Couples set for Scottish Open bow
26/06/2006 - 14:23:56American Fred Couples, who is bidding to play in a sixth Ryder Cup, will play in next month’s Scottish Open at Loch Lomond.
The 46-year-old will make his first appearance in the event, held between July 13 and 16, before he moves on to the Open at Hoylake the following week.
“I have heard so many great things about Loch Lomond and about the tournament that I am really looking forward to coming over to Scotland next month to experience the magic for myself,” said the 1992 Masters champion, who will join major winners Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Hale Irwin, Paul Lawrie, Tom Lehman, Sandy Lyle and Jose Maria Olazabal in the field.
