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LAW STORMS HOME WITH FOUR BIRDIES TO FINISH JT FOURTH IN MOROCCO

By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Colin@scottishgolfview.com
David Law came with a storming four-under-par run over his last eight holes to finish joint fourth in the German PGA's Developmental Tour event, the Open Madaef, at El Jadida GC, Morocco, today (Thu).
The Aberdonian, who plays out of the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre, earned 1,353 Euros and is now second in the Tour's Order of Merit with winnings of 10,148 Euros this year, second only to Germany's Bernd Ritthammer with 15,096 Euros.
Law finished with rounds of 73, 75 and 71 for a three-over-par total of 219 - 10 behind the two-shot winner of the 5,000 Euros first prize, Dutchman Richard Kind (71-69-69).
Law had a triple bogey 6 at a short hole in his first round and a double bogey 7 at a par-5 hole in his second round. And, with bogeys at the second, third and ninth to turn in three-over 39 in his final round, his prospects of a top 10 finish looked remote.
But Law was not twice Scottish amateur champion and once Scottish boys match-play title winner for nothing.
He parred the 10th and then the birdie fireworks started. He got a 4 at the long 11th, a 2 at the short 13th, and 3s at the par-4 14th and 18th to come romping home in four-under-par 32 for a one-under 71.
Law has a liking for Morocco courses, having been a winner in the African country.
 
OPEN MAEDAEF OPEN
El Jadida GC, Morocco
LEADING FINAL TOTALS
Par 216 (3x72)
209 R Kind (Net) 71 69 69 (5,000 Euros)
211 B Ritthammer (Ger) 70 72 69 (3,000 Euros)
212 D Huizing (Net) 70 73 67 (2,000 Euros)
219 D Law (Sco) 73 75 71, Y El Hassan (Mor) 75 72 72, M Schneider (Ger) 71 75 75 (1,353 Euros each).

  

AMERICAN KEMMER LEADS SOLAIRE OPEN IN MANILA

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Manila, April 11: Asian Tour Qualifying School graduate Dodge Kemmer of the United States kept his emotions in check when he grabbed the first round lead with a six-under-par 66 at the Solaire Open on Thursday.

 

Kemmer returned with a clean scorecard highlighted by six birdies to hold a two-shot advantage over Thailand’s Pawin Ingkhapradit at the inaugural US$300,000 Asian Tour event, which is title sponsored by the Solaire Resort and Casino.

 

Lin Wen-tang of Chinese Taipei, a multiple Asian Tour winner and local hope Mars Pucay, who is searching for a first Asian Tour win, posted identical 69s to be among 12 players to shoot under-par at the challenging Wack Wack Golf and Country Club.

 

Baek Seuk-hyun of Korea, who is ranked fifth on the Order of Merit, registered a 70 to share fifth place with Australia’s Matt Jager, Daisuke Kataoka of Japan and Thai duo Rattanon Wannasrichan and Piya Swangarunporn.

 

Kemmer, who regained his Asian Tour card by finishing 21^st at Qualifying School after losing his playing rights last season, returned to form after reading psychology books to improve his mental strength.

 

“I get down on myself pretty easily. I’m trying to stay more level emotionally and that’s easy to do when you are playing well. It will be interesting to see if I can handle my emotions when I hit some adversity this week,” said the 25-year-old.

 

He struggled to ignite a title charge in his rookie season last year but hopes to turn the tide in his favour on the familiar Wack Wack East course.

 

“I really like this course when I played here last year. It is always easier to go out and play a good round when you are happy and excited to play the course. I knew I had it in me and luckily it worked out for me,” smiled Kemmer.

 

“I’m loving the Asian Tour more than I did last year, which was already a lot! I’m happy to be playing here. In the first year, you get used to everything. It is totally different from anything in America which I’m used to but I feel a lot more comfortable out here now,” he added.

 

Pawin, who secured a tied fifth result at the SAIL-SBI Open in India in March, felt comfortable on the Wack Wack greens, which were almost similar to the greens on his home course at the Army Golf Club in Thailand.

 

“I share the same home club as Thaworn (Wiratchant) and the greens are the same as Wack Wack,” he smiled. “All my birdie putts were from inside 10 feet. There was very little wind in the morning so that was good. I played here last year but I shot an 84 and 78 in the opening two rounds. Today I shot a 68 which shows how much I’ve improved as a golfer.”

