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Craw's Nest Tassie places snapped up in 10 minutes

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:33:00 +0000

Carnoustie's Craw's Nest Tassie can lay claim to the title of Britain's most popular amateur golf tournament after all 339 places for this year's event were snapped up within ten minutes of the competition's online application system going live this week.

Scottish Boys' Championship sponsorship reaffirms Paul Lawrie's support for junior game

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:41:00 +0000

Paul Lawrie will continue to put money into Scottish junior golf but he believes it is the time he gives that is crucial.

Jean Van de Velde refuses to dwell on painful memories

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:46:00 +0000

Jean Van de Velde remembers the most painful episode of his professional life all too vividly.

European Tour unfazed by sponsor deadline

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:28:00 +0000

The European Tour is still confident that a sponsor will be secured for the Scottish Open although chief executive George O'Grady's deadline is due.

New technology promises to help players become winning machines on the golf course

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:29:00 +0000

It may be famed as the ancient home of golf, but some distinctly 21st century technology has set tongues wagging in St Andrews.

Sandy Lyle makes long overdue entry into World Golf Hall of Fame

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:23:00 +0000

Double major winner Sandy Lyle has at last been given a place in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Paul Lawrie plotting a route back to the Ryder Cup

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:47:00 +0000

Paul Lawrie's aim is to turn his renaissance into places on the next two European Ryder Cup teams, culminating on home soil at Gleneagles in 2014.

'The Ryder Cup coming home' — dates of 2014 Gleneagles showdown confirmed

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:46:00 +0000

The Ryder Cup will be ''coming home'' to Gleneagles when the matches between Europe and the USA are played at the Perthshire resort in 2014.

George Murray sets sights on Dubai and even more lucrative end to season

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:42:00 +0000

George Murray celebrated his last big European Tour finish by footing the bar bill at Anstruther Golf Club but the Scot is all business after his strong showing in South Africa at the weekend.

R&A says changes to Rules of Golf represent 'common sense'

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:53:00 +0100

Lucrative cash prizes or gifts for holes-in-one will no longer compromise amateur status under the Rules of Golf.

PGA Centenary Course closed as Gleneagles steps up Ryder Cup preparations

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:23:00 +0100

The final phase of improvements and alterations to the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles in preparation for the 2014 Ryder Cup began this week as the course was closed for six months.

Unfancied trio lead way at Scottish PGA Championship

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:01:00 +0100

Open Championship back at St Andrews in 2015

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:59:00 +0100

The Open Championship will maintain the now-established five year cycle and return to the Old Course at St Andrews in 2015.

Scottish Open's prime spot on the European Tour starts to look vulnerable

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:16:00 +0100

The Scottish Open could be in danger of losing its prized spot on the European Tour schedule if a new sponsor is not secured by the end of the year.

'I just want to do this my whole life' — Alasdair McDougall reflects on a Dunhill dream

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:19:00 +0100

Brought into the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the last minute on Thursday, 14-year-old Alasdair McDougall nearly completed a fairytale but fell just short of winning the event's team competition.

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Michael Hoey leads a Northern Ireland 1-2-3

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:22:00 +0100

Michael Hoey continued Northern Ireland's golfing golden age at the expense of two of his most illustrious compatriots by winning the £3.2 million Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

'I was pretty nervous' — 14-year-old rubs shoulders with the stars at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:51:00 +0100

It's not a common scene, even in St Andrews. You're 14 and get home from school, and mum says there's been a phone call, something about playing with Paul Lawrie...

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Signs still good for Scottish hope Marc Warren

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:24:00 +0100

Marc Warren continues to battle to prove himself worthy of the reputation he built with two European Tour wins.

'I've done what I always wanted to do' — Darren Clarke wrestles with some big questions

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:28:00 +0100

Darren Clarke faces the same dilemma as his countryman Graeme McDowell was pondering 12 months ago — what do you do after fulfilling all your dreams?

Alasdair is teeing up against the best in the world after late Alfred Dunhill Links Championship call-up

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:27:00 +0100

Playing in the same event as the likes of Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood might be a dream for many, but for one Fife teenager it is becoming a reality today.

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Rory McIlroy wants to be a great whatever the weather

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:21:00 +0100

Rory McIlroy has all the luck these days, it seems, including winning majors, celeb girlfriends and even bringing the weather with him to St Andrews.

Dunhill champion Martin Kaymer can put his feet up at the Old Course

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:59:00 +0100

Martin Kaymer was born in Dusseldorf and lives in Arizona, but says his real "home" has a KY postcode.

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship ready to welcome the stars

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:42:00 +0100

A galaxy of stars will visit Fife and Tayside next week for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

New R&A captain Alistair Low booms one down the first

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:23:00 +0100

A cannon blast heralded the arrival of the new captain of the R&A this week.

GB&I's home stars storm to Walker Cup victory over America

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:06:00 +0100

Great Britain and Ireland produced a stunning upset by turning over the highly-favoured USA team to regain the Walker Cup at Royal Aberdeen.

American captain covering all angles in bid to reign supreme at Walker Cup

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:44:00 +0100

Jim Holtgrieve isn't going to make the same mistakes as Corey Pavin, so he's been standing in the shower with his clothes on.

Local courses lose Open Championship qualifying venue status

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:51:00 +0100

The lucrative business of golf tourism across Courier country has suffered a blow.

Amateurs giving pros a stern test at Northern Open

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:56:00 +0100

The full-time amateurs are battling the part-time pros with seven within three shots of the lead of the Aberdeen Asset Management Northern Open.

David Law uses European Tour to escape Walker Cup heartache

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:09:00 +0100

David Law has the consolation of a European Tour date to take his mind off his Walker Cup disappointment.

James Byrne keen to build on Walker Cup success at Northern Open

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:02:00 +0100

Walker Cup star James Byrne starts his second professional tournament in a week on Wednesday and has set his sights on winning.

Walker Cup captain dishes out high praise for James Byrne

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:03:00 +0100

Nigel Edwards has praised James Byrne and defended the decision to leave David Law out of the Walker Cup team.

Thomas Bjorn stakes his claim for a Ryder Cup place

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:49:00 +0100

Thomas Bjorn showed he should play in a Ryder Cup at Gleneagles rather than captain Europe as he won a gruelling five-hole play-off for the Johnnie Walker Championship.

Mark Foster buzzing at top of Johnnie Walker Championship leaderboard

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:17:00 +0100

Delayed by fog, soaked by rain, buzzed by swarms of wasps and finally plunged into darkness with the first round unfinished, Scotland's summer of golf continued in glorious fashion at Gleneagles.

High-profile Scots backing Irishman Paul McGinley for Ryder Cup 2014 captain

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:27:00 +0100

Two of Scotland's leading golfing champions have endorsed the case of an Irishman to be Ryder Cup captain when the event comes to Gleneagles in 2014.

Gallacher looking past China — to 2014 Ryder Cup in Gleneagles

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:48:00 +0100

Stephen Gallacher will use playing for Scotland in the World Cup as a springboard to his "ultimate" goal of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

Scottish Senior Championship loyalty pays off after Lane turns down big money

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:10:00 +0100

Barry Lane turned down six and a half times the money to support the Cleveland Srixon Scottish Senior Championship to begin a serious defence of his title.

Confident Tseng defends British Open title

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:58:00 +0100

Yani Tseng continued her quest to smash every record in the women's game as she claimed her fifth major championship at only 22, her fourth out of the last five and a second successive Ricoh Women's British Open at Carnoustie.

Wayward drive — golf cart ends up in Barry Burn at Ricoh Women's British Open

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:01:00 +0100

Carnoustie's famous Barry Burn claimed another victim on the opening day of the Ricoh Women's British Open when a golf cart ended up in the water hazard.

Top names in Women's British Open field wanted Carnoustie at its fearsome best

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:01:00 +0100

The Ricoh Women's British Open visits the very best courses on these islands and, therefore, this major had to come to Carnoustie — but there are many in the outstanding field playing the Championship Course this morning somewhat surprised and disappointed by what they're getting.

Carnoustie tamed for visit of Women's British Open

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:58:00 +0100

Carnoustie may be renowned as a fearsome monster throughout the world of golf but it seems to have been reduced to something of a pussycat for the first visit of the Ricoh Women's British Open to the Angus links this week.

Glaswegian Kylie Walker secures her place at the British Women's Open

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:32:00 +0100

Scotland's Kylie Walker came through her first test of what could be a career-changing week when she won one of the last-gasp play-off places in the Ricoh Women's British Open at Carnoustie.

Golf photographer Mark Alexander already focusing on Open 2012

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:39:00 +0100

Coming from the home of golf, it's only natural photographer Mark Alexander was exposed to the sport at a young age. And now he's made it his career and is already gearing up for the 141th Open.

Early Carnoustie visit could pay off at Women's Open for Paula Creamer

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Former US Women's Open champion Paula Creamer will have a head start over most of her rivals when she tees up in next week's Ricoh Women's British Open being played for the first time over the Championship Course at Carnoustie.

