Standing room only  for caddie Dave 

 

Renwick's funeral service at East Calder 

 

FROM BERNIE MAGUIRE

Secretary of the Association of Golf Writers

Given the strong interest at the passing of caddie Dave Renwick I wanted to write a few paragraphs about his funeral  service today.

It was very clear and crisp morning but with standing room only in the church at East Calder, just to the west of Edinburgh, for the funeral service to commemorate Dave's life.

In fact, those attending spilled over into the vestibule area and onto the steps leading into the church.

Representing the AGW was former Chairman Lewine Mair along with AGW Committee member Martin Dempster, who had visited Dave at his nearby home late last year, and myself.

Golfers present included Stephen Gallacher, Ritchie Ramsay, Chris Doak and Alastair Forsyth. 

If my facts are correct, Dave's last victory was with Alastair at the 2008 Madeira Islands Open.

Of course, many of Dave's caddieing colleagues and friends were present, including Billy Foster, 'Wobbly', Damien Moore, former Caddy Association President Gerry Byrne and Ryan McGuigan, to name a few.

Once again, the Association of Golf Writers extends its condolences to Dave's family, including his six children.

Attached is a picture of the booklet presented to those attending.

Bernie McGuire,

Secretary,

Association of Golf Writers