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

1537 Articles
28 days ago
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Hannah Darling hopes fishing will help her hook Augusta National Women's Amateur title

Scot has to ‘grind’ out second-round score but is still in contention heading into closing circuit

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29 days ago
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Summer Elliott vows to 'play brave' in Scottish Girls' Open at Powfoot

Strong field set to do battle over 54 holes at Dumfries & Galloway venue

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29 days ago
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Strong teams named for Paul Lawrie's match between amateurs and pros

Mouth-watering clash at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen is taking place on Monday

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29 days ago
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Hannah Darling makes record eight birdies to lead Augusta National Women's Amateur

Scot produces stunning opening effort at Champions Retreat with Catriona Matthew looking on

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29 days ago
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Roisin Scanlon wins SGF Goswick Classic for second year running

Boys’ event decided in play-off as Callum Hook pips Fergus Brown at Northumberland venue

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29 days ago
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When is the 2024 Masters? What channel is it on in UK? Are Tiger Woods and Bob MacIntyre playing

Everything you need to know about one of golf’s biggest events

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30 days ago
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Irvine legend Alan Tait tees up Aidan Lawson for Scottish Boys' Open bid

Scottish Boys’ Order of Merit winner excited to be part of strong field for Scottish Golf event

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30 days ago
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Scottish golf news: PGA pro retires, Hall's honour, Junior Tour opener

Martin Dempster’s latest round up of grass-roots golf stories in Scotland

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about 1 month ago
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Rory McIlroy urged to 'look at the grass all week long' at Augusta National

Two-time US Open champion reckons literally keeping head down is key to Masters bid

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about 1 month ago
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New European Tour Group CEO Guy Kinnings keen to see 'unity' in golf

Colin Montgomerie’s former manager steps up to fill Keith Pelley’s shoes

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about 1 month ago
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Hannah Darling feels 'belief' for third Augusta National Women's Amateur appearance

Scottish No 1 admits her first win on US college circuit was huge confidence boost

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about 1 month ago
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13-year-old Fraser Walters set for Scotland duty at Ayr Belleisle

Rising star at Craigielaw has picked up numerous trophies since being bitten by golf bug

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