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view this message online Golfers Newsletter | October 2017 OUR NATIONAL HANDICAP CHAMPIONS | OPEN COMPETITIONS & EXCLUSIVE GREEN FEE OFFERS It's been a fantastic month of Scottish Golf National Handicap Championship finals action! Congratulations to all club golfers who made it through to one of our finals and a special shout out to the champions, who'll be the talk of the clubhouse at their local club. Meet our 2017 winners... PING Scottish Mixed Championship: The husband-and-wife pairing of May and Martin Britovsek from East Kilbride Golf Club were crowned the first-ever PING Scottish Mixed Champions with the showpiece final offering the perfect mix of fantastic prizes and world-class hospitality within the ‘glorious playground’ of Gleneagles. > Discover more Scottish Club Handicap Championship: Craibstone Golf Club's John Borthwick and Ian Still came out on top at the Fairmont St Andrews, after pipping both Cruden Bay (John Godward and Stewart Ingram) and Pitreavie Dunfermline (Richie Hunter and Ross MacFarlane) at the post with a better inward half after all teams posted impressive seven-under par 65’s! > Discover more Belhaven Captains & Secretaries Championship: Highland club Carrbridge took the honours for the first time in glorious conditions at Elie as Scott Henderson and Charlie MacDonald combined perfectly to record a six-under par better-ball score of 64, edging out nearest challengers Hayston by a single shot. > Discover more Our national handicap events are open to all affiliated clubs in Scotland, so make sure you take part in local qualifying next season for your chance to earn a place in one of our prestigious finals! Exclusive Scottish Golf Membership Card Offers As a member of a Scottish golf club you can take advantage of an array fantastic offers this month with your Scottish Golf Membership Card, including: Four-ball at Elgin Golf Club for £100 in October, saving £60 Play Selkirk in the stunning Scottish Borders for only £17 per person Four-ball with roll and coffee on arrival at Hayston Golf Club for £85 Fourball at Stranraer Golf Club for only £100 (Sun – Fri) or £120 (Saturday) with buggy, hot roll & coffee Superb stay and play package at Castle Stuart Golf Links in the Highlands for £199   VIEW LATEST OFFERS | MEMBERS CLUBHOUSE Graduate Syme Impresses on the European Tour Newly turned professional Connor Syme made the most of his two European Tour invites to finish impressively in a share of 15th place at the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews, on the back of a superb tied 12th finish on his debut in Portugal a fortnight ago. Connor has recently 'graduated' from Scottish Golf's amateur ranks, benefiting from seven years of support through our Academy and National Squads, while proudly representing Scotland and GB&I at the highest level internationally. He is grateful of the support from club members and sponsors...we wish him every success on his professional journey.   DISCOVER MORE... 5* Winter Golf Getaway at Sueno Deluxe in Belek We’ve teamed up with our travel partners GolfKings to bring Scottish Golf Membership Cardholders a fantastic golf holiday at the all-inclusive 5-Star Sueno Deluxe in Belek, Turkey. If you are looking for a great value golf trip with incredible golf courses, luxury hotels and superb climate all year round, then look no further! From £749pp stay at the 5-star Sueno Deluxe hotel for seven nights all-inclusive with unlimited golf over two courses, Sueno Dunes and Sueno Pines. And for groups of 8+, prices start at £619pp.   DISCOVER MORE... Club Opens: Don't put your golf clubs away just yet! The golfing season might be coming to a close in certain parts of the country but don't put your clubs away just yet!  Why not round up the troops and plan a fun away day at one of the following Club Opens: Texas Scramble at Aboyne, £60 per team | 15 October | > Enter  Men's and Ladies' 4 Ball-Better-Ball at Peebles, £30 per team | 25 October | > Enter Gents Winter Open at Bridge of Allan, £10 | 21 October | > Enter Mixed Stableford Open at Niddry Castle, £12 per person | 4 November | > Enter Texas Scramble at Burntisland Golf House Club, £30 per team | 13 November | > Enter