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June 2008
One of the most eagerly anticipated developments in golf, The Castle Course has its first season from 28 June to 31 October. Bookings can be made online now
28/06/08
Junior Ladies' Open first round draw
Twelve places are still available
25/06/08
A game of four quarters
The best known family in American football, the
Mannings, took on the Old Course today.
From left, Peyton Manning, Archie Manning, Cooper Manning and Eli Manning
24/06/08
Renee Powell visits Old Course
One of the most respected sportswomen of the last 40 years who has made a significant contribution to the growth of ladies’ golf worldwide made a visit to the Old Course today.
Renee Powell, a pioneering player, coach, educator and goodwill ambassador was joined on the tee by long-time friend Angela Bonallack, Brian Whitcomb, president of the PGA of America, and Kenny Wood of the St Andrews charity New Links. Renee was also accompanied by her 91-year-old father William Powell, making his first visit to Scotland in over 60 years.
Renee Powell commented; ‘ St Andrews is a magical place where golfers from all over the world can meet and enjoy their sport and I am delighted to introduce my father to the town and the Links. Playing golf with my close friends and colleagues makes today even more special for me.’
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Angela Bonallack, Kenny Wood, Renee Powell and Brian Whitcomb
20/06/08
St Andrews Boys' Open
List of entrants now available more
This year's entry is 150. The handicap cut was made at 6.7.
Keir McNicoll wins the Links Trophy 2008
Keir McNicoll with the Links Trophy
Carnoustie's Keir McNicoll crossed the Tay to triumph at the Home of Golf today, winning the Links Trophy by one shot from France's Rudy Thuillier after a closing round of 68. Keir finished on 283, five under par, clinching the title with a birdie at the final hole. Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck) shared second place with Rudy. Sam Hutsby (Westhook) was fourth on three under.
Final scores
Third round
Rudy Thuillier (Ormesson, France) was the only man to break 70 this morning, returning a 68 to take a one shot lead into the final round.
07/06/08
Links Trophy 2008
Callum Macaulay (Tulliallan) leads the Links Trophy after two rounds, winning the Ian Forbes Memorial Trophy. A 71 today gave him a total of 137, seven under par. Keir McNicoll (Carnoustie), third in 2006, is second this year on six under. Craig Hinton (The Oxfordshire) was third reserve but has had a great few days to lie five under. Best round today was a 66 by Australian Rohan Blizard (New South Wales) who had a share of 135th place yesterday after a 79 on the Jubilee but made the cut of 145. A total of 55 players will be in action in rounds three and four, with only eight shots between them all.
Second round scores
Callum Macaulay looks ahead to tomorrow's concluding rounds on the Old Course
06/06/08
Links Trophy 2008
Wallace Booth (Comrie) followed up last week's four shot win in the Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship with a 66 on the Jubilee Course. Wallace was helped round by his sister, Carly, who caddied for him days after becoming the youngest player in the history of the Curtis Cup. Fellow Scot Callum Macaulay (Tulliallan) joined Wallace on 66 to share the lead going into the second round on the Old Course. 2005 St Andrews Boys' Open winner Chris Wood (Long Ashton) and 2006 Eden Trophy winner Oliver Farr (Ludlow) are among six players one shot back.
First round results
Wallace Booth after his 66 on the Jubilee Course
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