Rae Appointed Scottish Coach

Ian Rae, head coach at the Scottish National Golf Centre at Drumoig, has been appointed Scotland's first national golf coach.

The new full-time post, created by the Scottish Golf Union and funded with the help of Lottery money, aims to strengthen further the performance of the country's elite golfers.

"Having worked with many of the players over the last 18 months, I know just how much potential there is out there," said Rae. "Scotland has a wonderful pool of talented golfers.

"You only have to look at our results this season to see just how strong a base we have and I'm determined to build on that success."

Scotland won the men's amateur home internationals for the first time in 14 years and also the European boys team championship in Holland.

Rae currently coaches Scottish amateur champion Steven O'Hara along with European Tour players Alastair Forsyth, Stephen Gallacher and Graham Rankin.