Tag: golf

Scotland’s ‘Golf Coast’ council has been accused of showing a lack of support for a rural course which has been described as a ‘shining light’ in its community.The owners of Castle Park Golf Club,...

East Lothian golf club gets green light to serve drink on courseGolfers will be able to stop for a drink on the ninth hole at an East Lothian club after it was given the...

A chill, onshore, south-west wind whipped through the streets of Troon. It is perhaps most famous for its golf courses, but windsurfing and kite surfing are now evident, but not on the day we visited.Frankly, not...

Craiglockhart is probably the least known and least visited of Edinburgh's seven major hills.It's rarely recommended as a destination for newcomers and tourists, and is notably absent in many of the walking guides...

Surf crashed against the beautiful, sandy beach for as far as the eye could see under a cloudless, blue sky as we lunched in shorts and T-shirts in temperatures well over 20C. A lone windsurfer cut through the...

Rory McIlroy will return to the Genesis Scottish Open from July 13 to 16 with tickets on sale now at etg.golf/GSOTickets The global star will tee up at the Renaissance Club in East Lothian (pictured) for...

Tickets are now on sale for some of the DP World Tour’s most iconic events during the 2023 season – including the Genesis Scottish Open - with fans encouraged to purchase early following a...

Thirty-two members and 16 guests celebrated the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Scots Golf Club at Glencorse near Penicuik, in the shadow of the stunning Pentland Hills, the same golf course...

The waves crashed against the breakwater yards from atmospheric, 13th-century Barnbougle Castle, now a popular venue for weddings and move makers from around the world, sending spray over the fifth green and nearby sixth tee at Dalmeny Estate Golf...

Three young Scottish golfers have experienced the thrill of a lifetime by playing a round with former Open champion Henrik Stenson during the 2021 abrdn Scottish Open pro-am.14-year-old Grace Crawford, 17-year-old Ruben Lindsay and...

Scotland will celebrate the return of international events in the coming two weeks with the staging of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open and the AIG Women’s Open, underlining the country’s commitment to...

Edinburgh Leisure have issued this announcement about their golf courses.They are closed. If you are planning to play a round today, then don't.GOLF ANNOUNCEMENT: following the Prime minister’s announcement, we would like...

Sandy Lyle, a two-time major champion and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, will make his debut appearance in the Scottish Senior Open at Craigielaw Golf Club, East Lothian, from August 16-18. One...

An Edinburgh project supporting people with dementia to be more active and healthy, is recruiting golfing buddies.Movement for Memories, launched in September 2018, and delivered by Edinburgh Leisure is looking for volunteer Golf Buddies...

Former Walker Cup golfer Michael Brooks has returned to Scotland to become the PGA Professional at a Lothians golf club. The Carluke-born golfer has a pivotal role at Pumpherston near Livingston as he will run...

ONE of the country’s top golf clubs has raised over £3,000 for charity in memory of a schoolgirl who tragically passed away.Jess Mackie, from Gullane, East Lothian, was just 14-years-old when she sadly died...

A total of 14 former Ryder Cup stars will challenge for the Scottish Senior Open title at Craigielaw.Ian Woosnam, successful as a Ryder Cup player and captain, heads a strong field.They compete in the...

The Renaissance Club in East Lothian will host the Scottish Open in 2019 for the first time.Aberdeen Standard Investments will sponsor the event from July 8 to 14 and this will be followed by...

East Lothian Foodbank, part of a UK network dedicated to alleviating food poverty and hunger in the local communities, has been named as official charity to the Scottish Senior Open.The tournament will be played...

Three young golfers from East Lothian have won the rare opportunity to compete alongside some of the biggest names in senior professional golf next month.Mollaidh Nicholson from Kilspindie, Jack Noon from Musselburgh and Dunbar’s...

A new guide for golfers keen to test themselves against courses in East Lothian has been launched.The move comes as the area, nicknamed Scotland’s Golf Coast, gets ready to host three championships, the ASI...

It is all aboard the Caledonian Sleeper Golfers’ special as they tee off The Open with a celebration of all things golf on board its London to Aberdeen service on Thursday 5 July 2018.The...

Four 36-hole events augment the majors on the 2018 Tartan Tour which will provide more than 90 days of competition for Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) members in Scotland.The two-day tournaments are at Deer Park,...

The Scottish Senior Open will return to the heartland of Scotland’s celebrated Golf Coast in East Lothian for the fourth successive year when Craigielaw Golf Club stages the 26th edition of the event on...

The 2017 LinkedGolfers World Hickory Festival comes to East Lothian next week with competitors from around the world.The international amateur and professional golfers tee-off on Tuesday 3 October at Kilspindie, Aberlady.Hickory Golf is played...

The World Hickory Golf Open comes to East Lothian for the first time from October 2 to 7.Over 120 hickory golf aficionados have entered this year from 16 nations including Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, France...

Ticket sales are underway for The Solheim Cup at Gleneagles from 11 to 15 September, 2019.A variety of packages and tickets, starting from £10, are available at SolheimCup2019.com with special family ticket packages and...

PGA Scotland is toasting its latest sponsorship after clinching a deal with the St Andrews Brewing Company.The independent brewer is the new title sponsor of the remainder of the Order of Merit 36 hole...

Paul Broadhurst secured the Scottish Senior Open title for a second time with a three-stroke victory at Renaissance Club.The Englishman, who won this title on his European Senior Tour debut in 2015, carded rounds...

Past champion Paul Broadhurst is the latest big name to confirm for the Scottish Senior Open at Renaissance Club, East Lothian, from August 4-6.Broadhurst, who claimed the title on his European Senior Tour debut...