Martin Dempster
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Golf writer for The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and Edinburgh Evening News. Wish my own game could be half decent!
Dalgety Bay, Scotland
Joined March 2013
Bob MacIntyre confronts American playing partner Kyle Stanley after his caddie's mum is hit by wayward shot in @TheOpen at Royal Portrush @edinburghsport @ScotsmanSport .
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Sorry, but why the f*** are @usopengolf fans signing "USA, USA, USA". Save it for the Ryder Cup please as it has nothing to do with the majors and never has π‘.
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Utter bollocks! England men's football team that won nothing beats the European Solheim Cup team that not only won on US soil for just the second time but also made it back-to-back wins for first time #joke.
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A Dominic Cummings is a new golfing term. A really good long drive but unfortunately out of bounds!. πππ.
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Sergio Garcia showed utter contempt to @DPWorldTour players by posing for a photo at US college football game after withdrawing from @BMWPGA following the opening round. How can someone who was a legend in European golf lose all respect for being so utterly selfish! #sad.
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Love this @andy_murray pic today at @BMWPGA Pro Am a) for how excited these local schoolkids were b) for Murray going right along line while still playing c) for kids saying 'thanks' and d) for an unconnected adult saying 'well done, Andy' ππππ. @ScotsmanSport
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@JoelMBeall One of the most disrespectful comments I've come across in my time covering golf. I think you owe Richard Bland an apology.
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BREAKING NEWS:. @PaulLawriegolf has been handed the honour of hitting the opening tee shot in 150th @TheOpen on Thursday, having been in the same position in 2010 at St Andrews. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport
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How good is this? The opening shot at @GlencruittenG at 8.30am tomorrow will be hit by 63-year-old James Scott, a local coronavirus survivor, in the company of Scottish No 1 and 2019 @EuropeanTour Rookie of the Year @robert1lefty ππππ.
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Mentioned this earlier today and thanks to @europeantour for sending me this clip of @robertlefty saying why he paid a classy tribute to The Doyen a fortnight ago.
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Sitting in an outdoor area of a bar on Washington Road in Augusta and thinking that, apart from a golf course, it has nothing in common with St Andrews. It always amazes me how magical Augusta National is and how ordinary the place is whereas St Andrews is magical all round.
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Ernie Els backs Bob MacIntyre in Kyle Stanley βforeβ row and calls for players who hit fans without shouting to be banned.
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Gutsy stuff from @louiseeduncan, who, after going out in 45 as she opened with an 83, cards closing rounds of -3 70 and -4 67 to book her spot in @LETgolf's Q-School Final at La Manga π. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@BaillieGifford
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Take a bow @robert1lefty. Once again doing himself first and foremost proud and also his beloved Scotland. A visit home in April was catalyst for this career-changing win and to pull it off with dad Dougie on the bag is just brilliant because it's family first for MacIntyreβs π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
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Surely the 10-second rule can only apply when a ball is overhanging the hole and, sorry, that was clearly not the case with Nelly Korda's ball. Bad call by the rules official, in my opinion.
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My phone has been in meltdown since posting this story last night and well done to @robert1lefty for a) confronting Kyle Stanley and b) backing that up by having the courage to call out a more experienced player afterwards @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport .
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Some general observations about this week's US Open:.1) Don't think I've ever seen so many hoodies on a golf course, including caddies and coaches.2) Few golf events come across more stunning on the TV than ones at Pebble Beach.3) An eight-hour time difference is murder in UK!.
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After his brilliant 68 in last round, @robert1lefty finishes T6 in his @TheOpen debut, picking up around Β£225,000 and securing a spot in next year's event at Royal St George's @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport.
