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The recently-appointed general manager of Dumbarnie Links says he’s excited to have the opportunity to lead Scotland’s newest golf course.

A Master Professional of the PGA, Scott will lead operations at the Clive Clark design located on Scotland’s east coast, along the north shore of the Firth of Forth and just 20 minutes from St Andrews. The development is set to open in May.

“I am hugely privileged and excited about the journey ahead,” said Scott, a native of St Andrews. “I have been most fortunate to have played or worked at some wonderful venues that
have been highly regarded in the world of golf. I truly believe that what Clive Clark has produced at Dumbarnie Links will also be thought of most highly.

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Scott joins Dumbarnie Links from The Old Course
Hotel Golf Resort & Spa at St Andrews, where
he served as Director of Golf, Leuchars and
Estates. Scott spent the past 11 years in a
variety of roles at the facility, including
Director of Operations and General Manager of
Golf.

Prior to that, he was
the Director of Golf at nearby Kingsbarns Golf
Links. He built the operations team for the
opening of the golf course in July 2000,
creating the end-to-end customer experience that
helped Kingsbarns to a top-50 world ranking in
its inaugural year.

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“My
immediate focus is to get all elements ready to
deliver a seamless golfing experience when we
open our doors to the golfing world on May 16,” said Scott. “A key to our success
will be getting a fine team in place that have
the positive mindset to deliver exceptional
service.

“I believe Dumbarnie Links will quickly become a ‘must play’ course when in the St Andrews
area,” Scott said, “and rather than take business away from other
courses, I’m confident that many golfers will stay an extra night in the
area – and so be most beneficial to the local economy.”

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Matt Molloy, the Senior Vice President of OB Sports, which manages Dumbarnie Links, said: “We
are so excited to have David to lead the team. It is no small
undertaking to open a golf course, let alone a
links course neighboring the home of golf, but
we know David will do an amazing job.

“He
brings a wealth of experience in all facets of
operations in the golf and the hospitality
industries, as well as intimate knowledge of
golf in the St. Andrews area growing up and
spending his career there. We can’t wait to
share Dumbarnie Links with the world.”


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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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