Former Celtic and Rangers players enjoy a round and dinner as guests at Wishaw Golf Club event
Wishaw Golf Club held a very successful sportsman's dinner with two former footballers as special guests.
Former Celtic, St Mirren, and West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie and former Rangers, Dundee, and Hamilton Academical defender John Brown enjoyed a round of golf at the course before the dinner where they were guest speakers.
They shared lots of stories with those present, particularly about their playing days on the opposite sides of the Glasgow football divide.
A superb auction and raffle on the night featured a selection of signed Rangers and Celtic tops and four-balls as prizes.
The event was organised by club member Jason Mitchell and proved a huge success.
The golf club also held a very successful Gents Open the following day – 'The Condie' sponsored by CS Electrical had 128 golfers taking part.
In the First Class competition, Alan MacLean won, Colin Airth finished second and third was John McCann with a score of 76.
In the Second Class competition, Kenny McLean took the first prize, second was Stuart Baird with Allan McRoberts placed third.
The course is looking great with new sponsor signs installed and the fairways and greens in fabulous condition thanks to Gerry and the greenkeepers team.
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