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Rising Scottish golf star makes sensational start to 2026 on Turkey trip
By Martin Dempster - The Scotsman
16-year-old Aidan Lawson beats an Open champion and Open Silver Medal winner by eight shots
Aidan Lawson, one of Scottish golf’s rising stars, is hoping his eye-catching start to 2026, having come out on top in a head-to-head battle with both an Open champion and Open Silver Medal winner, is a sign of things to come this year.
Not for the first time, the 16-year-old, a Queensferry High School pupil who is a member of Bruntsfield Links in Edinburgh, underlined his potential during a warm weather training camp in Turkey organised by the Paul Lawrie Foundation
Aidan Lawson pictured playing in The R&A Junior Open at Kilmarnock (Barassie) in 2024 | The R&A
Held at Gloria Golf Resort in Belek, the trip saw Lawson and fellow up-and-coming players Cormac Sharpe, Fraser Brown, Kai Laing and Ollie Robertson join 1999 Open champion Lawrie and Calum Scott, the 2024 Open Silver Medal winner, for a mix of practice and competition play.
After 54 holes, Scott, who turned professional last year, led by a shot from both Lawson and Lawrie on eight under before Lawson signed off with a three-under 69 while Lawrie and Scott closed with scores of 77 and 78 respectively.
“I played really well over the four rounds,” admitted Lawson, who only found out about the trip just before Christmas but jumped at the chance. “I only made six bogeys the whole week, kept it in play off the tee the whole event and had 16 birdies.
‘Yeah, it was pretty sweet’
“It felt really nice as I played with Paul and Calum the last two rounds. When you are standing there on the first tee with an Open champion and a guy who has won the Silver Medal, it can feel a bit daunting. But I got off to good starts in both rounds and kept it and ended up winning by eight shots. Yeah, it was pretty sweet!”
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Cameron Adam wins St Andrews Links Trophy
Incredibly proud of this young man who first joined our Foundation as a 9-year-old back in 2012.Since then, he’s gone on to achieve so much—winning multiple SGF and National titles, and eventually becoming an SGF Ambassador.What makes him truly special is not just his success on the course, but his continued commitment to giving back—always willing to support and inspire the next generation of young golfers.He’s not just someone the kids can look up to in golf—but in life as well.
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Paul Lawrie and Stephen Gallacher tee up warm weather training trips for up and coming Scottish golfers
By Martin Dempster - The ScotsmanCamps in Turkey and Spain aimed at helping Scottish youngsters shake off winter rustPaul Lawrie and Stephen Gallacher are both continuing to play a part in the development of up-and-coming Scottish golfers by holding separate warm weather training camps in the build up to the 2025 amateur season.
Through being part of the Paul Lawrie Academy programme, four youngsters from the North and North-East spent a week in Turkey last week honing their games under the watchful eye of coach Spencer Henderson.
In a similar set up, the Stephen Gallacher Foundation is taking a group of 16 players out to Spain later this week to work with swing coaches Ian Rae and Alyson McKechkin, as well as golf strength and conditioning coach Chris Hair and sports psychologist Dr John Pates.
The two camps are aimed at helping Scottish players shake off any winter rust before the start of the new season in the Scottish Boys’ and Girls’ Open at West Kilbride and Arbroath Links respectively next month.
Five players are currently part of the Paul Lawrie Academy but, with Cruden Bay’s Koby Buchan at university out in the US at the moment, the trip to Gloria Golf in Belek was made by Deeside duo Ollie Robertson and Oli Blackadder, Boyd Gray (Duff House Royal) and Nairn’s Fraser Brown.
“It is a year-long programme, with most of the sessions being held during the winter,” said Henderson, Scottish Golf’s men’s performance coach but wearing his Paul Lawrie Golf Centre senior instructor hat for this particular assignment.
“Paul attends just about every session we have in Scotland, either playing with the guys, working with them on their short game or passing on his knowledge of playing in the Ryder Cup and what it is like coming down the stretch in The Open.
