Grangemouth PE teacher Fraser in line for first footgolf cap with Scotland

The 27-year-old, originally from Denny, has been included in Scotland’s footgolf squad which will take to the greens and fairways over two events later this month.

Weir, who plays at the footgolf course at Palacerigg in Cumbernauld, is currently ranked eighth in Scotland after five competitions on the ‘Scottish Tour’. That’s been enough to earn the PE teacher a call-up to the national squad for matches against the rest of the world on Saturday, August 22 and then the Scottish Open.

Fraser explained: “The tour in Scotland is very strong at the minute and the footgolf association of Scotland have been working hard to promote the sport.

“It combines the rules of golf with the striking of a football. The holes are 21 inches wide and it is played using a size 5 football.

“I have been selected for my first Scottish cap and I can’t wait to represent Scotland again having previously high jumped and triple jumped at Scotland junior level.

“So far this season we have had tournaments at Vogrie, Bridgend, Broadlees, Caprington and Craggan (Grantown on Spey). With my best finish coming at Vogrie where I placed third with 14 under par.”

Fraser has only been playing competitively for a year, representing Cumbernauld, before making the move into the Scottish Tour leading to his selection.

The international challenge match will be played at Greenock Golf Club, with the Scottish Open following a day later.

He added: “With support from my home club Footgolf Cumbernauld and also Galaxy Sports Tone Zone I have been able to travel the country and ensure I am in the best position possible to reach my goals of making the Scotland squad. The squad has World Cup players, European champions and tri nations champions within it. The game is rapidly expanding and the quality is improving each year.

“At each event we have had over 60 players with categories for women, over-45s and under-16s. The game is very accessible and a great way to keep active for all.”