Dumbarton's Lorna McClymont crowned UK's top student golfer
dailyrecord.co.ukDumbarton’s Lorna McClymont has been crowned as the UK’s top student golfer after finishing the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Tour in top spot.Former Dumbarton Academy pupil Lorna, who is now a sports studies student at the University of Stirling, emerged victorious following the completion of the 10-event tour in Blairgowrie last month.And it was double joy for the university, with fellow student George Cannon winning the men’s title.The success came as McClymont was rewarded for an outstanding season on the golf course with selection for the 2023 Arnold Palmer Cup – a Ryder Cup-style competition between a team of student golfers from the United States and a team from the rest of the world.Lorna will compete for Team International at the event for the third time, having represented – and won the competition – in 2019 and 2022.
It will take place at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, from June 8 to 10.The third year student said: “It is still early in our season, so winning the Order of Merit is a real confidence boost as we look ahead to upcoming events.“BUCS provides the chance to play a wide range of courses across the UK – both links and inland – and it’s great to be able to challenge yourself in these conditions, against a good standard of player.”Looking ahead to the Arnold Palmer Cup, the 22-year-old, added: “It will be my third time there – and there’s nothing that compares to it.
The experience is great; you’re playing against the top players, so it’s nice to compare your games, and be in that environment and enjoy the experience.
I was part of a winning team in 2019 and 2022 – and I’m hopeful we can make it three.”The 2022/23 BUCS Golf Tour was played at some of the UK’s most
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