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Just been sent this video of an alternative sport in St Andrews today. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman .@dunhilllinks .@TheHomeofGolf
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Some exciting personal news!. I have written my first book and, thanks to @bwpublishing, The Art of Scottish Golf is being published on 7 November. I love the cover and hope people will enjoy reading it, having been blown away by the input from a wide spectrum in golf industryπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
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@piersmorgan @JonRahmpga @PhilMickelson No, it wasn't! The biggest story was Jon Rahm winning on special day for Seve Ballesteros and also becoming the first European player to win both The Masters and US Open. Way bigger than Phil Mickelson finishing second!.
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NEW. Bob MacIntyre's Ryder Cup tour in Oban was perfect Jon Rahm antidote - Scotland should be proud of him. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman .@robert1lefty .@rydercup .@RyderCupEurope .
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BREAKING:. Golf clubs in Scotland can remain open during new Covid-19 lockdown for play with a maximum of two players from up to two households . story to follow. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman .@edinburghsport .@ScottishGolf.
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Brilliant . and what an advert for Oban π.
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Niall Horan hands @LETgolf big boost by launching Northern Ireland Ladies Open, part of which will be played alongside men's event on @Challenge_Tour @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport .
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Time to say our final farewell to Jock MacVicar in his beloved Mull of Kintyre. Not the big send off the @ScotExpress legend and @AGWgolfwriters president deserved due to restrictions but, in addition to those in attendance, we know many others will be sharing our sadness today
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BREAKING NEWS:. @robert1lefty wins DS Automobiles Italian Open after beating US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick at first extra hole in play-off. story to follow. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@DPWorldTour
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If there was ever a day when you wish @McIlroyRory can produce a performance to shut up so many people, then it's today because he's taking a hammering and people need to remember that he's human. Class is permanent and form is temporary, let's not forget that. @ScotsmanSport.
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BREAKING NEWS:. @dumbarniegolf in Fife to stage 2021 Scottish Women's Open with new sponsor on board and a five-year commitment to event from Scottish Government worth up to Β£6 million. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman .@edinburghsport .@LPGA .@LETgolf .
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Listened to both briefings in full today. and got to say I am happier being on the north side of the Border at the moment, even though it might mean no golf for another couple of weeks π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ.
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Outstanding day for π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώgolf as four players graduate to @EuropeanTour by finishing in top 15 on this season's @Challenge_Tour:.7th Grant Forrest π.10th Liam Johnston π.12th Bob MacIntyre π.14th David Law π.@ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport.
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Witnessed quite a bit covering sport over the past 35 years but this is probably the strongest image I have come across in that time. Those Danish players were heroes tonight and this image will always be proof of that
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BREAKING NEWS:. Bob MacIntyre secures Masters debut by staying inside world's top 50 after WGC Match Play. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman .@edinburghsport .@robert1lefty .@GlencruittenG .
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What a day to be back out on the course at @AberdourGC! Fantastic weather, course in fabulous condition and no issues about safety whatsoever due to great work by the club. Round in 2 hours, 45 minutes. and that included quick interview with @charlesp_sky for @SkySportsNews π
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Don't think @robert1lefty is a household name in Kos but he'll have two people currently on this lovely island cheering him on from afar tonight π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ. @PGATOUR.
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Brilliant to hear that @robert1lefty has been joined at Augusta National by his mum and dad, Carol and Dougie, for his @TheMasters debut this week π. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport.
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BREAKING:. @PaulLawriegolf behind new Tartan Pro Tour, which will comprise of six 36-hole events in August and September for Scottish-based male and female professionals. story to follow. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@TheScotsman.
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And they can't even do the right thing by giving the Coach (Manager) of the Year Award to Catriona Matthew. Total and utter joke. An embarrassment, in fact.
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That's s***"! My 21-year-old daughter summing up perfectly Europe's Ryder Cup team being snubbed for the BBC Team of the Year!!! Yet another example of how golf now ranks on that channel . and Georgia Hall not being shortlisted for main award is an embarrassment!!!.
