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Golf North Spring/Summer 2016 The first major is just around the corner and there is quite a buzz about it this year! Will Rory get back his No1 slot? Could Fowler cut WELCOME his teeth and win the Masters at the tender

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Professional challenge for England girl amateurs

Talented girl golfers from England Golf’s years when England Golf girls have taken the regional squads have again been invited to opportunity to play in the WPGA tournaments. take on the tournament challenge of WPGA We believe this is essential in the development professionals. Girls from the U16 and U18 of the next generation of players and is a great regional squads will have the opportunity example of how the professional and amateur to gain tournament experience by playing game can work together to bring more alongside the professionals in six events on success to the game overall.” the WPGA’s popular One Day Series. The 2016 series of seven day events will run They’ve already made their mark in past from May to August and will take place at seasons. Hertfordshire’s Becca Earl of Little Aston, Staffordshire, on 9 May; Dunham Bishops Stortford won two events last year, Forest, Cheshire, on 25 May; Three Rivers, while in 2014 Megan Clarke (Cleckheaton Essex, on 3 June; Kedleston Park, Derbyshire, & District) and Charlotte West (Harewood on 27 June; Salisbury & South Wilts on 7 July; Downs) were both winners. Chestfield, Kent, on 22 July; and South Herts on 10 August. Rebecca Hembrough, the England Golf Performance Manager for women’s golf, Squad players should apply before the commented: “England Golf is delighted that following England Golf closing dates, all at the WPGA is again opening up spaces at noon: Little Aston 11 April; Dunham Forest these events and supporting our regional 25 April; Three Rivers 2 May; Kedleston Park programme. The experience is invaluable 30 May; Salisbury & South Wilts 9 June; and gives the girls a fantastic opportunity Chestfield 24 June; South Herts 22 July. Entry to compete and to learn from the way the will be for up to 10 players per event with a professional players approach the game.” maximum handicap requirement of four.

PGA chief executive Sandy Jones added: To apply, visit www.englandgolf.org “We are delighted with the success in recent 6 Contents

Welcome ��4 Golphin launches new product page 18 National News ��6

Junior Golf �� 18

Golfing Great �� 21

Scotland-West �� 25

Barassie marks triple Walker Cup success pages 34-35 Scotland-East �� 50

Scotland-North �� 80

England North West �� 84

England Yorkshire �� 91

England North East �� 92 First ever John Muir Coast Festival launches pages 50-51 North Wales �� 103

Products �� 112

Golf Breaks �� 116

What’s On �� 123

Mickleson, McDowell and Stenson Confirmed for Castle Stuart pages 82-83

7 Parliament tees off to support the world of golf

England Golf has welcomed the creation of an All-Party Parliamentary Group to support the game of golf. All-Party Groups comprise Members of both Houses of Parliament and all political

national news national parties who support specific interests. The Golf Group’s first meeting was held on Tuesday 19 January 2016 in the Houses of Parliament.

Rod Findlay, England Golf’s Director of Strategy and Governance, said: “England Golf welcomes the establishment of the All-Party Golf Group. Golf is the fifth largest sport in the country by participation and makes a huge sporting, social and economic contribution. We look forward to working with the Officers and Members of the Group to give golf a greater presence in Parliament and with Government”.

As well as Lords and MPs, the Group welcomes non-Parliamentarians as Associate Members, and invites organisations, clubs, and individuals to join the Group and attend meetings and provide their thoughts on various issues and any regulation that impacts on the sport.

To coincide with the launch of the Group, the website www.parliamentary.golf has been created and anyone interested in becoming an Associate Member can join by visiting the relevant page or can sign up to the Group’s news announcements. The Group has also created the twitter account @ParliamentGolf.

The Group’s Chairman is Lincoln’s MP Karl McCartney who said: “I am delighted to be a part of this new Group. Golf is a sport enjoyed by everyone, and many of them are my constituents, but there is more that can be done to ensure the opportunities to play are there and barriers to being involved are removed. I am very much looking forward to welcoming Members of all parties into the Group and holding our first meeting in the New Year.”

Stephen Gethins, MP for North East Fife – home of The R&A – is Vice-Chairman. He welcomed the creation of the Group as a vehicle for economic development as well as sport participation.

He said “Golf is incredibly important to the economy in North East Fife and elsewhere. It is also a fantastic way for people to be active, keep fit and play competitive and recreational sport. We have a great professional game in the United Kingdom, and it is important that we recognise the local benefits major tournaments can bring and ensure that those benefits are passed on to all in the game.”

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In 2011 three PGA Golf Coaches met on stage at Earls Court for the London Golf Show. And now 9 shows later they are still packing audiences around the main stage for their innovative approach to playing and learning golf.

Tony Westwood, the main stage presenter joined the Golf Show Group team for his first show in 2011 and started to compile a programme for the main stage that would WOW the golfers that attended the show.

Joining him on stage for coaching duties were Gary Smith and Andy Gorman.

Tony had developed his unique approach over many years and latterly after working overseas for just over three years in Ukraine and Portugal and in 2013 he joined the Mind Fit Ltd Team as their Director of Sports. Gary specialises in the ‘Short Game’ and for 14 years was an England Golf Technical Coach to the elite men’s squad. Over the last 25 years Andy has developed successful coaching programmes for every level of Golfer. He is a ‘World-Renowned Putting Coach’ due mainly to the number of ‘Tour Pros’ who trust him with this vital area of the game.

10 After the success of that first show in 2011 and the popularity of the coaching sessions on the national news stage, the “Three Coaches” would play a bigger role in the format for future shows that continues to this day. Not only do they present individually on stage, they also join forces for their coaching “Masterclass” sessions and it was during one of these sessions that the idea was spawned for a coaching break either in the UK or overseas.

It was during the 2015 London Golf Show and a chat with Phil Rowland of Algarve Sports and Colin Wilson of Golf South/Golf North magazine. The idea was tabled for a trip to the Algarve using Phil’s connections in Portugal and that the trip would be run in association and with the full support of Golf South/Golf North Magazine.

The dates are set for June 2016 and the Amendoeira Resort, Alcantrilha, will host the inaugural event for the “Three Coaches Masterclass”.

For this first event, 24 golfers will share five days (4 nights) with Andy, Gary and Tony as they share their combined knowledge of over 90 years in professional golf. There will be a minimum of 3 hours coaching each day, with 3 groups of 8 golfers spending an hour with each coach each day.

They will also watch what progress is being made when the golfers step out onto the either the Faldo or O’Connor Championship Courses plus there will be an opportunity to use the floodlit Par 3 course.

The trip takes place from the 8th – 12th June 2016 and the package includes:

• 4 nights’ in luxury accommodation • Full board (excluding alcoholic drinks) • Dinner each evening hosted by Andy Gorman, Gary Smith and Tony Westwood • Golf on the Faldo/O’Connor/Par 3 Academy • Coaching each day with each coach in groups of 8 (min 3 hours per day) • Coaching starts on the 9th June 2016 • Free buggies • Unlimited range balls • Complimentary shuttle service within the resort • FREE use of the Amendoeira Sports facilities • FREE gift courtesy of Algarve Sports

Phil Rowland is the owner of Algarve Sports and is excited to be organising this event at the prestigious Amendoeira Resort, which also hosts sports teams form a host of disciplines to the resort including Premiership Football Clubs, Rugby Teams and European Football Clubs too.

Golf South/Golf North Magazine will be providing administrative support as well as promoting the trip throughout their media network.

All that is left is for the first 24 lucky golfers to book and join the team for this amazing experience to explore and discover what is possible for their golf.

11 2015 was their year will 2016 be yours?

Pennant Park Golf Club triumphed in 2015. William Murﬁ tt, Captain said after the event:

Andrew Barnett, PGA Professional added:

“We’re really proud to have won here. It’s been a great week and a great experience, one that will help William to take his game on to the next level when we get back to the club.” ® PGA is a registered trademark of The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited Golfers’ of The Professional ® PGAtrademark is a registered

To serve as captain is one of the fi nest honours any club golfer can achieve and in their year in offi ce the relationship between the PGA Professional and the captain is magnifi ed.

This unique tournament, sponsored by Golfplan and Sompo Canopius, is integral to the spirit of companionship. The exciting fourball format is contested at leading UK venues and will culminate in ten teams competing in a 36-hole grand ﬁ nal at Turkey’s magniﬁ cent Antalya Golf Club, from November 30 – December 1 2016.

Will Pennant Park Golf Club retain their title in 2016 or will your club be victorious? Over 500 clubs entered the 2015 PGA Pro-Captain Challenge, make sure your club is represented in 2016 by teeing up your entry now. 12 For more details see www.pga.info or call 01675 468 380.

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Pennant Park Golf Club triumphed in 2015. William Murﬁ tt, Captain said after the event:

“I’ve enjoyed every second of being involved with the Pro-Captain Challenge. From the moment we arrived at the regional qualiﬁ er it has been brilliant and we’ve been treated like royalty. It’s been a great trip and one that will stay with me for a very long time.” Pro-ams might generate millions of pounds but it’s a In 2016 nearly 650 club captains and PGA pros will have Andrew Barnett, PGA Professional money can’t buy feeling for captains when they get the chance to compete in 10 regional finals in August the chance to represent their golf club in the PGA Pro- and September with one club from each going through added: Captain Challenge. to the Grand Final at the PGA Sultan course at the Turkish Mediterranean golf resort of Antalya Golf Club “We’re really proud to have won here. It’s Unlike almost any other sport, golf offers club players in December. been a great week and a great experience, the chance to compete up close and personal with elite one that will help William to take his level performers in the pro-am format. Ben Groutage, The PGA’s head of tournaments, game on to the next level when we get commented: “The PGA Pro-Captain Challenge is really Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the Golfplan popular and the chance for captains and pros to unite back to the club.” International Golf Insurance PGA Pro-Captain Challenge and fly the flag for their respective clubs always ensures

® PGA is a registered trademark of The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited Golfers’ of The Professional ® PGAtrademark is a registered which has just launched on-line entries for the coming a memorable experience for all concerned as well as season. Golfplan, part of the Sompo Canopius group, some superb golf culminating in 10 clubs reaching the is sponsoring the £25,000 event for a fourth successive Grand Final in Turkey.” year, during which time the event has gone from strength to strength. Pennant Park captain William Murfitt, who lifted the 2015 title alongside pro Andrew Barnett, echoed those Golfplan enjoys an enviable reputation for providing comments, rating it as the best golfing experience of To serve as captain is one of the fi nest honours any club golfer can achieve and in their year in offi ce the relationship comprehensive insurance cover across a range of his life. “This will stay with me forever,” he said after he between the PGA Professional and the captain is magnifi ed. golf-related liabilities and its support for the popular and ex-PGA Cup player Barnett won a nail-biting play off This unique tournament, sponsored by Golfplan and Sompo Canopius, is integral to the spirit of companionship. The PGA Pro-Captain Challenge format has made the against Cardiff Golf Club. exciting fourball format is contested at leading UK venues and will culminate in ten teams competing in a 36-hole grand competition a ‘must enter’ for every golf club in the UK. fi nal at Turkey’s magnifi cent Antalya Golf Club, from November 30 – December 1 2016. Make sure your club gets a chance for golfing glory in 2016. Visit www.pga.info/tournaments Will Pennant Park Golf Club retain their title in 2016 or will your club be victorious? Over 500 clubs entered the 2015 PGA for an entry pack or for more info contact The PGA Tournament Department on 01675 468 380. Pro-Captain Challenge, make sure your club is represented in 2016 by teeing up your entry now. 13 For more details see www.pga.info or call 01675 468 380.

