Home support could make the difference to the massed ranks of up and coming Scottish golfers who are hoping to break into the top tier of European golf according to Richie Ramsay, the former South African Open champion.

The Aberdonian, who turned 29 last month, has never lacked self-belief and ranks himself as part of a substantial group of players who are poised to make that step up. He sets out tomorrow having been drawn in the pick of the groupings with Luke Donald, the world No.1 and defending champion and three-time major winner Ernie Els and reckons this week's tournament offers a prime opportunity.

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