On Sunday, August 2, The Irvine Golf Club held its Championship Strokeplay competition.

After two rounds the winner was Gareth Lamb with a score of 146. In a close competition, Gareth prevailed by 1 shot from Gordon Dunlop and 2 shots from John Shanks and Paul Kennedy.

Playing from the Blue Championship Tees, Gareth trailed by one shot after round one from the leaders, but a solid round of 72 in the afternoon in testing conditions proved just enough to claim the title. The top 15 scores on the day, along with reigning champion, John Shanks, progress to the matchplay stages which begin on the evening of Monday, August 10, culminating in the final on Sunday, August 16 to determine the club matchplay champion.

A title which both Gareth and John have won previously. The photo shows club Captain, John Crawford, presenting the trophy to Gareth.