The Northern Open boasts a proud history of being one of the oldest events in Professional Golf. It is unique in the Scottish domestic calendar as it brings together the leading Professional and Amateur players in the country to compete, not only against their peers, but against each other. It is second in importance only to the Scottish PGA Championship for Scottish Professionals.

Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Nairn, Royal Dornoch and Skibo Castle are just some of the courses which have hosted the event over the years, before it moved to its present home, Meldrum House, in 2010.

Many of Scotland's most famous golfers have their name on the trophy including Eric Brown, John Panton, Harry Bannerman, Brian Barnes and George Will. Sandy Pirie was the last amateur winner in 1970 before David Law repeated this feat in the 2011 Championship.

With seven titles to his name, John Panton has won the Northen Open on more occasions than anyone else. Of current players only Jason McCreadie and Chris Doak (two apiece) have won more than once. The last player to have successfully defend their title is Kevin Stables, who did so in 1994.

Most Wins: 7 John Panton
Most Successive Wins: Eric Brown 3 (1953-55)
Lowest Winning Score (72 holes): 264 Peter Smith (Murcar, 1992)
Last Player To Win In Successive Years: Kevin Stables 1993 & 1994
Last Amateur Winner: David Law 2011. Sandy Pirie 1970.