Paul Lawrie

Rory Franssen shows off the trophy after winning the Tartan Pro Tour's Fairmont St Andrews event supported by Martin Gilbert. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Franssen eagles last to land maiden pro win in Tartan Pro Tour event

Euan McIntosh shows off his trophy after winning the Montrose Links Masters, the second event on this season's Tartan Pro Tour. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour.

Old gunslingers throw down gauntlet to young Scottish professionals

Craig Lee shows off the Barassie Links Classic trophy after his victory in an event presented by The MacKay Clinic at Kilmarnock (Barassie). Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Lee pips O'Hara in ding-dong battle to win Barassie Links Classic

Hannah McCook is presented with a mock cheque for Kate Rose, Justin's wife, after winning the final event of the current Rose Ladies Series campaign. Picture: Rose Ladies Series

McCook lands dramatic play-off win in Rose Ladies Series

Paul Lawrie has been delighted to see the Tartan Pro Tour go from strength to strength since the circuit was launched during the Covid pandemic to provide playing opportunities for Scottish-based professionals. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

'Man, it's really kicking on' says Paul Lawrie of his Tartan Pro Tour

Sean Lawrie proudly shows off the trophy after winning the Aberdeen Golf Links Pro-Am at his home city. Picture: Aberdeen Golf Links Pro-Am

Lawrie signs off with stunning 63 to win Aberdeen Golf Links Pro-Am

Paul Lawrie receives a framed print of the Championship Course from general manager Neil Hampton to mark being made an honorary member of Royal Dornoch. Picture: Picture: Matthew Harris

Lawrie honoured by Royal Dornoch as new-look eighth hole is opened

Paul Lawrie and Spencer Henderson will be the opposing captains in next Monday's Paul Lawrie Foundation Challenge Match at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen. Picture: Paul Lawrie Foundation.

Lawrie 'excited' to see top Scottish amateurs take on team of pros in new match

The Claret Jug will be up for grabs at Royal Liverpool this year after St Andrews staged the 150th Open last summer. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Entry process underway for spots scramble in 151st Open at Royal Liverpool

Sandy Lyle made his 100th major appearance when he teed up in The Masters last year at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.

Lyle set to be sole Scot teeing up in The Masters

Paul Lawrie chats in the documentary at the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

Lawrie returns to his 'Roots' in episode of mini-documentary series

Karin Sharp was appointed as Scottish Golf's chief operating officer in April 2020 following Andrew McKinlay's exit as chief executive. Picture: Scottish Golf.

Sharp no longer at helm of Scottish Golf as interim CEO is appointed

Michele Thomson is among four Scots teeing up in this week's Lalla Meryem Cup in Morcco. Picture: Tristan Jones/LET.

Thomson trying to learn from legends like Bernhard Langer in Morocco

Paul Lawrie celebrates with Davy Kenny, who is now caddying for Grant Forrest, after the Aberdonian's win in the 2012 Commercialbank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Caddie change for Forrest as Jamieson sticks with his long-term looper

Trump International Golf Links near Aberdeen will stage an event on the 2023 Legends Tour. Picture: Michal Wachucik/Getty Images.

Trump's course in Aberdeen confirmed as Legends Tour venue in 2023

The Farmfoods Tartan Pro Tour will feature 13 events in 2023 while the Farmfoods Scottish Challenge will be staged at Newmachar for the second year in a row. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Lawrie's Tartan Pro Tour becomes Challenge Tour feeder circuit

Paul Lawrie presents the trophy to Javier Sainz after the Spaniard's win in this year's Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by The R&A at Newmachar in Aberdeenshire. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Newmachar to stage Farmfoods Scottish Challenge for second year in a row

Euan McIntosh, the sole Scot in the field, has long-time friend Alan Tait on his bag in the Legends Tour's season-ending MCB Tour Championship in Mauritius this week.

Friends reunited as Tait caddies for McIntosh in Mauritius

A general view of St Andrew's Old Course back in September.

Scotland lands ultimate accolade in World Golf Awards

Stephen Gallacher has struggled this season and is battling to hang on to his DP World Tour card. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Stephen Gallacher Saturday Interview: I'm not ready to walk away yet

Ollie Roberts shows off his prizes after winning the Tartan Pro Tour's Carnoustie Tour Championship sponsored by Angus Soft Fruits. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Roberts savours 'absolute treat' of winning at Carnoustie in front of Lawrie

Irishman Brendan McCarroll finished birdie-birdie to set the pace in the Tartan Pro Tour's Carnoustie Tour Championship. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

McCarroll chasing first Irish win on Tartan Pro Tour at Carnoustie

Louise Duncan is teeing up in the Tartan Pro Tour Carnoustie Tour Championship as she gears up for the LET Qualifying School later in the year. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Contrasting moods as Tartan Pro Tour and EuroPro Tour seasons culminate

Spanish duo Angel Hidalgo and Adrian Otaegui both enjoyed memorable weeks in on home soil in the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters at Real Club Valderrama in Cadiz. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

LIV spats not good for game but golf will always be smiles better

Paul Lawrie shows off the trophy after winning the Farmfoods European Senior Masters hosted by Peter Baker at La Manga Club. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

Paul Lawrie pulls off another amazing last-day fightback to win on Legends 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

Summer Elliott in action during The Race to The Machrie on Islay. Picrure: Golfpix/Martin Cairns

Summer Elliott savours 'amazing' title triumph at The Machrie

Gullane's Sam Mukherkee shows off the trophy after winning The Race to The Machie boys' event.

