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Lorna McClymont digs deep to stay in hunt for maiden professional win

Lorna McClymont has made an encouraging start to her professional career

McClymont makes strong start in latest Sunshine Ladies Tour event

Bob MacIntyre tees off in his first major at Royal Portrush in the 2019 Open

How Scottish golfers can join Bob MacIntyre in teeing up in 153rd Open

Three-time winner Tiger Woods acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the 18th green after finishing his second round in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Tortured Tiger leaves burning question unanswered after more major misery

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy escapes from a spot of bother at Royal Troon, where he opened with a seven-over-par 78. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman

Tough Troon test leaves world's top players left battered and bruised in Open

Bob MacIntyre was cheered on by the home fans as he came close to winning last year's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre admits 'I feel like I am letting people down at times'

Bob MacIntyre has a laugh with Greg Milne, his caddie at the time, and coach David Burns during a practice round for the 148th Open Championshipat Royal Portrush in 2019. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre changes both coach and caddie in bid to rekindle 'love' for golf

Bob MacIntyre in action for Great Britain & Ireland in the 2017 Walker Cup at the Los Angeles Country Club. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images

MacIntyre recalls 'great experience' at LA Country Club in 2017 Walker Cup

Rory McIlroy and Bradley Neil spent a lot of time together in the build up to the event at Augusta National eight years ago. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Bradley Neil on being 'humbled by demons' since dream Masters appearance

Shane Lowry and his coach, Edinburgh man Neil Manchip, celebrate the Irishman winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Edinburgh man Neil Manchip savours Shane Lowry's 'phenomenal' golf this year

Bob MacIntyre with his caddie Mikey Thomson during a practice round on the Old Course at St Andrews ahead of the 150th Open. Picture: Ian Rutherford/Alamy Live News.

Bob MacIntyre gets 'goosebumps' about 150th Open and aims to be smiles better at...

Bob MacIntyre of Scotland plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre extends 'brilliant' cut record in majors and is ready to take rein...

Tommy Fleetwood, pictured during last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the Old Course, is hoping to have something to smile about when he returns to St Andrews in July for the 150th Open. Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

Tommy Fleetwood chasing 'ultimate dream' in 150th Open at St Andrews

Bob Macintyre tees off on the 18th hole on the Old Course at St Andrews during this year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre: I'm going to St Andrews with intentions to win The Open

Shane Lowry of Ireland poses with the claret jug open trophy after winning the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Lowry welcomes Royal Portrush return as The Open host venue confirmed

Rory McIlroy reacts after he holes his birdie putt on the 18th green at Royal St George's. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

The Open: Rory McIlroy set to 'sleep better' after closing birdie

Bob MacIntyre during a practice round for the 149th Open at Royal St George's. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

The Open: Sole Scot Bob MacIntyre ready to ‘fight for the flag’

Four-time major winner speaks to the media in the build up to the 149th Open at Royal St George's in Kent. Picture: PA

The Open: Brooks Koepka not a big fan of Royal St George's

Tommy Fleetwood during a practice round ahead of the 149th Open at Royal St George’s in Kent. Picture: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

The Open: Tommy Fleetwood fuelled by Padraig Harrington's major advice

Bob MacIntyre tees off on his Open debut at Royal Portrush in 2019, when he tied for sixth. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images.

The Open: Bob MacIntyre feels 'something is going to happen very soon'

Shane Lowry gazes at the Claret Jug after his win the 148th Open at Royal Portrush in 2019. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

The Open: Shane Lowry finally set to hand back ‘straightened’ Claret Jug

Amateur Sandy Scott watches Bob MacIntyre during a practice round prior to the 120th US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, last September. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre on US Open: My next step is to challenge in a major

Shane Lowry in action during the final round of the Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston on Sunday. Picture: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

Masters win would 'be on par' with Claret Jug success, says Shane Lowry

Bob MacIntyre finished with a three-over 283 total in the USPGA Championship. Picture: Getty.

Good week’s work by Bob MacIntyre in US major debut

Connor Syme on his way to victory in the second BMW Indoor Invitational powered by TrackMan

Connor Syme wins €10,000 for charities after victory in European Tour simulator ...