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"What a man. What a life." A perfect summing up of John Paramor at his funeral today by Andy McFee, who delieved a brilliant eulogy as part of beautiful ceremony for the big man and Pinkβs When I Get There was a perfect song to accompany a photo journey of his life. @DPWorldTour
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@robert1lefty played with Jacobi Whyte, an eight-year-old from Fraserburgh who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in the Iain Forgrieve Memorial Pro Am at @GlencruittenG and they swapped signed golf balls afterwards. Thanks to Kevin McGlynn for sending this pic
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Feeling numb about the loss of a long-time colleague and friend. The Doyen will be sadly missed by so many #RIP.
JOCK MACVICAR . A sad day @AGWgolfwriters following the death earlier today of our President, Jock MacVicar. The long-serving @ScotExpress Golf correspondent passed away peacefully in Glasgow Royal Infirmary age 83 & being admitted after a fall at home earlier this week
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It's job done for @robert1lefty as he becomes first Scot since 2006 to win Rookie of Year and a great reception for the young man from Oban as he walked onto 18th green in final round of @dpwtc @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport
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He may not be here in person but certainly going to feel The Doyen's presence at @TheOpen due to lovely touch from @randa to keep his normal seat beside me in media centre. Fitting tribute given his first Open was '63 and had only missed one until this year. @AGWgolfwriters
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Doesn't matter how much LIV Golf fork out, without Rory McIlroy it will never be the foremost circuit in golf. The game's best player when he's firing on all cylinders and let's not forget who has been most outspoken against the breakaway circuit. So unlikely to ever be swayed.
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As a follow up to a tweet last week, the Bluewater hydration stations for @TheOpen at St Andrews .dispensed 76,869 litres of water during the event, equivalent to 153,738 500ml-sized plastic bottles π. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport
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Gutted not to be at @TheMasters this year but I would have hated to be halfway across the Atlantic as @robert1lefty was recording his maiden @EuropeanTour win today. He's not just a hugely-talented golfer but also one of the nicest individuals I've come across in golf.
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Three qualifiers for @TheOpen at Royal Portrush from Fairmont St Andrews confirmed as:.-9 Brandon Wu πΊπΈ64-67.-6 Connor Syme π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ67-67.-4 Sam Locke π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ69-67.@ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport.
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You always felt the @TheSolheimCup used to be a poor relation to @rydercup but not any more. Not after Gleneagles in 2019 and not after another fantastic tussle this week. Brilliant job by @Beany25 and her players πππ. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport.
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NEW. Bob MacIntyre: Iβm absolutely gutted just now, but I take my hat off to Rory!. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@robert1lefty .@McIlroyRory .@ScottishOpen .
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How good is this? Well done @gemmadryburgh . π.
Gemma Dryburgh is an LPGA Tour Champion! ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ. The Scottishwoman finishes 20-under to win the TOTO Japan Classic! π
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Historic moment as @Hannahgolfer13 will be first π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ to play in event along with @louiseeduncan . π.
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Always a pleasure to get game at @RLGCHoylake and latest visit for @TheOpen media day proved that every dog does indeed have its day! Out of the blue, I produced decent round of golf to claim The R&A Salver, an @AGWgolfwriters event, and feel quite chuffed, especially as chairman
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Huge honour to become chairman of @AGWgolfwriters. Have big boots to fill taking over from @iaincartergolf, who has been a superb chairman over the last three years, but feel very proud to become first @TheScotsman correspondent to take on the role @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport
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Home for the next 10 days and great to be back in the impressive Augusta National Press Building after last being here in 2019 #TheMasters. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport
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Astonishing! @EnglandGolf CEO Jeremy Tomlinson says there have been 20,000 new members across clubs in England since coming out of lockdown and the number of rounds played in June and July was up 60 per cent on 2019. Would be interesting to see Scottish figures . @ScotsmanSport.
