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over 1 year ago
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Will Gordon, an American with Scottish blood, shines in first visit to family roots

He’s got Scottish blood in his veins and a tattoo on his left arm in honour of his heritage. Step forward Will Gordon...

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over 1 year ago
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Rory McIlroy: If LIV Golf was the last place on earth to play golf, I would retire!

Rory McIlroy has slammed the door shut on him ever being part of LIV Golf, saying of the start-up circuit: “If LIV Go...

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over 1 year ago
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'Mr Renaissance Club' Sarvadi to step down as CEO at Scottish Open venue

Jerry Sarvadi, ‘Mr Renaissance Club’, is overseeing his last Genesis Scottish Open as the CEO of the exclusive East L...

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over 1 year ago
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John McGinn enjoys 'amazing experience' teeing up in Scottish Open Pro Am

Scotland star John McGinn enjoyed a dream day on the golf course in the Genesis Scottish Open Pro Am - but he’s hopin...

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over 1 year ago
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Jordan Spieth thrilled to play 'random round on the road' at North Berwick

Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth has spoken about how he couldn’t resist the temptation to play at North Berwick...

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over 1 year ago
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Scottie Scheffler on US senate: It's worrisome that we didn't learn a whole lot again

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler has called for PGA Tour players to be given some “clarity” after insisting that a US Sen...

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over 1 year ago
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Shane Lowry feels 'something big is not far away' in Scottish Open return

It’s not just new faces being attracted to play in the Genesis Scottish Open since its status was elevated through it...

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over 1 year ago
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$16.5m prize pot for 151st Open, with winner picking up $3m

Next week’s 151st Open at Royal Liverpool will carry a record prize fund of $16.5 million - an 18 per cent increase o...

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over 1 year ago
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Dream draw for Bob MacIntyre in opening two rounds of Genesis Scottish Open

Bob MacIntyre has been handed a dream draw alongside two of the game’s most popular players for the opening two round...

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over 1 year ago
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Rejuvenated Rickie Fowler cuts contented figure back at Scottish Open as he reveals his Wimbledon...

Winning the Genesis Scottish Open at Gullane in 2015 may have been special for Rickie Fowler, but the handshakes from...

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over 1 year ago
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Bob MacIntyre: Social media sniping annoys me but it won't change what I do

The snipers have been taking pot shots at the Scots since Sunday, when first Bob MacIntyre then Richie Ramsay let a c...

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over 1 year ago
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Ewen Ferguson finds it funny being dubbed 'knock-off Rickie Fowler'

Ewen Ferguson, dubbed the ‘knock-off Rickie Fowler’, is ready to rub shoulders with the American in the Genesis Scott...

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over 1 year ago
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What Ewen Ferguson had to say on being dubbed 'knock-off Rickie Fowler' and contact lens issue

Ewen Ferguson, dubbed the ‘knock-off Rickie Fowler’, is ready to rub shoulders with the American ace in the Genesis S...

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over 1 year ago
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Muirfield's wait goes on as Royal Birkdale gets 2026 Open

Muirfield’s wait to host its first Open since 2013 has been extended after Royal Birkdale was announced host venue fo...

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over 1 year ago
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Max Homa excited to put on show for golf-obsessed Scots in game's 'mecca'

It’s official. Max Homa loves Scots for being obsessed with golf. One of the stars teeing up in this week’s Genesis S...

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over 1 year ago
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Calum Hill ready to again in bid to secure Open spot after 'weird week' in Denmark

“It’s raining,” groaned Calum Hill in a joking tone as a heavy shower hit The Renaissance Club, but that certainly di...

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over 1 year ago
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Danish delight for Rasmus Højgaard after sore finish for Scottish duo in Farsø

Talk about a sore one from a Scottish perspective. First Bob MacIntyre looked to be heading for victory in the Made i...

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over 1 year ago
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Made In HimmerLand: Final-day woe for Scots duo Richie Ramsay and Bob MacIntyre as Rasmus Hojgaar...

Talk about a sore one from a Scottish perspective. First Bob MacIntyre looked to be heading for victory in the Made i...

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over 1 year ago
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Marc Warren secures Open spot in his 'Last Chance Saloon' in Denmark

Marc Warren increased the number of Scots teeing up in next week’s 151st Open to seven after securing a spot at Royal...

