David Huish to retire as North
Berwick pro in April

FROM THE DAILY TELEGRAPH GOLF WEBSITE
By Charles Randall in Abu Dhabi.
His father's name has been cropping up regularly for Oliver Huish, the only Scottish boy in the Daily Telegraph Junior Golf final tournament, which starts in Abu Dhabi today
Ever since the former circuit professional David Huish dramatically quit all golf three years ago, the rise of his son Oliver increased the possibility of a return to the fairways at North Berwick, but there has been no change of heart, despite Oliver's appearance this year in the Scottish Boys semi-finals and this week's trip to Abu Dhabi.
David Huish sprang to fame in 1975 when he was clear halfway leader in the Open at Carnoustie, but he faded that weekend and never won any significant tournaments. He is due to retire as North Berwick's head professional next April, to be replaced by his other son Martyn Oliver, 18, Oliver would like a round of golf with his father, but a few playing tips is all that has happened so far. "He hasn't been persuaded yet," said Oliver, a scratch player with professional ambitions himself.
Victory in the Telegraph tournament would be a significant step, following in the footsteps of previous winners Andrew Coltart, an early winner in 1986, Justin Rose and recently Oliver Fisher.
From more than 41,830 entrants in the 1,007 qualifying events, Oliver Huish has joined 11 other boys and nine girls in the Abu Dhabi finals, sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland.
Huish will do well to stay the pace with plus-handicappers such as champion Stiggy Hodgson (Sunningdale), Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall), Tom Boys (Royal Liverpool) and Robert Bardsley (Moor Hall).
Nevertheless history seems to frown on Hodgson's chances, because only one player, Denny Lucas, has defended his crown successfully since the present format was adopted in 1985. Curtis Cup player Carly Booth (Comrie)is hoping to emulate Rebecca Hudson and Sophie Walker by keeping the girls title.
Hodgson, with six birdies, and Kelsey MacDonald (Nairn Dunbar) won the team stableford event with Jeremy Deedes, the Telegraph Group event ambassador, and Brian Quinn, of broadcasters Setanta.
NOTE FROM COLIN FARQUHARSON. Charles Randall is not quite on the ball with his comments that David Huish never won anything significant after leading the 1975 Open at Carnoustie at the halfway stage, the year that Tom Watson beat Jack Newton in a Sunday play-off. Huish, in fact, won the Northern Open four times - 1973 at Royal Dornoch, 1980 at Royal Aberdeen, 1984 at Murcar and 1988 at Lossiemouth.
Huish also won the Scottish professional championship at Duddingston in 1973, coming from well back to win the title. Huish had commented to golf writers at Duddingston beside the scoreboard at the halfway stage (or it might have been after the third round) .. "This tournament's not over yet ..." He was right.
Huish went on to be a winner more than once on the European Seniors Tour and he served on various PGA committees.
He will have his 65th birthday on April 4 next year.