JONES CUP REASONS TO BE
CHEERFUL, says COACH RAE

Scottish Golf Union national coach Ian Rae, pictured right, who made the trip to the United States with the Scots involved, says there are many reasons to be cheerful following the Jones Cup Invitational over 54 holes on Sea Island, Georgia at the weekend.
Lloyd Saltman (Craigielaw), Callum Macaulay (Tulliallan & Mississippi University) and Keir McNicoll (Carnoustie) all finished in the top 20 in a quality field of prospective Walker Cup team selections from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as some foreign players who are currently attending American colleges.
Macaulay, the West of Scotland open amateur champion, was not a member of the Scotland team who successfully defended the home internationals title last autumn but he has staked an early claim for a place in the smaller squad for the European team championship at Western Gailes in early July.
"This was a really good start to the season. The Jones Cup is a great tournament and has provided the boys with really valuable competition experience. There is plenty they can take away from this event and will help them as they prepare for the next few events," said Ian Rae.
Scotland's No 1 ranked player, Richie Ramsay (Royal Aberdeen & Stirling University), had to retire during the second round because the very low temperatures that day made a hip complaint he has been nursing too painful to play on.
Scottish open amateur stroke-play champion Scott Henry (Cardross) managed to complete all three rounds although he suffered from a sickness bug.

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