Troon is a port town in South Ayrshire, Scotland, with a freight port and a yacht marina; it lies 8 miles north of Ayr and near Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Ferguson Marine reports the Glen Rosa has left dry dock ahead of schedule and is moving toward sea trials; costs are now estimated at £197.5m, with service hoped in 2027. The yard emphasises progress on “modern Clydebuilt standards.”
Dean has qualified for golf's Open Championship after winning the Last Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale, finishing one stroke ahead of Andrew Wilson. He is the first to secure a place in the 154th Open, with Aldrich Potgieter and Matti Schmid as top alternates. Dean, who once delivered groceries, will compete in his third Open amid strong spectator support.