Golfers start bid for Inverness Four Day Open title
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GOLFERS swung into action as the Inverness Four Day Open returned for the first time since 2019.
The tournament returns for the first time in four years as top golfers from across the area are battling it out on the Culcabock course.
The competition began at 7am on Monday as Ruairidh Greenwood, Jonathon Keith and Kieran MacKay, all members of Inverness Golf Club, were the first trio to head out on to the golf course.
A total of 96 entries were recorded in the draw for the tournament yesterday, with the last trio of Calum Daun from Nairn Golf Club, John Forbes from Muir of Ord Golf Club and David Joel from Inverness Golf Club heading out at 4.30pm.
The competition will have two qualifying rounds on Monday and Tuesday, with the top scoring golfers competing in the last 16 of the matchplay competition.
The semi finals and final take place on Thursday.
Golfers from around the Highlands and some from further afield are taking part in the tournament.
Tournament chairman Barry Gunn says the club is looking forward to hosting the competition for the first time since 2019 as they have been accepting final entries this week.
Speaking ahead of the event, he said: “The course is looking in fantastic condition for the return of the Four Day Open.
“Thanks to the generous support from a number of sponsors we are able to offer a fantastic prize fund with a main scratch prize of £500 and section prizes of £300.”
Kyle Godsman from Moray Golf Club was the last winner of the trophy when he beat Calum Daun back in 2019.
In addition today, Inverness Golf club professional Mel Douglas will be hosting a qualifier for the Scottish Putting Championships with the winner progressing to the national finals and a chance to collect a first prize of £2500.