Muirfield appears to be in contention to host the AIG Womens Open for the first time. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Muirfield in line to stage Women’s British Open as it waits for The Open

Muirfield appears to be in contention to host the AIG Women’s Open for the first time. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Muirfield in line to stage Women’s British Open as it waits for The Open

Graeme McDowell claimed the course at The Renaissance Club was 'just average' last year. Picture: AP.

Graeme McDowell ‘didn’t love’ Renaissance Club but might be back for Scottish Op...

Abu Dhabi win gave Shane Lowry 'freedom' to become Open champion

Bob MacIntyre has been confirmed for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club in January. Picture: Getty Images

Bob MacIntyre sets sights on Omega Dubai Desert Classic win

Shane Lowry, right, and coach Neil Manchip during a practice round before the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty

Open champion Shane Lowry vows to have dry week at Dunhill Links

Shane Lowry speaks ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Lowry’s major gripe about questions on winning another Open

Bob MacIntyre is set to return to action this week in his first outing since finishing in a tie for sixth at the Open Championship. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Bob MacIntyre raring to go again after welcome break

Sam Torrance ‘heartbroken’ by loss of ‘great friend’ Gordon Brand Jnr

Former Ryder Cup player Gordon Brand Jnr dies aged 60

Paul McGinley in action at Royal Lytham & St Anne's. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty

Portrush has set ‘new standard’ for The Open, says Paul McGinley

Paul Lawrie happy that Open winner Shane Lowry is having a party

Shane Lowry with the Claret Jug

Shane Lowry refusing to let Claret Jug out of his grasp

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Paul Lawrie of Scotland hits a shot during the third practice round prior to the start of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes on July 18, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Paul Lawrie lifted for his Senior Open debut by 65 at Lytham

Bob MacIntyre hopes he will have other opportunities to play on the USPGA Tour. Picture: Getty

Bob MacIntyre turns down chance to make PGA debut in Nevada

Russell Knox wants to see flood of young Scots breaking through. Picture: Getty,

Russell Knox wants to see more Saltires following Bob MacIntyre’s success

Shane Lowry is greeted by the Garda in Dublin yesterday as he Brought the Claret Jug to the Boars Head pub following his victory at Royal Portrush. Picture: PA.

Open champion Shane Lowry sets sights on the Ryder Cup
Open champion Shane Lowry is targeting a Ryder Cup debut after finding himself among a group of players he used to curse.

The huge crowd which watched Shane Lowry win this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush may lead the R&A to consider dropping venues which have attracted lower attendances. Picture: Getty.

Martin Dempster: Portrush success signals danger to Muirfield and Lytham

Shane Lowry with the claret jug after winning the 148th Open. Picture: PA

Shane Lowry: Tears to Irish cheers for Open winner

Bob MacIntyre lines up a putt at Royal Portrush

Bob MacIntyre heading for shinty training to relax after impressive Open debut

Shane Lowry kisses the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush

'This one's for you' - Shane Lowry's Open win a victory for the whole of Ireland

Shane Lowry celebrates winning the 148th Open at Royal Portrush

Shane Lowry claims first major title in front of home crowd with Open win at Roy...

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Scotland's Russell Knox. Picture: Ian Rutherford

‘We are all psychos’ - Russell Knox makes strange claim at Open

Kyle Stanley failed to shout fore but was unrepentant. Picture: Peter Morrison/AP

Ernie Els backs Bob MacIntyre in Kyle Stanley ‘fore’ row

American Kyle Stanley during the third round of the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Picture: Getty Images

Kyle Stanley blasts back at Bob MacIntyre over ‘Fore’ row

Ben Stokes holds his hands up after the ball, thrown by a fielder as he ran for the crease, hit his bat, then went out for four runs in the World Cup final against New Zealand (Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Why lower league Scottish fitba’ is the best sport in the world – Kevan Christie

Shane Lowry takes a huge divot as he plays a shot on the 17th. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty

Roaring Portrush fans lift Shane Lowry as he shares Open lead at halfway stage

Scotland's Russell Knox. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Russell Knox ready to ‘give it a go’ over weekend in The Open

Bob MacIntyre exchanged angry words with his playing partner, Kyle Stanley. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Bob MacIntyre confronts partner after his caddie’s mum is hit

Jordan Spieth on the 11th green during the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Picture: AFP/Getty

Jordan Spieth aims to walk tall as he moves into contention at The Open

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