Golf: PGA honour for Patrick

EDINBURGH man David Patrick was the leading Scottish-based PGA professional in the Titleist PGA Assistant of the Year awards.

The 37-year-old finished fifth overall out of more than 250 of his peers who have completed the three-year PGA Foundation degree.

In recognition of his achievement, Patrick, who won the Rookie of the Year award two years ago, received a cheque for £1000 at the PGA Graduation Ceremony at the University of Birmingham.

The former Walker Cup player won on the Challenge Tour after turning professional but is now carving out a reputation as one of the leading coaches in Scotland.