Larbert High Golfers Achieve School's Best-Ever International Championship Finish
Four pupils secured second place overall at the World Schools Golf Championships, with a teacher also winning the male teachers' competition.
By Jamie Strachan
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A golf ball on a green course, representing a school's sporting achievement.
Four pupils from Larbert High School achieved the school's best-ever result at the World Schools Golf Championships, securing second place overall against 23 other schools from 17 countries.
Adam Love, S5, Zac Love, S3, Luke Pringle, S3, and Ruari McNeil, S4, represented the school from 14 to 16 September at Ladybank Golf Club in Fife and two courses at Fairmont St Andrews. Larbert High was the only school from the Falkirk Council area participating and one of three Scottish schools to have competed in the event since its inception in 2024.
The championship featured teams from various countries, including the USA, Nigeria, the Cayman Islands, and the United Arab Emirates. Larbert High pupils also secured second and third places in the senior Stableford competition, contributing to the school's overall second-place finish.
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"Adam, Zac, Luke and Ruari represented Larbert High at an international event and returned with an excellent set of results. They supported each other, showed respect to other competitors and made the most of meeting young people from different countries. Finishing second against schools from 17 countries reflects just how well they performed as a team."
Greg Halkett, a teacher at Larbert High School, also achieved individual success, finishing first in the male teachers' competition. He supported the pupils throughout the championship.
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"When Zac and I finished our round on the final day, the other Larbert players and parents were waiting around the last green. They had finished their own rounds but came back to support their teammates. That summed up the team bond across the three days. I’d also like to thank the parents who helped with travel and supported all four pupils."
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"It was a good experience meeting people from around the world and playing challenging courses, particularly in the conditions on the second day. I was pleased with how I played and proud to represent Larbert High."
Larbert High School is planning its own golf championship in May and June 2027, aiming to provide more pupils with opportunities to compete in golf.
Based on information from the official source: Falkirk Council (07/10/2026)
