Foundation dinner will help youth sport
Special night for Barrie raises a five-figure sum
Youth sport will enjoy a five-figure boost from the inaugural Barrie Douglas Foundation annual dinner.
The Salutation Hotel fundraiser was held in memory of the captain of the Scottish national boys’ team who took ill during last year’s European Team Championship and died in a hospital in Spain. He was 69.
One-time Amateur champion Gordon Sherry regaled the audience with tales of his experiences at The Open and The Masters, with top afterdinner speaker Willie Allan MBE turning in a star performance.
The dinner was sponsored by Dental Technique and McLeod Glaziers.
Lifelong friend Alec Stobie paid a poignant tribute to his fellow former Perth Academy pupil and local businessman.
Among the many golfers of various vintages in attendance was European Tour professional Bradley Neil along with fellow tour pros Danny Young and Wallace Booth.
The Foundation was established by close friends, with support from Barrie’s widow Tish and the family, to preserve his legacy and reflect his passion for encouraging young sporting talent. (back row from left) Alan Cargill, Alec Stobie, Gordon Bannerman, Gordon Sherry, Neil MacKay, Spencer Henderson, Willie Allan. (Front row from left) Charlie Gallagher, Susan Soutar, Tish Douglas, Jennifer Davidson, Jane Gallagher, Derek Petterson
The one-time GB&I selector for the R&A was hugely influential in Perth and Kinross County golf for more than 50 years, serving as boys’ and mens’ team captain, manager and president.
Foundation committee member
Charlie Gallagher said: “The dinner was hugely successful with fantastic support from the business community reflecting the esteem in which Barrie was held.
“The Foundation has already backed a Scottish Junior Masters tournament
held at Blairgowrie, along with other events.
“In addition to golf, we also plan to support youth development projects at Perthshire Rugby Football Club and St Johnstone, which were also close to Barrie’s heart.”