Peter and the Tiger
25 February 2008
He may have been just a face in the crowd, but for a young Oatridge-trained greenkeeper, sharing the limelight with the world's greatest golfer will be a moment to treasure and the highlight of his career so far.
Peter Avent, a 22 year old from Bonnyrigg in Midlothian, found himself virtually rubbing shoulders with Tiger Woods, after the player clinched the PGA Tour Fedex Cup and a prize of $10 million. In the picture (Above), Peter is to the left and just behind Tiger, as he was surrounded by the multi-national staff who prepared and looked after the East Lake course in Atlanta, Georgia, for the tournament.
Before going to the United States under TOP, the programme run by Ohio State University to give overseas youngesters the opportunity to continue their education and widen their experience, Peter worked at the Dlamahoy Country Club near Edinburgh, while studying for his Modern Apprenticeship at Oatridge.
And how was it, being photographed with a living legend? "Awesome" says Peter.