2011 Barclays Scottish Open Official Programme

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Welcome to The Barclays Scottish Open 2011... ...on behalf of Mark Parsinen, of Castle Stuart Golf Links, George O’Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, and the 147,000 employees who work for Barclays in over 50 countries around the world.

It is with great excitement and anticipation that we bring this wonderful competition to Castle Stuart Golf Links. We have always received requests from professionals to host the tournament at a Links course, and Castle Stuart is the ideal venue for this important event on the golfing calendar. Since opening in the summer of 2009, the course has garnered worldwide praise for its challenging layout and its visually stunning location here in the Highlands, alongside the Moray Firth.

The Barclays Scottish Open always delivers a field containing some of the world’s finest golfing talents. And this year is no exception. We are delighted to welcome back Phil Mickelson who continues to be a fantastic partner and ambassador for Barclays and who, I know, is really looking forward to competing on this course.

Alongside Phil are a host of international golf stars who will make this competition a great success in its new location.

To deliver a tournament of this stature takes hard work and plenty of skill. And I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of volunteers, and our partners at The European Tour, whose effort and expertise ensure we deliver a first-class event for the players, and spectators.

At Barclays we believe passionately in citizenship – giving back to the communities in which we live and work. As part of this commitment, each year we work with the tournament to raise money for a local charity. This year we are delighted to partner with Action for Children. In a unique initiative, Barclays will donate £10 for every birdie, £50 for every eagle and £100 for every albatross scored during the 72 holes of the Championship. We estimate this could raise up to £20,000 to support the great work of Action for Children Scotland.

We are really excited to get this year’s tournament underway. I hope you have a great day here at Castle Stuart and enjoy watching this world-class field compete for The Barclays Scottish Open trophy.

Bob Diamond CEO, Barclays PLC

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Welcome from Castle Stuart Golf Links ON behalf of the staff and everyone affiliated with Castle Stuart Golf Links, we take great pleasure in welcoming you to The Barclays Scottish Open 2011.

At Castle Stuart we know what a privilege it is to host The Barclays Scottish Open. In this tournament year, it will not only be one of the premier events on The European Tour, but the first stop in a two-week celebration of links golf in the British Isles as well. As a relative newcomer to the links scene in Scotland, Castle Stuart and all involved are excited about bringing The Barclays Scottish Open both to our course and to the Highlands of Scotland. We understand the obligation we have brought on ourselves to do our best for all concerned – the competitors, the spectators, the sponsors, and perhaps as importantly, the Highlands community.

We have become part of the fabric here and accept this opportunity with humility and responsibility.

Castle Stuart enjoys a setting and topography that combine to make golf visually memorable – for competitors, spectators, and hopefully the television audience.

The golf holes themselves are 18 compositions that place the notable landmarks of the Moray Firth directly into the player’s perspective; and because of the site’s topography, those same landmarks make a panoramic backdrop for spectators and television audiences alike.

For the holes immediately abutting the sea, the Kessock Bridge, Chanonry Lighthouse, Fort George (home of the Black Watch) and Castle Stuart itself are often seen by players directly through their shot-making perspective, while also constituting a pleasing context for the audiences enjoying the competition.

Atop the ‘old sea cliff’ these same Black Isle landmarks are often presented from towering heights that offer palpably different and perhaps even more spectacular visual aspects. These quintessential Highland landmarks are constantly on display at Castle Stuart for all to enjoy.

Golf on our links course is defined by latitude of play off the tees and interesting, yet challenging issues if less-than-perfect tee shots are struck. The opportunities for redemption should prove interesting to competitors and their audience. If successful as host venue, Castle Stuart will have helped identify the best player on the week while eliciting anticipation and hopefulness in all competitors with the ‘test of golf’ focused on perceptual ability, judgment, decision-making, shot-making, and emotional poise.

Our goal for the course has always been that it is not to be difficult for the sake of being difficult, but rather that it be interesting and engaging; and in this particular event, that it should offer an opportunity for each competitor to get in a ‘links groove’ for the upcoming Open Championship at Royal St George’s. We expect to see birdies and eagles and an exciting finish to The Barclays Scottish Open. We will applaud a champion whose score goes low.

Mark Parsinen Managing Partner

Mark Parsinen Managing Partner

Stuart McColm General Manager

Stuart McColm General Manager

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WEATHER WARNING Inclement Weather Policy for Spectators: Observe the leaderboards throughout the golf course for signs that will appear prior to inclement weather moving into the area When this sign appears, marshalls will be instructed to start clearing grandstands and spectators are advised to take precautions PRIOR to play being suspended. If the siren sounds, seek shelter immediately. AVOID THE FOLLOWING: Open areas, Hilltops / High Places, Isolated Trees, Golf Carts, Wire Fences

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CONTENTS P1

Welcome from Barclays

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Welcome from Castle Stuart Golf Links

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Review of The 2010 Barclays Scottish Open and Edoardo Molinari

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Luke Donald

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Lee Westwood

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Phil Mickelson and the American Challenge

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The Scottish Challenge

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Graeme McDowell

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Padraig Harrington

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Stay and Play in the Highlands

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Past Winners of The Barclays Scottish Open

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Player Entries

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Player Profiles

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Course Map

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Castle Stuart Golf Links

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Hole by Hole Guide

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Acknowledgements and Officials

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Magical Molinari savours his special week FROM solid to sublime Italy’s Edoardo Molinari stepped into the winner’s circle for the first time on The European Tour with a stunning third round 63 followed by “the best 74 I ever shot” at wet and windy Loch Lomond.

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TALIAN Edoardo Molinari coped with everything the Scottish weather could throw at him and duly won The Barclays Scottish Open 2010 by three strokes from Darren Clarke with his younger brother, Francesco, offering support from the best seat in the house.

The trio teed off in blustery weather with Edoardo one shot clear of Clarke on 15-under par with Francesco way back on 8-under. A double-bogey on hole 3 by Clarke and a birdie by Edoardo saw his lead leap to four shots and it was rarely threatened, despite a double-bogey of his own on the 15th after a wayward drive.

“When we teed off in the wind and rain I felt I didn’t have a chance because Darren is such a great player when it’s tough like that,” said Edoardo, who carded a 3-over par 74 for a 12 under total.

“After making a birdie at the third I increased my lead but we still had a lot of holes to play and it was very windy out there so I was just trying to play conservatively and find the middle of the fairway – until disaster struck on 15. But I

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managed myself pretty well and I think I’m a worthy winner.”

Having made a birdie on the short par-4 14th, Molinari proceeded to block his tee shot on 15 into an unplayable lie, deep in the bushes. After consulting with Chief Referee John Paramor he decided to take a drop and hacked his way out of trouble.

He wound up with a double-bogey but it didn’t matter too much as Clarke couldn’t create enough birdie opportunities to apply the pressure. When Clarke did manage to make his first birdie of the day, at the 17th, it was too little too late as Edoardo hit back with steady pars to close out the victory.

“I was very nervous because the last few holes are very difficult at Loch Lomond,” he said. “Darren put some pressure on me with his great shot on 17 and I think my 5-iron after his approach was my best shot of the day. I saved par and then hit a great tee shot on 18 and made par again.

“It was a special week because on Tuesday morning Francesco and I were talking about how we had never played well together in the same week – this week

it finally happened.” Edoardo received a celebratory bear hug from Francesco after tapping in for par before being led out to the traditional trophy presentation by a piper playing Scotland the Brave, with Clarke left to lament what could have been.

“My second shot to the third was five feet from being good, but I ended up making seven and from there I was on the back foot,” said Clarke who secured a place at The Open as the best placed none exempt player in the top-5.

“I told myself to just keep going and wait for something to turn around, but I couldn’t get close enough. I didn’t play well enough,” said Clarke.

“The Open is a consolation prize, but if somebody had said at the start of the week that I would finish second I think I would have taken it.”

Clarke opened up with a flawless six under par 65 to sit one shot clear of Edoardo Molinari, Graeme Storm and Damien McGrane who shot 66s. Clarke then produced a 69 to lead at halfway on 10-under par by three shots from Edoardo

“To win my first European Tour event at The Barclays Scottish Open – one of the best events we play all year – makes me very proud.It is bigger for me than winning the US Amateur Championship in 2005. It is on a par with winning golf’s World Cup with my brother in 2009. It’s a very special feeling.”

– Edoardo Molinari

Molinari while both McGrane and Storm fired over par rounds and dropped off the pace.

On Saturday it was Edoardo Molinari’s turn to move through the gears as he holed three birdies and an eagle in his opening nine holes. Clarke kept in touch with four birdies of his own but Edoardo Molinari charged ahead with four birdies in the closing five holes to take a one-stroke lead into the final round. However, he was

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quick to play down his chances of winning despite his 8-under par third round.

“A one shot lead is nothing and I am playing against Darren, one of the best players of all time on The European Tour,” he said. “I think it is going to help me to have Francesco in my group as well and, hopefully, he can make some birdies to get in the mix as well.”

As it turned out birdies were hard to come by for the final group but that didn’t matter to Edoardo as he put himself on the cusp of Ryder Cup qualification by finishing top of the pile on the Bonnie Banks.

“To win my first European Tour event at The Barclays Scottish Open – one of the best events we play all year – makes me very proud,” said Edoardo. “It is bigger for me than winning the US Amateur Championship in 2005. It is on a par with winning golf’s World Cup with my brother

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“I am sure that my colleagues on The European Tour will share my delight at playing a classic Scottish links course like before heading to Royal St George’s for The Open – it promises to be an exciting and competitive two weeks of golf.” – Edoardo Molinari in 2009. It’s a very special feeling.” The following month Edoardo won again on Scottish soil, taking the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, but narrowly missed out on automatic qualification to the Ryder Cup team.

However, his birdie-birdie-birdie finish to win the tournament convinced Captain Colin Montgomerie to hand him a wildcard pick ahead of the likes of Paul Casey and Justin Rose and Edoardo didn’t disappoint his captain, earning two halves from his three matches for a vital point as Europe regained the Cup by the narrowest of margins.

“It was a dream come true to play The Ryder Cup,” said Edoardo, “especially with Francesco and the rest of the team and Colin as Captain. I enjoyed every minute of it.”

After his Ryder Cup exploits Edoardo had a well-deserved rest over the winter period and so far this season has split his time between The European Tour and the US PGA Tour, showing good form on both sides of the Atlantic. In his second start

of the season he finished eighth at the inaugural Volvo Golf Champions in Bahrain and the good results have continued with a share of 12th place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida, followed by 11th place at the Masters Tournament – his best ever finish in a Major.

Defending “I’m playing a bit more in the US but I haven’t taken up membership,” said Edoardo. “My home Tour is The European Tour, and I always want to play here.

Winning The Barclays Scottish Open was one of the highlights of my career to date and I am looking forward enormously to defending my title at Castle Stuart.

“I have seen a few pictures of the course on the website and I have also spoken with a few of the Scottish lads on the Tour.

“Everyone has been telling me how great the course is and how spectacular a location it is, so I’m really looking forward to playing it. As an amateur, I used to come over to Great Britain a lot to play in tournaments such as the Scottish Amateur

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and British Amateur so I have played a lot of links golf. Unfortunately, we don’t play much links golf in the professional game, but I am sure that Castle Stuart will be a great way to return to it.

“I am also sure that my colleagues on The European Tour will share my delight at playing a classic Scottish links courselike Castle Stuart, before heading to Royal St George’s for The Open – it promises to be an exciting and competitive two weeks of golf.” n

above: Edoardo Molinari receives The Barlcays Scottish Open trophy from Robert E. Diamond Jr, President, Barclays PLC. BELOW: Edoardo drives off the 9th tee en route to victory in The Barclays Scottish Open 2010.

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Deadly Donald on top of the world LUKE DONALD has been the ‘Mr. Consistency’ of world golf in recent seasons without receiving the recognition he deserves. He currently leads the Race to Dubai on The European Tour and heads the Money List on the US PGA Tour.

He’s already earned more than €3.6 million (£3.3 million) so far this season with total career earnings in excess of nearly €26 million (£23 million) Now he’s World Number One.

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‘I’ve played extremely well. I’ve given myself a lot of opportunities and I’ve taken a couple of them. If I were still winless it would be a different story but I’ve picked up a couple of big trophies.’

LUKE DONALD

A BIG victory was all it needed to transform Luke Donald from golf’s ‘nearly man’ to a major contender and ultimately to the top of the world. Now, with two wins at top-ranking events on both sides of the Atlantic this year he’s World No.1 The Englishman won the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play in February, defeating Martin Kaymer 3&2 in the final. He went on to beat then World Number One Lee Westwood in a play-off at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in May to leapfrog his compatriot to the top spot.

Two weeks earlier Donald came close to winning the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Finca Cortesin in Spain, losing 2&1 to his good friend Ian Poulter in the final.

After missing the cut in his first tournament of the 2011 season Donald has finished in the top ten in every event he’s played, including a share of fourth place in the Masters Tournament.

It was only a matter of time before he would win a big event and with the Accenture and the BMW PGA Championship under his belt he is has become the man everyone has to beat.

“If you’re not in contention you don’t have a chance to win,” says the 33-yearold Donald, “so the first goal is to get in contention and have that chance – and I’ve obviously done a great job of that.

“I could look back and think that I could

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have turned a couple of those seconds into victories but overall it’s been a very satisfying few months.

“I’ve played extremely well. I’ve given myself a lot of opportunities and I’ve taken a couple of them. If I were still winless it would be a different story but I’ve picked up a couple of big trophies.”

Donald has always been a consistent competitor who has made up for his lack of distance off the tee with having one of the best short games in golf. He’s also a dedicated professional who believes that you can never stop improving.

He’s worked hard for the success he’s enjoying and the signs are that he’s destined for more big wins, including Major glory.

‘There are no real limits’ “The better I’ve become the harder I’ve worked,” he says. “I haven’t changed anything I’ve just tried to make what I’ve got just a little bit better every day, and trying to get that mindset to believe there are no real limits and that you can improve on anything. I figure out what I need to improve and work at it.

“I feel like my work ethic is as good as any player out on Tour. I want to contend in the Majors but above all, I want to get better. It’s great to see guys like Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell come through to win a Major. It gives me the belief that I can do it. I played with Graeme in the Walker Cup. I think my

record was maybe better than his in the first few years as a pro but you’ve just got to keep grinding away, hoping that soon it will be my time.”

At this season’s first Major – the Masters Tournament – Donald finished tied for fourth, chipping in brilliantly for birdie on the closing hole and letting out a burst of emotion he used to reserve for The Ryder Cup. Coach Pat Goss believes a change in Donald’s mental approach is the key to his rise to the summit of world golf.

