Gleneagles, the world-famous Scottish hotel and sporting estate, has today announced Hannah McCook, as a new Golf Ambassador, supporting the iconic Perthshire venue’s plans to inspire more young people, school children and women to take up the game.
Recently turned professional, proud Scot Hannah (25), who was born in Aberdeen and raised in Strathspey, was one of Scotland’s leading amateur players, winning three consecutive Scottish Golf Ladies Order of Merit titles before transitioning to the pro ranks this year.
Hannah joins fellow Scot and 1999 Open Champion, Paul Lawrie, as an ambassador, at a time when the award-winning 850-acre Perthshire estate prepares to celebrate the Centenary of its Top 100-ranked championship courses, The King’s and The Queen’s, designed by James Braid.
Gleneagles will also host the 16th playing of The Solheim Cup, from September 9-15, the pinnacle of women’s professional golf, on the Jack Nicklaus-designed PGA Centenary Course.
Hannah, who was previously a member at Gleneagles during her Sports Studies degree course at The University of Stirling, said: “I’m incredibly proud to be representing both Scotland and Gleneagles as a professional golfer.
Gleneagles holds a special place in my heart and to now be a golf ambassador for such an iconic Scottish brand is a dream come true.”
Gary Silcock, Director of Golf at Gleneagles, commented: “In a year when Gleneagles welcomes the biggest event in women’s golf to Perthshire, it seems fitting that we announce a new partnership with Hannah, one of Scotland’s female golfing talents of the future.
“Her emotional attachment to Gleneagles means she understands our golf proposition perfectly. We have a strong desire to inspire and encourage more young people, school children and women to take up the game and Hannah’s energy and enthusiasm will help us achieve this.”
2018 marked Hannah’s standout season as an amateur, winning both The Welsh Ladies Open Strokeplay and its Irish equivalent just a week later. Hannah was part of the victorious team to represent Scotland at the Ladies Home Internationals in Ireland, and she also represented her country at the World Amateur Team Championships.
Hannah will initially focus her tournament play on the Ladies European Tour Access Series, with the aim of progressing onto the main Ladies European Tour. She also continues to work with the SportScotland Institute of Sport and PGA personal coach, David Torrance.
For further information about Gleneagles, visit: www.gleneagles.com
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Picture caption: Gleneagles newly announced Golf Ambassador, Hannah McCook.
Hannah McCook achievements:
- 2016, 2017 and 2018 Scottish Ladies Order of Merit Winner
- 2018 Welsh Ladies Open Strokeplay Champion
- 2018 Irish Women’s Open Strokeplay Champion
- 2018 Scotland won The Ladies Home International matches
- 6th Scottish Women’s Open Strokeplay 2018
- Tied 4th, St Rule Trophy 2018
- 5th, South American Amateur 2018
- Scottish Champion of Champions Champion 2017
- 3rd Welsh Ladies Amateur 2017
- Tied 9th, English Women’s Open Strokeplay and Ladies British Open Amateur Strokeplay 2017
- Semi Final Scottish Amateur 2016 and 2018
- Tied 5th, Irish Ladies Open Strokeplay April 2016
- Runner up, Argentine Women’s Amateur 2015
- Scottish Universities Champion 2014
- British Universities Champion 2012
- World Amateur Team Championship selection 2018
- Represented Scotland at 2016, 2017 and 2018 European Team Championships
- Six appearances in Ladies Home Internationals, representing Scotland
About The Gleneagles Hotel
An iconic country estate set beneath the beautiful Ochil Hills, The Gleneagles Hotel has been a luxury destination for nearly a century.
Located just one hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports and with its own railway station, Gleneagles offers the perfect retreat for those looking for relaxation, fun and adventure. Three championship courses have established Gleneagles’ reputation as a golfer’s paradise but the hotel offers so much more than golf.
The 850-acre estate epitomises the natural beauty for which Scotland is famed and offers guests a glorious playground of country pursuits and activities. Whether you come to fly a Harris’ Hawk, ride horses, play tennis, go off-roading, train gundogs, shoot game, fish, enjoy Michelin-starred dining, or relax in an award-winning spa, Gleneagles offers a world of unforgettable experiences.