Merchiston Castle School have opened a state-of-the-art Indoor Golf Centre – and current DP World Tour player and former Scottish amateur champion Cameron Adam, 22, returned to his alma mater to give his backing to the facility.
The new centre is part of Merchiston Castle’s expanding Golf Academy, showcasing a clear development pathway from school-level golf.
Scottish world ranking star Bob McIntyre, also a left hander, is credited with mentoring Cameron Adam who secured his DP Tour card for 2026 after topping the Global Amateur Pathway rankings.
Among those Cameron met while performing the opening ceremony was school golf captain Adam Al-B who is taking up a US golf scholarship at Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, later this year.
Cameron is a graduate of Northwestern university, Illinois.
Merchiston Head Huw Jones said of a player who made his Open debut at Royal Portrush last year:
“Having Cameron back at the school is hugely important for our pupils. He’s a great ambassador for Merchiston and embodies our values and virtues. He shows, in very real terms, what can grow out of a school based programme that nurtures individuals properly over time.
“Each year, at least one of our golfers progresses to a US college scholarship as part of their development, and for some that becomes a route towards the professional game. This new centre strengthens that pathway, whilst also providing further opportunities to grow the sport at Merchiston.”
The centre features advanced Foresight simulator technology used by elite academies and professional players, supporting year-round training, detailed performance analysis and competitive play regardless of weather or daylight. Pupils can practise on world-famous courses, receive real-time data feedback and integrate simulator sessions into their coaching and academic schedules.
Alongside technical coaching and performance technology, pupils in the Golf Academy also receive support from a specialist golf performance psychologist. The focus is on helping them develop mental skills such as staying calm under pressure, managing nerves, improving focus and building consistency.
The investment reflects a wider change in how young golfers are developed in Scotland, with schools playing a more active role in long-term player development alongside academic education.
Fraser Hutchison, Director of Golf at Merchiston Castle School, said: “This centre gives our players access to the same type of technology used by professionals and top academies, but in a school environment where learning and development come first.
“It allows us to work with players in far more detail, all year round, and tailor coaching around their individual needs and academic commitments. For young golfers in Scotland, that kind of access and consistency is hugely important.”
Merchiston’s Golf Academy is claimed to be intentionally small and selective, supporting up to 28 players at any one time. Pupils receive personalised coaching, strength and conditioning support, performance psychology and structured competitive schedules alongside a full academic education.
Cameron Adam’s return highlighted that journey in action. Since leaving Merchiston, he progressed through the US college golf system, became one of the world’s best amateurs and then secured his DP World Tour card.
Cameron Adam, said: “Coming back to Merchiston (straight from a DP world tour event in Doha where he finished tied 36th and picked up a cheque for almost £15.000) and seeing facilities like this is brilliant. When I was here, we were always looking for ways to train smarter, especially during the winter months. Having this level of technology available at school gives young players a real advantage. It helps them understand their game better, practise with purpose and balance golf properly alongside their education.”