“Luke was tentative at Majors, but at the Masters Tournament he was a different animal,” says Goss. “He looked like he was having fun. He was competing hard, making a lot of birdies and playing confidently. At Augusta we saw Luke the Ryder Cup player.”

The confidence swelled in Donald but his deadly one-against-one form deserted him the following week when Brandt Snedeker defeated him in a playoff at the Heritage in South Carolina.

Looking to bounce back Donald was in fine form at the Volvo World Match Play Championship but lost out to Ian Poulter in the final 2&1.

Undeterred by his string of runner-up spots Donald again found his ‘A’ game at Wentworth Club where he finished on six under par and level with Ryder Cup colleague Westwood. A trip down the re-vamped 18th was required and Donald’s resolve and Westwood’s bad luck resulted in victory for Donald and

‘It doesn’t get any better than this – I’m not sure if there will ever be a case where Number One and Two in the world will be playing off for the tournament and also for the Number One ranking in the world.’

– LUKE DONALD after winning the BMW PGA Championship

the World One and Two roles being reversed. Donald admitted that given his run of second place finishes he almost stepped forward instead of Westwood at the prize-giving at Wentworth. “I’ve been the runner-up a few times in my career,” said Donald, “and a few times this year but to come through to win in these circumstances and in one of the biggest tournaments in the world, going head-tohead with Lee is pretty special.

‘Being consistent is important’ “It doesn’t get any better than this – I’m not sure if there will ever be a case where Number One and Two in the world will be playing off for the tournament and also for the Number One ranking in the world. History has been made here at Wentworth and I’m glad to be part of it.”

Donald was quick to silence his critics who were sceptical at the way the ranking system worked when Westwood overtook Tiger Woods towards the end of last year.

“When Lee was Number One late last year he got criticised because he hadn’t won a Major and he hadn’t won too many events in the last couple of years – yet his consistency was good enough to get him

to Number One. There’s something to be said for that – competing week in week out under that strain against the best players in the world. I know winning is a big deal – it’s the biggest deal – but being consistent is also important.”

Donald admits that a few years ago his lack of length on the lush parkland courses in the US got the better of him, mentally, and he tried to add some carry with the driver which became a slight detriment to his all-round game.

“Back in 2007, I decided to try to hit the ball a little further, and catch up with some of my peers, and that probably made my swing get out of kilter,” he admits. “It’s taken a good two or three years for it to get back to where I need it to be.

“I’ve really never had any serious dips in form. I’ve always been pretty consistent and competed. It’s never been horrendous golf by any means, where I’ve really felt like I’ve lost my game or anything like that. There were times when I was very disappointed and very upset that I hadn’t broken through but I can forget all about that now.”

‘Promises to be a great week’ Indeed he can. Donald has earned his place at the top of the game with unnerving consistency and now he’s looking forward to a new challenge that awaits him this week at Castle Stuart.

“The Barclays Scottish Open has generated huge interest this year with the move to Castle Stuart and I am really looking forward to playing the course,” he says. “It promises to be a great week.”

With Donald in the form of his life and a support cast featuring the likes of Westwood, Padraig Harrington, McDowell and Phil Mickelson this year’s Barclays Scottish Open is set to be one of the most memorable in recent years. n FAR LEFT: Luke Donald with his wife Diane and daughter Elle after winning the 2011 WGC-Accenture Match Play.

LEFT; Donald tees off at the 9th at The Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond.

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WHY not join Barclays in their unique Birdie Pledge and help raise funds for Action for Children Scotland? In this year’s initiative Barclays Capital will donate £10 for every birdie, £50 for every eagle and £100 for every albatross scored during the 72 holes of the Championship, which brings many of the world’s leading players to the north of Scotland for the first time. Visit the information tent in the public village for details.

With an average figure of around 1500 birdies and 35 eagles per tournament to date on The European Tour’s Race to Dubai in 2011, The Barclays Scottish Open initiative could raise up to £20,000 for Action for Children Scotland. The public and supporters of Action for Children will also be able to make a charitable contribution through Barclays’ initiative by completing a pledge form and making a donation from as little as one pence per birdie. Ask at the Action for Children Scotland Information Desk.

Action for Children Scotland is one of Scotland’s leading children’s charities, providing services for 8,000 children, young people and their families with 62 services across Scotland and has been working in the Highlands since 1985. Our Family Services focus on support for children and their parents from pre-nursery age through to young adults. We assist vulnerable children, young people and their families facing difficulties from neglect, abuse, drug/alcohol/crime related issues, learning and behavioural disorders and disabilities.

Our work includes playgroups, parent groups, residential care, respite care, dispersed tenancy, emergency care, outreach and activity days which all involve mentoring, support and teaching skills to allow people who receive our services to live more easily in their community.

We are reliant on local support to help deliver our services to children and young people across the Highlands of Scotland. The funds raised from The Barclays Scottish Open will continue to help the most vulnerable, disadvantaged, neglected children and their families. Action for Children has nearly 450 projects throughout the whole of the UK helping more than 156,000 young people and their families.

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Westwood in good shape for major glory LEE WESTWOOD looks forward to finetuning his links game at The Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart ahead of The Open Championship next week. The World Number Two is in rock solid form after a third place finish at last month’s US Open at Congressional and back-to-back wins in the Indonesian Masters and the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea.

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S Lee Westwood bids to break his Major duck at next week’s Open Championship the Englishman sees The Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart as the ideal stepping stone ahead of the third Major of the season.

“This year’s Barclays Scottish Open is certain to create a great deal of interest and excitement because of the change of venue and a move to a links course,” says Westwood. “Although I’ve never played Castle Stuart I’ve heard a lot of good things about it.

“I’m also really looking forward to visiting a part of Scotland that I have very little experience of and it will be an advantage playing a links course rather than a parkland course the week before The Open.”

Westwood admits his game is in fine shape after his tied third place finish at the US Open last month – his fifth top ten in his last seven outings in the Majors.

“I hit it great all week at Congressional and third place in a Major shows you what level my game is at,” he says. “The Barclays Scottish Open is always an event I’ve enjoyed playing and I’m looking forward to two weeks of links golf now I’ve finally got my game in good shape.”

World Number One Westwood won the fifth of his 21 European Tour titles at The Barclays Scottish Open in 1998 and since then has been an almost ever-present in the event as he rose to the upper echelons of the game.

The Worksop Wonder was one of the main men on The European Tour for five glorious years in the late 1990s. He never finished outside the top ten on the Order of Merit from 1996-2000. Indeed, 2000 proved to be his crowing glory as he won five times to end Colin Montgomerie’s reign of seven consecutive years as The European Tour’s Number One player.

In 2009 he reclaimed the mantle as European Number One by winning both the Dubai World Championship and the Portugal Masters to win the inaugural Race to Dubai and then last year he halted Tiger Woods’ five-year reign as the World Number One. Determined “Getting to the top of the World Ranking isn’t something you set out to do,” says Westwood, who currently sits in second place on The European Tour’s Career Money List with over €25 million.

“With Tiger in his pomp everybody kind of thought the World Number One spot was unattainable. But, obviously, people go through different things in their lives and form comes and goes.”

Westwood was in the form of his life at the beginning of last season, looking

Lee Westwood receives the ornate baton for winning the inaugural Dubai World Championship from George O’Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, in November 2009 which helped him become European Number One for the second time in his career.

“The Barclays Scottish Open is always an event I’ve enjoyed playing and I’m looking forward to two weeks of links golf now I’ve finally got my game in good shape.”

– Lee westwood

sharper than ever, determined to pick up where he’d left off the previous year. The signs were good when he followed a tied third place finish at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters by coming agonisingly close to winning the Omega Dubai Desert Classic before being beaten in a play-off

by Miguel Angel Jiménez.

Westwood seemed set to finally end his wait for a first Major when he took a slender lead into the final round of the Masters Tournament before being beaten to the punch by an imperious display from Phil Mickelson.

Westwood did pick up a win on the US PGA Tour with a play-off victory over Robert Karlsson and Robert Garrigus at the St. Jude Classic but his season was derailed when a calf injury he was

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carrying flared up during The Open at St Andrews. It didn’t appear to hamper him too unduly in that tournament as he took second place behind his ISM stablemate Louis Oosthuizen. However it was to be the last full event he played until his triumphant return to action, spearheading Europe’s dramatic 14½ - 13 ½ Ryder Cup victory over the USA at Celtic Manor.

Consistency Despite a prolonged spell on the sidelines Westwood’s consistency when he had been playing meant he had risen to Number Two in the Official World Golf Ranking and with Woods’ game on the slide the pair swapped places on November 1st.

The 38-year-old knows that he can’t

LEFT: Lee Westwood proudly hoists the trophy after winning the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea on The European Tour in May this year.

BELOW: Westwood tees off during the 2009 Barclays Scottish Open.

afford to rest on his laurels with so many of The European Tour’s top players breathing down his neck and he was knocked off his top spot when Martin Kaymer won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in January this year.

Westwood fought back and wrested the crown back from the German with back-toback wins at the Indonesian Masters and the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea.

However, once again Westwood was overtaken in May when Luke Donald defeated him in a sudden-death playoff at the BMW PGA Championship at

Wentworth Club,the flagship event on The European Tour.

“Golf is in such a good position at the moment because it’s so volatile – you can get a different winner every week,” he says.

“It’s part of the challenge of the game at the moment. Having said that, while being able to say you’re World Number One is great, the defining thing in golf and what everyone is judged by is winning Majors, and I still haven’t won one.

“It’s tough to win a Major. The way Rory McIlroy won the US Open last month was amazing given it was only his third

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tournament victory. You’ve got to say well done to him.

“But I’m feeling good and I’m really looking forward to this week at Castle Stuart. From what I have heard, it’s an excellent facility and should be ideal preparation for what follows immediately afterwards.”

With Westwood again finding another purple patch of form and looking to finetune his game on this tough links layout, don’t be surprised to see the Englishman win his second Barclays Scottish Open come Sunday afternoon. n

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here is a feeling entering the Hamilton & Inches workshops high above George Street in Edinburgh that this is the only possible place in the UK that a trophy for the calibre of The Barclays Scottish Open could be designed and produced.

Silversmiths with heads bent over benches, busily hammering and sawing away at different items are the picture of old world industry. There, perched on a bench behind them is the trophy, semi-swathed in muslin and glinting in the sun, a shimmering object in Sterling silver and Scottish elm wood.

The Barclays Scottish Open Trophy by Hamilton & Inches is the product of many months of design and production, using the talents of artists, silversmiths, chasers, engravers and polishers to create a finished product that will become one of the most coveted prizes in the world of golf.

One corner of the material is lifted to reveal a gleaming two-handled bowl with a pierced lid. It is a traditional Scottish quaich; lidded and set with the emblem of the Scottish Open and a symbol of welcome and hospitality. The lid is a creative arrangement of thistles. Between the thistles where the silver has been cut away, you can peer into the gilt interior. The hammered exterior has been pushed into the interior, giving the inner surface a rippling, sparking effect. This, combined with the deep golden yellow of the gilt, gives the inside space a depth it would not possess on its own.

Workshop manager, Jon Hunt’s pride in the accomplishment of his team is clear – and this certainly was a team effort. The new style of handles to accommodate ribbons and the intricacies of the base meant that it required the talents of a silversmith with more than 30 years’ experience in the trade so Jon was able to take the reins and guide the majority of the project.

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he main body of the quaich is spun from a single sheet of Sterling silver, lifted and shaped to create a gentle sloping bowl. Next it is carefully hand-beaten using hammers and punches, some of which are over a hundred years old. The handles were handmade, specifically designed to proudly hold the blue and white Barclays ribbons on Championship day.

The lid of the quaich is quite literally a work of art. Panos Kircos used his skills as a chaser to “lift” the thistle pattern out by pushing the silver from underneath, using punches and hammers, entirely by hand. Next, the lid is handed over to Ruaridh Malcolmson, Hamilton & Inches’ hand engraver to finish the detail around the thistle leaves and flower heads which creates a sparkling three-dimensional effect across the top of the lid.

One of the last steps of this complex process is the hallmarking, still done in Edinburgh. All pieces sent to an Assay Office continue to be individually tested and hand marked. Three marks are required under adopted European legislation: the Sponsor or Maker’s mark; the European convention mark for fineness; and the Assay Office punch. In addition, throughout the UK they still use the traditional date letters so you always know when a piece was created.

Given the level of craftsmanship and standard of care put into the design, making and completion of this project you would hardly think it necessary, although it is the mark of approval that every silversmith strives for. The final step in the making of this spectacular piece is handing the trophy over to polisher Colin Golder. Working his magic of spinning a series of mops and special powders, he will turn the dull, beaten surface of the metal into a shining mirror finish.

Without this integral final step, the piece, although expertly crafted, would be lifeless.

The trophy is a creative mix of old traditional design practices and a contemporary use of silver, gilt and Scottish elm. These combined create a thoroughly modern but timeless piece that could happily grace the podium of any world class tournament. After months of hard work, the trophy is now ready to be presented to the winner of this year’s 2011 Barclays Scottish Open Championship.

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Mickelson looking to be king of the Castle

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HIL MICKELSON has been an ever-present at The Barclays Scottish Open for the past eight years – and has always been one of the star attractions the galleries want to watch.

Now the gifted lefty, who has come agonisingly close to winning the Championship, is looking forward to the challenge of the Castle Stuart Links.

“I’ve really enjoyed coming over to play The Barclays Scottish Open,” says Mickelson.

“Spending two weeks in the UK gives me a chance to get used to the time changes from the US in time for The Open Championship.

“Loch Lomond was a great site but I think Castle Stuart will really elevate this tournament to a higher status because the links course will attract players who haven’t played in the past to come out and play because it will help them get acclimatised to links golf prior to The Open.

“The Castle Stuart golf course itself is a great place to host the event and I hope that people come out and enjoy the links as a spectacular setting and The Barclays Scottish Open as an event.”

Although Mickelson has four Majors and 39 US PGA Tour titles to his name, he’s never won in the UK. He was within a shot of victory in The 2007 Barclays Scottish Open but lost out to Grégory Havret in a play-off at Loch Lomond.

Mickelson has been at the highest level of the game for most of his career and despite being relegated to sixth place in the World Ranking by recent US Open winner Rory McIlroy, he has nothing but praise for the young Ulsterman, who defeated Mickelson by four shots when he won his first US PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow last season before going on to make his Ryder Cup debut at The Celtic Manor Resort.

