http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golfScottish Golf News | Herald ScotlandenCopyright 2013 Herald & Times Group all rights reservedSat, 25 May 2013 10:10:10 PDTCopyright 2013 Herald & Times Group all rights reservednoScottish Golf News | Herald Scotlandhttp://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/thoughts-turn-to-weekend-plans-now-that-the-golfs-over.21173258http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/thoughts-turn-to-weekend-plans-now-that-the-golfs-over.21173258Some of the heroes of Medinah have turned into a bunch of fair weather golfers it seems.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/drummond-savours-rare-chance-to-return-to-the-top-level.21180802http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/drummond-savours-rare-chance-to-return-to-the-top-level.21180802Rain, wind and the kind of teeth-chattering temperature that would make a night in an Eskimo's out house sound inviting?http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/whos-the-daddy-warren-right-in-wentworth-mix.21180899http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/whos-the-daddy-warren-right-in-wentworth-mix.21180899It has already been something of a family affair for Marc Warren at this week's BMW PGA Championship.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/european-tour-toasts-jimenez-as-he-joins-elite-club.21170956http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/european-tour-toasts-jimenez-as-he-joins-elite-club.21170956The pony-tail, the hint of a pot-belly, the penchant for a nice Rioja and the cheery smile that can often be wreathed in the smoke from a fine cigar – it could only be Miguel Angel Jimenez.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/rookie-henry-finds-flagship-event-very-much-to-his-liking.21171006http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/rookie-henry-finds-flagship-event-very-much-to-his-liking.21171006Andrew Oldcorn managed it.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/simple-black-and-white-issue-seemingly-lost-on-ogrady.21172558http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/simple-black-and-white-issue-seemingly-lost-on-ogrady.21172558At 3.42pm, the claxon sounded at Wentworth and play in the BMW PGA Championship was suspended for what is known as a "dangerous situation".http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/montgomerie-tuned-up-and-ready-to-hit-the-road.21161900http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/montgomerie-tuned-up-and-ready-to-hit-the-road.21161900In his pomp, Colin Montgomerie was a finely tuned golfing machine that was prone to blowing a gasket when things veered off course.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/els-easy-over-anchoring-despite-open-win.21161908http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/els-easy-over-anchoring-despite-open-win.21161908As chance would have it, Ernie Els found himself sitting next to Peter Dawson at dinner just hours after the ban on anchored putters had been announced.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/garcia-overreaction-means-that-woods-is-obscured-by-the-trees.21162628http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/garcia-overreaction-means-that-woods-is-obscured-by-the-trees.21162628If there's a lingering smell of smoke in the air, then it's hardly surprising.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/sergio-garcia-apologises-for-racist-tiger-woods-fried-chicken-dinner-invite.1369205726http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/sergio-garcia-apologises-for-racist-tiger-woods-fried-chicken-dinner-invite.1369205726Sergio Garcia has apologised for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/rule-must-be-adopted-and-obeyed.21149691http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/rule-must-be-adopted-and-obeyed.21149691When the bells strike to usher in January 1, 2016, golfing traditionalists will raise a dram to the game's governing bodies and their decision to ban the anchored method of putting.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/garcia-will-tee-off-hoping-to-steer-clear-of-woods.21149779http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/garcia-will-tee-off-hoping-to-steer-clear-of-woods.21149779The spat between Sergio Garcia and world No.1 Tiger Woods shows little sign of being put to bed, but the Spaniard is unlikely to lose any sleep over it.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/european-form-will-be-key-to-unlocking-wildcard-spot.21148121http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/european-form-will-be-key-to-unlocking-wildcard-spot.21148121It is more of a reshuffle than a sweeping change and Paul McGinley, the European captain, believes that his decision to go with three wildcard picks for next year's Ryder Cup at Gleneagles gives him "a bit of wiggle room" for the match with the USA.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/laird-and-knox-fail-in-us-bid-for-open-berth.21148128http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/laird-and-knox-fail-in-us-bid-for-open-berth.21148128The name of the American venue may have stirred up thoughts of home but there was no joy for Scottish hopefuls Martin Laird and Russell Knox in the Open Championship's US leg of International Final Qualifying at the Gleneagles club in Texas.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/anchored-putter-ban-is-ratified-by-ruling-bodies.21149672http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/anchored-putter-ban-is-ratified-by-ruling-bodies.21149672It was the announcement everybody was waiting for.