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On the Scottishgolfview.com topic of low scoring rounds (Scroll Down to read original message from Clober pro Gary McFarlane), Alex Cruickshank fired a six-under-par 59 in the first round of the Braemar Open last weekend. See the following link to an article in the Aberdeen Evening Express:

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/1294908

Alex shoots 59 at Braemar
By Alan Brown
Published: 07/07/2009

ALEX Cruickshank fired an amazing six-under-par 59 on his way to winning the Braemar Open.
The 51-year-old added a second round 66 for a 125 total and a five-shot win over Deeside’s Andy Campbell.
Cruickshank, who plays off one, said: “I played well, hitting the fairways nicely and did well on the greens.
“But there was nothing spectacular, it was just good steady golf.
“My play was consistent over the whole 36 holes, I didn’t make any real mistakes and that paid off.
“I holed a few putts that I was pleased with but generally my play was steady.”
The Caley member has won the Braemar Open several times before.
“I have won it quite a few times but I didn’t win it last year so I was glad to get my hands back on the trophy,” he said.
“It’s good that I won for the older guys. I’m doing my part to keep the torch burning for the older generations”
Unsurprisingly, given the success he has enjoyed there, Cruickshank is full of affection for Braemar.
“Braemar is my favourite tournament,” he said.
“It’s close to my heart because I’ve won there so many times.
“Also it’s a really enjoyable course to play, I find it very relaxing.”

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