Perthshire Advertiser - Sport - Golf

Ian Redford kicks-off golf career in Spain

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ROOKIE golf professional Ian Redford has got his career off to a flying start in Spain.

Blair kid heads for warm weather golf camp

Perthshire Advertiser — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BIG County teenage talent Bradley Neil is escaping the winter chill for a second stint of warm weather golf training in the Middle East.

Backing for Scottish golf teams

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ABERDEEN Asset Management, the global investment group, are continuing their support of the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association (SLGA) after announcing a new two-year dual extension of its sponsorship of the respective national squads.

Clubs boost youth interest in golf

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GOLF clubs working closely with inspiring the next generation across Perth and Kinross are vying for some prestigious awards, writes Gordon Bannerman.

Award for Gleneagles

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Gleneagles Hotel has been crowned Scotland’s top golf resort and hotel by a leading industry publication.

Paul Lawrie backs U18 golf

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TOP Scots golfer Paul Lawrie is keeping tabs on the progress of Big County brothers Connor and Bradley Neil.

Gleneagles’ pro head south

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AFTER a decade living with the promise of the 2014 Ryder Cup, Russell Smith has teed-up a move south of the border, writes Gordon Bannerman.

Gleneagles’ pro head south

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AFTER a decade living with the promise of the 2014 Ryder Cup, Russell Smith has teed-up a move south of the border, writes Gordon Bannerman.

Ian Redford lines-up golf challenge

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HE was once Scottish football’s most expensive signing and an internationalist who bagged medals with Rangers, Dundee United, Dundee and Raith Rovers.

Golf career teed-up for Neil Cameron

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

HE played alongside European Tour and Race to Dubai star Richie Ramsay.

Carly Booth looks to the future

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CARLY Booth admits the transition from the amateur to the professional ranks has been a steep learning curve.

Scottish Hydro powers into golf deal

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE Scottish Golf Union this week announced an exciting new sponsorship agreement with Perth-based Scottish Hydro.

Monty's Afghan adventure

Perthshire Advertiser — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

COLIN MONTGOMERIE has been clocking-up the miles in the countdown to a Big County Christmas.

Ryder Cup earmarked for September 2014

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IT’S an event that could generate more than £100 million for the Scottish economy. And even a morning deluge of Biblical proportions couldn’t dampen the spirits of First Minister Alex Salmond as the dates of the 2014 Ryder Cup were revealed this week.

Bradley’s game hots up

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BLAIRGOWRIE’S Bradley Neil is back in Scotland after a 10-day stint of warm weather winter training in Abu Dhabi.

Hole lot of work for Ryder Cup course

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE man charged with responsibility for making sure the Ryder Cup 2014 course is in prime condition for world golf’s most high profile competition admits he’s relishing every square foot of the challenge.

Work progresses on Ryder Cup course

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WITH confirmation of the dates for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles imminent, work is well under way to give the PGA Centenary Course it’s final makeover.

Blair team heads for Spain

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A TEAM from Blairgowrie Golf Club have the sunscreen packed and they’re off to El Rompido in Spain tomorrow.

Blair lad in Scotland call

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BLAIRGOWRIE star Bradley Neil has been listed in the Scottish Golf Union’s much-changed national boys squad for 2011-12.

SGN urges golfers to insure against accidents

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE Scottish Golf Union has renewed calls for clubs and golfers to be aware of health and safety while considering insurance cover.