Rasmus Hojgaard helps Sam Mukherjee recover from horror hole at The Machrie

Russell Chrystie in action during his win in the Tartan Pro Tour's St Andrews Classic on the New Course. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

St Andrews success and Dunhill date lifts Russell Chrystie's "depression"

Stephen Gallacher, Sandy Lyle, Ian Woosnam, referee Bill Longmuir and Paul Lawrie at Bothwell Castle's centenary exhibition match. Picture: Bothwell Castle Golf Club

Three major champions and Ryder Cup player tee up in Bothwell Castle centenary m...

Paul Lawrie and Thomas Bjorn walk up the third hole on the King's Course in the first round of The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Paul Lawrie says changing Ryder Cup captaincy process would be 'a joke'

Padraig Harrington speaks to the media conference ahead of The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Padraig Harrington plays down length advantage in Senior Open at Gleneagles

Bob MacIntyre crosss over the Swilcan Bridge with playing partner Justin De Los Santos on his way to the 18th green during the third round of the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

I could have curled up in a ball and cried, says Bob MacIntyre of his stress in ...

David Law tees off at the 17th hole in the second round of the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Lawrie to become spectator in 150th Open after Law makes cut on major debut

England's Ian Poulter putts on the 16th green during day one of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews.

Scotland always puts on show for The Open but this is special - Martin Dempster

Bob MacIntyre tees off on 18 before finishing his first round at St Andrews Old Course with a birdie. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

MacIntyre happy with first round at St Andrews despite coming unstuck at hole 13

1999 winner Paul Lawrie hits the opening shot in the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Paul Lawrie hits first shot in 150th Open then almost finishes with hole-in-one

Connor Graham shows off the trophy after winning the the R&A Junior Open at Monifieth. Picture: Matthew Lewis/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Connor Graham wins R&A Junior Open by five shots at Monifieth

Paul Lawrie kisses the Claret Jug after winning the 1999 Open at Carnoustie. Picture: Getty Images

'Extra special' for Paul Lawrie as he joins Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in rece...

David Law was proud as punch after securing his spot in the 150th Open through a high finish in the Horizon Irish Open at Mount Juliet. Picture: Harry Murphy/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

David Law savours 'really special' major debut in 150th Open at St Andrews

The winning team of John Daly, Louis Oosthuizen, Zach Johnson and Sir Nick Faldo pose for a photo on the Swilcan Bridge during the Celebration of Champions at St Andrews. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Success for St Andrews Open winners in fun-filled Celebration of Champions

Paul Lawrie of Scotland reacts on the 18th during the Celebration of Champions Challenge at St Andrews. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Lawrie to hit opening shot for second time in The Open at St Andrews

David Law shows his delight after qualifying for the 150th Open through his high finish in the Horizon Irish Open at Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, Ireland. Picture: Harry Murphy/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

David Law secures 'dream' major debut in 150th Open at St Andrews

1999 Open champion Paul Lawrie with his replica trophy at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel in 2007. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Paul Lawrie: I don't think I've been good enough to stand on Swilcan Bridge and ...

Paul Lawrie gets his hands on the trophy after winnng the European Legends Links Championship hosted by Ian Woosnam at Trevose in Cornwall. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images

Paul Lawrie lands second Legends Tour title with Trevose triumph

Erskine's Ronnie Clark was delighted to get his hands on the Scottish Seniors' Open trophy for a second time after his win at Arbroath. Picture: Scottish Golf

Ronnie Clark lands second success in Scottish Seniors' Open

Paul Lawrie presents the to Javier Sainz after the Spaniard's win in the Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by The R&A at Newmachar. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Spaniard Javier Sainz savours Scottish Challenge success at Newmachar

Craig Lee plays his tee shot to the 10th hole during day one of the Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by The R&A at Newmachar. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Craig Lee savours 'phenomenal' 66 at blustery Newmachar in Scottish Challenge

Paul Lawrie poses for a picture at Newmachar with one of the pro-am teams for the Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by The R&A. Picture: Five Star Sports Agency

Paul Lawrie 'proud' to get Scottish Challenge back and full of praise for Newmac...

Justin Thomas shows off the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship for a second time at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

USPGA champion Justin Thomas praised by Tiger Woods after stirring memories of P...

Sam Locke celebrates his win in the Dundonald Links Classic in Ayrshire. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Clear head helps Sam Locke win Dundonald Links Classic on Tartan Pro Tour

Jack McDonald in action during the second round of the Royal Dornoch Masters at the Sutherland venue. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Argos stint helps Jack McDonald catalogue winning formula on Tartan Pro Tour

Ewen Ferguson shows off the trophy after winning the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Ewen Ferguson lands maiden DP World Tour win in dramatic Qatar Masters finish

Kylie Henry is among five Scots teeing up in this week's Aramco Saudi Ladies International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City. Picture: Tristan Jones

Kylie Henry 'buzzing' about LET return after fracturing elbow in bath slip

Scot Rory Franssen is through to the final of the South African Amateur Championship in Johannesburg. Picture: GolfRSA

Rory Franssen closes in on South African success and what major winners will bri...

Double Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew has been nominated as a non-executive director. Picture: Tristan Jones

Catriona Matthew and Paul Lawrie set to join Scottish Golf board

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Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford standing down at next election

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Ange Postecoglou has left Celtic to take charge of Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

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