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BREAKING NEWS: @TheOpen Silver Medal winner @samlockegolf has turned professional with immediate effect after speaking to mentor @PaulLawriegolf this morning @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport
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Tommy Fleetwood is rooting for Bob MacIntyre in @EuropeanTour Rookie of Year battle on strength of young π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ producing "amazing year of consistency" @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport
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Wee weekend visit to St Andrews and the turf is bedding in nicely at the Swilcan Bridge. Definitely the right decision to get rid of that awful-looking patio. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman .@TheHomeofGolf
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One of best nights of my life to have the three most important people in my world - @carol_dempster @amyyyld_ and @katiedempsterr - join me for @AGWgolfwriters dinner at 150th @TheOpen #family #memories
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Inspiring the next generation of π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ golfers:. * Gemma Dryburgh unbeaten as a rookie as Europe retain Solheim Cup π.* Connor Graham unbeaten as a rookie as Europe win Junior Ryder Cup π.* Bob MacIntyre unbeaten as rookie as Europe win Ryder Cup π. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman
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BREAKING NEWS:. Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will play in this year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and will once again partnering dad Gerry at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. story to follow. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@dunhilllinks .@DPWorldTour .@McIlroyRory
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NEW. "I donβt care if itβs a five-star hotel every week and you are eating in Michelin star restaurants every night, you just want to be at home with the people you love". Scott Jamieson on warm welcome from family after retaining his DP World Tour card.
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Wasn't the day π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ's @robert1lefty had been hoping for but the first pump after making a brilliant eagle at last said it all as this was still another big performance from him. It's another top ten in a major and his place booked in 2025 @PGAChampionship π. @ScotsmanSport
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Heather MacRae wins Women's PGA Professional Championship for second time as she fights cancer @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport @PGAScotland
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Breaking news. π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ duo Hazel MacGarvie and Laura Beveridge both secure @LETgolf cards for 2022 after finishing in the top 20 in Q-School. story to follow
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Delighted to still be covering golf in a new Sports Specialist role as we enter brave new world of our digital future at .@edinburghpaper and @TheScotsman, with aim to keep delivering news stories, tournament reports and comment on the great game. Please feel free to get in touch.
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NEW. Brilliant Bob MacIntyre's Scottish Open win: Prize money, huge ranking boost, serious Troon contender. @ScotsmanSport .@TheScotsman .@robert1lefty .@ScottishOpen .
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I see some sniping from players has started about @dunhilllinks. Yes, it was frustrating weekend and, yes, it wasn't ideal for those playing at Carnoustie on Monday. But spare a thought for those who made it possible for final day to be played and don't forget your $5m prize pot!.
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Nice story this on @robert1lefty supporting a mental health support group in Oban with message on his golf bag @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport
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English TV commentators should listen to Radio Five Live's @bbcjohnmurray to learn how to deliver a professional commentary. The big man is different class ππ.
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Good luck to @scottiewilson tomorrow as 'The Voice of Hearts' brings down the curtain on his career as the Tynecastle announcer. One of life's good guys ππ
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15 Scots now in field for this week's @ScottishOpen:. Stephen Gallacher.David Law.Marc Warren.Paul Lawrie.Neil Fenwick .Connor Syme.Ewen Ferguson.Craig Lee.Paul O'Hara.Bob MacIntyre.Richie Ramsay.Scott Jamieson.David Drysdale.Grant Forrest.Calum Hill. @ScotsmanSport
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On her US college debut, @Hannahgolfer13 closes with -6 66 to help University of South Carolina to seven-shot victory in ANNIKA Collegiate in Minnesota and finishes second in individual standings on -11 ππ. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport
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UPDATED:. βI wish he was here to see this, heβd be so chuffed". @grantforrest93 dedicates maiden European Tour win in Hero Open to his late dad Graeme. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@TheScotsman .@EuropeanTour .@bouncespmgt .
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This is a huge honour as the AGW has been close to my heart ever since I played in the inaugural AGW Home Internationals and struck up so many valuable friendships.
VERY DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE @DempsterMartin has accepted the role of new AGW Chairman. Martin will take over in early 2019 from current Chairman, Iain Carter @iaincartergolf. Martin, a proud Assoc' member since 1997, will become 15th Chairman & first to represent @TheScotsman π
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I think a few celebratory pints will be supped tonight at @GlencruittenG . π.
