Can the Ryder Cup help revive golf in Scotland?

The event has only been played in Scotland once since then.

It’s been a long journey, but the event has finally returned to the home of golf. It’s an opportunity those involved in the Scottish game will not want to miss

Some days, instead of practising his swing, Gallacher has been out on the course at Kingsfield near Linlithgow to see about 140 children playing in their final competition of the season.

“I’m trying to make it where there’s no excuse for any kid not to play golf,” he says.

“We give equipment, we pick classes up from local schools and bring them here for an hour each week over an eight-week period.

“We are building a nine-hole course at the club, which will be free for under 12s and have a nominal fee for over 12s.”

His passion is clear – he wants to see kids “competing and playing with a smile on their faces”.

And he’s getting to see that on the course.

Ellie, eight, explains why she has been drawn to golf: “It makes me happy. It’s good to make new friends and to see what skills you can have in sports.”

Ella, six, adds: “I like challenging myself so that I get it in the hole.”

And for seven-year-old Noah it’s the winning that counts. “The best thing is when I win medals,” he says.

Anyone who feels tempted to lose their temper while learning golf should take a few tips from these children.

How do you develop those all important skills?

“You practise, practise, practise,” says Ellie.