DEATH OF HERALD GOLF WRITER DOUGIE LOWE

FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF GOLF WRITERS' ADMINISTRATION
With huge regret we inform members of the death of Dougie Lowe, golf correspondent of The Herald, at his Helensburgh home yesterday, surrounded by his family.
He was 59 and had undergone surgery for a brain tumour in January. A member of the Association since 2004, he leaves a son and two daughters.
Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

FROM COLIN FARQUHARSON

The last time I saw Dougie Lowe was at the Scottish golf writers' and guests' tournament at Mar Hall Hotel and Golf Course, near Glasgow on Monday, October 25.

It was Dougie's day. He won the Alex Fox Trophy as the golf writer with the most Stableford points and the Belhaven Trophy for having more points than any of the guests.

So my lasting memory is of a happy Dougie.

There are not many golf writers around these days and we tend to be a close-knit group, an endangered species if you like. I liked working at tournaments with Dougie. He was good company and a good friend over many years, always helpful, always in the same humour. I will miss him.

FROM STEVIE CARMICHAEL, former Scotland international.
I was deeply saddened to read of Douglas's passing.
He was a good writer and more importantly a good man.
Thoughts with his family.
Stevie

FROM HAMISH GREY, Scottish Golf Union Chief Executive.
“We were very saddened to hear the news that Douglas Lowe had passed away.  He has been a fantastic supporter of amateur golf in Scotland and provided Herald readers with excellent in-depth coverage from many of our national events each year,”

“He was a regular at the Scottish boys' championship and Scottish amateur championship, reporting on the success of the country’s best young players and following many careers through to professional Tour level.”

“Through his Tuesday column, he enlightened readers with an insight into some of the wider issues surrounding golf and showed a particular passion for supporting our Membership Campaign in recent years, bringing the issue of a positive change in culture among clubs to light.

"His sharp wit in the press room at events will be sadly missed by the players, staff and officials alike. Our thoughts go to the Lowe family at this sad time.”