Scotland leading way in women's golf investment, says Edinburgh-based American professional

For the second year in a row, Scotland is set for a mouth-watering double-header on the women’s tournament front this summer.

The Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open takes place at Dundonald Links on 28-31 July before the AIG Women’s Open pays a first visit to Muirfield the following week.

Fans will be back in attendance at both events as things start to return to normal following the Covid-19 pandemic and the excitement is already starting to grow.

“Scotland makes a great stage for golf for everyone because there is nothing like playing in the home of golf,” said Beth Allen, the Edinburgh-based American professional.

“For women, it is especially good because of the quality of golf courses and the backing of women’s golf that we have received.

“The prize-money for the Women's Scottish Open has continued to grow and the attention the women’s golf receives for playing events on courses like The Renaissance Club, Dumbarnie and Dundonald is invaluable.”

VisitScotland recently announced a new long-term commitment to the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open, won last year by American Ryann O’Toole at Dumbarnie Links, and continues to work with the R&A to elevate the status of the AIG Women’s Open.

Held last year at Carnoustite, Swede Anna Nordqvist, who is married to former Scottish Amateur champion Kevin McAlpine, proved a popular winner of that event.

Alan Grant, VisitScotland’s senior golf manager, said: “It is extremely positive to be able to look forward to these superb occasions for women’s golf after a challenging two years.

“Golf tournaments provide the perfect stage to showcase Scotland’s first-class courses to the world and Scotland is leading the way in investment in women’s golf events, supporting the Trust Golf Women’s