John Kelly of Kames coached top professional golfer Martin Laird

John said: “Martin has a quality I look for in all young golfers – namely a desire to get better and practice.

“He has an abundance of talent, but more important is his willingness to learn.

“He used to practise from dawn until dusk and was always the first player into the club and the last out.

For more on this story, pick up a copy of this week’s Carluke and Lanark Gazette