“Just look what Rory McIlroy has done for the game of golf,” says Mickelson. “Here’s a guy who’s only 22, just been out on Tour a couple years, and 4

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above: Phil Mickelson holds the 2011 Shell Houston Open trophy in April, for his US PGA Tour victory number 39. BELOW: Mickelson in action at The Barclays Scottish Open.

he’s so well known internationally and has such charisma about the way he plays. He’s a fun guy to watch. We need more guys like that, and we’re getting them.”

With European Tour players who are recent Major winners, Martin Kaymer, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and now Rory McIlroy dominating the world game and with Englishmen Luke Donald and Lee Westwood, ranked Number One and Number Two, Mickelson is having to battle hard to keep pace.

“Making Number One is certainly what everybody strives for, but it’s not really something that’s on the forefront of anybody’s minds,” admits Mickelson.

“The most important thing is to win tournaments and to compete in a Championship like The Barclays Scottish Open this week, competing against the best players in the world. There’s a lot more satisfaction in beating the best on

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a challenging course than there is to say you’re ranked ‘X’ on the World Ranking.

“I think that it’s great that we have a number of guys competing for a top spot in the World Ranking, but it’s more about winning these tournaments and winning the Major Championships right now.

“If we can have some exciting events and play our best golf during these events, then that’s what’s cool.”

Mickelson certainly knows what’s cool. A fan’s favourite with a short game to wow the galleries he’s got his mind set on more wins after turning 41 last month. “Golf is a marathon, it’s not a sprint,” he says. “We’ve got a long time out here to get things going. It can turn around in a week, and I’m just trying to progressively get better.”

Flying over from across the pond along with Mickelson to tee it up this week at Castle Stuart is US Ryder Cup team-mate Matt Kuchar, who topped the US PGA Tour money list last year,

thanks largely to a play-off victory over Scotland’s Martin Laird at The Barclays in New Jersey.

“Looking back at what happened throughout last season, I had an amazing year,” said Kuchar. “The thought of being leading money winner and heading the stroke average is still something I’m amazed by. Now, the goals may change a little. I have bigger expectations for 2011, and there are some big challenges in trying to follow up on a year like the one I had in 2010.”

Kuchar’s been in top form this season with eight top tens, including runner-up at The Memorial Tournament last month.

Another American in fine fettle in the field this week is Brandt Snedeker. The man from Nashville, Tennessee, won his second US PGA Tour title at The Heritage at Hilton Head in April after defeating the in-form Luke Donald in a play-off, four years after making his breakthrough in his rookie year.

“I can’t put into words what this win

“The most important thing is to win tournaments and to compete in a Championship like The Barclays Scottish Open this week, competing against the best players in the world. There’s a lot more satisfaction in beating the best on a challenging course than there is to say you’re ranked ‘X’ on the World Ranking.

– PHIL MICKELSON

means to me, because the first one was in my rookie year,” he said. “You come out on Tour and don’t really know what to expect. My first win was kind of out of nowhere, but to win again after all the hard work I put in, I feel like my game is finally there.”

Also a winner on the US PGA Tour this year is former basketball college star

above: Matt Kuchar in action in The Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort, Wales, last year.

RIGHT, ABOVE: Gary Woodland celebrates winning the Transitions Championship in Florida.

RIGHT: Brandt Snedeker with his second US PGA Tour trophy after his victory in The Heritage at Hilton Head in April, where he defeated Luke Donald in a play-off.

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Gary Woodland who uses his athletic physique to crush it off the tee. The man from Kansas showed he had the short game to match when he won the Transitions Championship in Florida in March but admits he is still learning how to compete with the best in the game.

“I came out to the US PGA Tour in 2009 but I wasn’t a very good golfer,” he said. “I was athletic, but I didn’t know what I was doing out here. I got hurt, and I had time to step back and really figure out how to play this game. Now I’m starting to figure that out.”

It’s going to be interesting to see how the Americans contend with the windswept links of Castle Stuart this week but Mickelson is hoping that his perseverance at The Barclays Scottish Open will finally pay off and it will be he who becomes King of the Castle. n

Looking back up the Moray Firth towards Inverness and the Kessock Bridge, the 14th Green at Castle Stuart Golf Links

A Golfers Paradise in the Highlands of Scotland As Castle Stuart Golf Links welcomes its first Barclays Scottish Open, the Highlands opens its door to the world, showcasing the wonderful fairways of the North of Scotland to a new audience of golf fans and visitors.

Many of the most historic and celebrated golf course designers, such as James Braid, have already added their Midas touch to this part of the world, with seaside links at Fortrose and Rosemarkie a classic example. So copious are Braid’s creations in this part of the country that they can be sampled as part of a special tour, taking in such delights as Brora, Boat of Garten and Golspie, as well as Colin Montgomerie’s much-loved Nairn Golf Club. Royal Dornoch, which had the hand of Old Tom Morris in its initial design, is lauded by the likes of Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw and more classic Morris designs can be enjoyed at Tain and the Old Course at Moray.

Even here at Castle Stuart, the region’s newest layout, the course design boasts star quality, with Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse the men charged with creating a course worthy of its stunning backdrop of the Moray Firth. Needless to say, they’ve done it in spectacular style as everyone will see this week.

From the classic coastal layouts to marvellous inland offerings, the mix of links, park, heath and woodland venues in the region combine to give a unique experience to the visiting golfer. Loch Ness, Scotland’s largest loch by volume is one of the most popular tourist spots in the region and attracts many a ‘Nessie-spotter’ throughout the year.

And it’s not just the mainland which excites; nearby there is a cluster of islands, brimming with character and golf that will blow you away. By name, they comprise the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland; by nature they provide the unforgettable, quintessential Highland welcome and experience. The Isle of Skye - recently voted the world’s 4th favourite island is well worth a visit with its 500 million years of history to occupy you for a few days at least!

The 2014 Ryder Cup The Barclays Scottish Open is part of a world-class portfolio of international golfing tournaments that are being hosted in Scotland in the run up to The 2014 Ryder Cup. Scotland continues to work to reinforce its status as ‘The Home of Golf’.

This includes attracting players and spectators to experience what we have to offer both on and off the fairways and generate excitement and anticipation around The Ryder Cup, whilst ensuring a golfing legacy will exist far beyond 2014.

The area boasts much more than wonderful courses to be enjoyed. Many believe a round of golf is designed to last 18 holes, coinciding neatly with the number of shots it takes to drink a bottle of whisky. Although this tale isn’t strictly true, the Highlands are home to Scotland’s only golf and whisky trail. The region is home to the majority of Scotland’s distilleries, including those at Glenlivet, Benromach, Glenmorangie, Glenfiddich and Glen Moray.

With both pursuits lauded for their medicinal qualities, it seems the perfect combination for any visitor to sample.

And so it is said that a round of golf in the Highlands and Islands is one of the most unique you will ever experience... so what are you waiting for?

Any golfing trip to the Highlands should be complemented by a visit to at least one of the region’s many whisky distilleries.

Clubgolf Clubgolf is an initiative that aims to reach every school child in Scotland by the time The 2014 Ryder Cup comes to ‘The Home of Golf’. Starting in primary schools with plastic clubs, tennis balls and volunteer coaches the children progress through a gentle step by step programme which eventually sees them getting advice from PGA professionals and playing an 18 hole round of golf. The ethos of Clubgolf is also to let the children see first-hand how the game is played and many of the Highlands’ school children will be here at Castle Stuart to watch the best in action and to receive a master class in how to play the game!

Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Course, venue for the 2011 Scottish Hydro Challenge

2011 Barclays Scottish Open is Supported By

Working Together Scotland’s world-renowned golfing events are supported by a number of key partners who are working together to maximise the impact on the wider tourism sector across the country, throughout the year. Working behind the scenes for this year’s Barclays Scottish Open are the national events agency, EventScotland, along with VisitScotland, The Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

THE SCOTTISH CHALLENGE

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RICHIE RAMSAY

STEPHEN GALLACHER

PAUL LAWRIE

MARTIN LAIRD

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HISPER it quietly, but Scottish golf appears to be on the up. After a lull in 2009 when there were no Scotsman in the top 100 on the Official World Golf Ranking there are currently two, and in March this year an unprecedented double took place as Paul Lawrie and Martin Laird won on each side of the Atlantic within a few hours of each other.

Lawrie won his first European Tour event in nine years at the Open de Golf de Andalucia in Spain and he was followed into the winner’s circle when Martin Laird triumphed at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida.

“It was certainly a great weekend for Scottish golf and I hope that what Martin and I achieved will inspire a few other Scots to do the same,” smiled Lawrie after his win. “There has been a lot of comment about Scotland’s lack of success in recent times but it certainly wasn’t from lack of effort! The European Tour, in my view, is the strongest in the world at the moment. Winning is never easy and especially right now with so many high quality players on The Tour.”

‘We need good players’ Lawrie is best-known for his remarkable Open Championship triumph at Carnoustie in 1999 where came from 10 shots behind on the Sunday to produce a final round 67 and then defeat Jean Van de Velde and Justin Leonard in a play-off – but Scotland has not had a Major winner since then.

Two months after his Open Championship success Lawrie had the unenviable honour of hitting the opening tee shot in the controversial Ryder Cup encounter at Brookline, USA. Lawrie partnered Colin Montgomerie in the foursomes and fourballs to contribute 2½ from a possible three and then Lawrie beat Jeff Maggert in the final day single to score a total of 3½ points.

Andrew Coltart was the third Scot in the Team but since 1999 Montgomerie has been the only Scot competing in The Ryder Cup and his playing participation ended at The K Club in 2006.

“Things change in golf,” said Lawrie. “I still hit balls every day because I want to get better.

Scotland is the home of golf and we need good

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“Scotland is the home of golf and we need good players on The Tour and it would be great to have a few Scots on the Team at The Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in 2014.”

– PAUL LAWRIE

players on The Tour and it would be great to have a few Scots on The Ryder Cup Team back in Scotland at Gleneagles in 2014.”

The best-placed Scot to make the next Ryder Cup Team in 2012 at Medinah is US-based Martin Laird, although he will have to become a full-time European Tour Member in order to qualify.

The Glaswegian won Arnold Palmer’s Invitational at Bay Hill earlier this year which saw him break into the top-25 on the Official World Golf Ranking and Lawrie is looking forward to catching up with him this week.

“It will be great to see Martin at Castle Stuart,” said Lawrie. “I remember meeting him while my coach, Adam Hunter, was in charge of the Scottish amateur squad. He was a nice lad and a good player. I was impressed with him then and I was very impressed with what he did in Florida.”

On a brutally tough day in Orlando, Laird shot a gutsy 75 – including a fantastic two-putt from 86 feet for par on the final green – to win by one stroke from Steve Marino. “That was a hell of a day,” Laird said. “It was a tough fight – it was a battle, but you know, it made it even sweeter at the end when I got the trophy.”

Buoyed by victory Laird teed it up at the Masters Tournament for the first time

in his career and put in a highly creditable performance, securing a share of 20th place. He recently finished tenth at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and is looking forward to two weeks of links golf away from the lush parkland courses on the US PGA Tour.

“I’m looking forward to getting back to my homeland to play The Barclays Scottish Open,” he said. “When I was at Bay Hill I was told that Paul Lawrie had won in Andalucia, so it was extra special to be able to play my part in such a great day for Scottish golf.

‘Best day of my life’ “I was extremely excited about my win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and I’m pleased to be the first European ever to win at Bay Hill, which is an incredibly strong golf course, and against such a great field.

“It was the best day of my golfing life, but that would that be bettered by winning The Barclays Scottish Open – the fifth Major to me. Outside the big four this is the one I want to win. It would be really special to win in front of my home crowd.

“I had to give up my European Tour membership this year because I realised I wasn’t going to play sufficient events.

But I’m definitely going to return next year

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above: 1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie proudly holds the trophy after winning the 2011 Open de Golf de Andalucia.

and play in enough events to show my desire to get into The Ryder Cup Team.

My aim is not to wear myself out this year because, as of January, I will be playing a lot more in pursuit of those points that will get me into the Team.

“I introduced myself to 2012 Captain José-Maria Olazábal at the Masters in April to give him an idea of who I am. Also, I wanted to make it clear how much I want to make the Team.

“A lot of people think that because I’ve been over in America all my career I’m not interested or don’t consider myself a European. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I still think of myself as Scottish and for any European golfer it’s a huge honour to make The Ryder Cup Team.”

Another Scot hoping to impress on home soil after a strong start to the season is Stephen Gallacher. The man from West Lothian is a former Walker Cup winner and has an impressive pedigree when it comes to links golf as he took the title at the 2004 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship over Kingsbarns, Carnoustie and St Andrews, defeating Graeme McDowell in a play-off.

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“The Ryder Cup has been in my family all of my life. It’s the most important thing I want to do before I finish playing. I think it would be a void if I didn’t get it.” – STEPHEN GALLACHER Gallacher started 2011 strongly with a fourth place finish at the Volvo Golf Champions in Bahrain and then coming tenth at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

He currently sits in 81st place in the Official World Golf Ranking with designs on getting into the all-important top 50.

“I’ve been trying so hard to get into the top 50, which gets you into the Majors and all the big events,” said Gallacher, as he hopes to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Bernard who was both a Ryder Cup player and Captain.

“The Ryder Cup has been in my family all of my life. It’s the most important thing I want to do before I finish playing. I think it would be a void if I didn’t get into the Team.

We have had guys like Sam Torrance, Colin Montgomerie, Sandy Lyle and Paul Lawrie – these guys have played in what seems like millions of Ryder Cups, so it’s a tough school to follow.”

Aberdeenshire’s Richie Ramsay is another Scot who has had a fine start to his 2011

campaign with top ten finishes at the Volvo Golf Champions and the Trophée Hassan II. The 22-year-old won his first European Tour title at the South African Open last year and as a past US Amateur Champion he knows what it takes to win when the pressure is on.

The Castle Stuart galleries will be pleased to see one of their national heroes, Sandy Lyle, back on the glory trail. Lyle is making a new name for himself on the European Senior Tour having joined the Tour on reaching 50 in 2008.

He’s currently in third place on the Money List after winning the ISPS Handa Senior World Championship presented by Mission Hills China.

Having received a tournament invitation, along with fellow Scots Alastair Forsyth and Marc Warren, the two-times Major winner can’t wait to get back on the Scottish links again Gay Orr, David Drysdale, Steven O’Hara and Peter Whiteford complete the Scottish Challenge and with a clutch of top-class

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above LEFT: Stephen Gallacher in action at The Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond.

