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There is a lot of talk at the moment about women shattering the glass ceiling in the boardroom and on the political front benches.
Golf
Robert MacIntyre sets sights on Ryder Cup after being crowned European Tour rookie of the year
Oban’s Robert MacIntyre has set his sights on playing in next year’s Ryder Cup after being crowned the European Tour’s rookie of the year.
WATCH: Aberdeen’s Ramsay interrupted by baboons during Nedback Golf Challenge
Aberdeen's Richie Ramsay had a close encounter with some baboons while in South Africa.
Oban’s MacIntyre in hunt at Turkish Airlines Open after stupendous second round
Oban's Robert MacIntyre produced a scorching second round at the Turkish Airlines Open to put himself in the mix for a maiden European Tour title.
Nairn to host world’s best after securing prestigious Amateur Championship
Nairn has been confirmed to host golf's Amateur Championship in 2021.
Ryder Cup hero Sam Torrance admits retiring from golf was an easy decision
Sam Torrance says it was an easy decision to retire from competitive golf.
Alford’s Laura Murray earns 2020 Ladies European Tour card
Alford’s Laura Murray has earned full playing rights on the Ladies European Tour for the 2020 season.
Newmachar Golf Club confident they can overcome a ‘challenging financial position’
One of the biggest golf clubs in the north-east is raising membership fees next year after a project to upgrade its driving range cost £220,000 more than expected.
Richie Ramsay targets trip to Dubai after successive top-10s
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay has set his sights on a place in the European Tour’s lucrative end of season showdown in Dubai.
Rory McIlroy frustrated with European Tour course set-ups
Rory McIlroy has criticised the European Tour for setting up tournament courses too easy.
Frenchman Victor Perez credits move to Dundee as key to Dunhill Links success
Dundee-based Frenchman Victor Perez says his decision to move to Scotland 18 months ago helped lay the foundations for the biggest win of his career.
Laura Murray boosts Ladies European Tour prospects with victory in Germany
Alford’s Laura Murray has boosted her chances of graduating to the Ladies European Tour next season with victory at the Rugenwalder Muhle Ladies Open in Germany.
Richie Ramsay: I don’t want to be 70 thinking ‘I could’ve won the Dunhill Links’
Richie Ramsay is determined not to let the opportunity to win the Dunhill Links pass him by.
Matthew Jordan makes most of late invite to lead Dunhill Links
With a plethora of golf’s top players teeing up at the Dunhill Links, few would have predicted world number 292 Matthew Jordan as the halfway leader but the 23-year-old’s superb display should perhaps come as no surprise.
Saltires flying high at halfway stage of the Dunhill Links Championship
Hopes of seeing a first home winner lifting the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship trophy since Colin Montgomerie’s 2005 success remain promising at the halfway stage of the £4million tournament with three Scots inside the top five.
Richie Ramsay leads Scottish charge on opening day of Dunhill Links
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay is dreaming of being in contention going down the stretch on Sunday in the Dunhill Links.
Justin Walters leads Dunhill Links after emotional day at St Andrews
Justin Walters was full of emotion after topping the leaderboard on day one of the Dunhill Links.
Rory McIlroy believes course changes have made Carnoustie easier
World number two Rory McIlroy reckons some of the sting has been taken out of Carnoustie.
Rory McIlroy eyes perfect birthday gift for father Gerry
Rory McIlroy is aiming to deliver the perfect 60th birthday for his father Gerry with victory in the Dunhill Links team event.
Aura of the Old Course inspiring Russell Knox ahead of Dunhill debut
Inverness golfer Russell Knox is relishing his first experience of the Dunhill Links.
Justin Rose says Bahamas crisis puts golf in perspective ahead of Dunhill Links
Justin Rose is one of top golfers in the world but he accepts he may not be the main attraction when he teams up with Justin Timberlake in this week’s Dunhill Links Championship.
Robert MacIntyre on his unforgettable 2013 Dunhill Links, Justin Timberlake selfies and meeting Paul Scholes
Robert MacIntyre credits his experience of playing in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as an amateur six years ago as the week that gave him the belief he could make the grade in professional golf.
Open champion Shane Lowry pays tribute to Scottish coach Neil Manchip
Open champion Shane Lowry paid tribute to his Scottish coach Neil Manchip as he geared up for this week’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.
Defending Dunhill Links champion Lucas Bjerregaard hoping to rediscover form at St Andrews
Defending champion Lucas Bjerregaard hopes returning to the Dunhill Links can kick-start his season.
Danielle Kang embraces the pressure of playing in front of noisy home support
Danielle Kang won’t be hushing anyone up at the Solheim Cup, because she wants a hostile atmosphere and even the boos if they come.
Robert MacIntyre four shots clear at halfway stage of Porsche European Open
Oban’s Robert MacIntyre carded the lowest round of his European Tour career to move four shots clear at the halfway stage of the Porsche European Open in Hamburg.
SPONSORED: Teeing up more Solheim Cup success
When the much-anticipated Solheim Cup tees off next month it promises to be an event to remember not just for the 24 female competitors, but for golf fans and all those new to the game.
Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Ladies Scottish Open to return to Renaissance Club
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Ladies Scottish Open will both return to the Renaissance Club for a second successive season next year.
Paul Lawrie aims to be among Staysure Tour elite after Scottish Senior Open success
Aberdeen’s Paul Lawrie said he felt proud after winning on his Scottish Senior Open debut at Craigielaw Golf Club.
SPONSORED: The Solheim Cup to bring families to the fore
Pushchairs, storytelling and baby change areas are not often things you would associate with a world-class golf tournament but they are very much part of The Solheim Cup, billed to be the “most family-friendly golf event in history”.
Battling Rory McIlroy draws comfort from support after missing cut at Royal Portrush
He quite properly got a hero’s welcome for a heroic effort when he came up the 18th as the clock ticked past 8pm, but there was to be no happy ending to the saga for Rory McIlroy at Royal Portrush.
Robert MacIntyre says ‘harsh words’ were exchanged after playing partner failed to shout fore
Robert MacIntyre may be a rookie on the top tours and in his first Open but he knows the proper protocol and wasn’t afraid to call out American Kyle Stanley at Royal Portrush.