Cowglen duo qualify to play the Old Course
Two members of Cowglen Gold Club will have the opportunity to play The Old Course at St Andrews on the eve of The 150th Open after successfully qualifying from the Scottish Golf R&A 9-Hole Challenge National Finals.
Anthony Ralph and Corey Payne were the top qualifiers with a total of 35 points. On the pair’s final hole, 14-year-old Corey holed a fantastic putt for birdie which proved to be the decisive moment.
Anthony said, “We’re absolutely delighted, pleasantly surprised to be honest. Corey sank a cracking putt at the last for a two which definitely helped the cause.
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Hide Ad“It will be amazing to play at St Andrews, all of the stands will be up, and it will be really cool to play 17 and 18 on The Old Course. There’s going to be players from Australia and all over the world.
“My son actually played with my dad in the club qualifier so he’s raging!”