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David Law plays his second shot from the 6th hole on Day Two of the Porsche European Open at Green Eagle Golf Course on June 02, 2023 in Germany.

Law tames the Green Monster course to move into contention in Hamburg

Xander Schauffele on his way to winning last year's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Genesis Scottish Open tees up £200,000 boost for six local charities

Rory McIlroy in action at the 2021 abrdn Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

World No 3 Rory McIlroy confirmed for Genesis Scottish Open

John Henry set up the Big Johnson's Tour in 2016 to provide playing opportunities for Scottish-based professionals.

Big Johnson's Tour winner to get Tour School expenses paid this year

Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal celebrates in style after winning the KLM Open on Sunday at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Picture: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images.

Why claims from LIV lovers about DP World Tour's demise are not standing up

Aboyne's Carmen Griffiths shows off the trophy after winning the Scottish Women's Amateur Championship at Ladybank. Picture: Scottish Golf

Carmen Griffiths emulates Catriona Matthew's Scottish title double feat

Milngavie's Lorna McClymont tees off in the opening round of the Scottish Women's Amateur Championship at Ladybank. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Golf wrap: Favourite leads way in Scottish Women's as Scot gets in KLM Open mix

Stuart McLaren, pictured playing on the PGA EuroPro Tour, won the latest Golfbreaks Get Back To Golf Tour event at Dalmahoy. Picture: PGA EuroPro Tour

Almost 500 players tee up on Get Back To Golf Tour so far in 2023

Milngavie's Lorna McClymont, pictured at the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open in April, is the favoruite in the Scottish Women's Amateur at Ladybank. Picture: Scottish Golf

In-form McClymont hot favourite in Scottish Women's at Ladybank

Royal Troon's Freya Russell won the Stephen Gallacher Foundation Girls' Invitational for the second year in a row at Dundonald Links. Picture: SGF

Dundonald delight for Laird and Russell in SGF Invitational

Rory Franssen shows off the trophy after winning the Tartan Pro Tour's Fairmont St Andrews event supported by Martin Gilbert. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Franssen eagles last to land maiden pro win in Tartan Pro Tour event

Laura Beveridge, pictured playing in the Estrella Damm Ladies Open Presented By Catalunya at Club de Golf Terramar in Sitges just under a year ago, had her best year so far last season on the LET. Picture: Tristan Jones/LET.

Beveridge hails 'great' time for Scottish golfers in women's game

Hannah Darling, far left, celebrates with her South Carolina team-mates after setting a new scoring record by nine shots for the Gamecocks in the NCAA Division 1 Championship stroke-play qualifying. Picture: Gamecock Women's Golf.

Darling digs deep to help South Carolina reach NCAA quarter-finals

Michael Block and playing partner Rory McIlroy share a huge hug on the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Man of moment Block proves golf doesn't always have to be about big names

Brooks Koepka shows off the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Major machine Koepka is back after enduring a 'lot of physical pain'

Brooks Koepka celebrates after holing the winning putt in the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Koepka is PGA champion again but Block is 'People's Champion' at Oak Hill

Milngavie's Lorna McClymont kept her hands on the Flogas Irish Women's Amateur Open trophy after making a successful title defence at Woodbrook in County Wicklow. Picture: Golf Ireland.

McClymont wins again as Scot makes success Irish Women's Open title defence

Jamie Kennedy. pictured playing in the recent Genesis Scottish Open Media Day, will be returning to The Renaissance Club next month as he takes on his 'East Lothian 18' challenge.

Kennedy's 18-hole East Lothian round of golf with a difference

Bob MacIntyre splashes out of a bunker during the second round of the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre 'disappointed but not angry' over first missed cut in major

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Norman Wood in action during the PGA Seniors Championship at The Belfry in 199. Picture: Paul Severn/Allsport.

Norman Wood, Scot who beat Lee Trevino in Ryder Cup, passes away

Bob MacIntyre waits on the 14th hole during the first round of the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Stats tell story as MacIntyre faces fight to make cut in US PGA

Allan Martin, the club’s former professional who has returned as its roving pro, cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new clubhouse at Callander Golf Club. Picture: Callander Golf Club

New Callander clubhouse set to become community hub in Trossachs town

Heriot's Quad are back defending the Dispatch Trophy with the same quartet that finished off the job at the Braids last year, namely an experienced line up of David Campbell, Innes Christie, John Archibald and Scott Johnston. Picture: Scott Louden/National World.

