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North East Alliance - Newburgh Golf Club / 21st January 2026
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A decent day by Alliance standards at Newburgh today.A steady 45 mph across the course and intermittent heavy rain attracted the real winter hardened souls out onto the links today.Well done to amateur player Adam Giles (Murcar Links Golf Club) with today’s winning score of 71(-1) - a superb score in the atrocious conditions. Adam won by 5 shots from another amateur John Borthwick (Marshall Leisure - Craibstone Golf) on 76(+4).Adam had 4 birdies at 4,5,6 & 10 with 3 drops coming at 1,14,17 - while John had 3 birdies at 7,9 & 14 with drops at 1,5,8,17 & 18 with also a double bogey 7 at the 3rd hole.Well done to all the players who battled hard today… hopefully the weather is kinder next week at beautiful Spey Bay Golf Club
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North East Alliance - Cruden Bay Golf Club 14/01/2026
North East AllianceDue to the overnight freezing temperatures the Cruden Bay Links was played on the short winter course today with a par of 68.The course in the cold conditions with winter greens was playing tricky - hard unpredictable bounces and difficult putting.Scottish Alliance Champion Professional Philip McLean (Peterhead Golf Club) somehow managed to get round in 65(-3) which was a superb score and good enough to win by 3 shots from local professional Declan Addison on 68(eve).Philip had a fair haul of 6 birdies at 1,2,6,7,11,15 and 1 eagle at the par 4 17th - holing his 2nd shot from 40yards. He had 5 drops at 3,4,5,13 & 16.The committee would like to thank Cruden Bay Golf Club for looking after the players today - course presented very well amid difficult conditions and fantastic catering in the clubhouse.
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North East Alliance Pro-Am / Results - Wednesday 19th March at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Evening, please find the results from today’s ProAm at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.
Winning the P&J Shield - Andrew Powell & Derek Townsley The Mackay / Wilson Shield - Liam, Graham, Andrew & Derek.Well done lads, clean sweep
All results below
Huge thanks to Royal Aberdeen for having us again this year, always a warm welcome and great service.Thanks to Tommy for holding the fort today and to DT for his hard work behind the scenes.See you all next year!
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Paul Lawrie wins Alliance Championship
Portlethen Golf ClubA final farewell from winter today with a strong cold wind with wintry showers at Portlethen for the final round of the championship.With a familiar name winning the Uniroyal Trophy - Open Champion Paul Lawrie shot a superb 66(-5) and added to his 67(-3) at Fraserburgh Golf Club last week was good enough to win by a convincing 3 shots from Professional Dan Toogood (Myrus Golf Centre)on 136(-5) - Dan also had a very impressive round of 67(-4) today in the difficult conditions.Paul played a bogie free round today with five birdies at 1,2,5,6 and finished in style with a birdie at the Par5 18th hole.The two time Ryder Cup hero was pleased with his round saying that he “Played lovely”and felt he should have been better as he three putted both Par 5’s (4th and 13th) for par and missed a few more good chances but nevertheless it was a very good score in the conditions. Paul also paid tribute to Portlethen Golf Club saying the course was in good condition considering recent rainCongratulations to all the trophy winners during the Championship - all scores and winners are listed below.A final heartfelt thanks from the NE Alliance committee and all the players to all the wonderful Golf Clubs who allow us to play every Wednesday - we all really appreciate your support
See you again in September
The Alliance Pro-Am will now take place next week at the fabulous Royal Aberdeen Golf ClubCongratulations to our trophy winners:Uniroyal Quaich (Lowest Gross Score): Paul Lawrie - 133(-8)J K Hall Quaich (Lowest Gross Score by Amateur): Paul Moir. - 150(+9)Chapper's Pot (Lowest Nett Score - Division 1): Graham Riley.Major's Pot (Lowest Gross Score - Division 2): Stephen Christie.Veteran's Pot (Lowest Gross Score by Senior): Neil Bremner.Note: Members only eligible to win one trophy in Championships.Well done to all and those who qualified for the Royal Aberdeen ProAm next week.
