Good weather and big participation rate Mark Whinhill Golf Club Gents opens up

The good weather and a great participation have helped to guarantee that the men of the men of the Whinhill Golf Club in 2025 was a fantastic day for all the people involved.

More than 130 golfers from 16 clubs proved to be competing for the first prize on Saturday August 2.

The trophy winner was a former member and champion of the Whinhill Club, Paul Jones of Largs Golf Club, who returned a magnificent score with 64 stripes for a Nett 62, ahead of another former member, John McLennan, under BIH.

A club spokesperson said: “Two excellent golf towers, both worthy of winning a competition.

“Congratulations to Jonesy and John’s commissions, a great effort.

“Thank you to everyone who helped organize the day, but a special thank you to our match and disability team for their efforts.

“Congratulations to all the winners and thank you very much to all the competitors.

“We would also like to thank the Greenkeepers for having presented the course in good condition and in Millie and all the staff of inverclyde Leisure for their hospitality during the day.

“Once again, thank you to all those who supported the day and we can’t wait to welcome you all next year.”

Global winner – Paul Jones 64 – 2 = 62

1st section (0 – 14)

1st place Brian Blacklaw 78 – 14 = 64

2nd place Barry J. Hughes 73 – 7 = 66

John Forsyth 80 – 14 = 66

2nd section (15 – 28)

1st place Eric Blaikie 81 – 17 = 64

2nd place Jack Mallon 87 – 22 = 65

Stuart Shirley 91 – 26 = 65

Best visitors

1st place John McLennan (Greenock GC)

74 – 12 = 62

2nd place GRAEME Wilson (GLEDDOCH GC)

89 – 20 = 69

3rd place Ross Miller (Greenock GC)

78 – 8 = 70

Best scratch

1st place Sean McLaughlin 69

2nd place John Donald 72

John McGovern 72

There were also eight “magic twos” returned during the day with Paul Jones receiving a double money for two on the seventh and eighth holes.

Magic Twos

Gavin Cruickshank (Greenock Golf Club), Shaun Dillon, John Donald, Paul Jones (Largs Golf Club) X 2, Martyn McCready, Chris McDiarmid and Sean McLaughlin