An Aberdeen golf event that has brought together hundreds of international businesses and individuals has marked the 35th anniversary of its first outing.
The ATPI Golf Classic, organised by the Aberdeen branch of the global travel management company, was first established in 1991 and, 35 years on, continues to attract a loyal mix of returning players and first-time attendees.
Hosted at Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course, now part of the Monogram Collective, this year’s event welcomed 29 competing teams and nearly 180 guests for a day of golf followed by an evening dinner.
Created and organised annually by Willie McPherson, ATPI’s Director of Business Development and Client Engagement, the event has become a cornerstone of the north-east’s business calendar. It provides a valuable opportunity for networking, while celebrating the longstanding relationships between ATPI and its partners, clients and supporters across a range of industries.
With sponsors including Aberdeen International Airport, Callaway, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Enterprise and Turkish Airlines, the Golf Classic highlights both the strength of the region’s business community and the enduring appeal of golf as a platform for connection.
Speaking after the event, Willie McPherson said: “35 years after the first, it’s such a privilege to still be hosting the ATPI Golf Classic. The event has become synonymous with ATPI in Aberdeen and has cemented itself as a staple in the local business community’s calendar.
“The Golf Classic has helped establish personal friendships and professional partnerships that have lasted over three and a half decades. Every year, the event is only possible because of the support from my ATPI colleagues in Aberdeen, our partners, and the immense number of sponsors who help put the day together.
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“We are incredibly lucky to be working in an industry and a region with a proud network of businesses that prioritise in-person events and opportunities to meet up, continue connecting, and support one another’s success.”
This year’s event also saw a standout sporting achievement, with +3 handicap golfer Anthony Bews of Claxton Engineering claiming victory after shooting an impressive 64. His win secures him a place at the Scottish Open Pro-Am at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick.
Planning is already underway for the 2027 event, with sponsors once again committing their support to ensure the continued success of the long-running fixture.