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North East Alliance - Spey Bay Golf Club 26/02/2025 Results
The final meeting of the season was played today at the wonderful true Hidden Gem links at Spey Bay Golf Club in the best weather of the season with beautiful sunshine and not a breath of wind.A rare appearance by Open Champion Paul Lawrie, and did not dissapoint as the Scottish Golf Legend cruised to a joint victory with Professional Declan Addison (Cruden Bay Golf Club) both going round the testing layout in 69(-1).Paul never looked like getting out of 3rd gear but still managed to make his round look easy. A slow start with bogies at 3,5 and later at 13 but fought back with an Eagle at the Par 5 9th hole - quickly followed with a birdie on 10 and 15.Declan with only two drops at 1 and 14 - also managed to Eagle the 9th and finished in style with a birdie on the Par 4 18th.Huge thanks to Bert Mackay and his team for hosting us today - fantastic hospitality and the golf course is outstanding
Next week is the first round of the Alliance Championship and will be played at Fraserburgh Golf Club
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North East Alliance - Newmachar Golf Club 19/02/2025 / Results
North East AllianceThe penultimate meeting of the season today at the Swailend course at Newmachar Golf Club.Professional Kris Nicol (Fraserburgh Golf Club) won today with a very good round of 69(-3) in the testing conditions.Kris played steady during his round with the key being his driving. With 4 birdies at 3,9,11 and 18 and one drop at the par 3 12th hole. Notably Kris hit two fantastic shots to the par 5 8th hole - playing straight into the strong wind his 2nd shot landed in the middle of the green but ran over the back and into the water hazard - where he duly pitched and putted to save his par.Kris won by one shot from Professional Alan Stuart (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) and Royal Aberdeen Golf Club amateur player Stephen Burt both going round in a very respectable 70(-2).The North East Alliance committee and all the players would like to thank Newmachar Golf Club for stepping in as a venue today at short notice and also for looking after everyone with the excellent catering in the clubhouse
Next week is the final meeting of the season and will be played at the beautiful links at Spey Bay Golf Club followed by the NE Alliance Championship in March
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North east Alliance - Newburgh Golf Club / 05/02/2025 Results
North East AllianceFlat calm, beautiful sunshine, full course… a perfect day all in all at Newburgh Golf Club.Royal Aberdeen Golf Club amateur player Paul Booth won for the second time in 3 weeks with an excellent 67(-5). Paul won by one shot from another amateur Adam Giles (Murcar Links Golf Club) on 68(-4).The committee and players would like to extend thanks to Newburgh Golf Club for hosting today. The course was in fantastic condition and the catering was excellent.
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North East Alliance - Cruden Bay Golf Club 22/01/2025
North East AllianceCruden Bay Golf ClubA tricky welcome for the early starters today at Cruden Bay. Hard overnight frost meant the shorter winter course was in play. Something more like ice hockey rather than golf for the first few groups as it was borderline impossible to control the ball when it landed.The greens however had decent surfaces but were also very tricky on some difficult slopes.Professional Philip McLean (Peterhead Golf Club) came out on top today with a strong finish to shoot a very solid round of 65(-2). Philip had 4 birdies at 4, 16, 17, 18 and dropped at 3 & 5.Philip won by one shot from the in-form amateur player John Borthwick Marshall Leisure - Craibstone Golf with a very good 66(-1).The players and committee would like extend thanks to Cruden Bay Golf Club and the staff for hosting today and providing excellent catering and hospitalityNext week the Alliance will visit Fraserburgh Golf Club
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NE Alliance - Peterhead Golf Club / Wednesday 15th January 2025
It’s great to be back… after all the cold weather the players were greeted with a pretty much mild and benign day - for Peterhead - with a nice light breeze and beautiful sunshine on the very welcome first meeting of the year.A new year and a different look at the top of the leaderboard today with Royal Aberdeen Golf Club amateur player Paul Moir taking the honours with an impressive round of 65(-5) winning by 2 shots from Deeside Golf Club Professional Kevin Duncan and another amateur John Borthwick (Marshall Leisure - Craibstone Golf) both shooting very good rounds of 67(-3).Next week the Alliance will visit Cruden Bay Golf Club
