Stirling Golf Development Fund
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Champion the next generation of home grown golf professionals
Stirling’s golf programme is a powerhouse led by GB&I Walker Cup Captain, Dean Robertson. It's produced stars like Catriona Matthew, Richie Ramsay, and rising pro Lorna McClymont.
University of Stirling Golf Auction
We're excited to announce that Stirling’s annual Golf Auction will be open for bidding on Friday 26 September at 12:00 (BST) / 07:00 (EST) and closes on Sunday 5 October at 20:00 (BST) / 15:00 (EST).
Auction lots will include opportunities to play at some of the world's most prestigious courses including the exclusive Winged Foot and Augusta Country Clubs in the United States and Royal Portrush, Muirfield, Turnberry, Sunningdale and Royal Birkdale in the UK. Bidders will also be in with a chance of securing a round with some well-known faces, as well as a one-on-one training session with a world-leading coach.
Register now to stay updated and be among the first to bid.
Proceeds from the Golf Auction are reinvested into the University's high-performance golf programme.
Champion the next generation of home grown golf professionals
As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, Stirling continues to produce best-in-class golfers who are inspiring a younger generation of players to become the best they can be.
Current players within the programme include:
- Alexander Farmer, the Scottish Men’s Amateur champion;
- Ross Laird, Arnold Palmer Cup winner;
- James Wood, the Scottish Boys’ Amateur champion; and BUCS Order of Merit title holder;
- Abercrombie Nisbet, BUCS Order of Merit title holder; and Scottish Student Sport Matchplay Champion.
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Drive our future forward
Since 1981, the University of Stirling has built one of Europe’s leading collegiate golf programmes, described by Golf Digest as "The best college golf programme you've never heard of".
Our achievements speak volumes:
- More students sent to the World University Championships than any other university globally.
- More than 100 golf scholars selected to represent their country.
- More than 20 alumni competing on professional tours worldwide.
We prove that young golfers don’t need to head stateside for university to make it onto the pro tour.
Ross Laird won the Arnold Palmer Cup in South Carolina (image credit: Aitor Alcalde for the R&A).
Your support enables us to continue this success by providing opportunities for our talented team to compete in the prestigious R&A Student Tour Series events and other international competitions. Our golfers get to test themselves against the best in the world while learning important skills for elite competition.
With your help, we will continue to challenge the boundaries of collegiate golf in Europe and beyond. Donate today to our Golf Development Fund and be part of their journey.
See more about the University of Stirling's high-performance golf programme
Get in touch
If you would like more information about making a gift, sponsoring the golf programme, or the auction, please email us at philanthropy@stir.ac.uk.