The first day of play at the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.
The Ryder Cup 2014 shone a spotlight on Perthshire as never before as images of Gleneagles were beamed around the world.
The behemoth sporting event brought thousands to the region and was watched by half a billion people across the globe.
Hailed as a huge success long before the action came to a close, it was crowned by a triumph for Paul McGinley’s European side.
Now the final pieces of infrastructure, grandstands and temporary facilities built on the course will be removed this week.
The building and now dismantling of the stands and tented villages that accommodated spectators, corporate guests and the world’s media is a massive undertaking, but all trace will soon be gone.
However, organisers have stressed that the Ryder Cup will be “gone but not forgotten” as its legacy of investment and tourism and education initiatives will remain for years to come.
Telecommunications upgrades, improvements at Gleneagles Station, new education materials and local student bursaries will serve as lasting reminders of one of the world’s greatest sporting events.
