''bunkered'' is a Scottish

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magazine published by DC Thomson. Based in Dundee, Scotland, the magazine was launched in 1996 and is published eight times per year. It covers the entire spectrum of golf, with a particular emphasis on Scottish golf. It is the most widely read and sold golf publication in Scotland.

History

The first official edition of ''bunkered'' was launched in April 1996 and was the first of four issues that year. In 1998, production was increased to five editions per year and, in 1999, was upped to six editions. Since 2002, the magazine has been published eight times per year. The magazine celebrated the publication of its 100th edition in 2010 at the

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in St Andrews. In 1999, ''bunkered'' became the biggest-selling golf magazine in Scotland, a position it has continued to strengthen. The magazine is renowned for its blend of content, including big-name interviews, in-depth features, top instruction tips, informed columnists and opinions, golf course reviews and information, golf holiday destinations and travel advice, and the latest up-to-the-minute golf equipment. The magazine has interviewed many famous golfers such as Jack Nicklaus,

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, Tom Watson,

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, Seve Ballesteros,

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, and many more. ''bunkered'' has also been behind many exciting initiatives and events, such as the bunkered Matchplay Challenge held in 2004 and 2007. A Ryder Cup-style match, it saw teams representing the Scottish amateur and professional circuits do battle with one another. The ongoing success of ''bunkered'' has enabled PSP Publishing to branch out and diversify its products. It included the launch of the famous annual Scottish Golf Show in 2006.

Green Fee Savers

In 1999, ''bunkered'' launched Green Fee Savers, a discount golf program that enabled recreational golfers to enjoy half-price rounds at hundreds of clubs across the UK and Ireland. It was discontinued in 2010.

Notable columnists

Arthur Montford Arthur Montford (25 May 1929 – 26 November 2014) was a Scottish Television sports journalist, best known for his 32-year tenure as the presenter of Scottish Television's '' Scotsport''. Although he was most associated with football, he covered ...

- 1996–present *

Paul Lawrie Paul Stewart Lawrie (born 1 January 1969) is a Scottish professional golfer who is best known for winning The Open Championship in 1999. He was a vice-captain for the European Ryder Cup team in 2016. Early career Lawrie was born in Aberdeen a ...

- 2001–2005 *

- 2008–2010 *

Bernard Gallacher Bernard Gallacher, OBE (born 9 February 1949) is a Scottish professional golfer. Early life and amateur career Gallacher was born in Bathgate, Scotland. He took up golf at the age of eleven. In 1965 he won the Lothians Golf Association Boys C ...

- 1998–2008 * Dougie Donnelly - 2016–2018

Awards

''bunkered'' and its personnel have won a number of

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. * Scottish Publisher of the Year, 2011 * Consumer Magazine Editor of the Year, 2010 * Consumer Magazine Editor of the Year, 2008 * Scottish Brand Development of the Year, 2009 * Scottish Publisher of the Year, 2006 * Scottish Consumer Magazine of the Year, 2004

References

External links

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