Scottish Professional Championship, four strokes behind Sam Torrance. Milne first played in the Open Championship in 1973 as an amateur and then a further four times between 1974 and 1979, missing the cut on each occasion. He gained some attention at the 1999 Open Championship at Carnoustie when at the age of 48 and acting as marker for Martyn Thompson in the third round, he went round in 76, better than many of the players competing in the event. From 1981 Milne became a club professional. He competed in the PGA Club Professionals' Championship, finishing 9th in 1982 and 5th in 1986, giving him a place in the PGA Cup team in those two years. He was runner-up in the 1985 Watsons of Airdrie Monklands Masters at Drumpellier, six strokes behind David Huish. Milne played a few events on the European Senior Tour from 2001 to 2006 but had little success. From 2004 he was at the Olching Golf Club near Munich before moving into the golf travel business. Milne was at times a controversial character. In May 1975 he was fined £500 for signing an incorrect card at the Nigerian Open and failing to report it when he realised the mistake. In January 2001 he was sacked from his position at the Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel & Resort following his drunken behaviour at a Christmas party. He later won an industrial tribunal relating to his dismissal. Personal life Milne died in Thailand on 31 January 2023 at the age of 71. Results in major championships Note: Milne only played in The Open Championship. CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1974 Open Championship) Source: Team appearances Amateur Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1973 EGA Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1972 (winners) Men's Home Internationals (representing Scotland): 1972 (joint winners), 1973 European Amateur Team Championship (representing Scotland): 1973 Professional PGA Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1982, 1986 References External links Scottish male golfers 1951 births 2023 deaths