After a long and distingusing golfing career Sandy Lyle reckons receiving an OBE is the “icing on the cake”
The double-major winning Lyle was recognised for services to Scottish golf at an investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh earlier today (Tuesday March 4th).
Lyle, 67 capped a career that includes 30 professional victories around the world by winning the 1985 Open Championship and the 1988 Masters.
Sandy Lyle MBE – Proudly shows off his MBE medal. Image PA
Born in Shrewsbury, England, Lyle chose to represent Scotland when he turned professional in 1977 .
“It feels really good, and to be part of a team of people who have been honoured today, and to have been part of it, is really special”, said Lyle to PA.
“It’s just part of the icing on the cake of the end of your career to be recognised for what I’ve done.
“I’ve done books and things like that and when you start going through all your history you get quite a buzz after about a two-hour session.
“And this is like one of these things that gives you a buzz, to be recognised for what I’ve done in golf over the years”.
And he added with a big smile: “Many, many years, unfortunately.”
