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Young Suffolk golfer Tyler Weaver make debut in US Open
A golf club that helped shape rising athlete Tyler Weaver said the "sky is the limit" as he took on professionals during a major amateur golfer, 20, from Suffolk, made his major debut in the US Open at Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Thursday finishing the round five over par putting him tied in 79th place. He will take on champions in the sport, including Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, aiming to make Friday's cut and earn himself a spot in the weekend's Golf Club in Newmarket is watching Weaver closely, and many members and coaches - including Jonny Sharkey - believed he could "do something special". "He was really fun to watch growing up at the club here," said Mr Sharkey, who is the club's youth coach."He always had it in him; he had a strong steeliness about him as a junior member up here."He's always had all the shots, there's never been a weakness in his game, and I think that's what's propelled him to this level."The sky is the limit for him... why can't he go on and do something special this week?" Mark Payne, a club member, had helped fundraise for Weaver to buy equipment as a said it was an "unbelievable" achievement to reach the US Open."There's a lot of good young players, but he was always exceptional and lets his golf do the talking," he said."We're very proud of him at the club."Mr Payne added that Weaver had a "good chance" at the event and was "never phased by anything". The club held a party on Thursday night to watch Weaver tee off in the competition. Junior golfers described Weaver as an "inspiration", and they hoped to follow in his footsteps. Competing in a major had "always been a dream" for Weaver, he previously said, and his elder brother Max is caddying for brothers both started playing golf at Newmarket from an early age, and Weaver said it had meant "a lot" to him to know he had the support from the Dad, Jason, a former jockey, and mum Fiona will also be at the event cheering him on. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Press and Journal
04-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
JD Sports Elgin shop set for a makeover almost a decade after they opened at Edgar Road retail park
Welcome to Planning Ahead – our weekly round-up of the latest proposals across Moray. Sit back and enjoy all of the most interesting planning news. In this week's edition, phone company EE will extend the time they will operate their store from a truck in the Elgin town centre. Glamping pods have been proposed near Spey Bay Golf Course. The JD Sports store in Elgin could be given a makeover. And a hotel in Tomintoul will breathe new life into their function hall. But first, we look at approved plans to transform a former church hall near Buckie. Last August, we revealed the Church of Scotland had completed the sale of Rathven Parish Church. The 230-year-old church held its last service on May 26 last year. Bosses had put the historic property—complete with hall and car park—on the market for offers over £120,000. This sale was part of a nationwide drive to cut costs by selling churches as congregations dwindle and fewer ministers are being trained. In December, new owner Paul McCawley submitted plans to transform the former church hall into a three-bedroom home. The makeover included energy efficiency improvements. The architects previously said the 'relatively minor' alterations and change of use would have little impact on the heritage of the site and B-listed parish church. Now the plans have been approved for the former hall. In November, we revealed United Kingdom Distilleries Limited wanted to transform the Hotel Square's function hall in Tomintoul into a micro distillery. Floor plans previously showed the makeover included a production area and a store. Now the plans have been given planning permission. Work can't start until a building warrant is approved for the £45,000 transformation. Grant And Geoghegan Limited has been representing the business in the planning process. Six glamping pods could be built next to the Spey Bay Golf Course. Mr C Docherty is behind the plans for the pods. The golf club owners, US-based Links Golf Club, will allow guests use of the existing communal facilities such as the putting green, fire pit, showers and toilets. Meanwhile, they will benefit from a golf preferential fee rate when booking the pods. The operator wants to build relationships with local businesses to offer their goods and services to guests. These include taxi services, shops, cafes, and restaurants. These services will be promoted within the pods and local knowledge of beauty spots will be given to guests too. In 2023, US-based Links Golf Club bought the golf course that just sits along the Moray coastline. The 18-hole golf course includes an associated caravan park, clubhouse and former driving range. Links is an online community that was created in 2021 and mainly consists of tech-forward millennials and Gen-Z golfers who have found a passion for the sport. The business says it wants to revolutionise traditional golf by offering enthusiasts unique and exclusive experiences. Phone company EE has given the go-ahead to operate their store from a truck for a further six months as they continue to hunt for a new permanent Elgin home. They were one of the businesses made homeless by the St Giles Centre closure. Since late January, the company has been running a temporary store inside a truck parked on the Plainstones. This comes as they will serve its customers beyond the 28-day period they had previously had. This covers temporary buildings and uses. EE says it will 'continue to serve the community and safeguard existing jobs'. Last year, Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland opened up a new charity shop in Elgin. In the past, unit 6 at Elgin Retail Park on Edgar Road was home to Bensons for Beds. Now Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland bosses want to form a storage area, a managers office and staff loos. According to building papers, the work could cost around £30,000. JD Sports want to carry out £20,000 worth of work at their Elgin store. According to a building warrant, the work proposed at unit 2 at Springfield Retail Park on Edgar Road includes electrical works for new lighting, a replacement counter and new furniture layout. Access to the shop will be maintained and fire complementation unchanged. Joseph James is representing the firm.
