THE Fraser James Partnership 2016 Gala Open took place at the weekend.

The sun shone on the 86 players who graced Ladhope at its very best for the annual tournament.

Despite keen opposition it proved to be a family affair as both Scratch and Handicap trophies ended up in the same household.

Wullie Simpson won the Scratch event by one shot from a rather busy Greenkeeper Colin Finlay with a 69.

It was even tighter in the Handicap section where Alexander Simpson pipped Drew Bunyan on the better inward half after both carding impressive 64s.

It should also be noted that Andy Simpson recorded the only eagle of the day at the second.

Many thanks to our sponsors for their continued support of this great event.

Scratch: 1st KW Simpson 69, 2nd C Finlay 70, 3rd= B Currie 71, 3rd= C Lawrie 71, 5th D Gillie 72, 6th= D McGasson 75, 6th= M Niven 75

Handicap: 1st A Simpson 76-12-64 bih, 2nd D Bunyan 77-13-64, 3rd= C Armstrong 73 - 7 - 66, 3rd= K Moffat 77-11-66, 5th P Seggie 80-13-67, 6th= S Scott 77 - 9 - 68 bih, 6th= S Learmonth 80-12-68 bih.