Walker joins Dundonald Links as new touring pro
He carved out his amateur career as a member of Kilmarnock (Barassie) and now Euan Walker is aiming to use a new tie up across the fence at Dundonald Links to be part of Scotland’s current tale of success in the professional ranks.
In an exciting development, the 25-year-old has signed a deal to become the new touring pro at the Ayrshire venue, which is undergoing a £25 million investment after being bought from loch lo mo nd Golf Club by leisure company Darwin Estates.
Walker, who reached the final of the Amateur Championship at Portmarnock just over two years ago, joined the paid ranks immediately after playing in the 2019 Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool.
The Ayrshireman secured full playing rights on the Challenge Tour through a strong showing at the European Tour Qualifying School at the end of that year only to see his rookie season being decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
He’s made the occasional start on the European Tour and Challenge Tour, where he is now gearing up for a full 2021 schedule, starting in Sweden next week.
“To have the facilities that Dundonald has to offer so close to my home makes it the perfect place to base myself from,” said Walker.
“The on-going developments and improvements to the Resort, together with the changes that have already been made to the championship course, are making Dundonald one of the major golfing venues in the country, and I am excited to be representing the resort on an international stage.”