McBeath�s Jeweller�s County Snooker Singles

13th May 2007

The McBeath�s Jeweller�s County Snooker Singles got under way on Saturday, Mark Mackay looking to regain the title he won last March in the Viewfirth against James Risbridger. This year�s championship was played in the Royal British Legion and the Thurso Club. Mark got off to a good start making short work of Brian Malley beating him 3 � 0.

Meanwhile losing semi-finalist from last year Derek Johnston overcame an ex-county champion John McKie 3 � 1.

Ray Cormack cruised through to the next round after beating the black ball pool champion Tam Sutherland 3 � 0 .Charlie Farqhuar dislodged Ray in the next round coming back from 2-1 down to beat him 3 � 2.

Mark Mackay continued a good run to the final without dropping a frame to setup a mouthwatering final against his county doubles partner Derek Johnston.

Derek prevailed against Raymond Taylor in the quarter � finals 3 � 0 .He then went on to beat Charlie Farqhuar 3 � 1. Mark got off to a great start in the final going 2 � 0 up in half an hour, but Derek had other plans. He drew the scores level at 2 � 2.

Derek then took the next two frames in the best of seven match to become the new Mcbeath�s Jeweller�s County Snooker Champion 2007.