Open 2011: Darren Clarke finally takes his seat at golf's top table

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:32:00 +0100

Darren Clarke completed a long, often tragic journey with the greatest of triumphs as he cradled the Claret Jug, having won the 140th Open Championship at Royal St George's.

Carnoustie well prepared for first Women's Open

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:47:00 +0100

Preparations are well under way to welcome 40,000 people to Carnoustie for the 2011 Ricoh Women's Open Golf Championship later this month.

Open 2011: Veteran Scot Sandy Lyle gets sentimental after missing the cut

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:02:00 +0100

The end has come for Sandy Lyle at Royal St George's, and the veteran Scot hinted it might not be too far into the future before he calls time on his Open participation entirely.

Open 2011: So far very open as seven shots separate field

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:47:00 +0100

Two days of tentative probing among the moonscapes of Royal St George's served to shockingly eliminate a good deal of the most favoured names in the 140th Open Championship but left every one of the 70-odd who survived with a reasonable chance of claiming the Claret Jug.

Open 2011: Fifer Peter Whiteford takes it all in his stride

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:38:00 +0100

They're clearly made of stern stuff in Windygates.

Open 2011: Stephen Gallacher feels like he's back in Fife

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:08:00 +0100

It's mid July on the south coast of England, but for Scotland's Stephen Gallacher the first round of The Open felt more like Fife and the Dunhill Links in October.

Open 2011: Patience is key for Martin Laird after a tricky start

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:56:00 +0100

After two Opens and two missed cuts, Martin Laird is showing signs that better times are ahead at the championship — possibly even as early as this weekend.

Open 2011: An emotional Thomas Bjorn seizes the moment

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:21:00 +0100

Tortured by Sandwich eight years ago, still cracking with emotion at the death of his father three months ago and not even in the 140th Open Championship until four days ago, Thomas Bjorn found some sense amongst the turmoil to haul himself into the lead at Royal St George's.

Open 2011: Sandwich brings back happy memories for Sandy Lyle

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:02:00 +0100

Every Open Championship is laced with nostalgia for former winner Sandy Lyle — particularly when the event comes to Royal St George's.

Open 2011: Royal St George's will test next generation, says Manassero

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:28:00 +0100

Rory McIlroy has been the trailblazer for an exciting new generation of golfers on the major championship scene, with his near miss at Augusta and then his runaway US Open triumph.

Open 2011: Remembering championship legend Seve Ballesteros

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:53:00 +0100

The R&A have turned large parts of the Open into a tribute to the life of Seve Ballesteros, with images of the great man across the site and a remembrance book signed by all competitors and gifted to the three-time champion's family.

Open 2011: Will Luke Donald reign supreme at Royal St George's?

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:57:00 +0100

The intangibles and immeasurables of the Open in every year set the odds against it happening, but there's a strong feeling that the 140th championship could well be a proper shoot-out among the best players on the globe.

Open 2011: 'No access to course' reminder really rubs it in for Colin Montgomerie

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:02:00 +0100

Talk about kicking a man when he's down.

Open 2011: Bob Torrance believes Stephen Gallacher can be a hit this week

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:17:00 +0100

Golf guru Bob Torrance believes there are major champions who would love to hit the ball as purely as Scotland's Stephen Gallacher.

Open 2011: Tom Watson compares Rory McIlroy to a championship legend — himself

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:39:00 +0100

Tom Watson has made a point of not labelling Rory McIlroy the next Tiger Woods, the next Jack Nicklaus or the next anybody else for that matter.

Open 2011: Phil Mickelson putting the past behind him at Royal St George's

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:29:00 +0100

Enjoying links golf is one thing, adapting and excelling at it appears to be another, if Phil Mickelson's Open record is anything to go by.

Open 2011: Success would be special for 'patient' Lee Westwood

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:11:00 +0100

Luke Donald comes in to Sandwich with dominating consistency, Rory McIlroy arrives full of youthful vigour and expectation, while the man who has the best recent Open record of all the three favourites is keeping things deliberately low-key.

Open 2011: Martin Laird picks the brains of former champ Sandy Lyle

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:54:00 +0100

Martin Laird has put his time on the practice range to good use — even when his clubs were left in the bag.

Open 2011: Golden boy Rory McIlroy enjoys a publicity-filled Sandwich

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:51:00 +0100

"Rorymania" or "Rory Glory" — whatever it's going to be termed from now on — hasn't altered the fresh-faced smile, but the new phenomenon of world golf arrived at Royal St George's on Tuesday and was clearly a little stunned by the reception.

European Tour left counting cost of 'freakish' Scottish Open weather

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:18:00 +0100

The European Tour's chief executive believes the cost of the rain at Castle Stuart will be considerable.

Donald's trousers give away his roots as he pockets Scottish Open

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Luke Donald underlined his relentless consistency, his world number one ranking and his Scottish roots as he stormed from four shots behind at the start of the day to win the rain-shortened Barclays Scottish Open by four at Castle Stuart.

Scots unable to compete with Luke Donald's scorching 63 at Scottish Open

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:03:00 +0100

Scott Jamieson could not live with Luke Donald's scorching pace over the final round of the Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart, but the sweetest of consolation prizes came his way by virtue of a brave birdie-birdie finish.

Dreich weather keeps home hopes alive at the Scottish Open

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:26:00 +0100

Suitably dreich, the weather closed in on Castle Stuart to ensure the prospects of only a second native winner of the Barclays Scottish Open remained bright, although the two Scotsmen sharing the lead are not that weel kent.

Positive day for Castle Stuart's Scottish contingent

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:19:00 +0100

The first round of the Scottish Open may be the tipping point at last for Marc Warren — or, to be more exact, what happened after he started the championship on the beach and with an ignominious triple-bogey seven.

Montgomerie disappointed after shooting 67 at Scottish Open

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0100

It should have been a beautiful, memorable moment —two legends of Scottish sport coming together, framed by the glorious backdrop of the Moray Firth and the Black Isle.

Castle Stuart shines on an eclectic day at the Scottish Open

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:27:00 +0100

There's a chasm between second in the world and 232nd, and the same distance between the expectations borne by Lee Westwood and Chile's Mark Tullo — but the pair lead the field after an entertaining first day of the Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.

McDowell has no post-US Open advice for friend Rory McIlroy

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:57:00 +0100

Last year's Scottish Open was conducted in a post-party haze for Graeme McDowell, and he's wondering whether his great friend Rory McIlroy might have the same affliction having followed him as US Open champion.

Monty zoomer — Montgomerie all out to continue 21-year Open streak

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:02:00 +0100

Colin Montgomerie is bullish in his words about getting a seven with his last roll of the dice and winning the last place in the Open this week, but less so in his actions.

Phil Mickelson sees the benefit of Castle Stuart test

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:58:00 +0100

The field at the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart will contain the winner of next week's Open Championship at Royal St George's and that will bring more and more players to the event in the future, believes Phil Mickelson.

Padraig Harrington's praise for Castle Stuart course

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:31:00 +0100

Castle Stuart has been typecast as a lamb to the slaughter but there is a growing suspicion that the beguiling new venue for the Barclays Scottish Open has a wolf's bite underneath that cuddly-looking exterior.

Gleneagles Hotel appoints golf director for 2014 Ryder Cup preparations

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:39:00 +0100

Stuart McEwen has been appointed director of golf at Gleneagles Hotel and will play a key role in preparations for the 2014 Ryder Cup.

Scottish Open's move to Castle Stuart was 'visionary'

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:38:00 +0100

European Tour chief executive George O'Grady took delivery of the glittering new Scottish Open trophy from First Minister Alex Salmond in Edinburgh and praised the "visionary" decision to go north to Castle Stuart.

Former Women's British Open champion sings Yani Tseng's praises

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:13:00 +0100

New star Yani Tseng has already become the new Annika Sorenstam and will be a hot favourite going into the Ricoh Women's British Open at Carnoustie at the end of next month, believes former champion Catriona Matthew.

Dubois could make step up after Scottish Hydro Challenge victory

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:59:00 +0100

France's Edouard Dubois took a massive step towards automatic entry to the European Tour big-time by claiming his second Challenge Tour victory in less than a month at the Scottish Hydro Challenge at Aviemore.

Luke Donald will lead a strong field at the Scottish Open

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:46:00 +0100

World numbers one and two, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood, and two of the top three Americans in the world rankings, Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar, will lead the strongest field in Europe this year at the Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart next week.

Rocker Doak shook the Scottish Hydro Challenge all round long

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:39:00 +0100

AC/DC fan Chris Doak came Back In Black to Spey Valley on Thursday, but for the white cap he wears to emulate their lead singer Brian Johnson, and produced a record 62 to lead the Scottish Hydro Challenge.

Golfers target Scottish Hydro Challenge for chance to shine

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:31:00 +0100

It might look a long haul for Marc Warren to get back into the winners' circle of big-time golf, but the player who looked like the future of Scottish golf when he won two top titles in his first two years on the European Tour believes it may only be eight rounds away.

