The Inter Cities Cup 2023

The Inter Cities Cup final was played at Douglas Park Golf Club on Sunday 15th October, the 18th time the event has been played. This year the competition was sponsored by the Watson Foundation.

The match this year was contested between Glasgow GC and Craigielaw GC. Glasgow, winners of the Boundary Bell had been in the final the previous two years and were trying for a third time to secure the title, while Craigielaw winners of this year's Edinburgh Golf League were appearing in the final for the first time. It also meant a new name would be added to the Cup this year.

Neil MacRae for Glasgow and Angus Carrick for Craigielaw got the match underway, and the game between them ended A/S. Angus Watson for Glasgow had a good 5&4 victory in game 2, with his teammate Clark Nelson winning the next game 2&1. Greg Telfer was also in fine form to win his game 5&4, giving Glasgow a commanding lead of 3.5-0.5 after 4 games.

Colin Fleming for Craigielaw pulled 1 back with his win over Charlie Geaves, but Daniel Forbes put 1 more on the board for Glasgow in game 6. Steven Rettie's win over Ross Colquhoun then sealed it for Glasgow, and they went on to win the next 2 games with Craigielaw Team Manager Guy Dalziel winning the final point. Final score 6.5-2.5 in favour of Glasgow GC.

So the Inter Cities Cup makes it way back to Glasgow for the first time since 2018, after a great display of golf by two of the top teams in Central Scotland.

Many congratulations to the players of Glasgow GC and Team Manager Angus Cameron on their victory, with commiserations to Craigielaw who will surely be back to contest another final.

Thanks to Douglas Park Golf Club for hosting the match, to the greens staff for the fine condition of the golf course, and to the catering staff for their hospitality.

View the match scorecard here

The Boundary Bell Championships 2023

The Boundary Bell was held at Cowglen Golf Club on Sunday 27th August. This year the Bell is celebrating 25 years, having first started back in 1998. 

The competition this season was contested between Ferenenze GC winners of the BPL, and Glasgow GC winners of the DCL. The weather on the day was in our favour, the morning being cool and overcast, with some good bright spells in the afternoon. The golf course and greens were in excellent condition, with very positive feedback from the players. Simon Payne the Cowglen Professional also opened up the practice range for the players, which proved very popular. 

Fereneze got off to a good start with Roddy Macauly's win over Neill MacRae. Glasgow responded with in-form Greg Telfer beating Ritchie Elrick. David Miller and Clark Nelson had an honorable halved game and Andrew Buttar won 2&1 against Charlie Greaves. Daniel Forbes and Steven Rettie both won their games giving Glasgow a 3.5-2.5 lead.

The pivotal point in the match came at the 18th green during the game between Scott Turnbull and Angus Watson. Scott was safely on in 3 shots with a very makeable putt for par. Angus's second shot had run through the green and dropped off the side, leaving him in a tricky position. Angus spent a moment weighing up his options then watched as his delicate chip checked and ran straight across the green into the hole for birdie, handing his team the win and the Bell for a third term. A fantastic conclusion to the match, and Glasgow return once again to Killermont with the Boundary Bell. Final score was 5.5-2.5

Congratulations to Glasgow GC on winning the Bell making it three in a row, and commiserations to Fereneze for their efforts and they will no doubt be back again. Credit is also due to all the players who played the match in great spirit and a very friendly manner, and to the Team Managers and supporters of both teams. 

Special thanks also to Professional Simon, Captain Gerry, and Past Captain Norrie and everyone at Cowglen who helped to make this a very successful event.

View the match scorecard here

Wee Boundary Bell

The Wee Boundary Bell was contested between Williamwood GC winners of this year's Fleming Watson League, and Glasgow GC winners of the DCL JJ McCarry League.

The match got off to a good start for Williamwood with Ross Anderson winning 2&1 against Bobby Gray. The next game was halved between Leo Martin and Cameron Burns. Charlie Bell went on to win 1 up in the following game against Jamie Ferguson, and the final 2 games went Glasgow's way, giving them a fine 3.5-1.5 victory.

Congratulations to Glasgow' on winning their first Wee Bell, having been runners up last year, and commiserations to Williamwood who will look forward to having another attempt next year. Thanks to all the juniors who also played their match in a very friendly manner, and to the Team Managers and supporters of both teams for making the event another great success.

View the match scorecard here