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over 1 year ago
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Sandy Scott and Grant Forrest ace same hole in final round in Denmark

Scottish duo Sandy Scott and Grant Forrest aced the same hole - the iconic 16th - in the final round of the Made in H...

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over 1 year ago
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Why this Genesis Scottish Open might even surpass historic 2022 edition

It’s done it again. Twelve months after attracting the strongest field in the history of the DP World Tour, the Genes...

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over 1 year ago
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Scottish trio boosted by leader Nacho Elvira's last-hole lapse in Denmark

Nacho Elvira’s closing double-bogey, which came after a lengthy wait on the tee, handed chasing Scottish trio Bob Mac...

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over 1 year ago
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Tartan trio breathing down leader Nacho Elvira's neck in Made in HimmerLand

Spaniard Nacho Elvira has a trio of Scots, including a former winner, breathing down his neck at the halfway stage of...

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over 1 year ago
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'High-end men's event' is next target for Dumbarnie Links on back of its instant impact

It opened not long after the Covid pandemic hit before hitting a bump in the road when it was closed for a few weeks ...

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over 1 year ago
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How new kid on block Dumbarnie Links has already established its reputation as one of Scotland's ...

It opened not long after the Covid pandemic hit before hitting a bump in the road when it was closed for a few weeks ...

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over 1 year ago
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'Scossie' Connor McKinney excited to have teed up major debut in 151st Open

Connor McKinney reckons he’s a “Scossie”, having been born in Scotland but brought up in Australia. Which, of course,...

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over 1 year ago
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Tartan tidbits: Two title hat-tricks, 'star of the future', Tait Tour latest

Craigielaw became just the fifth club to win the County Cup - the oldest team tournament in golf - three years in a row.

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over 1 year ago
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Why Scotland is feeling proud of Open debutants Michael Stewart and Graeme Robertson

As always, Final Qualifying for The Open delivered lots of great storylines. Matthew Jordan, for example, will be pla...

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over 1 year ago
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Michael Block eyes return to Scotland for Dunhill Links and is big Colin Montgomerie fan

Michael Block is desperate to tee up on the DP World Tour - the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland could b...

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over 1 year ago
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Open Qualifying: Scots Michael Stewart and Graeme Robertson secure debuts but Sergio Garcia misse...

A minimum of six Scots will tee up in next week’s 151st Open at Royal Liverpool after Michael Stewart and Graeme Robe...

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over 1 year ago
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Open Final Qualifying is one of great days in golf - but not for me in 2010

It was probably the worst day of my working life. Even now, 13 years on, I feel myself wanting to break out in a cold...

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over 1 year ago
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Daniel Hillier 'gobsmacked' after late eagle-birdie-eagle burst wins British Masters

No wonder he was “gobsmacked”. With just four holes to go, after all, it didn’t really look as though Kiwi Daniel Hil...

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over 1 year ago
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Ewen Ferguson 'proud' to get in British Masters mix after slow start at The Belfry

Ewen Ferguson left The Belfry feeling “proud” of himself and looking forward to a big run of events after standing ov...

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over 1 year ago
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Calum Hill pipped for Open spot by Oliver Wilson's last-hole birdie in British Masters

Calum Hill agonisingly missed out on a spot in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool despite finishing in a share of four...

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over 1 year ago
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Bob MacIntyre keeps himself in British Masters mix by salvaging par in round that 'could have bee...

It’s tight at the top heading into the final round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Bel...

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over 1 year ago
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Grant Forrest and Ludvig Aberg secure Genesis Scottish Open spots

Grant Forrest, the top Scot in this season’s Race to Dubai, and Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg have both secured invi...

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over 1 year ago
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Justin Rose overcomes 'weird' start to stay out in front in Betfred British Masters

It looked as though he might be upstaged by an amateur at one point but, at the halfway stage, Justin Rose is still l...

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over 1 year ago
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Grant Forrest swaps island golf in Scotland for Belfry battle in British Masters

It’s all happening at once for Grant Forrest. He’s just turned 30 and is getting married later in the year. Oh, and h...

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over 1 year ago
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Frank Kennedy turned back on Walker Cup at St Andrews after feeling 'ready' to turn professional

Frank Kennedy, a talented young Englishman who is being steered on the golf course by the legendary Fanny Sunesson, h...

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