Story of golf legend to be told

The American producer of the recently-released movie Tommy’s Honour, which told the story of legendary St Andrews golfer Tommy Morris, has welcomed news that another 19th Century golfing legend – and contemporary of Morris – is finally getting recognition.

St Andrews-based author and golf historian Roger Mcstravick revealed last week he has secured permission for a headstone to be placed at Jamie Anderson’s burial site within St Andrews Cathedral.

Roger, who wrote about Jamie in his recent book, St Andrews In the Footsteps of Old Tom Morris, has been liaising with Historic Scotland for three years to have a stone erected.

Having received “very generous” support from local golf clubs, he is now approaching private individuals in a bid to raise £8,000.

Speaking to The Courier from the US, Tommy’s Honour producer Jim Kreutzer said he was delighted to hear the news and revealed he would be addressing Anderson’s story in a new TV series next year.

He said: “Recognising that the people behind this effort are of the highest calibre that Scotland, St Andrews and the game of golf have to offer, one should readily see the merit in their noble cause.

“Tommy’s Honour touched on the early history here but, like the layers of an onion, one peel leads to many others and here is a perfect example of that.”