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Junior Tour Scotland
TAIN and ROYAL DORNOCH EVENT:Our first event this year has already attracted a massive number of entries, and entries are still open for another month!!Due to daylight issues, we can only accommmodate 66 entries, so unfortunately, handicap ballots will need to be held throughout the various Boys age groups. In the circumstances, there will unfortunately be no availability for Boys U21. Incredibly, so far, 30% of entries are from players joining the Junior Tour Family for the first time, and this is absolutely fantastic news.We don't envisage too many ballots for our other events during the course of the season.Paul,On behalf of the Junior Tour Team
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation
All our events for 2025 are now live for entries.We have changed the process in entering our events. To enter our events all you have to do is hit the link below and follow the instructions:Would also recommend that you regsiter on our website www.sgfoundation.co.uk for coaching/events/news updates.We look forward to seeing you in 2025
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation - Faldo Futures Event 2025
FALDO FUTURES EVENT WITH SGF 2025Age Categories: 7- 8 Year Olds, 9 – 10 Year olds, 11 – 12 Year olds for Boys and GirlsWe are delighted to be in collaboration with the Faldo Series Futures Tour. This is our second year with them and after the success of the events and performances from our players, we are delighted to continue and expand the number of qualifying events for 2025.These qualifiers are for players who enter our 9 hole flag competitions below:20th April: The North Berwick Golf Club Children's Course27th April: Stuart Hutchison Trophy, Swanston Golf Club4th May: Gogarburn Golf Club4th May: Hilton Park11th May: Turnhouse GC18th May: Niddry Castle Golf Club WinchburghTo enter these events please go to our Golf Genius page or to our website www.sgfoundation.co.uk and go to Enter Events where there is a link to register with golf genius.For more information on the Faldo Futures Tour and to see the 2024 Faldo Futures Final Video, please click on the link below
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Junior Tour Scotland
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation
These are our SGF Flag Events in 2025, along with the rules on these events.Some great new courses for 2025.You can enter these events from 1st January 2025, by either going to your Golf Genius account and keying in Stephen Gallacher Foundation or by going to our website www.sgfoundation.co.uk and look in the section Enter Events, where there is a link to register for entries.
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation
These are our SGF 18/9 Hole Order of Merit Events for 2025. The events are 'Open' to all boys Under 15 and girls Under 14, full rules attached.You can enter these events from 1st January 2025, by either going to your Golf Genius account and keying in Stephen Gallacher Foundation or by going to our website www.sgfoundation.co.uk and look in the section Enter Events, where there is a link to register for entries.We look forward to seeing you all in 2025
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Junior Tour Scotland
MESSAGE TO EVERYONE:The Junior Tour continues to grow year on year, and we are absolutely delighted with our popularity and high levels of participation. However, there are lots of reasons why we can be so proud of our achievements so far;1. The players and their families who comprise the Junior Tour Family;2. The incredible support of our partners and supporters, both home and abroad, including our two anonymous benefactors;3. The goodwill and support of the fantastic venues that we visit, and;4. The small team of Junior Tour volunteers whose dedication and commitment are simply astounding; WITHOUT THE ABOVE, THERE WOULD BE NO JUNIOR TOUR.The levels of enquiries from various parts of GB & I, and also abroad, has been exponential this time round, and we very much look forward to welcoming more new faces into the Junior Tour Family; this makes us very very proud.Our schedule for 2025 is again super exciting, and we are once again visiting top class venues. It also includes a return visit to the outstanding SANTANDER GOLF CLUB, in Madrid, who are hosting our OOM Final, as well as our annual Match versus the Madrid Golf Federation in October. Prior to the season starting, a group of players are descending on the Penina Golf Resort, in the Algarve, for five days in February, for a bit of competitive practice/playing on the World renowned Championship Course; SO, YES, LOTS TO BE EXCITED ABOUT, AND STAY TUNED FOR MORE EXCITING NEWS COMING YOUR WAY SOON
Paul,On behalf of the Junior Tour Team
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation - Ambassador No.5 Melissa Keay
Our 5th SGF Ambassador for 2025 is Melissa Keay Ralston Golf Club.Melissa had a fantastic year, culmination in winning the Scottish Womans Tour. Along the way Melissa finished second in the Barrie Douglas Foundation Scottish Masters, and finishing top Scot in 5th place in the Scottish Under 16's, fantastic achievements for someone who started playing golf in 2020 and is already a plus 1 golfer.We are sure 2025 will be a massive year for Melissa and welcome her to the team.
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation Ambassador No.3 Abigail May
Our 3rd SGF Ambassador for 2025 is Abigail May St Regulus Ladies Golf ClubWe are delighted to have Abigail in our team of Ambassadors and wish her well in
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation Ambassador No.4 Alexander Yuill
No 4, our next SGF Ambassador for 2025 is Alexander Yuill Gullane Golf Club2025 I am sure will be a great year for Alexander and we welcome him to our team
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SGF Ambassador Archie Cook
Our second SGF Ambassador announcement for 2025, is Archie Cook Gullane Golf ClubArchie has played in our events in the last 2 years and has just recently signed to Georgia State University on a USA golf Scholarship. Archie was part of the Lothians Boys Team that won the Scottish Area Championship this year and finished 4th in our SGF Trophy at Roxburghe and recently finished 2nd in the Swift Schools Championship at Scotscraig.Welcome aboard Archie and we look forward toSG you having an excellent 2025.
