GOLF NEWS
Paul Lawrie awarded OBE
Two-time Ryder Cup player and PGA Professional Paul Lawrie has revealed his pride after being awarded an OBE in the Queen ' s Birthday Honours for the work of his foundation .
Aberdeen-based Lawrie , who received an MBE after winning the 1999 Open Championship , set up the foundation in 2001 to encourage and support young people to play golf .
" I ' m very proud because it ' s for the foundation this time as opposed to what you do on the golf course ," said Lawrie .
" I got a letter through a few weeks ago . It ' s been quite difficult keeping it quiet . It ' s a huge honour .
" The foundation is very important to my wife Marian and I .
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