NEWS RELEASE FROM SCOTTISH GOLF UNION
Fresh
from winning his first 72-hole stroke play event on the Scottish Golf
Union Order of Merit, Jack McDonald is relishing Scotland’s bid for
success at the European Men’s Team Championship in Denmark next month.
The
Kilmarnock Barassie player, the SGU Men’s Performance Squad member who
held his nerve to birdie the final hole and win the Tennant Cup by a
stroke on Sunday, has been named in Scotland’s six-man team for the
challenge at Silkeborg in
Denmark from 9 – 13 July.
McDonald,
the leader of the SGU Men’s Order of Merit and last year’s Scottish
Amateur Golfer of the Year, is joined by Great Britain and Ireland cap
Graeme Robertson (Glenbervie) and teenager Ewan Scott (St Andrews) in
the team.
Scott,
a product of the Scottish Golf Academy, is a member of the SGU Boys’
Performance Squad but has impressed playing a Men’s calendar this year
before beginning college in America in August.
Dollar’s
Scott Borrowman, last year’s winner of the national Order of Merit,
reigning Scottish Amateur champion Grant Forrest and in-form James Ross
of Royal Burgess complete the line-up.
McDonald,
who played for Scotland three times at European Boys’ team level, said:
“I’m looking forward to it. I think we have a very good team and we’re
all playing well, as everyone has had strong finishes this season.
“The
first task in Denmark is to qualify for the top flight and then I would
fancy our chances in the matchplay. I don’t see why we can’t do well.”
Sixteen
teams will gather at Silkeborg, a long par-72 tree-lined course in the
heart of Jutland, Denmark. It is regarded as one of the finest courses
in Denmark and is the home club of Danish golfing hero Thomas Bjorn.
All
four home unions will bid for success at Silkeborg, along with the host
nation and the likes of Spain, France, Sweden and Germany. Scotland
last won the event in 2009, when they memorably added the European crown
to the world team title
they won in 2008.
Steve
Paulding, Scottish Golf Performance Manager, added: “I’m really
encouraged by the number of young players stepping up to the mark this
year, especially the SGU Boys’ Squad players impressing at Men’s level.
“At
the same time, there are a number of more senior members of our Men’s
Squad who, having not made this team, will need to look to have stronger
performances to make our Home Internationals team.”
Meanwhile, the same six players will
also compete in the European Men’s Amateur Championship in August –
along with Daniel Young (Craigie Hill) and the Scottish Boys champion,
Bradley Neil of Blairgowrie.
The event takes place from 7 – 10 August at Real Club de Golf el Prat in Spain.
Scotland Team for European Men’s Team Championship (numbers represent age):
• Scott Borrowman (Dollar) 26
• Grant Forrest (Craigielaw) 20
• Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock (Barassie)) 20
• Graeme Robertson (Glenbervie) 25
• James Ross (Royal Burgess) 23
• Ewan Scott (St Andrews) 18
Scotland Team for European Men’s Amateur Championship:
• Scott Borrowman (Dollar) 26
• Grant Forrest (Craigielaw) 20
• Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock (Barassie)) 20
• Bradley Neil (Blairgowrie) 17
• Graeme Robertson (Glenbervie) 25
• James Ross (Royal Burgess) 23
• Ewan Scott (St Andrews) 18
• Daniel Young (Craigie Hill) 21
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Scotland Team for European Men’s Amateur Championship:
• Scott Borrowman (Dollar) 26
• Grant Forrest (Craigielaw) 20
• Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock (Barassie)) 20
• Bradley Neil (Blairgowrie) 17
• Graeme Robertson (Glenbervie) 25
• James Ross (Royal Burgess) 23
• Ewan Scott (St Andrews) 18
• Daniel Young (Craigie Hill) 21
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Ed Hodge
PR & Media Executive
Direct Line: 01334 466483
Mobile No: 07850 772166
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