 

Pucay, the best placed Filipino after day one, is determined to put a disappointing 2012 season behind him as he lost his Asian Tour card for the first time since 2008.

 

“It was very frustrating last year but I have a chance to make amends this week,” said the 43-year-old. “It is always a good score, anytime you shoot under-par at Wack Wack. I’ve played here since my amateur days so let’s hope that I can keep this momentum going.”

 

Chinese Taipei star Lin used a new putter to great effect as he sank five birdies against two bogeys to trail Kemmer by three shots.

 

“I putted very badly last year. I averaged about 30 putts a round and you can’t win tournaments if you putt like that. I hit about 75% of fairways and greens last season but only my putting let me down,” lamented Lin, a five-time Asian Tour champion.

UPHILL STRUGGLE AHEAD OF BYRNE

Banchory's James Byrne faces an uphill struggle to beat the halfway cut in the Asian Tour's Solaire Open at the Wack Wack Golf Club, Manila in the Philippines.
He shot an opening, error-strewn  five-over-par 77 to be sharing 91st place, some 11 shots behind the leader, American Dodge Kemmer who had a bogey-free six-under 66.
Byrne ran up a triple bogey 7 at the first hole and lurched backwards and forwards between some very good golf and some not so good play.
He birdied the third, fourth and 10th but bogeyed the seventh, short eighth, long 13th, 17th and 18th in halves of 39 (three over) and 38 (two over).
 

Scores after round 1 of the Solaire Open 2013 being played at the par 72, 7222 Yards Wack Wack GcC course (a- denotes amateur):

66 - Dodge KEMMER (USA).

68 - Pawin INGKHAPRADIT (THA).

69 - LIN Wen-tang (TPE), Mars PUCAY (PHI).

70 - Matt JAGER (AUS), BAEK Seuk-hyun (KOR), Daisuke KATAOKA (JPN), Piya SWANGARUNPORN (THA), Rattanon WANNASRICHAN (THA).

71 - MO Joong-kyung (KOR), Tetsuji HIRATSUKA (JPN), Kwanchai TANNIN (THA).

72 - Thanyakon KHRONGPHA (THA), WANG Jeung-hun (KOR), LIN Wen-hong (TPE), Angelo QUE (PHI), Richard T. LEE (CAN), LIN Keng-chi (TPE), Rory HIE (INA), Donlaphatchai NIYOMCHON (THA), Yoshinobu TSUKADA (JPN), Juvic PAGUNSAN (PHI), Chawalit PLAPHOL (THA), Young NAM (KOR), KIM Gi-whan (KOR), Simon GRIFFITHS (ENG), Danny CHIA (MAS), Arnold VILLACENCIO (PHI), Carl SANTOS-OCAMPO (PHI).

 

SELECTED SCORE
77 James Byrne (Scotland) (T91) 

JOHOR MASTERS REPORT AND SCORES
NEWS RELEASE FROM ASIAN
DEVELOPMENTAL TOUR 
 Johor Bahru, Malaysia, April 11: Venezuela’s Wolmer Murillo edged into a one-shot lead over local hope Nicholas Fung at the halfway stage of the PGM-Maybank Johor Masters on Thursday.

 

The 32-year-old Murillo, playing in his rookie year in Asia, carded a four-under-par 68 for a two-day total of 10-under-par 134 in the RM200,000 (approximately US$65,000) Asian Development Tour (ADT) event at the Johor Country Club.

 

Fung, the co-overnight leader with Murillo, battled to a 69 which included five birdies against two bogeys to stay in the hunt for his first ADT title after several close shaves.

 

England’s Grant Jackson carded a 68 to lie a further shot back in third place while a group of seven players,  including Asian Tour winner Airil Rizman of Malaysia and Thailand’s Jakraphan Premsirigorn, share fourth on 139, five shots behind in what is the fourth leg of this season’s ADT.

 

Murillo enjoyed a fast start with three opening birdies after starting the day from the 10^th tee but the challenging Johor Country Club bared its fangs as he dropped three shots while shooting four more birdies on his inward nine.

 

“You have to be careful on this golf course. It will be important for me to keep to the same course management for the next two rounds,” said Murillo.

 

“I have a chance to win as long as I can keep the rhythm going with my putting and stay patient. It’s my first season in Asia and I love it here. The ADT is a big opportunity to try to play your way onto the Asian Tour.”

