Martin Dempster Journalist
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Martin Dempster is the chief golf writer for The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and Edinburgh Evening News. Martin has been a golf journalist for more than 30 years an has covered all manner of events from local tournaments to The Open, The Masters and Ryder Cup. He is chairman of the Association of Golf Writers, having been member of that organisation for around 20 years.

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The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday, Edinburgh Evening News

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  • Golf

1579 Articles
almost 2 years ago
scotsman.com

Rory McIlroy to tee up with dad Gerry in Alfred Dunhill Links

World No 3 Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will be teeing up in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the end of Sep...

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almost 2 years ago
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Connor Syme aiming to use second place in Cazoo Open as 'platform to build on'

Connor Syme is hoping he’s given himself a “platform to build on” for the rest of the season after another strong dis...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ashleigh Buhai adds to South African success at Muirfield after winning AIG Women's Open in play-off

History repeated itself at Muirfield. Twenty years after Ernie Els came out on top in a play-off to win The Open, fel...

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almost 2 years ago
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Louise Duncan 'vindicates' pro move by picking up £69,000 in AIG Women's Open

Louise Duncan reckons she has “vindicated” her decision to turn professional after earning a big pay-day on the back ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ashleigh Buhai on course to add to South African success at Muirfield

Gary Player and Ernie Els both produced some Muirfield magic to become Open champions at the East Lothian venue in 19...

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almost 2 years ago
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Muirfield member Lindsey Garden tees up in AIG Women's Open as marker

Lindsey Garden, one of Muirfield’s 20 women members, teed up in the third round of the AIG Women’s Open as a marker.

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almost 2 years ago
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'Dumbo' leads AIG Women's Open as In Gee Chun is out in front at Muirfield

The Muirfield members may have welcomed this week’s AIG Women’s Open with open arms but what would they make of the h...

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almost 2 years ago
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Louise Duncan hoping to tee up wedding abroad with big weekend in AIG Women's Open

Louise Duncan has landed her first pay-day as a professional and is now hoping a guaranteed cheque in the AIG Women’s...

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almost 2 years ago
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Gemma Dryburgh felt 'goosebumps' over Lionesses but is glad she gave football the boot for golf

Gemma Dryburgh reckons she made the right decision choosing golf ahead of football after making the cut for the first...

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almost 2 years ago
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Gemma Dryburgh felt 'goosebumps' over Lionesses but is glad she gave football the boot for golf

Gemma Dryburgh reckons she made the right decision choosing golf ahead of football after making the cut for the first...

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almost 2 years ago
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Jake Johnston wins Lothians Boys in dramatic finish at Braids

Jake Johnston became the second Royal Burgess player in three years to win the GolfFit Lothians’ Boys Championship af...

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almost 2 years ago
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Connor Syme shares lead in Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor

Celtic Manor specialist Connor Syme shared the lead after the opening day of the Cazoo Open supported by Gareth Bale.

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