Martin Laird

Bob MacIntyre catches a ball on the practice area at Augusta National during The Masters last year

Seven Masters contenders, including MacIntyre and in-form American

Marjorie Linklater (left) and Ian MacInnes (centre) of Orkney Heritage Society, who led the No Uranium protests on the Orkney mainland in the late 1970s.

Island offers Black Friday antidote with community and resistance

Ryan Lumsden pictured on day four of the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links

'It's made me hungry for more' - Ryan Lumsden on encouraging display

Ewen Ferguson of Scotland plays from a greenside bunker at the ninth hole during a practice round for the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links

Seven tees moved up for 'flipping hard' test for DP World Tour players

Martin Laird catches a ball on the practice range prior to the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire

'Grind of 20 years of travelling hit me' - Scottish golfer opens up

David Law pictured during last week’s Farmfoods Scottish Challenge at Schloss Roxburghe in Kelso

Why DP World Tour card-chasing trio have made call to play in Scotland

15 Scots teeing up in Nexo Championship at Trump course in Aberdeen

Sean Connery’s sons Stephane, left, and Jason, right, pictured with Lorna McClymont and Hannah Darling at the launch of the new Scottish Women’s Professional Transition Programme

Why it's too early to get giddy about new Women and Girls Strategy

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry interact during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in Avondale, Louisiana

Rory McIlroy told he 'could have had a couple extra hours in bed'

Martin Laird pictured in action during the final round of The RSM Classic at Sea Island Resort in St Simons Island, Georgia.

What next for Scottish golfer after losing his full PGA Tour card?

Stephen Gallacher was delighted to card four sub-par rounds in his Champions Tour Qualifying First Stage in California.

Scottish golfer vows to 'give it all I've got' in US tour card bid

Bob MacIntyre celebrates holing the winning putt on the final green in the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in July. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Bob Macintyre set for debut in exclusive Tiger Woods event

Scottie Scheffler receives his Green Jacket from 2023 winner Jon Rahm of Spain after becoming a multiple Masters champion at Augusta National last Sunday. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Scheffler's rise to golf stardom: 'skinny teenager', Tiger-like intimidation

Bob MacIntyre on the 12th green as Sandy Lyle of Scotland looks on during a practice round prior to the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.

No Scot in Masters for first time since 1984 is definitely disappointing

Tiger Woods celebrates on the 18th green after landing a fifth Masters win at Augusta National in 2019. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

How to watch The Masters on TV this year and who is playing

Houston-based Callum McNeill will make his PGA Tour debut in this week's Texas Children's Houston Open after winning a Monday qualifier.

Callum McNeill wins qualifier to secure PGA Tour debut in Houston Open

Martin Laird pictured during the recent 50th anniversray of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre not American-ised like Martin Laird or Gemma Dryburgh

Scotland's Martin Laird pictured coming off the ninth green in the final round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Florida. Picture: National World

Martin Laird runs up seven at 17th in sore Sawgrass finish for Scot

Martin Laird has been pleased with his performance so far in The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Martin Laird 'fooled' by Sawgrass rough after making move in The Players

Bob MacIntyre chips during the second round of The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Martin Laird insists Bob MacIntyre is 'going to be just fine' on PGA Tour

Martin Laird walks to the tenth green during the first round of The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Martin Laird pleased with Sawgrass start after having clubs 'smashed up'

Bob MacIntyre tees off on the 14th hole tee during the first round of The Players Championship in Florida. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy lifts lid on rules incident after Hovland and Spieth have say

Martin Laird in action during the Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Picture: Andy Lyons/Getty Images.

Martin Laird insists PGA Tour deal with PIF isn't 'make or break' for golf

Bob MacIntyre looks on from the practice area prior to The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Picture: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre happy to put Oban visit and shinty game on hold for The Players

Russell Knox hits his tee shot at the iconic 17th hole on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass during the third round of the The Players Championship in 2016. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Sandy Lyle's sweet Sawgrass success but tartan tears as well in The Players

Martin Laird hits his shot from the 14th tee during the completion of the weather-delayed final round of The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Picture: Brennan Asplen/Getty Images.

Top-ten finish for Martin Laird as Austin Eckroat lands maiden PGA Tour win

Paul O'Hara, pictured playing in last year's PGA Professional Championship at Sherwood Forest, leads the PGA Play-Offs in Cyprus after 36 holes. Picture: Cameron Smith/Getty Images.

PGA Play-Offs leader Paul O'Hara chases three DP World Tour starts

Gemma Dryburgh pictured during the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in January. Picture: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images.

Your week in golf: Dryburgh set for Singapore, Bear Trap awaits duo

Russell Knox pictured during the pro am prior to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda. Pictured: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Two-time winner Knox battling to retain PGA Tour card

Gemma Dryburgh in action during day one of the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles. Picture: Michael Owens/Getty Images.

