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Thistle Golf Club 2025 Championship Munro Cup – Class 1 – Jubilee Course The leading qualifier, Jamie Mackie, maintained strong form with a 5 & 3 victory over Clarke Calley. Andy Greenwood triumphed over Mark Charnley 3 & 2, while Alan Gardiner secured a 6 & 4 win against Ian Gardner. Kevin Davidson narrowly defeated Brian Young 1 up. Elsewhere, Stevie Hutcheon beat Dale Caton 5 & 3, Paul Ellison won 2 & 1 over Andy Stamm, and Neal Beattie delivered a dominant 7 & 6 result against John Crawford, reportedly playing 8 under par for 12 holes. Shaun Singer overpowered Gary Sharp with a 3 & 2 win. Menzies Trophy – Class 2 – Eden Course Due to personal circumstances, Gordon Donaldson withdrew, giving Locky O’Loughlin a bye, who used the time to practice until rain intervened. Stephen Anderson also received a bye when his opponent did not arrive. Trev Trangmar, hampered by an old injury, conceded at the 9th hole, allowing Stephen Paterson to progress. Brad Gibson defeated Alan McCrae, and Steven Mathieson won 2 & 1 against Ken Hodge. In a committee match, Callan Duck overcame Neil Bruce 3 & 2. Gregor Jack narrowly edged out John Nicol 1 up, and Ronnie Murphy earned a 2 up victory over Grahame Niven. Quarter Finals As the field narrowed to eight in each competition, the quarter finals unfolded: Munro Cup – Class 1 – Jubilee Course • Andy Greenwood defeated Jamie Mackie 3 & 2 • Alan Gardiner beat Kevin Davidson 4 & 3 • Stevie Hutcheon overcame Paul Ellison 3 & 2 (Stevie was set to caddy at Kingsbarns from the next day) • Shaun Singer won 2 & 1 over Neil Beattie Menzies Trophy – Class 2 – Eden Course • Stephen Paterson defeated Steve Thompson 2 & 1 • Brad Gibson beat Steven Mathieson 1 up • Callan Duck edged Locky O’Loughlin 1 up • Ronnie Murphy beat Gregor Jack 3 & 2 Semi-Finals With warmer weather, semi-finalists competed for a place in the Club Championships Finals. Munro Cup – Class 1 – Jubilee Course • Alan Gardiner narrowly beat Andy Greenwood 1 up • Shaun Singer won decisively over Stevie Hutcheon 6 & 4 Menzies Trophy – Class 2 – Eden Course • Brad Gibson defeated Stephen Paterson 7 & 6 • Ronnie Murphy advanced following Callan Duck's concession Championship Finals and Winners On Friday, 18th July 2025, the winners were crowned: • Alan Gardiner claimed the 1st Class Championship, winning the Munro Cup • Ronnie Murphy secured victory in the 2nd Class Championship, taking the Menzies Trophy