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Junior Newton Shield Champions 2024
On Sunday 11th of August 2024 junior members of Kilmacolm GC and Paisley GC met to contest the final of the Junior Newton Shield for 2024. Paisley Past Captain Ian Walker Snr again performed the roll of starter perfectly and got the players off to an excellent start.With scores even at 4pts each, after the conclusion of all matches, the Junior Newton Shield final went to a sudden death playoff when Paisley were able to secure a win 1up. On this lovely sunny Sunday afternoon, the games were enjoyed by everyone present. Play of a very high standard was witnessed and played in a great spirit.
Congratulations to Paisley on their deserved victory and to all the players who played in the season, especially to Max Lazzarini who missed the final due to being on holiday.
Junior Newton Quaich Champions 2024
Following on from the Junior Newton Shield the junior members of Kilmacolm GC and Renfrew GC contested the final of the (handicapped) Junior Newton Quaich for 2024. Paisley Past Captain Ian Walker Snr again performed the roll of starter and made it all the more special for the competitors.
A tight final with excellent golf played by these youngsters. Kilmacolm ultimately emerged victorious and are the winners of the Junior Newton Quaich for 2024.
Congratulations to Kilmacolm on their deserved victory and to all the players, who played through the season.
Paisley GC were first class hosts presenting the course in excellent condition. Special thanks go to the Greens & House teams and also to Captain of Captains Gordon McKinley for the warm welcome.
All the players, who played through the season, in both the Junior Newton Shield and the Junior Newton Quaich are a credit to themselves, their families, clubs and friends and ones to watch in the coming years.
All in all, a great Junior Newton Shield and Junior Newton Quaich campaign for 2024 played in the best manner possible. Thanks also to the Executive Committee for all your help and support.
Newton Shield Champions 2024
The Newton Shield 2024 final was played in an exemplary sporting manner with many spectators enjoying the superb standard of golf on show. It was great to see many representatives of other clubs out watching the final. Paisley GC were first class hosts and the course was in excellent condition and they even arranged the superb weather. Although Kilmacolm put up a spirited fight, Paisley were the worthy winners. Thanks to Captain of Captains Gordon McKinley for being an excellent host and also to the Paisley Greens and House teams for all their hard work. A new tradition was born for the final when Past Captain of Paisley, Ian Walker, was asked to perform the roll of starter which he executed to perfection. We will ask Greenock in 2025 to nominate a Past Captain to do the same. All in all, a great Newton Shield campaign played in the best manner. Thanks also to the Executive Committee for all your help and support.
A particular moment to mention was witnessed at the par 5 12th hole. Alexander Farmer reached the green with a drive and 6 iron stopping 20ft short of the hole. His opponent, Graeme Cross, had a flyer with his second shot and his ball landed in waist high rough on the other side of the wall at the back of the green. He had a swing at it and immediately called “get down” as it came out better than expected. The ball “slam dunked” straight into the hole for an eagle 3! Alexander displayed great concentration and skill by holing his putt for an eagle and a half!
