West Kilbride retain the Tankard

Having regained the Goldenberry Trophy last year at a wind-swept West Kilbride in appalling conditions, they completed the double and returned north still with the Tankard, which had been presented by the late John Wright.

Conditions at Kilmarnock Barassie were cold, windy but dry ...yet a stiff challenge. The Match, played as foursomes between four teams, and to a finish, was contested over the Dundonald Course, one of the three configurations available to Barassie members. With a par 69, which takes in the 'Hillhouse 9' and the 'New 9', this still an excellent test of golfing accuracy.

West Kilbride ran out winners by three holes. Match 1 went to West Kilbride by one hole; matches 2 and 3 were halved; match 4 went to West Kilbride by two holes.

The Captains' match saw a Barassie victory for David Miller and Douglas Orr by two holes.

Pictured here is the Goldenberry Trophy being presented by Barassie Captain, David Miller to Jeanette Mair the Captain of West Kilbride.

As always, the match was played in great spirit and Barassie will be looking forward to making every effort regain the Tankard in 2011.