Richie Ramsay in unique charity bid

A three-over 74 probably wasn’t the start that Richie Ramsay had in mind for the first round of the Scottish Open over his home course, Royal Aberdeen. However, the 30-year-old can still take some satisfaction from his round, after his birdies at the ninth and 13th holes helped raise money for a worthy local cause.

In a bid to make Richie’s strokes count for even more this week, one of the tournament sponsors, Aker Solutions, has agreed to donate £100 to cancer charity ‘Friends of ANCHOR’ for every birdie he scores during the Scottish Open.

With Aker Solutions’ year-long partnership with Friends of ANCHOR and Ramsay’s own personal affiliation with the cause as official patron of the charity’s annual golf fundraiser, the initiative could prove to be a valuable boost for North-East cancer patients, who will ultimately benefit from the on-course challenge.

Ramsay, who shook off a shoulder injury to take his place in the field this week, said: “This generous gesture from the team at Aker Solutions makes playing in this tournament even more special for me.

“Knowing I can bring in £100 for every birdie I score in the tournament is an extra, added incentive for me to perform well.” – Richie Ramsay

“It gives me great pleasure to be able to use my golfing profile to benefit worthy, local causes like Friends of ANCHOR. Knowing I can bring in £100 for every birdie I score in the tournament is an extra, added incentive for me to perform well.”

Matt Corbin, managing director of Aker Solutions Subsea business in the UK, added: “As our charity of the year, we are delighted to support this innovative initiative from Friends of ANCHOR.

“Richie Ramsay is a great local player and working with him at a prestigious event like this, in his home town, is a natural fit.”

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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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