Coaches, volunteers, rising stars and a Ryder Cup hero were all recognised at the 2026 Scottish Golf Awards — and women’s golf had plenty to celebrate on the night.
The 2026 Scottish Golf Awards took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow, bringing together around 250 guests to recognise the people and clubs driving the game forward across Scotland.
Broadcaster Eilidh Barbour and journalist Martin Geissler hosted a night that spanned ten categories — from grassroots volunteering to professional performance at the highest level.
The Women Leading the Way
West Kilbride’s Linzi Dye took the Coach of the Year title, recognised for her work developing players at club level — exactly the kind of coaching that keeps women coming into and staying in the game.
Dullatur’s Elise McQueen lifted the Rising Star Award, sponsored by WL Sleigh, signalling another young Scottish woman making her mark in the sport.
Club, Community and the Game’s Heartbeat
Kings Golf Club in Inverness were crowned Club of the Year, sponsored by Marsh — a prestigious win for a club that has clearly made its mark on Scottish golf this past year. Dullatur also took the Golf and the Environment Award, making it a strong night for the club.
Balfron claimed the Golf Enterprise Award, and North Lanarkshire Council secured Golf in the Community, recognising work that brings the game to new audiences. Orkney’s Stewart Fotheringhame took the Spirit of Golf Volunteering Award.
MacIntyre Takes the Members’ Vote
Robert MacIntyre earned Professional Performance of the Year — voted for by club members across Scotland — for his role in Team Europe’s Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black. It’s his second consecutive award win, and a reflection of how warmly the Scottish golf community regards their most high-profile playing ambassador.
A Lifetime of Service
The evening’s most poignant moment came when Willie ‘Hook’ MacKay, 75, received his Lifetime Honour for outstanding service to golf at Royal Dornoch and across the Highlands and Islands. The kind of unsung dedication that keeps clubs alive for generations.
We’ll be profiling individual winners over the coming weeks — starting with some of the women who made the night their own.
Picture Credit: Chris Young/Scottish Golf