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NE Alliance - Newmacher Swailend Golf Course / Wednesday 13th November 2025
Perfect golfing conditions again today at Newmachar Golf Club’s Swailend course. Nice temperatures and no wind made it a birdie fest among today’s leaders.For the third week in a row professional Liam Waldron (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) wins the alliance - this time with a sublime round of 64(-8). Liam reduced the course to nothing more than a pitch & putt with some massive drives of well over 300 yards and also a brilliant touch around the greens.With 9 birdies at 1,6,8,9,11,12,13,15 & 17 and his only drop coming at 2 it was good enough to win by only one shot from playing partner professional Philip McLean (Peterhead Golf Club) on an equally impressive round of 65(-7). Philip made a charge at Liam on the back 9 coming home in 30(-6) with a brilliant display of golf but it was not to be after just missing his birdie attempt on 18 to tie Liam.The Swailend course was in fantastic condition for the time of year with optional matts and preferred lies in operation.Next week the alliance will visit Peterhead Golf Club
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North East Alliance - Aboyne Golf Club 23/10/2024
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 ParNext week the Alliance will visit Portlethen Golf Club
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Kevin Duncan wins North East Alliance at Newburgh
A warm and sunny autumn day with no wind gave perfect scoring conditions today at Newburgh in the fourth meeting of the season.The course was in superb condition with fast smooth greens and had no defence against Alliance protagonist Kevin Duncan - Professional from Deeside Golf Club in firing an excellent bogey free round of 67(-5). Kevin had 5 birdies at 1,3,15,17,18 which was good enough to win by 3 shots from amateur player Ian Still (Marshall Leisure - Craibstone Golf) on 70(-2).The Alliance committee and players would like to thank Newburgh Golf Club for stepping in at short notice due to Ellon Golf Club not being able to host at the last minute.Next week is the Scottish Alliance Championship which takes place at Mortonhall Golf Club in Edinburgh - the North East Alliance will return in two weeks at Banchory Golf Club
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NE Alliance - Newmacher Golf Club / Wednesday 18th September 2024
Newmachar’s Hawkshill course provided a difficult test for the players today.Professional Kris Nicol (Fraserburgh Golf Club)had all the answers today with an excellent round of 69(-3). Kris won by one shot from local +2 handicap amateur player Adam Giles (Murcar Links Golf Club) with an equally impressive round of 70(-2).
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NE Alliance - Hazlehead Golf Club / Wednesday 11th September 2024
North East AllianceFinally the Alliance has returned to Hazlehead No.1 (Mackenzie course) arguably one of the best inland layouts in the North East. Poor weather delayed the return in previous recent years.On a day of strong gusting winds and very cool temperatures it was Peterhead Golf Club’s Professional Philip McLean showing his class with a six stroke victory.Phillip shot a superb round of 67(-3) to win from Professional Liam Waldron (Royal Aberdeen Golf Club) and amateur player Stewart Finnie (Caledonian Golf Club) both shooting 73(+3).The Alliance committee and players would like to extend thanks to ClubSport Aberdeen and Hazlehead Golf Club for a warm welcome to their superb Golf course.Scores from today at Hazlehead
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North east Alliance gets under way
NE AllianceThe new North East of Scotland Alliance season got underway today at Craibstone Golf Club on the outskirts of Aberdeen. It was a tie at the top with Professional Alan Stuart (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) and amateur player Steven Taylor (Kintore Golf Club) shooting 71(+2).Next week the Alliance will visit Hazlehead Golf Club
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Cruden Bay announced as venue for 2025 Scottish Alliance Championship
The North East Alliance committee are delighted to announce that the 2025 Scottish Alliance Championship will be hosted by the NE Alliance and will held at the beautiful championship Links at Cruden Bay Golf Club. Dates are still to be confirmed but should be around late September / Early October.
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