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/golf-governing-bodies-ban-belly-putters.1369138733http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/golf-governing-bodies-ban-belly-putters.1369138733The R&A and United States Golf Association today confirmed that the ban on anchored strokes will come into effect from January 1, 2016.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/slga-coach-excited-by-progress-of-mckechin-and-young-slga-coach-excited-by-progress-of-mckechin-and-young.21126757http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/slga-coach-excited-by-progress-of-mckechin-and-young-slga-coach-excited-by-progress-of-mckechin-and-young.21126757From 15-handicapper five years ago to Scottish Ladies' Amateur champion.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/lee-moves-up-the-rankings.21126834http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/lee-moves-up-the-rankings.21126834Craig Lee took his earnings to just short of €125,000 this season when he picked up €30,000 yesterday for finishing fourth in the Madeira Open and is now up to 86th in the Race to Dubai rankings.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/mckechin-weathers-deluges-to-claim-amateur-crown.21062972http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/mckechin-weathers-deluges-to-claim-amateur-crown.21062972Thank goodness it was only an 18-hole final.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-loses-in-thai-break.21062982http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-loses-in-thai-break.21062982Scotland's Scott Jamieson bowed out of the World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria yesterday after a quarter-final defeat to Thongchai Jaidee.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-rekindles-memories-of-his-seve-trophy-victory-with-win-over-olesen.21118563http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-rekindles-memories-of-his-seve-trophy-victory-with-win-over-olesen.21118563Scott Jamieson showed he has a head for heights as he breezed into the last 16 of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship with a 5&3 demolition of Thorbjorn Olesen on the dramatic Thracian Cliffs course.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/mcdowell-confirms-mcilroy-split.21116008http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/mcdowell-confirms-mcilroy-split.21116008Graeme McDowell has confirmed that Rory McIlroy intends to sever links with the Dublin-based agency Horizon Sports Management, writes Bernie McGuire.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/macgregors-resolve-holds-firm-against-meek.21104810http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/macgregors-resolve-holds-firm-against-meek.21104810Forget any seeds of doubt.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/colsaerts-and-poulter-upbeat-despite-opening-day-defeats.21108761http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/colsaerts-and-poulter-upbeat-despite-opening-day-defeats.21108761Nicolas Colsaerts, the defending champion, and former winner Ian Poulter face a battle to remain in the Volvo World Match Play Championship after losing their opening group games in Bulgaria yesterday.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/saltman-leads-madeira-field.21104762http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/saltman-leads-madeira-field.21104762Lloyd Saltman carded nine birdies on his way to the early first-round lead at the Madeira Islands Open.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-has-impressed-mcginlay-once-now-he-has-good-reason-to-do-so-again-in-world-matchplay-championship.21096294http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-has-impressed-mcginlay-once-now-he-has-good-reason-to-do-so-again-in-world-matchplay-championship.21096294The old World Matchplay Championship at Wentworth used to be anticipated as eagerly as Santa's annual tumble down the lum.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/meek-achieves-her-goal-but-claims-matchplay-is-what-really-counts.21096303http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/meek-achieves-her-goal-but-claims-matchplay-is-what-really-counts.21096303With lightning in the air, Jessica Meek, a 19-year-old from Carnoustie, sparked into form, birdied three of the final four holes to lead the 36-hole qualifying in the Scottish Ladies' Amateur Championship at Longniddry yesterday.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/matthew-calls-on-r-a-to-invite-women-members.21086598http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/matthew-calls-on-r-a-to-invite-women-members.21086598Catriona Matthew, the former Women's British Open champion and Scotland's highest-ranked golfer in the world, last night expressed her belief that the Royal & Ancient should "lead by example" and open its doors to women members.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-ready-for-some-snakes-and-hazards.21086766http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/jamieson-ready-for-some-snakes-and-hazards.21086766Scott Jamieson has likened the venue for this week's Volvo World Matchplay as a mix of Kingsbarns and Castle Stuart.http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/booth-preaches-patience-as-she-attempts-to-weather-the-storm.21079150http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/golf/booth-preaches-patience-as-she-attempts-to-weather-the-storm.21079150Auld Reekie or the Costa del Sol?nonadult