They could be the brightest "Northern Lights" at Royal Aberdeen: David Law (Hazlehead) on left and Chris Robb (Inchmarlo) on right. Cal Carson Golf Agency images.Scottish boys' "major" at Balgownie this week
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The SGU’s first major event of the season gets underway this week at one of Scotland’s oldest golfing gems, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, which plays host to the Scottish Boys Championship which tees off today (Monday, April 6).
Attracting almost 300 entrants, the handicap ballot for this year’s event was set at 5.5 which compares with the balloted handicap of 6.6 when the club last hosted the tournament back in 2001.
The current Scottish boys' champion Michael Stewart is too old to contest his title this year, leaving a number of contenders ready to take on the challenge for the 2009 boys' crown.
Northern star David Law, runner-up to Stewart in the SGU Boys Order of Merit last year as well as losing out to him in the semi-finals at Southerness, is keen to make use of local knowledge to take his challenge further this year.
Commenting ahead of the tournament, Law, a boys' international player, said, “I can’t wait to get going. Royal Aberdeen is the type of course where you need to have a game plan. I have played it regularly with a number of members and taken a few tips from them.
“I will have played the course more than most in the field. However, I am mindful that this is match-play and you need to be on the top of your form each day, but I am feeling confident and am really looking forward to it.”
Fellow national squad member Paul Shields from Kirkhill, Scottish boys' finalist last year, is optimistic about taking his title hopes all the way this year, despite still recovering from a virus to which he succumbed during practice a few weeks ago.
Scottish schoolboys champion Chris Robb (Inchmarlo) is also among the tipped favourites after dominating the first Junior Tour event of the season last weekend, with the only sub par total in the field. The event, played at Kingsbarns, saw northern players claim four of the top six finishing positions demonstrating the strong early season form which should stand them in good stead next week.
Other hopefuls include former Under-16 and Under-14 stroke-play champions Ian Redford and Paul McPhee respectively, along with John Henry, who will have taken notes from elder brother Scott, winner of back-to-back titles in this championship in 2004 and 2005.
Hosted by Royal Aberdeen Golf Club for the third time in the championship’s 68-year history, the Walker Cup venue for 2011 will provide a challenge to Scotland’s best up and coming golfers. SGU Events Manager Euan Mordaunt, organising his 11th Scottish boys' tournament, said, “Royal Aberdeen’s championship course is probably one of the most testing of venues used on the Scottish boys' tournament circuit which should make for an exciting week ahead.”
For the duration of the tournament the Eisenhower Trophy won by Scotland at the World Amateur Team Championships last year will be on display alongside a replica of the Havemeyer Trophy, won by the club’s own Richie Ramsay at the US Amateur Championship in 2006. Mordaunt added, “The silverware on show at the club does not fail to impress and will hopefully provide our competitors with the drive and inspiration to follow in the footsteps of the successful Scots who won two of the most important trophies in amateur golf. “
Spectators are very welcome to come along and support Scotland’s rising stars in the week long event which concludes with a 36 hole final which will take place at 8.30am and 1.00pm on Saturday, April 11.
The competition attracted 292 entries for a starting field of 256. The ballot was made at 5.5 with 36 competitors on the reserve list.
NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE SCOTTISH GOLF UNION
The SGU’s first major event of the season gets underway this week at one of Scotland’s oldest golfing gems, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, which plays host to the Scottish Boys Championship which tees off today (Monday, April 6).
Attracting almost 300 entrants, the handicap ballot for this year’s event was set at 5.5 which compares with the balloted handicap of 6.6 when the club last hosted the tournament back in 2001.
The current Scottish boys' champion Michael Stewart is too old to contest his title this year, leaving a number of contenders ready to take on the challenge for the 2009 boys' crown.
Northern star David Law, runner-up to Stewart in the SGU Boys Order of Merit last year as well as losing out to him in the semi-finals at Southerness, is keen to make use of local knowledge to take his challenge further this year.
Commenting ahead of the tournament, Law, a boys' international player, said, “I can’t wait to get going. Royal Aberdeen is the type of course where you need to have a game plan. I have played it regularly with a number of members and taken a few tips from them.
“I will have played the course more than most in the field. However, I am mindful that this is match-play and you need to be on the top of your form each day, but I am feeling confident and am really looking forward to it.”
Fellow national squad member Paul Shields from Kirkhill, Scottish boys' finalist last year, is optimistic about taking his title hopes all the way this year, despite still recovering from a virus to which he succumbed during practice a few weeks ago.
Scottish schoolboys champion Chris Robb (Inchmarlo) is also among the tipped favourites after dominating the first Junior Tour event of the season last weekend, with the only sub par total in the field. The event, played at Kingsbarns, saw northern players claim four of the top six finishing positions demonstrating the strong early season form which should stand them in good stead next week.
Other hopefuls include former Under-16 and Under-14 stroke-play champions Ian Redford and Paul McPhee respectively, along with John Henry, who will have taken notes from elder brother Scott, winner of back-to-back titles in this championship in 2004 and 2005.
Hosted by Royal Aberdeen Golf Club for the third time in the championship’s 68-year history, the Walker Cup venue for 2011 will provide a challenge to Scotland’s best up and coming golfers. SGU Events Manager Euan Mordaunt, organising his 11th Scottish boys' tournament, said, “Royal Aberdeen’s championship course is probably one of the most testing of venues used on the Scottish boys' tournament circuit which should make for an exciting week ahead.”
For the duration of the tournament the Eisenhower Trophy won by Scotland at the World Amateur Team Championships last year will be on display alongside a replica of the Havemeyer Trophy, won by the club’s own Richie Ramsay at the US Amateur Championship in 2006. Mordaunt added, “The silverware on show at the club does not fail to impress and will hopefully provide our competitors with the drive and inspiration to follow in the footsteps of the successful Scots who won two of the most important trophies in amateur golf. “
Spectators are very welcome to come along and support Scotland’s rising stars in the week long event which concludes with a 36 hole final which will take place at 8.30am and 1.00pm on Saturday, April 11.
The competition attracted 292 entries for a starting field of 256. The ballot was made at 5.5 with 36 competitors on the reserve list.
Kate Weldon
Communications Manager
Scottish Golf Union
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