Scottish Women's Amateur Championship

Having finished runner up in the 2024 event, Freya Russell (Royal Troon) was looking to go one step further at Western Gailes this year.

She got off to a great start with 2 rounds under par in the 36 hole stroke play qualifying on Friday, finishing top qualifier on 3 under par.

Two comfortable wins in Saturdays match play saw her book a place in the semi final where she would play another Ayrshire youngster, Hannah Ounap (Loudoun) 

This was a close battle with Hannah being in front for most of the round. Freya was 2 down with 3 holes to play and won the last 3 holes to take her spot in the final for the second year running.

 Also through to the final was another "west" girl, Susan Woodhouse from East Kilbride. 

Susan also had a close match on her way to the final winning on the 19th hole in her semi final against Jasmine Mackintosh. She came into the week showing some great form having had a good finish at the recent Helen Holm and in the West of Scotland Championship. The final certainly lived up to expectations!

Susan took an early lead of 2 holes but Freya fought back before Susan then restored her 2 hole lead after an impressive sand save for par at the short 15th. 

It looked like Freya was going to repeat her great finish in the semi finals when she won both 16 and 17 but a fantastic birdie by Susan at the 18th sealed the win for the Lanarkshire player.

Hard lines Freya but a great championship. Good luck from all at ALCGA for the British at Nairn next month.