David Drysdale

Michael Stewart tees off at the tenth in the first of the Abu Dhabi Challenge at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Stewart relishing test against DP World Tour winners in Abu Dhabi Challenge

Ewen Ferguson congratulates Nick Bachem after the German's impresive win in the Jonsson Workwear Open at The Club at Steyn City in South Africa. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ferguson hails back-to-back top-five finishes as 'pretty good golf'

Calum Hill sizes up a shot in the first round of the Jonsson Workwear Open at The Club at Steyn City in South Africa. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Hill hits hat-trick of birdie-2s in 'good' start in South Africa

Craig Howie in action during the final round of the Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Campillo proves scourge of Scots again as Spaniard wins Magical Kenya Open

Craig Howie was happy with his start in the Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa even though he was almost running to get finished as darkness descended in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Howie 'runs round last few holes' but makes promising start in Kenya

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: David Drysdale of Scotland tees off on the 15th hole during Day Two of the acciona Open de Espana presented by Madrid at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid on October 07, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Drysdale takes Cape Town detour after Asian Tour card success

David Drysdale in action during the DS Automobiles Italian Open 2022 at Marco Simone Golf Club in September. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Drysdale left with 'zero status' on DP World Tour after 20-year stint

David Drysdale in action during the final round of the Portugal Masters at Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course in Quarteira. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Drysdale happy to find 'bit of form' for DP World Tour Q-School return

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

Stephen Gallacher pictured on day two of the acciona Open de Espana presented by Madrid at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Stephen Gallacher and David Drysdale in Madrid mix as card crunch looms

David Drysdale celebrates his hole in one with his caddie and wife Vicky during day two of the Made in HimmerLand at Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale hits first hole-in-one on DP World Tour in 566th event with openi...

Scott Jamieson pictured lining up a putt in the ISPS Handa Championship in Tarragona, Spain, earlier in the year. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Scott Jamieson on entry list for two DP World Tour and PGA Tour co-sanctioned ev...

Richie Ramsay was one of the Scots who withdrew in Hamburg.

Give Scottish golfers benefit of doubt over Porsche European Open withdrawals

Greig Hutcheon in action during the first round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Greig Hutcheon bemoans 'splash shocker' in Betfred British Masters

Torhins Golf Club professionals Greig Hutcheon shows off the trophy after winning The PGA Play-Offs in Ireland last Friday: Picture: The PGA

Greig Hutcheon feels 'cool' to be teeing up on DP World Tour over four decades

David Law walks with his caddie Max Bill during the second round of the Catalunya Championship at PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness in Girona, Spain. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

David Law looking to turn Catalunya Championship into 'big week'

David Drysdale plays his second shot on the seventh hole during the first round of the Catalunya Championship on the Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya in Girona. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

David Drysdale off to solid start in Catalunya Championship on course he 'loves'

Due to a shoulder injury, Richie Ramsay's last event as the MyGolfLife Open at Pecanwood Golf & Country Club in Pretoria, South Africa. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Richie Ramsay ready to 'immerse' himself in golf again rather than social media

Grant Forrest is among seven Scots teeing up in this wek's Steyn City Championship on the DP World Tour. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest aims to finish off rounds in Steyn City Championship

David Drysadale and wife/caddie Vicky discuss his tee shot on the 15th hole during day one of the Ras Al Khaimah Classic at Al Hamra Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

David Drysdale and Bob MacIntyre take route 66 in Ras Al Khaimah

Bob MacIntyre, wearing his new Nike clothing, is looking forward to starting his 2022 campaign in this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Francois Nel/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre aiming to be 'dangerous man' if he can play with a smile in 2022

David Drysdale , who has decided to stay on, in action on day one of the Joburg Open at Randpark Golf Club. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale explains decision to stay in red-listed South Africa

Bob MacIntyre gave himself and his army of fans plenty to smile about in 2012, including a second successive top-10 finish in The Open at Roya St George's. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images.

What marks did Scottish golfers earn on 2021 European Tour?

Sam Torrance, pictured when he was a speaker at an event in Dublin in 2017, is one of the European Tour's legendary figures. Picture: Patrick Bolger/Getty Images for One Zero

European Tour rebrand sad but also amazing for world golf - Sam Torrance

Grant Forrest, right, and caddie John McClure are hoping for a strong finish to the season in this week's DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Picture: Bounce Sport

Grant Forrest has Open spot in his sights at end of 'good season'

David Drysdale was feeling both relieved and happy after securing the final card spot in the 2021 Race to Dubai Rankings on the European Tour. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale 'relieved' to hang on to European Tour card for 18th season in a ...

David Drysdale missed the cut in the AVIV Dubai Championship, leaving his fate in the hands of Englishman Ashley Chesters in the final two rounds. Christof Koepsel/Getty Images.

