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Connor Syme

Hannah Darling, pictured in action in last year's NCAA Championship, has been a solid performer for South Carolina on the US college circuit. Picture: NCAA

Darling and Scott in running for top US college golf awards

Connor Syme sizes up a shot in the opening round of the SDC Championship at St Francis Links in South Africa. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Syme uses 'Scottish wind experience' to track leaders in South Africa

Jamie Savage shows off his trophy after winning the Portugal Pro Tour's season-ending Optilink Tour Championship. Picture: Portugal Pro Tour.

Savage back in winning form after lengthy spell away from playing golf

David Law plays his second shot on the 16th hole on day two of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Law 'excited' to be in contention in Ras Al Khaimah for second year running

Connor Syme tees off on the seventh hole during the continuation of round two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Syme 'excited' to be in Hero Dubai Desert Classic mix along with McIlroy

Patrick Reed speaks with his caddie during the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Reed: McIlroy 'Teegate' is being blown way bigger than it really is

Grant Forrest in action during the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images.

Forrest takes 'big step in right direction' with best Rolex Series finish

Connor Syme tees off on the 11th hole in the third round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Syme inspired by Jon Rahm as he fires equal best-of-day 64 at Yas Links

Grant Forrest and his caddie Davy Kenny walk on the 18th green during day three of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Forrest feels 'back on track' as he chases Rolex Series win in Abu Dhabi

Connor Syme talks through a shot on the seventh tee at Yas Links with caddie Ryan McGuigan during day one of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Syme: 2022 was my best season but there's more to come

Calum Hill tees off on the fifth hole during day one of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Hill's smile says it all as Scot shines in Abu Dhabi on his DP World Tour return

Ewen Ferguson shows off the trophy after landing his maiden DP World Tour triumph in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

What marks did Scottish golfers earn on 2022 DP World Tour?

Ewen Ferguson (left) and Bob MacIntyre are two of five Scots competing in the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai this week. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Scottish golf on the rise as quintet prepare to tee up in Dubai

Euan Walker tees off in the Pro-Am prior to the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca. Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images.

No entourage for Walker as he focuses on 'job' in Challenge Tour Grand Final

David Drysdale has been troubled by a niggling injury as he fights to hang on to his DP World Tour card. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale doesn't have 'luxury' of break in DP World Tour survival bid

Grant Forrest pictured at St Andrews during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest and Connor Syme both secure top-10 finish in Dunhill Links

Richard Mansell celebrates a closing birdie at  Carnoustie in the third round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Richard Mansell holds four-shot lead in Dunhill Links as he seeks maiden win

Grant Forrest in action during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest vows to go out with 'all guns blazing' in BMW PGA at Wentworth

Ewen Ferguson celebrates his success in Northern Ireland.

Ferguson lands second DP World Tour title of 2022 with wire-to-wire success

Connor Syme tees off on the seventh hole during day four of the Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. Picture; Warren Little/Getty Images.

Connor Syme aiming to use second place in Cazoo Open as 'platform to build on'

Connor Syme tees off on the 17th hole during the first round of the Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Connor Syme shares lead in Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor

David Law throws his ball to stand-in caddie Michael MacDougall in the first round of the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

David Law hails stand-in caddie Michael MacDougall after strong Hero Open start

Connor Syme in action during the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. PIcture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Connor Syme overcomes 'freak' four-putt to be top home player in Genesis Scottis...

Matt Fitzpatrick  plays their second shot on the 13th hole in the second round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Renaissance man Matt Fitzpatrick lurking on Scottish Open leaderboard

Connor Syme is delighted to have made a fourth successive cut in the Genesis Scottish Open, having received an invitation to play on this occasion at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Connor Syme makes most of invitation to extend run of Scottish Open cuts

Russell Knox reacts on the 10th green during the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Russell Knox takes action after being told by wife he's 'horrible at putting'

David Law is set for a dream fortnight playing in the Genesis Scottish Open then making his major debut in the 150th Open. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

David Law set for dream fortnight after recent 'worrying' hip injury

Marc Warren secured the third and final invitatin for this week's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images).

David Law, Connor Syme and Marc Warren secure Genesis Scottish Open spots

Richie Ramsay finished 15th in his last event - the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Double Dutch for Richie Ramsay as he bids to 'lock up' US Open and Open spots

Ewen Ferguson plays a shot at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium.

