Merrilees International Golf Tournaments



1st International
Merrilees Golf Open
Edinburgh, Scotland
2003
Organised by Bob Merrilees (England) this inaugural tournament attracted a field of ten keen participants from the USA, Scotland, England and Canada who teed off at the Broomieknowe Golf Course just south of Edinburgh.
The eventual winner was Darryl Merilees (left) from Saskatoon, Canada who was presented with the impressive trophy by Clan Chief Mike Mirrilees .

2nd International
Merrilees Golf Open
Chatham, Ontario,
Canada 2005

Gary Barnes of Toronto, Canada won the Second International Merrilees Golf Tournament on July 2nd beating some very able contenders in Brian Merrilees of Toronto, Bob Merrilees of Chingford, (England), the current title-holder Darryl Merilees and his brothers Larry & Randy from Saskatoon.
Gary is seen (right) after receiving the Claret Jug trophy from Bob Merrilees.



New Zealander, John Cornelius, won the 3rd International Merrilees Golf Tournament in Dunedin, held in conjunction with the 3rd International Gathering. The competition was played over 18 holes with a shotgun start at the picturesque Chisholm Park Golf links bordering the Pacific Ocean. The day was fine and hot but very windy conditions proved a real challenge for the field of 17.