Here are the 2025 Scottish Golf Annual Awards finalists across 10 categories ahead of the awards dinner on 14th March

The finalists have been announced for the 2025 Scottish Golf Annual Awards, delivered in partnership with Limitless DMC/21CC Group, being held on 14 March at voco® Grand Central Glasgow.

Scottish Golf invited nominations from the public for six of the 11 awards.

An independent panel of judges representing a wide cross section of the golf industry then drew up shortlists.

In four more categories, involving top amateur and professional golfers, a judging panel led by Scottish Golf’s performance department, came together to produce the list of finalists.

In keeping with past tradition, there is no shortlist for the Lifetime Achievement Award with the recipient, decided by the independent judging panel, being announced on the night of the awards.

Scottish Golf CEO Robbie Clyde said: “The standard of entries put forward was exceptional and featured some of the country’s most outstanding players, coaches and clubs.

“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 the 14th 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 2025 Scottish Golf Annual Awards finalists:

Club of the Year (sponsored by Pin Vision)

Castle Douglas Golf Club - A club proud to be at the heart of its local community with a growing adult membership and thriving junior section
Mearns Castle Golf Club – An innovative 9-hole facility with an inclusive outlook and commercially strong approach to building a sustainable future.
Prestonfield Golf Club – A popular members’ club in the heart of Edinburgh with a focus on community, inclusion and development.

Coach of the Year

Alyson McKechin – Based at Golf It! in Glasgow, Alyson is helping to nurture golfers from beginner to winner
Mike McNally – Working out of Swanston Golf Club, Mike’s approach encourages his students to develop confidence on and off the course.
Ian Muir – The University of St Andrews performance coach works with Curtis Cup winner Hannah Darling and uses a holistic approach to help athletes reach their potential.

Female Amateur Golfer of the Year

Hannah Darling – The Broomieknowe golfer won two college events in America before helping GB&I lift the Curtis Cup.
Abigail May – A strong season for the St Andrews golfer who reached the semis of the Scottish Girls’ Amateur and represented Scotland with distinction at home and abroad.
Lorna McClymont – After winning the Scottish Women’s Amateur and finishing runner up in the R&A Women’s Amateur, the Milngavie golfer was part of the victorious GB&I Curtis Cup team.

Female Professional of the Year

Gemma Dryburgh – The LPGA golfer is the highest placed Scot in the world rankings and claimed two top tens on tour in 2024.
Heather MacRae – The former LET player helped GB&I finish fourth at the Women’s PGA Cup in America and inspires the next generation through her coaching.
Hannah McCook – The Nethy Bridge golfer achieved two top twenty finishes on the 2024 LET Access Tour and ended the season inside the LETAS top 50 on the Order of Merit.

Golf For All Community Award

Carnoustie Memories – By challenging the stigma around dementia, a community activity has grown to connect or re-connect to golf those in the community dealing with memory loss or social isolation.
Dunnikier Park Golf Club – A community golf initiative has helped make golf fun, safe and easy for more vulnerable or disadvantaged people from the Kirkcaldy area.
Forth Valley Junior Golf – A joined-up approach in Stirling and Clackmannanshire has breathed new life into junior golf in the area and created a pathway through the game for enthused youngsters.

Golf Futures Award (sponsored by DotGolf)

Victoria Hart – The graduate general manager has transformed the committee, operations and business direction of the Monifieth Golf Links.
Connor Killoh – Connor’s work has revolutionised junior golf in Inverurie to the point that over 150 boys and girls are now connected to the club.
Lorna McClymont – The Scottish Women’s Amateur champion takes pride in giving back to the game by coaching for the Dunbartonshire and Argyll Ladies County Golf Association.

Impact and Innovation Award (sponsored by Citation)

Carnoustie Golf Links – Eco-regeneration initiatives including wildflower planting with local schoolkids has reinforced the club’s determination to make impactful change.
Fife Golf Trust – The ambitious ‘Seven Golf Courses for Nature’ project aims to boost biodiversity and underlines the Trust’s wider commitment to sustainability.
Royal Dornoch – A pioneering project aimed at preserving and enhancing the salt marshes and mitigating coastal erosion has involved environmental agencies as well as pupils from Dornoch Academy.

Male Amateur Golfer of the Year

Gregor Graham – The Blairgowrie golfer won the South African Amateur Championship and Brabazon Trophy during a stellar 2024 season.
Gordon McLay – Following a car crash in 2022 which led to the amputation of his right leg, the Prestonpans golfer continues to shine on the G4D stage and represent Scotland with distinction.
Calum Scott – As a qualifier, Scott lived the dream at the 152nd Open at Royal Troon when he won the silver medal for leading amateur and finished in tie for 43rd place.

Male Professional of the Year (sponsored by HalfSpace)

Ewen Ferguson – The Bearsden golfer put aside struggles with vertigo to claim his third win on the DP World Tour with July’s victory at the BMW International Open in Munich.
Robert MacIntyre – Riding on a wave of emotion, MacIntyre won the RBC Canadian Open with dad Dougie on the bag and followed up by taking the Genesis Scottish Open title in July with a 72nd hole birdie.
Graeme Robertson – Five wins allowed the Grangemouth-based pro to take the Tartan Tour Order of Merit before he won a minor tour event in Bermuda and earned an exemption for the Butterfield Championship on the PGA Tour.

Spirit of Golf Award (sponsored by Loch Lomond Whiskies)

Iain and Dawn Butchart – In 17 years at Strathmore Golf Centre, Iain and Dawn have been crucial to growing the game at club, area and county level through coaching and volunteer work.
Martin Christie – Martin has been the driving force behind the efforts of Dunnikier Park Community Golf to promote the game to vulnerable or disadvantaged people in the local area.
Alan Hamilton and Fiona Kelly – Alan (Bonnybridge Golf Club) and Fiona (Stirling Golf Club) co-founded the Forth Valley Junior Golf set-up in 2021. In 2024, its “Race to Gleneagles” series allowed 168 local juniors to participate in 14 junior opens across Stirling and Clackmannan.

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