Lorna McClymont and Alexander Farmer among six winners praised for topping the rankings
Scottish Golf is delighted to confirm the winners of the prestigious Order of Merit titles across six categories for the 2024 season.
Each title recognises consistency of performance for individual golfers not only in designated point scoring events in Scotland, but also at key amateur tournaments staged by The R&A and the other three home nation governing bodies based in England, Wales and Ireland.
The winners are as follows:
Men: Alexander Farmer (Kilmacolm) – Farmer, who competed in nine of the 16 ranking events, won the Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship in July and also picked up points at the Tennant Cup, Cameron Corbett Vase and North of Scotland Open to edge out Nairn’s Calum Scott.
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Women: Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) – For a third year in succession, McClymont took the title helped by her victory in the Scottish Women’s Amateur at Nairn Dunbar in May and a runner-up position at The R&A’s Women’s Amateur at Portmarnock. McClymont played in six of the nine ranking events and dominated the season to finish clear of Blairgowrie’s Megan Ashley.
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Boys: Jamie McDonald (St Andrews New) – Boosted by a runner-up finish at the Scottish Boys’ Amateur at Scotscraig, McDonald also posted good results at the Scottish Boys’ Open at Irvine and The R&A Boys’ Amateur at Alwoodley and Moortown to take the title from Dominic McGlinchey representing The Renaissance Club.
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Girls: Freya Russell (Royal Troon) – Russell’s showing at the Scottish Girls’ Amateur at Forfar (runner-up) and a top ten finish at the Scottish Girls’ Open at Powfoot helped her lead the rankings. Playing in five of the eight counting events, Russell took the title ahead of Scotland team-mate Rosie Maguire from Pollok.
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Senior Men: Paul Moultrie (Royal Troon) – After finishing third in 2023, Moultrie’s performance in 10 of the 12 counting events saw him pull clear of runner-up Stewart Henderson. In particular, good showings at the Scottish Senior Men’s Open (T4) and The R&A Senior Amateur (T8) allowed the Ayrshireman to triumph.
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Senior Women: Gillian Kyle (East Renfrewshire) – A tied sixth finish at the Scottish Senior Women’s Amateur at Old Course Ranfurly as well as a strong showing at the SVLGA Championship at Blairgowrie paved the way for Kyle’s victory. The Renfrewshire golfer finished ahead of Scotland team-mate Valerie Thomas in the table.
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Each of the winners receives an individually engraved glass trophy in recognition of their success.
Clare Queen, Head of Performance and Pathways at Scottish Golf, said: “I’d like to congratulate our six winners for their achievements in 2024 as well as acknowledge the efforts of all the players who took part in ranking events here in Scotland and across GB&I.
“The Orders of Merit invariably produce outstanding champions who have that special quality of being able to combine excellence with consistency across a full season.
“This year was no exception and we’re already looking forward to a compelling 2025 season.
“Scottish Golf remains committed to creating competitive opportunities for golfers of all ages and, going forward, we are excited to watch our players continue their development and chart their progress through our Orders of Merit.”Learn more about our Orders of Merit
