JOHN FRASER APPOINTED CAPTAIN OF SCOTTISH SENIORS

FROM THE SGU WEBSITE

John Fraser has expressed his delight after being appointed Scottish Seniors Captain for the next two years, succeeding Gordon McDonald.

The respected Royal Burgess member, former Non-Executive Performance Director at the Scottish Golf Union, is relishing the chance to combine his playing duties with leading his country for the first time.

Fraser, who is currently second on the SGU Seniors Order of Merit having finished sixth in 2012, will lead Scotland at the European Seniors Team Championship in Hungary from 3 – 7 September, as well as the Home Internationals at Royal County Down from 24 – 26 September.

“I’m honoured, privileged and very proud to be invited to take over the captaincy for the next two years,” said John, a regular Scotland international who continues to play off a scratch handicap.

“I’ve played for the Scottish Seniors for the past six years under the captaincy of Ian Hutcheon and then Gordon McDonald. My aim is to build on what they have both put in place and to look at ways in which things may be improved.

“There is such a fine line between winning and finishing further down the leaderboard and we must find ways in which narrow defeats may be turned into victories.  

“The commitment, dedication and enthusiasm of those fortunate to be selected to represent Scotland is always excellent and we look forward to the European Championships and the Home Internationals this year – we will do everything possible to win. We’re not playing in these competitions to do well, our aim is to win.”

The next event on the SGU Seniors Order of Merit continues with the West of Scotland Seniors Championship at Cardross later this week (4 – 5 July).