Golf

Englishman Mark Young shows off the trophy after winning the Montrose Links Masters presented by Montrose Port Authority

'Life in the old boy yet' - Montrose Links Masters win for 43-year-old

Jon Wood’s stunning St Andrews image is being offered to golf collectors

Stunning St Andrews image taken by greenkeeper is up for grabs

Glencruitten’s Martin Shields poses with his trophy after winning the net section in the 2025 PING Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability at Rowallan Castle in Ayrshire

Scottish golf round up: Glencruitten gets another Scottish Open winner

Bob MacIntyre and caddie Mike Burrow talk tactics during the first round of the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina

Bob MacIntyre pleased with PGA start as mud balls are berated

Just 11mm of rainfall was just recorded between April and early May at Royal Aberdeen by course manager Richard Johnstone

Club golfers urged to support greenkeepers facing 'big challenges'

An external shot of the University of Stirling's new state-of-the-art Performance Golf Studio, located on the Stirling campus

Golf scholars at Scottish uni handed huge boost with new facility

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks during a press conference prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina

Rory McIlroy says everything from now on is 'bonus'

Three of the favourites for this year's USPGA Championship.

Who will win the USPGA Championship golf 2025? The 12 favourites

Rory McIlroy pictured during a practice round for the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina

Rory McIlroy has put career grand slam fire in belly of PGA rivals

Graeme Robertson and Same Locke secured cards for the Challenge Tour, which has since been rebranded as the Hotel Planner Tour, through being the top two players on last year’s Tartan Pro Tour Order of Merit

Why Scots are facing bigger challenge on 2025 Tartan Pro Tour

Dita Stanis-Traken and Roger McStravick of the St Andrews Pilgrim Foundation pictured at the unveiling of the plaque for Allan Robertson

St Andrews plaque unveiled for golf's 'forgotten hero'

US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley of the United States speaks to the media prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina

Golf's 'side issues' cast aside for Ryder Cup - as get-together shows

Jordan Spieth speaks with the media prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina

'I'm ready to throw hat in ring' - Spieth on his career grand slam bid

Getting the ball in the hole in medals is one of the biggest challenges for club golfers

Why do certain people - myself included - make golf so difficult?

Sepp Straka poses with the trophy after winning the Truist Championship at The Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club in Pennsylvania

Massive Ryder Cup boost for European player - and McIlroy knows it

Euan Walker plays his tee shot on the 17th hole on day four of the Challenge de Espana at Fontanals Golf Club in Girona

Scottish golfer boosts DP World Tour card bid with Spanish display

Euan Walker in action during the third round of the Challenge de Espana at Fontanals Golf Club in Girona

Scottish golfer chasing third title triumph on Hotel Planner Tour

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Masters after a dramatic last day at Augusta National Golf Club last month

After 'cosmic' Masters win, what now for Rory McIlroy and 2025 majors?

Renowned golf coach Gary Nicol and former Scotland defender Dave McPherson have teamed up to launch Performance Principles

Former Scotland defender teams up with renowned golf coach

Kevin McAlpine pictured caddying for fellow Scot Martin Laird on the PGA Tour

Age bracket lowered for new Scottish Mid-Amateur events

Hannah Darling is enjoying an exciting end to her college career at the University of South Carolina

Hannah Darling tees up exciting finish to her US college career

Crail Golfing Society’s Andrew Davidson has made a strong start to the domestic season

Scottish golf round up: Rankings rise for Crail ace plus £25,000 boost

Bob MacIntyre reckons he’s been let down by his putting so far this season on the PGA Tour

Fresh from Nashville visit, Bob MacIntyre hopes his putter is on song

Pictured celebrating the tie up between Royal Dornoch and US golf course designers KCD are, from left, Mark Allan, Tad King, Gary Bethune (captain), Rob Collins, Neil Hampton (general manager) and Trevor Dormer

Dornoch to build third course as part of multi-million pound plans

The new portrait has been unveiled in the Big Room of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews clubhouse

Golf's golden couple honoured with new portrait in St Andrews

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament to become just the sixth player to complete a career grand slam

'Can McIlroy win grand slam this year?' - Strange thinks he can

Grant Forrest pictured at The Renaissance Club during a media day for this year’s Genesis Scottish Open

Parenthood behind Grant Forrest's glow in battle to win again

Iain Valentine, Jessie’s son, is flanked by Blairgowrie Ladies’ captain Margaret Marshall, left, and Dr Eve Soulsby

