Alan's extensive golfing career included gaining his Euro Tour Card in 1997 and he also jointly holds the course record for Carnoustie with Colin Montgomerie.

His appointment follows the announcement that both Open Champion Paul Lawrie and the European Ladies Tour's Clare Queen are representing The Carrick on their respective tours.

Bordering on the shores of Loch Lomond, the Carrick takes its name from the highly acclaimed architect Canadian Doug Carrick, who was responsible for its design.

Weaving through a variety of landscape settings, The Carrick takes advantage of the spectacular surrounding views of its loch side location. Designed in traditional Scottish Heathlands style, the course's geographical setting gives players a unique experience - as its front 9-holes are in the Scottish Lowlands and the back 9-holes in the Scottish Highlands.

Commenting on his appointment Alan said:

'The Carrick will offer players an outstanding golfing experience thanks to its exceptional design and location.

I am delighted taking up what really must be one of the most exciting jobs in Scottish golf in the run up to the official opening in July.'

The Carrick will play host to a number of significant golf tournaments this year, including the Ladies' Scottish Open and the Sir Steve Redgrave Golden Golf Tour.

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