 

The 22-year-old Fung, the reigning Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour number one, remained on course for his first ADT victory, which will offer the winner six points on the Official World Golf Ranking.

 

“Overall it was good although I didn’t hit my irons as close as yesterday,” said the slightly built Malaysian, who finished runner-up in the previous ADT stop in Malaysia.

 

He was disappointed to three-putt the seventh green for one of two bogeys in his round but he produced a good comeback birdie at the eighth hole where he hit it close to the pin from a near impossible position near the jungle which lines the course.

 

“It was a good comeback from bogey, got it close from the jungle,” said Fung.

 

“I’ll just go out and play in the next two rounds. I’ve had so many runners-up finishes in the past and I think I’ve learned to just let it happen,” added the Malaysian, who registered three victories last season.

 

Jackson used an eagle on the second hole to keep in touch with the leaders while title holder Luke Bleumink of Australia carded a 71 for a 140 total, six shots back.

 

Brunei’s Faiz Damit made the cut for the first time as a professional as he safely made it into the last two rounds after adding a level par 72 to his opening 71 for a 143 total.

 

The top three players on the ADT Order of Merit at the end of the season will earn Asian Tour cards for 2014 while all events receive Official World Golf Ranking points from this season onwards.

 

Leading second round scores

134: Wolmer MURILLO (VEN) 66-68

135: Nicholas FUNG (MAS) 66-69

136: Grant JACKSON (ENG) 68-68

139: Jakraphan PREMSIRIGORN (THA) 69-70, Hendre Izak CELLIERS (RSA) 69-70, Daniel BRINGOLF (AUS) 70-69, LEE Cho-chuan (TPE) 71-68, R. Nachimuthu (MAS) 70-69, Airil Rizman ZAHARI (MAS) 71-68, Ratchapol JANTAVARA             (THA) 73-66

140: Luke BLEUMINK (AUS) 69-71, Mitsuhiko HASHIZUME (JPN) 69-71, Iain STEEL (MAS) 69-71, Shaun MALONE (ENG) 71-69, Hanafiah JAMIL (MAS) 72-68, Akhmal TARMIZEE (MAS) 69-71, HSIEH Tung-shu (TPE) 68-72, Darren TAN (AUS) 69-71

 

SWANTSON NEW GC WIN SDGP CHALLENGE TROPHY

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The fifth annual challenge match, played between members of the Swanston Golf Club in Edinburgh and the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership members and coaches, took place on Thursday 4 April.

Playing a stableford competition, the sixteen golfers from each club took part in a team event, with several reserve players playing in the SDGP's Order of Merit Championship.  After a few tight matches in recent years, and several annual games going to the 18th hole, Swanston held on to the trophy this year by a slim margin of 4.5 to 3.5.  
However, with their traditional and regular warm welcome, everyone always enjoys the 19th hole, with good food and company, banishing those low golfing temperatures.

"We always get a warm clubhouse welcome from the members, several who we have known since the Challenge Cup began.  Our thanks must also go to the caterers for an excellent meal after the golf and on such a cold day something which has grown in importance", said Peter Osborne the SDGP's Vice
Chair.

Brian Johnstone, the Club Captain at Swanston reported that the clubs winners on the day were Brian Wherret  and Fred Rankin and all the club players returned some exceptionally high scores to win the trophy.  He also praised the SDGP's players for their dedication and abilities, proving to others that having a disability should not be a barrier to playing the game.
Some golfers had travelled from London, Lancashire and the Isle of Arran, as well as across the mainland.

The SDGP players, were also competing for the Scottish Order of Merit Championship, which will ultimately select Team Scotland to play against England for the Auld Enemies Cup and their winners on the day were: Jim Gales of Fife, Stevie Cunningham of Clackmananshire, Paul Cunningham of London, Malcolm Gerdes-Hansen of Fife and Trevor Crombie, also of Fife.

Two donation cheques were presented to the SDGP totalling over £250.  The first was from the Swanston New Ladies Secretary, on behalf of the Ladies Section, with the proceeds from a raffle held at an "ABBA Evening", where all the participants had dressed up as the singers and had an excellent evenings entertainment at the club.  The second was from the Seniors Section at the club, who had donated the proceeds from their regular Seniors Sweep to the SDGP funds.  Many thanks were expressed for their kindness and support.