Former pro Gordon's Dispatch Trophy debut as Hailes chase centenary success

A general view of the first hole during a frost delay prior to the first round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Start of PGA Championship delayed due to frost at Oak Hill

MacIntyre shows support to My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in US PGA

Shane Lowry tees off at the sixth hole during a practice round prior to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andy Lyons/Getty Images.

Haigh's hand helps deliver 'proper major set up' for PGA Championship

Bob MacIntyrein action during a practice round prior to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andy Lyons/Getty Images.

MacIntyre brands Oak Hill as 'absolute monster' for PGA Championship test

Calum Hill, pictured playing in last month's Korea Championship Presented by Genesis at Jack Nicklaus GC, just missed out on securing a spot in the US Open in Los Angeles next month. Picture: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images.

Hill narrowly misses out in US Open qualifier at Walton Heath

Rory McIlroy was a bit more stern-faced than usual when he spoke at a press conference prior to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Rahm 'riding a wave' as McIlroy bids to come out of choppy waters in major

Fraser Jervis, left, tucks into a donut with some of his team-mates for the Dispatch Trophy.

Dispatch Trophy newcomers have donuts ready for ninth tee at the Braids

Hannah Darling, right, celebrates with one of her team-mates after South Carolina progressed to this week's NCAA Women's Division 1 Championship in Scottsdale, Arizona. Picture: Gamecocks Golf.

Darling still in running for Annika Award as she heads for NCAA Championship

Euan McIntosh shows off his trophy after winning the Montrose Links Masters, the second event on this season's Tartan Pro Tour. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour.

Old gunslingers throw down gauntlet to young Scottish professionals

Jon Rahm during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

'Mountain of a man' Rahm could win eight or nine times this year, says Strange

Richie Ramsay tees off on the 11th hole during day four of the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ramsay 'very frustrated' despite recording top-ten finish in Soudal Open

Rory McIlroy suffered a bitterly disappointing week in The Masters as he missed the cut at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

McIlroy ready to go at Oak Hill after stopping himself 'going down rabbit hole'

Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka played a practice round together during last month's 87th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

PGA Championship is golf's next big battleground but it won't be 'fist fight'

Richie Ramsay of Scotland reacts to hitting the pin with his second shot on the third hole during day three of the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Antwerp. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ramsay goes from feeling 'a bit down' to chasing Soudal Open success

Irishman Brendan Lawlor shows off the trophies after winning the inaugural G4D Open over the Duchess Course at Woburn. Picture: Alex Burstow/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Lawlor wins inaugural G4D Open after thrilling last-day battle at Woburn

Richie Ramsay in action during the second round of the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Late eagle lifts Ramsay as Howie also shines in Soudal Open

Euan McIntosh shows off the Montrose Links Masters after his win in an event presented by Gym Rental Co. in Angus. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

McIntosh savours 'great' Tartan Pro Tour win in Montrose Links Masters

Henrik Stenson has joined fellow Ryder Cup players Lee Westwood, Sergioa Garcia and Ian Poulter in resigning from DP World Tour. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Stenson becomes latest LIV player to resign from DP World Tour

The DP World Tour has imposed sanctions after winning an arbitration case against LIV Golf players. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

DP World Tour imposes sanctions on 26 players over LIV Golf events

Richie Ramsay tees off on the 11th hole during day one of the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ramsay happy not to be 'swinging from his boots' on Soudal Open course

Chris Doak produced a polished performance over two days to win the PGA in Scotland 36-Hole Order of Merit Challenge at Stirling. Picture: PGA in Scotland.

Stirling success for Doak as McIntosh leads at Montrose

Brendan Lawlor watches a tee shot in his second round of the inaugural G4D Open on the Duchess Course at Woburn Golf Club. Picture: Alex Burstow/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Brendan Lawlor holds slender lead in G4D Open at Woburn

Mortonhall's winning team in the Edinburgh Ladies Inter Club tournament received the trophy from host club Liberton's lady captain Sue Hay.

