Unbeaten Wood Claims the Cousland Cup 2026

 

Douglas Wood Claims Cousland Cup After Final Round Victory

The Cousland Cup 2026 at the Midcalder Curling Club reached its conclusion with an exciting final round that saw Douglas Wood secure the trophy after maintaining his unbeaten record throughout the competition.

Wood Finishes Strong Against Rennie

Douglas Wood faced Abigail Rennie in the final round and produced a decisive early performance on the scoreboard. Wood’s rink picked up a big five-shot score in the second end, immediately putting Rennie under pressure.

Rennie’s team responded well and battled throughout the match, scoring in several ends to keep the game competitive. However, Wood continued to add to his tally with further scoring, eventually running out 9–8 winners in a closely contested finish.

The victory ensured Wood completed the competition with a perfect record and sealed the Cousland Cup title.

Ogilvie Edges Sinclair in Tight Contest

The second match of the evening saw Alan Ogilvie take on John Sinclair in another entertaining game.

Ogilvie built a steady lead with consistent scoring across several ends, while Sinclair responded with a strong three-shot score to stay in touch. Despite Sinclair’s efforts, Ogilvie held his advantage to claim a 9–5 victory, securing his first win of the competition.

Final Standings

After five rounds of play, the final table confirmed Douglas Wood’s rink as deserved champions:

• Douglas Wood – Played 4, Won 4, Lost 0, Shots +9, Points 8

• James Baird – Played 4, Won 3, Lost 1, Shots +14, Points 6

• Alan Ogilvie – Played 4, Won 1, Drew 1, Lost 2, Points 3

• John Sinclair – Played 4, Won 1, Lost 3, Points 2

• Abigail Rennie – Played 4, Won 0, Drew 1, Lost 3, Points 1

Wood’s unbeaten run throughout the event proved decisive, with consistent performances from his rink securing the Cousland Cup 2026 title. Congratulations to Douglas Wood, Scott Baird, Andrew Graham, and Bob Graham for winning the Cousland Cup. Congratulations also to James Baird, Andrew Baird, and Jane Thomson for winning the Howden Shield. 

The competition once again provided excellent curling and close games across all five rounds, bringing another successful edition of the Cousland Cup to a close.

2026 Cousland Cup Winners