Ferguson two shots off lead at Soudal Open as clutch of Scots try to stake claim

A dejected Richie Ramsay leaves the 18th green after completing his final round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Richie Ramsay suffers 'biggest kick in teeth of career' in agonising end to Brit...

Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark reacts on the 18th green with caddie Dom Bott during the third round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Richie Ramsay among players 'ready to strike' on sell-out Sunday at British Mast...

Connor Syme plays his second shot to the 9th hole during the third round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Connor Syme savours 'cool' eagle-2 at The Belfry's 10th as Bob MacIntyre comes a...

Bob MacIntyre plays his second shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre storms into British Masters mix after thinking he'd be heading hom...

Connor Syme has been knocing at the door on the DP World Tour since coming close in his rookie season in 2018. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: Who's next for Scottish success on DP World Tour?

Ewen Ferguson shares a laugh as he crosses a bridge at The Club at Steyn City during the Steyn City Championship. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ewen Ferguson feeding off his money matches with Connor Syme

Connor Syme gives the thumbs up during day last week's Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Connor Syme 'pleased where game is' heading into new DP World Tour event

Ewen Ferguson reacts on the third the final round of the Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Ewen Ferguson admits 'pressure' got to him in Kenya Open disappointment

Connor Syme during the final round of the Ras Al Khaimah Classic at Al Hamra Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Connor Syme 'pretty pleased' to sign off Middle East Swing with top-10 finish

Michele Thomson was happy with her week's work in the Magical Kenya Ladies Open at Vipingo Ridge. Picture: Tristan Jones

Michele Thomson 'delighted' with top-10 finish to start new LET season

Ewen Ferguson shows his ball to a playing partner during the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by the R&A at T-Golf & Country Club in Mallorca. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Ewen Ferguson hails new coach Jamie Gough after securing European Tour card

Robert Macintyre of Scotland talks to the media during a press conference ahead of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on September 29, 2021 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Scottish golfers teamed with Piers Morgan, Stephen Hendry and Vamps Brad Simpson

Hannah Darling kisses the trophy after her win in the R&A Girls' Amateur Championship at Fulford. Picture: Jan Kruger/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Purple patch can be taste of things to come for Scottish golf

David Law in action during a practice day at the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

In-form David Law looking to get himself in 'contention' in Hero Open

Richie Ramsay hits a tee shot during the last day of the abrdn Scottish Open in East Lothian. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Scottish Open: 'Bulldog' Richie Ramsay pips Bob MacIntyre for Jock MacVicar Awar...

Grant Forrest tees off on the 15th hole in the first round of the abrdn Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Scottish Open: Home duo David Law and Connor Syme off to strong starts

Garrick Higgo poses with the trophy after winning the Canary Islands Championship at Golf Costa Adeje in Tenerife. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Garrick Higgo destined for 'big things', says Connor Syme of South African

TENERIFE, SPAIN - MAY 07: Richie Ramsay of Scotland tees off on the 6th hole during Day Two of the Canary Islands Championship at Golf Costa Adeje on May 07, 2021 in Tenerife, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Tartan trio have leader in sights at halfway stage in Tenerife title battle

Connor Syme chips to the first green during day one of the Canary Islands Championship at Golf Costa Adeje in Tenerife. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Connor Syme 'disappointed' with opening 66 in Tenerife

Connor Syme in action during the final round of the Magical Kenya Open at Karen Country Club in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Connor Syme ready to 'go again' in Kenya after just one day off

Scott Jamieson plays his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Education City Golf Club in Doha. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Scott Jamieson in 'good position' as scores soar on 'tough day' in Qatar Masters

Pop star Niall Horan in action during the pro-am event prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in 2019. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Niall Horan to work with R&A in bid to attract 'new audience' to golf

Marc Warren in action in the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in December. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Marc Warren facing week off in Dubai despite big finish in Abu Dhabi

Connor Syme, pictured during playing in the South African Open in December, is not in the field for next week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Connor Syme set to suffer from European Tour category reset for 2021

Marc Warren tees off on the fourth hole during Day one of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates last month. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Eight Scots set to start 2021 European Tour campaign in Abu Dhabi

Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Race to Dubai trophy following his victory in the DP World Tour Championship Dubai at Jumerirah Golf Estates last NovemberPicture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Diluted Dubai end to European Tour season but not for Scots

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