Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to the inaugural Golf Highland Photography Competition!

The submission window will officially close at midnight today (30th September), and we’re thrilled by the response from keen photographers across the region and beyond.

Over the next couple of weeks, our esteemed panel of judges will be reviewing all the entries. 

The winners will be announced shortly, so stay tuned for updates via the Golf Highland website and our social media channels. 

Good luck to all participants – we can’t wait to celebrate your creativity and love for Highland golf! 

So, as they say in “Strictly” … please welcome your judges! 

Sandy McCook is seasoned photojournalist with The Press and Journal; Sandy McCook has spent over three decades capturing Scotland’s most defining moments, from the Lockerbie disaster to the Dunblane shootings, his lens has documented history. Based in Inverness-shire, Sandy’s adventurous spirit has taken him through blizzards and Royal visits alike, including a memorable assignment photographing the Queen Mother. He’s also a regular at the Royal National Mod, preserving Scotland’s cultural vibrancy through his photography. 

Allan Minto, an experienced figure in Scottish golf tourism, began his career as a club professional before transitioning into strategic tourism development. His work with East Lothian Council helped establish the renowned Scotland’s Golf Coast brand, attracting global media attention and hosting The Open Championship at Muirfield. Allan continues to support golf and tourism businesses through Scotland Where Golf Began, championing Scotland’s golfing legacy. 

Gordon Bannerman, a veteran journalist and former sports editor of the Perthshire Advertiser, is known for his insightful coverage of football and golf. Founder of Bannerman Media, he has supported various golf clubsand businesses with their PR and has enjoyed leadership roles with Live Active Leisure, the Guildry Incorporation of Perth and the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce. A keen hacker at The Blairgowrie Golf Club, Gordon also serves as a trustee of the Perth-based Thomson Charitable Trust. 

Shona Rankin represents the High 9 clubs on the Golf Highland board and is a tireless advocate for Highland golf tourism. She played a key role in launching this very competition, encouraging amateur photographers to showcase the region’s stunning courses and welcoming spirit. Beyond golf, Shona is a member of the Carrbridge community, lending her energy to events like Carve Carrbridge, the well-known Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships, and even tending the plants at the railway station! 

Let the judging begin – and may the best shots win!