Stewart loses — but his gamble pays off in Walker Cup stakes

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:24:00 +0100

It didn't seem like much consolation to Michael Stewart in the aftermath of his Amateur Championship final loss to Bryden Macpherson, but the young Scot has got clear vindication that his career gamble is now certain of paying off.

Michael Stewart aims for historic achievement

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:02:00 +0100

Troon's Michael Stewart stands on the verge of becoming the most decorated Scottish amateur golfer of the modern era if he can add the Amateur Championship to the Scottish and South African titles he already holds when he faces Australia's Bryden Macpherson in the 36-hole final at Hillside on Saturday.

Paterson and Stewart find different routes to Amateur Championship quarter-finals

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:20:00 +0100

Greg Paterson and Michael Stewart had very different expectations coming into the 116th Amateur Championship at Hillside this week, but both remain standing in this morning's quarter-finals.

Father's sage advice inspires Michael Stewart to Amateur Championship last 32

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:19:00 +0100

Scottish champion Michael Stewart relied on the reassuring words of father Robbie to get him back on track in the Amateur Championship at Hillside.

Perfect timing for Scottish pair at Amateur Championship

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:47:00 +0100

A few weeks on the sidelines during high season might not seem the best tactic in a Walker Cup year but Greg Paterson and Michael Stewart show every sign of peaking at the right time and the right place, namely the Amateur Championship at Hillside this week.

GB&I selectors will be watching Amateur championship at Hillside

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:31:00 +0100

The selectors have been watching closely all year and will continue into August, and GB&I Walker Cup captain Nigel Edwards will have two more training camps before Royal Aberdeen, but every candidate for the team that will be charged with getting the trophy back from the Americans knows they have the chance to play their way in at the Amateur Championship at Hillside this week.

What now? — Graeme McDowell's conundrum on top of golfing world

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:44:00 +0100

The question of what to do next after all your professional dreams come true was exercising the mind of Graeme McDowell even before the end of his annus mirabilis in 2010.

Richie Ramsay receives a late call-up to the US Open at Congressional

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:29:00 +0100

Scotland's Richie Ramsay will play in next week's US Open — eight days after he arrived minutes too late for a play-off in the qualifying event at Walton Heath.

A little birdie tells us Kirsty could be one to watch

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:21:00 +0100

A talented young golfer from Alyth is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her hero and fellow Perthshire resident Carly Booth.

Scottish Open golfers head north to Castle Stuart as links switch pays off

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:55:00 +0100

Five of the world's top eight players will compete in next month's Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart — and the Highland public have responded in their thousands to their first European Tour event.

Golf clubs learning how to sell themselves in hunt for members

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:18:00 +0100

Innovative deals, the near-disappearance of joining fees and a realisation that the game needs to market itself has meant that golf club membership in Scotland appears to be bucking the recession and holding steady.

Last-round blitz — and scoreboard glitch — help Tom Lewis to St Andrews Links Trophy win

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:43:00 +0100

Tom Lewis completed an English raid of this year's top two Scottish amateur titles, with an outstanding final round on the Old Course to capture the St Andrews Links Trophy.

Kris Nicol saves first round to move into Links Trophy third

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:24:00 +0100

Scottish Walker Cup hopeful Kris Nicol was inspired by GB&I captain Nigel Edwards to recover a faltering first round of the St Andrews Links Trophy in good shape.

Michael Stewart back in Walker Cup frame

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:48:00 +0100

Walker Cup hopeful Michael Stewart will return today after more than a month out with a wrist injury.

World's leading amateur golfers gear up to contest the St Andrews Links Trophy

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:58:00 +0100

Some of the world's leading amateur golfers are preparing to do battle in St Andrews this weekend.

Ernie Els on the warpath over Wentworth 'craziness'

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:38:00 +0100

Ernie Els will continue to "tweak" his re-design of the Wentworth West Course but lashed out at criticism of the famous track at the BMW PGA Championship as "craziness" and accused Ian Poulter of "damaging the flagship event."

Fifer Peter Whiteford not for celebrating

Mon, 30 May 2011 10:18:06 +0100

Peter Whiteford picked up the best cheque of his career, secured his playing rights for next season, and produced what he considered his best performance in his three years on tour at the BMW PGA Championship, but he is still not satisfied.

Onederful! PGA victory puts Luke Donald on top of world

Mon, 30 May 2011 08:33:00 +0100

Luke Donald finally got the monkey off his back and put the title of the best player in the world there instead as he defeated his rival Lee Westwood in a play-off to claim the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Wentworth's new layout leaves Ian Poulter simmering

Sat, 28 May 2011 07:40:00 +0100

Is Wentworth fun anymore?
"You tell me,'' said Ian Poulter after a 74 left him at level par for the BMW PGA Championship on Friday.

Scott Jamieson's BMW PGA Championship plan pays off

Sat, 28 May 2011 07:01:00 +0100

Scott Jamieson came into the BMW PGA Championship with the first bit of expectation he has had to carry in his short European Tour career but has clearly lived up to it with an outstanding Wentworth debut.

Intruiging weekend at BMW PGA Championship

Sat, 28 May 2011 06:02:00 +0100

The world number one elect, the player long thought of as the coming man of European golf and the future of the game on this side of the Atlantic makes for an outstanding trio to contest the European Tour's premier title at the BMW PGA Championship this weekend.

Paul Lawrie plays through the pain at Wentworth

Fri, 27 May 2011 11:45:00 +0100

Paul Lawrie will play through the pain of his injured left foot for the remainder of this season and will undergo surgery to remove a troublesome cyst in the winter.

On-form Colin Montgomerie seeks caddie at Wentworth

Fri, 27 May 2011 09:39:00 +0100

Help wanted. Must be able to carry 60lb weight for four hours. GSOH, arithmetical competency essential, thick skin advisable. Apply Colin Montgomerie, Dunning, Perthshire.

'Invincible' Luke Donald just getting better at BMW PGA Championship

Fri, 27 May 2011 07:26:00 +0100

Being "a little bit invincible" makes no sense as a phrase but it works as a description of how Luke Donald is feeling on the golf course as the clear favourite for the BMW PGA Championship strode out to an immediate two-shot advantage through the rains and swirling winds at Wentworth.

Blairgowrie hosts Carrick Neill Scottish event

Thu, 26 May 2011 16:22:00 +0100

There will be no shortage of Tayside contenders when Scotland's leading amateur golfers descend on Blairgowrie for the three-day Carrick Neill Scottish strokeplay championship, which starts on Friday.

Anstruther's George Murray: Wentworth or bust

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:17:00 +0100

George Murray wasn't guaranteed a place in his first BMW PGA Championship until the 11th hour, but the European Tour rookie from Fife was on his way south even before he got the confirmation.

'Consistency pays' but Luke Donald relishes thought of Wentworth first

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:12:00 +0100

It may not be obvious underneath the mild-mannered, usually smiling demeanour, but the man accused of settling for second too often is boiling about so many near things and prepared to put it right at the head of the best ever field for the £4 million BMW PGA Championship this week.

Scott Drummond eager to enjoy success once again and rejoin European Tour

Thu, 26 May 2011 09:31:00 +0100

Saving the best to last is the cliched ideal, so when success comes first it can be a miserable alternative, and Scott Drummond is still battling to make sure it doesn't happen to him.

Kaymer hunting PGA Championship double at Wentworth

Wed, 25 May 2011 07:55:00 +0100

A second wave of European success to match that of the 80s crew helmed by the late Seve Ballesteros and featuring his mentor Bernhard Langer is on the way, believes world number three Martin Kaymer as he bids for a unique PGA Championship double at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this week.

Dozen Scots named in star-studded BMW PGA Championship field

Tue, 24 May 2011 11:57:00 +0100

Scotland's representation in this week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth has swelled to a dozen with confirmation that both in-form Scott Jamieson and Fifer George Murray have won spots in the European Tour's £4.5 million flagship event.

Darren Clarke spellbound by magic of Angus golf project

Sat, 21 May 2011 06:42:00 +0100

Ryder Cup hero and recent winner on the European Tour Darren Clarke has unveiled his vision for his signature championship course at The Angus, a five-star resort near Broughty Ferry.

Scottish Senior Open returning to Fairmont St Andrews

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:47:00 +0100

Europe's best senior golfers will return to St Andrews this summer.

Severiano Ballesteros — the golfer who turned the press box into fans

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Journalists aren't supposed to have favourites or heroes — "no cheering in the press box" is the hard and fast rule, and you get frowned on for even raising your voice.

Tributes paid to golf icon and Open legend Seve Ballesteros

Mon, 09 May 2011 07:41:00 +0100

Tribute has been paid in St Andrews to three-times Open champion and former world number one Seve Ballesteros.

New golf website will suit bargain hunters to a tee

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:33:00 +0100

A professional golfer has teed off a new business allowing players to claim green fee discounts.