The SDGP moves on to arrange its other April and May games, which include, Morecambe, The Dukes in St Andrews and Liberton, and gets ready to host its 4-day Scotland v England match at Kinross in June and the 5-day World Team Cup in July.

More information on the SDGP can be found at www.sdgp.org.uk The SDGP is a Registered Scottish Charity SCO 41000

www.sdgp.org.uk

NEWS RELEASE: NEW MID-AM TOURNAMENT AT WEST LANCASHIRE GC

NEW MID AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCED

“The North West of England Mid Amateur” to be held at the West Lancashire Golf Club, Liverpool

Mid Amateur Golf (www.midamgolf.co.uk) are pleased to announce a new event on their ever expanding schedule for Mid Amateur golfers in the UK.  The North West of England Mid Amateur will take place at West Lancashire GC, Liverpool on Friday 24^th May 2013.

The tournament will be held over 36 holes with the winner being the player who returns the lowest gross score for the 36 holes.  There will be numerous prizes with an expected prize fund of over £1,000.  The event will be open to all male golfers over the age of 35 and who are in possession of an active CONGU handicap of 12 or less.  Entry into this event will also be on a first come first served basis with NO ballot to allow everyone a chance to enter the event.

“Following on from the success of our events in 2012, we decided that it was time to hold an event in the North West as there is currently a lack of Mid Amateur events in the area.  The feedback was so positive from the players last year that it cemented our belief that there is a huge gap in the market for new tournaments aimed at golfers aged over 35 years of age.” said Jason Morris, Golf Director of Mid Amateur Golf.  “The standard of amateur golf is now such, that unless you hold a handicap of scratch or better you stand little or no chance of entering some of the more prestigious events around the country and players are left in a golfing wilderness.” 

“Our events allow players the opportunity of competing against the best Mid-Amateurs in the country whilst having the opportunity of playing for some great prizes.  We are expecting entrants from all over the United Kingdom and if successful we will hold the event annually.”

West Lancashire GC is located near Liverpool, England and is regularly used as an Open Qualifying course and is also featured in the Golf World Top 100 golf course survey every year. 

“These are exciting time for us and the web site www.midamgolf.co.uk is attracting visitors from all over the world.  There are over 18 events this year and also a season long Order of Merit with prizes.” Added Jason.

Anyone who would like to register their interest to play in this event is asked to visit www.midamgolf.co.uk and email their details to the Tournament Secretary.

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MEDIA RELEASE FROM TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF LINKS, SCOTLAND

 Trump Re-Opens with New Guest Accommodation & Services

Trump International Golf Links, Scotland re-opens its championship links golf course today for its first full playing season.  To start this year’s golf season, leading golf brands, including Taylor Made, Titleist, Callaway, Vega and Trackman, are providing a free custom fitting service for golfers of all levels and abilities and the first player to achieve a hole in one, off the stated tee on the 13th hole of the championship course will win a new Audi car.

Sarah Malone, Executive Vice President stated:  

 We are thrilled to open the course for our first full playing season and have a wide range of additional services and facilities on offer this year, including professional coaching, corporate and group hospitality packages and guest accommodation.   

We are fortunate to have a number of historic buildings on site which we have carefully restored and upgraded to the highest standard.   

Our lodge guestrooms are perfect for golfers and visitors looking for the ultimate in luxury and comfort.   Set amid mature woodland and boasting all the charm and character of an historic property, our lodge guestrooms are located in the heart of the estate and are available all year round. 

The newly restored lodge building has been transformed into luxury accommodation and now provides 6 lavish guestrooms.  Inside the spacious lodge guestrooms guests will experience the perfect combination of exquisite furnishings and lavish fixtures.  The opulent furniture and fine linens are accessorised with deep reds, rich ochres and gold fabrics.  The rooms also feature large Italian-marble bathrooms with under floor heating, power showers, deep soaking tubs, twin sinks and bespoke vanity units.  Some rooms feature floor to ceiling windows and their own private front door access off a secluded courtyard.  Other amenities include 42” flat-screen plasma, wifi, telephone, Nespresso coffee machine and much more.   

Every detail of the accommodation has been designed to provide the utmost in comfort and indulgence.  The guestrooms are minutes from the championship golf course and also benefit from stunning scenery, and are within easy walking distance of MacLeod House, and the stunning estate ponds and gardens.