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Ayrshire-based Golphin, which manufactures daughter, Ben and Carla, struggled to keep game-improvement clubs for children, is balanced with a set of clubs which were experiencing rising global demand for its clearly far too heavy and difficult for them products. The innovative golphinforkids clubs to swing. The clubs were swinging the kids, are now selling in 19 countries. Embraced rather than the kids swinging the clubs. by PGA professional across the globe, the Using his engineering knowledge he junior G O LF world’s largest coaching organisation TPI, designed prototypes, which were tried and which boasts some 17,000 golf coaches, tested in the biomechanical laboratories of have now selected golphinforkids clubs as Strathclyde University. their product of choice. The outcome was a range of clubs designed South Korea’s LPGA are coaching their new specifically for 3-11 year olds. With club breed of champions utilising Scotland’s heads 30% lighter and 35 % larger than most recent gift to the game of golf. The traditional steel headed clubs, children are R&A have also selected the clubs. Executive now benefiting from an enjoyable introduction Director, Duncan Weir, says: “The high- to the sport. quality and versatile golphinforkids kit is Golphin’s contributions in making a very impressive and is having a significant significant sporting difference were impact.“It is certainly well-geared for getting recognised at this year’s prestigious Sports youngsters into golf and helping to address Industry Awards, when they were victorious in the undoubted participation issues the sport the Best New Product category. is currently facing.” Calum McPherson explains: “Our passion is The R&A chose golphinforkids clubs, to encourage kids to have fun playing golf. exclusively, at the recent Open Championship Golphin launches itsGet new them off GFK their electronic and games out in to coaching event known as the Swingzone. the fresh air. It is a great privilege to know Golphin also hosted a fun festival during Golphin Advanced rangeskids all over theat world Scottish are now learning golf The Open week at St Andrews, with kids from properly thanks to our innovative, easy-to- local communities, along with those from swing golf cubs”. China,Golf America Show. and other parts of the UK, taking part. Hall of Fame legend Gary Player Born in Scotland, the home of golf, dropped50 years in toon lend since his the enthusiastic family business support started makinggolphinforkids club heads clubsfor John are Letters, now set Ryder to dominate and for otherGolphin’s Scottish celebration golf club of brands children’s and 2 golf. years from thisits birth, year’s Golphin’s Christmas new wish generation list for clubs golf-mad are already being revered around the globe. Havingyoungsters. won the HSBC Global Innovation Award, The European Tour organisers then chose golphinforkidspresented to for Golphin the Swingzone at WGC in Shanghaiat the in November,Please Golphinvisit www.golphinforkids.co.uk is now partnering IMG, TPI for and BritishChina Seniors Golf Association. Open Championship The new range at is designedmore to help information. kids enter the sport with fun, ease Sunningdaleof learning, – andand to this stimulate time 80 interest. youngsters The club aims to lead younger golfers into competition wereplayers, thrilled which to be is joined why their by defendingslogan is “Beginners to Winners!” champion Bernhard Langer. The clubs also featuredGolphin at arethe also Aberdeen developing Asset innovative Management approach to Schools golf. Pilots are running in Ayrshire sponsoredand Shropshire, Ladies Scottishaiming to Open. partner national governing bodies and golf clubs to grow participation levels. Calum McPherson says “Our goal is to make getting into golf accessible, affordable, easy So what makes these golf clubs so special? Founderto learn and and creator above all,of the fun. golphinforkids Current participation levels in young kids is worryingly low. Generally, productunless range a mum , Calum or dad McPherson, play golf, the has kids don’t take it up. Working with governing bodies and transferredcorporate his sponsors, knowledge Golphon and aimsexpertise to change in this. Arnold Clark have offered to help by providing aerospaceevery child engineering with a Golphin to innovate club to practiceproducts what they learn at school - fantastic!” that greatly enhance the prospects of kids gettingRonan hooked Rafferty, on formergolf. European number 1 and Ryder Cup star says “Golphin’s technology and learning resource for schools are exactly what we need to fix the problem. Too many kids are He began thinking about creating a bye passed and don’t get the chance to play golf. With support from sponsors like Arnold Clark I lightweight set of clubs for children after watchingbelieve in Golphin frustration will make as his a hugeson and impact.” 18 Kid’s improvements clubs proving popular

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Duff House Royal Golf Course has often been Ideally situated between Trump International, Royal described as ‘the hidden Gem of the North East of Aberdeen and Cruden Bay Golf Clubs to the East and Scotland’. The Golf Course was designed by one of Moray, Nairn, Castle Stuart and Royal Dornoch Golf Clubs to the West. Scotland’s finest Golf Course Architects, Dr. Alastair MacKenzie. The world renowned MacKenzie also Although close to the sea, the course is a flat beautifully manicured parkland course, with outstanding greens and designed the famous ‘Augusta National’ in the USA, little rough. The Course is challenging yet enjoyable for home of the Masters Golf Tournament. golfers of all abilities. Golf Societies Most Welcome Reduction on green fees for parties of twelve or more, catering packages available Weekday: Round £40; Day £50 (Round £30; Day £40 for Golf Societies) Weekends: Round £45 Day £60 (Round £35; Day £50 for Golf Societies) Prices quoted are for visiting parties with at least 12 golfers. For bookings, please contact the Manager on 01261 812062 (For bookings within 7 days, please contact the Professional on 01261 812075)

Duff House Royal Golf Club, The Barnyards, Banff, Scotland Telephone + 44 (0)1261 812062 Fax + 44 (0)1261 812224 Email: [email protected]. Web: www.duffhouseroyal.com

21 Golfing Great – Alister MacKenzie

Although Alister MacKenzie was born in Leeds During the Boar War, MacKenzie joined the in 1870, his roots are distinctly Scottish. His Somerset Regiment and worked as a surgeon. mother was born and raised in Glasgow and While in Africa, he became interested in how his father was a native of the highlands before the Afrikaaners used their native environment

GOLFING GREAT they both moved to Leeds. Alister himself would as camouflage. When the First World War broke spend long summer holidays near Lochinvar on out, he re-joined the army again, but this time land that used to belong to the MacKenzie clan. as an expert in camouflage. It is thought that on these early holidays he first Between the wars, MacKenzie had designed his tried his hand at golf. first course. One of the founders of Alwoodley However, it was in the field of academia where Golf Course, MacKenzie designed the basic lay- MacKenzie excelled. He passed the entrance out. The committee were concerned as this was exam for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School his first design, and so they called in established in Wakefield where he showed an aptitude designer Harry Colt to check his work. Colt was for science. Following in the family tradition, impressed and noticed MacKenzie had designed MacKenzie settled on a career in medicine the courses with the latest ball technology in and so he matriculated to Cambridge to study mind. When MacKenzie returned from the war, a degree and two Masters qualifications. He he gave up his job as a surgeon and joined harry finally graduated in 1897 and returned to Colt’s design company for four years to learn Leeds to work in his father’s medical practice more about golf course design. as a surgeon. It was around the time of his MacKenzie’s design echoed his interest in graduation that MacKenzie is first recorded camouflage. All of the features of the course as being a member of Leeds Golf Club. The were built around what was naturally there records show he also took part in a few to begin with, giving all of his courses a very competitions there, although he seems to have natural feel. He won a competition by Country been a fairly average golfer. People who had Life magazine in 1914 to design the perfect hole seen him play commented he was a fantastic and he also famously charted the course at St putter, but sadly lacked the other skills to back Andrews, so accurately in fact that his drawings this up. are still used today.

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Arguably his biggest design job though was when Bobby Jones approached MacKenzie to design the Augusta National Golf Club. Although his initial layout remains, over 15 architects have worked on the course since. But all of them stay faithful to MacKenzie’s belief that the course should stay faithful to the natural contours and features of the landscape.

With the majority of MacKenzie’s work coming from courses in America, he decided it was time to make the move across the pond and in 1920 he moved permanently to California. He Cavendish Golf Club lived and worked there for many years and was “Derbyshire’s Augusta” never short of jobs. Sadly, MacKenzie died just For more details on booking your two months before the first ever US Masters, perfect golf day on a MacKenzie meaning that he never saw how influential his Masterpiece contact: design would become within the world of golf. Rachel on 01298 79708 After his death, a manuscript of a book he had or visit the website written was found. The book was published long after his death and it is still an essential www.cavendishgolfclub.com read for any budding course designer today.

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FP_GOLFWORL_291612id2223323.pgs 16.02.2016 10:09 SCOTLAND – WEST SCOTLAND Scottish Golf Announces Departure of Chief Executive

The Board of Scottish Golf has announced that Hamish Grey, chief executive, is leaving the organisation. Hamish Grey commented: “I have enjoyed my time in Scottish Golf immensely and look back on my time with great pride. I have been very fortunate to work with many dedicated people, volunteer and executive, throughout this time and their commitment to Scottish Golf has been an inspiration.

“Amalgamation is now achieved and the new body established. Scottish Golf is in good health and has an excellent base from which the new Board can consider the future strategy for golf in Scotland. It is therefore timely for me to seek a new challenge.”

Eleanor Cannon, Chair of Scottish Golf, said: “Hamish leaves Scottish Golf with our thanks for a significant contribution to the game in Scotland over a number of years and with our best wishes for the future. The new Board of Scottish Golf will engage our clubs and our members and put in place the leadership we believe is required to help bring about the change we want to see in the game in Scotland.

“Our priority is to recruit a new chief executive and we have started that process. In the meantime, Andy Salmon, deputy chief executive, will report to me. The excellent work undertaken by the wider team at Scottish Golf goes on and we look forward to working with them.”

A native New Zealander, he moved to the UK in 1997 and has spent a successful career in sports management. He is a keen golfer and is a member of several clubs. He also has other sporting passions, namely cricket and rugby. He is leaving Scottish Golf to pursue other challenges.

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New greenkeeper makes instant mark at The Westerwood

The Westerwood Hotel and Golf Resort, in influence at The Westerwood for themselves Cumbernauld, has appointed a new head at two forthcoming open days. Guests will greenkeeper following the retirement of his be able to enjoy a complimentary round of predecessor who spent almost 30 years at golf and experience the club’s facilities on the club. Award-winning Mark Cummine has Sunday, May 1 – from 9am to 1pm – and moved from Buchanan Castle GC, in Drymen, a membership advisor will be on hand to to succeed 68-year-old Tam Sutherland, discuss Westerwood’s extensive range of who stood down in October and had a bridge member benefits and membership options. named in his honour by the club. With almost 100 new members having joined in the last year, the open days are bound to Cummine was the recent recipient of a British prove popular so booking – through the golf and International Greenkeepers Association shop – is essential. (BIGGA) patrons’ award in recognition of his continued commitment to developing his The Westerwood, one of 10 QHotels golf skills in greenkeeping and the success he has resorts across England and Scotland, is already achieved in more than 26 years in the situated in acres of spectacular grounds, with profession. a golf course co-designed by one of the world’s greatest golfers: Severiano Ballesteros. Paul Bray, general manager at The Working with the equally revered golf designer Westerwood Hotel and Golf Resort – a Dave Thomas, the legendary Spaniard member of QHotels, the UK’s largest golf created a course that is as challenging as it resort operator – said: “Mark has already is beautiful, as it meanders through silver made a positive impact with the members with birches, firs and heather, offering stunning the improvements he has made to the course views towards the picturesque Campsie Hills. as well as improved communication. Moving into the new season Mark’s focus will be to The signature hole, the par-three 15th – continue to focus on the aesthetic appearance created by Ballesteros and known as the and playability of the golf course, to continue Waterfall hole – requires a tee-shot from an to develop his team to deliver excellence, and elevated tee to a green surrounded by a 60ft to engage with members regularly to build a rock face. It’s not for the faint hearted and nor strong rapport and encourage dialogue.” are the undulating moorland greens which test one’s mettle when standing over those nervy Potential members can discover Cummine’s four-foot putts.

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28 Independent assessment SCOTLAND – WEST SCOTLAND shows ‘St Andrews effect’ increased visitor numbers

The 2015 Open Championship in St Andrews Fife alone benefitted to the tune of around delivered £140 million of economic benefit £52 million, and suggests there is a “St to Scotland - the largest amount ever Andrew’s effect” that has seen visitor achieved by a golf event in the United numbers to the Old Course exceed all Kingdom or Ireland, according to an previous years. independent economic impact assessment. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “We The study, commissioned by the R&A, all know that golf and its origins are shows spending by visitors to Scotland for synonymous with Scotland but these the tournament generated £88 million – excellent figures show that the connection nearly double the £47.5 million in visitor between the game and its spiritual home impact achieved in 2010 when the event was is as strong and productive as ever. It is last held at the Old Course. always a special homecoming for players A further £52 million in marketing benefit and spectators alike when The Open was realised thanks to the exposure returns to the Old Course – they have the gained by St Andrews and Scotland opportunity to experience not only one of being broadcast to more than 500 million the finest courses in the world, but also households worldwide, according to take in such a stunning setting on the Fife separate research carried out by Kantar coast. Hosting such events is a tremendous Media Sport Intelligence. opportunity to showcase Scotland internationally as the perfect stage for The economic impact assessment, carried events as well as generating spend for local out by Sheffield Hallam University’s Sport businesses, restaurants and hotels, and the Industry Research Centre, estimates that wider Scottish economy.”

29 TRUMP TURNBERRY

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THE AILSA COURSE To play Scotland’s current Open Final Qualifying venue visit our website or REBORN contact the office on 0141 942 2011 JUNE 2016 Summer 4 Ball £215 or £60pp (May-Sept) 1787 Gailes Links Winter 4 Ball £140 or £45pp (Oct-April) All tee times are subject to availability

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Dundonald Links is located only a 10 minute drive (4 miles) from Royal Troon.

Golf and Hospitality packages available on request throughout The Open.

Please contact our reservations team on 01294 314000 or email [email protected]

Dundonald Links will play host to the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July 2016. www.dundonaldlinks.com SCOTLAND – WEST SCOTLAND

Dinner | Bed | Breakfast Play a round on our championship course Be on-par for a fantastic golf trip and enjoy luxury marquee hospitality with the Carlton Hotel Prestwick

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Dundonald Links is located only a 10 minute drive (4 miles) from Royal Troon.