ABOVE: Richie Ramsay holds the impressive trophy after winning the 2010 South African Open.

Scotsmen starting to find their form the Championship promises to be one of the best editions so far, and Lawrie is excited at the prospects of the world’s finest inspiring the next generation of Scottish golfers.

“This is a huge deal for the Moray Firth area and the Highlands, having The Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Links,” said Lawrie, “not just in economic terms but for all the juniors and the schools in the area to see this level of golf close up.” n

Major man McDowell is ready to go again

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ORTHERN Ireland’s Graeme McDowell has been on quite a journey since he picked up his fourth European Tour title at The Barclays Scottish Open in 2008.

Not only has he joined the elite with a Major triumph at the US Open last summer, but he also had the honour of securing the winning point for Europe at The Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor three months later.

Now, after a whirlwind 12 months, McDowell is here at Castle Stuart where he’s happy to test himself against the best at an event that he ranks one of the best of the season.

“Barclays are globally one of the best sponsors in golf,” says McDowell. “They’ve got three great events – The Barclays on the PGA Tour, the Barclays Singapore Open and The Barclays Scottish Open.

As a past champion of The Barclays Scottish Open it gave me one of the highlights of my career to date,” he said. “It’s an event that I love to play in. It’s gone from strength to strength and having it on a links course at Castle Stuart will be great preparation for The Open. No wonder it has attracted such a fabulous field.

“At Loch Lomond we always had a quality field but many guys decided to give it a miss because, obviously, the golf course is so different to what we face at The Open the following week. So it will be good to see a world class field at Castle Stuart this week – a field which Barclays and a prestigious event like the Scottish Open truly deserves.”

Major Champion McDowell’s US Open victory at Pebble Beach, as he became the first British Major champion since Paul Lawrie lifted the Claret Jug at Carnoustie in 1999, was the culmination of a lifetime’s work. His unswervingly supportive father, Ken, first put a golf club in his hands at the age of seven and the youngster quickly began to hone his skills on the windswept links of nearby Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Although he failed to successfully defend his title last month at Congressional, finishing tied 14th, he admitted that after his remarkable year of 2010 he was ready to go again for the future. “I’ve been living in the past glories of last year’s US Open win and The Ryder Cup triumph,” he said, “and now it’s time to go again and make a new start living in the present, and stop looking backwards and start looking forwards.”

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After leaving Northern Ireland he embarked upon a spectacular amateur career, winning a string of titles before gaining a golf scholarship at the University of Alabama in the US in 1998 where he was to become the Number One collegiate golfer in the country, winning the prestigious Haskins Award in 2002 and breaking Tiger Woods’ and Luke Donald’s scoring record with a stroke average of 69.6.

“I think the American college system always attracted me,” says McDowell. “I spent a year at Queens University in Belfast studying Mechanical Engineering before going over there. But I felt the golf calling me, and in hindsight it was probably the best thing I ever did from a career point of view.”

McDowell turned professional immediately after leaving college in 2002 and won his first European Tour title in just his fourth start at the Scandinavian Masters. His next win came two years later with a play-off victory over Thomas Levet in the Italian Open.

He had to wait another four years before his doublehaul in 2008, winning the Ballantine’s Championship and then The Barclays Scottish Open, which put him firmly back on the map as he finished the season a then career high fifth on the Order of Merit.

The Ryder Cup “It was a little bit of the ‘monkey off the back’ syndrome,” says McDowell whose results also gained him his first taste of The Ryder Cup as he played his way into Sir Nick Faldo’s Team at Valhalla and emerged as one of underperforming Europe’s stronger competitors contributing 2½ points from a possible four. “I’d been knocking on the door quite a few times in the six months before Korea (Ballantine’s Championship). So to get across the line was a great feeling. I’d forgotten how hard it is to win – there are so many good players out here now.”

Although McDowell was without a win in 2009, he saved some of his best performances for the Majors, finishing inside the top 20 in the Masters Tournament, the US Open and the US PGA Championship. Prior to his victory in The Celtic Manor Wales Open last season the signs were there that his game was getting into shape as he secured top tens at the WGC-CA Championship, the Volvo China Open and the Madrid Masters. The manner in which he claimed his fifth European Tour title in Wales served further warning that he was ready to step up to the upper echelons of

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above: Graham McDowell and father, Kenny, proudly hold the US Open trophy as they celebrate after his magnificent victory at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, last June.

ABOVE RIGHT: ‘Call me Number One,’ Graeme McDowell celebrates his singles victory in the final match of The Ryder Cup 2010 that secured the vital point that clinched victory for Europe.

the game as he roared to victory with a stunning final round 8-under 63 to beat local hero Rhys Davies by three strokes.

As he addressed the world’s media at Celtic Manor McDowell ominously told reporters: “I feel like I’m in the form of my life right now and I really feel I have a big event in me.”

Two things that McDowell has never appeared to lack are self-belief and a level head. He showed an abundance of both at Pebble Beach. Opening rounds of 71 and 68 gave him the halfway lead on three under before a third round 71 left him three behind American Dustin Johnson going into the final round.

While Johnson crumbled early with a triple-bogey on the second and a doublebogey at the third and big names like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els wilted, McDowell remained composed when it mattered most.

He didn’t drop a shot until the ninth and even when the wheels began to wobble slightly with further dropped shots on 10, 14 and 17 he held his nerve with a poise that belied his relative inexperience in closing out Major championships.

He arrived at the final tee with a one stroke lead over Grégory Havret and

“The US Open felt like a back nine with my dad back at Portrush compared to the drama of The Ryder Cup” – Graeme McDowell when his rival missed the eight foot birdie putt that would have forced a play-off McDowell calmly two-putted for par to seal victory.

“I really stuck to my plan, which was to stay patient, stay calm and really put some nice calm swings on it and not really get sucked in by what the rest of the guys were doing,” said McDowell, who finished level par 284 for the tournament.

The Ryder Cup “The US Open has always been a tournament where if people asked me which Major did I feel my game is most suited to, I normally said the US Open because I’ve always been pretty good off the tee, accuracy-wise. I’ve never really been the longest hitter in the world. But I certainly put a bit of yardage on my drives last year.

“I was proud of myself the way I stayed calm. To win at Pebble Beach, to join the names, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Tom Kite, Tiger Woods, and now me – wow,” he laughed. “I’m not quite sure if I belong on that list, but, hey, I’m there now. It’s a pretty amazing feeling.”

McDowell might be self-deprecating when it comes to his achievements

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at Pebble Beach last summer, but he confirmed his status as one of European golf’s leading lights with a starring role at The Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, scene of his Wales Open triumph earlier in the year.

After four days of intense drama in South Wales the 38th Ryder Cup came down to the final singles match between McDowell and Hunter Mahan.

McDowell holed a sublime birdie putt on the 16th to go 2-up with two to play but Mahan still had a chance of earning a half which would have tied the contest and the Cup would have stayed with the Americans as holders.

However, Mahan duffed his chip on the par-3 17th after failing to find the green off the tee and after missing the resulting putt he conceded the hole to spark pandemonium amongst European players and fans alike.

“The US Open felt like a back nine with my dad back at Portrush compared to the drama of The Ryder Cup,” joked McDowell afterwards.

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Harrington finds missing Links PADRAIG HARRINGTON who blazed the trail with his three recent Major wins for The European Tour’s Grand Slam assault, is pleased to be playing his first Barclays Scottish Open since 1999, now that the Championship is being held on a links course – at Castle Stuart. “It’s vital for my preparation to play links golf the week before The Open,” says Harrington.

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T could be argued that today’s current crop of European Tour world beaters owe something of a debt of gratitude to Padraig Harrington, for it was the Irishman who blazed a trail for them with his three Major wins as far as recent success in golf’s Grand Slam events goes.

Before Harrington beat Sergio Garcia in a play-off for The Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2007– eight years after Paul Lawrie had lifted the Claret Jug on the same course – Europe’s drought in the Majors was beginning to become a monkey on the back of the whole Tour.

But Harrington showed the way, going on to become the first European since James Braid in 1906 to successfully defend The Open Championship with his victory at Royal Birkdale the following year and the first ever to win back-toback Majors with his triumph at the US PGA Championship a month later.

Floodgates opened Since then the floodgates have opened for The European Tour in the Majors with Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen and Martin Kaymer winning the final three Majors on offer last year and Charl Schwartzel completing the set at the Masters Tournament this year Rory McIlroy’s sensational display en-route to victory in last month’s US Open continued the theme, completing a clean sweep for European Tour players in Major championships over the last 12 months and his fellow Northern Irishman McDowell believes it was Harrington’s accomplishments that provided the catalyst.

“There’s no doubt Padraig gave European golfers a belief that we could win Major championships,” said outgoing US Open champion McDowell at Congressional.

Having ushered in a new period of European dominance, the man himself is raring to go as Harrington gears up for another tilt at Open Championship glory with a rare appearance here at The Barclays Scottish Open – an event he’s not played since 1999.

“The Barclays Scottish Open has always been one of the biggest events on The European Tour but in recent years I preferred to play links golf during the week before The Open,” said Harrington.

“I believe it’s vital for my preparation for The Open to spend some time on the links and reacquaint myself with the vagaries of seaside golf, especially in competitive conditions. I grew up playing a lot of links golf, which is golf

“It was certainly a good news for me when it was decided to take the event to Castle Stuart. I’ve never had the pleasure of playing the course but it’s reputed to be a fine addition to Scotland’s links courses.”

– PADRAIG HARRINGTON

in its most traditional form. It constantly makes you think and tests your ability to deal with the elements.

“It was certainly good news for me when it was decided to take the event to Castle Stuart. I’ve never had the pleasure of playing the course but it’s reputed to be a fine addition to Scotland’s links courses.

“I think many players will welcome the opportunity to play competitive links golf prior to The Open. Playing in the Irish PGA Championship at the European Club, just south of Dublin, certainly stood me in good stead in preparations for winning The Open at Carnoustie in 2007 and then successfully defending at Royal Birkdale in 2008.”

Hard working Since joining The European Tour in 1996 Harrington has earned a reputation as one of the hardest working players in the game. Through good, old fashioned, honest hard graft he shed the ‘nearly man’ tag that had begun to follow him around in his early career – he was runner-up 13 times between 1999 and 2001 – to first win the Harry Vardon Trophy for topping the Order of Merit in 2006 and then rewrite European golf history with his spellbinding run in the Majors over the following two years.

“While I have achieved well all the way up through the amateur ranks to the professional ranks, I was probably never necessarily destined to be the one who’d be picked out to go on to

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such great heights in terms of winning Majors,” said Harrington, who has 14 European Tour titles to his name.

“I worry sometimes that I sacrificed short-term performances, certainly in my initial years on The Tour. Possibly looking back, I might have won more events but for the fact that I was always changing things to try and improve.

“At all stages of my career I’ve worked hard and probably my greatest trait is my ability to learn, apply myself to the task, find out what needs to be done and to move on. I have an insatiable appetite to

above: Padraig Harrington hits onto the 18th green during the final round of The 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2007 en route to winning his first Major.

get out there and work. Every day I go out to the range I’m enthusiastic that I’m going to improve that day. I think that the day that I go to the range and I think I’m trying to stay still or just hold on to what I already have is the day that I’ll probably be on a slippery slope out of this game.”

For now, qualified accountant Harrington remains as focussed as ever on getting back to where he wants to be – winning golf’s biggest events – and there’s no better place to get back on the victory trail than here at the prestigious Barclays Scottish Open.n

LEFT: Harrington poses for the cameras at Royal Birkdale after successfully defending his title and becoming only the seventh post war player to retain the Claret Jug.

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THE Scottish Highlands are blessed with some of the most stunning scenery in the world and visitors to the area will be captivated by the sheer splendour of the area, where you can spend endless days exploring the magnificent countryside with its nature trails and abundant wildlife.

From Loch Ness and the Cairngorm mountains to the vibrant city of Inverness and the quaint market towns and fishing villages, there is a wealth of diverse attractions, activities and historic sites. There are also some of the finest golf courses on the planet to enjoy, making the Highlands a wonderful choice as a holiday destination, not only for golfers but for all the family.

There’s so much to see and do in this spectacular region: Golden beaches, majestic castles, wonderful wildlife, ancient cathedrals, friendly dolphins, sailing, scuba diving, sea kayaking, mountain biking, walking, trekking, boating – the list is endless. Or you can just relax and take in the breathtaking vistas.

You can be sure of a traditional Highland Welcome with excellent hotels, inns, cottages, lodges and restaurants serving fabulous food, especially locally-caught fish and seafood. Soak up the cultural heritage and be enthralled by the magic of the Highlands.

Once you’ve tasted the special, unique flavour of the Highlands you’ll become a frequent visitor.

HASTE YE BACK. Pictured: Aldourie Castle

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Aldourie Castle Aldourie Castle is the only habitable castle on the shores of Loch Ness, offering grandeur and comfort, beauty and tranquillity in an authentic, breathtaking setting, which epitomises the timeless magic and heritage of Scotland.

You can visit for a short break or a longer stay and enjoy the freedom of an entire castle and estate in one of the world’s most iconic locations. For a truly memorable experience, the Castle and Estate are available to take as your home, for private house parties, celebrations, product launches and all manner of other occasions on an exclusive basis.

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with entertainment, activities and itineraries.

You may wish to take a private cruise on Loch Ness from the Aldourie jetty or enjoy a Ceilidh evening followed by your very own personalised firework display.

The Estate has a number of cottages, which can be taken independently or in conjunction with the Castle, providing the flexibility for larger groups.

Aldourie is the perfect destination for an exclusive private occasion, and is easily accessible, being only six miles from Inverness with good links to road, rail transport and just 30 minutes from Inverness airport. www.aldouriecastle.co.uk Tel: 0870 625 0265 email: info@aldouriecastle.co.uk

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Loch Ness NO TRIP to the Scottish Highlands would be complete without a trip to beautiful Loch Ness. Whether you find ‘Nessie’, the fabled Loch Ness Monster, or not, you can’t fail to fall in love with this magical place.

Visitors to Fort Augustus at the foot of the Loch can watch the world go by on the Caledonian Canal at the series of locks that take you through this picturesque town. There’s also the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre, a Rare Breeds Park and a ‘living museum’ called the Clansman Centre. Further up the Loch in Dromnadrochit is the Great Glen fortress of Urquhart Castle, while visitors to the town can learn all about the sightings of ‘Nessie’ over the years at the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre and the Original Loch Ness Monster Visitors Centre.