Louise Kenney third as Leona Maguire slips up in Helen Holm Strokeplay

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:01:00 +0100

The charge of 16-year-old Irish twins Leona and Lisa Maguire to carve up all the major titles of women's amateur golf this season stalled in spectacular fashion at Royal Troon as favourite Leona gifted the Helen Holm Scottish Strokeplay Championship to England internationalist Charlotte Ellis on the final green.

Open champion Paul Lawrie tees off at Blairgowrie

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:57:00 +0100

Golf fans at Blairgowrie had a star in their midst as former Open champion and recent European Tour winner Paul Lawrie teed off.

Don't stop believing — David Wilson's dramatic comeback clinches Scottish Boys' Championship

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:29:00 +0100

David Wilson had been told by his Troon Welbeck clubmate Michael Stewart prior to the Scottish Boys' Championship to always believe and have confidence in himself, but he might have been the only person who retained those feelings 15 holes into Saturday's final at Dunbar.

Culverwell sees off threat to claim Battle Trophy at Crail

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:10:00 +0100

Dunbar's Zander Culverwell had to undergo a thorough mental and physical examination in the final round but gathered himself and pulled away for a four-shot victory in the Battle Trophy on the Craighead course at Crail on Sunday.

Scottish Boys' Championship: Dream over for St Andrews' Ben Kinsley

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:40:00 +0100

Ben Kinsley's dream of being the first St Andrews player to win the Scottish Boys' Championship in over 50 years faded as the rains came at Dunbar on Friday and he lost out in the semi-finals to Troon Welbeck's David Wilson.

St Andrews' Ben Kinsley surprises himself at Scottish Boys Championship

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0100

Ben Kinsley didn't expect to be the last player carrying the hopes of St Andrews into the last 16 of the Scottish Boys Championship but the 15-year-old is happy to take on the mantle of trying to be the first in over 50 years to take the title at Dunbar.

Alan Tait launches Scottish golf circuit Optical Express Tour

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0100

Former European Tour player Alan Tait is attempting for a third time to establish an independent golf circuit in Scotland.

Scottish Boys' Championship: Battling Craig Lawrie goes out

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:20:00 +0100

Craig Lawrie may face a long road following his father Paul's achievements in golf but the battling qualities of the 1999 Open champion's 15-year-old son will help him along, if this week's Scottish Boys Championship is anything to go by.

Scottish Boys' Championship: Lawrie senior feeling 'nae great' at Dunbar

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:20:00 +0100

More than two decades of a professional career and victories ranging from his 1999 Open triumph to the Andalucian Open win just last month should have prepared Paul Lawrie for every experience known in golf, but he suffered through a unique moment on the first tee at Dunbar.

Young golfer seeking the magic touch from Open and Masters winners

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:26:00 +0100

St Andrews' Ewan Scott was not forward enough to ask for golfing tips from his temporary next-door neighbours last July but he is hoping some of the gold dust from Masters winner Charl Schwartzel and Open champion Louis Oosthuizen found its way over the garden wall to help him in this week's Scottish Boys Championship at Dunbar.

'Boy wonders' under no pressure at Scottish Boys' Championships

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:18:00 +0100

Two prime Midlands prospects enter the Scottish Boys' Championships at Dunbar this week, each with a real chance to end long home droughts but there's no rush or pressure on either.

Paul Lawrie to play in Blairgowrie Golf Club exhibition

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:59:00 +0100

Former Open champion and recent European Tour winner Paul Lawrie will be taking part in a special exhibition match at a Perthshire golf club later this month.

In-form Martin Laird out to emulate Masters hero Lyle at Augusta

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:46:00 +0100

It's not the fashionable anniversary being marked at Augusta this week as the silver jubilee of one of the greatest events in Masters history is being marked at the tournament's 75th staging, but for Scots the 23 years since Sandy Lyle's 1988 victory is particularly resonant.

Scotland's winners Martin Laird and Paul Lawrie coming home

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

Scotland's transatlantic weekend winners Martin Laird and Paul Lawrie have confirmed they will play the Barclays Scottish Open when it moves to a new location at Castle Stuart Golf Links in July.

Winning weekend comes at perfect time for Scottish golf

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:58:00 +0100

Paul Lawrie and Martin Laird's wins on either side of the Atlantic at the weekend should be the perfect launching point for a renaissance of Scottish professional golf that both men have already played a part in off the course.

Scottish Golf Support pitches in with funding for young professionals

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0000

Promising young Midlands professionals Krystle Caithness, Gavin Dear and Calum Macaulay are among the first four players to be given financial and logistical backing for their careers from the Holyrood-backed Scottish Golf Support.

Tiger Woods spitting outrage 'over with'

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 08:24:00 +0000

European Tour executive director George O'Grady has sympathy with Tiger Woods having cameras follow his every move but agreed with the "outrage" in Europe over the golfing superstar's spitting incident in the Dubai Desert Classic last week.

Team Scottish Hydro to give Challenge Tour pros a helping hand

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:31:00 +0000

A war-chest of well over £500,000 pounds over four years will be available to Scotland's Challenge Tour pros, including two prominent players from Tayside and Fife, to help with travel and accommodation expenses.

Loch Lomond Golf Club's future secured

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:50:00 +0000

Loch Lomond Golf Club has been successfully bought by its membership securing the future of one of Scotland's most exclusive and renowned golfing facilities.

Arbroath Links' scheme to encourage youngsters to take up golf

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:36:00 +0000

Arbroath Golf Links has teed up a new scheme offering free membership for juveniles to combat dwindling interest in the sport.

Old Course clash forces name change in Florida

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:45:00 +0000

A golf course in Florida has been forced to change its name after the managers of St Andrews' Old Course threatened to sue over trademark infringement.

Barclays Scottish Open to head for Castle Stuart Golf Links

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:20:00 +0000

European Tour golf will come to the Highlands for the first time this July with the confirmation that the Barclays Scottish Open will move from Loch Lomond to the Castle Stuart Golf Links near Inverness.

Jose Maria Olazabal the unanimous choice for 2012 Ryder Cup captaincy

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:28:00 +0000

Jose Maria Olazabal dedicated himself to bringing the pride and passion he showed in his professional and Ryder Cup career to the European team when he accepted the captaincy for the matches against the USA at Medinah Country Club in Chicago next year.

Gleneagles' Ryder Cup course to be ready next year

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:42:00 +0000

A quarter of a billion pounds of upgrading will have been completed by the time the Gleneagles Hotel hosts the Ryder Cup in 2014, but the plan is to have the PGA Centenary Course match-ready by the beginning of next year.

Aberdeen Asset Management extends Scottish amateur golf sponsorship

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:43:00 +0000

Global investment group Aberdeen Asset Management has extended its deal sponsoring Scotland's elite amateur golfers for a further year, enabling the next stage of the ambitious preparation for a Walker Cup year.

Paul Lawrie Invitational added to Tartan Tour schedule

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:41:00 +0000

The Tartan Tour is plotting a path out of the recession with hopes of an increased total prize fund for 2011, the securing of its two top events and the addition of another organised by Paul Lawrie.

Stephen Gallacher has the will to win

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:19:00 +0000

The hunger in 2010 was to resurrect his career, but in 2011 Stephen Gallacher feels more desire to win again on the European Tour and enter golf's top echelon, where many think he has always belonged.

Trust announces St Andrews links ticket price rises

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:43:00 +0000

The price of tickets for St Andrews links golf courses are to be raised for next year.

Castle Stuart backed as Scottish Open location by Phil Mickelson

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:41:00 +0000

Masters champion Phil Mickelson has backed the move of the Barclays Scottish Open to a links course.

St Andrews golf club makes monumental donation

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:48:00 +0000

An appeal to raise more than £100,000 towards the restoration of a monument in St Andrews has received a donation from a golf club.

Four Fife courses win Golf World magazine accolades

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:53:00 +0100

A foursome of Fife golf courses has made it into a list of the best in Britain and Ireland.

Review: An Evening with Peter Alliss, at Perth Concert Hall

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:18:00 +0100

The inimitable voice of golf, Peter Alliss, charmed a packed Perth Concert Hall when his An Evening With tour stopped off in the Fair City.

Harry Crosby on song as stars enjoy Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:29:00 +0100

Bing Crosby's son made sweet music on the fairways of the Old Course, 35 years after playing there with his late, great father.

Respect costs Martin Laird over Old Course

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:46:00 +0100

Martin Laird was rueing giving the Old Course "a little too much respect," which possibly cost him a chance to mark his return to Scotland with a win, but he gave it a good old lash before falling short at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Martin Kaymer sweeps to Dunhill win

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:51:00 +0100

Martin Kaymer left little question as to who the best golfer on the planet is at the moment, as he shot a closing 66 on the Old Course at St Andrews to claim the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as his third win in a row.

Andrew Coltart inspired by Ryder Cup heroes

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 06:56:00 +0100

Andrew Coltart is a man who thrives on inspiration and there is plenty of it in the air at St Andrews this week, coming both from July and from just a few days ago.