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Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Tour 2025
HOT OFF THE PRESS:Paul,On behalf of the Junior Tour Team
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation - Race to The Machrie 2024
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Junior Tour Scotland
FORTROSE & ROSEMARKIE POST EVENT REPORT:The Black Isle is famous for many things, and is also home to Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club. It is a truly fantastic golf course, and its setting is simply majestic. The journey for many up the A9 is not as daunting as some suggest, and when you arrive at your destination, you realise that the miles travelled have been very much worth it.We were very lucky with the weather, and the course was in outstanding condition; in fact, everything about our event was first class, and sincere thanks are due to Club Manager Mike McDonald, the committee of the Golf Club, the Pro Shop Team, the catering team, and last but not least, the Greenkeepers, for laying on a venue that was simply excellent. Their continued support of the Junior Tour is very much appreciated.The overall Boys winner was local Boy, JACK MANN. After a sluggish start in Round 1, shooting 74 (+3), followed by a solid level par round of 71 in Round 2, he kept his best for Round 3, where he shot a superb 66 (-5). His 54 hole total 211 (-2) won by 7 shots from Martin Shone from Switzerland. This was an excellent performance from JT Ambassador Mann, and comes on the back of a few very solid performances recently in other events.The over Girls winner was SUMMER ELLIOT (Inverness Golf Club), with a 54 hole total of 222 (+9). Summer was the model of consistency with Rounds of 74, 75 and 73. This rounded off a very successful season for Summer, who has been in the winners circle a few times during 2024. Summer won by 2 shots from another JT Ambassador, Erin Huskie (Stirling Golf Club), who has also been a very consistent performer during 2024.It was once again fantastic to see more newcomers to the Junior Tour, and their positive feedback was very much appreciated.Last but not least, huge thanks to Kathy, Alan and John for their continued help and support at all times.Paul,On behalf of the Junior Tour Team
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation - Race to The Machrie 2024
It is nearly time..... The Race to the The Machrie 2024This weekend17 boys and 8 girls qualifed playing in events in 2024 to have the privilege to play 36 holes over the magnificent Machrie Links in a European Golf Rankings event2023, an amazing venuehttps://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be
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Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug and Junior Quaich - Blairgowrie Golf Club 17th / 18th October 2024
The Paul Lawrie Foundation Junior Jug & Junior Quaich are the Foundation’s Flagship events
17th-18th October 2024Blairgowrie Golf Club - Rosemount CourseEntry via www.paullawriefoundation.co.uk
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation Round up
Please see updates regards our remaining events for the Season 2024ORDER OF MERITS 20249 HOLE FLAG AND 18 HOLE STROKE PLAY EVENTSAfter our events at PPumpherston Golf Cluband the latest East of Scotland Girls Autumn Meeting at LLongniddry Golf Clubwe now only have three events remaining on our Order of Merits which run in conjunction with our 9 hole flag and 18 hole events, these are:Sunday 8th Sept: KKingsknowe Golf Club (KGC), CLOSING DATE 1ST SEPTSunday 15th Sept: GGolf ItGlasgow, CLOSING DATE 8TH SEPTSaturday 21st Sept: FINALS DAY, CCastle Park Golf Course CLOSING DATE 8TH SEPT (TRIPLE OOM POINTS)Regards the Order of Merits there is a lot to play for with TRIPLE points on the last day, so the current leaders will need to beware. The leaders are:U10 ( Mixed) Robbie McVie SSelkirk Golf ClubU12 Boys Scr, U15 Boys Scr and U15 Boys Hcp Harry Mody SSwanston Golf ClubU14 Girls Scr and U18 Girls Scr, Annie Pennycook SSt Regulus Ladies Golf ClubU18 Girls Hcp Darcey Britton DDullatur Golf ClubFull list of the Order of Merits can be found on the link below:QUALIFIERS FOR RACE TO DUNBAR 2024In the the following Order of Merits above the TOP TEN in each of these sections will qualify for an invite to the Race to Dunbar on Sunday 6th October :U15 Boys ScratchU15 Boys HandicapU18 Girls ScratchU18 Girls HandicapSTEPHEN GALLACHER FOUNDATION WAGR EVENTSSGF FFairmont St Andrews2ND -4TH OCTOBERCLOSING DATE 8TH SEPTEMBERThis is our end of season event for the BOYS AND GIRLS WAGR Order of Merits. This is over 54 holes over the Championship Torrance GC at the Fairmont St Andrews.This event is only open to boys with a handicap of 10.4 or below and Girls with a handicap of 15.4 and below.The current leaders in the Order of Merits are:Boys: Finlay Galloway (StAndrews)Girls: Rosie Maguire Pollok Golf ClubClick on the link below for a fill list of the Order of Meritshttps://l.facebook.com/l.php?