Pictured: Urquhart Castle

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If you’re tired out from all the golfing, trekking and sightseeing there’s no better way to escape for a little luxury and pampering than a trip to Aspen Spa. Located just outside the village of Tain, to the north of Inverness, the tranquil, private retreat offers a full range of face, body and massage treatments for men and women delivered by the spa’s team of highly skilled therapists. There’s also a beautiful, relaxing chalet-style lounge where you can kick back and unwind. Or you may want to step out onto the lovely decked area and take a dip in the wonderful outdoor hot tub.

The spa can be booked for exclusive use for groups of up to six and even offers a pick-up service where they will collect you in their people carrier and drop you off at the end of day. www.aspenspa.co.uk - Tel: 01862 89 2233 email: relax@aspenspa.co.uk

VISITING the Highlands isn’t all about lochs, golf courses and castles – the area also offers a great range of shopping opportunities.

Brodie Countryfare is the perfect choice for those who wish to indulge in a spot of retail therapy. Situated in a relaxing environment just a few miles’ drive from Brodie Castle, Brodie Countryfare is one of the most pleasant shopping experiences in the North of Scotland, providing a blend of quality and a traditional Scottish welcome.

Different departments offer a wide range of gift ideas, womenswear, menswear and luxury interiors. There’s also a toy department, family restaurant and a delicious foodhall and deli. www.brodiecountryfare.com Tel: 01309 641 555 email: enquiries@brodiecountryfare.com

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Cairngorm Mountain is home to Scotland’s only funicular mountain railway which takes visitors up to the Ptarmigan Restaurant, mountain exhibition and weather-watching terrace. From here enjoy the stunning views, marvel at the mountain weather, relax with a meal or drink at the Ptarmigan Restaurant, the UK’s highest eatery, and purchase gifts and souvenirs from the Shop at the Top. During summer months the Walk@TheTop guided walks take visitors to the summit of Cairngorm, Britain’s sixth highest mountain. www.cairngormmountain.org Tel: 01479 861261 email: info@cairngormmountain.org

The John O’Groats to Orkney Ferry The John O’Groats to Orkney Ferry is a highly recommended way to spend a day during your visit to the Highlands. The ferry takes just 40 minutes to cover the old sea route to Orkney across the famous Pentland Firth which links the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. The (JOG) Ferry company offer a range of tours including the Wildlife Tour, where you can get a close look at the Firth’s rich marine wildlife. The many isolated islands provide secure breeding places for thousands of sea birds and you’ll also have a great chance to see seals and even an Orca if you’re really lucky. You

can take a tour of Orkney where a coach will be waiting for you at Burwick, ready to drive you across the Churchill Barriers which were built in the 1940s and thread five islands together to form the eastern boundary of the Scapa Flow.

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Golf in the Highlands

The Highlands are blessed with many magnificent golf courses to suit all standards of player. From stunning links like the magnificent Castle Stuart, host to this week’s Barclays Scottish Open, Royal Dornoch, Nairn and Fortrose to some of the finest parkland courses in the world, there is something for everyone in an area steeped in rich golfing history. With designs by such esteemed names as James Braid, Old Tom Morris and Willie Park at every turn, you know that you’re in the heart of The Home of Golf here in the Highlands.

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Spey Valley Golf Club SPEY VALLEY GOLF CLUB, part of the luxurious and welcoming Macdonald Aviemore Resort, offers some of the most breathtaking views in the country with the dramatic Cairngorm Mountains as a backdrop to a truly enjoyable golfing challenge.

The 18-hole Spey Valley Championship Golf Course was recently voted among the best Scotland has to offer by the ‘Top 100 Golf Courses of the World,’ although it could be viewed as four golf courses in one.

Meandering through the trees along the banks of the tranquil River Spey it covers 7,153 yards of heathland, woodland, links and inland terrain, making it a wonderfully varied challenge for all levels of golfer. The signature hole is the par-5 fifth, officially the longest hole in Scotland at 635 yards. Others deserve a mention for their natural beauty – the 6th which spans a lake and the 18th which features two bunkers that mirror the undulating corries of the mountains beyond. Golfers will also be treated to a feast of wildlife during a round at Spey Valley where sightings of deer, red squirrels and osprey are common. www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk Tel 0844 879 9152 email: murray.urquhart@macdonald-hotels.co.uk

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club THE FORTROSE and ROSEMARKIE GOLF CLUB (right) is situated directly opposite Castle Stuart across the Moray Firth.

This James Braid-designed Scottish links golf course is a triumph of clever architecture with 18 challenging holes positioned skilfully within the Chanonry peninsula.

First-time visitors to this gem of a course cannot fail be impressed by its special character.

Standing at 5,890 yards off the back tees, it’s a relatively short layout, but what it lacks in yardage is more than offset by its small, deceptive greens, strategically-placed bunkers and tight fairways.

The close proximity of the sea on eight of the holes and the dense island of gorse at

numerous others awaits any wayward shot on the course.

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Drumnadrochit Drumnadrochit, the tiny village on the banks of Loch Ness, is the ideal base to take advantage of everything the region has to offer.

The location offers easy access to a range of venues within a couple of hours to the east or west but if you’re not keen on travelling there are a vast array of sights and attractions on offer in the area.

Whether you wish to view the landscape from a mountain summit or admire the panorama from a comfortable setting, there is a style to suit all.

There are various boat trips based in or near the village with which to explore Loch Ness (and perhaps catch a glimpse of its most famous inhabitant!), the spectacular Urquhart Castle, the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition and the Nessieland Castle Monster Centre are there to educate, fascinate or add fun to your visit.

Pony trekking, mountain biking or just exploring the many miles of forest and mountain tracks are all within easy reach.

Accommodation ranges from backpackers through to B&B’s, selfcatering and hotels. Drumnadrochit

Loch Beinn A’Mheadhoin in Glen Affric Highlands.

Lodges offer five well-equipped three-bedroomed lodges, three of which overlook Loch Ness, but all are located in peaceful surroundings near Drumnadrochit in an ideal situation for touring the Highlands or simply relaxing.

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The City of Inverness Regarded as the ‘capital city of the Highlands’ Inverness has everything you would associate with a vibrant modern city. From great shopping, with all the major High Street retail chains, to a wonderfully varied selection of restaurants and attractions, Inverness is a great place to base yourself for a trip to the Highlands.

It’s the main transport hub of the region with easily accessible air, rail and road links to the rest of the UK and it’s also within easy striking distance of Loch Ness and many other Highlands attractions.

There’s plenty to see and do in and around Inverness – just make sure you leave yourself enough time. Take a stroll to Inverness Castle (pictured above), currently used as a courthouse, and St Andrew’s Cathedral, which dominate the River Ness and what has been described as one of the most beautiful riverside

settings in Britain. Enjoy the circular walk from the castle along the river and through the Ness Islands where, in the peak season from July to October, you can watch anglers casting their long lines to leaping Atlantic salmon.

Inverness has a long history, having evolved from an ancient fort to the capital of the Highlands. The city and the surrounding area is now home to 65,000 people and legend has it that in 1040 Macbeth, of Shakespeare fame, built his stronghold in Inverness.

Inverness is an exceptional place, the ‘in’ place to be where there’s a real buzz to life and where you’ll find the warmest of welcomes whether you choose to visit, explore, shop, relax or make it your home. www.visitscotland.com – this site has everything a visitor to Scotland would need.

Heathmount Hotel Heathmount House (right) is a great choice of hotel for a stay in Inverness. Just five minutes’ walk from the city centre, the independentlyowned Heathmount Hotel has long been one of Inverness’s most popular places to eat and drink.

Voted Scotland’s friendliest hotel, the Heathmount’s staff are experts in serving you the best cocktails, coffees, drams and draughts the city has to offer.

The Heathmount’s popular restaurant also serves a range of homemade dishes, using local ingredients. Favourites include juicy steaks, ‘pie of the week’, local venison, west coast scallops and a delicious www.heathmounthotel.com Tel: 01463 235 877 email: info@heathmounthotel.come-mail: info@lochletter.com Sunday roast.

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P AST W INNERS 1972

Neil Coles (Downfield)

283

1973

GRAHAM MARSH (St Andrews)

286

1986

DAVID FEHERTY (Haggs Castle)

270

1987

IAN WOOSNAM (Gleneagles Hotel)

264

1988

BARRY LANE (Gleneagles Hotel)

271

1989

MICHAEL ALLEN (Gleneagles Hotel)

272

1990

IAN WOOSNAM (Gleneagles Hotel)

269

1991

CRAIG PARRY (Gleneagles Hotel)

268

1992

PETER O’MALLEY (Gleneagles Hotel)

262

Winner: Johan Edfors

1993

JESPER PARNEVIK (Gleneagles Hotel)

271

(Loch Lomond)

1994

CARL MASON (Gleneagles Hotel)

265

Score: 65, 69, 74, 63 = 271

1995

WAYNE RILEY (Carnoustie)

276

- 13 under par

1996

IAN WOOSNAM (Carnoustie)

289

1996 tHOMAS BJöRN (Loch Lomond)

277

1997

TOM LEHMAN (Loch Lomond)

265

1998

LEE WESTWOOD (Loch Lomond)

276

1999

COLIN MONTGOMERIE (Loch Lomond) 268

2000

ERNIE ELS (Loch Lomond)

273

2001

RETIEF GOOSEN (Loch Lomond)

268

2005 Winner: Tim Clark

(Loch Lomond) Score: 67, 66, 65, 67 = 265 - 19 under par

2006

2007 Winner: Grégory Havret

(Loch Lomond) Score: 68, 64, 70, 68 = 270 - 14 under par

2002

2008

Winner: Eduardo Romero

Winner: Graeme McDowell

(Loch Lomond)

(Loch Lomond)

Score: 72, 66, 65, 70 = 273

Score: 67, 70, 66, 68 = 271

- 11 under par

- 13 under par

2009

2003

Winner: Martin Kaymer

Winner: Ernie Els

(Loch Lomond)

(Loch Lomond)

Score: 64, 67, 67, 69 =267

Score: 69, 65, 66, 69 = 269

- 17 under par

- 15 under par

2004

2010 Winner: Edoardo Molinari

Winner: Thomas Levet

(Loch Lomond)

(Loch Lomond)

Score: 70, 67, 69, 63 = 269

Score: 66, 69, 63, 74 = 272

- 15 under par

- 12 under par

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Country: Argentina

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: September 12, 1969 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 5 Other Tournaments Victories: 16 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T5 (2005)

Statistics Driving Distance: 302.6 yards Driving Accuracy: 54.91% Greens in Regulation: 61.63% Putts per round: 28.72 Sand Saves: 41.67%

ANGEL CABRERA

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods In addition wrote himself into atANGEL the US Cabrera PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

With his winto his US Open Yang becamebooks the first Major champion and in the2007 first Cabrera won the the history as Asian a two-time triumph man to overturn Woods when the American held the 54 Barclays Singapore Open on the Major winner with wins at the hole lead a Major championship.

2007 USinOpen Championship and Asian Tour, two years before it It was theMasters secondTournament. victory for Yang on American last the 2009 became asoil co-sanctioned European yearCabrera after hetriumphed won The Honda and he Tour event. by oneClassic in Florida ended season career best moneyhas list. won five times on strokethe from TigeraWoods and tenth on the Cabrera ThisFuryk season Yang won Country his third European title at Tour, including the TheTour European Jim at Oakmont the Volvo China Open a two shot victory Welsh Club to follow in thewith footsteps 2005over BMW PGA Championship pair Rhys Davies and Stephen Dodd. of Robert de Vicenzo as a Major at Wentworth Club. He made his Yang was a regular winner the Japan Golf Tour on home soil in breakthrough winner from Argentina andon two before won first European Tour title2001 in 2007 at the years he later at his Augusta he defeated at the Open de Argentina.

HSBC Champions, Americans Kenny defeating Perry andWoods Chad by two Sostrokes far thisand season Cabrera’s best Retief Goosen Michael Campbell three. is a share of seventh place Campbell in aand play-off to earn his by result Green Jacket. at the Masters Tournament.

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2009 Masters Tournament.

Country: New Zealand

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: February 23, 1969 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 8 Other Tournaments Victories: 7 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: 2 (2004)

Statistics Driving Distance: 275.2 yards Driving Accuracy: 70% Greens in Regulation: 66.47% Putts per round: 30.61 Sand Saves: 39.62%

MICHAEL CAMPBELL

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods Campbell announced when atMICHAEL the US PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

Withhe hiswas win named The Yang became Asian Major and the firstGolfer of the Year European Tour his arrival on the the first world stage by champion man to overturn Woods when the American 54 becoming the first Maori to win a andheld wasthe awarded Honorary Life hole lead in a Major championship.

Membership.

Major Championship with victory wasUS theOpen second victory for No.2 Yang on American soil has last played on The atIt the at Pinehurst Campbell year after he won The Honda Classic in Florida and Tour he since 1995 and he in 2005.

European ended season a career best tenth the money list. season fifth on his rookie Thethe New Zealander then won the on ended This season won his third European titleofatMerit, thanks to two World Match Yang Play Championship theTour Order the Volvo China Club, Open beating with a two over Welsh at Wentworth Paulshot victory runner-up finishes. pair Rhys Davies McGinley 2 andand 1 inStephen the final,Dodd. to In 2000 he made his Yang a regular winner on and the Japanbreakthrough Golf Tour win ÂŁ1was million in prize money on The European before he best won season his first European Tour titleTour in 2007 the victories. He then end the of his career withatthree HSBC Champions, Woods by two andduring each of the wonstrokes one title in second place ondefeating the Order of Retief and Michael Campbell by three.

Merit.Goosen Campbell’s achievements next three seasons before his outstanding success in 2005. in 2005 were further recognised

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2005 US Open.

Country: England

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: December 7, 1977 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 5 Other Tournaments Victories: 4 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T2 (2006)

Statistics Driving Distance: 260.88 yards Driving Accuracy: 67.86% Greens in Regulation: 70.83% Putts per round: 29 Sand Saves: 33.33%

LUKE DONALD

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods atLUKE the US PGA Championship With hisvictory win at the Madrid Donald became Worldat Hazeltine. year with Yang became Major and the firsthelped convince Masters which Number Onethe forfirst the Asian first time in champion man to overturn Woods the American held the 54 his career in May after when a play-off Colin Montgomerie to make him hole leadover in a Major championship. a wildcard pick for The Ryder Cup victory the then Number One, It was the second for Yang last Donald didn’t Lee Westwood, at victory the BMW PGA on American at Celtic soil Manor. year after he wonatThe Honda Classic and he Championship Wentworth Club. in Florida disappoint as he jointly top-scored ended the Donald’s season asecond career best tenth on alongside the moneyIan list.Poulter, contributing It was win of Thisseason seasonfollowing Yang won third European Tourpoints title atto help Europe regain the hishis victory three the Volvo China Open with a twoPlay shot victory over Welsh at the WGC-Accenture Match the Cup. pair Rhys Davies and an Stephen Dodd. in Arizona and with additional Donald has had two victories Yang wasfinish a regular winner the JapanonGolf runner-up at the Volvoon World theTour US PGA Tour, has won the before won his first European Tour titleWorld in 2007 at the MatchhePlay Championship at Finca Cup for England in 2004 with HSBC Champions, defeating Woods Paulstrokes Casey and and was a two-time Cortesin in Spain he currently leadsby two Retief Goosen and Michael Campbell by three.

