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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

Forward Harry McKirdy has yet to score for Hibs since arriving from Swindon Town last summer.

Hibs ponder next McKirdy move after latest social media faux pas

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

Ben Thornbury demonstrating 'crazy pothole golf' in Malmesbury

Man sets up pothole crazy golf course to ‘make a point’ to council

Celtic and Rangers do battle in Glasgow this weekend.

Weekend football TV guide: Celtic v Rangers, Liverpool v Arsenal, Aaron Ramsey

Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, speaks to the media ahead of the season's opening major. Picture: Augusta National Golf Club

Ridley sees 87th Masters creating 'path forward' as peace breaks out at Augusta

The exterior of Maften Hall

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Dumbarnie Links, which only opened in 2020, was recently awarded Best Golf Experience at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards. Picture: Dumbarnie Links

'Future looks bright for Scottish golf courses ' predicts industry expert

Topolf's new facility in Glasgow only opened in mid-December and has been very busy over the past three months. Picture: Topgolf.

Why new Glasgow venues Topgolf and Golf It! can be good for game

2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau is against the bid to roll back the ball at the top level in the men's game. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images.

Golf heading for another fall-out but let's cut out the insults

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

'Golf's split model for ball won't affect recreational game'

New data shows that 5.6 million on-course adult golfers – the second-highest number since monitoring began over 30 years ago – enjoyed playing on full-length courses (9 or 18 holes) in GB&I last year. Picture: The R&A.

Golf participation in GB and Ireland rises by 265,000 in 2022

Spring is in the Ayr at Trump Turnberry thanks to new getaway break

Ad Feature Spring is in the Ayr at Trump Turnberry thanks to new getaway break

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, who play on different tours, battled it out recently for the Dubai Desert Classic title.

Golf's majors pot for 2023 full of key ingredients after latest developments

New stonework has been laid on the tee side of the Swilcan Bridge, the area where people stand to take photographs of the iconic hole. Picture: @UKGolfGuy

Hats off to St Andrews Links Trust for swiftly rectifying 'patio' mistake

Dougie Imrie caused a cup upset at Celtic Park as a player - can he do it as a manager?

Aidan Smith's Saturday Interview: Dougie Imrie on facing Celtic, bans, 'animal'

The agency said it has enjoyed long-held client relationships in Scotland and opened its first base there, in Edinburgh, in early 2021.

Digital marketing agency to create extra 30 jobs under Edinburgh expansion plan

Former winners Phil Mickelson and Charl Schwartzel are among the LIV Golf players who have been given the green light to play in next year's Masters. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

LIV Golf players given green light to play in 2023 Masters

GEO Foundation and Visit Scotland representatives were joined by partners across golf in Scotland to celebrate winning the inaugural Sustainability in Scottish Sport Award in Edinburgh. Picture: Craig Watson

Golf recognised with inaugural Sustainability in Scottish Sport Award

Pupils at three schools in Glasgow are already being introduced to golf through the creation of The R&A's Golf It! facility in the city.

New R&A's facility to deliver golf lessons for 42,500 pupils across Glasgow

Germany's Alexander Knappe, right, is battling with South African J.C. Ritchie, left, and Swiss star Jeremy Freiburghaus, centre, to finish as the Challenge Tour No 1 at the end of this week's Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca. Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images.

Knappe still smiling despite 'horrible 88' in Dunhill Links at St Andrews

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

Callum Hill reacts on the 18th green at St Andrews during last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Hill opens up on insect bite that sidelined him for months

A two-minute silence in memory of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II is observed at Wentworth after the resumption of the BMW PGA Championship. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Golf pays fitting tribute to The Queen after resumption of BMW PGA at Wentworth

Cameron Smith celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Cameron Smith had golfing world at his feet - I hope he hasn't thrown it all awa...

Golf It! will be the R&As new community-based golf and entertainment facility located on the south bank of Hogganfield Loch, following the redevelopment of Lethamhill golf course.

Golf It! will be name of R&A's new community facility in Glasgow

Playing an 18-hole course usually requires walking four to five miles and taking around 13,000 steps.

