RICHIE NOT TURNING PRO - YET

"I HAVE THREE MAJORS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
NEXT YEAR ... YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THAT"

New United States amateur champion Richie Ramsay is NOT going to consider turning professional until AFTER he plays in the US Masters, US Open and the Open at Carnoustie next year.
“I have to stay amateur. I have three majors to look forward to next year and the opportunity may never come my way again," said Richie shortly after his arrival back in Scotland at Edinburgh Airport.
“I will be taking the opportunity to play in these events next year. Cashing in by turning professional now has never crossed my mind.
“You can’t put a price on what I have to look forward to next year. Money makes the world go round, which is wrong. All my hard work has paidi off and I am just happy I can look forward to these invitations for next year as a reward."
The 23-year-old Aberdonian's big worry at Edinburgh Airport was the fact that his golf clubs were still somewhere at Gatwick - and he flies out of the country again tomorrow to play for Great Britain & Ireland in the St Andrews Trophy match against the Continent of Europe in the Czech Republic on Friday and Saturday.
"I like having my clubs close by me and when they are not here it makes me a bit anxious but I am sure the airline will sort it out. It is a bit worrying but as long as they arrive intact I will be happy.
"I have to get myself up again for the St Andrews Trophy match. I feel tired at the moment but when I pull on that shirt and hear them announcing I'm representing Great Britain & Ireland, the hairs on the back of my neck will be standing up and I will be ready to go again."

*The SLGA has named the team of three to represent Scotland in the women's world amateur team championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy. Find out who has been chosen by logging on to our sister website, www.kirkwoodgolf.co.uk