The 2026 Irvine Links Matchplay commenced tonight with those qualified players commencing their quest for the title. Some unavailability led to two ties not taking place and the results are as follows (seeds in brackets): - Darren Mallinson (1) was awarded a bye George Robertson (8) defeated Campbell Park-Patterson (9) 5&4 Ewan Black (4) beat Andy Gourlay (13) 2&1 Gordon Dunlop (5) lost to Ally Berry (12) 1up Stewart Love (2) overcame Fraser Linton (15) 5&4 Tom Loy (7) conquered Steven King (10) 5&3 Greg Cathie (3) was awarded a walkover Gareth Lamb (6) overpowered Jason Stevenson (11) 2&1 The makeup of the quarter finals are set and ties will be played tomorrow evening (04/08) Darren Mallinson (1) v George Robertson (8) Ewan Black (4) v Ally Berry (12) Stewart Love (2) v Tom Loy (7) Greg Cathie (3) v Gareth Lamb (6) Best wishes to all players. Greg Cathie