By Martin Dempster - The Scotsman
16th at Uphall has been named ‘Gordon Law’ in recognition of his 35 years at West Lothian club
A well-known Scottish PGA professional has had a hole named after him in recognition of his 35-year service at one golf club.
The
16th at Uphall Golf Club in West Lothian will now be known simply as
‘Gordon Law’ after the man who was widely known as ‘Mr Uphall’.
In his time flying the flag for the club, Law won the Scottish PGA
Championship, Northern Open and PGA Professional Championship. He also
played in the PGA Cup on three occasions and made the cut in the 125th
Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1996 as a qualifier.
Gordon Law left Uphall Golf Club earlier this year after serving as the club’s first PGA professional for 35 years | Contributed
At one time, the ‘Lawman’ held the course record at no less than seven
venues at a time when the Tartan Tour’s leading lights included record
money-winner Colin Gillies, who passed away recently.
Law
decided it was time to take a well-deserved break earlier this year and
now his legacy at Uphall will be remembered by both members and
visitors alike.
“Without
Gordon in charge, the club would not have been able to organise some of
the most amazing events we have held over the years, such as his
well-known Pro Days and invitational Silloths,” said the club in an
email to members. “During several of these Pro Days, Gordon would host
the renowned ‘nearest the pin at 16 with a left-handed club` after a few
beers!
“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.
“When
I sent Gordon a picture of the tee sign, his response was very typical
of him and his sense of humour,” said the club’s match secretary,
Stephen Jamieson.
"He
replied by saying: ‘It’s really good, though I don’t really require any
legacy…and I wonder how long it will take to be defaced!”
