Andy Robertson was full of enthusiasm and energy as he participated in his charity golf day. During the event, he disclosed the true motivation behind Scotland’s bid for Euro 2024, expressing that they are now very close to achieving their goal. Furthermore, Andy Robertson has already secured a grand slam victory and will be vying for his fifth major title in Paris.
Today, he is preparing for his second Champions League triumph, following Liverpool’s success in winning both domestic trophies this season. Additionally, there was the remarkable triumph of winning the Premier League title in 2020, putting an end to Anfield’s 30-year-long wait.
While he continues to achieve remarkable feats in football, Andy Robertson has received another prestigious recognition back home in Glasgow. He has been granted lifetime honorary membership of Cathcart Castle Golf Club in acknowledgment of his football achievements. These accomplishments may not have been possible without his deep passion for golf.
At the age of 15, with a handicap of five, he led the junior section of Cathcart Castle Golf Club, and many predicted a bright future for him as a professional golfer. However, at that same age, his footballing career faced a setback when he was released from Celtic’s academy in 2009 for being considered too small.
Fortunately, the junior team manager of Cathcart Castle, John McCallum, intervened. After Andy approached him feeling distressed about the situation, John McCallum suggested that Queen’s Park, a club associated with the golf club, should consider giving him a chance.
Consequently, Robertson spent the next three years playing for Queen’s Park’s youth team, even taking on a job in the club’s office to handle ticket inquiries. In 2012, he signed with Dundee United, a Scottish Premier League team, and a year later, he joined Hull City for £2.85 million.
In 2017, Klopp managed to secure his signing for Liverpool, outbidding then-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with an initial fee of £8 million, marking the beginning of his rise to stardom.
Despite his achievements and success, Andy Robertson remains connected to Cathcart Castle, where he still visits. Stephen Duncan, the head golf professional, shared that Andy was set to be formally presented with his life membership last year when he was in Glasgow for Scotland duty, but he couldn’t attend due to an injury. Nonetheless, Andy feels immensely proud and happy about the honorary membership.
What sets Andy Robertson apart is that he hasn’t changed a bit. He maintains his down-to-earth nature and continues to engage in friendly banter, especially with Stephen Duncan, who is a Rangers fan. Unlike some individuals who let success get to their heads, Andy remains humble and genuine. Everyone at Cathcart Castle Golf Club admires him and supports him wholeheartedly.
They will be eagerly watching the Champions League final, hoping that Andy can secure another medal against Real Madrid. Stephen Duncan reminisces about Andy’s breakthrough at Queen’s Park when he played against Rangers.