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Sir Michael Bonallack OBE, then playing captain, is presented with the Walker Cup after Great Britain and Ireland's success at St Andrews in 1971.Picture: Cowper/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

Tributes paid to Sir Michael Bonallack OBE after he passes away at 88

Johnny Matthews enjoyed a fine season with Glasgow Warriors, scoring 13 tries in 19 appearances. He has now been called into the Scotland World Cup squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

I was walking dogs when RWC call came - this has been some summer

The Dunino Den is a ‘pre-Christian’ place of worship that historians report was used by the Picts, Druids and other Pagan worshippers for a variety of rituals... Some grislier than others.

Explainer Dunino Den: The Scots druid site where carvings tell of a grisly past

Ryan Fox shows off the trophy after winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water. PIcture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Fox adds Wentworth win to St Andrews success as he lands BMW PGA

Students outside of the entrance to the Lower and Upper College Halls at the University of St Andrews. Picture: PA

Scottish university named best in UK ahead of Oxford and Cambridge

Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Gareth Bale after playing together in the pro-am prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

McIlroy reckons Ryder Cup will be free of LIV Golf 'noise'

Jon Wood is only the 10th Keeper of the Greens at the Old Course (Pics: Submitted)

Old Course in St Andrews appoints only its 10th ‘keeper of the green’

John Wood has been appointed as the 'keeper of the green' for the Old Course at St Andrews. Picture: St Andrews Links Trust

Wood is new St Andrews 'keeper of green' as McKie takes on new role

King Charles III receives His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, King of the Ashanti Kingdom, in London in May.

King of Asante to visit Scotland to garner support for golf tournament

L to R Naomi Henderson, Megan Watt, Lucy Hennessy, Beth Simpson, Lauren White, Ross Faulds, Paige McGee, Kirsty Barron, Managing Partner Lesley Larg, Maria Akunna, Chair Colin Graham, Gary McPhail, Ian Sargison, Frankie Cusack, Donald Thomson, Jennifer Harris , Wiktoria Wisniewska, Lauren Pirouet and Georgia McNaughton. Picture by Chris Scott Photography

Scottish legal heavyweight welcomes single largest intake of trainee solicitors

The United States team celebrate victory in the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Ross Parker/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Star-studded US side turn on style in singles to win 49th Walker Cup

Gordon Sargent, right, holed some key putts late on against Scottish duo Connor Graham and Calm Scott in the second-day foursomes in the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

World No 1Sargent consigns Scots to first defeat in 49th Walker Cup

Calum Scott, left, and Connor Graham react during the Saturday Foursomes on day one of the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Dream debut for Walker Cup history-maker Graham as GB&I make strong start

Wearing snazzy waistcoats, some of the US players walk across the first fairway on the Old Course ahead of the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

McCoy hails US Walker Cup stars as 'marriage' material ahead of Old Course clash

Blairgowrie 16-year-old Connor Graham tees off at the 18th on the Old Course during a practice round prior to the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Ross Parker/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

'He'd take your eye out of your head for a pound' says coach of Connor Graham

ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 31: Gordon Sargent of the United States during a press conference prior to the Walker Cup at St Andrews Old Course on August 31, 2023 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Star-studded US team insist 'W' on Walker Cup caps doesn't stand for 'win'

Billy Horschel will be playing in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship for the third year in a row in October. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

Horschel tees up third straight appearance in Dunhill Links

Connor Graham in action during a practice round on the Old Course ahead of this weekend's Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Graham 'excited' to make history as youngest-ever Walker Cup player

Gregor Graham shows off the Blairgowrie Perthshire Masters trophy after recording a sweet success at his home club. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Blairgowrie amateur Graham wins Tartan Pro Tour event at home club

What is it? A fantastic five-bedroom detached villa set amidst expansive mature greenery in a highly-desirable leafy residential location to the west of St Andrews’ town centre.

Three's a charm: fair ways to flag up the home of golf

The 49th Walker Cup returns next month

Ad Feature The 49th Walker Cup: a historic showdown at St Andrews

Flat overlooking 18th hole where Tiger Woods took historic win goes on the market for £2.3m

Inside £2.3m flat overlooking historic St Andrews Golf Course

The Hamilton Grand, as seen from the Old Course in St Andrews. Picture: Savills

Apartment with spectacular views over Old Course in St Andrews up for sale

Dundonald Links in Ayrshire proved a great venue for the Freed Group Women's Scottish Open presented by Trust Golf for the second year running. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Why big isn't always better when it comes to crowds at golf events

Founder and group operations director Robert May says: 'If it needs cleaned, we clean it.' Picture: Lesley Martin.

Fife cleaning firm Abby speeding up acquisition spree to turbocharge revenue

St Andrews will stage a new televised US collegiate event in October. Picture: St Andrews Links Trust

St Andrews to stage new televised US collegiate event

Brian Harman reflects on his brilliant day's work on the 18th green in the second round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Harman butchers Hoylake to equal its 36-hole scoring record in Open

The R&A's CEO Martin Slumbers speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

'Very credible threat' made to top player in 150th Open at St Andrews

Tiger Woods poses with the Claret Jug after winning the 135th Open Golf at Royal Liverpool in 2006. Picture: John D McHugh/AFP via Getty Images.

