Ewen Ferguson says Andy Murray farewell spurred him onto glory in Munich and reveals Scotland stars' well wishes Ewen Ferguson reveals Andy Murray inspired his Munich glory as he jokes about pile on from Rangers pals

Ewen Ferguson admits Andy Murray inspired him to his emotional golfing triumph.

And the Glasgow star has revealed football heroes of Rangers and Scotland have swamped him with messages after his German glory. Ferguson’s feelgood win at the BMW International Open after overcoming serious vertigo also brought well-done shouts from sports stars including Murray’s brother, Jamie. He said: “I was watching the tribute video to Andy Murray and I had goosebumps, it was unbelievable.

“From growing up when Wimbledon’s been on it’s always been Andy Murray. He’s just a wee guy from Dunblane and how he has done that well is incredible. But it does make you think: If he can do that? He’s just a normal boy, we can all do that. And he’s so calm with it all, he takes it all in his stride. I love him. Watching that tribute video at the weekend did actually make me think: Come on, let’s do this.”

Ferguson is at Renaissance for the Genesis Scottish Open, but congratulations keep pouring into his phone. He said: “So many people. Loads of people who were playing for Scotland at the Euros.

“John McGinn just messaged me, I haven’t opened it yet, Scott McTominay. Obviously loads of Rangers players. It’s been brilliant. Jamie Murray and loads of tennis people, I like tennis a lot.”

Ferguson’s Tartan peers on the fairways also helped as he continued: “Bob [MacIntyre] texted me as soon as I won saying: Amazing win. I messaged him back saying: Thanks for inspiring me and the rest. He said: Nah, we all push each other on.

“We do, there’s so many of us now. We all go out for dinner during tournaments and we’re all close. Connor [Syme] and I are probably the closest, I’m the best man at his wedding in a couple of weeks.

“I’m pretty sure Connor