Craigielaw Golf Club is hosting The Staysure Tour Scottish Senior Open from 16th-18th August 2019.  It’s going to be a fantastic 3 days of golf featuring some of golf’s not-so-old (they’re only 50+) top stars.

Scottish Senior Open £250,000 Prize Fund

The Tournament is a 54-hole stroke play event with 18 holes being played each day. The first 36 holes of the tournament will be contested in the Alliance Pro-Am format; amateur players paired with a professional. The final round on Sunday will be for pros only, with the winner taking home a cheque for £37,500.  Gary Orr won last years tournament at Craigielaw.

Ian Woosnam

Ian Woosnam is back for another year. Woosnam, won three of his 29 European Tour titles in Scotland, the Home of Golf, by capturing the Scottish Open, twice at Gleneagles, and once over the fearsome Carnoustie Championship links.

Garry Orr

Last year, Gary Orr became the first home winner of the Scottish Senior Open in more than a decade as he triumphed by one stroke at Craigielaw Golf Club.

“I’ve never won at home before. The best I’ve done before is third at the Scottish Open. It’s extra special to have my first win on this Tour be in Scotland.”

Sandy Lyle

Sandy Lyle, two-time Major Champion, is making his first appearance at the Scottish Senior Open at Craigielaw.

“I’ve played in many Opens in Scotland and always enjoyed the warmth and support of the home fans. I know many of the East Lothian courses exceptionally well from my time living in the area and I am looking forward to playing Craigielaw for the first time alongside some of my fellow Major winners such as Paul Lawrie and Ian Woosnam.”

Paul Lawrie

Paul Lawrie, The 1999 Open Champion, is also playing in the Scottish Senior Open for the first time.

“It’s always great to play on home soil and I’m looking forward to be playing in front of home crowds as a member of the Staysure Tour… I’ve got a lot of happy memories from European Tour events in Scotland and hopefully I’ll be able to create some new ones this year on the over-50s circuit.”

Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell, from New Zealand, playing in Scotland for the first time in 6 years and looking forward to the challenge:

“Although I don’t have first-hand knowledge of Craigielaw, I’ve played several of the courses in East Lothian over the years – I remember shooting 59 at Kilspindie – and I look forward to going back to that special part of the country.”

 

A list of all professionals taking part in the Scottish Seniors Open event can be viewed on the European Tour website. Please note this list will change up to the 16th Aug.

Event Tee Times

Friday 16th Two tee start Alliance Pro Am 9.00am – 11.10
Saturday 17th Two tee start Alliance Pro Am 9.00am – 11.10 (Prize giving approx16.30)
Sunday 18th One tee start Final Round Pro Only 8.45am – 11.45 (Prize giving approx. 16.00)

Come Along – Course admission is FREE

Families welcome. Course admission is free on all 3 days, but car parking will be charged with all proceeds going to a local charity.  Parking charge of £5 per car (in aid of a local charity).   Free parking with proof of purchase an Aberdeen Asset Standard Investments Scottish Open ticket.

More information is available on the European Tour website.