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Jan 28th, 2017 Article

£110 million benefit to Scotland

Hosting The 145th Open at Royal Troon delivered more than £110 million worth of benefit to Scotland, according to an independent study announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Jan 18th, 2016 Article

The Open gives Scotland £140 million boost

Research out today has revealed that The Open Championship gave Scotland a £140million economic boost last year, a record amount for a golfing tournament in the UK.

Dec 13th, 2016 Article

Trump gives Scotland the bird

Donald Trump has given Scotland the bird by tearing up a legal agreement on environmental protection made with the Holyrood government, the Sunday Herald has revealed.

Jul 10th, 2022 Article

Schauffele leads the way in Scotland

Xander Schauffele will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open after carding a brilliant 66 on day three at The Renaissance Club. The American started the day four shots off the lead but three birdies put him in a share of the lead and when he picked up another three gains in four holes from the 13th, he led by four.

Oct 2nd, 2020 Article

Westwood rolls back the years in Scotland

Lee Westwood fired two eagles on his way to carding a superb nine-under-par 62 to take a one shot lead after the opening round of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open - 22 years after he won the title at Loch Lomond. “I didn't put myself under too much pressure all day. I played solidly. We got the good end of the draw, there's no doubt about that, in the afternoon lot." said Westwood.

Aug 31st, 2015 Article

2014 Gleneagles Ryder Cup Boost to Scotland

Golf can be a serious business when it comes to having a positive effect on the economy. A new report from Sheffield Hallam University’s Sport Industry Research Centre reveals that the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles made a contribution of £106 million to the Scottish economy, which is pretty amazing for an event that’s in theory only three days long.

Oct 4th, 2020 Article

Fleetwood on the heels of Rock in Scotland

Tommy Fleetwood will go in search of a third Rolex Series victory at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open after making the most of wet conditions at The Renaissance Club. Fleetwood is joined at seven under par alongside Ryder Cup teammate Ian Poulter, who battled to a 73, Swede Marcus Kinhult (71) and Ormsby (70).

May 15th, 2018 Article

Scotland's oldest golf clubs gather at Kingsbarns

Kingsbarns Golfing Society is celebrating after hosting a memorable grand match to mark its 225th anniversary. Played over the revered Kingsbarns Golf Links in Fife on a glorious spring day, the commemorative tournament was supported by representatives from some of the world’s oldest golfing institutions.  

Jul 9th, 2018 Article

Do you want the Best Golf ‘Job’ in the World?

Ever dreamt of a job where you just play golf?  You could be about to swing into that dream post. Visit Scotland are offering one lucky individual a golf job with a difference, albeit it’s not an official job and only temporary for two weeks but who cares right?!

Dec 19th, 2018 Article

Golf Tourism Strategy targets £325m value

A review of Scotland’s National Golf Tourism Strategy has extended the industry’s target for the value of the sector to £325 million following a strong period of growth.

Jul 6th, 2016 Article

The Foozler Goes Caddying

They might look like a bunch of ne’erdowells, but these golfing pirates of the Royal & Ancient (i.e. caddies) are the heart and soul of golf. The Foozler investigates  

Apr 18th, 2017 Article

2019 Solheim Cup date announced

The 2019 Solheim Cup will take place from the 13th to 15th September 2019 as the prestigious biennial contest between Europe and USA heads to the world–famous PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles in Perthshire.