True heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to tee it up with their golfing heroes ahead of this year's Scottish Open.
As part of the European Tour’s Golf for Good initiative the Tour, along with tournament partners Aberdeen Standard Investments and VisitScotland, are offering local heroes the chance to compete in the pro-am alongside some of the star-studded field and golfing celebrities, on the day before the highly-anticipated Rolex Series event begins at the Renaissance Club.
Aberdeen Standard Investments and VisitScotland have donated their pro-am places to golf fans who deserve to be rewarded for their hard work in their communities over the last year, and nominations are now being accepted.
To nominate a hero and give them a chance to tee it up in the Scottish Open pro-am at the Renaissance Club on Wednesday July 7, 2021, explain in 150 words why your nominee deserves to experience this unmissable opportunity at ET.GOLF/ScotlandHero
Nominees must be from Scotland, hold a handicap (30 for women, 24 for men) and be available to get to the Renaissance Club on Wednesday July 7, as well as complying with all of the T&Cs for the experience. Entries close on Friday June 25, 2021.
Last year’s Scottish Open hosted the launch of #Medals4Heroes, a mini-medal competition that paired everyday heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic with professionals.
Major winners Paul Lawrie and Danny Willett helped to tee off the initiative when they teamed up with Lorne Logan, an occupational therapist from Edinburgh and David Martin, a community fundraiser and performer from Tranent in East Lothian, to play nine holes on the Tuesday of tournament week.
Rory Colville, Scottish Open Championship Director, said: “We at the European Tour, alongside tournament partners Aberdeen Standard Investments and VisitScotland, are passionate about leaving a positive impact on the communities around the Renaissance Club and beyond through Golf for Good.
“This has been such a tough time for many in Scotland and across the world, and while we know that golf fans are excited to see some of the world’s best golfers arrive in East Lothian, importantly, the event also gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the true heroes of the pandemic.”
Lynne Connolly, Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Aberdeen Standard Investments, said: “We take great pride in our efforts to support community initiatives and help make established events such as these as inclusive as possible. The past year has been a challenging time for many, and as restrictions slowly ease across the country and we can begin hosting outdoor sporting events again, the chance to nominate a local hero will hopefully bring to light some of the unsung heroes, as well as bringing a bit of joy and competitive fun back into the lives of those who have gone above and beyond for their communities. We very much look forward to welcoming the local heroes, golf fans and pros to the event next month.”
Paul Bush, Director of Events at VisitScotland, said: “The Scottish Open showcases Scotland as a golf tourism and events destination to a global audience around the world but equally important is the positive impact it has on local communities. Following such a difficult year for many the Golf for Good initiative will provide an unforgettable experience for some individuals who have made a real difference in their community by playing in the pro-am alongside some of the world’s leading players and I’m delighted that we, alongside our partners at the European Tour and Aberdeen Standard Investments can show our appreciation in this way.”
Golf for Good is the umbrella name for the European Tour’s overarching Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
It involves three main pillars:
• Support for Worthy Causes: Which embraces all the charitable activity of the original 2020 Golf for Good initiative
• Sustainability: Which embraces the Green Drive focus around our operations, partnerships, technology, tournaments, TV production and venues
• Inclusivity and Health: Which embraces our Golfers with Disability and golf for all messaging, in addition to promoting the wider health benefits of the game
Nominate a local hero for a chance to tee it up in the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open pro-am at the Renaissance Club at ET.GOLF/ScotlandHero