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation
Today we held our latest 9 hole Flag and 18 hole stroke play event The West Lothian Golf Club with over 50 boys and girls playing, many thanks to everyone at West Lothian for their help in organising todays events.Many thanks also to our team of volunteers on led by Jeff Little who made the event run smoothly on the day.The course was in excellent condition for the kids but with the wind blowing it made for a very testing day. The leading boys score for the day was 78, by Oliver Gill Lanark Golf Club Zakari McInnes Lanark Golf Club and Harry Mody Swanston Golf Club while the best score for the girls was by Xinyao Xie Swanston Golf Club with an 81.In the flag section Alan Tang scored a fantastic 33 and now qualifies to play in our stroke play events while in the Under 10's Harris Currie Troon Welbeck Golf Club won the section with a 38.For the full list of the results, click on the link below:
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Paul Lawrie Foundation 2024
The aim of the Foundation is to get as many young people playing golf as possible and who knows, maybe one day we will see our youngsters winning on tour, or even winning a Major championship!
Through competitive events including Stablefords, Match Play, Stroke Play and Flags, the Foundation exists to help as many young people as possible to begin playing golf and having fun in the process.
From April to October we host these competitions at clubs across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to give juniors in a variety of age ranges (from around 7 years old up to 18) a chance to play at some of the fantastic courses we have on our doorstep. We want to ensure that the newest players get a chance to appreciate what golf has to offer, whilst allowing those with a little more experience the chance to develop their game.
With guidance from Paul and the Foundation team of PGA Professionals, juniors receive the benefit of their wisdom to help improve their game but also a wider appreciation of the sport and the etiquette that governs it.
More than anything, the Foundation offers access to clubs, games, support and a network of other players.
So have a look around at what we do and if you fancy trying it, sign-up for one of our upcoming events. We’d love to see you at a Paul Lawrie Foundation event!
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation Events
Today we held our latest 9 hole flag and 18 hole stroke play event Linlithgow Golf Club with 46 boys and girls taking part.To our volunteers Neil Gordon, Jeff and Lynne Little, many thanks for your tireless work at these events without you these do not happen.In testing conditions the boys and girls continue to perform well, with Daniel West Duddingston Golf Club scoring the low boys score of the day with an 82, while the top score for the girls was by Annie Pennycook St Regulus Ladies Golf Club with an excellent 83.In the flag event Hamish Wilmot Barassie Links - KBGC led the way over the 9 hole course with an excellent 34.For a full list of the scores from todays event please click on the link below
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Paul Lawrie Foundation 2024
The aim of the Foundation is to get as many young people playing golf as possible and who knows, maybe one day we will see our youngsters winning on tour, or even winning a Major championship!
Through competitive events including Stablefords, Match Play, Stroke Play and Flags, the Foundation exists to help as many young people as possible to begin playing golf and having fun in the process.
From April to October we host these competitions at clubs across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to give juniors in a variety of age ranges (from around 7 years old up to 18) a chance to play at some of the fantastic courses we have on our doorstep. We want to ensure that the newest players get a chance to appreciate what golf has to offer, whilst allowing those with a little more experience the chance to develop their game.
With guidance from Paul and the Foundation team of PGA Professionals, juniors receive the benefit of their wisdom to help improve their game but also a wider appreciation of the sport and the etiquette that governs it.
More than anything, the Foundation offers access to clubs, games, support and a network of other players.
So have a look around at what we do and if you fancy trying it, sign-up for one of our upcoming events. We’d love to see you at a Paul Lawrie Foundation event!
https://www.paullawriefoundation.co.uk/
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation U12 & U10 Championships - Gogarburn Golf Club, 23-25 July 2024
Please click on the link below for the tee times for the above championship. The tee times are the same for day 1 and day 2 on the day 3, the leading scores will tee off last. On this link also are Conditions of Competition, Players Code of Conduct and Parents/Spectators guidelines, please read them all carefullyOn the 24th and 25th July we will have the current Scottish Amateur Champion Cameron Adam (Royal Burgess) a past Ambassador of the Foundation doing the starting for the players. Great to see past players giving back
Who will be our Champions for 2024?