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Player Profiles

Date of Birth: October 17, 1969 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 26 Other Tournaments Victories: 40 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: Winner (2000, 2003)

Statistics Driving Distance: 280.75 yards Driving Accuracy: 55% Greens in Regulation: 75.56% Putts per round: 29.3 Sand Saves: 58.33%

ERNIE ELS

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods Wentworth Club which helped him legend Ernie atEUROPEAN the US PGATour Championship at Hazeltine.

With his win Yang became first titles AsiantoMajor and the first on the Order of Els has threethe Major his champion to second place man to and overturn Woods the when the American heldand theis54 Merit, a two-time winner of name has topped Order hole lead in a Major of Merit twice in achampionship. career that has The Barclays Scottish Open.

It was the second victory Yang on American soil last spanned two decades.

Elsfor won The South African has won 66 year after Major he won Classic and he across the globe and tournaments his first atThe the Honda US Open in in Florida ended the season a career bestthree tenth onearlier the money list.

1994 before adding a second this season he clinched This season Yang won hisatthird at his Tour 26th title European Tour title at the years later. He triumphed TheEuropean the Volvo China Open with a two shot over Welsh Open Championship at Muirfield in victory South African Open Championship pair Rhys and Stephen Dodd.

2002 andDavies then topped the Order of with a one stroke victory over Yang in was a regular winner on the Japan Golf Tour Retief Goosen. compatriot Merit 2003 and 2004. before his first European theyear Els was Els he haswon a record seven WorldTour title inIn2007 May at this HSBC defeating Woods by two strokes and MatchChampions, Play titles to his name, inducted into the World Golf Hall Retief Goosen andinMichael three.

Fame. winning his last 2007 atCampbell by of

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Player Profiles

Date of Birth: February 3, 1969 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 14 Other Tournaments Victories: 21 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: Winner (2001)

Statistics Driving Distance: 276.09 yards Driving Accuracy: 56.25% Greens in Regulation: 63.4% Putts per round: 27.29 Sand Saves: 58.62%

RETIEF GOOSEN

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods 2001 hehis became won his firstat Hazeltine. atRETIEF the USGoosen PGA Championship With win the first nonYang became thetitle firstinAsian and the European Tour 1996Major and champion European to first achieve the feat since man to overturn American held the 54in 1982 and the first Greg Norman claimed his firstWoods Major when at thethe 2001 hole in Three a Major championship.

US lead Open. years later he South African since Dale Hayes It wasthe the elite second victory aforsecond Yang on American soil2009 last Goosen won his joined by adding in 1975. In year won Thea Honda Classic in Florida and seventh UShePGA Tour title at the US after Openhetitle with two-stroke ended season a career best tenth onTransitions the money Championship list. victorythe over Phil Mickelson. and This season Yang hisVardon third European lastTour yeartitle he at posted ten top-tens, Goosen won thewon Harry the VolvoinChina with as a two shot victory over Welsh Trophy 2001Open and 2002 leading including two third place finishes pair Rhyswinner Davieson and Stephen Dodd. money The European to end the year 14th on the USA Yangwith wasthree a regular winner the Japan Golf Tour PGA Tour money list.

Tour victories in on 2001 before he won his first European Tour title inSo 2007 at the – including a win at The Barclays far this season Goosen’s best HSBC Champions, defeating strokes and of third place at Scottish Open – and one in Woods 2002. by two result is a share Retief Goosen Michael Campbell by the three.

In topping theand Order of Merit in FedEx St. Jude Classic.

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2009 Transitions Championship.

Country: Sweden

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: October 4, 1977 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 4 Other Tournaments Victories: 5 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T13 (2007)

Statistics Driving Distance: 282.36 yards Driving Accuracy: 52.63% Greens in Regulation: 68.94% Putts per round: 29.23 Sand Saves: 55.56%

PETER HANSON

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods scored had an excellent atPETER the USHanson PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

Withone his crucial win point at Celtic season on The European Tour last Manor – an impressive final green Yang became the first Asian Major champion and the first success yeartowith two wins which saw man overturn Woods when the American heldalongside the 54 Miguel Angel th himlead finish on The Race to Jimenez, over Bubba Watson and hole in 17 a Major championship.

Dubai and earned his for debut Overton the final fourballs It was the secondhim victory Yang on Jeff American soilinlast session in The Ryder CupThe at Celtic year after he won HondaManor.

Classic in in Florida andthree. he Thethe Swede won his third In 2008 Hanson ended season a career best tenth on the money list. became the third European TourYang title won at the This season his third European Tour Swede title at to win his Iberdrola OpenOpen Cala Millor national open tournament – the the Volvo China with a two shot victory over Welsh Mallorca in May,and which put Dodd. Scandinavian Masters – three pair Rhys Davies Stephen years after him onwas the aedge of automatic Yang regular winner on the Japan Golf Tourpicking up his maiden qualification for The Ryder Cup European before he won his first European Tour title in 2007 Tour at thetitle at the Open España, and he secured hisdefeating place with HSBC Champions, Woods byde two strokeswhere and he defeated victory at the and Czech OpenCampbell in a Retief Goosen Michael byfellow three.Swede Peter Gustafsson in play-off in late August. Hanson a play-off.

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2010 Czech Open.

Country: Ireland

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: August 31, 1971 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 14 Other Tournaments Victories: 12 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T39th (1996)

Statistics Driving Distance: 298.71 yards Driving Accuracy: 55.1% Greens in Regulation: 67.46% Putts per round: 28.14 Sand Saves: 69.23%

PADRAIG HARRINGTON

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods a With sensational Harrington won three out atPADRAIG the US PGA Championship at Hazeltine. his win two-stroke triumph Yang Asian Major champion andUS thePGA first Championship at of sixbecame Majorsthe in afirst two-year spell of at the man to overturn Woods the American held the 54 He was voted the Oakland Hills. superb golf which has when cemented hole lead inas a Major championship. his place a modern day European 2008 US PGA Tour Player of the Year It was the second victory for Yang on American soil last great. by his peers, becoming only the yearThe after he won won The Honda and he third European to earn that honour.

Irishman his firstClassic Major in Florida ended season career best tenth money list.has been a regular at Thethe 2007 Opena Championship at on theHarrington This seasondefeating Yang wonSergio his third European Tour Cup title at Ryder member since 1999 Carnoustie, Garcia the Open with a two shot victory Welsh in aVolvo four China hole play-off.

A year later andover made his sixth Ryder Cup pair Davies and Stephen he Rhys successfully defended hisDodd. crown appearance at Celtic Manor last Yanga was regular winnerover on the Golfas Tour a wildcard pick and earned a with four astroke victory Ian Japanyear before heatwon hisBirkdale first European Tour title vital in 2007 the from four matches Poulter Royal and then twoatpoints HSBC defeating strokes and regain the Cup. madeChampions, it back-to-back MajorsWoods with by two to help Europe Retief Goosen and Michael Campbell by three.

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2008 Open Championship and US PGA Championship.

Country: USA

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: June 21, 1978 Other Tournaments Victories: 4 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T22 (2000)

Statistics Driving Distance: 283.7 yards Driving Accuracy: 67.34% Greens in Regulation: 69.6% Putts per round: 28.57 Sand Saves: 56.47%

MATT KUCHAR

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods heWith contributed Kuchar enjoyed his careeratMATT the US PGA Championship at Hazeltine. his win two points from his Yang first Asian Major the first bestbecame season the in 2010, winning Thechampion fourand matches.

This year Kuchar has man to overturn whenCountry the American held eight the 54top tens so far but posted Barclays at the Woods Ridgewood hole lead in aJersey, Major championship.

Club, New defeating has yet to add to his three US PGA It was the Martin secondLaird victory Yang on American soilHis lastbest finish so far has Scotland’s in for a play-off.

Tour titles. year after made he won Honda he of second place at the been aand share He also hisThe Ryder CupClassic debut in Florida ended the Manor, seasonWales, a careerand best tenth on Memorial the moneyTournament. list. at Celtic topped ThisUS season Yangmoney won his third EuropeanKuchar Tour title at his first US PGA Tour won the PGA Tour list. the Kuchar Volvo China a two shot victory Welsh was aOpen pillarwith of consistency title over at the 2002 Honda Classic pair Rhys Davies and Stephen Dodd. throughout the year as he carded after turning professional in 2000.

Yang regular winner on the JapanHe Golf hadTour a stellar amateur career 11 top was tens,a including his victory, before won his first European Tour titlewhich in 2007 at the winning the 1997 to endhethe season with earnings included HSBC Champions, defeating by two of $4,910,477 . In The Ryder Woods Cup US strokes Amateurand Championship.

Retief Goosen and Michael Campbell by three.

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Country: Scotland

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: December 29, 1982 Other Tournaments Victories: 4 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: 10 (2009)

Statistics Driving Distance: 299.5 yards Driving Accuracy: 57.53% Greens in Regulation: 66.54% Putts per round: 28.8 Sand Saves: 43.59%

MARTIN LAIRD

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods of With 20th place LairdChampionship enhanced his at Hazeltine. atMARTIN the US PGA his winfor his best finish in a Yang became the firstas Asian Major champion and first growing reputation a world-class Major tothe date. man to overturn when the AmericanLaird held won the 54 golfer when heWoods won the Arnold his first US PGA hole leadInvitational in a Major championship.

Palmer at Bay Hill in Tour title in 2009 at the Justin It was the second soilShriners last Orlando earlier thisvictory year. for Yang on American Timberlake Hospital for yearThe after he won Honda of Classic in Florida andOpen he after he defeated Scot took The advantage a Children ended a career tenth on George the money list. with a birdie on slip-upthe byseason American Stevebest Marino McNeill Thissuperbly season Yang won hisfrom third European at of a play-off. The win and two-putted theTour thirdtitle hole the China with afor two overhim Welsh 80Volvo feet on the Open final green anshot victory earned $756,000 and a twopair Rhys Davies and Stephen Dodd. outstanding victory. your exemption on the US PGA Yang a regular winner on the JapanTour.

GolfLaird Tour has played in the last Onewas month later Glasgowbefore he won his firstfor European in 2007 at theScottish Opens and born Laird qualified his first Tour titletwo Barclays HSBC Champions, andis tenth place on his appearance in the defeating Masters Woods by two his strokes best result Retief Goosenand andfinished Michael in Campbell Tournament a share by three. debut in 2009.

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2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Country: Scotland

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: January 1, 1969 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 6 Other Tournaments Victories: 5 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T9 (2008)

Statistics Driving Distance: 287.38 yards Driving Accuracy: 64.04% Greens in Regulation: 68.58% Putts per round: 29.76 Sand Saves: 55.81%

PAUL LAWRIE

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods an With MBE.hisEarlier Paul Lawrie ended a atSCOTLAND’S the US PGA Championship at Hazeltine. win in the 1999 season Yang became first Asian Major champion and the the Commercialbank first nine-year runthe without a European he won man overturn the American held the 54 and after his Open Qatar Masters Tourtovictory

by Woods winningwhen the Open hole lead in a Major championship. de Andalucía de Golf earlier this triumph he qualified for Captain It was the second Sweden’s victory for Johan Yang on American soil last season, defeating Mark James’ European Ryder Cup year afterbyheone won The Honda Classic in Florida and he Team at Brookline, USA. Edfors stroke. ended season afrom career best tenth on the money list.

Thethe 42-year-old Aberdeen Although Europe were defeated This season Yang won his account third European Tour title 14½-13½ in at a controversial opened his European Tour the with a two the shot victory over Welsh 15 Volvo yearsChina ago inOpen Spain, winning encounter Lawrie scored 3½ points pair Rhys Davies Stephen Dodd.

Catalonia Open and in 1996, but rose from a possible five. was a regular winner onhe the Japan Golf Two Tour years later he won the toYang prominence in 1999 when before he won hisChampionship first Europeanat Tour titleAlfred in 2007 at theLinks Championship won The Open Dunhill HSBC Champions, defeatingplay-off, Woods by two Carnoustie in a three-way and strokes in 2002and he clinched The Celtic Retief andheMichael Campbell by Manor three. Wales Open. a featGoosen for which was awarded

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2011 Open de Andalucía de Golf.

Country: Scotland

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: February 9, 1958 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 18 Other Tournaments Victories: 11 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: 2 (1988)

Statistics Driving Distance: 293.3 yards Driving Accuracy: 43.15% Greens in Regulation: 59.44% Putts per round: 29.9 Sand Saves: 35.29%

SANDY LYLE

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods previously.

He was a member famously one atSANDY the USLyle PGAwas Championship at Hazeltine.

With his win Yang becamebig thefive firstgolfers Asian Major champion and the first of Europe’s of The Ryder Cup team on five man to overturn Woods held theand 54 was victorious in occasions during the 1980s alongwhen with the the American hole a Major championship. latelead SeveinBallesteros, Sir Nick his last two appearances in 1985 It wasBernhard the second victory forIan Yang on American soil last Faldo, Langer and at The Belfry and 1987 at Muirfield year after he In won The he Honda Classic in Florida he Villageand in Ohio.

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1988, became ended theBriton season career tenth on the money list.the Order of Merit in the first toawin the best Masters Lyle topped This seasonand, Yangwhen won his European Tour titleand at 1985 and between 1979,1980 Tournament he third won The the Volvo China Open with a twoheshot victory Open Championship in 1985, 1979over and Welsh 1992 he finished in the pair and to Stephen Dodd. wasRhys the Davies first Briton do so since top ten nine times.

YangJacklin was a in regular Golf Tour to his 18 European addition Tony 1969.winner on the Japan In before won first European in 2007 atLyle the has also won four He he won thehis World Match PlayTour titleTour titles, HSBC Champions, defeating strokes Championship in 1988 after Woods being by two US PGA Tourand titles, including the Retief Goosen and Campbell by 1987 three.Players Championship. a losing finalist onMichael four occasions

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1985 Open Championship.

