“Off the course, Gordon's influence, passion, and commitment to our club were critical to the construction of our new clubhouse after the old one was destroyed by a fire in 2021. He put together and chaired the project team that resulted in the amazing new building we have today.

“The club committee thought that these accomplishments and efforts should now be acknowledged as a token of appreciation and, so the decision to rename our iconic 16th hole was taken following a number of conversations and recommendations.

“It will now be known as 'Gordon Law', This has been included on our new tee sign and will be on our new scorecards.”

The 16th hole at Uphall will now be known simply as ‘Gordon Law’ 

Law was Uphall’s first professional, with his big shoes having been filled by Sam Craigon, who has been put in place by Craig Donnelly Golf.

After serving as an assistant and then club professional, he went on to become director of golf at Kingsbarns Golf Links, golf manager and director of operations at the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa before taking up his current role at Dumbarnie Links in 2020.

“We are delighted that David will become the club’s Honorary Professional,” said Mark Darbon, secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. “He is a hugely-popular figure and brings a wealth of experience in golf to the role. I’m sure the members will be looking forward immensely to working with him.”

Scott lives in St Andrews with his wife Yvonne and has two grown-up children, Jenna and David junior, and two grandchildren, Jessica and Freya.