PGA National Pro-Am Championship
Regional Final at Lanark on Monday

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Glaswegian golf pro Alastair Forrow admits he'd better starts practising if he is to qualify for the grand final of Europe's biggest pro-am for a third time.
Whitecraigs professional Forrow will join forces with amateur Guy Horton at Lanark on Monday for the final place in this year's PGA National Pro-Am Championship.
The 40-year pro, who reached the grand final in 1997 and again in 2004, has been short of match practice due to a recent arrival in the family - and an increased workload at the club.
But with fewer than 30 clubs in the field, Forrow admits his chances of success, which will see the winners enjoying an all-expenses-paid trip to the grand final in Turkey, may just have increased despite his lack of action.
"It's quite a small field so that gives us pretty good odds of going through on the day," he said."I'm really looking forward to giving it a go and I know my partner is too. But I've not been playing too much this year; in fact it's probably the least I've played in any year.
"I've got a baby daughter this year and I've found I've been more involved with the business, so I've not had as much time but I think that means I'll enjoy the day more."
But Forrow would love to have another crack at the title after his two previous attempts fell short and thinks he and his 17 handicap partner, an accountant from Glasgow, could give him another shot.
"It was great to reach the grand final but ultimately I was disappointed with the performance so if I get to go back with Guy it would be good to make a better showing," he said.
"I've known Guy for 15 years and he's a good player. We've only played together once, so it'll be a case of how we gel on the day but that's the same for all the teams."
Despite the size of the field there are a number of past grand finalists also looking to add to their tally of appearances including former PGA Cup player Gordon Law (Uphall), Jacky Montgomery (Dunbar), Paul Wardell (Whitekirk), Gordon Stewart (Cawder) and Ian Taylor (Drumpellier)Also in the field are Grant Robertson (Lanark), Neil Colquhoun (Merchants of Edinburgh), Richard Hall (Turnberry) and Paul Terras (Goswick).
The tournament, which attracts more than 100,000 entries, is now in its 24th staging and has been held in Portugal, Spain, Grand Bahamas and Sardinia prior to Turkey last year.
This year's grand final, played over the PGA Sultan course at Antalya Golf Club, has a professional prize fund of £30,000 and is being played from November 30 to December 4.
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PGA NATIONAL PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP
Regional Final at Lanark Golf Club, Monday, July 7.
Berwick Upon Tweed
Professional: Paul Terras, 42, has been a professional at Berwick Upon Tweed for 17 years. Amateur: Craig Manuel, is a 32-year-old printer from Whitley Bay. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 66. He has been playing golf for 26 years and plays off a handicap of four.
Cawder
Professional: Gordon Stewart, 37, has been a professional at Cawder for 12 months.
Amateur: Calum MacPherson, 48, lives in Bishopsbriggs. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 68. He has been playing golf for 30 years and plays off a handicap of seven. Dumfries & County
Professional: Stuart Syme, 38, has been a professional at Dumfries & County for 12 years. Amateur: Jim Brown, is a 36-year-old scrapyard manager living in Dumfries. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 66. He has been playing golf for 20 years and plays off a handicap of four.
Dunbar
Professional: Jacky Montgomery, 42, has been a professional at Dunbar for nine years. If successful at Crieff, this will be Jacky's second chance at National Pro-Am glory - he reached the Grand Final in 2004 and finished in 12th place overall with then-partner Tom Flaherty.
Amateur: Peter Burnett, is a 35-year-old working in IT and living in Edinburgh. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 65. He has been playing golf for 30 years and plays off a handicap of 12.
Eastwood
Professional: Stuart Wilson, 32, has been a professional at Eastwood for 12 months.
Amateur: Douglas Gourlay, is an optician from Glasgow. He has been playing golf for over 20 years and plays off a handicap of 11.
Hilton Park
Professional: Gordon Simpson, 36, has been a professional at Hilton Park for two years. Previously pro at Newmachar Golf Club.
Amateur: James Mitchell, is a 48-year-old bank manager from Glasgow. He plays off a handicap of 25.
Marriott Dalmahoy
Professional: Scott Dixon, 33, has been a professional at Marriott Dalmahoy for 12 years. Amateur: Steven McIntosh, is a 38-year-old director living West Lothian. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 71. He has been playing golf for three years and plays off a handicap of 18.
Nairn Dunbar
Professional: David Torrance, 44, has been a professional at Nairn Dunbar for 10 years. Amateur: Brian Watson, works in construction and lives in Nairn. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 70. He has been playing golf for 30 years and plays off scratch.
Uphall
Professional: Gordon Law, 43, has been a professional at Uphall for 18 years. If successful at Lanark, this will be Gordon's second chance at National Pro-Am glory - he reached the Grand Final in 1997 and finished in joint third position with then-partner Tom Mathieson.
Amateur: Patrick Brady, is a 35-year-old network installer living in Dechmont. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 63. He has been playing golf for two years and plays off a handicap of 19.
Whitecraigs
Professional: Alastair Forrow, 40, has been a professional at Whitecraigs for 15 years. If successful at Lanark, this will be Alastair's third chance at National Pro-Am glory - he reached the Grand Final in 2004 with then-partner Keith Dunlop.
Amateur: Guy Horton, is a 34-year-old accountant living in Glasgow. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 67. He has been playing golf for 20 years and plays off a handicap of 17.
Whitekirk
Professional: Paul Wardell, 37, has been a professional at Whitekirk for nine years.
Amateur: Gavin Henderson, is a 45-year-old systems architect from East Lothian. If successful at Lanark, this will be Paul's second chance at National Pro-Am glory - he reached the Grand Final in 1999 with then-partner Scott Walker. He won his club qualifying round with a nett score of 71. He has been playing golf for 10 years and plays off a handicap of 17.