Player
Introduction.

It is with great pleasure we introduce you to USB student athlete, Archie Cook.

USB Consultant, Alan Murdoch, has had the pleasure of working with Archie since he became a student at Merchiston Castle School in 2019. He made an immediate impression both in the classroom and out on the practice ground.

What a journey he has had to date and still two more years before hopefully heading to the USA to continue in his education and golfing aspirations.

Archie is a passionate, energetic, driven and humble young man. These qualities are all noticeable when he trains and plays, he is well versed, well travelled and a very confident young man. Archie is a team player, a Captain and a leader in everything he does.

Recently, Scotland Golf made him Captain of the Scotland U16 Quads Team for there trip to the Netherlands. This just shows how highly regarded this young man is.

Availability:
Available

Year of Entry:
2025

If you would like to know more about Archie and his current position, press the button below to get in touch.

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Personal
Information.

Gender
Male
Age
31/07/2007
Nationality
Scottish
Residence
England
Graduation
2025
Enrollment
2025
Height
6ft 1in
Weight
172lbs
Handicap
+1.3
Home Club
Goswick G C
Other Clubs
Gullane G C & Alnmouth G C

Scoring
Statistics.

Stats20232024
Score Average:73.473.6
Low Score (To Par):-4-3

Player
Academics.

DateQualificationSubjectGrade
2023GCSEMaths7
2023GCSEEnglish Literature8
2023GCSEEnglish Language8
2023GCSEChemistry6
2023GCSEPhysics3
2023GCSEFrench7
2023GCSEGeography7
2023GCSEHistory5
2023GCSEDesign Technology6

School

2015 – 2020: Mowden Hall School

2020 – 2025: Merchiston Castle School

GPA & SAT Scores

– GPA
3.4

– SAT
TBC

Tournament
Results.

YearChampionshipVenueR1R2R3R4TotalResult
2021St Andrews BoysSt Andrews (Eden)71EvenQualified for matchplay stages. Reached QF.
2022Barrie Douglas Scottish Junior MastersStrathmore GC747478+103rd (U16)
2022Scottish U16Bishopbriggs GC71747519th
2022Turnbell CupSwanston GC68-21st
2022ISGA Northern CupWorsley Park GC71Even3rd
2023Paul Lawrie Junior JugNewmacher GC717873+612th
2023Faldo Junior Tour U16'sConwy GC767374+71st
2023Scottish Junior TourRoyal Musselburgh GC747173+82nd
2023North of England U16'sPannal GC71707268-71st

Player
Achievements.

2023

  • U16 Scottish International 2023
  • Captained Scotland U16 Team at Quads in 2023
  • 1st: Faldo Series Junior Tour, Conwy GC (U16)
  • 3rd: Faldo Series Junior Tour, Conwy GC (U21)
  • Qualified for 2023 Faldo Grand Final
  • North of England U16 Boys Champion
  • Scotland Junior Tour Ambassador (2023 – 24)
  • Scotland U18 Boys Performance Squad Member (2023 – 24)
2022

  • Represented SGF (Stephen Gallagher Foundation) v England in North of England U16’s Championship
  • Finished 3rd in the Barrie Douglas U16 Masters

Player
Interview.

How would you describe yourself?

I am very energetic and have a bubbly character. I would say, and would be said of me, that I am more a leader than a follower. I love being around my friends at boarding school and when home with my family and friends local to where I live.

What age did you start playing golf and why?

I started playing golf when I was 4 just a knock about with my dad. He was the main reason why I got into the game.

How would you say you have developed as a golfer over the past few years?

I started being coached by Alan Murdoch Director of Golf at MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL in Autumn 2020 – present. My handicap has reduced from 7 to +1 in that time, and every attribute of my game has improved. But also my mental approach to the game and course management has also developed and matured in this time, improving my resilience in competition play and in-turn my results. Over the winter months I really worked on honing my short game which produced good results for me in our recent matches in Holland playing as Scottish under 16 Captain.

Who is your favourite golfer and why?

Rory McIlroy – I love his style, and his ball striking and length off the tee, but also his popularity with the fans, and as a global ambassador for the game.

What do you intend to study and why?

I would like to go on to study Law or Economics, my career goal is to be a Barrister.
I like the idea of the thought provoking nature of a career in law, and also the debating nature of potential court career.

Other than golf what else do you enjoy doing and why?

I love to play tennis in my down time, both at school and at home, when not at school we play regularly with local friends and families. I still train once a week with my school cricket team and play the occasional match. I thoroughly enjoy the camaraderie element that team sport brings and being able to compete for a team gives me a great sense of belonging and pride for one another. I also still love watching rugby, although I don’t play anymore in order to concentrate on my golf.

Swing
Footage.