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: Created: 05 October 2026

The Inter City match 2026 was contested by Edinburgh Golf League winners Craigielaw Golf Club and Glasgow Boundary Bell winners Bonnyton Golf Club.

The match was being hosted at Mortonhall Golf Club who had previous excellent results in this event in the recent past with 2 victories. The Golf course was in excellent condition and praised by both sets of players and spectators.

Both teams had some players missing but it was a very good competitive event and much closer than the eventual scoreline suggests. The benefit of this was that there were 3 players under 18 playing then considering the number of ‘Senior’ players the age spread from youngest to oldest was 45 years!

Craigielaw won 6-3 however 4 of the last matches turned on the last 4 holes in favour of Craigielaw when a draw and Playoff seemed the most likely result.

The Results:

Kenny Glen the EGL MVP winner in Match 1 had a good victory 4&3 so continuing a good winning streak. In Match 2 Fraser Walters managed a 4&2 victory. In Match 3 Sean McGarvey lost 3&2 to Willie Macmillan who was recently the best points scorer for the Scottish team in the Senior Home Internationals. The first loss in a team match this year for Sean.

Gerry Gilmour in Match 8 managed a convincing win against young Harris Copeland 7&5.

At one point Claw now leading 3-1 with other matches with only a hole or 2 in the other matches on the course.

In the last 5 matches on the course all went to the 18^th. In an exciting closing stretch Bonnyton were ahead in 4 of the matches so a half and playoff seemed a likely result. However in Match 4, Scott Cunningham won the last 2 holes to win 1 up. At that point it started to look like a possible tight victory. In the next match Guy Dalziel lost on the 18^th to be beaten 1 up. Match 5 had Mark Watt winning the last 4 holes to win 1 up. In Match 6 a gritty Chris Martin came from behind to be A\S at the last, then lipped out a longish birdie putt for a win on 18 but alas he only managed secure the halved match. In the last match on the course Match 9, Kenny Ettles ground out a fantastic halve by winning the last 3 holes.

The matches were played in excellent spirit in what were very competitive tight high-quality matches.

Up next is the EGL AGM in early November. Date to be confirmed this week.(most likely is Monday 2^nd November.

Gordon McSorley, Inter-City Committe member, presenting the Inter City Trophy to the victorious Craigielaw Team Manager Kenny Glen.

The WINNERS, a delighted Craigielaw team with the Trophy

Goup photo of the 2 teams: Craigielaw and Bonnyton

: Created: 15 September 2026

The Cup final took place on Sunday and was hosted by Kingsknowe Golf Club.

The match was contested by Craigielaw and Bruntsfield Links in what was a close contest, 8 of the 9 matches went to at least the 17th hole. The first match was halved but Craigielaw managed to get early leads and wins with 4.5 points from the first 5 matches. Bruntsfield Links then won 3 out of the last 4 matches. Matches 6 and 7 going to the 18th hole and being won 1up. One for Bruntsfield and one from Craigielaw to ensure the victory with 5.5 points. Bruntsfield then won the last 2 matches in again close games.

So, many congratulations to the 2026 champions Craigielaw in what will be the club's second Edinburgh Golf League win. Commiserations also to Bruntsfield Links the Runners up. Both teams played well and in great spirit.

Ali Dun and Ollie McCrone were the committee on duty on the day with Ali presenting the trophy on behalf of Dean Ballingal from RBK Wealth Management Ltd (Formerly Rowanbank Financial Consultants) the Edinburgh Golf League sponsors.

The 2026 MVP which was being contested by two Craigielaw players on the day: Kenny Glen and Sean McGarvey was won by Kenny Glen. Kenny was one point ahead of Sean going into the Finals Day. Both players secured wins to ensure Kennys victory for the 2nd year running. Well done Kenny.

According to sources Kenny was hoping for some critical disturbance in Edinburgh so Sean would be called out to work that day :))

Were not finished yet!! :

The Plate final is still to be completed with Merchants playing the current Plate winners from 2025 Longniddry. The match will be played at Baberton on the 27th September.

Inter City Match: Edinburgh champions v Glasgow champions.

With winning the EGL 2026, Craigielaw now represents the EGL in the match against Glasgow champions Bonnyton. This match will be played in Edinburgh and is hosted at Mortonhall this year on Sunday 4th October.

Lastly the EGL would like to thank all the teams,managers and clubs for again having another super competitive campaign. Big thank you also to all the neutral venue clubs for Semi-finals and Finals. These venues are in place a year ahead based on the Rota and some last minute changes can be a nightmare to get other venues as the knockout stages unfold!!

Cup Final photos:

: Created: 24 August 2026

The Plate Semi-Finals completed at the weekend. Longniddry defeated Broomieknowe 5-4 in a close match at Murrayfield. Merchants had a walkover and move to the Final after Baberton could not field a competetive team due to a clash with an internal Club competition. Given the dates of the knockouts were known at leat 9 months in advance it was very unfortunate.

Cup Final:

The Match between Bruntsfield Links and Craigielaw will take place at Kingsknowe on Sunday 13th Sept. Tee blocked out from 11.30. Officials at the match will be Ollie McCrone and Ali Dun.

Plate Final:

The Match between Merchants and Longniddry will be held at Baberton on Sun 27th Sept withy Tee blocked off from 11.20. Gordon McSorley will officiate at the match.

Good luck to all Teams and players.

Inter City 2026 - Craigielaw v Bonnyton

EGL 2026 Cup Final Report

EGL Plate Semi-Final Results and Finals days for Cup and Plate