THE qualifying rounds for the Prestwick Links finished last night and the draw was made for the Nickson Trophy and Boyd Cup. 

Michael Smyth of Royal Troon was the best qualifier and he scored 69 over St Cuthbert on Monday and 69 again over St Nicholas on Tuesday giving him an aggregate of 138.  The next best qualifier was Scott Cairns of St Cuthbert with an aggregate of 148. Stephen King and Sandy Buchanan both of St Nicholas had an aggregate of 149. 

The 16 qualifiers with the best scratch scores now go forward to play matchplay over Prestwick for the Nickson Trophy and I attach hereto a copy of the draw for the Trophy.
After working out the qualifiers for the Nickson Trophy, the eight competitors with next best net scores play for the Boyd Cup. 

The Nickson Trophy and Boyd Cup finals will both be played at Prestwick Golf Club on Saturday.