Fraser Mann's GEM of a year - on and off course!

Former Musselburgh pro Fraser Mann landed a sweet success on the golf course, helped by the swing aid he’s now sending all around the world.

Fraser Mann shows off the trophy after winning the Scottish Golfers' Alliance Championship at Monifieth Links. Picture: Lee Sutherland

He’s the newly-crowned Scottish Alliance champion, having landed that title at Monifieth Links, where he beat Pumpherston amateur David Thomson in a play-off after they tied on three-under 210 totals after 54 holes.“I first played in the Scottish Alliance Championship in 1979 and I think I was runner up to John McTear at Lossiemouth in 1989,” said Mann. “So, after 43 years of trying, I managed to get over the winning line!

“This win alongside my fourth place and top Super Seniors spot in the British Par 3 Championship in August has made it a very memorable golfing year.”

He added: “Folllowing its launch, sales of my golf swing aid, the GEM, have spread into 47 different countries. It sounds a bit corny, but I certainly have been practising what I preach and use the GEM everyday everywhere!”