Golf and Hospitality packages available on request throughout The Open.

Prestwick Golf Club ofers golfers a unique opportunity to take Please contact our reservations team on 01294 314000 or email on the challenge of our testing traditional Links and enjoy a [email protected] warm welcome at a Club with a remarkable history. “Te fact that Prestwick was the original site for the Open Dundonald Links will play host to the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Championship simply confrms the history of the Club and its place as one of the best golf experiences in the world.” Te Birthplace of the Open Championship Scottish Open from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July 2016. Ernie Els, Open Champion 2002 & 2012

01292 477 404 | [email protected] | www.prestwickgc.co.uk www.dundonaldlinks.com 33 Barassie marks triple Walker Cup success SCOTLAND SCOTLAND – WEST

34 SCOTLAND – WEST SCOTLAND Following the success of this year’s the club; the set-up here is great, we have 27 triumphant Walker Cup team, Kilmarnock holes, the practice facilities are brilliant and (Barassie) Golf Club has marked the historic it’s very friendly; they tend to help juniors a lot victory by awarding honorary life membership which is good. It’s a great club to be a part of.” to one of the heroes of the GB&I squad. Jack Following in the footsteps of his grandfather McDonald became the third Barassie member who also played in the Walker Cup, McDonald to lift the trophy when the team regained golf’s played a key role in the team’s triumph this blue ribbon amateur event at Royal Lytham & summer. “The Walker Cup was an amazing St Annes in September. experience – it’s hard to beat that in golfing The recognition is especially significant as terms but as highlights go, being given this is only the ninth time in 45 attempts that honorary membership at Barassie is also the GB&I team has won the Walker Cup. fantastic,” said the 22 year old who has been a As a consequence, it is believed Barassie member at Barassie since he was 13. “Being is the only club in the UK and possibly the so young, honorary membership is a great world to produce three Walker Cup-winning achievement and a great highlight at the end team members. At a celebratory dinner of the year.” held at Barassie’s clubhouse, McDonald’s Also on display in the new Walker Cup Lounge astonishing year was marked by the presence will be the wedge used by Milligan in 1989 to of the Walker Cup, the European Team seal the biannual tournament for the first time Championship trophy and the Scottish Team on US soil. “We’ve always had good players at Championship cup, all of which the Barassie Barassie,” commented Milligan. “From juniors member helped secure. The club also to seniors and onto internationalists, there announced that it would rename one of its have been a lot of good golfers at the club. It’s main dining rooms to honour its association hard to say why, but we have good facilities with the Walker Cup. and a tough course.” “Barassie has a long and proud tradition of Considered by many as one of Scotland’s nurturing elite golfers,” said Ian Johnstone, most charismatic golf clubs, Barassie is also Captain of Kilmarnock (Barassie). “Jack joins widely regarded as one of the country’s most Gordon Sherry and Jim Milligan as Barassie challenging layouts. Final qualifying for the members who have lifted the Walker Cup Open Championship and the Seniors’ Open which is quite a record of achievement. We Championship have been played over the links, believe Barassie is the only club in the UK as has the Ladies Amateur Championship and and possibly in the world to produce as many the Boys Amateur Championship, the later no Walker Cup winners and we felt duty bound less than six times. to mark this achievement with some kind of permanent tribute.” This latest chapter in Barassie’s history places the emphasis firmly on the sporting Barassie’s new Walker Cup Lounge will be achievements of its members rather than the adorned with priceless memorabilia from the accolades decorated on the course. “To have event including a signed flag from McDonald’s three members playing key roles in successful winning performance. “It’s an unbelievable Walker Cup-winning teams is remarkable,” achievement for a golf club especially as noted Johnstone. “It says a lot about the club the GB&I team has only won the event nine and the dedication of our members. Barassie times, so having members from the same club is a special place to enjoy golf.” winning it three times is pretty special,” said McDonald after the dinner. “It comes from

35 THINK GOLF… THINK PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS ! SCOTLAND SCOTLAND – WEST Memberships: Visitors: A small number of vacancies exist for Ordinary (7 day ) mem- Visitors are welcome. Monday 4 ball rate £160. bership and Associate (6 day) membership. If you would like to Last minute rate (for play within 4 days of booking) £45 per play golf all year round at one of Ayrshire’s best seaside links head. courses at a price you can afford this could be the Club for you. Outings: Corporate Membership: Outings and group bookings are welcome with competitive If you wish to mix business with pleasure we have packages play and dine rates available on request. Please contact the aimed at the business community which can be tailored to Secretary to discuss your requirements or make a reservation meet individual needs and which can include such add-ons as on our website. business breakfasts, coaching sessions with the Club Profession- al, pre and post golf hospitality and exclusive use of selected lounges and meeting rooms for seminars or business meetings.

For more information Tel: 01292 477608 | Email: [email protected] www.prestwickstnicholas.com

The Irvine Golf Club

The Irvine Golf Club, Bogside, sports a traditional links course established over 100 years ago owing much of its present day character to the design work of James Braid in 1926. The course provides a challenge to all with its subtle changes in direction and no two holes the same.

Bogside, Sandy Rd, Irvine Tel: 01294 275979 www.theirvinegolfclub.co.uk

36 Only £99pp!

We are offering private What’s included? offsite Hospitality for the British Open Golf. This will • Live TV feed from the course so you don’t miss any of be held a 5 minute walk the action which will be shown on 3 different TV screens away from the first tee around the Marquee. and you will be escorted there by one of our lovely • Complimentary Tea and coffee all day. hostesses. (Walking from • Complimentary bar- 12.00 noon - 11.00pm the train station is 10 minutes and 7 minutes to • Complimentary bar from noon until 11pm including beer the entrance) and wine and soft drinks Our marquee will give • A live band in the marquee from 8pm – 11pm every night. you the once in a life • Breakfast 6:30am - 10:30am time sampling the unique Consisting of locally sourced bacon and sausage rolls. atmosphere of The Open at Accompanied by a continental selection to suit all tastes. Royal Troon in an informal manner! • Lunch 12:00pm - 15:00pm Locally sourced cold meat cuts and slices with fresh sal- We are offering 5 separate ads, local salmon and a selection of breads and salads. days of the best hospitality from practice day on • Barbecue 5:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday the 13th of Aberdeen Angus burgers and foot long Bratwurst sausages July 2016 through to the grilled on our barbecue whilst you wait. Accompanied by a all important final putt on selection of breads and salads. the Sunday the 17th of Picnic baskets will be provided for those who require them. July !

You can go any day of your choice from 13th - 17th July! (Excluding Entrance Ticket). Offer only Available until 31st January 2016. If you still require a ticket for Golf Entry please contact us for details!

Call us now on 01294 559949 or email golf@ thornetravel.com for this limited offer! Western Gailes Golf Club

Western Gailes is a highly traditional Scottish private members club renowned for the exceptional condition of its undulating links and friendly clubhouse where all our visitors are ‘members for the day’. Unlike many links courses where the sea is almost completely hidden by massive dunes, or where the course itself is now a long way from the sea, at Western Gailes you are always aware of its presence and beauty, particularly so on the marvellous stretch of holes from the 5th to the 13th. The course puts no more emphasis on length than it does on the delicate approach shot or the well-struck medium or long-iron, but all these skills are examined during a round at Western Gailes. Perhaps that is why, combined with its beautiful setting and most warm welcome, it has captivated so many golfers for so long.

Western Gailes Golf Club Marine Drive, Gailes, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA11 5AE Telephone: 01294 311649 Email: [email protected] www.westerngailes.com

Club Manager/Secretary: Douglas Zuill Reservations: Vicky O’Dowd Western Gailes Golf Club – WEST SCOTLAND

Join Scottish Disability Golf Partnership Western Gailes is a highly traditional Scottish private members club renowned for the 2016 championship for the exceptional condition of its undulating links and friendly clubhouse Disabled golfers and coaches are invited Leisure Resort at Kinross from Monday 22 where all our visitors are ‘members for the day’. Unlike many links courses to join up compete next year with Scottish through to Thursday 25 August. For the where the sea is almost completely hidden by massive dunes, or where Disability Golf (SDGP), for free, in the new first time the 54-hole event will be part of the course itself is now a long way from the sea, at Western Gailes you are Championship season. Everything starts the European Disabled Golf Associations, always aware of its presence and beauty, particularly so on the marvellous in April with rounds of golf in the Edinburgh Access Badge Scheme, so we hope that stretch of holes from the 5th to the 13th. The course puts no more emphasis and then across to Glasgow, up to golfers from around Europe will come Perthshire and into Fife for another 2-day and enjoy ‘The Home of Golf’. The Auld on length than it does on the delicate approach shot or the well-struck event at the Home of Golf. Free Clinics will Enemies Cup will once again be held in medium or long-iron, but all these skills are examined during a round at be scattered throughout the year, where Scotland, with the holders having a 4-day Western Gailes. Perhaps that is why, combined with its beautiful setting and anyone of any age can come along and Ryder Cup event at Cardrona in the Scottish most warm welcome, it has captivated so many golfers for so long. ‘Give it a Go’. Borders.

The SDGP, using its Scottish Order of Merit To join or find out more, visit www.sdgp. Championship, will also select teams to org.uk participate in two Ryder Cup events in 2016. The first will see Team Scotland compete at Linden Hall in Northumberland in June, for the Golfer Mag Phoenix Cup and the second will be played at the Roxburghe Golf Resort & Hotel in September for the Auld Enemies Cup. Early August will see a 2-day Scottish Championship competition, played at the Dalmahoy Golf Resort and the Western Gailes Golf Club Duddingston Golf Course in Edinburgh. Marine Drive, Gailes, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA11 5AE The Sidey Cup, for the 5th Scottish Telephone: 01294 311649 Email: [email protected] Pan-Disability Open Golf Championship, www.westerngailes.com will be played at the Green Hotel Golf &

DESIGNED BY ACCLAIMED CANADIAN COURSE DESIGNER DOUG CARRICK, THIS TOURNAMENT-STANDARD COURSE HAS A RATHER SPECIAL FEATURE – WHILE THE FRONT NINE IS IN THE LOWLANDS, THE BACK NINE ARE IN THE HIGHLANDS!

Offering stunning views across the great loch, The Carrick has played host to the Ladies Scottish Open and the PGA Europro Tour to name but two. But the championship course is not just for pros – it is suitable for golfers of all abilities. The majestic sweep down to the loch on the 14th is worth the green fees alone.

THE HIGHLAND LADDIE BE TEMPTED BY THE CLARET JUG TIME TO RELAX? The Highland Laddie, a unique halfway house After a hard day out on the golf course, or a You need to relax, it’s time to slip into something a Indulge in pampering while spending precious set in a cosy Thames riverboat opens on The full on pamper session at The Spa at Cameron little more comfortable, you’re wrapped up in your time together with friends or family in this Carrick Golf Course at Cameron House on Loch House, you’ll be spoiled even further with the soft spa robe, take the first steps into the Thermal wonderland of water, warmth and world class Lomond this July. Positioned perfectly between relaxed setting. With lazy armchairs, slouchy Suite to explore, discover and be delighted as all of spa experiences. the 9th and 10th hole the new hideaway is the sofas, calming soft furnishings, dark wood and your senses are stimulated by their surroundings. Cameron House is a baronial mansion featuring ideal spot for a midway pick-me-up. rich leather, you’ll feel completely relaxed at Feel your stress, tension and fatigue ebbing, award winning dining and a five star world class home in the Claret Jug. evaporating and drifting away as you to recharge The Highland Laddie has been carefully dug spa, offering a sanctuary of calm, reflecting its and rehydrate. Dip into our roof top infinity pool into the golf course making it the perfect pit The crowd-pleasing day menu has a wide peaceful loch-side and mountain surrounds. and take in the fresh air and fantastic vistas. stop. In celebration of the new halfway house, selection from breakfasts offering traditional But the prime attraction of the course is the a time capsule has been buried under the boat favourites such as Kippers from Scottish The Spa also offers the perfect romantic break attentive staff whose attention to detail and including golfing memorabilia from The Carrick, specialist fishmonger George Campbell to with a VIP Spa Suite for two with a mineral relaxed manner makes your visit so enjoyable. ensuring the Laddie makes its mark on the lunchtime speciality sandwiches and classics such bath, private steam room and balcony, get spa bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. as ‘Schiehallion Beer Battered Haddock’. secluded in style. T 01389 727 679 | E [email protected] | www.cameronhouse.co.uk Cameron House on Loch Lomond | West Dunbartonshire | Scotland | G83 8QZ