John Parry moves into gear at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 06:55:00 +0100

John Parry's Vauxhall Astra doesn't quite match up to some of the gleaming specimens in the players' car park at St Andrews, but the 23-year-old Englishman could be trading up to a Rolls Royce with change to pay for a chauffeur if he maintains his commanding lead in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Colin Montgomerie plans to muscle his way in

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:13:00 +0100

Colin Montgomerie returned to the rank and file of the European Tour with a decent 72 in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and believes he knows what he needs to do to get even close to where he was: pump iron in the gym.

Martin Laird shares first-round lead at Kingsbarns

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:22:00 +0100

Martin Laird is ready for the step into the top order of world golf if he can win the £3.1 million Alfred Dunhill Links Championship — and the young Scot made all the right moves at Kingsbarns on the first day.

St Andrews ready for Dunhill Links Championship boost

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:48:00 +0100

Businesses in St Andrews are prepared for a tourism boost from the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which gets under way on Thursday.

Mixed emotions for Colin Montgomerie after Ryder Cup success

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:02:00 +0100

The greatest day in Colin Montgomerie's career is now obvious to all, but he revealed the very worst was when he had to leave his friend Paul Casey out of what would eventually be the triumph of Celtic Manor and the regaining of the Ryder Cup.

Paul Lawrie glad to get back to his 'proper job'

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:01:00 +0100

Paul Lawrie greatly enjoyed his time as a pundit for Sky Sports during the Ryder Cup last week, but a spell with the media has convinced him that he needs to "work my butt off" to improve his game as he arrived for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.

Lee Westwood focuses on championship success

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:34:00 +0100

Lee Westwood's mission is not the world number one ranking that will come to him if he wins the Alfred Dunhill Championship, but the title he won in 2003 which set him on the road towards being the best player in the world.

Gleneagles up for the 2014 Ryder Cup challenge

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:13:00 +0100

As the baton is passed from south Wales to Scotland for the next Ryder Cup on European fairways, Gleneagles Hotel has confidently predicted that the 2014 Perthshire event will be every bit as successful as the one which has just played out to the most enthralling of conclusions in the valleys of Newport.

Europe's Ryder Cup heroes back Jose Maria Olazabal as 2012 captain

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:12:00 +0100

Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal is the clear front-runner to replace Colin Montgomerie as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the next series of matches in 2012 if he can battle back from rheumatism for a second time.

Dunhill Links Championships fans unlikely to bow to terror threat

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:12:00 +0100

Organisers of this year's Dunhill Links Championship said they expect bumper crowds because of Europe's Ryder Cup success — despite a series of terror alerts across the continent.

Weather continues assault on golfers at Dunhill

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:55:00 +0100

The Ryder Cup may have been dampened by torrential rain, but it could be blustery conditions that put the wind up Dunhill.

Graeme McDowell — the hardest nine holes of his golfing career

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:09:00 +0100

Europe's hero Graeme McDowell said the pressure and nerves on the final nine holes of his pivotal singles match with Hunter Mahan was "in a different stratosphere" compared to winning a major championship.

Team Europe hold on for Celtic Manor victory

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 07:11:00 +0100

Graeme McDowell was so nervous he could barely hold his club on the final nine holes of the last match of this gruelling, elongated, rain-lashed Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup cashcow being milked dry at Celtic Manor

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:26:00 +0100

The cheapest tickets to attend all three days of this Ryder Cup — your Sunday ticket gets you back in on Monday — cost £360 and add in £20 a day for parking miles away and being bussed in to the course.

September date for 2014 Ryder Cup

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:53:00 +0100

The 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles Hotel will be staged in September in a bid to avoid the kind of weather farce that has descended on Wales, First Minister Alex Salmond pledged during his visit to Celtic Manor at the weekend.

Open champion Oosthuizen to miss Dunhill Links Championship

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:18:00 +0100

Open champion Louis Oosthuizen will not be returning this week to the scene of his triumph in July after pulling out of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with an ankle injury.

Montgomerie to go for broke in Ryder Cup singles

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:55:00 +0100

Colin Montgomerie hailed "one of the greatest days in the history of European golf" and unveiled a singles line-up designed to win the final session outright and secure the Ryder Cup.

Europeans reign supreme after stunning Ryder Cup comeback

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:54:06 +0100

Colin Montgomerie's Europe found a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow over Celtic Manor after a stunning comeback left Europe in command for the extra day's play at the 38th Ryder Cup on Monday.

Faldo prediction comes to pass at Celtic Manor

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:13:00 +0100

Sir Nick Faldo didn't get a lot right as Ryder Cup captain at Valhalla two years ago, but one of his apparently crass comments at the end of those matches proved prescient when one viewed the rivers of water flowing down the 18th fairway of the 2010 course on its first day.

Americans have edge at rain-lashed Ryder Cup

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:52:00 +0100

The years of growing expectation and fever pitch excitement for the 2010 Ryder Cup dissolved into seven and a quarter hours of frustratingly sodden delay as the first day at Celtic Manor only just avoided a complete washout.

Bernard Gallacher praises Ryder Cup preparations

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:45:41 +0100

Bernard Gallacher believes that Colin Montgomerie's preparation as European Ryder Cup captain has been "spot on" but there will be not much his fellow Scot can do if form dictates that his team don't win the trophy.

Talking is over — let the Ryder Cup begin

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:11:00 +0100

The clear perception at Celtic Manor was that Europe got the better of the lottery that was the opening fourballs draw, and Colin Montgomerie got an extra boost to the advantage of home ground and the inclement home weather expected this morning.

Colin Montgomerie has the chance to cement his Ryder Cup legacy

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:26:00 +0100

The early noises are probably audible from Celtic Manor back to his home in Dunning, as European captain Colin Montgomerie appears to have the force of destiny behind his campaign to lead the recapture of the Ryder Cup for Europe this weekend.

Pavin won't 'fix' dream McIlroy/Woods pairing

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:14:00 +0100

First a Twitter ban and now Tiger versus Rory — Corey Pavin is taking on the mantle of "Captain Killjoy" at the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor.

Ryder Cup captains instil some team spirit

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:01:00 +0100

The Ryder Cup build-up was cranked up in Celtic Manor's team rooms as Corey Pavin brought in the military, while Colin Montgomerie countered with the legend of European golf.

Deluge causes few concerns at Celtic Manor

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:23:00 +0100

Celtic Manor director of golf Jim McKenzie is certain that his pride and joy can cope with whatever the weather throws at it over the next few days, specifically in terms of the playing of the Ryder Cup.

Finalists head for Duke's Course

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:25:00 +0100

The Duke's golf course on the edge of St Andrews will host 40 club pairings from across Scotland on Friday who will battle it out for the title of 2010 Belhaven Best Scottish Club Handicap Champions.

Padraig Harrington seeks Dunhill Links Championship hat-trick

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:01:00 +0100

Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington is aiming to bounce straight from a European Ryder Cup win to complete a hat-trick of Alfred Dunhill Links titles at St Andrews next week.

Young golfers get into the swing of things at St Andrews

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:07:00 +0100

Gifted young golfers from across Scotland have taken part in a tournament in St Andrews.

R&A welcomes new captain Sir Patrick Hine

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:58:00 +0100

The roar of a Typhoon jet and blast of a cannon sounded the arrival of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club's new captain.

Colin Montgomerie to play Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:29:00 +0100

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie is the latest big name to confirm his place at the 10th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship next month.

British Golf Museum opens free for one day

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:12:00 +0100

The British Golf Museum's host of spectacular exhibits will be available to walk round free of charge on Saturday.

Bids rising in eBay auction for Alfred Dunhill Links Championship entry

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:11:00 +0100

An eBay auction offering a chance to play in this year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and St Andrews is already sitting at over £9000 with three days to go.

Ace feeling for blind golfer Jim Gales

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:46:00 +0100

A blind golfer from Fife stunned onlookers as he sank a hole-in-one.

Scot puts final touches to Ryder Cup course at Celtic Manor

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:29:00 +0100

The Scot in charge of the Celtic Manor's golf facilities has promised there will be no "tricking up" of the Ryder Cup host course as it closed in preparation for the match between Europe and the USA at the beginning of next month.

Amateur golfers bid for celebrity glamour at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:50:00 +0100

Amateur golfers are being offered the chance to play alongside some of the world’s leading professionals and celebrities.

Molinari's stunning finish takes the Johnnie Walker Championship

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:01:00 +0100

Italy’s Edoardo Molinari could not have done any more to force his way into the European Ryder Cup team at the 11th hour than the glorious three-birdie finish that allowed him to claim the Johnnie Walker Championship in a dramatic day at Gleneagles.

Ryder Cup guessing game is over

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:00 +0100

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie opted for the "experience and stature" of Padraig Harrington, the exemplary record of Luke Donald and the "best finish I've seen in 25 years on tour" from Edoardo Molinari in making his three wildcard picks for Celtic Manor.

