{"id":14039,"date":"2022-07-21T13:43:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T13:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegolfguide.co.uk\/?p=14039"},"modified":"2022-07-21T13:44:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T13:44:01","slug":"callaway-and-st-andrews-links-the-big-bag-trail-auction-raises-126000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anvilcloud.co.uk\/devgolf\/callaway-and-st-andrews-links-the-big-bag-trail-auction-raises-126000\/","title":{"rendered":"CALLAWAY AND ST ANDREWS LINKS \u2018THE BIG BAG TRAIL\u2019 AUCTION RAISES\u00a0\u00a3126,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

A total of \u00a3126,000 has been raised in a charity auction of The Big Bag Trail <\/em>sculptures, a unique creative collaboration between partners, Callaway and St Andrews Links to commemorate the 150th Open.<\/p>

The idea for The<\/em> Big Bag Trail<\/em> began when pupils from two St Andrews schools – Madras College<\/strong><\/a> and St Leonards<\/strong><\/a> \u2013  were commissioned to design a Tour Bag that Callaway staff players would use at the 150th<\/sup> Championship. <\/p>

To showcase the excellence of those designs, the sculptures of the final 10 were positioned in various locations around St Andrews, as The Big Bag Trail<\/em> became a route from which locals and visitors could explore throughout the town, and proved to be a popular attraction for the record-breaking crowd of fans who flocked to attend this year\u2019s Championship.<\/p>

Following the conclusion of the event on July 17, which saw Aussie Cameron Smith become Champion Golfer of the Year, the sculptures were moved from their locations around the Home of Golf to the St Andrews Links Clubhouse where they were auctioned off by celebrity auctioneer Charlie Langhorn.<\/p>

All proceeds from the auction will go to CHAS<\/strong><\/a> (Children\u2019s Hospices Across Scotland) and Scottish Sports Futures<\/strong><\/a> (Changing Lives Through Sport).<\/p>

Neil Howie, President and Managing Director, Callaway EMEA, said: \u201cThis has been a truly unique and wonderful project. Seeing the designs created by the young artists for the first time gave us a real sense that we were on the road to something special.<\/p>

\u201cBut to see them come to life as these 10 beautiful sculptures, not forgetting Iona\u2019s winning design that was made into the official bag used by our Staff Professionals during the 150th Open, has been an unforgettable experience.<\/p>

\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to have raised so much money for two such worthy causes, while also promoting the incredible community spirit that surrounds the Home of Golf.\u201d<\/p>

Kirsty McNab, CEO of Scottish Sports Futures said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to have been involved in such an exciting and innovative project as the Big Bag Trail and would like to thank Callaway, St Andrews Links Trust and everyone else involved for raising an incredible amount of money that will make a real difference in people\u2019s lives through the power of sport.\u201d

Rami Okasha, CEO of CHAS, said: \u201cWhen we first heard about the Big Bag Trail project we knew it was something unique and something that would capture the imagination of the public around The Open. We\u2019re hugely grateful to Callaway and St Andrews Links Trust for their support in raising a significant amount of money which will greatly contribute to the work we do with children and families across Scotland ensuring no family faces the death of their child alone.\u201d<\/p>

The trail included the winning deisgn by 17-year-old Iona Turner, whose creation titled \u2018Nessie\u2019s Round to Play\u2019, was selected to be made into the official golf bag used by Callaway Staff Professionals competing at The 150th<\/sup> Open.<\/p>

–          Read more about The Big Bag Trail<\/em><\/strong> HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

–          Read more about Iona\u2019s story and the 2022 July Major Bag<\/strong> HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Iona\u2019s design, which took inspiration from many of St Andrews\u2019 iconic and recognisable landmarks, including the famous Swilcan Bridge on the 18th<\/sup> hole of The Old Course, was the most popular of the night, eventually leading to a final figure of \u00a330,000.<\/p>

Another design that proved popular at the auction was Lily Driscoll’s 150 Opens, 1 St Andrews<\/em>. Peter and Linda Wood from Woodside Lodges, St Andrews felt Lily’sdesign \u201cDepicted St Andrews perfectly in both the colour scheme and the design\u201d and were successful in outbidding other interested parties.<\/p>

Neil Coulson, Chief Executive of St Andrews Links, said: \u201cWe\u2019ve been overwhelmed by the public\u2019s response to The Big Bag Trail<\/em>, both in person from those who attended The Open, and online from those who couldn\u2019t be with us last week.<\/p>

\u201cIt was a remarkable build up to The 150th<\/sup> Open, a phenomenal event both on and off the course, and now to have raised so much money for these fantastic charities is the icing on the cake.\u201d<\/p>

For information about:

Callaway<\/strong>: eu.callawaygolf.com<\/a><\/p>

St Andrew Links<\/strong>: www.standrews.com<\/a><\/p>

Madras College<\/strong>: www.madras.fife.sch.uk\/<\/a><\/p>

St Leonards School, St Andrews<\/strong>: www.stleonards-fife.org<\/a><\/p>

Childrens\u2019 Hospices Across Scotland<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.chas.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>

Scottish Sports Futures<\/strong>: https:\/\/ssf.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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