The Event

One of the most popular events on the fixture list, it involves both handicap and scratch events. The prize for the overall winner is the Ian MacNiven Quaich, which was donated in 2011 by Renton Laidlaw in memory of the late Edinburgh Evening News golf correspondent. Prior to that, the champion received the Buisitron Trophy.

Our recent governance review highlighted the fact that we should do more for players in the higher handicap ranges. This competition caters for all people with a national handicap whose home club is in the Lothians and who are over the age of 55 on the day of the competition so it certainly addresses that issue. There are handicap and scratch prizes in 3 age ranges.

The R M Lees Trophy is the top scratch prize. The leading scratch player will be in strong contention for a place in the Lothians Seniors team in the Seniors Area Team Championship and this event also influences the other places in that 6 man team. The Lothians won the Scottish event in 2019, 2021 and 2023.

The history of the event and a list of the winners can be seen by clicking the 'History' heading at the bottom of the list on the left hand side of this page.

2024

At a sometimes cold, wet and windy Kilspindie Golf Course the Seniors Championship saw a number of players make the mark with prizes within the three age groups categories. A big thanks goes to Kilspindie GC for the excellent presentation of the course which was in fantastic condition. That was complimented by the warm welcome and great service in the clubhouse. 

The feild was extended this year to accommodate a huge entry and we started the event with 141 players on the tee sheet.

The Seniors Champion, winning the Ian McNiven Quaich and Silver Medal, was Lawrence McFadyen of Uphall who carded an 77-10 for a Nett 67 . 

David Campbell won the R M Lees Trophy for the best scratch score of 66 beating Keith Reilly of Silverknowes by three shots..