Sam Torrance has become the latest addition to an exclusive group of golfers.

The Largs man has been admitted to the Honorary Life Members of the European Tour, becoming the first Scot to achieve the title since Bernard Gallacher in 2003.

Ryder Cup hero Torrance, who won 21 times on the tour, was presented with the award by chairman David Williams at Tuesday night's championship reception.

He said: "It's fantastic. It's been my whole life. I should really be honouring the European Tour for giving me such an arena to play golf.

"It has been so rewarding - the people I've met, the places I've been. What a journey.

"It's very special to receive this honour. The European Tour has always made me feel very special."

David Williams said: "Sam has had the most extraordinary golf career and the most extraordinary life.

"In 29 years, the European Tour has only awarded the Honorary Life Membership to 52 players, such is the prestige of it.

"It is truly a roll call of golfing honour and such a privilege to present this award to him."