Cash boost for Lawrie foundation

Paul Lawrie’s golf foundation, which supports junior golf in the north-east of Scotland, has been given a £25,000 (€29,491) grant by the Royal and Ancient Club.

“I would never have won The Open at Carnoustie without putting in countless hours of practice,” Lawrie said.

“I hope the Foundation will instil in these juniors a similar level of commitment in all aspects of their lives.”

The R&A also supports junior programmes in Carnoustie and St Andrews and their director of golf development Duncan Weir stated: “Supporting junior golf here in Scotland, where we are based, is a key aspect of The R&A’s work.”