Scotland gains grant from R&A

The Paul Lawrie Foundations has finally received financial backing from the R and A. The R and A has awarded £25,000 cover for 2008 and 2009 following the success of the scheme. The Paul Lawrie Foundation supports junior golf in the north-east of Scotland. It primarily focuses on the enjoyment that playing the game brings. Lawrie, who won the 1999 Open Championship at Carnoustie, is dedicated to developing junior golf and was pleased to accept the grant.
Lawrie said, “I’m extremely grateful for the increased support of this programme. It’s a big boost knowing that The R&A are as dedicated as I am to the development of the junior game in Scotland.”

Lawrie aims to encourage the youngsters to develop a work ethic that will improve both their golf and their academic achievement. He added, “I hope that the Foundation will instil in these juniors a similar level of commitment in all aspects of their lives.”

The world rankings first started in 1986 and since this began there has been no-one from Scotland in the worlds top 100. This suggests that Scotland needs grassroots support and this has to begin with juniors.

The director of golf development at the R&A, Duncan Weir said, "Supporting junior golf here in Scotland, where we are based, is a key aspect of The R&A’s work.”