Ayr Golf Festival 2025 Winners Announced!

The winners of this year's Ayr Golf Festival have been announced, following a week of gruelling competition.

More than 500 entries from across the UK took part in the prestigious competition at Belleisle and Seafield Golf Courses from Wednesday 4 until Sunday 8 June.

Nine competitions were held across the week, including the showcase Tam o' Shanter and Handyside Tournament where participants battled it out for a fantastic prize fund of £5,000. Long standing favourites, including the Stableford Competition, the Open Mixed Foursomes, Ladies Tri-am, and the Ladies Open Greensomes also made a return during this exciting tournament.

This year's winners were:

·       Tam o' Shanter Trophy: Aiden Long of Ayr Belleisle Golf Club (274)

·       Handyside Cup: Liam James of Lee Park (279)

·       Robert Burns Trophy: Mark Gandy of Helensburgh Golf Club (286)

·       David Gemmell Trophy: Drew Cleaver of Ayr Belleisle Golf Club (68)

·       Stableford Competition: Craig Barton of Deer Park (36)

·       Open Mixed Foursomes: Andrew Dickson of Golf South Ayrshire Golf Club and Karen Andrews of Ayr Seafield Ladies (65)

·       Ladies Tri-am: Anne McGillivray, Lesley Mackay and Linda Thompson of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club (59)

·       Ladies Open Greensomes: Gillian McClure & Helen Slane of Ayr Belleisle Ladies Golf Club (66)

·       Gents Seniors Winner: Colin Murdoch of Kirkintilloch Golf Club (62)

·       Ladies Seniors Winner: Jane Belford of Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club (75)

·       Junior Open Boys and Girls: Orla Moran of Irvine Golf Club (73) & Raiden Yong of Hamilton Golf Club (63)

Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Brian Connolly, said: "This tournament has been a celebration of skill, resilience and sheer determination and has reminded us all why this game is a tribute to the deep-rooted history of golf in South Ayrshire."

"I'd like to congratulate this year's winners and everyone who took part in the competition. I'd also like to thank everyone behind the scenes for their hard work in delivering this fantastic event which allows us to continue to inspire and grow the love for the game."