Johnnie Walker home win would be forgettable

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:38:00 +0100

Marc Warren and Stephen Gallacher would relish a Sunday head-to-head at the Johnnie Walker Championship to provide the first Scottish European Tour winner of 2010 — even if their win would be forgotten almost immediately.

Perthshire summit for Monty's Ryder Cup team

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:15:00 +0100

Colin Montgomerie's bespoke new home in Dunning will be the venue for a high-level summit between the European captain and his vice-captains, when they will hammer out the wildcard options for Celtic Manor.

Marc Warren back in the swing at Gleneagles

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:28:00 +0100

Marc Warren's tour exemption for winning the Johnnie Walker Championship runs out at the end of this year but if the young Scot is concerned about that, he's exceptionally good at hiding it.

Richard Finch takes lead in Johnnie Walker Championship

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:35:00 +0100

The muddied picture of Ryder Cup qualification got a little clearer, but amid the intrigue about European captain Colin Montgomerie's continuing wildcard dilemma there is an actual golf tournament going on at the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.

Ryder Cup captain Montgomerie faces mission impossible

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:09:00 +0100

Colin Montgomerie is feeling the pressure as Sunday's Ryder Cup wildcard deadline approaches and he faces an "impossible" task to pick three players to complete his European team at the culmination of this week's Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.

World-class field for Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:51:00 +0100

Three of this year's major championship winners — Louis Oosthuizen, Graeme McDowell and Martin Kaymer — will be among the world-class field at the 10th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie from October 7-10.

A pat on the back for St Andrews Open marshals

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:20:00 +0100

Marshals who felt aggrieved because they were not given weatherproof clothing to help control spectators at the Open Championship in St Andrews in July have received an apology and have been praised by the R&A championship committee for their "marvellous work."

Barry Lane defies gales to win Scottish Senior Open

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:52:00 +0100

Barry Lane needed all the 22 years of experience since his first Scottish Open victory to plot a course through the gales to win the Cleveland Golf/Srixon Scottish Senior Open at the Fairmont St Andrews.

Glenn Ralph excels again in Scottish Senior Open

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0100

If you could shake Glenn Ralph, he'd probably rattle due to the amount of pills he’s taking, but despite the ailments the defending champion once again excelled on the Torrance Course at the Fairmont St Andrews to share the lead in the Cleveland Golf/Srixon Scottish Senior Open.

Scottish Seniors Open: Sam Torrance has designs on a home win

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:56:00 +0100

Sam Torrance is delighted that his peers approve of his design work at the Fairmont St Andrews but hopes they don't enjoy it too much as he seeks to recapture the Cleveland Golf/Srixon Scottish Seniors Open title this weekend on the course that bears his name.

Gleneagles upgrades for 2014 Ryder Cup showcase

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:59:00 +0100

Preparations for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles continue apace, with proposals submitted to planners for a refurbishment of Dormy Club House.

St Andrews Links Trust increases some green fees for 2011

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:27:00 +0100

Paying for a round of golf at one the world's most famous courses will get slightly more expensive next year.

Fairmont St Andrews gears up for Scottish Senior Open

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:59:00 +0100

Professional and amateur golfers joined forces on the Torrance Course at Fairmont St Andrews on Wednesday as the course prepares for the arrival of the world's top senior players.

Heather Macrae made assistant pro at Downfield Golf Club

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:28:00 +0100

Women's golf in the Dundee area could be set for a much-needed boost with the appointment of former British Amateur champion Heather MacRae as assistant professional at Downfield Golf Club.

Tom Watson nostalgic even through his struggles

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:32:00 +0100

The target of getting back to level-par in the final round of the Senior Open Championship proved too steep for Tom Watson at Carnoustie but there was the chance to reminisce a little.

Bernhard Langer enjoys his Senior moment at Carnoustie

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:51:00 +0100

It was not the original Claret Jug he had coveted as a boy growing up in Anhausen, central Germany, but the smaller version was the perfect consolation for Bernhard Langer after a masterclass in risk-free course management to win the Senior Open Championship.

Fraser Mann comfortably makes Senior Open cut

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:32:00 +0100

Making the cut at the Senior Open Championship could be a huge financial boost to Fraser Mann in his goal to retain his playing rights, but there are other equally important issues involved for him.

US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin leads by example

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:29:00 +0100

Blissfully free from Ryder Cup cares — apparently unlike his European counterpart Colin Montgomerie — US team captain Corey Pavin continued to impress with his own game and took a share of the halfway lead in the Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Carnoustie's Fraser Mann handles home pressure

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:16:00 +0100

Fraser Mann listened to the cheer when his name was announced by starter Ivor Robson at Carnoustie, turned to the crowd, and joked "no pressure then!"

Tom Watson shows true class as Oldcorn has a bad Senior moment

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:28:00 +0100

The large crowds at the Senior Open Championship following Tom Watson don't need telling about the class of the man.

Langer shares lead in hunt for elusive Senior Open title

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:32:00 +0100

It has been 27 years since Bernhard Langer won an event in Scotland, but he moved into perfect position to make a bid for the Open victory that has so far eluded him.

Pavin not giving up on Woods finding form

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:06:00 +0100

America's Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin has no doubts Tiger Woods will find his form and stay in an automatic qualifying spot for the US Ryder Cup team even with only two events left for the world number one to cement his position.

Jeff Sluman sings praises of Carnoustie Championship course

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:41:00 +0100

US Ryder Cup vice-captain Jeff Sluman gave the Carnoustie Championship course the thumbs-up ahead of today's start to the Senior Open.

Golf's elder statesmen ready for stern Senior Open test

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:28:00 +0100

There is full respect and even affection for many of the distinguished competitors in the Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie — but if the field were expecting a comfy armchair ride in the battle for the other Claret Jug, they've come to the wrong place.

Monty picks three heavyweight Ryder Cup aides

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:16:00 +0100

Europe's Ryder Cup skipper Colin Montgomerie has picked three European Tour and Ryder Cup heavyweights as his backroom staff for the matches at Celtic Manor in October to ensure “respect and passion” in the team room as Europe attempt to win the cup back from the USA.

Dawson rules out changes to St Andrews' famous closing holes

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:16:00 +0100

R&A chief Peter Dawson said he'd have his "legs cut off" if he contemplated any alterations to the 18th hole at the Old Course.

'Chubby' Chandler proclaims European Tour dominance

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100

Louis Oosthuizen's Open win and Graeme McDowell’s US Open victory are the start of a new era of domination by European Tour players in golf, believes one of the the tour’s most influential characters, the new champion’s manager Andrew 'Chubby' Chandler.

Carnoustie ready to embrace the Senior Open

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:34:00 +0100

As St Andrews bids farewell to the international spectacle that was the Open Championship, Carnoustie is preparing to make the most of another of golf's leading competitions.

Thousands salute young Open champion

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:34:00 +0100

Thousands of spectators surrounded the 18th green of the Old Course at St Andrews on Sunday evening to salute a young South African golfer who had just recorded one of the most comprehensive victories in the history of the Open Championship.

Taste of the high life whets Coltart's appetite

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:09:00 +0100

After briefly tasting life near to the summit of the golf mountain by sitting proudly in third place in the Open Championship at the end of day one, Andrew Coltart will be back in the foothills in a few days when he tees it up in a lowly Challenge Tour event in Essex.

Inside the ropes: part seven

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:44:09 +0100

The final day of the 150th anniversary Open Championship arrives, and for Michael Alexander and his fellow crossing marshals, there's mixed emotions as a long, hard week working on the Old Course draws to a close.

Calm Tiger Woods puts Open putting woes behind him

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:59:00 +0100

"It's not the putter, it's the puttee'' goes the grammatically creative line for those who often switch their flat-stick — but it is true of even the greatest of players.

Montgomerie may have seen his last Open on the Old Course

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:12:00 +0100

There is every chance that the 150th Open Championship was Colin Montgomerie's last at St Andrews, but there was no Tom Watson-style kissing of the Swilcan Bridge for the Scot as he walked down the Old Course's 18th fairway.

Louis Oosthuizen strolls to Open glory at St Andrews

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:31:00 +0100

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen laughed off the demons that torture inexperienced golfers in the final rounds of major championships and flashed his gap-toothed grin all the way to the famous Claret Jug in winning the 150th anniversary Open Championship at St Andrews.

Inside the ropes: part six

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:18:00 +0100

After play was delayed on Friday due to high winds and then abandoned late on due to poor light, Open marshal Michael Alexander returns to his post for another early start as better weather and the tradition of 'Open Saturday' draws bumper crowds.

Inside the ropes: part five

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:40:31 +0100

Powder potties. One-footed crows. Rude hand gestures. Crossing marshal Michael Alexander endures all this and more on a long, long 16-hour day as the second tournament day at the Open Championship in St Andrews is suspended for a time due to high winds.

Old Course carnage claims Paul Lawrie and Sandy Lyle

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:12:00 +0100

Amid the second-day carnage on the Old Course, an unwanted personal record was set by Paul Lawrie — his worst-ever Open round.

