Golf: A case of friends reunited for Lloyd Saltman at Archerfield

LLOYD SALTMAN is looking forward to meeting up with some old friends when he lines up on home territory next week in an event being run by former England football star David Platt.

The Major Golf Championship is being held on Monday and Tuesday at Archerfield Links, where Saltman will be among just under 30 professionals competing for a 7000 prize fund.

Lloyd's younger brother, Zack, is also in the field and so, too, are former Scottish champion Kevin McAlpine and Craigielaw's David Laing.

"I'm looking forward to next week, primarily because it will be a good event at a great venue, but it's also going to give me the chance to hook up with some old faces," said the Aegon player.

The event is open to professionals aged 26 and under and sees them playing alongside amateurs who are competing for a separate prize. It is part of Platt's 'Major Golf Tour' and follows the success of a similar event held by the former Aston Villa, Arsenal and Juventus midfielder at Archerfield Links last October.

Turnhouse trainee James McGhee is also in the field that will play over the Fidra Links on Monday and the Dirleton Links the following day.