Country: Northern Ireland

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: July 30, 1979 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 7 Other Tournaments Victories: 1 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: Winner (2008)

Statistics Driving Distance: 276.83 yards Driving Accuracy: 63.1% Greens in Regulation: 75% Putts per round: 29.17 Sand Saves: 66.67%

GRAEME MCDOWELL

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods Ryder Cup McDowell becameat Hazeltine. atGRAEME the US PGA Championship With hiswhich win was held on Yang became the first Major champion and Twenty the first Ten course in the first European toAsian win the the same man to overturn when held the 54 Newport.

US Open in 40 Woods years with a the American hole lead in avictory Major championship. composed at Pebble At Celtic Manor McDowell It waslast the summer. second victory forinYang on was American soil last Beach Playing Europe’s anchorman and year won The Honda Classic in hero Florida he asand he secured the single the after final he pairing, the Ulsterman ended the season a career tenth onpoint the money carded a 74 to win by onebest stroke neededlist. to regain the Cup This Frenchman season YangGrÊgory won hisHavret third European Tour title Hunter at by defeating Mahan from the Open a twoEls, shot victory andVolvo holdChina off the likeswith of Ernie 3&1 inover the Welsh final singles match. pair Daviesand andTiger Stephen Dodd. McDowell, a winner at The PhilRhys Mickelson Woods, Yangwere was all a regular winner on the Japan Golf Tour Barclays Scottish Open in 2008, who in the hunt. before wonwin his came first European Tour title in 2007 at the His he Major two weeks then capped an incredible 2010 HSBC Champions, Woods byseason two strokes and the Andalucia after his triumph atdefeating The Celtic by winning Retief Goosen Michael three.

Masters to finish Manor Wales and Open and it Campbell secured byValderrama his second appearance in The second on The Race to Dubai.

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2010 US Open.

Country: USA

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: June 16, 1970 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 7 Other Tournaments Victories: 38 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: 2 (2007)

Statistics Driving Distance: 297.1 yards Driving Accuracy: 51.52% Greens in Regulation: 66.11% Putts per round: 29.25 Sand Saves: 53.95%

PHIL MICKLESON

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods Mickelson has played inatthe under atPHIL the US PGA Championship Hazeltine.

Withpar his 67 winto win by three.

Yang became the first Asian Major champion and the He won his first first Major at the last eight Barclays Scottish Opens, man to overturn Woods when thewon American held the 54 finishing runner-up in 2007 . He Masters Tournament in 2004. A th hole lead in aPGA Major championship. his 39 US Tour title earlier year later he took the US PGA It was the second victory for Yang on American soil lastand in 2006 he won this season courtesy of a stunning Championship year he 65 won Honda Classic in Florida and heMasters. He won the finalafter round forThe a three stroke his second ended a career best tenth on HSBC the money list. victorythe atseason the Shell Houston Open.

Champions in Shanghai in This season collected Yang wonhis hisfourth third European Tour titletwo at years later lifted the Mickelson 2007 and the Volvo China OpenGreen with aJacket two shot victory over Welsh Major and his third trophy again when the tournament pair Rhys Davies and Stephen with a stunning victory over Dodd. became a WGC event.

Yang was a regular winner on the Japan Golf Lee Westwood at the Masters The Tour Californian has been on before he wonlast his year. first European in 2007 the Cup Team since USatRyder Tournament Trailing Tour titleevery HSBC Champions, Woods by two strokes the Englishman bydefeating one stroke, 1995, beingand on the winning side in Retief Goosen and Michael Campbell Mickelson shot a memorable five by three. both 1999 and 2008.

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2011 Shell Houston Open.

Country: Italy

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: February 11, 1981 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 2 Other Tournaments Victories: 6 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: Winner (2010)

Statistics Driving Distance: 280.5 yards Driving Accuracy: 59.52% Greens in Regulation: 73.15% Putts per round: 30.92 Sand Saves: 71.43%

EDOARDO MOLINARI

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods Molinari enjoyed at a Hazeltine.

Montgomerie atEDOARDO the US PGA Championship With his win enough to pick him Yang became first Asian on Major andRyder the first for The Cup team at Celtic stunning yearthe last season Thechampion man to overturn Woods when the American heldwhere, the 54 alongside brother European Tour after graduating Manor hole lead a Major championship.

Francesco, he helped Europe to from theinChallenge Tour in 2009.

ItThe wasItalian the second Yang on American last Edoardo ended – eldervictory of thefor Molinari a famoussoil victory. year after he won his Thefirst Honda Classic in Florida and he in 11th place on The brothers – won European the campaign ended the at season a careerScottish best tenth on Race the money list. and so far this year Tour title The Barclays to Dubai This season Yang won hisvictory third European at is eighth place at the Open with a three stroke hisTour besttitle result the Volvo China Openand withthen a two shot victory over over Darren Clarke Volvo GolfWelsh Champions. pair Rhys Davies and Stephen Dodd. clinched his second title at the As an amateur Edoardo hit the Yang was a regular winner on the Golf Tourin 2005 by becoming Johnnie Walker Championship at Japanheadlines before he wonseven his first European in 2007 at the Gleneagles weeks later. Tour titlethe first European to win the US HSBC Woods strokes and His Champions, performancedefeating impressed Colinby two Amateur Championship since 1911.

Retief Goosen and Michael Campbell by three.

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2010 Barclays Scottish Open.

Country: Scotland

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: June 23, 1963 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 31 Other Tournaments Victories: 9 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: Winner (1999)

Statistics Driving Distance: 266.52 yards Driving Accuracy: 71.05% Greens in Regulation: 65.56% Putts per round: 30.03 Sand Saves: 51.79%

COLIN MONTGOMERIE

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods eight singles playing atCOLIN the USMontgomerie’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

With his winmatches, and in both Yang became the first Asian Major first he had the honour schedule took a back seat in 2010champion 1997and andthe 2004 man to prepared overturn Woods held the 54 the winning point. of contributing as he to fulfilwhen a life-the American hole in a Major championship. longlead ambition of captaining the He’s the joint third highest scorer It was theRyder second victory soil last European Cup teamfor atYang The on American in the history of the competition year after he won The Honda Classic in Florida and points he with 23½ from 36 matches.

Celtic Manor Resort last October. ended the season excelled a career in best money list. holds the Montgomerie histenth on the Montgomerie This leading season Europe Yang won third European Tourfor titlethe at highest number of record role, to ahis dramatic the Volvo Open with a two over Welsh 14½ -13 China ½ victory over the USAshot to victory European Tour titles by a British pair Rhys Davies and Stephen Dodd. regain the trophy. player after eclipsing Sir Nick Yang a regular winner on the Japan Golf Tour Faldo’s haul of 30 in winning The As awas player Montgomerie has before he wonEurope his first in European Tour titleEuropean in 2007 atOpen the at The K Club in represented eight Ryder HSBC defeating by two strokes and Cups Champions, and he is unbeaten in Woods his 2007 .

Retief Goosen and Michael Campbell by three.

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2010 Ryder Cup.

Country: Spain

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: February 5, 1966 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 23 Other Tournaments Victories: 7 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T2 (1989)

Statistics Driving Distance: 280.52 yards Driving Accuracy: 45.78% Greens in Regulation: 60.35% Putts per round: 28.68 Sand Saves: 65.52%

JOSé MARIA OLAZÁBAL

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods lost With only his twowin of their matches professional at Hazeltine. atSINCE the USturning PGA Championship Yang became firstOlazábal Asian Major champion and Olazábal the first followed in the in 1985 José the Maria together. man overturn Woods held the footsteps of 54 Ballesteros when has to become one of thewhen mostthe American hole lead in aand Major championship. decorated respected players he won the Masters Tournament It was the secondTour. victory for Yang on at American on The European Augustasoil forlast the first time in yearHe after he won The Honda Classic in 1994 Florida andfive he years later he won and made his Ryder Cup debut ended thewhere seasonhea played career best the moneyGreen list. Jacket after in 1987 his tenth onhis second Thisinseason Yang wonvictory his third European Tour titleaatdebilitating arthritic overcoming part Europe’s 15-13 the Chinasoil Open with a two shot victory onVolvo American at Muirfield injury over in hisWelsh feet. pair Rhys ItDavies andstart Stephen Dodd.

Village. was the of the After a successful career as Yang successful was a regular winner on the Japan Golf Tour a Ryder Cup player and as a most partnership before he won first European in 2007 at the in Ryder Cup his history alongsideTour title Vice-Captain in 2008 and 2010, HSBC Champions, defeating two strokes compatriot, the late Seve Woods byOlazábal willand Captain Europe in Retief Goosenas and Michael Campbell three. next instalment at Medinah Ballesteros, they joined forces bythe and won 11, halved two and in Illinois in 2012.

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1999 Masters Tournament.

Country: Spain

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: January 21, 1983 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 5 Other Tournaments Victories: 2 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: T9 (2008)

Statistics Driving Distance: 310.27 yards Driving Accuracy: 48.35% Greens in Regulation: 70.51% Putts per round: 29.31 Sand Saves: 66.67%

ALVARO QUIROS

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods 2007 Alfred Dunhill Championship Spaniard Alvaro Quiros atBIG-hitting the US PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

With his win Yang became Asian Major and the firstbut his debut continued histhe runfirst of at least one champion in South Africa man to overturn Woods when the American held was the 54 victory per season since joining season curtailed by a wrist hole in a Major Thelead European Tourchampionship. in 2007 with a injury. He returned to the action It was the second victory for Yang on American soil later last and in 2008 one-stroke victory at the Omega five months year after he won The Honda Classic in Florida and he Dubai Desert Classic in February. won the Portugal Masters before ended the season a career tenth oncapturing the moneyhis list.

Quiros recorded an acebest on the third title at the 2009 This season wonwas his later third European Tour title at – which par-three 11th Yang Commercialbank Qatar Masters. the VolvoEuropean China Open with a two shot victory over Welsh named Tour Shot of the Last year Quiros triumphed at pair Rhys– Davies andhim Stephen Dodd.

Month to propel to victory the Open de España with a playYangSouth was aAfrican regularJames winnerKingston on the Japan Tourover James Morrison over offGolf victory before he won hisAnders first European in 2007 at the and Denmark’s Hansen.Tour titleand he went on to end the season HSBC Champions, defeating Woods and to Dubai with six Quiros won on his first start as a by two on The Race 14th strokes Retief Goosen and Campbell three. full European TourMichael member at the by additional top-ten finishes.

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2011 Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Country: England

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: July 30, 1980 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 4 Other Tournaments Victories: 4 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: 5 (2002)

Statistics Driving Distance: 269.5 Yards Driving Accuracy: 67.86% Greens in Regulation: 58.33% Putts per round: 29 Sand Saves: 100%

JUSTIN ROSE

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods PGAWith Championship.

Rose played had a successful atJUSTIN the US Rose PGA Championship at Hazeltine. his win Yang became the first Major champion the first Cup at only season last year withAsian two wins in theand 1997 Walker man to overturn the American held and the 54 17 years ten days and a on the US PGAWoods Tour in when the space hole in a He Major championship. of alead month. shot a final round year later finished tied for fourth It was the second victory for Yang on to American lastMedal as the 66 to overcome a four stroke win thesoil Silver year afterand he win wonthe TheMemorial Honda Classic in leading Florida and he in The Open at amateur deficit ended the season a career best tenth on the money list.

Tournament in June before Royal Birkdale before turning This season Yang National won his third European Tour title the at next day. professional winning the AT&T at the the Volvo China Open a two shot victory over his Welsh beginning of July.

Hewith finished He won first European pair Rhys Dodd. Tour title in 2002 and topped the ninth on Davies the USand PGAStephen Tour money Yang regularearnings winner on GolfofTour Order Merit in 2007 after two list andwas hadaglobal of the Japan before he won(ÂŁ2,400,972). his first European in 2007 at thevictory at the â‚Ź2,695,302 His Tour title wins, including HSBC Champions, two strokes and best result on The defeating EuropeanWoods Tour byseason-ending Volvo Masters at th Retief and Michael Campbell byValderrama three. was aGoosen tie for 10 at the BMW in Spain.

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2010 AT&T National.

Country: England

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: April 24, 1973 European Tour International Schedule Victories: 21 Other Tournaments Victories: 14 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: Winner (1998)

Statistics Driving Distance: 286.75 yards Driving Accuracy: 58.73% Greens in Regulation: 69.75% Putts per round: 29.72 Sand Saves: 33.33%

LEE WESTWOOD

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods Masters ended Tiger Woods’ atLEE the Westwood US PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

With hisand winthe Dubai World Yang became theatfirst and the first five-year reign theAsian top ofMajor the champion Championship. man to overturn Woods wheninthe AmericanWestwood held the 54first topped the Order Official World Golf Ranking hole lead inlast a Major championship.

October year after two years of of Merit in 2000 with five victories, It was the second victory for Yang on American soil last wonderfully consistent golf. ending Colin Montgomerie’s sevenyearWestwood after he won The Honda Classic in Florida and he year reign at the top of European was runner-up at ended the Masters season aTournament career best and tenth on golf. the money both the Earlierlist. this season he won ThisOpen season Yang as won third European at hisTour 21st title European Tour title at the The in 2010 hehis ended the ChinainOpen a two shot victory over Welsh hisVolvo campaign thirdwith place on The Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. pair Rhys Daviesand andas Stephen Dodd.

Race to Dubai the newly In May he was runner-up to Yang was a regular winner on the JapanLuke GolfDonald Tour after a play-off at the crowned World Number One. before he won European Tour titleBMW in 2007 at the In 2009 he his wasfirst Europe’s leading PGA Championship and was HSBC defeating Woods strokes playerChampions, after winning The Race to by two awarded anand OBE in the Queen’s Retief and Michael DubaiGoosen with victories at theCampbell Portugal by three.

Birthday Honours List in June.

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2011 Ballantine’s Championship.

Country: USA

Player Profiles

Date of Birth: May 21, 1984 Other Tournaments Victories: 1 Best Performance in The Barclays Scottish Open: Debut

Statistics Driving Distance: 304.3 yards Driving Accuracy: 60.17 Greens in Regulation: 68.89% Putts per round: 27 Sand Saves: 40.54%

GARY WOODLAND

Y.E. Yang wrote himself into the history books last year with a sensational three stroke victory over Tiger Woods a final four under 67 to win Woodland makes his at Hazeltine. atGary the US PGA Championship Withround his win Yang became the first Asian Major champion and the first Barclays Scottish Open debut this by one stroke from Webb Simpson man to with overturn when thehis 54 33rd career start on and held win on week oneWoods US PGA Tour the titleAmerican hole lead in a Major to his name so far championship. in 2011. the US PGA Tour.

