1st Timers Clean Sweep at Our First Play 9 - Score 36 Event of 2025

Play 9 – Score 36

First Time Winner Ken Wong dedicates his success to Coach Alan Watt!

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for the first Play 9 - Score 36 Event of 2025! With 22 participants competing across Levels 1 through 4, the day was a fantastic mix of friendly competition, family fun, and personal achievements.

Congratulations to Our Advancing Players!

Out of the 22 competitors, 11 players achieved par 36 or better, advancing to the next level. A special shoutout to Craig Morrison, who shot an outstanding level par 36 to become the first ever player to reach Level 5 – the full course experience.

Craig now leads the Order of Merit by 23 points, overtaking Ross Middlemass. Could Craig make history by completing all five levels and triggering the launch of Levels 6–10 on the main 18-hole course at Swanston? Stay tuned!

First-Timers Shine Bright

We couldn’t be prouder of our first-time participants!

  • Max Maiden: With an incredible score of 27 (-9 under par), Max set a new junior course record for Level 1. What a debut, Max!

  • Ken Wong: Ken swept up three prizes totalling £84 in Academy vouchers. Amazing work Ken, those lesson with Alan Watt sure seem to be paying dividends!

For Those Who Missed the Cut

Every event offers a new chance to improve. Whether it’s refining your skills or building confidence, our coaches are here to help. Don’t have a coach yet? Click here to book an assessment.

Upcoming Events

Our next Play 9 - Score 36 Event is just around the corner:

  • Event 5: Saturday, 1 February 2025, 08:10 – 09:40

Spots are limited, so sign up now to secure yours!

Prize Winners

A huge congratulations to our standout performers:

  • Lowest Adult Score: Ken Wong – 24 (-12 under par) | £36 Academy Voucher

  • Lowest Junior Score (U18): Max Maiden – 27 (-9 under par) | £36 Academy Voucher

  • Lowest Team Score: Richard Hook, Stuart Kirchin, Ken Wong & Max Maiden – 32.75 | £12 Academy Voucher each

  • Closest to the Pin: Ken Wong – 7.5 feet from the hole | £36 Academy Voucher

Coach Team Scores

Team spirit was on full display with our coaches out on the course. Here’s how our coaching teams fared:

  • #TeamSinclair: 34

  • #TeamWatt: 34.25

  • #TeamBell: 36

  • #TeamThackeray: 37

  • #TeamMcNally: 37.875

Want to improve your skills and be part of a team? Click here to book an assessment with one of our coaches.

Play 9 – Score 36 Event Leaderboard

Below is the full leaderboard from our fourth Play 9 – Score 36 Event:

Event Results
Position Name Coach Individual Score Team Score Order of Merit Points
1Ken Wong#TeamWatt2432.75100
T2Max Maiden#TeamSinclair2732.7590
T2James Bell273390
T4Michael McGrory#TeamMcNally333380
T4Angela Reid#TeamThackeray3337.2580
T6Chris Robison#TeamMcNally3437.2570
T6Carol Robison#TeamBell3437.2570
T8Sarah Henderson#TeamWatt3537.2560
T8Laura Lucas#TeamBell3536.7560
T10Craig Morrison#TeamMcNally3637.2550
T10Terry McCallum#TeamThackeray3636.7550
T12Ollie Brownlee#TeamMcNally3838.6744
T12Jen Brownlee#TeamMcNally3838.6744
T12Rona Anderson#TeamThackeray3836.7544
T12Caroline Casey#TeamWatt3836.7544
T16Richard Hook#TeamBell3932.7532
T16Tatjana Macleod#TeamMcNally393332
T18Martin Brownlee#TeamMcNally4038.6726
T18Richard Henderson#TeamWatt4037.2526
T20Stuart Kirchin#TeamSinclair4132.7520
T20Monty Rigterink#TeamThackeray4137.2520
22Katie Morrison#TeamMcNally4537.2516

Thank you to everyone who made this event memorable – our players, families, and dedicated volunteers. Keep pushing for that next level, and we can’t wait to see you at the next Score 36 Event!

Mike McNally

Head PGA Professional of Swanston Golf Club

Director of Swanston Golf Academy

https://mcnallygolf.com
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