Just call him Dr.
Paul Lawrie. The Open champion, who won the title at Carnoustie five months
ago in a dramatic three-way playoff, was awarded an honorary Doctor of
Laws degree today from Robert Gordon University.
"Paul Lawrie's success
in the Open championship has transformed his life and career," said John
Harper, dean of the faculty of Health and Social Care, who presented the
degree. "It has ensured financial security for him and his family and propelled
his career onto the world-wide stage."
Lawrie, who left
school to pursue a golf career, said he was shocked when he was notified
by mail of the award. Lawrie, the first Scot to win the Open title in Scotland
since 1893, called it a "fantastic year."
"Obviously, I want
to go on and make every year the same, but we will see what we can do,"
he said.
