Winning team prove they’re simply the West at this year’s President’s Cup

SELECT’s annual golf competition was a closely fought contest as 50 players took to the fairways in Perthshire

The triumphant West team line up with the President’s Cup

The West of Scotland team finally enjoyed that winning feeling as they reclaimed the President’s Cup for the first time since 2017 at this year’s event, sponsored by Luceco Group.

Triumphant captain Chris Murchie was handed the prestigious silver trophy by SELECT President Mike Stark after a nip-and-tuck affair at Dunblane New Golf Club. And it was the first time the West team had got their hands on the cup in five attempts, with the 2020 and 2021 events cancelled due to COVID-19.

Some 50 golfers from across Scotland gathered in the sunshine on the first tee on Monday 29 July.

Split into the traditional East and West teams, the Stableford competition saw Member firms joined by guests and sponsors as they battled it out across 18 holes.

After an extremely narrow contest, the West team triumphed by 206 points to 202, with Chris being presented with the cup after high tea in the clubhouse.

The owner of Kilmarnock-based MIE Electrical Ltd also received an engraved bottle of malt and glasses to mark the victory, with the three best performers on each team also taking home various prizes.

Members scooped goodies for the longest drive and nearest the pin, courtesy of sponsors Electrium and Scolmore, plus as always there was a special endeavour award for the highest round on the day.

Dunblane New Golf Club also donated two four-balls, which were won by John Espie of Kilbean Electrical Co Ltd and Steven Scott from BSS Electrical Services.

Mike Stark said: “The President’s Cup is the highlight of the year for many Members, and we enjoyed a superb day of golf, played in the right spirit with plenty of banter and friendly rivalry. I’d like to thank Luceco Group for sponsoring the day and I’m sure the East will be looking for revenge when we return in 2025 as part of SELECT’s 125th celebrations.”