Community projects helping to make golf more accessible - Sam Scott

Grant Forrest putts on the ninth green on day two of the Cazoo Classic at Hillside. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest stays in contention in Cazoo Classic after 'digging in' at Hillsid...

2022 Honda Civic review: hybrid hatch has space for all the family

Collin Morikawa looks on during a practice round prior to the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

'Crazy winds' and 'crazy fans': why the Americans love Scottish golf

Bing Crosby on the Old Course at St Andrews in 1950.

23 pictures of golf in St Andrews over 50 years ago

Stunning settings like The Renaissance Club in East Lothian, where the Rolex Series event will be staged for the fourth year in a row, being in golf tourists
Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Golf tourism boosts Scotland's economy by £300 million

Guests arrive during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 09, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Dempster: Expect normal golf service to resume after LIV launch

Phil Anderton, Chief Development Officer at The R&A.

Golf participation in GB & Ireland strongly above pre-Covid pandemic levels

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

Bryson DeChanbeau is one of the big-hitters giving concern to the R&A and USGA as club distances keep increasing. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Golf's governing bodies come up with 'hybrid' plan in bid to find club and ball ...

Carly Booth was speaking about International Women's Day in her role as an ambassador for International Leisure Group (ILG), which incorporates golf retailer and leisure brands American Golf and Online Golf.

Carly Booth hails 'more supportive' environment for girls in golf

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

Phil Mickelson pictured during the recent PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in KIng Abdullah Economic City. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Phil Mickelson apologises for 'reckless' comments over Saudi Super League

Groundskeepers sweep up bottles and cans thrown from the stands on the 16th hole after a hole-in-one by Sam Ryder during the third round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale Arizona. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: No place in golf for bottles and cans being thrown by fans

r) Niall Horan and Gareth Bale will support a golf participation drive by The R&A and help inspire new audiences into the sport. Picture: The R&A/Getty Images

Gareth Bale joins Niall Horan in becoming global ambassador for R&A

Kia Proceed review

Golf is enjoying a boom around the world, according to research carried out by the R&A and Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS). Picture: R&A

Record numbers now playing golf worldwide as figure hits 66.6m

Rory McIlroy tees off during the Hero World Challenge at Albany in the Bahamas. Picture: Hero World Challenge

Rory McIlroy: PGA Tour should grant releases for Saudi International

Tom Watson celebrates holing a birdie putt with Matteo Manassero during the second round of the 2009 Open at Turnberry. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Matteo Manassero 'making progress' after spectacular loss of form

LET player Laura Murray features on the launch episode of Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba on BBC Alba. Picture: Tristan Jones.

New six-part golf series tees off on BBC Alba

Driving towards a fairway golf break

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

Order books open for updated Volkswagen Polo

Bob Macintyre in action during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: Bob MacIntyre praises mum for helping stricken fan at Wentworth

The 10 cheapest EVs and hybrids to insure

Lexi Thompson and her caddie, local man Paul Drummond. have struck it off instantly in the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

AIG Women's Open: Carnoustie car salesman driving Lexi Thompson's title bid

The famous Old Course at St Andrews is considered the spiritual home of the game of golf.

10 important dates in the history of golf in Scotland

Grant Forrest with his mum Audrey and sister Alisa following his victory in the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest overcomes huge emotional void to do family proud

Looking for a tough umbrella? We’ve got you covered

Windproof, golf or Fulton? The sturdiest umbrellas available

Allegra Stratton said that an EV did not currently fit with her lifestyle (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Government climate spokesperson ‘won’t swap diesel for EV’

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Scottish university projects funded by the US Defence Department include research into drones, explosives, and helicopters. Picture: AFP/Getty

Revealed: Scottish universities receive £34m in Pentagon funding

Donald Trump visited Menie earlier this month to "cut ribbon" on the construction of the second course. PIC: Contributed.

Trump's second golf course mapped out in dunes as diggers move in

The late folk musician Marc Ellington at his family home, Towie Barclay Castle in Aberdeenshire, which has now gone on the market.

Scottish castle home of late US folk musician goes on market