St Andrews to Honour Golfing Greats

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The inaugural CONNECT (Conwy (North Wales) CONNECT at Conwy exhibition for clubs and trade) took place at Conwy Morfa Golf Club in April. The two day event showcased machinery and products of many national and international brands such as Textron, John Deere, Toro and Wiedenmann, these products where shown by local distributors, who have a greater insight into local needs and preferences. The practice area was given over to hands-on demonstrations. Traders offering other services were also present at the show, with amenity companies such as Sherriff, Crocodile and many others offering a full range of their wares

Three of the world’s greatest golfers “This will be an opportunity are to be honoured by Scotland’s for St Andrews and Scotland to oldest university on the eve of honour their determination and The Open Championship at St achievement in the game of golf Andrews. and the pursuit of excellence. Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson “We are absolutely delighted and Padraig Harrington will be that they have agreed to accept awarded Honorary Degrees by the these Honorary Degrees at the University of St Andrews. home of golf on the eve of the The University will award each 150th anniversary of the Open of them the degree of Doctor of Championship.” Laws honoris causa in recognition Previous recipients of Honorary of their achievements and Degrees from St Andrews include outstanding contributions to the Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, game of golf. Gary Player, Colin Montgomerie, The degrees will be conferred by Nick Faldo, Peter Thomson and University Chancellor Sir Menzies Peter Alliss. Campbell. All have been invited to this University Principal Dr Louise year’s ceremony to witness their Richardson said, “Individually and fellow professionals receive their collectively, Arnold Palmer, Tom degrees. Watson and Padraig Harrington Among its Honorary Graduates exemplify excellence, drive and are Bob Dylan, Benjamin achievement at the highest levels Franklin, Michael Douglas and the of professional sport. Dalai Lama.

10 GI JUNE 2010