NEW CHAMPS THWART HAT-TRICK BID

By Paul Gillespie
On Sunday 25 January 2026 22:38

A valiant effort by Niall Sanderson & David Finnett to retain their doubles crown fell just short against Dynamo team mates and new champs Gordon Murray & Kieran Clark 

3 heats over Fri & Sat saw 7 pairs plus the current holders line up for Doubles Finals Day 

Qtr-Finals results 

N.Mitchell & S.Graham 4
R.Thomson & S.McCulloch 5 

K.Clark & G.Murray 5
TJ Steele & J.Parker 1 

D.Ross & A.Tipper 5 
M.Purdie & C.Sturgeon 1 

L.Gibson & K.Dunlop 1 
*D.Finnett & N.Sanderson 4 
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The semis saw Kieran & Gordy pip Dickie & Stuart in a final frame decider while David & Niall made it 3 finals in a row with a victory over Davie & Tipper 

In a close encounter that swung back and forth eventually Kieran & Muzza wrestled the crown from Finnett & Sanderson by 6 frames to 4 in the final

Congratulations to Gordon Murray & Kieran Clark your Ayr & District Doubles Champs 2026 
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A few words of thanks to round off an enjoyable event. Firstly thanks to everyone that entered, attended and supported the event

Thanks to Ayr 8ball Club for hosting & sponsoring and keeping us all fed and watered over the weekend

Thanks also to volunteers on the committee that gave up their time over the weekend to help run, supervise, stream etc 

Thanks all 

PG
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