Age proves no barrier to Mark Calvecchia

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:59:00 +0100

Only in the middle of July can a professional golfer be classed a gnarled veteran one week, then a whipper-snapper the next.

'Brutal' day — and headache — for Andrew Coltart

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:50:00 +0100

As if being battered by gale-force winds at St Andrews was not enough of a challenge, Scotland’s Andrew Coltart also had to deal with a mid-round migraine.

Elements take their toll on Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:44:00 +0100

Neither Tiger Woods nor Rory McIlroy had shot over par on the Old Course this century, but after the end of the second day's windswept afternoon and evening the Old Lady had her revenge.

Open players let grass grow under their feet

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:38:00 +0100

For those of you who would rather see grass grow than watch the Open Championship, you had your chance for just over an hour yesterday.

'Shrek' Oosthuizen benefits as the Old Course bites back

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:30:00 +0100

The man sometimes known as Shrek stood square against the winds that arrived with a vengeance at St Andrews and was left with a mighty five-stroke lead for the weekend in the 150th anniversary Open Championship.

Inside the ropes: part four

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:35:14 +0100

There's a real buzz out on the Old Course as the first tournament day at St Andrews gets under way with a huge improvement to the weather and the return of Tiger mania — much to the delight of Open marshal Michael Alexander and his colleagues.

Anti-climactic Open start for Stephen Gallacher

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:22:00 +0100

Stephen Gallacher maintains that his first priority at St Andrews this week is to make his first Open cut, but after 15 holes of his first round it looked as if he would have to significantly upsize his goals.

Andrew Coltart glad to be back in Open contention

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:42:00 +0100

Andrew Coltart's golfing highs and lows pale into insignificance when measured against his playing partner for the first two rounds of this year’s Open, John Daly.

Paul Lawrie shoots first and hopes to be last

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:19:00 +0100

The dubious honour of striking the first tee shot in the 150th Open was given to Paul Lawrie.

John Daly 'at peace' in St Andrews — despite the trousers

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:46:00 +0100

Resplendent in the lucky and garish 'Pazeltines' he wore in going top of the leaderboard in last week's Barclays Scottish Open, John Daly again suggested at St Andrews that he might have something more on the go than simply the wrong trousers.

Old Course tamed by new kid on the block Rory McIlroy

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:29:00 +0100

Tiger Woods has just about owned the Old Course at St Andrews for a decade but there's clearly a new candidate for the Old Lady's chosen favourite as Rory McIlroy shot a record 63 and claimed a handsome two-shot lead in first round of the 150th Open Championship.

Sandy Lyle feels he has form to be this year's golden oldie

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:33:00 +0100

What with a 53-year-old Greg Norman leading after three rounds at Royal Birkdale two years ago and then Tom Watson coming within one friendly bounce on Turnberry turf of a record-equalling sixth Open just a few weeks short of his 60th birthday, it's almost expected that one of the golfing icons of yesteryear will step up to give the young bucks a run for their money at St Andrews this week.

Stephen Gallacher carries most hopes of home win

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:47:00 +0100

The bad news is there are only six Scots in The Open field this year. The good news is four of them can already call themselves St Andrews winners.

Personal triumph was reward enough for Stewart Cink

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:16:00 +0100

Only Stewart Cink recalls the 2009 Open Championship as the Stewart Cink story. For everybody else, Turnberry will forever be all about Tom Watson and how close he came to writing golf's greatest fairytale.

Inside the ropes: part three

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:02:40 +0100

Reality bites for Open marshal Michael Alexander, as his first full day of duties coincides with some dreadful weather at St Andrews.

No regrets for inspirational Tom Watson

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:57:00 +0100

The "gut-tearing" nature of his loss on the final day at Turnberry last year has long passed for Tom Watson — perhaps understandably for a man who freely admits he "both lucked out and lost out" across a 35-year career in the Open Championship.

Champions Challenge falls victim to weather

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:09:00 +0100

Atrocious weather that would have had the world's top golfers grimacing at the the thought of tackling the Old Course, let alone past greats, forced the cancellation of the pre-Open Champions Challenge.

Scene set for truest test of golf's superstars

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:47:27 +0100

The great old men of golf had to hole up in the Big Room of the R&A Clubhouse at St Andrews as the weather whipped across the links and cancelled the Champions Challenge.

Crieff golf 'spotters' keep eyes on Open

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:27:00 +0100

A group of golf fans from Crieff will help to deliver TV coverage of the Open Championship from St Andrews.

Montgomerie takes putting game back to the future

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:43:00 +0100

If Colin Montgomerie is going to roll back the years at St Andrews this week, first he will have to start rolling in the putts.

Rory McIlroy dealing with pressure of 'favourites' tag

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:28:00 +0100

Straining at the leash to get going in his first Open at the home of golf, Rory McIlroy is struggling to keep a lid on his understandable pre-tournament excitement.

Local knowledge gives insiders an Open advantage, says Els

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:07:00 +0100

As the definitive world-wide golfer who is in contention to win both the US and European orders of merit this year, nobody is better qualified to assess the strength of the Open challenge from either side of the Atlantic than Ernie Els.

Phil Mickelson's words hit the right note

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:16:00 +0100

Is there any other major sports star who says absolutely the right thing as often and as assuredly as Phil Mickelson?

Inside the ropes: part two

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:29:00 +0100

With a rare day off before his full Open marshalling duties start, Michael Alexander explores the tented village and busy town centre -- with children in tow.

New putter but same game plan for Tiger Woods

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:21:00 +0100

The trip home to Florida that punctuated his Open preparation clearly involved a re-tune in press conference technique as well as time with his “incredible” kids, but there was actually some golfing news for once in Tiger Woods’ only public utterances before he aims for a fourth Claret Jug in the 150th anniversary championship this week.

Andrew Coltart happy to give up media role for Open

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:13:00 +0100

Andrew Coltart was thinking a couple of years ago that he might not be playing on tour again, far less another Open Championship, but a spell literally on the sidelines last year inspired his comeback to St Andrews.

Leg pain no barrier as Westwood heads to St Andrews

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:14:00 +0100

Lee Westwood would play in the Open even if he "had one leg hanging off," and while it's not quite that serious the world number three will be playing through pain at St Andrews this week.

Cup thoughts never far away for Monty

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:57:00 +0100

In an ideal world Colin Montgomerie would be able to dedicate himself to making sure his 21st Open Championship in a row is a memorable one.

Paul Lawrie delighted to get the ball rolling

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:28:00 +0100

The 1999 Open champion Paul Lawrie couldn't have been happier with being picked as the man to get the 150th anniversary championship under way at 6.30 am on Thursday after the draw for the first two rounds was released.

Edoardo Molinari holds on for Barclays Scottish Open title

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:29:00 +0100

The final round turned out to be a bit more in the style of join-the-dots rather than masterpiece, but Italy's Edoardo Molinari did just enough on another weather beaten day at Loch Lomond to clinch his first European Tour crown with a win at the Barclays Scottish Open.

Inside the ropes: an Open marshal's diary

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:54:00 +0100

The 150th anniversary of the Open Championship at St Andrews puts the international spotlight on golf's superstars. But, behind the scenes, an army of volunteers and staff work to make staging the event possible. Michael Alexander will be giving an exclusive insight throughout the week into one crossing marshal's perspective from 'inside the ropes'.

Wet welcome for Martin Laird as Monty struggles

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:27:00 +0100

Martin Laird has been a while out of the wet west of Scotland—living in 100F heat in Arizona—but he has a decent memory, as his second round at the Barclays Scottish Open proved.

Darren Clarke extends lead into weekend at Barclays Scottish Open

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:22:00 +0100

Darren Clarke withstood the worst that the exasperating microclimate of Loch Lomond could throw at him and was left standing with a commanding three-shot lead at the halfway point of the Barclays Scottish Open.

John Daly proves to be renaissance golfer once again

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100

It is becoming a mid-summer rite, but there are signs that John Daly’s most recent renaissance could stick a little longer than usual.

Gallacher looks to future with Open return

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:15:00 +0100

Stephen Gallacher does not believe in karma, or dwelling on his past misfortunes, but it was hard to ignore the symmetry between his opening to the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond and his struggles a year ago.

Clarke's encouraging entry in Open book

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:21:00 +0100

The self-proclaimed fourth-best golfer from Ulster he may be these days, but Darren Clarke is as competitive as ever and put himself in position once again to try and win the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond.

Down to business for Graeme McDowell and Colin Montgomerie

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:52:00 +0100

Graeme McDowell always said that if he won a major “you won’t see me for a month,” while he savoured every second of the experience — but the party’s over just three weeks after his triumph in the US Open at Pebble Beach.

Loch Lomond win is Phil Mickelson's No 1 priority this week

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:39:00 +0100

Phil Mickelson would prefer to win rather than go through the play-off disappointment he suffered in 2007 at the Barclays Scottish Open, but if he were to do either he would go to St Andrews for the 150th anniversary Open as the World No 1.

