2006 SGU ORDER OF MERIT

GREAT SCOTT! JAMIESON WINS
SEASON-LONG AWARD

Scott Jamieson has proved himself as one of Scotland’s leading and consistent players on the amateur circuit after winning the SGU Order of Merit 2006.
The Cathkin Braes member, who played on the American college circuit for four years as an Augusta State University student, topped the leaderboard in the title race and claimed the crown before the final event in the SGU Order of Merit calendar had taken place, the South East District Championship last weekend.

Jamieson, aged 22, pictured right, has studded this season with many notable achievements including the Craigmillar Park Open title and claiming Glasgow Golf Club’s Edward Trophy. He went on to secure a semi finalist place in the South African amateur championship and narrowly lost in the last eight of the British Amateur.
More recently, Jamieson contributed to the stunning win by Scotland over England to retain the Home Internationals title for the first time in 24 years.

The SGU Order of Merit, sponsored by Polaris World Property Resales, is determined by the highest number of points accumulated from player’s finishing positions in each event in the Order of Merit calendar.
Jamieson, first over the finishing line with 615.80 pts, beat last year’s title-winner, Cameron Corbett Vase winner Glenn Campbell from Blairgowrie, on 564.10 points. Campbell, who distinguished himself by snatching the spoils at the South-east District Open championship, has secured his place in the top three in the Order of Merit over the last three years.
Third place went to Lytham Trophy runner-up George Murray (Earlsferry Thistle), winner of the Standard Life Leven Gold Medal and the season-opening Scottish champion of champions tournament over the same Fife links.

Paul Cherry, the former St Johnstone footballer and now Managing Director of the Polaris World Property Resales.com said, “The SGU Order of Merit and Golf Rankings underline the strength in depth of Scottish amateur golf at present.

"We are delighted to be supporting the SGU and the development of the leading amateurs in Scotland in what has been a fantastic year for guys like Richie Ramsay and Scott Jamieson. We’ve grown our brand profile and increased our sales as a result of our partnership and we hope that success on both front continue.”

Jamieson is now on the cusp of turning professional and has continued his consistent form by booking his berth to the next round of European Tour School.

Success there will ensure his transition from successful amateur to the new kid on the block in the professional ranks.

Jamieson is currently on his way to check out the form among the seasoned professional players he hopes to join, as he spectates with the legions watching the Ryder Cup in Dublin which is about to get underway.
Jamieson, along with US Amateur champion Richie Ramsay and George Murray have been invited to attend the world’s most prestigious golf event, courtesy of Event Scotland who are attending as part of their Ryder Cup 2014 preparations, when they will bring the competition back to the home of golf, hosted by Gleneagles Hotel over the PGA Centenary Course at the Perthshire venue.