Saturday Interview: Martin Laird: Lone Laird Proud to Uphold Scotland's Us Open Tradition
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Sealing spot in Bethpage and Turnberry fields thrills Arizona- based Glaswegian
STRONG-minded as well as sturdy, Martin Laird is a modern day addition to the Scottish diaspora who sought a more rewarding life on the golf courses of America. Unlike most of his contemporaries, who prefer to compete on the European Tour, it was the Glaswegian's dream to follow in the footsteps of early champions such as Willie Anderson and establish himself in the United States.See the full content of this document
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Saturday Interview: Martin Laird: Lone Laird Proud to Uphold Scotland's Us Open Tradition
Since the unfolding saga of the US Open, which starts at Bethpage in New York on Thursday, has so many binding ties with the home of golf, it was entirely appropriate Laird should defy odds this week and qualify to fly the saltire in America's national championship.
Although 12 of the first 16 US Opens were clinched by Scots (Anderson won four of them), it's fair to say that Scottish victori...See the full content of this document