THE 2018 Ryder Cup was named Event of the Year at the prestigious BT Sport Industry Awards in London at the end of April. A record crowd of more than 270,000 fans watched Europe defeat the United States at Le Golf National, Paris, in September – with millions more tuning in around the world on […]
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Trouble and strife for Henry at Jordan Mixed Open
MORE than a trophy is on the line for Scott Henry and his wife Kylie this week with the married couple also playing for bragging rights in the inaugural staging of the Jordan Mixed Open. The Scottish couple will become the first husband and wife to compete against one another in a professional golf tournament […]
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Gallacher survives snowman to become Indian Open Hero
STEPHEN Gallacher birdied three of his last four holes to produce a stunning comeback and win his first European Tour title in five years at the Hero Indian Open. The Scot had shared the first round lead but a second round 74 saw him slip back and his chances looked doomed when he made a […]
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Stephen Gallacher tied at top with Suri in Hero Indian Open
SCOTLAND’S Stephen Gallacher and Julian Suri fired opening rounds of 67 to take a share of the first round lead at the Hero Indian Open. Gallacher has often flourished on tough courses throughout his career, and showed he had the measure of DLF Golf and Country Club last season as he recorded a top 10 […]
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Scots Star Carly Booth To Become Scottish Golf Ambassador for Women and Girls’ Golf
Scots Star Carly Booth To Become Scottish Golf Ambassador for Women and Girls’ Golf Carly Booth is set to support Scottish Golf’s plans to grow the game among women and girls in the Home of Golf after it was announced on International Women’s Day that the former Scottish Girls’ Champion will partner the national governing […]
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The British Junior Golf Tour
The British Junior Golf Tour The UK’s leading Junior Golf Tour The British Junior Golf Tour, a not-for-profit organisation, is the leading Junior Golf Tour in the UK. We provide junior golfers with outstanding opportunities to experience great competitions, on wonderful courses, at top class venues. Our events are fun, competitive, affordable and open to […]
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Youngsters Encouraged To Play Their Part In Shaping The Future Of Golf In Scotland
Youngsters Encouraged To Play Their Part In Shaping The Future Of Golf In Scotland Youngsters who are passionate about golf are being urged to apply to become a member of a pioneering new programme to help drive the future of the sport. Applications are now open to join The Young Person’s Golf Panel (YPGP), a national […]
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Affiliation Increase Approved At Scottish Golf General Meeting
Affiliation Increase Approved At Scottish Golf General Meeting Scottish Golf’s membership has voted in favour of a resolution to increase the per capita fee at a General Meeting held at the Stirling Court Hotel tonight. The resolution was passed with a majority vote of 60.2%. The increase from £11.25 to £14.50 will take effect from […]
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Scotland Announce Teams for World Amateur Team Championships
Scotland Announce Teams for World Amateur Team Championships Scottish Golf has announced its teams for next month’s World Amateur Team Championships, at Carton House, Ireland. Key members of last week’s winning Ladies Home Internationals team, Connie Jaffrey, Hannah McCook and Shannon McWilliam will represent the women’s side, while Ryan Lumsden, Sandy Scott and Euan Walker […]
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Scottish Golf Reveals European Team Championship Selections
Scottish Golf Reveals European Team Championship Selections Scottish Golf has today (Monday 25th June) announced Scotland’s line-up for the European Team Championships, each taking place 10th-14th July 2018. The four championships will tee off in the same week, with the Ladies Team Championship taking place at Golf Club Murhof, Austria, the Girls Team facing off […]
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Peebles Golf Club
Peebles Golf Club ‘The jewel in the Borders golfing crown, Peebles is a Harry Colt designed course and vibrant community club set in a beautiful location… Our recently refurbished family-friendly clubhouse matches the splendour of our course, offering stunning views across the town and beyond. We have a proud reputation as one of Scotland’s leading […]
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Duns Golf Club
Duns Golf Club With a history stretching back 122 years to its formation in 1894, Duns Golf Club offers its members a 21st century golfing experience. Widely admired for the outstanding quality of its golf course, the club is also known for the relaxed and sociable atmosphere of its clubhouse. Open and welcoming to all ages and […]
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Challenges Ahead for Scottish Golf after AGM Setback
Challenges Ahead for Scottish Golf after AGM Setback Scottish Golf Chair Eleanor Cannon has today (Saturday 10 March) expressed her “deep disappointment” after the membership voted against a proposal to increase the annual affiliation fee paid by members for the first time in five years.At the governing body’s Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh, members voted […]