THE HIGHLAND LADDIE BE TEMPTED BY THE CLARET JUG TIME TO RELAX? The Highland Laddie, a unique halfway house After a hard day out on the golf course, or a You need to relax, it’s time to slip into something a Indulge in pampering while spending precious set in a cosy Thames riverboat opens on The full on pamper session at The Spa at Cameron little more comfortable, you’re wrapped up in your time together with friends or family in this Carrick Golf Course at Cameron House on Loch House, you’ll be spoiled even further with the soft spa robe, take the first steps into the Thermal wonderland of water, warmth and world class Lomond this July. Positioned perfectly between relaxed setting. With lazy armchairs, slouchy Suite to explore, discover and be delighted as all of spa experiences. the 9th and 10th hole the new hideaway is the sofas, calming soft furnishings, dark wood and your senses are stimulated by their surroundings. Cameron House is a baronial mansion featuring ideal spot for a midway pick-me-up. rich leather, you’ll feel completely relaxed at Feel your stress, tension and fatigue ebbing, award winning dining and a five star world class home in the Claret Jug. evaporating and drifting away as you to recharge The Highland Laddie has been carefully dug spa, offering a sanctuary of calm, reflecting its and rehydrate. Dip into our roof top infinity pool into the golf course making it the perfect pit The crowd-pleasing day menu has a wide peaceful loch-side and mountain surrounds. and take in the fresh air and fantastic vistas. stop. In celebration of the new halfway house, selection from breakfasts offering traditional But the prime attraction of the course is the a time capsule has been buried under the boat favourites such as Kippers from Scottish The Spa also offers the perfect romantic break attentive staff whose attention to detail and including golfing memorabilia from The Carrick, specialist fishmonger George Campbell to with a VIP Spa Suite for two with a mineral relaxed manner makes your visit so enjoyable. ensuring the Laddie makes its mark on the lunchtime speciality sandwiches and classics such bath, private steam room and balcony, get spa bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. as ‘Schiehallion Beer Battered Haddock’. secluded in style. Get into Golf SCOTLAND SCOTLAND – WEST in Scotland

Get into Golf is Scotland’s big drive to had a strong female section. From their three encourage people to take up and enjoy the blocks of coaching, nine of the 31 men and game of golf. Aimed at getting more adults nine women who took part went on to join the regularly playing the game, it is for complete club. beginners and anyone who used to play a bit This spring, Scottish Golf hits the road with but had to give up because of work or family Get into Golf Live events at shopping centres commitments. across the country to spread the word that Based on ClubGolf, the successful national the sport has come a long way since the old junior development programme, Get into Golf days of flat caps and diamond jumpers. The involves group lessons with a club professional message is simple - there is no better sport or PGA-trained volunteer coaches. More than for bringing people together or enjoying 100 golf clubs around Scotland have already time to yourself, but best of all, golf is fun! signed up to offer coaching and introductory Shoppers will be able to sink a winning putt or memberships. Many of the novice golfers are chip in the experience zone, learn how to get parents or grandparents of ClubGolf juniors into the game, and where to find a welcoming and 42% of participants have been bitten by club near them. the bug and joined clubs after their block of The Get into Golf Live events are being held at: coaching. (WEST) (WEST) Silverburn, Glasgow: 9 & 10 April Four of the eight people taking part in Isle of Central Shopping Centre, Ayr: 7 & 8 May Seil’s programme joined the Argyll and Bute club afterwards, while Portpatrick in the south (NORTH) west gained seven new members with others Bon Accord Shopping Centre, Aberdeen: 16 & going back for further lessons. 17 April. The Overgate Centre, Dundee: TBC (NORTH) Gairloch Golf Club’s programme last year saw (EAST) 12 out of 25 participants join the Highland club The Centre, Livingston: 30 April & 1 May where they then receive further support and The Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling: 28 & help until they are confident out on the course. 29 May

(EAST) To find out about coaching and activities where Cluny Golf in Fife wanted men to take part in you live, go to getintogolfscotland.org

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50 SCOTLAND – EAST First ever John Muir Coast Festival launches

Outdoor enthusiasts, local residents and Foxlake Adventures. This is one of the only families can all step into a world of adventure events of its kind in the South of Scotland, with the first ever John Muir Coast Festival, and ultra marathons are fast becoming taking place in East Lothian from 22nd to popular in the UK. 24th April 2016. John Muir, the famous FoxFest, Foxlake Adventures, 23rd April conservationist and founder of America’s national parks, was born in Dunbar where his A fun-packed day for all the family featuring love of the great outdoors began. The festival a world-class wakeboarding competition, is inspired by Muir’s advocacy of the benefits local food and drink, local craft stalls, a family of an outdoor lifestyle. cinema, a music festival of local talent and tribute bands and the chance to come along From East Lothian’s first ever night golf event and try wakeboarding, the FoxFall Course, to an ultra marathon and wakeboarding Segways and Zorbing. competition – the festival has something to suit everyone. The Nike Performance Centre Open Day, Archerfield Links, 23rd April Councillor John McMillan, spokesperson for Economic Development and Tourism, said: An open day at the world’s only Nike “I’m very excited about this inaugural festival Performance Fitting Centre, with the as it contains a number of firsts for East opportunity to learn golf or brush up on your Lothian and is a great example of the council skills. working with local businesses to showcase John Muir Surf Competition, John Muir our wonderful coast and all the activities it Country Park, 23rd and 24th April can provide.” Organised by Coast 2 Coast Surfing, this John Muir Night Golf, Dunbar Golf Club, competition features some of Scotland’s 22nd April finest surfing talents. The competition This is one of Scotland’s first night golf includes Scotland’s only Longboard events. The course will be lit with LED lights competition and only Stand up Paddle and is played using LED balls. This provides Boarding competition. The event will also a fun and novel new way to experience one of feature introductory sessions for families to Scotland’s traditional sports. learn how to surf, stand up paddle board and coasteering. www.thenightgolfcompany.com In the spirit of John Muir, sustainability is John Muir Ultra Marathon, Foxlake at the heart of the festival and the council Adventures, 23rd April is developing a sustainable transport plan Competitors will undertake a 30-mile running incorporating bike hire and shuttle buses. challenge along a route based on the John For more information on the festival, visit Muir Way from Port Seton making its way to www.johnmuirfestival.co.uk

51 Experience stunning East Lothian from our doorstep

The Lodge at Craigielaw is a fantastic base to enjoy the wonderful facilities at Craigielaw Golf Club as well as exploring the golfing county of East Lothian and all the attractions of Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh. Attached to the clubhouse, the lodge boasts 25 well appointed you may never need to venture from Craigielaw, but if you do rooms which can be set up on a double or twin format. 13 want to the Lodge is within easy access to many great golf rooms enjoy views across the course to the River Forth, Gullane courses such as Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick. The Golf Courses and the kingdom of Fife, whilst 12 rooms enjoy county also has many great attractions and wonderful beaches the quiet and secluded view across a decorative courtyard. and woodlands to explore. Edinburgh is a mere 20 minutes drive or train journey and for those looking for all the buzz and With an 18 hole championship links course, fantastic practice excitement of the city but the relaxed pace of the country, the facilities, bar and restaurant with stunning views of the course Lodge at Craigielaw is ideal.

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*Valid Sunday nights only. Subject to availability. Matthew Honoured with Lifetime Achievement SCOTLAND – EAST SCOTLAND Accolade at Annodata Scottish Golf Awards

Scotland’s most successful female professional golfer, Edinburgh- born Catriona Matthew, received a standing ovation from a sell-out crowd at the Annodata Scottish Golf Awards after becoming the first female recipient of the Lifetime Achievement honour. A star-studded audience of over 650 guests assembled in Edinburgh to recognise the achievements of golfers at all levels of the game, concluding with the ex-Ricoh Women’s British Open winner and Solheim Cup stalwart entering the nation’s golfing ‘Hall of Fame’.

Receiving her award from former European The 46-year-old from North Berwick, who has Solheim Cup captain Alison Nicholas, racked up 11 professional wins and achieved Catriona follows past Lifetime winners Colin over 100 top-10s on the LPGA circuit, added: Montgomerie, Paul Lawrie, Sam Torrance, “It’s difficult to pick one highlight, but I think Sandy Lyle and Bernard Gallacher, on a night winning the Ricoh Women’s British Open (at of celebration and fundraising for the Scottish Royal Lytham in 2009), having my husband, Golf Charity and On Course Foundation. Graeme, caddying for me that week, 10 weeks after having my second child, was obviously a Matthew, seeking to achieve another career huge highlight.” milestone by representing Team GB at the Olympics in Rio this August, said: “I’m thrilled The coveted Player of the Year Award was won to receive this award. Lifetime Achievement by US-based Russell Knox after he became the makes me feel as though I’m getting towards first Scot to win a World Golf Championship the end of my career, and I’m absolutely event in China last November, an honour delighted and very honoured, but as long as accepted by his radio DJ sister, Diane, who co- I’m enjoying it and playing well, I will still be hosted the event with broadcaster and Deacon out there.” Blue drummer, Dougie Vipond.

54 SCOTLAND – EAST The Scotland football manager, Gordon Allied Surveyors Scotland, Turkish Airlines, Strachan, presented Knox’s award, with Nexus Packaging, Scottish Golf Passport and other star guests on the night including Tour Cameron Presentations. players Richie Ramsay, Gemma Dryburgh • Annodata 2016 Scottish Golf Awards: Roll and Kelsey MacDonald, legendary former of Honour European Tour starter Ivor Robson – who collected Rickie Fowler’s Shot of the Year for • Amateur Golfer of the Year: Ewen his winning wedge to the 18th at the Aberdeen Ferguson (Sponsor: Turkish Airlines) Asset Management Scottish Open at Gullane • Seniors Order of Merit: Ronnie Clark – rugby duo Nathan Hines and Andy Nicol and (Sponsor: Spire Edinburgh Hospitals) Eve Muirhead’s World Championship-bound curling team. • Shot of the Year: Rickie Fowler (Sponsor: Scottish Golf Passport) Walker Cup-winning captain Nigel Edwards and three Scots members of his record- • Boys Order of Merit & Girls Order of breaking side, Ewen Ferguson, Grant Forrest Merit: Sandy Scott & Chloe Goadby and Jack McDonald, were also in attendance (Sponsor: Strathmore Water) to collect the Team of the Year prize, while • Adam Hunter Award: Sandy Scott Nairn Dunbar’s David Torrance– who nurtured (Sponsor: Strathmore Water) Knox in his younger days and has developed both the Boys Order of Merit and Adam Hunter • Junior Club of the Year: Prestonfield GC award winner Sandy Scott and Men’s Order of (Sponsor: ClubGolf) Merit winner Kyle Godsman – won the Coach • Men’s Order of Merit & Ladies Order of the Year honour. of Merit: Kyle Godsman & Shannon At the grassroots level, Prestonfield’s McWilliam (Sponsor: Annodata) remarkable work with young golfers in • Team of the Year: GB&I Walker Cup team Edinburgh was rewarded with the ClubGolf (Sponsor: Nexus Packaging) Junior Club of the Year, with Haddington captain David Drew ensuring a Lothians’ • Club Manager of the Year: David Roy double by winning the Volunteer of the Year. (Sponsor: Scottish Golf) The Inspiration award was emotionally won by David Sneddon, a former army commander • Volunteer of the Year: David Drew who has found a new life in golf at Kingsfield (Sponsor: Pike & Bambridge) Golf Centre since having his leg amputated, • Inspiration Award: David Sneddon while the inaugural Club Manager of the Year (Sponsor: On Course Foundation) was won by Crail Golfing Society’s David Roy. • Bob Torrance Coach of the Year: Guests had the chance to have photographs David Torrance (Sponsor: Cameron taken with iconic trophies, including the Presentations) Solheim and Walker Cup, and win fantastic golfing prizes in the fundraising auction and • Player of the Year: Russell Knox prize draw, including a team in the Aberdeen (Sponsor: Aberdeen Asset Management) Asset Management Scottish Open Pro-Am, • Lifetime Achievement Award: Catriona Open Championship hospitality at Royal Troon Matthew (Sponsor: Allied Surveyors and a trip to this year’s Ryder Cup. Scotland) Other key partners supporting the event included Aberdeen Asset Management,

55 Part of the ICMI Collection

“The Gateway to Scottish Golf”

Set in the heart of the Scottish Borders within a 50,000-acre estate owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, The Roxburghe Golf Course showcases one of the best designs created by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas. Steps away from the elegant Roxburghe Hotel & Chez Roux.

