Achievements
The last year has been a triumph for both of Merchiston’s specialist Golf and Tennis Academies.
Recent successes have resulted in Merchiston being ranked number one in Scotland and number one in the UK by the ISGA. The Golf Academy at Merchiston is purposefully small to allow our pupils to benefit from a more tailored training programme and one on one support to improve their game. This allows the players to perform well consistently and have earned the title of number one UK Junior Golf School for the past five years in a row.
Golf News
![Golf academy players at Swanston Golf Course]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719503915/merchistoncouk/l40ctqakbwemyraa4smo/GolfRankings800x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719503915/merchistoncouk/l40ctqakbwemyraa4smo/GolfRankings800x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719503915/merchistoncouk/l40ctqakbwemyraa4smo/GolfRankings800x800.png","width":800}])
We were delighted to see that the Merchiston Golf Academy continues to enjoy great standings in the Independent Schools Golf Assocation (ISGA) rankings.
![Junior Golf - National Open Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718970647/merchistoncouk/nirfoxflj7at1ixjycae/GolfOpenWinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718970647/merchistoncouk/nirfoxflj7at1ixjycae/GolfOpenWinners.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718970647/merchistoncouk/nirfoxflj7at1ixjycae/GolfOpenWinners.png","width":800}])
This week the Junior Golf Academy won the ISGA National Junior Open at Drayton Park, Oxford. Sixteen teams were competing and the team made up of Harry M, Santiago H, Jack D and Ollie S came out on top.
![Roland - Brit Schools National Champion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716202513/merchistoncouk/dgqu3zlzfzq9cpfol78i/RolandG.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716202513/merchistoncouk/dgqu3zlzfzq9cpfol78i/RolandG.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716202513/merchistoncouk/dgqu3zlzfzq9cpfol78i/RolandG.png","width":800}])
The Golf Academy were recently competing in the British Schools National Finals at Belton Woods Golf Club, Lincolnshire. Merchiston finished 5th out of 17 teams in the UK.
![Golf news]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710842232/merchistoncouk/xrjz0kgezamdzzw3s1qs/GolfNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710842232/merchistoncouk/xrjz0kgezamdzzw3s1qs/GolfNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710842232/merchistoncouk/xrjz0kgezamdzzw3s1qs/GolfNews.png","width":800}])
Over the weekend, Harry M (II Form) won the Junior School Golf match play final at Turnberry.
![Image of Fraser Hutchison, new director of golf at Merchiston Castle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693296933/merchistoncouk/iu1xdsf9matamg07kgqo/FraserHutchison_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693296933/merchistoncouk/iu1xdsf9matamg07kgqo/FraserHutchison_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693296933/merchistoncouk/iu1xdsf9matamg07kgqo/FraserHutchison_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Fraser Hutchison has been appointed at new Director of Golf at Merchiston. We look forward to welcoming him in October.
![View of Merchiston Castle School's Memorial Hall during a sport Prize Giving ceremony with trophies and cups]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687781563/merchistoncouk/esrxkjbsyhvbsk0lvg3q/SportsmansDinner2023_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687781563/merchistoncouk/esrxkjbsyhvbsk0lvg3q/SportsmansDinner2023_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1687781563/merchistoncouk/esrxkjbsyhvbsk0lvg3q/SportsmansDinner2023_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Last Friday we hosted our annual Sportsman's Dinner to celebrate Merchiston's sporting successes in 2022-23.
