Stirling’s Craig Lee backs golfing young guns

Dec 9 2011 by Johnathon Menzies, Stirling Observer Friday

STIRLING golfer Craig Lee is set to play on the European Tour.

The 34-year-old got his tour ticket ,by virtue of his 14th place finish on the Challenge Tour this year.

This week he praised Scottish Hydro for renewing its sponsorship deal with the Scottish Golf Union.

He said: “Hopefully this will help see more young players come through the SGU’s development programmes.

“Their support of myself and the others has made a huge difference to us all and we look forward to passing on our knowledge and experience to the next generation.”

Hamish Grey, chief executive officer of the SGU, said the sponsors’ support would help his organisation to stage several key events in the Junior Tour series.

He concluded: “These events are crucial to the development of our best youngsters, giving them the chance to compete on great courses in a highly competitive environment.”