rolling ballot on Sunday with the last tee off at 1pm.
16th June 2019
Cowal Builders and Plumbing Seniors Open
Jim Thom Congratulating the 2019 winner Mike Ivory.
Photo by Roddie Leitch
12th June 2019
Congratulations to the Seniors team
Port seniors captain Jim Bicker receiving the McMillan Quaich from the Bute Golf Club captain
10th June 2019
JMF Tankard
BELGIAN TAKES THE SPOILS
Today saw the 21st running if the popular JMF Tankard, sponsored once again by the Fergus family. One the most popular trophy's of the season saw a great turnout, in differing weather, enjoy the course and hospitality at the 13th tee.
Winner on the day with an excellent nett 61 was Frankie Lintermans, pictured with the sponsors. The big Belgian should expect his handicap cut after that.
Second place was Graham Fisher with a nett 63. Best scratch of the day was Donald Standaloft with gross 63. A special mention must go to junior golfer Jordan Leitch who shot an excellent nett 62 to ensure his handicap is going in the right direction.
Nearest the pin prizes were won by Jack Standaloft, Colin Renfrew and David Fergus with Scott Dunn taking home the longest drive.
A huge thanks to the sponsors for another memorable day and look forward to seeing you all again next year.
This weekend sees the second running of the Bute Island Foods open pairs tournament. The competition is run over two rounds of twelve holes with a scramble in the morning and Greensome in the afternoon. Tee offs available from 8am with last tee off for the morning round 11am. All welcome. Again a huge thanks to the sponsors for their continued support of the club.
7th June 2019
29th May 2019
Howat's Housekeeping winners
29th May 2019
Jack Standaloft of Port Bannatyne golf club
Well done jack !
13th May 2019
26th March 2019
Rothesay Motor Services Winter League
A substantial victory by 6&5 by Mark Crichton and Stephen Greenshields over Donald Standaloft and Davie Kilpatrick in the final of the Port Bannatymne Rothesay Motor Services Winter League, not only lifted the trophy but extended their unbeaten record throughout the Winter. Their place in the final stages secured as long ago as November, the only blotches in their campaign had been two halved matches.
In a day of large margins, Matthew and Scott Dunn’s 7&6 victory over Gordie McIntyre and Jim Thom condemned the latter to the dreaded Wooden Spoon.
The closest match was the 1up win by Frankie Lintermans and Graham Dunn over Hector Whitelaw and Alan Stewart, with a scratchy bogey 4 at the 18th being enough to secure the victory.
In the intriguing Leitch family shoot-out brothers Jordan and Ryan beat father Roddie and brother Matthew by 2&1. Ryan declared “It was easy!”, though clubhouse opinion seemed to be that it was Jordan who had done the damage.
A packed clubhouse had enjoyed end-of-term festivities, not least the excellent lunch by Claire Jamieson and the copious hospitality from Davie Reid of sponsors Rothesay Motor Services. A draw for a golf bag was won by Iain MacLeod, harshly described by Match Secretary Donald Standaloft as ‘being near the end of his career”. Little does he know!
Club Captain Hector Whitelaw announced that the club had been the recipient of a generous £500 from the Mikey McArthur Memorial Fund, while Mark Crichton graciously thanked all who had contributed to the day.
After Winter’s final fling, with everything except hailstones, the players now look forward to the milder climes of Summer, with the new season beginning with the Peggy Adams Subscription medal on Sunday.
4th March 2019
Bunker at the 10th
Thanks to Graham and Sam we now have a dry bunker on the 10th
4th February 2019
Tension mounts for Winter League hopefuls
Looking over the 18th fairway
With the Port course only suitable for sledging, the last qualifying round of the Rothesay Motor Services Winter League had to be put on ice.
In League A, despite having no matches in the last two rounds, leaders Mark Crichton and Steven Greenshields are already high and dry in the quarter-finals, as are the two Mikes, Ivory and Manvell.
In league B, the Whitelaw/Stewart, Dunn/Lintermans and McKirdy/Whitelaw combos have all but secured their spots. This Sunday, however, the promised thaw should see tense battles for the last qualifying places in both leagues in the postponed week 7 matches.
Not for the first time this season , Colin Renfrew again proved himself the must-go-to substitute, here standing in for Jimmy Dunn to help John Marshall to victory. His rates are so reasonable too!