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Not liking the boo-boys out there today. We have always shown great respect to Americans in this event and that should be the case here, too #justsaying.
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NEWS FROM SCOTLAND. @ScottishGolf advise clubs that effective from Monday 19 July "all golf course furniture may be returned for normal use, including the removal of flagsticks, standard hole cups and bunker rakes". @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@TheScotsman.
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Really chuffed to find out tonight that I have been made an honorary member of Silverknowes Golf Club, having developed a connection with club through Dispatch Trophy. Apparently. I share that honour with Tom Weiskopf and Gordon Strachan #golf #Edinburgh @edinburghsport.
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Got to say that it is quite annoying to see cyclists posting on social media about going on long bike rides at a time when golf courses are lying deserted. What makes them think they are different to anyone else under these lockdown guidelines? #justasking.
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That was golf at its very best! Look at how Collin Morikawa celebrates Rory McIlroy holing his bunker shot at the last and vice versa. absolutely brilliant!. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport.
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After almost stiffing an 8-iron at the ninth - his last hole - @robert1lefty comes home in 29 to card -9 63 - his lowest round in relation to par on @EuropeanTour - for -10 total to sit one off lead in 2nd round of @T_A_Golf Open at @MontgomerieMaxx @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport.
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BREAKING NEWS:. π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ's David Law qualifies for 150th Open through Irish Open. story to follow. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@TheOpen .@DavidLawGolf.
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Do yourself a favour if you get a chance and watch a video of the European team press conference tonight. The losing one is normally cringeworthy, but these guys showed they are class acts, especially when you consider how sore this week was π πͺπΊ. @RyderCupEurope .@ScotsmanSport.
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Great to see @JustinRose99 β¬οΈ get Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon as he played brillant, showed what @rydercup meant to him and also guided @robert1lefty superbly in their two matches together π. @ScotsmanSport
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Four current major champions all playing in next month's @ScottishOpen:. Open - Collin Morikawa π.Masters - Scottie Scheffler π.PGA - Justin Thomas π.US Open - Matt Fitzpatrick π. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@Renaissancegc
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BREAKING NEWS:. @RamsayGolf holes 8-foot par putt at last to win Cazoo Classic and his celebration showed exactly what that meant to him. story to follow. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@DPWorldTour.
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NEW:. "Iβve never played a major or Open before, so to have my first one at St Andrews will be amazingβ. David Law on securing spot in 150th Open . @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .@DavidLawGolf .@TheOpen .
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What a tune and brought a tear to my eye as this was one of the songs played at my father-in-law's funeral last week. π.
Brilliant to be back up the lane @TheMasters π. Thanks folks at The Oban Pipe Band π. #MyHighlandCathedral
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Thank you, it's nice to know you have people's support when it matters. and please don't divorce me @carol_dempster for breaking my Twitter break!!!!.
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It was only a matter of time, really. top job young man!.
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I'm a great east coast man but have to admit there's something special about being on west coast of our great wee country as the sun starts to drop. π.
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NEW:. My @TheScotsman column on why it hurts losing Jock MacVicar, a long-time friend and Scottish golf legend. @ScotsmanSport .@edinburghsport .
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Today's @ScottishOpen attendance of 17,374 is biggest Saturday crowd at event since @EuropeanTour started to record figures in 2012. It was nearly 2300 more than same day at @GullaneGolfClub last year and takes total for week to 46,726 @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport.
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My @TheScotsman column on why, with a few adjustments, a golf course is one of the safest places to be at the moment. and that is speaking from personal experience @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport @ScotsmanSport .
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π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ's @robert1lefty is up to 123rd in world rankings after his second successive runner-up finish on @EuropeanTour, having started the 2019 @EuropeanTour season just inside top 300 @ScotsmanSport @edinburghsport
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