Rotary Am Am 2026

We had around 60 teams competing on the day on the course and in the facilities kindly provided by Dunblane NEw Golf Club,  There were refreshments at the cake stand - with donations from members - operated by the ladies of the Golf Club and Rotary thanks to support from the players this raised over £800 to go to Strathcarron Hospice.

This years’ event was particularly special as Roy Erskine, a past President of the Club, who had instigated the competition 40 years ago passed away earlier in the year and his grandsons Andy and Jamie Murray with mum Judy came along to play and helped with some additional fund raising.  Susan Calman was another celebrity attendee who managed to win the Best Player on the day!

Many of the teams playing on the day have attended for years  and some of the individuals from the Oban Rotary teams, yes they put in five teams this year, have played in all Am Ams.

A display of the history of the Club and of the Am Am was on show in the club house and many comments were made regarding a photo of Roy receiving a commendation from Princess Anne at the hospice, as well as the event programmes over the 40 years.

One particular sponsor  was most welcome with a nearest the pin competition at the 14th – St Andrews Brewery – win your height in beer!  More importantly their sponsorship included setting up a drinks truck on the hole and providing complimentary drinks for a donation to the hospice – very popular in the heat of the day.
 

There were prizes for the top 5 teams plus individual Ladies & Gents prizes. The best individual score Susan Calman took the trophy. Additionally, there were prizes for the first 3 teams in a Yellow Ball competition, as well as 2’s competition for individuals.  All of these were included in a team entry.

There were also some great prizes to be won in the competitors-only raffle with tickets @ £10 available to all participants.

A two course meal was enjoyed in the club house after the golf. 

The Competitions on the Day

Team competition (best two Stableford scores to count on each hole) - top five teams win prizes

1st - Meal for 4 at Cromlix House

2nd -4*£75 Vouchers

3rd  - 4*£50 Vouchers

4th - 4* Bottles of Premium Whisky

5th - 4*£35 Pro Shop Vouchers

Best individual Gents and best individual Ladies Stableford Score (with the best of these two scores to also receive the Am-Am trophy)  £100 Pro Shop voucher each.

Yellow ball competition (best Stableford score, each player plays a hole in rotation from lowest competition to highest competition handicap; yellow ball must be played and returned to win the prize) - top three teams win prizes

1st - 4* doz golf balls + golf glove

2nd - Case of wine

3rd - 4* doz golf balls

A gross 2 scored on any hole will receive a sleeve of 3 golf balls. - 27 winners

There are 5 ‘Nearest The Pin’ prizes on the par 3’s - 4*£10 Pro Shop Vouchers and on 14th win your height in beer from St Andrews Brewery.

A silent auction for a round of golf at - Fairmont St Andrews,  Two Separate Lots of Bottles of Premium Malt whisky, a camper van hire for 4 days was also held.

Competition Rules

Gents play from yellow tees and ladies from the red tees.

All competitors should have a current WHS handicap index and should advise their CDH number ASAP and no later than a week before the day of the Am-Am.. 

Competition handicaps will be calculated as per SG guidelines and recorded on the competition scorecard. You should use your competition handicap to determine the number of strokes you receive.

The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the current R&A Rules of Golf. Please check and comply with local rules for Dunblane New Golf Club on the standard DNGC scorecard and any additional temporary rules on display in the starters box on the day of the competition.

Only Gross Scores for each player are required at each hole. Player Points and Yellow Ball Points can be recorded but are not necessary. Cards should be signed by 2 members of your team on completion of your round.

A Big Thankyou to all the teams, volunteers on the day and a special thankyou to our Sponsors:

Hole / Location  Sponsor