Robertson toasts biggest win of career in Loch Lomond Whiskies Scottish PGA Championship

“The names on this trophy are unbelievable and in terms of prestige it has to be my biggest victory,” said Robertson, who joins the likes of John Panton, Bernard Gallacher, Sandy Lyle, Sam Torrance and Paul Lawrie on the cherished old piece of silverware.

With a fine amateur pedigree – he was runner-up in both the Scottish matchplay and strokeplay championships – Robertson stepped away from the competitive scene and worked full-time as a building supplies salesman.

Having finally taken the professional plunge in 2021, the former Scottish Assistants’ champion has enjoyed a new lease of golfing life.

“It’s pure enjoyment now,” added Robertson, who also picked up the prize as the leading PGA trainee. “I worked for eight or nine years and I have a new appreciation for the game. I don’t get too hard on myself and that outlook has helped to deliver the results.”

“I’ve changed the way I think about tournaments,” said Robertson, who played in July’s Open and was runner-up in the PGA Assistants’ Championship a couple of weeks later. “I have my own target in my head and try to block out what others are doing. That approach helped me when Chris chipped in. In years gone by, that kind of thing would have rattled me and I’d get distracted. Not now.”

Lee (pictured), who has now been runner-up five times in the Scottish PGA Championship, made a late push with an eagle on 14 and a birdie on the last in a 67 but it was too little, too late. “My putting was much better today and that’s given me a big lift heading into two huge weeks for me,” said Lee, who is set to play in the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship on the DP World Tour over the next fortnight.

Currie, meanwhile, was in a philosophical mood after his brave title bid fell short.

“I peaked too early and got a nosebleed,” he said with a wry chuckle after a closing 68. “But I can’t complain. I’m proud of myself. I’ve had four excellent rounds of golf too keep up with Graeme, who has been on fire the last couple of years. Those sloppy bogeys cost me.”

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