The lodge guestrooms can accommodate up to 12 guests, and are available for booking all year round.  Introductory bed and breakfast rates start from £295 per night.  Booking now available on +44 (0) 1358 743300. Details of MacLeod House accommodation and guest services coming soon.

From April 11 to October 31, 2013, the championship golf course, driving range, practice facilities, golf house restaurant and pro shop are open from 6.45am to late.

For more information, please contact:

Trump International Golf Links, Scotland

Menie Estate, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB23 8YE

T: +44 (0) 1358 743300

NOTES TO EDITORS

April 11, 2013 Opening Day Activities

To start this year’s golf season, leading golf brands, including Taylor Made, Titleist, Callaway, Vega and Trackman, come together to showcase the latest golf products and provide a free custom fitting service for golfers of all levels and abilities.  

Everyone is welcome to drop in, meet the team, experience the facilities, and learn more about the services and packages on offer this season including driving range access and professional coaching.  To mark the first day of the season, Trump International’s 22 acre, two-tiered driving range, is free of charge for all visitors wearing suitable golfing attire.  Trump’s golf professionals and operations team will be available throughout the day to provide advice and tours. 

To celebrate the launch of the season, the first player to achieve a hole in one, off the stated tee on the 13^th hole of the championship course will win a new Audi A5 car.

2013 Rates

•             Professional Golf Coaching from £70

•             Trump Gift Vouchers from £50

•             Driving Range Access from £20

•             Weekday Green Fee £195 per Player

•             Weekend Green Fee £215 per Player

•             Luxury Accommodation from £295 per room per night

20% reduction on Green Fee rates for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire residents with proof of residence.

NEWS RELEASE FROM ENGLAND GOLF

Nigel Evans to become England Golf President in 2015 

Nigel Evans, current Board Chairman of England Golf, has accepted the nomination to become President Elect of the England Golf for 2014 with a view to becoming President in 2015.
The 67 year old, who has been involved in amateur golf administration since 1980, says he is delighted and surprised to be considered and is looking forward to the next two years.
“I feel highly honoured and delighted to have been chosen,” he says. “My life has been in golf and golf administration for over 30 years and I feel this is also an honour for my club, Sandiway, and my home county of Cheshire.”
Cheshire born and bred, Nigel began his working life with the National Westminster Bank as a 16 year old and retired in 1998 after 37 years with the bank, most of the time spent in the centres of Liverpool and Manchester. His final post was as Business Director in Chester.
A member of Sandiway for almost 50 years and now an honorary member, in that time Nigel has held the posts of Captain and Chairman and been Club Champion. He has also represented Cheshire at junior, colts, first team and senior levels.
On the administration side, Nigel was a member of the Cheshire County Executive from 1980 – 2005 and is a past Chairman of the Finance, Junior and Selection committees. He was Cheshire President in 1995. He was also a member of the English Golf Union’s Northern Group Committee from 1998 – 2005 and Northern Boys Secretary from 2001 – 2004.
Further involvement with the EGU saw Nigel on the Executive Committee and Finance Committee from 2002 – 05, serving as Chairman of the latter in 2004 – 05 and was a member of the Management Committee in 2005. During the period to 2005, he also served on the Presidents Advisory, Championship, National Coaching, Budget and Remuneration Committees.
He was an EGU Board member from 2005 – 2011 and its Chairman from 2009 and still holds that position with England Golf following the merger with the English Women’s Golf Association and is due to retire next year. Nigel played a major role in the merger, being Chairman of the EGU steering group from 2009 – 2011.
Prior to the merger, he was the Board member responsible for National Coaching and Elite Performance from 2005 – 2011, while he has been the tournament referee for the Daily Telegraph Junior Championship since 2002. He is also a past captain of the Hittite Golfing Society and a member of the Senior Golfers Society.
Nigel is married to Judith, a keen golfer at Runcorn Golf Club, and they have a son Robert, a pilot with easyJet, and a daughter Elizabeth, a specialist physiotherapist.
“I am looking forward hugely to 2015, which is a Walker Cup year, and travelling with Judith to all our major championships throughout the Country” Nigel adds. “Being President is a huge job but I know what is ahead.”
There have been at least six previous EGU Presidents from Cheshire, the most recent being Elwyn Ellis in 2010.