Scottish golf club pays picture tribute to legendary amateur

The 59th Lytham Trophy takes place over the next three days at The Open venue in Lancashire

Who are the Scots bidding to end 18-year Lytham Trophy drought

Club captain Scott Fenton is delighted to see how King James VI Golf Club has recovered after being badly hit during Storm Babet in October 2023

'Herculean' effort hailed as historic Scottish golf club rescued

Grant Forrest is The Renaissance Club Charitable Foundation’s Official Ambassador

Genesis Scottish Open hits £1m mark with charity support

Connor Graham secured one of just two coach’s picks for Team International for this year’s Arnold Palmer Cup at Congaree

Scottish duo selected for Arnold Palmer Cup in South Carolina

Rory McIlroy shows off the trophy after winning the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Rory McIlroy confirms first Scottish appearance as grand slam winner

Look inside the transformed restaurants at this Scottish hotel

Bob MacIntyre and Rory McIlroy chat after being paired for the first two rounds of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Bob MacIntyre ready to renew Scottish Open rivalry with Rory McIlroy

US President Donald Trump plays the Ailsa Course at Turnberry during a visit in 2023

Trump Turnberry decision up to Open organisers, says Downing Street

Cathkin Braes member Sabrina Wong poses with the Angela Uzielli Trophy after winning The R&A Girls U16 Amateur Championship at Gog Magog Golf Club

Scottish golf round up: Wong win, Drysdale debut, McClymont solid show

Hannah Darling, front centre, celebrates with her University of Carolina team-mates after winning the SEC Championship in Florida

Double delight for Hannah Darling as Scot nears end of college career

A golfer tees off on the 18th on the Old Course, where a few lucky people will be playing for just £42.50 this year

The massive surge in 48 hours for cut-price St Andrews tee times

Ad Feature Watch the world’s best golfers at the Genesis Scottish Open this July!

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry interact during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in Avondale, Louisiana

Rory McIlroy told he 'could have had a couple extra hours in bed'

Blairgowrie’s Connor Graham has enjoyed a standout debut season for Texas Tech on the US college circuit

Scottish golfer set for standout debut season on US college circuit
Texas Tech freshman Connor Graham off to strong start in Big 12 Championship in Tulsa

Scottish airport told to expect US President Donald Trump to fly in

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate winning last year’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana

McIlroy reveals 'cool' chats with two Presidents after Masters victory

The new DP World India Championship has been hailed as a ‘landmark moment’

DP World Tour announces new $4m tournament for 2025 schedule

Xander Schauffele gazes at the Claret Jug after his victory in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

Open champion on 'terrifying' Troon and sipping tequila out Claret Jug

A view of the Claret Jug the 6th tee during the media day at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Tuesday April 22, 2025.

Royal Portrush set for 'McIlroy Mania' as Turnberry return addressed

A golfer tees off on the 18th on the Old Course, where a few lucky people will be playing for just £42.50 this year

£42.50 to play Old Course - Scottish golfers set for St Andrews steal

How to play a round at St Andrews' Old Course for just £42.50

Host club member Andrew Davidson shows off the Battle Trophy after his win in the Crail Golfing Society event

Scottish golf round up: Battle Trophy, Helen Holm and junior reports

Scottish Women’s Amateur Tour founder Alan Tait with Ailsa Cackett (Broomieknowe) and Cori Lee (Dumfries & Galloway) after their respective wins at Royal Dornoch

Dornoch date in 2026 diary - boost for Scottish Women's Amateur Tour

The R&A has launched an “educational campaign” in tandem with the four Home Golf Unions about the World Handicap System

Golf handicap 'cheats' targeted by The R&A, with WHS 'here to stay'

Justin Rose reacts after holing a birdie putt at the 18th hole in the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

Eight Masters performances that have changed Ryder Cup landscape

Grace Crawford poses with the trophy after her 2022 win in the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open at Royal Troon

Talented Scottish golfer excited for first Troon test since 2022 win

Team USA’s Scottie Scheffler shows off his gold medal after winning the men's individual event in the 2024 Olympic in Paris

Boost for golf as new mixed team event gets green light for Olympics

Honorary Starter Jack Nicklaus was delighted to see Rory McIlroy finally win The Masters

'You’ll see a lot more great golf out of Rory McIlroy' - Jack Nicklaus

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