Dryburgh off to 'hot start' in LPGA's LA Championship

Sandy Lyle made his 100th major appearance when he teed up in The Masters last year at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images.

Lyle set to be sole Scot teeing up in The Masters

Jon Rahm talks with caddie Adam Hayes during the opening round of The Players Championship before withdrawing from the second round at TPC Sawgrass in Florida due to illness. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

World No 1 Rahm withdraws from The Players due to stomach virus

Russell Knox enjoyed finishing with a birdie to claim a share of sixth spot in The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass last year. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Knox hoping to repeat 'cool feeling' of chasing Sawgrass success

Sandy Scott pictured playing in the 120th US Open at Winged Foot, where he earned a spot as a qualifier. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Scott set for 'surreal' start to his pro career in Argentine Open

Sean Jacklin, pictured playing in an event in Texas last year, was born in Biggar when his parents lived in Scotland. Picture: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images.

Sean Jacklin, Tony's son, to fly Scottish flag in US Open at Brookline

Bob MacIntyre of Scotland plays his shot from the third tee during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. Picture: Sarah Stier/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre makes hole-in-one in Zurich Classic on PGA Tour

Bob MacIntyre and Martin Laird are teaming up in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Picture: Bounce Sport Management

Bob MacIntyre and Martin Laird face stiff task in Zurich Classic

Russell Knox in action during the first round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. Picture: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images.

Russell Knox leads in Texas in bid to secure last-ditch Masters spot

Callum McNeill, who was born in Ednburgh and lives in the Borders, is hoping to make his mark on the Korn Ferry Tour this season.

Callum McNeill under Hal Sutton's wing as he chases PGA Tour card

Tommy Fleetwood during the first round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Tommy Fleetwood ditches beard in 'bad mood' but is smiling again at Sawgrass

Bob Macintyre was left scratching his head after a disappointing finish in the Ras Al Khaimah Classic on Sunday but is eager to get going again in this week's Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre aims to give himself 'best shot to secure full PGA Tour status'

Tartan trio Bob MacIntyre, Martin Laird and Russell Knox pictured during their practice round on Tuesday at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles ahead of this week's Genesis Invitational. Picture: @bouncespmgt

Why Bob MacIntyre can learn so much from Martin Laird and Russell Knox on PGA To...
I’d be rich if I had been paid even just a quid for every time I’ve heard it said in golf over the years: “You Scots always stick together!”

Russell Knox in action during the Sanderson Farms Championship at Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi on Sunday. Picture: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

Russell Knox becomes $15 million man on PGA Tour

Bob MacIntyre plays his shot from the 16th tee during the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind in Memphis. Picture: Dylan Buell/Getty Images.

Steady start for Scots as Harris English sets WGC pace in Memphis

Bob MacIntyre carded three birdies and three bogeys in his opening round in the 121st US Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre among Europeans to make solid start in US Open at Torrey Pines

Martin Gilbert pictured with Rory McIlroy during the pro-am for the 2019 Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Martin Gilbert: Fear of joining golf clubs needs to be eradicated

Martin Laird in action during his second round of the US Open qualifier at The Lakes Golf & Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. Picture: Alex Miceli

Martin Laird overcomes wait to qualify for US Open

Martin Laird is handed his ball by fellow Sco Kevin McAlpine as he prepares to putt on the 17th hole during the second round of the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. Picture: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

Martin Laird and Bob MacIntyre safely make cut in US PGA

Bob MacIntyre during the first round of the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Resort's Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Picture: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

Martin Laird 'very happy' with strong start in US PGA at tough Kiawah Island

David Burns was both coach and caddie for Bob MacIntyre when he finished joint-second in the 2019 Porsche European Open at Green Eagle Golf Course in Hamburg. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

'Look out' says Bob MacIntyre's coach as Scot gets irons dialled in for US PGA

David Burns was both coach and caddie for Bob MacIntyre when he finished joint-second in the 2019 Porsche European Open at Green Eagle Golf Course in Hamburg. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

'Look out' says Bob MacIntyre's coach as Scot gets irons dialled in for US PGA

Calum Hill smiles during the final round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett at The Belfry. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Consistent Calum Hill has the Open and US Open in his sights

Martin Laird in action during the 85th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Martin Laird 'played well enough tee to green' to be in Masters mix

Martin Laird reacts after making a birdie on the first green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Martin Laird laments missing chance of 'real low one' in 85th Masters

Bob MacIntyre of Scotland plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Strong Caledonian connection on Masters leaderboard

Martin Laird pictured the the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre marks Masters debut with gutsy effort

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