Nominations for six of the 11 awards came from the public, with an independent panel of judges drawing up the shortlist. Finalists in the four categories involving the country’s top amateur and professional players were selected by a judging panel led by Scottish Golf’s performance department.
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As has been the case in the past, there is no shortlist for the Lifetime Achievement Award. The recipient will be announced on the night of the awards.
“The standard of entries put forward was exceptional and featured some of the country’s most outstanding players, coaches and clubs,” Scottish Golf chief executive Robbie Clyde said. “In addition, those dedicated volunteers and tireless officials working behind the scenes to make a huge impact on the sport have also been recognised for their efforts to make golf ‘Scotland’s game for everyone’.
“We look forward to welcoming all the nominees and guests to our awards night on 14 March. I’m hugely excited about the return of the Scottish Golf Awards and anticipate a fantastic occasion where our community of golfers and supporters can come together to celebrate all that’s good about our national sport.”The finalists are: Club of the YearCastle Douglas Golf Club Mearns Castle Golf ClubPrestonfield Golf Club Coach of the Year Alyson McKechin, Golf ItMike McNally, Swanston Golf ClubIan Muir, University of St Andrews Female Amateur Golfer of the YearHannah Darling, Broomieknowe Abigail May, St Andrews Lorna McClymont, Milngavie
Female Professional of the YearGemma Dryburgh Heather MacRae Hannah McCook Golf For All Community AwardCarnoustie Memories Dunnikier Park Golf ClubForth Valley Junior Golf Golf Futures AwardVictoria Hart, Monifieth Golf Links.Connor Killoh, Inverurie Golf ClubLorna McClymont, Dunbartonshire and Argyll Ladies County Golf Association Impact and Innovation Award Carnoustie Golf Links Fife Golf Trust Royal Dornoch Male Amateur Golfer of the YearGregor Graham, Blairgowrie Gordon McLay, Prestonpans Calum Scott, Nairn Male Professional of the Year Ewen Ferguson Bob MacIntyre Graeme Robertson Spirit of Golf Award Iain and Dawn Butchart, Strathmore Golf CentreMartin Christie, Dunnikier Park Community Golf Alan Hamilton and Fiona Kelly, Forth Valley Junior Golf