A perfect autumnal day for golf at Aboyne Golf Club today. A decent test for the players off the back tees with some tough and tricky holes but also a few birdies to be had as well.
One for the amateurs today with John Borthwick (Craibstone Golf Club) winning with a nice round of 69(+1). John had birdies at the Par 5 7th & 10th holes and also at the Par 4 17th - with drops at 5&6 and also an unfortunate double bogey 5 at the 235 yard Par 3 18th hole he has still managed to stretch his lead at the top of the OoM.
John won by one shot from one of the senior members - Iain Middleton (Royal Aberdeen Golf Club) playing off 2 handicap and shooting a very good round of 70(+2).
Spare a thought for the leading professional today - Kevin Duncan (Deeside Golf Club) shot a 71 despite 6 penalty shots and a memorable 18th hole where his tee shot carried into the open door of the clubhouse kitchen and ricocheted off the fridge back out the door finishing 20 yards short of the green whereupon Kevin chipped to 20ft and rolled in the putt for an easy Par 
Next week the Alliance will visit Portlethen Golf Club 
