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Golfers in Muirkirk weren’t letting coronavirus fears put a stop to the club’s annual opening day.

Muirkirk Golf Club members got together to hold their official opening day event on Saturday, March 21 at the club.

New Captain Stephen Bradford teed up ready for the first drive of the new season, watched on by members of the Golf Club with the ball away straight down the first fairway.

Pictured are Stephen Bradford (Captain), Iain Girvan (Match Secretary), Graeme Walker (Secretary).