Summer 4 ball from £180 Society packages available from £45 per person for groups of 12 or more w: www.roxburghe-hotel.net e: [email protected] t: +44 (0)1573 450331 Book on-line for exclusive discounts European Tour Qualifying School www.roxburghegolfclub.co.uk Venue – 1st Stage 2016 Panmure Golf Club (founded 1845)

Part of the ICMI Collection This Open Qualifying course, a few miles south from Carnoustie on the road to Dundee, lies inland “The Gateway to Scottish Golf” from the Monifieth Links, but Panmure has all the characteristics of a championship links. Ben Hogan spent two weeks on the links prior to the Open at Carnoustie in 1953, getting used to the terrain, tight lies and the 1.62 inch ball. It is even reported he cut the 17th green to his specification, and returned the cleaned mower to the head greenkeeper! He won the Open by four shots, creating a course record with 68 in the final round, his one and only appearance in the championship. The 6th hole named after Ben Hogan is one of Scotland’s greatest par fours, semi blind tee shot to the undulating fairway followed by an uphill second shot to a tight raised green guarded by the bunker suggested by the great man himself poses a stern test. Hillocks and heather present the same challenge as the more traditional sand dunes but all three obstacles abound at Panmure. The real quality of the course is in the next few holes – so often the case in links golf – either side of the turn. The 7th is the longest par four at 418 yards, the 9th a classic par three, the 10th a long dogleg right, don’t underestimate the par three 11th, 12 the famous Buddon Burn hole and 13 with Set in the heart of the Scottish Borders it’s dramatic sweeping green, penalties await wayward shots at any of this stretch. within a 50,000-acre estate owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, The Roxburghe Golf Course The 18th hole brings you home to the view of the majestic Clubhouse which the founder members showcases one of the best designs created by built in the style of the Royal Calcutta clubhouse in India. Many of them were jute barons and the former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas. Steps away industry links between Dundee and Calcutta formed their desire to replicate the new building. from the elegant Roxburghe Hotel & Chez Roux. For 2015 we are co-hosting the Amateur Championship with neighbours Carnoustie.

Summer 4 ball from £180 Society packages available from £45 per person for groups of 12 or more Panmure Golf Club, Barry, by Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland DD7 7RT w: www.roxburghe-hotel.net Bookings: 01241 852460 (or 855120) e: [email protected] Email: [email protected] t: +44 (0)1573 450331 Book on-line for exclusive discounts European Tour Qualifying School www.panmuregolfclub.co.uk www.roxburghegolfclub.co.uk Venue – 1st Stage 2016 Murrayshall Hotel & Golf Courses

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Terms and conditions apply, Scone. Perthshire. PH2 7PH. see website for more details. www.murrayshall.co.uk. 01738551171 Carnoustie Golf Links Wins Major National Environmental Award Carnoustie Golf Links, a regular host to developing pollen rich habitats in which native The Open championship, has been awarded species of bumblebees and other insects can a major national accolade for its work in thrive. protecting native bumblebees. Representatives Boath and his team have been working for five

SCOTLAND – EAST SCOTLAND of the club attended the annual Golf years to create insect and bee friendly habitats Environmental Awards held by the Sports around the championship courses. The project Turf Research Institute (STRI) in Harrogate, was taken a step further last year with primary where they received the prestigious Operation school outreach events, allowing children to Pollinator Award. become involved in the project and raise their The award was given in recognition of the work awareness of threats that face native habitats undertaken by Championship Course Head in the area. Greenkeeper, Craig Boath and his dedicated Graeme Duncan, General Manager of the team who have developed habitats around the Carnoustie Links Management Committee, course that are suitable for bees and other is proud of the work undertaken at the world pollinating insects. The team was applauded class golfing venue: for their approach to the project, which involved outreach events with local primary “We are delighted to receive this award and school children. see it as a fitting tribute for the efforts Craig and his team have made to nurture bees and “I would like to take this opportunity to other pollinators. congratulate Craig Boath and his team for all the hard work they done in helping to curb the Here at Carnoustie, we take great care to decline of our important pollinators,” said an protect and enhance our natural habitat. STRI spokesperson. “We were very impressed We were one of the first Open venues to with Craig’s work, especially his initiative to obtain Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) involve local primary schools, making a real certification, and this award is just another impact on the wider community, rather than example of what can be achieved through just on the golf course.” hard-work, enthusiasm, and community involvement.” The Operation Pollinator Award is presented For more information on annually to the Carnoustie Golf Links, visit golf club that has www.carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk shown success in

60 Make yourself at home in the heart of Gleneagles

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e Gleneagles experience is one of a kind – and now there’s a way to enjoy it which is just as unique: from the comfort of a Glenmor® luxury holiday home, in the heart of Gleneagles. On your stay you can enjoy complimentary golf for one person, plus access to all of the facilities of a 5 star resort right on your doorstep.

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© e Gleneagles Hotel 2015. ® e GLENEAGLES and GLENMOR words and the EAGLE Device are trade marks. e Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts Regulation 2010 requires Gleneagles to provide you with certain key information in relation to the proposed seasonal ownership contract. A standard information form which contains this key information in relation to that contract may be obtained by contacting Gleneagles at e Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1NF. 36 challenging holes, The Green Hotel Golf and Leisure resort is situated in the peaceful town of Kinross, surrounded by 5000 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside. Ideally located within central Scotland, Edinburgh and 2 unique courses, 1 superb location... Perth are just a short drive away. The resorts offers a choice of two hotels each with their own distinct character: The Green is the more traditional historic property and just across the village green, The Windlestrae has a more The Montgomery & The Bruce contemporary feel. On offer is a super range of facilities, including 93 bedrooms across both hotels, landscaped gardens, two fine parkland 18 hole golf courses, a leisure club (with 20 meter indoor The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort swimming pool, gymnasium, jacuzzi, steam and sauna), Beauty Room Spa, a choice of 3 restaurants, bar and a range of private meeting rooms. Unlimited golf and 3 Nights of Dinner, Bed & Breakfast This area of Scotland is a golfer’s paradise, with easy accessibility to courses including Gleneagles, Carnoustie, Blairgowrie, Crieff and almost 100 more courses within an hour’s drive. The hotel is only 40 minutes from St Andrews, host to the 2015 Open Golf Championship. ...1 night 2 rounds from £109 or As well as golf, the area offers a wealth of activities to enjoy in very beautiful countryside, including many fabulous walks, fishing, boating, canoeing and gliding - all available around the stunning Loch Leven nature reserve and Heritage Trail, just a short walk from the hotel. Also nearby guests can 2 nights 3 rounds from £179 enjoy falconry, clay pigeon shooting, motor sports at Knockhill and horse riding. Onsite the resort also has a super curling rink and even their very own Backstage Gig venue, truly offering something 60 minutes from Glasgow • 40 minutes from Edinburgh for every guest to enjoy during their stay with us.

Contact us for more information Find us on Twitter and Facebook Tel: 01577 863 467 The Green Hotel, Golf & Leisure Resort Email: [email protected] Web: www.green-hotel.com @TheGreenHotel 2 The Muirs, Kinross, Perthshire KY13 8AS 36 challenging holes, The Green Hotel Golf and Leisure resort is situated in the peaceful town of Kinross, surrounded by 5000 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside. Ideally located within central Scotland, Edinburgh and 2 unique courses, 1 superb location... Perth are just a short drive away. The resorts offers a choice of two hotels each with their own distinct character: The Green is the more traditional historic property and just across the village green, The Windlestrae has a more The Montgomery & The Bruce contemporary feel. On offer is a super range of facilities, including 93 bedrooms across both hotels, landscaped gardens, two fine parkland 18 hole golf courses, a leisure club (with 20 meter indoor The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort swimming pool, gymnasium, jacuzzi, steam and sauna), Beauty Room Spa, a choice of 3 restaurants, bar and a range of private meeting rooms. Unlimited golf and 3 Nights of Dinner, Bed & Breakfast This area of Scotland is a golfer’s paradise, with easy accessibility to courses including Gleneagles, Carnoustie, Blairgowrie, Crieff and almost 100 more courses within an hour’s drive. The hotel is only 40 minutes from St Andrews, host to the 2015 Open Golf Championship. ...1 night 2 rounds from £109 or As well as golf, the area offers a wealth of activities to enjoy in very beautiful countryside, including many fabulous walks, fishing, boating, canoeing and gliding - all available around the stunning Loch Leven nature reserve and Heritage Trail, just a short walk from the hotel. Also nearby guests can 2 nights 3 rounds from £179 enjoy falconry, clay pigeon shooting, motor sports at Knockhill and horse riding. Onsite the resort also has a super curling rink and even their very own Backstage Gig venue, truly offering something 60 minutes from Glasgow • 40 minutes from Edinburgh for every guest to enjoy during their stay with us.

GLENEAGLES - WHERE WORLD-CLASS GOLF COURSES ARE JUST THE BEGINNING Book a Society golf day for 8 or more golfers and we will include the following:

- Morning bacon or sausage roll with tea or coffee - 18 holes on The PGA Centenary, The King’s or The Queen’s Course - A golfers two-course meal in The Dormy Clubhouse Bar and Grill

All of this from only £105 per person in April, £145 in May, £165 in June and £175 from July to September 2016.

Call the Resort Sales team on 0800 169 2984 and quote “GOLFSOUTH” or visit www.gleneagles.com/golf for further information.

THE KING’S COURSE DESIGN: JAMES BRAID, 1919 6,471 YARDS

THE QUEEN’S COURSE DESIGN: JAMES BRAID, 1919 5,965 YARDS

TheGleneaglesHotel Email: [email protected] Internet: www.gleneagles.com ®The GLENEAGLES word and the EAGLE Device are trademarks. SCOTLAND – EAST Renaissance Club Celebrates 10 years with Plan to Become Member Owned and Governed

The Renaissance Club has announced the closing & we look forward to supporting them”. of a transaction that paves the way for The Nestled in the heart of Scotland’s Golf Coast, Club to become member owned and governed. The Renaissance Club’s beautifully manicured A small group of major member stakeholders greens and fairways have played host to elite increased their investment in order to retire the golfers from all over the world, as well as a 1/3 ownership interest of Archerfield Estates steady stream of dedicated golfers each of whom Limited (AEL), an entity which will remain has a special passion for the sport. The course supportive of the club as its landlord. This 1/3 is everything at The Renaissance Club. Designed ownership interest is being offered to members by world renowned golf course architect Tom only and a Board of Directors representative of Doak, a recently acquired triangular piece of the membership is being incorporated into The land which Doak fashioned into three new holes Club’s structure. Details of the transaction were and the club’s recently completed three-storey not disclosed. clubhouse with accommodation the showpiece “This is an exciting time for The Renaissance Club is finally complete creating a tournament quality as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary of the venue and world class golfing experience which partnership and the Club. We believe this change is attracting worldwide attention. The same of ownership structure allowing our members to dedication to quality and excellence is reflected become equity participants in the partnership will in the facilities at the clubhouse which was set the Club on a long term path to create a world completed in June 2013. class golf club” commented Jerry Sarvadi, the The Renaissance Club continues to build upon Club’s founder and CEO. Invest Archerfield LLC, a its excellent relationship with The R&A, who US based Limited Liability Company also founded have announced that the club is one of the by Sarvadi and his 5 brothers will continue its four new Final Qualifying Venues for The 147th ownership participation and support. “The Sarvadi Open in 2018, alongside Notts (Hollinwell) in family commitment to this club has been and Nottinghamshire, Prince’s Golf Club in Kent and will remain far more than just an investment but St Annes Old Links in Lancashire. rather a testimony of our dedication to the great game of golf and our love for the home of golf, The Renaissance Club also looks forward to East Lothian Scotland. We are very thankful for co-hosting its first championship this year the ten year partnership with AEL which formed welcoming the world’s leading boy golfers, for and established the Renaissance Club through the Boys Amateur Championship in August 2016, some difficult economic times” stated Paul alongside neighbouring venue, Muirfield. Sarvadi. For further information about Membership, “We have agreed to extend the original lease with please contact Stephen the Renaissance Club, back to the original 99 Walker or Jordan Whyte year time period, 10 years into the partnership,” on 01620 850 901 or email Elly Douglas Hamilton, Chairman AEL Ltd [email protected]. commented. “This is a new beginning for the club

LUNDIN GOLF CLUB Just 20 minutes from St. Andrews, Lundin Links is one of Scotland’s lesser known gems and has been used as a Final qualifying course to The Open when played in St. Andrews. In 2010 Lundin hosted the Junior Open.

SCOTLAND – EAST SCOTLAND A complex links course renowned for its Lundin Golf Club beautiful greens and some of the most

Tel: 01333 320202 demanding short Par 4s in the game of golf. E-mail: [email protected] www.lundingolfclub.co.uk Visiting golfers welcome.

Secretary: (0)1333 320202 Professional: (0)1333 320051 Golf Road, Lundin Links, Fife KY8 6BA Email: [email protected] www.lundingolfclub.co.uk

Golf and Greenkeeping SRUC Elmwood Campus Places available for August 2016

Elmwood’s Golf Course provides a fantastic learning environment for our Golf and Greenkeeping students in stunning surroundings. Our 18 hole golf course has high quality fairways and greens, floodlit driving range, Trackman analysis suite and practice putting greens. • NC Greenkeeping • HNC Golf Club Management • NC Professional Golf • HND Golf Management • HNC Professional Golf • SVQ Level 2/3 Sports Turf Maintenance • HND Professional Golf (Work-based, block release)

• HNC Golf Course Management Open Day - Sunday 15th May, 12pm - 4pm Come and visit our campus, speak to our specialist staff and see what Elmwood has to offer you!

