2024 PlatinumSean Hoping Local Knowledge Will Boost Hopes For Glenmuir Qualifier
Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship In Association With Peugeot & MPI Press Release
12 May 2010 2 minute read
O’Donnell, of Balbirnie Park, reached last year’s final but after qualifying at a relatively calm Dundonald Links returned to the same venue for the grand final only to find driving rain and fierce winds had turned the course into a monster.
Twelve months on O’Donnell is hoping for kinder weather at this year’s £78,000 final, which is being played at The Oxfordshire, from August 10-13.
“I think we saw the two sides of Dundonald last year,” he said.
“The qualifier was fine but the weather for the final was horrific. I woke on up the second day and it was blowing a gale and they were probably the toughest conditions I’ve ever played in.”
O’Donnell has banished those memories however and is looking forward to the Glenmuir qualifier, which is also supported by Peugeot and MPI Financial Services, and hopes a little local knowledge will work in his favour:
“Scotscraig is a course I know well, it’s only 30 minutes from where I’m based,” he said.
“There have been a few changes made to the course and I think it’s got a bit tougher to be honest. There are quite a few holes where, if you don’t get it just right, you can be in trouble.
“Sometimes you have to know where to put it and that’s where I’m hoping a little local knowledge comes in handy.
“I’m looking for some improvement at the moment, but my plan is to qualify for the final again and hopefully The Oxfordshire will be a bit kinder.”
Rob Arnott, of Bishoprigg’s Golf Range, won last year’s qualifier when par was good enough to top the leaderboard.
“I’ve played Scotscraig a few times and I think I know it well enough to know where the problems could lie. I won’t have time to get over there for a practice but I know what to expect,” he said
Glenmuir managing director Colin Mee added: "The start of the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship qualifiers always marks the beginning of the tournament season for PGA pros, and we are really looking forward to another fantastic year of golf.
“Now more than ever the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship offers professionals the chance to compete with fellow professionals, but also to meet and share views and ideas on current trading. We hope all of the competitors will enjoy this year's tournament."
Competitor draw and full list of entries for the event at Scotscraig can be found under ‘Schedule, Scores and Results’ at www.pga.info
Visit www.PGA.info for up to date reports and scores throughout the season from the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship and all PGA tournaments
Notes to editors:
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) has been at the forefront of developing professional golf and promoting interest in the game since it was formed in 1901. Based at The Belfry, it has seven regional offices, represents 7,500 qualified professionals working in more than 60 countries worldwide and annually organises more than 900 golf tournaments and events. The PGA is also the trustee of the Ryder Cup Trophy and a partner in Ryder Cup Ltd.
Glenmuir is a brand right at the heart of golf. Preferred supplier to the European Ryder Cup team for 20 years, it also enjoys partnerships with The PGA, the PGAs of Europe, The European Tour, The Open Championship, and the English Golf Union. Glenmuir is official clothing supplier to the Golf Foundation, Ryder Cup Wales 2010, the SLGA, and the Golf Union of Wales.
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