Scottish Open: Martin Laird fired up for home run

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:11:00 +0100

American exile Martin Laird has two "home" tournaments in the next two weeks which should establish him as the only Scot in the world's top 100 — and he intends to take the chance, starting with the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond this week.

R&A raises Open prize pot to £4.8m

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:13:00 +0100

A weakened pound and a desire to maintain the Open's status as the premier major championship has led to the first rise in prize money in four years, the R&A has announced.

Scots fall agonisingly short of Open places

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:38:00 +0100

Three Scottish players fell agonisingly short of winning places in the 150th Centenary Open at St Andrews in two weeks by losing out in playoffs at the local final qualifying for the championship at courses in Fife.

Mobile phone ban for Open Championship

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:57:00 +0100

Mobile phones will be banned from the Old Course in St Andrews at next month's Open Championship, according to the R&A.

Blind golfer Jim Gales in tribute to guide

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:36:00 +0100

Blind golfer Jim Gales has paid tribute to his friend and sighted guide Paul Shepherd, as the pair set off for a four-day competition in the USA.

James Byrne's third time unlucky

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0100

James Byrne has fallen agonisingly short in three cracks at qualifying for the 150th anniversary Open at St Andrews and will have one more shot as he aims to build on his excellent week at the Amateur Championship at Muirfield.

George Murray back to best to claim Spey Valley title

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:51:00 +0100

George Murray completed the bounce back from an injury that could have ended his career by claiming his first professional title at the Scottish Hydro Challenge and taking a major step towards the big-time of the European Tour.

Fifer Murray on a par with starlet Manassero at Spey Valley

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:49:00 +0100

Celebrating his 27th birthday made former Scottish Amateur champion George Murray feel positively ancient when the main attraction has only recently turned 17, but the Fifer matched the four-under 67 of star turn Matteo Manassero in the opening round of the Scottish Hydro Challenge at Spey Valley.

McLeary and Manassero head-to-head at Aviemore

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:46:00 +0100

Jamie McLeary feels that the school of hard knocks that is the Challenge Tour is the premium preparation for life in the big time of European golf but his playing partner today in Aviemore may be in more of a hurry on his way to golf's premier league.

Pro centre to boost Carnoustie Links' Open hopes

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:22:00 +0100

A golf pro centre seen as vital to Carnoustie Links' hopes to host future Open Championships has been approved.

Ex-Ryder Cup captains Torrance and Lehman will go head to head in St Andrews

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:58:00 +0100

An exciting head-to-head clash between two former Ryder Cup golf captains will be played out over the pristine fairways of the Fairmont St Andrews next month.

University to honour Jim Farmer, St Andrews' 'Mr Golf'

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:01:00 +0100

Well-known Scottish golfer Jim Farmer, the captain of the Professional Golfers' Association, is to be honoured by St Andrews University this summer.

Star-studded field for Carnoustie Senior Open

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:18:00 +0100

Nine former Ryder Cup captains have been confirmed as taking part in the Senior Open Championship when it comes to Carnoustie for the first time in July, with this year's United States skipper Corey Pavin becoming the first serving captain to play.

Colin Montgomerie aiming to make Ryder Cup history

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:46:00 +0100

Colin Montgomerie won't be finished with the Ryder Cup after his captaincy is completed at Celtic Manor in October — he's aiming to be the first European to make the team after he has been captain at Medinah in 2012.

Extra police to patrol St Andrews Open

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:17:00 +0100

Fife Constabulary have pledged to clamp down on any potential troublemakers and bad behaviour in St Andrews when the 150th Open Championship is played there this summer.

Happy return for Forsyth as Scottish golfers play Wentworth

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:01:00 +0100

Alastair Forsyth might not have had as adventurous a journey back as Robert Karlsson, but the Scot had reached home in Glasgow on Friday before learning he had actually made the cut in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Wentworth concerns overshadow Khan's PGA Championship win

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:37:00 +0100

The unheralded Simon Khan was the last man left standing in the BMW PGA Championship on a painful afternoon at Wentworth as all around him were floored by the new West Course.

Els perhaps maligns bad Wentworth course design

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:43:00 +0100

Ernie Els gives the impression of being unflappable — hence the 'Big Easy' nickname he dislikes — but one got the feeling he psyched himself out of the lead at the BMW PGA Championship.

Ramsay ready for next level with Wentworth challenge

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:41:00 +0100

An extra week spent stranded in the USA by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud may be the catalyst for Richie Ramsay to take the next step to European golf's top order as he challenged the leaders in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Whiteford 'ready' for Wentworth

Thu, 20 May 2010 09:46:03 +0100

Peter Whiteford's first and only experience of the BMW PGA Championship two years ago was "a nightmare'' but the 30-year-old Fifer strikes a relaxed and composed figure going into his second appearance at Wentworth this week.

McIlroy's red letters day at Wentworth

Thu, 20 May 2010 09:21:54 +0100

Lee Westwood may be third in the world, Ian Poulter is a world champion, Padraig Harrington might have three majors in his bag and Paul Casey is defending his title, but none of them are the main attraction for the BMW PGA Championship at a radically overhauled Wentworth West Course today.

Tiger Woods set for St Andrews Open return

Wed, 19 May 2010 13:19:00 +0100

World number one Tiger Woods has officially entered the Open Championship in St Andrews in July.

New format helps North East to team championship

Mon, 17 May 2010 12:49:00 +0100

The North East used the new format of the Moneygate Scottish Area Team Championship to full advantage to stroll to their first title in 18 years by comfortably beating defending champions Renfrewshire in the final at Kinross Golf Club.

Increased prize fund for Scottish senior open

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:14:00 +0100

The Cleveland Golf Srixon Scottish Senior Open will increase its prize fund for its second year at Fairmont St Andrews in August.

Scots youth champion Maximilian Rottluff a name to remember

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:14:00 +0100

Maximilian Rottluff took a little time to get accustomed to the Scottish weather, but when he did the results were devastating as the German stormed to an easy victory in the Golf Data Lab Scottish Youths Championship at Monifieth.

St Andrews University to honour Open championship legends

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:46:00 +0100

St Andrews University is to award honorary degrees to three golf legends -- Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and and Padraig Harrington -- to mark the 150th anniversary Open Championship on the Old Course in July.

Open will bring in plenty of the green stuff

Sun, 02 May 2010 13:01:00 +0100

St Andrews can expect a significant cash injection on the back of the Open Championship.

Dawson vows Road Hole changes are the last

Sat, 01 May 2010 12:20:00 +0100

The 26 yards added to the Old Course by way of the controversial new tee at the Road Hole 17th will be the last change made to the most historic venue in golf before attention turns to reining in playing equipment.

Open invitation for Tiger to make Old Course history

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:42:00 +0100

Tiger Woods has not yet entered the Open but R&A chief executive Peter Dawson expects the world number one will be at St Andrews in July to attempt to become the first man in 150 years of the championship to win three Claret Jugs on the Old Course.

Positive start to young golfer's season

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:27:00 +0100

Newburgh golfer Ian Redford has made a good start to the season, finishing second in the Scottish Boys Championship.

Auchterarder man in the swing of things

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:08:00 +0100

An Auchterarder golfer who tested his prowess against visitors to a show has won a long-driving contest for the second year running.

Club's investment in youth awarded

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:12:00 +0100

Dunning Golf Club has received a measure of recognition for its commitment to encouraging young talent.

Positives taken from Redford's defeat

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:13:00 +0100

It is rarely the case that the die is cast on the first green in a 36-hole matchplay contest like the Scottish Boys Championship final, but it seemed Ian Redford's opening putt at West Kilbride was a harbinger of things to come.

St Andrews Link Trust chief stepping down

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:12:00 +0100

The chief executive of St Andrews Links Trust is to step down from the position later this year.

Redford keeps up run

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Ian Redford has gone one round further in the Scottish Boys' Championship in each of the five years he has played but he's not going to be content to settle for a mere quarter-final this year at West Kilbride.

Young golfers well above par

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:25:00 +0100

Bradley Neil of Blairgowrie and Ewan Scott of St Andrews may just be 14 and have four more years of eligibility in the Scottish Boys' Championship, but both marked their cards as future stars at West Kilbride this week.

Storms can't stop boys' golf

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:22:04 +0100

The rain and winds were enough to keep the ferries to Arran berthed for a time on Tuesday but the young men in the Scottish Boys championship battled on through the maelstrom — well, nearly all of them.

Scott battles hard at windy West Kilbride

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:56:00 +0100

Ewan Scott has already claimed one of the world's most prestigious junior titles at his first attempt, but the youngster from St Andrews had to dig deep to stay in his own national championship at a wet and windy West Kilbride on Monday.

Last chance for ex-footballers' sons this week

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:01:00 +0100

Two sons of well-known footballers have their last chance to make an impact in the Scottish boys' golf championship at West Kilbride Golf Club today.

Golfing bodies hold talks at St Andrews

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:25:05 +0000

Delegates from 14 leading golf bodies were in St Andrews at the weekend for the biannual Golf Forum hosted by the R&A.