Police appeal for information after hit and run incident involving a cyclist in Aberdeen
Police in Aberdeen are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop after hitting a cyclist in the city centre last night.
Golf
Charity golf competition announced to mark year since Aberdeen man’s cancer diagnosis
An Aberdeen man is planning a unique fundraising event to mark a year since he was diagnosed with cancer.
A gigantic welcome on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast
Richard Rooney visits Antrim’s Causeway Coast and discovers a region brimming with excitement as it prepares to host the Open Championship for the first time since 1951
Aberdeen Grammar is bequeathed more than half a million pounds by former pupil
A keen north-east golfer has bequeathed more than £500,000 to promote the sport among young people.
Shane Lowry targets Ryder Cup after Abu Dhabi Championship victory
Shane Lowry fixed his sights firmly on the Ryder Cup after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship for a first European Tour title since 2015.
Shane Lowry fights back to take the trophy in Abu Dhabi
Ireland’s Shane Lowry produced a magnificent fightback to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship for a first European Tour title since 2015.
Highland golfer who turned pro determined to inspire other diabetes sufferers
One of Scotland’s leading golfers is determined to show the next generation that a daily battle with diabetes should not halt your sporting dreams.
Tommy Fleetwood aiming for third successful Abu Dhabi Championship
After almost three months off, I’m excited to get going again for the 2019 season at the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Family pay tribute as cop who died in a horror accident is laid to rest
The family of a tragic police officer who died in a horror accident paid tribute to him today as he was laid to rest.
The Open drives £120m boost for Scottish economy
The Open golf tournament at Carnoustie boosted the Scottish economy by £120 million this year.
Fire crews tackle Argyll and Bute golf club blaze
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze which has devastated a historic golf club.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club gifts £10,000 to community projects
Royal Dornoch Golf Club is providing a New Year gift to neighbours by making £10,000 available for community projects.
Prominent Trump critic will not take part in Aberdeenshire housing development vote
A councillor and prominent critic of Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf course has confirmed he will not vote on plans to create 500 homes at the site.
Vote for north of Scotland’s brightest sporting star
It has been a year when north and north-east stars have paraded their talents across a diverse range of sporting pursuits.
Rules teed up for Coul Links inquiry
A packed Carnegie Hall in Clashmore in the Highlands played witness to the first step in the public inquiry into the controversial Coul Links golf development near Embo, Sutherland
Thousands flock from across the globe to sample Brora Links
Record numbers of golfers have travelled from across the globe to the North of Scotland to sample one of the top Links courses in the UK, in a welcomed boost to the local economy.
Sim’s life will be celebrated to a tee
The life of one of the North-east’s most respected golfing figures will be honoured by a memorial at Longside – the Aberdeenshire club where his younger brother is head greenkeeper.
Luke Donald backs calls for Padraig Harrington to be next European Ryder Cup captain
Luke Donald has backed the growing clamour for Padraig Harrington to be named the next European Ryder Cup captain.
Europe deliver in fine fashion to clinch the Ryder Cup
Riding the passion of the perennial Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter beating the world No 1 and the new star Jon Rahm taking down the greatest of them all, Thomas Bjorn’s Europe withstood a mid-afternoon wobble to reclaim the Ryder Cup amid ecstatic scenes at Le Golf National.
Aberdeen golfer Paul Lawrie hopes Europe avoid slow start as Ryder Cup prepares to get underway
Two-time former Ryder Cup player and former vice-captain Paul Lawrie hopes Europe use their agonising morning session nightmare of two years ago at Hazeltine to ensure they avoid a repeat in this weekend’s match.
Richie Ramsay hopes health kick can help in bid to retain European Tour card
Aberdeen golfer Richie Ramsay is doing everything he can to retain his playing status on the European Tour, including ditching carbs and fizzy drinks.
Golf star Paul Lawrie puts £2.2m Deeside mansion on the market
Aberdeen Open champion Paul Lawrie has put his luxury mansion – which comes complete with bespoke golf facilities amid its three-acre grounds – on the market for £2.2 million.
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Estate of 500 homes to be built beside Aberdeenshire golf course
Donald Trump’s north-east golf course is poised to undergo a £150 million expansion with housing and hotel accommodation being built alongside the green.
Tributes paid to golfer killed in Highland crash on way home
Tributes were last night paid to a retired firemaster who died in a horror road smash on his way back home from playing golf on the Black Isle.
Stonehaven golfer Sam Locke turns professional after winning silver medal at The Open
Stonehaven’s Sam Locke has made the decision to turn professional on the back of winning the silver medal at the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie.
Molinari pulls off PAR-fect Italian job
For a brief and exciting moment, Tiger Woods looked set to complete the greatest sporting comeback of all time and claim his 15th major.
Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke has key to Open with Silver Medal
Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke became the first Scottish golfer to win the Silver Medal at The Open since 2005 – but feared he had missed his chance after a wayward drive at the 18th.
Knox sees silver lining in pursue of Open championship
Russell Knox will try to use his horror finish at the Scottish Open as a wake-up call as he switches his attention to the Open championship at Carnoustie.
Hazlehead golf course to close for a year
An Aberdeen golf course is to close to the public until April 2019 to allow it to recover from the damage caused by repeated flooding.
Scottish Open and Ladies Scottish Open to be held at Renaissance Club next year
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open will return to East Lothian next year when The Renaissance Club hosts Scotland’s national golf tournament on the European Tour for the first time from July 8-14, 2019.
Knox true to form as he fulfils another promise
Russell Knox has told the emerging golfing talent in the north of Scotland there is no reason why they cannot follow in his footsteps.
Inverness golfer Russell Knox moves into Ryder Cup contention after winning the Irish Open in a dramatic playoff
Russell Knox set his sights on Open championship glory and Ryder Cup redemption after defeating Ryan Fox in a play-off to win the £5.3million Irish Open in truly extraordinary fashion.