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Scots prepare for another successful season - 8th Nov 2004
Scotland's top amateur golfers are flying off to Portugal this week (14 - 21 November) for a Training Development Camp.
The group will spend a week at the Quinta da Ria Golf Resort in the Eastern Algarve, Portugal.
On the Training Development Camp, the players will follow an intensive programme of coaching and playing, giving them the opportunity to build on the successes of 2004, and develop their game ahead of next season.
Accompanied by National Coach Ian Rae and Institute High Performance Coach Steve McNally, the squad will receive coaching focusing on all aspects of their game. During the week, a set programme of events will be followed including warm up preparation, long and short game practice and gym sessions.
This trip is the first in a series of Training Development Camps in Portugal. Players from the boys, youths and men's coaching squads will be given the opportunity to work on their game, closely watched by Scotland's expert team of National Coaches.
Sports Scientist Audrey Duncan and Psychologist Dr. Robert Cox will also accompany the squad to Portugal.
National Coach Ian Rae explained: "Players' performance now relies on not only the technical aspects of the game, but also on psychology and physiology, which is why we will be working on these aspects in Portugal."
"Top players in Scotland are recognising this and we are building their programmes and preparatory schedules accordingly.
"In this country, we believe these disciplines are just as important as preparing the practical side to the game. For players to perform, they must be in shape both physically and mentally."
Included in the squad for Portugal is double boys' champion Scott Henry (Cardross). The 17-year-old made history this season, becoming only the third player ever to win the Boys Match Play and Stroke Play crowns in the same season. A promising young talent, the youngster also cruised to victory in the inaugural Junior Golf Ranking.
Scottish Golfer of the Year Jamie McLeary (Leven GS) and Scottish Amateur Champion George Murray (Earlsferry Thistle) have also been selected for the trip. David Addison (Kilmarnock Barassie), Andrew McArthur (Windyhill), Paul O'Hara (Colville Park), Eric Ramsay (Carnoustie) Lloyd Saltman (Craigielaw) and Robert Taylor (Downfield) make up the nine man squad.
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