It was a packed Carnoustie interview room on Friday of the 147th Open not for Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy but when Tony Stenson’s many friends gathered to congratulate a retiring ‘Stengun’ on a marvellous journalist career.
Dave Facey spoke of his 22-year friendship with Tony and remarking Tony fell into the category of either ‘life-long friend, life-long colleague or life-long mate’ to which Tony laughingly responded: “I’ve fallen into a lot of things in my career”.
Dave singled out one of Tony’s finest moments when Angel Cabrera won his second Major Championship (2009 Masters) and with Tony asking of Dave: “I don’t understand how that man has never got a mention in the Ryder Cup team?”
Dave then pointed out Cabrera was from Argentina and prompted Tony to ask: “Well, he might have been born in the Falklands!” That revelation generated more laughter.
A presentation of an exclusive Star Sunday souvenir back page report on Tony ‘Tartan’ McStenson’s part in Scotland’s stunning Home Internationals triumph in Turkey was then made to Tony.
Steve Millar, Tony Stenson and Dave Facey
Tony Stenson’s retirement makes for back page headlines
Tony also has been a member of the AGW since 1995 and all his many, many friends wish him well in the future.
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