Smith turns clock back

OCTOGENARIAN William Smith beat a host of younger rivals to lift the Bernard Gallacher Trophy, the prize up for grabs in the Edinburgh & East of Scotland Alliance event at Harburn, writes MARTIN DEMPSTER.

In an event that was re-scheduled after being cancelled the previous week due to rain, Smith, of the host club, topped the scoreboard with a net 68 off 14.

The 80-year-old won by three shots from three players - Alan Young (Lochend), Thomas Wilson (Glenbervie) and Jim Scott (Swanston New).

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Smith, an Alliance member for more than 50 years, almost beat his age with a gross 82, coming home in 38.

Greenburn pro Scott Catlin claimed the scratch spoils with a 71, pipping Turnhouse duo Scott Grieve and James McGhee by a shot.

The next event is at Royal Musselburgh on October 13.