Michael Stewart

Lee Westwood is heading to Dundonald Links in Ayrshire on Tuesday to try and qualify for the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Why Open Final Qualifying is one of best days of year in golf

Michael Stewart pictured during the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool in 2023

Scottish golfer lifts lid on The Open regrets after frustrating year

Ryan Lumsden in action during the DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage at Infinitum Golf in Tarragona, Spain.

Scottish golfer leaps into DP World Tour card contention in Spain

Michael Stewart pictured during last year's 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

The Open extras: Michael Stewart return, Paul Lawrie award, Roblox rise

Michael Stewart, who played in all four rounds in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool last year, is in the Team Paul Lawrie line up. Picture: Tom Russo | The Scotsman.

Strong teams named for Paul Lawrie's match between amateurs and pros

Banchory's James Byrne pictured during the final of the 2010 Amateur Championship at Muirfield. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

James Byrne still involved in golf - but now as content producer

Blairgowrie's Gregor Graham shows off the South African Amateur Championship trophy after his win at Royal Johannesburg. Picture: GolfRSA

Gregor Graham adds to Scottish success story in South African Amateur

Craig Howie in action during the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by the R&A 2023 at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca in November. Picture: Angel Martinez/Getty Images.

Craig Howie felt 'ridiculously rusty' after time off following surgery

Blairgowrie's Connor Graham pictured during Team Europe's win in last year's Junior Ryder Cup in Italy. Picture: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images.

Graham brothers heading to South Africa as part of Scottish Golf squad

Michael Stewart, pictured playing in the 151st Open in July, is among the Scots competing in second stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School in Spain. Picture: Tom Russo

Stewart makes jump in DP World Tour Q-School event but Scott slips back

Michael Stewart acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the third round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool last month. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Stewart looking for lift after Open high left him feeling a 'bit down'

Rhys Thompson is making his Challenge Tour debut in this week's Farmfoods Scottish Challenge presented by The R&A at Newmachar. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

In-form Tartan Pro Tour player Rhys Thompson up for Challenge at Newmachar

Michael Stewart tees off on the first hole in the final round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

'Disappointed' Stewart sets sights on hometown gig in 2024 at Troon

Michael Stewart tees off at the first in the third round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Stewart 'scrapped like mad man' to stay in top 25 in The Open

Michael Stewart in action during the second round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Proud Stewart savours 'amazing' major debut in 151st Open

Michael Stewart chats with his caddie during the opening round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Stewart just two shots off lead on major debut in 151st Open

Graeme Robertson pictured during a practice round for the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Robertson rues 'absolute shocker' of missing hit with Dustin Johnson

The draw has been made for the opening two rounds in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

The Open 2023 draw: Scot out in first group and two paired with major champions

Michael Stewart pictured during a practice round for the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo|The Scotsman.

Open debutant Stewart recalls special Tiger Woods memory at Hoylake

Scottish-born Australian Connor McKinney shows off his player tag at Dundonald Links after qualifying for the 151st Open. Picture: Mark Runnacles/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

'Scossie' McKinney excited to have teed up major debut in 151st Open

Michael Stewart celebrates at Dundonald Links on Tuesday after securing a spot in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Mark Runnacles/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Why Scotland is feeling proud of Open debutants Stewart and Robertson

Michael Stewart proudly shows off his player bag tag after securing a spot in the 151st Open after winning the Final Qualifying event at Dundonald Links. Picture: Dundonald Links

How Stewart and Robertson secured Open debuts at Royal Liverpool

Stuart McLaren, pictured playing on the PGA EuroPro Tour, won the latest Golfbreaks Get Back To Golf Tour event at Dalmahoy. Picture: PGA EuroPro Tour

Almost 500 players tee up on Get Back To Golf Tour so far in 2023

Dudee United took an impressive away crowd to McDiarmid Park, but St Johnstone fans (pictured) also turned out in force. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

St Johnstone-Dundee United reaction: Goodwin's crowd faux pas, red card verdict

Stephen Gallacher weighs up a putt in the third round of the Abu Dhabi Challenge at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Gallacher drops back as Englishman Lewis leads in Abu Dhabi Challenge

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

BBC pundit Michael Stewart has hit out at Rangers over their response to their disallowed goal at Celtic Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

BBC pundit blasts Rangers' 'incredible level of entitlement' over SFA letter

Dr Michael Stewart, Senior Lecturer in Film and media, Queen Margaret University

Friends of the Scotsman: Even reflected Oscars glory is a big win

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is fully expected to stay ahead of his Rangers counterpart Michael Beale when their teams confront one another in next Sunday's Viaplay Cup final - which brings its own pressures. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Why Celtic have more to lose than Rangers in Viaplay Cup final

Graeme Robertson has used the Tartan Pro Tour to get himself ready for this season's DP World Tour Qualifying School and is through to the second stage in Spain this week. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Robertson has namesake Dean helping his DP World Tour card bid

Dundee United striker Tony Watt's challenge on Motherwell's Sean Goss that earned a red card following a VAR check. (Photo by Simon Wootton / SNS Group)

Tony Watt free to face Celtic as Dundee Utd striker has VAR red card rescinded

Balmore's Chris Maclean led with nine holes to play in the season-ending Matchroom Tour Championship.

