Martin Dempster
The Scotsman
United Kingdom
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12 sports books gift ideas this Christmas
Ideal sport reading stocking fillers or something to treat yourself to over the festive season as recommended by Scotsman sports writers. → Read More
Boris Johnson's former press secretary gets new role with The R&A
A former press secretary to Boris Johnson when he was Prime Minister has secured a job with The R&A. → Read More
Tributes paid to Russell Weir, Cowal legend and Tartan Tour Chieftain
Tributes have been paid to Russell Weir, the long-serving Cowal club professional who was dubbed the ‘Tartan Tour Chieftain’ at the height of his playing career. → Read More
Scotland always puts on a show for The Open but this really is a bit special
Events that get big build ups sometimes disappoint. Not this one, though. → Read More
Lee Westwood hits back at Tiger Woods over LIV Golf comments
Lee Westwood has bitten back at Tiger Woods over his LIV Golf verdict and also believes the breakaway circuit could be set for “unfair” treatment in the majors. → Read More
Paul Lawrie hits first shot in 150th Open then almost finishes with hole-in-one
The focus may have been on Paul Lawrie’s first shot of the day as he was handed the honour of getting the 150th Open underway but it was his penultimate one that almost created an even bigger story. → Read More
Dumbarnie Links closes until June in shock move over greens
Dumbarnie Links, which had earned widespread acclaim since opening just under two years ago, has been closed until the beginning of June due to growth issues with the greens. → Read More
Martin Dempster: would Phil Mickelson be welcome at St Andrews for 150th Open?
It might not be on his radar right now, having confessed he needs some “time away” from the game, but the question can still be asked: would Phil Mickelson be made welcome at St Andrews for the 150th Open in July? → Read More
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, relinquishes Honorary Membership of R&A
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has relinquished his Honorary Membership of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. → Read More
Legendary golf broadcaster Renton Laidlaw dies aged 82
Tributes have been paid to legendary golf broadcaster and journalist Renton Laidlaw, who has died aged 82. → Read More
US Ryder Cup team has the figures but Europe has heart and soul
Padraig Harrington has used a number theme, which involves all 164 of the players to represent Europe over the years, as a motivation tool for the 43rd Ryder Cup, but he could just as easily have borrowed a line from a hit song from the 1970s. → Read More
Fans get green light to attend AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie
Up to 8,000 fans per day can attend the AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie the week after next, the R&A has confirmed, following support from the Scottish Government as part of its Events Gateway Process. → Read More
New title sponsor as Scottish Open becomes part of PGA Tour schedule
An exciting future is in store for the Scottish Open after a new sponsor was announced for the event and also a ground-breaking development. → Read More
No need to jazz up golf format as more stars become Olympic converts
I’ve got a confession to make. Due mainly to being on holiday but also feeling that I was in need of a total break from the sport, I barely watched any golf over the past fortnight. → Read More
The Open 2021: Champion Collin Morikawa says Scottish Open preparation was 'huge'
Collin Morikawa said ‘thank-you’ to Scotland after securing a place in the record books as the first player to win two majors at the first attempt. → Read More
The Open 2021: Collin Morikawa completes historic first-time feat in majors
Talk about being a fast learner. Collin Morikawa won the US PGA Championship on his debut and now he’s emulated the feat in The Open, becoming the first player in history to achieve such a double in the four majors. → Read More
The Open 2021: Louis Oosthuizen leads with record-breaking halfway total
Talk about leading in style. Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 champion, is out in front at the halfway stage in the 149th Open after setting a new record for the game’s oldest major with a 129 halfway total. → Read More
The Open 2021: Bob MacIntyre vows to keep playing 'roller coaster' golf as he makes it seven major cuts in a row
Like the Ronan Keating hit song, ‘Life Is A Rollercoaster’ for Bob MacIntyre. Well, a round of golf, to be precise, having used that description himself to sum up his second circuit in the 149th Open at Royal St George’s. → Read More
The Open 2021: Bob MacIntyre birdies last to be on projected cut mark
Bob MacIntyre holed a seven-foot birdie putt on the last hole to give himself a chance of progressing to the weekend in the 149th Open and extending his run of successful cuts in majors to seven in a row. → Read More
The Open: Bryson DeChambeau branded as 'eight-year-old' in astonishing club row
Bryson DeChambeau, the world No 6, has been lambasted by his club manufacturer after claiming that the driver he is using in this week’s Open at Royal St George’s “sucks”. → Read More