Vandals start fires on championship golf course at Carnoustie

A GOLF course due to host the Senior Open Championship was targeted by vandals today.

Fires were discovered at around 1.40am on Burnside Championship golf course at Carnoustie, Angus.

Tayside Fire and Rescue services extinguished the fires and no damage was caused to the greens or fairways.

Inspector Kenny Hart, in charge of policing in Carnoustie, said: "The Burnside Course here at Carnoustie is not only a local treasure, but one that is enjoyed by millions of golfers across the world who either travel to the area to play or who watch the Open and other golfing events on television.

"Sadly, inquiries to date would indicate that local youths may be responsible.

"I would urge parents to make sure they know what their children are doing at night and to know who they are associating themselves with.

"What might seem like harmless fun to them could have devastating consequences on every level and the stupid, reckless and thoughtless actions of whoever did this could have major ramifications."

The Senior Open Championship will take place at the course between July 22 and 25.