Orr banned by Tartan Tour
The East Renfrewshire pro is currently undergoing his PGA training programme but failed to fulfil the required number of shop-based hours during the year as set out in the association’s rules. Trainee pros have to work 30 hours per week but Orr’s 18 to 20 hours fell short and has led to the Belfry-based PGA coming down hard on one of the Scottish game’s leading players. Orr’s manager at the East Renfrewshire club, head professional Stewart Russell, has also been handed a fine of 1,500.
Edinburgh-based Mark Kerr has also been banned until July 1 after
he failed to meet the PGA criteria at Dalmahoy, whose head pro
Alan Tait has been fined 1,500 and been advised to resign from the Tour’s committee.