Gary and Thomas hit top form
They both carded 67, their scores also counted for the August medal and Thomas pipped Gary on a countback for the scratch medal.
Young gun Darren Conway also showed his potential and will pose a threat in the championship with his best of the season 71. Michael Waters jnr. won second class and Patrick Livingston came out on top in third class.
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Hide AdRound four of the Wednesday Shield went to an in-form Grant Haddow, his net 68 keeping him in the leading pack.
Divisional scores for Saturday, July 28: Division One – Gary Motherwell, 67 (3) 64; Darren Conway, 71 (3) 68; Paul Tyrrell, 74 (6) 68, Division Two – Michael Waters, 81 (12) 69; Paul Nelson, 81 (12) 69; Kevin Gallagher, 82 (12) 70, Division Three – Patrick Livingston, Gary Fitzpatrick, 95 (23) 72; Raymond McKenna, 93 (20) 73.
Weather permitting, the third and last round qualifier is this Saturday, August 5.