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation Girls & Boy's U18 Matchplay Championships
Finlay took an early lead yet Fraser managed to keep in touch and was 2 down after 12, but his drive at 15 caught the heavy rough and Fraser lost the hole to go dormie 3 down. Back came Fraser winning both 16 & 17 to take the game down the last hole however Finlay hit 2 great shots into the middle of the green to clinch the match.A great game played in great spirits gave us a great champion.Congratulations to all who played and a big thank you to Castle Park for hosting us once again and to all the volunteers.
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SGF National Matchplay
Taiyo Ezaki beat Jack Collingswood at 19thFraser Masting beat Ryan Killorn at 21stLyle Gillie beat Kai Laing at 19thFinlay Hazelwood beat Kiron Gribble 3/1
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation - National Matchplay Championships
Draw for the last 16 in the SGF National Matchplay which commences at 9:30 tomorrow.Good luck to all the competitors
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SGF 9 Hole Flag competition - Broomieknowe Golf Club
Today we held our latest 9 hole flag and 18 hole stroke play event at Broomieknowe Golf ClubThank you also to all our team of helpers on the day led by Jeff Little.The scoring on the day was excellent with Darcey Britton Dullatur Golf Club leading the way for the girls with a nett 63, while in the boys Kai Dickson Stirling Golf Club and Hudosn Blair The North Berwick Golf Club scoring nett 67's.Congratulations also to Robbie McVie Selkirk Golf Club who scored an excellent 34 on our Flag course.All the Order of Merits have now also been updatedFor a full list of all the results please click on the link below:
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Lothians Round up
- Congratulations to Kiron Gribble from Dunbar who won the SGF Trophy at The Roxburghe last week ⛳️🥇🏆
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation Events
- Next event for our Order of Merits for U18 Girls ( Scratch & Handicap) U14 Girls Scratch, Under 15 Boys ( Scratch & Handicap) Under 12 Boys Scratch and mixed (9hole) Under 10 Scratch is on 3rd July Castle Park Golf Course
This is also a qualifier for the The Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship hosted by Quinta do Lago and also a qualifier for tickets for the Genesis Scottish Open
On top of all that, this will be a Drive, Chip and Putt qualifier on the day, where the winners will be given the chance to play in the SGF Drive Chip and Putt Final which will take place at the Genesis Scottish Open Renaissance Club on Wednesday 12th July
The entries for this event close on Friday 28th June to enter go to our website quickly, www.sgfoundation.co.uk
See you all there
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation
- SGF UNDER 18 NATIONAL MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
Castle Park Golf Course
29TH JUNE - 3RD JULY
Please click on the link below for the tee times for the above event, you will also find the Conditions of Competition which also explain and additional 18 hole event for non qualifiers and information on the SGF Genesis Scottish Open Drive, Chip and Putt:
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10149783457845225182
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Elgin 5 Day Open 15th - 19th July 2024
- Grierson Wealth Management - 87th Elgin GC 5 Day Open
Come and join us from Monday 15th July - Friday July 19th, for what is our Open highlight of the year.
Experience our Championship Course for what is always an outstanding week of Golf and Social Events.
Book online at https://visitors.brsgolf.com/elgin#/open-competitions or follow the QR code.
#VisitMoraySpeyside #visitmorayspeysidegolf #elginexperience #spiritofgolf
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation
- The Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship hosted by Quinta do Lago (QUALIFIERS)
The SGF 18 hole events at the following courses in the next month are qualifiers for the above, with the leading boy and girl ( scratch and handicap) qualifying to go on to the leaderboard of the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Championship. These events are for Under 15 Boys and Under 18 Girls
They are:
23rd June: SGF Craigmillar Park Golf Club
30th June: SGF Broomieknowe Golf Club
3rd July: SGF Genesis, Castle Park Golf Course
4th July: SGF Dunnikier Park Golf Club
To enter any of these events please go to our website www.sgfoundation.co.uk and enter Under Events.
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Stephen Gallagher Foundation Girls & Boy's U18 Matchplay Championships
- SGF NATIONAL MATCHPLAY (BOYS & GIRLS)
Castle Park Park Golf Course
29TH JUNE - 3RD JULY
Due to issues with our website we have extended the closing date for the above event, the closing date is now 3rd June.
This event is a WAGR and EGR event 'Open' to all boys and girls from all nationalities within the correct handicap limit. With 36 holes stroke play qualifying leading to the matchplay stages
Remember you will also have the chance to win Genesis Scottish Open tickets with your entry.
To enter the event please go to our website www.sgfoundation.co.uk
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