Young Golfers Get Surprise Visit From Genesis Scottish Open Championship Trophy
On the first day of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, young golfers from across Scotland received a surprise visit from the tournament’s official championship trophy.
Article Source: Genesis Scottish Open
Last Updated: 12 July 2024 11:18
As the world’s top golfers tee up for day one of the Genesis Scottish Open, the next generation of talent have their sights set on the trophy.
On the first day of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, young golfers from across Scotland received a surprise visit from the tournament’s official championship trophy at a local GolfSixes League event, organised by Scottish Golf.
The GolfSixes League, which saw 7 junior teams tee up at The Wee Course at North Berwick Golf Club, before getting the opportunity to be up-close with the Genesis Scottish Open trophy, lifted last year by Rory McIlroy.
Supporting the retention of junior golfers within clubs at a key stage in their development, GolfSixes League provides juniors with the opportunity to represent their club at beginner level as they gain experience playing together as part of a team.
Robbie Clyde, CEO of Scottish Golf, said: “Since 2019, GolfSixes League in Scotland has offered young people a supportive and social playing environment, helping them to stay in the game by providing fun, competitive fixtures, which complement coaching programmes.
“In recognition of the valuable role that the programme plays in junior golfer retention and development, Scottish Golf continues to provide robust funding for GolfSixes League, thereby keeping it free for all participants.
“In 2023, GolfSixes League saw an 11.8%+ increase in the number of participants from 2022, and in 2024 we are seeing more and more clubs fielding girls as well as boys.
“Our GolfSixes League programme has 141 teams taking part across Scotland this season. Today’s event is aimed at those who may take part over the coming years. So, it is fantastic to not only have the official Genesis Scottish Open trophy during our morning event at the Wee Course, but to be able to give these young golfers the opportunity of seeing the professional golfers in action later this afternoon at the Championship itself. Junior golfers are the future of our sport. Which is why it’s vital for young people to have positive role models in golf, and we hope that this day on the East Coast fuels their aspirations to continue to grow and develop as golfers in their own right.
“Now, as the GolfSixes League programme continues to grow from strength-to-strength, we are broadening our golfing horizons via our new programme, GolfNines, piloting in July and August this season. This new step in the junior golfer pathway seeks to challenge young golfers to progress their game further, beyond GolfSixes League, and achieve their full potential, whilst helping to close the gap between participation and performance on-course.”
The Genesis Scottish Open takes place from 11th-14th July 2024, with a world-class field including defending champion Rory McIlroy, home favourite and latest PGA TOUR winner Robert MacIntyre, 2022 champion and newly-crowned US PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele, and many more on Scotland’s scenic Golf Coast. Kids 12 and under enter for free with an adult, and final tickets are still available to buy HERE
Image credit: Simon Wootton Scottish Golf/Genesis Scottish Open
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