Junior players from across Lanarkshire had a ball at Wishaw Golf Club's tournament
Over 40 young golfers from all over Scotland swung into Wishaw Golf Club to take part in its Junior Open last weekend.
Ramsay Purdon from East Kilbride won the Burgh Cup Scratch with a score of 76, Fraser Steven finished second.
Congratulations were also in order for Zac Ross from Airdrie who won the Burgh Cup Handicap with a Net score of 64, runner up was Logan Ellison.
Best Net, handicap 0 to 10, was Ellie McManus, while Cody Hands was best in the 10 to 34 handicap.
Conditions were tough but everyone had a fantastic day of golf, with the event sponsored by CS Electrical Contractors.
Ian Prentice, Junior Convener, said: 'Thanks to everyone who entered
'Any unclaimed prizes can be collected at Wishaw Pro Shop.'
Jillian McFadyen, Sponsorship Team at Wishaw Golf Club added: 'It was a pleasure to be involved helping at this special tournament. It was very much a team effort.
'Well done to the players and the winners, and not forgetting Terry Fearon at The Kitchen at Wishaw Golf Club for feeding all the players; Gregor in Pro Shop; and everyone who came to help Ian.'
This Friday, June 6, former footballers Frank McAvennie and John Brown will be playing a round of golf before they host a sold-out sportsman's dinner at Wishaw Golf Club.
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