For more details visit: www.sruc.ac.uk/opendays or www.sruc.ac.uk/elmwood Call us on 01334 658844 or email [email protected] for course information. SRUC Elmwood Campus, Carslogie Road, Cupar, Fife KY15 4JB

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New Scottish Golf Radio Show Hit the Airwaves

The ears of Scotland’s golf fans are in for a treat forward to be featured on the show. The with a dedicated new weekly radio show. The programme will also be in attendance at many Scottish Golf Radio Show, anchored by Alan Tait, of the big events coming up in Scotland this the Director of Golf at Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel & summer, including the Scottish Hydro Challenge, Country Club and popular golf pundit, has been Aberdeen Asset Management Men’s and Ladies available to listeners in a new podcast format Scottish Opens and The Open Championship. from Tuesday 22 March through to the end of the Ross Duncan, Scottish Golf’s marketing and golfing season. commercial director, said: “We knew how popular A CSBS production for Scottish Golf and the Golf Show was previously when it was aired sponsored by Edinburgh-based Saltire Roofing, on BBC Scotland and we didn’t want golf fans the 35-minute show will be available to download going without it, so we decided it would be a great every Tuesday lunchtime, bringing golfers platform for us to get involved with. With 220,000 across the country a regular diet of the latest club members in Scotland, we know there’s a big news, exclusive interviews, club features and audience for golf out there. The podcast will give competitions. golfers the opportunity to take their clubhouse debates onto the show and interact with Alan and The weekly podcast will cover all areas of the his guests, while giving exposure to the work in game in Scotland, from the club scene to the clubs that might not often get the recognition they world’s top professional tour events, featuring deserve.” news from the nation’s amateur championships to interviews with some of the game’s great To subscribe to the Scottish Golf Radio Show and characters. Tait will be joined in the studio download the podcasts, visit www.scottishgolf.org by a special guest on each show, while the or search for the show on iTunes and AudioBoom. programme will also visit clubs up and down the Saltire Roofing’s Managing Director, Steven country to get an insight into some of the great McIntosh, added: “We are thrilled to be work taking place at a local level. sponsoring the Scottish Golf Radio Show and, Martin Dempster, The Scotsman’s golf as a company who have been supporting junior correspondent, tees off the first show alongside golf for a number of years, we were very keen to Tait on Tuesday, before former Ryder Cup ensure that there was a radio show dedicated to player turned Sky Sports on-course reporter, grass roots golfers in Scotland. Alan is a hugely Andrew Coltart, and three-time European Tour popular figure in Scottish golf and he’ll ensure winner Richie Ramsay appear on the podcast to the show attracts a great following.” look ahead to The Masters and the start of the For more information on the Scottish Golf Radio domestic season. Show in association with Saltire Roofing, visit Listeners will have the opportunity to win weekly scottishgolf.org, e-mail [email protected] prizes, with clubs invited to put themselves or follow Twitter @ScottishGolf. 67 68 SCOTLAND – EAST SCOTLAND – EAST Stephen Walker takes on a new challenge

The Board of The Renaissance Club has opportunities. It was clear that Stephen has announced the appointment of Stephen Walker an unwavering passion for golf, hospitality as its new Director of Marketing & Hospitality, and events as well as a strong grasp of the with immediate effect. Stephen is best known challenges and opportunities facing Private in his previous role as Director of Sales and Members Golf Clubs. He understands these Marketing at Turnberry, a Luxury Collection factors and will help prove that proactive Resort, an icon in the world of golf where he clubs, especially ones that develop flexible led the sales team with responsibility for all membership schemes, continue to recruit marketing, sales and events. Earlier in his new members. He understands this industry career he was International Sales Manager for and I have no doubt he will bring an innovative Scandic Hotels based in London and opened approach to the development of The The Dalmahoy Golf & Country back in the early Renaissance Club on a global stage.” nineties. Stephen Walker said: “I am very honoured With extensive experience in many global to be joining The Renaissance Club as its markets having worked in this field for over new Director of Marketing & Hospitality at an 25 years Stephen has been brought into The exciting stage in the clubs development. The Renaissance Club to continue to find new Club already has a highly regarded reputation revenue generating sources and to market and I look forward to building on this using membership. Following the success of The my previous experience in both marketing & Renaissance Club’s “One Time Experience”, operations to elevate the club further in the which offers the opportunity for non-members digital age. We will be exploring an array of to experience what this exclusive club has commercial opportunities, which are fitting to offer during the golfing season, the club with private club membership policies, will look for more opportunities to market and following global trends, creating new & distribute this unique programme under partnerships and exposing the club to new Stephen’s stewardship. & exciting target audiences with the sole of objective of revenue growth and ultimately Stephen’s extensive experience in more membership sales.” management and leadership with global companies including Starwood Hotels & Nestled in the heart of Scotland’s Golf Coast, Resorts; made him the unanimous choice The Renaissance Club’s exquisitely manicured by the Board of The Renaissance Club to greens and fairways have played host to elite develop membership and revenue generation golfers from all over the world, as well as a strategies at the club as well as positioning steady stream of millionaires – and billionaires the clubs hospitality at the 5 star peak of – with a passion for the sport. Stephen will private member experiences in Scotland. oversee the management of the club, which will co-host its first tournament this year when Jerry Sarvadi, Managing Director of The the club welcomes the world’s leading boy Renaissance Club commented: “I am golfers, for the Boys Amateur Championship delighted to welcome Stephen Walker to The in August 2016, alongside neighbouring Renaissance Club as our new Director of Championship course, Muirfield. The club also Marketing & Hospitality. Stephen’s proven boasts 24 luxurious lodging rooms, complete track record, extensive experience and with spa, gymnasium and treatment areas and outstanding leadership skills in this industry has perfectly appointed locker rooms, bar and will be invaluable as we continue to further fabulous dining experiences. develop our business strategy and commercial 69 St Andrews Links Group Packages Take advantage of our fantastic group packages on The Castle Course or Jubilee Course this summer.

T he Castle Course £99pp Jubilee Course Enjoy a round on the award-winning £75pp Castle Course during high season plus a Play the third championship course meal in The Castle Clubhouse for just £99 here at the Home of Golf before enjoying GolfNATIONAL eCLUB r per person. Set on a rugged cliff-top with a sumptuous meal in the Swilcan GREAT spectacular views over St Andrews, Restaurant with your golfing party for BRITAIN’S The Castle Course offers a memorable just £75 per person. The Jubilee is TOP 100 COURSES UNDER £100 2016 golfing experience. Then relax in considered by many to be the most The Castle Clubhouse which offers a ST ANDREWS (JUBILEE) challenging course on the famous Links. stunning backdrop for your meal. • £75 per person • £99 per person • Minimum of 8 golfers • Minimum of 8 golfers • Includes £20 to spend in the • Includes £20 to spend in Swilcan Restaurant The Castle Course Restaurant

To book call 01334 466718 or email [email protected]

T: +44 (0)1334 466666 * Offer applicable on group bookings for a minimum of 8 golfers. standrews.com Round must be played in high season (18th April - 16th October 2016) from 1pm onwards. Package entitles each golfer to food/drink St Andrews Links Trust: Scottish Charity No. SC006161 in the Clubhouse up to the value of £20. www.drumoiggolfhotel.com Golf On the outskirts of the town lies one of the best inland venues in the region. Drumoig is a hugely underrated golf course that’s full of interesting holes not to mention quite possibly the best turn in Scottish golf. Holes nine, ten and eleven are exceptional and play around water. Also the new 18th hole par 4 surrounded

SCOTLAND – EAST SCOTLAND with water with the Hotel above you on the hill. Stray offline here and you're in trouble. This is a brilliant course par 73. Marvel at the views across St Andrews Bay and over the River Tay and Carnoustie. Set in an area that offers travelling golfers much to do.

The Hotel Accommodation comprises 29 en–suite bedrooms of which 24 are located in unique lodges adjacent to the main facilities. Rooms are tastefully furnished and include freeview TV, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Five further luxury rooms can be found on the upper level of the main building. All bedrooms are en-suite and guarantee that you can relax and unwind after an exciting day on the golf course. Many rooms have balconies that provide residents with a spectacular view across the golf course, lochs and Fife countryside.

Drumoig Hotel Restaurant The friendly and attentive staff complement the high standards you can expect from Fairways Restaurant. The range of menus offer exceptional dishes to suit both traditional and international palates. The Bar has a good selection of beers, wines and spirits along with a range of Malt Whiskies. Enjoy the outstanding views of the course and beyond with a drink or meal on the terrace which overlooks the 18th Green and Lochs. For further information visit the website drumoiggolfhotel.com

Notts. Golf Club (Hollinwell) NG17 7QR ׀ Nottingham ׀ Kirkby In Ashfield W. www.nottsgolfclub.co.uk ׀ E: [email protected] ׀ T :01623 753225

VISITORS WELCOME Discounts available for larger groups. Details available from the Office

FINAL OPEN QUALIFIER 2018

72 For the third year in a row, Kingsbarns Golf Links has been awarded “Best Golf Club and Course Experience in Scotland” by Golf Tourism Scotland

KINGSBARNS GOLF LINKS KINGSBARNS, ST ANDREWS , FIFE, SCOTLAND KY16 8QD Tel: +44 (0) 1334 460872 Email: [email protected] www.kingsbarns.com Carnoustie Country hits the Spot in Golf’s Historic Heartland SCOTLAND – EAST SCOTLAND

Carnoustie Country’s location in the heart of the East of Scotland, where golf has been played for over 600 years, is one of several reasons so many golfers consider it an ideal golfing destination. Carnoustie Country features 34 first-class golf courses in Angus, Perthshire, Dundee and Fife, including the world-famous Carnoustie Championship – and is also within easy driving distance of over 200 courses across the East of Scotland.

Looking ahead, Carnoustie Championship will host the Senior Open in 2016 and, in 2018, will once again be the home of The Open.

In addition, the East of Scotland is peppered with hidden gems of golf courses, just waiting to be discovered by golfers of all skill levels. The James Braid designed Forfar Golf Course in Angus perfectly illustrates the expertise of the man who gave the East of Scotland so many of its highly-renowned courses. Carnoustie Country is served by an excellent road and rail network and two international airports – Aberdeen and Edinburgh - with affordable daily flights available across the UK, continental Europe, Scandinavia and beyond. Being based in Carnoustie Country enables golfers to take advantage of the range of accommodation available. How about staying in a historic castle which has been transformed into a five star hotel, an exclusive-use luxury mansion, a golfing resort, a boutique B&B or a luxury hotel and spa overlooking a world-famous 18th green? Carnoustie Country – the dream East of Scotland golfing destination. For more information, visit www.carnoustiecountry.com, like Carnoustie Country on Facebook or follow @carnoustiecntry on Twitter.

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ForFar GolF Club

The Forfar Golf Club is a private members Club that provides both its members and visitors with an excellent golfing experience combined with great service from start to finish. Please kindly contact the Club Secretary for more information and bookings.

Cunninghill, Forfar, Angus DD8 2HA Tel: 01307 463773 Email: [email protected] Website: www.forfargolfclub.co.uk

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Follow In The Footsteps Of Champions

Carnoustie Country is home to 34 stunning courses. Choose Carnoustie Country Classic 8 – 12 May, 2016 Stay five nights at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and play four of Carnoustie Country’s from championship links nestled along the Angus coastline best links courses in this annual stableford tournament – Montrose Medal, Panmure, such as Montrose, Panmure or Monifieth. Or step a little Monifieth Medal and Carnoustie Championship. further inland and explore some of our finest parkland and From only £749 per person. Price includes prizes, social events, daily transfers and a prize giving dinner. heathland courses including Blairgowrie Rosemount, Forfar, Carnoustie Stay and Play Edzell and Alyth. Stay 2 nights at Carnoustie Golf Hotel and play 2 rounds of golf, including one round Stay and Play on the famous Carnoustie Championship course. For those who want to stay a little longer, Carnoustie Country has accommodation From only £272 per person. to suit all. From cosy B&B’s and country retreats, to luxury castles and city centre Prices based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room and includes breakfast. hotels. Relax and unwind whilst enjoying the warmest hospitality and the finest local Second round may be played on Carnoustie Buddon or Burnside courses. food and drink. For more information on our special offers visit www.carnoustiecountry.com Follow us on DP&L Golf is the brand new Scottish golf Carnoustie Country is home to over 30 stunning tours and holiday package service from DP&L courses – from championship links perched along Travel Ltd, a company steeped in history the Scottish east coast to magnificent inland within the travel industry. courses nestling beneath the Angus and Perthshire glens. We aim to offer you an unforgettable golfing experience in Scotland, whether it be a short golf break or a long golfing holiday our aim is Don’t just stay & play, but compete! …… to make your golf travel an easy and enjoyable experience throughout. Specialising in the East Carnoustie Classic Event 08-12 May 2016 and West Coast areas of Scotland, you will find a friendly challenge over 4 days golf varying tests of golf. From the historic Carnoustie and 4* accommodation for 5 nights…. Links and the Old Course St Andrews, hosts of The daily prizes, private transfers and Open Championship and the Dunhill Cup, to the prize giving dinner brand new Trump International in Aberdeen, to the beautiful historic links course of Machrihanish in all for only £749 per participant the West Coast of Scotland.

