Nairn Academy pupils taking part in am inaugural competition which will be hosted on rotation by Nairn’s two golf clubs. Picture: Steven Ednie
Young Nairn golfers braved the weather last week for the anticipated return of an annual school tournament.
Around 20 pupils took part in Nairn Academy’s Annual Golf Championship, which was held at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club on Friday.
The storm didn’t dampen the spirits on the day, as the competition finally returned after being interrupted in the years of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Around 17 pupils braved the weather for the return of Nairn Academy’s annual golf championship. Picture: Steven Ednie.
The championship trophy was donated by the family of Daniel Burgess, a former pupil and sports enthusiast who tragically lost his life back in 2007, aged only 15, and is now named after him as a tribute to his memory.
Winner of the Daniel Burgess memorial trophy, Roddy Stewart (S4). Picture: Steven Ednie.
Steven Ednie, who is head of faculty at the school’s art, design and technology department and organised the return of the tournament, said it was a really good day — despite one of the pupils describing it as “the worst weather they ever golfed in”.
Weather conditions didn’t make it easy for the young golfers. Picture: Steven Ednie.
Mr Ednie said: “I wasn’t really sure if it would be going ahead given Thursday night’s weather — as if there was a risk of lightning, they would have shut the course. Thankfully we managed to go ahead, and it went really well!
Winner of the Nairn Academy Championshis handicap section Devon Barclay (S4). Picture: Steven Ednie.
“Most of the pupils braved the weather — some of them didn’t make it through the whole day — but they had fun.
Creating a connection with Nairn’s golfing heritage, the championship is set to return as an annual event and will be held each year in one of the town’s two golf clubs, on rotation.
“It’s really generous for both clubs to provide the golf course for free,” he said, as the plan is for June next year to host the second edition at Nairn Golf Club.
The tournament has returned for the first time since Covid. Picture: Steven Ednie.
“We’ve got ex pupils that are off on pro-tours – there is a real rich history within the town, so to link all of these young people’s hobbies and passions to the school orbit is quite nice. “
On the day, S4 student Roddy Stewart won the Daniel Burgess Memorial Trophy — with only four over par — and the handycap section was won by S4 pupil Devon Barclay.
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