Well after a terrific season weather wise and some great quality play the Season is coming to a close. The main event in the EGL calendar is obviously the Cup final which was Played over Brunsfield Links on Sunday. The Flight 3 Final was also played on Sunday in a late afternoon match between Royal Musselburgh and Merchants. This match was won by Royal Musselburgh 5.5 - 3.5. There will be further discussion of the merits of the competition later at the AGM but it has kept players playing through August and September. Also a well done to Craigielaw player Kenny Glen for winning the MVP for 2025.
The last match, the Plate Final, will be played on Sunday 21st September between Broomieknowe and Longniddry at NewBattle GC. After such a long season there are many to thank, all the Host clubs, the Managers of the teams, the committe and the Sponsor Dean Ballingall from Rowanwood Financial Consultants Ltd now in its 3rd year of supporting the EGL.
The Cup final was closely contested affair and match summary below and photos supplied by Gordon Milligan. Duddingston won the match 5-4 beating Craigielaw in an exciting finish. Many congratulations to Duddingston and commiserations to Craigielaw in what was another high quality golf standard played in the match. Well done to all. Duddingston go onto play Glasgow GC for the 3rd consecutive time in The Inter Cities Cup which will be played at Lenzie GC on Sunday 5th Oct.
Craigielaw came out the blocks quickly being up in two of the first three matches. Kenny Glen put the first point on the board for Craigielaw however it was 1-1 following a victory in the top match by Duddingston's Jamie Duguid, The Lothians Champion. Andy Fairbairn had always been trailing against Angus Carrick and the Craigielaw player won the 17th for a 2&1 victory to give Craigielaw a 2-1 lead. In Match 4, the Duddingston Club Champion, Shaun Gordon was always in control of his game and levelled the score at 2-2 with a fine victory. In Match 5, Duddingston's Ryan Buckley held a 3 hole lead early on however Scott Cunningham fought back and levelled the match at 16. Ryan Buckley won the 17th with a solid 4 and was conceded on the 18th following a great second shot for a 2 hole victory. Duddingston were not in front long before Mark Watt from Craigielaw won 2&1 to level the match at 3-3. It was once again proving a nail biting final as it did four years ago when the two clubs met at the same venue. Craig Pirie had fought back from being down early on to stand 2 up playing 16 and a half nudged Duddingston in front again. Sean McGarvey won the 16th to reduce the deficit to 1 hole. With Craigielaw being up in the final match it was still in the balance. Allyn Dick produced a majestic iron to a few feet under extreme pressure on the 17th and duly rolled in the putt for a winning birdie which gave Duddingston Golf Club an 11th Edinburgh Summer League title. Ben Alexander conceded on 17th to Craigielaw Club Captain, Guy Dalziel which made the score 5-4.The match was played in a great spirit and thanks to Bruntsfield for providing a course in great condition.
The combatants for the Final Craigielaw and Duddingston before the Match at Bruntsfield GC.
The Cup Presentation by EGL President Bill Buchan and Sponsor Dean Ballingall (Middle) to Allyn Dick the winning Duddingston team Captain.
The Duddingston Team with Dean Ballingall and Bill Buchan
The Winners and Edinburgh Golf League Cup Champions 2025 ---- DUDDINGSTON !!
