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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

Sandy Lyle of Scotland talks with his caddie on his eventful first hole during the opening round of the 2023 Masters. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Lyle on Masters club snap: It's taken 40 years and wasn't even over my knee

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

Darren Clarke kisses the trophy after winning The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. PIcture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Another 'dream come true' for Darren Clarke as he wins Senior Open

Paul McGinley celebrates with his players after Europe's win in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Paul McGinley's memories from Ryder Cup win at Gleneagles 'tinged with great sad...

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

Max Homa during this week's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Max Homa has 'blast' playing at North Berwick halfway through Scottish Open

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley is flanked by Honorary Starters Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player at Augusta National Golf Club on the opening day of the 86th Masters. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Gary Player hits out over Phil Mickelson being 'crucified'

The start of play has been delaye by bad weather at Augusta National. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Start of 86th Masters delayed due to thunderstorms in Augusta

Tiger Woods during a practice round on Wednesday prior to The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

What time is Tiger Woods teeing off at The Masters? Details for first-round time...

Phil Mickelson holds the Claret Jug after winning the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield in 2013. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: would Phil Mickelson be welcome at St Andrews for 150th Open?

Nick Price, Tom Weiskopf, Mark O'Meara and Tiger Woods pictured during the Champion Golfers' Challenge ahead of the Millenium Open in 2000. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images.

Women major winners and amateurs to take part in Champions' event for 150th Open

Tom Watson, right, is pictured playing in the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2018 Masters and the two-time winner at Augusta National is now joining that duo as an Honorary Starter for the season's opening major in April. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Two-time winner Tom Watson becomes honorary starter at The Masters

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

Tom Watson, the US captain at the time, speaks to the media during the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Tom Watson: US players need to support each other better in Ryder Cup

Tom Watson's hopes of winning the 1984 Open at St Andrews came unstuck when he found himself close to the wall at the side of the 17th green in the final round. Picture: Allsport UK /Allsport.

Tom Watson admits to feeling 'little bit of regret' in The Open at St Andrews

Phil Mickelson gives a thumbs up after winning the 2021 PGA Championship held at the Ocean Course of Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Why Phil Mickelson deserves to be back in favour with Scottish golf fans

Tom Watson came within a whisker of winning the 2009 Open at the age of 59. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images

As Phil Mickelson wins a major at 50 who are the best sporting oldies?

Billy Horschel celebrates with the Walter Hagen Cup after winning the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Billy Horschel sets sight on Ryder Cup after Gleneagles disappointment

Phil Mickelson in action during the pro-am event prior to the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Phil Mickelson still hoping to play in 13th consecutive Ryder Cup

The R&A said this week that it is not planning to host any of its championships, including The Open, at Turnberry in the "foreseeable future". Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Paul McGinley 'sad' to see Turnberry out in wilderness for The Open

Donald Trump holds a press conference on the ninth tee at the official opening of the Trump Turnberry resort in June, 2016. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Why Turnberry can't stage The Open as long as it is part of Trump brand

Jack Nicklaus and Peter Alliss share a laugh. Picture: Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson pay tributes to Peter Alliss

Stewart Cink and his 23-year-old son and caddie Reagan joined forces to make it a family win in the Safeway Open in California. Picture: Getty Images

Stewart Cink claims first win since denying Tom Watson at Turnberry in 2009

Keir Starmer.

Sir Keir Starmer announced as new Labour leader

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Brora not out of the woods despite £70k from around the world

Tom Watson has agreed with the deicison to put the competition which bears his name on hold. Picture: Getty.

Coronavirus: Watson Cup and two big St Andrews events cancelled

Brora Golf Club in the Highlands is one of five-time Open champion Peter Thomson's favourite courses in Scotland

Coronavirus: Brora Golf Club 'might not exist' beyond shutdown

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Martin Dempster: Phil Mickelson’s US Open behaviour was despicable

Watson calls for calm amid Labour leader speculation

Euan McColm: Labour on collision course with reality

John McTernan: Corbyn or voters need to change

John Huggan: McIlroy/Spieth a ‘likeable rivalry’

John Huggan: Tiger Woods is finished

John Huggan: Rory McIlroy on road to greatness

John Huggan: Some mistakes in Ryder Cup picks

John Huggan: USPGA suffers from ‘runt’ status

Colin Montgomerie eager to lead Europe at Gleneagles

Martin Dempster: Europe must hold firm over captaincy

Dani Garavelli: Facts lost amid moral panic over child abuse

MP claims historic link between paedophile ring and No 10 Downing Street

Desperate Dan could team up with Dennis the Menace as The Dandy faces closure

MP calls for Sheridan trial probe in light of hacking scandal

The Open: Weary Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington admit they’ve lost their moj...

Tom Watson defies age barrier to make the cut

Scottish police charge Andy Coulson with Tommy Sheridan trial perjury

Martin Dempster: Tom Watson argues for ‘one size fits all’ golf courses

Interview: Tom Watson MP, author of Dial M For Murdoch

Phone hacking: Rupert Murdoch ‘not a fit person to run major company’

Re-setting the clock to back-benchers' cheers but questions remain

Sketch: Murdoch family circles the wagons as contrite patriarch Rupert's credibi...

The Open: Amateur Tom Lewis storms to the front

Tommy Sheridan in bid to quash guilty verdict

Lesley Riddoch: MPs v Murdoch: the battle's joined

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