Turnberry teenager tees up dream invite to Dubai

Nov 28 2008 by Mike Wilson, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

TURNBERRY'S Scott Brown ended a superb season on a high when he was named junior golfer of the year at the annual dinner and presentation of trophies of The Ayrshire Junior Golf League.

Brown won both the Ayrshire Boys and Ayrshire Boys' matchplay titles during the year as well as clinching the Junior Order Of merit. He also secured the Macrobert Thistle Junior Golfer Of The Year Trophy, which was presented by David Reynolds of Fields In Trust.

Brown's successes have been recognised at his home club, and in particular by the new owners of the Turnberry resort, who have invited him to take part in the Dubai Desert Classic Pro Am in January.

He is scheduled to play alongside world number two Sergio Garcia, in recognition of his 2008 achievements.

lTHE R & A have announced a change in format for the Seniors British Championship, to be held, for the third time in its history, at Prestwick Golf Club from August 5 to 7 next year.

In a bid to maintain a high quality field, the handicap limit has been reduced to three and the field reduced to 144.

Open to players over 55, competitors will now play 36 holes strokeplay on the Wednesday and Thursday with the field being reduced to 60 for the final day's play on the Friday.

The change in format has resulted in St Nicholas no longer being required to be used for the opening qualifying rounds.