SAM Locke, the teenage amateur from Stonehaven, said it was a "really, really good feeling" to join some of the biggest names of golf in winning the Silver Medal for The Open's leading amateur.
Locke, the product of the Paul Lawrie Foundation and a part-time coffee shop worker at Lawrie's golf centre in Aberdeen, had been guaranteed the prize as no amateur had made it through to the final two days at Carnoustie.
The Scot after finishing his championship at nine over he said he was still mulling over whether to turn pro.
Locke was also the leading Scot after his countrymen Lyle, Russell Knox, Scott Jamieson and Grant Forrest all missed the cut.
The last time Scotland won the Silver Medal was 13 years ago when Lloyd Saltman landed it at St Andrews.
After finishing his final round he spelt out what it meant to join the list of Silver Medal winners which include some of the biggest stars in golf. They include Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Jose Maria Olazabal.
"It's a really really good feeling to know that I got the Silver Medal and I am in good company. Hopefully I can keep doing what I am doing and have a career similar to those guys.
"Personally I got a lot of support which was greatly appreciated. It is something I'll never forget, for sure."
On turning professional, he said: "I will have to think about that over the next wee while and make what I feel is the best decision for me. It would be pretty exciting to turn pro, but we will see. We'll have a think."
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