ItIn was second victory forseason Yang on American soil has last also posted histhe second start of the Woodland year after he one won of The Classic in Florida he at the Waste Woodland, theHonda longest top-tenand finishes ended career best tenth onManagement the money list.Phoenix Open (T5) hittersthe onseason the USaPGA Tour, was This season won hisby third European title at Classic (T6) and pipped to his Yang maiden title andTour The Honda the Volvo China Open a two overfinished Welsh sixth at the Jhonattan Vegas in a with play-off at shot the victory recently pair Davies and Stephen Dodd. Memorial Tournament in Ohio.

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CASTLESTUART A Masterpiece of Design

Castle Stuart Golf Links has succeeded in combining every element that makes a truly great golf course. Visually, the course that seems to cling to the banks of the Moray Firth, is breathtakingly beautiful. As a test of golf it will prove a fascinating challenge for the world’s greatest golfers in action this week, while still providing an enjoyable encounter for all levels of golfer. Although many holes present a daunting prospect from the tee they are not as fearsome as they seem. Fairways are wide and accommodating and greens are smallish yet subtle. Bunkers are best avoided.

Californian Mark Persinen, the Managing Partner of Castle Stuart, has put his considerable knowledge, experience and expertise into creating this masterpiece of design. Persinen joined forces with American golf architect, Gil Hanse, to codesign the course to bring the best out of this

HOLE 1

awe-inspiring stretch of coastline. Stuart McColm, the Links Manager, was tempted further North from the world renowned Kingsbarns Golf Club in St. Andrews, which was the brainchild of Mark Persinen, to project manage the Castle Stuart build. The most remarkable feat the Links has achieved is that it looks as though it has always been here – a gift of nature. The split-level layout, with six holes that appear to hang over the Moray Firth and twelve holes above, on a natural plateau overlooking the sea. To think the course is only two years old seems ridiculous. With its stunning panorama that takes in the Chanonry Lighthouse, the Kessock Bridge and Fort George, Castle Stuart has to be one of the most inspiring and inviting venues in world golf.

MIKE GALLEMORE

Par 4 439 yards

THE tee shot on the first is perhaps one of the most unsettling at Castle Stuart – a solid bank of gorse to the left and the full expanse of the Moray Firth to the right. Contrary to your first impression, the play area is fully 60 yards wide and accommodating with supporting upslopes on either side. A modest drive in play leaves a straightforward approach to a green more forgiving to recoveries from the left than the right.

This hole can be simplicity itself or it can be a vexing encounter.

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HOLE 2

Par 5 554 yards

IF going for it in two, aim for the upper left fairway plateau, which opens up the best angle to make the green. If playing safe and settling for three shots to the green the lower right fairway hollow provides the easiest route for a second shot lay-up into backboard-like contours down the left. Short and right can leave an awkward bunker recovery.

A putt, a chip or a flip-wedge are the choices. The green is quite irregular and finicky in shape and contours. Enjoy the green’s seemingly precarious position hanging on the edge of the sea.

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Par 4 306 yards

IF you’ve made a good start on the first two holes, you should be ready for a different kind of fun. A solid tee shot under most conditions can make the green, which is long and narrow and slopes right towards the sea. Recovery shots from left of the green can be testy although a putt, chip or wedge from the tightly mown fairway are an option. Whatever your decision on the tee try and take the bunkers out of play and be aware that anything left of the green can create problems in the lie, stance and angle.

HOLE 6

Par 5 568 yards

FOR even the longest hitters finding the green in two is a daunting task. The green is long and narrow with bunkers left and right and one trap strategically placed 80 yards in front. This bunker plays a crucial role in deciding where you want to be in executing your third shot to the green. For most, it will be a case of playing safe and finding the right position in respect to landing in the right spot on the green. Although the green appears to be perched on the sea, it’s really an optical illusion.

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HOLE 4

Par 3 201 yards

Unusually there are three ways to get to this green. First, aim for the high left fairway plateau and watch the ball release down and to the right to the front left of the green. Second, summon enough height and spin to land on the green.

Third, find the 30 yard long fairway plateau that will take you to the front of the green. The wind conditions and the pin position will govern your thought process. There is more room round the green than meets the eye so don’t be afraid to make a confident strike.

HOLE 5

Par 4 452 yards

This green is best approached from the right, due to a hidden valley of fairways and a steep contour guarding the front/left side of the putting surface. Approach from the left and you might find the hidden bunker just beyond the right half of the green. A solid drive straight down the middle, fading to the right would be perfection.

Right is preferable but slightly unsettling as the right side of the fairway is hidden behind a large hillock of gorse. Wind conditions may bring a downslope in the fairway into consideration.

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Par 4 464 yards

Playing into the green from the left angle is much more advisable than coming in from the right, which can result in either a blind shot or one that is visually unnerving. Never fear, your tee shot gives you ample room but you need to figure out where you want to be with your second shot. Take the left side hollow into account but it does have a forgiving wee lower plateau. The well-hidden greenside bunkers can save wayward and leftsailing approach shots flying seawards. Take the time to enjoy the magnificent view over the Moray Firth to the Chanonry Lighthouse.

HOLE 10

Par 4 363 yards

THE front-to-back slope on this green makes approach shots from the higher right side of the fairway a difficult proposition so the best play off the tee is to go for the left side of the fairway. The safest route is to target the fairway bunker slightly right of middle. Long-hitters, particularly with the wind at their backs, can go for broke but they must take account of that dangerous bunker. Once on the green a missed putt won’t send you into the sea alongside the green but it might be close.

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HOLE 8

Par 3 218 yards

This punchbowl-shaped green can provide an easy or perplexing first putt, depending on the pin position. From the ‘wrong’ side of the putting surface finding the hole can seem virtually impossible. But with a little imagination and by making your way to the correct half of the green the job can be done.

With the exception of headwind conditions getting the ball safely on the ground well before the green is a very reasonably achievable. Beware of the central mound fronting the green. Landing on the wrong side can deflect your ball disastrously.

HOLE 9

Par 4 364 yards

Long-hitters with the wind behind them can make the green in one but they need to take a line down the fairway right of the putting surface, where the contours and a little right-to-left ball flight can bring your ball onto the back portion of the green.

Less than solid strikes leave the ball in the fairway hollow short and right of the green, resulting in an awkward blind shot to a lessthan-receptive green. A drive aimed straight at the flag can bring the largely-hidden intruding finger of the leftside ‘open sandy area’ into play.

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HOLE 11

Par 3 168 yards

Long and left is not good and neither is long and right on this short par 3. When you’re going for a mid-to-back pin position don’t go over the top or push your shot.

Short and right is safe and manageable.

Putting up and through the greenside contours will yield many a par. Despite the short distance of this hole that exudes intimacy with the sea, those going for birdie from the tee will find it a wee bit harder than it looks. Take some time to soak up the view of the Moray Firth and the Chanonry Lighthouse. It’s breathtaking.

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HOLE 12

Par 5 530 yards

IF you have the nerve and a long, high cut the bravehearts can go for the green in two.

Others may decide that laying up isn’t such a bad option. Long-hitters need to know: First, the posts marking the water hazard to the left of the green are only just off the green itself.

Second, the fairway plateau alongside the right of the green requires shaping a right-toleft shot. Third, the steep contour separating the rightside plateau from the green can yield a bad bounce. Fourth, there’s ample fronting to the green above the bunker. Have fun.

HOLE 13

Par 4 444 yards

While you’re getting your breath back from walking up from the 12th green, consider your strategy for this hole – a genuine risk-return dogleg right. The more you challenge the hollow on the right the closer you’ll be to the green. Playing into the green from the far leftside of the fairway is significantly preferable than coming in from the right. Almost any ball from the left can make its way through the fronting contours to the right half of the green. Virtually all running shots from the rightside get deflected to the left. The views are spectacular.

HOLE 14 Par 4 386yards

Under normal conditions this is a drive and a short iron. The landing area from off the tee is wider than it appears. Two points matter: First, the rightside of the landing area is fraught with uneven lies due to the small hillocks and hollows that we call ‘rumple’; Second, from the rightside angle the green is shallow and there is no fronting ground on which to play a forward release anywhere close to reliability. The leftside of the fairway allows playing down the lengthy axis of the green and the fronting ground is flattish and reliable – and helpful.

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HOLE GUIDE HOLE 16

Par 4 337 yards

Now for the finishing three ‘tweener’ holes: A drivable par 4 where birdies will abound; a long-ish par 3; and a par 5 finale where palpable seduction will produce anything from eagles to bogeys, and, sometimes worse. The Championship can be settled on these three holes. Having a go for it on 16 isn’t a bad idea but using less than a driver off the tee can be the smart play.

Take note of the green’s ‘infinity’ edge with nothing beyond but the sea and Fort George – home of the elite Scottish Black Watch Highland Regiment.

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4 HOLE 15 Par 423 yards THE plateau you’re trying to reach from the tee isn’t as far away as it looks. Wind conditions will determine whether you can carry the bunker on the left and the ‘open sandy area’ through the heart of the fairway. The left half of the fairway leaves an unobstructed view of the green. The leftward ‘wispy hollow’ does allow recoveries to the green so don’t be overly worried about trying for the leftside of the green. The rightside might be more agreeable for tee shots but everything works against the approach angle the more right you are.

HOLE 17

Par 3 226 yards

Obvious danger lies down the rightside on this longest of Castle Stuart’s Par 3s. Contours to the left and short of the green turn a releasing shot downwards and onto the putting surface. Flying the ball long and left, failing to get it down on the ground soon enough, can put you into deep ‘wisp,’ which means a tough recovery shot. A low running shot out to the left with a little left-to-right action is perfection. A high shot into the heart of the green works well, providing the wind doesn’t grab it and carry it right.

HOLE 18

Par 5 607 yards

LOOK back over the course and marvel at where you’ve been, before taking on the challenges of the final hole. This partially blind and potentially intimidating tee shot requires total concentration. Take a line from the prominent blue Scottish saltire left of the clubhouse. The long-hitters might take it on in two. There is a hidden fairway in the hollow beyond the ‘open sandy area’ in front of the green and a shot hit slightly left and short of the green can take a downslope and release rightwards with enough pace to reach the centre of the green.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and OFFICIALS Tournament Organisation – PGA European Tour Peter Adams Championship Director Mike Stewart Tournament Director Ben Watson Operations Director Robert Gordon Commercial Director Gordon Simpson Director of Communications Victoria Watson Tournament Services Manager Rory Colville Operations Manager Mike Uyede Operations Director (Asia) Cecilia Chan Operations Manager (Asia) Carole Letters Championship Office Manager Katrina Johnston Player Liaison Suzanne Collins Player Liaison David Fowler Information Co-ordinator Martin Cassidy Information Co-ordinator Matthew Burnet Operations Assistant Nico Inglis Operations Assistant Bruce Duncan Chief Marshall Graham Wallage Marshal Consultant Stuart Henderson Chief Scorer Alastair Gillies Scoring Consultant Lynn Mitchell Scoring Consultant Media Team Scott Crockett Michael Gibbons Frances Jennings Kate Wright

Tournament Doctor Dr Jane Dunbar Field Staff John Paramor Gary Tait Kevin Feeney Paul Carrigill Gary Butler Nigel Watt Edward Johnson Dr Anders Jonsson Jennie Janes Carmel Treacy Eddie Adams Ivor Robson Mike McClellan Mark Dixon

Chief Referee Referee Referee Referee Referee R&A Referee PGA Referee Federation Referee Tournament Secretary Recorder Agronomy Official Starter Weather Forecaster European Tour Travel Services

Scoreboard & Live Scoring Team Jon Pullen Adrian White Andrew Mason Darren Mitchell Martin Brown Jeanette Hocking Richard Turner Philippe Sibade

Chief Press Officer Deputy Chief Press Officer Media Communications Manager Media Relations Co-ordinator

European Tour Executive George O’Grady CBE Chief Executive Keith Waters Chief Operating Officer

Tournament Organisation – Castle Stuart Golf Links Mark Parsinen Managing Partner Grant Sword Partner Stuart McColm General Manager Chris Haspell Course Manager Fraser Cromarty Sales and Marketing Director

Physio Team Rob Hillman Patrick Smith Nigel Tilley James Mackie Daryl Coyne Marvin Sevilla Roy Knightsbridge

Order of Play Wednesday 6th July:

Official Practice and Pro-Ams. Gates open 06.30.

Practice 07.50 – 9.00: 2 tee, 9 holes only.

Morning Pro-Am: 2 tee start from 06.50.

Afternoon Pro-Am Shotgun Start at 13.00.

Thursday 7th July:

Friday 8th July:

First Round of Championship.

Gates open 07.00.

Tee times (2 tee start) – from approx. 07.30 – 09.30 and 12.30 –14.30 Second Round of Championship.

Gates open 07.00.

Tee times (2 tee start) – from approx. 07.30 – 09.30 and 12.30 –14.30.

Saturday 9th July: Third Round of Championship.

Gates open approximately 07.00.

Tee times from approx. 08.00 – 13.30

(times may vary). Approx. finish – 17.15

Sunday 10th July: Final Round of Championship.

Gates open approximately 6.30 am,

(times may vary)

Tee times from approx. 07.45 – 13.15

Estimated finishing time 17.30 The Barclays Scottish Open Prize Giving will take place on the 18th green following the completion of play – approx. 18.00.

All timings are subject to change.

Prize Money Pos.

Amount £

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

500,000 333,330 187,800 150,000 127,200 105,000 90,000 75,000 67,200 60,000 55,200 51,600 48,300 45,900

Pos. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Amount £ 44,100 42,300 40,500 38,700 37,200 36,000 34,800 33,900 33,000 32,100 31,200 30,300 29,400 28,500

Pos. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Amount £ 27,600 26,700 25,800 24,900 24,000 23,100 22,500 21,900 21,300 20,700 20,100 19,500 18,900 18,300

Pos. 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

Amount £ Pos. 17,700 17,100 16,500 15,900 15,300 14,700 14,100 13,500 12,900 12,300 11,700 11,100 10,500 9,900

Total

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

Amount £ 9,300 9,000 8,700 8,400 8,100 7,800 7,500 7,200 6,900 6,600 6,300 6,000 5,700 5,470

£3,000,000

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