Lynne Fraser
Marketing and PR Manager
England Golf

WARREN BENNETT AMONG LEADERS AT EUROPRO Q SCHOOL

NEWS RELEASE
Former European Tour pro one of seven who shoot 67 at Frilford Heath

Warren Bennett is one of seven golfers who share the lead at the end of the first round of PGA EuroPro Tour Qualifying School Final Stage at Frilford Heath Golf Club.

Bennett (Prince’s GC), who won the Scottish PGA Championship in 1999, quit playing in 2009 after a string of injuries. He played six events on the 2011 PGA EuroPro Tour and competed in the Open Championship last year. He is now looking to gain a high category on this summer’s PGA EuroPro Tour.

He shot 67 in his first round at Final Stage Qualifying School on Wednesday. Starting on the tenth tee of the Red Course, which stats suggest played two shots tougher than the Blue Course, he shot birdies at 13, two, four and an eagle at six on his way to five under par.

Tied with the 41-year-old are Luke Joy (Broadstone Golf Club) and Gary King (Tyrrells Wood), who also played their opening round on Frilford Heath’s Red Course.  Steven Fawcitt (Morpeth Golf Club), Steven Capper (Caldy Golf Club), Spaniard Sebastian Garcia Grout (Golf de Poniente) and Bruce McDonald (Pentland Golf) also shot 67s and played their first 18 holes on the Blue Course at the Oxfordshire venue.

Nine golfers are just one shot off the top after posting scores of 68 in their opening rounds. Ten golfers trail the leaders by two shots on three under par.

Former Premier League football Jimmy Bullard carded a three-over-par 75 in his opening round on the Blue Course.

PGA EuroPro Tour Qualifying School Final Stage takes place over 54 holes. All competitors play one round on the Red Course and one round on the Blue Course on alternate days, after which the field will be cut to the leading 120 players and ties who will play a final round on the Blue Course on Friday.

Leaderboard positions at the end of the week are used to determine categories for the 2013 PGA EuroPro Tour season.

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ST ANDREWS INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB UPDATE

 

“A FIRST FOR ST ANDREWS”

This week, SOL Golf commenced the construction of the course at Feddinch, part of a £40m development being created for St Andrews International Golf Club, (SAIGC) which will be the first, and only, private golf club, at St. Andrews, limiting play to members and their guests.

Located at Feddinch, a 244 acre estate on the Southern boundary of St. Andrews, the facilities will comprise an 18 hole golf course with a bye hole and practice range, all  designed by former ‘Open’ champion, Tom Weiskopf, and a luxurious Clubhouse.

Along with CNN, who are to film the club’s development, Tom Weiskopf is due to visit soon to cast his eye over progress and to ensure the course meets his exacting standards.

The traditionally designed clubhouse will afford the highest standards in luxury and comfort and will combine the best elements of a private golf club with the amenities of a leading resort. It will incorporate a feature lounge and restaurant, private wine cellar, separate attended locker rooms, a "spikes" bar, business centre, video conference facility, spa, full service professional shop and 38 luxurious suites.

The suites, ranging in size from 40 sqm to 100 sqm will be individually designed to provide comfort, elegance and style, and all will enjoy panoramic views.

            With a focus on exclusivity and member service, the facility will fulfil the prime objectives of providing a private club of the highest quality for the benefit of its members and their guests and of establishing SAIGC as an internationally renowned, member only, residential golf club at St. Andrews, the ‘Home of Golf.’

Quality will be the hallmark of all facilities, service and cuisine - from the limousine uplift at the point of arrival in Scotland, to bell staff for arrival and departure assistance, to a dedicated butler service and a concierge service to make all member arrangements.Close attention to detail will be reflected throughout, providing the highest level of care and attention, with security and privacy being of paramount importance.

SAIGC will be owned by its members and will be, first and foremost, an exceptional and world class private golf club. SAIGC will operate as a not-for-profit organisation, managed solely for the benefit of its Members.

Membership may be acquired only by invitation and numbers will be limited to ensure ideal conditions for members and their guests, both on the course and in the clubhouse.

Timetable of Events

Commencement of Course Construction	April 2013
Commencement of Clubhouse Construction	September 2013
Completion of Course	September 2014
Completion of Clubhouse Construction	February 2015
Grand Opening	May 2015

Further information may be sourced from the website, standrewsigc.com or by contacting Paul McPhail on paulmcphail106@gmail.com.