A GOLF enthusiast living with motor neurone disease (MND) experienced every fan’s dream when he took to the course at the Genesis Scottish Open with stars including Dougray Scott, Scott Brown, Robert MacIntyre and reigning champion Rory McIlroy.
Last year, Scott Stewart was diagnosed with MND and, after years of attending the Genesis Scottish Open as a fan, played the role of the honorary starter of the Pro-Am to raise awareness for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and the condition.
Currently, there is no known cure for the disease, which is a rare condition affecting the brain and nerves, and the average life expectancy following diagnosis is between two to three years.
Scott joined eventual winner MacIntyre alongside the My Name’5 Doddie Pro-Am team featuring former Scottish rugby international Rob Wainwright, ex-professional footballer Brown, and actor Scott.
There was a special surprise for golf-mad Scott when four-time Major winner and former world number one McIlroy took time out of his round for a chat on the course.
Throughout his illness, Scott, who lives in Stirling, has used golf as a barometer for his health, as he puts it: “The way I see it, I’m three down with three to play. But I’m not beaten yet and I’m not giving up.”
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is one of the local charities that benefits from the money raised by The Renaissance Club Charity Foundation, which is responsible for the fundraising endeavours of the club alongside the Genesis Scottish Open.
Visit myname5doddie.co.uk for more information.
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