Unsung heroes, rising stars, volunteers and clubs representing the grassroots of the game joined Ryder Cup ace Robert MacIntyre in the winners’ circle at last night’s 2026 Scottish Golf Awards.
The glittering ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow and brought together individuals and organisations from around the country with one thing in common – a love of the game that Scotland gave to the world.
Hosts Eilidh Barbour and Martin Geissler announced winners from 10 categories covering all aspects of the sport.
An audience of around 250 guests heard captivating stories from nominees and winners who have all contributed hugely to the success of Scottish golf in the past year.
Among the big winners on the night included Kings Golf Club in Inverness who picked up the prestigious Club of the Year title, West Kilbride’s Linzi Dye who was named Coach of the Year and Cameron Adam who earned the accolade Amateur Golfer of the Year.
Willie ‘Hook’ MacKay, 75, also picked up his Lifetime Honour Award for outstanding services to club and amateur golf at Royal Dornoch and around the Highlands and Islands.
For the second year in a row, Oban’s MacIntyre picked up an accolade. This year his part in Team Europe’s success on US soil in the Ryder Cup earned him the Professional Performance of the Year title as voted for by golf club members across Scotland.
2026 SCOTTISH GOLF AWARD WINNERS
Kings (Inverness) crowned Scotland’s Club of the Year sponsored by Marsh
West Kilbride’s Linzi Dye honoured as Coach of the Year
Cameron Adam named Amateur Golfer of the Year
Robert MacIntyre earns Professional Performance of the Year title
Dullatur win Golf and the Environment Award sponsored by Citation
Balfron claims Golf Enterprise Award sponsored by Pin Vision
Orkney’s Stewart Fotheringhame seals Spirit of Golf Volunteering Award
North Lanarkshire Council secure Golf in the Community Award sponsored by PING
Dullatur’s Elise McQueen lifts Rising Star Award sponsored by WL Sleigh
Lifetime Honour sponsored by DotGolf bestowed on Dornoch’s Willie MacKay
Commenting on the success of the night, Scottish Golf CEO Robbie Clyde said: “I didn’t think we could top last year’s ceremony, but I’m delighted to say I was proved wrong.
“It was a joy and a privilege to be in the room with so many people who represent the game’s grassroots and who are the beating heart of golf in Scotland.
“The stories we heard from our nominees and winners were both humbling and inspiring.
“The public vote that recognized Bob’s role at Bethpage Black just shows how highly he is regarded as he continues to represent his country with distinction at the highest professional level on a global stage.
“But it was truly a night where we were able to firmly shine the spotlight on the everyday heroes who provide a strong foundation for our sport at club and community level.
“With golf club membership and overall participation on the rise, there’s a feelgood factor sweeping through our game.
“This growth would not be possible without a small army of people who give their time and their knowledge, purely for the love of the game and benefit of others, often without recompense or recognition.
“Our Lifetime Honour recipient, Willie MacKay, typifies the spirit, the passion and the energy that fuels so many of our volunteers, clubs and coaches.
“It was entirely fitting that we got to salute him and others like him on this special night.
“To all supporters of golf throughout Scotland, I’d like to echo what I said on the Awards stage by offering a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for your ongoing contribution to the success of our national sport, and to everyone who plays the game, good luck for the season ahead.”
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