Mortonhall retain Edinburgh ladies' title as Dunbar men land Lothians crown

Dornoch man Jimmy Gunn pictured during his appearance in the 2015 US Open at Chambers Bay in Washington. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Arizona-based Scot Gunn back on US Open trail after winning local qualifier

Kipp Popert of Wildernese tees off at the first on day one of The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club. Picture: Matthew Lewis/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Popert and Lawlor share lead in inaugural G4D Open

NAIROBI, KENYA - MARCH 09: Stephen Gallacher of Scotland plays the 10th hole during the first round of the Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa at Muthaiga Golf Club on March 09, 2023 in Kenya. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Gallacher gets DP World Tour category boost following career money list error

Grant Forrest pictured with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy at a media day at The Renaissance for the Rolex Series event on 13-16 July. Picture: SNS

Forrest loves Genesis Scottish Open reminding him of his fairytale job

American Max Homa and Tom Kim of South Korea share a laugh during The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles in February. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Homa excited to be 'bringing eyeballs to golf' along with likes of Kim

Max Homa enjoyed his Genesis Scottish Open debut last year and is looking forward to being back at The Renaissance Club in July. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Homa becomes fourth world top-10 player to commit to Genesis Scottish Open

Bob MacIntyre with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy during a media day for the Rolex Series event at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS Group.

MacIntyre ready to go in US PGA after walk on Oban beach in pouring rain

Marco Simone Golf Club has proved a tough test in two DS Automobiles Italian Opens over the last eight months. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Don't write off Europe just yet - why 2023 Ryder Cup could hinge on Marco Simone

Milngavie's Lorna McClymont shows off the Welsh Women's Open Stroke-Play Trophy after he win at Prestatyn. Picture: Wales Golf.

McClymont lands her second national title with Welsh win

Adrian Meronk celebrates with his caddie, Eskbank man Stuart Beck, after the Pole's win in the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Pole Meronk boost bid to make Ryder Cup history with Italian Open win

Craig Howie plays his second shot on the 10th hole during the last round of the UAE Challenge at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Howie heading home for 'puppy love' before DP World Tour start in Belgium

Adrian Meronk and Stuart Beck, his trusy Scottis caddie, walk on the second hole during day three of the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Pole Meronk lurking ominously in Italian Open as he steps up Ryder Cup bid

Grant Forrest had a rollercoaster ride in his second round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Sore day for Scots in Italian Open after MacIntyre pulls out due to back strain

Craig Howie may be carrying his own clubs but it's not stopped him opening up a two-shot lead after 36 holes in the UAE Challenge at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. Picture; Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Howie opens up two-shot lead at halfway stage in UAE Challenge

Sam Burns celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in March. Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images.

World No 13 Burns joins star-studded Genesis Scottish Open field

Royal Musselburgh's Gordon McLay is among three Scots competing in the inaugural G4D Open at Woburn. Picture: EDGA

Son of former Celtic striker among Scots teeing up in G4D Open at Woburn

Bob MacIntyre with caddie Mike Thomson during the opening round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club n the outskirts of Rome. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Defending champion pulls out of Italian Open due to back strain

Luke Donald, who was one of Europe's vice-captains, pictured with Lee Westwood, Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Garcia is odd man out as 16 out of 17 players pay DP World Tour fines

Lee Westwood pictured with Sergio Garcia, Paul Casey and Ian Poulter during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. All four are now LIV Golf players, with Westwood, Garcia and Poulter having resigned as DP World Tour members. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Westwood will be biggest miss out of DP World Tour resignation quartet

Scotscraig Golf Club in Tayport has introduced new gender-neutral tees. Picture: Scotscraig Golf Club.

Scotscraig Golf Club implements gender-neutral tees for inclusivity

University of Stirling duo Lorna McClymont and George Cannon show off their medals for winning the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Tour Order of Merits. Picture: Mark Ferguson/University of Stirling.

Stirling University duo pull off BUCS Tour Order of Merit title double

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The United Nations says both the Scottish and UK governments need to improve children's human rights. Image: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images.

UN says Scottish, UK governments need to improve children's human rights

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