David Drysdale back on course to retain full European Tour card

Scott Jamieson in action in the AVIV Dubai Championship on the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

David Drysdale faces card sweat as Scott Jamieson shines in Dubai

David Drysdale and wife/caddie during the Kenya Savannah Classic earlier this year. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale handed timely boost in bid to hang on to full European Tour card

David Drysdale, pictured in action during the recent Open de Espana at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, sits one spot outside the provisional card cut-off heading into the final regular event of the European Tour season. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale 'not needing a miracle' to hang on to European Tour card

Grant Forrest talks through a shot with caddie John McClure during the Open de Espana at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest renewing rivalry with Jon Rahm, this time in Spanish Open

David Drysdale was pleased with a bogey-free seven-under-par 64 in the opening round of the Acciona Open de España in Madrid. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

David Drysdale and Grant Forrest off to strong starts in Spanish Open

David Drysdale in action during the second round of the K:M Dutch Open at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

'Hot start' sees David Drysdale leap up KLM Open leaderboard

David Law acknowledges the crowds after putting out on the 18th green during the third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: David Law feels he's playing best golf of his career

Stephen Gallacher during the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: Stephen Gallacher and David Drysdale lead Scottish challenge

Lee Westwood and his wife/caddie Helen during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: Westwood worried about 'draining' Ryder Cup battle

David Drysdale plays his second shot on the ninth hole during the opening round of BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: David Drysdale determined to 'kick on' in bid to keep card

Grant Forrest recorded his maiden European Tour win with a brilliant victory in the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews last Sunday. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest targets 'bigger and better things' after breakthrough pro win

Calum Hill chats to his caddie during the third round of the Cazoo Classic at the London Golf Club in West Kingsdown. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Calum Hill sets up another chance to land maiden European Tour triumph

David Drysdale putts on the 18th hole during the third round of the Scandinavian Mixed Hosted by Henrik and Annika at Vallda Golf & Country Club in Gothenburg. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

David Drysdale one shot off lead in Scandinavian Mixed event

David Law plays his third shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Made in HimmerLand presented by FREJA at Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort in Aalborg, Denmark. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

David Law 'really pleased' as late burst secures promising start in Denmark

Richard Bland poses with the trophy after winning the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

David Drysdale 'close to tears' as Richard Bland won British Masters at 48

David Drysdale in action during the Austrian Golf Open at Diamond Country Club in Atzenbrugg, near Vienna. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Scottish trio off to promising starts in cold conditions for Austrian Open

Calum Hill lines up a putt on the 11th hole during the final round of the Kenya Savannah Classic at Karen Country Club in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Calum Hill left with 'salty' taste after agonising finish in Kenya Classic

David Drysdale plays from a bunker on the 12th hole during the third round of the Kenya Savannah Classic at Karen Country Club in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale aims to hunt down Justin Harding in final round in Kenya

David Drysdale flashes a huge smile on his way to a six-under-par 65 in the second round of the Kenya Savannah Classic at Karen Country Club in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale back in hunt for elusive European Tour victory

Liam Johnston walks with his caddie on the 15th hole during the opening round of the Kenya Savannah Classic at Karen Country Club in Nairobi. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

David Drysdale and Liam Johnston off to strong starts in Kenya Classic

Bryson DeChambeau was half his current size when he played alongside David Drysdale in the opening two rounds of the 2016 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

David Drysdale among first to see Bryson DeChambeau's star potential

David Drysdale reacts to seeing his putt to win the 2020 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters narrowly miss at the 72nd hole before losing to Spaniard Jorge Campillo at the fifth extra hole at Education City Golf Club in Doha. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

David Drysdale back in Qatar with ‘good vibes’ despite play-off agony

Scott Jamieson plays his tee shot on the 10th hole during day one of the South African Open at Gary Player CC in Sun City, South Africa. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images

Scott Jamieson maintains good form with solid start in South Africa

David Drysdale of Scotland at the 6th hole during the first round of the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Open where he made a strong start with a round of 65. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

David Drysdale gets a head for heights to make strong start in Cyprus

Ewen Ferguson signed off with a 67 to finish as the leading home player in the Scottish Championship presented by AXA at Fairmont St Andrews. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Ewen Ferguson delighted to 'join in the party' on European Tour

Dean Robertson became Cormac Sharvin's mentor during the Northern Irishman's spell at Stirling University

Dean Robertson helps Cormac Sharvin set hot Hanbury Manor pace

Connor Syme chips on to the 18th green during the first round of the Hero Open at Marriott Forest of Arden. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Connor Syme off to good start in Hero Open after going 'back to basics'

David Drysdale has yet to win on the European Tour

David Drysdale: From bunking off school to play golf to European Tour milestone

David Drysdale lives near Cockburnspath in Berwickshire and is a member of Goswick Golf Club in Northumberland. Picture: Warren Little/Getty

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