Golf
Your son can access the excellent local practice facilities throughout the year during activity times.
In the Summer Term he can opt to take golf on three afternoons and can access the first class golf facilities at our partner club, Swanston Golf Club , on two of them. The golf team plays regular school fixtures.
In 2011 Merchiston launched its own Golf Academy, which aims to replicate the success the School has had in tennis. Given that Scotland is the Home of Golf, the access to great courses, excellent coaching and facilities makes this an exciting venture for Merchiston. See the Golf Academy section for further information.
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.
![Logo for ISGA (Golf)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663668368/merchistoncouk/j7ua8d9lwctcggvwaahv/ISGALogo_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663668368/merchistoncouk/j7ua8d9lwctcggvwaahv/ISGALogo_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663668368/merchistoncouk/j7ua8d9lwctcggvwaahv/ISGALogo_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Merchiston Golf Academy continues to perform at increadible levels at ISGA Tournaments and moves into the Top 3 Golf Schools in the UK.
![Pupil of the Golf Academy, Harry M. with awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662562050/merchistoncouk/vhejcx9igdhtrlumldry/HarryMgolfing_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1662562050/merchistoncouk/vhejcx9igdhtrlumldry/HarryMgolfing_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662562050/merchistoncouk/vhejcx9igdhtrlumldry/HarryMgolfing_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Golf Academy Pupil, Harry M. has had a busy and successful Summer on the course!
![Pupils of the Merchiston Golf Academy outside Swanston Golf Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662391245/merchistoncouk/pzw77wq1o5os0bvnc9do/GolfAcamedyatSwanstonGolfClub_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1662391245/merchistoncouk/pzw77wq1o5os0bvnc9do/GolfAcamedyatSwanstonGolfClub_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662391245/merchistoncouk/pzw77wq1o5os0bvnc9do/GolfAcamedyatSwanstonGolfClub_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Golf Academy Pupils have access to some increadible facilities at Swanston Golf Club. What better place to grow their skills with some excellent coaching support!
