ENTRIES are still being sought for the new-look Ayr Golf Week, which tees off at Ayr Belleisle and Seafield Golf Clubs on Sunday, June 3.

However time is running out.

This year's event will have some new prizes, including the Robert Burns Trophy, which is for 19 to 28 handicappers.

It will be for competitors who fail to qualify from matchplay for either the Tam O'Shanter Tournament, for 0 to 8 handicappers, or the Handyside Cup, for nine to 18-handicappers.

A Gents greensomes is also being introduced. And in this the Year of Young People, there will be a Junior Open and Junior Stableford.

All the other usual events continue, including the RC Brown Trophy, Stableford, Ladies Greensomes and Mixed Greensomes.

This year's event will conclude on a Sunday for the first time, finishing on June 10 with a presentation by South Ayrshire Provost Helen Mooney, at around 5.30pm in the Belleisle clubhouse following the conclusion of the Tam O'Shanter Tournament and Handyside Cup.

Councillor Brian McGinley, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Tourism and Leisure said this year’s festival would be one of the best.

He said: “We remain committed to working with our partners and communities to make life better in South Ayrshire and the 2018 Golf Festival plays an important role in our wider work.

“Through actively promoting the area as a go-to destination which enjoys a rich golfing history we’re also championing healthy lifestyles and encouraging a new generation of people to take up the sport.

“We look forward to welcoming this year’s competitors to enjoy challenging rounds against the backdrop of some of Scotland’s most spectacular natural scenery.”

There are 15 competitions across the week, including the showcase Tam o' Shanter and Handyside Tournament with £5,000 prize money for the week-long event, alongside long-standing favourites including the Stableford Competition, the Open Mixed Greensomes, Ladies Tri-am, and the Ladies Open Greensomes.

To enter call 01292 612 398 before next Monday, May 21, or see any of the starters at Belleisle, Dalmilling, Girvan, Maybole or Troon.

Full details on Ayr Golf Week 2018 can be found here.