Intro:

The future of the Scottish Open is secured until 2020 thanks to extended commitments from the title sponsor and Scottish Government.

Script:

SOUNDBITE: (English) George O'Grady, European Tour chief executive:

"I think this is tremendous news for the European Tour when you've got one of our key weeks now secure through to 2020 and I think the players have responded to us playing on links courses that get you a nice turf that gets you ready for the Open Championship."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister:

"The week before the Open Championship at St. Andrews they'll have the opportunity to play in one of the world's greatest golf courses in Gullen and get themselves used to these conditions. And one thing you can be absolutely sure: if you want to win the Open Championship, play the Scottish Open."