'Find a job you enjoy and you will never work a day in your life' is the advice to graduating students from Scottish golf star Sam Torrance as he picked up an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
He joined hundreds of students celebrating the end of their studies under the sunshine at the Younger Hall yesterday afternoon.
He said being awarded an honorary Dr of Laws meant a lot to him and called the university "incredible".
He added: "Today was extraordinary to watch each and every one these young students come up and the look on their face was magnificent."
He was one of those leading the parade from the hall to St Salvator’s Quad, watched on by wife Suzanne and daughters Anouska and Phoebe.
The 69-year-old golf star is known for winning the Ryder Cup, four times as a player and once as captain, becoming only the second European player to sink the winning putt and captain a successful side.
He has 44 professional wins under his belt, including 21 European Tours. He has played at more European Tour events than any other golfer in its history.
But he says being awarded the degree means something different to his golfing success.
Whilst he still plays the occasional senior events, he enjoys broadcasting work and hosting corporate golf days.
He was also involved in designing the Torrance course at the Fairmont in St Andrews, used as a final qualifying venue for last year's Open.
When asked for his advice to students he said: "If you can be as lucky as me and find something you love and call it a job, you’ll never work again."
Graduation ceremonies at the University of St Andrews run all week.
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