The Kintyre peninsula and Islands of South Uist and Islay play host to some of the most traditional links courses available in Scotland each offering their own distinct challenge against stunning scenic backdrops. With direct flights from Glasgow year round fly-stay golf breaks for 1.2.3 or more nights to Machrihanish, Islay or Askernish Stunning course to test all levels of player.

New destinations on offer from DP&L Golf will include : East Lothian – Scotland’s Golf Coast Scottish Borders Golf Wigtownshire 3 course welcome !

A bottle for every 4-ball we will deliver, to the hotel booked with us ……. DP&L GoLf a SPECiaL BLEnD of GoLf ExPEriEnCE DP&L GOLF DUNDEE 2b VALENTINE COURT KINNOULL ROAD DUNDEE DD2 3QB GOLF LINE: 01382 725170 / EMAIL: [email protected] / web: www.dpandlgolf.com SCOTLAND – EAST MONIFIETH GOLF LINKS

Monifieth Golf Links offer you a fantastic day out within 30 minutes travelling time from St Andrews and only 10 minutes from Carnoustie. Home to 2 superb 18 hole courses offering golf at all levels, the Medal course has been used as an Open Qualifying venue, along with hosting many other Scottish Amateur Championships and National DP&L Golf is the brand new Scottish golf Carnoustie Country is home to over 30 stunning Competitions. tours and holiday package service from DP&L courses – from championship links perched along Travel Ltd, a company steeped in history the Scottish east coast to magnificent inland within the travel industry. courses nestling beneath the Angus and Perthshire Discounts may be available for larger parties / society outings glens. please call us to discuss We aim to offer you an unforgettable golfing experience in Scotland, whether it be a short Enquiries: 01382 532767 | E: [email protected] golf break or a long golfing holiday our aim is Don’t just stay & play, but compete! …… to make your golf travel an easy and enjoyable www.monifiethgolf.co.uk experience throughout. Specialising in the East Carnoustie Classic Event 08-12 May 2016 and West Coast areas of Scotland, you will find a friendly challenge over 4 days golf varying tests of golf. From the historic Carnoustie and 4* accommodation for 5 nights…. Links and the Old Course St Andrews, hosts of The daily prizes, private transfers and Open Championship and the Dunhill Cup, to the prize giving dinner brand new Trump International in Aberdeen, to the Downfield Golf Club beautiful historic links course of Machrihanish in all for only £749 per participant the West Coast of Scotland.

New destinations on offer from DP&L Golf will include : East Lothian – Scotland’s Golf Coast Scottish Borders Golf Wigtownshire 3 course welcome ! Green fees from £35pp

Society Packages avilable great discounts on offer contact our friendly office staff and book your place for 2015. A bottle for every 4-ball we will deliver, to the hotel booked with us ……. DP&L GoLf a SPECiaL BLEnD of GoLf ExPEriEnCE Downfield Golf Club, Turnberry Avenue, Dundee, Angus DD2 3QP E-mail [email protected] DP&L GOLF DUNDEE 2b VALENTINE COURT KINNOULL ROAD DUNDEE DD2 3QB GOLF LINE: 01382 725170 / EMAIL: [email protected] / web: www.dpandlgolf.com 79 Moray Golf Club to stage Aberdeen Asset SCOTLAND – NORTH SCOTLAND Management Scottish Open Qualifier

Following the huge success of the inaugural Craig Sutherland, who was born in Orkney but tournament in East Lothian last year, another is now based in Kent, won the North Berwick Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open event, beating West Linton PGA professional Qualifier will take in the Highlands this summer, Gareth Wright in a play-off after they had tied on with Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth taking over 130 (12 under par). The remaining spots were hosting duties from July 2-3. The 36-hole qualifier also claimed by two Tartan Tour players, Greig will carry a prize fund of approximately £50,000 Hutcheon (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) and Graham and will offer five places in the Aberdeen Asset Fox (Clydeway Golf). “With some of our top players Management Scottish Open, which takes place at qualifying along with an English-based Scot and, Castle Stuart Golf Links from July 7-10. of course, a local amateur, it worked well last year,” added Malcolm. The event, which is staged in association with Visit Scotland, The European Tour and the PGA, PGA Cup player Wright said: “To get to play in was introduced to offer more Scottish players the Scottish Open was a fantastic opportunity the chance to play in their national Open. The and, with the tournament now being played on first chapter at North Berwick produced a golfing links courses, you are getting most of the top fairy-tale, as local amateur Calum Hill claimed players playing to get ready for The Open. What one of the places on offer in the main event at Aberdeen Asset Management have done with the nearby Gullane Golf Club. qualifying event is brilliant in itself, as it a great event with fantastic prize money. For me to have “The inaugural Aberdeen Asset Management to have secured one of the five spots for Gullane Scottish Open qualifier was a great success last was just great, and I am looking forward to this year, and we are looking forward to building on year’s event and hope for a repeat of last year’s that when the event is held this year at Moray success.” Golf Club,” said PGA in Scotland secretary Shona Malcolm. We are fortunate to be staging the event The criteria will be the exactly same as last year, once again at one of Scotland’s top links courses, with a field of 144 being made up of exempt PGA and will continue to do so.” players plus others either currently employed at a golf club in Scotland, have Scottish nationality After securing his spot in the event at Gullane, by birth, have a father or mother who are of Hill played a practice round with Rickie Fowler, Scottish nationality by birth or have a grandparent who went on to claim the coveted title. “It was a of Scottish nationality by birth and are currently great opportunity,” said Hill. “I learned a lot about deemed to be of Scottish nationality under the myself playing in the qualifier. It was very well run PGA membership system. and it was great being on the West Links at North Berwick. To qualify for the Scottish Open was A number of amateurs will again be nominated an amazing experience. To finish strongly down by Scottish Golf, while some sponsor’s invitations the stretch in the qualifier was a great feeling, will be issued. and the Scottish Open itself was something I will never forget.” 80 SCOTLAND – NORTH

36 UNIQUE HOLES. ONE PERFECT VENUE. Two classic Scottish Links courses. Where the malt whisky trail ends and your golfing adventure begins.

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81 Mickleson, McDowell and Stenson SCOTLAND – NORTH SCOTLAND Confirmed for Castle Stuart

Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson will this appreciate the fans’ golfing knowledge and year renew rivalries in the Aberdeen Asset their respect for the game. It’s always one of Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart the highlights of my year when I compete in Golf Links, where the popular American Scotland.” Stenson followed his third place took the title in 2013 before lifting the at Castle Stuart with a runner-up finish Claret Jug the following week. Five-time behind Mickelson at Muirfield, and whilst he Major Champion Mickelson, World Number was understandably disappointed to have Five Stenson and former winner Graeme missed out on both titles, his impressive McDowell are among the star names performances heralded a remarkable run so far confirmed for the 34th edition of of form which ultimately culminated in the Scotland’s national Open, which returns Swede winning both The Race to Dubai and to the stunning Inverness venue from July the FedExCup on the US PGA Tour. 7-10, 2016. This year will mark Stenson’s first Stenson led by two shots going into the appearance in the Aberdeen Asset final round at Castle Stuart three years ago, Management Scottish Open since his near- only to be pipped to the prize by Mickelson, miss in 2013, and the 39 year old – currently who produced a trademark flop shot in leading The Race to Dubai – is hopeful of a the play-off with Branden Grace to secure different outcome on the Moray Firth this his first victory in a regular European Tour time. He said: “It didn’t quite work out for event. Mickelson cited that win as a key me on the final day in 2013, I had a great component in his subsequent triumph at chance but Phil recovered well from a bad Muirfield, and the 45 year old is hopeful of start and deserved to win. And even though achieving another Scottish double when I didn’t quite manage to get the job done, it he warms up for The Open Championship was still the start of a great run for me and at Royal Troon Golf Club with his seventh maybe I used those near-misses at Castle straight appearance – and 14th overall – in Stuart and Muirfield as motivation. “For me, the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish playing the Aberdeen Asset Management Open. Scottish Open is the perfect preparation Mickelson said: “I’m always excited about for The Open. We’ll be expecting a tougher returning to Scotland, and particularly to test at Troon the week after, but although Castle Stuart. I believe winning there in Castle Stuart doesn’t beat you up as much 2013 was key to my success the next week as an Open Championship venue does, it’s at The Open Championship. “Beyond that, still great to get into the mind-set of playing the nation is the home of golf and I really links golf.

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“So I’m looking forward to going back, and McDowell will be playing in this year’s hopefully I can get the better of Phil this Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open time. He proved that winning the Scottish at Castle Stuart. With a condensed summer Open was the recipe for success in The golfing calendar, having these star names Open in 2013, so I’ll be going all out for the playing is testament to the strength of this win in July.” tournament and its enviable position of McDowell, Stenson’s team-mate from The being contested the week before The Open 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, has already Championship. tasted success in the Scottish Open, taking “Aberdeen is a company that continues to the title in 2008 at Loch Lomond Golf Club. grow its presence around the world, so we The 2010 US Open Champion missed the are pleased that American golf fans will tournament between 2012 and 2014, but have the opportunity to see the likes of Phil a return to Gullane Golf Club last year take on the magnificent Castle Stuart once rekindled his love affair with the £3.25 more through our continued live coverage million event. on the Golf Channel and NBC.” McDowell said: “I’m looking forward to James Hepburn, Minister for Sport, Health making my return to Castle Stuart this year. Improvement and Mental Health, said: It’s going to be a great little period for me, “I’m delighted that Phil Mickelson, Henrik with the French Open, the Scottish Open Stenson and Graeme McDowell – three and hopefully The Open, so I’m very excited giants of world golf – will be competing at about that little stretch over the summer. this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management I always love playing in Scotland, and after Scottish Open. This tournament is one missing the Scottish Open for a few years of the highlights of Scotland’s sporting it was great to go back there last year. I calendar, and it’s already looking like we’ll played very well for the first two days at see another strong field returning to Castle Gullane, and hopefully I can keep that sort Stuart. of form going over all four rounds at Castle “Scotland is the best place in the world Stuart.” to watch and play golf, and the Scottish Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Government is pleased to be able to Asset Management, said: “I’m absolutely continue to sponsor the Scottish Open, delighted the 2013 champion Phil which helps to raise the profile of Scottish Mickelson, World Number Five Henrik golf worldwide and also contributes to our Stenson and Ryder Cup hero Graeme wider economy.”

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Fylde homes in on England’s Golf Coast pro-am

The hugely popular England’s Golf Coast pro-am wends its way from Merseyside to the Fylde for the third staging of the 54-hole event.

And, as last year, the PGA North are inviting teams from across the country to join them at Fairhaven, St Annes Old Links and fabulous Royal Lytham & St Annes (pictured). “This is a great chance for professionals and amateurs to play these three fantastic courses,” said enthused PGA North secretary Graham Maly. “When we launched the competition we all felt it deserved to be shared with a wider audience.”

The first round will be at Fairhaven on May 24 followed by St Annes Old Links then the famed Open Championship course at Royal Lytham where the prize presentations will be made. Maly added: “We consider it a great honour to hold the event at such fabulous venues and we hope they will attract a full field.”

Geoff Harris, England’s Golf Coast manager, said: “It represents good value for money when you consider the venues and the prizes on offer.”

Teams comprise a PGA professional and three amateurs and cost £1,500. The

£8,000 prize fund is based on 20 teams and there will be a meal at each venue.

For more information log on to pga.info (England & North Wales)

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84 Three holes are typical. The elevated tee on the par 3 Ninth looks down on a small island green with a steep fall to the right, protected to the front and side by an array of deep bunkers that demand an accurate shot from anything between a wedge and three iron, depending on the wind.

Silloth’s signature hole is the par 5 Thirteenth, with a drive over gorse to a deceptively wide fairway. A tight second through a narrow gully, into the prevailing wind, must negotiate an angled slope that deflects all but the most accurate of approaches to an elevated green at the top of a ridge.

The final hole requires an accurate drive on to an angled fairway, usually with the help of the prevailing wind, before a long approach in to the final green under the critical gaze of those safely ensconced in the Nineteenth Hole. The player can then enjoy the comforts of the busy and atmospheric clubhouse: a meal made with local produce; and above all, a warm Cumbrian welcome.

