Moray tourism initiative highlights region’s multitude of picturesque golf courses
Moray's hidden gem golf courses have become centre stage in a new initiative designed to lure more visitors to the region to enjoy a sporting holiday.
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Enjoy the delights of the Hebrides’ hidden – and not so hidden – golfing gems
George Orwell didn’t play golf, but the islands he described as “the most un-gettable-to places” are being reborn and rediscovered as ancient golfing land.
Moray road closed as fire crews attend golf club blaze
Police in Buckie have closed a coastal road as fire crews attend to a blaze at Buckpool Golf Club.
Prince Charles becomes patron of north-east golf club
A north-east golf club has hit a hole in one after being given the royal seal of approval.
Watch: Former Masters champion accidentally hits ball during practice swing
Zach Johnson achieved an unwanted personal first at the Masters when he struck the ball from its tee by mistake during a practice swing.
Obituary: Women’s golf pioneer Marilynn Smith
Marilynn Smith had no intention of ever playing golf, let alone setting up one of its largest tournaments.
Golfers delight crowds at the Masters by skipping balls across the water
Golfers preparing for the Masters at Augusta took part in a grand tradition by skipping balls across the water on the 16th hole.
SPONSORED: Tee off in 2019
With better weather arriving and the clocks changing to British Summer Time then it's a great opportunity to focus on outdoor pursuits, especially if you love golf and the camaraderie of playing a round with friends or simply indulging your passion to improve your handicap on some of Scotland's finest golf courses.
Which former US president made a hole-in-one on the golf course?
Former US president George W. Bush has made a hole-in-one at a Dallas course that will soon host his institute’s Warrior Open honouring wounded US military personnel.
Tommy Fleetwood and Keegan Bradley charge up leaderboard at Bay Hill
Tommy Fleetwood took advantage of the par-five holes at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in spectacular fashion to move into a share of the halfway lead at Bay Hill.
Controversial Coul Links public inquiry underway
The public inquiry to decide whether an area of rare coastal habitat in Sutherland should become a luxury golf course got underway yesterday with the grilling of a key Scottish Natural Heritage witness.
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.
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.
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.
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.