Iain L MacLeod
28th January 2019
SUPERSUB RENFREW STRIKES AGAIN
Week 6 Results
Manvell/Ivory bt M & S Dunn 1 up
Jamieson/Black halved with McIntyre/Thom
McKirdy/Whitelaw bt McPhail/Barnett 5&4
Dunn/Marshall bt Standaloft/Kilpatrick 4&3
Whitelaw/Stewart bt R & J Leitch 5&4
While the vagaries of the fixture list (an odd number in their league exacerbated by another couple subsequently pulling out) mean that League A leaders Mark Crichton and Steven Greenshields are idle for both weeks 6 and 7, they are already high and dry in the quarters, as are the Mikes, Ivory and Manvell.
In League B, the Whitelaw/Stewart, Dunn/Lintermans and McKirdy/Whitelaw combos have all but secured their spots. However, this Sunday’s series of last qualifying matches will see battles for the for the last place from both leagues.
Not for the first time this season, Colin Renfrew again proved himself the must-go-to substitute, here standing in for Jimmy Dunn to help John Marshall to victory His rates are so reasonable too!
Supersub - Colin Renfrew
Iain MacLeod
14th January 2019
WINTER LEAGUE HOTS UP
The recent unreliable weather relented enough on Sunday to permit a full programme of games in the Rothesay Motor Services Winter League. Wins for Mark Crichton and Stephen Greenshields in League and for Graham Dunn and Frankie Lintermans in League B saw them both creating clear water between them and the chasing packs.
Week 5 results:-
Manvell/Ivory bt Dunn/ Marshall 6&5
Whitelaw/Stewart bt Jamieson/Black 1up
Greenshields/Crichton bt R & M Leitch 8&7
Dunn/Lintermans bt McKirdy/Whitelaw 3&2
Standaloft/Kilpatrick bt S & M Dunn 4&3
G McIntyre/Thom bt R & J Leitch 3&1
League positions after week 5
League A
1 Crichton & Greenshields 11 pts
2 Manvell & Ivory 8 pts
3 R & M Leitch. 5 pts
4 M & S Dunn 5 pts
5 Standaloft & Kilpatrick. 4 pts
6 Dunn & Marshall 3 its
League B
1Dunn & Lintermans 10 pts
2 Jamieson & Black 8 pts
3 R & J Leitch 7 pts
4 Stewart & Whitelaw 7 pts
5 Whitelaw & McKirdy. 6 pts
6 McPhail & Barnett. 5 pts
7 McIntyre & Thom 5 pts
League B leaders Francois Lintermans and Graham Dunn
This week’s fixtures - Sunday 20th
8.30 Standaloft/Kilpatrick v Crichton/Greenshields
8.40 R & J Leitch v McKirdy/Whitelaw
8.50 M & R Leitch v Dunn/Marshall
9.00 Dunn/Lintermans v Whitelaw/Stewart
9.10 McPhail/Barnett v McIntyre/Thom
Iain MacLeod
7th January 2019
Captain v Vice-Captains match
The traditional Captain v Vice-Captains match on January 2nd resulted in a win for the latter by a margin of 3-1, while all enjoyed seasonal refreshments provided by Captain Hector Whitelaw.In the lead match Hector and partner Bobby Pedder lost to stand-in Vice Captains Jim Bicker and Robert Jardine on the last green. The only winners for the Captain’s team were Graham Dunn and Jack Standaloft, beating Mark Crichton and David Kilpatrick 4 & 3.
Caption: Seasonal hospitality from Captain Hector Whitelaw
Twelve players took part in the January medal on Sunday.
Results:-
1st Class winner - Jim Thom - 71
2nd Class winner - Ryan Leitch - 64
Scratch winner - Donald Standaloft - 65
This Sunday sees the resumption of the Rothesay Motor Services Winter League.
Round 5 fixtures:-
8.30. Manvell & Ivory v Dunn & Marshall
8.40 Jamieson & Black v Whitelaw & Stewart
8.50 M & R Leitch v Crichton & Greenshields
9.00 Dunn & Lintermans v McKirdy & Whitelaw
9.10 Standaloft & Kilpatrick v M & S Dunn
9.20 McIntyre & Thom v R & J Leitch
The rescheduled week 4 fixtures will take place on Sunday January 20th.