Maclean foiled in bid to sign off in style on PGA EuroPro Tour

Michael Stewart was a recent winner on the PGA EuroPro Tour in the Eagle Orchid Scottish Masters at Leven. Picture: Matt Lynch

Why loss of PGA EuroPro Tour after 20 years could curb careers

Referee Steven McLean (centre) ruled out Scott Arfiield's strike in Rangers' 4-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Rangers' ruled out goal against Hearts was 'foul all day long'

Michael Stewart shows off the trophy after winning Eagle Orchid Scottish Masters at Leven Links. Picture: PGA EuroPro Tour

Why rejuvenated Michael Stewart deserves to share spotlight with Bob MacIntyre

Michael Stewart with the trophy after winning the 2022 Eagle Orchid Scottish Masters at Leven Links

Michael Stewart feels 'pure relief' after landing maiden EuroPro Tour win at Lev...

Michael Stewart takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the Eagle Orchid Scottish Masters at Leven Links. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Michael Stewart sets up chance to land maiden EuroPro Tour win at Leven

Jack South shows off the trophy after winning The Motocaddy Masters at Leven Links in 2021. Picture: PGA EuroPro Tour.

Jack South goes low again at Leven as Greg Dalziel leads home contingent

Michael Stewart has climbed into the top five on the PGA EuroPro Tour Order of Merit. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Michael Stewart sights set on becoming next Scot to reach DP World Tour

Willie Collum sent off two Rangers players in their draw with Hibs. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ex-Rangers and Hibs stars on 'ridiculous' Willie Collum decision and IFAB rules

It seems to have been largely lost in the midst of time that a draconian Ibrox ban for BBC reporter Chris McLaughlin was the genesis for the corporation's seven-year coverage dispute with the BBC that has been brought to a close. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS).

Rangers and the BBC's Hundred Year War has been a tedious saga

BBC Scotland will return to Ibrox this season. (Ian MacNicol/AFP via Getty Images)

BBC and Rangers row resolution and 'fullest coverage' to resume
Rangers’ long-running dispute with the BBC has ended with the broadcaster pledging ‘to provide the fullest possible coverage’ of the team’s matches going forwar...

Former Hibs, Hearts and Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart is now a TV and radio pundit. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Michael Stewart issues apology to Rangers and former Ibrox PR chief

Former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson on pundit duties during the Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic at Hampden. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ex-Rangers star on the 'harsh reality' facing Celtic in the title run-in

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou on the Hampden touchline during the Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Rangers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou praised for act that 'showed a lot of class' after defeat to Rangers

Hearts John Souttar warms up ahead of the match against Motherwell. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Souttar subbed by Hearts at half-time as Rangers prepare to make January move

Livingston wanted a penalty at Ibrox for a potential handball incident.

Pundits at odds over Rangers-Livingston decision

Pundit Michael Stewart. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Rangers bench is 'weakest in a long time' says BBC pundit

Hearts defender John Souttar has agreed a pre-contract deal with Rangers.

Doubts cast over January Souttar transfer from Hearts to Rangers

Ewen Ferguson has all but secured his European Tour card for next season after an impressive campaign on the Challenge Tour. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Why Scottish golf is in such a good place ahead of Challenge Tour Grand Final

Lloyd Saltman after winning The Renaissance Club Classic. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Lloyd Saltman and Michael Stewart both excited to return to winning ways

Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture: SNS

Stewart blasts Rangers as club tweets after criticism

John Gallagher, pictured in action in 2018 SSE Scottish Hydro Challenge at Macdonald Spey Valley in Aviemore, is through to the Get Back to Golf Tour grand final at Dumbarnie Links. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images.

One spot to fill in Get Back to Golf Tour grand final at Dumbarnie Links

John Lundstram (above) has been discussed in the debate over Ryan Porteous' red card at Ibrox. Picture: SNS

Pundit makes Porteous-Lundstram comparison

Michael Stewart says Rangers will need to sell players after their Champions League exit to Malmo. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers 'need to sell players' after Champions League exit to Malmo

Michael Stewart won the fourth bunkered Get Back to Golf Tour event of the 2021 campaign at Prestwick St Nicholas. Picture: Harry Engels/Getty Images.

Michael Stewart is latest winner on 'brilliant' Get Back to Golf Tour

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