The course has hosted a number of national championships, including the 2009 British Mid- Amateur, won convincingly by Club member, John Longcake. For a number of years, it was The Silloth golf course has been a major the northern regional qualifying venue for the visitor attraction ever since Davy Grant laid Open Championship, and in 2012 it welcomed it out it in 1892 over the linksland west of the the English Amateur Championship docks. It has evolved continuously since then, including contributions from two of the The great golf writer Bernard great classic designers: Willie Park Junior Darwin wrote about his first and Dr Alister MacKenzie. A number of blind visit to the course in 1925. Ever holes still remain, architecturally-incorrect in the traditionalist, and never the modern era, but a source of uncertainty, one to hide his enthusiasms, surprise and occasional delight to successive he wound up his account: generations of members and visitors. Some of the original sandy wastes remain as heroic ‘I never more violently fell in love hazards, but the course is mostly clad in with a course at first sight.’ mature dune flora that is ideal for presenting the great challenge of links golf. The fairways are covered in the springiest of Cumbrian GREEN FEE PRICES 2016 turf, inviting crisp iron shots and courageous woods. Shoreward holes on the way out are MIDWEEK £49 per day mostly framed by high sandhills covered with heather and bent; gorse prevails on the WEEKEND £58 per round back nine. The fairways are never generous Society rates available in width, but always more rewarding than first appearance from the tee.

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The Wirral Golf Classic, in its 7th year, is yet again to Liverpool, and Royal Liverpool, or Hoylake as proving very popular with men and women club it is known by golfers throughout the world, has golfers. staged the 1st Amateur Championship,1st Walker Cup, 1st International Golf Match and 12 Open Over half of the places have already been taken Championships. by golfers from all over the UK, with entries also received from France, Holland and the With an entry fee of just £269, just over half the USA. Offering great value and the chance to standard green fees, the event offers great value. play great links courses, including The 2014 Open Open to men and women of all handicaps the Championship venue Hoylake, the event is set for event is an aggregate stableford over the 4 courses another record entry. with daily prizes also on offer. Up to 2 friends can play in each four ball and couples have the option The tournament, a 72 hole stableford event, is of mixed foursomes for one or more games. Two open to adult male & female golfers and offers social events are included in the price – a Welcome over £4000 worth of prizes. All play four games Drinks Reception at the Holiday Inn Express over five days on 19-23 September, on the four and the Prize-giving is held in the magnificent magnificent coastal golf courses in Wirral. Caldy, clubhouse of Royal Liverpool. venue of this year’s British Womens Seniors, boasts stunning views from its cliffs across the Further information can be found on the web site River Dee to Wales; slightly further down the www.wirralgolfclassic.co.uk river, Heswall was the venue for The R&A’s Junior The event is now supported by Holiday Inn Express, Championships in 2006, Wallasey, home of National Club Golfer, Titleist, Budget Gas and Stableford, and a former Open Qualifying venue Liverpool Gin. enjoys beautiful views across the River Mersey

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The Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs has announced radical changes to their Matchplay Championship. First played in 1964, the County Matchplay is one of the County’s major championships. The first two championships were won by the Cheshire legend Gordon Edwards of Bromborough with his fourth and final win at Wallasey Golf Club in 1986. Jon Beesley of Mere GC was the 2015 winner.

ENGLAND – NORTH WEST ENGLAND – NORTH Recently, the entry for this event has fallen from a frequently oversubscribed entry to a field of 53 out of 64 in 2015. In an effort to increase the entry the County have introduced a 36 hole Strokeplay qualifying round to decide who moves forward to the knockout stages. The 16 players with the lowest aggregate scratch scores will qualify to play for the Cheshire Matchplay Championship by scratch match play.

In addition, the 8 players with the lowest aggregate nett scores failing to qualify for the Cheshire Matchplay Championship will play for the Cheshire Matchplay Plate by handicap match play off full handicap allowance. A further addition will be a Seniors Matchplay. Eight senior golfers (over 55) who have previously pre-qualified, will play for the Cheshire Seniors Matchplay Championship by scratch match play.

Cheshire County Secretary, Stephen Foster said “Over the years, entry for this event has fallen. The only reason I can think of is a dislike of Matchplay and the possibility of an early exit. The very nature of the event requires a field reduction of 50% after each round. This new format will provide entrants with a minimum of 36 holes of golf, all aiming to qualify for the KO stages. The introduction of the Handicap Matchplay element should be an added incentive to enter. By moving to this format, we were also able to introduce a Matchplay event for our Cheshire Seniors; a qualifying round will be played at an earlier date with the top 8 scratch scores moving forward to the KO stages. This will produce three finals on the final day. We believe these changes will enhance the event raising it back to its previous status of a major Championship”.

The 2016 event is to be played at Caldy Golf Club over Friday to Sunday, 20th, 21st & 22nd May.

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Marsh finishes top-pro on Gecko Tour Halifax-born golfer Nick Marsh has made a great start to his first full season as a professional by finishing second at the Gecko Tour event held in La Canada & Almenara Golf clubs. He was also the leading professional and finished just 2 shots-shy of local amateur Mario Galiano Aguilar. The tournament was played in extremely testing wind and had to compete in a play-off against Sweden’s Fredrick From to determine the winning professional.

Marsh turned pro four months ago and last year played on the England Team who won The Nation’s Cup in Spain last year. The son of a PGA Professional, West Yorkshire born Nick is well used to the warmer weather he encounters in Spain having grown up in Portugal, Qatar and Mauritius. As an amateur he played an important role in the England Boy’s team and captained the Yorkshire team to victory in the English County Boys Championship in 2012.

Nick was a quarter finalist at the British Amateur in 2013 and also managed to reach the last 16 of the English Amateur that year too. In 2014 he was crowned both the English Amateur Champion and Midland Open Amateur Champion as well. His early professional career on the Gecko Tour has seen him compete in four events. He also recently competed in the Dimension-Data Pro-Am in South Africa, but unfortunately missed the cut.

91 South Moor Golf Club becomes permanent home for North of England U14 Open South Moor Golf Club in County Durham has gain experience of a 54-hole competitive been named as the permanent home of the regional golf tournament.” North of England Under-14 Open, supported The first winner in 2014 was Sheffield’s by Stanley Area Action Partnership, a Barclay Brown, an England Boys ground breaking open golf tournament for international from the Hallamshire club

ENGLAND – NORTH EAST ENGLAND – NORTH youngsters, which last year attracted entries who shared the title last year. Now 15, he from Hong Kong, South Africa and Spain, plays off a handicap of plus one. Brown’s has been given a permanent home in the father Seb, also a single figure golfer, said: North East. “Barclay is too old for the event this year but Founded and organised by a former it will go from strength to strength thanks to chairman of the England Golf junior the expertise of Roy Case and the enormous selectors, Roy Case, the North of England effort South Moor put into organising it, Under-14 Open will be played at County which would be a vast drain on any club’s Durham club South Moor in mid August. resources. As a three-round tournament Between 1994 and 2007, Case steered the it improves the concentration factor of England junior team to two world titles plus youngsters who would only otherwise victories in four European championships compete over 18 holes.” and eight home internationals. Sponsored by a local government body, He managed players such as Justin Rose, Stanley Area Action Partnership, the Luke Donald and Danny Willett, Rose going tournament will stay at South Moor forever on to become the 2013 US Open champion. if Case has his way. Case said: “This Case said “The Under-14 tournament tournament will be held at South Moor in has been running at South Moor for two perpetuity. It is theirs to put on for as long years and is a great success. It is a lovely, as they want it. You could not possibly ask challenging course but not too long which for any more than the way Guy Carr, one of makes it a suitable test for players of this their committee men, and his enormous age group. The idea behind it is to give boys band of inordinately helpful volunteers have and girls not playing a national tournament put so much into giving this event a flying at Under-14 age level the opportunity to start.”

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Tournament rules allow boys and girls to Case, a former captain and president of his play the course together. Although there are club, Radcliffe, also created the England separate prizes and different pars, if a girl Boys Under-16 Open, the McGregor Trophy. should sign for a gross 54-hole total better The 2016 North of England Under-14 than that of the leading boy then she will be tournament will be played at South Moor on crowned North of England champion. August 10-11-12. To enter, visit The event includes a separate section for www.northofenglandu14golf.co.uk Under-12s plus handicap competitions for the whole field. Players as young as nine compete.

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Additional Durham County Members competition for 2016

Due to the popularity of the County Members Salver Competitions held each year, an additional event has been added to the 2016 calendar. In addition to the Spring singles, Summer and Autumn pairs and Autumn singles events there will be a Winter pairs that will take place at South Shields GC on Wednesday 14th September. The format will be the same as the other pairs event which are 4ball better ball stableford with 9/10 handicap allowance.

Entry forms for all County Members events can be found in the 2016 County Handbook, which all County Members should have received in the post between February and March. For a full list of county members events, please go to the ‘Fixtures 2016’ page found at the top of the homepage of the Union’s website (www.durhamcountygolfunion.co.uk).

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PGA North staging Moortown pro-am Moortown Golf Club, host of the first Ryder seemed a fantastic opportunity.” Moortown Cup on British soil in 1929, is arguably one secretary Peter Rishworth said: “The Leeds of Britain’s finest inland courses which was Cup drew a lot of interest and we are hoping designed by legendary architect Dr Alister the pro-am will be well supported. We expect MacKenzie 20 years earlier. And it’s expected the course to have fully recovered from the to attract a big field of top professionals harsh winter. “A lot of work has been going not only from Yorkshire but from across the on behind the scenes and we are confident region for a pro-am on April 13 following the greens and fairways will be up to their theFOR successOFFICE USE O NofLY *the historic Leeds Cup last usual high standard.” MULTIPLE summer. H&JS OFF INSETS OFF Job No: 78292_52EGUND Pro-am teams, costingAut h£300,oris willati ocomprisen to pr oceed to print SUPPLIED The tournament was run by PGA North,S UPPLIED PGAP professionalREVIOUSLY and three amateurs. Issue: 52 Name: ...... custodians of the famous old trophy OPEN RegistrationCLOSED will be from 9am for a shotgun inaugurated in 1902 and won by Chester- start at 10.30am. Prizes will be presented Date: 30.07.12 PDF FILE VECTOR Signature: ...... Date: ...... based tour player Garry Houston for the at the end of play. Contact PGA North for secondDisclaime rtime.: All inho uPGAse des Northigned artw secretaryork is copyright eGrahamd and canno t be reprofurtherduced with odetailsut prior per moniss io01204n of PSP 496137Publishing Lortd. Pemaillease ca ll for pricing if you wish to use the artwork in other printed or online material. Maly said: “We wanted to continue our [email protected]. MXN06-PSP-0130 affiliation with Moortown after their support uk. And you can also speak to tournament of the Leeds Cup and organising a pro-am controller Andrew Chadwick on at one of the best venues in the country 07799 111822.

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104 NORTH WALES Abersoch Golf Club Described by some visitors as “The Friendliest Golf Course in Wales” “A Jewel on the Welsh Riviera” and “Fantastic golf course, stunning views” the golf club at Abersoch is one to put on your North Wales golfing list. Offering a challenging mix of 18 holes on traditional links and parkland, the course is a must for golfers of all abilities. After your golf, settle into the welcoming clubhouse and have a couple of drinks on the patio area, with a bite to eat. The renowned Abersoch nightlife then awaits with bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

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www.sportsaidwales.cymru Clwb Golff Pwllheli David Lloyd, SACW Treasurer and Golf Society organiser, said “As a lifelong golfer, I can honestly say the Society is one of the most sociable and enjoyable I have been connected with. We have plenty of characters and a good time is had by all.” To join the Society, contact SACW administrator Linda Chamberlain

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NORTH WALES NORTH 59club golf service awards – regarded by many across all spectra. These outstanding as the ‘Oscars’ of the golf service industry. performances highlight just how lucky we are The Newport venue was awarded the title of in the golf industry to possess consummate the ‘Ultimate Golf Resort’ at a ceremony – professionals across all different size and compered by talkSPORT presenter Georgie manner of venues.” Bingham and held at the Forest of Arden 59club is fast becoming the industry standard Marriott Hotel & Country Club – following a for measuring and comparing customer- series of outstanding assessments in 59club’s service levels and analysing all key revenue regular mystery shopper visits and its status streams for golf venues, and is committed to as the top-performing club of all the Gold Flag the on-going development of club managers winners. and PGA professionals. The awards are designed to reward the top golf venues across all business elements – sales, service, operations, retail, food and beverage, and management – while 59club’s CONWY (CAERNARVONSHIRE) GOLF CLUB industry benchmark, the Gold and Silver Flags, North Wales coast’s leading Championship Links course recognise the finest membership clubs and commercial venues. The awards’ evening was also the culmination of a day of membership

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