The Genesis Scottish Open drive to support My Name'5 Doddie Foundation proves a real hit
12 July 2024
In 2023, Scott Stewart was diagnosed with MND and, after years of attending the Genesis Scottish Open as a fan, played the role of the Honorary Starter of the Pro-Am in a bid to raise awareness for the foundation and condition.
Scott joined professional Robert MacIntyre alongside the My Name’5 Doddie Pro-Am team featuring former Scottish rugby international Rob Wainwright, ex-professional footballer Scott Brown and actor Dougray Scott.
Throughout his illness, Scott has used golf as a barometer for his health, as he puts it:
“The way I see it, I’m three down with three to play. But I’m not beaten yet and I’m not giving up. I’m taking this fight to the 19th hole and beyond for as long as I possibly can, I promise you that”
The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is one of the local charities that benefits from the money raised by The Renaissance Club Charity Foundation, which is responsible for the fundraising endeavours of the club alongside the Genesis Scottish Open. To date, this has raised over £700,000 in the five years that the tournament has been held at The Renaissance Club, with the aim to break the £1m barrier this year.