Tiger Woods recalls some of 'greatest memories in life' playing in The Open

2022 Open champion Cameron Smith and R&A CEO Martin Slumbers look at the Claret Jug after it was brought back by the Australian at the start of 151st Open week at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo|Daily Reporter

Open champion Smith 'holding back tears' as he hands back Claret Jug

The Steading at Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife. The resort, which is five miles from St Andrews, was recently named Best Self-Catering Accommodation Experience in Visit Scotland's 2023 Thistle Tourism Awards. Pic: Rick Booth

Review: Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort, Fife - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The Steading at Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife. The resort, which is five miles from St Andrews, was recently named Best Self-Catering Accommodation Experience in Visit Scotland's 2023 Thistle Tourism Awards. Pic: Rick Booth

Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort, Fife - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Rory McIlroy reacts after a missed putt on the 12th green during day three of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

McIlroy hopes 'knowledgeable' home support can help him land Scottish success

Bill McColl pictured playing in The PGA Seniors Championship at Slaley Hall in 2008. Pictured: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

Players wear black ribbons in Genesis Scottish Open in memory of Bill McColl

A view of the Claret Jug in front of the clubhouse at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

$16.5m prize pot for 151st Open, with winner picking up $3m

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How Dumbarnie has established reputation as one of Scotland's top golf venues

American Michae Block pictured during a practice round at Dundonald Links for Tuesday's Open Final Qualifying at the Ayrshire venue. Picture: Dundonald Links

Recalling the nightmare day covering Open Final Qualifying

Frank Kennedy with caddie Fanny Sunesson on the putting green at The Belfry, where the young Englishman is making his prodessional debut in the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Kennedy turned back on Walker Cup after feeling 'ready' to turn professional

Calum Hill is determined to secure a spot in the 151st Open through opportunities in three DP World Tour events before the season's final major at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

Hill chasing 'huge' Open goal in DP World Tour events after sore St Andrews blow

St Andrews offers sports both in and out of the water

Ad Feature Summer travel: Find a hidden gem in Fife

St Andrews summer guide: Where to eat, sleep and shop in the Fife town

The new primary school is to be built next to Fraserburgh Academy.

Fraserburgh school merger plans moves forward

Rory McIlroy reacts to coming up just short in the 123rd US Open at The Los Angeles Country Club. PIcture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

McIlroy: I would go through 100 Sundays like this to get hands on another major

Calum Scott in action during a Great Britain & Ireland squad session at St Andrews last week for the Walker Cup, which is being played on the Old Course on 2-3 September. Picture: Luke Walker/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Scott aiming to make Walker Cup a family affair with own footsteps

Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance takes part in the traditional procession of the new University of St Andrews Graduates. Picture: University of St Andrews

New St Andrews University graduate Torrance joins sunshine stroll

Irishman Alex Maguire shows off the St Andrews Links Trophy after storming to a five-shot success in one of the amateur game's 'majors'. Picture: St Andrews Links

Callum Scott boosts Walker Cup bid as Alex Macguire wins Links Trophy

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is pictured during a Papa John's Tartan Touch event at Madras Rugby Club. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie hails Scotland defence coach as 'best I've ever worked with'

A man vaping, as researchers are searching for volunteers to take part in a new study being launched into the potential health effects of passive vaping. Picture: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire

New study will aim to find out health impact of 'passive vaping'

David Alexander, chief executive of DJ Alexander, and who heads up Lomond’s pan-Scotland operations: 'We believe there are excellent opportunities across all areas across the UK.' Picture: Laurence Winram Photography

Lomond snaps up Purplebricks' entire Scottish rental portfolio in landmark deal

“Top-tier Scottish crime fiction” – JD Kirk

Ad Feature Book preview: new chapter for St Andrews’ crime queen

Scottish university projects funded by the US Defence Department include research into drones, explosives, and helicopters. Picture: AFP/Getty

Revealed: Scottish universities receive £34m in Pentagon funding

Alastair Lindsay, managing partner at GGFM, Gavin Wilson, and Steve Herkes, managing director of GGFM.

Gilson Gray Financial Management seals fourth acquisition in 12 months

Neil Donaldson, who is also a long-time member of Lundin Golf Club, will be The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews captain in 2023/24. Picture: Alan Richardson/The R&A.

St Andrews resident Donaldson to become next R&A captain

A Scottish coastal town has made it to a list of the top five seaside destinations in the UK (PA)

Scottish town makes it to top five UK seaside destinations

Blairgowrie's Connor Graham, last year's runner-up, is back at Royal Lytham for the prestigious Lytham Trophy.

Walker Cup contender Graham aiming to go one better in Lytham Trophy

Left to right are Andrew McNeill, Mark Beaumont, Jill Arnold, and Ana Stewart of Eos. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Fife investment firm with famous globe-trotting cyclist on team hails new record

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries