The 125th Edinburgh Evening News Dispatch Trophy has been handed a double boost ahead of next month’s event at the Braids. It has come in the shape of welcome sponsorship from the Braid Hills Golf Centre and North Berwick-based Golf Finance. The popular team tournament was first held in 1890 and has taken place every year apart from during the First and Second World Wars and then for two years during the Covid pandemic. “The Dispatch Trophy is one of the most historic events in Scottish golf and its double foursome format on the Braids always makes for an exciting week,” said Ian Young, part of the Braid Hills Golf Centre team. “The Braid Hills Golf Centre has supported the event in the past and some of the players who compete in the Dispatch Trophy use our Trackman technology, which has been a game-changer for our range.” Golf Finance is owned by two keen golfers in Neil Henderson, the current Edinburgh & East of Scotland Alliance champion, and Malcolm Pennycott. “Malcolm has played in the Dispatch Trophy himself while I have always kept a close eye on it when the tournament is taking place,” said Henderson. “It is a terrific event and we are delighted to be playing a part in helping to make the 125th edition a special occasion at the Braids.” Every player participating in this year’s event will receive a commemorative bag tag while Scottish Golf vouchers will be awarded to the winners, runners-up and beaten semi-finalists. In addition to the trophy, which is widely regarded as one of the best in golf, a special flag will also be presented to the winning team along with the customary medals. Taking place on 17, 20, 22 and 24 May, Duddingston will be aiming to make it three wins in a row after picking up the trophy at the first time of asking in 2023 then making a successful defence in 2024. The entry fee is £85 and the closing date is Wednesday, May 7. Fill in the entry form here https://forms.office.com/e/88Za3M7tFZ